Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 5.3x Rockford Fosgate
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Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio amplifiers. At Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduction at its best, and we are pleased you chose our product.
a d v a n c e d O p e r a t i o n T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................. 1 Accessory Pack .........................................................................
– 1 – I NTRODUCTION T ECHNICAL D ESIGN F EA TURES The RF 5.3x is a 5-channel amplifier with four stereo channels and a single bridged/mono channel for accommodating “single amplifier” system designs at a competitive price. Since this manual provides information on the features, installation and operation of the Rockford Fosgate 5.
◆ TOP AZ (T racking Operation Pre-Amplifier Zone) The TOPAZ ( T racking O peration P re- A mplifier Z one) circuitry solves ground loop noise problems common to automotive amplifier design. This innovative new development allows vastly improved isolation of the input signal grounds from the power supply ground of the amplifier.
– 3 – ◆ DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) Technology The DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) manufacturing process combines the advantages of both discrete components and integrated circuitry. Rockford Fosgate is the only American amplifier manufacturer to have invested millions into this process.
– 4 – ◆ High Level Inputs The high level inputs on the Rockford Fosgate amplifiers convert the speaker line outputs (high level) to preamp line inputs (low level). This allows amplifier compatibility with a variety of source units as well as the ability to integrate into factory systems without the need for external adapters.
– 5 – 5.3 X D ESIGN F EA TURES CAUTION! Any adjustment to the Bias controls may damage your amplifier and will void your warranty. 1 7 3 4 5 CAUTION! Do Not Adjust 9 Bias CAUTION! Do Not Adjust 9 .
– 6 – 1. Dual Extruded Heatsinks The dual extruded aluminum heatsinks of this RF amplifier dissipate heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry. 2. Power/Speaker Barrier Strip The barrier strip uses screw terminals that will accept #10 spade lugs or bare speaker and power wire sizes from 10-18 AWG.
– 7 – I NST ALLA TION C ONSIDERA TIONS The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the amplifier: Wire Cutters #2 Phillips Screwdriver Wire Strippers Assorted wire connectors Wir.
– 8 – M OUNTING L OCA TION The mounting location and position of your amplifier will have a great effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated during normal operation. The design of our aluminum heatsink serves to easily dissipate the heat generated over a wide range of operating condi- tions.
B A TTERY AND C HARGING Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicle's battery and charging system. We recommend checking your alternator and battery condition to ensure that the electrical system has enough capacity to handle the increased load of your stereo system.
– 10 – Trim the power cable within 18" of the battery and strip 1/2" of insulation from the end of the wire. Cut the wire loop that is attached to the fuseholder in half and splice the fuse into the power line using appropriate inline connectors.
– 11 – U SING P ASSIVE C ROSSOVERS A passive crossover is a circuit that uses capacitors and/or coils and is placed on speaker leads between the amplifier and speaker. The crossover delegates a specific range of frequencies to the speaker for optimum driver performance.
– 12 – T ABLE OF C ROSSOVER C OMPONENT V ALUES 6 dB/Octave Low-Pass 6 dB/Octave High-Pass Freq. Hertz Speaker Impedance 80 4.1mH 1000 µ F 8.2mH 500 µ F 16mH 250 µ F 100 3.1mH 800 µ F 6.2mH 400 µ F 12mH 200 µ F 130 2.4mH 600 µ F 4.7mH 300 µ F 10mH 150 µ F 200 1.
3386 f o = R (in k Ω ) for .047 µ f cap = R (in k Ω ) for .022 µ f cap 7234 f o Where: R = Ω f o = desired crossover frequency c = capacitor in farads ex: .047 x 10 -6 for .047mf cap Crossover Card High Pass Low Pass Full Range R1 R2 R1 R2 FULL C1 C2 C1 C2 The crossover point can be altered by changing the 4 resistor values.
– 14 – R ESISTOR C HART a d v a n c e d O p e r a t i o n Frequency R1 R2 20Hz 169k Ω 169k Ω 25Hz 133k Ω 133k Ω 30Hz 110k Ω 110k Ω 35Hz 95.3k Ω 95.3k Ω 40Hz 84.5k Ω 84.5k Ω 45Hz 75k Ω 75k Ω 50Hz 68.1k Ω 68.1k Ω 55Hz 61.
– 15 – XC ARD A CCESS The internal XCard crossover(s) are accessible by removing the top cover from the amplifier. The XCard should be inserted with the filter side (HP, LP or FULL RANGE) facing the metal contacts inside the socket.
U SING THE S IGNAL S WITCHING N ETWORK The Signal Switching Network allows the RCA input signals to be distributed to the outputs in many different configurations. The orientation of both switches configure the distribution pattern . The switches can be oriented in the following configurations.
Configuration #4 (Mono Sub Input) Front inputs => Front & Rear outputs Subwoofer (L Mono) input => Subwoofer outputs Configuration #5 Front inputs => Front & Rear outputs Subwoofer in.
Configuration #1 Front inputs => Front outputs Rear inputs => Rear outputs Subwoofer (L Mono) inputs => Subwoofer outputs GND REM LF+ RF+ B+ LR- RR- SUB + RF- LR+ RR+ LF- SUB – ® ® 390 Wa.
GND REM LF+ RF+ B+ LR- RR- SUB + RF- LR+ RR+ LF- SUB – ® ® 390 Watts T otal Power Front Gain LED Rear Gain Sub Gain High Level Inputs +LF– +RF– +LR– +RR– GND A A B B C LF RF LR RR C AA BB .
Configuration #3 Front inputs => Front outputs Rear inputs => Rear outputs Front & Rear inputs summed => Subwoofer outputs Factory Default Setting GND REM LF+ RF+ B+ LR- RR- SUB + RF- LR+.
Configuration #4 (Mono Sub Input) Front inputs => Front & Rear outputs Subwoofer (L Mono) inputs => Subwoofer outputs GND REM LF+ RF+ B+ LR- RR- SUB + RF- LR+ RR+ LF- SUB – ® ® 390 Watts.
Configuration #5 Front inputs => Front & Rear outputs Subwoofer inputs => Subwoofer outputs GND REM LF+ RF+ B+ LR- RR- SUB + RF- LR+ RR+ LF- SUB – ® ® 390 Watts T otal Power Front Gain L.
Configuration #6 Front inputs => Front, Rear & Subwoofer outputs GND REM LF+ RF+ B+ LR- RR- SUB + RF- LR+ RR+ LF- SUB – ® ® 390 Watts T otal Power Front Gain LED Rear Gain Sub Gain High Lev.
5.3 X I NST ALLA TION I N S T A L L A T I O N ® ® – 24 – High Level Input – “Single Ended” Type This configuration is used for source units that have “Single Ended” speaker outputs. Only the “+” output is “hot,” whereas the “–” or “common” are common grounded.
I N S T A L L A T I O N ® ® High Level Input – “B.T.L.” Type This configuration is used for source units that have “B.T.L.” speaker outputs ( B ridged T ransformer L ess not B acon T omato & L ettuce). Both “+” and “–” outputs are considered “hot” or “floating.
– 26 – Power Connections 3-Channel Operation • Front/Rear Gain Controls set equally to balance left and right speakers • Sub Gain Control operates independently • Impedance Load for Left bri.
– 27 – 3-Channel Mono Operation • Front/Rear Gain Controls set equally to balance the speakers • Sub Gain Control operates independently • Impedance Load for Front bridged channel should be .
– 28 – S YSTEM D IAGRAMS 230 Watt System (rated @ 4 ohms) Step #1 Upgrade the factory system with an RF5.3x amplifier and mono subwoofer. 20Hz-80Hz 12dB/octave LP 4 Ω W oofer 80Hz-20kHz 12dB/octave HP Front Factory Speaker Front Factory Speaker Rear XCard HP Front XCard HP Subwoofer XCard LP High Level Input 100.
– 29 – 230 Watt System (rated @ 4 ohms) Step #2 Further upgrade the factory system by replacing the front factory speakers and adding “rear fill” speakers. 4 Ω W oofer 80Hz-20kHz 12dB/octave HP Front 20Hz-80Hz 12dB/octave LP Front Rear Rear 80Hz-20kHz 12dB/octave HP Rear XCard HP Front XCard HP Subwoofer XCard LP 100.
– 30 – 350 Watt System (rated @ 4 ohms) Step #3 Replace the factory source unit with an RFX-8030, adding a 4.6x amplifier and more subwoofers. 4 Ω W oofer Front Front Rear Rear 4 Ω W oofer 4 .
410 Watt System (rated @ 4 ohms) Step #4 Complete the system by adding a CD changer, midbass speakers, and dedicating an RF-2.6x for “rear fill.” 4 Ω Woofer Front Front Midbass 4 Ω Woofer 4 .
– 32 – T ROUBLESHOOTING Amplifier does not turn on (Power LED is off) Symptom Diagnosis Remedy Voltage applied to the REM terminal of the amplifier is not between 10.5 and 15.5 volts or there is no voltage present. Voltage to the B+ termi- nal of the amplifier is not between 10.
– 33 – Speaker Output Low or Distorted Readjust input gains of amplifier. Check system with known working source and repair or replace original source as needed. Check XCard position and repair or replace as neces- sary. Check the alternator, bat- tery, fuse, and power and ground wiring.
– 34 – Noise is radiating into RCA signal cable. Bad component in the sig- nal chain. Noise is radiating into speaker cables. Multiple grounds in the audio system.
D YNAMIC P OWER M EASUREMENTS About the Dynamic Power Measurements The Audio Graph PowerCube is a test instrument used to measure the output of an amplifier in accordance with IHF-202 industry standards.
Information Cubed The data acquired in the testing procedure is then graphed in the form of a 3-dimensional cube, hence the name PowerCube . The Phase Angle is expressed on the horizontal axis, the Output Voltage is presented on the vertical axis and the Impedance is displayed on the Z axis.
5.3 X S PECIFICA TIONS – 37 – Dynamic Power Rating (IHF 202 Standard) Measured at 14.4 Voltage Per channel into a 4 Ω Load 40 Watts x 4 Per channel into a 2 Ω Load 65 Watts x 4 Bridged Mono into a 4 Ω Load 130 Watts x 2 130 Watts x 1 Continuous Power Rating (Competition Standard) Measured at 14.
– 38 – Protection NOMAD - Internal analog-computer out- put protection circuitry limits power in case of overload. Thermal switch shuts down the amplifier in case of overheating. Factory Default Crossover Front XCard = 80Hz (0.047 µ f) Rear XCard = 80Hz (0.
– 39 – L IMITED W ARRANTY I NFORMA TION Ship to: Speakers Rockford Acoustic Design (Receiving-speakers) 609 Myrtle N.W. Grand Rapids, MI 49504 RA#:_________________ Ship to: Electronics Rockford Corporation Warranty Repair Department 2055 E.
I NTERNA TIONAL I NFORMA TION – 40 –.
– 41 – I NTRO DUCCIÓN El RFX 5.3x es un amplificador de 5 canales estéreo y un canal puenteado en mono para acomodarse a los diseños de sistemas de “un solo amplificador” con un precio competitivo. Como este manual proporciona información sobre las características, instalación y funcionamiento del amplifiador Rockford Fosgate 5.
– 42 – Configuración n ° 3 Entrada Frontales => Salidas Frontales Entrada Posteriores => Salidas Posteriores Entradas Frontales y => Salidas de Subwoofer Posteriores SUB XCard FRONT XCa.
– 43 – I NTRODUCTION Le RF5.3x est un amplifiacteur à 5 canaux avec quatre canaux stéréo et un canal mono. Ce manuel contient des informations importantes sur l'installation et le fontionnement de l'appareil. Nous vous conseillons de bien le conserver.
– 44 – Configuration #3 Entrée avant => Sortie avant Entrée arrière => Sortie arrière Entrée sub => Sortie sub (somme avant & arrière) SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCard Réglages.
– 45 – E INLEITUNG Der RF 5.3x ist ein 5-Kanal Verstärker mit vier Stereo Kanälen und einem einzelnen gebrückten/mono Kanal, um ein anpa β bares “ein Verstärker” System, zu einem Konkurrenzlos günstigen Preis anzubieten.
– 46 – Beispiel #3 Vordere Eingänge => Vordere Ausgänge Hintere Eingänge => Hintere Ausgänge Vorgere & Hintere Eingänge addiert => Subwoofer Ausgänge SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR .
I NTRODUZIONE RF 5.3x é un amplificatore a cinque canali di cui 4 stereo ed uno ponticellato mono che permette di realizzare un sistema con un “singolo amplificatore” ad un prezzo competitivo. Il manuale fornisce molte informazioni sul funzionamento e sulle caratteristiche del RF 5.
– 48 – Configurazione #3 Configurazione #4 (Ingresso sub mono) Configurazione #5 Configurazione #6 SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCard SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCard SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCar.
11/96 MAN-1381-A MADE IN THE USA This product is designed, developed and assembled in the USA by a dedicated group of American workers. The majority of the components used in the construction of this product are produced by American companies.
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