INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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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. Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical testing procedures,
we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you
deserve.
For maximum performance we recommend you have your new Rockford Fosgate product installed
by an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer, as we provide specialized training through Rockford
Technical Training Institute (RTTI). Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original
carton for possible future use.
Great product and competent installations are only a piece of the puzzle when it comes to your
system. Make sure that your installer is using 100% authentic installation accessories from
Connecting Punch in your installation. Connecting Punch has everything from RCA cables and
speaker wire to Power line and battery connectors. Insist on it! After all, your new system deserves
nothing but the best.
To add the finishing touch to your new Rockford Fosgate image order your Rockford accessories,
which include everything from T-shirts to jackets and hats.
To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories,
in the U.S. call 480-967-3565 or FAX 480-967-8132.
For all other countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX +001-480-967-8132.
PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent
hearing loss. High powered auto sound systems may produce sound pressure
levels well over 130dB. Use common sense and practice safe sound.
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-10
Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Mounting Locations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery and Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Wiring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using Passive Crossovers . . . . . . . . . . . 10
NOTE: Review each section for more detailed information.
If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product, we recommend that
you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer. If you need further assistance, you can call us direct at
1-800-669-9899. Be sure to have your serial number, model number and date of purchase available
when you call.
The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record it in the space provided
below as your permanent record. This will serve as verification of your factory warranty and may
become useful in recovering your unit if it is ever stolen.
Serial Number: _________________________________________
Model Number: ________________________________________
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Punch Bass (801X Only) . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting Gain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Adjusting Crossover Frequency. . . . . . . 11
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Limited Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . 15
International Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
