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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 1
Installation Installation Installation Installation Installation and and and and and Operation Operation Operation Operation Operation ® ® car audio fanatics for 390 Watt Amplifier 5 -channel w/crossovers ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 2
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 craftsman- ship and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 3
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 Technical Design Features ....................................................... ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 4
– 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 5.3x amplifi ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 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. This is accomplish ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 6
– 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. DSM components differ from conventional discrete componen ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 7
– 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. THE RESULT: Allo ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 8
– 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 Bias Bias CAUTION! Do Not Adjust 9 Bias Bias Bias 8 6 2 ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 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. These gold-plated connectors are immune ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 10
– 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 Wire Crimpers Battery Post Wrench Voltmeter Electric Hand Drill with assorted bits This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for install ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 11
– 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. However, to maximize the performance of yo ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 12
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. Stock electrical systems which are in good condition should be able ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 13
– 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. Use the section of cable that was trimmed earlier and connect it to the other end of the ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 14
– 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. A crossover network can perform one of three functions: High-Pass (capacito ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 15
– 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 1.6mH 400 µ F 3.3mH 200 µ F 6.8mH 100 µ F 260 1.2mH 300 µ F 2.4mH 150 µ F ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 16
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. Use the followi ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 17
– 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 61.9k Ω 61.9k Ω 60Hz 56.2k Ω 56.2k Ω 65Hz 52.3k Ω 52.3k Ω 70Hz 48.7k Ω 48.7k Ω 75Hz 45 ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 18
– 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. • Remove six Allen Screws from cover with supplied Allen wrench (3/32") • Insert XCard into socket with ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 19
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 #1 (Mono Sub Input) Front inputs => F ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 20
Configuration #4 (Mono Sub Input) Front inputs => Front & Rear outputs Subwoofer (L Mono) input => Subwoofer outputs Configuration #5 Front inputs => Front & Rear outputs Subwoofer inputs => Subwoofer outputs Configuration #6 Front inputs => Front, Rear & Subwoofer outputs SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCard SUB XCard FRONT ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 21
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 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 (L Mono) C AA BB L-Subwoofe ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 22
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 C L-Subwoofer R-Subwoofer SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCard Configuration #2 Front inputs => Front outputs Rear inputs => Rear outputs Subwoofer ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 23
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+ 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 A&B LF R ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 24
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 T otal Power Front Gain LED Rear Gain Sub Gain High Level Inputs +LF– +RF– +LR– +RR– GND A A A A C LF RF LR RR (L Mono) C AA L-Subwoofer R-Su ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 25
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 LED Rear Gain Sub Gain High Level Inputs +LF– +RF– +LR– +RR– GND A A A A C LF RF LR RR C AA L-Subwoofer R-Subwoofer C SUB XCard FRONT XCard REA ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 26
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 Level Inputs +LF– +RF– +LR– +RR– GND A A A A A LF RF LR RR AA L-Subwoofer R-Subwoofer SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCard – 23 – ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 27
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. To verify your source unit has these outputs, connect a ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 28
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.” • L+ and R+ Inputs are connected to corresponding ? ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 29
– 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 bridged channel should be 4 Ω minimum • Impedance Load for Right bridged channel should be 4 Ω minimum • Impedance Load for Sub bridged/mono chan ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 30
– 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 4 Ω minimum • Impedance Load for Rear bridged channel should be 4 Ω minimum • Impedance Load for Sub bridged/mono channel should be 4 Ω mini ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 31
– 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 100.7 + – ^ v Factory Radio ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 32
– 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 100.7 + – ^ v Factory R ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 33
– 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 Ω W oofer 80Hz-20kHz 12dB/octave HP 20Hz-80Hz 12dB/octave LP Front XCard HP Rear XCard HP Rear XCard LP Front XCard LP Subwoofer XCard LP RFX-8030 ® ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 34
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 Ω Woofer 80Hz-20kHz 12dB/octave HP 20Hz-80Hz 12dB/octave LP Front XCard HP Sub 20Hz-80Hz 12dB/octave LP Front Rear 80Hz-20kHz 12dB/octave HP Midbass 8 ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 35
– 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 10.5 and 15.5 volts or there is no voltage present. Amplifier is not p ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 36
– 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. Repair as necessary. Symptom Diagnosis Remedy Input gain ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 37
– 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. Ground loop between source unit and antenna. No reference ground Engine Noise Symptom Diagnosis Remedy Check connections, and run the RCA cables on a different route away from source ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 38
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. The IHF-202 standard is a dynamic power measurement and was developed as a means of measuring power in a manner that best represents the Real Worl ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 39
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. Output Power, in watts, is listed on the left hand side f ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 40
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 14.4 Battery Voltage RMS continuous power per c ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 41
– 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 (0.047 µ f) Sub XCard = 80Hz (0.047 µ f) Crossover Slope 12dB/octave Butterworth Battery ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 42
– 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. 5th Street Tempe, AZ 85281 RA#:_________________ Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockf ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 43
I NTERNA TIONAL I NFORMA TION – 40 – ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 44
– 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 5.3x, le ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 45
– 42 – Configuración n ° 3 Entrada Frontales => Salidas Frontales Entrada Posteriores => Salidas Posteriores Entradas Frontales y => Salidas de Subwoofer Posteriores SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCard Configuración Standard de Fábrica Configuración n ° 4 (Entrada de Subwoofer en mono) Configuración n ° 5 Configuración n ° 6 SUB ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 46
– 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. Nous vous recommandons vivement de faire installer votre nouvel amplificateur Ro ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 47
– 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 d'usine Configuration #4 (Entrée Sub Mono) Configuration #5 Configuration #6 SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCard SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCard ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 48
– 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. Dieses Handbuch enthält Informationen über die Installation und die Handhabung des Verstärkers und wir schlagen ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 49
– 46 – Beispiel #3 Vordere Eingänge => Vordere Ausgänge Hintere Eingänge => Hintere Ausgänge Vorgere & Hintere Eingänge addiert => Subwoofer Ausgänge SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCard Werkseinstellungen Beispiel #4 (Werkseinstellungen) Beispiel #5 Beispiel #6 SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCard SUB XCard FRONT XCard REAR XCard SU ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 50
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 5.3x e vi suggeriamo di conservarlo per un prossimo impiego. Rac ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 51
– 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 XCard Ingressi anteriori => Ingressi anteriori & posteriori Ingressi Subwoofer (LMono) => Uscite Subwoofer Ingressi anteriori => Ingressi ant ...
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Rockford Fosgate 5.3x - page 52
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. However, due to the global nature of their manufacturing facilities and the electronics parts industry in ...
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