Features
Controls
Connections

Features

Overview: The Rockford Fosgate Prime R600-5 is a 5-channel amplifier, designed to power four full range speakers plus a subwoofer. The R600-5 is essentially three amps in one chassis; front and rear class A/B 2-channel amps with identical but independent controls (gain, crossover, Punch Bass), and a class D subwoofer amp (with its own gain, crossover, phase, and Punch Bass controls). The front and rear channels are bridgeable, so the amp can also be used in 4-channel or 3-channel modes.

CEA 2006 Compliant: The R600-5's power ratings are measured according to the strict standards dictated by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA). These standards allow you to accurately compare the rated power output of all CEA 2006-compliant amplifiers, even different brands. Manufacturers who adhere to the standards can display the CEA 2006 logo on their products and packaging. The RMS power output is as follows (measured with a 14.4 volt input, <1% THD+N, front and rear channels 20 Hz-20 kHz, sub channel 20-130 Hz):

• 4-Ohm: 50 watts x 4 + 200 watts x 1
• 2-Ohm: 75 watts x 4 + 300 x 1
• Bridged (4-Ohm): 150 watts x 2 (front and rear channels only)

LED Indicators: The amplifier is equipped with two side-mounted LED indicators:

• Power LED: illuminates blue when the unit is on
• Protect LED: illuminates red when a protection circuit engages (short circuit or too low an impedance is detected at the speaker connections); the amplifier automatically turns off if this occurs

Mounting: The amplifier can be mounted vertically, horizontally, or inverted using the supplied mounting screws; horizontal mounting (right side up) will provide the best cooling. The amplifier should never be mounted in the engine compartment (this will void your warranty).

Controls

Gain Control: The amplifier has three gain controls; front, rear, and sub. Each is continuously variable from 150mV to 8V.

Crossovers: The amplifier features independent crossovers for the front, rear, and sub channels:

• Front:
  • Type: choose low-pass (variable), all-pass (full range), or high pass (80 Hz)
  • Frequency: the low-pass crossover point is continuously variable; 50-250 Hz
• Rear:
  • Type: choose low-pass (variable), all-pass (full range), or high pass (80 Hz)
  • Frequency: the low-pass crossover point is continuously variable; 50-250 Hz
• Sub: the subwoofer's low-pass crossover point is continuously variable; 40-130 Hz; the sub crossover cannot be bypassed

Phase: A switch allows you to easily invert the subwoofer phase, choose 0° or 180°.

Punch Bass: The front, rear, and sub channels also have independent Punch Bass (bass boost) controls. The front and rear channel options are 0 dB, 6 dB, and 12 dB. The sub channel's Punch Bass is variable from 0 dB to 12 dB. All the Punch Bass boost circuits are centered at 45 Hz.

Punch Level Control: When the included wired remote Punch Level Control is connected to the R600-5, the subwoofer channel output level can be adjusted remotely (from the dash or center console). The Punch Level Control module features a rotary dial and includes mounting hardware and a 16' connector cable.

Connections

Power Terminals: The power and ground terminals are nickel-plated screw terminals and will accommodate up to 1/2" wide spade or ring connectors. Rockford recommends using 4 gauge power and ground wire.

Remote Turn-On Terminal: The remote turn-on terminal is a nickel-plated screw terminal that will accommodate spade or ring connectors up to 0.34" wide.

Speaker Terminals: The speaker terminals nickel-plated screw terminals what will accommodate spade or ring connectors up to 0.34" wide.

RCA Input Jacks: There are three pair of RCA input jacks; front, rear, and sub. They are nickel-plated to resist signal degradation caused by corrosion.

Fuses: The amplifier is shipped with two 40-amp ATO fuses installed. Two spare 40-amp fuses are also included.