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1230 54757 01 - Balancedlinedriver Man
1230 54757 01 - Balancedlinedriver Man
Operating Voltage: 9-16 VDC The RFBLD (Balanced Line Driver) has a warranty of
Idle Current: 300 mA 1 Year.This warranty covers only the original purchaser
of Rockford product purchased from an Authorized
Frequency Response: 20-50k Hz +/- 1 dB Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the United States. In order to
receive service, the purchaser must provide Rockford with
CMRR (Common Mode Rejection Ratio): >/= 70 dB a copy of the receipt stating the customer name, dealer
Channel Separation: >/= 80 dB name, product purchased and date of purchase.
Output Impedance: 55 Ohms Products found to be defective during the warranty period
will be repaired or replaced (with a product deemed to be
Input Impedance: 20k Ohms equivalent) at Rockford's discretion.
Gain: +0.8 dB - +24 dB
What is Not Covered
“A” Weighted Signal to Noise Ratio @ 2V: >/= 90 dB
1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper operations,
“A” Weighted Signal to Noise Ratio @ 10V: >/= 110 dB water, theft, shipping
THD+N: 0.01% 2.Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstalla-
tion of product
Recommended Fuse Rating: 1A
3. Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an
Dimensions: Width – 5.90” (150.0mm) Authorized Rockford Fosgate Service Center
Height –1.32” (33.5mm) 4.Any product which has had the serial number defaced,
Depth – 4.09” (103.8mm) altered, or removed
FEATURES 5. Subsequent damage to other components
2 Channel
Balanced Limit on Implied Warranties
Low Output Impedance Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use
Selectable Balanced Differential or Single Ended Line Driver and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of
Inputs and Outputs the express warranty set forth above. Some states do not
allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this
High-Voltage Line Driver limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume
RFBLD for Rockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with
11 Vrms Unbalanced the sale of the product.
22 Vrms Balanced Rockford Fosgate
How to Obtain Service
Rockford Corporation
Output Level Indicators Contact the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you
546 South Rockford Drive purchased this product from.
Speaker Level to RCA Line Level Converter Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.
If you need further assistance, call 1-800-669-9899 for
Remote Voltage Out Function When Utilizing In U.S.A., (480) 967-3565 Rockford Customer Service.
High Level Inputs Customer Service 1-800-669-9899
Superior Low Distortion, Low Noise Operation
www.rockfordfosgate.com 09/08 Printed in China 1230-54757-01
LINE DRIVER FEATURES 6. Input Balanced/Unbalanced Swith – Selectable 2. Connect a wire from a clean chassis ground point to
to switch between balanced and unbalanced input the last (GND) terminal on the power connector.
1 TOP 2 connection from source. Tighten the setscrew to secure the wire in place.
7. Power Connection – 12V DC connection to NOTE: Keep the length of the Ground wire (GND) as
power line driver, with remote turn-on. short as possible.
8. RCA Outputs – Output to amplifier utilizing RCA 3. Insert a wire into the middle (REM) terminal on
line connection. the power connector and tighten the setscrew to
9. Output Balanced/Unbalanced Swith – secure the wire in place.
Selectable to switch between balanced and Used as an input: Connect the other end of the
unbalanced output connection to amplifier. REM wire to a switched 12 volt positive source.The
switched voltage is usually taken from the source
INSTALLATION unit's remote amp on lead.
CAUTION: If you feel unsure about installing Used as an output: This feature only functions if
this system yourself, have it the Line Driver is connected to the source unit
INPUT using the HIGH LEVEL inputs. Connect the other
3 4 5 6 7 installed by a qualified Rockford
Fosgate technician. end of the REM wire to the Remote ON input of
an external device, such as an amplifier.We
CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the recommend using this feature only if the vehicle
battery negative (-) terminal to source unit does not have a remote output to turn
prevent damage to the unit, fire on external devices.
OUTPUT and/or possible injury.
IMPORTANT: When used, the remote out is current
8 9 CAUTION: Avoid running power wires limited.We recommend using a relay if
near the low level input cables, you need to remotely turn on more
antenna, power leads, sensitive than two (2) other devices.
equipment or harnesses.The
power wires carry substantial
current and could induce noise Connector
1. Voltage Indicators – Visual aid for the adjusting
the input voltage to your amplifier utilizing the
into the audio system.
Gain adjuster.
Ground
2. Power Indicator – Lights up Blue when power Power Connection
is on. 1. Connect a wire from a constant 12 volt DC source
to the first (B+) terminal on the power connector.
3. Gain Adjuster – Used for adjusting the input Tighten the set screw to secure the wire in place.
voltage to your amplifier. Strip 1/4" Remote
NOTE: If you are connecting directly to the battery,
4. High Level Input – Input from source utilizing (0.25)
ensure the wire is equipped with a fuse. See
High Level (speaker line) connection. specifications for fuse rating. (6.4mm) Power B+
5. RCA Inputs – Input from source utilizing RCA
line connection.
Input Connection Power LED
CAUTION: Use only one input configuration. This LED located on the top right corner will light up
Using both the RCA and High blue when all connections are made properly and
Level inputs will cause power is on.
undesirable operation. 3Sixty RFBLD Balanced Line Driver
RCA Input Connection The RFBLD is a high performance line driver that takes
1. Connect the RCAs from the source unit into the input the input voltage of a source unit and increases it up to
jacks at the left side of the 3Sixty. 22 volts peak (balanced) and then delivers it to your
amplifier. Higher voltage keeps noise from getting into
High Level Input Connection the signal path, while maintaining optimum performance.
CAUTION: Ensure to maintain signal polarity This line driver also accepts high level input's giving you
when using the high level inputs. a high performance line level converter.
Failure to do so may cause
undesirable phasing effects. Balanced or Unbalanced inputs and
1. Connect the high level inputs (speaker) from the outputs
source unit into the matching connections of the The RFBLD uses balanced differential input circuitry
connector for the 3Sixty High Level Input. Strip the
that rejects any noise that radiates into the signal path
wires 1/4" (6.4mm) and insert into the connector
between the source unit and the RFBLD. It also can
terminal and tighten the setscrew to secure into place.
Be sure to maintain proper polarity. DO NOT chassis send a balanced signal to your amplifiers that have
ground any of the leads as unstable operation may balanced inputs. If you don't have a balanced signal
result. coming from your source unit you can quickly switch
to unbalanced, also if your amplifier does not accept
NOTE: Follow the diagram for proper signal polarity. balanced inputs you can easily switch your output signal
to the unbalanced position.
Connect from source as follows.
NOTE: RCA’s that use a common ground are
unbalanced.
Right Speaker
Positive. Adjusting Gain and Voltage Indicators.
Setting the output voltage levels can be done easily with
the aid of the four output voltage indicators. Adjust the
Left Speaker gain control to the input voltage that your amplifier
Positive. Right Speaker accepts. If connected to a Rockford Amplifier you are
Negative. looking for 5 volts (3rd blue LED) if Line Driver output
is set to unbalanced, or 2.5 volts (1st blue LED) if Line
Left Speaker DO NOT chassis ground Driver output is set to balanced.
Negative. negative wires. NOTE: Adjusting the gain up to the point where the
CLIP LED lights may cause undesirable operation.