RN-1600 - Car stereo Rodek - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RN-1600 Rodek

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RN-1600

RN-2160

RN-4110

RN-460-200

RōDEK

INHALTSVERZEICHNIS

And thank you for choosing this RODEK Power Amplifier!

To maximize the performance of your complete car audio system, it is recommended that you acquaint yourself thoroughly with the capabilities and features of this amplifier. Therefore read this manual carefully, before attempting the installation of this amplifier and retain the manual and your purchasing/installation receipts for future reference.

2. INPUTS - OUTPUTS - CONTROLS

FRONT PANEL RN-1600

LINE OUTPUT LINE INPUT RN-1600 LEVEL 8ASS EQ SUB SONIC LOW PASS REMOTE SPEAKER OUTPUT POWER INPUT +12V REM GND

FRONT PANEL RN-2160

LINE INPUT RN-2160 LEVEL BASS EQ LOW PASS X-OVER HI PASS REMOTE LINE OUTPUT BRIDGED + CH2 - + CH1 - FUSE POWER INPUT SPEAKER OUTPUT +12V REM GND

2. INPUTS - OUTPUTS - CONTROLS

FRONT PANEL RN-4110

LINE OUTPUT RN-H110 LEVEL — BASS EQ — LOW PASS — X-OVER — HI PASS 6V 0.2V 0dB 10dB 30Hz 150Hz 8V 0.2V 0dB 10dB 30Hz 150Hz LEVEL — BASS EQ — LOW PASS — X-OVER — HI PASS MODE LINE INPUT CH3 CH1 BRIDGED — CH1 + ○ - CH2 + BRIDGED — CH3 + ○ - CH4 + SPEAKER OUTPUT FUSE POWER ○ INPUT +12V REM GND 15 16 17 18 19 20 R CH1/2 CH3/4

FRONT PANEL RN-460-200

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RN-460-200 LINE INPUT CH4 CH2 MODE CH5 — LEVEL — BASS EQ — LOW PASS — REMOTE SCH 4CH 2CH LPRP FULL HI 6V 0.2V 0dB 10dB 30Hz 150Hz X-OVER CH3/CH4 50Hz 150Hz 6V 0.2V 50Hz 150Hz LEVEL — HI PASS — X-OVER—CH1/2 FUSE POWER ○ INPUT +12V REM GND 10 9 SPEAKER OUTPUT

2. INPUTS - OUTPUTS - CONTROLS

2.1 MODEL RN-1600

1. RCA line outputs (CHL + CHR; left and right channels). Line outputs to pass-thru the input signal to another amp
2. RCA line inputs (CH L + CH R; left and right channels). Line inputs for connection of the amp to the RCA line-outs of the head unit
3. Input gain control. LEVEL adjustment for channels CH L + CH R. Used to match the RCA line output voltage of the head unit to the amplifier input section
4. Bass EQ control. Bass emphasis adjustment with a center frequency of 45 Hz from 0 dB to 10 dB
5. Subsonic high pass crossover frequency control, to adjust the subsonic cut-in frequency of the channels CH R + CH L
6. Low pass crossover frequency control, to adjust the cut-off frequency of the channels CH L + CH R
7. Remote port. To connect the cable of the bass level remote control to the amplifier
8. Molded terminal for the connection of two subwoofers – “+” and “-” are connected in parallel, allowing to connect two speaker wires whenever two subs are present

9. Maxi fuse to protect the power supply of the amplifier from damage

10. “+12V” for connection to the positive terminal of car battery

11. "REM" for the automatic (remote) turn-on / turn-off of the power amplifier from the head unit's amplifier remote wire
12. "GND" for connection to chassis ground or negative terminal of car battery

2. INPUTS - OUTPUTS - CONTROLS

2.2 MODEL RN-2160

1. RCA line inputs (CH1 + CH2; left and right channels). Line inputs for connection of the amp to the RCA line-outs of the head unit
2. Input gain control. LEVEL adjustment for channels CH1 + CH2. Used to match the RCA line output voltage of the head unit to the amplifier input section
3. Bass EQ control. Bass emphasis adjustment with a center frequency of 45 Hz from 0 dB to 10 dB
4. Low pass crossover frequency control, to adjust the cut-off frequency of the channels CH1 + CH2
5. X-Over operation mode slide switch. Used to select high pass, band pass or full range operation of the active crossover for channels CH1 + CH2
6. High pass crossover frequency control, to adjust the subsonic cut-in frequency of the channels CH1 + CH2
7. Remote port. To connect the cable of the bass level remote control to the amplifier
8. RCA line outputs (CH1 + CH2; left and right channels). Line outputs to pass-thru the input signal to another amp

9. Molded terminal for the connection of two speaker wires for CH1 & CH2 to the amp

10. ATC fuses to protect the power supply of the amplifier from damage

11. “+12V” for connection to the positive terminal of car battery
12. "REM" for the automatic (remote) turn-on / turn-off of the power amplifier from the head unit's amplifier remote wire
13. "GND" for connection to chassis ground or negative terminal of car battery

2. INPUTS - OUTPUTS - CONTROLS

2.3 MODEL RN-4110

1. RCA line outputs (CHL + CHR; left and right channels). Line outputs to pass-thru the input signal to another amp
2. Input gain control. LEVEL adjustment for channels CH3 + CH4. Used to match the RCA line output voltage of the head unit to the amplifier input section
3. Bass EQ control. Bass emphasis adjustment for CH3 + CH4 with a center frequency of 45 Hz from 0 dB to 10 dB
4. Lowpass crossover frequency control, to adjust the cut-off frequency of the channels CH3 + CH4
5. X-Over operation mode slide switch. Used to select high pass, band pass or full range operation of the active crossover for channels CH3 + CH4
6. High pass crossover frequency control, to adjust the subsonic cut-in frequency of the channels CH3 + CH4
7. Remote port. To connect the cable of the bass level remote control to the amplifier, driving CH3 + CH4
8. RCA line inputs (CH3 + CH4; left and right channels). Line inputs for connection of the amp with RCA line-outs of the head unit
9. RCA line inputs (CH1 + CH2; left and right channels). Line inputs for connection of the amp with RCA line-outs of the head unit

10. Molded terminal for the connection of two speaker wires for CH1 & CH2 and CH3 + CH4 to the amp

11. Maxi fuse to protect the power supply of the amplifier from damage

12. “+12V” for connection to the positive terminal of car battery
13. "REM" for the automatic (remote) turn-on / turn-off of the power amplifier from the head unit's amplifier remote wire
14. "GND" for connection to chassis ground or negative terminal of car battery
15. Input gain control. LEVEL adjustment for channels CH1 + CH2. Used to match the RCA line output voltage of the head unit to the amplifier input section
16. Bass EQ control. Bass emphasis adjustment for CH1 + CH2 with a center frequency of 45 Hz from 0 dB to 10 dB
17. Low pass crossover frequency control, to adjust the cut-off frequency of the channels CH1 + CH2
18. X-Over operation mode slide switch. Used to select high pass, band pass or full range operation of the active crossover for channels CH1 + CH2
19. High pass crossover frequency control, to adjust the subsonic cut-in frequency of the channels CH1 + CH2
20. RCA input operation mode slide switch. Used to select 2CH input driving all four channels of the amp, or 4CH input to drive all four channels of the amp

2. INPUTS - OUTPUTS - CONTROLS

2.4 MODEL RN-460-200

1. RCA line inputs (CH5; left and right channels). Line inputs for connection of the amp with RCA line-outs of the head unit
2. RCA line inputs (CH3 + CH4; left and right channels). Line inputs for connection of the amp with RCA line-outs of the head unit
3. RCA line inputs (CH1 + CH2; left and right channels). Line inputs for connection of the amp with RCA line-outs of the head unit
4. RCA input operation mode slide switch. Used to select 2CH / 4CH or 5CH inputs, to drive all five channels of the amp
5. Input gain control. LEVEL adjustment for channel CH5. Used to match the RCA line output voltage of the head unit to the amplifier input section
6. Bass EQ control. Bass emphasis adjustment for CH5 with a center frequency of 45 Hz from 0 dB to 10 dB
7. Low pass crossover frequency control, to adjust the cut-off frequency of the channel CH5
8. Remote port. To connect the cable of the bass level remote control to the amplifier, controlling CH5
9. Molded terminal for the connection of speaker wires CH1 & CH2, CH3 + CH4 and CH5 to the amp

10. Maxi fuse to protect the power supply of the amplifier from damage

11. “+12V” for connection to the positive terminal of car battery

12. "REM" for the automatic (remote) turn-on / turn-off of the power amplifier from the head unit's amplifier remote wire
13. "GND" for connection to chassis ground or negative terminal of car battery
14. Input gain control. LEVEL adjustment for channels CH3 + CH4. Used to match the RCA line output voltage of the head unit to the amplifier input section
15. Low pass crossover frequency control, to adjust the cut-off frequency of the channels CH3 + CH4
16. X-Over operation mode slide switch. Used to select high pass, low pass/band pass or full range operation of the active crossover for channels CH3 + CH4
17. High pass crossover frequency control, to adjust the subsonic cut-in frequency of the channels CH3 + CH4
18. Input gain control. LEVEL adjustment for channels CH1 + CH2. Used to match the RCA line output voltage of the head unit to the amplifier input section
19. High pass crossover frequency control, to adjust the subsonic cut-in frequency of the channels CH1 + CH2
20. X-Over operation mode slide switch. Used to select high pass or full range operation of the active crossover for channels CH1 + CH2

3. MOUNTING

Before you attempt the installation of your RODEK amplifier, it is recommended to map out the complete audio system in your vehicle and the respective wiring required. Please note that - because of possible interference problems with the existing car electrics and electronics - especially the routing of the signal cables and the chassis ground connection will have a profound impact on the performance of the overall system. Secondly, the correct mounting location needs your attention too (proper cooling of the ampl). Use only quality installation material and if you have only little or no experience with complex car audio installations, we strongly recommend you to consult your nearest authorized RODEK dealer/installer.

3.1 MOUNTING LOCATION

The mounting location should be carefully selected, preferably in the trunk compartment of your car! In the interest of passive driver and passenger safety, the amplifier must be securely mounted, and special precautions must be taken to allow sufficient cooling. Any car amplifier can get quite hot during operation, so a clearance of at least 5cm from both sides and from the top of the amp must be considered.

Make sure there is no wiring harness, fuel tank etc. behind or below the mounting surface that may be damaged by the drilling of the holes for the amplifier mounting screws. The above mentioned clearance of at least 5 cm to all sides of the amplifier is not only for proper cooling, but also because the crossover controls must remain accessible. The amplifier must NOT be mounted directly to the chassis ground of the vehicle, this may cause ground loops resulting in a loud hum noise.

3.2 MINIMUM LOAD IMPEDANCE

The output stages of the RODEK amplifiers are designed to give you high power output into 4 or 2 ohms loads in normal stereo configurations. In bridged mode, the minimum impedance load is 4 ohms.

The RN-460-200 is built to drive 4 or 2 ohms loads connected to CH5 (subwoofer channel).

4. ELECTRICAL WIRING

IMPORTANT! Disconnect the negative battery terminal (-12V) or remove the main fuse near the car battery before you start any wiring work!

The power supply of the car audio system must be disconnected until the entire wiring and installation is completed.

The recommended minimum power cable cross-section of the main power supply cable is 20mm^2 , but if you drive the amp very hard, or you have multi amplifier setup, a 35mm^2 power cable is recommended.

Using main power cables with smaller cross sections can result in unnecessary over-heating of the amplifier circuitry, distortion at high volume levels and may also cause the thermal protection circuitry to shut down the amplifier(s).

Use rubber grommets when running cables through any metal or sharp plastic, to prevent accidental shorting or shearing. Make sure the cables do not interfere with normal operation of the vehicle.

Especially the music signal cables (RCA interconnects) should be kept far away from any potential sources of electrical interference e.g. electronic vehicle management systems (engine computers, relays etc.) fuel pumps, wiring harnesses etc.!

4.1 ROUTING AND CONNECTION OF POWER CABLES

Run the positive power cable ("+12 V") directly from the positive terminal of the car battery to the amplifier. Make sure the power cable makes good contact to the battery; i.e. use an appropriate battery clamp that accepts big gauge power cables! For protection of your car audio system and your entire car against electrical fire hazards from a shortcircuit of the main power cable with chassis ground, you must insert a main fuse (holder) within the first 30cm of the battery. The fuse type/value should be matching the limitations of your main power cable and the requirements of your car audio system. Preferably a minimum of 80 Amperes with this amplifier and an appropriate power cable cross section.

Now you route the ground cable to the amplifier. It is best to keep the ground cable ("-12V") as short as possible, i.e. to find a chassis contact very close to the amplifier. The ground power cable must have the same cross-section as the positive power cable. It is recommended to use a corrosion-resistant gold-plated power ring or a massive ground clamp between the ground cable and the chassis ground point. Keep in mind that audible interferences and problems originating in the power supply of the amplifier, are mostly based on a bad ground contact. So a good (and clean) grounding to the vehicle chassis is absolutely crucial, to obtain best performance of your amplifier.

4. ELECTRICAL WIRING

4.2 ROUTING AND CONNECTION OF RCA INTERCONNECTS / REMOTE LEAD

Carefully run the RCA audio signal interconnect(s) and the remote switching cable from the head unit to the amplifier. The audio signal cables should be routed completely separate from the power cables. Use only double or triple shielded quality cables!

Connect the remote wire lead to the remote output of the head unit and to the remote input terminal of the amplifier. Finally connect the RCA interconnect cable(s) to the respective outputs on the head unit and the RCA inputs of the amplifier.

4.3 ROUTING AND CONNECTION OF LOUDSPEAKER CABLES

Connect the loudspeaker wires to the speaker terminals of the amplifier. Use good quality wires of 2.5mm2 cross-section. You will need a set of Allen wrenches for the connection of the wires! When baring wires, remove approximately 6-8mm of the insulation and after axially twisting the wires; insert the bare ends into the corresponding speaker terminal output on the amplifier. Be sure to follow correct polarity ("+" to "+"; "-" to "-"). Tighten the terminal screws on the amplifier.

5. CROSSOVER SETTINGS

The RODEK amplifiers feature an active crossover section with full versatility and thus, offer different amplification modes, which can be set by the operation mode slide switch(es). The operation mode switch enables you to configure each stereo channel pair to work in either in full range, high pass or even band pass mode. Therefore – before you get started with the settings of crossover frequencies and input gain adjustments – you must select the appropriate operation mode for each channel pair, depending on the speaker system that is connected and driven by the amplifier. This will make sure that every speaker system is only working in its proper frequency operation range, for which the speaker was designed. For example select HIGHPASS, if the speaker is a component- or coaxial type, or BANDPASS in case of a kickbass or subwoofer system – and finally FULL(range) if the pass band frequency of the stereo channel is already controlled by a head unit with an integrated DSP based active crossover.

5.2 HIGHPASS FOR COMPONENT AND COAXIAL SPEAKERS

Before you start your adjustments, all tone controls (i.e. Bass, Treble), fader/balance and loudness featured on the head unit, must be set to their respective neutral or center position.

Please take a look at the chart below, featuring the recommended highpass cross-over frequency settings for coaxial- and component speaker systems – and adjust the high pass control of each channel pair that drives satellites speaker systems accordingly. The most important factor for the individual adjustment of the high pass crossover frequency is the reproduction of mid-bass frequencies and the resulting power-handling of the speaker

system. This setting is always a compromise. Try to find a high pass crossover point, that will suit your personal listening preferences and – at the same time – also considers the physical (cone excursion) capabilities of your speakers best.

Satellite speaker system, front door mounted, recommended high pass frequency:

10 cm Coaxial- or Component System 90 – 120 Hz

13 cm Coaxial- or Component System 80–100 Hz

16 cm Coaxial- or Component System 60 - 90 Hz

Satellite speaker system, rear mounted, recommended high pass frequency:

10 cm Coaxial- or Component System 100–150 Hz

13 cm Coaxial- or Component System 120–150 Hz

16 cm Coaxial- or Component System 130 – 150 Hz

5. CROSSOVER SETTINGS

5.3 BANDPASS FOR KICKBASS SYSTEMS

If you intend to operate a kick bass loudspeaker system in the front doors of your vehicle, you must select two crossover frequencies at the active crossover of your RODEK amplifier. The operation mode must be set to band pass. The band pass filter contains a high pass with a cascaded low pass filter. The low pass crossover point is usually set at a frequency that equals approx. twice the value of the high pass crossover setting. The low pass filter is mostly set a little lower, than the high pass crossover frequency setting of the satellite channel.

Kickbass speaker system, front door mounted, recommended band pass frequencies:

16 cm Kickbass Speaker System 80–110 Hz High pass 150–200 Hz Low pass

5.4 BANDPASS FOR SUBWOOFER SYSTEMS

To drive a subwoofer system, the integrated electronic crossover must also operate in band pass mode. Before you attempt to adjust the low pass crossover frequency, you must first turn the (subsonic) high pass frequency control counterclockwise to its lowest position at 10 Hz.

Now you can set an appropriate low pass crossover frequency. For this purpose, open the input gain control – the arrow of the knob should point to "noon" – so you can hear the subwoofer playing. Ideally, the low pass cut-off frequency should be set between 50 to 90 Hz – and this setting has to be entirely determined by ear. Try to find low pass crossover frequency setting, that gives you a "full-bodied" bass reproduction with enough impact in the upper bass range.

Note: If the low pass crossover frequency is set too low, the sound will have a tendency to sound extremely soft and low-end heavy!

Now you can adjust the subsonic high pass, if you wish to squeeze out the most (max-dB) of your subwoofer system. Turn the high pass frequency control up, to a point where you can hear that the bass reproduction starts to get "thinner". The subsonic high pass frequency should be set to a value between 20 to maximum 50 Hz.

5. CROSSOVER SETTINGS

5.5 ADJUSTING INPUT SENSITIVITY

To reach a maximum noise-free dynamic headroom from each individual head unit/amplifier/speaker combination, it is important to set the respective input gain controls correctly. The input level settings determine the actual signal-to-noise ratio, and they are also responsible for obtaining the maximum distortion-free SPL (sound pressure level) from your specific setup.

Turn-on your head unit and set the volume control to approximately 3/4 of full volume, while playing a dynamic track from a CD. Slowly increase the LEVEL adjustment control of the channel pair section to which your subwoofer system is connected to. Turn up the (sub channel) level control knob until you can just about hear distorted bass sounds. Now you reduce the volume level of your head unit to a "normal" listening level and "add" all the remaining channel pairs, but turning up the corresponding level controls – aiming for a balanced sound with a slight emphasis of the bass range. All remaining channels, no matter if this concerns rear mounted coaxials, component- or kickbass systems installed in the front doors – must be balanced against the main level setting of your subwoofer. Usually, it's best to start with the level adjustment of the front door mounted speaker system.

5.6 ADJUSTING THE BASS EQ CONTROL

The bass EQ control of your RODEK amplifier can be adjusted with the e-pot to "push" the 45 Hz center frequency from 0 dB to 10 dB. The bass EQ will increase the perceived low end response of your amp woofer combination – but it will also reach the max. output of the respective channel earlier. With a bass EQ adjusted too high, most speakers can be overdriven easily. Thus, this setting should be attempted with care.

6. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

	RN-1600 RN-2160 RN-4110 RN-460-200
MOS-FET Amplifier	1-Channel (Mono) 2-Channel		4-Channel 5-Channel
Rated power output (*THD/14.4 V)	195 Wrms x 1 @ 4 Ω (<0.1 %*)205 W x 1 @ 4 Ω (<1.0 %*)300 Wrms x 1 @ 2 Ω (<0.1 %*)350 W x 1 @ 2 Ω (<1.0 %*)500 W x 1 @ 1 Ω (<1.0 %*)	145 Wrms x 2 @ 4 Ω (<0.1 %*)155 W x 2 @ 4 Ω (<1.0 %*)480 W x 1 @ 4 Ω (<1.0 %*)240 W x 2 @ 2 Ω (<1.0 %*)	100 Wrms x 4 @ 4 Ω (<0.1 %*)105 W x 4 @ 4 Ω (<1.0 %*)300 W x 2 @ 4 Ω (<1.0 %*)150 W x 4 @ 2 Ω (<1.0 %*)
BJT amplification circuitry with MOS-FET	•	•	•
Variable lowpass crossover (12 dB/oct.)	30 – 250 Hz	10/30 – 150 Hz	10/30 – 150 Hz
Variable subsonic filter	10 Hz – 40 Hz	n.a.	n.a.
Variable input sensitivity	0.2 – 6 V 0.2 – 6 V	0.2 – 6 V	0.2 – 6 V
Damping factor @ 4 ohms	>200	>200	>200
Signal to noise ratio	>85 dB	>85 dB	>85 dB
20 mm2 direct input power terminals	•	•	•
Bass level remote control	•	•	•
Dimensions (W x H x D)	363 x 56 x 226 mm	363 x 56 x 226 mm	395 x 56 x 226 mm

7. WARRANTY

Thank you for purchasing this RODEK amplifier. It is advisable to keep the original packing material for future transporting of the product. Please read the warranty specifications below carefully.

Should your RODEK product require warranty service, please return it to the retailer from whom it was purchased, or the distributor in your country. Please do not send any product to RODEK Inc. U.S.A. Should you have difficulty in finding an authorized RODEK service center, details are available from your local distributor or from the ACR address below.

RODEK amplifiers are fully warranted against defective materials or workmanship for a period of TWO YEARS from date of purchase. Warranty work will not be carried out unless this warranty certificate is presented fully completed with model, serial number, purchaser's address, purchasing date and dealer stamp together with the original sales slip!

7.1 WARRANTY LIMITATIONS

This warranty does not cover any damage due to:

1. Improper installation, incorrect audio or mains connection(s).
2. Exposure to excessive humidity, fluids, heat sun rays or excessive dirt or dust.
3. Accidents or abuse.
4. Unauthorized repair attempts and modifications not explicitly authorized by the manufacturer.

This warranty is limited to the repair or the replacement of the defective product at the manufacturer's option and does not include any other form of damage, whether incidental, consequential or otherwise. The warranty does not cover any transport costs or damages caused by transport or shipment of the product.

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