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2-Channel Amplifiers
Operation & Installation
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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio amplifiers.
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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.
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PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™
CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER
100d
B
MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS
.
HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND
SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER
130d
B
.
USE COMMON SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND
.
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 amplifier if it is ever stolen.
Serial Number: ________________________________
Model Number: ________________________________
T
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Specifications .............................................................................................. i
Introduction ................................................................................................ 1
Punch Amplifier Accessory Pack ................................................................... 1
2-Channel Feature Chart .............................................................................. 2
Design Features .......................................................................................... 4
Installation Considerations ........................................................................... 6
Mounting Location ...................................................................................... 7
Battery and Charging .................................................................................. 8
Wiring the System ....................................................................................... 8
Using Passive Crossovers ........................................................................... 10
Table of Component Values ........................................................................ 11
Installation ............................................................................................... 12
System Diagrams ...................................................................................... 18
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................ 21
Dynamic Power Measurements ................................................................... 23
Warranty Information ................................................................................ 25
International Information ............................................................................ 26
G
E T T I N G
S
T A R T E D
Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designed to provide information for the owner, salesperson and installer. For those of you who want quick information on how to install this product, please turn to the Installation
Section of this manual or refer to the icons listed below. Other information can be located by using the Table of Contents. We, at Rockford Fosgate, have worked very hard to make sure all the information in this manual is current. But, as we are constantly finding new ways to improve our product, this information is subject to change without notice.
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TROUBLESHOOTING include recommendations for curing installation problems
I
N T R O D U C T I O N
Rockford engineers designed the Punch 2-channel amplifiers to withstand the rugged automotive environment while delivering superior sound quality in a flexible, reliable, and efficient package. TRANS•ANA is a low voltage circuit in the preamp stage of all Punch amplifiers that lets the music sound crystal clear and very real, even when played at high volume levels. This is matched with TOPAZ, a unique grounding circuit used to eliminate noise problems associated with car audio systems and their installation. Flexibility is accomplished with the use of a built-in crossover. The use of a protection circuit called NOMAD, along with MOSFET and DSM (Discrete Surface
Mount) technologies improve amplifier efficiency. The result of these components give the Punch amplifier awesome sound quality in a “Bullet
Proof” package. An explanation of these technologies, most of which are exclusively designed and patented by Rockford, are described in the
Technical Design Features.
P
UNCH
A
MPLIFIER
A
CCESSORY
P
ACK
The accessory pack shipped with the Punch 2-channel amplifiers includes the mounting hardware necessary to secure the amp to the vehicle and to attach the end caps to the amplifier.
Installation & Operation Manual
Punch Verification Certificate
(4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x 3/4" Phillips)
(1) ATC Inline Fuseholder
(1) ATC 15 Amp Fuse (Punch 100)
(1) ATC 20 Amp Fuse (Punch 150)
(1) ATC 30 Amp Fuse (Punch 250)
(1) ATC 40 Amp Fuse (Punch 360)
(1) AGU 50 Amp Fuse (Punch 500)
Note: Refer to the Specification section of this manual for recommended
Punch 800 fuse sizes.
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P
UNCH
2-C
HANNEL
A
MPLIFIER
F
EATURE
C
HART
# of CHANNELS
RMS Power Mono (4
Ω
)
RMS Power Mono (2
Ω
)
RMS Power Bridged/Mono (4
Ω
)
Stable Into: (each channel)
Stable into: (bridged/mono)
CIRCUITRY 1
TRANS• ana
– circuit topology
TRANS• nova
– patented circuit topology
2
Class-G – high efficiency topology
MEHSA – heat dissipating technology
TOPAZ – patented noise eliminating circuitry
3
DSM – discrete surface mount
MOSFETS – power supply & output devices
NOMAD – protection circuit
FEATURES
Die Cast Heatsink 4
Hi-Level Inputs – for factory radios
RCA Inputs – for aftermarket radios
Balanced Inputs
Input Switches – eliminates “Y” adaptors
Pass-Thru – feeds signal to aux. amp
Pwr/Spk Screw Terminals
Pwr/Spk Block Terminals
4 Gauge Pwr/Gnd x
–
–
– x x x x x
–
–
–
– x
– x x
100
2
150
2
250
2
360
2
500 800
2 2
25x2 37.5x2
62.5x2
90x2 125x2 200x2
50x2 70x2 125x2 180x2 250x2 400x2
100x1 140x1
2
Ω
4
Ω
2
4
Ω
Ω
250x1 360x1 500x1 800x1
2
Ω
4
Ω
2
4
Ω
Ω
2
4
Ω
Ω
2
4
Ω
Ω
– 2 – x
–
– x x x x x x
–
–
–
– x
– x x x
–
– x x x x x x x x
–
–
–
– x
– x
–
– x x x x x x x x
–
–
–
– x
–
– x
–
–
– x
– x x
– x
–
–
– x
– x x x x x x
– x x
– x x x x
– x x
–
Adjustable Punch Bass
(0dB/+6dB/+12dB @ 45Hz)
Variable Punch Bass
(0dB ~+18dB @ 45Hz)
Adjustable Xover (80Hz)
100 x
–
150
– x
250
– x
360
– x
500
– x
800
– x
Variable Xover (50Hz ~ 210Hz)
Crossover Slope (Butterworth)
Phase Warp (0 0 ~ 180 0 )
HP/FULL/LP 5 HP/FULL/LP 5
–
12dB
-
–
12dB
-
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HP/FULL/LP 5 HP/FULL/LP 5 HP/FULL/LP 5 HP/FULL/LP 5
12dB 12dB 12dB 12dB
-
GENERAL
B+ Fuse Size
Dimensions (H x W x L)
15A ATC
2.60" x
20A ATC
2.60" x
30A ATC
2.60" x
40A ATC
2.60" x
50A ATC
2.60" x
60A ATC
2.60" x
9.60" x 9.60" x 9.60" x 9.60" x 9.60" x 9.60" x
6.70" 6.70" 7.70" 8.70" 9.70" 14.70"
(6.60cm x (6.60cm x (6.60cm x (6.60cm x (6.60cm x (6.60cm x
24.38cm x 24.38cm x 24.38cm x 24.38cm x 24.38cm x 24.38cmx
17.01cm) 17.01cm) 19.55cm) 22.04cm) 24.63cm) 37.33cm)
--INTERNAL USE ONLY--
Heatsink Type #1 #1 #2 #3 #4 #6
1 Additional information on features, specifications and system designs can be found at: www.rockfordfosgate.com
2 Trans•nova is patented under U.S. Patent 4,467,288
3 TOPAZ is patented under U.S. Patent 5,751,823
4 Diecast Heatsink is patent pending is patented under U.S. patent # D401,225
5 HP = 12dB/octave High-Pass / LP = 12dB/octave Low-Pass / FULL = Full Range
6 Recommended fuse not supplied with amplifier
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D
ESIGN
F
EATURES
Punch 100
9 8 4 7 6 5 3
2
1
LED
HP–Full–LP
80Hz
Crossover
Left
Input
Right
Input
0dB
+6dB
Gain
+12dB
Punch
Bass
R+
R–
L+
L–
R+ L+
R– L–
High
Level
Input
REM
+ Left – + Right – B+ GND
Punch 150 9 8 4 7 6 5 3 2
LED
HP–Full–LP
80Hz
Crossover
Left
Input
Right
Input
Punch
Bass
R+
R–
L+
L–
Gain
R+ L+
R– L–
High
Level
Input
REM
+ Left – + Right – B+ GND
Punch 250 / Punch 360 / Punch 500
9 3 2
1
LED
REM B+ GND
2 7 8 6 4 6 5 8 2
Punch 800
Speaker
+ L –
Punch
Bass
190
210
145
Hz
50
55
110 65
Crossover
Frequency
Left
Gain
Left
Input
Right
Input
Right
Gain
R+ L+
R– L– HP–Full–LP
Crossover
High
Level
Input
R+
R–
L+
L– Speaker
+ R –
9 3
2 1
1
2
LED
REM
7 9 6
B+
4
GND
6 5 8 2
Speaker
+ L –
Punch
Bass
190
210
145
Hz
50
110 65
80
Crossover
Frequency
55
Left
Gain
Left
Input
Right
Input
Right
Gain
R+ L+
R– L– HP–Full–LP
Crossover
High
Level
Input
R+ L+
R– L–
Speaker
+ R –
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1. Cast Aluminum Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry. The inherent advantage of casting provides a 30% improvement of cooling over conventional extrusion heatsink designs.
2.
Speaker/Power Terminals – These gold-plated connectors are used for the connection of speaker and power wire and are immune to corrosion that can cause signal degradation. The Punch 100 and Punch 150 utilize a barrier strip that will accept #10 spade lugs or bare speaker and power wires sized from 10-18 AWG. The Punch 250, Punch 360,
Punch 500, and Punch 800 utilize heavy duty terminal block connectors that will accept bare wires size from 8-18AWG.
3.
REM Terminal – This spade terminal is used to remotely turn-on and turn-off the amplifier when +12V DC is applied.
4.
RCA Input Jacks – The industry standard RCA jack provides an easy connection for signal level input. They are gold-plated to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion.
5.
High Level Inputs – The high level inputs use a detachable connector terminated with 20 AWG leads. These inputs should be used if the source unit has only speaker line (high level) outputs and not RCA outputs.
6.
Gain Control – The input gain control is preset to match the output of most source units. They can be adjusted to match output levels from a variety of source units.
7.
Punch Bass – The Punch Bass helps correct for acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment. The Punch Bass allows a narrow band adjustment at 45Hz to help reproduce full range sound without excessive boost. The Punch 100 utilizes a switch that is adjustable at 0dB/+6dB/
+12dB increments. The Punch 150, Punch 250, Punch 360, Punch
500, and Punch 800 utilize a control that is variable from 0dB to
+18dB.
8.
Internal Crossover – The internal crossover is used to delegate a specific range of frequencies to the speaker system for optimum performance.
The crossover can perform three functions: High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass
(LP), or Full Range (FULL). The Punch 100 and Punch 150 utilize a
12dB/octave Butterworth crossover fixed at 80Hz. The Punch 250,
Punch 360, Punch 500, and Punch 800 utilize a 12dB/octave
Butterworth crossover variable from 50Hz to 210Hz.
9.
LED Power Indicator – The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on.
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I
NSTALLATION
C
ONSIDERATIONS
The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Punch amplifier:
Allen wrenches 9/64" & 3/32" (included) Voltmeter
Wire strippers
Electric hand drill w/assorted bits
Battery post wrench
Wire cutters
17' (518.16cm) Red Power Wire
12' (365.76cm) Remote Turn-On Wire
1.5' (45.72cm) Black Grounding Wire
Assorted connectors
Wire crimpers
This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new Punch amplifier. Checking your battery and present sound system, as well as pre-planning your system layout and best wiring routes will save installation time. When deciding how to lay out your new system, be sure that each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments.
Before beginning any installation, be sure to follow these simple rules:
1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install the amplifier.
2. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation.
3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your amplifier in place.
4. Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high current wires.
5. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss.
6. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle.
7. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehicle provides the best protection.
8. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially the firewall.
9. ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper fusing. Install a fuseholder and appropriate fuse on the +12V power wire within 18” (45.7 cm) of the battery terminal.
10. When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape all paint from the metal to ensure a good, clean ground connection. Grounding connections should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal that is welded to the main body, or chassis, of the vehicle.
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M
OUNTING
L
OCATION
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 cast aluminum heatsink serves to easily dissipate the heat generated over a wide range of operating conditions. However, to maximize the performance of your amplifier, care should be taken to ensure adequate ventilation.
Trunk Mounting
Mounting the amplifier vertically on a surface with the fin grooves running up and down will provide the best cooling of the amplifier.
Mounting the amplifier on the floor of the trunk will work but provides less cooling capability than vertical mounting.
Mounting the amplifier upside down to the rear deck of the trunk will not provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the amplifier and is strongly not recommended.
Passenger Compartment Mounting
Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as you provide a sufficient amount of air for the amplifier to cool itself. If you are going to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle, you must have at least 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around the amplifier's heatsink.
Mounting the amplifier with less than 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around the amplifier's heatsink in the passenger compartment will not provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the amplifier and is strongly not recommended.
Engine Compartment Mounting
Rockford Fosgate amplifiers should never be mounted in the engine compartment. Not only will this void your warranty but could create an embarrassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends.
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B
ATTERY 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 to handle the extra load of any Rockford amplifier without problems, although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly. To maximize the performance of your Rockford Fosgate amplifier, we suggest the use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage capacitor.
W
IRING THE
S
YSTEM
CAUTION: Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables, antenna, power leads, sensitive equipment or harnesses. The power wires carry substantial current and could induce noise into the audio system.
• For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation.
1. Plan the wire routing. Take care when running signal level RCA cables to keep them close together but isolated from the amplifier's power cables and any high power auto accessories, especially electric motors. This is done to prevent coupling the noise from radiated electrical fields into the audio signal. When feeding the wires through the firewall or any metal barrier, protect them with plastic or rubber grommets to prevent short circuits. Leave the wires long at this point to adjust for a precise fit at a later time.
2. Prepare the Power cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 1/
2" of insulation from the end of the wire. Insert the bared wire into the B+ terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place.
NOTE: The B+ cable MUST be fused 18" or less from the vehicle's battery. Install the fuseholder under the hood and prepare the cable ends as stated above. Connections should be water tight.
X Cut here
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 fuseholder.
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3. Strip 1/2" from the battery end of the power cable and crimp a large ring terminal to the cable. Use the ring terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal. Do not install the fuse at this time.
4. Prepare the Ground cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 1/
2" of insulation from the end of the wire. Insert the bared wire into the GND terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place. Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thoroughly clean the area of all dirt and grease. Strip the other end of the wire and attach a ring connector. Fasten the cable to the chassis using a non-anodized screw and a star washer.
5.
Prepare the REM turn-on wire for connection to the amplifier by stripping
1/2" of insulation from the wire end. Insert the bared wire into the REM terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable into place. Connect the other end of the REM wire to a switched 12 volt positive source. The switched voltage is usually taken from the source unit's auto antenna or the accessory lead. If the source unit does not have these outputs available, the recommended solution is to wire a mechanical switch in line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier.
6.
Securely mount the amplifier to the vehicle or amp rack. Be careful not to mount the amplifier on cardboard or plastic panels. Doing so may enable the screws to pull out from the panel due to road vibration or sudden vehicle stops.
7.
Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA cables/ high level inputs into the input jacks at the amplifier.
8.
Connect the speakers. Strip the speaker wires 1/2" and insert into the speaker terminal and tighten the set screw to secure into place. Be sure to maintain proper speaker polarity. DO NOT chassis ground any of the speaker leads as unstable operation may result.
9.
Perform a final check of the completed system wiring to ensure that all connections are accurate. Check all power and ground connections for frayed wires and loose connections which could cause problems.
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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 (capacitors), Low-Pass (inductors or coils) and Bandpass (combination of capacitor and coil).
The most commonly used passive crossover networks are 6dB/octave systems. These are easy to construct and require one component per filter.
Placing this filter in series with the circuit will reduce power to the speaker by
6dB/octave above or below the crossover point depending on whether it is a high-pass or low-pass filter. More complex systems such as 12dB/octave or
18dB/octave can cause impedance problems if not professionally designed.
Passive crossovers are directly dependent upon the speaker's impedance and component value for accuracy. When passive crossover components are used in multiple speaker systems, the crossover's effect on the overall impedance should be taken into consideration along with the speaker's impedance when determining amplifier loads. CAUTION: The Punch ampli- fiers are not recommended for impedance loads below 2
Ω
stereo and 4
Ω bridged (mono) loads.
v a n c a d e d t i r a
O p e o n
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T
ABLE OF
C
ROSSOVER
C
OMPONENT
V
ALUES
L
6dB/Octave Low-Pass
C
6dB/Octave High-Pass
Freq.
Hertz
80
100
130
200
260
400
600
800
1000
1200
1800
4000
6000
9000
12000
1.6mH
1.2mH
.8mH
.5mH
.41mH
.31mH
.25mH
.16mH
.08mH
L
4.1mH
3.1mH
2.4mH
2 OHMS
C
1000
µ
F
800
µ
F
600
µ
F
400
µ
F
300
µ
F
200
µ
F
136
µ
F
100
µ
F
78
µ
F
66
µ
F
44
µ
F
20
µ
F
51
µ
H
34
µ
H
25
µ
H
14
µ
F
9.5
µ
F
6.6
µ
F
3.3mH
2.4mH
1.6mH
1.0mH
.82mH
.62mH
.51mH
.33mH
.16mH
Speaker Impedance
4 OHMS
L
8.2mH
6.2mH
4.7mH
C
500
µ
F
400
µ
F
300
µ
F
200
µ
F
150
µ
F
100
µ
F
68
µ
F
50
µ
F
39
µ
F
33
µ
F
22
µ
F
10
µ
F
6.8mH
4.7mH
3.3mH
2.0mH
1.6mH
1.2mH
1.0mH
.68mH
.33mH
L
16mH
12mH
10mH
8 OHMS
C
250
µ
F
200
µ
F
150
µ
F
100
µ
F
75
µ
F
50
µ
F
33
µ
F
26
µ
F
20
µ
F
16
µ
F
10
µ
F
5
µ
F
.10
mH
68
µ
H
51
µ
H
6.8
µ
F
4.7
µ
F
3.3
µ
F
.20mH
.15mH
100
µ
H
3.3
µ
F
2.2
µ
F
1.6
µ
F c e d a d v a n a t i o n
O p e r
L = Low-Pass (Inductor)
C = High-Pass (Capacitor)
For more information, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.
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I
NSTALLATION
Power Connections
Punch 100 / Punch 150
LED
HP–Full–LP
80Hz
Crossover
Left
Input
Right
Input
R+ L+
0dB
+6dB
Gain
+12dB
Punch
Bass
R+ L+
R– L–
R– L–
High
Level
Input
REM
+ – + Right – B+ GND
P100
- 15A
P150
- 20A
Connect to remote turn-on lead of source unit
Less than 18"
Connect to chassis ground of vehicle*
Connect to B+ of battery with appropriate fuse value
*Keep grounds as short as possible
Power Connections
Punch 250 / Punch 360 / Punch 500
LED
REM B+ GND
P250
- 30A
P360
- 40A
P500
– 50A
Connect to remote turn-on lead of source unit
Less than 18"
Connect to chassis ground of vehicle*
Connect to B+ of battery with appropriate fuse
*Keep grounds as short as possible
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A
L
L
A
I
N
S
T
T
I
O
N
Power Connections
Punch 800
Connect to remote turn-on lead of source unit
Less than 18"
LED
REM
P800 - 60A
1
B+ GND
–
+
Optional Energy
Storage Capacitor
Connect to B+ of battery with appropriate fuse
*Keep grounds as short as possible
1 Fuse not supplied with amplifier
Connect to chassis ground of vehicle*
RCA Inputs
High Level Inputs
VOL
AUD
PWR
DISC
AMFM ST LD RDM
Ch
RPT
D.SCN
1
CLOCK
DSPL
SCAN
2
AUTO
P.SCN
RPT
3
RDM
4
ILLUM
LOUD
DIM
5
PAUSE
6
SEL
TUNE
R
[L+] White
[L-] White/Black
[R+] Gray
[R-] Gray/Black use these or these
RCA Inputs
High
Level
Inputs
Speaker
+ L –
Punch
Bass
190
210
145
Hz
50
110 65
80
Crossover
Frequency
55
Left
Gain
Left
Input
Right
Input
Right
Gain
R+ L+
R– L– HP–Full–LP
Crossover
High
Level
Input
R+
R–
L+
L–
Speaker
+ R –
High Level
Inputs
R+ L+
R– L–
• High Level Inputs connect directly to radio's speaker outputs
• RCA Inputs connect to radio's RCA preamp outputs
CAUTION: Use only one input configuration. Using both the High Level Inputs &
RCA Inputs may cause undesirable operation.
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A
L
L
A
I
N
S
T
T
I
O
N
Crossover Operation
Speaker
+ L –
Punch
Bass
190
210
145
110
Hz
50
65
55
Frequency
Left
Gain
1
Left
Input
Right
Input
Right
Gain
R+ L+
R– L– HP–Full–LP
Crossover
High
Level
Input
R+
R–
L+
L–
Speaker
+ R –
2
Low-Pass (LP)
Operation
–7
–8
–9
–10
–3
–4
–5
–6
–11
–12
+3
+2
+1
0
–1
–2
190
210
145
Hz
50
1
55
110 65
80
Crossover Frequency
50 55 65 80 110 145 210
Frequency in Hz
500
HP – Full – LP
Crossover
Ap
1k 2k
2
High-Pass (HP)
Operation
–5
–6
–7
–1
–2
–3
–4
+3
+2
+1
0
–8
–9
–10
–11
–12
190
210
145
Hz
50
1
55
110 65
80
Crossover Frequency
50 100 200
Frequency in Hz
500
HP – Full – LP
Crossover
Ap
1k 2k
2
Punch Bass Operation
Speaker
+ L –
Punch
Bass
190
210
145
Hz
50
110 65
80
Crossover
Frequency
55
Left
Gain
Left
Input
Right
Input
Right
Gain
R+ L+
R– L– HP–Full–LP
Crossover
High
Level
Input
R+ L+
R– L–
Speaker
+ R –
33Hz 45Hz 67.5Hz
+18
+12
+6
+3
0dB
33Hz 45Hz 67.5Hz
Minimum
Flat
Maximum
Boost
• Carefully increase potentiometer to add Punch to your bass frequencies
• Exercise caution when increasing Punch Bass. Maximum boost can cause potential woofer damage caused by overexcursion
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L
A
T
I
O
N
I
N
S
T
A
L
Stereo Operation
Punch 100 / Punch 150
R C A I n p u t
LED
HP–Full–LP
80Hz
Crossover
Left
Input
Right
Input
0dB
+6dB
+12dB
Punch
Bass
Gain REM
High Level
Input
+
Left
Output
– +
Right
Output
– B+ GND
+
–
2
Ω
min. 2 Ω min.
–
+
• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels
• Gain for left and right channels operate independently
• Impedance for each channel should be 2
Ω
minimum
• Crossover can be set for High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range
Stereo Operation
Punch 250 / Punch 360 / Punch 500 / Punch 800
R C A I n p u t
Speaker
+ L –
Punch
Bass
190
210
145
110
Hz
50
65
55
Frequency
Left
Gain
Left
Input
–
Right
Input
Right
Gain
R+
R–
L+
L– HP–Full–LP
Crossover
High
Level
Input
R+ L+
R– L– Speaker
+ R –
+
2
Ω
min. 2
Ω
min.
+
–
• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels
• Gain for left and right channels operate independently
• Impedance for each channel should be 2
Ω
minimum
• Crossover can be set for High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or Full Range (FULL)
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A
L
L
A
I
N
S
T
T
I
O
N
Mono Operation
Punch 100 / Punch 150
R C A I n p u t
LED
HP–Full–LP
80Hz
Crossover
Left
Input
Right
Input
0dB
+6dB
Gain
+12dB
Punch
Bass
REM
High Level
Input
+
Left
Output
–
+
+
Right
Output
– B+ GND
–
4
Ω
min.
• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels
• Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer
• Impedance for mono channel should be 4
Ω
minimum
• Crossover can be set for High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range
A
L
L
I
N
S
T
A
T
I
O
N
Mono Operation
Punch 250 / Punch 360 / Punch 500 / Punch 800
R C A I n p u t
Speaker
+ L –
Punch
Bass
190
210
145
110
Hz
50
65
55
Frequency
Left
Gain
Left
Input
Right
Input
Right
Gain
R+ L+
R– L– HP–Full–LP
Crossover
High
Level
Input
R+
R–
L+
L– Speaker
+ R –
+ –
4
Ω
min.
• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels
• Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer
• Impedance for mono channel should be 4
Ω
minimum
• Crossover can be set for High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or Full Range (FULL)
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Stereo/Mono Operation
Punch 100 / Punch 150
R C A I n p u t
LED
HP–Full–LP
80Hz
Crossover
Left
Input
Right
Input
0dB
+6dB
Gain
+12dB
Punch
Bass
REM
High Level
Input
+
Left
Output
–
+
Right
Output
– B+ GND
–
+
2 Ω min.
2 Ω min.
+ –
+
–
4 Ω min.
• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels
• Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer
• Impedance for each channel should be 2
Ω
minimum
• Impedance for mono channel should be 4
Ω
minimum
• Crossover is set for Full Range
• Passive Crossovers are needed for proper stereo/mono operation
Stereo/Mono Operation
Punch 250 / Punch 360 / Punch 500 / Punch 800
R C A I n p u t
Speaker
+ L –
Punch
Bass
190
210
145
Hz
50
55
110 65
Crossover
Frequency
Left
Gain
Left
Input
–
+
2 Ω min.
+
Right
Input
Right
Gain
R+ L+
R– L–
HP–Full–LP
Crossover
High
Level
Input
R+
R–
L+
L– Speaker
+ R –
+
2 Ω min.
–
–
4 Ω min.
• RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels
• Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer
• Impedance for each channel should be 2
Ω
minimum
• Impedance for mono channel should be 4
Ω
minimum
• Crossover is set for Full Range
• Passive Crossovers are needed for proper stereo/mono operation
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A
T
I
O
N
T
A
L
L
I
N
S
S
Y S T E M
D
I A G R A M S
2-Way System
VOL
AUD
PWR
DISC
AMFM ST LD RDM
Ch
RPT
D.SCN
1
CLOCK
DSPL
SCAN
2
AUTO
P.SCN
RPT
3
RDM
4
ILLUM
LOUD
DIM
5
PAUSE
6
SEL
TUNE
R
Tweeter
Crossover
Midrange
Crossover
Tweeter
Midrange
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3-Way System
Using single voice coil woofers
VOL
AUD
PWR
DISC
AMFM ST LD RDM
CLOCK
DSPL
D.SCN
SCAN
1 2
AUTO
P.SCN
RPT
3
RDM
ILLUM
LOUD
DIM
4 5
PAUSE
6
SEL
TUNE
R
Front
Tweeter
Crossover
Midrange
Crossover
Tweeter
Rear
Midrange
+
+
+
+
+ – + –
8
Ω
8
Ω
+
+
8
Ω
– +
– +
8 Ω
– +
– +
8 Ω
– +
–
4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω 4 Ω
–
–
–
–
–
– 19–
3-Way System
Using dual voice coil woofers
VOL
AUD
PWR
DISC
AMFM ST LD RDM
Ch
RPT
Sub Front
D.SCN
1
CLOCK
DSPL
SCAN
2
AUTO
P.SCN
RPT
3
RDM
4
ILLUM
LOUD
DIM
5
PAUSE
6
SEL
TUNE
R
Rear
+
+
+
+
Crossover
Tweeter
Midrange
Power 150 or
Power 200
Mono
Amplifier
Crossover
24dB/octave HP
Tweeter
Midrange
Crossover
Tweeter
Midrange
Crossover
Tweeter
Midrange
+ –
+ –
4 Ω x 2
+ – + –
+ –
4 Ω x 2 4 Ω x 2
+ – +
+ –
4 Ω x 2
+ – + –
4 Ω x 2
+ – + –
4 Ω x 2
+ –
–
–
–
–
– 20–
T
R O U B L E S H O O T I N G
Symptom
Amplifier does not turn on
(Power LED is off)
TROUBLE- S
H
O
O
T
I
N
G
Diagnosis
Voltage applied to the REM terminal of the amplifier is not between 10.5 and
15.5 volts or there is no voltage present.
Remedy
Check the alternator, battery, fuse, and wiring and repair as necessary.
If the voltage is above 15.5 volts, have the electrical system inspected by an authorized car service center.
Voltage to the B+ terminal of the amplifier is not between 10.5 and 15.5 volts or there is no voltage present.
Check the alternator, battery, fuse, and wiring and repair as necessary.
If the voltage is above 15.5 volts, have the electrical system inspected by an authorized car service center.
Amplifier is not properly grounded.
Check wiring and repair as necessary.
Amplifier has no sound
(Power LED is on)
Speaker leads are shorted to each other or to the chassis of the vehicle.
Disconnect existing speakers and test with known working speakers and wires. If amplifier plays, check and repair wiring and installation of speakers as necessary.
Speaker Output
Low or Distorted
Speakers are defective.
Disconnect existing speakers and test with known working speakers.
If amplifier plays, check and repair speakers as necessary.
Input gain signal for amplifier is incorrectly set.
Readjust input gains of amplifier.
Source unit output too low or source unit has no output.
Check system with known working source and repair or replace original source as needed.
Amplifier Noise
(Turn-on Pop)
Low battery voltage or large voltage drops to the amplifier under load.
Check the alternator, battery, fuse, and power and ground wiring.
Repair as necessary.
Voltage spike from output of preceding component is entering amplifier through input signal.
Disconnect input signal to amplifier and turn amplifier on and off. If noise is eliminated, connect REM lead of amplifier to source unit with a delay turn-on module.
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Symptom
Amplifier Noise
(Turn-on Pop)
Engine Noise
Diagnosis
Voltage spike from remote turn-on lead is entering through REM input terminal.
Noise is radiating into RCA signal cable.
Bad component in the signal chain.
Noise is radiating into speaker cables.
Multiple grounds in the audio system.
Ground loop between source unit and antenna.
Engine Noise when using high level inputs
TOPAZ input circuitry (in Rockford amps) or floating input circuitry (in non-Rockford amps) does not have reference to “chassis ground.” This noise, if any, occurs at the auxiliary amplifier whose inputs are fed from the passthru output of the first amp.
TROUBLE- S
H
O
O
T
I
N
G
Remedy
Use a different 12 volt source for
REM lead of amplifier (i.e., battery direct). If noise is eliminated, use a relay to isolate amplifier from noisy turn-on output.
Check connections, run the RCA cables on a different route away from sources of high current.
Check connections, bypass additional components (crossovers and equalizers) between the source unit and the amplifier. Connect one component at a time to determine the culprit. Repair or replace components as necessary.
Disconnect existing speakers and connect a test speaker to the output terminals of the amplifier. If noise is gone, reroute the speaker cables away from sources of high voltage.
Check ground connections and connect amplifiers, signal processors, and other components to a central location or try a different grounding point on the chassis.
Check connections, disconnect antenna from source unit. If noise is gone, install an antenna ground loop isolator.
Supply reference ground to the
TOPAZ input circuit (or floating input circuit in non-Rockford amps).
Connect shield of RCA input from auxiliary amp to chassis ground of radio. An alternative method is to connect the RCA shield to the amplifier's power ground terminal.
• If noise persists, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.
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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 World operation of an amplifier. Many manufacturers, including Rockford Fosgate, at times will measure amplifier power into a fixed resistor (4 ohm, 2 ohm). While this method is useful in some types of evaluation and testing, it is not representative of an amplifier that is connected to a speaker and playing music.
Music
Music is dynamic; the sound waves are complex and constantly changing. In order to simulate this, the IHF-202 standard calls for the input signal to the amplifier to be a 1kHz bursted tone. This signal is input (on for 20 milliseconds) and reduced 20dB for 480 milliseconds. The signal is gradually increased in level until the amplifier's output exceeds 1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). At 1% distortion becomes audible, therefore, any power produced above that level is considered unusable. Many manufacturers represent their amplifiers' output power in excess of 10% distortion. They use many names for this measurement, such as Total Maximum Power or Maximum Output Power. This is not indicative of the actual usable output power.
Listening to Loudspeakers - Not Resistors
A loudspeaker is not a resistor. A resistor's value (resistance measured in ohms) is fixed. A loudspeaker's impedance is dynamic. It is constantly changing in value, dependent upon the frequency of the input signal. Therefore, measuring power with the amplifier loaded into a 4 ohm resistor is not the same as measuring power with the amplifier connected to a 4 ohm speaker. Most people do not listen to music through a resistor.
A 4 ohm speaker may experience a drop in impedance 4-6 times lower than its nominal (printed) impedance. A speaker will also create phase shifts in the signal that is passed through it. These phase shifts happen because a speaker is an inductor (voice coil) and a capacitor (compliance of the surround/spider), as well as a resistor (voice coil wire).
To simulate a speaker the Audio Graph PowerCube measures output power into
20 different loads. It tests at 8 ohms, 4 ohms, 2 ohms and 1 ohm. Each of these impedances is also tested at –60
°
, –30
°
, 0
°
, +30
°
and +60
°
phase angles.
These different impedances and phase angles represent the shifts in impedance and phase that can occur in a typical loudspeaker.
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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 for each impedance at each phase angle.
Audio Graph – The PowerCube™
MODEL BEING
TESTED
VOLTAGE FROM
BATTERY x2 = STEREO
MONO = BRIDGED MONO
Rated Power : 100 W @ 4 Ohms Amplifier:
Serial No:
Owner :
PUNCH 200.
2 14.4V x 2
ROCKFORD CORPORATION
8
Ω *
*
*
*
–60
–30
°
0
°
30
°
60
°
4
Ω
–60
°
–30
°
0
°
30
°
60
°
2
Ω
–60
°
–30
°
0
°
30
°
60
°
1
Ω
–60
°
–30
°
0
°
30
°
60
°
°
85 W
84 W
84 W
84 W
86 W
162 W
157 W
156 W
157 W
162 W
273 W
258 W
251 W
256 W
271 W
390 W
356 W
346 W
352 W
390 W
{
POWER
IN
WATTS
–60
°
(Cap)
{
PHASE ANGLES
0
°
(Ind) +60
°
1
Ω
• Example of a Punch 200.
2 PowerCube
2
Ω
{
Impedance
4
Ω
8
Ω
50V
30V
10V
What is an Amplifier?
An amplifier by definition is a voltage generating device, recreating the signal which is input to it identically but with increased volume. It will be connected to a reactive load (the speaker). The impedance of this load and phase of the signal passing through the load will vary, dependent upon the frequency of the input signal (music).
Therefore, a perfect amplifier will be able to maintain the same output voltage regardless of load characteristics and will not alter the signal it is reproducing.
A perfect amplifier when measured by the Audio Graph PowerCube would present data that forms a perfect cube. Unfortunately, amplifiers are not perfect. The laws of physics generally prevent it. A great amplifier is about the best one can hope to attain.
As you can see by the PowerCube and as you will experience by listening, your Punch amplifier is a GREAT AMPLIFIER!
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L
IMITED
W
A R R A N T Y
I
N F O R M AT I O N
Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:
• Length of Warranty
3 years on electronics
2 years on source units
1 year on speakers
90 days on electronic B-stock (receipt required)
90 days on speaker B-stock (receipt required)
• What is Covered
This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by Authorized
Rockford Fosgate Dealers in the United States of America or its possessions. Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered only by that country’s Distributor and not by Rockford Corporation.
• Who is Covered
This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Rockford product purchased from an
Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the United States. In order to receive service, the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of the receipt stating the customer name, dealer name, product purchased and date of purchase.
• Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced
(with a product deemed to be equivalent) at Rockford's discretion.
• What is Not Covered
1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper operations, water, theft
2. Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
3. Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate
Service Center
4. Any product which has had the serial number defaced, altered, or removed
5. Subsequent damage to other components
6. Any product purchased outside the U.S.
7. Any product not purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer
• Limit on Implied Warranties
Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for Rockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with the sale of the product.
• How to Obtain Service
Please call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service. You must obtain an RA#
(Return Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford Fosgate. You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford.
Ship to: Electronics
Rockford Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
2055 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
RA#:_________________
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Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
(Receiving-speakers)
609 Myrtle N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
RA#:_________________
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LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION DEL
PRODUCTO. EVITARA POSIBLES DAÑOS A VD., AL VEHICULO O AL PRODUCTO.
I
NTRODUCCION
Los ingenieros de Rockford han diseñado los amplificadores Punch para ofrecer en el dificil entorno de un automóvil una calidad de sonido superior en un producto flexible, fiable y eficiente. Trans• ana es un circuito de baja tensión en la etapa de preamplificación de los amplificadores Punch que permite que la musica suene limpia y cristalina y muy real, incluso a altos niveles de audicion.
Esto se complementa con el TOPAZ, un circuito exclusivo de masa utilizado para eliminar los ruidos asociados con las instalaciones de car-audio. La flexibilidad esta garantizada con el uso de la crossover incorporada. La fiabilidad se refuerza con el uso de un circuito de proteccion llamado NOMAD, mientras que los MOSFET y la tecnologia DSM (montaje discreto en superficie) aumentan la eficiencia del amplificador. La combinacion de todos estos componentes dan al amplificador Punch una impresionante calidad de sonido en un chasis discreto. Mas adelante encontrará mas explicaciones de todas estas tecnologías, la mayoria de ellas usados en exclusiva y patentadas por
Rockford.
U
BICACIÓN
P
ARA
E
L
M
ONTAJE
Montaje en el Malatero
Monte el amplificador verticalmente con las lineas del radiador orientadas de arriba hacia abajo. De esta manera conseguira la mejor ventilacion.
Montaje en el Compartimento de Pasajeros
El montaje en el compartimento de pasajeros sera eficiente en funcion de la ventilacion que tenga el amplificador. Si va a instalar el amplificador bajo un asiento deberá dejar al menos 2.5cm libres sobre la carcasa del amplificador.
Instalacion
Por seguridad, desconecte el terminal negativo de la bateria antes de comenzar la instalacion.
Terminal B+
El cable B+ debe ir provisto de un fusible a una distancia no mayor de 45cm de la bateria. Prepare el cable e instale el portafusibles en el compartimento del motor. Las conexiones han de ser impermeables.
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Terminal GND
Prepare un trozo de cable para usarlo como toma de masa. Prepare un punto de masa en el chasis rascando y eliminando la pintura de la superficie de metal y limpielo de toda suciedad asegure el cable al chasis con un tornillo.
Terminal REM
Conecte el cable REM a un punto de +12V con mutable. La señal se suele coger de la salida auto antena del radio cassette si este no tiene salida remote.
Funcionamiento Estereo/Mono
R C A I n p u t
Speaker
+ L –
Punch
Bass
190
210
145
110
Hz
50
65
55
Frequency
Left
Gain
Left
Input
–
2 Ω min.
Right
Input
Right
Gain
R+ L+
R– L– HP–Full–LP
Crossover
High
Level
Input
R+
R–
L+
L– Speaker
+ R –
+
2 Ω min.
+
–
+ –
4 Ω min.
• Las entradas RCA se conectan a ambos canales izquierdo y derecho
• Las ganancias izquierda y derecha han de ajustarse igual para ambos canales
• La impedancia minima para cada canal debe ser 2
Ω
.
• La impedancia minima mono debe ser 4
Ω
.
• Crossover en Full Range
• Debe usarse un filtro pasivo para la configuracion estereo/mono
• No llevar a masa ningun cable de altavoz
• Crossovers pasivos se requieren para operar el amplificador en estereo/ mono
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ATTENTION: Veuillez lire les instructions suivantes pour l'installation de cet amplifcateur. Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommager le véhicule.
I
NTRODUCTION
Les ingénieurs de Rockford Fosgate ont conçu l'amplificateur Punch pour supporter l'environnement rude de l'automobile en délivrant une qualité de son supérieure dans un ensemble efficace, fiable et flexible. Trans• ana est un circuit de bas voltage dans l'étage de préamplification de tous les ampificateurs Punch qui reproduit un son musical clair comme du cristal et très réel, même à très haut volume. Ceci est accompagné du TOPAZ, un circuit unique employé pour
éliminer les problèmes de bruits parasites associés aux systémes audiomobile et leur installation. La flexibilité est assurée par l'emploi d'une crossover incorporée.
La fiabilité est garantie grâce au circuit de protection NOMAD, la technologie
MOSFET et DSM (Composants Montés en Surface) améliorent l'efficacité de l'amplificateur.
L'ensemble de ces atouts donne à l'amplificateur Punch une qualité de son inégalable sous une carrosserie “pare-balles.”
Vous trouverez de plus amples informations sur ces technologies, exclusivement conçues et brevetées par Rockford, dans la rubrique technique.
M
ONTAGE
Montage dans le coffre
Monter l'amplificateur verticalement avec les rainures de haut en bas ce qui lui permet de refroidir plus facilement.
Montage dans l'habitacle
Monter l'amplificateur dans l'habitacle ne pose aucun problème, du moment qu'il y ait assez d'air pour le refroidir. Si vous montez l'ampli en dessous du siège, prévoyez 3 cm d'air autour du radiateur.
Installation
Pour votre sécurité, déconnectez la borne négative de la batterie du véhicule avant de commencer l'installation.
Terminal B+
Il est impératif qu'il y ait un fusible sur le câble pour la connexion à la masse.
Préparez le châssis en grattant la peinture de la surface métallique et nettoyez la saleté et l'huile. Attachez le câble au châssis avec une vis.
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Terminal GND
Préparez une longueur de câble pour la connexion à la masse. Préparez le châssis en grattant la peinture de la surface métallique et nettoyez la saleté et l'huile. Attachez le câble au châssis avec une vis.
Terminal REM
Connectez le fil REM à une commande 12 volts positive de la source. La commande 12 volts est habituellement prise sur la sortie antenne électrique de la source ou la commande accessoire. Si la source ne dispose pas de ces sorties, nous vous recommandons d'installer un interrupteur qui fournira un positif 12 volts au REM de l'amplificateur.
Opération stéréo/mono (tri mode)
R C A I n p u t
Speaker
+ L –
Punch
Bass
190
210
145
Hz
50
55
110 65
Crossover
Frequency
Left
Gain
Left
Input
Right
Input
Right
Gain
R+ L+
R– L– HP–Full–LP
Crossover
High
Level
Input
R+ L+
R– L– Speaker
+ R –
–
+
2 Ω min.
2 Ω min.
+ –
+ –
4 Ω min.
• Les entrées RCA sont connectées aux canaux gauche et droit
• Les Gains des canaux gauche et droit sont réglés de la même manière pour équilibrer le subwoofer
• L'impédance de chaque canal devrait être de minimum 2
Ω
• L'impédance du canal mono devrait être de minimum 4
Ω
• Les crossover sont introduites sur full range
• Il est conseillé d'utiliser les filtres passifs lorsqu'on fait fonctionner l'amplificateur en tri-mode
• NE connecter AUCUN des câbles HP à la masse au risque d'un fonctionnement instable
• Des filtres passifs sont nécessaires pour un bon fonctionnement en mode stéréo/mono
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BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG ZUERST SORGFÄLTIG DURCH.
DAS KANN SIE VOR DEM FALSCHEN EINSATZ, AUSFALLEN ODER SOGAR
BESCHÄDIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRES FAHRZEUGES SCHÜTZEN.
E
INLEITUNG
Rockford Ingenieure haben die Punch Verstärker entwickelt. Mit höchstem
Technologie-Standart, hervorragender Klangqualität, einfacher Handhabung und bester Servicefreundlichkeit Trans• ana ist eine Nieder-Volt Schaltung im
Vorverstärkerteil aller Punch Verstärker die für kristallklaren Klang auch bei sehr hohen Lautstärken sorgt. TOPAZ, eine einzigartige Erdungsschaltung verhindert und unterdrückt Einstreuungen und Störungen die nur allzu oft Car Audio
Systeme beeinträchtigen. Flexibilität durch die Vielfalt der Aktivweiche mit ihren crossover, lange Lebensdauer durch die Schutzschaltung NOMAD und der
Einsatz von MOSFET Transistoren und DSM (Discrete Surface Mount), machen diese Verstärker so effizient. Das Ergebnis all dieser Komponenten machen
Punch-Verstärker so einzigartig und in ihrer Klangqualität nahezu unschlagbar.
Eine genauere Beschreibung dieser Technologien, die gröbtenteils einzigartig und von Rockford patentiert sind, finden Sie unter Technical Design Features.
E
INBAUORT
Im Fahrzeugkofferraum
Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen, das bedeutet, dab die Kühlrippen von oben nach unten verlaufen, gibt dem Verstärker die beste Kühlung.
Auf der Beifahrerseite
Sollte der Verstärker auf der Beifahrerseite montiert werden, so ist es sehr wichtig, für eine ausreichende Kühlung zu sorgen. Sollte der Verstärker z.B. unter dem
Beifahrersitz montiert werden, sollte dem Kühlkörper mindestens ein Luftspalt von 3 cm bleiben, um so für eine ausreichende Kühlung zu sorgen.
Einbau
Zur Sicherheit klemmen Sie den Negativ-Pol der Batterie während des gesamten
Einbaues ab.
B+ Anschlu
βββββ
Die Plus-Leitung MU
βββββ
ca. 40 cm nach dem Plus-Pol der Batterie abgesichert sein. Preparieren Si die Kabellängen und montieren Sie den Sicherungshalter im
Motorraum. ALLE Verbindungen müssen wasserdicht sein.
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GND Anschlu
βββββ
Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel für die Negativ Leitung (Erdung). Preparieren Sie die Anschlubstelle des Erdungskabels, indem Sie das Metall gründlich reinigen und vom Lack befreien. Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung an dieser
Stelle mit einer Schraube.
REM Anschlu
βββββ
Verbinden Sie das Ein-und Ausschaltungskontroll-Kabel mit Ihrem Radio
(12 Volt positiv). Normalerweise verwenden Sie hierfür die Ant.-Remote
Ihres Radios oder ein eigens dafür vorgesehenes Kabel (Amp-Remote).
Sollte Ihr Radio diesen Anschlub nicht besitzen, so verwenden Sie eine 12
Volt Spannung, die Sie durch einen Schalter ein- und ausschalten können.
Stereo/Mono Operation
R C A I n p u t
Speaker
+ L –
Punch
Bass
190
210
145
110
Hz
50
65
55
Frequency
Left
Gain
Left
Input
Right
Input
Right
Gain
R+ L+
R– L– HP–Full–LP
Crossover
High
Level
Input
R+ L+
R– L– Speaker
+ R –
–
+
2 Ω min.
2 Ω min.
+
–
+ –
4 Ω min.
• Chinch Eingänge des rechten- und linken-Kanales anschlieben
• Gain -Kontrolle gleich stellen um das Signal des Subwoofer anzugleichen
• Die Impedanz für jeden Kanal sollte minimum 2 Ohm betragen.
• Die Impedanz des Mono Kanales sollte minimum 4 Ohm betragen
• Die Akltivweichen sollten auf jeden Fall im Stereo/Mono Betrieb verwendet werden
• Vermeiden Sie auf jeden Fall eine Erdung der Lautsprecher-Kabel, da sonst ein einwandfreier Betrieb nicht grantiert werden kann
• Passive Frequenzweichen werden für korrekte Stereo/Mono Operationen benötigt
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ATTENZIONE: SI PREGA DI LEGGERE LE SEGUENTI ISTRUZIONI PER L'INSTALLAZIONE
DI QUESTO PRODOTTO. IL NON SEGUIRLE POTREBBE RISULTARE SERIAMENTE
DANNOSO PER LA PERSONA O PER IL VEICOLO.
I
NTRODUZIONE
Gli ingenieri Rockford hanno progettato la serie di amplificatori Punch per resistere all'ostico ambiente automobilistico mentre suonano con una musicalitá superiore, offrendo un insieme versatile, affidabile ed efficiente. Trans• ana é un circuito a bassa tensione dello stadio preamplificatore del Punch che permette al suono di essere cristallino e reale anche in presenza di volumi molto elevati…tutto questo é accoppiato TOPAZ, un exclusivo circuito di massa impiegato per eliminare i problemi di rumore comunemente presenti negli impianti car audio. Il massimo della versatilitá é raggiunto con l'impiego delle crossover. L'affidabilitá é completamente garantita dall'impiego di un circuito di protezione chiamato NOMAD, mentre l'uso di MOSFET e della tecnologia DSM
(Discrete Surface Mount) permette di raggiungere efficienze elevatissime. Il risultato finale di tutte queste tecnnologie moderne é che gli amplificatori Punch suonano meravigliosamente e sono indistruttibili, a “prova di proiettile.” Una spiegazione di queste tecnologie innovative, molte coperte da brevetti Rockford, sono descritte in un'altra sezione di questo manuale.
D
OVE
P
OSIZIONARLO
Nel Bagagliaio
Montando l'amplificatore su una superficie in verticale con le alette direzionate dall'alto verso il basso si garantirá un miglior raffreddamento dell'amplificatore.
Nell'abitacolo
Montare l'amplificatore nell'abitacolo si avrá un funzionamento regolare se si garantisce un flusso d'aria sufficiente. Per l'installazione sotto un sedile, é necessario avere uno spazio di almeno 3 cm attorno a tutto l'amplificatore.
Installazione
Per sicurezza, scollegare il polo negativo della batteria dell'auto prima di iniziare l'installazione.
Terminale B+ (cavo positivo)
Il cavo positivo deve essere protetto da un fusibile a non piú di 45 cm dalla batteria. Terminare il cavo e installare il fusibile nel vano motore. Tutte le connessioni devono essere a prova d'acqua.
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Terminale GND (cavo negativo)
Decidere la lunghezza del cavo e terminarlo. Preparare la massa grattando la vernice dal telaio dell'auto ed eliminando tracce di olio o sporco. Fissare il cavo di massa al telaio con una vite.
Terminale REM (Consenso di accensione)
Collegare il cavo REM ad un positivo presente solo ad autoradio accesa
(normalmente il cavo pilota dell'antenna elettrica o il cavo accessori dell'autoradio). Se la sorgente non dovesse essere equipaggiata con queste uscite, la soluzione raccomandabile é di inserire un interruttore su un cavo positivo e connettersi all'amplificatore.
Stereo/Mono Operation
R C A I n p u t
Speaker
+ L –
Punch
Bass
190
210
145
110
Hz
50
65
55
Frequency
Left
Gain
Left
Input
–
+
2 Ω min.
+
Right
Input
Right
Gain
R+
R–
L+
L– HP–Full–LP
Crossover
High
Level
Input
R+ L+
R– L– Speaker
+ R –
+
2 Ω min.
–
–
4 Ω min.
• Ingressi RCA collegati sia al canale destro sia al sinistro
• Gain (controllo di sensibilitá) regolati in modo identico per bilanciare il subwoofer
• L'impedenza di ciascun canale deve essere minimo 2
Ω
• L'impedenza per il canale mono deve essere minimo 4
Ω
• La scheda crossover deve essere in posizione Full Range
• Nel funzionamento Stereo/Mono simultaneo devono essere impiegati i crossover passivi
• Non cortocircuitare a massa nessun cavo degli altoparlanti, potrebbe portare ad un funzionamento irregolare
• Crossover passivi sono indispensabili per un corretto funzionamento stereo/mono
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HANDCRAFTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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 loudspeaker parts industry in general, some parts may be manufactured in other countries .
Rockford Fosgate
Rockford Corporation
546 South Rockford Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.
In U.S.A., (602) 967-3565
In Europe, Fax (49) 8503-934014
In Japan, Fax (81) 559-79-1265
11/98 E.R.
MAN-2368-B
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