Rockford Fosgate PUNCH250 User's Manual
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3. Perform a final check of the completed system wiring to ensure that alll connections are accurate Check all power and ground connections for frayed wires and loose connections which could cause problems Using Passive CROSSOVERS Apassive crossover is a circuit that uses capacitors and or coils andis placed on speaker leads between the amplifier andspeaker The crossover delegates aspecificrange of frequencies to thes peoker for optimum driver performance Acrossove network can perform one of three functions High Pass capaci tors Low Pass inductors or coils andBandpass combination of capacitor and coil The most commonly used passive crossover networks are 6dB ociave 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 6 dB octave above or below the crossover point depending on whether itis a high pass or low pass filter More complex systems such as 12 dB octave or 18 dB octave can cause impedance problems if not professionally designed Possivecrossovers cre directly dependent upon thespeaker 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 dong with the speaker s impedance when determining amplifier loads CAUTION The Punch ampli fiers are not recommended for impedance load
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5. 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 DESIGN FEATURES Punch 100 gt 4 1C x85 38 58 2 OU roi daB sl HP Full LP Bio 80Hz Left Right 12d8 Gain REM Crossover Input Input FER mene B Level RE mue Left Right B GND Punch 150 3 2 Left Right Crossover Input Input Bass High Level Input D e Let gt Rigt B GND Punch 250 Punch 360 Punch 500 PI EPI 9 3 2 Leo M I REM B GND 2 7 8 6 4 6 5 8 2 HP Full LP Punch Crosfover Left Left Right Right Crossover Bass Frequency Gain Input input Gain High Speaker Level Jr Speaker Input A E x Punch 800 3 2 1 JA folollolo LED REM L 4 8 OLO as O ooo O rue Oo NC rossover Punch Crossover Left Left Right Right Bass Frequency Gain input O Input Gain High Level Input R L L out e R 4 Cast Alumin
6. LP ur sover 49 min e RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels e Gain for left ond right channds are set equally to balance the subwoofer e Impedance for mono channel should be 40 minimum e Crossover con be set for High Poss Low Pass or Full Range Mono Operation Punch 250 Punch 360 Punch 500 Punch 800 RCA Input Right ut O ina 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 2 minimum Crossover can be setfor High Pass HP Low Pass LP or Full Range FULL Stereo Mono Operation Punch 100 Punch 150 RCA Input 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 2 minimum Impedance for mono channel should be 4 2 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 RCA Input ft Right Right in unch Cros
7. This is done to prevent coupling the noise from radiated electrical fias 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 theB 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 fight Out Trim the power cable within 18 of the battery and here 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 wos trimmed earlier and connect it to the other end of the fusenolder 8 Strip 1 2 from the battery end of the power cable and crimp alargering terminal to the cable Use the ring terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal Do not install the fuse at this time Prepare the Ground cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 1 2 ofinsulation from theendofthewire Insertihebared wire into the GND terminal and tighten the set scr
8. au risque d un fonctionnement instable Des filtres passifs sont n cessaires pour un bon fonctionnement en mode st r o mono 30 BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHS ANLEITUNG ZUERST SORGF LTIG DURCH DAS KANN SIE VOR DEM FALSCHEN EINSATZ AUSFALLEN ODER SOGAR BESCHADIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRES FAHRZEUGES SCHUTZEN EINLEITUNG Rockford Ingenieure haben de Punch Verst rker entwickelt Mit h chstem Technologie Standart hervorragender Klangqualit t einfacher Handhabung und bester Servicefreundiichkeit Trans e ana ist eine Nieder Volt Schaltung im Vorverst rkerteil aller Punch Verst rker die fur kristallklaren Klang auch bei sehr hohen Lautst rken sorgt TOPAZ eineeinzigartige Erdungsschaltung verhindert und unterdr ckt Einstreuungen und St rungen die nur alzu oft Cor Audio Systeme beeintr chtigen Flexibilit t durch die Vidfalt der Aktivweiche mit ihren crossover lange Lebensdauer durch die Schutzschaltung NOMAD und der Einsatz von MOSFET Transistoren und DSM Discrete Surface Mount machen diese Verst rker so effizient Das Ergebnis all dieser Komponenten machen Punch Verst rker so einzigartig undin ihrer Klangqualit t nahezu uns chlagbar Eine genauere Beschreibung dieser Technologien die gr btenteils einzigartig und von Rockford patentiert sind finden Sie unter Technical Design Features EINBAUORT Im Fahrzeugkofferraum Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen das bedeutet dab die K hlrippen von oben nach unten verl
9. impianti car audio II massimo della versatilit raggiunto con l impiego delle crossover L affidabilit completamente garantita dall impiego di un circuito di protezione chiamato NOMAD mentrel uso di MOSFET edellatecnologiaDSM Discrete Surface Mount permette di raggiungere efficienze devatissime risultato finale di tutte queste tecnnologiemoderne che gli amplificatori Punch suonano meravigliosamente e sono indistruttibili a prova di proiettile Una spiegazione di questetecnologieinnovative molte coperte da brevetti Rockford sono descritte in un altra sezione di questo manudie Dove PosizioNARLO Nel Bagagliaio Montando l amplificatore su una superficie in verticale con le alette direzionate dall alto vers oil basso si garantir un miglior raffreddamento dell amplificatore Nell abitacolo Montare l amplificatore nell abitacolo si avr un funzionamento regolare se si garantisce un flusso d aria sufficiente Per l installazione sotto un sedile necessario avere uno spazio di almeno 3 an attorno a tutto l amplificatore Installazione Pe sicurezza scollegare il polo negativo dela batteria dell auto prima di iniziare l installazione Terminale B cavo positivo Il cavo positivo deve essere protetto da un fusibile a non pi di 45 cm ddla batteria Terminare il cavo e installare il fusibile nd vano motore Tutte le connessioni devono essere a prova d acqua 33 Terminale GND cavo negativo Deciderelalung
10. 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 becomeuseful in recovering your amplifier if it is ever stolen Serial Number Model Number TABLE OF CONTENTS gl ele ele EE i lire ON UM Punch Amplifier Accessory Pack AAA 2 Channel Feature Chart ii nnns 2 De s Hi rop RE 4 Installation CONSIGSTOMONS c c receta nn ne et ert uia 6 Ve fil e LOCONOM E 7 B llery end Charging som ag aaa 8 Wiring TS SYSTOM ari e kia 8 Using Passive QrossOVels AANEREN 10 Table of Component Vue 11 ls eife VE 12 System DITS PP ine 18 Troubles hoolilig conce tini a pen nea undc Po e OLET RR 21 Dynamic Power Measurements eene 23 Warranty IO le le EE 25 International Information 26 GETTING STARTED Welcome to Rockford Fos gate This manud 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 pleose turn to the Installation Section of this manual or refer to theicons listed below Other information can be located by using the Table of Contents We at Rockford Fosgate have worked very hardto makesure all theinformation in this monud is current But cs we are constantly finding new ways to improv
11. years on electronics 90 days on electronic B stock receipt required 2 years on source units 90 days on speoker B stock receipt required 1 year on speakers 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 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 Any product which has had the serial number defaced altered or removed Subsequent damage to other components Any product purchased outside the U S Any product not purchased from an Authorized
12. 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 Mony manufacturers including Rockford Fosgate at times will measure amplifier power into a fixed resistor 4 ohm 2 ohm While this method is useful insometypes of evaluation andtesting itis 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 signd to the amplifier to be a 1 kHz bursted tone This signal is input on for 20 milliseconds endreduced20cB for 480 milliseconds Thesignd is gradually increas edin level until the amplifier s output exceeds 1 Total Harmonic Distortion THD At 1 distortion becomes audible therefore any power produced above that leva 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 Aloudspeoker is not a resistor Aresistor s value resistance measured in ohms is fixed Aloudspeoker s impeda
13. OM x2 STEREO TESTED BATTERY MONO BRIDGED MONO ANE a Amplifier PUNCH 200 2 14 4V x 2 Rated Power 100 W 4 Ohms Serial No Owner ROCKFORD CORPORATION 80 60 157 W 156 W 157 W 60 162 W 273 W 258 W 251 W 256 W 271 W 390 W 356 W 346 W PHASE ANGLES OUTPUT VOLTAGE w o z lt a w a 352 W 390 W Example of a Punch 200 2 PowerCube What is an Amplifier An amplifier by definition is a voltage generating device recreating thesignal which is input to itidentically but with increased volume It will be connected to areactiveload the speoker Theimpedance 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 dole to maintain thesame output voltage regardless ofload characteristics and will notalter thesignal itis reproducing A perfect amplifier when measured by the Audio Graph Powe Cube would present cata that forms a perfect cube Unfortunately amplifiers are not perfect Thelaws of physics generally preventit A great amplifier is about the best one can hope to attain As you con see by the PowerCube ond as you will experience by listening your Punch amplifier is a GREAT AMPLIFIER 24 LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms e Length of Warranty 3
14. Q O Minimum Maximum Flat Boost e Carefully increase potentiometer to add Punch to your boss frequencies e Exercise caution when increasing Punch Bass Maximum boost con cause potential woofer damage caused by overexcursion Stereo Operation Punch 100 Punch 150 RCA Input pel to E 0d8 SS HP Full LP Bio 80Hz Left Right pag Gain REM Crossover Input Input n High Level Bass Input 4 20 min 20 JE RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels Gain for left and right channels operate independentty Impedance for each channel should be 20 minimum Crossover con be set for High Pass Low Poss or Full Range Stereo Operation Punch 250 Punch 360 Punch 500 Punch 800 RCA Input Punch Crosfover Lef Left Right Right Bass Fr input Input Gain Left equency Gain LIL T ul Crossover i DO vel npu 20 min 20 d RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels Gain for left and right channels operate independentty Impedance for each channd should be 20 minimum Crossover con be set for High Poss HP Low Pass LP or Full Range FULL Mono Operation Punch 100 Punch 150 RCA Input Hs pel due EO ei des HP Full
15. Rockford Fosgate Dealer NOOO 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 RAF Return Authorization number to return any product to Rockford Fosgate You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford Ship to Electronics Ship to Speakers Rockford Corporation Rockford Acoustic Design Warranty Repair Department Receiving speckers 2055 E 5th Street 609 Myrtle N W Tempe A 85281 Grand Rapids MI 49504 RAF HA e 25 26 LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION DEL PRODUCTO EVITARA POSIBLES DANOS A VD AL VEHICULO O AL PRODUCTO INTRODUCCION Los ingenieros deRockfordhan disenadolos amplificadores Punch para ofrecer en el dificil entorno de un autom vil una calidad de sonido superior en un producto flexible fiable y eficiente Trans e anaes un circuito de baja tensi n en la etapa de preomplificaci n de los amplificadores Punch que permite que la musicasuenelimpiay cristalin
16. a y muy real induso 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 fiobilidad se refuerza con d uso de un circuito de proteccion llamado NOMAD mientras quelos MOSFET y la tecnologia DSM montaje discreto en superficie aumentan la efidencia del amplificador La combinacion de todos estos componentes dan di amplificador Punch una impresionante calidad de sonido en un chasis discreto Mas adelante encontrar mas explicaciones de todas estos tecnolog as la mayoria de ellas usados en exclusiva y patentados por Rockford Ubicaci n Para EL 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 deber dejar di menos 2 5 cm libres sobrela carcasa del amplificador Instalacion Por seguridad desconecte el terminal negativo dela bateria antes de comenzar la instalacion Terminal B El cable B debe ir provisto de un fusible a una distancia no mayor de 45am dela bateria Prepare el cable einstale al portafusibles en el comp
17. air as necessary If the voltage is above 15 5 volts havethe electrical system inspected by an authorized car service center Check wiring and repair as neces sary Disconnect existing speakers and test with known working speakers and wires If amplifier plays check andrepair wiring andinstallation of speakers os necessary Disconnect existing speakers and test with known working speakers If amplifier plays check and repair speakers os necessary Readjust input gains of amplifier Check system with known working source and repair or replace origi nal source as needed Check the alternator battery fuse and power and ground wiring Repair as necessary Disconnect input signal to ampli fier and turn amplifier on and off If noise is eliminated connect REM lead of amplifier to source unit with a delay turn on module TROUBLE son uo Amplifier Noise Turn on Pop Engine Noise Engine Noise when using high level inputs Voltage spike from remote turn on lead is entering through REM input terminal Noise is radiating into RCA signal coble Bad component in the signal chain Noiseis radiatinginto speaker cables Multiple grounds in the audio system Ground loop between source unit and antenna TOPAZ input circuitry in Rock ford amps or floating input circuitry in non Rockford amps does not have refer enceto chassis ground This noise if any occurs at the auxiliary a
18. artimento del motor Los conexiones han de ser impermeables 27 Terminal GND Prepare un trozo de cable para usarlo como toma de masa Prepare un punto de masa en d chosis rascando y eliminando la pintura de la superficie de metal y limpiado de toda suciedad asegure el cable al chasis con un tornillo Terminal REM Conecte el cable REM a un punto de 12V con mutable Lase al sesude coger de la salida auto antena del radio cassette si este no tiene salida remote Funcionamiento Estereo Mono RCA Input na 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 2 La impedancia minima mono debe ser 4 02 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 28 ATTENTION Veuillez lire les instructions suivantes pour l installation de cet amplifcateur Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommager le v hicule INTRODUCTION Les ing nieurs de Rockford Fosgate ont con u l amplificateur Punch pour supporter l environnement rude de l automobile en d livrant une qualit de son sup r
19. as possible and always be connected to metal that is welded to the main body or chassis of the vehicle c6 MOUNTING LOCATION Themounting 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 cost duminum 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 token 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 nof recommended Passenger Compartment Mounting Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as you provide a suffident amount of air for the amplifier to cool itself If you aregoing to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle you musthave at least 1 2 54am of air gap around the amplifier s heatsink Mounting the amplifier with less than 1 2 54cm of air gap around the amplifies heatsink in the passenger compartment will not provide proper cooling and wi
20. aufen gibt dem Verst rker die beste K hlung Auf der Beifahrerseite Sollte der Verst rker auf der Beifohrerseite montiert werden soistes sehr wichtig f r eine ausreichende K hlung zu sorgen Sollte der Verst rker z B unter dem Beifahresitz montiert werden sollte dem K hlk rper mindestens ein Lufts palt von 3 cm bleiben um so f r eine ausreichende K hlung zu sorgen Einbau Zur Sicherheit klemmen Sie den Negativ Pol der Batterie w hrend des gesamten Einbaues ob B Anschlu Die Plus Leitung MUB ca 40 cm nach dem Plus Pol der Batterie abgesichert sein PreparierenSi dieKabell ngen und montieren Sie den Sicherungshalter im Motorraum ALLE Verbindungen m ssen wosserdicht sein 31 GND Anschlu Preparieren Sielhr Kabel f r die Negativ Leitung Erdung Preparieren Sie de Anschlubstelle des Erdungskabels indem Sie das Metall gr ndich reinigen und vom Lack befreien Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung on dieser Stelle mit einer Schraube REM Anschlu Verbinden Sie das Ein und Ausschaltungskonfroll Kabdl mit Ihrem Radio 12 Volt positiv Normalerweise verwenden Sie hierf r die Ant Remote Ihres Radios oder ein eigens daf r vorgesehenes Kabel Amp Remote Solltelhr Radio diesen Anschlub nicht besitzen so verwenden Sie eine 12 Volt Spannung dieSiedurch einen Schalter ein und ausschalten k nnen Stereo Mono Operation RCA Input mm j LE Es HP Full LP uno unch Croslover Le E i i ass Frequency Gain rou i
21. e our product this information is subject to change without notice TROUBLE S H 0 0 U Sections marked Sections marked Sections marked ADVANCED OPERATION INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING indude in depth include slam dunk include recommendations for technical information wiring connections curing installation problems INTRODUCTION Rockford engineers designed the Punch 2 channel amplifiers to withstand therugged 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 deor and very real even when played at high volume levels This is matched with TOPAZ a unique grounding circuit used to diminate 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 effidency 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 exdusively designed and patented by Rockford are described in the Technical Design Features PUNCH AMPLIFIER Accessory PACK The accessory pack shipped with the Punch 2 chonne amplifiers includes the mounting hardware necessa
22. ew to secure the cable in place Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thoroughly dean 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 PreparetheREM turn on wirefor connection to the amplifier by stripping 1 2 of insulation from the wire end Insert the bared wire into the REM terminal and tighten theset screw to secure the cobleinto place Connect the other end of the REM wire to aswitched 12 volt positive source The switched voltage is usually token 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 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 Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA cables high leva inputs into the input jacks at the amplifier Connect the speakers Strip the speaker wires 1 2 and insert into the speaker terminal and tighten the set screw to secure into place Besure to maintain proper speaker polarity DONOT chassis ground any of the speaker leads as unstable operation may result
23. ge Crossover Power 150 or Power 200 Mono Amplifier Og ED O Rear 24dB octave HP Crossover Tweeter Midrange Crossover 49x2 EI GE D I ION 49x2 20 D Tweeter A Q Midrange TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLE gt VU J EE Amplifier does not turn on Power LED is off Amplifier has no sound Power LED is on Speaker Output Low or Distorted Amplifier Noise Turn on Pop Voltage appliedtotheREM terminal of the amplifier is not between 10 5 and 15 5 volts or there is no voltage present Voltage to the B terminal of the amplifier is not be tween 10 5 and 15 5 volts or there is no voltage present Amplifier is not properly grounded Speaker leads are shorted 1o each othe or to thechas sis of the vehicle Speakers are defective Input gain signal for amplifier is incorrectly set Source unit output too low or source unit has no output Low battery voltage or large voltage drops to the amplifier under load Voltage spike from output of preceding componentis en tering amplifier through in put signal 21 Check the alternator battery fuse andwiring andrepair as necessary If the voltage is above 15 5 volts havethe electrical system inspected by an authorized car service center Check the alternator battery fuse and wiring and rep
24. hezza de cavo eterminarlo Prepararelamoss agrattando la vernice dal tdaio dell auto ed eliminando taccedi olio o sporco Fissare il cavo di massa dl 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 di inserire un interruttore su un cavo positivo e connettersi all amplificatore Stereo Mono Operation RCA Input Au ms LE O O O je usai Punch Crostover Left Left Right Right Crossover Bass Frequency Gain Input Input Gain High Level T input E Ingressi RCA collegati sia al candle destro sia al sinistro Gain controllo di sensibilit regolati in modo identico per bilanciare il subwoofer L impedenza di ciascun canale deve essere minimo 20 L impedenza per il canale mono deve essere minimo 49 La scheda crossover deve essere in posizione Full Range Ne 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
25. how to lay out your new system besurethat each component will be easily accessible for Making adjusiments Before beginning any installation be sure to follow these simple rules 1 Besureto carefully read and understand the instructions before attempt ing to install the amplifier For safety disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation For easier assembly wesuggest you run all wires prior to mounting your amplifier in place Route all of the RCA cables dose together and away from any high current wires Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss 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 vehide Neve run wires underneath the vehicle Running the wires inside the vehide provides the best protection Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal especially the firewall 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 When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle scrape all paint from the metal to ensure a good dean ground connection Grounding connec tions should be as short
26. ieure dons un ensembleefficace fiable et flexible Trans e anaest un circuit de bos voltage dons l tage de pr amplification detous les ampificateurs Punch qui reproduit un son musical clair comme du cristal ettr s r al m me tr s haut volume Ced est accompagn du TOPAZ un circuit unique employ pour diminer les probl mes de bruits parasites associ s aux syst mes audiomobile et leur installation La flexibilit est assur e par l emploi dune crossover incorpor e La fiabilit est garantie gr ce au circuit de protection NOMAD la technologie MOSFET et DSM Composants Mont s en Surface am liorent l efficacit de l amplificateur L ensemble de ces atouts donne l amplificoteur Punch une qualit de son in galable sous une carrosserie pare balles Vous trouverez deplus amples informations sur ces technologies exdusivement con ues et brevet es por Rockford dons la rubrique technique MONTAGE 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 dons I habitade ne pose aucun probl me du moment qu il y ait assez d air pour le refroidir Si vous montez l ampli en dessous du si ge pr voyez 3 cm d air autour du radiateur Installation Pour votre s curit d connectez la borne n gative de la batterie du v hicule avant de commencer l installation Terminal B Il est im
27. led 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 Great product and competent installations areonly a piece of the puzzle when it comes to your system Make sure that your installer is using 100 authentic installation accessories from Connecting Punch in your installation Connecting Punch has everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to Power line and battery connectors Insist on it After all your new system deserves nothing but the best To add the finishing touch to your new Rockford Fosgate image order your Rockford wearables which include everything from T shirts and jackets to hats and sunglasses To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories in the U S call 602 967 3565 or FAX 602 967 8132 Forall other countries call 001 602 967 3565 or FAX 001 602 967 8132 PRACTICE SAFE SOUND CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100 dp MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS HIGH POWERED AUTOS OUND SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 1308 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
28. ll severely affect the performance of the amplifier and is strongly nof 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 BATTERY AND CHARGING Amplifiers will put on increased load on the vehicle s battery and charging system We recommend checking your alternator and battery condition to ensure that the dectrical system has enough capacity to handle the increased load of your stereo system Stock electrical systems which arein 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 wesuggestthe use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage capacitor WIRING THE SYSTEM CAUTION Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables antenna power leads sensifive equipment or harnesses The power wires carry substantial current and could induce noise info the audio system e For safety disconnect thenegative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation 1 Plan the wire routing Take care when running signal leve RCA cables tokeepihem dosetogethe butisolated from theamplifier s power cables and any high power auto accessories especially electric motors
29. llows a narrow band adjustment at 45 Hz tohelpreoroducefull ranges ound without excessive boost The Punch 100 utilizes a switch that is adjustable at 0 oB 60B 120B increments The Punch 150 Punch 250 Punch 360 Punch 500 and Punch 800 utilize a control that is variable from 0dB to 180B Internal Crossover Theinternal crossover is usedto delegateaspecific range of frequencies to the speaker system for optimum performance The crossover con perform three functions High Pass HP Low Poss LP or Full Range FULL The Punch 100 ond Punch 150 utilize a 120B octove Butterworth crossover fixed at 80Hz The Punch 250 Punch 360 Punch 500 ond Punch 800 utilize a 12dB octave Butterworth crossover variable from 50Hz to 210Hz LED Power Indicator The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on Bro INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Thefollowingis alist of tools you will need for installing the Punch amplifier Alen wrenches 9 64 amp 3 32 induded Voltmeter Wire strippers Battery post wrench Electric hand drill w ossorted bits Wire cutters 17 518 16cm Red Power Wire Assorted connectors 12 365 76cm Remote Turn On Wire Wire crimpers 1 5 45 72am Black Grounding Wire This section focuses on some of the vehide considerations for installing your new Punch amplifier Checking your battery and present sound system os well as pre planning your system layout and best wiring routes will save installation time When deciding
30. mplifier whose in puts are fed from the poss thru output of the first amp Use a different 12 volt source for REM lead of amplifier i e battery direct If noiseis eliminated use a relay toisolate 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 aadi tional components crossovers and equalizers between thesourceunit and the amplifier Connect one component at a time to determine the culprit Repair or replace com ponents as necessary Disconnect existing speokers and connect a test speoker to the output terminals of the amplifier If noiseis gone reroute the speaker cables away from sources of high voltage Check ground connections and connect amplifiers signal proces sors and other components to a central location or try a different grounding point on the chassis Check connections disconnect antenna from sourceunit If noiseis gone install an antenna ground loop isolator Supply reference ground to the TOPA input circuit Cor floating in put 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 e If noise persists see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer 5 22 Dynamic POWER MEASUREMENTS About the Dynamic Power Measurements The Audio
31. nceis dynamic Itis constantly changingin value dependent upon the frequency of the input signal Therefore meosuring power with the amplifier loadedintoa4 ohm resistor is notthesameas meas uring power with the amplifier connected to a 4 ohm speaker Most people do not listen to music through a resistor A4 ohm speaker may experience a drop in impedance 4 6 times lower than its nominal printed impedance Aspeaker will also create phase shifts in the signal that is passed through it These phase shifts happen because a speaker is an inductor voicecoil anda capacitor compliance of thesurround spider os well cs a resistor voice coil wire To simulate a speaker the Audio Graph PowerCube measures output power into 20 different loads It tests at8 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 23 Information Cubed The data acquired in the testing procedure is then graphed in the form of a 3 dimensiond cube hence the name Power Cube The Phase Angle is expressed on the horizontal axis the Output Voltage is presented on the vertical axis and the Impedanceis 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 VOLTAGE FR
32. nput Gain i ch cake Level ma E Chinch Eing nge des rechten und linken Kanales anschlieben Gain Kontrolle gleich stellen um dos Signal des Subwoofer anzugleichen Die Impedanz f r jeden Kand sollte minimum 2 Ohm betragen Die Impedanz des Mono Kanales sollte minimum 4 Ohm beiragen 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 f r korrekte Stereo Mono Operationen bendtigt lo ATTENZIONE SI PREGADI LEGGERE LE SEGUENTI ISTRUZIONI PER L INSTALLAZIONE DI QUESTO PRODOTTO IL NON SEGUIRLE POTREBBE RISULTARE SERIAMENTE DANNOSO PER LA PERSONA O PER IL VEICOLO INTRODUZIONE Gi ingenieri Rockford hanno progettato la serie di amplificatori Punch per resistereall ostico ambiente automobilistico mentresuonano con una musicalit superiore offrendo un insieme versatile affidabile ed efficiente Transe ma un circuito a bassa tensione dello stadio preamplificatore del Punch che permette al suono di essere aistallino e reale anche in presenza di volumi molto deva tutto questo accoppiato TOPAZ un exclusivo circuito di massa impiegato per eliminare i problemi di rumore comunemente presenti negli
33. p ratif qu il y cit un fusible sur le c ble pour la connexion la masse Pr parez le ch ssis en grattont la peinture de la surface m tallique et nettoyez la salet et l huile Attachez le c ble au ch ssis avec une vis 29 Terminal GND Pr parez unelongueur dec blepour la connexion lamasse Pr pare lech ssis engationtlapdinturecelasurfacem dliqueeinetioyez lasdeteet huile Atodhez le odble au chassis avec une vis Terminal REM Connectez le fil REM une commande 12 volts positive de la source La commande 12 volts esthabituellement prisesur lasortieantenne dectrique dela 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 Op ration st r o mono tri mode RCA Input LI Les entr es RCA sont connect es aux canaux gouche et droit Les Gains des canaux gauche et droit sont r gl s de la m me mani re pour quilibrer le subwoofer L imp dance de chaque cand devrait tre de minimum 2Q L imp dance du canal mono devrait tre de minimum AO Les crossover sont introduites sur full range Il est conseill d utiliser les filtres passifs lorsqu on fait fonctionner l amplificateur en tri mode NE connecter AUCUN des c bles HP la masse
34. rage Capacitor Connect to B of battery with appropriate fuse Keep grounds as short as possible 1 Fuse not supplied with amplifier RCA Inputs High Level Inputs o9 HP Full LP Cao Crossover Punch Crossover Left Left Right Right Bass Frequency Gain input O Input Gain Speaker Speaker L R High Level e High Level Inputs connect directly to radio s speaker outputs e RCA Inputs connect to radio s RCA preomp outputs CAUTION Use only one input configuration Using both the High Level Inputs amp RCA Inputs may cause undesirable operation Crossover Operation OJO let Right Sech Frequency J in Input O input Speaker R Speaker L Low Pass LP High Pass HP Operation Operation mts O m us Ri 1 Ss DH D HP Full LP HP Full LP Crossover Frequency EE Crossover Frequency EE Ap Ap 50 55 65 80110145 210 E EJ Frequency in Hz Frequency in Hz Punch Bass Operation OJO e O or O O Crossover Punch Crossover Left Left Right Right Input O equency Gain Input Gain High Level Dk Speaker MIE Speaker L R 33Hz 45Hz 67 5Hz 33Hz 45Hz 67 5Hz
35. ry to secure the amp to the vehicle and to attach the end caps to the amplifier Installation amp 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 ATC20 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 ac DM N 7 N Note Refer to the Specification section of this manual for recommended Punch 800 fusesizes PuncH 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER FEATURE CHART of CHANNELS a a CEE L KAN nazas 3 ff pute meme E Ll L ES EE E E Im x x x UT po po Hi Level Inputs forfactory radios RCA Inputs for aftermarket radios are ip ERA Input Switches eliminates Y adaptors ES RE RE EE RE cL CNN ee E Pwr Spk Screw Terminals PI es MEA Es EA 4 Gauge Pwr Gnd P too so mo 360 soo om Adjustable Punch Bass X 0dB 6dB 12dB 45Hz Variable Punch Bass 0dB 18dB 45Hz Adjustable Xover 80Hz Crossover Slope Butterworth Phase Warp 0 180 GENERAL B Fuse Size Dimensions H x W x L INTERNAL USE ONLY Heatsink Type 1 8 M 1 Additional information on features specifications and system designs can be found at www rockfordfosgate com 2 Transenova is patented under U S Patent 4 467 288 3 TOPAZ is patented under U S Patent 5 751 823 Diecast
36. s below 2Qstereo and4 0 bridged mono loads 10 TABLE OF CROSSOVER COMPONENT VALUES i A O L dy Q Q 6dB Octave Low P ass 6dB Octave High P ass a Impedance L Low Pass Inductor C High Pass Capacitor For more information see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer 11 INSTALLATION Power Connections Punch 100 Punch 150 E TOO HP Full LP Gain 80Hz Left Right 41298 Punch e RTE Level T input Right Crossover Input Input Connect to remote Connect to chassis turn on lead of ground of vehicle source unit Less than we 5 Connect to B of battery with Keep grounds as short as possible appropriate fuse Value Power Connections Punch 250 Punch 360 Punch 500 GND Connect to remote C ET turn on lead of 1 A Connect to chassis source unit ground of vehicle 3 Less than e al d Connectto B of battery with appropriate fuse Keep grounds as short as possible 12 Power Connections Punch 800 Connectto remote turn on lead of source unit Connect to chassis ground of vehicle Optional Energy Sto
37. tou Bass Frequency Gain p p ai High peakel Level Hue mut EJE OQ eigenen da Crossover int er Lef Left T 2 omg 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 2 minimum Impedance for mono channel should be 4 2 minimum Crossover is set for Full Range Passive Crossovers are needed for proper stereo mono operation 17 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 Way System Qe Crossover Crossover Tweeter Tweeter D Midrange Midrange 18 3 Way System Using single voice coil woofers Crossover Crossover Tweeter N N Midrange SIT o Tweeter MS N IN 89 89 F ES ZEN MIX MIN IE MTN 19 3 Way System Using dual voice coil woofers eoo SE Sub EERE F H Ed pps Front Crossover Tweeter JH Midran
38. um Heatsink The cost 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 S peaker Power Terminals These gold plated connectors are used for he connection of speaker and power wire and are immune to corrosion that con cause signal degradation The Punch 100 and Punch 150 utilize aborrier strip that will accept 10 spadelugs 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 connec tors that will accept bare wires size from 8 18AWG REM Terminal This spade terminal is used to remotely turn on and turn off the amplifier when 12V DC is applied RCA Input Jacks The industry standard RCA jack provides an easy connection for signal leve input They aregolc plated to resistthe signal degradation caused by corrosion High Level Inputs The high leve inputs use a detachable connector terminatedwith 20 AWGleads Theseinputs shouldbeusedif thes ource unit has only speaker line high level outputs and not RCA outputs 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 Punch Bass The Punch Bass helps correct for acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment The Punch Bass a
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