Rockford Fosgate 40X2 User's Manual
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1. emen 29 SBEEINCAUONS D 6 31 Warranty Information 33 International Information 34 GETTING STARTED 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 O ther 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 ao TROUBLE S d p H ve 0 I N e 40 JI 6 Sections marked Sections marked Sections marked ADVANCED OPERATION INSTALLATION TROUBLESHOOTING include in depth include slam dunk include recommendations technical information wiring connections for curing installation problems INTRODUCTION Rockford engineers designed the Punch 40x2 60x2 100x2 and 200x amplifiers to withstand the rugged automotive environment while delivering superior sound quality in a flexible reliable and efficientpackage TRAN Se ANA isa low voltage circuitin the preamp stage of all Punch x2 amplifiers that lets the music sound crystal clear and very real even when played at high volume levels This is matc2. SNOILVII3133d6 31 e pnou moy im A Palqns suone urmeds suyo ZHPIOZ Je UNU Xe IN GPZT ZHSb 3e seg nov LV LV LV sduue sduue oz JO ase gt ui Jeuyijduwe ayy UMOP sinus uis euusu peo porno ased ui svi RINI uo ppg od 3ndino GYVINON dLY NUOOS 40J SY Je Pd AE AUOST WOU 9 qeueA S0 0 gt sn OA OS gPO T ZHAOOT O1 ZHOT 8 50 ZHAOZ ZHOZ andu uonezijenb43 adAj asny 49 yrjduuy PURPA say Gusny Alaneg INdUI UORIOSIA INI ax MIS asuodsay cuanbaly 002 lt 40pauuo gt 3ndino 103224 Bu dwe q APE ZHA00Z 01 ZHOT H 299 8 5 2 H u29 9 8 G Z 299 8 G Z 299 8 5 2 q WIO ZE 8 5 21 1 WOS 6Z 8 S TT 1 20772 8 lt 07 1 uotzvc 8 S 6 M 8 G 6 M vc 18 56 gt 2 8 S 6 WZ 8 S 6 amp 00Z amp 00T HON fd lt ov Jugo W ARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Fosgate warrants all electronics to the original consumer purchaser to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three 3 years We will cover parts and labor provided the product was pu
3. Dear Customer Congratulations on your purchase of the world s finest brand of car audio amplifiers At Rockford Fosgate we arefanatics about musical reproduction at its best and weare pleased you choseour product Through years of engineering expertise hand craftsman ship and critical testing procedures we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve 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 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
4. Speaker leads are shorted to each other or to the chassis of the ve hicle Speakers are defective 26 TROUBLE e S H 0 0 9 N G Check the alternator bat tery 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 Check the alternator bat tery 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 Check wiring and repair as necessary Check connections substi tute with known working sourceand cablesand repair or replace as necessary Check XCard position and repair or replace as neces sary Disconnect existing speak ers and test with known working speakers and wires If amplifier plays check and repair wiring and installa tion of speakers as neces sary Disconnect existing speak ers and test with known working speakers If ampli fier plays check and repair speakers as necessary Speaker Output Low or Distorted Amplifier Noise Turn on Pop Diagnosis Input gain signal for amplifier is incorrectly set Source unit output too low or source unit has no output XCard is missing or not placed properly in cross over slots Low battery voltage or large voltage drops to theamplifier underload Voltage spike from out put of preceding compo nent is enter
5. The Punch Status Display is an LED array which monitors amplifier performance The PSD is a 2 channel monitor which has an indicator for Power three indicators for Signal Level signal max clip and an indicatorfor Thermal condition Thedisplay isdesigned to be stackable for multiple amplifier monitoring Punch Status Display Channel A monitors left channel Channel B monitors right channel ATTENTIO N We recommend your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install your new accessory 22 amp Energy Storage Capacitors The Punch capacitors are used to provide extra current needed by amplifiers to reproduce musical transients The Punch Caps also have the natural ability to filter AC ripple caused by the alternator reducing the chance of noise in the system The Punch Caps are available in a variety of values and will maximize both the sound quality and performance that Rockford Fosgate amplifiers can deliver w LELO REM B GND Punch Status Display I 1 E Recommended capacitance is 1 farad per 1000 watts ATTENTIO N We recommend your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install your new accessory das amp Punch Link FG LINK The Punch Link is a specially cast heatsink interconnect which allows you to join any of our current Punch or Punch Power amplifiers together While providing additional cooling through the coupling process the Punch Link adds the finishing touch by giving
6. 5 10 11 Input Sensitivity Controls The input level controls are preset for 500mV which will match the output of most source units They can be adjusted to match inputlevelsrangingfrom 150mV to 3V Punch Equalization Controls The Punch EQ helps correct for acoustical deficiencies of the listening environment The Bass control allows a narrow band adjustment of up to 18dB centered at 45Hz The Treble control is a wide band hinged adjustment with a maximum of 12dB at 20kHz The Punch EQ can be bypassed by turning the controls to their minimum or counterclockwise position LED Power Indicator The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on XCard Internal Crossover This built in crossover card is configurable for a multitude of operating frequencies The orientation of the card in its socket determines the function of high pass low pass or full range operation Punch Status Display The RJ11 interface allows connection of an LED display used to monitor amplifier performance 100 Watts RMS continuous power per channel into 4 Ohms with less than 0 05 Total Harmonic Distortion from 20 20kHz ROCKFORD CORPORATION MADE IN THE USA High Pass Low Pass Full Range fa HPL FULLY XCard Front XCard INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools you will need for installin
7. 001 602 967 3565 or FAX 001 602 967 8132 PRACTICE SAFE SOUND CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS O VER 100dB MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 130dB 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 1 800 795 2385 Besureto 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 yourfactory warranty and may becomeuseful in recovering your amplifier if it is ever stolen Serial Number Model Number TABLE OF CONTENTS Introd as 1 Punch Amplifier Accessory Pack 1 Technical Design Features 0 4 1000 meme 2 NS nn nnnn nenn 5 Installation 7 Mounting euere 8 Battery and Charging das id 9 Wiring the Ctr o e i e e cd 9 Using the T 12 Resistor ainia 13 ara 14 System Diada 18 Rockford Fosgate Accessories 22 Troubleshooting ertt pcc ee da 26 Dynamic Power
8. ANA TRAN Sconductance Active Nodal Amplifier is a circuit that allows the audio signal to passthrough the amplifier at low voltage The signal is directly level shifted to the fixed high voltage rails via a pair of driver transistors Signal linearity is assured by an active node formed by the drive transistors at ultrasonic frequencies This allows amplifier performance similar to transe nova which is highly stable and linear while utilizing the advantages of a non floating power supply THE RESULT An extended frequency bandwidth accurately supplied to the output stages of the amplifier TOPAZ Tracking O peration Pre Amplifier Zone The TO PAZ Tracking O peration Pre Amplifier Zone circuitry solves ground loop noise problemscommon to automotive amplifier design Thisinnovative new development allows vastly improved isolation of the input signal grounds from the power supply ground of the amplifier This is accomplished by allowing the source unit to control the potential environment of the entire input structure or zone of the amplifier This process improves the noise rejection of the ampli fier by 30 40dB an astounding 30 100 times better than amplifiers without TO PAZ THE RESULT Elimination of troublesome ground loop noise between source and amplifier DSM Discrete Surface Mount Technology The D SM Discrete Surface Mount manufacturing process combines the advantages of both discrete components and integ
9. Do not install the fuse at this time Prepare a length of cable to be used for the ground connection Strip 5 8 of insulation from the end of the cable as described previously and connect to the appropriate terminal of the ampli fier 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 10 10 11 Prepare the REM turn on wire for connection to the amplifier by stripping 5 8 of insulation from the wire end and crimping an insulated spade connector in place Slide the connector over the REM terminal on the amplifier Connect the other end of the REM wire to a switched 12 volt positive source The switched signal 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 isto wire a mechanical switch inline with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier Securely mountthe amplifier with supplied screws 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 into the input jacks at the amplifier Connect th
10. If noise is gone reroute the speaker cables away from sources of high voltage Check ground connections andconnectamplifiers sig nal processors and other components to a central location or try a different grounding point on the chassis Check connections dis connect antenna from source unit Ifnoiseisgone install an antenna ground loop isolator f noise persists see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer 28 Dynamic PowER MEASUREMENTS About the Dynamic Power Measurements The Audio Graph PowerCube is a test instrument used to measure the outputof an amplifierin accordance with IH F 202 industry standards The IH F 202 standard is a dynamic power measurement and was developed as a means of measuring power in a manner that best represents the Real W orld operation of an amplifier Many manufacturers including Rockford Fosgate at timeswill measure amplifier power into a fixed resistor 4 ohm 2 ohm While this method is useful in some types of evaluation and testing itisnotrepresentative of an amplifierthatis connected to aspeaker and playing music Music Musicisdynamic the sound wavesare complex and constantly changing In order to simulate this the IH F 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 19
11. 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 4207 801250 In Japan Fax 81 559 79 1265 9 95 MAN 1087 A
12. devrait tre de minimum 20 L imp dance du canal mono devrait tre de minimum 4Q Les XCard 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 au risque d un fonctionnement instable BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAU CHSANLEITUNG ZUERST SORGF LTIG DURCH DAS KANN SIE VOR DEM FALSCHEN EINSATZ AUSFALLEN ODER SOGAR BESCH DIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRES FAHRZEUGES SCH TZEN EINLEITUNG Rockford Ingenieure haben die Punch Verst rker entwickelt Mit h chstem Technologie Standart hervorragender Klangqualit t einfacher H andhabungund bester ServicefreundlichkeitTranse anaisteineN ieder Volt Schaltung im Vorverst rkerteil aller Punch x2 Verst rker die f r kristallklaren Klang auch bei sehr hohen Lautstarken sorgt TO PAZ eine einzigartige Erdungsschaltung verhindertund unterdr ckt Einstreuungen und St rungen die nur allzu oft Car Audio Systeme beeintrachtigen Flexibilit t durch die Vielfalt der Aktivweiche mit ihren XCards lange Lebensdauer durch die Schutzschaltung NOMAD und der Einsatz von MOSFET Transistoren und DSM Discrete Surface Mount machen diese Verstarker so effizient Das Ergebnis all dieser Komponenten machen Punch Verstarker so einzigartig und in ihrer Klangqualitat nahezu unschlagbar Eine genauere Beschreibung dieser Technologien die gr ftenteils einzigartig und von Rockford paten
13. 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 connectionsshould be as shortas possible and always be connected to metal thatis welded to the main body or chassis of the vehicle ps MOUNTING LOCATION 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 condi tions 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 M ounting the amplifier upside down to the rear deck of the trunk will not provide proper cooling and will severel
14. 100x Trim the power cable to within 18 of the battery and install the protective rubber boot which is packed with the fuseholder over the end of the wire Strip 3 8 of insulation from the wire and insert into the end of the fuseholder then crimp it in place Slide the rubber bootinto place to cover the connection U se the section of cable that was trimmed earlier and connect it to the other end of the fuseholder Punch 200x2 Mount the fuseholder within 18 of the battery using two 2 8 screws Disassemble the fuseholder You should have 2 black plastic end caps 2 gold plated fuse clips a plastic spacer and the fuseholder body Trim the amplifier power cable to reach the fuseholder and strip the wire 3 8 Slide one of the end caps over the wire narrow end first and insert the wire into one of the fuse clips Tighten the set screw Screw the black end cap to the fuseholder body to secure the cable Use the section of cable that was trimmed earlier and connect it to the other end of the fuseholder Install the plastic spacer in the fuseholder and attach the cable to the fuseholder body 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 Strip 3 8 fromthe 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
15. 6 Total Harmonic Distortion TH D At 196 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 M aximum Poweror M aximum O utput Power Thisisnotindicative ofthe actual usable output power Listening to Loudspeakers N ot Resistors A loudspeaker is nota 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 notthe same as measuring power with the amplifier connected to a 4 ohm speaker M ost people do not listen to music through a resistor A 4 ohm speaker may experience a drop in impedance 4 6 times low er 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 p
16. a period not to exceed the written warranty period Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply This warranty applies only to products sold in the United States of America or its possessions For warranty outside the U S A please contact the nearest Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights and the consumer may have other rights which vary from state to state A defective product must be shipped prepaid to the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer from which the consumer purchased the product or to the Rockford Fosgate factory in Tempe Arizona in the original factory carton or equivalent Any shipping loss or damage will be borne by the consumer or the consumer s shipper A consumer returning a product to the factory must call 800 669 9899 for a Return Authorization Number All shipments shall be clearly marked with the Return Authorization Number on the outside of the shipping carton Ship to Rockford Corporation Warranty Repair Department 2055 E 5th Street Tempe AZ 85281 U S A Return Authorization Number 33 34 LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION DEL PRODUCTO EVITARA POSIBLES DANOSA VD AL VEHICULO O ALPRODUCTO INTRODUCCION Los ingenieros de Rockford han disenado los amplificadores Punch x2 para ofrecer en el dificil entorno de u
17. awesome levels of current available in the output M O SFETs to safe values but only when absolutely needed THE RESULT Extremely fast protection system that always protects the amplifier and never degrades the sound DESIGN FEATURES 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 End Caps Interchangeable end caps conceal the wiring and input cables giving the amplifier a clean stealth look DI y o o RE Treble Gain Input nut REM B GND Punch Status Display 3 Speaker Terminals The heavy duty gold plated terminal block connectors and will accept wire sizes from 8 AWG to 18 AWG These gold plated connectors are immune to corrosion that can cause signal deterioration 4 Power Terminals The power and ground connectors on the Punch amplifier are gold plated and will accommodate up to 8 AW G wire maximizing the input current capability of the amplifier 5 REM Terminal This gold plated spade terminal is used for the auto power remote turn on of the Punch amplifier 6 RCA InputJacks The industry standard RCA jacks provide easy connections for signal level input They are gold plated to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion
18. e speakers Strip the speaker wires 5 8 and insert into the appropriate terminal on the amplifier Insert the bared wire 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 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 After the final inspection is complete install the power fuse and enjoy listening During the initial listening period you may need to fine tune any phasing and level settings within your particular vehicle To aid in this procedure play a track with high musical content and cruise around your neighborhood After fully evalu ating the transient response of your system and making any final adjustments all your neighbors within al mile radius will assume thatyou havejustsuccessfully completed another upgrade to your audio system for which they will probably spill thumbtacks on your driveway 11 USING THE XCARD The crossover functions are controlled through the use of an XCard and can be set for high pass low pass or full range operation The 100Hz XCard shipped with your amplifier is setfor Full Range Each crossover card hastwo faces one face operates Full Range the other hasarrowsto indicate the edge for se
19. flexibility with a precise electronic crossover without the limitations of conventional potenti ometer designs MOSFET Devices Rockford Fosgate is one of the few manufacturers in the sound community to utilize MO SFET devices in both the power supply and the output stages MO SFET Metal O xide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor devices offer several important inherent advantages over the 30 year old technology of bi polar design These advantages include thermal stability switching speed ultra low output imped ance and wider bandwidth linearity In addition MOSFETs operate very similarly to vacuum tubes in which they are more linearthan bi polartransistors However M O SFETscan deliverthe midrange clarity without the limitations of transient response and high frequency phase shifting normally associated with tube operation THE RESULT Operational characteristics similar to vacuum tubes without the performance limitations of tube design NOMAD NOn Multiplying Advanced Decision The Punch and Power amplifiers use an analog computer processto maximize safe output power under all operating conditions The innovative NOMAD NO n Multiplying Advanced Decision system isthe mostsophisticated version ofthistechnique ever used bringing previously unavailable levels of accuracy stability temperature immunity and reliability to this critical process NOMAD makes advanced decisions based on device voltages to precisely control the
20. g the Punch amplifier Allen wrenches 7 64 amp 3 32 included Voltmeter Wire strippers Battery post wrench Electric hand drill w assorted bits Wire cutters 17 518 16cm Red Power Wire Assorted connectors 12 365 76cm Remote Turn O n Wire Wire crimpers 1 5 45 72cm Black Grounding Wire 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 Routeall ofthe 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 cutor drill into gas tanks fuel lines brake or hydraulic lines vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle 7 Neverrun wiresunderneath the vehicle Running the wiresinside
21. hase angles repre sent the shifts in impedance and phase that can occur in a typical loudspeaker 29 Information Cubed The data acquired in the testing procedure is then graphed in the form of a 3 dimensional cube hence the name PowerC ube 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 VOLTAGE FROM x2 STEREO TED BATTERY BRIDGED MONO Ha Amplifier PUNCH 200x 14 4V x 2 Rated Power 100 W 4 Ohms Serial No Owner ROCKFORD CORPORATION 80 60 85 W 30 0 30 60 40 60 30 0 30 OUTPUT VOLTAGE lt a w a 60 20600 30 0 30 60 10 60 30 0 PHASE ANGLES 30 60 e Example of a Punch 200 PowerCube W hat 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 thisload and phase of the signal passing through the load will vary dependent upon the frequency of the input signal music Therefore a perfectamplifier will be able to maintain the same output voltage regardless of load characteristics and will not alter the signal
22. hed with TO PAZ a unique grounding circuit used to eliminate noise problems associated with car audio systems and their installa tion Flexibility is accomplished with the use of a built in XCard Reliability is all but guaranteed with the use of a protection circuit called NOMAD while MOSFET and DSM Discrete Surface M ount technology improve amplifier efficiency The result of these compo nents give the Punch amplifier awesome sound quality in a Bullet Proof package An explanation of these technologies mostof which are exclusively designed and patented by Rockford are described in the Technical Design Features PuncH AMPLIFIER ACCESSORY PACK The accessory pack shipped with the Punch 2 channel amplifiers includes the mounting hardware necessary to secure the amp to the vehicle as well as attaching the end caps Installation O peration Manual Punch Verification Certificate Allen Head screws for speaker and power connectors Mounting Screws for end caps Mounting Screws for amplifier Allen Wrench 7 64 Allen Wrench 3 32 ATC Inline Fuseholder Punch 40 2 60x2 100x AGU Inline Fuseholder Punch 200x ATC 20 Amp Fuse Punch 40x2 ATC 30 Amp Fuse Punch 60x2 ATC 40 Amp Fuse Punch 100x2 AGU 50 Amp Fuse Punch 200x gt ROD A Aa nan a n a a F3 H3 H3 H HB H n mB q 2 2 TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES TRANS ANA TRAN Sconductance Active Nodal Amplifier The TRAN S
23. i 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 imp ratif qu il y ait un fusible sur le c ble pour la connexion la masse Pr parez le chassisen grattantla peinture dela surface m tallique et nettoyez la salet etl huile Attachez le c ble au ch ssis avec une vis 37 Terminal GND Pr parez une longueur de cable pour la connexion a la masse Pr parez le chassis en grattant la peinture de la surface m tallique et nettoyez la salet et I huile Attachez le c ble au ch ssis avec une vis Terminal REM Connectez le fil REM a une commande 12 volts positive de la source Lacommande 12 volts est habituellement prise sur la sortie antenne lectrique 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 voltsau REM de l amplificateur O p ration st r o mono tri mode RCA Input T Speaker Speaker left Left Right Right R Treble Gain Input Input Gain e e s lee e 40 min Les entr es RCA sont connect es aux canaux gauche 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 canal
24. ing amplifier through input signal Voltage spike from remote turn on lead is entering through REM inputtermi nal 27 TRoUBLE S Readjust input gains of amplifier Check system with known working source and repair or replace original source as needed Check XCard position and repair or replace as neces sary Check the alternator bat tery fuse and power and ground wiring Repair as necessary Disconnectinputsignal to amplifier and turn ampli fier on and off If noise is eliminated connect REM lead of amplifier to source unit with a delay turn on module Use a different 12 volt source for REM lead of amplifier i e battery di rect If noiseiseliminated use a relay to isolate am plifier from noisy turn on output H N G Engine Noise Noise is radiating into RCA signal cable Bad componentin the sig nal chain Noise is radiating into speaker cables Multiple grounds in the audio system Ground loop between source unit and antenna Check connections run the RCA cables on a different route aw ay 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 compo nents as necessary Disconnectexisting speak ers and connect a test speaker to the output ter minals of the amplifier
25. 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 gener ally 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 30 She M 007 spe M 002 spe M OOT spe M OST She M OSZ She M 004 PAUBIEM Y lt OEY aSION 03 PUBIS She M 002 She M OOT She M OS She M OCT She M 002 She M uomasiq DIUOULE H 70 uey ssal She M OCT She M 08 ZH 00002 OZ woy peo Ur e mod snonunuo S WY uoniosiq H T O uey 5591 IM ZH 00002 01 OZ WOU Se M 09 She M peo 757 sjeuueyo oq Puuey gt ed snonunuoo S WY CHL uomogIg DIUOUWEH 8101 600 uey 5591 IM ZH 000 02 OZ WOU She M 06 peo Wr Qui spuuey yoq Puuey gt aed mod S WY Aeg 9 ZT 3e paunsea W prepuas uonneduuo Mod snonuguoj SHE M 08 SAE M 09 peo Or e PUUEUI d SHE M SET She M 08 peo yz e PUUEUI d SHE M 0 2 She M SLT peo tt QUI SHOA paunses PIepueis 202 4 1 Mod DILUEUA
26. lecting HP high pass or LP low pass operation Orient the card with the desired operating edge indicated by the arrow toward the socket terminals inside the ampli fier Firmly but carefully plug the card into the socket High Pass Low Pass Full Range ta Wu te The crossover pointcan be altered by changing the resistorvalue U se the following formula to select the appropriate resistor value to be placed on the XCard ou R in for 047pf cap 0 7234 LR in for 022uf cap fo The actual formula is HO A E HiNPass E FULL Old o amp ordre o fo 7 desired crossover frequency capacitor in farads ex 047 x 107 for 047mf cap RESISTOR CHART Use the resistor charts below to modify the factory shipped 100Hz XCard Butterworth Alignment Q 707 1 resistors used with 0 047uF caps Frequency m m Butterworth Alignment Q 707 5 resistors used with 0 047 caps Frequency RI Rm INSTALLATION Power Connections ele L B Punch Status Display Connect to remote Connect to chassis turn on lead of ground of vehicle source unit Less than 18 Connect to B of batte
27. mmager le v hicule INTRODUCTION Les ing nieurs de Rockford Fosgate ont concu l amplificateur Punch x2 pour supporter l environnement rude de l automobile en d livrant une qualit de son sup rieure dans un ensemble efficace fiable et flexible Trans estun circuit de bas voltage dans l tage de pr amplification de tous les ampificateurs Punch x2 qui reproduit un son musical clair comme du cristal et tr s r el m me tr s haut volume Ceci est accompagn du TO PAZ un circuit unique employ pour liminer les probl mes de bruits parasites associ s aux syst mes audiomobile etleur installation Laflexibilit estassur e parl emploi d une XCard incorpor e La fiabilit est garantie gr ce au circuit de protection NOMAD la technologie M O SFET etD SM ComposantsM ont sen Surface am liorent l efficacit de l amplificateur L ensemble de ces atouts donne l amplificateur Punch une qualit de son in galable sous une carrosserie pare balles Vous trouverez de plus amples informations sur ces technologies exclusivement concues et brevet es par Rockford dans la rubrique technique MONTAGE Montage dans le coffre Monter l amplificateur verticalementavec les rainures de hauten basce qui lui permet de refroidir plus facilement Montage dans l habitacle Monter l amplificateur dans l habitacle ne pose aucun probl me du moment qu il y aitassez d air pour le refroidir Si vous montez l ampli en dessous du s
28. n autom vil una calidad de sonido superior en un producto flexible fiable y eficiente Trans ana es un circuito de baja tensi n en la etapa de preamplificaci n de los amplificadores Punch x 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 eliminarlosruidosasociadoscon lasinstalacionesde car audio La flexibilidad esta garantizada con el uso de la XCard 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 encontrar mas explicaciones de todas estas tecnolog as la mayoria de ellas usados en exclusiva y patentadas por Rockford Ubicaci n Para EL MONTAJE Montaje en el Malatero Monteel amplificadorverticalmentecon laslineasdel radiadororientadas 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 delaventilacion quetenga el amplificador Si vaainstalarel amplificador bajo un asiento deber dejar al menos 2 5cm libres sobre la carcasa del amplificador Instalacion Por seguridad desconec
29. ne 12 Volt Spannung dieSie durch einen Schalter ein und ausschalten k nnen Stereo Mono O peration RCA Input Speaker o e e av 9 Right aes Left Left Right Treble Gain Input Input Gain Bass e 40 min Chinch Eing nge des rechten und linken Kanales anschliepen Gain Kontrolle gleich stellen um das Signal des Subwoofer anzugleichen Die Impedanz f r jeden Kanal sollte minimum 2 O hm betragen Die Impedanz des M ono Kanales sollte minimum 4 Ohm betragen Die Akltivweichen M odule sollten auf jeden Fall im Stereo M ono Betrieb verw endet werden Vermeiden Sie auf jeden Fall eine Erdung der Lautsprecher Kabel da sonst ein einwandfreier Betrieb nicht grantiert werden kann 40 ATTENZIONE SI PREGA DI LEGGERE LE SEGUENTI ISTRUZIONI PER L INSTALLAZIONEDIQUESTO PRODOTTO ILNON SEGUIRLE PO TREBBE RISULTARESERIAMENTEDANNOSO PER LA PERSONA O PERILVEICOLO INTRODUZIONE Gli ingenieri Rockford hanno progettato la serie di amplificatori Punch x2 perresistere all ostico ambiente automobilistico mentre suonano con una musicalit superiore offrendo un insieme versatile affidabile ed efficiente Transe ana un circuito a bassa tensione dello stadio preamplificatore del Punch x che permette al suono di essere cristallino e reale anche in presenza di volumi molto elevati tutto questo accoppiato TOPAZ un exclusivo circuito di massa impiegato pe
30. r eliminarei problemi di rumore comunemente presenti negli impianti car audio massimo della versatilit raggiunto con l impiego delle L affidabilit completamente garantita dall impiego di un circuito di protezione chiamato NOMAD mentrel uso di M O SFET edellatecnologia DSM Discrete Surface Mount permette di raggiungere efficienze elevatissime Il risultato finale di tutte queste tecnnologie moderne 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 PosizioNARLO Nel Bagagliaio Montando l amplificatore su una superficie in verticale con le alette direzionate dall alto verso il basso si garantir un miglior raffreddamento dell amplificatore Nell abitacolo Montarel 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 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 pi di 45 cm dalla batteria Terminare il cavo e installare il fusibile nel vano motore Tutte le connessioni devono essere a p
31. rated circuitry Rockford Fosgate isthe only American amplifier manufacturer to have invested millions into this process DSM components differ from conventional discrete components in different ways They are more compact more rugged and they efficiently dissipate generated heat Using them wherever appropriate allows the advantages associated with discrete circuitry to be retained while also providing room for both highly advanced processing features and generous PC board copper paths where needed Their short lead out structures allow maximum audio performance and highest signal to noise ratios to be obtained in amplifiers of desirable package size without resorting to amplifier on a chip shortcuts These advantages are shown below in Figure 1 Figure 1 Component PC Solder Solder ye Sal Thru Hole Surface Mount TH E RESULT Fewer connections improved reliability shorter signal paths superior signal to noise ratio and awesome sonic performance XCard Internal Crossover The Punch and Power amplifiers utilize internal active crossovers These crossovers have many performance advantages such as using discrete components for exact frequency adjustments which are far superiorto potentiometers Additionally the XCardcan be configured for high pass low pass and full range operation With slight modifi cations many crossover frequencies and slope configurations can be achieved THE RESULT Increased system design
32. rchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer This warranty does not apply to any product on which the seals and or serial number have been broken removed tampered with defaced or altered in any manner This warranty only applies to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable Electronics found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Rockford Fosgate s discretion Repaired or replaced electronics will be covered by the balance of the original warranty period only Rockford Fosgate shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from a defect in electronics Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the previous limitation may not be applicable The warranty does not cover any appearance item any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of the product any accessory used in conjunction with the product damage to the product resulting from alteration accident misuse or abuse orimproperinstallation Thiswarranty doesnotapply ifthe parts orlabor which would otherwise be provided without charge under this warranty are obtained from any source other than Rockford Fosgate or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Service Center This warranty is the only express warranty and does not create any implied warranties Rockford Fosgate limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to
33. rova d acqua Al 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 di inserire un interruttore su un cavo positivo e connettersi all amplificatore Stereo Mono O peration RCA Input Speaker Speaker Left Left Right Right R Treble Gain Input Input Gain ele e e 9 oy ele o 4Q min Ingressi RCA collegati sia al canale destro sia al sinistro Gain controllo di sensibilit regolati in modo identico per bilanciare il subwoofer L impedenza di ciascun canale deve essere minimo 2Q L impedenza per il canale mono deve essere minimo 40 La scheda XCard deve essere in posizione Full Range Nel funzionamento Stereo M ono simultaneo devono essere impiegati i crossover passivi Non cortocircuitare a massa nessun cavo degli altoparlanti potrebbe portare ad un funzionamento irregolare NOTES NOTES MADE IN THE USA This product is designed developed and assembled in the USA by a
34. ry with appropriate fuse value Keep grounds as short as possible 14 Stereo O peration RCA Input e ee ee Speaker Left Right Right Treble Gain Input Input Gain Bass 20 min 20 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 22 minimum XCard can be set for High Pass Low Pass or Full Range 15 Mono Operation RCA Input Speaker Speaker Le R left Left Right Right Treble Gain Input Input Gain Bass 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 42 minimum XCard can be set for High Pass Low Pass or Full Range 16 Stereo M ono O peration RCA Input me jou Speaker Lx Right Right Left Left Treble Gain Input Input Gain Bass ei AIN 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 0 minimum Impedance for mono channel should be 42 minimum XCard are set for Full Range 17 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 2 W ay S
35. te 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 236 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 se al se suele coger de la salida auto antena del radio cassette si este no tiene salida remote Funcionamiento Estereo Mono RCA Input Speaker Speaker left Left Right Right R Treble Gain Input Input Gain ee e 9 oy ele E e 40 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 22 La impedancia minima mono debe ser 442 XCard en Full Range Debe usarse un filtro pasivo para la configuracion estereo mono No llevar a masa ningun cable de altavoz ATTENTION Veuillez lire lesinstructions suivantes pour l installation de cet amplifcateur Ne pas lessuivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endo
36. tiert sind finden Sie unter Technical D esign Features EINBAUORT Im Fahrzeugkofferraum Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen das bedeutet dap die K hlrippen von oben nach unten verlaufen gibt dem Verstarker die beste K hlung Auf der Beifahrerseite Sollte der Verst rker auf der Beifahrerseite montiert werden so istes sehr wichtig f r eine ausreichende K hlung zu sorgen Sollte der Verst rker z B unter dem Beifahrersitz montiert werden sollte dem K hlk rper mindestens ein Luftspalt von 3 cm bleiben um so f r eine ausreichende K hlung zu sorgen Einbau Zur Sicherheit klemmen Sie den N egativ Pol der Batterie w hrend des gesamten Einbaues ab B Anschluss Die Plus Leitung MUB ca 40 cm nach dem Plus Pol der Batterie abgesichert sein Preparieren Si die Kabell ngen und montieren Sie den Sicherungshalterim M otorraum ALLEV erbindungen m ssen wasserdicht sein 39 GND Anschluss Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel f r die N egativ Leitung Erdung Preparieren Sie die Anschlu stelle des Erdungskabels indem Sie das Metall gr ndlich reinigen und vom Lack befreien Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung an dieser Stelle mit einer Schraube REM Anschluss Verbinden Sie das Ein und Ausschaltungskontroll Kabel mit Ihrem Radio 12 Volt positiv N ormalerweise verwenden Sie hierf r die Ant Remote Ihres Radiosoder ein eigens daf r vorgesehenes Kabel Amp Remote Sollte Ihr Radio diesen Anschlup nicht besitzen so verwenden Sie ei
37. utputalternator and an energy storage capacitor WIRING THE SYSTEM CAUTION Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables antenna power leads sensitive equipmentor 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 Configure the internal XCard crossovers prior to installation Refer to Using the XCard page 12 for further information 2 Plan the wire routing Take care when running signal level RCA cablesto keep them close together butisolated 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 3 Prepare the Power cable for at tachmentto the amplifier by strip um ping 5 8 of insulation from the end of the wire To prevent the wire from fraying strip the insula tion ata45 angle Insertthe bared wire into the B terminal with the long side of the insulation on the top Bend the cable down ata 90 angle Tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place E Punch 40x5 60x2
38. y 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 amountofair 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 N ot 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 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 high o
39. you the look of one awesome amplifier gt pe 344 gt Amplifier Amplifier Amplifier Spacing is 3 7 10cm between heatsink fins ATTENTION We recommend your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install your new accessory 24 XCard Crossovers Additional crossover card frequencies are available for specialized requirements You can get the following XCardsfrom your Authorized Rockford Fosgate D ealer 275Hz 400Hz 4 500Hz 6 500Hz Blank card for custom crossover N O O O Cr Pass HIN Pass 7 c C Pass FULL cc eru Range O O 0 ATTENTION We recommend your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install your new accessory 25 TROUBLES Amplifier doesnot turn on Power LED is off Amplifier has no sound Power LED ison HOOTING Diagnosis Remedy Voltage applied to the REM terminal of the amplifierisnot between 10 5 and 15 5 volts or there is no voltage present Voltage to the B termi nal of the amplifier is not between 10 5 and 15 5 volts or there is no voltage present Amplifier is not prop erly grounded RCA Input from source unit is not connected or not functioning prop erly XCard is missing or not placed properly in cross over slots
40. ystem 100Hz HP 100Hz pu 12dB octave HP EE PCH 142X PCH 142X 18 3 Way System 10002 100Hz 12dB octave HP 12dB octave LP 100Hz HP 100Hz LP PCH 142X PCH 142X 80 Woofer PCHZIAN L L PCH 14X 80 Woofer 19 4 Way System 100Hz HP 100Hz HP 12dB octave HP PCH 142X PCH 142X 100Hz HP 24dB octave HP l PCH 14X PCH 54 275Hz LP RFA 64 100Hz HP 24dB octave HP MAN RFA 64 100Hz 275Hz 24dB octave HP 12dB octave LP 100Hz LP RFP 812 30Hz 12dB octave HP RFP 812 30Hz 100Hz 12dB octave HP 12dB octave LP 20 4 W ay System w Fadable Rear Stage 100Hz HP 12dB octave HP 100Hz HP 24dB octave HP 30Hz 12dB octave HP 100Hz HP PCH 142X 100Hz HP 24dB octave HP PCH 54 275Hz LP RFA 64 RFA 64 LN 100Hz 275Hz 24dB octave HP 12dB octave LP 100Hz LP aa 30Hz 100Hz 12dB octave HP 12dB octave LP 100Hz HP PCH 142X PCH 142X PCH 14X PCH 14X ROCKFORD FOSGATE ACCESSORIES Punch Status Display FG PSD
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