Rockford Fosgate 360.6 User's Manual
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1. 20Hz 80Hz 12dB octave Low Pass 8 Ohm RFP 1812 31 Front amp Rear w Bridged Subwoofer 80HzLP J XCard FULLY Xtard 8 E 8082 HP J ZEZ GR 8082 HP J Ke punch 3604 RFA 514 RFA 514 a A e Es 6kHz 20Hz 6kHz 20Hz dB octave High Pass 18dB octave High Pass dE Fant 80H z 6kHz 80Hz 6kHz 12dB octave Bandpass 12dB octave Bandpass 9 20Hz 80Hz 12dB octave Low Pass 8 Ohm RFP 1812 0 be 2 2 5 a 3 D Front amp Rear w Br ssedpueg nepo apzT ZHA9 ZHO8 SSEd UBI H 80 APZT ZHOZ ZHAS Y A MH zer dH ZHOS 26 39 D2. The actual formula is 1 fo desired crossover frequency c capacitor in farads ex 047 x 0 for 047mf cap RESISTOR CHART O urtests have shown that using 0 047uf capacitors for frequencies below 100Hz and 0 022uf capacitors for frequencies above 100Hz result in more linear crossover control Refer to the Specifications page to determine the capacitor value of each supplied XCard Butterworth Alignment Q 707 1 resistors used with 0 047uF caps Frequency RI 82 20Hz Hate eo ea 55Hz 619kQ 61 9 0 6082 56 2kQ 56 20 65Hz 52 33 52 30 16 9 11 3 8 45 6 65 5 62 re re ES EERE re 4 75 4 22 3 74 3 40 2 80 1 69 1 10 8450 8450 6650 6650 5620 4870 4220 700Hz 4 75 700Hz re re O Butterworth Alignment Q 707 1 resistors used with 0 022uF caps Cruz 3 EME re O N wlo u ES D te N 1 E y co E N ul L 4 30Hz 35Hz 40Hz 178 45HZ 162 50Hz 143 55Hz 60Hz 65Hz 70Hz 75Hz 30Hz 35Hz AIREZ ASH 50Hz 5582 130 6082 65Hz JEZ 75Hz NRE 21 D Lo 121 110 102 102 95 3k lt 95 3 90 9kQ 90 9 84 5kQ 84 5 80 6kQ 80 6 35 7 35
3. 885 Fazer 2 08 EEE Front amp Rear w M TROUBLESHOOTING Amplifier doesnot turn on Power LED is off Amplifier has no sound Power LED ison Diagnosis 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 Speaker leads are shorted to each other or to the chassis of the ve hicle Speakers are defective 35 TROUBLE 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 r
4. 22 Configuration 5 Ch A inputs gt Ch A amp B outputs Ch inputs gt Ch outputs XCard 8 XCard 8 See Configuration 6 E Z bridge Ch C Ch A inputs gt Ch A amp B outputs Ch C L mono input gt Ch C outputs Xcara 55811 XCard 8 card 8 8 XCard a Zoe 0 0 650 o Ge E chic 8 Mono 24 360 6 INSTALLATION Power Connections 0 ption 1 01010701 PORO PR M ual B Dual G Ch B Ch B Ch A Ch A Connect to remote Connect to chassis turn on lead of ground of vehicle source unit less than 18 Battery Keep grounds as Connect to B of battery short as possible with 50 amp fuse Power Connections 0 ption 2 Dual GN E Me Ch A Connect to remote Connect to chassis turn on lead of ground of vehicle source unit gt Storage Capacitor Su Si O ptional Energy less than 18 Keep grounds as Battery short as possible Connect to B of battery with 50 amp fuse 3 Channel Operation Goor Ch A Ch A Gain Control for channels A amp B set equally to balance the left and right speakers Gain Control for channel C operates independently Impedance Load for bridged left chan
5. punch 360 6 trans ana db ockford d car audt 0m 6 channel wl fr operation 6 installation Dear Customer Congratulations on your purchase of the world s finest brand of car audio amplifiers At Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduction at its best and we are 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
6. XCard 8 XCard 8 XCard A Configuration 2 entr e gt sortie entr e B gt sortie B IH entr e gt sortie per Configuration 3 E Z bridge canal C entr e A gt sortie A entr e B gt sortie B entr e C L mono gt sortie C Configuration 4 entr e A gt sortie A 8 et XCard 180 XCard B XCard B 49 Configuration 5 XCard 180 XCard B XCard B XCard A Configuration 6 E Z bridge canal C d _ 50 entr e A gt sortie A etB entr e C gt sortie C entr e A gt sortie A et B entr e C L mono gt sortie C Configuration a 3 canaux COCO SOC LED 1 RIO ee oo ON Bann 65 OS g A Ch Ch B Ch A ADN Les controles de gain des canaux A et B sont r gl s de mani re gale pour quilibrer le subwoofer Les controles de gain des canaux C sont ind pendants L imp dance pour le canal bridg de gauche doit tre de 42 minimum L imp dance pour le canal bridg de droit doit tre de 4Q minimum L imp dance pour le canal bridg C doit tre de 42 minimum Les cartes de filtrage A et B doivent tre r gl es de mani re identique 12dB passe haut passe bas ou full range La carte de filtrage C doit tre r gl e en passe haut passe bas ou full ra
7. 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 WED BATTERY MONO BRIDGED MONO A Amplifier PUNCH 200 2 14 4V x 2 Rated Power 100 W 4 Ohms Serial No Owner ROCKFORD CORPORATION 80 60 85 W e 84 W 84 e 84 86 W 162 W 157 W 156 W o 157 W e 162 W e 273 W 258 W 251 W 256 W 271 W e 390 W e 356 W gt ind 60 346 W PHASE ANGLES 352 W e 390 W Example of a Punch 200 2 PowerCube OUTPUT VOLTAGE o z lt a a What is an Amplifier An amplifier by definition is a voltage generating device recreating the signal which isinputto itidentically 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 aperfectamplifier will be able to maintain the same output voltage regardless of load characteristics and will not alter the signal it is reproducing A perfect amplifier when measured by the Audio Graph PowerCube would present data that forms a perfect cube Unfortunately amplifie
8. Uscita B Ce RO Ingresso L mono gt Uscita XCard B XCard B XCard A Configurazione 4 Ingresso A gt Uscita A B C XCard BR A XCard 8 D XCard B XCard A FI 59 Configurazione 5 Ingresso A gt Uscita A B Ingresso C gt Uscita C XCard 180 XCard B Configurazione 6 E Z bridge Uscita C Ingresso A gt Uscita A B Ingresso C L mono gt Uscita C XCard 180 di SH XCard 8 XCard A 60 Funzionamento a 3 canali REM Dual B DOI HOS NOS 4 ohm min gain dei canali A e 8 regolati identici per bilanciare il subwoofer Il gain dei canale C opera indipendentemente L impedenza per il canale a ponte sinistro deve essere minimo 40 L impedenza per il canale a ponte destro deve essere minimo 40 L impedenza per il canale C deve essere minimo 40 Le XCard A amp B devono essere identiche e posizionate allo stesso modo Passa alto 12dB ott Passa basso 12dB otto gamma intera La XCard C pu essere indipendentemente posizionata Passa alto Passa basso o gamma intera ii Funzionamento a 6 canali stereo oo Ch A Front ChA JT 2 ohm min DIO See ee GE OC i ChB Ch A Ch C BassEQ Gain L L Gain Gain Ch C Ch B Ch A gain per i canali A B C operano in modo indi
9. amplifier design Thisinnovative new development allows vastly improved isolation of the input signal grounds from the power supply ground of the amplifier Thisis 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 Bass EQ The Bass EQ helps correct for acoustical deficiencies in the listening environment A unique potentiometer that controls bass compen sates for the lack of low frequencies present in most car environ ments Unlike a conventional tone control the Bass EQ corrects the specific problem of poor low bass response THE RESULT Provides better low bass response Di d DSM Discrete Surface Mount Technology The DSM Discrete Surface M ount manufacturing process combines the advantages of both discrete components and integrated 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 whil
10. 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 Rockford Fosgate Dealer NOUS 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 O btain Service Please call 1 800 669 9899 for Rockford Customer Service You must obtain an RA Return Authorization number to return any productto Rockford Fosgate You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford Ship to Ship to Electronics Speakers Rockford Corporation Rockford Acoustic Design Warranty Repair Department Receiving speakers 2055 E 5th Street 609 Myrtle N W Tempe AZ 85281 Grand Rapids MI 49504 RAF RAF 41 V o Va AN 5 af ww a KH a 42 LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION DEL PRODUCTO EVITARA POSIBLES DANOS A VD AL VEHI
11. 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 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 Be sure to have your serial number model number and date of purchase available when you call The serial number can be found on the outside of the box Please record it in the space provided below as your permanent record This will serve as verification of your factory warranty and may becomeuseful in recovering your amplifier if it is ever stolen Serial Number Model Number TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction cir 1 Punch Amplifier Accessory PACK nn 1 Technical Design Features VV 2 360 6 098828 EGUREN das 5 Installation Considerations rra 7 Mounting lezka 8 Battery and CWargiing BAA 9 Wiring the Systemen anello 9 Using the Clinica aa 12 Customizing the XCard EE EEN 12 Resistor Chanter ide 13 ACard CONMQUIAIONS isidro 14 Using the Phase Switch 16 Using the Signal Switchin
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13. 24dB octave filter for Channel B Oort 2222122121 0210210212 20Hz 80Hz 20Hz 80Hz 24dB octave LP 24dB octave LP XCard B2 LP y XCard C XCard 8 XCard 8 XCard A XCard B1 y e XCard B1 amp B2 set identically to High Pass or Low Pass Note Both XCards must be customized to the same frequency for proper 24dB octave operation Refer to U sing the XCard on page 12 for altering the cutoff frequency Configure a 12dB octave Bandpass filter for Channel B Ga CISION 1 COLCA LCAL REM Dual B Dual GND cha cha 8 bo 80Hz 4kHz 80Hz 12dB octave BP 12dB octave BP XCard B2 LP y XCard C JE XCard B 3 XCard B 4 XCard 81 xcada 14 HP y e XCard B1 inserted as High Pass e XCard 82 inserted as Low Pass 15 Configure a 12dB octave Low Pass filter for Channel C 8 MTS oe QQ So sO OS EO ch B 20Hz 80Hz 12dB octave LP XCard C LP y XCard C El ti XCard B XCard B e XCard set to High Pass or Low
14. 7kQ 23 7 23 7kQ 200Hz 20082 40082 17 8 17 8kQ 500Hz 600Hz CIE ol D Le E E E E E E 14 3 14 3kQ 12 1 12 1kQ 10 2 10 2kQ 9 9 9 9 900Hz 86 86 _LOKHz 7 15kQ_ 7 15kQ 12kHz 6086 6 08 20 82 35796 3576 30912 23760 2386 LA 1766 1786 50142 14360 14360 6 0kHz 1 21kQ 1 21kQ 8 0kHz 9090 9090 E ZK e SC app CONFIGURATIONS Configure a 12dB octave filter for Channel A E TOIT 2122102127 0210710202 REM Dual B Dual GND che 8 cha 80Hz 20kHz 80Hz 20kHz 12dB octave HP 12dB octave HP XCard C 0 180 XCard B XCard BA XCard A Ch XCard A e XCard A set to High Pass or Low Pass Configure a 12dB octave filter for Channel B QI I I CaAL GOGO R RM Dual B Dual GND h Ch B bo cha cha 20Hz 80Hz 20Hz 80Hz 12dB octave LP 12dB octave LP XCard B2 Full Range Y XCard C J8 6208 EGIZ 4 XCard B1 XeadA Je LP e XCard B1 set to High Pass or Low bass e XCard 82 set to Full Range 14 Configure a
15. CULO O AL PRODUCTO INTRODUCCION El Punch 360 6 es un amplificador de 6 canales de 360 vatios con caracteristicas integradas para permitir dise os de sistemas con un solo amplificador Dentro del amplificador hay 4 crossovers XCards y un circuito de conmutaci n de se al Estos dispositivos simplifican el procesado de se al y permiten una distribuci n de la se al a medida de lasnecesidades para cada canal Tambi n est n integrados un conmutador de fase y un circuito ecualizador de graves dise ados para optimizar el ajuste del sistema El esfuerzo de ingenier a realizado en el dise o del Punch 360 6 se hace patente al ver la facilidad con que es instalado un sistema de tres v as usando un m nimo n mero de componentes Ubicaci n Para EL MONTAJE Montaje en el Malatero Monteel amplificadorverticalmente con 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 dela ventilacion que tenga el amplificador Si vaainstalarel amplificador bajo un asiento deber dejar al menos 2 5cm libres sobre la carcasa del amplificador Instalacion Por seguridad desconecte el terminal negativo de la bateria antes de comenzar la instalacion Terminal B El cable B debe ir provisto de un fusible a una distancia no mayor de 45cm de la bateria Prepare el cable e instale el portafusibles e
16. Pass USING THE PHASE SWITCH Vehicle interiors can cause acoustical irregularities with the system s bass response The Punch amplifier has a 0 180 phase switch that allows both Channel C outputs to be inverted simultaneously Since woofers will typically be connected to Channel C the system s bass response can be improved by experimenting with the phase switch gt 9 2255 DO 2095225672 DO EE jee fee RREO 9 8 bi 0 Phase 180 Phase A ca KCard E 4 XCardB H XCar SCH a Phase Switch set to 0 e Phase Switch set to 180 16 USING THE SIGNAL SWITCHING NETWORK The Signal Switching Network allows the RCA input signals to be distributed to the outputs in many different configurations The orientation of both switches configure the distribution pattern The switches can be oriented in the following configurations Configuration 1 Ch A inputs gt Ch A outputs Ch B inputs gt Ch B outputs cara C Vu Ch A amp B inputs summed gt Ch C outputs xcard e XCard 8 XCard Configuration 2 Ch A inputs gt Ch outputs Ch B inputs gt Ch B ou
17. SERIAMENTEDANNOSO PER LA PERSONAO PERILVEICOLO INTRODUZIONE Il Punch 360 6 amplificatore da 360 watt totali e 6 canali progettato per essere installato come un singolo apparato Al suo interno trovano posto caratteristiche che consentono questa elevatissima versatilita come le 4 XCard e la rete di selezione degli ingressi tutte queste caratteristiche semplificano il processo del segnale audio e permettono all utilizzatore di smistare il segnale a ciascuna coppia di canali E presente anche uno switch di inversione fase e un circuito di equalizzazione in gamma bassa per agevolare le operazioni di taratura del sistema Lo sforzo ingegneristico applicato al 360 5 dimostra come un sistema a 3 vie possa essere installato con facilit mantenendo ridotto il numero di componenti Dove PosizIONARLO Nel Bagagliaio Montando l amplificatore su una superficie in verticale con le alette direzionate dall alto verso il basso vi garantir un miglior raffreddamento dell amplificatore Nell abitacolo Montandop 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 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
18. TION CONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Punch amplifier Allen wrenches 9 64 amp 3 32 included Voltmeter Wire strippers Battery post wrench Electric hand drill w assorted bits Wire cutters Wire crimpers Assorted connectors 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 notto cutor drill into gas tanks fuel lines brake or hydraulic lines vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle 7 Neverrun wires underneath the vehicle Running the wiresinside the vehicle provide
19. XCard B 4 5kHz 022uf XCard 8 80Hz 047uf XCard A 80Hz 047uf Dimensions including end caps 9 H x 18 2 W x 2 8 D 24 45cm x 46 43cm x 6 67cm 40 WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms Length of Warranty 3 years on electronics 90 dayson electronic B stock receipt required 2 years on source units 30 days on speaker B stock receipt required What is Covered This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealers in the United States of America or its possessions Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered only by that country s Distributor and not by Rockford Corporation Who is Covered This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Rockford product purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the United States In order to receive service the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of the receipt stating the customer name dealer name product purchased and date of purchase Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a product deemed to be equivalent at Rockford s discretion What is N ot Covered 1 Damage caused by accident abuse improper operations water theft 2 Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of
20. ation 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 ch ssisen grattantla peinture dela surface m tallique etnettoyez la salet etl huile Attachez le c ble au ch ssis avec une vis Terminal GND Pr parez une longueur de c ble pour la connexion la masse Pr parez le ch ssis en grattant la peinture de la surface m tallique et nettoyez la salet et l huile Attachez le c ble au ch ssis avec une vis Terminal REM Connectez lefil REM une commande 12 volts positive de la source La commande 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 volts au REM de l amplificateur 48 UTILISATION DU RESEAU DE COMMUTATION DU SIGNAL Le r seau de commutation du signal permet au signal provenant des RCA e entr e d tre distribu vers les sorties dans de multiple configu rations L orientation des deux commutateurs configure la distribu tion de signal Les commutateurs peuvent tre orient s afin d obtenir les configurations suivantes Configuration 1 entr e A gt sortie A entr e B gt sortie B Para 1 1 somme des entr es et 8 gt sortie
21. e 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 N ertzen Thru Hole Surface Mount THE RESULT Fewer connections improved reliability shorter signal paths superior signal to noise ratio and awesome sonic performance XCard Internal Crossover The Punch amplifiers utilize internal active crossovers These cross overs have many performance advantages such as using discrete components for exact frequency adjustments which are far superior to potentiometers Additionally the XCard can be configured for high pass low pass and full range operation With slight modifications many crossover frequencies and slope configurationscan be achieved THE RESULT Increased system design 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 devicesin both the power supply and the output stages MO SFET Metal O xide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor devices offer several important inherent advantages over
22. en darin ein vollwertiges 3 W ege System mit m glichst wenig Komponenten zu realisieren EINBAUORT Im Fahrzeugkofferraum Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen das bedeutet da die K hlrippen von oben nach unten verlaufen gibt dem Verst rker 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 Negativ Pol der Batterie w hrend des gesamten Einbaues ab B Anschluss DiePlus LeitungM B ca 40 cm nach dem Plus Pol der Batterie abgesichert sein Preparieren Si die Kabellangen und montieren Sieden Sicherungshalter im Motorraum ALLE Verbindungen m ssen wasserdicht sein GND Anschluss Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel f r die Negativ Leitung Erdung Preparieren Sie die AnschluBstelle des Erdungskabels indem SiedasM etall 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 Normalerweise verwenden Sie hierf r die Ant Remote Ihres Radios oder ein eigens daf r vorgesehenes Kabel Amp Remote Sollte Ihr Radio diesen Anschlu nicht besit
23. eplace 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 Symptom Speaker Output Low or Distorted No Output on Channel A Chan nel B or Channel C Low Output on Channel C Lmono RCA input Amplifier Noise Turn on pop TROUB Diagnosis Remedy Input gain signal for am plifier 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 theamplifierunderload Signal Input Switches not configured properly XCard s missing or not placed properly in cross over slot Signal Input Switches do not configure Channel C for E Z Bridge Voltage spike from out put of preceding compo nent is entering amplifier through input signal Voltage spike from remote turn on lead is entering through REM inputtermi nal 36 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 Chec
24. et for High Pass Low Pass or Full Range 28 5 Channel Operation EM B O 10 al GND IO 2 ohm min Gain Controls for channels A B amp C operate independently Impedance Load for stereo channel A should be 20 minimum Impedance Load for stereo channel B should be 22 minimum Impedance Load for bridged channel C should be 42 minimum XCard A can be set for High Pass Low Pass or Full Range XCard B can be set for 12dB 24dB High Pass 12dB 24dB Low Pass 12dB Bandpass or Full Range XCard C can be set for High Pass Low Pass or Full Range 29 6 Channel Stereo Operation JTS LX 2 ohm min 2 ohm min Gain Control for channels A 8 operate independently Impedance Load for stereo channels A 8 amp C should be 2Q minimum e XCard A can be set for High Pass Low Pass or Full Range e XCard B can be set for 12dB 24dB High Pass 12dB 24dB Low Pass 12dB Bandpass or Full Range e XCard can be set for High Pass Low Pass or Full Range 30 360 6 System DIAGRAMS Bridged Left amp Right w Bridged Subwoofer 808218 J FULL J 8082 HP y 8082 HP J RFA 514 2 cd 6kHz 20Hz 6kHz 20Hz 8dB octave High Pass 18dB octave High Pass 80Hz 6kHz a 8 80Hz 6kHz 12dB octave Bandpass 12dB octave Bandpass
25. g Network rru 17 360 0 Installationen 25 System Did iia is een mean 31 Troubleshooting E 35 Dynamic Power M easurements i 38 Kn Meel EE A0 Warranty arau RUANO 41 International Information rr 42 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 Otherinformation 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 E TROUBLE S E 0 A 0 t T i 0 G Sections marked Sections marked Sections marked ADVANCED OPERATION INSTALLATION TRO U BLESH O OTING include in depth include slam dunk include recommendations technical information wiring connections for curing installation problems INTRODUCTION The Punch 360 6 is a 360 watt 6 channel amplifier with integrated features for accommodating single amplifier system designs Built into the amplifier are four internal XCards and a Signal Switching Network These features simplify signal processing and enable custom signal distribution for each setof channels Also integrated is a Phase Switc
26. h and Bass EQ circuit designed to improve system tuning The engineering effort applied to the Punch 360 6 amplifier represents how an impressive 3 way system can be easily installed while keeping the components used to a minimum Accessory Pack Installation amp Operation Manual Punch Verification Certificate 4 Amplifier mounting screws 8 x 3 4 Phillips 16 Speaker amp power connector screws 3 32 Allen End cap mounting screws 9 64 Allen Allen Wrench 9 64 Allen Wrench 3 32 AGU Fuseholder AGU 50 Amp Fuse 4 1 1 1 1 lt TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES TRANS ANA TRAN Sconductance Active Nodal Amplifier The TRAN Se ANA TRAN Sconductance Active Nodal Amplifier isa circuitthatallowsthe audio signal to pass through 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
27. ible configurations a setting called E Z bridge uses a single RCA L mono and gain L control to feed a pair of channels thus simplifying the bridging process THE RESULT Allows input signals to be distributed to amplifier channels in many different configurations 360 6 DESIGN FEATURES 1 Cast Aluminum Heatsink The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch Ve amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifier s circuitry The inherent advantage of casting provides a 30 improvementof cooling over conventional extrusion heatsink designs End Caps The unique end caps conceal the wiring and input cables giving the amplifier a clean stealth look 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 Power Terminals The power and ground connectors on the Punch amplifier are gold plated and will accommodate up to 8 AWG wire maximizing the input current capability of the amplifier REM Terminal This gold plated spade terminal is used for the auto power remote turn on of the Punch amplifier 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 Signal Input Switches These
28. itor WIRING THE SYSTEM CAUTION Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables antenna power leads sensitive equipment or harnesses The power wires carry substantial current and could induce noise into the audio system For safety disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation 1 Configure the internal XCard crossover and Signal Switching Network prior to installation Refer to pages 12 amp 13 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 geo ping 5 8 of insulation from the end of the wire To prevent the wire from fraying strip the insula tion ata 45 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 9 Mount the fuseholder within 18 of the battery usi
29. k Signal Input Switches and reconfigure as necessary Check XCard position s and repair or replace as necessary Check Signal Input Switches and reconfigure 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 Ifnoiseiseliminated use a relay to isolate am plifier from noisy turn on output LE EEN Engine Noise TROUBLE ES Noise is radiating into RCA signal cable Bad componentin thesig 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 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 chas
30. n el compartimento del motor Las conexiones han de ser impermeables 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 Conecteel cable REM aun 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 43 UTILIZACION DEL CIRCUITO DE CONMUTACION DE SENAL 0 2 El circuito de conmutaci n de se al permite distribuir las entradas RCA el a las salidas de varias diferentes maneras La orientaci n de ambos conmutadores configura la distribuci n de se al Los conmutadores pueden ser posicionados en las siguientes configuraciones Configuraci n n 1 Entrada canal A gt Salida canal A Entrada canal B gt Salida canal B de Canal A y B sumados gt Salida canal C card B B XCard A a Configuraci n n 2 Entrada canal A gt Salida canal A Entrada canal B gt Salida canal B 1 1 Entrada canal C gt Salida canal C xcard B 8 e xcard 8 8 GH Configuracion n 3 Canal C puente Entrada canal A gt Salida canal A Entrada canal B gt Salida canal B Entrada canal C mono gt Salida canal C KS Gens xcard 8 8 XCard 8 8 GH Configuraci n n 4 Entrada canal A gt Salida canal A B
31. nce 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 and an energy storage Capac
32. nel should be 42 minimum Impedance Load for bridged right channel should be 42 minimum Impedance Load for bridged C channel should be 42 minimum XCards A amp B set identically as 12dB High Pass 12dB Low Pass or Full Range XCard C can be set for High Pass Low Pass or Full Range 26 3 Channel Mono Operation QO 292 010 edo auc chB RA ss EQ Gail ger O ca ch c Ch B Ch A AJ ISN Gain Control for channels A 8 C operate independently Impedance Load for bridged channel A should be 42 minimum Impedance Load for bridged channel 8 should be 4Q minimum Impedance Load for bridged channel C should be 442 minimum e XCard A can be set for High Pass Low Pass or Full Range XCard 8 can be set for 12dB High Pass 12dB Low Pass or Full Range e XCard can be set for High Pass Low Pass or Full Range OF 4 Channel Stereo O peration 1 CORALI AJIN AJIN Gain Control for channels A amp B set equally Gain Control for channel C operates independently Impedance Load for bridged left channel should be 42 minimum Impedance Load for bridged right channel should be 42 minimum Impedance Load for stereo channel C should be 22 minimum XCards A amp B set identically as 12dB High Pass 12dB Low Pass or Full Range XCard C can be s
33. ng 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 MU ST 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 from the battery end of the power cable and crimp a large ring terminal to the cable Use the ring terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal Do not install the fuse at this time Prepare a length of cable to be used forthe GND connection Strip 5 8 ofinsulation from the end of the cable as described previously and connect to the appropriate terminal of the amplifier 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 s
34. nge 51 Configuration a 6 canaux ODIO Dual B Dual GND E PEN Sie 2 ohm min Q o Ch C OC Ch B DA BassEQ Gain L L d Gain Gain Ch C Ch B Ch A UNS 2 ohm min Les controles de gain des canaux A B et C sont ind pendants L imp dance pour le canal bridg de gauche doit tre de 40 mini mum L imp dance pour le canal bridge de droit doit tre de 40 minimum La carte de filtrage A peut tre r gl e en passe haut passe bas ou full range Les cartes de filtrage B peuvent tre r gl es en 12 24dB passe haut 12 24dB passe bas 12dB passe bande ou full range La carte de filtrage C peut tre r gl e en passe haut passe bas ou full range 52 BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG ZUERST SORGFALTIG DURCH DAS KANN SIE VOR DEM FALSCHEN EINSATZ AUSFALLEN ODER SOGAR BESCHADIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRES FAHRZEUGES SCHUTZEN EINLEITUNG Die Punch 360 6 ist ein 360 Watt 6 Kanal Verst rker mit integrierten Besonderheiten um ein ein Verst rker System zu kreieren Eingebaut sind vier interne Frequenzkarten und ein schaltbares Signal Netzwerk Diese Besonderheiten vereinfachen die Signalbearbeitung und erm glichen es jedem Kanal die richtigen Frequenzen zuzuteilen Ein Phasenumschalter und eine Bass Equilizer Schaltung sind ebenfalls eingebaut um Ihr System optimal anzupassen Die Anstrengungen der Ingenieure lag
35. on 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 a 1 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 XCard installed in your amplifier is set for Full Range Each crossover card has two faces one face operates Full Range the other has arrows to indicate the edge for selecting 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 amplifier Firmly but carefully plug the card into the socket High Pass Low Pass Full Range ta te CUSTOMIZING THE XCARD The crossover point can be altered by changing all 4 resistor values Use the following formula to select the appropriate resistor value to be placed on the XCard R in KO for 047uf cap o 7234 R in kQ for 022uf cap fo
36. pendente L impedenza per il canali stereo A B C deve essere minimo 2Q La XCard A pu essere impiegata Passa alto Passa basso o gamma intera La XCard B pu essere impiegata Passa alto 12 24dB ott Passa basso 12 24dB ott Passa banda 12dB ott o gamma intera La XCard C essere impiegata come Passa alto Passa basso 0 gamma intera 62 N oTES 63 N oTES 64 MADE IN THE USA This product is designed developed and assembled in the USA by a dedicated group of American workers The majority of the components used in the construction of this product are produced by American companies However due to the global nature of their manufacturing facilities and the loudspeaker parts industry in general some parts may be manufactured in other countries Rockford Fosgate Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe Arizona 85281 U S A In U S A 602 967 3565 In Europe Fax 49 4207 801250 In Japan Fax 81 559 79 1265 9 96 MAN 1364 A
37. pi di 45 cm dalla batteria Terminare il cavo e installare il fusibile nel vano motore Tutte le connessioni devono essere a prova d acqua 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 58 MPIEGARE LA RETE DI SELEZIONE DEGLI INGRESSI La rete di selezione degli ingressi permette al segnale RCA di essere diretto alle uscite in molti modi distinti La posizione di entrambi i selettori stabilisce la configurazione adottata selettori possono essere configurati nei modi seguenti Configurazione 1 Ingresso A gt Uscita A Ingresso B gt Uscita B Kara Auf Ingressi A e 8 sommati gt Uscita Jedi XCard 8 XCard 8 XCard A Configurazione 2 Ingresso gt Uscita Ingresso 8 gt Uscita 8 pee Ee Ingresso C gt Uscita C XCard B XCard B 2579 1 Configurazione 3 E Z bridge U scita C Ingresso A gt Uscita A Ingresso B gt
38. puede posicionar en HP LP o Full Range La XCard 8 se puede fijar en 12dB 24dB HP 12dB 24dB LP 0 12dB Bandpass o Full Range La XCard se puede posicionar en HP LP o Full Range 47 ATTENTION Veuillez lire lesinstructionssuivantes pour l installation de cet amplifcateur Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommager le v hicule INTRODUCTION Le Punch 360 6 est un amplificateur a 6 canaux de 360 watts avec des caract ristiques reprises aux amplificateurs 2 canaux Q uatre cartes de filtrage sont int gr es dans l ampli ainsi qu un r seau de commutation du signal Ces caract ristiques simplifient le traitement du signal et permettent une configuration personnalis e de la distribution du signal a chaque paire de canaux Afin d am liorer le r glage de votre systeme nous avons galement int gr un commutateur de phase et un circuit d galisation des basses Le d veloppment du Punch 360 6 montre quel pointun syst me 3 voies de qualit peut tre facilementinstall tout en utilisant un minimum de composants MONTAGE Montage dans le coffre Monter l amplificateur verticalement avec 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 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 Install
39. rs 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 39 SPECIFICATIONS Continuous Power Rating Competition Standard Measured at 13 8 Battery Volts RMS continuous power per channel 30 Watts x 6 all channels driven into a 4Q load from 20 to 20 000 Hz with less than 0 05 Total Harmonic Distortion THD RMS continuous power per channel 60 Watts x 6 all channels driven into a 2Q load from 20 to 20 000 Hz with less than 0 1 Total Harmonic Distortion THD RMS continuous power bridged into a 120 Watts x 3 4Q load from 20 to 20 000 Hz with less than 0 1 Total Harmonic Distortion THD Dynamic Power Rating IH F 202 Standard Measured at 14 4 Volts Per channel into a 4Q Load 60 Watts x 6 Per channel into a 2Q Load 95 Watts x 6 Bridged into a 4Q Load 190 Watts x 3 Signal to N oise Ratio gt 10098 A weighted Frequency Response 20Hz 20kHz 0 5dB Bandwidth 10Hz 250kH z 3dB Damping Factor 4Q gt 200 at output connector Slew Rate 30 V us IM Distortion IH F lt 0 05 Input Impedance 20k Ohms Input Sensitivity Variable from 300mV to 5V Preset at the factory for 500mV B Fuse Size External to Amplifier 50 amp or two 25 amp Fuse Type AGU Crossover Alignment 12dB octave Butterworth XCard 80Hz 047uf
40. rtion They use many names for this measurement such as Total Maximum Power or Maximum O utput Power Thisis notindicative of the 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 not the 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 timeslower than its nominal printed impedance A speaker will also create phase shifts in the signal that is passed through it These phase shifts happen because a speaker is an inductor voice coil and a capacitor compliance of the surround spider as well as a resistor voice coil wire To simulate a speaker the Audio Graph PowerCube measures output power into 20 different loads It tests at 8 ohms 4 ohms 2 ohms and 1 ohm Each of these impedances is also tested at 60 30 0 30 and 60 phase angles These different impedances and phase angles repre sent the shifts in impedance and phase that can occur in a typical loudspeaker 38 Information Cubed The data acquired in the testing procedure is then graphed in the form of a 3 dimensional cube
41. s Ch A O R ee Los Ch C Ch C BassEQ Gain Gain Kontrolle f r die Kan le A amp B gleich einstellen um die Subwoofer auszubalancieren Gain Kontrolle f r Kanal C arbeitet unabh ngig davon Die Impedanz f r den gebr ckten linken Kanal sollte minimum 4Q betragen Die Impedanz f r den gebr ckten rechten Kanal sollte minimum 4Q betragen Die Impedanz f r den gebr ckten C Kanal sollte minimum 4Q betragen Die Aktivweichen Modul A amp 8 sollten gleich gesteckt werden als 12dB Hochpass 12dB Tiefpass oder Full Range Das Aktivweichen M odul f r Kanal sollte auf Hochpass Tiefpass oder Full Range gesteckt werden 56 6 Kanal Stereo O peration CELI REEE Dual B Dual GND Ch C Ch L BassEQ Gai Gain Kontrolle f r die Kan le A B amp C arbeiten unabhangig voneinander Die Impedanz f r die Stereo Kan le A B amp C sollten mindestens 2Q begragen Das Aktivweichen Modul f r Kanal A kann auf H ochpass Tiefpass oder Full Range gesteckt werden Das Aktivweichen M odul f r Kanal B kann auf 12dB 24dB Hochpass 12dB 24dB tiefpass oder Full Range gesteckt werden Das Aktivweichen Modul f r Kanal C kann auf H ochpass Tiefpass oder Full Range gesteckt werden 7 ATTENZIONE SI PREGA DI LEGGERE LE SEGUENTI ISTRUZIONI PER L INSTALLAZIONEDIQUESTO PRODOTTO ILNON SEGU IRLE PO TREBBE RISULTARE
42. s 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 beasshortas possible and always be connected to metal thatis welded to the main body or chassis of the vehicle ape 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 severely affect the performa
43. sis Check connections dis connect antenna from source unit Ifnoiseisgone install an antenna ground loop isolator If noise persists see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer 37 5 H 0 0 A N G 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 mes will 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 1 Total Harmonic Distortion THD At1 distortion becomes audible therefore any power produced above that level is considered unusable Many manufacturers represent their amplifiers output power in excess of 10 disto
44. switches allow the input signals to be distributed to the outputs in many different configurations 5 10 11 12 Input Sensitivity Controls The input level controls are preset to match the output of most source units They can be adjusted to match output levels from a variety of source units BassEQ Control The BassEQ allowsa narrow band adjustment of up to 18dB centered at 45Hz The bass boost can be bypassed by turning the control to its minimum or counterclock wise position The Bass EQ is dedicated for Channel C only Internal Crossovers These built in crossover cards are 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 Channel C Phase Switch This switch enables you to easily invert the phase of Channel C 0 180 without having to disconnect the speaker wires LED Power Indicator The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on Please refer to Owner s Manual for signal input switch configurations Phase Input Switch Switches 180 0 XCard A XCard C XCard B XCard B L XCard C XCard B XCard B XCard A Ch C Ch B Ch A XCard Dual Filter XCards XCards LB INSTALLA
45. tar washer Prepare the REM turn on wire for connection to the amplifier by stripping 1 4 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 orthe accessory lead If the source unit does not have these outputs available the recommended solution isto wirea mechanical switch inline with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier Securely mount the 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 10 10 11 Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA cables into the input jacks at the amplifier Connectthe speakers Strip the speaker wires 5 8 Insertthe 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 inspecti
46. 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 linear than bi polar transistors However MO SFETs can deliver the 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 amplifiers use an analog computer processto maximize safe output power under all operating conditions The innovative NOMAD NOn Multiplying Advanced Decision system is the most sophisticated version of thistechnique ever used bringing previously unavailable levels of accuracy stability temperature immunity and reliability to this critical process NOMAD makes advanced deci sions based on device voltages to precisely control the 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 Signal Switching Network The Signal Switching Network allows the RCA input signals to be distributed to the amplifier channels in multiple configurations Among the many poss
47. tputs Ec N Ch inputs gt Ch outputs 358 a Configuration 3 E Z bridge Ch C Ch A inputs gt Ch A outputs Ch B inputs gt Ch B outputs Ch L mono input gt Ch outputs Configuration 4 Ch A inputs gt Ch A B outputs per 17 Configuration 5 Ch A inputs gt Ch A amp B outputs Ch inputs gt Ch outputs XCard 180 XCard B XCard B XCard A Configuration 6 E Z bridge Ch C Ch A inputs gt Ch A amp B outputs Ch C L mono input gt Ch C outputs XCard 180 XCard B 18 Configuration 1 Ch A inputs gt Ch A outputs Ch B inputs gt Ch B outputs Ch amp 8 inputs summed gt Ch outputs Rp pes A amp B BB AA A amp B CADA EEE ERIZ EEE 2 Ch B Ch B Ch A Ch A 8 8 19 Configuration 2 Ch A inputs gt Ch A outputs Ch B inputs gt Ch B outputs Ch inputs gt Ch outputs sl XCard 8 XCard A 20 Configuration 3 E Z bridge Ch C Ch A inputs gt Ch A outputs Ch B inputs gt Ch B outputs Ch L mono input gt Ch outputs XCard Um XCard B card 8 8 E XCard A REM GN E Configuration 4 Ch A inputs gt Ch A B amp C outputs XCard 8
48. y C card pere Le XCard B ba 44 Configuraci n n 5 Entrada canal gt Salida canal A y 8 Entrada canal C gt Salida canal C 2 11 rrai pe fi Configuraci n n 6 Canal C puente Entrada canal A gt Salida canal A y 8 Entrada canal C mono gt Salida canal C ER XCard 8 XCard 8 XCard A El 45 Funcionamiento en tres canales o O 22 e E He BAS OW E ch C Ch B Ch A Las ganancias de los canales A y B han de ser fijadas igual para igualar los canales La ganancia del canal C funciona independientemente La impedancia del canal izquierdo puenteado no debe ser menor de AO La impedancia del canal derecho puenteado no debe ser menor de AO Las XCards para A y B han de er iguales y fijadas en 12dB HP 12dB LP o Full Range La XCard C puede fijarse en cualquier posici n 46 Funcionamiento en 6 canales Estereo 21010101 ll Otol ole Ch A Front Ch A el MT 2 ohm min 2 ohm min 2 10010 22 QQ ch c it 8 GA BassEQ Gain L L Gain Gain ch C Ch B Ch A UAN JOIN 2 ohm min 2 ohm min L Ganancia de los canales A 8 y funcionan independientemente La Impedancia para los canales A 8 y estereo no debe ser menor de 22 La XCard A se
49. zen so verwenden Sie eine 12 Volt Spannung die Sie durch einen Schalter ein und ausschalten k nnen 53 BENUTZEN DES SIGNAL NETZWERKES Das Schaltbare Signal N etzwerk erlaubt es die Eingangssignale den verschiedenen Ausgangen optimal zuzuteilen Die verschiedenen Stellungen der Schalter sind in den folgenden Beispielen dargestellt Beispiel 1 XCard 180 e XCard 8 XCard 8 XCard A Beispiel 2 pe Beispiel 3 E Z gebruckt Kanal C XCard 180 XCard B Beispiel 4 XCard C 180 0 XCard 8 XCard A Kanal A Eingang gt Kanal A Ausgang Kanal B Eingang gt Kanal B Ausgang Kanal amp B Eingang addiert gt Kanal C Ausgang Kanal A Eingang gt Kanal A Ausgang Kanal B Eingang gt Kanal B Ausgang Kanal C Eingang gt Kanal C Ausgang Kanal A Eingang gt Kanal A Ausgang Kanal B Eingang gt Kanal B Ausgang Kanal C L mono Eingang gt Kanal C Ausgang Kanal A Eingang gt Kanal A B amp C Ausgang 54 Beispiel 5 XCard 180 XCard B XCard 8 XCard A Beispiel 6 E Z gerbr ckt Kanal C XCard C 180 0 XCard B XCard B pei Kanal A Eingang gt Kanal A amp B Ausgang Kanal C Eingang gt Kanal C Ausgang Kanal A Eingang gt Kanal A amp B Ausgang Kanal L mono Eingang gt Kanal Ausgang 55 3 Kanal Operation 1 Bori
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