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- Page 1 250. p o w e r 250. p o w e r competition Power amplifiers Operation & Installation chrome heatsink ® ® ®...
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Page 2: Practice Safe Sound
COMMON SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product, we recommend that you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer. If you need further assistance, you can call us direct at 1-800-669-9899. Be sure to have your serial number, model number and date of purchase available when you call. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Installation section of this manual or refer to the icons listed below. Other information can be located by using the Table of Contents. We, at Rockford Fosgate, have worked very hard to make sure all the information in this manual is current. -
Page 4: Introduction
The accessory pack shipped with the “250 series” Power amplifiers include the mounting hardware necessary to secure the ampliifer to the vehicle and to attach the end caps to the amplifier. Punch Power 250.2 Installation & Operation Manual Punch Verification Certificate (4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x (8) Speaker &... -
Page 5: Technical Design Features
ECHNICAL ESIGN Many of the solutions to common design problems encountered by Rockford Fosgate engineers created entire new circuit designs as well as new ways to construct the Punch 250. was spared in design and construction from the unique circuitry design to the manufacturing process that has proven to be the industry reference for many years. - Page 6 The DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) manufacturing process combines the advantages of both discrete components and integrated circuitry. Rockford Fosgate is the 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.
- Page 7 (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) Rockford Fosgate is one of the few manufacturers in any of the sound communities to utilize MOSFET devices in both the power supply and the output stages . MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) devices offer several important inherent advantages over the 30 year old technology of bi-polar design.
- Page 8 250. E S I G N E AT U R E S Cast Aluminum Chrome Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch Power 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.
- Page 9 10. 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. 11. Internal Crossovers – These built-in crossover cards are configurable for a multitude of operating frequencies. The orientation of the card in its socket determines its function of high-pass, low-pass or full range operation.
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Page 10: Design Features
250. ESIGN EATURES Cast Aluminum Chrome Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch Power 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. End Caps –... - Page 11 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. Phase Switch – This switch enables you to easily invert the phase without having to disconnect the speaker wires. Crossover Switch –...
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Page 12: Installation Considerations
NSTALLATION ONSIDERATIONS Tools Needed The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the “250 Series” Power amplifiers: Allen wrenches 9/64" & 3/32" (included) Wire strippers Battery post wrench Electric hand drill and assorted bits 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. -
Page 13: Mounting Locations
Engine Compartment Mounting Rockford Fosgate amplifiers should never be mounted in the engine compartment. Not only will this void your warranty but could create an embarrassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends. -
Page 14: Wiring The System
IRING YSTEM CAUTION: Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables, antenna, power leads, sensitive equipment or harnesses. The power wires carry substantial current and could induce noise into the audio system. 1. Configure the internal XCard crossovers prior to installation. Refer to the “Using the Signal Switching Network” (page 19 for the 250. -
Page 15: Using Passive Crossovers
10. 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 from road vibrations. 11. After the final inspection is complete, install the power fuse and enjoy listening. During the initial listening period, you may need to “fine tune”... -
Page 16: Table Of Crossover Components
.16mH 4000 .08mH 6000 51 H 9000 34 H 12000 25 H 6dB/Octave High-Pass and Low-Pass Filters For more information, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer. OMPONENT ALUES 6dB/Octave High-Pass Speaker Impedance 4 OHMS 1000 F 8.2mH 500 F 16mH 800 F 6.2mH... -
Page 17: Using The Xcard
S I N G T H E 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 shipped with 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. -
Page 18: Xcard Resistor Chart
ESISTOR Our tests have shown that using 0.047 f capacitors for frequencies below 100Hz, and 0.022mf 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 0.047mF capacitors Frequency... -
Page 19: 250. 2 Installation
250. NSTALLATION 250. Power Connections (Option #1) Power Less than 18" *Keep wire as short as possible. 250. Power Connections (Option #2) Power Less than 18" *Keep wire as short as possible. Dual B+ Dual GND Connect to remote turn-on lead of source unit. -
Page 20: Stereo Operation
Stereo Operation Unbal. Speaker 0 -180 Bal. + L – Gain – • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Signal Input Switch selected to Unbalanced for RCA input • Left Phase Switch set to 0 •... - Page 21 Bridged Operation Unbal. Speaker 0 -180 Bal. + L – Gain Speaker Terminal • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Signal Input Switch selected to Unbalanced for RCA input • Left Phase Switch set to 0 •...
- Page 22 250. S I N G T H E The Punch 250. Power amplifier has a crossover switching network which enables you to: • “Audiophile Bypass” the 250. • Configure a 12dB per octave filter for both 250. • “Audiophile Bypass” the 250. •...
- Page 23 “Audiophile Bypass” as it affects the output of the 250. CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD AMFM LD RDM D.SCN SCAN PAUSE ® ® Speaker 0 -180 + L – Gain – Full Range 20kHz 20Hz • 250. bypasses the circuitry of XCard 1 and XCard 2 •...
- Page 24 Configure a 12dB per octave filter for both the 250. CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD AMFM LD RDM D.SCN SCAN ® ® Speaker 0 -180 + L – Gain – 12dB/Octave High-Pass 20kHz 20Hz 80Hz • 250. uses output from XCard 1 •...
- Page 25 “Audiophile Bypass” the 250. for the Pass-Thru. CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD LD RDM AMFM D.SCN SCAN PAUSE ® ® Speaker 0 -180 + L – Gain – Full Range 20kHz 20Hz • 250. bypasses the circuitry of XCard 1 •...
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Page 27: Using The 250. 2 Internal Switching Network
250. SING THE The Balanced Line Inputs can be utilized with the optional Balanced Line Transmitter. Unlike standard RCA cables that use two wires to carry the audio signal and ground, balanced lines use three. In a balanced line, the output signal and its inverted replica travel down a pair of wires where the ground connects via the shield. - Page 28 Level Setting the BLT 1kHz Test Tone @ “0dB” – • Disconnect Speaker(s) from the 250. • CD Software used to set levels is a test tone of 1kHz at “0dB” or “All Bits High” • Source Unit set to 3/4 volume (or maximum unclipped output) •...
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Page 29: 250. 1 Installation
250. NSTALLATION 250. Power Connections (Option #1) Connect to remote turn-on lead of source unit. Less than 18" *Keep ground connections as close to each other as possible. 250. Power Connections (Option #2) Connect to remote turn-on lead of source unit. Less than 18"... -
Page 30: Mono Operation
Mono Operation L (Mono) R Speaker – L Pass Thru – 2 minimum • Signal Input Switch set to L+R for RCA input • Phase Switch set to 0 • Impedance should be 2 minimum • XCard can be set for High-Pass , Low-Pass or Full Range RCA Input Power X-Over... - Page 31 ® ® – 28 –...
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Page 34: Internal Switching Network
250. S I N G T H E “Audiophile Bypass” the 250. – Full Range 20kHz 20Hz • Xover is set to 0dB • The 250. is in Audiophile Bypass mode which maintains signal integrity resulting in a better sounding amplifier •... - Page 35 Configure a 12dB per octave filter for the 250. DISC AMFM ® Speaker – – 12dB/Octave Low-Pass Full Range 20Hz 20kHz 20Hz • Xover is set to 12dB • Pass-Thru has Full Range output only CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DSPL P.SCN LOUD LD RDM TUNE...
- Page 36 Configure a 24dB per octave filter for the 250. Speaker – – 24dB/Octave Low-Pass 20kHz 20Hz 20Hz • Xover is set to 24dB • Pass-Thru has Full Range output only • By switching the crossover to 24dB, the signal is routed through the XCard twice CLOCK AUTO ILLUM...
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Page 37: System Diagrams
YSTEM IAGRAMS 250 Watt System (rated @ 4 ohms) Total Power Delivery (RMS) Tweeters 450 Watts Midrange 450 Watts 80Hz HP 80Hz HP TX-4183 PWR-14X TX-4183 3kHz-20kHz 18dB/octave HP PWR-14X 80Hz-20kHz 24dB/octave HP CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD AMFM LD RDM D.SCN... - Page 38 If you try to drive this woofer at these lower frequencies, the woofer could self-destruct. Please refer to the crossover section of the manual or see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for more information.
- Page 39 If you try to drive this woofer at these lower frequencies, the woofer could self-destruct. Please refer to the crossover section of the manual or see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for more information.
- Page 40 If you try to drive this woofer at these lower frequencies, the woofer could self-destruct. Please refer to the crossover section of the manual or see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for more information.
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Page 41: Rockford Fosgate Accessories
Rockford Fosgate products that offer a balanced input. Speaker Gain Bass – Phase 0 – 180 Balanced Unbalanced ATTENTION: We recommend your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install your new accessory. CCESSORIES CLOCK DISC DSPL AMFM LD RDM D.SCN SCAN ®... -
Page 42: Xcard Crossovers
XM70 70Hz XM80 80Hz XM100 = 100Hz XM150 = 150Hz ATTENTION: We recommend your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install your new accessory. Power Dual B+ Dual GND ® ® t h e c o n n e c t i n g ®... - Page 43 R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Symptom Amplifier does not turn on. (Power LED is off) Amplifier has no sound. (Power LED is on) Diagnosis Voltage applied to the REM terminal of the amplifier is not between 10.5 and 15.5 volts or there is no voltage present.
- Page 44 Symptom Speaker Output Low Input gain(s) for amplifier incorrectly set. or Distorted Source unit output too low or source unit has no output. Phase selection of amplifier incorrectly se- lected or speakers wired out of polarity from the left to right channel. XCards are missing or not placed properly in crossover slots and/or switches are not properly selected.
- Page 45 Low battery voltage or large voltage drops to the amplifier under load. RCA cable or amplifier connected to Pass- Thru output is defective. • If noise persists, see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer. Diagnosis Readjust input gains of amplifier. Check system with known working source and repair or replace original source as needed.
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Page 46: Troubleshooting
This means that it is very important that the signal level throughout the system be optimized BEFORE dealing with your noise problem. Using a scope (or a small portable amplifier) and Track 99 (1kHz at all high bits) of Rockford Fosgate CD RF-... - Page 47 III. MOVE THE DECK. If you're at this step, it's time to turn your system into an “amplified deck” by temporarily relocating the deck right ON TOP of the clean amplifier. Then using very, very short signal cables, connect the output of the deck into the input of the amp and test for noise.
- Page 48 The IHF-202 standard is a dynamic power measurement and was developed as a means of measuring power in a manner that best represents the Real World operation of an amplifier. Many manufacturers, including Rockford Fosgate, at times will measure amplifier power into a fixed resistor (4 ohm, 2 ohm). While this method is useful in some types of evaluation and testing, it is not representative of an amplifier that is connected to a speaker and playing music.
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Page 49: Specifications
250. PECIFICATIONS Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4V Per channel into a 4 load Per channel into a 2 load Bridged into a 4 load Continuous Power Rating (Competition Standard) - Measured at 13.8 Battery Volts RMS continuous power per channel, both channels driven into a 4 load from 20 to 20,000Hz with less than 0.05% THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) RMS continuous power per channel, both channels driven... -
Page 50: Specifications
250. PECIFICATIONS Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4V Mono into a 4 load Mono into a 2 load Bridged (using 2 Punch 250m) into a 4 load Continuous Power Rating (Competition Standard) – Measured at 13.8 Volts RMS continuous power mono, into a 4 load from 20-20,000Hz with less than 0.10% THD RMS continuous power mono, into a 2 load from 20-20,000Hz... -
Page 51: Warranty Information
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. -
Page 52: International Information
– 49 –... - Page 53 A VD., AL VEHÍCULO O AL PRODUCTO. NTRODUCCIÓN Los amplificadores de “la serie 250” representan lo ultimo y mejor que Rockford Fosgate puede ofrecerle. Muchas soluciones que nuestros ingenieros han inventado serian consideradas absolutamente desproporcionadas por nuestra competencia. NO EN ROCKFORD FOSGATE! Trans• nova , DIAMOND y TOPAZ diseños exclusivos de Rockford Fosgate, son solo algunas de las mas sobresalientes innovaciones que describimos con mas detalle en el capitulo de Caracteristicas Técnicas de Diseño...
- Page 54 Operación mono/estéreo Input Unbal. L (Mono) R Speaker 0 -180 Bal. + L – Pass Thru Gain – 2 min. Speaker Terminal 4 min. • Los conectores de entrada RCA se conectan a ambos canales derecho e izquierdo • El conmutador de señal de entrada se colocara en Unbalanced para las entradas RCA •...
- Page 55 NTRODUCTION La série d'amplificateurs Power 250 est la vitrine technologique de Rockford Fosgate. Nos ingénieurs utilisent ici des technologies considérées hors d'atteinte par d'autres fabricants. Trans• nova , DIAMOND et TOPAZ, exclusivement conçues par Rockford Fosgate, ne sont qu'une partie des technologies spécifiques décrites dans la section “Technical Design Features”...
- Page 56 Opération stéréo/mono (Tri- mode) Unbal. L (Mono) R Speaker 0 -180 Bal. + L – Pass Thru Gain – 2 min. Speaker Terminal • Les entrées RCA sont connectées aux canaux gauche et droit • L'interrupteur “Signal Input” doit se trouver dans la position “Unbalanced” pour utiliser l'entrée RCA •...
- Page 57 Beschädigung des Produktes oder Ihres Fahrzeuges schützen. INLEITUNG Die “250 Serie” Power Verstärker repräsentiert das Beste, was Rockford Fosgate anzubiete hat! Unsere Ingenieure haben in diesen Verstärkern technische Features realisiert, die in der gesamten Auto HiFi-Industrie, einzigartig sind. Trans• nova , DIAMOND und TOPAZ exklusive entwickelt von Rockford.
- Page 58 Stereo/Mono Betrieb Unbal. L (Mono) R Speaker 0 -180 Bal. + L – Pass Thru Gain – 2 min. Speaker Terminal • Chinch Eingänge des rechten und linken Kanales anschlieben • Signal Eingangsschalter auf “unbalanced” für den Betrieb mit Chinch-Kabel stellen •...
- Page 59 RISULTARE SERIAMENTE DANNOSO PER LA PERSONA O PER IL VEICOLO. NTRODUZIONE La serie 250 Power rappresenta il massimo che Rockford Fosgate ha da offrire! I nostri ingenieri hanno sviluppato delle innovazioni tecnologiche che per altri costruttori sono considerate fantascienza, ma non per Rockford Fosgate! Trans• nova , DIAMOND e TOPAZ, esclusivamente progettati da Rockford, sono solo alcune delle innovazioni descritte nella sezione specifica del manuale.
- Page 60 Stereo/Mono Operation Unbal. L (Mono) R Speaker 0 -180 Bal. + L – Pass Thru Gain – 2 min. Speaker Terminal • RCA inputs non sono collegati ad entrambi, i canli destro e sinistro • Interruttore di segnale input selezionato per il non bilanciamento per l'input •...
- Page 61 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.