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 chose our 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.
Installation Section of this manual or refer to the icons listed below. Other information can be located by using the Table of Contents. We, at Rockford Fosgate, have worked very hard to make sure all the information in this manual is current. But, as we are constantly finding new ways to improve our product, this information is subject to change without notice.
N T R O D U C T I O N Rockford engineers designed the Punch 40x 200x amplifiers to withstand the rugged automotive environment while delivering superior sound quality in a flexible, reliable, and efficient package. TRANS•ANA is a low voltage circuit in the preamp stage of all Punch x and very real, even when played at high volume levels.
ECHNICAL TRANS•ANA (TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier) The TRANS•ANA (TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier) is a circuit that allows the 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.
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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.
MOSFET Devices Rockford Fosgate is one of the few manufacturers in the sound community 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.
ESIGN EATURES 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”...
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7. 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 input levels ranging from 150mV to 3V. 8. Punch Equalization Controls – The Punch EQ helps correct for acoustical deficiencies of the listening environment.
N S TA L L AT I O N The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Punch amplifier: Allen wrenches 7/64" & 3/32" (included) Wire strippers Electric hand drill w/assorted bits 17' (518.16cm) Red Power Wire 12' (365.76cm) Remote Turn-On Wire 1.5' (45.72cm) Black Grounding Wire This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for...
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.
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 output alternator and an energy storage capacitor.
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Punch 40x , 60x , 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.
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6. 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.
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 100Hz 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.
NSTALLATION Power Connections *Keep grounds as short as possible Connect to remote Connect to chassis turn-on lead of ground of vehicle* source unit Less than 18" Connect to B+ of battery with appropriate fuse value – 14 – ® Punch Status Display ®...
Stereo Operation Speaker + L – Treble • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Gain for left and right channels operate independently • Impedance for each channel should be 2 • XCard can be set for High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range R C A I n p u t Left Left...
Mono Operation Speaker + L – Treble • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer • Impedance for mono channel should be 4 minimum •...
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Stereo/Mono Operation Speaker + L – Treble • 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 minimum •...
Y S T E M I A G R A M S 2-Way System 100Hz 12dB/octave HP PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD AM FM LD RDM D.SCN SCAN PAUSE ® ® ® ® ® – 18 – TUNE 100Hz HP XCard...
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3-Way System Front 100Hz 12dB/octave HP 100Hz HP XCard PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD AMFM LD RDM D.SCN SCAN PAUSE ® ® ® ® ® ® ® PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 – 19 – TUNE Rear 100Hz 12dB/octave LP ®...
4-Way System 100Hz HP 12dB/octave HP PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 100Hz HP 24dB/octave HP 30Hz 12dB/octave HP CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD AM FM LD RDM D.SCN SCAN ® ® Front ® ® ® ® ® PCH-142X ® ® ®...
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4-Way System w/Fadable Rear Stage 100Hz HP 12dB/octave HP PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 ® 100Hz HP 24dB/octave HP ® ® ® 30Hz 12dB/octave HP t r a n s • a n a CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD AM FM LD RDM D.SCN SCAN...
® • Channel A monitors left channel • Channel B monitors right channel ATTENTION: We recommend your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install your new accessory. O S G AT E C C E S S OR I E S ®...
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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. Battery + • Recommended capacitance is 1 farad per 1000 watts ATTENTION: We recommend your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install your new accessory.
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While providing additional cooling through the coupling process, the Punch Link adds the finishing touch by giving you the look of one awesome amplifier. Amplifier • Amplifier Spacing is 3 ATTENTION: We recommend your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install your new accessory. Punch Link " "...
R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Symptom Amplifier does not Voltage applied to the turn on REM terminal of the (Power LED is off) amplifier is not between 10.5 and 15.5 volts or there is no voltage present.
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Symptom Speaker Output Input gain signal for Low or Distorted 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 the amplifier under load.
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Multiple grounds in the audio system. Ground loop between source unit and antenna. • If noise persists, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer. Diagnosis Check connections, run the RCA cables on a different route away from sources of high current.
Y N A M I C O W E R E A S U R E M E N T S About the Dynamic Power Measurements The Audio Graph PowerCube is a test instrument used to measure the output of an amplifier in accordance with IHF-202 industry standards. The IHF-202 standard is a dynamic power measurement and was developed as a means of measuring power in a manner that best represents the Real World operation of an amplifier.
Information Cubed The data acquired in the testing procedure is then graphed in the form of a 3-dimensional cube, hence the name PowerCube. The Phase Angle is expressed on the horizontal axis, the Output Voltage is presented on the vertical axis and the Impedance is displayed on the Z axis.
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.
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LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION DEL PRODUCTO. EVITARA POSIBLES DAÑOS A VD., AL VEHICULO O AL PRODUCTO. NTRODUCCION Los ingenieros de Rockford han diseñado los amplificadores Punch x para ofrecer en el dificil entorno de un automóvil una calidad de sonido superior en un producto flexible, fiable y eficiente.
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Terminal GND Prepare un trozo de cable para usarlo como toma de masa. Prepare un punto de masa en el chasis rascando y eliminando la pintura de la superficie de metal y limpielo de toda suciedad asegure el cable al chasis con un tornillo. Terminal REM Conecte el cable REM a un punto de +12V con mutable.
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Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommager le véhicule. NTRODUCTION Les ingénieurs de Rockford Fosgate ont conçu l'amplificateur Punch x2 pour supporter l'environnement rude de l'automobile en délivrant une qualité de son supérieure dans un ensemble efficace, fiable et flexible.
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Terminal GND Préparez une longueur de câble pour la connexion à la masse. Préparez le châssis en grattant la peinture de la surface métallique et nettoyez la saleté et l'huile. Attachez le câble au châssis avec une vis. Terminal REM Connectez le fil REM à...
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BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG ZUERST SORGFÄLTIG DURCH. DAS KANN SIE VOR DEM FALSCHEN EINSATZ, AUSFALLEN ODER SOGAR BESCHÄDIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRES FAHRZEUGES SCHÜTZEN. INLEITUNG Rockford Ingenieure haben die Punch x höchstem Technologie-Standart, hervorragender Klangqualität, einfacher Handhabung und bester Servicefreundlichkeit Trans• ana ist eine Nieder- Volt Schaltung im Vorverstärkerteil aller Pünch x kristallklaren Klang auch bei sehr hohen Lautstärken sorgt.
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GND Anschluss Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel für die Negativ Leitung (Erdung). Preparieren Sie die Anschlu stelle des Erdungskabels, indem Sie das Metall gründlich 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).
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ATTENZIONE: SI PREGA DI LEGGERE LE SEGUENTI ISTRUZIONI PER L'INSTALLAZIONE DI QUESTO PRODOTTO. IL NON SEGUIRLE POTREBBE RISULTARE SERIAMENTE DANNOSO PER LA PERSONA O PER IL VEICOLO. NTRODUZIONE Gli ingenieri Rockford hanno progettato la serie di amplificatori Punch x2 per resistere all'ostico ambiente automobilistico mentre suonano con una musicalitá...
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Terminale GND (cavo negativo) Decidere la lunghezza del cavo e terminarlo. Preparare la massa grattando la vernice dal telaio dell'auto ed eliminando tracce di olio o sporco. Fissare il cavo di massa al telaio con una vite. Terminale REM (Consenso di accensione) Collegare il cavo REM ad un positivo presente solo ad autoradio accesa (normalmente il cavo pilota dell'antenna elettrica o il cavo accessori dell'autoradio).
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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.