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.
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.
(1) Allen wrench 3/32" (1) Allen wrench 9/64" 50 S ERIES C C E S S O RY A CK Punch Power 50.1 Installation & Operation Manual Punch Verification Certificate ⁄ " phillips) (4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x (6) Speaker & power connector screws (3/32" allen) (4) End cap mounting screws (9/64"...
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 50. 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.
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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. 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.
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.
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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 –...
NSTALLATION ONSIDERATIONS Tools Needed The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the “50 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.
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.
I R I N G Y S T E M 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.
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” 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.
.25mH 1800 .16mH 4000 .08mH 6000 51 H 9000 34 H 12000 25 H For more information, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer. OMPONENT ALUES 6dB/Octave High-Pass Speaker Impedance 2 OHMS 4 OHMS 1000 F 8.2mH 500 F 800 F 6.2mH...
SING THE 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.
ESISTOR Our tests have shown that using 0.047mf 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...
NSTALLATION Power Connections (Option #1) Power Less than 18" *Keep wire as short as possible. 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. Connect to chassis ground of vehicle* –...
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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 •...
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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 •...
S I N G T H E The Punch 50. Power amplifier has a crossover switching network which enables you to: • “Audiophile Bypass” the 50. • Configure a 12dB per octave filter for both 50. • “Audiophile Bypass” the 50. •...
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“Audiophile Bypass” as it affects the output of the 50. CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD AMFM LD RDM D.SCN SCAN PAUSE ® ® Speaker 0 -180 + L – Full Range – 20kHz 20Hz • 50. bypasses the circuitry of XCard 1 and XCard 2 •...
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Configure a 12dB per octave filter for both the 50. CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD AMFM LD RDM D.SCN SCAN PAUSE ® ® Speaker 0 -180 + L – Gain – 12dB/Octave High-Pass 20kHz 20Hz 80Hz • 50. uses output from XCard 1 •...
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“Audiophile Bypass” the 50. for the Pass-Thru. CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD AMFM LD RDM D.SCN SCAN PAUSE ® ® Speaker 0 -180 + L – Gain – Full Range 20kHz 20Hz • 50. bypasses the circuitry of XCard 1 •...
SING THE ALANCED 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.
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Level Setting the BLT 1kHz Test Tone @ “0dB” – • Disconnect Speaker(s) from the 50. • 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) •...
NSTALLATION 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. Power Connections (Option #2) Connect to remote turn-on lead of source unit. Less than 18" *Keep ground connections as close to each other as possible.
Mono Operation L (Mono) R Speaker – L Pass Thru – 1 minimum • Signal Input Switch set to L+R for RCA input • Phase Switch set to 0 • Impedance should be 1 minimum • XCard can be set for High-Pass , Low-Pass or Full Range RCA Input Power X-Over...
S I N G T H E W I T C H I N G “Audiophile Bypass” the 50. – Full Range 20kHz 20Hz • Xover is set to 0dB • The 50. is in Audiophile Bypass mode which maintains signal integrity resulting in a better sounding amplifier •...
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Configure a 12dB per octave filter for the 50. 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...
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Configure a 24dB per octave filter for the 50. Speaker – – 24dB/Octave Low-Pass Full Range 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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500 Watt System (rated @ 4 ohms) Total Power Delivery (RMS) Tweeters 400 Watts Midrange 400 Watts Midbass 400 Watts Woofers 800 Watts Front Left P/T* 3kHz-20kHz 24dB/octave HP 3k HP 3k HP PWR-14X 400Hz HP 3k LP P/T* 400Hz-3kHz 12dB/octave BP PWR-54 PWR-64...
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 AUTO DISC DSPL P.SCN AMFM LD RDM D.SCN...
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 ®...
ROUBLESHOOTING 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. Voltage to the B+ terminal of the amplifier is not between 10.5 and 15.5 volts or there is no voltage present.
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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.
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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.
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-...
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B. If the deck is quiet, then congratulations, you're on your way to a successful installation. It is now time to slowly, methodi- cally, reinstall the deck back into its final position. Test for noise each step of the way. If the noise returns, suspect the signal cables.
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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.
PECIFICATIONS Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4V Per channel into a 4 load Per channel into a 2 load Per channel into a 1 load 2-channel bridged into a 2 load Continuous Power Rating (Competition Standard) - Measured at 13.8 Battery Volts RMS continuous power per channel, all channels driven into a 4 load from 20 to 20,000Hz with less than...
PECIFICATIONS Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4V Mono into a 4 load Mono into a 2 load Mono into a 1 load 2-channel Bridged (using 2 Punch 50. 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 0.05% THD RMS continuous power mono, into a 2 load from 20-20,000Hz...
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.
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A VD., AL VEHÍCULO O AL PRODUCTO. NTRODUCCIÓN Rockford Fosgate se distingue como el lider indiscutible en la construccion de amplificadores de altas prestaciones. Desde la introduccion de los modelos 250m han sido superados con los amplificadores de “competicion” 50.
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Operación mono/estéreo Input Unbal. L (Mono) R Speaker 0 -180 Bal. + L – Pass Thru Gain – 1 min. Speaker Terminal 2 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 •...
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NTRODUCTION Rockford Fosgate se distingue en étant le leader mondial de la fabrication d'amplificateurs de haute puissance. Depuis l'introduction du 250m et du 500m, de nouvelles normes en matière de qualité sonore et de flexibilité ont été fixées. Avec l'introduction des modèles “competition”...
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Opération stéréo/mono (Tri-mode) Input Unbal. L (Mono) R Speaker 0 -180 Bal. + L – Pass Thru Gain – 1 min. Speaker Terminal 2 min. • Les entrées RCA sont connectées aux canaux gauche et droit • L'interrupteur “Signal Input” doit se trouver dans la position “Unbalanced”...
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Beschädigung des Produktes oder Ihres Fahrzeuges schützen. INLEITUNG Rockford Fosgate ist bekannt als einer der weltweit führenden Hersteller von “high performance” Auto-HiFi Versstärkern. Spätestens seit der Vorstellung der 250m Flexibilität gesetzt. Um so schwerer fiel es uns, diesen Level nochmals zu erhöhen. Heute sind wir stolz, darauf Ihnen die 50.
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Stereo/Mono Betrieb Input Unbal. L (Mono) R Speaker 0 -180 Bal. + L – Pass Thru Gain – 1 min. Speaker Terminal 2 min. • Chinch Eingänge des rechten und linken Kanales anschlieben • Signal Eingangsschalter auf “unbalanced” für den Betrieb mit Chinch-Kabel stellen •...
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RISULTARE SERIAMENTE DANNOSO PER LA PERSONA O PER IL VEICOLO. NTRODUZIONE Rockford Fosgate é conosciuta per essere il leader indiscusso nella realizzazione di amplificatori ad elevatissime prestazioni. Con l'introduzione dei modelli 250m e versatilltá. Con l'introduzione dei modelli “competizione” 50.
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Stereo/Mono Operation Input Unbal. L (Mono) R Speaker 0 -180 Bal. + L – Pass Thru Gain – 1 min. Speaker Terminal 2 min. • RCA inputs non sono collegati ad entrambi, i canli destro e sinistro • Interruttore di segnale input selezionato per il non bilanciamento per l'input RCA •...
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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.