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Rockford Fosgate PUNCH 200 Operation & Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 4-channel ® ® 4-channel 4-channel multi-channel Amplifiers Operation & Installation 4-channel 5-channel ®...
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  • Page 4: Practice Safe Sound

    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.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    (4) Endbell mounting screws (9/64" Allen) (1) Allen wrench (3/32") (1) Allen wrench (9/64") (2) High Level Input harness (Punch 200/400/600/800, 4-channel) - Replacement part #CC-1992 - 4 position molex (1) High Level Input harness (Punch 600, 5-channel) - Replacement part #CC-2347 - 8 pin mini-DIN...

  • Page 7: Feature Chart

    UNCH ULTI HANNEL MPLIFIER EATURE HART PUNCH AMPLIFIER MODEL F/R + SUB # of CHANNELS RMS Power Stereo (4 ) 25x4 50x4 75x4 100x4 50x4 + 100x1 RMS Power Stereo (2 ) 50x4 100x4 150x4 200x4 100x4 + 200x1 RMS Power Bridged/Mono (4 ) 100x2 200x2 300x2...
  • Page 8 PUNCH AMPLIFIER MODEL Adjustable Punch Bass – – – – – (0dB/+6dB/+12dB @ 45Hz) Variable Punch Bass – – (0dB ~+18dB @ 45Hz) Adjustable Xover (80Hz) – – – – – Variable Xover (50Hz ~ 210Hz) HP/FULL/LP HP/FULL/LP HP/FULL/LP HP/FULL/LP HP/FULL/LP Crossover Slope (Butterworth) 12dB...

  • Page 9: Design Features

    ESIGN EATURES Punch 200, 4-channel Punch 400, 4-channel 4 – 2 HP–Full–LP HP-Full-LP Input Front Front 80Hz Rear 80Hz Rear Gain Gain Crossover Crossover Front Rear High High Level Level L– L– R– R– Input Input Front Rear Pass-Thru RR–...
  • Page 10 ESIGN EATURES Punch 800, 4-channel Input Front Front Rear Rear Front Rear Crossover Gain Gain Crossover Punch Punch Front High Rear Frequency Frequency Level Input Bass Bass High 210 Hz 210 Hz Level Input Crossover Crossover R– L– R– L– HP-Full-LP HP-Full-LP Front...
  • Page 11 10. Internal Crossover – The internal crossover is a 12dB/octave Butterworth filter selectable for High-Pass (HP), Full Range (FULL), or Low-Pass (LP) operation. The Punch 200/400, 4-channel amplifiers utilize a fixed 80Hz crossover. The Punch 600/800, 4-channel and Punch 600, 5-channel amplifiers utilize a crossover variable from 50Hz to 210Hz with the Sub channel operating at 24dB/octave.

  • Page 12: Installation Considerations

    NSTALLATION ONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Punch amplifier: Voltmeter Wire strippers Electric hand drill w/assorted bits Battery post wrench 17' (5 m) Red Power Wire Wire cutters 12' (4 m) Remote Turn-On Wire Assorted connectors 1.5' (45 cm) Black Grounding Wire Wire crimpers...

  • Page 13: Mounting Location

    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: Battery And Charging

    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 capacitor.
  • Page 15 4. Prepare a length of cable to be used for the ground connection. Strip 5/8" of insulation from the end of the cable as described above 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.

  • Page 16: Using Passive Crossovers

    SING ASSIVE ROSSOVERS A passive crossover is a circuit that uses capacitors and/or coils and is placed on speaker leads between the amplifier and speaker. The crossover delegates a specific range of frequencies to the speaker for optimum driver performance. A crossover network can perform one of three functions: High-Pass (capaci- tors), Low-Pass (inductors or coils) and Bandpass (combination of capacitor and coil).

  • Page 17: Table Of Component Values

    68 H 4.7 F .15mH 2.2 F 12000 25 H 6.6 F 51 H 3.3 F 100 H 1.6 F L = Low-Pass (Inductor) C = High-Pass (Capacitor) For more information, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer. – 12 –...

  • Page 18: Installation

    ® ® NSTALLATION The Punch Multi-Channel amplifier inputs can be used with radios that have either RCA (low-level) preamp outputs or Speaker (high-level) outputs. Using RCA Inputs -or- High Level Inputs Punch 200, 4-channel CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN...
  • Page 19 • FULL Operation enables all frequencies to pass to the speaker • LP Operation enables frequencies below the cut-off point to pass to the speaker NOTE: The Punch 200, 4-channel & Punch 400, 4-channel amplifiers utilize a fixed 80Hz crossover with HP, FULL & LP configurations.
  • Page 20 ® ® Punch Bass Operation Front Rear channel channel Front Rear Input Punch Crossover Crossover Punch Bass Frequency Frequency Bass Gain Gain Front High Rear High 210 Hz 210 Hz Level Inputs Level Inputs HP-FULL-LP HP-FULL-LP Crossover Crossover R– L– Front Pass-Thru Rear...

  • Page 21: Power Connections

    ® ® Power Connections Punch 200, 4-channel Punch 400, 4-channel Punch 600, 4-channel RR– LF– RF– LR– Connect to remote Connect to chassis turn-on lead of ground of vehicle* source unit Less than 18" Connect to B+ of battery *Keep grounds as short as possible...
  • Page 22 ® ® Power Connections Punch 600, 5-channel Sub- Sub- Sub+ Sub+ Connect to remote Connect to chassis turn-on lead of ground of vehicle* source unit Optional Energy Storage Capacitor Less than 18" Connect to B+ of battery *Keep grounds as short as possible with appropriate fuse –...
  • Page 23 • Gain for front and rear channels must be set identical • Speaker Impedance for each bridged channel should be no less than 4 NOTE: Punch 200/400, 4-channel amplifiers • 80Hz Crossovers for front and rear channels must be set to identical operating mode (i.e.
  • Page 24 ® ® 2-Channel Mode Punch 600, 5-channel 2-channel 6-4-2 INPUT Input Sub LP Rear Rear Front Front Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Rear Front High Level Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Gain Gain Gain Input 210 Hz 210 Hz HP-Full-LP HP-Full-LP 6/4/2...
  • Page 25 * Reverse polarity on subwoofer if front channel is set to HP (High-Pass) and rear channel is set to LP (Low-Pass) NOTE: Punch 200/400, 4-channel amplifiers • 80Hz Crossovers for front & rear can be set to HP (High-Pass), LP (Low-Pass) or FULL (Full Range) NOTE: Punch 600/800, 4-channel amplifiers •...

  • Page 26: Channel Mode

    ® ® 3-Channel Mode Punch 600, 5-channel 2-channel 6-4-2 INPUT Input Sub LP Rear Rear Front Front Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Rear Front High Level Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Gain Gain Gain Input 210 Hz 210 Hz HP-Full-LP HP-Full-LP 6/4/2...
  • Page 27 • Gain for front and rear channels operate independently • Speaker Impedance for all stereo channels should be no less than 2 NOTE: Punch 200/400, 4-channel amplifiers • 80Hz Crossovers can be set to HP (High-Pass), LP (Low-Pass) or FULL (Full Range) NOTE: Punch 600/800, 4-channel amplifiers •...
  • Page 28 ® ® 4-Channel Mode Punch 600, 5-channel 4-channel 6-4-2 INPUT Input Sub LP Rear Rear Front Front Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Rear Front High Level Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Gain Gain Gain Input 210 Hz 210 Hz HP-Full-LP HP-Full-LP 6/4/2...
  • Page 29 ® ® 5-Channel Mode Punch 600, 5-channel 6-channel 6-4-2 INPUT Input *See NOTE Rear Rear Front Front Sub LP Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Rear Front High Level Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Gain Gain Gain Input 210 Hz 210 Hz HP-Full-LP HP-Full-LP...

  • Page 30: System Diagrams

    Y S T E M I A G R A M S 200 Watt 3-Way System CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD AM FM LD RDM TUNE PAUSE D.SCN SCAN ® ® Front Rear Punch 400 4-Channel Amplifier Fanatic Punch Woofers Component System...
  • Page 31 325 Watt 4-Way System CLOCK AUTO ILLUM DISC DSPL P.SCN LOUD AMFM LD RDM TUNE D.SCN SCAN PAUSE ® ® Pass-Thru Front Rear Punch 400 4-Channel Amplifier Punch Midbass Fanatic Component System – – fnx-1414 fnx-1414 – – – – –...
  • Page 32 525 Watt 4-Way System – 27 –...
  • Page 33 650 Watt 4-Way System – 28 –...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting

    R O U B L E S H O O T I N G TROUBLE-S Symptom Diagnosis Remedy Amplifier does not Voltage applied to the REM Check the alternator, battery, turn on terminal of the amplifier is fuse, and wiring and repair as (Power LED is off) not between 10.5 and necessary.
  • Page 35 TROUBLE-S Symptom Diagnosis Remedy Speaker Output Input gain signal for amplifier Readjust input gains of amplifier. Low or Distorted is incorrectly set. Source unit output too low or Check system with known work- source unit has no output. ing source and repair or replace original source as needed.
  • Page 36 RCA shield to the from the pass-thru output of amplifier's power ground ter- the first amp. minal. • If noise persists, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer. – 31 –...

  • Page 37: Dynamic Power Measurements

    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.
  • Page 38 346 W PHASE ANGLES 352 W 390 W • Example of a Punch 200. PowerCube What is an Amplifier? An amplifier by definition is a voltage generating device, recreating the signal which is input to it identically but with increased volume. It will be connected to a reactive load (the speaker).

  • Page 39: Warranty Information

    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.

  • Page 40: International Information

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  • Page 41 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 para ofrecer en el dificil entorno de un automóvil una calidad de sonido superior en un producto flexible, fiable y eficiente.
  • Page 42 Conecte el cable REM a un punto de +12V con mutable. La señal se suele coger de la salida auto antena del radio cassette si este no tiene salida remote. Funcionamiento Estereo Punch 200, 4-canales Punch 400, 4-canales Punch 600, 4-canales...
  • Page 43 Funcionamiento Estereo Punch 600, 5-canales Entradas 6-4-2 6-Canales Entradas Sub LP Rear Rear Front Front Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Rear Front High Level Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Gain Gain Gain Input 210 Hz 210 Hz HP-Full-LP HP-Full-LP 6/4/2 Rear...
  • Page 44 Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommager le véhicule. NTRODUCTION Les ingénieurs de Rockford Fosgate ont conçu l'amplificateur Punch pour supporter l'environnement rude de l'automobile en délivrant une qualité de son supérieure dans un ensemble efficace, fiable et flexible. Trans• ana est un circuit de bas voltage dans l'étage de préamplification de tous les amplificateurs Punch...
  • Page 45 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. Opération stéréo Punch 200, 4-canaux Punch 400, 4-canaux Punch 600, 4-canaux Punch 800, 4-canaux Enrées...
  • Page 46 Opération stéréo Punch 600, 5-canaux Entrées 6-4-2 6-Canaux Entrées Rear Rear Front Front Sub LP Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Rear Front High Level Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Gain Gain Gain Input 210 Hz 210 Hz HP-Full-LP HP-Full-LP 6/4/2 Rear...
  • Page 47 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 Verstärker entwickelt. Mit höchstem Technologie-Standart, hervorragender Klangqualität, einfacher Handhabung und bester Servicefreundlichkeit Trans•...

  • Page 48: Stereo Operation

    Ihres Radios oder ein eigens dafür vorgesehenes Kabel (Amp-Remote). Sollte Ihr Radio diesen Anschlub nicht besitzen, so verwenden Sie eine 12 Volt Spannung, die Sie durch einen Schalter ein- und ausschalten können. Stereo Operation Punch 200, 4-Kanales Punch 400, 4-Kanales Punch 600, 4-Kanales Punch 800, 4-Kanales Eingänge...
  • Page 49 Stereo Operation Punch 600, 5-Kanales Eingänge 6-4-2 6-Kanales Eingänge Sub LP Rear Rear Front Front Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Rear Front High Level Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Gain Gain Gain Input 210 Hz 210 Hz HP-Full-LP HP-Full-LP 6/4/2 Rear...
  • Page 50 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 per resistere all'ostico ambiente automobilistico mentre suonano con una musicalitá superiore, offrendo un insieme versatile, affidabile ed efficiente.
  • Page 51 Se la sorgente non dovesse essere equipaggiata con queste uscite, la soluzione raccomandabile é di inserire un interruttore su un cavo positivo e connettersi all'amplificatore. Stereo Operation Punch 200, 4-canale Punch 400, 4-canale Punch 600, 4-canale Punch 800, 4-canale...
  • Page 52 Stereo Operation Punch 600, 5-canale Ingressi 6-4-2 6-Canale Ingressi Sub LP Rear Rear Front Front Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Crossover Punch Rear Front High Level Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Frequency Bass Gain Gain Gain Input 210 Hz 210 Hz HP-Full-LP HP-Full-LP 6/4/2 Rear...
  • Page 53 OTES – 48 –...
  • Page 54 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.

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