Turn On Connection; Speaker Connections; Speaker Wire - Rockford Fosgate PUNCH 30 Installation Manual

TURN-ON CONNECTION
(RED WIRE FROM 6-PIN CONNECTOR)
The Punch is turned on by applying positive 12 Volts to the red wire. Usually, the red wire is con-
nected to the source unit's "Accessory" or "Auto Antenna" lead, either of which will go positive when
the source is turned on. (Note: The Punch 30 is turned on by applying 12 volts to the REM terminal.)
Although the majority of high quality automotive source units have an Accessory or Auto Antenna
output, there are many which may require different turn-on methods. If the source has no Auto
Antenna lead (or if Auto Antenna goes down during tape operation):
a) Find the internal switched power voltage inside the source unit and solder a lead to it. Run the
lead out through the back of the unit (being sure to use a grommet for insulation from the case) and
connect the Punch red turn-on wire.
b) Or: Install a switch in the car with one terminal connected to +12 Volts and the other to the Punch
red lead.
c) Or: Connect the Punch red lead to the accessory point at the car's fuse block. In this case the
amplifier will be on whenever the car is on. This method will allow the amplifier to amplify any noise
and turn-on and turn-off transients, and may therefore be unsatisfactory.

SPEAKER CONNECTIONS

(WIRES FROM 6-PIN CONNECTOR)
ORANGE - LEFT POSITIVE
BLACK - LEFT NEGATIVE
YELLOW - RIGHT POSITIVE
BROWN - RIGHT NEGATIVE
Be certain to observe speaker terminal polarity throughout the system. It is critical for the Punch to
use the correct negative leads for the right and left channels, since the right negative lead (brown)
is the "hot" lead for the right speaker. DO NOT chassis ground any of the speaker leads. Unstable
operation may result. (Note: Punch 30 has 4-pin connector)

SPEAKER WIRE

We recommend that you always use substantial wire for speaker wire harnesses. For short runs,
18-Gauge
18-Gauge wire
users find that sound quality is improved by the use of specially made heavy-duty speaker wire from
Perfect Interface. The Punch output harness uses short runs of 16-Gauge
reduce any benefits gained from using specialized speaker wiring.
wire is the smallest we suggest; for runs over 6 feet, 16-Gauge wire should be used. Many
16-Gauge wire
wire and should not