Operation - Rockford Fosgate Punch PM300X1 Installation & Operation Manual

Operation

Input Clip Indicator Setup
Step 1. Be sure to disconnect all speakers from the
amplifier.
Step 2. Turn on the source unit with volume set to zero.
Step 3. Adjust the Bass & Treble levels on the source unit to flat.
Step 4. Download test tones at https://rftech.custhelp.com/app/answers/
detail/a_id/1126/. Scroll to the bottom of the page and download
your preferred format.
Note: Use the 40Hz @ 0dB tone (Track 5) for mono amplifier applications
or the 1kHz @ 0dB tone (Track 7) for multi-channel amplifier applications.
Be sure your x-over is switched to the appropriate filter setting.
PUNCH LEVEL
Step 5. Increase the source unit volume until the Input Clip Indicator
illuminates red.
Note: Input Clip can be viewed remotely with optional PLC2.
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Failure to comply may cause damage to
connected components and/or amplifier.
Volume
LEFT
REMOTE
RIGHT
Volume
INPUT CLIP FRONT PASS-THRU
Step 6. Decrease the source unit volume slightly until the light turns
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completely off. This establishes your maximum source unit
volume for adjusting the Output Clip Indicator.
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Note: Some source units will not clip.
Output Clip Indicator Setup
Step 7. Be sure to disconnect Punch Level Control - PLC (if equipped)
from the amplifier.
Step 8. Adjust the Input Level knob until the Output Clip Indicator
illuminates to the appropriate color. Repeat for all channel levels
of input.
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Step 9. Turn the source unit volume down.
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Step 10. Reconnect all speakers and Punch Level Control
- PLC (if equipped) to the amplifier. Be sure to
maintain proper speaker polarity.
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LEFT
RIGHT
REAR
LEFT
REMOTE
PUNCH LEVEL RIGHT
Volume
INPUT CLIP FRONT PASS-THRU
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LEFT
RIGHT
REAR
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Volume
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