Rockford Fosgate punch 120 Installation & Operation Manual

Rockford Fosgate punch 120 Installation & Operation Manual

Rockford fosgate punch 120; punch 160; punch 250; punch 360; punch 500; punch 800 car audio amplifier

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2-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER

INSTALLATION & OPERATION
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  • Page 1: Channel Amplifier

    2 - c h a n n e l ® ® 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l 2-CHANNEL AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION & OPERATION 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l ®...
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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

    Installation & Operation Manual Punch Verification Certificate (4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x 3/4" Phillips) (1) ATC Inline Fuseholder (Punch 120, 160, 250, 360) (1) AGU Inline Fuseholder (Punch 500) (1) ATC 15 Amp Fuse (Punch 120) (1) ATC 20 Amp Fuse (Punch 160)
  • Page 7: 2-Channel Feature Chart

    UNCH HANNEL MPLIFIER EATURE HART PUNCH AMPLIFIER MODEL # of CHANNELS Stable into: (stereo/bridged) 2Ω/4Ω 2Ω/4Ω 2Ω/4Ω 2Ω/4Ω 2Ω/4Ω 2Ω/4Ω CIRCUITRY TRANS• ana – circuit topology TRANS• nova – – – – – – – patented circuit topology Class-G – –...
  • Page 8: Design Features

    ESIGN EATURES Punch 120 2 - c h a n n e l +6dB Left Input Right Input Gain +12dB High Punch Level Bass 120HP-Full-80LP R– L– Input Crossover – – Left Right Punch 160 2 - c h a n n e l...
  • Page 9 Punch 250 Punch 360 Punch 500 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l 210 Hz HP–Full–LP Crossover Right Punch Crossover Left Left Right...
  • Page 10 The crossover can perform three functions: High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP), or Full Range (FULL). The Punch 120 and Punch 160 utilize a 12dB/octave Butterworth crossover fixed at 120Hz HP and 80Hz LP.
  • Page 11: Installation Considerations

    NSTALLATION ONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Punch amplifier: Allen wrenches 9/64" & 3/32" (included) Voltmeter Wire strippers Battery post wrench Electric hand drill w/assorted bits Wire cutters 17' (518.16cm) Red Power Wire Assorted connectors 12' (365.76cm) Remote Turn-On Wire Wire crimpers...
  • Page 12: 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 13: 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 14 3. Strip 1/2" from the battery end of the power cable and crimp a large ring terminal to the cable. Use the ring terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal. Do not install the fuse at this time. 4. Prepare the Ground cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 1/ 2"...
  • Page 15: 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 16: Table Of Component Values

    51µH 14µF .10mH 6.8µF .20mH 3.3µF 9000 34µH 9.5µF 68µH 4.7µF .15mH 2.2µF 12000 25µH 6.6µF 51µH 3.3µF 100µH 1.6µF L = Low-Pass (Inductor) C = High-Pass (Capacitor) For more information, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer. – 11 –...
  • Page 17: Installation

    NSTALLATION Using the RCA Inputs All Models -or- High Level Inputs BAND MUTE PUSH COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER CD CHANGER CONTROL LOCAL LOUD DISP AS/PS MODE LOUD TRACK SCAN DISC SEEK TUNE MENU [L+] White [L-] White/Black [R+] Gray [R-] Gray/Black...
  • Page 18: Power Connections

    NSTALLATION 120 2- UNCH CHANNEL 160 2- UNCH CHANNEL Punch 120 Punch 160 Power Connections 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l +6dB Left Input Right Input Gain +12dB...
  • Page 19: Channel Mode

    Punch 120 Punch 160 2-Channel Mode 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l RCA Input +6dB Left Input Right Input Gain +12dB High Punch Level Bass 120HP-Full-80LP R– L–...
  • Page 20 NSTALLATION 250 2- UNCH CHANNEL 360 2- UNCH CHANNEL 500 2- UNCH CHANNEL Punch 250 Punch 360 Punch 500 Power Connections 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l Connect to remote Connect to chassis turn-on lead of...
  • Page 21 Punch 250 Punch 360 Punch 500 2-Channel Mode 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l RCA Input 210 Hz HP–Full–LP Crossover Punch Crossover...
  • Page 22 NSTALLATION 800 2- UNCH CHANNEL Punch 800 Power Connections 2 - c h a n n e l Connect to remote turn-on lead of source unit Connect to chassis ground of vehicle* Less than 18" Optional Energy Storage Capacitor Connect to B+ of battery with appropriate fuse *Keep grounds as short as possible 1 Fuse not supplied with amplifier...
  • Page 23 Punch 800 2-Channel Mode RCA Input 2 - c h a n n e l 210 Hz HP–Full–LP Crossover Punch Crossover Left Left Right Right Bass Frequency Gain Input Gain Input High Level Speaker Speaker R– L– Input – – –...
  • Page 24: Operation

    PERATION Punch 250 Punch 360 Punch 500 Crossover Operation 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l 2 - c h a n n e l Punch 800 2 - c h a n n e l 210 Hz HP–Full–LP Crossover...
  • Page 25: System Diagrams

    Y S T E M I A G R A M S 2-Way System BAND MUTE PUSH COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER CD CHANGER CONTROL LOCAL LOUD DISP AS / PS MODE LOUD TRACK SCAN DISC SEEK TUNE MENU Crossover Crossover Tweeter...
  • Page 26 2-Way System 3-Way System Using Single Voice Coil Woofers BAND MUTE PUSH COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER CD CHANGER CONTROL LOCAL LOUD DISP AS/PS MODE LOUD TRACK SCAN DISC SEEK TUNE MENU Front Crossover Crossover Rear Tweeter Tweeter Midrange Midrange –...
  • Page 27 3-Way System Using Dual Voice Coil Woofers BAND MUTE PUSH COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER CD CHANGER CONTROL LOCAL LOUD DISP AS/PS MODE LOUD TRACK SCAN DISC SEEK TUNE MENU Front Rear Crossover Crossover Tweeter Tweeter Midrange Midrange Crossover Crossover Tweeter Tweeter...
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLE-S R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Symptom Diagnosis Remedy Amplifier does not Voltage applied to the REM Check the alternator, battery, fuse, turn on terminal of the amplifier is and wiring and repair as necessary. (Power LED is off) not between 10.5 and If the voltage is above 15.5 volts,...
  • Page 29 An alternative method is to auxiliary amplifier whose in- connect the RCA shield to the puts are fed from the pass- amplifier's power ground terminal. thru output of the first amp. • If noise persists, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer. – 24 –...
  • Page 30: 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 31 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. Output Power, in watts, is listed on the left hand side for each impedance at each phase angle.
  • Page 32: 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 33: International Information

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  • Page 34 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 35 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.
  • Page 36 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 ampificateurs Punch...
  • Page 37 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...
  • Page 38 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 39 GND Anschluβ Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel für die Negativ Leitung (Erdung). Preparieren Sie die Anschlubstelle des Erdungskabels, indem Sie das Metall gründlich reinigen und vom Lack befreien. Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung an dieser Stelle mit einer Schraube. REM Anschluβ Verbinden Sie das Ein-und Ausschaltungskontroll-Kabel mit Ihrem Radio (12 Volt positiv).
  • Page 40 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 41 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).
  • Page 42 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.

This manual is also suitable for:

Punch 160Punch 250Punch 360Punch 500Punch 800

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