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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 (4Ω) 25x4 50x4 75x4 100x4 50x4 + 100x1 RMS Power Stereo (2Ω) 50x4 100x4 150x4 200x4 100x4 + 200x1 RMS Power Bridged/Mono (4Ω) 100x2 200x2 300x2...
  • Page 8 PUNCH AMPLIFIER MODEL Adjustable Punch Bass – – – – – (0dB/+6dB/+12dB @ 45Hz) Variable Punch Bass – – (0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz) Adjustable Xover – – – HP/FULL/LP HP/FULL/LP (80Hz LP/120Hz HP) Variable Xover (50Hz ~ 210Hz) – –...

  • Page 9: Design Features

    ESIGN EATURES Punch 200 Punch 400 4 - c h a n n e l 4 - c h a n n e l 4 – 2 Input Front Gain Rear Gain Front Rear High High Level Level 120HP-Full-80LP 120HP-Full-80LP L–...
  • Page 10 ESIGN EATURES Punch 800 4 - c h a n n e l 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...
  • 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 LP/120Hz HP 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 on the Punch 600 5-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

    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. – 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 Punch 200 BAND MUTE 4 - c h a n n e l -or- PUSH...
  • 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 Low-Pass & 120Hz High-Pass configuration and is not variable.
  • Page 20 Boost • Carefully increase potentiometer to add Punch to your bass frequencies • Exercise caution when increasing Punch Bass. Maximum boost can cause potential woofer damage caused by overexcursion Punch 200 Punch 400 Punch 600 Pass-Thru Operation 4 - c h a n n e l...

  • Page 21: Power Connections

    Punch Bass Operation Power Connections Punch 200 Punch 400 Punch 600 4 - c h a n n e l 4 - c h a n n e l 4 - c h a n n e l RR– LF–...
  • Page 22 Punch 600 Power Connections 5 - c h a n n e l 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: Channel Mode

    • Gain for front and rear channels must be set identical • Speaker Impedance for each bridged channel should be no less than 4Ω NOTE: Punch 200 & Punch 400 4-channel amplifiers • Crossovers for front and rear channels must be set to identical operating mode (i.e.
  • Page 24 Punch 600 2-Channel Mode 5 - c h a n n e l 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...
  • 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 & Punch 400 4-channel amplifiers • Crossovers for front & rear can be set to 120Hz HP (High-Pass), 80Hz LP (Low-Pass) or FULL (Full Range) NOTE: Punch 600 &...
  • Page 26 Punch 600 3-Channel Mode 5 - c h a n n e l 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...
  • Page 27 • Gain for front and rear channels operate independently • Speaker Impedance for all stereo channels should be no less than 2Ω NOTE: Punch 200 & Punch 400 4-channel amplifiers • 80Hz Crossovers can be set to 120Hz HP (High-Pass), 80Hz LP (Low-Pass) or FULL (Full Range) NOTE: Punch 600 &...
  • Page 28 Punch 600 4-Channel Mode 5 - c h a n n e l 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...
  • Page 29 Punch 600 5-Channel Mode 5 - c h a n n e l 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...

  • Page 30: System Diagrams

    Y S T E M I A G R A M S 200 Watt 3-Way System BAND MUTE PUSH COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER CD CHANGER CONTROL LOCAL LOUD AS / PS DISP MODE TRACK SCAN DISC SEEK TUNE MENU Front Rear...
  • Page 31 325 Watt 4-Way System BAND MUTE PUSH COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER CD CHANGER CONTROL LOCAL LOUD DISP AS/PS MODE TRACK SCAN DISC SEEK TUNE MENU Pass-Thru Front Rear Punch 400 4-Channel Amplifier Punch Midbass Fanatic 4Ω 4Ω Component System —...
  • 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 30° 352 W 390 W 60° • 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 Terminal REM 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. Punch 200 Punch 400 Funcionamiento Estereo 4 - c a n a l e s...
  • Page 43 Punch 600 Funcionamiento Estereo 5 - c a n a l e s 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...
  • 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. Punch 200 Punch 400 Opération stéréo 4 - c a n a u x...
  • Page 46 Punch 600 Opération stéréo 5 - c a n a u x 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...
  • 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. Punch 200 Punch 400 Stereo Operation 4 - K a n a l e s...
  • Page 49 Punch 600 Stereo Operation 5 - K a n a l e s 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...
  • 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. Punch 200 Punch 400 Stereo Operation 4 - c a n a l e...
  • Page 52 Punch 600 Stereo Operation 5 - c a n a l e 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...
  • 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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