Rockford Fosgate PWR-408/808 User's Manual
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1. Power MIDRANGE PW 34 38 PWR 44 48 PW R 54 58 PWR 64 68 PW R 408 808 euwvrwTe eeeeeeeee 000000000000000000 Owner s MANUAL P fosqate Dear Customer Congratulations on your purchase of America s finest brand of car audio compo nents At Rockford Fosgate we arecommitted to musical reproduction at its best and wearepleased you choseour product Through years of engineering expertise hand craftsmanship and critical testing procedures we have created wide range of products that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve For maximum performance we recommend you have your new Rockford Fosgate product installed by an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer as we provide specialized trainingthrough Rockford echnical TrainingInstitute RTTI Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possiblefuture use Toaddthefinishingtouch to your new Rockford Fosgateimage order your Rockford accessories which include everything from T shirts and jackets to hats and sunglasses To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories please call 1 602 967 3565 or FAX 1 602 966 3983 theU S For Canada call Korbon Trading at 905 567 1920 For international orders FAX 001 1 602 967 8132 or call 001 1 602 967 3565 PRACTICE SAFE SOUND CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dB MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS HIGH2. 808 Installing the Punch Power Midrange Exploded View tard hah SPeGINCAN ONS eaten ieee atta Warranty Information Power MIDRANGE CONTENTS 1 Pair of Midrange Speakers Mounting Hardware Grilles excluding 3 INTRODUCTION This manual contains information on the features installation and operation of the Punch Power midrange speakers W e suggest you save this manual for future reference The Punch Power midrange speakers are designed and constructed to provide the discriminating listener the benefits of superb sonic accuracy and high levels of sonic output without compromising power handling M odern engineering and manufacturing techniques combined with the use of space age materials allow us to offer a speaker which achieves performance and reliability previously unattained DESIGN FEATURES Woven Kevlar Cone The Punch Power midrange speakers use woven Kevlar material The woven Kevlar is a lightweight rigid material ideally suited to midrange speakers The rigidity resists deformation in operation and the light cone mass allows quick response to the changing electrical signals This combination makes for a speaker with low distortion extended flat frequency response and clean sound Suspension The suspension holdsthe cone to the basket and cent
3. POWERED AUTO SO U N D SYSTEM SM AY PRO DU CESO U N D PRESSU RELEVELSW ELL O VER 130dB USE COMMON SEN SE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND If after reading your manual you still have questions regarding this prod uct we recommend that you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer If you need futher assistance you call us direct at 1 800 795 2385 Be sure to have your serial number model number and date of purchase available when you call The serial number can be found on the outside of the box Please be sure to record it in thespace provided below asyour permanent record Thiswill serve as verification of your factory warranty and can become useful in recovering your product if ever stolen Serial Number Model Number TABLE OF CONTENTS Punch Power Midrange Content ents Design Woven Kevlar SUSPENSION Ferrofluid Manifold Vented Pole Piece VOICE COM nis Powder Coated Using the Punch Power Midrange Speakers 4 8 48 PWR SOA PW 58 68 nani a a a aa PW 408
4. alent Any shipping loss or damage will be borne by the consumer or the consumer s shipper Aconsumer returning a product to the factory must call 800 669 9899 for a Return Authorization Number All shipments shall be clearly marked with the Return Authorization Number on the outside of the shipping carton Rockford Fosgate Speakers 609 Myrtle N W Grand Rapids 49504 Receiving speakers Rockford Fosgate Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe Arizona 85281 U S A In U S A 602 967 3565 In Canada call Korbon 905 567 1920 In Europe Fax 49 4207 801250 In Japan Fax 81 559 79 1265 CP 8791 A 6 94
5. btain warranty Speakers must be returned prepaid to Grand Rapids Michigan GENERAL Electronics and speaker warranties do not cover any appearance item any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of the product any accessory used in conjunction with the product damage to the product resulting from alteration accident misuse or abuse or improper installation This warranty does not apply if the parts or labor which would otherwise be provided without charge under this warranty are obtained from any source other than Rockford Fosgate or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Service Center The warranty is the only express warranty and does not create any implied warranties Rockford Fosgate limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a period not to exceed the written warranty period Some states do not allow limitation how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply This warranty applies only to products sold in the United States of America or its possessions For warranty outside the U S A please contact the nearest Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights and the consumer may have other rights which vary from state to state A defective product must be shipped prepaid to the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer from which the consumer purchased the product or to the address below in the original factory carton or equiv
6. ctions windows locks etc through their entire operating range to ensure there is obstruc tion Refer to the chart below to determine the proper diameter hole to cut for your speaker model MODEL DIAMETER PW R 34 38 2 31 32 75 4mm PW R 44 48 4 101 6mm PW 54 58 4 15 16 133 35mm PW 64 68 5 27 32 148 4mm Using the plastic mounting ring template mark the locations for the mounting screws Drill the holes with a 1 8 bit Slip the screw clips over the holes that were just drilled with the flat side on the outer face Feed the speaker wires through the cutout and the plastic mounting ring from the flat side and connect to the speaker terminals Be sure to observe proper polarity when connecting the wires The speaker s positive terminal is indicated with a dot the 40 speaker the dot is violet and on 80 itis red Fit the ring and speaker to the cutout Mount them using the enclosed screws Fit the grille over the ring and press gently but firmly into place EXPLODED VIEW Screw Clips Cut Out Mounting Hole Mounting Ring Midrange Grille In Conclusion Special care has been taken to ensure your satisfaction with the Punch Power Midrange speakers The materials and workmanship have been carefully selected to guarantee performance equal to the needs of the most demanding conditions If you have any further questions or advanced system needs your Authorized Rockford Fosgat
7. duct the heat away from the coil Powder Coated Basket The stamped steel baskets of the Punch Power speakers are finished with a powder coat process This good looking finish helps reduce basket resonance preventing basket vibration from coloring the sound Unrelated to the sonic perfor mance of the speakers but equally important the powder coating used is environmentally friendly since no toxic chemicals are re leased into the environment during the finishing process Usinc THE POWER MIDRANGE SPEAKERS Speakers are builtin different sizes to optimize their performance in different frequency bands Crossovers are used to route the different frequency bands for each appropriate speaker There are two opera tional types of crossover active and passive An active crossover is an electronic filter which comes before the amplifier and separates the signal fed to differentamplifiersin the system A passive crossover is positioned after the amplifier and separates the signal fed to each speaker in the system Each type of crossover offers its own advan tages and disadvantages Active crossovers offer the accuracy and flexibility needed for a sophisticated system and are used in expen sive multiple amp designs Passive crossovers such as capacitors resistors and inductors allow the use of multiple speakersin a system which easily be expanded over time W e offer passive crossovers with 6dB and 12dB per octave slopes Th
8. e 6dB per octave crossover requires only one component gentle slope allows for smooth transition between the speakers The 12dB per octave crossover gives the speaker better power handling capacity outside the pass band of the crossover range The following section has suggestions for use of the Punch Power Midrange Speakers in popular system designs The information pro vided includes our model numbers for 6dB and 12dB per octave passive crossovers and the crossover frequency to use with active crossovers These recommendations all offer a satisfactory level of performance however since individual tastes vary your Authorized Rockford Fosgate D ealer can help tailor the system to your individual needs PW R 34 44 Bestused for midrange 3 way system with a woofer and tweeter odel C 100 is the 6dB per octave crossover at 400Hz M odel M X 124 isthe 124 per octave crossover and allows use down to 275Hz PW R 38 48 Bestused for midrange 3 way system with a woofer and tweeter M odel C 47 is the 6dB per octave crossover at 400Hz odel M X 128 isthe 12dB per octave crossover and allows use down to 275Hz PW 54 64 be used asa woofer a 3 way system woofer midrange in a 2 way system The crossover point for use as a woofer midrange is determined by the tweeter crossover Select a crossover that allows the two speakers to work together without overlapping For use as a woofer use Mod
9. e Dealer will be happy to assist you 9 Ov SZ Ov SZ 9 9 0828 0828 0678 6 daq uw 9 E Z Z ZE S Z ZE S Z 8 8 deg uw 6 6 8 8 08 96 08 96 0 Ov SZ ZE TE 9 ZE TE 9 8 S S 8 S S 8 S L v OT ET E OT ET Quy LXE ZH S4 a WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Fosgate warrants all loudspeakers to the original purchaser for a period of two 2 years parts and labor providing the product was purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer Speakers found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced with a product deemed to be equivalent at Rockford Fosgate s discretion Repaired or replaced speakers will cover the balance of the original warranty period only Warranty applies only to original purchaser and is non transferable Warranty does not cover abuse or installation error If a determination is made that the product has been abused or is out of the warranty period it will be repaired exchanged and billed Parts not covered under warranty will be repaired or replaced and billed For speaker boxes please return the speaker only Serial number must be intact to o
10. el TT 2 5 6dB per octave low pass crossover at 250Hz PW R 58 68 Can be used asa woofer a 3 way system woofer midrange a 2 system The crossover point for use as a woofer midrange is determined by the tweeter crossover Select a crossover that allows the two speakers to work together without overlapping For use as a woofer use Model TT 5 0 6dB per octave low pass crossover at 250Hz PW R 408 808 Best used as midbass speakers 4 way system or as woofers in a 3 way system In either instance they require an enclosure in order to achieve optimum performance To use for midbass a 0 25 cubic foot sealed enclosure will fulfill the high pass crossover function at around 100Hz Use a passive low pass cross over to establish the upper operating limit usually near 275Hz W oofer operation depends upon a ported enclosure of 1 cubic foot for each speaker using a three inch diameter port seven inches long for a 45Hz tuning This is generally used with a 6dB per octave low pass crossover at 100Hz INSTALLING THE PUNCH POWER MIDRANGE SPEAKERS Since the PWR 34 and PWR 38 are most often used for direct replacement of stock speakers some of the following instructions may not apply 1 Determine where the speakers will be mounted Ensurea flatarea large enough for the speaker to mount evenly Determine thatthe mounting location is deep enough for the speaker to fit if mounting in a door operate all fun
11. ers the voice coil in the magnetic gap The suspension should allow the cone to move and out freely but not allow side to side motion The Punch Power midrange speakers all use a Thermo Plastic Rubber TPR surround for the front suspension and a flat design spider for the rear suspension except for the PW R 34 AND PWR 38 This combi nation takes full advantage of the Keviar cone s stiffness allowing clean uncolored reproduction even at high listening levels Ferrofluid Cooling Ferrofluid isa magnetic liquid which adds to the speaker s thermal capacity W hen injected into the speaker s magnet gap it flows to fill the cavity and is held in place magnetically This forms a thermally conductive path which prevents excessive heat build up in the voice coil allowing for increased power handling Kevlar is a registered trademark of Dupont D E Nemours and Company 1 Manifold Vented Pole Piece A vented pole piece by design ensures adequate ventilation to cool the voice coil and maintain safe operat ing temperature O ur exclusive anifold Venting technique prevents air pressure build up that causes the splashing of Ferrofluid outofthe voice coil gap Voice Coil The construction of the voice coil is designed to maximize the speaker s power handling The wire used is high temperature copper wound in two layers on a black anodized aluminum former The wire itself will withstand high temperatures and the former will con
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