Rockford Fosgate 100ix User's Manual
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1. 40 inputs are connected to both left and right channels Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer Impedance for each channel should be 22 minimum Impedance for mono channel should be 40 minimum XCard is set for Full Range 17 SYsTEM DIAGRAMS 2 W ay System 100Hz HP or Full Range 100Hz 12dB octave HP PCH 142X PCH 142X 18 3 W ay System 100Hz 100Hz 12dB octave H 12dB octave LP 100Hz HP 100Hz LP punch 4 oix PCH 142X PCH 142X RFP 812 80 PCH Lax PCH 14X PCH 54 RFP 812 80 19 4 Way System 100Hz 24dB octave 30Hz 12dB octave HP 100Hz HP 12dB octave HP PCH 142X PCH 14X punch 6 Oix o 100Hz HP 100Hz HP 24dB octave HP PCH 14X PCH 54 275Hz LP 100Hz 275Hz 24dB octave HP 12dB octave LP 100Hz LP RFP 812 80 RFP 812 80 30Hz 100Hz 12dB octave HP 12dB octave LP 4 Way System w Fadable Rear Stage2. 100Hz HP pudor 100Hz HP 12dB octave HP PCH 142X 100Hz HP 24dB octave HP PCH 54 275Hz LP Em LEN 24dB octave HP RFA 64 100Hz 275Hz 24dB octave HP 12dB octave LP 100Hz LP Gem 30Hz 12dB octave HP 30Hz 100Hz 12dB octave HP 12dB octave LP 100Hz HP PCH 142X PCH 142X PCH 14X 14 TROUBLESHOOTING Amplifier doesnot turn on Power LED is off Amplifier has no sound Power LED ison Voltage applied to the REM terminal of the amplifierisnotbetween 10 5 and 15 5 volts or there is no voltage present Voltage to the B termi nal of the amplifier is not between 10 5 and 15 5 volts or there is no voltage present Amplifier is not prop erly grounded RCA Input from source unitis not connected or not functioning prop erly XCard is missing or not placed properly in cross over slots Speaker leads are shorted to each other or to the chassis of the ve hicle Speakers are defective 22 Check the alternator bat tery fuse and wiring and repair as necessary If the voltage is above 15 5 volts have the electrical system inspected by an authorized car service center Check the alternator bat tery fuse and wiring and repair as necessary If the voltage is above 15 5 volts have the electrical system inspected by an authorized car servic
3. fo 7 desired crossover frequency capacitor in farads ex 047 x 1076 for 047mf cap Basic CONNECTIONS Power Connections Connect to remote Connect to chassis turn on lead of ground of vehiclet source unit Less than 18 Connect to B of battery with appropriate fuse value Keep grounds as short as possible 14 Stereo O peration RCA Input lt 9 Left left Right Right pake Treble Gain Input Input Gain Bass g RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels Gain for left and right channels operate independently Impedance for each channel should be 20 minimum XCard can be set for High Pass Low Pass or Full Range 15 Mono peration RCA Input sc oy x Speaker L Left Left Right Right Treble Gain Input Input Gain Bass RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer Impedance for mono channel should be 42 minimum XCard can be set for High Pass Low Pass or Full Range S465 Stereo M O peration RCA Input eje ac Oy Speaker L Left Left Right Right Treble Input Input Bass
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5. aaa a a 26 Warranty IOMA viaria 28 GETTING STARTED W elcome to Rockford Fosgate This manual is designed to provide information for the owner salesperson and installer For those of you who want quick information on how to install this product please turn to the Basic System Diagramsin the Installation section ofthis manual O ther 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 INTRODUCTION Rockford engineers designed the Punch 2 channel amplifiers to withstand the rugged automotive environment while delivering superior sound quality in a flexible reliable and efficient pack age A grounding technique called TO PAZ was used to eliminate noise problems associated with car audio systems while flexibil ity wasaccomplished with the use ofa built in XCard Reliability was accomplished with the use of protection circuits called RTP and NOMAD while MOSFET and DSM technology improve amplifier efficiency The result of these components give the Punch amplifier awesome sound quality a Bullet Proof package An explanation of these technologies some exclusively designed by Rockford are described in the Technical Design Features PUNCH 2 CHANNEL AMPLIFIER Acces
6. 2 CHANNEL DSM AMPLIFIERS PuncH 40 PuncH 60ix PuncH 100ix PuncH 200ix INSTALLATION amp O PERATION MANUAL Dear Customer Congratulations on your purchase of the world s finest brand of car audio amplifiers At Rockford Fosgate we are committed to musical reproduction at its best and we are pleased you chose our product Through years of engineering expertise hand craftsmanship and critical testing procedures we have created a widerange 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 training through Rockford Technical nstitute RT T1 Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use Toaddthefinishingtouch to your new Rockford Fosgateimageorder 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 in the U S call 602 967 3565 or FAX 602 967 8132 For all other countries call 4001 602 967 3565 or FAX 001 602 967 8132 PRACTICE SAFE SOUND CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dB M AY CAU SEPERM AN EN HEARING LO SS HIGH POWERED AUTO SOUND SYSTEMSMAY PRODUCESOUND PRESSU RE LEVELS WELL OVER 13
7. A defective product must be shipped prepaid to the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer from which the consumer purchased the product or to the Rockford Fosgate factory in Tempe Arizonain theoriginal factory carton or equivalent Any shipping loss ordamage will be borne by the consumer or the consumer s shipper A consumer 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 Ship to Rockford Corporation Warranty Repair D epartment 2055 E 5th Street Tempe AZ 85281 U S A Return Authorization N umber NOTES NOTES Rockford Fosgate Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe Arizona 85281 U S A In U S A 602 967 3565 In Canada Fax Korbon 905 567 1929 In Europe Fax 49 4207 801250 In Japan Fax 81 559 79 1265 3 95 MAN 0915 A
8. below in Figure 1 Figure 1 Component Solder Solder Thru Hole Surface Mount THE RESULT Fewer connections improved reliability shorter signal paths superior signal to noise ratio and awesome sonic performance XCard Internal Crossover The Punch and Power amplifiers utilize internal active crossovers These crossovers have many performance advantages such as using discrete components for exact frequency adjustments which are far superior to potentiometers Additionally the XCard can be config ured for high pass low pass and full range operation With slight modifications many crossover frequencies and slope configurations can be achieved THE RESULT Increased system design flexibility with a precise electronic crossover without the limitations of conventional poten tiometer designs MOSFET Devices Rockford Fosgate is one of the few manufacturers in the sound community to utilize SFET devices in both the power supply and the output stages MOSFET Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor devices offer several important inherent advantages over the 30 year old technology of bi polar design These advantages include thermal stability switching speed ultra low output impedance and wider bandwidth linearity In addition MOSFETs and vacuum tubes share many important operating characteristics However SFET device is much faster wider in bandwidth measurably lowerin distorti
9. power wire within 18 45 7 cm of the battery terminal 10 When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle scrape all paint from the metal to ensure a good clean ground connection Groundingconnectionsshould be as shortas possible and always be connected to metal thatis welded to the main body or chassis of the vehicle Be MOUNTING LOCATION Themountinglocation and position ofyour amplifier will have a great effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated during normal operation The design of our cast aluminum heatsink serves to easily dissipate the heat generated over a wide range of operating condi tions How ever to maximize the performance of your amplifier care should be taken to ensure adequate ventilation Trunk Mounting Mounting the amplifier vertically on a surface with the fin grooves running up and down will provide the best cooling of the amplifier Mountingtheamplifieron thefloorofthetrunk will work butprovides less cooling capability than vertical mounting Mountingthe amplifierupside down to the rear deck ofthetrunk will not provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the amplifier and is strongly not recommended Passenger Compartment M ounting Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as longas you provide a sufficientamountof airforthe amplifierto cool itself If you are going to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle you must have at least 1
10. system isthe mostsophisticated version of this technique ever used bringing previously unavailable levels of accuracy stability temperature immunity and reliabil ity to this critical process NOMAD makes advanced decisions based on device voltagesto precisely control the awesome levels of current available in the output M O SFETs to safe values but only when absolutely needed THE RESULT Extremely fast protection system that always protects the amplifier and never degrades the sound DSM Discrete Surface Mount Technology The D SM Discrete Surface ount manufacturing process com binesthe advantages of both discrete componentsand integrated circuitry Rockford Fosgate isthe only American amplifier manu facturer to have invested millions into this process DSM compo nents differ from conventional discrete components in three different ways They are more compact more rugged and they take much better advantage ofthe PC board to allow them to get rid of any heatthey generate U sing them wherever appropriate allows the advantages associated with discrete circuitry to be retained while also providing room for both highly advanced processing features and generous PC board copper paths where needed Their short lead out structures allow maximum audio performance and highest signal to noise ratios to be obtained in amplifiers of desirable package size without resorting to ampli fier on a chip shortcuts These advantages are shown
11. 0dB USE COMMON SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND If after reading your manual you still have questions regarding this product we recommend that you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer If you need further assistance you can call us direct at 1 800 795 2385 Besureto have your serial number model number and date of purchase available when you call Theserial number can be found on the outside of thebox Please record it in the space provided below as your permanent record This will serve as verification of your factory warranty and may become useful in recovering your amplifier if it is ever stolen Serial Number Model Number TABLE OF CONTENTS o 1 Punch 2 Channel Amplifier Accessory 1 Rockford Fosgate 2 Technical Design Features 3 Design Featured 6 Installation Considerations 8 Mountifid EoCallOnis oc hod 9 Battery and 10 Wiring the Systelm ABAY Ma Gaba 10 Using anan t labia 13 Basic Connectors 14 System 5 kaaa na Haha AE nanahan 18 TroubleshoOtihg Wii act icin AG halalan 22 Dynamic Power M easurements 24
12. 2 54cm of air gap around the amplifier s heatsink Mounting the amplifier with less than 1 2 54cm of air gap around the amplifier s heatsink in the passenger compartment will not provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance ofthe amplifier and is strongly not recommended Engine Compartment Mounting Rockford Fosgate amplifiers should never be mounted in the engine compartment Notonly will this void your warranty but could create an embarrassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends BATTERY AND CHARGING Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicle s battery and charging system We recommend checking your alternator and battery condition to ensure that the electrical system has enough capacity to handle the increased load of your stereo system Stock electrical systems which are in good condition should be able to handle the extra load of any Rockford amplifier without problems although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly To maximize the performance of your Rockford Fosgate amplifier we suggestthe use of a heavy duty battery high output alternator and an energy storage capacitor WIRING THE SYSTEM CAUTION Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables antenna power leads sensitive equipment or harnesses The power wires carry substantial current and could induce noise into the audio system For safety disconnect the negative lead from the battery pr
13. Strip the other end of the wire and attach a ring connector Fasten the cable to the chassis using a non anodized screw and star washers 11 5 Prepare the REM turn on wire for connection to the amplifier by stripping 5 8 of insulation from the wire end and crimping an insulated spade connector in place Slide the connector overthe REM terminal on the amplifier Connectthe other end of the REM wire to a switched 12 volt positive source The switched signal is usually taken from the source unit s auto antenna or the accessory lead If the source unit does not have these outputs available the recommended solution is to wire a mechanical switch in line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier 6 Connectthesourcesignal to the amplifierby pluggingthe RCA cables into the input jacks at the amplifier 7 Connectthe speakers Strip the speaker wires 5 8 and insert into the appropriate terminal on the amplifier Insertthe bared wire into the speaker terminal and tighten the set screw to secureinto place Be sureto maintain proper speaker polarity DO NOT chassis ground any of the speaker leads as unstable operation may result 8 Perform afinal check ofthe completed system wiring to ensure thatall connectionsare accurate Check all powerand ground connections for frayed wires and loose connections which could cause problems 9 After the final inspection is complete install the power fuse and enjoy listening During the initial lis
14. aker s impedance is dynamic It is constantly changing in value dependent upon the frequency of the input signal Therefore measuring power with the amplifier loaded into a 4 ohm resistor is not the same as measuring power with the amplifier connected to a 4 ohm speaker M ost people do not listen to music through a resistor 40 hmspeaker may experience a drop in impedance 4 6 timeslower than its nominal printed impedance A speaker will also create phase shifts in the signal thatis passed through it These phase shifts happen because a speaker isan inductor voice coil and a capacitor compli ance of the surround spider as well as a resistor voice coil wire To simulate a speaker the Audio Graph PowerCube measures output power into 20 different loads It tests at8 hms 4 O hms 2 O hms and 10 hm Each ofthese impedancesisalso tested at 60 30 0 4 30 and 60 phase angles These different impedances and phase angles representthe shifts in impedance and phase thatcan occurin a typical loudspeaker 395 Information Cubed The data acquired in the testing procedure isthen graphed in the form of a 3 dimensional cube Hence the name PowerC ube The Phase Angle is expressed on the horizontal axis the Output Voltage is presented on the vertical axis and the mpedance is displayed on the Z axis Output Power in watts is listed on the left hand side for each impedance at each phase angle AudioGraph The Po
15. and connect it to the other end of the fuseholder Punch 200ix ountthe fuseholder within 18 of the battery using two 2 8 screws Disassemble the fuseholder You should have 2 black plastic end caps 2 gold plated fuse clips a plastic spacer and the fuseholder body Trim the amplifier power cable to reach the fuseholder and strip the wire 3 8 Slide one ofthe end caps over the wire narrow end first and insert the wire into one of the fuse clips Tighten the set screw Screw the black end cap to the fuseholder body to secure the cable Use the section of cable that was trimmed earlier and connectit to the other end of the fuseholder Install the plastic spacer in the fuseholder and attach the cable to the fuseholder body NOTE The B cable MUST be fused 18 or less from the vehicle s battery Install the fuseholder under the hood and prepare the cable ends as stated above Connections should be water tight Strip 3 8 from the battery end of the power cable and crimp the large ring terminal to the cable Use the ring terminal to connectto the battery positive terminal Do notinstall the fuse at this time Prepare ofcable to be used for the ground connection Strip 5 8 of insulation from the end of the cable as described previously 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
16. by the balance of the original warranty period only Rockford Fosgate shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from a defect electronics Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the previous limitation may not be applicable The warranty does 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 orabuse orimproperinstallation Thiswarranty does notapply ifthe parts orlabor which would otherwise be provided withoutcharge underthis warranty are obtained from any source other than Rockford Fosgate or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Service Center This warranty is the only express warranty and does not create any implied warranties Rockford Fosgate limits its obligations under any implied warranties understate lawsto a period notto exceed the written warranty period Some states do not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may notapply Thiswarranty appliesonlyto productssold intheU nited States of America or its possessions For warranty outside the U S A please contactthe nearest Authorized Rockford Fosgate D ealer This warranty gives the consumer specific legal rights and the consumer may have other rights which vary from state to state
17. d ofamplifierto source unit with a delay turn on module Use a different 12 volt source for REM lead of amplifier i e battery di rect If noiseiseliminated use a relay to isolate am plifier from noisy turn on output Engine Noise Diagnosis Noise is radiating into RCA signal cable Bad componentin thesig nal chain Noise is radiating into speaker cables Multiple grounds in the audio system Ground loop between source unit and antenna Check connections runthe RCA cables on a different route aw ay from sources of high voltage Check connections bypass additional components crossovers and equalizers between the source unit and the amplifier Connect one component at a time to determine the culprit Repair or replace compo nents as necessary Disconnectexisting speak ers and connect a test speaker to the output ter minals of the amplifier If noise is gone reroute the speaker cables away from sources of high voltage Check ground connections andconnectamplifiers sig nal processors and other components to a central location or try a different grounding point on the chassis Check connections dis connect antenna from source unit Ifnoiseisgone install an antenna ground loop isolator f noise persists see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer 24 Dynamic PowER MEASUREMENTS About the Dynamic Power Measurements The Audio Graph PowerCube isa testinstrume
18. e center Check wiring and repair as necessary Check connections substi tute with known working sourceand cablesand repair or replace as necessary Check XCard position and repair or replace as neces sary Disconnect existing speak ers and test with known working speakers and wires If amplifier plays check and repair wiring and installa tion of speakers as neces sary Disconnect existing speak ers and test with known working speakers If ampli fier plays check and repair speakers as necessary Speaker O utput Low or Distorted Amplifier N oise Turn on Pop Diagnosis Input gain signal for amplifier is incorrectly set Source unit output too low or source unit has no output XCard is missing or not placed properly in cross over slots Low battery voltage or large voltage drops to theamplifier underload Voltage spike from out put of preceding com ponent is entering am plifierthrough inputsig nal Voltage spike from re mote turn on lead is entering through REM input terminal 1935 Readjust input gains of amplifier Check system with known working source and repair or replace original source as needed Check XCard position and repair or replace as neces sary Check the alternator bat tery fuse and power and ground wiring Repair as necessary Disconnectinputsignal to amplifier and turn ampli fier on and off If noise is eliminated connect REM lea
19. e of the vehicle considerations for installing your new Punch amplifier Checking your battery and present sound system aswell aspre planning your system layoutand best wiring routes will saveinstallation time When deciding how to lay out your new system be sure that each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments Before beginning any installation be sure to follow these simple rules 1 Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install the amplifier 2 For safety disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation 3 For easier assembly we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your amplifier in place 4 Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high current wires 5 Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss 6 Think before you drill Be careful notto cutor drill into gas tanks fuel lines brake or hydraulic lines vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle 7 Never run wires underneath the vehicle Running the wires inside the vehicle provides the best protection 8 Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges U se rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal especially the firewall 9 ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper fusing Install a fuseholder and appropriate fuse on the 12V
20. he coupling process the Punch Link adds the finishing touch by giving you the look of one awesome amplifier Additional crossover card frequencies are available for special ized requirements You can get the following XCards from your Authorized Rockford Fosgate D ealer 275Hz 400Hz 4 500Hz 6 500Hz Blank card for custom crossover TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES TO PAZ Tracking O peration Pre Amplifier Zone The TO PAZ Tracking Operation Pre Amplifier Zone circuitry solves ground loop noise problems common to automotive amplifier design Thisinnovative new developmentallows vastly improved isolation of the input signal grounds from the power supply ground ofthe amplifier Thisisaccomplished by allowing the source unit to control the potential environment of the entire input structure or zone of the amplifier This process improves the noise rejection of the amplifier by 30 40dB an astounding 30 100 times better than amplifiers without TO PAZ THE RESULT Elimination of troublesome ground loop noise between source and amplifier RTP Real Time Protection NOMAD NOn Multiplying Advanced Decision The Punch and Power amplifiers use an analog computer process to maximize safe output power under all operating conditions Rockford Fosgate pioneered and developed RTP Real Time Protection a crucial element in the performance edge of our amplifiers The innovative NO MAD NO n Multiply ing Advanced D ecision
21. ior to beginning the installation 1 Plan the wire routing Take care when running signal level RCA cablesto keep them close together butisolated from the amplifier s power cables and any high power auto accessories especially electric motors This is done to prevent coupling the noise from radiated electrical fields into the audio signal W hen feeding the wires through the firewall or any metal barrier protect them with plastic or rubber grommets to prevent short circuits Leave the wires long at this point to adjust for a precise fit at a later time 2 Prepare the Power cable for attachment to the amplifier by stripping 5 8 of insulation from the end of the wire The use of 8 gauge power cable can interfere with the installation of the end caps Proper wire dress can prevent this from occurring To prevent the wire from fraying strip the insulation 45 angle Insert the bared wire into the terminal with the long side of the insulation on the top Bend the cable down ata 90 angle Tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place 10 Punch 40 60ix 100ix Trim the power cable to within 18 of the battery and install the protective rubber boot which is packed with the fuseholder over the end of the wire Strip 3 8 of insulation from the wire and insertinto the end of the fuseholder then crimp itin place Slide the rubber boot into place to cover the connection Use the section of cable that was trimmed earlier
22. l 06 ZHAOOT Q 2 APO TF ZHAOZ ZHOZ OOZ 2 40 D8UUOD 2 200 01 ZHOT H 299 8 lt 2 H u29 9 H WI9 9 8 H 299 8 lt 2 71 u 0 7 8 S Cl 1 912462 8 1 u20770 8 8 0T 1 8 6 6 v2 8 5 6 M Uo vc 8 6 8 66 WZ 8 6 9 andu uogezijenby AyAn suas WI 40312e4 asuodsay cuanbaly Or J032e4 uipiwpueg 28 W ARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Fosgate warrants all electronics to the original consumer purchaser to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three 3 years We will cover parts and labor provided the product was purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate D ealer Thiswarranty does notapply to any product on which the seals and or serial number have been broken removed tampered with defaced or altered in any manner This warranty only applies to the original consumer purchaser and is not transferable Electronics found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced at Rockford Fosgate s discretion Repaired or replaced electronics will be covered
23. nt used to measure the output of an amplifier in accordance with IH F 202 industry stan dards The IH F 202 standard is a dynamic power measurement and was developed as a means of measuring power in a manner that best represents the Real W orld operation of an amplifier M any manufac turers 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 itis not representative of an amplifier that is connected to a speaker and playing music Music Music is dynamic the sound waves are complex and constantly changing In order to simulate this the IH F 202 standard calls for the input signal to the amplifier to be a 1KHz bursted tone This signal is input on for 20 milliseconds and reduced 20dB for 480 millisec onds The signal is gradually increased in level until the amplifier s output exceeds 196 Total Harmonic Distortion THD At 196 distor tion becomes audible therefore any power produced above that level is considered not usable Many manufacturers represent their amplifiers output power in excess of 1096 distortion They use many names for this measurement such as Total Maximum Power or Maximum O utput Power This is not indicative of the actual usable output power Listening to Loudspeakers N ot Resistors A loudspeaker isnota resistor A resistor s value resistance measured in ohms is fixed A loudspe
24. on and far more linear than vacuum tubes THE RESULT Operational characteristics of vacuum tubes without the performance limitations of tube design DESIGN FEATURES 1 Cast Aluminum Heatsink The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifier s circuitry The inherent advantage of casting provides a 30 improvement of cooling over conventional extrusion heatsink designs 2 End Caps Interchangeable end caps conceal the wiring and input cables giving the amplifier a clean stealth look BA noo 3 Speaker Terminals The heavy duty gold plated terminal block connectors and will accept wire sizes from 8 AWG to 18 AWG These gold plated connectors are immune to corrosion that can cause signal deterioration 4 Power Terminals The power and ground connectors on the Punch amplifier are gold plated and will accommodate up to 8 AWG wire maximizing the input current capability of the amplifier 5 REM Terminal This spade terminal is used for the AP auto power or remote turn on of the Punch amplifier 6 10 RCA Input Jacks The industry standard RCA jacks provide easy connections for signal level input They are gold plated to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion Input Sensitivity Controls The input level controls are preset for 825MV which will match the output of mo
25. sory PACK The accessory pack shipped with the Punch 2 channel amplifiers includes the mounting hardware necessary to secure them to the vehicle as well as attaching the end caps Installation amp Operation M anual Punch Verification Certificate 1 17 518 16cm Red Power Wire 12 365 76cm Remote Turn O n Wire 1 5 45 72cm Black Grounding Wire Female Connector for Remote Turn O n Wire Ring Terminal for Ground Wire Ring Terminal for Battery Post ATC Inline Fuseholder Punch 40ix 60ix 100ix AGU Inline Fuseholder Punch 200ix Hex Head Screws for speaker and power connectors Mounting Screws for end caps Mounting Screws for amplifier Allen Wrench 7 64 Allen W rench 3 32 ROCKFORD FOSGATE ACCESSORIES The following accessories were designed to enhance the perfor mance of the Punch 2 channel amplifiers Energy Storage Capacitor The Punch capacitors are used to provide extra currentneeded by amplifiers to reproduce musical transients The Punch Caps also have the natural ability to filter AC ripple caused by the alternator reducing the chance of noise in the system The Punch Caps will maximize both the sound quality and performance that Rockford Fosgate amplifiers can deliver Punch Link FG LINK The Punch Link is a specially cast heatsink interconnect which allows you to join any of our current Punch or Punch Power amplifiers together W hile providing additional cooling through t
26. st source units They can be adjusted to match inputlevelsranging from 150mV to 3V Punch Equalization Controls The Punch EQ helps correct for acoustical deficiencies of the listening environment The Bass control allows a narrow band adjustment of up to 18dB centered at 45H7 The Treble control is a wide band hinged adjustment with a maximum of 18dB at20kHz The Punch EQ can be bypassed by turning the controls to their minimum or counterclockwise position LED Power Indicator The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on XCard Internal Crossover This built in crossover card is configurable for a multitude of operating frequencies The orientation of the card in its socket determines the function of high pass low pass or full range operation fosqate High Pass Low Pass Full Range punch 200ix MOSFET AMPLIFIER D Sm 100 Watts RMS continuous power per channel into 4 O hms with less than 0 05 Total Harmonic Distortion from 20 20kHz ROCKFORD CORPORATION ta HPL IP Front XCard INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Punch amplifier Allen wrenches 7 64 amp 3 32 included Voltmeter Wire strippers Battery post wrench Electric hand drill w assorted bits Wire cutters Wire crimpers Assorted connectors This section focuses on som
27. tening period you may need to fine tune any phasing and level settings within your particular vehicle To aid in this procedure play a track with high musical content and cruise around your neighbor hood After fully evaluating the transient response of your system and making any final adjustments all your neighbors within a 1 mile radius will assume that you have just success fully completed another upgrade to your audio system for which they will probably spill thumbtacks on your driveway 221972 USING THE XCARD The crossover functions are controlled through the use of an XCard and can be set for high pass low pass or full range operation Each crossover card has two faces one face operates Full Range the other has arrows to indicate the edge for selecting HP high pass or LP low pass operation O rient the card with the desired operating edge indicated by the arrow toward the socket terminals inside the amplifier Firmly but carefully plug the card into the socket High Pass Low Pass Full Range AAA The crossover pointcan be altered by changing the resistor value Use the following formula to select the appropriate resistor value to be placed on the XCard R in for 047uf cap The actual formula is 1 R in for 022uf cap 2nfoC
28. werCube MODEL BEING VOLTAGE FROM x2 STEREO STED BATTERY BRIDGED MONO Amplifier PUNCH 200ix 14 4V x 2 Rated Power 100 W 4 Ohms Serial No Owner ROCKFORD CORPORATION 807 609 84 W OUTPUT VOLTAGE 2 gt PHASE ANGLES Example of a 200ix Pow erCube 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 Itwill be connected to a reactive load the speaker The impedance ofthisload and phase ofthe signal passing through the load will vary dependent upon the frequency of the input signal music Therefore a perfectamplifier will be able to maintain the same output voltage regardless of load characteristics and will not alter the signal it is reproducing A perfect amplifier when measured by the AudioGraph PowerCube would present data that forms a perfect cube Unfortunately amplifiers are not perfect The laws of physics generally prevent it A great amplifier is about the best one can hope to attain As you can see by the PowerCube and as you will experience by listening your Punch amplifier is a GREAT AM PLIFIER 26 lt OEY 5 26T 0 ssa 004 SEM SHEM 08 ZH 00002 4 OZ woy peo Op mod snonunuo S
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