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POWER 360 POWER 400 POWER 500 POWER 800 POWER 800 POWER 1000

2-channel 4-channel 2-channel 2-channel 4-channel 2-channel

481 Watts x 1 232 Watts x 2 710 Watts x 1 960 Watts x 1 525 Watts x 2 1460 Watts x 1

242 Watts x 2 127 Watts x 4 330 Watts x 2 480 Watts x 2 270 Watts x 4 730 Watts x 2

154 Watts x 2 84 Watts x 4 210 Watts x 2 240 Watts x 2 150 Watts x 4 450 Watts x 2

90 Watts x 2 50 Watts x 4 125 Watts x 2 200 Watts x 2 100 Watts x 4 250 Watts x 2

180 Watts x 2 100 Watts x 4 250 Watts x 2 400 Watts x 2 200 Watts x 4 500 Watts x 2

360 Watts x 1 200 Watts x 2 500 Watts x 1 800 Watts x 1 400 Watts x 2 1000 Watts x 1

50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz

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Dynamic Power Rating

(IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4 Volts

Mono into a 4Ω Load

Per channel into a 2Ω Load

Per channel into a 4Ω Load

Continuous Power Rating

(Competition Standard) - Measured at 13.8 Battery Volts

RMS continuous power per channel,

both channels driven into a 4Ω load

from 20 to 20,000 Hz with less than

0.05% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

RMS continuous power per channel,

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both channels driven into a 2Ω load

from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with less than

0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

RMS continuous power mono into a

4Ω load from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with

less than 0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted) >100dB >100dB >100dB >100dB >100dB >100dB

Crossover Slope (Butterworth) 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave

Crossover Frequency

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

18.27" (46.40cm) L

9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W

9.60" (24.38cm) W

POWER 360 POWER 400 POWER 500 POWER 800 POWER 800 POWER 1000

2-channel 4-channel 2-channel 2-channel 4-channel 2-channel

2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H

9.60" (24.38cm) W

12.27" (31.16cm) L 13.27" (33.70cm) L 13.27" (33.70cm) L 18.27" (46.40cm) L 18.27" (46.40cm) L

- 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz

4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA)

17V max. (RCA) 17V max. (RCA) 17V max. (RCA) 17V max. (RCA) 17V max. (RCA) 17V max. (RCA)

overload. Thermal switch shuts down the amplifier in case of overheating.

(0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Dimensions (end caps installed)

Heatsink Type (internal use only) #3 #4 #4 #6 #6 #6

Frequency Response (±0.5dB) 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz

Bandwidth (±3dB) 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz

Damping Factor @ 4Ω (at output connector) >200 >200 >200 >200 >200 >200

Slew Rate 30 Volts/ µs 30 Volts/ µs 30 Volts/ µs 30 Volts/ µs 30 Volts/ µs 30 Volts/ µs

IM Distortion (IHF) <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% <0.05%

Input Sensitivity (+0dB gain overlap) 250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~

Source Unit Compatibility (+15dB gain overlap)

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Protection NOMAD - Internal analog-computer output protection circuitry limits power in case of

Battery Fuse Rating (External to Amplifier) 40A 50A 50A 60A* 60A* 2-50A or 1-100A*

Fuse Type ATC AGU AGU AGU AGU 2-AGU OR 1- ANL

Equalization (45Hz Punch Bass) Variable Rear Variable Variable Variable Rear Variable Variable

Input Impedance 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms

* recommended fuse not supplied with amplifier

Dear Customer,
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 craftsman­ship and critical testing procedures, we have created a 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
training through Rockford Technical Training Institute (RTTI). Please read your
warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use.

Great product and competent installations are only a piece of the puzzle when it comes
to your system. Make sure that your installer is using 100% authentic installation
accessories from Connecting Punch in your installation. Connecting Punch has
everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to Power line and battery connectors.
Insist on it! After all, your new system deserves nothing but the best.

To add the finishing touch to your new Rockford Fosgate image order your Rockford
wearables, 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 480-967-3565 or FAX [phone]. For all other countries, call +001-480­967-3565 or FAX [phone].

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dB

CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND

MAY
SYSTEMS

MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER

130dB. 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 1-800-669-9899. 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 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:________________________________

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Specifications.............................................................................................. i

Introduction................................................................................................ 1

Power Amplifier Accessory Pack ................................................................... 1

Feature Chart.............................................................................................. 2

Design Features ..........................................................................................3

Installation Considerations ........................................................................... 7

Mounting Location ......................................................................................8

Battery and Charging .................................................................................. 9

Wiring the System....................................................................................... 9

Using Passive Crossovers........................................................................... 11

Table of Component Values........................................................................ 12

Installation ...............................................................................................13

Operation................................................................................................. 21

System Diagrams...................................................................................... 24

Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 28

Dynamic Power Measurements................................................................... 31

Warranty Information ................................................................................ 33

International Information............................................................................ 34

GETTING STARTED

Welcome 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

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.

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Rockford engineers designed the Power amplifiers to provide an awesome
amount of power while delivering superior sound quality in a convenient and
efficient package. The TRANS•
low voltage circuits used in the preamp stage of the Power amplifiers that let
the music sound crystal clear and very real, even when played at high
volume levels. This is matched with TOPAZ, a unique grounding circuit used
to eliminate noise problems associated with car audio systems and their
installation. The use of a protection circuit called NOMAD, along with
MOSFET, DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) and innovative MEHSA heat
dissipating technologies improves amplifier efficiency. The result of these
components give the Power amplifier awesome sound quality in a “Bullet
Proof” package.

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The accessory pack shipped with the Power amplifiers includes the mounting
hardware necessary to secure the amp to the vehicle.

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Punch Verification Certificate
(4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x 3/4" Phillips)
(4) Speaker/Power connector set screws (3/32" Allen)
(4) Endbell mounting screws (9/64" Allen)
(1) Allen wrench (3/32")
(1) Allen wrench (9/64")
(1) Inline fuseholder (Power 360, Power 400 & Power 500 2-channel amps)
(1) AGU 40 amp fuse (Power 360 2-channel amp)
(1) AGU 50 amp fuse (Power 400 4-channel & Power 500 2-channel amps)
(1) Remote Punch Bass (replacement part #WP-2429)
(1) 15' Remote Punch Bass cable (replacement part #CC-2421)
(2) Remote Punch Bass bracket screws (4 x 7/16" Phillips)

NOTE: Refer to the specifications section for recommended fuse sizes on the
Power 800 2-channel, Power 800 4-channel & Power 1000 2-channel amps.

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OWER AMPLIFIER FEATURE CHART

POWER AMPLIFIER MODEL Power Power Power Power Power Power

360 400 500 800 800 1000

# of CHANNELS 2422 42

Stable Into: (stereo/mono) 2Ω/4Ω 2Ω/4Ω 2Ω/4Ω 2Ω/4Ω 2Ω/4Ω 2Ω/4Ω

CIRCUITRY

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TOPAZ

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DSM – discrete surface mount xxxx xx
MOSFETs – power supply & output devices xxxx xx
NOMAD – protection circuit xxxx xx

FEATURES

Die Cast Heatsink

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Hi-Level Inputs – for factory radios –––– ––
RCA Inputs – for aftermarket radios xxxx xx
Input Switches – eliminates “Y” adaptors –x–– x–
Pass-Thru – feeds signal to aux. amp xxxx xx
Pwr/Spk Screw Terminals –––– ––
Pwr/Spk Block Terminals xxxx xx
4 Gauge PWR/GND xxxx xx
Variable Punch Bass (0dB ~+18dB @ 45Hz) Remote Remote Rear Remote Remote Remote Rear Remote
Variable Xover (50Hz ~ 210Hz) HP/FULL/LP

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Additional information on features, specifications and system designs can be found at: www.rockfordfosgate.com

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DIAMOND is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 5,673,000"

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TOPAZ is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 5,751,823"

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Diecast Heatsink is patented under "U.S. Patent No. D401,225"

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Power 360

2-channel

Power 400

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Speaker

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Gain

Punch Bass

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Remote

Punch

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Power 500

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1. Cast Aluminum Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Power
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. Speaker/Power Terminals – The heavy duty, gold-plated terminal block
connectors (+ and –) will accept 4 gauge cable and are immune to corrosion
that can cause signal degradation.

3. REM Terminal – This spade terminal is used to remotely turn on and turn off
the amplifier when +12V DC is applied.

4. Signal Input Switch (Power 400 & Power 800 4-channel amplifiers) – This
switch allows the amplifier to be driven with either 2 or 4 pairs of inputs.

5. RCA Input Jacks – The industry standard RCA jacks provide an easy
connection for signal level input. They are gold-plated to resist the signal
degradation caused by corrosion.

6. RCA Pass-Thru Jacks – The Pass-Thru provides a convenient source for
daisy-chaining an additional amplifier without running an extra set of RCA
cables from the front of the vehicle to the rear amplifier location.

7. Gain Control – The input gain control is preset to match the output of most
source units. It can be adjusted to match output levels from a variety of source
units.

8. Remote Punch Bass – The Punch Bass helps correct for acoustical
deficiencies in the listening environment by helping reproduce full range
sound without adding excessive boost. The Punch Bass control is a narrow
band adjustment centered at 45Hz variable from 0dB to +18dB. Connection
is made with a cable using RJ-45 and can be installed under the dash for
remote control access.

9. Internal Crossover – The internal crossover is a 24dB/octave Butterworth
filter selectable for High-Pass (HP), Full Range (FULL), or Low-Pass (LP)
operation variable from 50Hz to 210Hz.

10. LED Power Indicator – The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on.

11. Phase Warp (Power 1000 2-channel amplifier) – The phase warp is a

variable control used to adjust the phase of the output signal relative to the
phase of the input signal. The phase warp is most noticable when the system
is playing a sine wave (test tone). When used with the proper test equipment,
this feature can increase the relative SPL in a system.

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The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Power 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
This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your

new Power amplifier. Checking your battery and present sound system, as
well as pre-planning your system layout and best wiring routes, will save
installation 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 attempt-

ing 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 not to cut or 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. Use 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
power wire within 18” (45 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. Grounding connec­tions should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal
that is welded to the main body, or chassis, of the vehicle.

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The mounting location and position of your 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 conditions. However, 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.

Mounting the amplifier on the floor of the trunk will work but provides less
cooling capability than vertical mounting.

Mounting the amplifier upside down to the rear deck of the trunk will not
provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the
amplifier and is strongly

Passenger Compartment Mounting

Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as
you provide a sufficient amount of air for the amplifier to cool itself. If you
are going to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle, you must have
at least 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around the amplifier's heatsink.

not

recommended.

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 of the amplifier and is
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Engine Compartment Mounting

Rockford Fosgate amplifiers should
compartment. Not only will this void your warranty but could create an
embarrassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends.

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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 suggest the use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage
capacitor.

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IRING 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.

1. Plan the wire routing. Take care when running signal level RCA cables
to keep them close together but isolated 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. When 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 installa-

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dress can prevent this from occur­ring. To prevent the wire from fray­ing, strip the insulation at a 45°
angle. Insert the bared wire into the B+ terminal with the long side of
the insulation on the top. Bend the cable down at a 90° angle. Tighten
the set screw to secure the cable in place.

3. Strip 3/8" 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.

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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. Strip the other end of the wire and
attach a ring connector. Fasten the cable to the chassis using a non­anodized screw and a star washer.

5. Prepare the REM turn-on wire for connection to the amplifier by stripping
1/4" of insulation from the wire end and crimping an insulated spade
connector in place. Slide the connector over the REM terminal on the
amplifier. Connect the 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. Securely mount the amplifier (with supplied screws) to the vehicle or
amp rack. Be careful not to mount the amplifier on cardboard or plastic
panels. Doing so may enable the screws to pull out from the panel due
to road vibrations or sudden vehicle stops.

7. Determine the number of inputs needed to drive the amplifier and move
the input switch to the desired setting (Power 400 & Power 800 4­channel amplifiers only.).

8. Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA cables
into the input jack(s) at the amplifier.

9. Connect the speakers. Strip the speaker wires 5/8" and insert into the
appropriate terminal on the amplifier. Insert the bared wire into the
speaker terminal and tighten the set screw to secure into place. Be sure
to maintain proper speaker polarity.

DO NOT chassis ground any of the

speaker leads as unstable operation may result.

10. Perform a final check of the completed system wiring to ensure that all
connections are accurate. Check all power and ground connections for
frayed wires and loose connections which could cause problems from
road vibrations.

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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 (capaci­tors), Low-Pass (inductors or coils) and Bandpass (combination of capacitor
and coil).

The most commonly used passive crossover networks are 6dB/octave
systems. These are easy to construct and require one component per filter.
Placing this filter in series with the circuit will reduce power to the speaker by
6dB/octave above or below the crossover point depending on whether it is a
high-pass or low-pass filter. More complex systems such as 12dB/octave or
18dB/octave can cause impedance problems if not professionally designed.

Passive crossovers are directly dependent upon the speaker's impedance and
component value for accuracy. When passive crossover components are
used in multiple speaker systems, the crossover's effect on the overall
impedance should be taken into consideration along with the speaker's
impedance when determining amplifier loads.

fiers are not recommended for impedance loads below 2Ω stereo and 4Ω
bridged (mono) loads.

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80 4.1mH 1000µF 8.2mH 500µF 16mH 250µF
100 3.1mH 800µF 6.2mH 400µF 12mH 200µF
130 2.4mH 600µF 4.7mH 300µF 10mH 150µF

200 1.6mH 400µF 3.3mH 200µF 6.8mH 100µF
260 1.2mH 300µF 2.4mH 150µF 4.7mH 75µF
400 .8mH 200µF 1.6mH 100µF 3.3mH 50µF

600 .5mH 136µF 1.0mH 68µF 2.0mH 33µF
800 .41mH 100µF .82mH 50µF 1.6mH 26µF

1000 .31mH 78µF .62mH 39µF 1.2mH 20µF

1200 .25mH 66µF .51mH 33µF 1.0mH 16µF
1800 .16mH 44µF .33mH 22µF .68mH 10µF
4000 .08mH 20µF .16mH 10µF .33mH 5µF

6000 51µH14µF .10mH 6.8µF .20mH 3.3µF
9000 34µH 9.5µF68µH 4.7µF .15mH 2.2µF

12000 25µH 6.6µF51µH 3.3µF 100µH 1.6µF

L = Low-Pass (Inductor)
C = High-Pass (Capacitor)

For more information, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.

– 12 –

INSTALLATION

POWER 360 2-CHANNEL
POWER 500 2-CHANNEL
POWER 800 2-CHANNEL

+ -

+ -

I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

Power Connections

*Keep grounds as short as possible

Bridged/Mono Mode

Pow

Connect to remote

turn-on lead of

source unit

er 500 - 50A

Power 360 Power 500 Power 800

2-channel 2-channel 2-channel

LED

REM

B+ GND

Connect to chassis

Less than 18"

+ -

Connect to B+ of battery

with appropriate fuse

ground of vehicle*

Power 360 Power 500 Power 800

2-channel 2-channel 2-channel

RCA Input

Hz

210

50

190

55

Speaker
+ L -

145

110

65

80

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain

Input

LR

LR

Pass-Thru

+ -

4Ω min.

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Right

Remote

Gain

Punch Bass

Speaker
+ R -

• RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels

• Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer

• Speaker Impedance should be 4Ω minimum

• Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or
Full Range (FULL)

– 13 –

2-Channel Mode

Speaker
+ L -

Hz

210

50
190
145

110

65

80

Crossover Frequency

Power 360 Power 500 Power 800

2-channel 2-channel 2-channel

RCA Input

55

Left Gain

Input

LR

LR

Pass-Thru

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Right

Remote

Gain

Punch Bass

Speaker
+ R -

+ -

+ -

I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

–

2Ω min.

+

2Ω min.

–

+

• RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels

• Gain for left and right channels operate independently

• Speaker Impedance for each channel should be 2Ω minimum

• Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or
Full Range (FULL)

3-Channel Mode

Speaker
+ L -

Power 360 Power 500 Power 800

2-channel 2-channel 2-channel

RCA Input

Hz

210

50
190

55

145

110

65

80

Crossover Frequency

–

+

Left Gain

2Ω min.

Input

LR

LR

Pass-Thru

+ -

2Ω min.

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Right

Remote

Gain

Punch Bass

Speaker
+ R -

–

+

4Ω min.

• RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels

• Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer

• Speaker Impedance for each stereo channel should be 2Ω minimum

• Speaker Impedance for bridged/mono channel should be 4Ω minimum

• Variable Crossover must be set for Full Range (FULL)

• Passive Crossovers must be used for proper stereo/mono operation

– 14 –

INSTALLATION

POWER 400 4-CHANNEL
POWER 800 4-CHANNEL

+ -

+ -

I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

Power Connections Power 400 Power 800

4 -channel 4 -channel

REM

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

Connect to remote

turn-on lead of

source unit

Less than 18"

Power 400 - 40A

Power 800 - 50A

Connect to B+ of battery

*Keep grounds as short as possible

+ -

with appropriate fuse

LED

Connect to chassis
ground of vehicle*

– 15 –

2-Channel Mode

I
N
S
T

+ -

+ -

A
L
L
A
T

I
O

Power 400 Power 800

N

4-channel 4-channel

RCA Input

4-2
Input

Hz

210

50

190

55

145

Front

4/2

Crossover

Input

Front

HP-Full-LP

Gain

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

110

Front
Crossover
Frequency

65

80

REM

RR

LL

Front Pass-Thru Rea r

+ -

4Ω min.

Bridged

Left

190
145

110

Crossover
Frequency

LED

Hz

210

50

55

Rear

65

Crossover

80

Rear

Rear

HP-Full-LP

Rear

Gain

Remote
Punch

Bass

+ -

4Ω min.
Bridged

Right

• RCA Inputs are connected to front inputs

• 4-2 Input Switch is set to 2-channel input mode

• Gain for front and rear channels must be set identical

• Speaker Impedance for each bridged channel should be no less than 4Ω

• Variable Crossovers for front and rear channels must be set to identical
frequency (i.e. both set to 60Hz) and operating mode (i.e. both set to LP)

– 16 –

+ -

+ -

I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

3-Channel Mode

Power 400 Power 800

4-channel

Input

2-channel

Input

-or-

4-2

4-2

Input

Input

Hz

210

50

190

55

Front
Crossover
HP-Full-LP

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

145

4/2

Input

Front
Gain

*

4Ω min.
Bridged

110

65

80

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front Pass-Thru Rear

REM

+ -

RR

LL

4 -channel 4 -channel

Hz

210

50

190

55

145

110

65

80

Rear

Rear

Gain

Crossover
Frequency

LED

+ -

2Ω min.

Rear

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Rear
Remote
Punch

Bass

2Ω min.

+ -

• RCA Inputs are connected to front -or- front/rear inputs

• 4-2 Input Switch is set to 2-channel -or- 4-channel input mode

• Gain for front and rear channels operate independently

• Speaker Impedance for each front stereo channel should be no less than 2Ω

• Speaker Impedance for rear bridged/mono channel should be no less than 4Ω

• Variable Crossovers for front & rear are variable from 50Hz~210Hz and can be
set to HP (High-Pass), LP (Low-Pass) or FULL (Full Range)

* Reverse polarity on subwoofer if front channel is set to HP (High-Pass) and
rear channel is set to LP (Low-Pass)

– 17 –

+ -

+ -

I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

4-Channel Mode

4-channel

Hz

50

55
65

80

Front

Front Pass-Thru Rear

REM

Input

RR

LL

210
190
145

110

Rear
Crossover
Frequency

LED

2Ω min.

Hz

80

4-2

Input

210

190

4/2

Input

145

110

Front
Gain

Crossover

Frequency

+ -

2Ω min.

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

+ -

2Ω min.

Power 400 Power 800

4 -channel 4 -channel

50

55

Rear

65

Crossover

Rear

Rear

HP-Full-LP

Gain

Remote

Punch

Bass

+ -

+ -

2Ω min.

• RCA Inputs are connected to front & rear inputs

• 4-2 Input Switch is set to 4-channel input mode

• Gain for front and rear channels operate independently

• Speaker Impedance for all stereo channels should be no less than 2Ω

• Variable Crossovers for front & rear are variable from 50Hz~210Hz and can
be set to HP (High-Pass), LP (Low-Pass) or FULL (Full Range)

– 18 –

INSTALLATION

POWER 1000 2-CHANNEL

+ -

+ -

I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

Power Connections

(1) 100A ANL
Power 1000 - -or­ (2) 50A AGU

*Keep grounds as short as possible

Bridged/Mono Mode

Connect to remote

turn-on lead of

source unit

Less than 18"

LED

REM

B+ GND

+ -

Connect to B+ of battery

with appropriate fuse

RCA Input

Power 1000

2 -channel

Connect to chassis
ground of vehicle*

Power 1000

2 -channel

HP–Full–LP

Crossover

Right

Remote

Gain

Punch Bass

Speaker
+ R -

Speaker
+ L -

50

55

65

Left

Gain

Input

LR

Pass-Thru

LR

+ -

4Ω min.

Crossover

Phase

Frequency

Warp

Hz

210
190
145

110

80

• RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels

• Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer

• Speaker Impedance should be 4Ω minimum

• Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or
Full Range (FULL)

– 19 –

2-Channel Mode

RCA Input

Power 1000

2 -channel

+ -

+ -

I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

HP–Full–LP
Crossover

Right

Remote

Gain

Punch Bass

Speaker
+ R -

–

+

Speaker
+ L -

50

55

65

Left

Gain

Input

LR

Pass-Thru

LR

Crossover

Phase

Frequency

Warp

Hz

210

190

145

110

80

–

2Ω min.

2Ω min.

+

• RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels

• Gain for left and right channels operate independently

• Speaker Impedance for each channel should be 2Ω minimum

• Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or
Full Range (FULL)

3-Channel Mode

RCA Input

HP–Full–LP
Crossover

Right

Remote

Gain

Punch Bass

Speaker
+ R -

–

+

Speaker

+ L -

50

55

65

Left
Gain

Input

LR

Pass-Thru

LR

Crossover

Phase

Frequency

Warp

Hz

210

190

145

110

80

–

2Ω min.

2Ω min.

+

+ -

Power 1000

2 -channel

4Ω min.

• RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels

• Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer

• Speaker Impedance for each stereo channel should be 2Ω minimum

• Speaker Impedance for bridged/mono channel should be 4Ω minimum

• Variable Crossover must be set for Full Range (FULL)

• Passive Crossovers must be used for proper stereo/mono operation

– 20 –

OPERATION

+ -

+ -

I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

Crossover Operation

Low-Pass (LP)

Hz

1

210

50

190
145

55

110

65

80

Crossover Frequency

+3
+2
+1

0
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
–7
–8
–9

–10
–11
–12

50 80 210 500 1k 2k55 65 110145

Frequency in Hz

Speaker

+ L -

Operation

Hz

210

50
190
145

110

65

80

Crossover Frequency

1

HP – Full – LP

Crossover

55

Left Gain

LR

LR

2

Ap

Input

Pass-Thru

Right
Gain

Punch Bass

210

190

145

110

Crossover Frequency

+3

+2

+1

0

–1

–2

–3

–4

–5

–6

–7

–8

–9

–10

–11

–12

Remote

Hz

50

65

80

50 80 210 500 1k 2k55 65 110145

HP-Full-LP
Crossover

2

High-Pass (HP)

Operation

1

55

Frequency in Hz

Speaker
+ R -

All Models

HP – Full – LP

Crossover

Ap

2

• HP Operation enables frequencies above the cut-off point to pass to the speaker

• FULL Operation enables all frequencies to pass to the speaker

• LP Operation enables frequencies below the cut-off point to pass to the speaker

– 21 –

Remote Punch Bass

33Hz 45Hz

67.5Hz

-0 +18

Minimum

Flat

Speaker

+ L -

+18
+12

+6
+3

0dB

Crossover Frequency

33Hz 45Hz

-0 +18

Maximum

Boost

Hz

210

50

190

55

145

110

80

65

67.5Hz

Left Gain

Input

LR

LR

Pass-Thru

Install Punch Bass in a

convenient location

under vehicle’s dash

-0 +18

BASS

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Right

Remote

Gain

Punch Bass

Speaker
+ R -

All Models

• 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

+ -

+ -

I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

Pass-Thru

Speaker
+ L -

Hz

210

50

190

55

145

110

65

80

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain

Input

Input

LR

LR

Pass-Thru

Right

Left

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Right

Remote

Gain

Punch Bass

Connect Pass-Thru to

input of secondary

amplifier if needed.

See Note

Speaker

+ R -

1

All Models

• Pass-Thru feeds signal to secondary amplifier

• Signal from Pass-Thru remains stereo

Note1: If using High Level Inputs causes engine whine in an amplifier connected

to the Pass-Thru, the Pass-Thru amplifier should have its RCA input shield
connected to the radio chassis ground. Refer to the Troubleshooting
section of this manual for more information.

– 22 –

+ -

+ -

I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

Phase Warp

Power 1000

2-channel

The Phase Warp is a variable control used to adjust the phase of the output
signal relative to the phase of the input signal. This "phase alignment"
is most noticable when used with an array of woofers whose vertical or
horizontal planes are staggered (not eminating from the same point.)
Adjusting the Phase Warp can electrically realign the signal fed to each
woofer as if all woofers were aligned on a common ZDP. In SPL systems,
a desired ZDP (Zero Delay Plane) is the point source where all speaker's
voice coils are aligned on the same imaginary plane, thus allowing the
signals to arrive at the microphone at the same time.

The phase warp is most noticable when the system is playing a sine wave
(test tone), not music. When used with the proper test equipment, this
feature can increase the relative SPL in a system.

If the Phase Warp is not used (like with a competitive SPL vehicle,) each
amplifier's Phase Warp should be set to (0˚) or (-).

All waveforms are ”phase aligned” at

the targeted microphone position

-

~

Phase

Warp

-

~

Phase

Warp

-

~

Phase

Warp

• - Phase Warp enables the sine wave to remain unchanged

• ~ Phase Warp delays the sine wave in order to "adjust phase"

• Amount of Phase Warp depends upon frequency being played

– 23 –

S

YSTEM

D

IAGRAMS

400 Watt 3-Way System

BAND

PUSH

SEL
VOL

MENU

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

ST RPT RDMLOUDLOCAL

DISP AS/PS

TRACK

SEEK

RDM DISC

RPT

SCAN

123456

CD CHANGER CONTROL

MUTE

LOUDMODE

TUNE

Punch Woofers

+ –

8Ω

+ –

8Ω

20Hz - 80Hz

24dB/octave LP

Front

+

–

+

–

Rear

fnx1414

Power

4-Channel

Amplifier

+

–

80Hz - 20kHz

24dB/octave HP

Component

fnx1414

–

+

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System

–

+

–

+

– 24 –

650 Watt 4-Way System

Punch

Midbass

Ω

4

80Hz - 275Hz

12dB/octave LP

12dB/octave HP

Punch Woofers

8Ω

BAND

PUSH

SEL
VOL

MENU

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

ST RPT RDMLOUDLOCAL

DISP AS/PS

TRACK

RPT

SCAN

123456

SEEK

Front

+

+

4

–

–

+

8Ω

–

CD CHANGER CONTROL

RDM DISC

Rear

Ω

fnx1414

+

–

+

–

+

–

MUTE

LOUDMODE

TUNE

Pass-Thru

+

–

275Hz - 20kHz

24dB/octave HP

Power

4-Channel

Amplifier

Component

fnx1414

–

+

Fanatic

System

–

+

–

+

Power

2-Channel

Amplifier

20Hz - 80Hz

2

4

d

B

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– 25 –

Front

12dB/octave LP

12dB/octave HP

80Hz - 275Hz

fnx1414

24dB/octave HP

275Hz - 20kHz

fnx1414

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

2

4

d

B

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20Hz-80Hz

RFA-812

12dB/octave LP

12dB/octave HP

80Hz - 275Hz

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275Hz - 20kHz

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+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

Rear

Pass-Thru

Power

4-Channel

Amplifier

Power

4-Channel

Amplifier

Punch

Midbass

8Ω

4Ω 4Ω 4Ω

8Ω

Power

2-Channel

Amplifier

4Ω

Fanatic

Component

System

Fanatic

Component

System

Punch

Midbass

Punch Woofers

BAND

DISP AS

/

PS

LOUDMODE

MUTE

TUNE

123456

SEL

VOL

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

RPT

TRACK

SCAN

RDM DISC

PUSH

SEEK

MENU

ST RPT RDMLOUDLOCAL

CD CHANGER CONTROL

1050 Watt 4-Way System

– 26 –

Front

12dB/octave LP

12dB/octave HP

80Hz - 275Hz

24dB/octave HP

275Hz - 20kHz

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

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4

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20Hz-80Hz

12dB/octave LP

12dB/octave HP

80Hz - 275Hz

24dB/octave HP

275Hz - 20kHz

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

Rear

Pass-Thru

+

–

+

–

20Hz-80Hz

Pass-Thru

2

4

d

B

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Punch

Midbass

8Ω

Power

2-Channel

Amplifier

4Ω

Fanatic

Component

System

Fanatic

Component

System

Punch

Midbass

Punch Woofers

4Ω

4Ω 4Ω

8Ω

Power

2-Channel

Amplifier

8Ω8Ω

Punch Woofers

BAND

DISP AS

/

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LOUDMODE

MUTE

TUNE

123456

SEL

VOL

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

RPT

TRACK

SCAN

RDM DISC

PUSH

SEEK

MENU

ST RPT RDMLOUDLOCAL

CD CHANGER CONTROL

1300 Watt 4-Way System

– 27 –

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

TROUBLE-

?

S
H
O
O
T
I
N
G

Amplifier does not
turn on

(Power LED is off)

Amplifier has no
sound

(Power LED is on)

Voltage applied to the REM
terminal of the amplifier is
not between 10.5 and

15.5 volts or there is no
voltage present.

Voltage to the B+ terminal
of the amplifier is not be­tween 10.5 and 15.5 volts
or there is no voltage
present.

Amplifier is not properly
grounded.

RCA Input from source unit
is not connected or not
functioning properly.

Speaker leads are shorted
to each other or to the chas­sis of the vehicle.

Check the alternator, battery,
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, battery,
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 wiring and repair as nec­essary.

Check connections, substitute
with known working source and
cables and repair or replace as
necessary.

Disconnect existing speakers
and test with known working
speakers and wires. If amplifier
plays, check and repair wiring
and installation of speakers as
necessary.

Speakers are defective.

– 28 –

Disconnect existing speakers
and test with known working
speakers. If amplifier plays,
check and repair speakers as
necessary.

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

TROUBLE-

?

S
H
O
O
T
I
N
G

Speaker Output
Low or Distorted

Amplifier Noise

(Turn-on Pop)

Input gain signal for amplifier
is incorrectly set.

Source unit output too low or
source unit has no output.

Low battery voltage or large
voltage drops to the amplifier
under load.

Voltage spike from output of
preceding component is en­tering amplifier through in­put signal.

Voltage spike from remote
turn-on lead is entering
through REM input terminal.

Readjust input gains of amplifier.

Check system with known work­ing source and repair or replace
original source as needed.

Check the alternator, battery,
fuse, and power and ground
wiring. Repair as necessary.

Disconnect input signal to
amplifier and turn amplifier
on and off. If noise is elimi­nated, connect REM lead of
amplifier to source unit with
a delay turn-on module.

Use a different 12 volt source
for REM lead of amplifier
(i.e., battery direct). If noise
is eliminated, use a relay to
isolate amplifier from noisy
turn-on output.

– 29 –

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

TROUBLE-

?

S
H
O
O
T
I
N
G

Engine Noise

Noise is radiating into RCA
signal cable.

Bad component in the sig­nal chain.

Noise is radiating into
speaker cables.

Multiple grounds in the
audio system.

Check connections, run the
RCA cables on a different route
away from sources of high
current.

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 com­ponents as necessary.

Disconnect existing speakers
and connect a test speaker to
the output terminals of the
amplifier. If noise is gone, re­route the speaker cables away
from sources of high voltage.

Check ground connections and
connect amplifiers, signal pro­cessors, and other components
to a central location or try a
different grounding point on
the chassis.

Ground loop between source
unit and antenna.

Check connections, disconnect
antenna from source unit. If
noise is gone, install an an­tenna ground loop isolator.

Engine Noise when
using high level
inputs

TOPAZ input circuitry (in
Rockford amps) or floating
input circuitry (in non-Rock­ford amps) does not have
reference to “chassis
ground.” This noise, if any,
occurs at the auxiliary am­plifier whose inputs are fed
from the pass-thru output of
the first amp.

Supply reference ground to the
TOPAZ input circuit (or float­ing input circuit in non-Rock­ford amps). Connect shield of
RCA input from auxiliary amp
to chassis ground of radio. An
alternative method is to con­nect the RCA shield to the
amplifier's power ground ter­minal.

• If noise persists, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.

– 30 –

D

YNAMIC POWER

About the Dynamic Power Measurements

The Audio Graph PowerCube is a test instrument used to measure the output of
an amplifier in accordance with IHF-202 industry standards. The IHF-202
standard is a dynamic power measurement and was developed as a means of
measuring power in a manner that best represents the 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.

Music

Music is dynamic; the sound waves are complex and constantly changing. In
order to simulate this, the IHF-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 milliseconds. The signal is gradually increased in level
until the amplifier's output exceeds 1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). At 1%
distortion becomes audible, therefore, any power produced above that level is
considered
power in excess of 10% distortion. They use many names for this measurement,
such as Total Maximum Power or Maximum Output Power. This is not indicative
of the

unusable

actual usable output power

M

EASUREMENTS

. Many manufacturers represent their amplifiers' output

.

Listening to Loudspeakers - Not Resistors

A loudspeaker is not a resistor. A resistor's value (resistance measured in ohms)
is fixed. A loudspeaker'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. Most people do not listen to
music through a resistor.
A 4 ohm speaker may experience a drop in impedance 4-6 times lower than its
nominal (printed) impedance. A speaker will also create phase shifts in the signal
that is passed through it. These phase shifts happen because a speaker is an
inductor (voice coil) and a capacitor (compliance 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 at 8 ohms, 4 ohms, 2 ohms and 1 ohm. Each of these
impedances is also tested at –60°, –30°, 0°, +30° and +60° phase angles.
These different impedances and phase angles represent the shifts in impedance
and phase that can occur in a typical loudspeaker.

– 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

presented on the vertical axis and the

Output Power,

is expressed on the horizontal axis, the

Impedance

is displayed on the Z axis.

Output Voltage

is

in watts, is listed on the left hand side for each impedance at

each phase angle.

Audio Graph – The PowerCube™

MODEL BEING

TESTED

Amplifier:

PUNCH 200.
Serial No:
Owner :

ROCKFORD CORPORATION

85 W

8Ω –60°

*

84 W

–30°

84 W

0°

84 W

30°

86 W

60°

162 W

4Ω –60°

*

157 W

–30°

156 W

0°

157 W

30°

162 W

60°

273 W

2Ω –60°

*

IMPEDANCE

258 W

–30°

251 W

0°

256 W

30°

271 W

60°

390 W

1Ω –60°

*

356 W

–30°

346 W

0°

352 W

30°

390 W

60°

VOLTAGE FROM

BATTERY

2

14.4V x 2

POWER

IN

WATTS

{

–60° (Cap)

• Example of a Punch Amplifier PowerCube

MONO = BRIDGED MONO

0°

{

PHASE ANGLES

x2 = STEREO

Rated Power : 100 W @ 4 Ohms

(Ind) +60°

50V

30V

10V

OUTPUT VOLTAGE

8Ω

4Ω

2Ω

1Ω

{

Impedance

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). The impedance of this load and phase of the
signal passing through the load will vary, dependent upon the frequency of
the input signal (music).

Therefore, a perfect amplifier 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 Audio Graph 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 AMPLIFIER!

– 32 –

L

IMITED

Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following
terms:

• Length of Warranty
3 years on electronics 90 days on electronic B-stock (receipt required)
2 years on source units 90 days on speaker B-stock (receipt required)
1 year on speakers

• What is Covered
This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by Authorized
Rockford Fosgate Dealers in the United States of America or its possessions. Product
purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country
are covered only by that country’s Distributor and not by Rockford Corporation.

• Who is Covered
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.

• Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or replaced
(with a product deemed to be equivalent) at Rockford's discretion.

• What is Not Covered

1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper operations, water, theft

2. Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product

3. Service performed by anyone other than Rockford or an Authorized Rockford Fosgate

4. Any product which has had the serial number defaced, altered, or removed

5. Subsequent damage to other components

6. Any product purchased outside the U.S.

7. Any product not purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer

W

Service Center

ARRANTY INFORMATION

• Limit on Implied Warranties
Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantability are
limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above. Some states do not
allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this limitation may not apply. No
person is authorized to assume for Rockford Fosgate any other liability in connection with
the sale of the product.

• How to Obtain Service
Please call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service. You must obtain an RA#
(Return Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford Fosgate. You are
responsible for shipment of product to Rockford.

Ship to: Electronics
Rockford Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
2055 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
RA#:_________________

Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
(Receiving-speakers)
609 Myrtle N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
RA#:_________________

– 33 –

INTERNATIONAL

I NFORMATION

– 34 –

LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION DEL
PRODUCTO. EVITARA POSIBLES DAÑOS A VD., AL VEHICULO O AL PRODUCTO.

I

NTRODUCCION

Los ingenieros de Rockford han diseñado los amplificadores Power para ofrecer
en el dificil entorno de un automóvil una calidad de sonido superior en un
producto flexible, fiable y eficiente. Trans•
baja tensión en la etapa de preamplificación de los amplificadores Power que
permite que la musica suene limpia y cristalina y muy real, incluso a altos
niveles de audicion. Esto se complementa con el TOPAZ, un circuito exclusivo
de masa utilizado para eliminar los ruidos asociados con las instalaciones de
car-audio. La fiabilidad se refuerza con el uso de un circuito de proteccion
llamado NOMAD, mientras que los MOSFET y la tecnologia DSM (montaje
discreto en superficie) aumentan la eficiencia del amplificador. La combinacion
de todos estos componentes dan al amplificador Power una impresionante
calidad de sonido en un chasis discreto.

U

BICACIÓN PARA EL

M

ONTAJE

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Trans•

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es un circuito de

Montaje en el Malatero

Monte el amplificador verticalmente con las lineas del radiador orientadas de
arriba hacia abajo. De esta manera conseguira la mejor ventilacion.

Montaje en el Compartimento de Pasajeros

El montaje en el compartimento de pasajeros sera eficiente en funcion de la
ventilacion que tenga el amplificador. Si va a instalar el amplificador bajo un
asiento deberá dejar al menos 2.5cm libres sobre la carcasa del amplificador.

Instalacion

Por seguridad, desconecte el terminal negativo de la bateria antes de comenzar
la instalacion.

Terminal B+

El cable B+ debe ir provisto de un fusible a una distancia no mayor de 45cm
de la bateria. Prepare el cable e instale el portafusibles en el compartimento del
motor. Las conexiones han de ser impermeables.

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.

– 35 –

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.

Funcionamiento Estereo/Mono

Power 360 Power 500

2 - c a n a l e s 2 - c a n a l e s

Power 800 Power 1000

2 - c a n a l e s 2 - c a n a l e s

Entradas

2-canales

Hz

210

50

190

55

Speaker

+ L -

145

110

65

80

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain

Input

LR

LR

Pass-Thru

HP-Full-LP
Crossover

Right

Remote

Gain

Punch Bass

Speaker
+ R -

E

SPAÑOL

–

2Ω min.

+

+ -

2Ω min.

4Ω min.

–

+

– 36 –

Funcionamiento Estereo

4-2

Entradas

Entradas

4-canales

Power 400 Power 800

4 - c a n a l e s 4- c a n a l e s

Hz

210

50

190

55

145

Front

4/2

Crossover

Input

Front

HP-Full-LP

Gain

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

+ -

2Ω min.

+ -

2Ω min.

110

Front
Crossover
Frequency

65

80

REM

RR

LL

Front Pass-Thru Rear

210
190
145

110

Crossover
Frequency

LED

2Ω min.

Hz

80

Rear

50

55

65

Crossover

Rear

HP-Full-LP

Gain

+ -

Rear

Rear
Remote
Punch

Bass

2Ω min.

+ -

– 37 –

ATTENTION: Veuillez lire les instructions suivantes pour l'installation de cet
amplificateur. Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommager
le véhicule.

I

NTRODUCTION

Les ingénieurs de Rockford Fosgate ont conçu l'amplificateur Power pour
supporter l'environnement rude de l'automobile en délivrant une qualité de son
supérieure dans un ensemble efficace, fiable et flexible. Trans•
est un circuit de bas voltage dans l'étage de préamplification de tous les
amplificateurs Punch qui reproduit un son musical clair comme du cristal et très
réel, même à très haut volume. Ceci est accompagné du TOPAZ, un circuit
unique employé pour éliminer les problèmes de bruits parasites associés aux
systémes audiomobile et leur installation.

La fiabilité est garantie grâce au circuit de protection NOMAD, la technologie
MOSFET et DSM (Composants Montés en Surface) améliorent l'efficacité de
l'amplificateur.

L'ensemble de ces atouts donne à l'amplificateur Power une qualité de son
inégalable sous une carrosserie “pare-balles.”

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F

RANÇAIS

M

ONTAGE

Montage dans le coffre

Monter l'amplificateur verticalement avec les rainures de haut en bas ce qui lui
permet de refroidir plus facilement.

Montage dans l'habitacle

Monter l'amplificateur dans l'habitacle ne pose aucun problème, du moment
qu'il y ait assez d'air pour le refroidir. Si vous montez l'ampli en dessous du
siège, prévoyez 2.5 cm d'air autour du radiateur.

Installation

Pour votre sécurité, déconnectez la borne négative de la batterie du véhicule
avant de commencer l'installation.

Terminal B+

Il est impératif qu'il y ait un fusible sur le 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.

– 38 –

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 une commande 12 volts positive de la source. La
commande 12 volts est habituellement prise sur la sortie antenne électrique
de la source ou la commande accessoire. 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.

Opération stéréo/mono

Speaker

+ L -

Hz

210

50

190

145

110

65

80

Crossover Frequency

–

+

55

Left Gain

2Ω min.

Entrées

2-canaux

Input

LR

LR

Pass-Thru

+ -

4Ω min.

Power 360 Power 500

2-cana u x 2-cana u x

Power 800 Power 1000

2-cana u x 2-cana u x

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Right

Remote

Gain

Punch Bass

Speaker
+ R -

–

2Ω min.

+

– 39 –

Opération stéréo

Entrées

Power 400 Power 800

4 - c a n a l e s 4- c a n a l e s

Entrées

4-2

4-Canaux

Hz

210

50

190

55

4/2

Input

145

Front
Gain

+ -

2Ω min.

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

+ -

2Ω min.

110

Front
Crossover
Frequency

65

80

REM

RR

LL

Front Pass-Thru Rear

210

190

145

110

Crossover

Frequency

LED

2Ω min.

Hz

80

Rear

50

55

65

Rear

HP-Full-LP

Gain

+ -

Rear

Crossover

Rear

Remote

Punch

Bass

2Ω min.

+ -

– 40 –

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.

E

INLEITUNG

Rockford Ingenieure haben die Power Verstärker entwickelt. Mit höchstem
Technologie-Standart, hervorragender Klangqualität, einfacher Handhabung
und bester Servicefreundlichkeit Trans•
Schaltung im Vorverstärkerteil aller Pünch Verstärker die für kristallklaren Klang
auch bei sehr hohen Lautstärken sorgt. TOPAZ, eine einzigartige Erdungsschaltung
verhindert und unterdrückt Einstreuungen und Störungen die nur allzu oft Car
Audio Systeme beeinträchtigen. Flexibilität durch die Vielfalt der Aktivweiche mit
ihren Lebensdauer durch die Schutzschaltung NOMAD und der Einsatz von
MOSFET Transistoren und DSM (Discrete Surface Mount), machen diese
Verstärker so effizient. Das Ergebnis all dieser Komponenten machen Power­Verstärker so einzigartig und in ihrer Klangqualität nahezu unschlagbar.

E

INBAUORT

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Trans•

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ist eine Nieder-Volt

Im Fahrzeugkofferraum

Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen, das bedeutet, dab die Kühlrippen von oben
nach unten verlaufen, gibt dem Verstärker die beste Kühlung.

Auf der Beifahrerseite

Sollte der Verstärker auf der Beifahrerseite montiert werden, so ist es sehr wichtig,
für eine ausreichende Kühlung zu sorgen. Sollte der Verstärker z.B. unter dem
Beifahrersitz montiert werden, sollte dem Kühlkörper mindestens ein Luftspalt
von 2.5 cm bleiben, um so für eine ausreichende Kühlung zu sorgen.

Einbau

Zur Sicherheit klemmen Sie den Negativ-Pol der Batterie während des gesamten
Einbaues ab.

B+ Anschluβ

Die Plus-Leitung MUβ ca. 45 cm nach dem Plus-Pol der Batterie abgesichert
sein. Preparieren Si die Kabellängen und montieren Sie den Sicherungshalter im
Motorraum. ALLE Verbindungen müssen wasserdicht sein.

– 41 –

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). Normalerweise verwenden Sie hierfür die Ant.-Remote
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.

Stereo/Mono Operation

Speaker

+ L -

Hz

210

50

190

55

145

110

65

80

Crossover Frequency

–

+

Left Gain

2Ω min.

Eingänge

2-Kanales

Input

LR

LR

Pass-Thru

+ -

4Ω min.

Power 360 Power 500

2 - K a n a l e s 2 - K a n a l e s

Power 800 Power 1000

2 - K a n a l e s 2 - K a n a l e s

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Right

Remote

Gain

Punch Bass

Speaker
+ R -

–

2Ω min.

+

D

EUTSCH

– 42 –

Stereo Operation

Eingänge

Power 400 Power 800

4 - c a n a l e s 4- c a n a l e s

Eingänge

4-2

4-Kanales

Hz

210

50

190

55

145

Front

4/2

Crossover

Input

Front

HP-Full-LP

Gain

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

+ -

2Ω min.

+ -

2Ω min.

110

Front
Crossover
Frequency

65

80

REM

RR

LL

Front Pass-Thru Re ar

210

190

145

110

Crossover

Frequency

LED

2Ω min.

Hz

50

80

Rear

55

65

Rear

HP-Full-LP

Gain

+ -

Rear

Crossover

Rear

Remote

Punch

Bass

2Ω min.

+ -

– 43 –

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.

I

NTRODUZIONE

Gli ingenieri Rockford hanno progettato la serie di amplificatori Power per
resistere all'ostico ambiente automobilistico mentre suonano con una musicalitá
superiore, offrendo un insieme versatile, affidabile ed efficiente. Trans•
Trans•

nova

é un circuito a bassa tensione dello stadio preamplificatore del
Punch che permette al suono di essere cristallino e reale anche in presenza di
volumi molto elevati…tutto questo é accoppiato TOPAZ, un exclusivo circuito
di massa impiegato per eliminare i problemi di rumore comunemente presenti
negli impianti car audio. L'affidabilitá é completamente garantita dall'impiego
di un circuito di protezione chiamato NOMAD, mentre l'uso di MOSFET e della
tecnologia DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) permette di raggiungere efficienze
elevatissime. Il risultato finale di tutte queste tecnnologie moderne é che gli
amplificatori Power suonano meravigliosamente e sono indistruttibili, a “prova
di proiettile.”

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I

TALIANO

D

OVE POSIZIONARLO

Nel Bagagliaio

Montando l'amplificatore su una superficie in verticale con le alette direzionate
dall'alto verso il basso si garantirá un miglior raffreddamento dell'amplificatore.

Nell'abitacolo

Montare l'amplificatore nell'abitacolo si avrá un funzionamento regolare se si
garantisce un flusso d'aria sufficiente. Per l'installazione sotto un sedile, é
necessario avere uno spazio di almeno 2.5 cm attorno a tutto l'amplificatore.

Installazione

Per sicurezza, scollegare il polo negativo della batteria dell'auto prima di
iniziare l'installazione.

Terminale B+ (cavo positivo)

Il cavo positivo deve essere protetto da un fusibile a non piú di 45 cm dalla
batteria. Terminare il cavo e installare il fusibile nel vano motore. Tutte le
connessioni devono essere a prova d'acqua.

– 44 –

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). 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.

Stereo/Mono Operation

Speaker

+ L -

Hz

210

50

190

55

145

110

65

80

Crossover Frequency

–

+

Left Gain

2Ω min.

Ingressi

2-Canale

Input

LR

LR

Pass-Thru

+ -

4Ω min.

Power 360 Power 500

2 - c a n a l e 2 - c a n a l e

Power 800 Power 1000

2 - c a n a l e 2 - c a n a l e

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Right

Remote

Gain

Punch Bass

Speaker

+ R -

–

2Ω min.

+

– 45 –

Stereo Operation

Ingressi

Power 400 Power 800

4 - c a n a l e s 4- c a n a l e s

Ingressi

4-2

4-Canale

Hz

210

50

190

55

4/2

Input

145

Front
Gain

+ -

2Ω min.

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

+ -

2Ω min.

110

Front

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

REM

RR

LL

Front Pass-Thru Rear

210

190

145

110

Crossover

Frequency

LED

2Ω min.

Hz

80

Rear

50

55

65

Rear

HP-Full-LP

Gain

+ -

Rear

Crossover

Rear

Remote

Punch

Bass

2Ω min.

+ -

– 46 –

Installation assistance available at:

www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech

MADE IN THE USA

This product is designed, developed and assembled in the USA by a dedicated group of

American workers. The majority of the components used in the construction of this product

are produced by 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.

10/99 E.W.R.
MAN-2616-A

Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Corporation

546 South Rockford Drive

Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.

In U.S.A., [phone]

In Europe, Fax [phone]

In Japan, Fax [phone]