Rockford Fosgate 360.6 User Manual

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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 602-967-3565 or FAX [phone]. For all other countries, call +001-602­967-3565 or FAX [phone].

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER

100dB MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH

POWERED
PRESSURE
AND

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. 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:________________________________

AUTOSOUND SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND

LEVELS WELL OVER 130dB. USE COMMON SENSE

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Punch Amplifier Accessory Pack .............................................................. 1

Technical Design Features .......................................................................2

360.6 Design Features.............................................................................. 5

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

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

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

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

Using the XCard.....................................................................................12

Customizing the XCard ..........................................................................12

Resistor Chart.........................................................................................13

XCard Configurations ............................................................................. 14

Using the Phase Switch.......................................................................... 16

Using the Signal Switching Network ......................................................17

360.6 Installation ................................................................................... 25

System Diagrams.................................................................................... 31

Troubleshooting ..................................................................................... 35

Dynamic Power Measurements..............................................................38

Specifications.........................................................................................40

Warranty Information.............................................................................41

International Information........................................................................ 42

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ETTING 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

Installation Section

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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INTRODUCTION

The Punch 360.6, is a 360 watt, 6 channel amplifier with integrated
features for accommodating “single amplifier” system designs. Built
into the amplifier are four internal XCards and a Signal Switching
Network. These features simplify signal processing and enable
custom signal distribution for each set of channels. Also integrated is
a Phase Switch and Bass EQ circuit designed to improve system
tuning. The engineering effort applied to the Punch 360.6 amplifier
represents how an impressive 3-way system can be easily installed
while keeping the components used to a minimum.

ACCESSORY PACK

Installation & Operation Manual
Punch Verification Certificate
(4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x 3/4" Phillips)
(16) Speaker & power connector screws (3/32" Allen)
(4) End cap mounting screws (9/64" Allen)
(1) Allen Wrench 9/64"
(1) Allen Wrench 3/32"
(1) AGU Fuseholder
(1) AGU 50 Amp Fuse

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TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES

◆ TRANS•ANA

(TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier)

The

TRANS•ANA

circuit that allows the audio signal to pass through the amplifier at

voltage

rails via a pair of driver transistors. Signal linearity is assured by an

active node

This allows amplifier performance similar to trans•
highly stable and linear while utilizing the advantages of a non­floating power supply.

THE RESULT: An extended frequency bandwidth accurately supplied
to the output stages of the amplifier.

. The signal is directly level-shifted to the fixed high voltage

◆ TOP AZ (Tracking Operation Pre-Amplifier Zone)

The

TOPAZ

ground loop noise problems common to automotive amplifier design.
This innovative new development allows vastly improved isolation of
the input signal grounds from the power supply ground of the
amplifier. This is accomplished 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 TOPAZ.

(TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier) is a

formed by the drive transistors at ultrasonic frequencies.

(Tracking Operation Pre-Amplifier Zone) circuitry solves

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low

which is

THE RESULT: Elimination of troublesome ground loop noise between
source and amplifier.

◆ Bass EQ

The Bass EQ helps correct for acoustical deficiencies in the listening
environment. A unique potentiometer that controls bass compen­sates for the lack of low frequencies present in most car environ­ments. Unlike a conventional tone control, the Bass EQ corrects the
specific problem of poor low bass response.

THE RESULT: Provides better low bass response.

– 2 –

◆ DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) Technology

The

DSM

(Discrete Surface Mount) manufacturing process combines
the advantages of both discrete components and integrated circuitry.
Rockford Fosgate is the only American amplifier manufacturer to have
invested millions into this process. DSM components differ from
conventional discrete components in different ways. They are more
compact, more rugged, and they efficiently dissipate generated heat.
Using 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
“amplifier-on-a-chip” shortcuts. These advantages are shown below
in Figure 1.

Figure 1

PC

Board

Thru-Hole Surface Mount

THE RESULT: Fewer connections, improved reliability, shorter signal
paths, superior signal-to-noise ratio and awesome sonic performance.

Solder

Component

Solder

PC

Board

◆ XCard (Internal Crossover)

The Punch 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
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 potenti-

ometer designs.

XCard

can be configured for high-

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◆ MOSFET Devices

Rockford Fosgate is one of the few manufacturers in the sound
community to utilize MOSFET devices in both the
the

output stages. MOSFET

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 operate
very similarly to vacuum tubes in which they are more linear than bi­polar transistors. However, MOSFETs can deliver the midrange clarity
without the limitations of transient response and high frequency
phase shifting normally associated with tube operation.

THE RESULT: Operational characteristics similar to vacuum tubes
without the performance limitations of tube design.

(Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect

power supply

and

◆ NOMAD (NOn-Multiplying Advanced Decision)

The Punch amplifiers use an
safe output power under all operating conditions. The innovative

NOMAD

sophisticated version of this technique ever used, bringing previously
unavailable levels of accuracy, stability, temperature immunity and
reliability to this critical process. NOMAD makes advanced deci­sions based on device voltages to precisely control the awesome
levels of current available in the output MOSFETs to safe values – but
only when absolutely needed.

THE RESULT: Extremely fast protection system that always protects
the amplifier and never degrades the sound.

(NOn-Multiplying Advanced Decision) system is the most

analog computer process

to maximize

◆ Signal Switching Network

The Signal Switching Network allows the RCA input signals to be
distributed to the amplifier channels in multiple configurations.
Among the many possible configurations, a setting called
uses a single RCA (L mono) and gain (L) control to feed a pair of
channels, thus simplifying the bridging process.

THE RESULT: Allows input signals to be distributed to amplifier
channels in many different configurations.

E-Z bridge

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360.6 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 – The unique end caps conceal the wiring and input
cables, giving the amplifier a clean “stealth” look.

RLR

R

Ch. C

Bass EQ

Ch. C
Gain

L

L

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

98 6 8

+ L –

Ch. C

3

LED

12

Ch. B
Gain

Ch. A
Gain

+ R –

Ch. C

3

Ch. B

REM Dual GNDDual B+– R +– L +

Ch. B

3

4

Ch. A

+ R –+ L –

Ch. A

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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 gold-plated spade terminal is used for the
auto power/remote turn on of the Punch amplifier.

6. 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.

7. Signal Input Switches – These switches allow the input signals to
be distributed to the outputs in many different configurations.

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8. Input Sensitivity Controls – The input level controls are preset

to match the output of most source units. They can be adjusted
to match output levels from a variety of source units.

9. Bass EQ Control – The Bass EQ allows a narrow band adjustment

of up to +18dB centered at 45Hz. The bass boost can be
bypassed by turning the control to its minimum or counterclock­wise position. The Bass EQ is dedicated for “Channel C” only.

10. Internal Crossovers – These built-in crossover cards are

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.

11. Channel C Phase Switch – This switch enables you to easily

invert the phase of “Channel C” (0°/180°) without having to
disconnect the speaker wires.

12. LED Power Indicator – The LED illuminates when the unit is

turned on.

*Please refer to Owner's

Manual for signal input

switch configurations.

*Signal
Phase
Switch

–180° 0°

Input

Switches

11

10

–180° 0°

XCard C

XCard C

Ch. C
XCard

XCard B

XCard B

XCard B

Ch. B
Dual Filter
XCards

7

XCard B

Ch. A
XCards

XCard A

XCard A

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Punch
amplifier:

Allen wrenches 9/64" & 3/32" (included) Voltmeter
Wire strippers Battery post wrench
Electric hand drill w/assorted bits Wire cutters
Wire crimpers Assorted connectors

This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for
installing your new Punch 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
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 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” (45.7 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.
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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MOUNTING LOCATION

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 strongly

not

recommended.

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.

– 8 –

never

be mounted in the engine

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
suggest the use of a heavy duty battery 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 prior to
beginning the installation.

1. Configure the internal XCard crossover and Signal Switching

Network prior to installation. Refer to pages 12 & 13 for further
information.

2. 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.

3. Prepare the Power cable for at-

tachment to the amplifier by strip­ping 5/8" of insulation from the
end of the wire. To prevent the
wire from fraying, strip the insula-

STRIP WIRE

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tion 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.

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Mount the 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 of the 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 connect it 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.

4. 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.

5. Prepare a length of cable to be used for the GND 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. Strip the other
end of the wire and attach a ring connector. Fasten the cable to the
chassis using a non-anodized screw and a star washer.

6. 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.

7. 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 vibration or sudden vehicle
stops.

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8. Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA
cables into the input jacks at the amplifier.

9. Connect the speakers. Strip the speaker wires 5/8". 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.

11. After the final inspection is complete, install the power fuse and
enjoy listening. During the initial listening 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 neighborhood. 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 successfully completed another upgrade to your
audio system for which they will probably spill thumbtacks on
your driveway.

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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. The
XCard installed in your amplifier is set for Full Range. 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. Orient 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.

Low-Pass Full RangeHigh-Pass

➝

LP

HP

➝

➝

HP

➝

LP

CUSTOMIZING THE XCARD

The crossover point can be altered by changing all 4 resistor values.
Use the following formula to select the appropriate resistor value to

be placed on the XCard.

3386

7234

The actual formula is:

R =

= R (in kΩ) for .047µf cap

f

o

= R (in kΩ) for .022µf cap

f

o

1

2πfoc

Crossover Card

High Pass

R1

Low Pass
Full Range

R2

FULL

R1

FULL

↕

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R2

Where: R = Ω

fo = desired crossover frequency
c = capacitor in farads
ex: .047 x 10-6 for .047mf cap

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RESISTOR CHART

Our tests have shown that using 0.047µf capacitors for frequencies below 100Hz, and

0.022µf capacitors for frequencies above 100Hz, result in more linear crossover
control. Refer to the Specifications page to determine the capacitor value of each
supplied XCard.

Butterworth Alignment Q = .707

1% resistors used with 0.047µF caps

Frequency R1 R2
20Hz 169k
25Hz 133kΩ 133kΩ
30Hz 110kΩ 110kΩ
35Hz 95.3kΩ 95.3kΩ
40Hz 84.5kΩ 84.5kΩ
45Hz 75kΩ 75kΩ
50Hz 68.1kΩ 68.1kΩ
55Hz 61.9kΩ 61.9kΩ
60Hz 56.2kΩ 56.2kΩ
65Hz 52.3kΩ 52.3kΩ
70Hz 48.7kΩ 48.7kΩ
75Hz 45.3kΩ 45.3kΩ
80Hz 42.2kΩ 42.2kΩ
85Hz 40.2kΩ 40.2kΩ
90Hz 37.4kΩ 37.4kΩ

200Hz 16.9kΩ 16.9kΩ
300Hz 11.3kΩ 11.3kΩ
400Hz 8.45kΩ 8.45kΩ
500Hz 6.65kΩ 6.65kΩ
600Hz 5.62kΩ 5.62kΩ
700Hz 4.75kΩ 4.75kΩ
800Hz 4.22kΩ 4.22kΩ
900Hz 3.74kΩ 3.74kΩ
1kHz 3.40kΩ 3.40kΩ

1.2kHz 2.80kΩ 2.80kΩ
2kHz 1.69kΩ 1.69kΩ
3kHz 1.10kΩ 1.10kΩ
4kHz 845Ω 845Ω
5kHz 665Ω 665Ω
6kHz 562Ω 562Ω
7kHz 487Ω 487Ω
8kHz 422Ω 422Ω

Ω 169kΩ

Butterworth Alignment Q = .707

1% resistors used with 0.022µF caps

Frequency R1 R2

20Hz 357kΩ 357kΩ
25Hz 287kΩ 287kΩ
30Hz 237kΩ 237kΩ
35Hz 205kΩ 205kΩ
40Hz 178kΩ 178kΩ
45Hz 162kΩ 162kΩ
50Hz 143kΩ 143kΩ
55Hz 130kΩ 130kΩ
60Hz 121kΩ 121kΩ
65Hz 110kΩ 110kΩ
70Hz 102kΩ 102kΩ
75Hz 95.3kΩ 95.3kΩ
80Hz 90.9kΩ 90.9kΩ
85Hz 84.5kΩ 84.5kΩ
90Hz 80.6kΩ 80.6kΩ

200Hz 35.7k
300Hz 23.7kΩ 23.7kΩ
400Hz 17.8kΩ 17.8kΩ
500Hz 14.3kΩ 14.3kΩ
600Hz 12.1kΩ 12.1kΩ
700Hz 10.2kΩ 10.2kΩ
800Hz 9.9kΩ 9.9kΩ
900Hz 8.6kΩ 8.6kΩ

1.0kHz 7.15kΩ 7.15kΩ

1.2kHz 6.04kΩ 6.04kΩ

2.0kHz 3.57kΩ 3.57kΩ

3.0kHz 2.37kΩ 2.37kΩ

4.0kHz 1.76kΩ 1.76kΩ

5.0kHz 1.43kΩ 1.43kΩ

6.0kHz 1.21kΩ 1.21kΩ

7.0kHz 1.02kΩ 1.02kΩ

8.0kHz 909Ω 909Ω

Ω 35.7kΩ

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XCARD CONFIGURATIONS

Configure a 12dB/octave filter for Channel A

Ch. B

REM Dual GNDDual B+– R +– L +

80Hz-20kHz

12dB/octave HP

XCard C
XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

0° 180°

XCard A

Ch. B

• XCard A set to High-Pass or Low-Pass

Configure a 12dB/octave filter for Channel B

Ch. B

REM Dual GNDDual B+

Ch. B

+ L – + R –

Ch. A

80Hz-20kHz

12dB/octave HP

HP

+ L – + R –– L + – R +

Ch. A

Ch. A

Ch. A

20Hz-80Hz

12dB/octave LP

XCard B2

Full

Range

XCard B1

LP

20Hz-80Hz

12dB/octave LP

XCard C
XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

• XCard B1 set to High-Pass or Low-Pass

• XCard B2 set to Full Range

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0° 180°

Configure a 24dB/octave filter for Channel B

Ch. B

20Hz-80Hz

24dB/octave LP

Ch. B

XCard B2

XCard B1

LP

REM Dual GNDDual B+

20Hz-80Hz

24dB/octave LP

LP

XCard C
XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

+ L – + R –– L + – R +

Ch. A

Ch. A

0° 180°

*

• XCard B1 & B2 set identically to High-Pass or Low-Pass

*Note: Both XCards must be customized to the same frequency for proper
24dB/octave operation. Refer to “Using the XCard” on page 12 for
altering the cutoff frequency.

Configure a 12dB/octave Bandpass filter for Channel B

Ch. B

Ch. B

80Hz-4kHz

12dB/octave BP

XCard B2

LP

XCard B1

HP

• XCard B1 inserted as High-Pass

• XCard B2 inserted as Low-Pass

REM Dual GNDDual B+

80Hz-4kHz

12dB/octave BP

XCard C
XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

– 15 –

+ L – + R –– L + – R +

Ch. A

Ch. A

0° 180°

Configure a 12dB/octave Low-Pass filter for Channel C

RLR

R

+ L –

Ch. C

LED

Ch. C

Bass EQ

XCard C

Ch. C

L

Gain

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

12dB/octave LP

LP

L

20Hz-80Hz

XCard C
XCard B
XCard B

+ R –

Ch. B

Ch. A

Gain

Gain

Ch. C

0° 180°

XCard A

• XCard C set to High-Pass or Low-Pass

USING THE PHASE SWITCH

Vehicle interiors can cause acoustical irregularities with the system's
bass response. The Punch amplifier has a 0°/–180° phase switch that
allows both Channel C outputs to be inverted simultaneously. Since
woofers will typically be connected to Channel C, the system's bass
response can be improved by experimenting with the phase switch.

+ L –

Ch. C

Ch. C

Bass EQ

Ch. C

L

Gain

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

XCard C
XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

L

0° Phase

Ch. B
Gain

0° –180°

RLR

R

LED

• Phase Switch set to 0°

LED

+ L –

Ch. C

+ R –

Ch. A
Gain

Ch. C

Ch. C

L

L

Bass EQ

Gain

Ch. C

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

180° Phase

XCard C
XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

+ R –

Ch. B

Ch. A

Ch. C

Gain

Gain

0° –180°

RLR

R

• Phase Switch set to –180°

– 16 –

USING THE SIGNAL SWITCHING NETWORK

The Signal Switching Network allows the RCA input signals to be
distributed to the outputs in many different configurations. The

orientation of

switches can be oriented in the following configurations:

Configuration #1

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

Configuration #2

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

both switches

–180°

0°

–180°

0°

configure the distribution pattern. The

Ch. A inputs => Ch. A outputs

Ch. B inputs => Ch. B outputs

Ch. A & B inputs

Factory Default

Setting

Ch. A inputs => Ch. A outputs

Ch. B inputs => Ch. B outputs

Ch. C inputs => Ch. C outputs

summed

=> Ch. C outputs

Configuration #3
(E-Z bridge Ch. C) Ch. A inputs => Ch. A outputs

Ch. B inputs => Ch. B outputs

Ch. C (L mono) input => Ch. C outputs

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Configuration #4

Ch. A inputs => Ch. A, B, & C outputs

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

– 17 –

Configuration #5

Ch. A inputs => Ch. A & B outputs

Ch. C inputs => Ch. C outputs

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Configuration #6
(E-Z bridge Ch. C) Ch. A inputs => Ch. A & B outputs

Ch. C ( L mono) input => Ch. C outputs

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

– 18 –

Configuration #1

Ch. A inputs => Ch. A outputs

Ch. B inputs => Ch. B outputs

Ch. A & B inputs

summed

=> Ch. C outputs

Factory Default

Setting

+ L –

Ch. C

A&B

Ch. B

LED

Ch. B

Ch. C

Bass EQ

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

R

Ch. C

L

Gain

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

REM Dual GNDDual B+

R

L

BB

–180°

0°

R

Ch. B

L

Gain

AA

+ R –

Ch. A

Ch. C

Gain

A&B

+ L – + R –– R +– L +

Ch. A

Ch. A

B B A A

– 19 –

Configuration #2

Ch. A inputs => Ch. A outputs

Ch. B inputs => Ch. B outputs

Ch. C inputs => Ch. C outputs

+ L –

Ch. C

C

Ch. B

LED

Ch. B

Ch. C

Bass EQ

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

R

Ch. C

L

Gain

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

CC BB

REM Dual GNDDual B+

–180°

0°

R

R

L

Gain

Ch. B

L

AA

+ R –

Ch. A

Ch. C

Gain

C

+ L – + R –– R +– L +

Ch. A

Ch. A

B B A A

– 20 –

Configuration #3
(E-Z bridge Ch. C) Ch. A inputs => Ch. A outputs

Ch. B inputs => Ch. B outputs

Ch. C (L mono) input => Ch. C outputs

+ L –

Ch. C

C

Ch. B

LED

Ch. B

Ch. C

Bass EQ

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

R

Ch. C

L

Gain

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

C

(Mono)

REM Dual GNDDual B+

–180°

0°

R

R

L

BB

Gain

AA

Ch. B

L

+ R –

Ch. A

Ch. C

Gain

C

+ L – + R –– R +– L +

Ch. A

Ch. A

B B A A

– 21 –

Configuration #4

Ch. A inputs => Ch. A, B, & C outputs

+ L –

Ch. C

A

Ch. B

LED

Ch. B

Ch. C

Bass EQ

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

R

Ch. C

L

Gain

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

REM Dual GNDDual B+

–180°

0°

R

R

L

Gain

Ch. B

L

AA

+ R –

Ch. A

Ch. C

Gain

A

+ L – + R –– R +– L +

Ch. A

Ch. A

A A A A

– 22 –

Configuration #5

Ch. A inputs => Ch. A & B outputs

Ch. C inputs => Ch. C outputs

+ L –

Ch. C

C

Ch. B

LED

Ch. B

Ch. C

Bass EQ

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

R

Ch. C

L

Gain

Ch. C

CC

REM Dual GNDDual B+

R

R

L

Ch. B Ch. A

–180°

0°

Ch. B

L

Gain

AA

+ R –

Ch. A
Gain

Ch. C

C

+ L – + R –– R +– L +

Ch. A

Ch. A

A A A A

– 23 –

Configuration #6
(E-Z bridge Ch. C) Ch. A inputs => Ch. A & B outputs

Ch. C ( L mono) input => Ch. C outputs

RLR

L

Ch. B Ch. A

–180°

0°

AA

Ch. B
Gain

Ch. A
Gain

+ L – + R –– R +– L +

Ch. A

+ L –

Ch. C

C

Ch. B

LED

Ch. B

Ch. C

Bass EQ

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

R

Ch. C

L

Gain

Ch. C

C

(Mono)

REM Dual GNDDual B+

A A A A

+ R –

Ch. C

C

Ch. A

– 24 –

360.6 INSTALLATION

Power Connections (Option #1)

Ch. B

Ch. B

I

® ®

N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

+ L – + R –– R +– L + REM Dual B+ Dual GND

Ch. A

Ch. A

Connect to remote
turn-on lead of
source unit

less than 18"

+

*Keep grounds as
short as possible

Connect to B+ of battery

with 50 amp fuse

Power Connections (Option #2)

Ch. B

Connect to remote
turn-on lead of
source unit

Ch. B

Dual B+ Dual GND

Battery

Connect to chassis
ground of vehicle*

–

+ L – + R –– R +– L + REM

Ch. A

Connect to chassis
ground of vehicle*

®

the connecting

® ®

Ch. A

Optional Energy

1 farad • 20 VDC • 95°C

cap

punch

Storage Capacitor

1.0

1.0

*Keep grounds as
short as possible

less than 18"

+

–

Battery

Connect to B+ of battery

with 50 amp fuse

– 25 –

3-Channel Operation

I

® ®

N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

REM Dual B+ Dual GND– L + + L –– R + + R –

Left

–+

4 ohm min.

RLR

+ L –

Ch. C

LED

Ch. C

Bass EQ

R

Ch. C

L

Gain

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

+

4 ohm min.

L

• Gain Control for channels A & B set

–

Ch. B
Gain

equally

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

Right

–

+

4 ohm min.

+ R –

Ch. A

Ch. C

Gain

to balance the left and

right speakers

• Gain Control for channel C operates

• Impedance Load for bridged left channel should be

• Impedance Load for bridged right channel should be

•

Impedance Load for bridged C channel should be

independently

4Ω minimum

4Ω minimum

4Ω minimum

• XCards A & B set identically as 12dB High-Pass, 12dB Low-Pass or
Full Range

• XCard C can be set for High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range

– 26 –

3-Channel Mono Operation

I

® ®

N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

REM Dual B+ Dual GND– L + – R + + R –

–+

4 ohm min.

R

+ L –

Ch. C

LED

Ch. C

Bass EQ

R

Ch. C

L

Gain

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

+

4 ohm min.

L

–

• Gain Control for channels A, B & C operate

• Impedance Load for bridged channel A should be

• Impedance Load for bridged channel B should be

• Impedance Load for bridged channel C should be

+ L –

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

–

+

4 ohm min.

R

Ch. A
Gain

+ R –

Ch. C

Ch. B

L

Gain

independently

4Ω minimum

4Ω minimum

4Ω minimum

• XCard A can be set for High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range

• XCard B can be set for 12dB High-Pass, 12dB Low-Pass or Full
Range

• XCard C can be set for High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range

– 27 –

4-Channel Stereo Operation

I

® ®

N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

REM Dual B+ Dual GND– L + + L –– R + + R –

Left

–+

4 ohm min.

RLR

Ch. C

Bass EQ

R

Ch. C

L

Gain

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

L

set equally

LED

+ L –

Ch. C

+

–

2 ohm min.

• Gain Control for channels A & B

• Gain Control for channel C operates

• Impedance Load for bridged left channel should be

• Impedance Load for bridged right channel should be

• Impedance Load for stereo channel C should be

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

Right

+

4 ohm min.

Ch. A
Gain

+ R –

+

2 ohm min.

Ch. B
Gain

independently

2Ω minimum

–

Ch. C

–

4Ω minimum

4Ω minimum

• XCards A & B set identically as 12dB High-Pass, 12dB Low-Pass or
Full Range

• XCard C can be set for High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range

– 28 –

5-Channel Operation

– L +

Rear

–

–

+

2 ohm min.

+ L –

Ch. C

• Gain Controls for channels A, B & C operate

• Impedance Load for stereo channel A should be 2

• Impedance Load for stereo channel B should be 2

• Impedance Load for bridged channel C should be

REM Dual B+ Dual GND

– R +

+–

2 ohm min.

LED

Ch. C

Ch. C

Bass EQ

Gain

RLR

R

L

L

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

+

–

4 ohm min.

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

Front

–

+ –+

2 ohm min.

Ch. B

Ch. A

Gain

Gain

independently

+ R –+ L –

2 ohm min.

+ R –

Ch. C

Ω

minimum

Ω

minimum

4Ω minimum

• XCard A can be set for High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range

• XCard B can be set for 12dB/24dB High-Pass, 12dB/24dB Low-Pass
12dB Bandpass or Full Range

• XCard C can be set for High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range

– 29 –

6-Channel Stereo Operation

– L +

Rear

–

+

–

2 ohm min.

+ L –

Ch. C

+

–

2 ohm min.

• Gain Control for channels A, B & C operate

• Impedance Load for stereo channels A, B & C should be 2

REM Dual B+ Dual GND

– R +

+–

2 ohm min.

LED

Ch. C

Ch. C

Bass EQ

Gain

RLR

R

L

L

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

+ R –+ L –

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

Front

–

+ –+

2 ohm min.

Ch. B
Gain

Ch. A
Gain

+

2 ohm min.

+ R –

Ch. C

2 ohm min.

independently

–

Ω

minimum

• XCard A can be set for High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range

• XCard B can be set for 12dB/24dB High-Pass, 12dB/24dB Low-Pass
12dB Bandpass or Full Range

• XCard C can be set for High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range

– 30 –

360.6 SYSTEM DIAGRAMS

Bridged Left & Right w/Bridged Subwoofer

6kHz-20Hz

18dB/octave High-Pass

80Hz-6kHz

12dB/octave Bandpass

VOL

RFA-514 RFA-514

®

+

–

+

–

20Hz-80Hz

12dB/octave Low-Pass

AUD

DISC

FM

ST

AM

PWR

® ®

®®

ACTIVE TWEETER PROTECTION
PCH-142x

+

+

Ch

RPTLD

RDM

8 Ohm

8 Ohm

RFP-1812

CLOCK

ILLUM

AUTO

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

RDM

RPT

SCAN

D.SCN

1 2 3 4 5 6

–

–

DIM

PAUSE

360.

SEL

TUNE

6

®®

ACTIVE TWEETER PROTECTION
PCH-142x

®

R

80Hz LP

FULL
80Hz HP
80Hz HP

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

+

–

+

–

6kHz-20Hz

18dB/octave High-Pass

80Hz-6kHz

12dB/octave Bandpass

– 31 –

Front & Rear w/Bridged Subwoofer

6kHz-20Hz

18dB/octave High-Pass

80Hz-6kHz

12dB/octave Bandpass

+
–

+

–

®®

ACTIVE TWEETER PROTECTION
PCH-142x

®

AUD

DISC

FM

AM

PWR

VOL

® ®

ST

Ch

RPTLD

RDM

CLOCK

AUTO

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

RDM

RPT

SCAN

D.SCN

1 2 3 4 5 6

ILLUM

DIM

RFA-514 RFA-514

®®

ACTIVE TWEETER PROTECTION
PCH-142x

®

+
–

+

–

+

+

8 Ohm

–

–

SEL

TUNE

PAUSE

360.

6

®®

ACTIVE TWEETER PROTECTION
PCH-142x

®

R

80Hz LP

80Hz HP
80Hz HP

®®

ACTIVE TWEETER PROTECTION
PCH-142x

®

FULL

+
–

+

–

–180°

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

6kHz-20Hz

18dB/octave High-Pass

80Hz-6kHz

12dB/octave Bandpass

0°

+
–

+

–

20Hz-80Hz

12dB/octave Low-Pass

8 Ohm

RFP-1812

– 32 –

Front & Rear w/Bridged Subwoofer

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

XCard C

XCard B

XCard B

XCard A

–180°

0°

80Hz LP

4.5kHz LP

80Hz HP

4.5kHz HP

360.

6

360.

6

+

–

8 Ohm

RFP-1812

8 Ohm

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

XCard C

XCard B

XCard B

XCard A

–180°

0°

Not Used

4.5kHz LP

80Hz HP

4.5kHz HP

Front

12dB/octave High-Pass

4.5kHz-20Hz
12dB/octave Bandpass

80Hz-6kHz

12dB/octave High-Pass

4.5kHz-20Hz

12dB/octave Bandpass

80Hz-4.5kHz

12dB/octave High-Pass

4.5kHz-20Hz
12dB/octave Bandpass

80Hz-4.5kHz

RFA-14

RFA-14

RFA-54 RFA-54

12dB/octave High-Pass

4.5kHz-20Hz
12dB/octave Bandpass

80Hz-4.5kHz

RFA-14

RFA-14

RFA-54 RFA-54

AUD

SEL

1 2 3 4 5 6

RDM

RPT

SCAN

PAUSE

D.SCN

DIM

AM

FM

Ch

RPTLD

RDM

DISC

ST

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

R

CLOCK

ILLUM

PWR

AUTO

® ®

VOL

TUNE

– 33 –

Front & Rear w/Midbass and Bridged Subwoofer

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

XCard C

XCard B

XCard B

XCard A

–180°

0°

80Hz LP

4.5kHz LP

400Hz HP

4.5kHz HP

360.

6

360.

6

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

XCard C

XCard B

XCard B

XCard A

–180°

0°

80Hz LP

4.5 kHz LP

400Hz HP

4.5kHz HP

Front

12dB/octave High-Pass

4.5kHz-20Hz

12dB/octave High-Pass

6dB/octave Low-Pass

80Hz-400Hz

+

–

+

–

+

–

12dB/octave High-Pass

6dB/octave Low-Pass

80Hz-400Hz

12dB/octave Bandpass

400Hz-4.5kHz

+

–

+

–

12dB/octave Low-Pass

20Hz-80Hz

12dB/octave Bandpass

400Hz-4.5kHz

80Hz-400Hz

12dB/octave High-Pass

6dB/octave Low-Pass

12dB/octave Bandpass

400Hz-4.5kHz

12dB/octave High-Pass

4.5kHz-20Hz

12dB/octave High-Pass

4.5kHz-20Hz

RFA-14

RFA-14

RFA-54 RFA-54

12dB/octave High-Pass

4.5kHz-20Hz

RFA-14

RFA-14

RFA-54 RFA-54

RFA-64

RFA-64

RFA-64 RFA-64

12dB/octave High-Pass

6dB/octave Low-Pass

80Hz-400Hz

12dB/octave Bandpass

400Hz-4.5kHz

8 Ohm

8 Ohm

RFP-1812

80Hz LP

XCard

AUD

SEL

1 2 3 4 5

6

RDM

RPT

SCAN

PAUSE

D.SCN

DIM

AM

FM

Ch

RPTLD

RDM

DISC

ST

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

R

CLOCK

ILLUM

PWR

AUTO

® ®

VOL

TUNE

– 34 –

TROUBLESHOOTING

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.

XCard is missing or not
placed properly in cross­over slots.

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.

Check XCard position and
repair or replace as neces­sary.

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

Speakers are defective.

– 35 –

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

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

No Output on
Channel A, Chan­nel B, or Channel C

Low Output on
Channel C

(L mono RCA input)

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 cross­over slots.

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

Signal Input Switches not
configured properly.

XCard(s) missing or not
placed properly in cross­over slot.

Signal Input Switches do
not configure Channel C
for E-Z Bridge.

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 neces­sary.

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

Check Signal Input
Switches and reconfigure
as necessary.

Check XCard position(s)
and repair or replace as
necessary.

Check Signal Input
Switches and reconfigure
as necessary.

Amplifier Noise

(Turn-on pop)

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.

– 36 –

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.

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.

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

– 37 –

DYNAMIC POWER MEASUREMENTS

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
manufacturers represent their amplifiers' output 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

actual usable output power

.

unusable

. Many

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.

– 38 –

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

Voltage

is presented on the vertical axis and the

displayed on the Z axis.

is expressed on the horizontal axis, the

Impedance

Output Power,

in watts, is listed on the left

Output

is

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

–30°

30°
60°

1Ω –60°

*

–30°

30°
60°

258 W

251 W

0°

256 W

271 W

390 W

356 W

346 W

0°

352 W

390 W

VOLTAGE FROM

BATTERY

2

14.4V x 2

POWER

IN

WATTS

{

–60° (Cap)

• Example of a Punch 200.2 PowerCube

MONO = BRIDGED MONO

0°

{

PHASE ANGLES

x2 = STEREO

Rated Power : 100 W @ 4 Ohms

(Ind) +60°

50V

30V

10V

OUTPUT VOLTAGE

8Ω

2Ω

1Ω

{

4Ω

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!

– 39 –

SPECIFICATIONS

Continuous Power Rating (Competition Standard) - Measured at 13.8 Battery Volts
RMS continuous power per channel, 30 Watts x 6

all 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, 60 Watts x 6

all channels driven into a 2Ω load
from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with less than

0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
RMS continuous power bridged into a 120 Watts x 3

4Ω load from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with
less than 0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4 Volts
Per channel into a 4Ω Load 60 Watts x 6
Per channel into a 2Ω Load 95 Watts x 6
Bridged into a 4Ω Load 190 Watts x 3

Signal-to-Noise Ratio > 100dB A-weighted
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz ±0.5dB
Bandwidth 10Hz-250kHz ±3dB
Damping Factor @ 4Ω >200 (at output connector)
Slew Rate 30 V/µs
IM Distortion (IHF) <0.05%
Input Impedance 20k Ohms
Input Sensitivity Variable from 300mV to 5V

Preset at the factory for 500mV
B+ Fuse Size (External to Amplifier) 50 amp or two 25 amp
Fuse Type AGU
Crossover Alignment 12dB/octave Butterworth

(XCard C) = 80Hz (.047µf)

(XCard B) = 4.5kHz (.022µf)

(XCard B) = 80Hz (.047µf)

(XCard A) = 80Hz (.047µf)
Dimensions (including end caps) 9

5

⁄8"H x 189⁄32"W x 25⁄8"D

(24.45cm x 46.43cm x 6.67cm)

– 40 –

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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 30 days on speaker B-stock (receipt required)

• 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 Service Center

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

• 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#:_________________

– 41 –

NTERNATIONAL

I

INFORMATION

– 42 –

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

INTRODUCCION

El Punch 360.6 es un amplificador de 6 canales de 360 vatios con
caracteristicas integradas para permitir diseños de sistemas con un solo
amplificador. Dentro del amplificador hay 4 crossovers XCards y un
circuito de conmutación de señal. Estos dispositivos simplifican el
procesado de señal y permiten una distribución de la señal a medida de
las necesidades para cada canal. También están integrados un conmutador
de fase y un circuito ecualizador de graves diseñados para optimizar el
ajuste del sistema. El esfuerzo de ingeniería realizado en el diseño del
Punch 360.6 se hace patente al ver la facilidad con que es instalado un
sistema de tres vías usando un mínimo número de componentes.

UBICACIÓN PARA EL MONTAJE

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.

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.

– 43 –

UTILIZACION DEL CIRCUITO DE CONMUT ACION

SEÑAL

DE

El circuito de conmutación de señal permite distribuir las entradas RCA
a las salidas de varias diferentes maneras. La orientación de ambos
conmutadores configura la distribución de señal. Los conmutadores
pueden ser posicionados en las siguientes configuraciones.

Configuración n°1

Entrada canal A => Salida canal A

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Configuración n°2

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Entrada canal B => Salida canal B

Canal A y B

sumados

=> Salida canal C

Entrada canal A => Salida canal A

Entrada canal B => Salida canal B

Entrada canal C => Salida canal C

ESPAÑOL

Configuración n°3
Canal C puente Entrada canal A => Salida canal A

Entrada canal B => Salida canal B

Entrada canal C (mono) => Salida canal C

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Configuración n°4

Entrada canal A => Salida canal A, B y C

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

– 44 –

Configuración n°5

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Configuración n°6
Canal C puente

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Entrada canal A => Salida canal A y B

Entrada canal C => Salida canal C

Entrada canal A => Salida canal A y B

Entrada canal C (mono) => Salida canal C

– 45 –

Funcionamiento en tres canales

REM Dual B+ Dual GND– L + – R + + R –

–+

4 ohm min.

RLR

+ L –

Ch. C

LED

Ch. C

Bass EQ

R

Ch. C

L

Gain

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

+

4 ohm min.

L

• Las ganancias de los canales A y B han de ser fijadas

+ L –

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

–

+

4 ohm min.

Ch. A
Gain

+ R –

Ch. C

igual

para

Ch. B
Gain

–

igualar los canales

• La ganancia del canal C funciona

independientemente

• La impedancia del canal izquierdo puenteado no debe ser menor
de

4

Ω

• La impedancia del canal derecho puenteado no debe ser menor
de

4

Ω

• Las XCards para A y B han de er iguales y fijadas en 12dB HP,
12dB LP o Full Range

• La XCard C puede fijarse en cualquier posición

– 46 –

Funcionamiento en 6 canales Estereo

– R +

–

2 ohm min.

LED

Ch. C

Bass EQ

+–

REM Dual B+ Dual GND

RLR

R

Ch. C
Gain

L

L

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

+ R –+ L –

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

Front

–

+ –+

2 ohm min.

Ch. B
Gain

Ch. A
Gain

+

2 ohm min.

+ R –

Ch. C

2 ohm min.

independientemente

–

– L +

Rear

–

–

+

2 ohm min.

+ L –

Ch. C

+

2 ohm min.

• L Ganancia de los canales A, B y C funcionan

• La Impedancia para los canales A, B y C estereo no debe ser menor

de 2

Ω

• La XCard A se puede posicionar en HP, LP o Full Range

• La XCard B se puede fijar en 12dB/24dB HP, 12dB/24dB LP o 12dB

Bandpass o Full Range

• La XCard C se puede posicionar en HP, LP o Full Range

– 47 –

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

INTRODUCTION

Le Punch 360.6, est un amplificateur à 6 canaux de 360 watts avec des
caractéristiques reprises aux amplificateurs 2 canaux. Quatre cartes de
filtrage sont intégrées dans l'ampli ainsi qu'un réseau de commutation
du signal. Ces caractéristiques simplifient le traitement du signal et
permettent une configuration personnalisée de la distribution du signal
à chaque paire de canaux. Afin d'améliorer le réglage de votre système
nous avons également intégré un commutateur de phase et un circuit
d'égalisation des basses. Le développment du Punch 360.6 montre à
quel point un système 3 voies de qualité peut être facilement installé tout
en utilisant un minimum de composants.

MONTAGE

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 3 cm d'air autour du radiateur.

FRANÇAIS

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.

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.

– 48 –

UTILISATION DU RÉSEAU DE COMMUTATION

SIGNAL

DU

Le réseau de commutation du signal permet au signal provenant des
RCA e'entrée d'être distribué vers les sorties dans de multiple configu­rations. L'orientation des deux commutateurs configure la distribu-
tion de signal. Les commutateurs peuvent être orientés afin d'obtenir
les configurations suivantes:

Configuration #1

entrée A => sortie A

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Configuration #2

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

somme des entrées A et B => sortie C

entrée B => sortie B

entrée A => sortie A

entrée B => sortie B

entrée C => sortie C

Configuration #3
(E-Z bridge canal C) entrée A => sortie A

entrée B => sortie B

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

entrée C (L mono) => sortie C

Configuration #4

entrée A => sortie A, B et C

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

– 49 –

Configuration #5

entrée A => sortie A et B

entrée C => sortie C

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Configuration #6
(E-Z bridge canal C) entrée A => sortie A et B

entrée C (L mono) => sortie C

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

– 50 –

Configuration à 3 canaux

–+

4 ohm min.

LED

+ L –

Ch. C

Ch. C

Bass EQ

REM Dual B+ Dual GND– L + – R + + R –

R

R

Ch. C
Gain

L

L

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

+

–

4 ohm min.

+ L –

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

–

+

4 ohm min.

R

Ch. A
Gain

+ R –

Ch. C

Ch. B

L

Gain

• Les controles de gain des canaux A et B sont réglés de manière
égale pour équilibrer le subwoofer

• Les controles de gain des canaux C sont

• L'impédance pour le canal bridgé de gauche doit être de

indépendants

4

Ω

minimum

• L'impédance pour le canal bridgé de droit doit être de

• L'impédance pour le canal bridgé C doit être de

4Ω minimum

4Ω minimum

• Les cartes de filtrage A et B doivent être réglées de manière
identique: 12dB passe-haut, passe-bas ou full range

• La carte de filtrage C doit étre réglée en passe-haut, passe-bas ou
full range

– 51 –

Configuration à 6 canaux

– L +

Rear

–

+

–

2 ohm min.

+ L –

Ch. C

+

–

2 ohm min.

• Les controles de gain des canaux A, B et C sont

• L'impédance pour le canal bridgé de gauche doit être de

REM Dual B+ Dual GND

– R +

+–

2 ohm min.

LED

Ch. C

Ch. C

Bass EQ

Gain

RLR

R

L

L

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

Front

–

+ –+

2 ohm min.

Ch. B

Ch. A

Gain

Gain

+ R –+ L –

2 ohm min.

+ R –

Ch. C

+

–

2 ohm min.

indépendants

4Ω mini-

mum

• L'impédance pour le canal bridgé de droit doit être de

4Ω minimum

• La carte de filtrage A peut être réglée en passe-haut, passe-bas ou
full range

• Les cartes de filtrage B peuvent être réglées en 12/24dB passe-haut,
12/24dB passe-bas, 12dB passe-bande ou full range

• La carte de filtrage C peut étre réglée en passe-haut, passe-bas ou
full range

– 52 –

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.

EINLEITUNG

Die Punch 360.6 ist ein 360 Watt, 6-Kanal Verstärker mit integrierten
Besonderheiten, um ein “ein Verstärker” System zu kreieren. Eingebaut
sind vier interne Frequenzkarten und ein schaltbares Signal Netzwerk.
Diese Besonderheiten vereinfachen die Signalbearbeitung und
ermöglichen es, jedem Kanal die “richtigen” Frequenzen zuzuteilen. Ein
Phasenumschalter und eine Bass-Equilizer Schaltung sind ebenfalls
eingebaut, um Ihr System optimal anzupassen. Die Anstrengungen der
Ingenieure lagen darin, ein vollwertiges 3-Wege System mit möglichst
wenig Komponenten zu realisieren.

EINBAUORT

Im Fahrzeugkofferraum

Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen, das bedeutet, daβ 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 3 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+ Anschluss

Die Plus-Leitung MUβ ca. 40 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.

GND Anschluss

Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel für die Negativ Leitung (Erdung). Preparieren
Sie die Anschluβstelle des Erdungskabels, indem Sie das Metall gründlich
reinigen und vom Lack befreien. Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung an dieser
Stelle mit einer Schraube.

REM Anschluss

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 (Amp­Remote). Sollte Ihr Radio diesen Anschluβ nicht besitzen, so verwenden
Sie eine 12 Volt Spannung, die Sie durch einen Schalter ein- und
ausschalten können.

– 53 –

BENUTZEN DES SIGNAL NETZWERKES

Das Schaltbare Signal Netzwerk erlaubt es, die Eingangssignale den
verschiedenen Ausgangen optimal zuzuteilen. Die verschiedenen
Stellungen der Schalter sind in den folgenden Beispielen dargestellt.

Beispiel #1

Kanal A Eingang => Kanal A Ausgang
Kanal B Eingang => Kanal B Ausgang

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

Beispiel #2

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

Beispiel #3
(E-Z gebrückt Kanal C) Kanal A Eingang => Kanal A Ausgang

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

–180°

–180°

0°

Kanal A & B

Eingang addiert => Kanal C Ausgang

Kanal A Eingang => Kanal A Ausgang
Kanal B Eingang => Kanal B Ausgang

0°

Kanal C Eingang => Kanal C Ausgang

Kanal B Eingang => Kanal B Ausgang
Kanal C (L mono) Eingang => Kanal C

0°

Ausgang

DEUTSCH

Beispiel #4

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

Kanal A Eingang => Kanal A, B & C Ausgang

0°

– 54 –

Beispiel #5

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Beispiel #6

(E-Z gerbrückt Kanal C)

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Kanal A Eingang => Kanal A & B Ausgang
Kanal C Eingang => Kanal C Ausgang

Kanal A Eingang => Kanal A & B Ausgang
Kanal C (L mono) Eingang => Kanal C
Ausgang

– 55 –

3-Kanal Operation

–+

4 ohm min.

LED

+ L –

Ch. C

Ch. C

Bass EQ

REM Dual B+ Dual GND– L + – R + + R –

RLR

R

Ch. C
Gain

L

L

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

+

–

4 ohm min.

+ L –

Ch. B
Gain

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

–

+

4 ohm min.

+ R –

Ch. A

Ch. C

Gain

• Gain-Kontrolle für die Kanäle A & B gleich einstellen, um die
Subwoofer auszubalancieren

• Gain-Kontrolle für Kanal C arbeitet unabhängig davon

• Die Impedanz für den gebrückten linken Kanal sollte minimum
4Ω betragen

• Die Impedanz für den gebrückten rechten Kanal sollte minimum
4Ω betragen

• Die Impedanz für den gebrückten C Kanal sollte minimum 4Ω
betragen

• Die Aktivweichen-Modul A & B sollten gleich gesteckt werden,
als 12dB Hochpass, 12dB Tiefpass oder Full Range

• Das Aktivweichen-Modul für Kanal C sollte auf Hochpass,
Tiefpass oder Full Range gesteckt werden

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6-Kanal Stereo Operation

REM Dual B+ Dual GND

– R +

+–

2 ohm min.

LED

Ch. C

Ch. C

Bass EQ

Gain

RLR

R

L

L

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

–

+ –+

2 ohm min.

Ch. B

Ch. A

Gain

Gain

Front

+ R –+ L –

+

2 ohm min.

+ R –

Ch. C

2 ohm min.

–

–

– L +

2 ohm min.

+ L –

+

2 ohm min.

–

Ch. C

Rear

+

–

• Gain-Kontrolle für die Kanäle A, B & C arbeiten unabhängig
voneinander

• Die Impedanz für die Stereo-Kanäle A, B & C sollten mindestens
2Ω begragen

• Das Aktivweichen-Modul für Kanal A kann auf Hochpass,
Tiefpass oder Full Range gesteckt werden

• Das Aktivweichen-Modul für Kanal B kann auf 12dB/24dB
Hochpass, 12dB/24dB tiefpass oder Full Range gesteckt werden

• Das Aktivweichen-Modul für Kanal C kann auf Hochpass,
Tiefpass oder Full Range gesteckt werden

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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.

INTRODUZIONE

Il Punch 360.6 é un amplificatore da 360 watt totali e 6 canali progettato
per essere installato come un singolo apparato. Al suo interno trovano
posto caratteristiche che consentono questa elevatissima versatilitá,
come le 4 XCard e la rete di selezione degli ingressi. tutte queste
caratteristiche semplificano il processo del segnale audio e permettono
all'utilizzatore di smistare il segnale a ciascuna coppia di canali. É
presente anche uno switch di inversione fase e un circuito di
equalizzazione in gamma bassa per agevolare le operazioni di taratura
del sistema. Lo sforzo ingegneristico applicato al 360.5 dimostra come
un sistema a 3 vie possa essere installato con facilitá mantenendo ridotto
il numero di componenti.

DOVE POSIZIONARLO

Nel Bagagliaio

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

Nell'abitacolo

Montandop 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 3 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.

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.

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ITALIANO

IMPIEGARE LA RETE DI SELEZIONE DEGLI INGRESSI

La rete di selezione degli ingressi permette al segnale RCA di essere
diretto alle uscite in molti modi distinti. La posizione di entrambi i
selettori stabilisce la configurazione adottata. I selettori possono
essere configurati nei modi seguenti:

Configurazione #1

Ingresso A => Uscita A
Ingresso B => Uscita B

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Configurazione #2

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Ingressi A e B sommati => Uscita C

Ingresso A => Uscita A
Ingresso B => Uscita B
Ingresso C => Uscita C

Configurazione #3
(E-Z bridge Uscita C)

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Configurazione #4

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Ingresso A => Uscita A
Ingresso B => Uscita B
Ingresso C (L mono) => Uscita C

Ingresso A => Uscita A, B, C

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Configurazione #5

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Configurazione #6

(E-Z bridge Uscita C)

XCard C

XCard B
XCard B
XCard A

–180°

0°

Ingresso A => Uscita A, B
Ingresso C => Uscita C

Ingresso A => Uscita A, B
Ingresso C (L mono) => Uscita C

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Funzionamento a 3 canali

–+

4 ohm min.

LED

+ L –

Ch. C

Ch. C

Bass EQ

REM Dual B+ Dual GND– L + – R + + R –

RLR

R

Ch. C
Gain

L

L

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

+

–

4 ohm min.

+ L –

Ch. B
Gain

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

–

+

4 ohm min.

+ R –

Ch. A

Ch. C

Gain

• I gain dei canali A e B regolati identici per bilanciare il subwoofer

• Il gain dei canale C opera indipendentemente

• L'impedenza per il canale a ponte sinistro deve essere minimo 4Ω

• L'impedenza per il canale a ponte destro deve essere minimo 4Ω

• L'impedenza per il canale C deve essere minimo 4Ω

• Le XCard A & B devono essere identiche e posizionate allo stesso
modo, Passa alto 12dB/ott, Passa basso 12dB/ott o gamma intera

• La XCard C puó essere indipendentemente posizionata Passa alto,
Passa basso o gamma intera

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Funzionamento a 6 canali stereo

– R +

2 ohm min.

–

+–

LED

Ch. C

Bass EQ

REM Dual B+ Dual GND

RLR

R

Ch. C
Gain

L

L

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

Ch. A Ch. ACh. B Ch. B

Front

–

+ –+

2 ohm min.

Ch. B

Ch. A

Gain

Gain

+ R –+ L –

2 ohm min.

+

+ R –

Ch. C

2 ohm min.

–

–

– L +

2 ohm min.

+ L –

+

2 ohm min.

–

Ch. C

Rear

+

• I gain per i canali A, B, C operano in modo indipendente

• L'impedenza per il canali stereo A, B, C deve essere minimo 2Ω

• La XCard A puó essere impiegata Passa alto, Passa basso o
gamma intera

• La XCard B puó essere impiegata Passa alto 12/24dB/ott, Passa
basso 12/24dB/ott, Passa banda 12dB/ott o gamma intera

• La XCard C puó essere impiegata come Passa alto, Passa basso o
gamma intera

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NOTES

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NOTES

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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.

Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Corporation

546 South Rockford Drive

Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.

In U.S.A., [phone]

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In Japan, Fax [phone]

9/96
MAN-1364-A