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 fanatic image order your Rockford Fosgate wearables, which include
everything from T-shirts and jackets to hats and sunglasses.
To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford wearables, please call 602-967-3565 or FAX
602-967-8132. For International orders, FAX +001-1-602-967-8132 or call +001-1-602-967-3565.
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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.
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Serial Number:_____________________________________________
Model Number: ____________________________________________
50.2 Design Features ...................................................................................................................................................5
50.1 Design Features ...................................................................................................................................................7
Battery and Charging .................................................................................................................................................10
Wiring the System......................................................................................................................................................11
Using Passive Crossovers............................................................................................................................................12
Table of Crossover Component Values ..........................................................................................................................13
Using the XCard.........................................................................................................................................................14
Customizing the XCard ...............................................................................................................................................14
Using the 50.2 Signal Switching Network......................................................................................................................19
Using the 50.2 Balanced Line Inputs ............................................................................................................................24
Using the 50.1 Signal Switching Network......................................................................................................................31
System Diagrams.......................................................................................................................................................34
Warranty Information .................................................................................................................................................48
International Information.............................................................................................................................................49
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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 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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I
NTRODUCTION
Rockford Fosgate is distinguished as the global leader in building high performance amplifiers. Since the introduction of the
2
250m
and 250m, new performance standards were set for sound quality and flexibility and have risen to an even higher
level with the introduction of the 50.2 and 50.1 “competition” amplifiers. The “50 series” utilize similar technologies of thei
predecessors like trans•
impedances.
The 50.2 is a two-channel amplifier which is optimized to drive 1Ω stereo and 2Ω bridged loads. The 50.1 is a singlechannel amplifier optimized to drive a 1Ω (single amp) or a 2Ω bridged load (pair of amps bridged to a single load).
The “50 series” use Rockford's innovative technologies for awesome sound quality, reliable performance and high output
power into low impedances. This can be beneficial for serious competition vehicles.
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MPLIFIER
The accessory pack shipped with the “50 series” Power amplifiers include the mounting hardware necessary to secure the
amplifier to the vehicle and to attach the end caps to the amplifier.
TO
50 S
nova
, TOPAZ and DIAMOND; however, they have enhanced power supplies for driving very low
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Punch Power 50.2Punch Power 50.1
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Punch Verification CertificatePunch Verification Certificate
(4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x 3⁄4" phillips)(4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x 3⁄4" phillips)
(8) Speaker & power connector screws (3/32" allen)(6) Speaker & power connector screws (3/32" allen)
(4) End cap mounting screws (9/64" allen)(4) End cap mounting screws (9/64" allen)
(1) Allen wrench 3/32"(1) Allen wrench 3/32"
(1) Allen wrench 9/64"(1) Allen wrench 9/64"
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T
ECHNICAL
Many of the solutions to common design problems encountered by Rockford Fosgate engineers created entire new circuit
designs as well as new ways to construct the Punch 50.2 and 50.1 Power Amplifiers. In our flagship amplifiers, no expense
was spared in design and construction from the unique circuitry design to the manufacturing process that has proven to be
the industry reference for many years. Described below are just some of the accomplishments achieved by our engineering
and manufacturing staff.
D
ESIGN
F
EATURES
◆ trans•
The trans•
the audio signal to pass through the amplifier at
supply and is configured to increase power gain. The increase in power gain allows the drive stage to operate at a lower
voltage. A low voltage drive stage is the same principle used in high quality preamplifiers to produce high linearity and wide
bandwidth.
The resulting design utilizes an output stage with a simpler gain structure and a shorter total signal path than conventional
high voltage (bi-polar) designs. The number of stages is reduced from five or more to three. The output stage is further refined
into a trans-impedance stage (current to voltage converter) to achieve a short loop (fast) negative feedback. The output stage
is driven cooperatively by a transconductance stage (voltage to current converter).
THE RESULT: Superior sound quality, greater efficiency and higher reliability.
nova
nova
(TRANS conductance NOdal Voltage Amplifier) is a patented circuit (U.S. Patent 4,467,288) that allows
E-II-E
(TRANSconductance NOdal Voltage Amplifier)
low voltage
trans•nova circuitry
. Each amplifier channel utilizes its own “fully floating” power
design which reduces high frequency distortion. Amplifiers which utilize a large array of output MOSFETs cause a high
capacitive load on the driver stage. This load can make the high frequencies sound harsh. The DIAMOND circuit eliminates
high frequency distortion by allowing the driver to operate with 20dB or more of current headroom, whereas traditional drivers
have only 6dB of current headroom.
THE RESULT: Lower distortion and greater inherent stability.
(Dynamically Invariant AMplification Optimized Nodal Drive - patent pending) is an important advance in circuit
◆ TOPAZ (Tracking Operation Pre-Amplifier Zone)
The
TOPAZ
(Tracking Operation Pre-Amplifier Zone) circuitry solves 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 20-100 times better than amplifiers without TOPAZ.
THE RESULT: Elimination of troublesome ground loop noise between source and amplifier.
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◆ 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.
Solder
Component
Solder
PC Board
Figure 1
PC Board
Thru-HoleSurface Mount
THE RESULT: Less connections, improved reliability, shorter signal paths, superior signal-to-noise ratio and awesome sonic
performance.
◆ XCard (Internal Crossover)
The Power amplifiers utilize internal active crossovers. These crossovers have many performance advantages such as using
discrete components for exact frequency adjustments which are far superior to potentiometers. Additionally, the
be configured for high-pass, low-pass and full range operation. With slight modification, 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
potentiometer designs.
XCard
can
◆ Stereo Pass-Thru
The
Pass-Thru
cables or “Y” adapters. The 50.1 Pass-Thru provides constant Full Range stereo output. The 50.2 has the ability to provide
constant Full Range stereo output as well as distribute one of its internal XCards to the Pass-Thru for a dedicated High-Pass
or Low-Pass output.
THE RESULT: Convenient signal level output for adding extra amplifiers.
output provides a convenient source for daisy-chaining an additional amplifier without the need for extra RCA
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◆ Balanced Line Inputs (50.2)
Using the Balanced Line Inputs provides the last word in achievable rejection of noise induced in the cable between the source
and the amplifier. The differential input circuitry (Figure 2) used
in the balanced input system rejects whatever signals are
common to both of the shielded, twisted-pair conductors. Balanced line is universal in concert installations where the stage
and mixing consoles are hundreds of feet apart. Long signal
Figure 2
Center
Conductor
Outer
Shield
Differential inputs only amplify the difference between two conductors.
Note: the noise spikes appear on both the center conductor and the outer
shield and therefore are not amplified.
RCA Input
Differential
Input
cables and electrically-noisy environments make signal integrity
and noise rejection an extremely difficult challenge.
THE RESULT: Quiet transmission of audio from source to amplifier.
◆ NOMAD (NOn-Multiplying Advanced Decision)
The Power amplifiers use an
conditions. The innovative
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.
analog computer process
NOMAD
(NOn-Multiplying Advanced Decision) system is the most sophisticated version of this
to absolutely maximize safe output power under all operating
◆ MOSFET Devices (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor)
Rockford Fosgate is one of the few manufacturers in any of the sound communities to utilize MOSFET devices in both the
supply
and the
output stages. MOSFET
(Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) devices offer several important
inherent advantages over the 30 year old technology of bi-polar design. These advantages include: thermal stability,
switching speed, ultra low output impedance and wider bandwidth linearity. In addition, MOSFET and vacuum tubes share
many important operating characteristics. However, the MOSFET device is much faster, wider in bandwidth, measurably
lower in distortion and far more linear than vacuum tubes.
THE RESULT: Operational characteristics of vacuum tubes without the performance limitations of tube design.
power
◆ ITS (Increased Thermal Stability)
The
ITS
(Increased Thermal Stability) Power Supply design is new in Rockford Fosgate amplifiers. A major problem
associated with any amplifier design is how to get rid of the heat generated by its circuitry. Clearly, it is highly desirable to
minimize the amount of heat generated in the first place. The “50 series” Power amplifiers employ a new toroidal power
transformer design in which the high current input leads are carried directly to the switching power MOSFETs. This both
minimizes PC board heating and takes advantage of natural air cooling of these leads.
THE RESULT: Maximizes power supply efficiency by eliminating unnecessary heat generation.
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50.2 D
1.Cast Aluminum Chrome Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch Power amplifier dissipates heat
2.End Caps – The unique end caps conceal the wiring and input cables, giving the amplifier a clean “stealth” look.
ESIGN
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EATURES
generated by the amplifier's circuitry. The inherent advantage of casting provides a 30% improvement of cooling over
conventional extrusion heatsink designs.
3138
Unbal.
Speaker
0°-180°
+ L –
Gain
10
Power
REM
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Bal.
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9
Dual B+
5
44
Dual GND
312
+ R –
Gain
10
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 dual power and ground connectors on the Punch Power amplifier are gold-plated and will
accommodate up to two 8 AWG wires maximizing the input current capability of the amplifier.
5.REM Terminal – This gold-plated spade terminal is used for the AP (auto power) or remote turn-on of the Punch 50.2
Power amplifier.
6.RCA Input Jacks – The industry standard RCA jack provides an easy connection for signal level input. They are goldplated to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion.
7.Balanced Line Input– This input will allow the balanced inputs to be used in conjunction with the Punch 50.2 Power
amplifier to provide better noise rejection.
8.Signal Input Switch – This switch allows selection of either the RCA or Balanced Line inputs.
9.RCA Pass-Thru Jacks – The Pass-Thru provides a convenient source for daisychaining an additional amplifier. This
eliminates the need for additional RCA cables or “Y” adapters. One of the internal crossovers can be designated to
the Pass Thru output creating a dedicated low-pass, high-pass, or full range output.
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10.Input Sensitivity Controls – The input level controls are preset to match the output of most source units. They can
POWER
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Low-Pass
Full Range
High-Pass
HP
LP
HP
LP
FULL
XCard Options
XCard 1
XCard 2
Amplifier
Pass Thru
Amplifier
Amplifier
XCard 1XCard 2
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25 Watts X 2 into 4 Ohms
with less than 0.05% THD + N from 20-20kHz
50 Watts X 2 into 2 Ohms
with less than 0.10% THD + N from 20-20kHz
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AMPLIFIER
XCard 1XCard 2
XCard 1XCard 2
Audiophile Bypass
Not UsedNot Used
Audiophile Bypass
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be adjusted to match output levels from a variety of source units.
11.Internal Crossovers – These built-in crossover cards are configurable for a multitude of operating frequencies. The
orientation of the card in its socket determines its function of high-pass, low-pass or full range operation.
12.E-Z Bridge Switch / 0°-180° Phase Switch – This dual purpose switch enables you to E-Z bridge the amplifier or
invert the signal phase of the right channel.
13.Phase Switch – This switch enables you to easily invert the phase of the left channel without having to disconnect
the speaker wires.
14.Crossover Switching – These internal switches allow the crossover to be distributed to the amplifier and Pass-Thru
in many different configurations.
15.Audiophile Bypass – One of the crossover switching configurations allows the internal crossover circuit to be
bypassed, maintaining Audiophile sound quality due to a shorter signal path.
16.LED Power Indicator – The LED gives a visual indication of the status of the amplifier, lighting when the unit is turned
on.
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50.1 D
1.Cast Aluminum Chrome Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch Power amplifier dissipates heat
2.End Caps – The unique end caps conceal the wiring and input cables, giving the amplifier a clean “stealth” look.
ESIGN
F
EATURES
generated by the amplifier's circuitry. The inherent advantage of casting provides a 30% improvement of cooling over
conventional extrusion heatsink designs.
L (Mono) R
Speaker
+ L –
L Pass-Thru R Pass-Thru
3
8
REM
544
9
Gain
Dual B+
136
Power
7
L + R / L
(Mono)
Dual GND
12
X-Over
24dB/12dB/0dB
11
0°-180°
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 dual power and ground connectors on the Punch Power amplifier are gold-plated and will
accommodate up to two 8 AWG wires maximizing the input current capability of the amplifier.
5.REM Terminal – This gold-plated spade terminal is used for the AP (auto power) or remote turn-on of the Punch 50.1
Power amplifier.
6.RCA Input Jacks – The industry standard RCA jack provides an easy connection for signal level input. They are goldplated to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion.
7.Summed Stereo / Mono Switch – This switch is used to select whether 1 or 2 signal inputs will be used to drive the
amplifier.
8.Pass-Thru RCA Jacks – The Pass-Thru provides a convenient source for daisychaining an additional amplifier.This
eliminates the need for additional RCA cables or “Y” adapters. The Pass-Thru output is Full Range only.
9.Input Sensitivity Control – The input level 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.
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10.Internal Crossover – This built-in crossover card is configurable for a multitude of operating frequencies. The
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High-Pass
HP
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➝
LP
Low-Pass
HP
➝
➝
LP
Full Range
FULL
↕
50.
1
®
AMPLIFIER
POWER
50 Watts X 1 into 4 Ohms
with less than 0.10% THD + N from 20-20kHz
100 Watts X 1 into 2 Ohms
with less than 0.15% THD + N from 20-20kHz
Do Not Chassis
Ground Any Speaker.
–
+
10
XCard 1
orientation of the card in its socket determines the function of high-pass, low-pass or full range operation.
11.Phase Switch – This switch enables you to easily invert the phase without having to disconnect the speaker wires.
12.Crossover Switch – This multi-function switch enables you to select a 12dB per octave slope or 24dB per octave
slope for the internal crossover. When switched to 0dB, the internal crossover circuit can be bypassed, maintaining
Audiophile sound quality due to a shorter signal path.
13.LED Power Indicator – The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on.
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I
NSTALLATION
Tools Needed
The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the “50 Series” Power amplifiers:
Allen wrenches 9/64" & 3/32" (included)Wire Cutters
Wire strippersVoltmeter
Battery post wrenchWire crimpers
Electric hand drill and assorted bitsAssorted 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 on the layout of 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. 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.
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ONSIDERATIONS
4. Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high current wires.
5. Use high quality Connecting Punch accessories 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 for 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 fuse
on the +12V power wire within 18" (45.7cm) 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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M
OUNTING
The mounting location and position of your amplifier will have a great effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated
under 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.
L
OCATIONS
not
recommended.
Mounting the amplifier with less than 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around the heatsink in the passenger compartment will not
provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the amplifier and is strongly
Engine Compartment Mounting
Rockford Fosgate amplifiers should
but could create an embarrassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends.
B
ATTERY AND
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.
never
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HARGING
not
recommended.
be mounted in the engine compartment. Not only will this void your warranty
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W
IRING
T
HE
S
YSTEM
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. Configure the internal XCard crossovers prior to installation. Refer to the “Using the Signal Switching Network” (page
19 for the 50.2 and page 31 for 50.1) 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 attachment to the amplifier by stripping 5/8"
of insulation from the end of the wire. The use of 8 gauge power cable can
interfere with the installation of the end caps. Proper wire dress can prevent
this from occurring. To prevent the wire from fraying, strip the insulation 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. We recommend using (2) 8
gauge cables for power and for ground. This will give you the best
performance possible.
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 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 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.
STRIP WIRE
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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 vibrations or
sudden vehicle stops.
8. Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA cables into the input jack(s) at the amplifier. If using
Balanced Line Inputs, refer to page 24.
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.
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.
DO NOT chassis ground any of the speaker leads as unstable operation may result.
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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.
NOTICE!
U
SING
Amplifiers using the trans•
nova
topology improve in sound quality after
warming up. We recommend operating the 50.2 and 50.1 for approximately
15 minutes prior to evaluation under judging criteria or tune-ups to establish
its normal operating temperature.
* Your friends will call it MAGIC, you can call it Rockford technology! *
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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.
For more information, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.
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SING THE
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 shipped with 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.
XC
ARD
Low-PassFull RangeHigh-Pass
C
USTOMIZING THE
The crossover point can be altered by changing the 4 resistor values. Use the following formula to select the appropriate
resistor value to be placed on the XCard.
3386
7234
= R (in kΩ) for .047mf cap
f
o
= R (in kΩ) for .022mf cap
f
o
LP
➝
XC
HP
➝
ARD
➝
➝
HP
LP
The actual formula is: R =
Where: R = Ω
fo = desired crossover frequency
c = capacitor in farads
ex: .047 x 10-6 for .047mf cap
FULL
↕
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1
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Crossover Card
High Pass
R1
R2
Low Pass
Full Range
R1
FULL
R2
– 14 –
Page 18
XC
ARD
R
ESISTOR
C
HART
Our tests have shown that using 0.047mf capacitors for frequencies below 100Hz, and 0.022mf 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 0.047mF capacitors
Butterworth Alignment Q = .707
1% resistors used with 0.022mF capacitors
• All speaker polarity on right channel is inverted to correct for signal phase
• Gain for left and right channels set
• Impedance for
• Impedance for
• XCard is in
each channel
bridged channel
Full Range
position
equally
should be
should be
to balance the subwoofer
1Ω minimum
2Ω minimum
• Passive Crossovers are needed for proper stereo/mono operation
Speaker
– R +
–
Speaker
Terminal
– 17 –
Page 21
Bridged Operation
RCA Input
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
Speaker
+ L –
0°-180
Gain
Unbal.
°
Bal.
Pass
Thru
RL (Mono)
EZ-180°-0
Bal.
Bridged
Input
R
L
+
Speaker
Terminal
+–
2Ω min.
• RCA inputs are connected to both
• Signal Input Switch selected to
• Left Phase Switch set to
0°
• Right Phase Switch set to
180°
left and right
Unbalanced
channels
for RCA input
• Inverting the right signal will allow the bridged woofer to operate correctly
• Gain for left and right channels
• Impedance for
• XCard is in
bridged channel
High-Pass, Low-Pass
EZ-Bridged Operation
set equally
should be
or
Full Range
to balance the subwoofer
2Ω minimum
position
Mono
Input
°
Gain
Speaker
– R +
–
Speaker
Terminal
Speaker
+ L –
0°-180
Gain
Unbal.
°
Bal.
Pass
Thru
L (Mono)
L
+
Speaker
Terminal
• RCA input is connected to
• Signal Input Switch to
• Left Phase Switch at
Unbalanced
0°
• Right Phase Switch set to
L (Mono)
E-Z Bridge
+–
input
for RCA input
for the following to occur:
L (Mono) RCA input to drive both the left and right channels
Left Gain will control both the left and right channels
Right Phase will be inverted
180°
which will allow the bridged woofer to operate
correctly
• Impedance for
• XCard is in the
bridged channel
should be
High-Pass, Low-Pass
or
Full Range
2Ω minimum
R
R
2Ω min.
position
Bal.
Input
EZ-180°-0
Bridged
°
Gain
Speaker
– R +
–
Speaker
Terminal
– 18 –
Page 22
U
SING THE
The Punch 50.2 Power amplifier has a crossover switching network which enables you to:
•“Audiophile Bypass” the 50.2 and Pass-Thru
•Configure a 12dB per octave filter for both 50.2 and Pass-Thru
•“Audiophile Bypass” the 50.2 and configure a 12dB per octave filter for the Pass-Thru
•Configure a 24dB per octave filter for the 50.2 and “Audiophile Bypass” the Pass-Thru
•Configure a 12dB per octave bandpass filter for the 50.2 and “Audiophile Bypass” the Pass-Thru
The crossover switching network allows the crossover to be distributed to the amplifier and Pass Thru in many different
configurations. The orientation of both switches configure the distribution pattern to where the crossover signal will
be routed.
50.2 S
IGNAL
XCard Options
Amplifier
XCard 1XCard 2
AmplifierAmplifier
Pass Thru
S
WITCHING
50.
2
POWER
25 Watts X 2 into 4 Ohms
with less than 0.05% THD + N from 20-20kHz
50 Watts X 2 into 2 Ohms
with less than 0.10% THD + N from 20-20kHz
ROCKFORD CORPORATION
MADE IN THE USA
AMPLIFIER
®
N
ETWORK
®
High-Pass
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
HP
LP
XCard 1XCard 2
Audiophile Bypass
Not UsedNot Used
XCard 1XCard 2
Audiophile Bypass
Not Used
Amp Only
XCard 1XCard 2
Pass Thru
– 19 –
XCard 2
Low-Pass
XCard 1
*Bridging Note: The Punch 50.2 can be
bridged in many configurations. Refer to your
owner's manual to determine which mode
will work best in your system.
Full Range
LP
HP
FULL
Page 23
“Audiophile Bypass” as it affects the output of the 50.2 and Pass-Thru.
XCard not required.
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
XCard 1XCard 2
AUD
DISC
FM
ST
AM
PWR
VOL
®®
Ch
RPTLD
RDM
CLOCK
D.SCN
1 2 3 4 5 6
ILLUM
AUTO
P.SCN LOUDDSPL
RDM
RPT
SCAN
Speaker
+ L –
DIM
+
–
Full Range
PAUSE
SEL
0°-180
TUNE
R
Unbal.
°
Bal.
Pass
Thru
L (Mono)
R
EZ-180°-0
°
Bal.
Bridged
Input
RL
Speaker
– R +
GainGain
+
Full Range
–
20Hz
20kHz
+–
20Hz
Full Range
20Hz
20kHz
• 50.2 bypasses the circuitry of XCard 1 and XCard 2
• Pass-Thru bypasses the circuitry of XCard 1 and XCard 2
• The 50.2 and Pass-Thru are in Audiophile Bypass mode which maintains signal integrity
resulting in a better sounding amplifier
• The XCards do not need to be inserted to allow the 50.2 or Pass-Thru to operate
20kHz
– 20 –
Page 24
Configure a 12dB per octave filter for both the 50.2 and Pass-Thru.
250x
2
XCard*
HP
2
Pass Thru
XCard*
LP
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
AUD
DISC
FM
ST
RDM
AM
PWR
VOL
®®
CLOCK
Ch
RPTLD
D.SCN
1 2 3 4 5 6
Speaker
+ L –
ILLUM
AUTO
P.SCN LOUDDSPL
RDM
DIM
RPT
SCAN
0°-180
+
–
12dB/Octave High-Pass
PAUSE
Unbal.
°
R
SEL
TUNE
XCard 1XCard 2
RL (Mono)
Bal.
Pass
Thru
RL
Bal.
Input
EZ-180°-0°
Bridged
Speaker
– R +
GainGain
+
12dB/Octave High-Pass
–
80Hz
20kHz
• 50.2 uses output from XCard 1
• Pass-Thru uses output from XCard 2
+–
12dB/Octave Low-Pass
20Hz20kHz
80Hz
20Hz
80Hz20Hz
20kHz
– 21 –
Page 25
“Audiophile Bypass” the 50.2 and configure a 12dB per octave filter
for the Pass-Thru.
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
XCard not required.
Pass Thru XCard
LP
AUD
DISC
FM
ST
AM
PWR
VOL
®®
Ch
RPTLD
RDM
CLOCK
D.SCN
1 2 3 4 5 6
SCAN
AUTO
P.SCN LOUDDSPL
RDM
RPT
Speaker
+ L –
ILLUM
DIM
0°-180
+
R
SEL
TUNE
PAUSE
Unbal.
°
Bal.
Pass
Thru
RL (Mono)
Bal.
Input
RL
XCard 1XCard 2
EZ-180°-0
Bridged
°
Speaker
– R +
GainGain
+
–
20Hz
Full Range
20kHz
+–
12dB/Octave Low-Pass
20Hz20kHz
80Hz
• 50.2 bypasses the circuitry of XCard 1
• Pass-Thru uses output from XCard 2
• The 50.2 is in Audiophile Bypassmode which maintains
signal integrity
sounding amplifier
• XCard 1 does not need to be inserted to allow the 50.2 to operate
Full Range
20Hz
resulting in a better
–
20kHz
– 22 –
Page 26
I
20Hz
20kHz
24dB/Octave High-Pass
Unbal.
Pass
Thru
Bal.
Input
0°-180
°
EZ-180°-0
°
Bridged
Gain
Gain
Bal.
+
–
+
–
+–
20Hz20kHz
Full Range
20Hz
20kHz
24dB/Octave High-Pass
Speaker
+ L –
Speaker
– R +
R
L (Mono)
RL
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
20Hz
20kHz
12dB/Octave 100-275Hz
Unbal.
Pass
Thru
Bal.
Input
0°-180
°
EZ-180°-0
°
Bridged
Gain
Gain
Bal.
+
–
+
–
+–
20Hz20kHz
Full Range
20Hz
20kHz
12dB/Octave 100-275Hz
Speaker
+ L –
R
L (Mono)
RL
Speaker
– R +
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
XCard 1
XCard 2
HP
HP
250x
2
2
XCard*
250x
2
2
XCard*
XCard 1
XCard 2
LP
HP
250x
2
2
XCard*
250x
2
2
XCard*
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
*Note: One XCard inserted HP,
other XCard inserted LP.
and “Audiophile Bypass” the Pass-Thru.
2
Configure a 12dB per octave bandpass filter for the
50.
and
2
integrity resulting in a better sounding amplifier
Configure a 24dB per octave filter for the 50.
“Audiophile Bypass” the Pass-Thru.
– 23 –
• 50.2uses output from XCard 1 and XCard 2
• Pass-Thru bypasses XCard 1 and XCard 2
• Pass-Thru is in Audiophile Bypass mode which maintains signal
*The 50.2 is shipped with 80Hz XCards. At least one of the XCards must
be customized to enable proper bandpass operation. Refer to “Using the
XCard” on page 14 for more information. Additional crossover card
frequencies are available from your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.
(See page 40)
*Note: Both XCard inserted as HP
or LP.
Page 27
U
SING THE
The Balanced Line Inputs can be utilized with the optional Balanced Line Transmitter. Unlike standard RCA cables that use
two wires to carry the audio signal and ground, balanced lines use three. In a balanced line, the output signal and its inverted
replica travel down a pair of wires where the ground connects via the shield. As the amplifier receives the signals, it cancels
out whatever signals are common to both wires. The use of balanced lines helps in preventing radiated noise pickup in the
signal cables and has been proven effective in studio installation where long cable runs and magnetic fields make
maintaining signal integrity difficult.
Connecting the BLT
50.2 B
ALANCED
L
INE INPUTS
L
L
Speaker
Gain
Phase
+ L –
0 – 180
°
• Signal Input Switch to
(Mono)
Bass
EQ
Balanced
Unbalanced
Balanced
R
L
R
Pass Thru
Pass Thru
for Balanced Line Input
• Gain for Left and Right channels set to
– L. SIG
+ L. SIG
Balanced
Input
EZ Bridged
minimum
–18V
Gain
SHIELD
R
180°- 0°
+18V
Speaker
– R +
– R. SIG
+ R. SIG
®
BALANCED LINE TRANSMITTER
BALANCED LINE
OUTPUT
®
INPUT
LED
L R
CAUTION!! You must turn the gain controls to minimum when using the Balanced Line Transmitter. If the input gains
need to be adjusted, this can now be done in the Balanced Line Transmitter.
– 24 –
Page 28
Level Setting the BLT
a
O
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v
r
a
a
n
t
c
i
e
o
d
n
+
9.3
VAC
–
AUD
DISC
AM
PWR
VOL
FM
ST
®®
RPTLD
RDM
1kHz Test Tone @ “0dB”
CLOCK
Ch
SCAN
D.SCN
1 2 3 4 5 6
®
BALANCED LINE TRANSMITTER
L
R
R
SEL
ILLUM
AUTO
P.SCN LOUDDSPL
RDM
DIM
RPT
L
R
TUNE
PAUSE
®
• Disconnect Speaker(s) from the 50.2
• CD Software used to set levels is a test tone of 1kHz at “0dB” or “All Bits High”
• Source Unit set to 3/4 volume (or maximum unclipped output)
• Remove BLT Cover to access
• AC Voltmeter set to
AC Volts
• AC Voltmeter “–” connected to
• AC Voltmeter “+” connected to
• Adjust BLT Gain from
2.9 VRMS min.
test pads
RCA shield
test pad
to
and
gain pots
of BLT
inside the BLT
9.3 VRMS max
per test pad (see chart below)
Be sure the time index reads greater than 30 seconds on source unit.
Gain OverlapBLT Output (AC Volts)Performance Characteristics
+0dB*2.9 VRMSBest S/N Ratio, Reduced SPL
(Used for Optimum Sound Quality)
+5dB5.2 VRMSGood S/N Ratio & SPL
(Use for Audiophile Listener)
+10dB9.3 VRMSBest Compromise between S/N Ratio & SPL
(Used for Average Listener)
*Absence of gain overlap will reduce SPL and may not permit amplifier to reach full output power due to various CD software.
– 25 –
Page 29
50.1 I
NSTALLATION
50.1 Power Connections (Option #1)
REMDual B+Dual GND
Connect to remote
turn-on lead of
source unit.
Less than 18"
Connect to chassis
ground of vehicle*
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
+
Connect to B+ of battery
with a 40 amp fuse.
*Keep ground connections as close to each other as possible.
50.1 Power Connections (Option #2)
REMDual B+Dual GND
Connect to remote
turn-on lead of
source unit.
Less than 18"
+
–
–
Connect to chassis
ground of vehicle*
®
the connecting
®®
Optional energy
storage capacitor
1 farad • 20 VDC • 95°C
cap
punch
1.0
1.0
Connect to B+ of battery
with a 40 amp fuse.
*Keep ground connections as close to each other as possible.
– 26 –
Page 30
Mono Operation
RCA Input
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
• Signal Input Switch set to
• Phase Switch set to
• Impedance should be
• XCard can be set for
0°
1Ω minimum
High-Pass, Low-Pass
L (Mono)
Speaker
– +
–+
1Ω minimum
L+R
for RCA input
R
R Pass ThruL Pass Thru
or
Full Range
Gain
Power
L + R / L (Mono)
RCA Inputs
X-Over
24dB/12dB/0dB
0°-180°
– 27 –
Page 31
–
+
1Ω
minimum
RCA Input
LR
–
+
1Ω
minimum
R Pass ThruL Pass Thru
Power
Gain
X-Over
24dB/12dB/0dB
L + R / L (Mono)
RCA Inputs
0°-180°
Speaker
– +
L (Mono)
R
R Pass ThruL Pass Thru
Power
Gain
X-Over
24dB/12dB/0dB
L + R / L (Mono)
RCA Inputs
0°-180°
Speaker
– +
L (Mono)
R
50.
1
#1
50.
1
#2
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
1 Power Amplifiers
Full Range
or
for single RCA input)
L(Mono)
1Ω minimum
High-Pass, Low-Pass
0°
1 #1 / #2) set to
amplifier should be
1 #1/2) set to
each
amplifier can be set for
each
Stereo Operation using two Punch 50.
• Signal Input Switch (50.
• Phase Switch (50.
• Impedance for
• XCard for
– 28 –
Page 32
–
+
RCA Input
+
–
LR
+–
R Pass ThruL Pass Thru
Power
Gain
X-Over
24dB/12dB/0dB
L + R / L (Mono)
RCA Inputs
0°-180°
Speaker
– +
L (Mono)
R
1Ω minimum
high frequency
2Ω minimum
low frequency
+ Speaker
Terminal
– Speaker
Terminal
R Pass ThruL Pass Thru
Power
Gain
X-Over
24dB/12dB/0dB
L + R / L (Mono)
RCA Inputs
0°-180°
Speaker
– +
L (Mono)
R
1Ω minimum
high frequency
50.1 #1
50.1 #2
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
for single RCA input
L(Mono)
180°
to balance the subwoofer
equally
1Ω minimum
2Ω minimum
should be
should be
Full Range
each stereo channel
bridged channel
Stereo/Mono Operation
• Signal Input Switch (50.1 #1/#2) set to
• Phase Switch (50.1 #1) set to 0°• Phase Switch (50.1 #2) set to
• Impedance for
• All speaker polarity on right amplifier is inverted to correct for signal phase
• Gain (50.1 #1/#2) set
• Impedance for
• XCard (50.1 #1/#2) set to
• Passive crossovers are needed for proper stereo/mono operation
– 29 –
Page 33
50.
1
#2
50.
1
#1
RCA Input
+–
Power
Gain
X-Over
24dB/12dB/0dB
L + R / L (Mono)
RCA Inputs
0°-180°
Speaker
– +
L (Mono)
R
2Ω minimum
+ Speaker
Terminal
R Pass ThruL Pass Thru
R Pass ThruL Pass Thru
Power
Gain
X-Over
24dB/12dB/0dB
L + R / L (Mono)
RCA Inputs
0°-180°
Speaker
– +
L (Mono)
R
– Speaker
Terminal
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
for RCA input
L+R
0°
180°
1 #1/#2) set to
1 #1) set to
1 #2) set to
2Ω minimum
should be
to balance the subwoofer
identically as High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range
equally
bridged channel
1#1/#2) set
1 #1/#2) set to
Bridged Mono Operation
• Phase Switch (50.
• Signal Input Switch (50.
• Phase Switch (50.
– 30 –
• Gain (50.
• Impedance for
• XCard (50.
Page 34
USINGTHE 50.1 SIGNAL
SWITCHING NETWORK
“Audiophile Bypass” the 50.1
XCard not required.
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
Full Range
AUD
DISC
FM
ST
AM
PWR
VOL
®®
Ch
RPTLD
RDM
L (Mono)
CLOCK
D.SCN
1 2 3 4 5 6
ILLUM
AUTO
P.SCN LOUDDSPL
RDM
DIM
RPT
SCAN
R
Power
Speaker
– +
Gain
R Pass ThruL Pass Thru
R
SEL
TUNE
PAUSE
L + R / L (Mono)
RCA Inputs
X-Over
24dB/12dB/0dB
XCard
0°-180°
–
+
20Hz
20kHz
+–
Full Range
20kHz
• Xover is set to
20Hz
0dB
• The 50.1 is in Audiophile Bypass mode which maintains signal integrity resulting in a
better sounding amplifier
• Pass-Thru has
Full Range
output only
• The XCard does not need to be inserted to allow the 50.1 to operate
– 31 –
Page 35
Configure a 12dB per octave filter for the 50.1
AUD
DISC
FM
RDM
ST
AM
PWR
VOL
®®
CLOCK
Ch
RPTLD
D.SCN
1 2 3 4 5 6
ILLUM
AUTO
P.SCN LOUDDSPL
RDM
DIM
RPT
SCAN
PAUSE
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
LP
R
SEL
TUNE
XCard
–
+
12dB/Octave Low-Pass
20Hz20kHz
• Xover is set to
• Pass-Thru has
20Hz
12dB
Full Range
Speaker
– +
Full Range
output only
L (Mono)
20kHz
R
Power
Gain
R Pass ThruL Pass Thru
L + R / L (Mono)
+–
RCA Inputs
X-Over
24dB/12dB/0dB
0°-180°
– 32 –
Page 36
Configure a 24dB per octave filter for the 50.1
I
® ®
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
LP
N
–
+
24dB/Octave Low-Pass
AUD
DISC
FM
ST
RDM
AM
PWR
VOL
®®
L (Mono)
CLOCK
Ch
RPTLD
D.SCN
1 2 3 4 5 6
R
ILLUM
AUTO
P.SCN LOUDDSPL
RDM
DIM
RPT
SCAN
PAUSE
Power
Speaker
– +
Gain
R Pass ThruL Pass Thru
R
SEL
TUNE
L + R / L (Mono)
RCA Inputs
X-Over
24dB/12dB/0dB
XCard
0°-180°
Full Range
20Hz
20kHz
+–
20kHz
• Xover is set to
• Pass-Thru has
24dB
Full Range
20Hz
output only
• By switching the crossover to 24dB, the signal is routed through the XCard twice
*P/T (Pass-Thru) is used to daisy-chain amplifiers.
80Hz LP
50.
1
XCard
80Hz LP for all
4 rear amps
50.1
RFR-1810
50.
1
80Hz HP
12dB/octave BP
20Hz-80Hz
24dB/octave LP
4Ω
PWR-64
400Hz LP
80Hz-400Hz
50.
2
– 37 –
Page 41
R
OCKFORD
®
F
OSGATE
A
CCESSORIES
Balanced Line Transmitter (FG-BLT)
The Balanced Line Transmitter converts signal RCA cables from the source unit to balanced signals. The BLT
improves sound quality in the system by eliminating noises generated by vehicle electrical systems. The BLT is
available for Rockford Fosgate products that offer a balanced input.
Speaker
+ L –
AUD
DISC
FM
ST
AM
PWR
VOL
®®
Ch
RPTLD
RDM
CLOCK
ILLUM
AUTO
P.SCN LOUDDSPL
RDM
RPT
SCAN
D.SCN
1 2 3 4 5 6
DIM
R
SEL
TUNE
PAUSE
®
BALANCED LINE TRANSMITTER
®
NOISE
BALANCED LINE
OUTPUT
L
L
Pass Thru
Pass Thru
R
Balanced
Input
R
L
Gain
Phase
0 – 180
°
Bass
EQ
Balanced
Unbalanced
(Mono)
EZ Bridged
R
Gain
180°- 0°
Speaker
– R +
INPUT
LED
L R
ATTENTION: We recommend your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install your new accessory.
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Energy Storage Capacitors
®
Energy Storage Capacitors are used to provide extra current needed by amplifiers to reproduce musical transients.
The capacitors also have the natural ability to filter AC ripple caused by the alternator, reducing the chance of noise
in the system. The capacitors are available in a variety of values and will maximize both the sound quality and
performance that Rockford Fosgate amplifiers can deliver.
Power
Battery +
REM
Dual B+Dual GND
®®
the connecting
1.0
1.0
punch
cap
1 farad • 20 VDC • 95°C
®
• Recommended capacitance is 1 farad per 1000 watts
XCard Crossovers
®
Additional crossover card frequencies are available for specialized requirements. You can get the following
XCards from your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.
ATTENTION: We recommend your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install your new accessory.
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T
ROUBLESHOOTING
SymptomDiagnosisRemedy
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.
When using the BLT, Balanced Line Input
from BLT is not connected or not functioning properly.
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 connections, substitute with known
working BLT and cables and repair or
replace as necessary.
Unbalanced/Balanced Line switch is not
selected for corresponding input.
Amplifier is in E-Z Bridge operation but
incorrect signal input, speaker wiring, and/
or left channel 180° phase selection is
chosen.
XCards are missing or not placed properly
in crossover slots and/or switches are not
properly selected.
Speaker leads are shorted to each other or
to the chassis of the vehicle.
Speakers are defective.
Check switch position and correct as necessary.
Check signal, speaker wiring, and left channel phase selection installation and correct
as needed.
Check crossover switches and XCard positions 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.
Disconnect existing speakers and test with
known working speakers. If amplifier plays,
check and repair speakers as necessary.
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SymptomDiagnosisRemedy
Speaker Output Low
or Distorted
Input gain(s) for amplifier incorrectly set.
Source unit output too low or source unit
has no output.
Readjust input gains of amplifier.
Check system with known working source
and repair or replace original source as
needed.
TROUBLE-
S
H
O
O
T
I
N
G
Amplifier Noise
(Turn-on Pop)
Phase selection of amplifier incorrectly selected or speakers wired out of polarity from
the left to right channel.
XCards are missing or not placed properly
in crossover slots and/or switches are not
properly selected.
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.
Check speaker polarity and phase switch
position and correct as needed.
Check crossover switches and XCard positions and repair or replace as necessary.
Check the alternator, battery, fuse or circuit
breaker and power and ground wiring and
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 different 12 volt source for REM lead of
amplifier (i.e., battery direct). If noise is
eliminated, use relay to isolate amplifier
from noise turn-on output.
No output from Pass-Thru output of amplifier.
RCA Input from source unit is not connected
or not functioning properly.
When using the BLT, Balanced Line Input
from BLT is not connected or not functioning properly.
Unbalanced/Balanced Line switch is not
selected for corresponding input.
XCards are missing or not placed properly
in crossover slots.
Check connections, substitute with known
working source and cables and repair or
replace as necessary.
Check connections, substitute with known
working BLT and cables and repair or
replace as necessary.
Check switch position and correct as necessary.
Check crossover switches and XCard positions and repair or replace as necessary.
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SymptomDiagnosisRemedy
Low or distorted output from the
Pass-Thru output of the amplifier.
Input gain(s) for amplifier incorrectly set.
Source unit output too low.
Readjust input gains of amplifier.
Check system with known working source
and repair or replace original source as
needed.
TROUBLE-
S
H
O
O
T
I
N
G
XCards are missing or not placed properly
in crossover slots and/or switches are not
properly selected.
Low battery voltage or large voltage drops
to the amplifier under load.
RCA cable or amplifier connected to PassThru output is defective.
• If noise persists, see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.
Check crossover switches and XCard positions and repair or replace as necessary.
Check the alternator, battery, fuse or circuit
breaker and power and ground wiring and
repair as necessary.
Check connections, substitute with known
working amplifier or cables and repair or
replace as needed.
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A
UTOSOUND
2000's
QUICK CHECKFOR TROUBLESHOOTING
CAR AUDIO SYSTEMS
Preface:
All audio systems exhibit noise; however, if the level of noise is low enough, and the signal level high enough, noise should not be
a problem. This means that it is very important that the signal level throughout the system be optimized BEFORE dealing with your
noise problem. Using a scope (or a small portable amplifier) and Track 99 (1kHz at all high bits) of Rockford Fosgate CD RFCD101 (Autosound 2000's CD #101) or Tracks 24 through 29 of Rockford Fosgate CD RF-CD102 (Autosound 2000's CD #102),
adjust the system so that when the maximum usable signal level of the deck is fed into the system, all the preamp level components
clip at the same time. However, we recommend up to as much as a 3:1 voltage overlap with the power amplifiers; i.e. an amplifier
with a 2 volt minimum sensitivity can be driven by up to 6 volts of signal.
Noise Overview:
Car audio electrical accessories are notorious for interfering with car audio systems. The interference commonly arises from three
areas:
1) Power line noise (5%), which can be attenuated with in-line noise filters,
2) Inadequate power supply isolation (45%), which can be cured with transformer signal coupling, additional isolated power
supplies, or changing out components, or
3) Inductive interference (45%) – including loop area inductive noise picked up by the signal cables – which can be remedied by
relocating or rewiring components, rerouting signal cables, or using twisted cable or balanced transmission systems.
Autosound 2000 1-2-3 Method of Logical Troubleshooting
I.MUTE THE AMP(S). Insert a muting plug (shorted male RCA connector) into each amplifier channel. Turn up the amp
sensitivity. Start the car and turn on the headlights, air conditioning, brake lights, etc. Listen for noise in each speaker. Be very
picky here!
A.If still noisy , substitute a small test speaker with short leads for the speakers, crossovers, and speaker leads in the car . If still
noisy, substitute an isolated power supply (120 V AC to 13.8 VDC bench supply or a small motorcycle battery) for the car's
alternator. If the amplifier is noisy with the test speaker, you have a BAD amp. Send it in. It really doesn't matter if it is quiet
or noisy while running on the isolated supply because you have a BAD amp. Send it in for repair and if it was quiet on the
isolated supply, indicate so on the repair tag.
B. If your muted amp is quiet, you've just joined 99.5% of car audio. Amps are usually very clean and do NOT pick up
unwanted noise! Continue on to Step II.
II. DECK TO AMP. Using a new set of signal cables, connect one channel from the output of the deck directly into one channel of
your clean amp. Run the cables outside the car and as far away as possible from the metal of the car. (For noise purposes,
consider a 2" thick cushion of electromagnetic energy emanating from every metal surface in the car.)
A.If still noisy , congratulations, in all probability your equalizer , electronic crossover , DSP, whatchamacallit, are just fine. This
means that you can't get your deck playing quiet with your amp, right? Go to Step III.
B. If all is quiet, congratulations, in all probability your deck and amplifier(s) are fine – you obviously have a problem with
your equalizer, electronic crossover, DSP, etc. Skip on down to “Time for the Processors.”
III. MOVE THE DECK. If you're at this step, it's time to turn your system into an “amplified deck” by temporarily relocating the deck
right ON TOP of the clean amplifier. Then using very, very short signal cables, connect the output of the deck into the input of
the amp and test for noise. Play a zero bit track – silence – and make sure all is completely quiet.
A.If still noisy, you're in a heap of trouble. We suggest that you try another deck and give us a call so that we can put your
name into the record books. It's a bad car audio day for you.
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B. If the deck is quiet, then congratulations, you're on your way to a successful installation. It is now time to slowly, methodi-
cally, reinstall the deck back into its final position. T est for noise each step of the way . If the noise returns, suspect the signal
cables. Forget shielding because it will have only a very, minimal effect within the audio band. We highly suggest using
twisted pair cables or a balanced transmission system for cable induced noise.
Time for Processors:
By the end of Step III, you should have the deck playing quietly with the amp, with the quiet cables quietly routed. So it's time to add
the signal processors – one at a time – back into the system. Simply repeat Steps II and III with the equalizer, then the electronic
crossover, etc. However, before MOVING THE SIGNAL PROCESSORS to the amplifier, we highly suggest that you power the noisy
process from an isolated power supply rather than the car's +12 volts DC and chassis ground. Make sure to also connect the turnon lead to the isolated power supply. If the processor is now quiet, then it is highly probable that the component has inadequate
isolation. Solutions include changing components or permanently adding an external isolated power supply (Call Autosound 2000
at 209-465-3450 for info on isolated power supplies).
Summation:
During the design stage of your vehicles, try to avoid using extra batteries and high output alternators. Extra batteries are nothing but
loads as soon as the engine is started and high output alternators usually make more noise than stock alternators. Also, extra
batteries installed in the trunk of a car will ALWAYS force extra ripple current to flow over the car.
Install Stiffening Capacitors® as close to the power supply input of your amplifier as possible. The big caps will feed the switching
power supplies of your amps and minimize the inductive losses in your power wiring. Plus, they will help your peak system
response.
In problem cases, we highly recommend the use of twisted pair cable rather than coaxial cable for RCA leads. This practice will
greatly minimize cable induced noise – especially in four channel amps!
Don't forget that your system is only as good as its worst component. Do NOT use components with inadequate power supply
isolation or you will be asking for problems.
The best electrical ground on a car is the CHASSIS of the car. Do NOT run gr ound leads up to the case of the alternator or the negative
battery post. Keep ALL ground leads as short as possible.
With properly isolated components, it does NOT matter where the component is grounded. We're sorry to say that with inadequately
isolated components, it matters! With poorly isolated components, different grounds can cause different noises.
The deck is the signal reference ground for the entire sound system. The deck usually has THREE connections to the car's chassis:
The black ground lead, the base of the antenna, and the metal-to-metal bond between the case of the deck and the chassis of the
car. With three grounds, there is usually NO cause to worry about the ground of a deck.
Amplifiers are usually designed with adequate power supply isolation. This means that it should not matter where a deck is
grounded. (Decks are grounded three times and amps float. This is car audio!)
The more components installed on a signal path, the more chances for noise to enter a system. The more electrical accessories on
a car, the more noise will be produced by the alternator.
This information was compiled from more than 20 years of working in car audio. If you would like more information on this topic,
or any other technical aspects of car audio, please call 800-548-8200 and ask for a subscription to Autosound 2000 T ech Briefs
— the monthly magazine for the technically inclined.
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D
YNAMIC
P
OWER
M
EASUREMENTS
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
unusable
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
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).
. Many
.
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.
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
the
Output Voltage
and the
Impedance
Power,
in watts, is listed on the left hand side for each
is expressed on the horizontal axis,
is presented on the vertical axis
is displayed on the Z axis.
Output
impedance at each phase angle.
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).
Amplifier:
Serial No:
Owner :
8Ω –60°
*
–30°
0°
30°
60°
4Ω –60°
*
–30°
0°
30°
60°
2Ω –60°
*
IMPEDANCE
–30°
0°
30°
60°
1Ω –60°
*
–30°
0°
30°
60°
• Example of a Punch 200.2 PowerCube
Audio Graph – The PowerCube™
MODEL BEING
TESTED
PUNCH 200.
ROCKFORD CORPORATION
85 W
84 W
84 W
84 W
86 W
162 W
157 W
156 W
157 W
162 W
273 W
258 W
251 W
256 W
271 W
390 W
356 W
346 W
352 W
390 W
VOLTAGE FROM
BATTERY
2
14.4V x 2
POWER
IN
WATTS
{
–60° (Cap)
MONO = BRIDGED MONO
0°
{
PHASE ANGLES
x2 = STEREO
Rated Power : 100 W @ 4 Ohms
2Ω
1Ω
(Ind) +60°
{
Impedance
50V
30V
10V
OUTPUT VOLTAGE
8Ω
4Ω
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!
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50.2 S
Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4V
Per channel into a 4Ω load 50 Watts
Per channel into a 2Ω load 90 Watts
Per channel into a 1Ω load150 Watts
2-channel bridged into a 2Ω load300 Watts
Continuous Power Rating (Competition Standard) - Measured at 13.8 Battery Volts
RMS continuous power per channel, all channels driven
into a 4Ω load from 20 to 20,000Hz with less than
0.05% THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)25 Watts
RMS continuous power per channel, all channels driven
into a 2Ω load from 20-20,000Hz, with less than 0.10% THD50 Watts
RMS continuous power per channel, all channels driven
into 1Ω load from 20-20,000Hz, with less than 0.3% THD100 Watts
RMS continuous power bridged into a 2Ω load
from 20-20,000Hz, with less than 0.3% THD200 Watts
Common Mode Rejection Ratio (CMRR):Typically 40dB
PECIFICATIONS
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:>100dB (A-weighted)
Frequency Response:20Hz-20,000Hz ±0.5dB
Bandwidth:10Hz–250kHz ±3dB
Damping Factor @ 4Ω (at output connector):>200
Slew Rate:50V ms
IM Distortion (IHF):<0.05%
Input Impedance:20k Ohms
Source Unit Compatibility (+15dB gain overlap)28V max. input
Input Sensitivity (+0dB gain overlap):Variable from 300mV to 5V
Pass-Thru Output (ref. 1V input @ 1kHz):Variable from 100mV to 960mV
B+ Fuse Size: (External to amplifier)40 Amp or two 20 Amp
Fuse Type:AGU
Crossover Slope12dB/octave Butterworth
Factory Crossover Frequency:80Hz (0.047mf)
Factory Default Crossover Setting:Full Range
Dimensions: (including end caps)9-5/8"W x 13-9/32"L x 2-5/8"H
(24.4cm) x (33.73cm) x (6.6cm)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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50.1 S
Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4V
Mono into a 4Ω load100 Watts
Mono into a 2Ω load200 Watts
Mono into a 1Ω load325 Watts
2-channel Bridged (using 2 Punch 50.1) into a 2Ω load650 Watts
Continuous Power Rating (Competition Standard) – Measured at 13.8 Volts
RMS continuous power mono, into a 4Ω load from 20-20,000Hz
with less than 0.05% THD50 Watts
RMS continuous power mono, into a 2Ω load from 20-20,000Hz
with less than 0.10% THD100 Watts
RMS continuous power mono, into a 1Ω load from 20-20,000Hz
with less than 0.3% THD200 Watts
RMS continuous power bridged, (using 2 Punch 50.1
Power amplifiers in the same system) into a 2Ω load
from 20-20,000Hz with less than 0.3% THD400 Watts
Signal-to-Noise Ratio:>100dB (A-weighted)
PECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response:20Hz-20,000Hz ±0.5dB
Bandwidth:10Hz–250kHz ±3dB
Damping Factor @ 4Ω (at output connector):>200
Slew Rate:50V ms
IM Distortion (IHF):<0.05%
Input Impedance:20k Ohms
Source Unit Compatiblity (+15dB gain overlap):28V max. input
Input Sensitivity (+0dB gain overlap):Variable from 300mV to 5V
Pass-Thru Output:Unity Gain
B+ Fuse Size: (External to amplifier)40 Amp or two 20 Amp
Fuse Type:AGU
Crossover Slope:12dB or 24dB/octave Butterworth
Factory Crossover Frequency:80Hz (0.047mf)
Factory Default Crossover Setting:Full Range
Dimensions:9-5/8"W x 13-9/32"L x 2-5/8"H
(24.4cm) x (33.73cm) x (6.6cm)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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L
IMITED
Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:
• Length of Warranty
3 years on electronics90 days on electronic B-stock (receipt required)
2 years on source units30 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
W
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#:_________________
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NTERNATIONAL
I
I
NFORMATION
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LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACIÓN DEL PRODUCTO. EVITARA POSIBLES DAÑOS
A VD., AL VEHÍCULO O AL PRODUCTO.
I
NTRODUCCIÓN
Rockford Fosgate se distingue como el lider indiscutible en la construccion de amplificadores de altas prestaciones. Desde
la introduccion de los modelos 250m2 y 500m se han fijado nuevos standards en calidad de sonido y flexibilidad que ahord
han sido superados con los amplificadores de “competicion” 50.2 y 50.1. Las “Serie 50” utiliza una tecnologia similar a
sus predecedores, como trans•
funcionamiento a muy bajas impedancias.
El 50.2 es un amplificador de dos canales optimizado para funcionar con cargas de 1Ω en estereo y 2Ω en mono. El 50.1es un amplificador de un solo canal optimizado para trabajar con cargas de 1Ω (un solo amplificador) o 2Ω (dos
amplificadores puenteados en un solo canal).
La “Serie 50” utiliza las tecnologias innovadoras de Rockford para conseguir una impresionante calidad de sonido,
funcionamiento duradero y alta potencia de salida sobre bajas impedancias. Todo esto son ventajas para los vehiculos de
competicion.
U
BICACIÓN DE LOS
nova
, TOPAZ y DIAMOND; las fuentes almentacion se han mejorado para permitir el
A
MPLIFICADORES
Maletero
Monte el amplificador vertical con las altas de refrigeración de arriba a abajo. Es el método correcto para asegurarse la
máxima disipación de calor.
Habitáculo
El amplificador montado en el habitáculo funcionara bien en la medida en que se le proporcione ventilación suficiente para
refrigerarse. Si piensa en montarlo debajo de un asiento deberá dejar como minimo un espacio de 3cm alrededor del
refrigerador.
Instalación
• Por seguridad desconecte el cable de masa de la bateria antes de empezar la instalación.
Terminal B+
El cable de alimentación deberá tener un fusible como máximo a 30cm de la bateria. Prepare los terminales del cable e
instale el portafusibles en el vano motor (si la bateria estuviera alli ubicada). Recuerde que toda la instalación debe ser
impermeable.
Terminal GND (Masa o negativo)
Prepare un trozo de cable para usarlo como toma de masa. Prepare el chasis rascando toda la pintura y suciedad que pudiera
haber hasta dejar la chapa viva. Conecte el chasis a masa con un tornillo.
Terminal REM (Remoto)
Conecte el terminal REM a un punto de 12V con interruptor. Normalmente se usa la salida Remote o de alimentación de
antena del Radio Cassette. Si el Radio Cassette no la tuviera o no estuviera disponible se recomienda tomar de la caja de
fusibles 12V y colocar un interruptor para asi activar el amplificador.
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Operación mono/estéreo
Speaker
0°-180
+ L –
Gain
Unbal.
°
Bal.
L (Mono) R
Pass
Thru
RCA
Input
L
ESPAÑOL
EZ-180°-0
°
Gain
Speaker
– R +
Bal.
Bridged
Input
R
–
1Ω min.1Ω min.
+
+
Speaker
Terminal
+–
2Ω min.
• Los conectores de entrada RCA se conectan a ambos
+
–
–
Speaker
Terminal
canales
derecho e izquierdo
• El conmutador de señal de entrada se colocara en
Unbalanced
para las entradas RCA
• El conmutador de fase del canal izquierdo estará en
• El conmutador de fase del canal derecho estará en
0 grados
180 grados
cuando se requiera operación mono/estéro
• La Ganancia de los dos canales derecho e izquierdo deberán ser
exactamente iguales
• La impedancia minima para
• La impedancia minima cuando se trabaje en puente será de
para balancear correctamente el subgrave
cada canal
es de
1 Ohm
2 Ohm
• Deberá seleccionarse una XCard (tarjeta del divisor de frecuencias)
de banda completa
• Crossovers pasivos se requieren para operar el amplificador en
estereo/mono
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ATTENTION: Veuillez lire les instructions suivants pour l'nstallation de ce produit. Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des
blessures ou endommager le véhicule.
I
NTRODUCTION
Rockford Fosgate se distingue en étant le leader mondial de la fabrication d'amplificateurs de haute puissance. Depuis
l'introduction du 250m2 et du 500m, de nouvelles normes en matière de qualité sonore et de flexibilité ont été fixées. Avec
l'introduction des modèles “competition” 50.2 et 50.1, ces normes seront à nouveau améliorées. Cette série “50” utilise des
technologies similaires à ses prédecesseurs tels que trans•
renforcées pour pouvoir alimenter des impédances très basses.
Le 50.2 est un amplificateur à deux canaux optimisé pour des charges de 1Ω stéréo et de 2Ω mono. Le 50.1 est un
amplificateur mono optimisé pour une charge de 1Ω (un ampli) ou 2Ω (deux amplis 50.1 pontés ensemble).
La serie “50” utilise les technologies innovatives de Rockford qui lui donne cette impressionante qualité sonore, cette fiabilité
et cette incroyable puissance à de basses impédance. Ceci constitue un avantage sérieux pour des véhicules de compétition.
M
ONTAGE
nova
, TOPAZ et DIAMOND; ils sont toutefois munis d'alimentations
Montage dans le coffre
Monter l'ampificateur verticalement avec les rainures de haut en bas ce qui lui permet de refroidir plus facilement.
Montage dans l'habitacle
Monter l'ampificateur 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 de siège, prévoyez 3cm 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 d'alimentation positif le plus près possible de la borne (maximum 30cm).
Préparez les extrémités du câble et installez le porte fusible sous le capot. Les connexions doivent être étanches.
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 fill 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'ampificateur.
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Opération stéréo/mono
(Tri-mode)
Speaker
+ L –
0°-180
Gain
Unbal.
°
Bal.
L (Mono) R
Pass
Thru
RCA
Input
L
EZ-180°-0
°
Gain
Speaker
– R +
Bal.
Bridged
Input
R
+
Speaker
Terminal
–
1Ω min.1Ω min.
+
+–
2Ω min.
+
–
–
Speaker
Terminal
• Les entrées RCA sont connectées aux canaux gauche et droit
• L'interrupteur “Signal Input” doit se trouver dans la position
“Unbalanced” pour utiliser l'entrée RCA
• L'interrupteur “Left Phase” doit se trouver dans la position “0°”
• L'interrupteur “Right Phase” doit se trouver dans la position “180°”
pour operation en tri-mode
• Les gains des canaux gauche et droit sont réglés de la même
manière pour équilibrer le subwoofer
• L'impédance de chaque canal devrait être de
• L'impédance du canal mono devrait être de
• Les XCards sont introduites sur
fall range
minimum 1Ω
minimum 2Ω
• Il est conseillé d'utiliser les filtre passifs lorsqu'on fait fonctionner
l'amplificateur en tri-mode
• NE connecter AUCUN des câbles HP à la masse au risque d'un
fonctionnement instable.
• Les filtres passifs sont nécessaires pour une utilisation correcte
stereo/mono
FRANÇAIS
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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 Fosgate ist bekannt als einer der weltweit führenden Hersteller von “high performance” Auto-HiFi Versstärkern.
Spätestens seit der Vorstellung der 250m2 and 500m haben wir neue Maβstäbe für hervorragende Klangqualität und mehr
Flexibilität gesetzt. Um so schwerer fiel es uns, diesen Level nochmals zu erhöhen. Heute sind wir stolz, darauf Ihnen die 50.2
und 50.1 “competition” – Verstärker, vorstellen zu können. Die “50 ziger Serie” vereinigt neueste Technologien wie
trans•
nova
, TOPAZ und DIAMOND, mit extrem laststabilen Netzteilen, um auch an niedrigen Impedanzen arbeiten zu können.
Die 50.2 ist ein 2-Kanal Verstärker der an einer last von 1 Ohm Stereo und Mono gebrückt an 2 Ohm optimale Leistung
zeigt. Die 50.1 ist eine Endstufe die optimal an 1 Ohm arbeitet (single amp) oder beim Zusammenschlieβen von zwei
Verstärkern (ein Paar 50.1, gebrückt an eine Lautsprecherlast) an 2 Ohm.
Die “50 zieger Serie” verwendet Rockford's innovative Technologien für einzigartige Klangqualität, zuverlässige Arbeitsweise
und unendliche Leistung an niedriger Impendanz. Ihr Vorteil beim Bau von ernstzunehmenden Wettberwerbs-Fahrzeugen!
E
INBAUORT
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 3cm
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. 40cm nach dem Plus-Pol der Batterie abgesichert sein. Preparieren Sie die Kabellängen und
montieren Sie den Sicherungshalter im Motorraum. ALLE Verbindungen müssen wasserdicht sein.
GND Anschluβ
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 Anschluβ
Verbinden Sie das Ein-und Ausschaltkontroll-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 Anschluβ
nicht besitzen, so verwenden Sie ein 12 Volt Spannung, die Sie durch eine Schalter ein - und ausschalten können.
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Stereo/Mono Betrieb
Speaker
+ L –
0°-180
Gain
Unbal.
°
Bal.
L (Mono) R
Pass
Thru
RCA
Input
L
EZ-180°-0
°
Gain
Speaker
– R +
Bal.
Bridged
Input
R
+
Speaker
Terminal
–
1Ω min.1Ω min.
+
+–
2Ω min.
+
–
–
Speaker
Terminal
• Chinch Eingänge des rechten und linken Kanales anschlieben
• Signal Eingangsschalter auf “unbalanced” für den Betrieb mit
Chinch-Kabel stellen
• Linken Phasen Schalter auf 0° stellen
• Rechten Phasen Schalter auf 180° stellen für den Stereo/Mono
Betrieb
• Die Lautsprecher-Phase des rechten Kanales umkehren, um eine
Phasenkorrektur zu erreichen
• Gain Regler des linken Kanales angleichen, um die Lautstärke des
Subwoofers einzustellen
• Impendanz für jeden Kanal sollte minimum
• Impendanz im Brückenbetrieb sollte minimum
1 Ohm
2 Ohm
betragen
betragen
• XCard sollte auf Full Range gesteckt werder
• Passive Frequenzweichen werden für korrekte Stereo/Mono
Operationen benötigt
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DEUTSCH
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PREGO 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
Rockford Fosgate é conosciuta per essere il leader indiscusso nella realizzazione di amplificatori ad elevatissime prestazioni.
Con l'introduzione dei modelli 250m2 e del 500m Rockford ha stabilito dei nuovi standard di mercato per qualitá timbrica
e versatilltá. Con l'introduzione dei modelli “competizione” 50.2 e 50.1questi standard sono arrivati a livelli ancora superiori.
La “serie 50” impiega le stesse tecnologie dei propri predecessori, come trans•
di alimentazione migliorato consente di pilotare carichi ad impedenza molto piú bassa.
Il 50.2 é un amplificatore a due canali ottimizzato per pilotare carichi di 1Ω stereo e di 2Ω in mono. Il 50.1 é un amplificatore
ad un canale (mono) ottimizzato per pilotare carichi di 1Ω (singolo amplificatore) o di 2Ω a ponte (due amplificatore
ponticellati funzionanti sullo stesso sistema di altoparlanti).
La “serie 50” impiega tutte le piú innovative tecnologie proprie di Rockford per ottenere una superba qualitá timbrica, grande
affidabilitá, ed elevatissima potenza su carichi molto bassi. Tutto questo á di grande beneficio per le auto che ambiscono
a vincere le gare.
nova
, TOPAZ e DIAMOND, tuttavia lo stadio
D
OVE
P
OSIZIONARLO
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 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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Stereo/Mono Operation
Speaker
0°-180
+ L –
Gain
Unbal.
°
Bal.
L (Mono) R
Pass
Thru
RCA
Input
L
EZ-180°-0
°
Gain
Speaker
– R +
Bal.
Bridged
Input
R
+
Speaker
Terminal
–
1Ω min.1Ω min.
+
+–
2Ω min.
+
–
–
Speaker
Terminal
• RCA inputs non sono collegati ad entrambi, i canli destro e sinistro
• Interruttore di segnale input selezionato per il non bilanciamento per
l'input RCA
• Fase sinistra dell'interruttore posizionata su 0°.
• Fase destra dell'interruttore posizionata su
180°
per l'operazione
stereo/mono
• Tutta la polaritá dell'altoparlante del canale destro é invertita per
correggere il segnale di fase
• Gain per i canali destro e sinistro posizionati ugualmente per
bilanciare i subwoofer
• Impedenza per ogni canale deve essere
• Impedenza per i canali a ponte deve essere
• XCard é posizionata per
tutto il range
minimo 1Ω
minimo 2Ω
• Crossover passivi sono indispensabili per un corretto funzionamento
stereo/mono
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ITALIANO
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MAN-1528-B
10/97
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., (602) 967-3565
In Europe, Fax (49) 4202-9750-50
In Japan, Fax (81) 559-79-1265
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