Rockford Fosgate PUNCH 200, PUNCH 400, PUNCH 600, PUNCH 800 Operation & Installation Manual

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car audio

fanatics

for

punch

multi-channel Amplifiers
Operation & Installation

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4-channel

4-channel

4-channel

4-channel

5-channel

PUNCH 200 PUNCH 400 PUNCH 600 PUNCH 800 PUNCH 600

4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 5-channel

Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4 Volts Front/Rear + Subwoofer

Mono into a 4Ω Load

165 Watts x 2 220 Watts x 2 317 Watts x 2 525 Watts x 2 240 Watts x

2+ -

Per channel into a 2Ω Load

85 Watts x 4 130 Watts x 4 175 Watts x 4 270 Watts x 4 120 Watts x 4 + 240 Watts x 1

Per channel into a 4Ω Load

55 Watts x 4 85 Watts x 4 99 Watts x 4 150 Watts x 4 75 Watts x 4 + 115 Watts x 1

Continuous Power Rating (Competition Standard) - Measured at 13.8 Battery Volts

RMS continuous power per channel,

25 Watts x 4 50 Watts x 4 75 Watts x 4 100 Watts x 4 50 Watts x 4 + 100 Watts x 1

both channels driven into a 4Ω load

from 20 to 20,000 Hz with less than

0.05% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

RMS continuous power per channel,

50 Watts x 4 100 Watts x 4 150 Watts x 4 200 Watts x 4 100 Watts x 4 + 200 Watts x 1

both channels driven into a 2Ω load

from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with less than

0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

RMS continuous power mono into a

100 Watts x 2 200 Watts x 2 300 Watts x 2 400 Watts x 2 200 Watts x 2 + -

4Ω load from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with

less than 0.1% Total Harmonic

Distortion (THD)

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

Crossover Slope (Butterworth) 12dB/octave 12dB/octave 12dB/octave 12dB/octave 12dB/octave + 24dB/octave

Crossover Frequency 80Hz 80Hz

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

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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PECIFICATIONS

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PUNCH 200 PUNCH 400 PUNCH 600 PUNCH 800 PUNCH 600

4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 5-channel

Dimensions

2.60" (6.60cm) H 2.60" (6.60cm) H 2.60" (6.60cm) H 2.60" (6.60cm) H 2.60" (6.60cm) H

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

9 .70" (24.63cm) L 9.70" (24.63cm) L 10.70" (27.17cm) L 14.70" (37.33cm) L 14.70" (37.33cm) L

Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.5dB

Bandwidth 20Hz to 200kHz ±3dB

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

Slew Rate 30 Volts/ µs

IM Distortion (IHF) <0.05%

Source Unit Compatibility (+15dB gain overlap) 17V max. (low level in)

Input Sensitivity (+0dB gain overlap) Variable from 250mV to 4V (low level in)

Variable from 650mV to 11V (high level in)

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

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

Battery Fuse Rating (External to Amplifier) 30A 50A 50A 60A* 50A

Fuse Type ATC AGU AGU AGU AGU

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

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

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

* recommended fuse not supplied with amplifier

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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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].

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.

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dB

MAY

CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND

SYSTEMS

MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER

130dB. USE COMMON SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.

The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record it in
the space provided below as your permanent record. This will serve as
verification of your factory warranty and may become useful in recovering your
amplifier if it is ever stolen.

Serial Number: ________________________________
Model Number:________________________________

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

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

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

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

Design Features ..........................................................................................4

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

System Diagrams......................................................................................25

Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 29

Dynamic Power Measurements...................................................................32

Warranty Information ................................................................................34

International Information............................................................................ 35

Sections marked

ADVANCED OPERATION

include in-depth

technical information

Sections marked

TROUBLESHOOTING

include recommendations for

curing installation problems

Sections marked

INSTALLATION

include “slam dunk”

wiring connections

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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.

GETTING STARTED

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NTRODUCTION

Rockford engineers designed the Punch multi-channel amplifiers to with­stand the rugged automotive environment while delivering superior sound
quality in a flexible, reliable, and efficient package. TRANS•

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is a low
voltage circuit in the preamp stage of all Punch multi-channel amplifiers that
lets the music sound crystal clear and very real, even when played at high
volume levels. This is matched with TOPAZ, a unique grounding circuit used
to eliminate noise problems associated with car audio systems and their
installation. Flexibility is accomplished with the use of high-level inputs and
a built-in crossover. The use of a protection circuit called NOMAD, along with
MOSFET and DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) and our innovative MEHSA heat
dissipating technology improves amplifier efficiency. The result of these
components give the Punch amplifier awesome sound quality in a “Bullet
Proof” package.

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P

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MPLIFIER

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CCESSORY

P

ACK

The accessory pack shipped with the Punch multi-channel amplifiers includes
the mounting hardware necessary to secure the amp to the vehicle.

Installation & Operation Manual
Punch Verification Certificate
(4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x 3/4" Phillips)
(4) Speaker/Power connector set screws (3/32" Allen)
(4) Endbell mounting screws (9/64" Allen)
(1) Allen wrench (3/32")
(1) Allen wrench (9/64")

(2) High Level Input harness (Punch 200/400/600/800, 4-channel)

- Replacement part #CC-1992 - 4 position molex
(1) High Level Input harness (Punch 600, 5-channel)

- Replacement part #CC-2347 - 8 pin mini-DIN
(1) Inline fuseholder (except Punch 800, 4-channel)
(1) ATC 30 amp fuse (Punch 200, 4-channel)
(1) ATC 50 amp fuse (Punch 400/600, 4-channel & Punch 600, 5-channel)

NOTE: Refer to the specifications section for recommended fuse size on the
Punch 800, 4-channel amplifier.

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P

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HANNEL

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MPLIFIER FEATURE

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HART

PUNCH AMPLIFIER MODEL 200 400 600 800 600

F/R + SUB

# of CHANNELS 4 4 4 4 5
RMS Power Stereo (4Ω) 25x4 50x4 75x4 100x4 50x4+ 100x1
RMS Power Stereo (2Ω) 50x4 100x4 150x4 200x4 100x4+ 200x1
RMS Power Bridged/Mono (4Ω) 100x2 200x2 300x2 400x2 200x2 + –
Stable Into: (each channel) 2Ω 2Ω 2Ω 2Ω 2Ω + 2Ω
Stable into: (bridged/mono) 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω + –

CIRCUITRY

1

TRANS•

ana

– circuit topology x x x x x

TRANS•

nova

– patented circuit topology

2

– – – – –
Class-G – high efficiency topology – – – – SUB only
MEHSA – heat dissipating technology – x x x x
TOPAZ

– patented noise eliminating circuitry

3

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

FEATURES

Die Cast Heatsink

4

x x x x x
Hi-Level Inputs – for factory radios x x x x F/R only
RCA Inputs – for aftermarket radios x x x x x
Balanced Inputs – – – – –
Input Switches – eliminates “Y” adaptors x x x x x
Pass-Thru – feeds signal to aux. amp x x x x –
Pwr/Spk Screw Terminals – – – – Spk
Pwr/Spk Block Terminals x x x x Pwr
4 Gauge PWR/GND – – – – –

PUNCH AMPLIFIER MODEL 200 400 600 800 600

Adjustable Punch Bass – – – – –
(0dB/+6dB/+12dB @ 45Hz)

Variable Punch Bass – – x x x
(0dB ~+18dB @ 45Hz)

Adjustable Xover (80Hz) – – – – –
Variable Xover (50Hz ~ 210Hz)

HP/FULL/LP5 HP/FULL/LP5 HP/FULL/LP5 HP/FULL/LP5 HP/FULL/LP

5

Crossover Slope (Butterworth) 12dB 12dB 12dB 12dB 12dB + 24dB

6

Phase Warp (00 ~ 1800) – – – – –

GENERAL

B+ Fuse Size 30A ATC 50A AGU 50A AGU 60A AGU7 50A AGU
Dimensions (H x W x L) 2.60"H x 2.60"H x 2.60"H x 2.60"H x 2.60"H

x

9.60"W x 9.60"W x 9.60"W x 9.60"W x 9.60"W

x

9.70"L 9.70"L 10.70"L 14.70"L 14.70"L

(6.60cm x (6.60cm x (6.60cm x (6.60cm x (6.60cm x

24.38cm x 24.38cm x 24.38cm x 24.38cm x 24.38cm x

24.63cm) 24.63cm) 27.17cm) 37.33cm) 37.33cm)

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1

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

2

Trans•nova is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 4,467,288"

3

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

4

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

5

HP = 12dB/octave High-Pass / LP = 12dB/octave Low-Pass / FULL = Full Range

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Front/Rear = 12dB/octave + Sub = 24dB/octave Low-Pass

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Recommended fuse not supplied with amplifier

--INTERNAL USE ONL Y--

Heatsink Type #4 #4 #5 #6 #6

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D

ESIGN

F

EATURES

Punch 200, 4-channel
Punch 400, 4-channel

Punch 600, 4-channel

10

Front High

Level Inputs

Gain

Gain

Crossover
Frequency

Front

R

L

R

L

RearPass-Thru

4-2

Input

Punch

Bass

HP-FULL-LP
Crossover

Front

Rear High

Level Inputs

Crossover

Frequency

Punch

Bass

Rear

L+
L–

R+
R–

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

L+
L–

R+
R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

HP-FULL-LP
Crossover

REM

B+ GND

LED

LR+ LR– RR+ RR– LF– LF+ RF– RF+

2

3

211

2

56

109

810 6 10 84

9

7

1

L+
L–

R+
R–

L+
L–

R+
R–

Front
Gain

HP–Full–LP
Front 80Hz

Crossover

Front
High
Level
Input

Front

Pass-Thru

Rear

RR

LL

Rear

High
Level
Input

4 – 2
Input

HP-Full-LP
Rear 80Hz

Crossover

Rear

Gain

REM

LED

LR+ LR–

RR+ RR–

B+

GND

LF– LF+ RF– RF+

8

10

465610

8

7

2

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Punch 800, 4-channel

10

2

3

11

2

5

8

10

7

1

LR+ LR- RR+ RR-

REM

B+ GND

LED

LF- LF+ RF+RF-

Hz

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front
Gain

Front High

Level Input

L+
L–

R+
R–

Front

Punch

Bass

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear
High

Level

Input

Rear

Punch

Bass

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4-2

Input

Rear
Crossover
Frequency

Rear

Gain

L+
L–

R+
R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

2

10

6 9

10

6

9

4

8

Punch 600, 5-channel

549 6

10

9 9

10

10

10 10

1

Sub LP

Crossover

Frequency

Sub

Gain

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

6/4/2
Input

Sub Rear Front

R

L

R

L

Sub

Punch

Bass

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

Rear

Punch

Bass

Rear
Gain

High Level

Input

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front
Punch
Bass

Front
Gain

HP-Full-LP

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Rear

Crossover

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

GND

LF-LF+

RF+

RF-

LR+

RR-

RR+

LR-

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

REM

B+

GND

LED

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

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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. Speaker/Power Terminals – The heavy duty, gold-plated terminal block
connectors (+ and –) will accept wire sizes from 8 AWG to 18 AWG and are
immune to corrosion that can cause signal degradation. The Punch 600,
5-channel also utilizes a barrier strip that will accept #8 spade lugs or bare
speker wires sized from 12-18 AWG.

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

4. Signal Input Switch – This switch allows the amplifier to be driven with
either 2 or 4 pairs of inputs. The Punch 600, 5-channel allows the amplifier
to be driven with either 2, 4, or 6 pairs of inputs.

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

6. High Level Inputs – The high level inputs use a detachable connector
terminated with 20 AWG leads. These inputs should be used if the source unit
has only speaker line (high level) outputs and not RCA outputs.

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

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

9. Punch Bass – The Punch Bass helps correct for acoustical deficiencies in the
listening environment by helping reproduce full range sound without adding
excessive boost. The Punch Bass control is a narrow band adjustment
centered at 45Hz variable from 0dB to +18dB.

10. Internal Crossover – The internal crossover is a 12dB/octave Butterworth
filter selectable for High-Pass (HP), Full Range (FULL), or Low-Pass (LP)
operation. The Punch 200/400, 4-channel amplifiers utilize a fixed 80Hz
crossover. The Punch 600/800, 4-channel and Punch 600, 5-channel
amplifiers utilize a crossover variable from 50Hz to 210Hz with the Sub
channel operating at 24dB/octave.

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

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ONSIDERATIONS

The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Punch amplifier:
Voltmeter Wire strippers
Electric hand drill w/assorted bits Battery post wrench
17' (5 m) Red Power Wire Wire cutters
12' (4 m) Remote Turn-On Wire Assorted connectors

1.5' (45 cm) Black Grounding Wire Wire crimpers

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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 attempt-

ing to install the amplifier.

2. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to

beginning the installation.

3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your

amplifier in place.

4. Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high

current wires.

5. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize

signal or power loss.

6. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel

lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when
working on any vehicle.

7. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the

vehicle provides the best protection.

8. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic

grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially the
firewall.

9. ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with

proper fusing. Install a fuseholder and appropriate fuse on the +12V
power wire within 18” (45 cm) of the battery terminal.

10. When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape all paint from the

metal to ensure a good, clean ground connection. Grounding connec­tions should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal
that is welded to the main body, or chassis, of the vehicle.

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OUNTING

L

OCATION

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

not

recommended.

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.

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

never

be mounted in the engine
compartment. Not only will this void your warranty but could create an
embarrassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends.

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ATTERY AND

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HARGING

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Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicle's battery and charging
system. We recommend checking your alternator and battery condition to
ensure that the electrical system has enough capacity to handle the
increased load of your stereo system. Stock electrical systems which are in
good condition should be able to handle the extra load of any Rockford
amplifier without problems, although battery and alternator life can be
reduced slightly. To maximize the performance of your Rockford Fosgate
amplifier, we suggest the use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage
capacitor.

W

IRING THE

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. Plan the wire routing. Take care when running signal level RCA cables
to keep them close together but isolated from the amplifier's power
cables and any high power auto accessories, especially electric
motors. This is done to prevent coupling the noise from radiated
electrical fields into the audio signal. When feeding the wires through
the firewall or any metal barrier, protect them with plastic or rubber
grommets to prevent short circuits. Leave the wires long at this point
to adjust for a precise fit at a later time.

2. Prepare the Power cable for attach-
ment 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.

3. Strip 3/8" from the battery end of the power cable and crimp a large
ring terminal to the cable. Use the ring terminal to connect to the
battery positive terminal. Do not install the fuse at this time.

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INSULATION

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4. Prepare a length of cable to be used for the ground connection. Strip
5/8" of insulation from the end of the cable as described above and
connect to the appropriate terminal of the amplifier. Prepare the chassis
ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thoroughly
clean the area of all dirt and grease. Strip the other end of the wire and
attach a ring connector. Fasten the cable to the chassis using a non­anodized screw and a star washer.

5. Prepare the REM turn-on wire for connection to the amplifier by stripping
1/4" of insulation from the wire end and crimping an insulated spade
connector in place. Slide the connector over the REM terminal on the
amplifier. Connect the other end of the REM wire to a switched 12 volt
positive source. The switched signal is usually taken from the source
unit's auto antenna or the accessory lead. If the source unit does not
have these outputs available, the recommended solution is to wire a
mechanical switch in line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier.

6. Securely mount the amplifier (with supplied screws) to the vehicle or
amp rack. Be careful not to mount the amplifier on cardboard or plastic
panels. Doing so may enable the screws to pull out from the panel due
to road vibrations or sudden vehicle stops.

7. Determine the number of inputs needed to drive the amplifier and move
the input switch to the desired setting.

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

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

DO NOT chassis ground any of the

speaker leads as unstable operation may result.

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

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ROSSOVERS

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.

CAUTION: The Punch ampli-

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

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T

ABLE OF

C

ROSSOVER

C

OMPONENT

V

ALUES

6dB/Octave Low-Pass

6dB/Octave High-Pass

Freq.
Hertz

Speaker Impedance

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

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

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

1000 .31mH 78µF .62mH 39µF 1.2mH 20µF

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

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

12000 25µH 6.6µF51µH 3.3µF 100µH 1.6µF

2 OHMS

8 OHMS

4 OHMS

L

C L

C

L C

L

C

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

For more information, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.

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INSTALLATION

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Using RCA Inputs -or­High Level Inputs

Punch 200, 4-channel
Punch 400, 4-channel
Punch 600, 4-channel
Punch 800, 4-channel

• RCA Inputs connect to radio's RCA preamp outputs

• High Level Inputs connect directly to radio's speaker outputs
NOTE: When using High Level Inputs on the Punch 600, 5-channel amplifier,
signal from the Front/Rear inputs are summed to provide a Subwoofer input.

Sub LP
Crossover
Frequency

Sub

Gain

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

6/4/2
Input

Sub Rear Front

RLR

L

Sub

Punch

Bass

Rear
Crossover
Frequency

Rear

Punch

Bass

Rear

Gain

High Level

Input

Front

Crossover

Frequency

Front
Punch
Bass

Front
Gain

HP-Full-LP

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Rear

Crossover

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

GND

LF-LF+

RF+

RF-

LR+

RR-

RR+

LR-

white

white/black
gray

gray/black

GND

LF-LF+

RF+

RF-

LR+

RR-

RR+

LR-

LF+
LF­RF+
RF-

purple/black

purple

green/black

green

LR+
LR­RR+
RR-

shield/ground

RCA INPUT

HIGH-LEVEL
INPUT

AUD

SEL

1 2 3 4 5 6

RDM

RPT

SCAN

PAUSE

D.SCN

DIM

AM

FM

Ch

RPT

LD

RDM

DISC

ST

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

R

CLOCK

ILLUM

PWR

AUTO

® ®

VOL

TUNE

Using RCA Inputs -or­High Level Inputs

Punch 600, 5-channel

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CAUTION: Use only one input configuration to prevent damage to the amplifier.

L+

L–

R+

R–

Hz

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front
Gain

Front High
Level Input

L+

L–

R+
R–

Front

Punch

Bass

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear
High
Level
Input

Rear

Punch

Bass

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Crossover
HP-Full-LP

4-2

Input

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

Rear
Gain

L+
L–

R+
R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

High Level

Inputs

white

white/black

gray

gray/black

L+

L– R+

R–

white

white/black

gray

gray/black

L+

L– R+

R–

RCA INPUT

HIGH-LEVEL
INPUT

Front

Rear

AUD

SEL

1 2 3 4 5 6

RDM

RPT

SCAN

PAUSE

D.SCN

DIM

AM

FM

Ch

RPT

LD

RDM

DISC

ST

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

R

CLOCK

ILLUM

PWR

AUTO

® ®

VOL

TUNE

The Punch Multi-Channel amplifier inputs can be used with radios that have either
RCA (low-level) preamp outputs or Speaker (high-level) outputs.

– 14 –

Crossover Operation

Punch 600, 4-channel
Punch 800, 4-channel
Punch 600, 5-channel

Hz

Front

Crossover

Frequency

Front
Gain

Front High

Level Input

L+
L–

R+
R–

Front

Punch

Bass

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear
High
Level
Input

Rear

Punch

Bass

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4-2

Input

Rear
Crossover
Frequency

Rear
Gain

L+

L–

R+
R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

+3
+2
+1

0
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
–7
–8
–9

–10
–11
–12

Ap

50 80 210 500 1k 2k55 65 110145

Low-Pass (LP)

Operation

Ap

+3
+2
+1

0
–1
–2
–3
–4
–5
–6
–7
–8
–9

–10
–11
–12

50 80 210 500 1k 2k

55 65 110 145

Frequency in Hz

FULL

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

LP

High-Pass (HP)

Operation

Frequency in Hz

Crossover Frequency

Crossover

HP FULL

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

LP

Crossover Frequency

Crossover

HP

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

• FULL Operation enables all frequencies to pass to the speaker

• LP Operation enables frequencies below the cut-off point to pass to the speaker
NOTE: The Punch 200, 4-channel & Punch 400, 4-channel amplifiers utilize a

fixed 80Hz crossover with HP, FULL & LP configurations.

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Front
channel

Rear
channel

– 15 –

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Punch Bass Operation

• Carefully increase potentiometer to add Punch to your bass frequencies

• Exercise caution when increasing Punch Bass. Maximum boost can cause
potential woofer damage caused by overexcursion

Front High

Level Inputs

Gain

Gain

Crossover
Frequency

Front

R

L

R

L

RearPass-Thru

4-2

Input

Punch

Bass

HP-FULL-LP
Crossover

Front

Rear High

Level Inputs

Crossover
Frequency

Punch

Bass

Rear

L+
L–

R+
R–

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

L+

L–

R+
R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

HP-FULL-LP
Crossover

33Hz 45Hz

67.5Hz

+18
+12

+6
+3

0dB

33Hz 45Hz

67.5Hz

Minimum

Flat

Maximum

Boost

• Pass-Thru feeds signal to secondary amplifier

• Signal from Pass-Thru remains stereo

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

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

Pass-Thru

Front High

Level Inputs

Gain

Gain

Crossover
Frequency

Front

R

L

R

L

RearPass-Thru

4-2

Input

Punch

Bass

HP-FULL-LP
Crossover

Front

Rear High

Level Inputs

Crossover
Frequency

Punch

Bass

Rear

L+
L–

R+

R–

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

L+

L–

R+

R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

HP-FULL-LP
Crossover

Front Input

Connect Pass-Thru to

input of secondary

amplifier if needed.

Rear Input

F/R
Left

F/R

Right

Front
channel

Rear
channel

See Note

1

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Power Connections

Punch 200, 4-channel
Punch 400, 4-channel
Punch 600, 4-channel

REM

LED

LR+ LR–

RR+ RR–

B+

GND

LF– LF+ RF– RF+

Connect to remote

turn-on lead of

source unit

Connect to B+ of battery

with appropriate fuse

Less than 18"

Connect to chassis
ground of vehicle*

Punch 200 - 30A

Punch 400 - 50A

Punch 600 - 50A

*Keep grounds as short as possible

+ -

Power Connections

Punch 800, 4-channel

LR+ LR- RR+ RR-

REM

B+ GND

LED

LF- LF+ RF+RF-

Connect to remote

turn-on lead of

source unit

Connect to B+ of battery

with appropriate fuse

Less than 18"

Connect to chassis
ground of vehicle*

Punch 800 - 60A**

*Keep grounds as short as possible
**Fuse not supplied with amplifier

Optional
Energy
Storage
Capacitor

+ -

– 17 –

Power Connections

Punch 600, 5-channel

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

REM

B+

GND

LED

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

Connect to remote

turn-on lead of

source unit

Connect to B+ of battery

with appropriate fuse

Less than 18"

Connect to chassis
ground of vehicle*

Punch 600 - 50A

*Keep grounds as short as possible

Optional
Energy
Storage
Capacitor

+ -

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• RCA Inputs are connected to front inputs

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

• Gain for front and rear channels must be set identical

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

NOTE: Punch 200/400, 4-channel amplifiers

• 80Hz Crossovers for front and rear channels must be set to identical
operating mode (i.e. both set to LP)

NOTE: Punch 600/800, 4-channel amplifiers

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

2-Channel Mode

Punch 200, 4-channel
Punch 400, 4-channel
Punch 600, 4-channel
Punch 800, 4-channel

LR+ LR- RR+ RR-

REM

B+ GND

LED

LF- LF+ RF+RF-

Hz

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front
Gain

Front High

Level Input

L+
L–

R+
R–

Front

Punch

Bass

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear
High
Level
Input

Rear

Punch

Bass

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4-2

Input

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

Rear

Gain

L+
L–

R+
R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

+

–

+

–

2-channel
INPUT

4-2

Input

4Ω min.
Bridged
Left

4Ω min.
Bridged
Right

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NOTE: The Punch 800, 4-channel amplifier side views are used to illustrate wiring configurations for all amplifiers

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• RCA Inputs are connected to front inputs

• 6-4-2 Input Switch is set to 2-channel input mode

• Gain for front and rear channels must be set identical

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

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

2-Channel Mode

Punch 600, 5-channel

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L
A
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2-channel
INPUT

not used

+

–

4Ω min.
Bridged
Left

Sub LP
Crossover
Frequency

Sub
Gain

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

6/4/2
Input

Sub Rear Front

RLR

L

Sub

Punch

Bass

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

Rear

Punch

Bass

Rear

Gain

High Level

Input

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front

Punch

Bass

Front

Gain

HP-Full-LP

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Rear

Crossover

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

GND

LF-LF+

RF+

RF-

LR+

RR-

RR+

LR-

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

REM

B+

GND

LED

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

+

–

4Ω min.
Bridged
Right

6-4-2

Input

– 20 –

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

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

• Gain for front and rear channels operate independently

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

• Speaker Impedance for rear bridged channel should be no less than 4Ω
* Reverse polarity on subwoofer if front channel is set to HP (High-Pass) and
rear channel is set to LP (Low-Pass)

NOTE: Punch 200/400, 4-channel amplifiers

• 80Hz Crossovers for front & rear can be set to HP (High-Pass),
LP (Low-Pass) or FULL (Full Range)

NOTE: Punch 600/800, 4-channel amplifiers

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

3-Channel Mode

Punch 200, 4-channel
Punch 400, 4-channel
Punch 600, 4-channel
Punch 800, 4-channel

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LR+ LR- RR+ RR-

REM

B+ GND

LED

LF- LF+ RF+RF-

Hz

Front

Crossover

Frequency

Front

Gain

Front High
Level Input

L+

L–

R+
R–

Front

Punch

Bass

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear

High
Level
Input

Rear

Punch

Bass

Crossover
HP-Full-LP

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4-2

Input

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

Rear

Gain

L+

L–

R+
R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

+

–

2-channel
INPUT

4-2

Input

4Ω min.
Bridged

2Ω min.

4-channel
INPUT

4-2

Input

-or-

+

–

2Ω min.

+

–

*

NOTE: The Punch 800, 4-channel amplifier side views are used to illustrate wiring configurations for all amplifiers

– 21 –

• RCA Inputs are connected to front inputs

• 6-4-2 Input Switch is set to 2-channel input mode

• Gain for front & rear channels must be set identical

• Gain for sub channel operates independently

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

• Speaker Impedance for single channel sub should be no less than 2Ω

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

• Variable Crossover for sub channel operates as a dedicated LP (Low-Pass)
crossover

3-Channel Mode

Punch 600, 5-channel

I
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A
L
L
A
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I
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2-channel
INPUT

2Ω min.

+

–

4Ω min.
Bridged
Left

+

–

Sub LP
Crossover
Frequency

Sub

Gain

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

6/4/2
Input

Sub Rear Front

RLR

L

Sub

Punch

Bass

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

Rear

Punch

Bass

Rear
Gain

High Level

Input

Front

Crossover

Frequency

Front
Punch

Bass

Front
Gain

HP-Full-LP

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Rear

Crossover

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

GND

LF-LF+

RF+

RF-

LR+

RR-

RR+

LR-

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

REM

B+

GND

LED

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

+

–

4Ω min.
Bridged
Right

6-4-2

Input

• RCA Inputs are connected to front & rear inputs

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

• Gain for front and rear channels operate independently

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

NOTE: Punch 200/400, 4-channel amplifiers

• 80Hz Crossovers can be set to HP (High-Pass), LP (Low-Pass) or
FULL (Full Range)

NOTE: Punch 600/800, 4-channel amplifiers

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

4-Channel Mode

Punch 200, 4-channel
Punch 400, 4-channel
Punch 600, 4-channel
Punch 800, 4-channel

I
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S
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A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N

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– 22 –

LR+ LR- RR+ RR-

REM

B+ GND

LED

LF- LF+ RF+RF-

Hz

Front

Crossover

Frequency

Front

Gain

Front High
Level Input

L+

L–

R+
R–

Front

Punch

Bass

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear
High
Level
Input

Rear

Punch

Bass

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4-2

Input

Rear
Crossover
Frequency

Rear
Gain

L+
L–

R+
R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

+

–

2Ω min.

4-channel
INPUT

4-2

Input

+

–

2Ω min.

+

–

2Ω min.

+

–

2Ω min.

NOTE: The Punch 800, 4-channel amplifier side views are used to illustrate wiring configurations for all amplifiers

• RCA Inputs are connected to front & rear inputs

• 6-4-2 Input Switch is set to 4-channel input mode

• Gain for front and rear channels operate independently

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

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

• Variable Crossover for sub channel operates as a dedicated LP (Low-Pass)
crossover

4-Channel Mode

Punch 600, 5-channel

I
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S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
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N

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– 23 –

4-channel
INPUT

not used

2Ω min.
Right
Front

Sub LP
Crossover
Frequency

Sub
Gain

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

6/4/2
Input

Sub Rear Front

RLR

L

Sub

Punch

Bass

Rear
Crossover
Frequency

Rear

Punch

Bass

Rear
Gain

High Level

Input

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front

Punch

Bass

Front
Gain

HP-Full-LP

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Rear

Crossover

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

GND

LF-LF+

RF+

RF-

LR+

RR-

RR+

LR-

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

REM

B+

GND

LED

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

6-4-2
Input

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

2Ω min.
Right
Rear

2Ω min.
Left
Front

2Ω min.
Left
Rear

• RCA Inputs are connected to front, rear & sub inputs

• 6-4-2 Input Switch is set to 6-channel input mode

*NOTE: Inputs #5 & #6 (sub inputs) provide a summed-mono signal for the
sub channel

• Gain for front, rear & sub channels operate independently

• Speaker Impedance for front/rear stereo channels should be no less than 2Ω

• Speaker Impedance for single channel sub should be no less than 2Ω

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

• Variable Crossover for sub channel operates as a dedicated LP (Low-Pass)
crossover

5-Channel Mode

Punch 600, 5-channel

I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T

I
O
N

® ®

– 24 –

6-channel
INPUT

2Ω min.
Right
Front

Sub LP

Crossover

Frequency

Sub

Gain

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

6/4/2
Input

Sub Rear Front

RLR

L

Sub

Punch

Bass

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

Rear

Punch

Bass

Rear
Gain

High Level

Input

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front
Punch

Bass

Front
Gain

HP-Full-LP

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Rear

Crossover

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

GND

LF-LF+

RF+

RF-

LR+

RR-

RR+

LR-

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

REM

B+

GND

LED

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

6-4-2

Input

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

2Ω min.
Right
Rear

2Ω min.
Left
Front

2Ω min.
Left
Rear

+

–

2Ω min.
Sub

*See NOTE

– 25 –

S

YSTEM

D

IAGRAMS

200 Watt 3-Way System

Fanatic

Component

System

Punch 400

4-Channel

Amplifier

Punch Woofers

Front

Rear

12dB/octave LP

20Hz - 80Hz

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12dB/octave HP

80Hz - 20kHz

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

8Ω

+ –

+ –

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8Ω

AUD

SEL

1 2 3 4 5 6

RDM

RPT

SCAN

PAUSE

D.SCN

DIM

AM

FM

Ch

RPT

LD

RDM

DISC

ST

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

R

CLOCK

ILLUM

PWR

AUTO

® ®

VOL

TUNE

– 26 –

325 Watt 4-Way System

Front

Rear

12dB/octave LP

12dB/octave HP

80Hz - 275Hz

12dB/octave HP

275Hz - 20kHz

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+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

AUD

SEL

1 2 3 4 5 6

RDM

RPT

SCAN

PAUSE

D.SCN

DIM

AM

FM

Ch

RPT

LD

RDM

DISC

ST

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

R

CLOCK

ILLUM

PWR

AUTO

® ®

VOL

TUNE

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

2

4

d

B

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a

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L

P

20Hz - 80Hz

8Ω

8Ω

4Ω

4Ω

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Punch 400
4-Channel

Amplifier

Punch Woofers

Punch 250
2-Channel

Amplifier

Punch

Midbass

Fanatic

Component

System

Pass-Thru

– 27 –

525 Watt 4-Way System

Front

12dB/octave LP

12dB/octave HP

80Hz - 275Hz

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12dB/octave HP

275Hz - 20kHz

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+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

AUD

SEL

1

2

3 4

5

6

RDM

RPT

SCAN

PAUSE

D.SCN

DIM

AM

FM

Ch

RPT

LD

RDM

DISC

ST

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

R

CLOCK

ILLUM

PWR

AUTO

®

®

VOL

TUNE

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

2

4

d

B

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o

c

t

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P

20Hz-80Hz

RFA-812

12dB/octave LP

12dB/octave HP

80Hz - 275Hz

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12dB/octave HP

275Hz - 20kHz

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+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

Rear

Pass-Thru

Punch 400

4-Channel

Amplifier

Punch 400

4-Channel

Amplifier

Punch

Midbass

8Ω

4Ω 4Ω 4Ω

8Ω

Punch 250

2-Channel

Amplifier

4Ω

Fanatic

Component

System

Fanatic

Component

System

Punch

Midbass

Punch Woofers

650 Watt 4-Way System

– 28 –

Front

12dB/octave LP

12dB/octave HP

80Hz - 275Hz

12dB/octave HP

275Hz - 20kHz

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

AUD

SEL

1

2

3 4

5

6

RDM

RPT

SCAN

PAUSE

D.SCN

DIM

AM

FM

Ch

RPT

LD

RDM

DISC

ST

P.SCN LOUDDSPL

R

CLOCK

ILLUM

PWR

AUTO

®

®

VOL

TUNE

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

2

4

d

B

/

o

c

t

a

v

e

L

P

20Hz-80Hz

12dB/octave LP

12dB/octave HP

80Hz - 275Hz

12dB/octave HP

275Hz - 20kHz

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

Rear

Pass-Thru

+

–

+

–

20Hz-80Hz

Pass-Thru

2

4

d

B

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Punch 400

4-Channel

Amplifier

Punch 400

4-Channel

Amplifier

Punch

Midbass

8Ω

Punch 250

2-Channel

Amplifier

4Ω

Fanatic

Component

System

Fanatic

Component

System

Punch

Midbass

Punch Woofers

4Ω

4Ω 4Ω

8Ω

Punch 250

2-Channel

Amplifier

8Ω8Ω

Punch Woofers

– 29 –

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

Amplifier does not
turn on

(Power LED is off)

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

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.

Amplifier has no
sound

(Power LED is on)

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

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

Speakers are defective.

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

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

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

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.

TROUBLE-

S
H
O
O
T
I
N
G

– 30 –

Speaker Output
Low or Distorted

Readjust input gains of amplifier.

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

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

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

Input gain signal for amplifier
is incorrectly set.

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

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

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.

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.

TROUBLE-

S
H
O
O
T

I
N
G

– 31 –

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.

Ground loop between source
unit and antenna.

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

Engine Noise

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

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.

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

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

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

TROUBLE-

S
H
O
O
T

I
N
G

Engine Noise when
using high level
inputs

– 32 –

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

. Many 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).
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

is expressed on the horizontal axis, the

Output Voltage

is

presented on the vertical axis and the

Impedance

is displayed on the Z axis.

Output Power,

in watts, is listed on the left hand side for each 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).

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!

– 33 –

–60° (Cap)

0°

(Ind) +60°

1Ω

2Ω

4Ω

Impedance

8Ω

10V

30V

50V

8Ω –60°

–30°

0°
30°
60°

4Ω –60°

–30°

0°
30°
60°

2Ω –60°

–30°

0°
30°
60°

1Ω –60°

–30°

0°
30°
60°

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

Audio Graph – The PowerCube™

Amplifier:
Serial No:
Owner :

PUNCH 200.

2

14.4V x 2

ROCKFORD CORPORATION

Rated Power : 100 W @ 4 Ohms

IMPEDANCE

MODEL BEING

TESTED

x2 = STEREO

MONO = BRIDGED MONO

VOLTAGE FROM

BATTERY

OUTPUT VOLTAGE

*

*

*

*

PHASE ANGLES

{

POWER

IN

WATTS

{

{

• Example of a Punch 200.2 PowerCube

L

IMITED

W

ARRANTY

I

NFORMATION

– 34 –

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

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

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

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

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

• Who is Covered
This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Rockford product purchased from an
Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the United States. In order to receive service, the
purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of the receipt stating the customer name,
dealer name, product purchased and date of purchase.

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

• What is Not Covered

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

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

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

I

NTERNATIONAL

I NFORMATION

– 35 –

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

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.

U

BICACIÓN PARA EL

M

ONTAJE

– 36 –

Los ingenieros de Rockford han diseñado los amplificadores Punch para ofrecer
en el dificil entorno de un automóvil una calidad de sonido superior en un
producto flexible, fiable y eficiente. Trans•

ana

es un circuito de baja tensión en
la etapa de preamplificación de los amplificadores Punch que permite que la
musica suene limpia y cristalina y muy real, incluso a altos niveles de audicion.
Esto se complementa con el TOPAZ, un circuito exclusivo de masa utilizado
para eliminar los ruidos asociados con las instalaciones de car-audio. La
flexibilidad esta garantizada con el uso de la XCard incorporada. La fiabilidad
se refuerza con el uso de un circuito de proteccion llamado NOMAD, mientras
que los MOSFET y la tecnologia DSM (montaje discreto en superficie) aumentan
la eficiencia del amplificador. La combinacion de todos estos componentes dan
al amplificador Punch una impresionante calidad de sonido en un chasis
discreto.

I

NTRODUCCION

E

SPAÑOL

Funcionamiento Estereo

Punch 200, 4-canales
Punch 400, 4-canales
Punch 600, 4-canales
Punch 800, 4-canales

– 37 –

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.

LR+ LR- RR+ RR-

REM

B+ GND

LED

LF- LF+ RF+RF-

Hz

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front

Gain

Front High

Level Input

L+
L–

R+
R–

Front

Punch

Bass

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear

High
Level
Input

Rear

Punch

Bass

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4-2

Input

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

Rear

Gain

L+
L–

R+
R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

+

–

2Ω min.

Entradas
4-canales

4-2

Entradas

+

–

2Ω min.

+

–

2Ω min.

+

–

2Ω min.

Funcionamiento Estereo

Punch 600, 5-canales

Entradas
6-Canales

2Ω min.
Front
Right

Sub LP

Crossover

Frequency

Sub

Gain

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

6/4/2
Input

Sub Rear Front

R

LRL

Sub

Punch

Bass

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

Rear

Punch

Bass

Rear
Gain

High Level

Input

Front

Crossover

Frequency

Front
Punch

Bass

Front
Gain

HP-Full-LP

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Rear

Crossover

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

GND

LF-LF+

RF+

RF-

LR+

RR-

RR+

LR-

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

REM

B+

GND

LED

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

6-4-2

Entradas

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

2Ω min.
Rear
Right

2Ω min.
Front
Left

2Ω min.
Rear
Left

+

–

2Ω min.
Sub

– 38 –

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

Les ingénieurs de Rockford Fosgate ont conçu l'amplificateur Punch pour
supporter l'environnement rude de l'automobile en délivrant une qualité de son
supérieure dans un ensemble efficace, fiable et flexible. Trans•

ana

est un circuit
de bas voltage dans l'étage de préamplification de tous les amplificateurs Punch
qui reproduit un son musical clair comme du cristal et très réel, même à très haut
volume. Ceci est accompagné du TOPAZ, un circuit unique employé pour
éliminer les problèmes de bruits parasites associés aux systémes audiomobile
et leur installation. La flexibilité est assurée par l'emploi d'une XCard incorporée.

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

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

I

NTRODUCTION

M

ONTAGE

– 39 –

Montage dans le coffre

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

Montage dans l'habitacle

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

Installation

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

Terminal B+

Il est impératif qu'il y ait un fusible sur le câble pour la connexion à la masse.
Préparez le châssis en grattant la peinture de la surface métallique et nettoyez
la saleté et l'huile. Attachez le câble au châssis avec une vis.

Terminal GND

Préparez une longueur de câble pour la connexion à la masse. Préparez le châssis
en grattant la peinture de la surface métallique et nettoyez la saleté et l'huile. Attachez
le câble au châssis avec une vis.

Terminal REM

Connectez le fil REM à une commande 12 volts positive de la source. La
commande 12 volts est habituellement prise sur la sortie antenne électrique
de la source ou la commande accessoire. Si la source ne dispose pas de
ces sorties, nous vous recommandons d'installer un interrupteur qui
fournira un positif 12 volts au REM de l'amplificateur.

Opération stéréo

Punch 200, 4-canaux
Punch 400, 4-canaux
Punch 600, 4-canaux
Punch 800, 4-canaux

– 40 –

F

RANÇAIS

LR+ LR- RR+ RR-

REM

B+ GND

LED

LF- LF+ RF+RF-

Hz

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front
Gain

Front High
Level Input

L+
L–

R+
R–

Front

Punch

Bass

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear
High
Level
Input

Rear

Punch

Bass

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4-2

Input

Rear
Crossover
Frequency

Rear
Gain

L+

L–

R+

R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

+

–

2Ω min.

Enrées
4-canaux

4-2

Entrées

+

–

2Ω min.

+

–

2Ω min.

+

–

2Ω min.

Opération stéréo

Punch 600, 5-canaux

Entrées
6-Canaux

2Ω min.
Front
Right

Sub LP

Crossover

Frequency

Sub

Gain

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

6/4/2
Input

Sub Rear Front

RLR

L

Sub

Punch

Bass

Rear
Crossover
Frequency

Rear

Punch

Bass

Rear
Gain

High Level

Input

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front

Punch

Bass

Front
Gain

HP-Full-LP

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Rear

Crossover

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

GND

LF-LF+

RF+

RF-

LR+

RR-

RR+

LR-

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

REM

B+

GND

LED

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

6-4-2

Entrées

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

2Ω min.
Rear
Right

2Ω min.
Front
Left

2Ω min.
Rear
Left

+

–

2Ω min.
Sub

– 41 –

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.

Im Fahrzeugkofferraum

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

Auf der Beifahrerseite

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

Einbau

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

B+ Anschlu

ββ

ββ

β

Die Plus-Leitung MU

ββ

ββ

β ca. 45 cm nach dem Plus-Pol der Batterie abgesichert

sein. Preparieren Si die Kabellängen und montieren Sie den Sicherungshalter im
Motorraum. ALLE Verbindungen müssen wasserdicht sein.

E

INBAUORT

Rockford Ingenieure haben die Punch Verstärker entwickelt. Mit höchstem
Technologie-Standart, hervorragender Klangqualität, einfacher Handhabung
und bester Servicefreundlichkeit Trans•

ana

ist eine Nieder-Volt Schaltung im
Vorverstärkerteil aller Pünch Verstärker die für kristallklaren Klang auch bei sehr
hohen Lautstärken sorgt. TOPAZ, eine einzigartige Erdungsschaltung verhindert
und unterdrückt Einstreuungen und Störungen die nur allzu oft Car Audio
Systeme beeinträchtigen. Flexibilität durch die Vielfalt der Aktivweiche mit ihren
XCards, lange Lebensdauer durch die Schutzschaltung NOMAD und der Einsatz
von MOSFET Transistoren und DSM (Discrete Surface Mount), machen diese
Verstärker so effizient. Das Ergebnis all dieser Komponenten machen Punch­Verstärker so einzigartig und in ihrer Klangqualität nahezu unschlagbar.

E

INLEITUNG

– 42 –

D

EUTSCH

GND Anschlu

ββ

ββ

β

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

REM Anschlu

ββ

ββ

β

Verbinden Sie das Ein-und Ausschaltungskontroll-Kabel mit Ihrem Radio
(12 Volt positiv). Normalerweise verwenden Sie hierfür die Ant.-Remote
Ihres Radios oder ein eigens dafür vorgesehenes Kabel (Amp-Remote).
Sollte Ihr Radio diesen Anschlub nicht besitzen, so verwenden Sie eine 12
Volt Spannung, die Sie durch einen Schalter ein- und ausschalten können.

– 43 –

Stereo Operation

Punch 200, 4-Kanales
Punch 400, 4-Kanales
Punch 600, 4-Kanales
Punch 800, 4-Kanales

LR+ LR- RR+ RR-

REM

B+ GND

LED

LF- LF+ RF+RF-

Hz

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front
Gain

Front High
Level Input

L+
L–

R+
R–

Front

Punch

Bass

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear
High
Level
Input

Rear

Punch

Bass

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4-2

Input

Rear
Crossover
Frequency

Rear
Gain

L+

L–

R+

R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

+

–

2Ω min.

Eingänge
4-Kanales

4-2

Eingänge

+

–

2Ω min.

+

–

2Ω min.

+

–

2Ω min.

Stereo Operation

Punch 600, 5-Kanales

Eingänge
6-Kanales

2Ω min.
Front
Right

Sub LP

Crossover

Frequency

Sub

Gain

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

6/4/2
Input

Sub Rear Front

R

LRL

Sub

Punch

Bass

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

Rear

Punch

Bass

Rear
Gain

High Level

Input

Front

Crossover

Frequency

Front
Punch

Bass

Front
Gain

HP-Full-LP

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Rear

Crossover

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

GND

LF-LF+

RF+

RF-

LR+

RR-

RR+

LR-

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

REM

B+

GND

LED

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

6-4-2

Eingänge

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

2Ω min.
Rear
Right

2Ω min.
Front
Left

2Ω min.
Rear
Left

+

–

2Ω min.
Sub

– 44 –

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.

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

ana

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

I

NTRODUZIONE

Nel Bagagliaio

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

Nell'abitacolo

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

Installazione

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

Terminale B+ (cavo positivo)

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

D

OVE POSIZIONARLO

– 45 –

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.

– 46 –

I

TALIANO

Stereo Operation

Punch 200, 4-canale
Punch 400, 4-canale
Punch 600, 4-canale
Punch 800, 4-canale

LR+ LR- RR+ RR-

REM

B+ GND

LED

LF- LF+ RF+RF-

Hz

Front

Crossover

Frequency

Front
Gain

Front High
Level Input

L+

L–

R+
R–

Front

Punch

Bass

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear
High

Level

Input

Rear

Punch

Bass

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4-2

Input

Rear
Crossover
Frequency

Rear
Gain

L+
L–

R+
R–

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

+

–

2Ω min.

Ingressi
4-Canale

4-2

Ingressi

+

–

2Ω min.

+

–

2Ω min.

+

–

2Ω min.

Stereo Operation

Punch 600, 5-canale

Ingressi
6-Canale

2Ω min.
Front
Right

Sub LP
Crossover
Frequency

Sub
Gain

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

6/4/2
Input

Sub Rear Front

RLR

L

Sub

Punch

Bass

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

Rear

Punch

Bass

Rear
Gain

High Level

Input

Front
Crossover
Frequency

Front

Punch

Bass

Front
Gain

HP-Full-LP

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

Rear

Crossover

65

80

55

50

110

210

Hz

145

190

GND

LF-LF+

RF+

RF-

LR+

RR-

RR+

LR-

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

REM

B+

GND

LED

LR+

LR-

RR+

RR-

RF- LF+ Sub-

RF+ LF- Sub+

6-4-2

Ingressi

+

–

+

–

+

–

+

–

2Ω min.
Rear
Right

2Ω min.
Front
Left

2Ω min.
Rear
Left

+

–

2Ω min.
Sub

– 47 –

– 48 –

NOTES

2/99 E.W.R.
MAN-2370-B

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.

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Rockford Corporation

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Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.

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