Rockford Fosgate PUNCH 200 User manual

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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 4ΩLoad
165 Watts x 2 220 Watts x 2 317 Watts x 2 525 Watts x 2 240 Watts x
2+
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Per channel into a 2ΩLoad
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 4ΩLoad
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 4Ωload
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 2Ωload
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 + -
4Ωload 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 LP/120Hz HP 80Hz LP/120Hz HP
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
2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H
9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W
13.27" (33.70cm) L 13.27" (33.70cm) L 14.27" (36.24cm) L 18.27" (46.40cm) L 18.27" (46.40cm) 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
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.
AtRockfordFosgatewearefanaticsaboutmusicalreproductionatitsbest,andweare
pleasedyouchoseourproduct.Throughyearsofengineeringexpertise,handcraftsman-
ship 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.
Greatproductandcompetent installationsareonlyapieceofthepuzzle whenitcomes
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 tohats and sunglasses.
To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories, in the
U.S.call480-967-3565orFAX480-967-8132.Forallothercountries,call+001-480-
967-3565 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
verificationofyourfactorywarrantyandmaybecomeusefulinrecoveringyour
amplifier if it is ever stolen.
Serial Number: ________________________________
Model Number:________________________________
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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
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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Welcometo Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designedto 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
workedveryhardtomakesurealltheinformationinthismanualiscurrent.But,
asweareconstantlyfindingnewwaystoimproveourproduct,thisinformation
is subject to change without notice.
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I NTRODUCTION
Rockford engineers designed the Punch multi-channel amplifiers to with-
stand the rugged automotive environment while delivering superior sound
quality in a flexible, reliable, and efficient package. TRANS• ana is a low
voltagecircuitinthepreampstageofallPunchmulti-channelamplifiersthat
lets the music sound crystal clear and very real, even when played at high
volumelevels.ThisismatchedwithTOPAZ,auniquegroundingcircuitused
to eliminate noise problems associated with car audio systems and their
installation.Flexibilityisaccomplishedwiththe useofhigh-levelinputsand
abuilt-incrossover.TheuseofaprotectioncircuitcalledNOMAD,alongwith
MOSFETandDSM(DiscreteSurfaceMount)andourinnovativeMEHSAheat
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 UNCH A MPLIFIER A 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 UNCH M ULTI -C HANNEL A MPLIFIER F EATURE C 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) 2Ω2Ω2Ω2Ω2Ω+ 2Ω
Stable into: (bridged/mono) 4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω+ –
CIRCUITRY
1
TRANS• ana – circuit topology x x x x x
TRANS• nova – patented circuit topology
2
– – – – –
Class-H – 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 to +18dB @ 45Hz)
Adjustable Xover (80Hz LP/120Hz HP)
HP/FULL/LP
5
HP/FULL/LP
5
– – –
Variable Xover (50Hz ~ 210Hz) – – HP/FULL/LP
5
HP/FULL/LP
5
HP/FULL/LP
5
Crossover Slope (Butterworth) 12dB 12dB 12dB 12dB 12dB + 24dB
6
Phase Warp (0
0
~ 180
0
) – – – – –
GENERAL
B+ Fuse Size 30A ATC 50A AGU 50A AGU 60A AGU
7
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
13.27"L 13.27"L 14.27"L 18.27"L 18.27"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
33.70cm) 33.70cm) 36.24cm) 46.40cm) 46.40cm)
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1Additional information on features, specifications and system designs can be
found at: www.rockfordfosgate.com
2Trans•nova is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 4,467,288"
3TOPAZ is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 5,751,823"
4Diecast Heatsink is patented under "U.S. Patent No. D401,225"
5HP = 12dB/octave High-Pass / LP = 12dB/octave Low-Pass / FULL = Full Range
6Front/Rear = 12dB/octave + Sub = 24dB/octave Low-Pass
7Recommended fuse not supplied with amplifier
--INTERNAL USE ONLY--
Heatsink Type #4 #4 #5 #6 #6

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D ESIGN F EATURES
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+
23211 2
56
109
810 6 10 84
9
7
1
L+
L–
R+
R–
L+
L–
R+
R–
REM
LED
LR+ LR–RR+ RR–B+ GND LF–LF+ RF–RF+
8
10
4656
10
8
7
23211 2
1
120HP-Full-80LP
Crossover
Front Gain Front
High
Level
Input Front Pass-Thru Rear
RR
LL Rear
High
Level
Input
4 –2
Input Rear Gain
120HP-Full-80LP
Crossover
Punch 200 Punch 400
4-channel 4-channel
Punch 600
4-channel

D ESIGN F EATURES
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2311 2
5
810
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 6948
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+
11 232 888
Punch 800
4-channel
Punch 600
5-channel