Rockford Fosgate Punch P400-1 Guide
MONO
AMPLIFIE
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INTRODUCTION
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
Rockford
Fosgate
in
your
installation.
Rockford
Fosgate
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
odd the
finishing
touch
to
your
new
Rockford
Fosgate
image
order
your
Rockford
accessories,
which
include
everything
from
T-shirts
to
jackets and hats.
To
get a
free
brochure
on
Rockford
Fosgate
products
and
Rockford
accessories,
visit
our
web
site
at
www.rockfordfosgate.com
or,
in
the
U.S.
call
1-800-669-9899
or
FAX
1-800-398-3985.
For
all
other
countries,
call
+001-480-967-3565
or
FAX
+001-480-967-8/32.
PRACTICE
SAFE
SOUNDTM
Continuous
exposure
to
sound
pressure
levels
over
I
OOdB
may
cause
permanent
hearing loss. High
powered
auto
sound
systems
may
produce
sound
pressure
levels well
over
130dB.
Use
common
sense
and
practice
safe
sound.
If.
after reading
your
manual. you still have questions regarding this product.
we
recommend
that
you
see
your Rockford Fosgate dealer.
If
you need further assistance. you can
call
us direct
at
1-800-669-9899.
Be
sure
to
have
your
serial number. model number and
date
of
purchase available when
you call.
The
serial number can be found on
the
outside of
the
box. Please
record
it
in
the
space
prOVided
below as
your
permanent
record.
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recovering
your
unit
if
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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
Introduction
2
Safety
Instructions
3
Design
Features
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4-5
Installation
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5-8
Installation Considerations 5
Mounting Locations 5
Battery and Charging 6
Wiring
the
System 6
Operation
8-9
Remote
Punch EQ (Option) 8
Punch EQ 8
Adjusting
Crossover
Frequency 8
Infrasonic Filter (P I000-1 bd Only) 9
Adjusting Gain 9
Troubleshooting
9-10
Specifications.
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Limited
Warranty
Information
II
NOTE:
Review each section for
more
detailed information.
©2008
Rockford
Corporation.
All
rights reserved.
Rockford Fosgate,
the
Rockford Fosgate logo, and
the
PUNCH logo
are
either
registered trademarks
or
trademarks
of
Rockford
Corporation.
2
GETTINGSTARTED
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 Instollation Section ofthis manual.
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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
~WARNING
~CAUTION
This symbol with
"WARNING"
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important
instructions. Failure
to
heed
the
instructions
will
result
in
severe injury
or
death.
This symbol with
"CAUTION"
is
intended
to
alert
the
user
to
the
presence
of
important instructions. Failure
to
heed
the
instructions
can result
in
injury
or
unit damage.
4'
CAUTION:
To
prevent injury and damage
to
the
unit, please read and follow the
Lll
instructions
in
this manual.
We
want
you
to
enjoy this system,
not
get
a
headache.
~
CAUTION
If
you feel unsure
about
installing this system yourself, have it installed
by
a
•qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.
4'
CAUTION
Before installation, disconnect
the
battery negative (-) terminal
to
prevent
Lll
damage
to
the
unit, fire
and/or
possible injury.
CONTENTS
OF
CARTON
Either aPunch Mono P300-I, P4oo-l.
PSOO-1
bd.
P700-1
bd
or
PI
000-1
bd
Amplifier
Installation &Operation
Manual
Mounting Hardware
Kit
The hardware kit included with each amplifier contains
the
mounting hardware necessary
to
secure the
amplifier
to
the vehicle.
Visit
our
web site for the latest information on
all
Rockford products.
www.rockfordfosgate.com
3
DESIGN
FEATURES
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11
12 13
5 7
4
P300-1
P400-1
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5 7 9
10
14 15 12 13
P500-1bd
P700-1bd
456 7 6 9
10
14
15
11
12 13
P1000-1bd
9
10
11
I.
Power
LED
(Top
of
unit·
Not
Shown)
-This Blue
LED
illuminates when
the
unit
is
turned on.
2.
Thennal
LED
(Top
of
unit
-
Not
Shown)
-This Red
LED
illuminates
if
the
amplifier internal
components become
too
hot
and engage
the
thermal protection.The amplifier
will
shut down
to
cool
if
this occurs.
3.
Protect
LED
(Top
of
unit
-
Not
Shown)
-This
Yellow
LED
illuminates
if
a
short
circuit
or
too
low
of an impedance
is
detected
at
the
speaker connections.The amplifier
will
automatically shut down
if
this occurs.
4.
Cast
Aluminum
Heatsink
-The cast aluminum heatsink of
the
Punch amplifier dissipates heat
generated
by
the
amplifier's circuitry.
5.
SpeakerTenninals
-
The
heavy duty, nickel-plated clamp wire connectors (+ and
-)
will
accept wire
sizes from 8AWG
to
18
AWG.
6.
Remote
Punch
EQ
(Optional
Controller)
-The Remote Punch EQ connection
is
made with a
RJ-45
cable and can be installed
in
avariety
of
ways for easy control access.
The
control
is
used
to
boost
low
and/or
high
frequency information
to
overcome road noise.The
remote
overrides
the
Punch EQ on
the
amplifier when connected.
NOTE:
Previous (prior
to
2007) Punch Bass and Para-Punch
remotes
will
not
work
with
these
amplifiers.
7.
Punch
EQ
(P300-I/P400-1)
-AGyrator based Punch EQ
that
eliminates frequency shift with boost.
This works along with
the
crossover switch on
the
amplifier.
When
set
to
Low-Pass
(LP)
operation, this
is
avariable
Bass
Boost
(P
I000-1 bd).
When
set
to
High-Pass (HP) operation, this
is
avariable Mid-Bass and
Treble Boost.
When
set
to
All
Pass
(AP)
operation, both
the
Bass
andTreble frequencies are boosted.
7.
Punch
EQ
(PSOO.I bd/P700-1
bd/P
1000-1
bd)
-This control
is
anarrow band adjustment variable
from
OdB
to
+
18dB
@45Hz with a
Gyrator
based Punch EQ that eliminates frequency shift with boost.
8.
Crossover
Switch
(P300-I/P400-1)
-Selectable switch for High-Pass (HP),AII Pass
(AP),
or
Low-
Pass
(LP)
operation.
9.
Variable
Crossover
(P300-I/P400-1)
-
Is
abuilt-in 12dB/octave
Butterworth
filter with a
crossover point variable from 50Hz
to
500Hz.
9.
Variable
Crossover
(PSOO-I
bd/P700·1
bd/P
I000-1
bd)
-
Is
abuilt-in 12dB/octave
Butterworth
filter with a
crossover
point variable from 35Hz
to
250Hz.
The
crossover
is
set
to
Low-Pass
(LP).
10.
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 avariety
of
source units.
I
I.
RCA
Input
Jacks -
The
industry standard RCA jacks provide an easy connection for
Signal
level input.
They are nickel-plated
to
resist
the
signal
degradation caused
by
corrosion.
4
#2
Phillips screwdriver
Wire
strippers
Wire
crimpers
Wire
cutters
Fuse-holder and fuse.
(See specifications for fuse rating)
Volt/Ohm Meter
DESIGN
FEATURES
12.
REM
Terminal
-The
heavy
duty,
nickel-plated captive
c-c1amp
wire connector
will
accept wire sizes
from
12
AWG
to
24 AWG.This terminal
is
used
to
remotely turn-on and turn-off the amplifier when
+
12V
DC
is
applied.
13.
Power
Terminals
-The power and ground are nickel-plated captive
c-c1amp
wire connectors and
will
accommodate up
to
4AWG wire.
14.
Infrasonic
Filter
(PSOO-I
bd/P700·1
bd/P
I000-1
bd)
- A 28Hz
High
Pass
filter designed
to
prevent
frequencies below the audio range from being applied
to
the subwoofer from the
amplifier.
Consequently
improving subwoofer performance and power
handling.
particularly
in
vented enclosures.
15.
RCA
Pass-
Thru
Jacks
(PSOO-I
bd/P700-1
bd/P
I000-1
bd)
-This
Pass-
Thru provides aconvenient
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.
INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
CONSIDERATIONS
The following
is
alist
of
tools needed for installation:
Battery
post
wrench
Hand held drill wlassorted bits
1/8"
diameter heatshrink tubing
Assorted connectors
Adequate
Length-Red
Power
Wire
Adequate
Length-Remote
Turn-on
Wire
Adequate Length-Black Grounding
Wire
NOTE:We
recommend a 4 AWG wire for use on
the
power
(B+)
and ground (GND) connections.
This section focuses
on
some
of
the
vehicle considerations for installing your new amplifier.
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.
~
CAUTION:
If
you feel unsure
about
installing this system yourself. have it installed
by
a
•qualified technician.
~
CAUTION:
Before installation. disconnect
the
battery negative
(-)
terminal
to
prevent
•damage
to
the
unit. fire and/or possible injury.
Before beginning any installation, follow these simple rules:
I.
Be
sure
to
carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting
to
install the unit.
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 unit
in
place.
4. Route
all
of
the RCA cables close
together
and away from any
high
current wires.
5. Use
high
quality connectors for areliable 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 the
appropriate fuse holder and fuse on the +
12V
power wire within
18"
(45.7 cm)
of
the battery
terminal.
10.
When
grounding
to
the
chassis of the vehicle, scrape
all
paint from the metal
to
ensure agood, 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.
5
INSTALLATION
MOUNTING
LOCATIONS
Engine
Comportment
Never
mount
this unit
in
the
engine compartment. Mounting
the
unit
in
the
engine
compartment
will
void
your warranty.
Trunk Mounting
Mounting
the
amplifier vertically
or
inverted
will
provide adequate cooling
of
the
amplifier.
Mounting
the
amplifier on
the
floor
of
the
trunk
will
provide
the
best
cooling
of
the
amplifier.
Passenger
Comportment
Mounting
Mounting
the
amplifier
in
the
passenger
compartment
will
work
as long as you provide asufficient 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
I"
(2.S4cm)
of
air gap around
the
amplifier's heatsink.
Mounting
the
amplifier with less than
I"
(2.S4cm)
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.
BATTERY
AND
CHARGING
Amplifiers
will
put
an increased load
on
the
vehicle's battery and charging system.
We
recommend
checking your alternator and battery condition
to
ensure
that
the
electrical system has enough capacity
to
handle
the
increased load of your
stereo
system. Stock electrical systems which are
in
good condition
should be able
to
handle
the
extra
load
of
any Punch Series amplifier without problems, although battery
and alternator
life
can be reduced slightly.
To
maximize
the
performance
of
your amplifier, we suggest
the
use
of
aheavy duty battery and an energy storage capacitor.
WIRING
THE
SYSTEM
4. Strip
1/2"
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.
~
CAUTION:
If
you do
not
feel
comfortable with wiring your new unit, please see your
•local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for installation.
~
CAUTION:
Before installation, disconnect the battery negative
(-)
terminal
to
prevent
•damage
to
the unit, fire and/or possible
injury.
+CAUTION:Avoid running power wires near the low
level
input cables, antenna, power
Lll
leads, sensitive equipment
or
harnesses.The power wires carry substantial
current and could induce noise into the audio system.
I.
Plan
the
wire routing. Keep RCA cables 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 aprecise fit
at
alater time.
NOTE:We
recommend a 4 AWG wire for use
on
the
power
(B+) and ground (GND) connections.
2.
Prepare
the
RED
wire (power cable) for attachment
to
the
amplifier
by
stripping 5/8"
of
insulation
from
the
end of
the
wire. Insert
the
bared wire into
the
B+
terminal and tighten
the
set
screw
to
secure
the
cable
in
place.
NOTE:
The
B+
cable
MUST
be fused
18"
or
less from
the
vehicle's
battery. Install
the
fuseholder under
the
hood and ensure
connections are
water
tight.
3.
Trim
the
RED
wire (power cable) within
18"
of
the
battery and
splice
in
a
in
line fuse holder (not supplied). See Specifications for
the
rating
of
the
fuse
to
be used.
DO
NOT
install
the
fuse
at
this
time.
6
INSTALLATION
5.
Prepare
the
BLACK
wire (Ground cable) for
attachment
to
the
amplifier
by
stripping 5/8" of
insulation from
the
end
of
the
wire. Insert
the
bare wire into
the
GROUND
terminal and tighten
the
set
screw
to
secure
the
cable
in
place. 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 aring connector. Fasten
the
cable
to
the
chassis using anon-anodized screw and a
star
washer.
NOTE:
Keep
the
length
ofthe
BLACK
wire (Ground) as
short
as possible.Always less than 30"(76.2cm).
6.
Prepare
the
Remote
turn-on
wire for for
attachment
to
the
amplifier
by
stripping 5/8"
of
insulation
from
the
end
of
the
wire. Insert
the
bared wire into
the
REMOTE terminal and tighten
the
set
screw
to
secure
the
wire
in
place.
Connect
the
other
end
of
the
Remote wire
to
aswitched
12
volt positive
source.
The
switched voltage
is
usually taken from
the
source
unit's
remote
amp
on
lead.
If
the
source
unit
does
not
have this
output
available,
the
recommended
solution
is
to
wire amechanical switch
in
line with a
12
volt
source
to
activate
the
amplifier.
7.
Securely
mount
the
amplifier
to
the
vehicle
or
amp rack.
Be
careful
not
to
mount
the
amplifier
on
cardboard
or
plastic panels. Doing
so
may
enable
the
screws
to
pull
out
from
the
panel
due
to
road
vibration
or
sudden vehicle stops.
8.
Connect
from
source
signal
by
plugging
the
RCA cables into
the
input jacks
at
the
amplifier.
4'-
CAUTION:Always
ensure power
is
off
or
disconnected
at
the
amplifier before
~
connecting RCA cables. Failure
to
do
so
may
cause injury. damage
to
the
amplifier and/or connected components.
9.
Connect
the
speakers. Strip
the
speaker wires
1/2"
and
insert
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. Install inline fuse near
battery
connection.
NOTE:
Follow
the
diagrams for
proper
signal polarity.
Power
Connection
Connect to Source unit's
accessory lead or
switched
12v
source
Connect to
chassis ground
ofvehicle*
*Keep
Grounds
as
short as possible
NEG
Vehicle
Battery
See Specifications
for
Fuse
Rating
Fuse
I
Less
than
18"
From
Source
Unit
~~
Let
~Right
RCA
Inputs
P300-1
,_
•INPUT r -
P400-1
Amplifier
7
INSTALLATION
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-----
Right
Source
Unit
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RCA
Inputs
Left
;PASS-THR~
P500-1bd
P700-1bd
P1
000-1
bd
INPUT
Amplifier
OPERATION
'<Ii
100
200
500
1k
2k
Hz
Quick
Install
I.
Using
the
screws supplied, install
the
mounting
clip.
2.
Slip
the
remote
onto
the mounting clip until it snaps
into place.
3.
Route and connect
the
cable
to
the
remote
and
amplifier.
REMOTE
PUNCH
EQ
(Option)
NOTE:
Previous (prior
to
2007) Punch Bass and Para-Punch
remotes
will
not
work
with
these
amplifiers.
NOTE:
Use the instructions
that
came with
the
remote
for
avariety of mountings
that
fit your preference.
Operation
6.
Operation works
the
same as Punch EQ, see below.
NOTE:
Connecting
the
optional
remote
overrides
the
Punch EQ control
on
the
amplifier.
~
CAUTION:Overexcursion and subsequent damage
may
occur at
high
levels of boost.
PUNCH
EQ
ADJUSTING
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
(P300-I/P400-1)
Placing
the crossover switch
in
the
LP
position sets the amplifier
to
the
Low
Pass mode,
enabling frequencies below the cut-off point
to
pass, adjustable between 50-500Hz.
Turn the crossover adjustment knob
all
the
way
down.With the system
playing,
turn the
crossover adjustment knob
up
slowly until the desired crossover point
is
achieved.
Placing
the crossover switch
in
the
HP
position sets the amplifier
to
the
High
Pass mode,
enabling frequencies above the cut-off point
to
pass, adjustable between 50-500Hz.
Placing
the crossover switch
in
the
AP
position sets the amplifier
to
the
All
Pass
mode,
preventing
any
crossover adjustment, allowing
all
frequencies
to
pass.
This works along with the crossover switch on the
amplifier.
When set
to
Low-Pass
(LP)
operation, this
is
avariable
Bass
Boost.
When set
to
High-Pass
(HP)
operation,this
is
avariable
Mid-Bass
andTreble Boost
(P3OO-1
IP400-1
).
When set
to
All
Pass
(AP)
operation, both the
Bass
and Treble frequencies are boosted
(P3OO-1
IP400-I).
Set this
to
your personal preference while listening
to
the
system.
NOTE:
Connecting
the
optional
remote
overrides the Punch EQ control
on
the
amplifier.
CrosSCNer
Swit:h
PUNCHEQ
8\
&
~LP
l'JN
MAX
~~:
125
.340
F~Q.
6O'~'420
~500
5 7
GAIN
3'&'9
~1
ADJUSTING
CROSSOVER
FREQUENCY
(PSOO-I bd/P700-1
bd/P
I000-1
bd)
The crossover frequency can be adjusted between 35-250Hz.
The
crossover
is
set
to
LP
(Low Pass)
operation
only.
Turn
the
crossover adjustment knob
all
the
way down.
With
the
system
playing,
turn
the
crossover
adjustment knob
up
slowly until
the
desired crossover point
is
achieved.
8
OPERATION
INFRASONIC
FILTER (PSOO-I bd/P700-1
bd/PI
000-1
bd)
INFRASONIC
FILTER
~ON
Placing
the
switch
to
"ON" engages a28Hz infrasonic filter
limiting
the
PUNCH
EQ~.
.•
amount
of
low frequency information going
to
the woofer. Set this
to
your
~
D
personal preference while listening
to
the system one
way,
then the other.
MIN
MAX
OFF
FREQ.
6~55
NOTE:
We
recommend
using
the
infrasonic filter when
using
vented enclosures with this
Hz
45'~230
~k
~
~
ADJUSTING GAIN
/1&1
7
1
9
To
adjust the
gain
setting,
tum
the
amplifier
gains
all
the
way
down (counter-ciockwise).Tum
the
source unit volume
up
until
distortion
is
audible and then
tum
it down abit
until
the
GAIN
distortion
is
inaudible.This
will
be about
all
the
way
up
on most source units. Next, increase the amplifier
gain
setting
until
adequate volume
is
achieved.
NOTE:
Best
signal
to
noise and dynamic range are realized with the
gain
at
minimum. Most users
find
adequate
gain
and volume
is
achieved
at
about
halfway
in
the adjustment range.
.L:h.
CAUTION:
Avoid setting
the
amplifier gain very
high
as
noise and distortion will increase
significantly.
NOTE:
For amore
in
depth setting procedure, contact Rockford
Technical
Support.
TROUBLESHOOTING
NOTE:
If
you are having problems after installation follow
the
Troubleshooting procedures below.
Procedure
I:
Check
Amplifier
for
proper
connections.
Verify
that
POWER light is on.
If
POWER light
is
on skip
to
Step
3,
if
not
continue.
I.
Check
in-line fuse
on
battery positive cable. Replace
if
necessary.
2.
Check
fuse(s)
on
amplifier. Replace
if
necessary.
3.
Verify
that
Ground connection
is
connected
to
clean metal
on
the
vehicle's chassis. Repair/replace
if
necessary.
4.
Verify
there
is
9
to
16
Volts
present
at
the
positive
battery
and
remote
turn-on cable.
Verify
quality
connections for both cables
at
amplifier. stereo. and battery/fuseholder. Repair/replace
if
necessary.
Procedure
2:
Protect
or
Thermal
light
is
on.
I.
If
the
Protect
light
is
on, this
is
asign
of
apossible
short
in
the
speaker connections. Check for
proper
speaker connections and use an ohm
meter
to
check for possible
shorts
in
the
speaker wiring.
Too low
of
aspeaker impedance
may
also cause
Protect
to
light.
2.
If
the
Thermal light
is
on, check for
proper
speaker impedance. rewire
if
needed.This can also be a
sign
of
driving
the
amplifier
at
very
high
power
levels without adequate airflow around
the
amplifier. Shut
off
the
system and allow amplifier
to
cool. Check
that
the
vehicle charging system
is
maintaining
proper
voltage.
If
the
previous items
do
not
solve
the
problem, afault may be
in
the
amplifier,
call
customer
service for support.
Procedure
3:
Check
Amplifier
for
audio
output.
I.
Verify
good RCA input connections
at
stereo
and amplifier. Check entire length
of
cables for kinks,
splices, etc.Test RCA inputs for AC volts with
stereo
on. Repair/replace
if
necessary.
2.
Disconnect RCA input from amplifier.
Connect
RCA input from
test
stereo
directly
to
amplifier input.
Procedure
4:
Check
Amplifier
if
you
experience
Turn-on
Pop.
I.
Disconnect input signal
to
amplifier and
turn
amplifier
on
and
off.
2.
If
the
noise
is
eliminated,
connect
the
REMOTE
lead
of
amplifier
to
source unit with adelay turn-on
module.
OR
I. Use adifferent
12
Volt source for
REMOTE
lead
of
amplifier (i.e. battery direct).
2.
If
the
noise
is
eliminated, use arelay
to
isolate
the
amplifier from noisy turn-on output.
9
TROUBLESHOOTING
Procedure
5:
Check
Amplifier
if
you
experience
excess
Engine
Noise.
I.
Route
all
signal
carrying wires (RCA, Speaker cables) away from power and ground wires.
OR
2.
Bypass any and
all
electrical components between the
stereo
and
the
amplifier(s).
Connect
stereo
directly
to
input of amplifier.
If
noise goes
away
the
unit being bypassed
is
the
cause of the noise.
OR
3.
Remove existing ground wires for
all
electrical components. Reground wires
to
different locations.
Verify
that
grounding location
is
clean, shiny metal free
of
paint, rust etc.
OR
4.
Add secondary ground cable from negative battery terminal
to
the
chassis metal
or
engine block of
vehicle.
OR
5.
Have alternator and battery load tested
by
your mechanic.
Verify
good working
order
of vehicle
electrical system including distributor. spark plugs. spark plug wires. voltage regulator etc.
SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL-
PUNCH
PJOO-I P400-1
PSOO-I
bd
P700-lbd
PIOOO-Ibd
Continuous
Power
Rating (RMS) -
Measured
at
14.4
Battery
Volts
4nLoad Mono 150
Watts
xI200Watts x I 200 Watts x I
2nLoad Mono 300Watts x I 400
Watts
xI400
Watts
xI
InLoad Mono 500
Watts
xI
225 Watts xI
450 Watts xI
700 Watts xI
250
Watts
xI
500
Watts
xI
1000
Watts
xI
Dimensions: Height
Width
Length
2.25"
(5.71
em)
2.25"
(5.71
em)
2.25"
(5.71
cm)
2.25"
(5.7lcm)
2.25"
(5.71
em)
7.625" (19.37em)
7.625"
(19.37cm) 7.625" (19.37em) 7.625" (19.37cm)
7.625"
(19.37cm)
9.0"
(22.8Ocm)
9.0"
(22.8Ocm)
10.25"
(26.03cm)
10.25"
(26.03cm)
14.375"
(36.50cm)
I40A
IOOA
80
dB
IOOA
100
dB
12dB/octave Butterworth
variable from 50Hz
to
500Hz
variable from 35Hz
to
250Hz
60A
60A
Equalization PEQ (Punch Equalization)
20Hz
to
20kHz ±
1.0dB
20Hz
to
250Hz ±1.0dB
Variable from
150mV
to
4V
(RCA Input)
Short circuit protection shut downs the amplifier
in
case of very low impedance
or
shorted
speaker wires.
Thermal switch shuts down the amplifier
in
case
of
overheating.
Variable from
OdB
to
+
18dB
@45Hz and/or
OdB
to
+
12dB
@12kHz (P300-I/P400-I)
Input Impedance 20K ohms
Infrasonic Filter (P500-1 bdIP700-1 bd/P
1000-1
bd) On/Off Selectable 12dB/Octave, -3dB @28Hz
OperatingVoltage 9
to
16
Volts DC
Balanced Inputs
Yes
CMRR
(Common Mode Rejection Ratio) >5SdB @IkHz
Damping Factor >200
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise)(P300-IIP400-1) <
0.1%
@2ohm
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion+Noise)(P500-1 bd/P700-1 bd/P I000-1 bd) <
0.8%
@1ohm
These specifications are Amplifier Power Standard CEA-2oo6 Compliant
ExtemaJ
Battery
Fuse
Rating
"A"Weighted
Signal
to
Noise Ratio
Referenced
to
I
Watt
into 4ohms
"A"Weighted
Signal
to
Noise Ratio
Referenced
to
rated
output
into 4ohms
Crossover Slope
Crossover Frequency (P3OO-I/P400-I)
Crossover Frequency (P500-1 bd/P700-1 bd/PI000-1 bd)
Frequency Response (P3OO-I/P400-I)
Frequency Response (P500-1 bd/P7oo-1 bd/PI000-1 bd)
Signal
Voltage Adjustment Range
Protection
Specifications subject
to
change
without
notice
10
LIMITED
WARRANTY
INFORMATION
Rockford Corporation offers alimited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the
following terms:
Length ofWalTOnty
Source
Units,
Speakers,
Signal
Processors
and
PUNCH
Amplifiers - IYear
POWER
Amplifiers - 2Years
Any
Factory
Refurbished.
Product
-90 days
(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 acopy
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
aproduct deemed
to
be equivalent)
at
Rockford's discretion.
What
is
Not
Covered
I.
Damage caused
by
accident, abuse, improper operations,water, theft, shipping
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
Umit
on
Implied WalTOnties
Any
implied
warranties
including
warranties offitness 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 ofthe product.
How
to
Obtain Service
Contact theAuthorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this product from.
If
you need further assistance,
call
1-800-669-9899 for Rockford
Customer
Service.
You
must
obtain
an
RAi#
(Return
Authorization
number)
to
return any product
to
Rockford Fosgate.
You
are responsible for shipment
of
product
to
Rockford.
EUWalTOnty
This product meets the current
EU
warranty requirements, see yourAuthorized dealer for
details.
II
Installation assistance available at:
RFTECH
www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech
Rockford
Fosgate
Rockford
Corporation
546 South Rockford Drive
Tempe,Arizona 85281
U.S.A.
In
U.S.A.,
(480) 967-3565 -
Customer
Service 1-800-669-9899
www.rockfordfosgate.com
0812008
B.M.
I
1/2009
E.R.
(WebWizard)
1230-55966-0IPrinted
in
Thailand
~
__
J
PerForlTlance
VeriFication
CertiFicate
Model:
Serial
#:
Birth
Date:
P400-1
2/9/2010
Rated
Power:
Tested
By
:
400
Watts
GAVIN STEWART
Engineering
Inspection
Data
CEA
Test
Voltage:
14.4V
Actual
Power
Channel
Separation:
N/A
THD+N
@
Rated
Power:
.026% 304 X 1 @4
Ohms
Frequency
Response:
PASS
Speaker
Short
Protection:
PASS
512 X 1 @2
Ohms
Thermal
Management:
PASS
Punch®
EQ
Circuit:
PASS
Final
Inspection:
PASS
speciFications
actual powermeasured into 2ohm load
Total
RMS
Power
512
Ao
~
0
50
100
250
150
300
200
W
400
a
I
350
I
450
600
550
500
700
650
20
50
100
200 500 1k
Hz
2k
5k
10k
10k
Power
measured
in
accordance
with
CEA-2006
Specifications.
MAX
POWER
DISCLAIMER"
ALL
Rockford
PUNCH
series amplifiers
ate
designed,
developed.
manufactured
and
tested
in
accordance
with
the
CEA-2006 amplifier
rating
requirements.
Rockford Fosgate provides
i!I
Mal( Power rating for comparison purposes only.
When
comparing
ROCkford
Fosgale PUNCH series amplifiers to olher brands
that adhere to the CEA-2006 requirements. use the Total Power measurements.
When
comparing Rockford Fosgate amplifiers to brands that fail
to
meet
the
CEA·2006
standards,
use
the Max
POINer
numbers. Either way, Rockford Fosgate winsl
Max
Power:
1535
This
Rockford
Fosgate
amplifier
has
been
tested
using
state
of
the
art
equipment
to
ensure
that
it
meets
or
exceeds
its
rated
specifications.
Are
You
Engineered to Rock, Or Wired for Stock?
Get aOne Year Extended Warranty when you use matching Rockford Fosgate or Lightning
Audio Amplifier Installation kit with this Amplifier!
We want you to get the performance and reliability that made Rockford Fosgate Amplifiers Famous. Using poor-quality
under-spec wiring is aguaranteed way to get less than you paid for from your system.
We are so certain that getting your system wired to rock with the right wire and cables will make adifference, that we will
give you and additional 1year warranty on your amp when you use the matching amplifier installation kit. See your dealer
to determine the matching kit for this amplifier.
To
extend your warranty under this program attach the amplifier installation kit serial number sticker or the UPC code
removed from the original amplifier installation kit package
in
the box below. Keep this form along with your original
purchase receipt.
One warranty extension per amplifier regardless of the number of amplifier kits purchased.
What is covered:
This warranty applies only to Rockford
Fosgate products sold to customers 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 is
covered only by the 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 acopy
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 aproduct deemed to be
equivalent) at Rockford's discretion.
What is not covered:
1.
Damage caused byaccident,abuse,
improperoperations,water, theft,
shipping
2.
Any cost
or
expense related
to
the
removal or reinstallation
of
product
3.
Service performed by anyone
otherthan Rockford
or
an
Authorized Rockford Fosgate
Service Center
4.
Any product which
has
had the
serial numberdefaced, altered,
or
removed
S.
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 in 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 Under the Extended Warranty Program:
The
amplifier must
be
returned by the customer (you) or
an
authorized Rockford Fosgate retailer with acopy
of
the original receipt and the
ORIGINAL
Performance Verification Certificate with the amplifier installation kit serial number sticker, or the
UPC
code from the original
amplifier installation kit package, attached.
Contact the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this product from. Ifyou need further assistance, 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.
EU
Warranty
This
product meets the current
EU
warranty requirements;
see
your Authorized dealerfor details.
"This Additional
One-Year
Warranty"
is
only available where allowed under local
laws.
Attach Amplifier Installation Kit
Serial Number
or
UPC
Code
from original packaging here.
1220-52746-01
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