Rockford Fosgate Punch200 trans ana 4-channel Guide

Punch200
trans•ana
4-channel
Punch400
trans•ana
4-channel
Punch600
trans•ana
4-channel
Punch800
trans•ana
4-channel
Punch600
trans•ana
5-channel
Installation
& Operation

Sections marked
TROUBLESHOOTING
include recommendations for
curing installation problems
Sections marked
INSTALLATION
include “slam dunk”
wiring connections
Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designed to provide informa-
tion for the owner, salesperson and installer. For those of you who want
quick information on how to install this product, please turn to the
Installation Section of this manual or refer to the icons listed below. Other
information can be located by using the Table of Contents. We, at Rockford
Fosgate, have worked very hard to make sure all the information in this
manual is current. But, as we are constantly finding new ways to improve
our product, this information is subject to change without notice.
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Model Number:__________________________________

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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 prod-
ucts 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 spe-
cialized 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 instal-
lation accessories from Connecting Punch in your installation. Connecting Punch
has everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to Power line and battery con-
nectors. Insist on it! After all, your new system deserves nothing but the best.
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PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™
CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dBMAY
CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND SYSTEMS
MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 130dB. USE COMMON
SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.

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Specifications PUNCH 200 PUNCH 400 PUNCH 600 PUNCH 800 PUNCH 600
4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 5-channel
DynamicPowerRating (IHF-202 Standard)
- Measured at 14.4 Volts Front/Rear + Subwoofer
Bridged into a 4ΩLoad 165 Watts x 2 220 Watts x 2 317 Watts x 2 525 Watts x 2 240 Watts x 2+ -
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+N)
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+N)
RMS continuous power bridged 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+N)
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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Dimensions PUNCH 200 PUNCH 400 PUNCH 600 PUNCH 800 PUNCH 600
4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 4-channel 5-channel
2.4”H 2.4”H 2.4”H 2.4”2.4”H
(6.09cm) (6.09cm) (6.09cm) (6.09cm) (6.09cm)
9.9”W 9.9”W 9.9”W9.9”W9.9”W
(25.15cm) (25.15cm) (25.15cm) (25.15cm) (25.15cm)
13.4”L 13.4”L 14.4”L 18.4”L 18.4”L
(34.04cm) (34.04cm) (36.57cm) (46.74cm) (46.74cm)
Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.5dB
Bandwidth 20Hz to 200kHz ±3dB
Damping Factor @ 4Ω(at output connector ) >200
Slew Rate 30 Volts/ ms
IM Distortion (IHF) <0.05%
Source Unit Compatibility (+15dB gain overlap) All All All All All
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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Table of Contents
Specifications............................................................................................ii
Introduction ..............................................................................................1
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 ..............................................................31
Warranty Information..............................................................................33
International Information ........................................................................35

Introduction
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
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 cir-
cuit 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 efficien-
cy. The result of these components give the Punch amplifier awesome
sound quality in a “Bullet Proof”package.
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Punch Amplifier Accessory Pack
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.

Punch Multi-Channel Amplifier Feature Chart
PUNCH AMPLIFIER MODEL 200 400 600 800 600
F/R + SUB
# of CHANNELS 44 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 (4Ω)100x2 200x2 300x2 400x2 200x2 + –
Stable Into: (each channel) 2Ω2Ω2Ω2Ω2Ω+2Ω
Stable into: (bridged) 4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω+–
CIRCUITRY1
TRANS•ana –circuit topology xx x x x
TRANS•nova –patented circuit topology2 –– – – –
Class-G –high efficiency topology –– – –SUB only
MEHSA –heat dissipating technology –xxx x
TOPAZ –patented noise eliminating circuitry3xx x x x
DSM –discrete surface mount xx x x x
MOSFETs –power supply & output devices xx x x x
NOMAD –protection circuit xx x x x
FEATURES
Die Cast Heatsink xx x x x
Hi-Level Inputs –for factory radios x x x x F/R only
RCA Inputs –for aftermarket radios xx x x x
Balanced Inputs –– – – –
Input Switches –eliminates “Y”adaptors xx x x x
Pass-Thru –feeds signal to aux. amp xx x x –
Pwr/Spk Screw Terminals –– – – Spk
Pwr/Spk Block Terminals x x x x Pwr
4 Gauge PWR/GND –– – – –
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PUNCH AMPLIFIER MODEL 200 400 600 800 600
Adjustable Punch Bass –––– –
(0dB/+6dB/+12dB @ 45Hz)
Variable Punch Bass ––xx x
(0dB ~+18dB @ 45Hz)
Adjustable Xover (80Hz) –––– –
Variable Xover (50Hz ~ 210Hz)
HP/FULL/LP4 HP/FULL/LP
4HP/FULL/LP4HP/FULL/LP4HP/FULL/LP4
Crossover Slope (Butterworth) 12dB 12dB 12dB 12dB 12dB + 24dB
5
Phase Warp (0 ~ 180) –––– –
GENERAL
B+ Fuse Size 30A ATC 50A AGU 50A AGU 60A AGU650A AGU
Dimensions (H x W x L)
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1Additional 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 HP = 12dB/octave High-Pass / LP = 12dB/octave Low-Pass / FULL = Full Range
5 Front/Rear = 12dB/octave + Sub = 24dB/octave Low-Pass
6 Recommended fuse not supplied with amplifier
--INTERNAL USE ONLY--
Heatsink Type #4 #4 #5 #6 #6
2.4”H 2.4”H 2.4”H 2.4”H 2.4”H
(6.09cm) (6.09cm) (6.09cm) (6.09cm) (6.09cm)
9.9”W9.9”W 9.9”W 9.9”W9.9”W
(25.15cm) (25.15cm) (25.15cm) (25.15cm) (25.15cm)
13.4”L 13.4”L 14.4”L 18.4”L 18.4”L
(34.04cm) (34.04cm) (36.57cm) (46.74cm) (46.74cm)

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Design Features
Punch 200, 4-channel
Punch 400, 4-channel
Punch 600, 4-channel
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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–
8
10
465610
8
7
23 2 11 2
1
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+