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INSTALLATION &
OPERATION
DUAL VOICE COIL
SUBWOOFER
Páginas de Referencia para la Instalación
Schéma d’Installation
Installations Beiblatt
Istruzioni di Installation

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio speakers.
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 special-
ized 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 connec-
tors. 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
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To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories, in the
U.S. call 480-967-3565 or FAX [phone]. For all other countries, call +001-
480-967-3565 or FAX [phone].
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.
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 ser-
ial number, model number, and date of purchase available when you call.
The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record it in
the space provided below as your permanent record. This will serve as verifi-
cation of your factory warranty and may become useful in recovering your
product if it is ever stolen.
Serial Number:__________________________________
Model Number: ________________________________

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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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SpecificationS

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SpecificationS

Introduction
The Punch HE2 DVC, Punch HX2 DVC, Power HX2 DVC are high perfor-
mance, low frequency drivers with dual voice coils. These woofers were
designed for use primarily in small sealed and small ported enclosures. By
utilizing the latest materials and construction techniques, we are able to
offer a speaker with high output at low frequencies while requiring a mini-
mum of operating space.
CONTENTS
Punch HE2 DVC
Punch HE2 DVC Woofer
Installation & Operation Manual
Power HX2 DVC
Power HX2 DVC Woofer
Installation & Operation Manual
Punch HX2 DVC
Punch HX2 DVC Woofer
Installation & Operation Manual
Table of Contents
Dear Customer ..........................................................................................i
Getting Started ..........................................................................................ii
Specifications ..........................................................................................iii
Introduction ..............................................................................................v
DVC Woofer Contents ..............................................................................v
Recommended Enclosures ........................................................................1
Installation ................................................................................................2
Wiring Configurations ..............................................................................4
Building An Enclosure ..............................................................................5
Calculating Volume ..................................................................................5
Subwoofer Crossovers ..............................................................................5
Warranty Information ................................................................................6
International Information ..........................................................................7
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This manual outlines two specific types of enclosures that
provide distinctly different performance. This section is to
help you decide which type is best for your application.
Sealed
Sealed enclosures are the simplest to build. The most important part of
building a sealed enclosure is to make sure that the enclosure is airtight.
Using glue and some type of sealant on all seams will ensure solid con-
struction and prevent air leaks. The box volume will directly impact the
performance of the speaker. Larger enclosures will provide flatter
response and deeper bass where smaller boxes will provide a bump in
the response curve and generally higher output for greater SPL.
Advantages of sealed enclosures:
•Small enclosures
•Linear (Flat) response
•No port noise
•High power handling at all frequencies
•Excellent for sound quality
Recommended Enclosures
Vented Enclosures
Vented enclosures vary only from the sealed enclosure in that a vent or
port is added to “tune”the enclosure. The enclosures recommended are
designed for great overall performance. Larger boxes tend to be easy to
tune to lower frequencies while medium and small boxes are easier to
tune to higher frequencies. The vented design is less linear in response
than the sealed box but with noticeably more output at the tuning
frequency.
Advantages of vented enclosures:
•Higher average output than sealed
•Tuning frequency can be easily adjusted by changing port length
•Deep bass response with lower power requirements
•Great for high output with limited power
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Punch HE2 8”– Punch HX2 8”
Punch HE2 10”– Punch HX2 10”– Power HX2 DVC 10”
Punch HE2 12”– Punch HX2 12” – Power HX2 DVC 12”
Punch HE2 15”– Punch HX2 15” – Power HX2 DVC 15”
Punch HX2 18”
Recommended vented 0.625ft
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(17.70L)
Recommended vented 1.0ft
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(28.32L)
Recommended vented 2.0ft
3
(56.63L)
Recommended vented 2.5ft
3
(70.79L)
Recommended vented 4.0ft
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Sealed
Punch HE2 8”– Punch HX2 8”
Recommended sealed 0.30ft
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(8.50L)
Punch HE2 10”– Punch HX2 10”—Recommended sealed 0.75ft
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(21.24L)
Power HX2 DVC 10”
Recommended sealed 0.625ft
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(17.7L)
Punch HE2 12”– Punch HX2 12”—Recommended sealed 1.25ft
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(35.40L)
Power HX2 DVC 12”
Recommended sealed 1.0ft
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(28.32L)
Punch HE2 15”– Punch HX2 15”—Recommended sealed 2.5ft
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(70.79L)
Power HX2 DVC 15”
Recommended sealed 1.25ft
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(35.4L)
Punch HX2 18”
Recommended sealed 4.0ft
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Wiring Configurations
By varying the wiring configuration of your speakers you can create an
impedance load to match your system. Since each voice coil of a DVC
speaker carries its own impedance, altering the wiring configurations give
a range of options for impedance load. Series, Parallel, or Series-Parallel
wiring configurations are different techniques for wiring speakers that pro-
vide different loads. Series configuration is a string method where speakers
are wired end to end. Parallel configuration uses two or more speakers
wired across common terminals. Series-Parallel configuration combines
both techniques. Choose the wiring diagram below that corresponds the
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BUILDING AN ENCLOSURE
To work properly, the walls of the enclosure must be rigid and not flex when
subjected to the high pressures generated by the speaker's operation. For
optimum performance, we recommend using 3/4" MDF (Medium Density
Fiberboard) and internal bracing. The enclosure should be glued together
and secured with nails or screws. MDF is porous; therefore, it is suggested
to also seal the outside walls with polyurethane.
CALCULATING VOLUME
Calculating volume is merely a matter of measuring the dimensions in inch-
es and using the formula:
If two facing sides are of uneven length, add them together and divide by
two to take the average. Using this number will give you the volume with-
out the necessity of calculating the box in sections and adding the sections
together. The thickness of the baffle material reduces the internal volume so
this must be subtracted from the outside dimensions to determine the inter-
nal volume. The speaker itself also reduces the internal volume. The
amount of air displaced by each model is listed on the specification sheet
and should also be subtracted from the gross volume calculation.
Height" x Width" x Depth"
1728 cu. in./cu. ft
Box Volume =
(cubic feet)
SUBWOOFER CROSSOVERS
There are two operational types of crossovers, passive and active. Passive
crossovers (coils or inductors) are placed on the speaker leads between the
amplifier and speaker. An active crossover is an electronic filter which sep-
arates the audio signal fed to different amplifiers. For optimum subwoofer
performance, we recommend using an active 80-100Hz low-pass crossover
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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION
Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms:
•Length of Warranty
1 year on speakers 90 days on speaker B-stock (receipt required)
3 years on electronics 90 days on electronic B-stock (receipt required)
1 years on source units
•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 dura-
tion 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. Always include Proof of Purchase. Mark RA# on outside of shipping carton.
Ship to: Electronics
Rockford Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
2055 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
RA#:_________________
Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
Speaker Returns
2356 Turner Ave NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
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LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTA-
LACÍON DEL PRODUCTO.
INTRODUCCÍON
Los woofers Power DVC son una gama completa de drivers de baja fre-
cuéncia que comprenden diámetros de 10" a 15". Diseñada para ofrecer la
máxima calidad, los Woofers ofrecen al entusiasta principiante en sistemas
de car audio, la oportunidad para disfrutar de un bajo sólido en las bajas
frecuéncias. Nuestros ingenieros han seleccionado materiales y técnicas
para la construcción de nuestros altavoces con el objetivo de ofrecer
características y confianza comparable a otros altavoces vendidos much
más caros.
Volumen
du la caja =
(en litros)
CALCULO DEL VOLUMEN
Para calcular el volumen sólo se han de medir las dimensiones en cen-
timetros y aplicar la fórmula:
Si dos caras opuestas son de diferente tamaño, súmelas y divida el total por
dos para obtener el promedio. Usando esta técnica se ahorrara el cálculo
por secciones. El espesor del material con que estáconstruida la caja
reduce el volumen interno, de manera quer ha de restarse de las dimen-
siones exteriores para determinar el volumen interior. La cantidad de aire
que ocupa cada modelo viene especificado en la hoja de caracteristicas y
también debe sustraerse para obtener el volumen neto interior.
CONSTRUCCION DEUNRECINTO
Para un buen funcionamiento las paredes del recinto han de ser rigidas y
sin flexión a altas presiones de aire. Recomendamos usar un espesor de 1.9
cm de conglomerado de alta densidad o fibra de media densidad. Si el
recinto es muy grande es necessario reforzarlo internamente. Las juntas
deben ser encoladas y aseguradas con tornillos o grapas. Internamente las
juntas deben ser selladas con silicona para prevenir las fugas de aire. La
cola para madera es la mejor opción. Debido a la porosidad del conglom-
erado de alta densidad y la fibra es recomendable sellar exteriormente la
caja con poliuretano.
Alto (cm) x Ancho (cm) x Profundidad (cm)
1000 cc
3
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VEUILLEZ LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS SUIVANTES POUR L'INSTALLATION
DE CE PRODUIT.
INTRODUCTION
Les woofers Power DVC sont une gamme complète de haut-parleurs de
graves allant de 25 à38 cm et disponibles en 4Ωx2. En utilisant les tech-
niques et les matériaux de construction les plus récents, nous sommes
parvenus àconstruire un haut-parleur fournissant un rendement élevédans
les graves tout en requérant un volume opérationnel minimum.
Volume
du caisson =
(Litres)
Hauteur (cm) x Longueur (cm) x Largeur (cm)
1000cc
3
/liter
CALCUL DUVOLUME
On calcule le volume en mesurant la dimension de chaque côtéet en
utilisant la formule suivante:
Si les due côtés qui se font face n'ont pas la même longueur, additionnez
les et divisez le résultat par deux pour obtenir la moyenne des deux
longueurs. Utilisez le nombre ainsi obtenu dans la formule pour détermin-
er le litrage. Cette méthode permet d'obtenir le volume du caisson sans
devoir faire de calculs compliqués de section de volume. L'épaisseur du
matériau dont est fait le caisson réduit le volume interne de celui-ci.
Lorsqu'on mesure les côtés du caisson il ne faut donc pas oublier d'oter des
mesures l'epaisseur du matériau. Le haut-parleur lui-même diminue le vol-
ume interne du caisson. Le volume d'air déplacépar chaque modèle de
haut-parleur est repris dans les spécifications techniques et doit également
être soustrait du volume total.
CONSTRUIRE UNCAISSON
Pour fonctionner convenablement les parois du caisson doivent être rigides
lorsqu'elles sont soumises aux hautes pressions dues au fonctionnement du
haut-parleur. Nous vous recommandons d'utiliser des panneaux de bois
aggloméréàhaute ou moyenne densitéde particules de type “MDF”. Ces
panneaux sont disponibles dans la plupart des magasins de bricolage. Pour
un caisson de grand volume il est recommandéde placer des renforts àl'in-
térieur du caisson. Les différents côtés devront être collés (colle àbois) et
vissés (ou éventuellement cloués). Il est recommandéde mettre un joint de
silicone dans les arêtes internes du caisson afin d'éviter les fuites d'air. Du
fait de la porositédes matériaux que nous vous conseillons il est préférable
de recouvrir l'extérieur du caisson avec du polyuréthane.
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BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG ZUERST SORGFÄLTIG
DURCH. DAS KANN SIE VOR FALSCHEM EINSATZ, AUSFALLEN ODER SOGAR
BESCHÄDIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRES FAHRZEUGES SCHÜTZEN.
EINLEITUNG
Die Power DVC Woofer sind eine komplette Produktlinie von Tief-
Frequenzlautsprechern mit Durchmesser von 25 cm bis zu 38 cm,
erhältlich in der Impendanz 4 Ohm x 2. Durch die Verwendung neuester
Materialien und Produktionstechniken können wir Ihnen heute einen
Lautsprecher vorstellen, der hohe Lautstärken und tiefe Frequenzen selbst
in sehr kleinen Volumen reproduzieren kann.
Gehäuse-
Volumen =
(Kubik Liter)
Höhe (cm) x Breite (cm) x Tiefe (cm)
1000cc
3
/liter
VOLUMEN-BERECHNUNG
Zur Volumen-Berechung benötigen sie die genauen Mabe und
Dimensionen in Zentimetern.
Sollten zwei gegenüberliegende Seiten ungleich lang sein, so können sie
die Mabe zusammen rechnen und durch zwei dividieren um den
Durchschnitt zu erhalten. Dies macht Ihnen die Berechnung leichter und
Sie müssen das Gehäuse nicht in Sektionen berechnen, die Sie danach
wieder mühselig zusammen zählen müssen. Die Materialstärke beeinflubt
natürlich auch das Innen-Volumen, so muss für eine präzise Berechnung
die Materialstärke von Auben-Volumen abgezogen werden. Der
Lautsprecher verringert ebenfalls das Innen-Volumen, auch er sollte natür-
lich heraus gerechnet werden. Jedes Lautsprecher-Volumen ist unter
“Specifications”genau aufgelistet.
DER GEHÄUSE BAU
Um das Gehäuse so präzise wie möglich zu bauen, sollten die
Gehäusewände sehr steif und luftundurchlässig sein, um dem entsehenden
Luftdruck des Lautsprechers standhalten zu können. Wir empfehlen 1,9 cm
mittelverdichtete Faserplatte (MDF), die in den meisten Baumärkten ange-
boten wird. Bei einem gröβeren Gehäuse sollten Sie Versteifungen durch
Holzbalken montieren. Diese sollten –wie auch das gesamte Gehäuse –
mit Holzleim geklebt und verschraubt oder vernagelt sein. Um eine höhere
Dichte zu erreichen, empfiehlt es sich, die Kanten und Verschraubungen
mit Silikon abzudichten und das Gehäuse von innen mit einer
Hohlraumversiegelung zu behandeln.
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LEGGERE CON ATTENZIONE LE SEGUENTI ISTRUZIONI PRIMA DEL-
L'INSTALLAZIONE DEL PRODOTTO.
INTRODUZIONE
I woofer Power DVC sono una linea completa di altoparlanti per basse fre-
quenze con diametri che vanno da 25 a 38 cm e disponibili sia a
4 ohm x 2. Impiegando le piúaggiomate tecnologie e materiali, siamo in
grado di offrire altoparlanti che possono riprodurre un'elevata pressione
sonora alle basse frequenze mantenendo i volumi di impiego assolutamente
ridotti.
Volume
della cassa =
(litri)
Alteza (cm) x Larghezza (cm) x Profonditá(cm)
1000cc
3
/liter
CALCOLO DEL VOLUME
Calcolare il volume éessenzialmente solo un problema di misurazione
delle dimensioni in centimetri della cassa e di applicazione della formula:
Se due pareti parallele sono di dimensioni diverse (prisma), semplicemente
sommatele e dividete il risulto per due. Impiegando il risultato ottenuto
potete calcolare il volume senza dividere la cassa i sezioni. Lo spessore del
legno riduce il volume interno, per cui énecessario sottrario dalle dimen-
sioni esterne. Anche il volume dell'altoparlante stesso riduce il volume
della cassa e deve essere sottratto. Il volume che ciascun altoparlante
contribuisce a togliere dalla cassa éindicato nelle tabelle con le specifiche.
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COSTRUIRE UNA CASSA
Per ottenere le prestazioni massime, le pareti della cassa devono essere
rigide e non flettere sotto la sollecitaxione della elevata pressione generata
dal woofer. Noi raccomandiamo l'impiego di MDF con uno spessore min-
imo di 19 mm, materiale facilmente reperibile in tutte le falegnamerle. Per
casse di dimensioni molto grandi éindispensabile prevedere dei rinforzi
interni. Le giunture devono essere incollate e fissate con viti o chiodi in
abbondanza. Intermanmente le giunture devono essere siliconate per
impedire trafilati d'aria. Anche la colla da legno funziona bene. Essendo il
MDF un materiale poroso si consiglia di sigillare l'esterno con materiali
poliuretanici.
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MADE IN CHINA
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.