Rockford Fosgate 40X2 manual

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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 craftsman- ship and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of [...]

T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction ............................................................................................. 1 Punch Amplifier Accessory Pack .............................................................. 1 Technical Design Features ....................................................................... 2 Design Features .........[...]

I NTRODUCTION Rockford engineers designed the Punch 40x 2 , 60x 2 , 100x 2 and 200x 2 amplifiers to withstand 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 x 2 amplifiers that lets the music sound crystal[...]

T ECHNICAL D ESIGN F EA TURES – 2 – ◆ T RANS • ANA ( TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier) The TRANS • ANA ( TRANS conductance A ctive N odal A mplifier) is a circuit that allows the audio signal to pass through the amplifier at low voltage. The signal is directly level-shifted to the fixed high voltage rails via a pair of driver trans[...]

◆ DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) Technology The DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) manufacturing process combines the advantages of both discrete components and integrated circuitry. Rockford Fosgate is the only American amplifier manufacturer to have invested millions into this process. DSM components differ from conventional discrete components in diff[...]

◆ MOSFET Devices Rockford Fosgate is one of the few manufacturers in the sound community to utilize MOSFET devices in both the power supply and the output stages . MOSFET ( M etal O xide S emiconductor F ield E ffect T ransistor) devices offer several important inherent advantages over the 30 year old technology of bi-polar design. These advantag[...]

D ESIGN F EA TURES 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. End Caps – Interchangeable end caps conceal the wiring and input ca[...]

7. Input Sensitivity Controls – The input level controls are preset for 500mV which will match the output of most source units. They can be adjusted to match input levels ranging from 150mV to 3V. 8. Punch Equalization Controls – The Punch EQ helps correct for acoustical deficiencies of the listening environment. The Bass control allows a narro[...]

I NST ALLA TION C ONSIDERA TIONS The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Punch amplifier: Allen wrenches 7/64" & 3/32" (included) Voltmeter Wire strippers Battery post wrench Electric hand drill w/assorted bits Wire cutters 17' (518.16cm) Red Power Wire Assorted connectors 12' (365.76cm) Remote Turn[...]

M OUNTING L OCA TION 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 condi- tions. However, to maximize the performance of your am[...]

B A TTERY AND C HARGING – 9 – 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 shoul[...]

– 10 – Punch 40x 2 , 60x 2 , 100x 2 Trim the power cable to within 18" of the battery and install the protective rubber boot, which is packed with the fuseholder, over the end of the wire. Strip 3/8" of insulation from the wire and insert into the end of the fuseholder, then crimp it in place. Slide the rubber boot into place to cover[...]

6. Prepare the REM turn-on wire for connection to the amplifier by stripping 5/8" 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 [...]

– 12 – 3386 f o = R (in k Ω ) for .047 µ µ µ µ µ f cap = R (in k Ω ) for .022 µ f cap 7234 f o Where: R = Ω f o = desired crossover frequency c = capacitor in farads ex: .047 x 10 -6 for .047mf cap Crossover Card High Pass Low Pass Full Range R1 R2 R1 R2 FULL a d v a n c e d O p e r a t i o n ▲ The crossover point can be altered b[...]

R ESISTOR C HART – 13 – Frequency R1 R2 21Hz 160k Ω 160k Ω 26Hz 130k Ω 130k Ω 30.8Hz 110k Ω 110k Ω 37Hz 91k Ω 91 Ω 41Hz 82k Ω 82k Ω 45Hz 75k Ω 75k Ω 49.8Hz 68k Ω 68k Ω 54.6Hz 62k Ω 62k Ω 60.5Hz 56k Ω 56k Ω 66.4Hz 51k Ω 51k Ω 72Hz 47k Ω 47k Ω N/A N/A N/A 78.7Hz 43k Ω 43k Ω 86.8Hz 39k Ω 39k Ω 94[...]

– 14 – I NST ALLA TION *Keep grounds as short as possible LED Connect to remote turn-on lead of source unit Connect to chassis ground of vehicle* Connect to B+ of battery with appropriate fuse value Less than 18" GND B+ P40x 2 P60x 2 P100x 2 P200x 2 - 20A - 30A - 40A - 50A Punch Status Display REM Power Connections I N S T A L L A T I O N [...]

– 15 – I N S T A L L A T I O N ® ® Stereo Operation Bass Right Gain Right Input Left Input Left Gain T reble – + +L – Speaker +R – Speaker – + RCA Input 2 Ω min. 2 Ω min. • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Gain for left and right channels operate independently • Impedance for each channel should be [...]

– 16 – I N S T A L L A T I O N ® ® Bass Right Gain Right Input Left Input Left Gain T reble + – +L – Speaker +R – Speaker RCA Input 4 Ω min. Mono Operation • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer • Impedance for mono channel should be [...]

– 17 – I N S T A L L A T I O N ® ® • RCA inputs are connected to both left and right channels • Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer • Impedance for each channel should be 2 Ω minimum • Impedance for mono channel should be 4 Ω minimum • XCard are set for Full Range Bass Right Gain Right Input[...]

– 18 – S YSTEM D IAGRAMS ® ® ® 4 PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 100Hz HP XCard 12dB/octave HP 100Hz 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 LOUD DSPL R CLOCK ILLUM PWR AUTO ® ® VOL TUNE 2-Way System[...]

– 19 – 3-Way System ® ® ® 4 ® ® ® 4 PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 8 Ω W oofer 8 Ω W oofer Front Rear 100Hz LP XCard 100Hz HP XCard 12dB/octave HP 100Hz 12dB/octave LP 100Hz 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 LOUD DSPL R CLOCK ILLUM PWR AUTO ® ® VOL TUNE[...]

– 20 – 4-Way System ® ® ® ® ® 4 trans • ana PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 Front RFP-812 8 Ω RFP-812 8 Ω 100Hz HP 24dB/octave HP 100Hz 24dB/octave HP 12dB/octave LP 275Hz 30Hz 12dB/octave HP 12dB/octave LP 100Hz RF A-64 RF A-64 100Hz HP 12dB/octave HP 100Hz HP 24dB/octave HP 30Hz 12dB/octave HP 100Hz HP XCard 275Hz L[...]

4-Way System w/Fadable Rear Stage – 21 – ® ® ® 4 ® ® ® 4 ® ® ® 4 PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 PCH-142X PCH-14X PCH-54 100Hz HP XCard 275Hz LP XCard Front RFP-812 8 Ω RFP-812 8 Ω 100Hz LP XCard 100Hz HP 24dB/octave HP 100Hz 24dB/octave HP 12dB/octave LP 275Hz 30Hz 12dB/octave HP 12dB/octave LP 100Hz RF A-64 RF A-64 100Hz HP 12dB/octave H[...]

R OCKFORD F OSGA TE A CCESSORIES Punch Status Display (FG-PSD) The Punch Status Display is an LED array which monitors amplifier performance. The PSD is a 2-channel monitor which has an indicator for Power, three indicators for Signal Level (signal-max-clip), and an indicator for Thermal condition. The display is designed to be stackable for multip[...]

Energy Storage Capacitors The Punch capacitors are used to provide extra current needed by amplifiers to reproduce musical transients. The Punch Caps also have the natural ability to filter AC ripple caused by the alternator, reducing the chance of noise in the system. The Punch Caps are available in a variety of values and will maximize both the s[...]

Punch Link (FG-LINK) The Punch Link is a specially cast heatsink interconnect which allows you to join any of our current Punch or Punch Power amplifiers together. While providing additional cooling through the coupling process, the Punch Link adds the finishing touch by giving you the look of one awesome amplifier. ® – 24 – 3 15 / 16 " P[...]

XCard Crossovers Additional crossover card frequencies are available for specialized requirements. You can get the following XCards from your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer. ® – 25 – XM50 = 50Hz XM275 = 275Hz XM70 = 70Hz XM400 = 400Hz XM100 = 100Hz XM4.5k = 4,500Hz XM150 = 150Hz XM6.5k = 6,500Hz XM200 = 200Hz XM00 = Blank card for custom c[...]

– 26 – 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+ termi- nal of the amplifier is not between 10.5 and 15.5 volts or there is no voltage present. Amplifier is not p[...]

– 27 – 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 XCard position and repair or replace as neces- sary. Check the alternator, bat- tery, fuse, and power and ground wiring. Repair as necessary. Symptom Diagnosis Remedy Input gain [...]

– 28 – Noise is radiating into RCA signal cable. Bad component in the sig- nal chain. Noise is radiating into speaker cables. Multiple grounds in the audio system. Ground loop between source unit and antenna. Engine Noise Symptom Diagnosis Remedy Check connections, run the RCA cables on a different route away from sources of high current. Check[...]

– 29 – 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 th[...]

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 f[...]

– 31 – PUNCH 40x 2 PUNCH 60x 2 PUNCH 100x 2 PUNCH 200x 2 Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4 Volts Mono into a 4 Ω Load 175 Watts 270 Watts 400 Watts 500 Watts Per channel into a 2 Ω Load 80 Watts 135 Watts 200 Watts 250 Watts Per channel into a 4 Ω Load 60 Watts 80 Watts 120 Watts 150 Watts Continuous Power Rating [...]

PUNCH 40x 2 PUNCH 60x 2 PUNCH 100x 2 PUNCH 200x 2 Dimensions 9-5/8" (24.4cm) W 9-5/8" (24.4cm) W 9-5/8" (24.4cm) W 9-5/8" (24.4cm) W 9-5/8" (24.4cm) L 10-5/8" (27.0cm) L 11-5/8" (29.5cm) L 12-5/8" (32.0cm) L 2-5/8" ( 6.6cm) H 2-5/8" ( 6.6cm) H 2-5/8" ( 6.6cm) H 2-5/8" ( 6.6cm) H Bandwidth [...]

W ARRANTY I NFORMA TION Rockford Fosgate warrants all electronics to the original consumer/purchaser to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three (3) years. We will cover parts and labor provided the product was purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer. This warranty does not apply to any product on which th[...]

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LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION DEL PRODUCTO. EVITARA POSIBLES DA Ñ OS 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 m[...]

Bass Right Gain Right Input Left Input Left Gain T reble +L – Speaker RCA Input + – 4 Ω min. – + – + +R – Speaker 2 Ω min. 2 Ω min. Funcionamiento Estereo/Mono • Las entradas RCA se conectan a ambos canales izquierdo y derecho. • Las ganancias izquierda y derecha han de ajustarse igual para ambos canales. • La impedancia minim[...]

ATTENTION: Veuillez lire les instructions suivantes pour l'installation de cet amplifcateur. Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommager le v é hicule. Les ing é nieurs de Rockford Fosgate ont con ç u l'amplificateur Punch x2 pour supporter l'environnement rude de l'automobile en d é livrant une qualit é d[...]

Terminal GND Pr é parez une longueur de c â ble pour la connexion à la masse. Pr é parez le ch â ssis en grattant la peinture de la surface m é tallique et nettoyez la salet é et l'huile. Attachez le c â ble au ch â ssis avec une vis. Terminal REM Connectez le fil REM à une commande 12 volts positive de la source. La commande 12 volt[...]

BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG ZUERST SORGF Ä LTIG DURCH. DAS KANN SIE VOR DEM FALSCHEN EINSATZ, AUSFALLEN ODER SOGAR BESCH Ä DIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRES FAHRZEUGES SCH Ü TZEN. Im Fahrzeugkofferraum Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen, das bedeutet, da β die K ü hlrippen von oben nach unten verlaufen, gibt dem Verst ä rker die be[...]

GND Anschluss Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel f ü r die Negativ Leitung (Erdung). Preparieren Sie die Anschlu β stelle des Erdungskabels, indem Sie das Metall gr ü ndlich reinigen und vom Lack befreien. Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung an dieser Stelle mit einer Schraube. REM Anschluss Verbinden Sie das Ein-und Ausschaltungskontroll-Kabel mit Ihrem Radio[...]

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 x2 per resistere all'ostico ambiente automobilistico mentre suonano con una musicalit [...]

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 (normalment[...]

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9/95 MAN-1087-A 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 g[...]