Page 2 - PRACTICE SAFE SOUNDTM
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 arepleased you chose our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsman-ship and critical testing pr...
Page 3 - ADVANCED OPERATION; Installation Section of this manual or refer to the icons listed; E T T I N G
T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction ............................................................................................. 1Punch Amplifier Accessory Pack .............................................................. 1Technical Design Features ............................................
Page 4 - N T R O D U C T I O N; , is a 360 watt, 6 channel amplifier with integrated; C C E S S O R Y; AGU Fuseholder
I N T R O D U C T I O N The Punch 360. 6 , is a 360 watt, 6 channel amplifier with integrated features for accommodating “single amplifier” system designs. Builtinto the amplifier are four internal XCards and a Signal SwitchingNetwork. These features simplify signal processing and enablecustom signa...
Page 5 - TRANS•ANA; (TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier); TRANS•ANA (TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier) is a; nova which is; TOPAZ; The; TOPAZ (Tracking Operation Pre-Amplifier Zone) circuitry solves; Bass EQ; THE RESULT: Provides better low bass response.
T E C H N I C A L D E S I G N F E AT U R E S – 2 – ◆ TRANS•ANA (TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier) The TRANS•ANA (TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier) 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 h...
Page 6 - DSM; DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) manufacturing process combines; XCard; XCard can be configured for high-
◆ 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 haveinvested millions into this process. DSM components differ...
Page 7 - MOSFET Devices; power supply and; the; output stages. MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect; NOMAD; The Punch amplifiers use an; analog computer process to maximize; Signal Switching Network
◆ MOSFET Devices Rockford Fosgate is one of the few manufacturers in the soundcommunity to utilize MOSFET devices in both the power supply and the output stages. MOSFET (Metal Oxide Semiconductor Field Effect Transistor) devices offer several important inherent advantages overthe 30 year old technol...
Page 8 - cables, giving the amplifier a clean “stealth” look.
360. 6 D E S I G N F E AT U R E S 1. Cast Aluminum Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry. Theinherent advantage of casting provides a 30% improvement of coolingover conventional extrusion heatsink designs. 2. End Caps – Th...
Page 9 - invert the phase of “Channel C” (0; LED Power Indicator – The LED illuminates when the unit is
8. Input Sensitivity Controls – The input level controls are preset to match the output of most source units. They can be adjustedto match output levels from a variety of source units. 9. Bass EQ Control – The Bass EQ allows a narrow band adjustmentof up to +18dB centered at 45Hz. The bass boost can...
Page 11 - Trunk Mounting; Rockford Fosgate amplifiers should; never be mounted in the engine
M O U N T I N G L O C AT I O N The mounting location and position of your amplifier will have agreat effect on its ability to dissipate the heat generated during normaloperation. The design of our cast aluminum heatsink serves to easilydissipate the heat generated over a wide range of operating cond...
Page 12 - Avoid running power wires near the low level input; Configure the internal XCard crossover and Signal Switching
B AT T E R Y A N D C H A R G I N G – 9 – Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicle's battery andcharging system. We recommend checking your alternator andbattery condition to ensure that the electrical system has enoughcapacity to handle the increased load of your stereo system. Stockelec...
Page 14 - DO NOT; Perform a final check of the completed system wiring to ensure
8. Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA cables into the input jacks at the amplifier. 9. Connect the speakers. Strip the speaker wires 5/8". Insert the bared wire into the speaker terminal and tighten the set screw to secureinto place. Be sure to maintain proper speaker...
Page 15 - fo = desired crossover frequency; FULL; foc; The actual formula is:; XC; Full Range
– 12 – 3386 fo = R (in k Ω ) for .047 µ f cap = R (in k Ω ) for .022 µ f cap 7234 fo Where: R = Ω fo = desired crossover frequency c = capacitor in faradsex: .047 x 10-6 for .047mf cap Crossover Card High PassLow PassFull Range R1 R2 R1 R2 FULL The crossover point can be altered by changing all 4 re...
Page 16 - Our tests have shown that using 0.047; Frequency
R E S I S T O R C H A R T Frequency R1 R2 20Hz 169k Ω 169k Ω 25Hz 133k Ω 133k Ω 30Hz 110k Ω 110k Ω 35Hz 95.3k Ω 95.3k Ω 40Hz 84.5k Ω 84.5k Ω 45Hz 75k Ω 75k Ω 50Hz 68.1k Ω 68.1k Ω 55Hz 61.9k Ω 61.9k Ω 60Hz 56.2k Ω 56.2k Ω 65Hz 52.3k Ω 52.3k Ω 70Hz 48.7k Ω 48.7k Ω 75Hz 45.3k Ω 45.3k Ω 80Hz 42.2k Ω 42....
Page 17 - ARD; Configure a 12dB/octave filter for Channel A
– 14 – XC ARD C ONFIGURATIONS Configure a 12dB/octave filter for Channel A • XCard A set to High-Pass or Low-Pass Configure a 12dB/octave filter for Channel B • XCard B1 set to High-Pass or Low-Pass• XCard B2 set to Full Range Ch. A Ch. A Ch. B R E M D u a l G N D D u a l B + – R + – L + Ch. B HP XC...
Page 19 - phase switch that; • Phase Switch set to 0
U SING THE P HASE S WITCH Vehicle interiors can cause acoustical irregularities with the system'sbass response. The Punch amplifier has a 0 ° /–180 ° phase switch that allows both Channel C outputs to be inverted simultaneously. Sincewoofers will typically be connected to Channel C, the system's bas...
Page 20 - both switches configure the distribution pattern. The; switches can be oriented in the following configurations:; Factory Default
U SING THE S IGNAL S WITCHING N ETWORK The Signal Switching Network allows the RCA input signals to bedistributed to the outputs in many different configurations. Theorientation of both switches configure the distribution pattern. The switches can be oriented in the following configurations: Configu...
Page 28 - N S TA L L AT I O N
– 25 – 360. 6 I N S TA L L AT I O N *Keep grounds asshort as possible Power Connections (Option #1) I NSTALLAT I ON ® ® Ch. A Ch. A Ch. B Ch. B + L – + R – – R + – L + R E M D u a l B + D u a l G N D + – *Keep grounds asshort as possible Power Connections (Option #2) Connect to remoteturn-on lead of...
Page 30 - -Channel Mono Operation
– 27 – I NSTALLAT I ON ® ® 3-Channel Mono Operation • Gain Control for channels A, B & C operate independently • Impedance Load for bridged channel A should be 4 Ω minimum • Impedance Load for bridged channel B should be 4 Ω minimum • Impedance Load for bridged channel C should be 4 Ω minimum • ...
Page 31 - -Channel Stereo Operation
– 28 – I NSTALLAT I ON ® ® • Gain Control for channels A & B set equally • Gain Control for channel C operates independently • Impedance Load for bridged left channel should be 4 Ω minimum • Impedance Load for bridged right channel should be 4 Ω minimum • Impedance Load for stereo channel C shou...
Page 33 - • Gain Control for channels A, B & C operate; independently; • Impedance Load for stereo channels A, B & C should be 2; minimum; -Channel Stereo Operation
• Gain Control for channels A, B & C operate independently • Impedance Load for stereo channels A, B & C should be 2 Ω minimum • XCard A can be set for High-Pass, Low-Pass or Full Range• XCard B can be set for 12dB/24dB High-Pass, 12dB/24dB Low-Pass 12dB Bandpass or Full Range • XCard C can ...
Page 37 - Front & Rear w/Midbass and Bridged Subwoofer
Front & Rear w/Midbass and Bridged Subwoofer – 34 – + – + – + – + – XCard C XCard B XCard B XCard A –180 ° 0 ° 80Hz LP 4.5kHz LP 400Hz HP 4.5kHz HP 360. 6 360. 6 + – + – + – + – + – XCard C XCard B XCard B XCard A –180 ° 0 ° 80Hz LP 4.5 kHz LP 400Hz HP 4.5kHz HP Front 12dB/octave High-Pass 4.5kH...
Page 38 - R O U B L E S H O O T I N G; Symptom; Speakers are defective.
– 35 – T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Amplifier does notturn on(Power LED is off) Symptom Diagnosis Remedy Voltage applied to theREM terminal of theamplifier is not between10.5 and 15.5 volts ort h e r e i s n o v o l t a g epresent. Voltage to the B+ termi-nal of the amplifier isnot between 10.5 and...
Page 40 - Engine Noise; • If noise persists, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.
– 37 – Noise is radiating intoRCA signal cable. Bad component in the sig-nal chain. Noise is radiating intospeaker cables. Multiple grounds in theaudio system. Ground loop betweensource unit and antenna. Engine Noise Symptom Diagnosis Remedy Check connections, run theRCA cables on a differentroute a...
Page 41 - and
– 38 – D Y N A M I C P O W E R M E A S U R E M E N T S About the Dynamic Power MeasurementsThe Audio Graph PowerCube is a test instrument used to measure theoutput of an amplifier in accordance with IHF-202 industry standards. TheIHF-202 standard is a dynamic power measurement and was developedas a ...
Page 42 - Audio Graph – The PowerCubeTM; • Example of a Punch 200.
Information CubedThe data acquired in the testing procedure is then graphed in the formof 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 isdisplayed on the Z axis. Output Powe...
Page 43 - P E C I F I C A T I O N S
– 40 – Continuous Power Rating (Competition Standard) - Measured at 13.8 Battery Volts RMS continuous power per channel, 30 Watts x 6 all channels driven into a 4 Ω load from 20 to 20,000 Hz with less than0.05% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) RMS continuous power per channel, 60 Watts x 6 all channe...
Page 46 - BICACIÓN; es un amplificador de 6 canales de 360 vatios con; NTRODUCCION
L E A D E T E N I D A M E N T E L A S S I G U I E N T E S I N S T R U C C I O N E S D EINSTALACION DEL PRODUCTO. EVITARA POSIBLES DAÑOS A VD., ALVEHICULO O AL PRODUCTO. Montaje en el Malatero Monte el amplificador verticalmente con las lineas del radiador orientadasde arriba hacia abajo. De esta man...
Page 47 - Configuración n
– 44 – E SPAÑOL U TILIZACION DEL C IRCUITO DE C ONMUTACION DE S EÑAL El circuito de conmutación de señal permite distribuir las entradas RCAa las salidas de varias diferentes maneras. La orientación de ambosconmutadores configura la distribución de señal. Los conmutadorespueden ser posicionados en l...
Page 49 - Funcionamiento en tres canales
Funcionamiento en tres canales – 46 – • Las ganancias de los canales A y B han de ser fijadas igual para igualar los canales • La ganancia del canal C funciona independientemente • La impedancia del canal izquierdo puenteado no debe ser menor de 4 Ω • La impedancia del canal derecho puenteado no deb...
Page 50 - • L Ganancia de los canales A, B y C funcionan; independientemente; • La Impedancia para los canales A, B y C estereo no debe ser menor; Bandpass o Full Range; • La XCard C se puede posicionar en HP, LP o Full Range
• L Ganancia de los canales A, B y C funcionan independientemente • La Impedancia para los canales A, B y C estereo no debe ser menor de 2 Ω • La XCard A se puede posicionar en HP, LP o Full Range• La XCard B se puede fijar en 12dB/24dB HP, 12dB/24dB LP o 12dB Bandpass o Full Range • La XCard C se p...
Page 51 - NTRODUCTION; Montage dans le coffre; ONTAGE; RANÇAIS
ATTENTION: Veuillez lire les instructions suivantes pour l'installation de cetamplifcateur. Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommagerle véhicule. Le Punch 360. 6 , est un amplificateur à 6 canaux de 360 watts avec des caractéristiques reprises aux amplificateurs 2 canaux. Quatre ...
Page 54 - Configuration à 3 canaux
Configuration à 3 canaux • Les controles de gain des canaux A et B sont réglés de manière égale pour équilibrer le subwoofer • Les controles de gain des canaux C sont indépendants • L'impédance pour le canal bridgé de gauche doit être de 4 Ω minimum • L'impédance pour le canal bridgé de droit doit ê...
Page 55 - Configuration à 6 canaux
• Les controles de gain des canaux A, B et C sont indépendants • L'impédance pour le canal bridgé de gauche doit être de 4 Ω mini- mum • L'impédance pour le canal bridgé de droit doit être de 4 Ω minimum • La carte de filtrage A peut être réglée en passe-haut, passe-bas ou full range • Les cartes de...
Page 56 - INBAUORT
BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG ZUERST SORGFÄLTIGDURCH. DAS KANN SIE VOR DEM FALSCHEN EINSATZ, AUSFALLENODER SOGAR BESCHÄDIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRESFAHRZEUGES SCHÜTZEN. Im Fahrzeugkofferraum Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen, das bedeutet, da β die Kühlrippen von oben nach unten verlau...
Page 57 - EUTSCH
– 54 – B ENUTZEN DES S IGNAL N ETZWERKES Das Schaltbare Signal Netzwerk erlaubt es, die Eingangssignale denverschiedenen Ausgangen optimal zuzuteilen. Die verschiedenenStellungen der Schalter sind in den folgenden Beispielen dargestellt. Beispiel #1 Kanal A Eingang => Kanal A AusgangKanal B Einga...
Page 60 - -Kanal Stereo Operation
Ch. A Ch. A Ch. B Ch. B R E M D u a l B + D u a l G N D Rear – + 2 ohm min. + – LED Ch. C Bass EQ Ch. C Gain Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A Ch. B Gain Ch. A Gain L R L R L R Ch. C Ch. C + L – 2 ohm min. – L + – + – – R + Front 2 ohm min. – 2 ohm min. + – + 2 ohm min. + R – + L – + – 2 ohm min. + R – 6-Kanal Ster...
Page 61 - TALIANO; NTRODUZIONE; Nel Bagagliaio; OVE
I TALIANO ATTENZIONE: SI PREGA DI LEGGERE LE SEGUENTI ISTRUZIONI PERL'INSTALLAZIONE DI QUESTO PRODOTTO. IL NON SEGUIRLE POTREBBERISULTARE SERIAMENTE DANNOSO PER LA PERSONA O PER IL VEICOLO. Il Punch 360.6 é un amplificatore da 360 watt totali e 6 canali progettatoper essere installato come un singol...
Page 64 - Passa basso o gamma intera
Ch. A Ch. A Ch. B Ch. B R E M D u a l B + D u a l G N D – L + – R + + R – – + 4 ohm min. + – LED Ch. C Bass EQ Ch. C Gain Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A Ch. B Gain Ch. A Gain L R L R L R Ch. C Ch. C + R – + L – 4 ohm min. + L – + – 4 ohm min. Funzionamento a 3 canali • I gain dei canali A e B regolati identici p...
Page 65 - • La XCard B puó essere impiegata Passa alto 12/24dB/ott, Passa; gamma intera
Ch. A Ch. A Ch. B Ch. B R E M D u a l B + D u a l G N D Rear – + 2 ohm min. + – LED Ch. C Bass EQ Ch. C Gain Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A Ch. B Gain Ch. A Gain L R L R L R Ch. C Ch. C + L – 2 ohm min. – L + – + – – R + Front 2 ohm min. – 2 ohm min. + – + 2 ohm min. + R – + L – + – 2 ohm min. + R – Funzionament...
Page 66 - OTES
Page 68 - MADE IN THE USA; Rockford Fosgate
9/96MAN-1364-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 f...