Page 2 - PRACTICE SAFE SOUNDTM; levels well over 130dB. Use common sense and practice safe sound.; NOTE; : Review each section for more detailed information.
I NTRODUCTION T ABLE OF C ONTENTS 2 Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio amplifiers. At RockfordFosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduction at its best, and we are pleased you chose ourproduct. Through years of engineering expertise, hand cr...
Page 3 - GETTING STARTED; Installation Section
S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS C ONTENTS OF C ARTON 3 Visit our web site for the latest information on all Rockford products. GETTING STARTED Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designed to provide information for the owner, salesperson and installer. For those of you who want quick informationon how...
Page 4 - be adjusted to match output levels from a variety of source units.; INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS; The following is a list of tools needed for installation:
4 D ESIGN F EATURES I NSTALLATION 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. Variable Cro...
Page 5 - by a qualified technician.; CAUTION; wires routed through metal, especially the firewall.; MOUNTING LOCATIONS; Engine Compartment
5 I NSTALLATION 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 onthe layout of your new system, be sure that each component will be easily accessible for m...
Page 6 - Use the ring terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal.; DO NOT install the fuse at this; input jacks at the amplifier.
6 I NSTALLATION BATTERY AND CHARGING Amplifiers will put an increased load on the vehicle's battery and charging system. We recommendchecking your alternator and battery condition to ensure that the electrical system has enoughcapacity to handle the increased load of your stereo system. Stock electr...
Page 7 - NSTALLATION; : Follow the diagrams for proper signal polarity.; : These amplifiers are not recommended for impedance loads below 2; OR; USING PASSIVE CROSSOVERS; are not; Hertz; Speaker Impedance; For more information, see your Authorized Rockford
80 4.1mH 1000mF 8.2mH 500mF 16mH 250mF 100 3.1mH 800mF 6.2mH 400mF 12mH 200mF 130 2.4mH 600mF 4.7mH 300mF 10mH 150mF 200 1.6mH 400mF 3.3mH 200mF 6.8mH 100mF 260 1.2mH 300mF 2.4mH 150mF 4.7mH 75mF 400 .8mH 200mF 1.6mH 100mF 3.3mH 50mF 600 .5mH 136mF 1.0mH 68mF 2.0mH 33mF 800 .41mH 100mF .82mH 50mF 1....
Page 8 - Connecting PUNCH Capacitors
8 O PERATION A CCESSORIES ADJUSTING GAIN To adjust the gain setting, turn the amplifier gains all the way down. Turn the source unit volume upuntil distortion is audible and then turn it down a bit until the distortion is inaudible. This will beabout two thirds all the way up on most source units. N...
Page 9 - directly to amplifier input.
9 T ROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If you are having problems after installation follow the Troubleshooting procedures below. Procedure 1: Check Amplifier for proper connections. Verify that POWER light is on. If POWER light is on skip to Step 2, if not continue. 1. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cabl...
Page 10 - Dynamic Power Rating - Measured at 14.4 Volts; Specifications subject to change without notice
10 S PECIFICATIONS MODEL PUNCH 200M Dynamic Power Rating - Measured at 14.4 Volts Mono into a 4 Ω Load 100 Watts Mono into a 2 Ω Load 200 Watts Signal-to-Noise Ratio >100dB A-weighted Crossover Slope 12dB/octave Butterworth Crossover Frequency variable from 50Hz to 210Hz Crossover Type variable A...
Page 11 - Service Center; IMITED
11 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 RA#: ____________________ Rockford Corporation offers a limi...
Page 12 - Rockford Fosgate; Rockford Corporation
11/01 B.M.MAN-3773-A Printed in U.S.A Rockford Fosgate Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A. In U.S.A., (480) 967-3565 In Europe, Fax (49) 8503-934014 In Japan, Fax (81) 559-79-1265 www.rockfordfosgate.com