Page 2 - PRACTICE SAFE SOUNDTM
Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audioamplifiers. At Rockford Fosgate we are committed to musical reproduction atits best, and we are pleased you chose our product. Through years of engineer-ing expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical testing proc...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications ................................................................................... 1 Punch 4-Channel Accessory Pack ................................................... 3 Introduction ......................................................................................
Page 4 - per channel
1 SPECIFICA TIONS PUNCH 4040DSM PUNCH 4080DSM Dy namic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4 Volts 1 Bridged into a 4 Ω Load 115 Watts X 2 220 Watts x 2 Pe r channel into a 2 Ω Load 55 Watts X 4 100 Watts x 4 Pe r channel into a 4 Ω Load 35 Watts X 4 60 Watts x 4 Co ntinuous Power Ratin...
Page 6 - PUNCH 4-CHANNEL ACCESSORY PACK
PUNCH 4-CHANNEL ACCESSORY PACK 3 17' (518cm) Red Power Wire 12' (366cm) Blue Remote Turn-on Wire 1.5' (46cm) Black Grounding Wire Punch Verification Certificate Punch Owner's Manual Remote Turn-on Wire Connector Plug Power Ring Terminals Allen Head Set Screws and Mounting Screws Fuse Holder 4040 Fus...
Page 7 - INTRODUCTION; Features
4 INTRODUCTION This manual provides information on the features, instal-lation, and operation of the Punch 4040 DSM and 4080DSM Amplifiers. We suggest you save this manual forfuture reference. We strongly recommend you have your Authorized Rock-ford Fosgate Dealer install your new Punch 4-channelamp...
Page 8 - Top View of Amplifier and End Caps; CONTROLS AND FEATURES; Punch
5 Real Time Power Protection (R.T.P.P.) allows for thegreatest power output under all load conditions. Whenoutput reaches an unsafe level it will be reduced, unlikecurrent limiting which often causes premature protectionor failure to protect at all. To get a better understanding of the Punch let’s t...
Page 9 - The LED illuminates when the unit is activated.
6 B+/GND Power Connector LED Power Indicator REM Connector Four (4) custom, round, hex screws included in the acces-sory pack hold the unit in place. These screws are coveredwhen the end caps are installed. The Punch 4-Channel is turned on by connecting the blueremote turn-on wire to the source unit...
Page 11 - INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS; Summed
8 The amplifier’s signal input, female, RCA jacks should beconnected to the source unit’s signal outputs with high-quality RCA cables. The connectors have been plated ingold to eliminate the possibility of corrosion that can causesignal deterioration. These pass-thru connectors allow you to daisy-ch...
Page 12 - BATTERY AND CHARGING; Tools
9 4. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drillinto gas tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines,vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working onany vehicle. 5. For safety, disconnect the battery ground cable priorto beginning the installation process. 6. Never run wires underneath t...
Page 13 - MOUNTING AND LOCATION; The temperature inside a trunk can reach as high as 175; WIRING THE PUNCH; red
MOUNTING AND LOCATION The mounting location and position of the Punch 4-Channel will have a great effect on its ability to dissipatethe heat generated in normal operation. The Punch 4-Channel has a heatsink designed for heat dissipationand internal shutoff circuitry to avoid overheating. It isreason...
Page 14 - For the Punch 4040, place the protective boot onto; For the Punch 4080, place the protective boot onto; Repeat the above steps to connect the remainder of
2. For the Punch 4040, place the protective boot onto the wire. Insert the wire into one end of the fuse holderso that the insulation is just inside the crimp area asshown in the diagram. Crimp the wire in place with thenotched portion of a crimping tool. Cover the crimpedarea with the protective bo...
Page 15 - The gold B+ terminal on the amplifier must be connected
12 Wiring the Ring and Spade Connectors 1. Strip back approximately 3/8" (1cm) of insulation. 2. Insert the bare wire into the connector and crimp in place as shown in the following diagram: 3/8" (1cm) { { Crimp Here Wire w/insulation BareWire Connectors Crimp Here This connector is used for...
Page 16 - Remote
13 > < 5/8" INSULATION STRIP WIRE > > AMP > The GND terminal grounds the amplifier and is con-nected to the chassis of the vehicle with 12 gauge, orheavier, stranded wire. When grounding, scrape paint offmetal to ensure a good, clean ground connection. Toprevent ground loops, we r...
Page 17 - Note: To bridge the amplifier use the L+ and R–; Speakers
14 Punch 4-Channel amplifiers are rated for safe operationinto loads of 2 Ω , or greater in stereo mode or 4 Ω in bridged/mono configurations. The primary loads on anyamplifier come from directly connected speakers withoutusing capacitors. The measured resistance for each sideshould not be less than...
Page 19 - Table of Component Values; dB/Octave High Pass; Speaker Impedance; dB/Octave High and Low Pass Filters
16 Table of Component Values 6 dB/Octave Low Pass 6 dB/Octave High Pass Freq.Hertz Speaker Impedance 80 4.1mH 1000 µ F 8.2mH 500 µ F 16mH 250 µ F 100 3.1mH 800 µ F 6.2mH 400 µ F 12mH 200 µ F 130 2.4mH 600 µ F 4.7mH 300 µ F 10mH 150 µ F 200 1.6mH 400 µ F 3.3mH 200 µ F 6.8mH 100 µ F 260 1.2mH 300 µ F ...
Page 20 - The factory default is Full Range.
The Punch 4-Channel amplifiers feature selectable elec-tronic crossovers. Selection is made by positioning of aremovable module card. These modules control theoutput channels and can be configured in a High Pass,Low Pass or Full Range (factory default) position. The 4-Channel amplifiers are shipped ...
Page 21 - SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAMS; Always start with the phase switch on 0
SAMPLE WIRING DIAGRAMS 18 – + – + 4 Ohm (2 Ω min.) Mid Range/ Tweeter Input switch set to FFront crossover set to 100 Hz High PassRear crossover set to 100 Hz Low PassFront+Rear summed output not usedPhase switch set to 0 ° + R I G H T – REM B+ GND + L E F T – REAR (bridge) + R I G H T – + L E F T –...
Page 22 - -CHANNEL BRIDGED STEREO; In this mode the phase switch should always be at 0
19 2-CHANNEL BRIDGED STEREO Input switch set to RSet Front & Rear crossover to the same pointFront+Rear summed output not usedPhase switch set to 0 ° + R I G H T – REM B+ GND + L E F T – REAR (bridge) + R I G H T – + L E F T – FRONT(bridge) 4 Ω Right – + SOURCE UNIT TREBLE GAIN BASS FRONT FRONT ...
Page 23 - In this mode the phase switch should always be at 180
20 2-CHANNEL BRIDGED STEREO * * In this mode the phase switch should always be at 180 ° . Switching to the 0 ° position will result in an "out of phase" condition and a loss of output. (Alternate Version: 100Hz High Pass Front & Rear -4 Ω Full Range) Input switch set to FSet Front & ...
Page 25 - -CHANNEL WITH BRIDGED SUBWOOFER; Allows front to rear fading
22 4-CHANNEL WITH BRIDGED SUBWOOFER • Allows front to rear fading • Sub-woofer is optional • Sub-woofer can be bridged on front or rear or both – + – + Input switch set to RearFront crossover set to Full RangeRear crossover set to Full RangeFront+Rear summed output not usedPhase switch set to 0 ° + ...
Page 26 - BIAMPLIFIED; -CHANNEL WITH SUBWOOFER AMP
23 – + – + Full Range Input switch set to RearFront crossover set to Full RangeRear crossover set to Full RangeFront+Rear crossover set to 100Hz Low PassPhase switch set to 0 ° + R I G H T – REM B+ GND + L E F T – REAR (bridge) + R I G H T – + L E F T – FRONT(bridge) Full Range BIAMPLIFIED 4-CHANNEL...
Page 27 - BRIDGED MONO
24 4 Ω Woofer – + Input switch set to FSet Front & Rear crossovers to the same pointFront+Rear summed output not usedPhase switch set to 0 ° * + R I G H T – REM B+ GND + L E F T – REAR (bridge) + R I G H T – + L E F T – FRONT(bridge) 4 Ω Woofer – + SOURCE UNIT TREBLE GAIN BASS FRONT FRONT FRNT+R...
Page 28 - TROUBLESHOOTING
ProblemAmplifier will not play – Remote turn-on light is off. Solution1. Check the DC voltage at the amplifier's B+ terminal with a voltmeter. The voltage should measure be-tween 11.5V - 15.5V. If voltage is not found, check the battery, fuse, fusehousing and wire connections. Fix, repair, or replac...
Page 31 - DYNAMIC POWER MEASUREMENTS; About the Dynamic Power Measurements; The; Audio Graph PowerCube; is a test instrument used to; Music; Appendix A
DYNAMIC POWER MEASUREMENTS About the Dynamic Power Measurements The Audio Graph PowerCube is a test instrument used to measure the output of an amplifier in accordance withIHF-202 industry standards. The IHF-202 standard is aDynamic power measurement and was developed as ameans of measuring power in...
Page 32 - Audio Graph – The PowerCube
A 4 ohm speaker may experience a drop in impedance 4-6 times lower than its nominal (printed) impedance. Aspeaker will also create phase shifts in the signal that ispassed through it. These phase shifts happen becausea speaker is an inductor (voice coil) and a capacitor(compliance of the surround/sp...
Page 33 - form. It will be connected to a reactive load (the; AudioGraph PowerCube; As you can see by the; PowerCube; and as you will
30 What is an Amplifier? An amplifier by definition is a voltage generating device,recreating the signal which is input to in an identical but amplified form. It will be connected to a reactive load (the speaker). The impedance of this load and phase of thesignal passing through the load will vary, ...
Page 34 - WARRANTY INFORMATION
WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Fosgate warrants all electronics to the original consumer/purchaser to befree from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of three (3) years. We willcover parts and labor provided the product was purchased from an AuthorizedRockford Fosgate Dealer. This warran...
Page 35 - Rockford Fosgate
Rockford Fosgate A Division of Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A. In U.S.A., (602) 967-3565 In Canada, call Korbon (416) 567-1929 In Europe, Fax (49) 4207-801250 REV. B 4/93MAN-0288
