Rockford Fosgate Stereo Amplifier 250, 360, 400, 500, 600, 800, 1000 User Guide

Power 250 2-Channel  
Power 360 2-Channel  
Power 400 4-Channel  
Power 500 2-Channel  
Power 600 5-Channel  
Power 800 2-Channel  
Power 800 4-Channel  
Power 1000 2-Channel  
Installation  
and  
Operation  
Power Amplifier  
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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 craftsmanship and critical testing procedures,  
we have created a wide range of products 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 specialized 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 installation accessories from Connecting Punch in your installa-  
tion. Connecting Punch has everything from RCA cables and speaker wire  
to Power line and battery connectors. 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 wearables, which include everything from T-shirts and jackets to  
hats and sunglasses.  
To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford acces-  
sories, in the U.S. call 480-967-3565 or FAX 480-967-8132. For all other  
countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX +001-480-967-8132.  
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.  
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Specifications  
POWER 250  
2-channel  
POWER 360  
2-channel  
POWER 400  
4-channel  
POWER 500  
2-channel  
POWER 600.5  
5-channel  
POWER 800  
2-channel  
POWER 800  
4-channel  
POWER 1000  
2-channel  
Dynamic Power Rating  
(IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4 Volts  
Bridged into a 4Load  
Per channel into a 2Load  
Per channel into a 4Load  
Front/Rear + Subwoofer  
232 Watts x 2 + —  
330 Watts x 2 120 Watts x 4 + 240 Watts x 1 480 Watts x 2  
3
20 Watts x 1  
160 Watts x 2  
100 Watts x 2  
481 Watts x 1  
242 Watts x 2  
154 Watts x 2  
232 Watts x 2  
127 Watts x 4  
84 Watts x 4  
710 Watts x 1  
960 Watts x 1  
525 Watts x 2  
270 Watts x 4  
150 Watts x 4  
1460 Watts x 1  
730 Watts x 2  
450 Watts x 2  
210 Watts x 2  
75 Watts x 4 + 115 Watts x 1  
240 Watts x 2  
Continuous Power Rating  
(Competition Standard)  
Measured at 13.8 Battery Volts  
RMS continuous power / channel,  
both channels driven into a 4Ω  
load from 20Hz to 20kHz with  
62.5 Watts x 2  
90 Watts x 2  
50 Watts x 4  
125 Watts x 2  
50 Watts x 4 + 100 Watts x 1  
200 Watts x 2  
100 Watts x 4  
250 Watts x 2  
<
0.05% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)  
RMS continuous power / channel,  
both channels driven into a 2Ω  
load from 20Hz to 20kHz, with  
125 Watts x 2  
250 Watts x 1  
180 Watts x 2  
360 Watts x 1  
100 Watts x 4  
200 Watts x 2  
250 Watts x 2 100 Watts x 4 + 200 Watts x 1 400 Watts x 2  
200 Watts x 4  
400 Watts x 2  
500 Watts x 2  
1000 Watts x 1  
<
0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)  
RMS continuous power bridged  
into a 4load from 20Hz to  
20kHz, with <0.1% Total Harmonic  
Distortion (THD)  
500 Watts x 1  
200 Watts x 2 + —  
800 Watts x 1  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted)  
Crossover Slope (Butterworth)  
Crossover Frequency  
>100dB  
24dB/octave  
50Hz 210Hz  
>100dB  
24dB/octave  
50Hz 210Hz  
>100dB  
24dB/octave  
50Hz 210Hz  
>100dB  
24dB/octave  
50Hz 210Hz  
>100dB  
24dB/octave  
50Hz 210Hz  
>100dB  
24dB/octave  
50Hz 210Hz  
>100dB  
24dB/octave  
50Hz 210Hz  
>100dB  
24dB/octave  
50Hz 210Hz  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Specifications  
POWER 250  
2-channel  
2.4" (6.1cm) H  
9.9" (25.06cm) W  
POWER 360  
2-channel  
2.4" (6.1cm) H  
9.9" (25.06cm) W  
12.4" (31.42cm) L  
POWER 400  
4-channel  
2.4" (6.1cm) H  
9.9" (25.06cm) W  
13.4" (33.96cm) L  
POWER 500  
2-channel  
2.4" (6.1cm) H  
9.9" (25.06cm) W  
13.4" (33.96cm) L  
POWER 600.5  
5-channel  
2.4" (6.1cm) H  
9.9" (25.06cm) W  
18.4" (46.74cm) L  
POWER 800  
2-channel  
2.4" (6.1cm) H  
9.9" (25.06cm) W  
18.4" (46.74cm) L  
POWER 800  
4-channel  
2.4" (6.1cm) H  
9.9" (25.06cm) W  
18.4" (46.74cm) L  
POWER 1000  
2-channel  
2.4" (6.1cm) H  
9.9" (25.06cm) W  
18.4" (46.74cm) L  
Dimensions (end caps installed)  
11.4" (28.88cm)  
L
Heatsink Type (internal use only)  
Frequency Response (±0.5dB)  
Bandwidth (±3dB)  
#2  
#3  
#4  
#4  
#4  
#6  
#6  
#6  
20Hz - 20kHz  
20Hz - 200kHz  
>200  
20Hz - 20kHz  
20Hz - 200kHz  
>200  
20Hz - 20kHz  
20Hz - 200kHz  
>200  
20Hz - 20kHz  
20Hz - 200kHz  
>200  
20Hz - 20kHz  
20Hz - 200kHz  
>200  
20Hz - 20kHz  
20Hz - 200kHz  
>200  
20Hz - 20kHz  
20Hz - 200kHz  
>200  
20Hz - 20kHz  
20Hz - 200kHz  
>200  
Damping Factor @ 4  
(at output connector)  
Slew Rate  
30 Volts/ ms  
<0.05%  
30 Volts/ ms  
<0.05%  
30 Volts/ ms  
<0.05%  
30 Volts/ ms  
<0.05%  
30 Volts/ ms  
<0.05%  
30 Volts/ ms  
<0.05%  
30 Volts/ ms  
<0.05%  
30 Volts/ ms  
<0.05%  
IM Distortion (IHF)  
Source Unit Compatibility  
(+15dB gain overlap)  
17V max. (RCA)  
17V max. (RCA)  
17V max. (RCA)  
17V max. (RCA)  
17V max. (RCA)  
17V max. (RCA)  
17V max. (RCA)  
17V max. (RCA)  
Input Sensitivity (+0dB gain overlap)  
250mV~4V (RCA)  
250mV~4V (RCA)  
250mV~4V (RCA)  
250mV~4V (RCA)  
250mV~4V (RCA)  
250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA) 250mV~4V (RCA)  
Protection NOMAD - Internal analog-computer output protection circuitry limits power in case of overload. Thermal switch shuts down the amplifier in case of overheating.  
Battery Fuse Rating  
(External to Amplifier)  
30A  
ATC  
40A  
ATC  
50A  
50A  
50A  
60A*  
AGU  
60A*  
AGU  
2-50A or 1-100A*  
2-AGU OR 1- ANL  
Fuse Type  
AGU  
AGU  
AGU  
Equalization (45Hz Punch Bass)  
Input Impedance  
Variable  
(0 to +18dB)  
20k ohms  
Variable  
(0 to +18dB)  
20k ohms  
Rear Variable  
(0 to +18dB)  
20k ohms  
Variable  
(0 to +18dB)  
20k ohms  
Variable  
(0 to +18dB)  
20k ohms  
Variable  
(0 to +18dB)  
20k ohms  
Rear Variable  
(0 to +18dB)  
20k ohms  
Variable  
(0 to +18dB)  
20k ohms  
* recommended fuse not supplied with amplifier  
Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Table of Contents  
Specifications.............................................................................................. i  
Introduction ................................................................................................1  
Power Amplifier Accessory Pack ....................................................................1  
Feature Chart ..............................................................................................2  
Design Features ..........................................................................................3  
Installation Considerations ............................................................................8  
Mounting Location ......................................................................................9  
Battery and Charging ................................................................................10  
Wiring the System......................................................................................10  
Using Passive Crossovers............................................................................12  
Table of Component Values ........................................................................13  
Installation ................................................................................................14  
Operation..................................................................................................23  
System Diagrams ......................................................................................26  
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................30  
Dynamic Power Measurements....................................................................32  
Warranty Information ................................................................................34  
International Information ............................................................................35  
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Introduction  
Rockford engineers designed the Power series amplifiers to withstand the  
rugged automotive environment while delivering superior sound quality in  
a flexible, reliable, and efficient package. TRANSana is a low voltage cir-  
cuit in the preamp stage lets the music sound crystal clear and very real,  
even when played at high volume levels. This is matched with TOPAZ, a  
unique grounding circuit used to eliminate noise problems associated with  
car audio systems and their installation. Flexibility is accomplished with the  
use of a built-in variable crossover. The use of a protection circuit called  
NOMAD, along with MOSFET and DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) technol-  
ogies improve amplifier efficiency. The result of these components give the  
Power amplifier awesome sound quality in a Bullet Proofpackage.  
Explanations of these technologies, most of which are exclusively designed  
and patented by Rockford, are described in the Technical Design Features.  
Power Amplifier Accessory Pack  
The accessory pack shipped with the Power amplifiers includes the mount-  
ing hardware necessary to secure the amp to the vehicle.  
Installation & Operation Manual  
Punch Verification Certificate  
(4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x 3/4" Phillips)  
(4) Speaker/Power connector set screws (3/32" Allen)  
(4) Endbell mounting screws (9/64" Allen)  
(1) Allen wrench (3/32")  
(1) Allen wrench (9/64")  
(1) Inline fuseholder (Power 250, Power 360 & Power 400 amps)  
(1) AGU 30 amp fuse (Power 250 2-channel amp)  
(1) AGU 40 amp fuse (Power 360 2-channel amp)  
(1) AGU 50 amp fuse (Power 400 4-channel & Power 600 5-channel amps)  
(1) Remote Punch Bass (replacement part #WP-2429)  
(1) 15' Remote Punch Bass cable (replacement part #CC-2421)  
(2) Remote Punch Bass bracket screws (4 x 7/16" Phillips)  
NOTE: Refer to the specifications section for recommended fuse sizes on  
the Power 800 2-channel, Power 800 4-channel & Power 1000 2-channel  
amps.  
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Power Amplifier Feature Chart  
POWER AMPLIFIER MODEL  
Power  
250  
Power  
360  
Power  
400  
Power  
500  
Power  
600  
Power  
800  
Power  
800  
Power  
1000  
# of CHANNELS  
2
2
4
2
5
2
4
2
Stable Into: (stereo/mono)  
CIRCUITRY  
2/4Ω  
2/4Ω  
2/4Ω  
2/4Ω  
2/4Ω  
2/4Ω  
2/4Ω  
2/4Ω  
1
TRANSana circuit topology  
TRANSnova patented circuit topology  
DIAMOND patented MOSFET driver stage  
Class-G high efficiency topology  
MEHSA heat dissipating technology  
TOPAZ patented noise eliminating circuitry  
DSM discrete surface mount  
MOSFETs power supply & output devices  
NOMAD protection circuit  
FEATURES  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
2
3
4
Die Cast Heatsink  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Hi-Level Inputs for factory radios  
RCA Inputs for aftermarket radios  
Input Switches eliminates Yadaptors  
Pass-Thru feeds signal to aux. amp  
Pwr/Spk Screw Terminals  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Pwr/Spk Block Terminals  
4 Gauge PWR/GND  
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
Variable Punch Bass (0dB ~+18dB @ 45Hz)  
Remote  
Remote  
Remote Rear  
Remote  
Remote  
Remote  
Rear  
HP/FULL/LP  
24dB  
Remote  
Rear  
HP/FULL/LP  
24dB  
Remote  
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
HP/FULL/ LP  
Variable Xover (50Hz ~ 210Hz)  
Crossover Slope (Butterworth)  
Phase Warp  
HP/FULL/LP  
HP/FULL/LP  
HP/FULL/LP  
HP/FULL/LP  
HP/FULL/LP  
24dB  
24dB  
24dB  
24dB  
24dB  
24dB  
x
1
3
5
2
4
Transnova is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 4,467,288"  
DIAMOND is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 5,673,000"  
TOPAZ is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 5,751,823"  
HP = 24dB/octave High-Pass / LP = 24dB/octave Low-Pass / FULL = Full Range  
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Design Features  
1. Cast Aluminum Heatsink The cast aluminum heatsink of the Power 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. Speaker/Power Terminals The heavy duty, gold-plated terminal block con-  
nectors (+ and ) will accept 4 gauge cable and are immune to corrosion that  
can cause signal degradation.  
3. REM Terminal This spade terminal is used to remotely turn on and turn off the  
amplifier when +12V DC is applied.  
4. Signal Input Switch (Power 400, Power 800 4-channel & 600 5channel  
amplifiers) This switch allows the amplifier to be driven with either 2 or 4  
pairs of inputs.  
5. RCA Input Jacks The industry standard RCA jacks provide an easy connection  
for signal level input. They are gold-plated to resist the signal degradation  
caused by corrosion.  
6. RCA Pass-Thru Jacks The Pass-Thru provides a convenient source for daisy-  
chaining an additional amplifier without running an extra set of RCA cables  
from the front of the vehicle to the rear amplifier location.  
7. Gain Control The input gain control is preset to match the output of most  
source units. It can be adjusted to match output levels from a variety of source  
units.  
8. Remote Punch Bass The Punch Bass helps correct for acoustical deficiencies  
in the listening environment by helping reproduce full range sound without  
adding excessive boost. The Punch Bass control is a narrow band adjustment  
centered at 45Hz variable from 0dB to +18dB. Connection is made with a  
cable using RJ-45 and can be installed under the dash for remote control access.  
9. Internal Crossover The internal crossover is a 24dB/octave Butterworth filter  
selectable for High-Pass (HP), Full Range (FULL), or Low-Pass (LP) operation  
variable from 50Hz to 210Hz.  
10. LED Power Indicator The LED illuminates when the unit is turned on.  
11. Phase Warp (Power 1000 2-channel amplifier) The phase warp is a variable  
control used to adjust the phase of the output signal relative to the phase of the  
input signal. The phase warp is most noticable when the system is playing a  
sine wave (test tone). When used with the proper test equipment, this feature  
can increase the relative SPL in a system.  
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Power 250  
2-channel  
9
7
8
9
1
7
5
2
2
6
3
10  
2
Power 360  
2-channel  
9
7
7
1
2
5
8
9
2
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
190  
145  
55  
HP-Full-LP  
Crossover  
Input  
110  
65 Left Gain  
Right  
Gain  
Remote  
L
L
R
R
Crossover Frequency  
Punch Bass  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
-
Pass-Thru  
+
R
-
6
3
10  
REM  
B+  
GND  
2
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Power 400  
4-channel  
9
4
7
9
9
1
5
9
7
8
Hz  
80  
210  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
50  
190  
145  
190  
145  
55  
65  
55  
65  
R
L
R
L
Front  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
4/2  
Input  
Rear  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
110  
110  
Front  
Gain  
Rear  
Gain  
Rear  
Remote  
Punch  
Bass  
Front  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Rear  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Front  
Pass-Thru  
Rear  
6
2
3
2
10  
LR+  
LR-  
RR+  
RR-  
B+  
GND  
LED  
LF-  
LF+  
RF-  
RF+  
REM  
2
Power 500  
2-channel  
9
7
7
1
2
5
8
9
2
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
190  
145  
55  
HP-Full-LP  
Crossover  
Input  
110  
65 Left Gain  
Right  
Gain  
Remote  
L
R
R
Crossover Frequency  
Punch Bass  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
-
L
Pass-Thru  
+
R
-
6
3
10  
REM  
B+  
GND  
2
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Power 600  
5-channel  
9
10  
9
9
9
4
5
8
1
R
L
R
L
Sub LP  
Crossover Punch  
Frequency Bass  
Sub  
Rear  
Crossover Punch  
Frequency Bass  
Rear  
Front  
Crossover Punch  
Frequency Bass  
Front  
Sub  
Gain  
Rear  
Gain  
Front  
Gain  
Remote  
Punch Bass  
Hz  
Hz  
210  
210  
HP-Full-LP  
Rear  
Crossover  
50  
HP-Full-LP  
Front  
Crossover  
50  
6/4/2  
Input  
190  
145  
190  
145  
55  
65  
55  
65  
110  
110  
80  
80  
Sub  
Rear  
Front  
10  
7
3
2
2
7
7
RR+  
RR-  
LR-  
RF-  
LF+  
Sub-  
REM  
Sub-  
RR+  
RR-  
LR-  
RF-  
LF+  
LF-  
LR+  
RF+  
LF-  
Sub+  
LR+  
RF+  
Sub+  
B+  
GND  
Power 800  
2-channel  
9
7
7
1
2
5
8
9
2
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
190  
145  
55  
HP-Full-LP  
Crossover  
Input  
110  
65 Left Gain  
Right  
Gain  
Remote  
Punch Bass  
L
L
R
Crossover Frequency  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
-
Pass-Thru  
R
+
R
-
6
3
10  
REM  
B+  
GND  
2
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Power 800  
4-channel  
7
9
4
7
9
9
9
8
1
5
Hz  
80  
210  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
50  
190  
145  
190  
145  
55  
65  
55  
65  
R
L
R
L
Front  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
4/2  
Input  
Rear  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
110  
110  
Front  
Gain  
Rear  
Gain  
Rear  
Remote  
Punch  
Bass  
Front  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Rear  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Front  
Pass-Thru  
6
Rear  
3
2
2
10  
REM  
LR+  
LR-  
RR+  
RR-  
B+  
GND  
LF-  
LF+  
RF-  
RF+  
Power 1000  
2-channel  
9
7
7
8
9
1
2
5
2
11  
HPFullLP  
Crossover  
Input  
Right  
Gain  
Phase Crossover Left  
Warp Frequency Gain  
Remote  
L
R
Punch Bass  
Hz  
210  
50  
190  
145  
Pass-Thru  
55  
65  
L
R
Speaker  
Speaker  
110  
+
L
-
+
R
-
80  
6
3
10  
REM  
B+  
GND  
2
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Installation Considerations  
This is a list of tools you will need for installing the Power amplifier:  
Voltmeter  
Wire strippers  
Electric hand drill w/assorted bits  
17' (5 m) Red Power Wire  
12' (4 m) Remote Turn-On Wire  
1.5' (45 cm) Black Grounding Wire  
Battery post wrench  
Wire cutters  
Assorted connectors  
Wire crimpers  
This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing  
your new Power amplifier. Checking your battery and present sound sys-  
tem, as well as pre-planning your system layout and best wiring routes, will  
save installation time. When deciding how to lay out your new system, be  
sure that each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments.  
Before beginning any installation, be sure to follow these simple rules:  
1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before  
attempting to install the amplifier.  
2. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to begin-  
ning the installation.  
3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting  
your amplifier in place.  
4. Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high  
current wires.  
5. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize  
signal or power loss.  
6. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel  
lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when  
working on any vehicle.  
7. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the  
vehicle provides the best protection.  
8. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plas-  
tic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially the  
firewall.  
9. ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with  
proper fusing. Install a fuseholder and appropriate fuse on the +12V  
power wire within 18(45 cm) of the battery terminal.  
10. When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape all paint from the  
metal to ensure a good, clean ground connection. Grounding connec-  
tions should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal  
that is welded to the main body, or chassis, of the vehicle.  
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Mounting Location  
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 gen-  
erated over a wide range of operating conditions. However, to maximize the  
performance of your amplifier, care should be taken to ensure adequate  
ventilation.  
Trunk Mounting  
Mounting the amplifier vertically on a surface with the fin grooves running  
up and down will provide the best cooling of the amplifier.  
Mounting the amplifier on the floor of the trunk will work but provides less  
cooling capability than vertical mounting.  
Mounting the amplifier upside down to the rear deck of the trunk will not  
provide proper cooling and will severely affect the performance of the  
amplifier and is strongly not recommended.  
Passenger Compartment Mounting  
Mounting the amplifier in the passenger compartment will work as long as  
you provide a sufficient amount of air for the amplifier to cool itself. If you  
are going to mount the amplifier under the seat of the vehicle, you must  
have at least 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around the amplifier's heatsink.  
Mounting the amplifier with less than 1" (2.54cm) of air gap around the  
amplifier's heatsink in the passenger compartment will not provide proper  
cooling and will severely affect the performance of the amplifier and is  
strongly not recommended.  
Engine Compartment Mounting  
Rockford Fosgate amplifiers should never be mounted in the engine com-  
partment. Not only will this void your warranty but could create an embar-  
rassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends.  
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Battery and Charging  
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 should be able to handle the extra load of any Rockford  
amplifier without problems, although battery and alternator life can be  
reduced slightly. To maximize the performance of your Rockford Fosgate  
amplifier, we suggest the use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage  
capacitor.  
Wiring the System  
CAUTION: Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables, antenna,  
power leads, sensitive equipment or harnesses. The power wires carry sub-  
stantial current and could induce noise into the audio system.  
1. Plan the wire routing. Take care when running signal level RCA cables  
to keep them close together but isolated from the amplifier's power  
cables and any high power auto accessories, especially electric motors.  
This is done to prevent coupling the noise from radiated electrical fields  
into the audio signal. When feeding the wires through the firewall or  
any metal barrier, protect them with plastic or rubber grommets to pre-  
vent short circuits. Leave the wires long at this point to adjust for a pre-  
cise fit at a later time.  
2. Prepare the Power cable for attachment  
INSULATION  
STRIP WIRE  
to the amplifier by stripping 5/8" of insu-  
lation from the end of the wire. The use  
of 8 gauge power cable can interfere  
with the installation of the end caps.  
Proper wire dress can prevent this from  
occurring. To prevent the wire from fray-  
ing, strip the insulation at a 45° angle.  
Insert the bared wire into the B+ terminal  
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5/8"  
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with the long side of the insulation on the top. Bend the cable down at  
a 90° angle. Tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place.  
3. Strip 3/8" from the battery end of the power cable and crimp a large ring  
terminal to the cable. Use the ring terminal to connect to the battery  
positive terminal. Do not install the fuse at this time.  
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4. Prepare a length of cable to be used for the ground connection. Strip  
5/8" of insulation from the end of the cable as described above and  
connect to the appropriate terminal of the amplifier. Prepare the chas-  
sis ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thorough-  
ly clean the area of all dirt and grease. Strip the other end of the wire  
and attach a ring connector. Fasten the cable to the chassis using a non-  
anodized screw and a star washer.  
5. Prepare the REM turn-on wire for connection to the amplifier by strip-  
ping 1/4" 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 the  
source unit's auto antenna or the accessory lead. If the source unit does  
not have these outputs available, the recommended solution is to wire  
a mechanical switch in line with a 12 volt source to activate the ampli-  
fier.  
6. Securely mount the amplifier (with supplied screws) to the vehicle or  
amp rack. Be careful not to mount the amplifier on cardboard or plas-  
tic panels. Doing so may enable the screws to pull out from the panel  
due to road vibrations or sudden vehicle stops.  
7. Determine the number of inputs needed to drive the amplifier and  
move the input switch to the desired setting (Power 400 & Power 800  
4-channel amplifiers only.).  
8. Connect the source signal to the amplifier by plugging the RCA cables  
into the input jack(s) at the amplifier.  
9. Connect the speakers. Strip the speaker wires 5/8" and insert into the  
appropriate terminal on the amplifier. Insert the bared wire into the  
speaker terminal and tighten the set screw to secure into place. Be sure  
to maintain proper speaker polarity. DO NOT chassis ground any of  
the speaker leads as unstable operation may result.  
10. Perform a final check of the completed system wiring to ensure that all  
connections are accurate. Check all power and ground connections for  
frayed wires and loose connections which could cause problems from  
road vibrations.  
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A passive crossover is a circuit that uses capacitors and/or coils  
and is placed on speaker leads between the amplifier and speak-  
er. The crossover delegates a specific range of frequencies to the speaker  
for optimum driver performance. A crossover network can perform one of  
three functions: High-Pass (capacitors), Low-Pass (inductors or coils) and  
Bandpass (combination of capacitor and coil).  
The most commonly used passive crossover networks are 6dB/octave sys-  
tems. These are easy to construct and require one component per filter.  
Placing this filter in series with the circuit will reduce power to the speak-  
er by 6dB/octave above or below the crossover point depending on  
whether it is a high-pass or low-pass filter. More complex systems such as  
12dB/octave or 18dB/octave can cause impedance problems if not profes-  
sionally designed.  
Passive crossovers are directly dependent upon the speaker's impedance  
and component value for accuracy. When passive crossover components  
are used in multiple speaker systems, the crossover's effect on the overall  
impedance should be taken into consideration along with the speaker's  
impedance when determining amplifier loads. CAUTION: The Power  
amplifiers are not recommended for impedance loads below 2stereo  
and 4bridged (mono) loads.  
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Table of Crossover Component Values  
L
C
6dB/Octave High-Pass  
6dB/Octave Low-Pass  
Speaker Impedance  
Freq.  
Hertz  
2 OHMS  
8 OHMS  
4 OHMS  
C
L
C
L
C
L
80  
100  
130  
4.1mH  
3.1mH  
2.4mH  
1000µF  
800µF  
600µF  
8.2mH  
6.2mH  
4.7mH  
500µF  
400µF  
300µF  
16mH  
12mH  
10mH  
250µF  
200µF  
150µF  
200  
260  
400  
1.6mH  
1.2mH  
.8mH  
400µF  
3.3mH  
2.4mH  
1.6mH  
200µF  
6.8mH  
4.7mH  
3.3mH  
100µF  
300µF  
150µF  
75µF  
200µF  
100µF  
50µF  
600  
800  
1000  
.5mH  
.41mH  
.31mH  
136µF  
100µF  
78µF  
1.0mH  
.82mH  
.62mH  
68µF  
50µF  
39µF  
2.0mH  
1.6mH  
1.2mH  
33µF  
26µF  
20µF  
1200  
1800  
4000  
.25mH  
.16mH  
.08mH  
66µF  
.51mH  
.33mH  
.16mH  
33µF  
1.0mH  
.68mH  
.33mH  
16µF  
44µF  
22µF  
10µF  
20µF  
10µF  
5µF  
6000  
9000  
12000  
51µH  
34µH  
25µH  
14µF  
9.5µF  
6.6µF  
.10mH  
68µH  
51µH  
6.8µF  
4.7µF  
3.3µF  
.20mH  
.15mH  
100µH  
3.3µF  
2.2µF  
1.6µF  
L = Low-Pass (Inductor)  
C = High-Pass (Capacitor)  
For more information, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.  
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Power 250 2-channel  
Power 360 2-channel  
Power 500 2-channel  
Power 800 2-channel  
Power 250 Power 360 Power 500 Power 800  
Power Connections  
2-channel  
2-channel  
2-channel  
2-channel  
LED  
REM  
B+  
GND  
Connect to remote  
turn-on lead of  
source unit  
Connect to chassis  
ground of vehicle*  
Less than 18"  
+
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Connect to B+ of battery  
with appropriate fuse  
*Keep grounds as short as possible  
Power 250 Power 360 Power 500 Power 800  
Bridged/Mono Mode  
2-channel  
2-channel  
2-channel  
2-channel  
RCA Input  
Hz  
50  
210  
190  
145  
55  
HP-Full-LP  
Crossover  
Input  
110  
65 Left Gain  
Crossover Frequency  
Right  
Gain  
80  
Remote  
L
L
R
Punch Bass  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
-
Pass-Thru  
R
+
R
-
+
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4min.  
RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels  
Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer  
Speaker Impedance should be 4minimum  
Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or  
Full Range (FULL)  
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Power 250 Power 360 Power 500 Power 800  
2-Channel Mode  
2-channel  
2-channel  
2-channel  
2-channel  
RCA Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
190  
145  
55  
HP-Full-LP  
Crossover  
Input  
110  
65 Left Gain  
Right  
Gain  
Remote  
Punch Bass  
L
L
R
R
Crossover Frequency  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
-
Pass-Thru  
+
R
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2min.  
2min.  
+
+
RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels  
Gain for left and right channels operate independently  
Speaker Impedance for each channel should be 2minimum  
Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or  
Full Range (FULL)  
Power 250 Power 360 Power 500 Power 800  
3-Channel Mode  
2-channel  
2-channel  
2-channel  
2-channel  
RCA Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
190  
145  
55  
HP-Full-LP  
Crossover  
Input  
110  
65 Left Gain  
Right  
Gain  
Remote  
L
L
R
R
Crossover Frequency  
Punch Bass  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
-
Pass-Thru  
+
R
-
2min.  
2min.  
+
+
+
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4min.  
RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels  
Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer  
Speaker Impedance for each stereo channel should be 2minimum  
Speaker Impedance for bridged/mono channel should be 4minimum  
Variable Crossover must be set for Full Range (FULL)  
Passive Crossovers must be used for proper stereo/mono operation  
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Power 400 4-channel  
Power 800 4-channel  
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Power 400 Power 800  
Power Connections  
4 -channel  
4 -channel  
LED  
REM  
B+  
GND  
Connect to remote  
turn-on lead of  
source unit  
Connect to chassis  
ground of vehicle*  
Less than 18"  
+
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with appropriate fuse  
*Keep grounds as short as possible  
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Power 400 Power 800  
2-Channel Mode  
4 -channel  
4 -channel  
RCA Input  
4-2  
Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
50  
190  
145  
190  
145  
55  
65  
55  
65  
R
L
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L
Front  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
4/2  
Input  
Rear  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
110  
110  
Front  
Gain  
Rear  
Gain  
Rear  
Front  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Rear  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Remote  
Punch  
Bass  
Front  
Pass-Thru  
Rear  
REM  
LED  
LR+  
LR-  
RR+  
RR-  
B+  
GND  
LF-  
LF+  
RF-  
RF+  
+
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4min.  
Bridged  
Left  
4min.  
Bridged  
Right  
RCA Inputs are connected to front inputs  
4-2 Input Switch is set to 2-channel input mode  
Gain for front and rear channels must be set identical  
Speaker Impedance for each bridged channel should be no less than 4Ω  
Variable Crossovers for front and rear channels must be set to identical  
frequency (i.e. both set to 60Hz) and operating mode (i.e. both set to LP)  
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3-Channel Mode  
4 -cha nne l  
Input  
Power 400 Power 800  
4-channel  
4-channel  
2 -cha nne l  
Input  
-or-  
4-2  
4-2  
Input  
Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
50  
190  
145  
190  
145  
55  
55  
65  
R
L
R
L
Front  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
4/2  
Input  
Rear  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
110  
65  
110  
Front  
Gain  
Rear  
Gain  
Rear  
Remote  
Punch  
Bass  
Front  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Rear  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Front  
Pass-Thru  
Rear  
REM  
LR+  
LR-  
RR+  
RR-  
B+  
GND  
LF-  
LF+  
RF-  
RF+  
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2min.  
2min.  
4min.  
Bridged  
RCA Inputs are connected to front -or- front/rear inputs  
4-2 Input Switch is set to 2-channel -or- 4-channel input mode  
Gain for front and rear channels operate independently  
Speaker Impedance for each front stereo channel should be no less than 2Ω  
Speaker Impedance for rear bridged/mono channel should be no less than 4Ω  
Variable Crossovers for front & rear are variable from 50Hz~210Hz and can be  
set to HP (High-Pass), LP (Low-Pass) or FULL (Full Range)  
* Reverse polarity on subwoofer if front channel is set to HP (High-Pass) and  
rear channel is set to LP (Low-Pass)  
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4-Channel Mode  
Power 400 Power 800  
4-channel  
4-channel  
4 -cha nne l  
Input  
4-2  
Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
50  
190  
145  
190  
145  
55  
65  
55  
65  
R
L
R
L
Front  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
4/2  
Input  
Rear  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
110  
110  
Front  
Gain  
Rear  
Gain  
Rear  
Remote  
Punch  
Bass  
Front  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Rear  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Front  
Pass-Thru  
Rear  
REM  
LR+  
LR-  
RR+  
RR-  
B+  
GND  
LF-  
LF+  
RF-  
RF+  
+
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+
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2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
RCA Inputs are connected to front & rear inputs  
4-2 Input Switch is set to 4-channel input mode  
Gain for front and rear channels operate independently  
Speaker Impedance for all stereo channels should be no less than 2Ω  
Variable Crossovers for front & rear are variable from 50Hz~210Hz and  
can be set to HP (High-Pass), LP (Low-Pass) or FULL (Full Range)  
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Power 600  
5-Channel Mode  
5-channel  
6 -cha nne l input  
6/4/2  
Input  
R
L
R
Sub LP  
Crossover Punch  
Frequency Bass  
Sub  
Rear  
Crossover Punch  
Frequency Bass  
Rear  
Front  
Crossover Punch  
Frequency Bass  
Front  
Sub  
Gain  
Rear  
Gain  
Front  
Gain  
Remote  
Punch Bass  
Hz  
Hz  
210  
210  
HP-Full-LP  
Rear  
Crossover  
50  
HP-Full-LP  
Front  
Crossover  
50  
6/4/2  
Input  
190  
145  
190  
145  
55  
65  
55  
65  
110  
110  
80  
80  
Sub  
Rear  
Front  
RR+  
RR-  
LR-  
RF-  
LF+  
Sub-  
REM  
Sub-  
RR+  
RR-  
LR-  
RF-  
LF+  
LF-  
LR+  
RF+  
LF-  
Sub+  
LR+  
RF+  
Sub+  
B+  
GND  
+
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+
-
+
-
+
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2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
RCA Inputs are connected to front & rear inputs  
6-4-2 Input Switch is set to 6-channel input mode  
Gain for front and rear channels operate independently  
Speaker Impedance for all stereo channels should be no less than 2Ω  
Variable Crossovers for front & rear are variable from 50Hz~210Hz and  
can be set to HP (High-Pass), LP (Low-Pass) or FULL (Full Range)  
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Power 1000 2-channel  
Power 1000  
Power Connections  
2 -channel  
REM  
B+  
GND  
Connect to remote  
turn-on lead of  
source unit  
Connect to chassis  
ground of vehicle*  
Less than 18"  
+
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Connect to B+ of battery  
with appropriate fuse  
*Keep grounds as short as possible  
Power 1000  
Bridged/Mono Mode  
2 -channel  
RCA Input  
+
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4min.  
RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels  
Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer  
Speaker Impedance should be 4minimum  
Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or  
Full Range (FULL)  
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2-Channel Mode  
Power 1000  
2 -channel  
RCA Input  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
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+
R
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2min.  
2min.  
+
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RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels  
Gain for left and right channels operate independently  
Speaker Impedance for each channel should be 2minimum  
Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or  
Full Range (FULL)  
Power 1000  
3-Channel Mode  
RCA Input  
2 -channel  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
-
+
R
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2min.  
2min.  
+
+
+
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4min.  
RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels  
Gain for left and right channels are set equally to balance the subwoofer  
Speaker Impedance for each stereo channel should be 2minimum  
Speaker Impedance for bridged/mono channel should be 4minimum  
Variable Crossover must be set for Full Range (FULL)  
Passive Crossovers must be used for proper stereo/mono operation  
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Crossover Operation  
All Models  
HP Operation enables frequencies above the cut-off point to pass to the speaker  
FULL Operation enables all frequencies to pass to the speaker  
LP Operation enables frequencies below the cut-off point to pass to the speaker  
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Remote Punch Bass  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
190  
145  
55  
HP-Full-LP  
Crossover  
Input  
110  
65 Left Gain  
Right  
Gain  
Remote  
Punch Bass  
L
L
R
R
Crossover Frequency  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
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Pass-Thru  
+
R
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+18  
+12  
+6  
Install Punch Bass in  
convenient location  
under vehicles dash  
a
+3  
0dB  
33Hz 45Hz 67.5Hz  
33Hz 45Hz  
67.5Hz  
-0  
+18  
-0  
+18  
Minimum  
Flat  
Maximum  
Boost  
Carefully increase potentiometer to add Punch to your bass frequencies  
Exercise caution when increasing Punch Bass. Maximum boost can cause  
potential woofer damage caused by overexcursion  
Pass-Thru  
All Models  
Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
190  
145  
55  
HP-Full-LP  
Crossover  
Input  
110  
65 Left Gain  
Right  
Gain  
Remote  
Punch Bass  
L
L
R
R
Crossover Frequency  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
-
Pass-Thru  
+
R
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Connect Pass-Thru to  
input of secondary  
amplifier if needed.  
Left Right  
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Pass-Thru feeds signal to secondary amplifier  
Signal from Pass-Thru remains stereo  
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shield connected to the radio chassis ground. Refer to the  
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Phase Warp  
2-channel  
The Phase Warp is a variable control used to adjust the phase of the out-  
put signal relative to the phase of the input signal. This "phase alignment"  
is most noticable when used with an array of woofers whose vertical or  
horizontal planes are staggered (not eminating from the same point.)  
Adjusting the Phase Warp can electrically realign the signal fed to each  
woofer as if all woofers were aligned on a common ZDP. In SPL systems,  
a desired ZDP (Zero Delay Plane) is the point source where all speaker's  
voice coils are aligned on the same imaginary plane, thus allowing the  
signals to arrive at the microphone at the same time.  
The phase warp is most noticable when the system is playing a sine wave  
(test tone), not music. When used with the proper test equipment, this  
feature can increase the relative SPL in a system.  
If the Phase Warp is not used (like with a competitive SPL vehicle,) each  
amplifier's Phase Warp should be set to (0˚) or (-).  
All waveforms are phase alignedat  
the targeted microphone position  
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Warp  
Phase  
Warp  
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Phase  
Warp  
- Phase Warp enables the sine wave to remain unchanged  
~ Phase Warp delays the sine wave in order to "adjust phase"  
Amount of Phase Warp depends upon frequency being played  
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System Diagrams  
400 Watt 3-Way System  
BAND  
MUTE  
PUSH  
CO  
MPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNE  
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SEL  
VOL  
DISP  
ST  
LOCAL LOUD  
RPT  
RDM  
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AS PS  
MODE  
TRACK  
SEEK  
LOUD  
DISC  
SCAN  
RPT  
RDM  
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TUNE  
MENU  
Front  
Rear  
Power  
4-Channel  
Amplifier  
Fanatic  
Component  
System  
Punch Woofers  
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8  
+
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8Ω  
80Hz - 20kHz  
24dB/octave HP  
20Hz - 80Hz  
24dB/octave LP  
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650 Watt 4-Way System  
BAND  
MUTE  
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MPAC  
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VO  
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LOCAL LOUD  
RPT  
RDM  
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DISP  
AS PS  
MODE  
TRAC  
SE  
LOUD  
DISC  
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SCAN  
RPT  
RDM  
1
2
3
4
5
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TUNE  
E
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MENU  
Pass-Thru  
Front  
Rear  
Power  
4-Channel  
Amplifier  
Punch  
Midbass  
+
+
Fanatic  
Component  
System  
4  
4Ω  
+
+
+
+
+
80Hz - 275Hz  
12dB/octave LP  
12dB/octave HP  
+
275Hz - 20kHz  
24dB/octave HP  
Punch Woofers  
+
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8  
8Ω  
Power  
2-Channel  
Amplifier  
20Hz - 80Hz  
24dB/octave LP  
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MUTE  
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VO  
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LOCAL LOUD  
RPT  
RDM  
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DISP  
AS PS  
MODE  
TRAC  
SE  
LOUD  
DISC  
K
SCAN  
RPT  
RDM  
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1
2
3
4
5
6
TUNE  
MENU  
Front  
Rear  
Pass-Thru  
Power  
4-Channel  
Amplifier  
Power  
4-Channel  
Amplifier  
+
+
+
+
Punch  
Midbass  
Punch  
Midbass  
Fanatic  
Component  
System  
Fanatic  
Component  
System  
4  
4Ω  
4Ω  
4Ω  
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
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80Hz - 275Hz  
12dB/octave LP  
12dB/octave HP  
80Hz - 275Hz  
12dB/octave LP  
12dB/octave HP  
+
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275Hz - 20kHz  
275Hz - 20kHz  
24dB/octave HP  
24dB/octave HP  
Punch Woofers  
+
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8Ω  
8Ω  
Power  
2-Channel  
Amplifier  
20Hz-80Hz  
24dB/octave LP  
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VO  
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LOCAL LOUD  
RPT  
RDM  
DISP  
AS/PS  
LOUD  
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MODE  
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ME  
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Front  
Rear  
Pass-Thru  
Pass-Thru  
Power  
4-Channel  
Amplifier  
Power  
4-Channel  
Amplifier  
+
+
+
+
Fanatic  
Component  
System  
Fanatic  
Component  
System  
Punch  
Midbass  
Punch  
Midbass 4  
4Ω  
4Ω  
4Ω  
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
+
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80Hz - 275Hz  
12dB/octave LP  
12dB/octave HP  
80Hz - 275Hz  
12dB/octave LP  
12dB/octave HP  
+
+
275Hz - 20kHz  
24dB/octave HP  
275Hz - 20kHz  
24dB/octave HP  
Punch Woofers  
Punch Woofers  
+
+
+
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8Ω  
8Ω  
8Ω  
8Ω  
Power  
2-Channel  
Amplifier  
Power  
2-Channel  
Amplifier  
20Hz-80Hz  
24dB/octave LP  
20Hz-80Hz  
24dB/octave LP  
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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 cable. Replace if necessary.  
2. Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal of the vehi-  
cles chassis. Repair/replace if necessary.  
3. Verify there is 10.5 - 15.5 Volts of current present at the positive battery  
and remote turn-on cable. Verify quality connections for both cables at  
amplifier, stereo, and battery/fuseholder. Repair/replace if necessary.  
Procedure 2: Check Amplifier for audio output.  
1. Connect a single 4 or 8 ohm test speaker directly to each output chan-  
nel amplifier. Verify speakers in car are good and wiring between  
amplifier and speakers, including connectors are good. Repair/replace  
if necessary.  
2. Verify good RCA/high-level input connections at stereo and amplifier.  
Check entire length of cables for kinks, splices, etc. Test RCA/high-level  
inputs for AC current with stereo on. Repair/replace if necessary.  
3. Disconnect RCA/high-level input from amplifier. Connect RCA/high-  
level input from test stereo directly to amplifier input.  
Procedure 3: Check Amplifier if you experience Turn-on Pop.  
1. Disconnect input signal to amplifier and turn amplifier on and off.  
2. If the noise is eliminated, connect the REM lead of amplifier to source  
unit with a delay turn-on module.  
OR  
1. Use a different 12 Volt source for REM lead of amplifier (i.e. battery  
direct).  
2. If the noise is eliminated, use a relay to isolate the amplifier from noisy  
turn-on output.  
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Procedure 4: Check Amplifier if you experience excess Engine  
Noise.  
1. Route all signal carrying wires (RCA, Speaker cables) away from power  
and ground wires.  
OR  
2. Bypass any and all electrical components between the stereo and the  
amplifier(s). Connect stereo directly to input of amplifier. If noise goes  
away the unit being bypassed is the cause of the noise.  
OR  
3. Remove existing ground wires for all electrical components. Reground  
wires to different locations. Verify that grounding location is clean,  
shiny metal free of paint, rust etc.  
OR  
4. Add secondary ground cable from negative battery terminal to the  
chassis metal or engine block of vehicle.  
OR  
5. Have alternator and battery load tested by your mechanic. Verify good  
working order of vehicle electrical system including distributor, spark  
plugs, spark plug wires, voltage regulator etc.  
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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 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 the Real World operation of an amplifier. Many  
manufacturers, including Rockford Fosgate, at times will measure amplifier power  
into a fixed resistor (4 ohm, 2 ohm). While this method is useful in some types of  
evaluation and testing, it is not representative of an amplifier that is connected to a  
speaker and playing music.  
Music  
Music is dynamic; the sound waves are complex and constantly changing. In order  
to simulate this, the IHF-202 standard calls for the input signal to the amplifier to be  
a 1kHz bursted tone. This signal is input (on for 20 milliseconds) and reduced 20dB  
for 480 milliseconds. The signal is gradually increased in level until the amplifier's  
output exceeds 1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD). At 1% distortion becomes  
audible, therefore, any power produced above that level is considered unusable.  
Many manufacturers represent their amplifiers' output power in excess of 10% dis-  
tortion. They use many names for this measurement, such as Total Maximum Power  
or Maximum Output Power. This is not indicative of the actual usable output power.  
Listening to Loudspeakers - Not Resistors  
A loudspeaker is not a resistor. A resistor's value (resistance measured in ohms) is  
fixed. A loudspeaker's impedance is dynamic. It is constantly changing in value,  
dependent upon the frequency of the input signal. Therefore, measuring power with  
the amplifier loaded into a 4 ohm resistor is not the same as measuring power with  
the amplifier connected to a 4 ohm speaker. Most people do not listen to music  
through a resistor.  
A 4 ohm speaker may experience a drop in impedance 4-6 times lower than its nom-  
inal (printed) impedance. A speaker will also create phase shifts in the signal that is  
passed through it. These phase shifts happen because a speaker is an inductor (voice  
coil) and a capacitor (compliance of the surround/spider), as well as a resistor (voice  
coil wire).  
To simulate a speaker the Audio Graph PowerCube measures output power into 20  
different loads. It tests at 8 ohms, 4 ohms, 2 ohms and 1 ohm. Each of these imped-  
ances is also tested at 60°, 30°, 0°, +30° and +60° phase angles. These different  
impedances and phase angles represent the shifts in impedance and phase that can  
occur in a typical loudspeaker.  
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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 for each impedance  
at each phase angle.  
Audio Graph – The PowerCube™  
MODEL BEING  
TESTED  
VOLTAGE FROM  
BATTERY  
x2 = STEREO  
MONO = BRIDGED MONO  
Amplifier: PUNCH 200.2 14.4V x 2  
Serial No:  
Rated Power : 100 W @ 4 Ohms  
Owner  
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ROCKFORD CORPORATION  
8–60° 85  
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POWER  
IN  
50V  
30V  
30° 84  
60° 86  
WATTS  
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4–60° 162  
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–30° 157  
0° 156  
30° 157  
60° 162  
10V  
2–60° 273  
*
–30° 258  
0° 251  
8Ω  
4Ω  
30° 256  
60° 271  
2Ω  
–60° (Cap)  
0°  
1Ω  
1–60° 390  
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(Ind) +60°  
–30° 356  
0° 346  
PHASE ANGLES  
30° 352  
60° 390  
Example of a Punch Amplifier PowerCube  
What is an Amplifier?  
An amplifier by definition is a voltage generating device, recreating the sig-  
nal which is input to it identically but with increased volume. It will be con-  
nected to a reactive load (the speaker). The impedance of this load and  
phase of the signal passing through the load will vary, dependent upon the  
frequency of the input signal (music).  
Therefore, a perfect amplifier will be able to maintain the same output volt-  
age regardless of load characteristics and will not alter the signal it is repro-  
ducing. A perfect amplifier when measured by the Audio Graph PowerCube  
would present data that forms a perfect cube. Unfortunately, amplifiers are  
not perfect. The laws of physics generally prevent it. A great amplifier is  
about the best one can hope to attain.  
As you can see by the PowerCube and as you will experience by listening,  
your Punch amplifier is a GREAT AMPLIFIER!  
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Limited Warranty Information  
Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the  
following terms:  
Length of Warranty  
3 years on electronics-90 days on electronic B-stock (receipt required)  
1 years on source units  
1 year on speakers-90 days on speaker B-stock (receipt required)  
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 pos-  
sessions. Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate  
Dealer in another country are covered only by that countrys 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 pur-  
chase.  
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 merchantabil-  
ity are limited in duration 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.  
Ship to: Electronics  
Rockford Corporation  
Warranty Repair Department  
2055 E. 5th Street  
Ship to: Speakers  
Rockford Acoustic Design  
(Receiving-speakers)  
609 Myrtle N.W.  
Tempe, AZ 85281  
RA#:_________________  
Grand Rapids, MI 49504  
RA#:_________________  
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ESPAÑOL  
LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION DEL  
PRODUCTO. EVITARA POSIBLES DAÑOS A VD., AL VEHICULO O AL PRODUCTO.  
Introduccion  
Los ingenieros de Rockford han diseñado los amplificadores Power para  
ofrecer en el dificil entorno de un automóvil una calidad de sonido superi-  
or en un producto flexible, fiable y eficiente. Transana es un circuito de  
baja tensión en la etapa de preamplificación de los amplificadores Power  
que permite que la musica suene limpia y cristalina y muy real, incluso a  
altos niveles de audicion. Esto se complementa con el TOPAZ, un circuito  
exclusivo de masa utilizado para eliminar los ruidos asociados con las insta-  
laciones de car-audio. La flexibilidad esta garantizada con el uso de la  
XCard incorporada. La fiabilidad se refuerza con el uso de un circuito de  
proteccion llamado NOMAD, mientras que los MOSFET y la tecnologia  
DSM (montaje discreto en superficie) aumentan la eficiencia del amplifi-  
cador. La combinacion de todos estos componentes dan al amplificador  
Power una impresionante calidad de sonido en un chasis discreto. Mas ade-  
lante encontrará mas explicaciones de todas estas tecnologías, la mayoria  
de ellas usados en exclusiva y patentadas por Rockford.  
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 montaje en el compartimento de pasajeros sera eficiente en funcion de la  
ventilacion que tenga el amplificador. Si va a instalar el amplificador bajo  
un asiento deberá dejar al menos 2.5cm libres sobre la carcasa del amplifi-  
cador.  
Instalacion  
Por seguridad, desconecte el terminal negativo de la bateria antes de  
comenzar la instalacion.  
Terminal B+  
El cable B+ debe ir provisto de un fusible a una distancia no mayor de 45cm  
de la bateria. Prepare el cable e instale el portafusibles en el compartimen-  
to del motor. Las conexiones han de ser impermeables.  
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Terminal GND  
Prepare un trozo de cable para usarlo como toma de masa. Prepare un  
punto de masa en el chasis rascando y eliminando la pintura de la supericie  
de metal y limpielo de toda suciedad asegure el cable al chasis con un  
tornillo.  
Terminal REM  
Conecte el cable REM a un punto de +12V con mutable. La señal se suele  
coger de la salida auto antena del radio cassette si este no tiene salida  
remote.  
Funcionamiento Estereo/Mono  
Power 250  
Power 360  
2-canales  
2-canales  
Power 500  
2-canales  
Power 800  
Power 1000  
2-canales  
2-canales  
RCA Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
190  
145  
55  
HP-Full-LP  
Crossover  
Input  
110  
65 Left Gain  
Right  
Gain  
Remote  
L
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Punch Bass  
Speaker  
Speaker  
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2min.  
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Power 400  
Power 800  
Funcionamiento Estereo  
4-canales  
4-canales  
4 -cha nne l  
Input  
4-2  
Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
50  
190  
145  
190  
145  
55  
65  
55  
65  
R
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Front  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
4/2  
Input  
Rear  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
110  
110  
Front  
Gain  
Rear  
Gain  
Rear  
Remote  
Punch  
Bass  
Front  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Rear  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Front  
Pass-Thru  
Rear  
REM  
LR+  
LR-  
RR+  
RR-  
B+  
GND  
LF-  
LF+  
RF-  
RF+  
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2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
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FRANÇAIS  
ATTENTION: Veuillez lire les instructions suivantes pour l'installation de cet  
amplificateur. Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommager  
le véhicule.  
Introduction  
Les ingénieurs de Rockford Fosgate ont conçu l'amplificateur Power pour  
supporter l'environnement rude de l'automobile en délivrant une qualité de  
son supérieure dans un ensemble efficace, fiable et flexible.  
Transana/Transnova est un circuit de bas voltage dans l'étage de préam-  
plification de tous les amplificateurs Punch qui reproduit un son musical  
clair comme du cristal et très réel, même à très haut volume. Ceci est  
accompagné du TOPAZ, un circuit unique employé pour éliminer les prob-  
lèmes de bruits parasites associés aux systémes audiomobile et leur instal-  
lation.  
La fiabilité est garantie grâce au circuit de protection NOMAD, la tech-  
nologie MOSFET et DSM (Composants Montés en Surface) améliorent l'ef-  
ficacité de l'amplificateur.  
L'ensemble de ces atouts donne à l'amplificateur Power une qualité de son  
inégalable sous une carrosserie pare-balles.”  
Montage  
Montage dans le coffre  
Monter l'amplificateur verticalement avec les rainures de haut en bas ce qui  
lui permet de refroidir plus facilement.  
Montage dans l'habitacle  
Monter l'amplificateur dans l'habitacle ne pose aucun problème, du  
moment qu'il y ait assez d'air pour le refroidir. Si vous montez l'ampli en  
dessous du siège, prévoyez 2.5 cm d'air autour du radiateur.  
Installation  
Pour votre sécurité, déconnectez la borne négative de la batterie du  
véhicule avant de commencer l'installation.  
Terminal B+  
Il est impératif qu'il y ait un fusible sur le câble pour la connexion à la  
masse. Préparez le châssis en grattant la peinture de la surface métallique et  
nettoyez la saleté et l'huile. Attachez le câble au châssis avec une vis.  
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Terminal GND  
Préparez une longueur de câble pour la connexion à la masse. Préparez le  
châssis en grattant la peinture de la surface métallique et nettoyez la saleté  
et l'huile. Attachez le câble au châssis avec une vis.  
Terminal REM  
Connectez le fil REM à une commande 12 volts positive de la source. La  
commande 12 volts est habituellement prise sur la sortie antenne électrique  
de la source ou la commande accessoire. Si la source ne dispose pas de ces  
sorties, nous vous recommandons d'installer un interrupteur qui fournira un  
positif 12 volts au REM de l'amplificateur.  
Opération stéréo/mono  
Power 250  
Power 360  
2-canales  
2-canales  
Power 500  
2-canales  
Power 800  
Power 1000  
2-canales  
2-canales  
RCA Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
190  
145  
55  
HP-Full-LP  
Crossover  
Input  
110  
65 Left Gain  
Right  
Gain  
Remote  
L
L
R
R
Crossover Frequency  
Punch Bass  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
-
Pass-Thru  
+
R
-
2min.  
2min.  
+
+
+
-
4min.  
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FRANÇAIS  
Opération stéréo  
Power 400  
Power 800  
4-canales  
4-canales  
4 -cha nne l  
Input  
4-2  
Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
50  
190  
145  
190  
145  
55  
65  
55  
65  
R
L
R
L
Front  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
4/2  
Input  
Rear  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
110  
110  
Front  
Gain  
Rear  
Gain  
Rear  
Front  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Rear  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Remote  
Punch  
Bass  
Front  
Pass-Thru  
Rear  
REM  
LR+  
LR-  
RR+  
RR-  
B+  
GND  
LF-  
LF+  
RF-  
RF+  
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
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DEUTSCH  
BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG ZUERST SORGFÄLTIG DURCH.  
DAS KANN SIE VOR DEM FALSCHEN EINSATZ, AUSFALLEN ODER SOGAR  
BESCHÄDIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRES FAHRZEUGES SCHÜTZEN.  
Einleitung  
Rockford Ingenieure haben die Power Verstärker entwickelt. Mit höchstem  
Technologie-Standart,  
hervorragender  
Klangqualität,  
einfacher  
Handhabung und bester Servicefreundlichkeit Transana/Transnova ist  
eine Nieder-Volt Schaltung im Vorverstärkerteil aller Pünch Verstärker die  
für kristallklaren Klang auch bei sehr hohen Lautstärken sorgt. TOPAZ, eine  
einzigartige Erdungsschaltung verhindert und unterdrückt Einstreuungen  
und Störungen die nur allzu oft Car Audio Systeme beeinträchtigen.  
Flexibilität durch die Vielfalt der Aktivweiche mit ihren Lebensdauer durch  
die Schutzschaltung NOMAD und der Einsatz von MOSFET Transistoren  
und DSM (Discrete Surface Mount), machen diese Verstärker so effizient.  
Das Ergebnis all dieser Komponenten machen Power-Verstärker so einzi-  
gartig und in ihrer Klangqualität nahezu unschlagbar.  
Einbauort  
Im Fahrzeugkofferraum  
Der vertikale Einbau der Endstufen, das bedeutet, dab die Kühlrippen von  
oben nach unten verlaufen, gibt dem Verstärker die beste Kühlung.  
Auf der Beifahrerseite  
Sollte der Verstärker auf der Beifahrerseite montiert werden, so ist es sehr  
wichtig, für eine ausreichende Kühlung zu sorgen. Sollte der Verstärker z.B.  
unter dem Beifahrersitz montiert werden, sollte dem Kühlkörper mindestens  
ein Luftspalt von 2.5 cm bleiben, um so für eine ausreichende Kühlung zu  
sorgen.  
Einbau  
Zur Sicherheit klemmen Sie den Negativ-Pol der Batterie während des  
gesamten Einbaues ab.  
B+ Anschlub  
Die Plus-Leitung MUb ca. 45 cm nach dem Plus-Pol der Batterie  
abgesichert sein. Preparieren Si die Kabellängen und montieren Sie den  
Sicherungshalter im Motorraum. ALLE Verbindungen müssen wasserdicht  
sein.  
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DEUTSCH  
GND Anschlub  
Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel für die Negativ Leitung (Erdung). Preparieren Sie  
die Anschlubstelle des Erdungskabels, indem Sie das Metall gründlich reini-  
gen und vom Lack befreien. Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung an dieser Stelle  
mit einer Schraube.  
REM Anschlub  
Verbinden Sie das Ein-und Ausschaltungskontroll-Kabel mit Ihrem Radio  
(12 Volt positiv). Normalerweise verwenden Sie hierfür die Ant.-Remote  
Ihres Radios oder ein eigens dafür vorgesehenes Kabel (Amp-Remote).  
Sollte Ihr Radio diesen Anschlub nicht besitzen, so verwenden Sie eine 12  
Volt Spannung, die Sie durch einen Schalter ein- und ausschalten können.  
Stereo/Mono Operation  
Power 250  
Power 360  
2-canales  
2-canales  
Power 500  
2-canales  
Power 800  
Power 1000  
2-canales  
2-canales  
RCA Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
190  
145  
55  
HP-Full-LP  
Crossover  
Input  
110  
65 Left Gain  
Right  
Gain  
Remote  
L
L
R
R
Crossover Frequency  
Punch Bass  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
-
Pass-Thru  
+
R
-
2min.  
2min.  
+
+
+
-
4min.  
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DEUTSCH  
Stereo Operation  
Power 400  
Power 800  
4-canales  
4-canales  
4 -cha nne l  
Input  
4-2  
Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
50  
190  
145  
190  
145  
55  
65  
55  
65  
R
L
R
L
Front  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
4/2  
Input  
Rear  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
110  
110  
Front  
Gain  
Rear  
Gain  
Rear  
Remote  
Punch  
Bass  
Front  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Rear  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Front  
Pass-Thru  
Rear  
REM  
LR+  
LR-  
RR+  
RR-  
B+  
GND  
LF-  
LF+  
RF-  
RF+  
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
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ITALIANO  
ATTENZIONE: SI PREGA DI LEGGERE LE SEGUENTI ISTRUZIONI PER L'INSTAL-  
LAZIONE DI QUESTO PRODOTTO. IL NON SEGUIRLE POTREBBE RISULTARE SERI-  
AMENTE DANNOSO PER LA PERSONA O PER IL VEICOLO.  
Introduzione  
Gli ingenieri Rockford hanno progettato la serie di amplificatori Power per  
resistere all'ostico ambiente automobilistico mentre suonano con una musi-  
calitá superiore, offrendo un insieme versatile, affidabile ed efficiente.  
Transana/Transnova é un circuito a bassa tensione dello stadio preampli-  
ficatore del Punch che permette al suono di essere cristallino e reale anche  
in presenza di volumi molto elevatitutto questo é accoppiato TOPAZ, un  
exclusivo circuito di massa impiegato per eliminare i problemi di rumore  
comunemente presenti negli impianti car audio. L'affidabilitá é completa-  
mente garantita dall'impiego di un circuito di protezione chiamato  
NOMAD, mentre l'uso di MOSFET e della tecnologia DSM (Discrete  
Surface Mount) permette di raggiungere efficienze elevatissime. Il risultato  
finale di tutte queste tecnnologie moderne é che gli amplificatori Power  
suonano meravigliosamente e sono indistruttibili, a prova di proiettile.”  
Dove Posizionarlo  
Nel Bagagliaio  
Montando l'amplificatore su una superficie in verticale con le alette  
direzionate dall'alto verso il basso si garantirá un miglior raffreddamento  
dell'amplificatore.  
Nell'abitacolo  
Montare l'amplificatore nell'abitacolo si avrá un funzionamento regolare se  
si garantisce un flusso d'aria sufficiente. Per l'installazione sotto un sedile,  
é necessario avere uno spazio di almeno 2.5 cm attorno a tutto l'amplifica-  
tore.  
Installazione  
Per sicurezza, scollegare il polo negativo della batteria dell'auto prima di  
iniziare l'installazione.  
Terminale B+ (cavo positivo)  
Il cavo positivo deve essere protetto da un fusibile a non piú di 45 cm dalla  
batteria. Terminare il cavo e installare il fusibile nel vano motore. Tutte le  
connessioni devono essere a prova d'acqua.  
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ITALIANO  
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  
(normalmente il cavo pilota dell'antenna elettrica o il cavo accessori del-  
l'autoradio). Se la sorgente non dovesse essere equipaggiata con queste  
uscite, la soluzione raccomandabile é di inserire un interruttore su un cavo  
positivo e connettersi all'amplificatore.  
Power 250  
Power 360  
2-canales  
Stereo/Mono Operation  
2-canales  
Power 500  
2-canales  
Power 800  
Power 1000  
2-canales  
2-canales  
RCA Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
190  
145  
50  
55  
HP-Full-LP  
Crossover  
Input  
110  
65 Left Gain  
Right  
Gain  
Remote  
L
L
R
R
Crossover Frequency  
Punch Bass  
Speaker  
Speaker  
+
L
-
Pass-Thru  
+
R
-
2min.  
2min.  
+
+
+
-
4min.  
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Stereo Operation  
Power 400  
Power 800  
4-canales  
4-canales  
4 -cha nne l  
Input  
4-2  
Input  
Hz  
80  
210  
Hz  
80  
210  
50  
50  
190  
145  
190  
145  
55  
65  
55  
R
L
R
L
Front  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
4/2  
Input  
Rear  
Crossover  
HP-Full-LP  
110  
110  
65  
Front  
Gain  
Rear  
Gain  
Rear  
Remote  
Punch  
Bass  
Front  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Rear  
Crossover  
Frequency  
Front  
Pass-Thru  
Rear  
REM  
LR+  
LR-  
RR+  
RR-  
B+  
GND  
LF-  
LF+  
RF-  
RF+  
+
-
+
-
+
-
+
-
2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
2min.  
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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 general,  
some parts may be manufactured in other countries.  
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  
2/01 S.M.  
MAN-3274-B  
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