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Power AMPLIFIER

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

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car audio

fanatics

for

POWER 360 POWER 400 POWER 500 POWER 800 POWER 800 POWER 1000

2-channel 4-channel 2-channel 2-channel 4-channel 2-channel

Dynamic Power Rating

(IHF-202 Standard) - Measured at 14.4 Volts

Mono into a 4Ω Load

481 Watts x 1 232 Watts x 2 710 Watts x 1 960 Watts x 1 525 Watts x 2 1460 Watts x 1

Per channel into a 2Ω Load

242 Watts x 2 127 Watts x 4 330 Watts x 2 480 Watts x 2 270 Watts x 4 730 Watts x 2

Per channel into a 4Ω Load

154 Watts x 2 84 Watts x 4 210 Watts x 2 240 Watts x 2 150 Watts x 4 450 Watts x 2

Continuous Power Rating

(Competition Standard) - Measured at 13.8 Battery Volts

RMS continuous power per channel,

90 Watts x 2 50 Watts x 4 125 Watts x 2 200 Watts x 2 100 Watts x 4 250 Watts x 2

both channels driven into a 4Ω load

from 20 to 20,000 Hz with less than

0.05% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

RMS continuous power per channel,

180 Watts x 2 100 Watts x 4 250 Watts x 2 400 Watts x 2 200 Watts x 4 500 Watts x 2

both channels driven into a 2Ω load

from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with less than

0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

RMS continuous power mono into a

360 Watts x 1 200 Watts x 2 500 Watts x 1 800 Watts x 1 400 Watts x 2 1000 Watts x 1

4Ω load from 20 to 20,000 Hz, with

less than 0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)

Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighted) >100dB >100dB >100dB >100dB >100dB >100dB

Crossover Slope (Butterworth) 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave 24dB/octave

Crossover Frequency

50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz 50Hz – 210Hz

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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POWER 360 POWER 400 POWER 500 POWER 800 POWER 800 POWER 1000

2-channel 4-channel 2-channel 2-channel 4-channel 2-channel

Dimensions (end caps installed)

2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H 2.62" (6.65cm) H

9.60" (24.38cm) W

9.60" (24.38cm) W

9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W 9.60" (24.38cm) W

12.27" (31.16cm) L 13.27" (33.70cm) L 13.27" (33.70cm) L 18.27" (46.40cm) L 18.27" (46.40cm) L 18.27" (46.40cm) L

Heatsink Type (internal use only) #3 #4 #4 #6 #6 #6

Frequency Response (±0.5dB) 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz 20Hz - 20kHz

Bandwidth (±3dB) 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz 20Hz - 200kHz

Damping Factor @ 4Ω (at output connector) >200 >200 >200 >200 >200 >200

Slew Rate 30 Volts/ µs 30 Volts/ µs 30 Volts/ µs 30 Volts/ µs 30 Volts/ µs 30 Volts/ µs

IM Distortion (IHF) <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% <0.05% <0.05%

Source Unit Compatibility (+15dB gain overlap)

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)

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) 40A 50A 50A 60A* 60A* 2-50A or 1-100A*

Fuse Type ATC AGU AGU AGU AGU 2-AGU OR 1- ANL

Equalization (45Hz Punch Bass) Variable Rear Variable Variable Variable Rear Variable Variable

(0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB) (0 to +18dB)

Input Impedance 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms 20k ohms

* recommended fuse not supplied with amplifier

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio amplifiers.

At Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduction at its best, and we are

pleased you chose our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsman-

ship and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of 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 installation. 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 accessories, 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.

If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product,

we recommend that you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer. If you need further

assistance, you can call us direct at 1-800-669-9899. Be sure to have your serial

number, model number and date of purchase available when you call.

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.

The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record it in

the space provided below as your permanent record. This will serve as

verification of your factory warranty and may become useful in recovering your

amplifier if it is ever stolen.

Serial Number: ________________________________

Model Number:________________________________

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Specifications.............................................................................................. i

Introduction................................................................................................1

Power Amplifier Accessory Pack ................................................................... 1

Feature Chart..............................................................................................2

Design Features .......................................................................................... 3

Installation Considerations ........................................................................... 7

Mounting Location ...................................................................................... 8

Battery and Charging ..................................................................................9

Wiring the System.......................................................................................9

Using Passive Crossovers...........................................................................11

Table of Component Values........................................................................12

Installation ............................................................................................... 13

Operation.................................................................................................21

System Diagrams......................................................................................24

Troubleshooting........................................................................................28

Dynamic Power Measurements...................................................................31

Warranty Information ................................................................................ 33

International Information............................................................................34

Sections marked

ADVANCED OPERATION

include in-depth

technical information

Sections marked

TROUBLESHOOTING

include recommendations for

curing installation problems

Sections marked

INSTALLATION

include “slam dunk”

wiring connections

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Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designed to provide information

for the owner, salesperson and installer. For those of you who want quick

information on how to install this product, please turn to the

Installation

Section

of this manual or refer to the icons listed below. Other information can

be located by using the Table of Contents. We, at Rockford Fosgate, have

worked very hard to make sure all the information in this manual is current. But,

as we are constantly finding new ways to improve our product, this information

is subject to change without notice.

GETTING STARTED

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NTRODUCTION

Rockford engineers designed the Power amplifiers to provide an awesome

amount of power while delivering superior sound quality in a convenient and

efficient package. The TRANS•

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& patented TRANS•

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topologies are

low voltage circuits used in the preamp stage of the Power amplifiers that let

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. The use of a protection circuit called NOMAD, along with

MOSFET, DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) and innovative MEHSA heat

dissipating technologies improves amplifier efficiency. The result of these

components give the Power amplifier awesome sound quality in a “Bullet

Proof” package.

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The accessory pack shipped with the Power amplifiers includes the mounting

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 360, Power 400 & Power 500 2-channel amps)

(1) AGU 40 amp fuse (Power 360 2-channel amp)

(1) AGU 50 amp fuse (Power 400 4-channel & Power 500 2-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.

POWER AMPLIFIER MODEL Power Power Power Power Power Power

360 400 500 800 800 1000

# of CHANNELS 2422 42

Stable Into: (stereo/mono) 2Ω/4Ω2Ω/4Ω2Ω/4Ω2Ω/4Ω2Ω/4Ω2Ω/4Ω

CIRCUITRY

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TRANS•

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– circuit topology xxxx x–

TRANS•

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– patented circuit topology

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DIAMOND

– patented MOSFET driver stage

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Class-G – high efficiency topology –––– ––

MEHSA – heat dissipating technology xxxx xx

TOPAZ

– patented noise eliminating circuitry

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DSM – discrete surface mount xxxx xx

MOSFETs – power supply & output devices xxxx xx

NOMAD – protection circuit xxxx xx

FEATURES

Die Cast Heatsink

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Hi-Level Inputs – for factory radios –––– ––

RCA Inputs – for aftermarket radios xxxx xx

Input Switches – eliminates “Y” adaptors –x–– x–

Pass-Thru – feeds signal to aux. amp xxxx xx

Pwr/Spk Screw Terminals –––– ––

Pwr/Spk Block Terminals xxxx xx

4 Gauge PWR/GND xxxx xx

Variable Punch Bass (0dB ~+18dB @ 45Hz) Remote Remote Rear Remote Remote Remote Rear Remote

Variable Xover (50Hz ~ 210Hz) HP/FULL/LP

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Crossover Slope (Butterworth) 24dB 24dB 24dB 24dB 24dB 24dB

Phase Warp (0

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1Additional information on features, specifications and system designs can be found at: www.rockfordfosgate.com

2Trans•nova is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 4,467,288"

3DIAMOND is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 5,673,000"

4TOPAZ is patented under "U.S. Patent No. 5,751,823"

5Diecast Heatsink is patented under "U.S. Patent No. D401,225"

6HP = 24dB/octave High-Pass / LP = 24dB/octave Low-Pass / FULL = Full Range

7Recommended fuses not supplied with amplifier – 2 –

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Power 360

2-channel

Power 400

4-channel

Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

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80

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110

210 Hz

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REM

B+ GND

LED

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LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

REM LED

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4/2

Input Front

Gain Front

Crossover

Frequency

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80

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50

110

210 Hz

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Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

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Rear

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Rear

Gain

Rear

Crossover

HP-Full-LP Rear

Remote

Punch

Bass

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10

32

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Power 500

2-channel

Power 800

2-channel

Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

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REM

B+ GND

LED

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B+ GND

LED

REM

Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

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Power 800

4-channel

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2 2

LED

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

REM

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4/2

Input Front

Gain Front

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

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Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

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Rear

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

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Rear

Gain

Rear

Crossover

HP-Full-LP Rear

Remote

Punch

Bass

Power 1000

2-channel

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2

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65

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55

50

110

210 Hz

145

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HP–Full–LP

Crossover

Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Crossover

Frequency

Speaker

+ L - Speaker

+ R -

Right

Gain

Left

Gain

Remote

Punch Bass

Phase

Warp

B+ GND

LED

REM

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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 conven-

tional extrusion heatsink designs.

2. Speaker/Power Terminals – The heavy duty, gold-plated terminal block

connectors (+ 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 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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The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Power amplifier:

Voltmeter Wire strippers

Electric hand drill w/assorted bits Battery post wrench

17' (5 m) Red Power Wire Wire cutters

12' (4 m) Remote Turn-On Wire Assorted connectors

1.5' (45 cm) Black Grounding Wire Wire crimpers

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This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your

new Power amplifier. Checking your battery and present sound system, 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 attempt-

ing to install the amplifier.

2. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to

beginning 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 plastic

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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The mounting location and position of your amplifier will have a great effect

on its ability to dissipate the heat generated during normal operation. The

design of our cast aluminum heatsink serves to easily dissipate the heat

generated over a wide range of operating 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

compartment. Not only will this void your warranty but could create an

embarrassing situation caused by the ridicule from your friends.

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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.

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CAUTION: Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables,

antenna, power leads, sensitive equipment or harnesses. The power wires

carry substantial 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 prevent short circuits. Leave the wires long at this point

to adjust for a precise fit at a later time.

2. Prepare the Power cable for attach-

ment to the amplifier by stripping

5/8" of insulation from the end of

the wire. The use of 8 gauge power

cable can interfere with the installa-

tion of the end caps. Proper wire

dress can prevent this from occur-

ring. To prevent the wire from fray-

ing, strip the insulation at a 45°

angle. Insert the bared wire into the B+ terminal 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.

>< 5/8"

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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 chassis

ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thoroughly

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 stripping

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 amplifier.

6. Securely mount the amplifier (with supplied screws) to the vehicle or

amp rack. Be careful not to mount the amplifier on cardboard or plastic

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 speaker. 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 (capaci-

tors), Low-Pass (inductors or coils) and Bandpass (combination of capacitor

and coil).

The most commonly used passive crossover networks are 6dB/octave

systems. These are easy to construct and require one component per filter.

Placing this filter in series with the circuit will reduce power to the speaker 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 professionally 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 ampli-

fiers are not recommended for impedance loads below 2Ω stereo and 4Ω

bridged (mono) loads.

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6dB/Octave Low-Pass 6dB/Octave High-Pass

Freq.

Hertz Speaker Impedance

80 4.1mH 1000µF 8.2mH 500µF 16mH 250µF

100 3.1mH 800µF 6.2mH 400µF 12mH 200µF

130 2.4mH 600µF 4.7mH 300µF 10mH 150µF

200 1.6mH 400µF 3.3mH 200µF 6.8mH 100µF

260 1.2mH 300µF 2.4mH 150µF 4.7mH 75µF

400 .8mH 200µF 1.6mH 100µF 3.3mH 50µF

600 .5mH 136µF 1.0mH 68µF 2.0mH 33µF

800 .41mH 100µF .82mH 50µF 1.6mH 26µF

1000 .31mH 78µF .62mH 39µF 1.2mH 20µF

1200 .25mH 66µF .51mH 33µF 1.0mH 16µF

1800 .16mH 44µF .33mH 22µF .68mH 10µF

4000 .08mH 20µF .16mH 10µF .33mH 5µF

6000 51µH14µF .10mH 6.8µF .20mH 3.3µF

9000 34µH 9.5µF68µH 4.7µF .15mH 2.2µF

12000 25µH 6.6µF51µH 3.3µF 100µH 1.6µF

2 OHMS 8 OHMS

4 OHMS

LC L CL C

LC

L = Low-Pass (Inductor)

C = High-Pass (Capacitor)

For more information, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.

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INSTALLATION

POWER 360 2-CHANNEL

POWER 500 2-CHANNEL

POWER 800 2-CHANNEL

•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 4Ω minimum

•Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or

Full Range (FULL)

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L

L

A

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+ -

+ -

– 13 –

Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

4Ω min.

RCA Input

+ -

Power Connections

Bridged/Mono Mode

Power 360 Power 500 Power 800

2-channel 2-channel 2-channel

Power 360 Power 500 Power 800

2-channel 2-channel 2-channel

Connect to remote

turn-on lead of

source unit Connect to chassis

ground of vehicle*

Less than 18"

Connect to B+ of battery

with appropriate fuse

Power 500 - 50A

*Keep grounds as short as possible

+ -

B+ GND

LED

REM

– 14 –

Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

2Ω min.

RCA Input

2Ω min.

–

+

–

+

•RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels

•Gain for left and right channels operate independently

•Speaker Impedance for each channel should be 2Ω minimum

•Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or

Full Range (FULL)

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L

L

A

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+ -

+ -

2-Channel Mode Power 360 Power 500 Power 800

2-channel 2-channel 2-channel

•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 2Ω minimum

•Speaker Impedance for bridged/mono channel should be 4Ω minimum

•Variable Crossover must be set for Full Range (FULL)

•Passive Crossovers must be used for proper stereo/mono operation

Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

2Ω min.

RCA Input

2Ω min.

–

+

–

+

4Ω min.

+ -

3-Channel Mode Power 360 Power 500 Power 800

2-channel 2-channel 2-channel

– 15 –

INSTALLATION

POWER 400 4-CHANNEL

POWER 800 4-CHANNEL

LED

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

REM

Connect to remote

turn-on lead of

source unit

Connect to chassis

ground of vehicle*

Power 400 - 40A

Power 800 - 50A

*Keep grounds as short as possible

Less than 18"

Connect to B+ of battery

with appropriate fuse

+ -

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L

A

T

I

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+ -

+ -

Power Connections Power 400 Power 800

4 -channel 4 -channel

– 16 –

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L

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+ -

+ -

4-2

Input

LED

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

REM

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4/2

Input Front

Gain Front

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Rear

Gain

Rear

Crossover

HP-Full-LP Rear

Remote

Punch

Bass

RCA Input

4Ω min.

Bridged

Left

+ -

4Ω min.

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)

2-Channel Mode Power 400 Power 800

4-channel 4-channel

– 17 –

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L

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+ -

+ -

4-2

Input 4-2

Input

LED

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

REM

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4/2

Input Front

Gain Front

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Rear

Gain

Rear

Crossover

HP-Full-LP Rear

Remote

Punch

Bass

*

-or-

2-channel

Input

4Ω min.

Bridged

+ -

2Ω min.

+ -

2Ω min.

+ -

4-channel

Input

•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)

3-Channel Mode Power 400 Power 800

4 -channel 4 -channel

– 18 –

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+ -

4-2

Input

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4/2

Input Front

Gain Front

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Rear

Gain

Rear

Crossover

HP-Full-LP Rear

Remote

Punch

Bass

LED

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

REM

2Ω min.

+ -

2Ω min.

+ -

4-channel

Input

+ - + -

2Ω min.

2Ω min.

•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)

4-Channel Mode Power 400 Power 800

4 -channel 4 -channel

– 19 –

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INSTALLATION

POWER 1000 2-CHANNEL

Connect to remote

turn-on lead of

source unit

Less than 18"

Connect to B+ of battery

with appropriate fuse

(1) 100A ANL

Power 1000 - -or-

(2) 50A AGU

*Keep grounds as short as possible

Connect to chassis

ground of vehicle*

+ -

B+ GND

LED

REM

•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 4Ω minimum

•Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or

Full Range (FULL)

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

HP–Full–LP

Crossover

Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Crossover

Frequency

Speaker

+ L - Speaker

+ R -

Right

Gain

Left

Gain

Remote

Punch Bass

Phase

Warp

4Ω min.

RCA Input

+ -

Power Connections

Bridged/Mono Mode

Power 1000

2 -channel

Power 1000

2 -channel

– 20 –

•RCA Inputs connect to both left and right channels

•Gain for left and right channels operate independently

•Speaker Impedance for each channel should be 2Ω minimum

•Variable Crossover can be set to High-Pass (HP), Low-Pass (LP) or

Full Range (FULL)

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

HP–Full–LP

Crossover

Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Crossover

Frequency

Speaker

+ L - Speaker

+ R -

Right

Gain

Left

Gain

Remote

Punch Bass

Phase

Warp

RCA Input

2Ω min. 2Ω min.

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+

–

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•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 2Ω minimum

•Speaker Impedance for bridged/mono channel should be 4Ω minimum

•Variable Crossover must be set for Full Range (FULL)

•Passive Crossovers must be used for proper stereo/mono operation

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

HP–Full–LP

Crossover

Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Crossover

Frequency

Speaker

+ L - Speaker

+ R -

Right

Gain

Left

Gain

Remote

Punch Bass

Phase

Warp

RCA Input

2Ω min. 2Ω min.

–

+

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+

4Ω min.

+ -

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+ -

+ -

2-Channel Mode

3-Channel Mode

Power 1000

2 -channel

Power 1000

2 -channel

– 21 –

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+ -

+ -

OPERATION

Crossover Operation

+3

+2

+1

0

–1

–2

–3

–4

–5

–6

–7

–8

–9

–10

–11

–12

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50 80 210 500 1k 2k55 65 110145

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+2

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–1

–2

–3

–4

–5

–6

–7

–8

–9

–10

–11

–12

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Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Frequency in Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Low-Pass (LP)

Operation

Crossover Frequency Crossover

HP – Full – LP

Frequency in Hz

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

High-Pass (HP)

Operation

Crossover Frequency Crossover

HP – Full – LP

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•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

All Models

– 22 –

• 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

Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Minimum

Flat Maximum

Boost

-0 +18

BASS

-0 +18

-0 +18

33Hz 45Hz 67.5Hz

+18

+12

+6

+3

0dB 33Hz 45Hz 67.5Hz

Install Punch Bass in a

convenient location

under vehicle’s dash

•Pass-Thru feeds signal to secondary amplifier

•Signal from Pass-Thru remains stereo

Note1: If using High Level Inputs causes engine whine in an amplifier connected

to the Pass-Thru, the Pass-Thru amplifier should have its RCA input shield

connected to the radio chassis ground. Refer to the Troubleshooting

section of this manual for more information.

Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Input

Connect Pass-Thru to

input of secondary

amplifier if needed.

Left Right

See Note1

Remote Punch Bass

Pass-Thru

All Models

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+ -

All Models

The Phase Warp is a variable control used to adjust the phase of the output

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 (-).

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+ -

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Phase Warp

- ~

Phase

Warp

- ~

Phase

Warp

- ~

Phase

Warp

All waveforms are ”phase aligned” at

the targeted microphone position

• - 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

Power 1000

2-channel

– 24 –

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400 Watt 3-Way System

– 25 –

Front Rear

12dB/octave LP

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80Hz - 275Hz

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650 Watt 4-Way System

– 26 –

Front

12dB/octave LP

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Pass-Thru

Power

4-Channel

Amplifier

Power

4-Channel

Amplifier

Punch

Midbass

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CD CHANGER CONTROL

1050 Watt 4-Way System

– 27 –

Front

12dB/octave LP

12dB/octave HP

80Hz - 275Hz

24dB/octave HP

275Hz - 20kHz

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Amplifier

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BAND

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CD CHANGER CONTROL

1300 Watt 4-Way System

– 28 –

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

Amplifier does not

turn on

(Power LED is off)

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

Voltage applied to the REM

terminal of the amplifier is

not between 10.5 and

15.5 volts or there is no

voltage present.

Voltage to the B+ terminal

of the amplifier is not be-

tween 10.5 and 15.5 volts

or there is no voltage

present.

Amplifier is not properly

grounded.

Amplifier has no

sound

(Power LED is on)

RCA Input from source unit

is not connected or not

functioning properly.

Speaker leads are shorted

to each other or to the chas-

sis of the vehicle.

Speakers are defective.

Check connections, substitute

with known working source and

cables and repair or replace as

necessary.

Disconnect existing speakers

and test with known working

speakers and wires. If amplifier

plays, check and repair wiring

and installation of speakers as

necessary.

Disconnect existing speakers

and test with known working

speakers. If amplifier plays,

check and repair speakers as

necessary.

Check the alternator, battery,

fuse, and wiring and repair as

necessary. If the voltage is

above 15.5 volts, have the elec-

trical system inspected by an

authorized car service center.

Check the alternator, battery,

fuse, and wiring and repair as

necessary. If the voltage is

above 15.5 volts, have the elec-

trical system inspected by an

authorized car service center.

Check wiring and repair as nec-

essary.

TROUBLE-S

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Speaker Output

Low or Distorted Readjust input gains of amplifier.

Check system with known work-

ing source and repair or replace

original source as needed.

Check the alternator, battery,

fuse, and power and ground

wiring. Repair as necessary.

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

Input gain signal for amplifier

is incorrectly set.

Source unit output too low or

source unit has no output.

Low battery voltage or large

voltage drops to the amplifier

under load.

Amplifier Noise

(Turn-on Pop) Voltage spike from output of

preceding component is en-

tering amplifier through in-

put signal.

Voltage spike from remote

turn-on lead is entering

through REM input terminal.

Disconnect input signal to

amplifier and turn amplifier

on and off. If noise is elimi-

nated, connect REM lead of

amplifier to source unit with

a delay turn-on module.

Use a different 12 volt source

for REM lead of amplifier

(i.e., battery direct). If noise

is eliminated, use a relay to

isolate amplifier from noisy

turn-on output.

TROUBLE-S

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Noise is radiating into RCA

signal cable.

Bad component in the sig-

nal chain.

Noise is radiating into

speaker cables.

Multiple grounds in the

audio system.

Ground loop between source

unit and antenna.

TOPAZ input circuitry (in

Rockford amps) or floating

input circuitry (in non-Rock-

ford amps) does not have

reference to “chassis

ground.” This noise, if any,

occurs at the auxiliary am-

plifier whose inputs are fed

from the pass-thru output of

the first amp.

Engine Noise

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

Check connections, run the

RCA cables on a different route

away from sources of high

current.

Check connections, bypass

additional components (cross-

overs and equalizers) between

the source unit and the ampli-

fier. Connect one component

at a time to determine the

culprit. Repair or replace com-

ponents as necessary.

Disconnect existing speakers

and connect a test speaker to

the output terminals of the

amplifier. If noise is gone, re-

route the speaker cables away

from sources of high voltage.

Check ground connections and

connect amplifiers, signal pro-

cessors, and other components

to a central location or try a

different grounding point on

the chassis.

Check connections, disconnect

antenna from source unit. If

noise is gone, install an an-

tenna ground loop isolator.

Supply reference ground to the

TOPAZ input circuit (or float-

ing input circuit in non-Rock-

ford amps). Connect shield of

RCA input from auxiliary amp

to chassis ground of radio. An

alternative method is to con-

nect the RCA shield to the

amplifier's power ground ter-

minal.

• If noise persists, see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.

TROUBLE-S

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O

O

T

I

N

G

?

Engine Noise when

using high level

inputs

– 31 –

D

YNAMIC

P

OWER

M

EASUREMENTS

About the Dynamic Power Measurements

The Audio Graph PowerCube is a test instrument used to measure the output of

an amplifier in accordance with IHF-202 industry standards. The IHF-202

standard is a dynamic power measurement and was developed as a means of

measuring power in a manner that best represents 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% distortion. 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

nominal (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

impedances 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.

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.

What is an Amplifier?

An amplifier by definition is a voltage generating device, recreating the signal

which is input to it identically but with increased volume. It will be connected

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 voltage

regardless of load characteristics and will not alter the signal it is reproducing.

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!

– 32 –

–60° (Cap) 0°

(Ind) +60°1Ω2Ω4Ω

Impedance

8Ω

10V

30V

50V

8Ω –60°

–30°

0°

30°

60°

4Ω –60°

–30°

0°

30°

60°

2Ω –60°

–30°

0°

30°

60°

1Ω –60°

–30°

0°

30°

60°

85 W

84 W

84 W

84 W

86 W

162 W

157 W

156 W

157 W

162 W

273 W

258 W

251 W

256 W

271 W

390 W

356 W

346 W

352 W

390 W

Audio Graph – The PowerCube™

Amplifier:

Serial No:

Owner :

PUNCH 200.

2

14.4V x 2

ROCKFORD CORPORATION

Rated Power : 100 W @ 4 Ohms

IMPEDANCE

MODEL BEING

TESTED x2 = STEREO

MONO = BRIDGED MONO

VOLTAGE FROM

BATTERY

OUTPUT VOLTAGE

*

*

*

*

PHASE ANGLES

{

POWER

IN

WATTS

{

{

• Example of a Punch Amplifier PowerCube

L

IMITED

W

ARRANTY

I

NFORMATION

– 33 –

Ship to: Speakers

Rockford Acoustic Design

(Receiving-speakers)

609 Myrtle N.W.

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

RA#:_________________

Ship to: Electronics

Rockford Corporation

Warranty Repair Department

2055 E. 5th Street

Tempe, AZ 85281

RA#:_________________

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)

2 years on source units 90 days on speaker B-stock (receipt required)

1 year on speakers

•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 possessions. Product

purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country

are covered only by that country’s 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 purchase.

•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 merchantability 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.

INTERNATIONAL

INFORMATION

– 34 –

LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE INSTALACION DEL

PRODUCTO. EVITARA POSIBLES DAÑOS A VD., AL VEHICULO O AL PRODUCTO.

Montaje en el Malatero

Monte el amplificador verticalmente con las lineas del radiador orientadas de

arriba hacia abajo. De esta manera conseguira la mejor ventilacion.

Montaje en el Compartimento de Pasajeros

El 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 amplificador.

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 compartimento del

motor. Las conexiones han de ser impermeables.

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 superficie de metal

y limpielo de toda suciedad asegure el cable al chasis con un tornillo.

U

BICACIÓN

P

ARA

E

L

M

ONTAJE

– 35 –

Los ingenieros de Rockford han diseñado los amplificadores Power para ofrecer

en el dificil entorno de un automóvil una calidad de sonido superior en un

producto flexible, fiable y eficiente. Trans•

ana/

Trans•

nova

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 instalaciones de

car-audio. 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 amplificador. La combinacion

de todos estos componentes dan al amplificador Power una impresionante

calidad de sonido en un chasis discreto.

I

NTRODUCCION

– 36 –

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.

Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

2Ω min.

Entradas

2-canales

2Ω min.

–

+

–

+

4Ω min.

+ -

E

SPAÑOL

Funcionamiento Estereo/Mono Power 360 Power 500

2 - c a n a l e s 2 - c a n a l e s

Power 800 Power 1000

2 - c a n a l e s 2 - c a n a l e s

4-2

Entradas

LED

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

REM

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4/2

Input Front

Gain Front

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Rear

Gain

Rear

Crossover

HP-Full-LP Rear

Remote

Punch

Bass

2Ω min.

+ -

2Ω min.

+ -

Entradas

4-canales

+ - + -

2Ω min.

2Ω min.

– 37 –

Funcionamiento Estereo Power 400 Power 800

4 - c a n a l e s 4 - c a n a l e s

ATTENTION: Veuillez lire les instructions suivantes pour l'installation de cet

amplificateur. Ne pas les suivre pourrait causer des blessures ou endommager

le véhicule.

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. Trans•

ana/

Trans•

nova

est un circuit de bas voltage dans l'étage de préamplification 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 problèmes de bruits parasites associés aux

systémes audiomobile et leur installation.

La fiabilité est garantie grâce au circuit de protection NOMAD, la technologie

MOSFET et DSM (Composants Montés en Surface) améliorent l'efficacité de

l'amplificateur.

L'ensemble de ces atouts donne à l'amplificateur Power une qualité de son

inégalable sous une carrosserie “pare-balles.”

I

NTRODUCTION

M

ONTAGE

– 38 –

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.

F

RANÇAIS

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.

– 39 –

Opération stéréo/mono

Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

2Ω min.

Entrées

2-canaux

2Ω min.

–

+

–

+

4Ω min.

+ -

Power 360 Power 500

2-cana u x 2-cana u x

Power 800 Power 1000

2-cana u x 2-cana u x

4-2

Entrées

LED

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

REM

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4/2

Input Front

Gain Front

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Rear

Gain

Rear

Crossover

HP-Full-LP Rear

Remote

Punch

Bass

2Ω min.

+ -

2Ω min.

+ -

Entrées

4-Canaux

+ - + -

2Ω min.

2Ω min.

– 40 –

Opération stéréo Power 400 Power 800

4 - c a n a l e s 4 - c a n a l e s

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.

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+ Anschluβ

Die Plus-Leitung MUβ 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.

E

INBAUORT

Rockford Ingenieure haben die Power Verstärker entwickelt. Mit höchstem

Technologie-Standart, hervorragender Klangqualität, einfacher Handhabung

und bester Servicefreundlichkeit Trans•

ana/

Trans•

nova

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 einzigartig und in ihrer Klangqualität nahezu unschlagbar.

E

INLEITUNG

– 41 –

GND Anschluβ

Preparieren Sie Ihr Kabel für die Negativ Leitung (Erdung). Preparieren Sie

die Anschlubstelle des Erdungskabels, indem Sie das Metall gründlich

reinigen und vom Lack befreien. Befestigen Sie nun die Erdung an dieser

Stelle mit einer Schraube.

REM Anschluβ

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.

– 42 –

D

EUTSCH

Stereo/Mono Operation

Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

2Ω min.

Eingänge

2-Kanales

2Ω min.

–

+

–

+

4Ω min.

+ -

Power 360 Power 500

2 - K a n a l e s 2 - K a n a l e s

Power 800 Power 1000

2 - K a n a l e s 2 - K a n a l e s

4-2

Eingänge

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4/2

Input Front

Gain Front

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Rear

Gain

Rear

Crossover

HP-Full-LP Rear

Remote

Punch

Bass

LED

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

REM

2Ω min.

+ -

2Ω min.

+ -

Eingänge

4-Kanales

+ - + -

2Ω min.

2Ω min.

– 43 –

Stereo Operation Power 400 Power 800

4 - c a n a l e s 4 - c a n a l e s

ATTENZIONE: SI PREGA DI LEGGERE LE SEGUENTI ISTRUZIONI PER L'INSTALLAZIONE

DI QUESTO PRODOTTO. IL NON SEGUIRLE POTREBBE RISULTARE SERIAMENTE

DANNOSO PER LA PERSONA O PER IL VEICOLO.

Gli ingenieri Rockford hanno progettato la serie di amplificatori Power per

resistere all'ostico ambiente automobilistico mentre suonano con una musicalitá

superiore, offrendo un insieme versatile, affidabile ed efficiente. Trans•

ana/

Trans•

nova

é un circuito a bassa tensione dello stadio preamplificatore del

Punch che permette al suono di essere cristallino e reale anche in presenza di

volumi molto elevati…tutto 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 completamente 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.”

I

NTRODUZIONE

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'amplificatore.

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.

D

OVE

P

OSIZIONARLO

– 44 –

I

TALIANO

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

dell'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.

– 45 –

Stereo/Mono Operation

Speaker

+ L -

Crossover Frequency

Left Gain Input

Pass-Thru

LR

LR

Right

Gain Remote

Punch Bass

HP-Full-LP

Crossover

Speaker

+ R -

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

2Ω min.

Ingressi

2-Canale

2Ω min.

–

+

–

+

4Ω min.

+ -

Power 360 Power 500

2 - c a n a l e 2 - c a n a l e

Power 800 Power 1000

2 - c a n a l e 2 - c a n a l e

4-2

Ingressi

Front

Crossover

HP-Full-LP

4/2

Input Front

Gain Front

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Front Pass-Thru Rear

RR

LL

Rear

Crossover

Frequency

65

80

55

50

110

210 Hz

145

190

Rear

Gain

Rear

Crossover

HP-Full-LP Rear

Remote

Punch

Bass

LED

LR+ LR- RR+ RR- B+ GND LF- LF+ RF+RF-

REM

2Ω min.

+ -

2Ω min.

+ -

Ingressi

4-Canale

+ - + -

2Ω min.

2Ω min.

– 46 –

Stereo Operation Power 400 Power 800

4 - c a n a l e s 4 - c a n a l e s

Installation assistance available at:

www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech

10/99 E.W.R.

MAN-2616-A

MADE IN THE USA

This product is designed, developed and assembled in the USA by a dedicated group of

American workers. The majority of the components used in the construction of this product

are produced by American companies. However, due to the global nature of their

manufacturing facilities and the loudspeaker parts industry in general, some parts may be

manufactured in other countries.

Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Corporation

546 South Rockford Drive

Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.

In U.S.A., (602) 967-3565

In Europe, Fax (49) 8503-934014

In Japan, Fax (81) 559-79-1265