200M Installation & Operation Mono Amplifier Installation et fonctionnement Instalación y funcionamiento Einbau und Betrieb Installazione e funzionamento
INTRODUCTION 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.
GETTING STARTED Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designed to provide information for the owner, salesperson and installer. For those of you who want quick information on how to install this product, please turn to the Installation Section of this manual. 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.
DESIGN FEATURES 1. Cast Aluminum Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry. The inherent advantage of casting provides a 30% improvement of cooling over conventional extrusion heatsink designs. 2. Variable Crossover – The amplifiers have a built-in 12dB/octave Butterworth filter with a crossover point variable from 50Hz to 210Hz. The crossover can be set to Low-Pass (LP) or it can be bypassed by setting it to All-Pass (AP). 3.
INSTALLATION This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new Amplifier. Preplanning your system layout and best wiring routes will save installation time. When deciding on the layout of your new system, be sure that each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments. ! CAUTION: If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed by a qualified technician.
INSTALLATION 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 Fosgate amplifier without problems, although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly.
INSTALLATION 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. NOTE: Follow the diagrams for proper signal polarity. ! CAUTION: These amplifiers are not recommended for impedance loads below 2Ω.
OPERATION ADJUSTING GAIN To adjust the gain setting, turn the amplifier gains all the way down. Turn the source unit volume up until distortion is audible and then turn it down a bit until the distortion is inaudible. This will be about two thirds all the way up on most source units. Next, turn the amplifier gain setting until once again distortion is audible and then back it down until the distortion is inaudible. Rockford Fosgate source units do not distort, so the volume can be used at maximum setting.
TROUBLESHOOTING NOTE: If you are having problems after installation follow the Troubleshooting procedures below. Procedure 1: Check Amplifier for proper connections. Verify that POWER light is on. If POWER light is on skip to Step 2, if not continue. 1. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cable. Replace if necessary. 2. Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal of the vehicle’s chassis. Repair/replace if necessary. 3. Verify there is 10.5 - 15.
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL PUNCH 200M Dynamic Power Rating - Measured at 14.4 Volts Mono into a 4Ω Load 100 Watts Mono into a 2Ω Load 200 Watts Signal-to-Noise Ratio >100dB A-weighted Crossover Slope 12dB/octave Butterworth Crossover Frequency variable from 50Hz to 210Hz Crossover Type variable AP/LP Dimensions: (with Endbell) Height Width Length 2.60" (6.60cm) 9.8" (24.89cm) 11.35 (28.83cm) Frequency Response 20Hz to 20kHz ±0.
LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms: Length of Warranty PUNCH Amplifiers – 2 years All Other Amplifier Models – 3 years Source Units – 1 year Speakers – 1 year 90 days on speaker, amplifier and source unit 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 possessions.
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