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USER MANUAL Punch P500X4D Rockford Fosgate

Serial Number: Date of Purchase: Birth Date: Installation & Operation Total RMS Power P1000X1D MONO AMPLIFIERS Installation assistance availible at:www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftechROCKFORDFOSGATE.COM600 South Rockford Drive • Tempe, Arizona 85281 United StatesDirect: [phone] • Toll Free: [phone] Printed in China 081211 BCF 1230-56980-012 Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand of car audio amplifiers. At Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduc- tion 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 Rockford Fosgate in your installation. Rockford Fosgate has everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to power wire 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 accessories, which include everything from T-shirts to jackets. Visit our web site for the latest information on all Rockford products; www.rockfordfosgate.com or, in the U.S. call 1-800-669-9899 or FAX [phone]. For all other countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX [phone]. Table of Content If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this prod- uct, 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. Safety This symbol with “WARNING” is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will result in severe injury or death. This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions can result in injury or unit damage.

• To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and follow the instructions in this manual. We want you to enjoy this system, not get a headache.

• If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed by a qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.

• Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury. Introduction ©2011 Rockford Corporation. All Rights Reversed. ROCKFORD FOSGATE, PUNCH, and associated logos where applicable are registered trademarks of Rockford Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High powered auto sound systems may produce sound pressure levels well over 130dB. Use common sense and practice safe sound.

Fortgesetzte Geräuschdruckpegel von über 100 dB können beim Menschen zu permanentem Hörverlust führen. Leistungsstarke Autosoundsysteme können Geräuschdruckpegel erzeugen, die weit über 130 dB liegen. Bitte wenden Sie gesunden Menschenverstand an und praktizieren Sie sicheren Sound. OSSERVATE LE REGOLE DEL SUONO SENZA PERICOLI La costante esposizione a livelli di pressione acustica al di sopra dei 100dB possono causare la perdita permanente dell’udito. I sistemi audio ad alta potenza possono produrre livelli di pressione acustica ben superiori ai 130dB. Si consiglia il buon senso e l’osservanza delle regole del suono senza pericoli 2 Introduction 3 Specifications 4-5 Design Features 6-9 Installation Installation Considerations Mounting Locations Battery and Charging Wiring the System 10 Operation Adjusting Gain / Crossover Infrasonic Filter Variable Phase Punch EQ / Remote Punch Level Control 11 Troubleshooting 12-16 Additional Languages French Spanish German Italian 20 Limited Warranty Information3 Model P1000X1D Rated Power *Continuous Power Rating (RMS) Measured @ 14.4V 500x1 @ 4 ohms 1000x1 @ 2 ohms 1000x1 @ 1 ohms Crossover Slope 24dB/Oct Crossover Frequency Variable 50Hz - 500Hz Punch EQ Variable 0 - +18dB @ 45Hz Operating Voltage 9 - 16V DC Frequency Response 20Hz - 500Hz ± 1dB Battery Fuse Rating (not supplied) 100A THD+N @ Rated Power <1.0 @ 4 ohms Input Sensitivity 150mV - 5V Input Impedance 20k S/N Ratio CEA 2006 >80 S/N Ratio @ Rated Power >100 Channel Separation N/A Common Mode Rejection Ratio >55 Damping Factor >200 Dimensions (LxWxH) 10.7” x 8.1” x 2.2” (27.2cm x 22.6cm x 5.6cm) Specications CEA 2006 Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate amplifiers conform to CEA-2006 industry standards. These guidelines mean your amplifier’s output power ratings are REAL POWER numbers, not inflated marketing ratings.4 Design Features Power/Protect LED Power LED illuminates red when the unit is turned on. Protect LED illuminates yellow if a short cir- cuit or to low of an impedance is detected at the speaker connections. The amplifier will automati- cally shut down if this occurs. Punch EQ This control is a narrow band adjustment variable from 0dB to +18dB @ 45Hz with a Gyrator based Punch EQ that eliminates frequency shift with boost. Speaker Terminals The heavy duty, nickel-plated set-screw wire con- nectors (+ and -) will accommodate 8 AWG. Remote Punch Level Control When connected, the “Gain Control” is linked and allows you to remotely control the output level of the amplifier from the dash or center console. Variable Crossover Is a built-in 24dB/octave Butterworth filter with a crossover point variable from 50Hz to 500Hz.5 Design Features Infrasonic Filter A fixed 20Hz 24dB/octave filter designed to prevent frequencies below the audio range from being applied to the subwoofer from the amplifier. Consequently improving sub- woofer performance and power handling, particularly in vented enclosures. Gain Control The input gain control is preset to match the output of most source units. Power/REM Terminals The power and ground are nickel-plated set-screw wire connectors and will accommodate 4 AWG. The remote is nickel-plated set-screw wire connector and will accommodate 8 AWG.(This termi- nal is used to remotely turn-on and turn-off the amplifier when +12V DC is applied.) RCA Input/Pass-Thru Jacks The industry standard RCA jacks provide an easy connection for signal level input. They are nickel-plated to resist the signal degradation caused by corrosion. 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. Variable Phase The variable 0-180˚ phase control allows the listener to change the arrival time of the subwoofer sound waves relative to the same frequen- cies from the main speakers. illus.-1.16 Contents

• Installation & Operation Manual Installation Considerations The following is a list of tools needed for installation: This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for install- ing your new amplifier. Pre-planning 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. If you feel unsure about installing this sys- tem yourself, have it installed by a qualified technician. Before installation, disconnect the battery neg- ative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury. Before beginning any installation, follow these simple rules:

1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before

attempting to install the unit.

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

4. Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high

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

• Fuse-holder and fuse. (See specifications for fuse rating)

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Hand held drill w/assorted bits

• Adequate Length—Red PowerWire

• Adequate Length—Remote Turn-onWire

• Adequate Length—Black GroundingWire 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 the appropriate fuse holder and fuse on the +12V power wire within 18” (45.7 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 connections should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal that is welded to the main body, or chassis, of the vehicle. Seatbelt bolts should never be used for connecting to ground. Mounting Locations Engine Compartment Never mount this unit in the engine compartment. Mounting the unit in the engine compartment will void your warranty. Trunk Mounting Mounting the amplifier vertically or inverted will provide adequate cool- ing of the amplifier. Mounting the amplifier on the floor of the trunk will provide the best cooling of the amplifier. 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. 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 Prime Series amplifier without problems, although battery and alternator life can be reduced slightly. To maximize the performance of your amplifier, we suggest the use of a heavy duty battery and an energy storage capacitor. Wiring the System If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new unit, please see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for installation. Installation7 Installation Before installation, disconnect the battery neg- ative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury. Avoid running power wires near the low level input cables, antenna, power leads, sensitive equipment or harnesses. The power wires car- ry substantial current and could induce noise into the audio system.

1. Plan the wire routing. Keep RCA cables 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 RED wire (power cable) for attachment to the amplifier by

stripping 1/2” of insulation from the end of the wire. Insert the bared wire into the B+ terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place. NOTE: The B+ cable MUST be fused 18” or less from the vehicle’s battery. Install the fuseholder under the hood and ensure connections are water tight.

3. Trim the RED wire (power cable) within 18” of the battery and splice in

a inline fuse holder (not supplied). See Specifications for the rating of the fuse to be used. DO NOT install the fuse at this time.

4. Strip 1/2” from the battery end of the power cable and crimp an

appropriate size ring terminal to the cable. Use the ring terminal to connect to the battery positive terminal.

5. Prepare the BLACK wire (Ground cable) for attachment to the amplifier

by stripping 1/2” of insulation from the end of the wire. Insert the bare wire into the GROUND terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the cable in place. 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. NOTE: Keep the length of the BLACK wire (Ground) as short as possible. Always less than 30”.

6. Prepare the Remote turn-on wire for attachment to the amplifier by

stripping 1/2” of insulation from the end of the wire. Insert the bared wire into the REMOTE terminal and tighten the set screw to secure the wire in place. Connect the other end of the Remote wire to a switched 12 volt positive source. The switched voltage is usually taken from the source unit’s remote amp on lead. If the source unit does not have this output available, the recommended solution is to wire a mechanical switch in line with a 12 volt source to activate the amplifier.

7. Securely mount the amplifier 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 vibration or sudden vehicle stops.

8. Connect from source signal by plugging the RCA cables into the input

jacks at the amplifier. Always ensure power is off or disconnected at the amplifier before connecting RCA cables. Failure to do so may cause damage to the am- plifier and/or connected components.

9. Connect the speakers. Strip the speaker wires 1/2” and insert 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. Install inline fuse near battery connection. NOTE: Follow the diagrams for proper signal polarity. This amplifier is not recommended for imped- ance loads below 1-Ohm8 Amplifier Less than 18” Fuse PASS-THRU Connect to inputs of 2nd amplifier Source Unit

min. Connect to chassis ground of vehicle Switched 12V to REM *Keep grounds as short as possible*Positive(+) and Negative(–) outputs are wired in parallel internally.*Keep grounds as short as possible*Installation option for multi-amp install

Installation Parrallel Wiring illus.-2.19 Amplifier Less than 18” Fuse PASS-THRU Connect to inputs of 2nd amplifier Source Unit

min. Connect to chassis ground of vehicle Switched 12V to REM *Keep grounds as short as possible*Positive(+) and Negative(–) outputs are wired in parallel internally.*Keep grounds as short as possible*Installation option for multi-amp install

1. Turn amplifier gains to minimum (counter-clockwise).

2. Turn the source unit volume up to 7/8 maximum (or when distortion

3. Slowly increase amplifier gain control until adequate volume is

achieved. NOTE: Best signal to noise and dynamic range are realized with gain set to minimum. For a more in depth setting procedure, contact Rockford Tech- nical Support. Avoid setting amplifier gain high as noise and distortion will greatly increase. Adjusting Crossover Frequency The crossover frequency can be adjusted between 50- 500Hz. The crossover is set to LP(Low Pass) only. Turn the crossover adjustment to minimum. With the system playing, turn the crossover adjustment knob up slowly until the desired crossover point is achieved. A good place to start is 80Hz. INFRASONIC FILTER The 20Hz 24dB/octave infrasonic filter limits the amount of low frequency information going to the woofer. NOTE: We recommend using the infrasonic filter when using vented enclosures with this amplifier. Variable Phase Allows you to conveniently switch the output phase of the amplifier between 0° and 180°. This has the same effect as physically reversing the Positive (+) and Negative (-) speaker wires. Punch EQ This works along with the crossover switch on the amplifier. When set to Low-Pass (LP) operation, this is a variable Bass Boost. Set this to your personal preference while listening to the system. Over excursion and subsequent damage may occur at high levels of boost. Remote Punch Level Control When connected, the “Gain Control” is linked and allows you to remotely control the output level of the amplifier from the dash or center console. Operation illus.-3.1 illus.-4.1 illus.-5.1 illus.-6.111 Troubleshooting NOTE: If you are having problems after installation follow the Trouble- shooting procedures below. Step 1. Check Amplifier for proper connections. Verify that POWER light is on. If POWER light is on skip to Step 3, if not continue.

1. Check in-line fuse on battery positive cable. Replace if necessary.

2. Check fuse(s) on amplifier. Replace if necessary.

3. Verify that Ground connection is connected to clean metal on the

vehicle’s chassis. Repair/replace if necessary.

4. Verify there is 9 to 14.4 Volts 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. Step 2. Protect light is on.

1. If the Protect light is on, this is a sign of a possible short in the

speaker connections. Check for proper speaker connections and use a volt/ohm meter to check for possible shorts in the speaker wiring. Too low of a speaker impedance may also cause Protect to light. Step 3. Check Amplifier for audio output.

1. Verify good RCA input connections at stereo and amplifier. Check

entire length of cables for kinks, splices, etc. Test RCA inputs for AC volts with stereo on. Repair/replace if necessary.

2. Disconnect RCA input from amplifier. Connect RCA input from test

stereo directly to amplifier input. Step 4. 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 REMOTE lead of amplifier to

1. Use a different 12 Volt source for REMOTE lead of amplifier.

Step 5. Check Amplifier if you experience excess Engine Noise.

1. Route all signal carrying wires (RCA, Speaker cables) away from

power and ground wires.

1. 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.

1. 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.

1. Add secondary ground cable from negative battery terminal to the

chassis metal or engine block of vehicle.

1. Have alternator and battery load tested by your mechanic. Verify good

Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms: Length of Warranty Speakers, Signal Processors, PRIME and PUNCH Amplifiers – 1 Year POWER Amplifiers – 2 Years Any Factory Refurbished Product – 90 days (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. Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered only by that country’s Distribu- tor 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, shipping.

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 Contact the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this product from. If you need further assistance, call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Cus- tomer 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. EU Warranty This product meets the current EU warranty requirements, see your Authorized dealer for details. Warranty