Rockford Fosgate 360.6 User manual

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punch

6-Channel Amplifier

Operation & Installation

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Dear Customer,

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

AtRockfordFosgatewearefanaticsaboutmusicalreproductionatitsbest,andweare

pleasedyouchoseourproduct.Throughyearsofengineeringexpertise,handcraftsman-

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.

Greatproductandcompetent installationsareonly apieceofthepuzzle whenitcomes

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.

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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 1-800-795-2385. 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

100dBMAY 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

verificationofyourfactorywarrantyandmaybecomeusefulinrecoveringyour

amplifier if it is ever stolen.

Serial Number: ________________________________

Model Number:________________________________

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

Punch Amplifier Accessory Pack .............................................................. 1

Technical Design Features ....................................................................... 2

360.6 Design Features.............................................................................. 5

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

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

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

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

Using the XCard..................................................................................... 12

Customizing the XCard ..........................................................................12

Resistor Chart.........................................................................................13

XCard Configurations ............................................................................. 14

Using the Phase Switch.......................................................................... 16

Using the Signal Switching Network ...................................................... 17

360.6 Installation ...................................................................................25

System Diagrams.................................................................................... 31

Troubleshooting .....................................................................................35

Dynamic Power Measurements.............................................................. 38

Specifications.........................................................................................40

Warranty Information.............................................................................41

International Information........................................................................ 42

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.OtherinformationcanbelocatedbyusingtheTableofContents.

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

newways to improve ourproduct,thisinformation is subject tochange

without notice.

ETTING

TARTED

INTRODUCTION

The Punch 360.6, is a 360 watt, 6 channel amplifier with integrated

features for accommodating “single amplifier” system designs. Built

into the amplifier are four internal XCards and a Signal Switching

Network. These features simplify signal processing and enable

customsignaldistributionforeachsetofchannels. Alsointegratedis

a Phase Switch and Bass EQ circuit designed to improve system

tuning. The engineering effort applied to the Punch 360.6amplifier

represents how an impressive 3-way system can be easily installed

while keeping the components used to a minimum.

– 1 –

ACCESSORY PACK

Installation & Operation Manual

Punch Verification Certificate

(4) Amplifier mounting screws (#8 x 3/4" Phillips)

(16) Speaker & power connector screws (3/32" Allen)

(4) End cap mounting screws (9/64" Allen)

(1) Allen Wrench 9/64"

(1) Allen Wrench 3/32"

(1) AGU Fuseholder

(1) AGU 50 Amp Fuse

TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES

– 2 –

◆TRANS•ANA

(TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier)

The

TRANS•ANA

(TRANSconductance Active Nodal Amplifier) is a

circuitthatallowstheaudiosignaltopassthroughtheamplifierat

low

voltage

. The signal is directly level-shifted to the fixed high voltage

rails via a pair of driver transistors. Signal linearity is assured by an

active node

formed by the drive transistors at ultrasonic frequencies.

This allows amplifier performance similar to trans•

nova

which is

highly stable and linear while utilizing the advantages of a non-

floating power supply.

THERESULT:Anextendedfrequencybandwidthaccuratelysupplied

to the output stages of the amplifier.

◆TOPAZ (Tracking Operation Pre-Amplifier Zone)

The

TOPAZ

(TrackingOperationPre-AmplifierZone)circuitry solves

groundloopnoiseproblemscommontoautomotiveamplifierdesign.

Thisinnovativenewdevelopmentallowsvastlyimprovedisolationof

the input signal grounds from the power supply ground of the

amplifier.Thisisaccomplishedbyallowingthe sourceunitto control

the potential “environment” of the entire input structure or “zone” of

the amplifier. This process improves the noise rejection of the ampli-

fier by 30-40dB – an astounding 30-100 times better than amplifiers

without TOPAZ.

THERESULT:Eliminationoftroublesomegroundloopnoisebetween

source and amplifier.

◆Bass EQ

TheBassEQhelps correct for acoustical deficiencies in the listening

environment. A unique potentiometer that controls bass compen-

sates for the lack of low frequencies present in most car environ-

ments. Unlike a conventional tone control, the Bass EQ corrects the

specific problem of poor low bass response.

THE RESULT: Provides better low bass response.

◆DSM (Discrete Surface Mount) Technology

The

DSM

(Discrete Surface Mount) manufacturingprocesscombines

the advantages of both discrete components and integrated circuitry.

RockfordFosgateistheonlyAmericanamplifiermanufacturertohave

invested millions into this process. DSM components differ from

conventional discrete components in different ways. They are more

compact, more rugged, and they efficiently dissipate generated heat.

Using them wherever appropriate allows the advantages associated

with discrete circuitry to be retained while also providing room for

both highly advanced processing features and generous PC board

copper paths where needed. Their short lead-out structures allow

maximumaudioperformanceandhighestsignal-to-noiseratios tobe

obtained in amplifiers of desirable package size without resorting to

“amplifier-on-a-chip” shortcuts. These advantages are shown below

in Figure 1.

Figure 1

THE RESULT: Fewer connections, improved reliability, shorter signal

paths,superiorsignal-to-noiseratioandawesomesonicperformance.

◆XCard (Internal Crossover)

The Punch amplifiers utilize internal active crossovers. These cross-

overs have many performance advantages such as using discrete

componentsforexactfrequencyadjustmentswhicharefarsuperiorto

potentiometers. Additionally, the

XCard

can be configured for high-

pass, low-pass and full range operation. With slight modifications,

manycrossoverfrequenciesandslopeconfigurationscanbeachieved.

THE RESULT: Increased system design flexibility with a precise

electronic crossover without the limitations of conventional potenti-

ometer designs.

– 3 –

Solder Solder

Component

Thru-Hole Surface Mount

Board PC

Board

◆MOSFET Devices

Rockford Fosgate is one of the few manufacturers in the sound

community to utilize MOSFET devices in both the

power supply

and

the

output stages

MOSFET

(MetalOxideSemiconductorFieldEffect

Transistor) devices offer several important inherent advantages over

the 30 year old technology of bi-polar design. These advantages

include: thermal stability, switching speed, ultra low output imped-

ance and wider bandwidth linearity. In addition, MOSFETs operate

verysimilarly tovacuumtubes inwhichthey are morelinear than bi-

polartransistors.However,MOSFETscandeliverthemidrangeclarity

without the limitations of transient response and high frequency

phase shifting normally associated with tube operation.

THE RESULT: Operational characteristics similar to vacuum tubes

without the performance limitations of tube design.

◆NOMAD (NOn-Multiplying Advanced Decision)

The Punch amplifiers use an

analog computer process

to maximize

safe output power under all operating conditions. The innovative

NOMAD

(NOn-Multiplying Advanced Decision) system is the most

sophisticatedversionofthistechniqueeverused,bringingpreviously

unavailable levels of accuracy, stability, temperature immunity and

reliability to this critical process. NOMAD makes advanced deci-

sions based on device voltages to precisely control the awesome

levelsofcurrentavailableintheoutputMOSFETstosafevalues–but

only when absolutely needed.

THE RESULT: Extremely fast protection system that always protects

the amplifier and never degrades the sound.

– 4 –

◆Signal Switching Network

The Signal Switching Network allows the RCA input signals to be

distributed to the amplifier channels in multiple configurations.

Amongthemanypossibleconfigurations,asetting called

E-Zbridge

uses a single RCA (L mono) and gain (L) control to feed a pair of

channels, thus simplifying the bridging process.

THE RESULT: Allows input signals to be distributed to amplifier

channels in many different configurations.

360.6DESIGN FEATURES

1. Cast Aluminum Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch

amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry. The

inherentadvantageofcastingprovidesa30%improvementofcooling

over conventional extrusion heatsink designs.

2. End Caps – The unique end caps conceal the wiring and input

cables, giving the amplifier a clean “stealth” look.

3. SpeakerTerminals–Theheavyduty,gold-platedterminalblock

connectors (+ and –) will accept wire sizes from 8 AWG to 18

AWG. These gold-plated connectors are immune to corrosion

that can cause signal deterioration.

4. Power Terminals – The power and ground connectors on the

Punchamplifieraregold-platedandwillaccommodateupto8AWG

wire maximizing the input current capability of the amplifier.

5. REM Terminal – This gold-plated spade terminal is used for the

auto power/remote turn on of the Punch amplifier.

6. RCAInputJacks–TheindustrystandardRCAjacksprovide easy

connections for signal level input. They are gold-plated to resist

the signal degradation caused by corrosion.

7. SignalInputSwitches–Theseswitchesallowtheinputsignalsto

be distributed to the outputs in many different configurations.

– 5 –

Ch. A + R –+ L –

Ch. A

LED

Ch. C

Bass EQ Ch. C

Gain

Ch. C Ch. B Ch. A

Ch. B

Gain Ch. A

Gain

+ L –

Ch. C

+ R –

Ch. C

Ch. B REM Dual GNDDual B+– R +– L +

Ch. B

312 98 6 8 3

335 4

8. Input Sensitivity Controls – The input level controls are preset

tomatchtheoutputofmostsourceunits.Theycanbeadjusted

to match output levels from a variety of source units.

9. BassEQControl–TheBassEQallowsanarrowbandadjustment

of up to +18dB centered at 45Hz. The bass boost can be

bypassedbyturningthecontroltoitsminimumorcounterclock-

wise position. The Bass EQ is dedicated for “Channel C” only.

10. Internal Crossovers – These built-in crossover cards are

configurable for a multitude of operating frequencies. The

orientation of the card in its socket determines the function of

high-pass, low-pass, or full range operation.

11. Channel C Phase Switch – This switch enables you to easily

invert the phase of “Channel C” (0°/180°) without having to

disconnect the speaker wires.

12. LED Power Indicator – The LED illuminates when the unit is

turned on.

– 6 –

*Please refer to Owner's

Manual for signal input

switch configurations.

Phase

Switch

*Signal

Input

Switches

–180°0°

Ch. C

XCard Ch. A

XCards

XCard C

XCard B

XCard A

Ch. B

Dual Filter

XCards

XCard C

XCard B

XCard A

–180°0°

10 11 7

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the Punch

amplifier:

Allen wrenches 9/64" & 3/32" (included) Voltmeter

Wire strippers Battery post wrench

Electric hand drill w/assorted bits Wire cutters

Wire crimpers Assorted connectors

– 7 –

This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for

installing your new Punch amplifier. Checking your battery and

presentsoundsystem,aswellaspre-planningyoursystemlayoutand

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.

Beforebeginninganyinstallation,besuretofollowthesesimplerules:

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

attempting to install the amplifier.

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

beginning the installation.

3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to

mounting your amplifier in place.

4. RoutealloftheRCAcablesclosetogetherandawayfromanyhigh

current wires.

5. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to

minimize signal or power loss.

6. Thinkbeforeyoudrill! Becarefulnottocutordrillintogastanks,

fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical

wiring when working on any vehicle.

7. Neverrunwiresunderneaththevehicle. Runningthewiresinside

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+12Vpowerwirewithin18”(45.7cm)ofthebatteryterminal.

10. When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape all paint

from the metal to ensure a good, clean ground connection.

Groundingconnectionsshouldbeasshortaspossibleandalways

beconnectedtometalthatisweldedtothemainbody,orchassis,

of the vehicle.

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