Rockford Fosgate 50.2, 50.1 manual Installation Considerations, Tools Needed

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

Tools Needed

The following is a list of tools you will need for installing the “50 Series” Power amplifiers:

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

Wire Cutters

Wire strippers

Voltmeter

Battery post wrench

Wire crimpers

Electric hand drill and assorted bits

Assorted connectors

This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new Punch 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 on the layout of 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.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.Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high current wires.

5.Use high quality Connecting Punch accessories 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 for 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 fuse on the +12V power wire within 18" (45.7cm) 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.

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Contents power powernew chrome heatsink 50.1PRACTICE SAFE SOUND TABLE OF CONTENTS G E T T I N G S TA R T E DPUNCH AMPLIFIER ACCESSORY PACK Punch PowerINTRODUCTION TO 50 SERIES Punch PowerTECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES Stereo Pass-Thru DSM Discrete Surface Mount TechnologyXCard Internal Crossover Balanced Line Inputs NOMAD NOn-MultiplyingAdvanced DecisionITS Increased Thermal Stability 50.2 DESIGN FEATURES M P L I F I E R 50.1 DESIGN FEATURES Page INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Tools NeededBATTERY AND CHARGING MOUNTING LOCATION STrunk Mounting Passenger Compartment MountingWIRING THE SYSTEM USING PASSIVE CROSSOVERS TABLE OF CROSSOVER COMPONENT VALUES Speaker Impedance6dB/Octave Low-Pass FreqUSING THE XCARD CUSTOMIZING THE XCARDHigh-Pass Low-PassXCARD RESISTOR CHART Butterworth Alignment Q =1% resistors used with 0.047mF capacitors Butterworth Alignment Q =50.2 INSTALLATION 50.2 Power Connections Option #150.2 Power Connections Option #2 Stereo Operation Stereo/Mono OperationLeft Phase Switch set to Right Phase Switch set toBridged Operation EZ-BridgedOperationLeft Phase Switch set to Right Phase Switch set toUSING THE 50.2 SIGNAL SWITCHING NETWORK 50.2 bypasses the circuitry of XCard 1 and XCard 50.2 uses output from XCard Pass-Thru uses output from XCard50.2 bypasses the circuitry of XCard 50.2 uses output from XCard 1 and XCard Pass-Thru bypasses XCard 1 and XCardUSING THE 50.2 BALANCED LINE INPUTS Connecting the BLTLevel Setting the BLT Performance CharacteristicsDisconnect Speakers from the AC Voltmeter set to AC Volts50.1 INSTALLATION 50.1 Power Connections Option #150.1 Power Connections Option #2 – 26 –Mono Operation Phase Switch set toPhase Switch 50.1 #1/2 set to Phase Switch 50.1 #1 set to Phase Switch 50.1 #2 set toStereo/Mono Operation XCard 50.1 #1/#2 set to Full RangeBridged Mono Operation Phase Switch 50.1 #1 set toPhase Switch 50.1 #2 set to U S I N G T H E 50.1 SIGNAL S W I T C H I N G N E T W O R K“Audiophile Bypass” the Configure a 12dB per octave filter for the Xover is set to 12dBPass-Thru has Full Range output only LOUDConfigure a 24dB per octave filter for the • Xover is set to 24dBPass-Thru has Full Range output only SYSTEM DIAGRAMS 100 Watt System rated @ 4 ohmsTotal Power Delivery RMS 150 Watt System rated @ 4 ohms Total Power Delivery RMSTweeters 400 Watts300 Watt System rated @ 4 ohms Total Power Delivery RMSTweeters 400 Watts500 Watt System rated @ 4 ohms Tweeters400 Watts MidrangeROCKFORD FOSGATE ACCESSORIES NOISEBalanced Line Transmitter FG-BLT Energy Storage Capacitors XCard Crossoverspunch TROUBLESHOOTING SymptomDiagnosis RemedySymptom DiagnosisRemedy Speaker Output LowSymptom DiagnosisRemedy Low or distorted output from theQUICK CHECK FOR TROUBLESHOOTING CAR AUDIO SYSTEMS AUTOSOUND 2000sPreface Noise OverviewTime for Processors SummationDYNAMIC POWER MEASUREMENTS About the Dynamic Power MeasurementsWhat is an Amplifier? Music50.2 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications subject to change without notice50Watts 90Watts 150Watts 300Watts 25Watts 50Watts 100Watts 200 Watts50.1 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications subject to change without notice100Watts 200Watts 325Watts 650Watts 50Watts 100Watts 200Watts 400 WattsLIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Length of WarrantyWhat is Covered What is Not CoveredN F O R M A T I O N INTRODUCCIÓN UBICACIÓN DE LOS AMPLIFICADORESMaletero HabitáculoESPAÑOL Operación mono/estéreoInstallation INTRODUCTIONMONTAGE Montage dans le coffreFRANÇAIS Opération stéréo/monoTri-modeInput EINLEITUNG EINBAUORTIm Fahrzeugkofferraum Auf der BeifahrerseiteDEUTSCH Linken Phasen Schalter auf 0 stellenStereo/Mono Betrieb Installazione INTRODUZIONEDOVE POSIZIONARLO Nel BagagliaioITALIANO Stereo/Mono OperationFase sinistra dellinterruttore posizionata su MADE IN THE USA