Rockford Fosgate 250.1 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 “250 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 powerpower 250.1PRACTICE SAFE SOUND TA B L E O F CO N T E N T S G E T T I N G S T A R T E DPunch Power INTRODUCTION TO 250 SERIESPunch Power TECHNICAL DESIGN FEATURES DIABLO Dynamically Invariant A-BLinear OperationTOPAZ Tracking Operation Pre-AmplifierZone trans nova circuitryStereo Pass-Thru DSM Discrete Surface Mount TechnologyXCard Internal Crossover Balanced Line Inputs NOMAD NOn-MultiplyingAdvanced DecisionITS Increased Thermal Stability 250.2 DE S I G N FE AT U R E S PLIFIER 250.1 DE S I G N FE AT U R E S 1AMPLIFIER INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS Tools NeededBATTERY AND CHARGING Trunk MountingPassenger Compartment Mounting Engine Compartment MountingW I R I N G T H E S Y S T E M USING PASSIVE CROSSOVERS TABLE OF CROSSOVER COMPONENT VALUES 6 dB/Octave High-Pass6 dB/Octave Low-Pass FreqUS I N G T H E XCARD CU S T O M I Z I N G T H E XCA R DHigh-Pass Low-PassXCA R D RESISTOR CHART Butterworth Alignment Q =1% resistors used with 0.047∝ F capacitors Butterworth Alignment Q =250.2 INSTALLATION 250.2 Power Connections Option #1250.2 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 toPage XCard not required 250.2 uses output from XCard Pass-Thru uses output from XCardPage Configurea12dBper Configurea24dBperoctave and“AudiophileBypass”thefilterfor Pass-ThruUSING THE 250.2 BALANCED LINE INPUTS Connecting the BLTLevel Setting the BLT 8.0 VACPerformance Characteristics Disconnect Speakers from the250.1 INSTALLATION 250.1 Power Connections Option #1250.1 Power Connections Option #2 Mono Operation Phase Switch set tominimum AmplifiersPower orFullRangeStereo/Mono Operation Impedanceforeachstereochannelshouldbe2Ω minimumImpedanceforbridgedchannelshouldbe4Ω minimum Bridged Mono Operation minimumImpedanceforbridgedchannelshouldbe4Ω Pass,-High -LoworPass RangeFullU S I N G T H E 250.1 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 XCardLOUD TUNEConfigure a 24dB per octave filter for the SY S T E M DI A G R A M S 250 Watt System rated @ 4 ohmsTotal Power Delivery RMS 500 Watt System rated @ 4 ohms Total Power Delivery RMS750 Watt System rated @ 4 ohms Total Power Delivery RMSTweeters 450 Watts1000 Watt System rated @ 4 ohms Total Power Delivery RMSTweeters WattsROCKFORD FOSGATE ACCESSORIES NOISEBalanced Line Transmitter FG-BLT Punch Status Display FG-PSD Punch Status Display connected to oneChannel A monitors left channel Channel B monitors right channelpunch Energy Storage CapacitorsXCard Crossovers 1.0capSymptom TR O U B L E S H O O T I N GDiagnosis RemedySymptom DiagnosisRemedy Speaker Output LowSymptom DiagnosisRemedy Low or distorted output fromQUICK CHECK FOR TROUBLESHOOTING CAR AUDIO SYSTEMS AUTOSOUND 2000sPreface Noise OverviewTime for Processors SummationDY N A M I C PO W E R ME A S U R E M E N T S About the Dynamic Power MeasurementsWhat is an Amplifier? Music250.2 SP E C I F I C AT I O N S Specifications subject to change without notice180Watts 310Watts 620Watts 125Watts 225Watts 450 Watts250.1 SP E C I F I C AT I O N S Specifications subject to change without notice420Watts 710Watts 1420 Watts 250Watts 500 Watts 1000 WattsLIMITED WA R R A N T Y IN F O R M AT I O N Length of WarrantyWhat is Covered What is Not CoveredN F O R M A T I O N INTRODUCCIÓN UBICACIÓN DE LOS AMPLIFICADORESMaletero HabitáculoOperación mono/estéreo Installation INTRODUCTIONMONTAGE Montage dans le coffrePage EINLEITUNG EINBAUORTDEUTSCH Im FahrzeugkofferraumLinken Phasen Schalter auf 0 stellen Stereo/Mono BetriebInstallazione INTRODUZIONEDOVE POSIZIONARLO ITALIANOStereo/Mono Operation Fase sinistra dellinterruttore posizionata suMADE IN THE USA