Rockford Fosgate Punch 45 DESIGN FEATURES Connections, Installation Installation Considerations

DESIGN FEATURES

Connections

1.Cast Aluminum Heatsink – The cast aluminum heatsink of the Punch amplifier dissipates heat generated by the amplifier's circuitry.

2.Speaker Terminals – The heavy duty, nickel-plated clamp wire connectors (+ and -) will accept wire sizes from 8 AWG to 18 AWG.

3.Remote Bass – Boosts low frequency information to overcome road noise and put the bass in your face.The Remote Bass control is a narrow band adjustment at 45Hz variable from 0dB to +18dB with a Gyrator based Punch EQ that eliminates frequency shift with boost. Connection is made with a RJ-45 cable and can be installed in a variety of ways for easy control access.An optional Para-Punch Remote Bass is available which adds an adjustable center frequency control with the adjustable boost control.

4.Gain Control – The input gain control is preset to match the output of most source units. It can be adjusted to match output levels from a variety of source units.

5.Variable Crossover – Is a built-in 12dB/octave Butterworth filter selectable for High-Pass (HP),All Pass (AP), or Low-Pass (LP) operation variable from 40Hz to 400Hz.

6.RCA Input 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.

7.RCA Pass-Thru Jacks – 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.

8.REM Terminal – The heavy duty, nickel-plated captive c-clamp wire connector will accept wire sizes from 12 AWG to 24 AWG.This terminal is used to remotely turn-on and turn-off the amplifier when +12V DC is applied.

9.Power Terminals – The power and ground are nickel-plated captive c-clamp wire connectors and will accommodate up to 4 AWG wire.

10.Fuses – These ATC fuses are easily accessible in case of failure.Always replace fuses with same type and rating. See Specifications for fuse ratings.

INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

The following is a list of tools needed for installation:

Volt/Ohm Meter	Hand held drill w/assorted bits
Wire strippers	1/8" diameter heatshrink tubing
Wire crimpers	Assorted connectors
Wire cutters	Adequate Length—Red Power Wire
#2 Phillips screwdriver	Adequate Length—Remote Turn-on Wire
Battery post wrench	Adequate Length—Black Grounding Wire

This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing 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.

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