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Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand of audio 
products. 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 
hats.

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 1-800-398-3985. For all other 
countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX +001-480-966-3983.

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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

©2014 Rockford Corporation. All Rights Reserved. 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.

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND

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.

PRATIQUEZ UNE ÉCOUTE SANS RISQUES

Une exposition continue à des niveaux de pression acoustique upérieurs à 

100 dB peut causer une perte d’acuité auditive permanente. Les systèmes 

audio de forte puissance pour auto peuvent produire des niveaux de 

pression acoustique bien au-delà de 130 dB. Faites preuve de bon sens et 

pratiquez une écoute sans risques

PRACTIQUE EL SONIDO SEGURO

El contacto continuo con niveles de presión de sonido superiores a 100 

dB puede causar la pérdida permanente de la audición. Los sistemas de 

sonido de alta potencia para automóviles pueden producir niveles de 

presión de sonido superiores a los 130 dB. Aplique el sentido común y 

practique el sonido seguro.

PRAKTIZIEREN SIE SICHEREN 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 Design Features

5-6 Installation

Installation Considerations

Battery and Charging

Wiring the System

7 Operation

Adjusting Level / Crossover

Phase Switch

Input Level

Auto Turn-on

Punch EQ / Remote Punch Level

8-15 Additional Languages

French

Spanish

German

Italian

16 Limited Warranty Information

Summary of Contents for PUNCH PS-8

Page 1: ...Installation Operation PS 8 Serial Number Date of Purchase POWERED SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE ...

Page 2: ...eadache 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 2014 Rockford Corporation All Rights Reserved ROCKFORD FOSGATE PUNCH and associated logos where applicable are registered trademarks of Rockford...

Page 3: ... in dustry standards These guidelines mean your amplifier s output power ratings are REAL POWER numbers not inflated marketing ratings CEA 2031 Power handling on Rockford Fosgate speakers conform to CEA 2031 industry standards This means your speaker has the capacity to handle power under continuous demand not instantaneous power handling that over time can damage voice coils 13 9 354mm 9 4 239mm 3 ...

Page 4: ...ee different automatic turn on modes can be se lected REM 12V DC Offset and Audio Variable Crossover Is a built in 12dB octave Butterworth filter with a crossover point variable from 50Hz to 120Hz Punch EQ This is an adjustable Bass control adjustment vari able from 0dB to 12dB 45Hz Power Protect LED Power LED illuminates green when the unit is turned on Protect LED illuminates red if a short circu...

Page 5: ...o 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 sh...

Page 6: ...ength 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 of the power connector 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 ...

Page 7: ...attery terminal to the chassis metal or engine block of vehicle OR Have alternator and battery load tested by your mechanic Verify good working order of vehicle electrical system including distributor spark plugs spark plug wires voltage regulator etc Adjusting Level 1 Turn amplifier level to minimum counter clockwise 2 Turn the source unit volume up to 7 8 maximum or when distortion is just inaudi...

Page 8: ...used 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 prod...

Page 9: ...nce available at www rockfordfosgate com rftech R O C K F O R D F O S G AT E C O M 600 South Rockford Drive Tempe Arizona 85281 United States Direct 480 967 3565 Toll Free 800 669 9899 Printed in China 012615 1230 58947 02 ...

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