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This manual provides information on the features and installation of
the Punch AUDIO

phile Systems. We suggest you save this manual

for future reference.

We strongly recommend you have your Authorized Rockford Fosgate
Dealer install the Punch AUDIO

phile System. If you do choose to

install the system yourself, please be sure to read the entire manual
before beginning.

RFA-414

RFA-514

(1) Installation & Operation Manual

(1) Installation & Operation Manual

(2) 4" Midrange Speakers

(2) 5.25" Midrange Speakers

(2) 4" Speaker Grilles

(2) 5.25" Speaker Grilles

(2) Speaker Grille Rings

(2) Speaker Grille Rings

(2) Speaker Grille Gaskets

(2) Speaker Grille Gaskets

(8 Tinnerman Clips

(8) Tinnerman Clips

(2) RFA-142x Crossovers

(2) RFA-142x Crossovers

(2) 20mm Tweeters

(2) 20mm Tweeters

(2) Surface Mount Cups

(2) Surface Mount Cups

(2) Surface Mount Baseplates

(2) Surface Mount Baseplates

(2) Flush Mount Cups

(2) Flush Mount Cups

(2) Flush Mount Baseplates

(2) Flush Mount Baseplates

(2) Mounting Brackets

(2) Mounting Brackets

(2) 6' 24 gauge speaker wire

(2) 6' 24 gauge speaker wire

(16) #8 x .75 Phillips Mounting Screws

(16) #8 x .75 Phillips Mounting Screws

(4) 8-32 x .50 Hex Head Bolts

(4) 8-32 x .50 Hex Head Bolts

(4) 8-32 Nuts

(4) 8-32 Nuts

(2) Surface Mount Baseplates
(2) Flush Mount Cups
(2) Flush Mount Baseplates
(2) Mounting Brackets
(2) 6' 24 gauge speaker wire
(16) #8 x .75 Phillips Mounting Screws
(4) 8-32 x .50 Hex Head Bolts
(4) 8-32 Nuts

(1) Installation & Operation Manual
(2) 6.5" Midrange Speakers
(2) 6.5" Speaker Grilles
(2) Speaker Grille Rings
(2) Speaker Grille Gaskets
(8 Tinnerman Clips
(2) RFA-142x Crossovers
(2) 20mm Tweeters
(2) Surface Mount Cups

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Summary of Contents for Punch RFA-414

Page 1: ...PUNCH AUDIOPHILE SYSTEM RFA 414 RFA 514 RFA 614 INSTALLATION OPERATION...

Page 2: ...ystem deserves nothing but the best To add the finishing touch to your new Rockford Fosgate image order your Rockford wearables which include everything from T shirts and jackets to hats and sunglasse...

Page 3: ...oduct this information is subject to change without notice GE T T I N G STA R T E D Sections marked TROUBLESHOOTING include recommendations for curing installation problems I N S T A L L A T I O N TRO...

Page 4: ...FA 142x Crossovers 2 20mm Tweeters 2 20mm Tweeters 2 Surface Mount Cups 2 Surface Mount Cups 2 Surface Mount Baseplates 2 Surface Mount Baseplates 2 Flush Mount Cups 2 Flush Mount Cups 2 Flush Mount B...

Page 5: ...gnet which allows smaller tweeter construction Magnetic Fluid Cooling Magnetic fluid is a synthetic liquid consisting of microscopic mag netic particles The fluid has four times the thermal conductivi...

Page 6: ...improved sound quality THE RESULT Reduces mechanical distortion for better sound quality High Temperature Voice Coil The voice coil is of a high temperature copper wire construction The wire is wound...

Page 7: ...the use of a proprietary flat spider design A flat spider provides symmetrical control of the voice coil through its cone excursion Linear cone excursion reduces harmonic distortion for improved soun...

Page 8: ...a more linear response up to the tweeter crossover point THE RESULT Compensates for natural high frequency rolloff of midrange Adjustable Tweeter Level Matching The RFA 142x utilizes a series power r...

Page 9: ...modate vertical or horizontal crossover mounting 4 Input Screw Terminals The Input Screw Terminals connect to the outputs of the amplifier These terminals accept bare wire or 1 4 spade lugs and are go...

Page 10: ...n area large enough of the speaker to mount Warning Failure to do this can cause damage to the speaker if the speaker frame is bent during installation 2 Check to see that the location is deep enough...

Page 11: ...rtant recommenda tions should be followed Place the speakers where they have a direct path to the listening area For the best integration between the midrangeandtweeter thetweetershould beplacedlessth...

Page 12: ...ter regardless of the proximity of the listener to the speakers Mounting the speaker with minimum path length differ ence will ensure the best staging an imaging possible from your audio system INSTAL...

Page 13: ...face Mount Baseplate Surface Mount Cup Exploded View Front View twist clockwise to lock Mounting Baffle Mounting Bolt Surface Mount Baseplate Surface Mount Cup Nut Exploded View Front View twist clock...

Page 14: ...TER PROTECTION LP CROSSOVER Mid Output Dot Striped Wire indicates terminal of tweeter Be Sure to Maintain Speaker Polarity Flush Mount Tweeter Mounting Baffle Mounting Bolt Flush Mount Baseplate Flush...

Page 15: ...RFA 142x 400 f capacitor To bandpass the midrange it is necessary to add a 400 f capacitor in series with the speaker Tweeter Level Matching Cut jumper wire for 3dB Factory set tweeter level is 0dB C...

Page 16: ...R PROTECTION RFA 142x ACTIVE TWEETER PROTECTION RFA 142x Configure logo into desired position and snap into place Configure logo into desired position and snap into place ACTIVE TWEETER PROTECTION RFA...

Page 17: ...tweenamplifier crossover and speakers not connected properly Amplifier has no output Speakerwiresareshorted to each other or to the chassis of the vehicle Speakers are blown Incorrect wiring be tween...

Page 18: ...fer to the Installation Considerations section of this manual Move crossovers away from noise sources Refer to the Installation Considerations section of this manual Speaker wires shorted to chassis o...

Page 19: ...m 66 7mm 78 6mm Power ratings PE is established with recommended filter network Model RFA 142x Crossover Frequency 6kHz 4 Crossover Slope 18dB octave High Pass 12dB octave Low Pass Protection Circuitr...

Page 20: ...t Covered 1 Damage caused by accident abuse improper operations water theft 2 Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product 3 Service performed by anyone other than Rockford...

Page 21: ...I N T E R N A T I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N 18...

Page 22: ...N Este manual contiene informaci n sobre la construcci n installaci n y funcionamiento de los sistemas Punch AUDIOphile Le recomendamos que conserve el manual para futuras consultas Es preferible que...

Page 23: ...z en la abertura con los tornillos Tenga la precauci n de no doblar el marco del altavoz en este proceso 8 Presione la rejilla en el anillo de montaje Mounting Baffle Mounting Bolt Surface Mount Basep...

Page 24: ...hacer un paso banda para el medio se ha de a adir un condensador de 400 f en serie con el altavoz Ajuste de Nivel del Tweeter Cut jumper wire for 3dB El ajuste de origen es 0dB Corte el hilo en la par...

Page 25: ...ts INTRODUCTION Cemanuelcontientdesinformationssurlescaract ristiquesetl installation des syst mes Punch AUDIOphile Nous vous proposons de garder ce manuel pour toute r f rence future Nous vous recomm...

Page 26: ...ntage 8 Mettre la grille dans l anneau de montage Mounting Baffle Mounting Bolt Surface Mount Baseplate Surface Mount Cup Nut Montage en surface du tweeter Montage en affleurement du tweeter Mounting...

Page 27: ...e it is necessary to adda 400 f capacitor in series with the speaker Cut jumper wire for 3dB Le niveau de d faut est de 0dB Coupez le pontage au verso du filtre our att nuer l aigu de 3dB Vue d en bas...

Page 28: ...en ENLEITUNG Diese Bedienungsanleitung enth lt Informationen f r den Gebrauch und Einbau des Punch AUDIOphile Systems Wire empfehlen sie auch f r Fragen in der Zukunft sorgf ltig aufzubewahren Es ist...

Page 29: ...Lautsprecherkorb nicht verzieht 8 Dr cken Sie das Lautsprechergitter im Montagering fest Mounting Baffle Mounting Bolt Surface Mount Baseplate Surface Mount Cup Nut Hocht ner Aufbau Montage Hocht ner...

Page 30: ...he midrange it is necessary to adda 400 f capacitor in series with the speaker Cut jumper wire for 3dB Factory set tweeter level is 0dB Cut jumper wire on bottom of crossover to reduce tweeter level b...

Page 31: ...sto manuale fornisce informazioni sulle caratteristiche e sul installazionedeisistemiPunchAUDIOphile Visuggeriamodiconservare questo manuale come riferimento futuro Raccomandiamo fortemente che is sis...

Page 32: ...vi di non piegare il cestello dell altoparlante 8 Incastrate la griglia sull anello di fissaggio Mounting Baffle Mounting Bolt Surface Mount Baseplate Surface Mount Cup Nut Surface Mount Tweeter Flush...

Page 33: ...he midrange it is necessary to adda 400 f capacitor in series with the speaker Cut jumper wire for 3dB Factory set tweeter level is 0dB Cut jumper wire on bottom of crossover to reduce tweeter level b...

Page 34: ...DE IN THE USA This product is designed developed and assembled in the USA by a dedicated group of American workers The majority of the components used in the construction of this product are produced...

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