Rockford Fosgate Fanatic P FNP2401x User manual

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car audio
fanatics
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Operation
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FNP2401x
FNX2401x
FNQ2401x

Dear Customer,
Congratulationsonyourpurchaseoftheworld'sfinestbrandofcaraudiospeakers. At
Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about musical reproduction at its best, and we are
pleasedyouchoseourproduct.Throughyearsofengineeringexpertise,handcraftsman-
ship 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.
Greatproductandcompetentinstallationsareonlya pieceofthepuzzlewhenit comes
to your system. Make sure that your installer is using 100% authentic installation
accessories from Connecting Punch in your installation. Connecting Punch has
everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to Power line and battery connectors.
Insist on it! After all, your new system deserves nothing but the best.
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If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product,
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.
PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™
CONTINUOUS EXPOSURE TO SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS OVER 100dB
MAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS.HIGH POWERED AUTOSOUND
SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER
130dB. USE COMMON SENSE AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.
The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record it in
the space provided below as your permanent record. This will serve as
verificationofyourfactorywarrantyandmaybecomeusefulinrecoveringyour
product if it is ever stolen.
Serial Number: ________________________________
Model Number:________________________________

Welcometo RockfordFosgate! Thismanual isdesigned toprovide information
for the owner, salesperson and installer. For those of you who want quick
information on how to install this product, please turn to the Installation
Section of this manual or refer to the icons listed below. Other information can
be located by using the Table of Contents. We, at Rockford Fosgate, have
workedveryhardtomakesurealltheinformationinthismanualiscurrent.But,
asweareconstantlyfindingnewwaystoimproveourproduct,thisinformation
is subject to change without notice.
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Sections marked
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include recommendations for
curing
installation problems
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Introduction................................................................................................1
Package Contents ....................................................................................... 1
Installation Considerations ...........................................................................2
Mounting Location ...................................................................................... 3
Installation ................................................................................................. 4
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 6
Specifications ............................................................................................. 7
Warranty Information ..................................................................................9
International Information............................................................................ 10
Sections marked
INSTALLATION
include “slam dunk”
wiring connections

I NTRODUCTION
This manual provides information on the features and installation of the
Fanatic P, X, & Q Tweeter Systems. We suggest you save this manual for
future reference.
WestronglyrecommendyouhaveyourAuthorizedRockfordFosgateDealer
install the Fanatic P, X, or Q Tweeter System. If you do choose to install the
systemyourself, pleasebe sureto readthe entiremanual beforebeginning.
FNP2401x
(2) FNP2401 Tweeters
Includes 3/4" [20mm] mylar dome tweeter, flush mount housing,
surface mount housing, wedge mount housing
(2) Tweeter Mounting Brackets
(4) #6 x .500 Screws
(8) #8 x .75 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .110 Male Fast-on Connectors
(2) FNP241x High-Pass Crossovers
(12')24 gauge Speaker Wire
P ACKAGE C ONTENTS
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FNX2401x
(2) FNX2401 Tweeters
Includes 3/4" [20mm] silk dome tweeter, flush mount housing,
surface mount housing, wedge mount housing
(2) Tweeter Mounting Brackets
(4) #6 x .500 Screws
(8) #8 x .75 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .110 Male Fast-on Connectors
(2) FNX241x High-Pass Crossovers
(12')24 gauge Speaker Wire
FNQ2401x
(2) FNQ2401 Tweeters
Includes 3/4" [20mm] aluminum dome tweeter, flush mount housing,
surface mount housing, wedge mount housing
(2) Tweeter Mounting Brackets
(4) #6 x .500 Screws
(8) #8 x .75 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .110 Male Fast-on Connectors
(2) FNQ241x High-Pass Crossovers
(12')24 gauge Speaker Wire

I NSTALLATION C ONSIDERATIONS
Tools Needed
The following is a list of some of the tools necessary for the installation of your
speakers.
Power Drill with assorted bits #2 Phillips Screwdriver
Tape Measure Voltmeter
General
1. Forsafety,disconnectthenegativeleadfromthebatterypriortobeginning
the installation.
2. Neverrunwiresunderneaththevehicle.Runningthewiresinsidethevehicle
provides the best protection.
3. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic
grommets to protect any wires routed through metal.
4. Mountthespeakers/crossoversawayfromelectricalsources(otherthanthe
amplifier), i.e., power cables, electronic fuel pumps, vehicle computers,
and other potential noise sources.
5. Mount the speakers/crossovers away from areas of extreme heat or
moisture.
Tweeters
1. When mounting the tweeter(s) in the door of a vehicle, make sure they do
not interfere with either the door or window operation.
2. Please refer to the Specifications section of this manual for proper
mounting diameter and depth of the tweeters.
Crossovers
1. Make sure there is a flat area large enough for the crossover to mount.
2. Forbestresults,mountthecrossover(s)nexttotheamplifierforadecorative
finish to the installation and to provide an easy upgrade (no new wires to
run) for a bi-amp Rockford Fosgate system in the future.
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• Soundradiatedfroma“pointsource”hasthemostoptimumstereoimaging
becausetheseparationoftheacousticalcentersbetweenthemidrangeand
tweeter for each channel is at the optimum. Figure 2-A describes a
horizontal speaker alignment. In a closed environment such as an
automobile,horizontalspeakeralignmentcancausesevereamplitudeand
phase differences which will degrade not only the imaging, but also the
frequency response. This is due to the path length differences between the
M OUNTING L OCATION
Asolidfrontstagewithagoodimageisoneofthemostdifficulttaskstoachieve
inavehicle.Nocarhastheoptimumlisteningenvironment.Thismakesproper
sound staging very difficult to accomplish. Most speakers tend to be placed
where they will fit easily, as opposed to where they can perform the best. The
mountinglocationofyourspeakerswillhaveagreateffectonthesoundquality
of your stereo system. The special care taken to place the speakers will yield
many hours of listening enjoyment in return. Several important recommenda-
tions should be followed.
• Placethespeakerswheretheyhaveadirect
path to the listening area.
• Forthebestintegrationbetweenthemidrange
and tweeter, the tweeter should be placed
lessthan2"from themidrange.(Figure1)
• If you cannot place the tweeter less than 2"
from the midrange, then place the tweeter
more than 7" from the midrange. Placing
the tweeter 2"-7" from the midrange can
cause destructive interference (frequency
response problems) which will affect the
speaker's ability to reproduce the frequency range around the crossover
frequency of the system.
• Wheneverpossible,placethetweeterdirectlyaboveorbelowthemidrange
as this maximizes the imaging (point source) capability of the speakers.
(Figure 2)
Figure 1
2" or less
Figure 2-A Figure 2-B
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Flush Mount Tweeter
Tweeter Trim
Ring Back
Plate
Flush
Housing
Surface Mount Tweeter
Tweeter Trim
Ring Back
Plate
Surface
Housing
midrange and tweeter. Figure 2-B displays a vertical alignment between
the midrange and tweeter. With a vertical alignment, the path length
difference between the midrange and tweeter are reduced to a minimum.
The result is a negligible difference in path lengths between the midrange
and tweeter regardless of the proximity of the listener to the speakers.
Mountingthespeaker withminimumpath length differencewillensure the
best staging and imaging possible from your audio system.
Wedge Mount Tweeter
Tweeter Wedge
Housing
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fanatic P Crossover Connections
•Be Sure to Maintain Speaker Polarity
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• Be sure to maintain speaker polarity
• 0dB tweeter level matches the
amplitude of the tweeter to the
midrange
• –3dB tweeter level reduces the
amplitude –3dB lower than the
midrange (ideal for tweeters located
high in door panel and midranges
located low in kick panel)
• Replaceable Tweeter Protection Bulb
The light bulb acts as a fuse to protect
against overload. If the bulb burns out,
remove the burned out bulb and insert
a new bulb (part# HDW10932) into
the retainer clips.
fanatic X Crossover Connections
• Be sure to maintain speaker polarity
• 0dB tweeter level matches the amplitude
of the tweeter to the midrange
• –3dB/–6dB tweeter level reduces the
amplitude –3dB or –6dB lower than the
midrange (ideal for tweeters located high
in door panel and midranges located low
in the kick panel)
• 0°/180°tweeter phase matches the
phase response of the tweeter to the
midrange. Leave the switch in the
position that results in the best sound
quality.
• Replaceable Tweeter Protection Bulb
The light bulb acts as a fuse to protect
against overload. If the bulb burns out,
remove the burned out bulb and insert a
new bulb (part# HDW10932) into the
retainer clips.
fanatic Q Crossover Connections
-3db Tweeter Level
0db Tweeter Level
-6db Tweeter Level
0° 180°
INPUT TWEETER
-+- +
(One ch nnel of
mplifier)
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Neg tive (Bl ck Wire)
Positive (Bl ck/White Stripe Wire) Tweeter Neg tive
Tweeter Positive +
(One ch nnel of mplifier)
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+
–
+
–
(One ch nnel of
mplifier)
INPUT TWEETER
-+- +
-3db Tweeter Level
0db Tweeter Level
+
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T ROUBLESHOOTING
No sound from
speakers
Symptom Diagnosis Remedy
Check and repair or replace
wiring as needed.
Check system with known
working amplifier and repair
or replace as needed.
Check for shorts in the wiring
with a volt/ohm meter and re-
pairorreplacewiresasneeded.
Checksystemwithknownwork-
ing speaker and repair or re-
place as needed.
Wires between amplifier,
crossover or speakers not
connected properly.
Amplifier has no output.
Speaker wires are shorted
toeachotherortothechas-
sis of the vehicle.
Speakers are blown.
Incorrect wiring between
crossover and speakers
Excessivepower from am-
plifier
Equalizer in system (if
available) has excessive
boostinthehighfrequency
range
Check wiring and repair or re-
place as needed.
Check gain settings on ampli-
fier and readjust as necessary
Checksettingsonequalizerand
readjust as necessary
Distorted sound
from speakers
Tweeters “burn
up” easily
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Engine noise from
one or more
speakers
Check for shorts in the wiring
with a volt/ohm meter and re-
pairorreplacewiresasneeded.
Re-route speaker wiring away
from noise sources. (Refer to
the Installation Consider-
ationssectionof thismanual.)
Move crossovers away from
noise sources. (Refer to the In-
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tion of this manual.)
Speaker wires shorted to
chassis of vehicle.
Speaker wires are routed
nearradiatednoisesource.
(Power cables, vehicle
computers, etc.)
Crossover is mounted near
radiated noise source.
(Power cables, vehicle
computers, etc.)
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Tweeter System Model Number FNP2401x FNX2401x FNQ2401x
Tweeter Model Number FNP2401 FNX2401 FNQ2401
Dome Type Mylar Silk Aluminum
Nominal Diameter
3
⁄ 4 " (20mm)
3
⁄ 4 " (20mm)
3
⁄ 4 " (20mm)
Nominal Impedance 4Ω4Ω4Ω
Frequency Response 2.8kHz-20kHz 1.8kHz-20kHz 1.9kHz-20kHz
Sensitivity 91dB 93dB 91dB
RMS Power Handling 50 Watts* 70 Watts* 100 Watts*
Mounting Diameter See drawings See drawings See drawings
Mounting Depth See drawings See drawings See drawings
Crossover Model Number FNP241x FNX241x FNQ241x
Crossover Type High-Pass High-Pass High-Pass
Crossover Frequency 6.3kHz@4Ω4.0kHz@4Ω4.0kHz@4Ω
Crossover Slope 18dB/octave HP 18dB/octave HP 24dB/octave HP
Filter Q 0.707 Butterworth 0.707 Butterworth 0.707 Butterworth
Tweeter Protection Optical Protection Optical Protection Optical Protection
Tweeter Pad N/A 0dB/–3dB 0dB/–3dB/–6dB
Tweeter Phase N/A N/A 0°/ 180°
Dimensions See drawings See drawings See drawings
S PECIFICATIONS
(Specifications are subject to change without notice)
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* Power Ratings (PE) is established with recommended filter network.
Wedge
Mount
Surface
Mount
Flush
Mount
1.75"
.875"
3.687"
4.437"
1.74"
1.00"
1.94"
.375"
1.00"
.25"
1.795"
.965"
.675"
1.562"
1.24"
FNP2401x