Rockford Fosgate FNP2414 Guide

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COMPONENT SYSTEMS

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Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of car audio speakers.
At Rockford Fosgate, we are fanatics about musical reproduction 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 special-
ized 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 instal-
lation accessories from Connecting Punch in your installation. Connecting Punch
has everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to Power line and battery con-
nectors. 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
wearables, which include everything from T-shirts and jackets to hats and sunglasses.
To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories, in
the U.S. call 480-967-3565 or FAX [phone]. For all other countries, call
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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.
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 assis-
tance, you can call us direct at 1-800-669-9899. Be sure to have your serial num-
ber, model number, and date of purchase available when you call.
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 verification of
your factory warranty and may become useful in recovering your product if it is ever
stolen.
Serial Number: __________________________________
Model Number:__________________________________

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Introduction ..............................................................................................1
Package Contents......................................................................................1
Installation Considerations ........................................................................2
Mounting Location....................................................................................3
Installation ................................................................................................4
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................7
Specifications............................................................................................8
Warranty Information ................................................................................9
International Information ........................................................................10
Sections marked
TROUBLESHOOTING
include recommendations for
curing installation problems
Sections marked
INSTALLATION
include “slam dunk”
wiring connections
Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designed to provide
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 worked very hard to make
sure all the information in this manual is current. But, as we are con-
stantly finding new ways to improve our product, this information is
subject to change without notice.
GETTING STARTED
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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(2) FNP2401 Tweeters: includes 3/4" [20mm]
mylar dome tweeter, flush mount housing,
surface mount housing, wedge mount housing
(2) Tweeter Mounting Brackets
(4) #8-32 x .500 Screws
(8) #8 x .75 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .110 Male Fast-on Connectors
(2) FNP2404 4" Midrange Speakers
(2) 4" Speaker Grilles
(2) 4" Speaker Grille Rings
(2) FNP242x 2-Way Crossovers
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
(2) FNP2401 Tweeters: includes 3/4" [20mm]
mylar dome tweeter, flush mount housing,
surface mount housing, wedge mount housing
(2) Tweeter Mounting Brackets
(4) #8-32 x .500 Screws
(8) #8 x .75 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .110 Male Fast-on Connectors
(2) FNP2406U 6" Midrange Speakers
(2) 6" Speaker Grilles
(2) 6" Speaker Grille Rings
(2) FNP242x 2-Way Crossovers
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
(2) FNP2401 Tweeters: includes 3/4" [20mm]
mylar dome tweeter, flush mount housing,
surface mount housing, wedge mount housing
(2) Tweeter Mounting Brackets
(4) #8-32 x .500 Screws
(8) #8 x .75 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .110 Male Fast-on Connectors
(2) FNP2405 5-1⁄4" Midrange Speakers
(2) 5-1⁄4" Speaker Grilles
(2) 5-1⁄4" Speaker Grille Rings
(2) FNP242x 2-Way Crossovers
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
FNP2414 4" fanaticP Component System
FNP2614U 6" fanaticP Component System
FNP2514 5-1/4" fanaticP Component System
(2) FNP2401 Tweeters: includes 3/4" [20mm]
mylar dome tweeter, flush mount housing,
surface mount housing, wedge mount housing
(2) Tweeter Mounting Brackets
(4) #8-32 x .500 Screws
(8) #8 x .75 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .110 Male Fast-on Connectors
(2) FNP2406 6-1⁄2" Midrange Speakers
(2) 6-1⁄2" Speaker Grilles
(2) 6-1⁄2" Speaker Grille Rings
(2) FNP242x 2-Way Crossovers
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
FNP2614 6-1/2" fanaticP Component System
This manual provides information on the features and installation of the
fanaticP System. We suggest you save this manual for future reference. We
strongly recommend you have your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer
install the fanaticP System. If you do choose to install the system yourself,
please be sure to read the entire manual before beginning.
INTRODUCTION
PACKAGE CONTENTS

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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. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning
the installation.
2. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehi-
cle 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. Mount the speakers/crossovers away from electrical sources (other than the
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.
Speakers
1. Make sure there is an 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 for the speaker(s) and the
location does not interfere with the normal operation of the vehicle.
3. When mounting the speaker(s) in the door of a vehicle, make sure the
speaker(s) do not interfere with either the door or window operation.
4. When mounting the speaker(s) on the rear deck of the vehicle, check the
operation of the rear hatch or trunk lid. Make sure the torsion bars and
other moving parts are not obstructed by the speaker(s) installation.
•Please refer to the Specifications section of this manual for proper
mounting diameter and depth of the speaker(s).
Crossovers
1. Make sure there is a flat area large enough for the crossover to mount.
2. For best results, mount the crossover(s) next to the amplifier for a deco-
rative finish to the installation and provide an easy upgrade (no new
wires to run) for a bi-amp Rockford Fosgate system in the future.
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A solid front stage with a good image is one of the most difficult tasks to
achieve in a vehicle. No car has the optimum listening environment. This
makes proper 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 mounting location of your speakers will have a great
effect on the sound quality of your stereo system. The special care taken to
place the speakers will yield many hours of listening enjoyment in return.
Several important recommendations should be followed.
•Place the speakers where they have a direct path to the listening area.
•For the best integration between the midrange and tweeter, the tweeter
should be placed less than 2" from the midrange (Figure 1).
•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 abil-
ity to reproduce the frequency range around
the crossover frequency of the system.
•Whenever possible, place the tweeter direct-
ly above or below the midrange as this max-
imizes the imaging (point source) capability
of the speakers (Figure 2). Figure 1
2" or less
Figure 2-A Figure 2-B
MOUNTING LOCATION
•Sound radiated from a “point source”provides the best stereo imaging
because the separation of the acoustical centers between the midrange
and tweeter for each channel is at the optimum distance. In a closed en-
vironment such as an automobile, horizontal speaker alignment (Figure
2-A) can cause severe amplitude and phase differences which will
degrade not only the imaging, but also the frequency response. This is
due to the path length differences between the midrange and tweeter.
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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.
Mounting the speaker with minimum path length difference will ensure
the best staging and imaging possible from your audio system.
1. Cut the proper size hole for the midrange/woofer.
•For the 4”speaker, cut a 90mm (39⁄16") diameter hole
•For the 5-1/4”speaker, cut a 114mm (415⁄32") diameter hole
•For the 6”speaker, cut a 129mm (51⁄16") diameter hole
•For the 6-1/2”speaker, cut a 139mm (51⁄2") diameter hole
2. Place the mounting ring over the mounting hole and mark the location
of the screw mounting holes.
3. Remove the ring. Drill the holes for the screws using a 1/8" drill bit.
4. Route the wire through the hole.
5. Attach the wires and be sure to observe the proper speaker polarity.
6. Place the mounting ring over the speaker.
7. Place the speaker into the hole and screw the speaker into place. Be
careful not to bend the speaker frame during this step.
8. Press the speaker grille into the mounting ring.
INSTALLATION
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Mounting the Midrange

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Flush Mount Tweeter
Tweeter
Surface Mount Tweeter
Trim
Ring
Back
Plate
Flush
Housing
Tweeter Trim
Ring
Back
Plate
Surface
Housing
Wedge Mount Tweeter
Tweeter Wedge
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80Hz 500µF
100Hz 400µF
130Hz 300µF
200Hz 200µF
260Hz 150µF
400Hz 100µF
Crossover Connections
High-Passing the Midrange
The fanaticP Component Systems are optimized for full range music repro-
duction. In cases where a subwoofer is used, the midrange can be high-
passed in order to prevent overlapping frequncies from the midrange into
the subwoofer.
1. Determine the frequency range that the subwoofer will play (i.e.: 20Hz-
80Hz).
2. Use the low-pass crossover frequency of the subwoofer system (i.e.:
80Hz) as the high-pass crossover frequency for the midrange.
3. Select the appropriate capacitor value (i.e.: 500µF) to properly high-pass
the midrange.
4. Place the capacitor in series with the "+" terminal of the speaker.
Frequency
(Hertz)
Speaker
(4 ohms)
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TROUBLESHOOTING
No sound from
speakers
Symptom Diagnosis Remedy
Check wiring, and repair or
replace 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
repair or replace wires as
needed
Check system with known
working speaker, and repair or
replace as needed
Wires between amplifier,
crossover, or speakers not
connected properly
Amplifier has no output
Speaker wires are shorted
to each other or to the
chassis of the vehicle
Speakers are blown
Incorrect wiring between
crossover and speakers
Excessive power from
amplifier
Equalizer in system (if avail-
able) has excessive boost in
the high frequency range
Check wiring, and repair or
replace as needed
Check gain settings on ampli-
fier and readjust as necessary
Check settings on equalizer
and readjust as necessary
Distorted sound
from speakers
Tweeters “burn
up” easily
Engine noise
from one or
more speakers
Check for shorts in the wiring
with a volt/ohm meter, and
repair or replace wires as
needed
Re-route speaker wiring away
from noise sources (refer 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 of vehicle
Speaker wires are routed
near radiated noise source
(power cables, vehicle com-
puters, etc.)
Crossover is mounted near
radiated noise source
(power cables, vehicle com-
puters, etc.)
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