Rockford Fosgate Punch FNX2404 Guide

FNX2404
FNX2405
FNX2406U
FNX2406
Installation
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Schéma d’Installation
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Istruzioni di Installation
MID-RANGE

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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 prod-
ucts 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
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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
+001-480-967-3565 or FAX [phone].
If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product, we rec-
ommend 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 verification of your fac-
tory warranty and may become useful in recovering your product if it is ever stolen.
Serial Number: __________________________________
Model Number:__________________________________

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Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designed to provide informa-
tion 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 constantly finding new ways to improve our product, this infor-
mation is subject to change without notice.
GETTING STARTED
Table of Contents
Introduction ..............................................................................................1
Package Contents......................................................................................1
Installation Considerations ........................................................................2
Mounting Location....................................................................................3
Installation ................................................................................................4
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................5
Specifications............................................................................................6
Warranty Information ................................................................................7
International Information ..........................................................................8
Sections marked
TROUBLESHOOTING
include recommendations for
curing installation problems
Sections marked
INSTALLATION
include “slam dunk”
wiring connections
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INTRODUCTION
This manual provides information on the features and installation of the
fanaticX Midrange. We suggest you save this manual for future reference.
We strongly recommend you have your Authorized Rockford Fosgate
Dealer install the fanaticX Midrange. If you do choose to install the system
yourself, please be sure to read the entire manual before beginning.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
(2) FNX2404 4" Midrange Speakers
(2) 4" Speaker Grilles
(2) 4" Speaker Grille Rings
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
FNX2404
(2) FNX2405 51⁄4" Midrange Speakers
(2) 51⁄4" Speaker Grilles
(2) 51⁄4" Speaker Grille Rings
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
FNX2504
(2) FNX2406U 6" Midrange Speakers
(2) 6" Speaker Grilles
(2) 6" Speaker Grille Rings
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
FNX2604U
(2) FNX2406 61⁄2" Midrange Speakers
(2) 61⁄2" Speaker Grilles
(2) 61⁄2" Speaker Grille Rings
(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws
(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors
(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors
(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire
FNX2604

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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS
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 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 away from areas of extreme heat or moisture.
Speakers
1. Make sure there is an area large enough for 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 loca-
tion 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 speak-
er(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).
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MOUNTING LOCATION
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
ability to reproduce the frequency range
around the crossover frequency of the sys-
tem.
•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
•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 environment such as an
automobile, horizontal speaker alignment (Figure 2-A) can cause severe ampli-
tude 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. With a vertical alignment (Figure 2-B), the path length
difference between the midrange and tweeter are reduced to a minimum. The

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result is a negligible difference in path lengths between the midrange and tweet-
er regardless of the proximity of the listener to the speakers. Mounting the speak-
er with minimum path length difference will ensure the best staging and imag-
ing possible from your audio system.
INSTALLATION
Mounting the Midrange
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 care-
ful not to bend the speaker frame during this step.
8. Press the speaker grille into the mounting ring.
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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 wiring shorts 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
Check wiring and repair or
replace as needed
Distorted sound
from speakers
Engine Noise from
One or More
Speakers
Check for wiring shorts 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 rout-
ed near radiated noise
source (power cables,
vehicle computers, etc.)
Crossover is mounted
near radiated noise
source (power cables,
vehicle computers, etc.)
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Midrange Model Number FNX2404 FNX2405 FNX2406U FNX2406
Nominal Diameter 4" 51⁄4"6"6
1⁄2"
Nominal Impedance 4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω
Frequency Response 50Hz–8kHz 40Hz–6kHz 40Hz–6kHz 35Hz–5kHz
Fs (Hz) 104Hz 87Hz 61Hz 72Hz
Qes .920 .732 .507 .902
Qms 4.360 4.083 3.330 4.226
Qts .735 .621 .440 .743
Vas (ft3/liter) .07/2.0 .13/3.9 .31/8.8 .72/20.3
Xmax (in/mm) .11/2.9 .15/3.7 .15/3.7 .15/3.7
Sensitivity 85.9dB 87.5dB 87.9dB 88.5dB
RMS Power Handling 70 Watts 70 Watts 70 Watts 70 Watts
Mounting Diameter 90.48mm 113.50mm 129mm 139.06mm
(39⁄16") (415⁄32") (51⁄16") (51⁄2")
Mounting Depth 54mm (21⁄8") 60mm (23⁄8") 48mm (17⁄8") 65mm (29⁄16")
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SPECIFICATIONS
(Specifications are subject to change without notice)

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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION
Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the
following terms:
• Length of Warranty
1 year on speakers 30 days on speaker B-stock (receipt required)
3 years on electronics 90 days on electronic B-stock (receipt required)
2 years on source units
•What is Covered
This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by
Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealers in the United States of America (U.S.) or its
possessions. Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford
Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered only by that country’s Distributor
and not by Rockford Corporation.
•Who is Covered
This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Rockford product purchased
from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the U.S. In order to receive serv-
ice, the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of the receipt stating the
customer name, dealer name, product purchased and date of purchase.
•Products found to be defective during the warranty period will be repaired or
replaced (with a product deemed to be equivalent) at Rockford's discretion.
•What is Not 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 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 product not purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer
•Limit on Implied Warranties
Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and merchantabil-
ity are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty set forth above.
Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty, so this
limitation may not apply. No person is authorized to assume for Rockford
Fosgate any other liability in connection with the sale of the product.
•How to Obtain Service
Please call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service. You must obtain an
RA# (Return Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford Fosgate.
You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford. Always include Proof
of Purchase. Mark RA# on outside of shipping carton.
Ship to: Electronics
Rockford Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
2055 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
RA#:_________________
Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
(Receiving-speakers)
609 Myrtle N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
RA#:_________________