Rockford Fosgate Punch RFR2210 Guide

® ®
car audio
fanatics
for
punch
RFR2210
RFR2212
RFR2215
®
POWER
DVC
INSTALLATION & OPERATION

SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL RFR2210 RFR2212 RFR2215
FEATURES
Cone SPP SPP SPP
Surround Rubber Rubber Rubber
Basket Cast Cast Cast
Voice Coil Diameter 3" 4" 4"
Aluminum Voice Coil X X X
Hyper-Extended Pole Piece X X X
Vented Pole Piece X X X
Aero-Vent Back Plate X X X
Magnet Bumper X X X
SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal Impedance 4Ωx 2 4Ωx 2 4Ωx 2
Fs 28Hz 24Hz 20Hz
Qts 0.34 0.38 0.35
Vas (ft3) 1.060 3.29 9.182
Vas (liters) 30 93 260
Xmax (in.) 0.48 0.53 0.53
Xmax (mm) 12.3 13.5 13.5
Sensitivity (dB @1w/1m) 85 87 89
Power Handling (RMS/Peak) 500/1000 1000/2000 1000/2000
Speaker Displacement (ft3) 0.12 0.21 0.25
Mounting Diameter (in.) 9-5/32" 11" 13-7/8"
Mounting Diameter (mm) 233 279 352
Mounting Depth (in.) 5-5/16" 6-1/32" 7-1/4"
Mounting Depth (mm) 135 153 184
ENCLOSURE VOLUME
Sealed (ft3) 0.75 ft31.25 ft32.5 ft3
Sealed (liters) 21.24 35.40 70.79
Vented (ft3) 1.0 ft32.0 ft32.5 ft3
Vented (liters) 28.32 56.63 70.79
– ii –

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
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.
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 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.
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 wearables, in the U.S.
call 602-967-3565 or FAX [phone]. For all other countries, call +001-602-
967-3565 or FAX [phone].
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
speaker if it is ever stolen.
Serial Number: ________________________________
Model Number: ________________________________
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
100dBMAY CAUSE PERMANENT HEARING LOSS. HIGH
POWERED AUTOSOUND SYSTEMS MAY PRODUCE SOUND
PRESSURE LEVELS WELL OVER 130dB. USE COMMON SENSE
AND PRACTICE SAFE SOUND.
– i –

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications ........................................................................................... ii
Dear Customer .......................................................................................... i
Introduction ............................................................................................. 1
Power DVC Woofer Contents................................................................... 1
Installation ............................................................................................... 2
Recommended Enclosures .................................................................. 2
Building An Enclosure ........................................................................ 3
Calculating Volume ............................................................................ 3
Subwoofer Crossovers ........................................................................ 3
Wiring Configurations ........................................................................ 4
Warranty Information ............................................................................... 5
International Information.......................................................................... 6
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
tothe InstallationSection of this manual or refer to the iconlisted 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 information is subject to change
without notice.
G ETTING S TARTED
I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
® ®
Sections marked
INSTALLATION
include “slam dunk”
assembly and wiring
directions

– 1 –
INTRODUCTION
The Power DVC Woofers are 10", 12" & 15" low frequency drivers with
dual4ohm voice coils.ThePowerDVC woofersweredesigned foruse
primarily in small sealed & small ported enclosures. By utilizing the
latest materials and construction techniques, we are able to offer a
speakerwithhighoutputat low frequencieswhilerequiringaminimum
of operating space.
POWER DVC WOOFER CONTENTS
Power DVC Woofer
Installation & Owner's Manual
4 Foam Gasket segments

Power DVC 15"
Recommended Enclosures
*Fb = 35 Hz Pd = 4" (10.16cm) Pl = 8" (20.32cm)
Recommended Ported 2.5ft3(70.79L)
– 2 –
INSTALLATION
Power DVC 10"
Recommended Sealed 0.75ft3(21.24L)
Power DVC 12"
Recommended Sealed 1.25ft3(35.40L)
I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
® ®
Recommended Ported 1.0 ft3(28.32L)
*Fb = 35 Hz Pd = 3" (7.62cm) Pl = 13.25" (33.65cm)
Recommended Ported 2.0 ft3(56.63L)
*Fb=35 Hz Pd=4" (10.16cm) Pl=10.75" (27.30cm)
D = 13.5"
(34.29cm)
H = 13"
(33.02cm)
W = 15"
(38.1cm)
Range in Cubic Feet
1 2 3 4 5 6
0.3
.75
D = 12"
(30.48cm)
H = 14"
(35.56cm)
W = 19-3/4"
(50.17cm)
Range in Cubic Feet
1 2 3 4 5 6
0.3
1.25
1.75
D = 14"
(35.56cm)
H = 18"
(45.72cm)
W = 20.5"
(52.07cm)
Range in Cubic Feet
1 2 3 4 5 6
0.3
1.50
2.50
D = 12"
(30.48cm)
H = 20"
(50.80cm)
W = 25"
(63.50cm)
Range in Cubic Feet
1 2 3 4 5 6
0.3
2.50 3.50
D = 12"
(30.48cm)
H = 20"
(50.80cm)
W = 25"
(63.50cm)
Range in Cubic Feet
1 2 3 4 5 6
0.3
2.50 2.25
D = 10"
(25.40cm)
H = 14"
(35.56cm)
W = 15"
(38.10cm)
Range in Cubic Feet
1 2 3 4 5 6
0.3
.625
1.50
.75
Recommended Sealed 2.5ft3(70.79L)
* Fb = Tuning Frequency
Pd = Port Diameter
Pl = Port Length

Building an Enclosure
To work properly, the walls of the enclosure must be rigid and not flex
when subjected to the high pressures generated by the speaker's
operation. For optimum performance, we recommend using 3/4"
MDF (Medium Density Fiberboard) and internal bracing. The enclo-
sure should be glued together and secured with nails or screws. MDF
is porous; therefore, it is suggested to also seal the outside walls with
polyurethane.
Calculating Volume
Calculating volume is merely a matter of measuring the dimensions
in inches and using the formula:
1728"
Height x Width x Depth
Box Volume =
(cubic feet)
If two facing sides are of uneven length, add them together and divide
by two to take the average. Using this number will give you the
volume without the necessity of calculating the box in sections and
adding the sections together. The thickness of the baffle material
reduces the internal volume so this must be subtracted from the
outside dimensions to determine the internal volume. The speaker
itself also reduces the internal volume. The amount of air displaced
by each model is listed on the specification sheet and should also be
subtracted from the gross volume calculation.
Subwoofer Crossovers
There are two operational types of crossovers, passive and active.
Passive crossovers (coils or inductors) are placed on the speaker leads
between the amplifier and speaker. An active crossover is an elec-
tronic filter which separates the audio signal fed to different amplifi-
ers. For optimum subwoofer performance, we recommend using an
active 80-100Hz low-pass crossover at 12dB/octave.
– 3 –

– 4 –
Wiring Configurations
Three configurations for connecting speakers to an amplifier are
Series, Parallel, and Series-Parallel wiring. A Series configuration
consists of two or more speakers wired in an string (end to end). A
Parallel configuration consists of two or more speakers wired with
the common terminals connected across each other. A Series-
Parallel configuration is a combination of both methods. Determine
which method will be compatible with your amplifier.
•RTindicates the total speaker load
•R1, R2, etc. indicates each speaker in the system
•Colored Dot indicates “+” terminal of each 4 ohm voice coil
Series-Parallel WiringSeries-Parallel Wiring
Cableado en serie/paralelo
Câblage/en série/parallèle
Reihen-/parallelgeschaltet
Cablaggio di serie/parallelo
I
N
S
T
A
L
L
A
T
I
O
N
® ®
8Ω
+
-
+
-
+
-
4Ωx 2
2Ω
+
-
+
-
+
-
4Ωx 2
4Ω
++
--
+
-
+
- -
+
4Ωx 2 4Ωx 2
Parallel WiringParallel Wiring
Cableado en paralelo
Câblage parallèle
Parallelgeschaltet
Cablaggio parallelo
RT= R1+ R2+ R3+ etc.
Series WiringSeries Wiring
Cableado en serie
Câblage en série
Reihengeschaltet
Cablaggio di serie
RTR1R2R3R4
1 1 1 1 1
=++++etc.

LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION
Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the
following terms:
•Length of Warranty
1 year on speakers 90 days on speaker B-stock (receipt required)
3 years on electronics 90 days on electronic B-stock (receipt required)
1 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 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 United States. In order to
receive service, 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 merchantability
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.
Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
(Receiving-speakers)
609 Myrtle N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
RA#:_________________
Ship to: Electronics
Rockford Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
2055 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
RA#:_________________
– 5 –

INTERNATIONAL
INFORMATION
– 6 –

LEA DETENIDAMENTE LAS SIGUIENTES INSTRUCCIONES DE
INSTALACÍON DEL PRODUCTO.
INTRODUCCÍON
Los woofers Power DVC son una gama completa de drivers de baja
frecuéncia que comprenden diámetros de 10" a 15". Diseñada para ofrecer
la máxima calidad, los Woofers ofrecen al entusiasta principiante en
sistemas de car audio, la oportunidad para disfrutar de un bajo sólido en las
bajas frecuéncias. Nuestros ingenieros han seleccionado materiales y
técnicas para la construcción de nuestros altavoces con el objetivo de
ofrecer características y confianza comparable a otros altavoces vendidos
much más caros.
– 7 –
Para un buen funcionamiento las paredes del recinto han de ser rigidas y
sin flexión a altas presiones de aire. Recomendamos usar un espesor de 1.9
cm de conglomerado de alta densidad o fibra de media densidad. Si el
recinto es muy grande es necessario reforzarlo internamente. Las juntas
deben ser encoladas y aseguradas con tornillos o grapas. Internamente las
juntasdebenser selladas consilicona para prevenirlasfugas de aire.La cola
para madera es la mejor opción. Debido a la porosidad del conglomerado
de alta densidad y la fibra es recomendable sellar exteriormente la caja con
poliuretano.
CONSTRUCCION DEUNRECINTO
CALCULO DEL VOLUMEN
Paracalcularelvolumensólo se handemedirlasdimensionesencentimetros
y aplicar la fórmula:
Volumen du
la caja =
Si dos caras opuestas son de diferente tamaño, súmelas y divida el total por
dos para obtener el promedio. Usando esta técnica se ahorrara el cálculo
por secciones. El espesor del material con que está construida la caja reduce
el volumen interno, de manera quer ha de restarse de las dimensiones
exteriores para determinar el volumen interior. La cantidad de aire que
ocupa cada modelo viene especificado en la hoja de caracteristicas y
también debe sustraerse para obtener el volumen neto interior.
1000
Alto x Ancho x Profundidad
(en litros)
ESPAÑOL

VEUILLEZ LIRE LES INSTRUCTIONS SUIVANTES POUR L'INSTALLATION
DE CE PRODUIT.
INTRODUCTION
Les woofers Power DVC sont une gamme complète de haut-parleurs de
graves allant de 25 à 38 cm et disponibles en 4Ωx2. En utilisant les
techniques et les matériaux de construction les plus récents, nous sommes
parvenus à construire un haut-parleur fournissant un rendement élevé dans
les graves tout en requérant un volume opérationnel minimum.
– 8 –
Pour fonctionner convenablement les parois du caisson doivent être rigides
lorsqu'elles sont soumises aux hautes pressions dues au fonctionnement du
haut-parleur. Nous vous recommandons d'utiliser des panneaux de bois
aggloméré à haute ou moyenne densité de particules de type “MDF”. Ces
panneaux sont disponibles dans la plupart des magasins de bricolage. Pour
un caisson de grand volume il est recommandé de placer des renforts à
l'intérieur du caisson. Les différents côtés devront être collés (colle à bois)
et vissés (ou éventuellement cloués). Il est recommandé de mettre un joint
de silicone dans les arêtes internes du caisson afin d'éviter les fuites d'air.
Du fait de la porosité des matériaux que nous vous conseillons il est
préférable de recouvrir l'extérieur du caisson avec du polyuréthane.
CONSTRUIRE UNCAISSON
CALCUL DUVOLUME
On calcule le volume en mesurant la dimension de chaque côté et en
utilisant la formule suivante:
Volume du
caisson =
(Litres)
Si les due côtés qui se font face n'ont pas la même longueur, additionnez les
et divisez le résultat par deux pour obtenir la moyenne des deux longueurs.
Utilisez le nombre ainsi obtenu dans la formule pour déterminer le litrage.
Cette méthode permet d'obtenir le volume du caisson sans devoir faire de
calculs compliqués de section de volume. L'épaisseur du matériau dont est
fait le caisson réduit le volume interne de celui-ci. Lorsqu'on mesure les
côtés du caisson il ne faut donc pas oublier d'oter des mesures l'epaisseur
du matériau. Le haut-parleur lui-même diminue le volume interne du
caisson. Le volume d'air déplacé par chaque modèle de haut-parleur est
repris dans les spécifications techniques et doit également être soustrait du
volume total.
1000
Hauteur (cm) x Longueur (cm) x Largeur (cm)
FRANCAIS

– 9 –
BITTE LESEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANLEITUNG ZUERST SORGFÄLTIG
DURCH. DAS KANN SIE VOR FALSCHEM EINSATZ, AUSFALLEN ODER
SOGAR BESCHÄDIGUNG DES PRODUKTES ODER IHRES FAHRZEUGES
SCHÜTZEN.
EINLEITUNG
Die Power DVC Woofer sind eine komplette Produktlinie von Tief-
Frequenzlautsprechern mit Durchmesser von 25 cm bis zu 38 cm, erhältlich
in der Impendanz 4 Ohm x 2. Durch die Verwendung neuester Materialien
und Produktionstechniken können wir Ihnen heute einen Lautsprecher
vorstellen, der hohe Lautstärken und tiefe Frequenzen selbst in sehr kleinen
Volumen reproduzieren kann.
DEUTSCH
Um das Gehäuse so präzise wie möglich zu bauen, sollten die
Gehäusewände sehr steif und luftundurchlässig sein, um dem entsehenden
Luftdruck des Lautsprechers standhalten zu können. Wir empfehlen 1,9 cm
mittelverdichtete Faserplatte (MDF), die in den meisten Baumärkten
angeboten wird. Bei einem gröβeren Gehäuse sollten Sie Versteifungen
durch Holzbalken montieren. Diese sollten – wie auch das gesamte
Gehäuse – mit Holzleim geklebt und verschraubt oder vernagelt sein. Um
eine höhere Dichte zu erreichen, empfiehlt es sich, die Kanten und
Verschraubungen mit Silikon abzudichten und das Gehäuse von innen mit
einer Hohlraumversiegelung zu behandeln.
DER GEHÄUSE BAU
VOLUMEN-BERECHNUNG
ZurVolumen-BerechungbenötigensiediegenauenMaβeundDimensionen
in Zentimetern.
Gehäuse-
Volumen =
Sollten zwei gegenüberliegende Seiten ungleich lang sein, so können sie die
Maβe zusammen rechnen und durch zwei dividieren um den Durchschnitt
zu erhalten. Dies macht Ihnen die Berechnung leichter und Sie müssen das
Gehäuse nicht in Sektionen berechnen, die Sie danach wieder mühselig
zusammenzählenmüssen. Die Materialstärkebeeinfluβtnatürlich auch das
Innen-Volumen, so muss für eine präzise Berechnung die Materialstärke
von Auβen-Volumen abgezogen werden. Der Lautsprecher verringert
ebenfalls das Innen-Volumen, auch er sollte natürlich heraus gerechnet
werden. Jedes Lautsprecher-Volumen ist unter “Specifications” genau
aufgelistet.
1000
Höhe (cm) x Breite (cm) x Tiefe (cm)
(Kubik Liter)

LEGGERE CON ATTENZIONE LE SEGUENTI ISTRUZIONI PRIMA
DELL'INSTALLAZIONE DEL PRODOTTO.
INTRODUZIONE
I woofer Power DVC sono una linea completa di altoparlanti per basse
frequenze con diametri che vanno da 25 a 38 cm e disponibili sia a
4 ohm x 2. Impiegando le piú aggiomate tecnologie e materiali, siamo in
grado di offrire altoparlanti che possono riprodurre un'elevata pressione
sonoraalle basse frequenze mantenendo i volumi di impiegoassolutamente
ridotti.
– 10 –
Per ottenere le prestazioni massime, le pareti della cassa devono essere
rigide e non flettere sotto la sollecitaxione della elevata pressione generata
dal woofer. Noi raccomandiamo l'impiego di MDF con uno spessore
minimo di 19 mm, materiale facilmente reperibile in tutte le falegnamerle.
Per casse di dimensioni molto grandi é indispensabile prevedere dei
rinforzi interni. Le giunture devono essere incollate e fissate con viti o
chiodi in abbondanza. Intermanmente le giunture devono essere siliconate
perimpedire trafilati d'aria.Anche la collada legno funzionabene. Essendo
il MDF un materiale poroso si consiglia di sigillare l'esterno con materiali
poliuretanici.
COSTRUIRE UNA CASSA
CALCOLO DEL VOLUME
Calcolare il volume é essenzialmente solo un problema di misurazione
delle dimensioni in centimetri della cassa e di applicazione della formula:
Volume della
cassa =
(litri) 1000
Alteza x Larghezza x Profonditá
Se due pareti parallele sono di dimensioni diverse (prisma), semplicemente
sommatele e dividete il risulto per due. Impiegando il risultato ottenuto
potete calcolare il volume senza dividere la cassa i sezioni. Lo spessore del
legnoriduceilvolumeinterno,percuiénecessariosottrariodalledimensioni
esterne. Anche il volume dell'altoparlante stesso riduce il volume della
cassae deveessere sottratto. Il volume che ciascun altoparlante contribuisce
a togliere dalla cassa é indicato nelle tabelle con le specifiche.
ITALIANO

– 11 –
NOTES

Rockford Fosgate
Rockford Corporation
546 South Rockford Drive
Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.
In U.S.A., [phone]
In Europe, Fax [phone]
In Japan, Fax [phone]
www.rockfordfosgate.com
MADE 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 by American companies. However, due
to the global nature of their manufacturing facilities and the loudspeaker parts
industry in general, some parts may be manufactured in other countries.
11/98 E.R.
LIT10226
Get maximum performance byGet maximum performance by
Get maximum performance byGet maximum performance by
Get maximum performance by
surfing for the ultimatesurfing for the ultimate
surfing for the ultimatesurfing for the ultimate
surfing for the ultimate
Punch system designs at:Punch system designs at:
Punch system designs at:Punch system designs at:
Punch system designs at:
www.rockfordfosgate.comwww.rockfordfosgate.com
www.rockfordfosgate.comwww.rockfordfosgate.com
www.rockfordfosgate.com