Rockford Fosgate FRC1204T Guide

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car audio
fanatics
for
FULL RANGE
SPEAKERS
FRC1203
FRC1204
FRC1204T
FRC1205
FRC1206
FRC1206F
FRC1246
FRC1257
FRC1269
FRC1369
FRC1246
FRC1257
INSTALLATION & OPERATION

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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Model FRC1203 FRC1204 FRC1204T FRC1205 FRC1206 FRC1206F FRC1246 FRC1257 FRC1269 FRC1369
Nominal Diameter 3" 4" 4" 5" 6.5" 6" 4" x 6" 5" x 7" 6" x 9" 6" x 9"
Description 2-way 2-way 2-way 2-way 2-way 2-way 2-way 2-way 2-way 3-way
Nominal Impedance 4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω4Ω
Frequency Response 202Hz - 20kHz 107Hz - 20kHz 107Hz - 20kHz 101Hz - 20kHz 76Hz - 20kHz 93Hz - 20kHz 128Hz - 20kHz 67Hz - 20kHz 48Hz - 20kHz 49Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity (SPL@1w/1m) 89dB 85dB 85dB 86dB 87dB 88dB 85dB 88dB 89dB 89dB
Power Handling (Watts RMS/Peak) 15/30 30/60 30/60 40/80 50/100 50/100 30/60 60/120 75/150
Features
Cone (polypropylene) X X X X X X X X X X
Surround (foam) X X X X X X X X X X
Tweeter (polyethermide) X X X X X X X X X X
Installation
Speaker Grilles -- X X X X X -- -- X X
Speaker Wire X X X X X X X X X X
Mounting Hardware X X X X X X X X X X
Mounting Diameter (in.”) 3" 3 21/32"3
21/32"4 1/2"5 21/32"5 1/16" 3 29/32" x6" 5 1/32" x7 1/8"6 1/8" x8 3/4"6 1/8" x8 3/4"
Mounting Diameter (mm)76mm 93mm 93mm 114mm 144mm 129mm 97.6 x 153mm 128 x 181mm 155 x 222mm 155 x 222mm

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
wearables, which include everything from T-shirts and jackets to hats and sunglass-
es.
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].
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.
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 speakers if they are
ever stolen.
Serial Number: __________________________________
Model Number:__________________________________
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications ........................................................................................... i
Dear Customer ........................................................................................ ii
Introduction ..............................................................................................1
Package Contents......................................................................................1
Installation ................................................................................................1
Warranty Information................................................................................3
International Information ..........................................................................4
GETTING STARTED
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 icon list-
ed 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.
Sections marked
INSTALLATION
include “slam
dunk”
assembly and
wiring directions
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INTRODUCTION
This manual contains information on the construction, installation and
operation of the Punch FRC (Full Range Coaxial) Speakers. We recommend
you keep this manual for future reference.
The Punch Full Range Speakers are two-way and three-way speakers
designed to improve the performance of the factory installed car stereo sys-
tem. Sized to fit most automotive applications, the Punch Full Range Speak-
ers provide the first step in an upgrade to the factory system.
PACKAGE CONTENTS
1 Pair of Full Range Speakers
1 Pair Grilles (FRC1204, FRC1205, FRC1206, FRC1206F, FRC1269,
FRC1369 only)
20' of 18 gauge Speaker Wire
Mounting Hardware
Installation & Operation Manual
INSTALLATION
Since some of these Punch Full Range Speakers are most often used as
direct replacements for stock speakers and are shipped without grilles,
some of the following instructions will not apply. For custom installations
see your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.
1. Determine where the speakers will be mounted. Ensure an area large
enough for the speaker to mount evenly. Be sure that the mounting
location is deep enough for the speaker to fit; if mounting in a door,
operate all functions (windows, locks, etc.) through their entire oper-
ating range to ensure there is no obstruction.
2. Refer to the specification chart to determine the proper diameter hole
to cut for your speaker model.
3. Using the plastic mounting ring as a template, mark the locations for
the mounting screws. Drill the holes with a 1/8" bit.
4. Feed the speaker wires through the cutout and the plastic mounting
ring (from the flat side) and connect to the speaker terminals. Be sure
to observe proper polarity when connecting the wires. The speaker's
positive terminal is indicated with a "+".
5. Fit the ring and speaker to the cutout. Mount them using the enclosed
screws. Fit the grille inside the ring and press gently, but firmly, into
place.
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Example of standard door installation
Example of 6" x 9" rear-deck installation
Speaker
Gasket
Rear Deck
Mounting
Ring
Cut-Out
Cut-Out
Mounting
Hole
Mounting
Ring
Grille
Speaker
Grille

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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 speakers90 days on speaker B-stock (receipt required)
3 years on electronics90 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 or its pos-
sessions. 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 pur-
chase.
•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.
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#:_________________

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INTERNATIONAL
INFORMATION

Lea detenidamente las siguientes instrucciones de instalación del produc-
to.
INTRODUCCIÓN
Este manual contiene información sobre la construcción, instalación y fun-
cionamiento de los altavoces de todo rango. Le recomendamos que con-
serve el manual para futuras consultas.
INSTALACIÓN
La mayoria de estos altavoces se usan principalmente como reemplazo
directo de los altavoces de origen del vehiculo y no vienen equipados con
rejillas, por lo que algunas de las siguientes instrucciones no serán aplica-
bles. Para una instalación personalizada consulte a su distribuidor autor-
izado Rockford Fosgate.
1. Determine donde han de montarse los altavoces. Asegúrese de que
hay espacio suficiente tanto de área como de profundidad para alojar
el altavoz. Si el montaje es en una puerta, todas las funciones han de
ser respetadas (alzacristales, cierres, etc.).
2. Consulte la hoja de caracteristicas para determinar el diametro del
agujero a realizar para su modelo de altavoz.
3. Use los anillos de montaje de plático como plantilla. Marque la posi-
ción de los tornillos de anclaje.
4. Pase el cable de altovoz a través del anillo de plástico y conéctelo a
los terminales del altavoz. Observe la polaridad. El terminal positivo
estámarcado con un punto.
5. Ajuste el anillo y el altavoz al orificio. Móntelo utilizando los tornil-
los suministrados. Fije la rejilla en el anillo de plástico y presione
firmemente.
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ESPAÑOL
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Example of 6" x 9" rear-deck installation
Gasket
Rear Deck
Anillo
Altavoz
Orificio
Example of standard door installation
Agujero de montaje
Orificio
Anillo
Rejilla Altavoz
Rejilla

Veuillez liere les instructions suivantes pour l'installation de ces produits.
INTRODUCTION
Ce manuel contient des informations sur la construction, l'installation et le
fonctionnement des haut-parleurs large bande. Nous vous proposons de
garder ce manuel pour tout référence future.
Les haut-parleurs large bande sont des haut-parleurs àdeux voies conçus
pour améliorer les performances des haut-parleurs installés d'origine. Leurs
tailles étant prévues pour les emplacements les plus courants, les haut-par-
leurs large bande constituent le premier pas dans l'amélioration des sys-
tèmes d'origine.
INSTALLATION
Comme certains de ces haut-parleurs sont souvent utilisés directement en
remplacement des haut-parleurs d'origine et sont livrés sans grilles certaines
des recommandations suivantes ne s'appliqueront pas. Pour des installations
personnalisés voyez votre dealer agréé Rockford Fosgate.
1. Déterminer l'endroit oùle haut-parleur sera monté. Assurez-vous que
cet endroit est suffisamment large et profond pour monter le haut-par-
leur de manière équilibrée. Si le haut-parleur est montédans une porte
assurez-vous que toutes les commodités de la porte fonctionnent com-
plètement et correctement sans que le haut-parleur ne leur fasse
obstruction (lève-vitre, verrouillage, etc.).
2. Reportez-vous au tableau des spécifications techniques pour déter-
miner le bon diamètre de coupe du trou destinéau haut-parleur.
3. Utilisez l'anneau en plastique comme modèle et localisez l'emplace-
ment des vis. Préforez les trous avec une méche de 3 mm.
4. Faites passer les fils de connexion au travers du trou et de l'anneau en
plastique et connectez les aux bornes du haut-parleur.Veuillez àbien
observer les polarités. La borne positive du haut-parleur est marqué
avec un point.
5. Fixez l'anneau et le haut-parleur autour du trou avec les vis livrées.
Placez la grille dans l'anneau et poussez la fermement.
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FRANÇAIS
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Example of 6" x 9" rear-deck installation
Grille
Gasket
Rear Deck
Anneau de Montage
Haut-Parleur
Découpe
Example of standard door installation
Haut-Parleur
Trou de Montage
Anneau de
Montage
Grille
Découpe

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
Diese Einbauanleitung enthält Informationen über den Aufbau, für den
Einbau und über die Arbeitsweise der Vollbereichslautsprecher. Wir
empfehlen Ihnen, diese sorgfältig aufzubewahren.
Die Vollbereichslatusprecher sind Zwei-Wege Lautsprecher, die für die
Orginaleinbau-Plätze Ihres Fahrzeuges entwickelt und gefertigt werden.
Passend für die meisten Originaleinbau-Plätze und der erste Schritt zur
Verbesserung Ihrer Auto-HiFi Musikanlage.
EINBAU
Da einigeVollbereichslatusprecher als direkter Ersatz, für die vom Hersteller
mitgelieferten Lautsprecher dienen, treffen einige Punkte dieser
Bedienungsanleitung evtl auf Sie nicht zu. Bei Rückfragen wenden Sie sich
bitte an Ihren Rockford Händler.
1. Legen Sie den Einbauort des Lautsprechers fest. Seien Sie sicher, dab
die Lautsprecher auf beiden Seiten passen. Stellen Sie fest, ob genung
Einbautiefe vorhanden ist. Beim Einbau in die Tür sollten Sie sich
vergewissern, dab keine Funktion der Tür beeinträchtigt wird.
2. Sie finden unter “Specification”die richtigen Masse für denAusschnitt.
3. Benutzen Sie en Einbauring als Schnittvorlage und markieren Sie die
Löcher für die Befestigungsschrauben. Bohren Sie dann dafür die
passenden Löcher.
4. Führen Sie die Lautsprecherkabel durch die Öffnung und durch den
Montagering und klemmen Sie dann den Lautsprecher den. Positiv ist
mit einem farbigen Punkt markiert.
5. Montieren Sie nun den Montagering und den Lautsprecher mit den
mitgelieferten Schrauben. Pressen Sie dann das Gitter vorsichtig aber
fest an.
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DEUTSCH
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Example of standard door installation
Example of 6" x 9" rear-deck installation
Gasket
Rear Deck
Gitter
Einbau-Ring
Mitteltöner
Ausschnitt
Einbau-Ring Mitteltöner
Einbau-Loch
Ausschnitt
Gitter

Si prega di leggere queste istruzioni per l'installazione del prodotto acquis-
tato.
INTRODUZIONE
Questo manuale contiene informazioni sulla costruzione, installazione e
sul funzionamento degli altoparlanti a gamma intera Rockford Fosgate. Vi
raccomandiamo di conservare questo manuale per riferimento futuro.
Gli altoparlanti a gamma intera sono dei sistemi a due vie progettati per
esaltare le prestazioni dei sistemi hi-fi installati dai costruttori di automobili.
Dimensionati in modo da adattarsi a quasi tulle le predisposizioni delle
auto, questi altoparlanti consentono il primo passo per l'ingresso nel
mondo dell'hi-fi.
INSTALLAZIONE
Essendo gli altoparlanti a gamma estesa normalmente impiegati negli allog-
giamenti previsti dai costruttori delle auto ed essendo spediti senza griglie,
alcune delle indicazioni seguenti potrebbero non adattarsi al Vostro caso.
Per installazioni personalizzate contattate il Vostro installatore autorizzato
Rockford Fosgate.
1. Determinate la zona in cui installare gli altoparlanti. Assicuratevi che lo
spazio sia sufficiente ad un corretto posizionamento. Assicuratevi anche
che la profonditásia sufficiente. Se l'installazione avviene in una porta,
controllate che tutte le parti meccaniche (meccanismi dei vetri e chiusure
centralizzate) possano funzionare nell'intero loro arco operativo.
2. Fate riferimento alla tabella con le specifiche tecniche per determinare il
diametro del foro da praticare.
3. Impiegate l'anello in plastica di supporto della griglia come dima per il
posizionamento dei fori di fissaggio. Praticate fori da 3,5 mm.
4. Passate i cavi attraverso il foro e l'anello in plastica della griglia e colle-
gateli all'altoparlante. Controllate la polaritá(il positivo sull'altoparlante é
indicato da un pallino).
5. Accostate l'anello e l'altoparlante al foro e, impiegando le viti a
dotazione, fissate il tutto. Inserite la griglia al proprio posto e premetela con
delicatezza, ma fermanente alla propria posizione.
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foro di fissaggio
ITALIANO
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Example of 6" x 9" rear-deck installation
Gasket
Rear Deck
Griglia
Anello di fissaggio
della griglia
Altoparlante
foro
Example of standard door installation
foro
Griglia Anello di fissaggio
della griglia
Altoparlante

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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]
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MADE IN CHINA
This product is designed and developed in the USA by a dedicated
group of American workers. However, due to the global nature of
manufacturing facilities and the loudspeaker parts industry in general,
some parts may be manufactured in other countries.