Rockford PMX0 User Manual

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PMX0

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Installation & Operation

Introduction

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand of
audio products. 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 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 Rockford
Fosgate in your installation. Rockford Fosgate has everything from
RCA cables and speaker wire to power wire 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 accessories, which include everything from
T-shirts to hats.

Visit our web site for the latest information on all Rockford
products;

www.rockfordfosgate.com
or, in the U.S. call 1-800-669-9899 or FAX [phone]. For all other
countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX [phone].

Table of Contents

2 Introduction

3 Specifications

3 Wiring

4 Design Features

5 Installation/Mounting

5 Operation

Basic Operation
USB
AUX (Auxiliary Input)

®

Bluetooth

6 Troubleshooting

7- French, Spanish, German and Italian

- Limited Warranty Information

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 auto sound
systems may produce sound pressure levels well over 130dB.

Use common sense and practice safe sound.

Safety

This symbol with “WARNING” is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions
will result in severe injury or death.

This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important
instructions. Failure to heed the instructions
can result in injury or unit damage.

To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and follow the instruc­tions in this manual. We want you to enjoy this system, not get a headache.

If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed by a
qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.

Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent
damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.

FCC Statement

FCC St ateme nt This devi ce comp lies with part 15 of the FCC Rules .
Oper ation is sub ject to the fo llow ing tw o cond itions:
(1) Thi s devi ce may n ot cau se har mful i nterfer ence , and
(2) this device mu st acc ept an y inte rfer ence received , inclu ding interfer ence
that ma y cause undesi red op eration . Any Changes or mo dificat ions n ot
expr essly approve d by the pa rty re sponsib le for compl iance could void the
user 's aut hority to op erate the eq uipment .

Note:

This equ ipme nt has been te sted and fou nd to comply with the limits
for a Class B dig ital device, purs uant to part 1 5 of the FC C Rule s.
Thes e limi ts are d esig ned to p rovi de rea sonable p rote ction against harmf ul
inte rferenc e in a resi dential insta llation . This equipme nt gen erates uses and
can ra diat e radi o freq uency energy and, if not instal led an d used in
acco rdance with the in structi ons, may caus e harmf ul interfere nce to radio
comm unicati ons. However, there is no g uara ntee that in terfere nce wi ll not
occu r in a particu lar in stal lation. If th is equ ipme nt does cause harmful
inte rferenc e to radio or tel evision recep tion, which can be determi ned by
turn ing th e equi pment off an d on, the us er is en cour aged to try to correct
the in terf erence by on e or mor e of the fo llowing me asu res:

-Reo rient or rel ocate the re ceiving a nten na.

-Inc rease the se paratio n betw een th e equi pment and re ceiver.

-Con nect the equ ipme nt into an out let on a ci rcuit differe nt fro m that to
whic h the receiv er is connec ted.

-Con sult the dea ler or a n expe rien ced ra dio /TV te chni cian for hel p.

FCC ID :2AA7S-PMX0

©2015 Rockford Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PUNCH® and associated logos where applicable, are registered trademarks of Rockford Corporation in the United States and/
or other countries. iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned
by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Rockford Corporation is under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications subject to
change without notice.

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Specifications / Wiring Diagram

Model PMX0

Operating Voltage 10.5V - 16V

Fuse Rating 3A

Max. RCA Output Voltage 2V

USB

RED

IGNITION

YELLOW

BATTERY (+12v)

USB INPUT

BLACK

GROUND

BLUE/WHITE

AMPLIFIER REMOTE

Output Impedance 01 K

Bluetooth 2.1, AVRCP & A2DP

USB Output 1A (Charging Only)

iPod, iPhone Compatibility Bluetooth

Android Compatibility Bluetooth

BLACK

IN

OUT

BLACK

GREY

PURPLE

REAR LINE OUT

FRONT LINE OUT

RED

SUBWOOFER LINE OUT

Ω

®

®

AUX INPUT

Only

Only

RED (REAR LINE OUT RIGHT)
WHITE (REAR LINE OUT LEFT)

RED (FRONT LINE OUT RIGHT)
WHITE (FRONT LINE OUT LEFT)

RED (AUX IN RIGHT)
WHITE (AUX IN LEFT)

RED (SUB-W OUT)
WHITE (SUB-W OUT)

CEA 2006

Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate source units conform to CEA-2006 industry standards. These guide­lines mean your source unit’s output power ratings are REAL POWER numbers, not inflated marketing
ratings.

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Design Features

Rotary Encoder

This knob is for adjusting the main volume.

Power button

Pressing this button will power the unit ON and OFF.

PMX-0

SRC (Power) Button

Pressing this button allows you to switch
between input sources.

SRC

REV / FWD button

Use these buttons to skip back and forward
through channels or tracks with a short press.

DIMMER button

Pressing this button will allow you to select
between the two brightness values for the display.

SUB Buttons

Pressing these buttons allow you to adjust the
subwoofer output UP or DOWN (0-12).

Mounting

To mount the unit, you will need to find a flat surface with adequate
clearance behind that provides enough clearance for the unit and all it’s
necessary wiring.

1. Once you have determined a mounting location, you will need to cut
a circular hole 2” (52mm) in diameter.

2. After the hole is cut slide the unit and wiring into through the hole.

3. Take the U bracket and slide over the two studs on the back of the
unit. Tighten down with supplied nuts.

4. Press on the trim bezel on the front side of the unit.

5. Plug in all wiring harnesses and cables. Refer to the wiring diagram
for wire harness connection types.

PLAY / PAUSE button

Press this button to play or pause your music. This
button also acts as a MUTE when the source is in
AUX mode.

Source Unit

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Fig. 1

Nuts

Bracket

Panel

Fig. 2

Installation / Mounting / Operation

Contents

• Source Unit

• U Bracket & Nuts

• Installation & Operation
Manual

Installation Considerations

The following is a basic list of tools needed for installation:

• Volt/Ohm meter

• Wire strippers

• Wire crimpers

• Wire cutters

• #2 Phillips screwdriver

• Battery post wrench

• Hand held drill w/ assorted
bits

This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing
your new source unit. Pre-planning your system layout and best wiring
routes will save installation time. When deciding on the layout of your
new system, be sure that each component will be easily accessible for
making adjustments.

If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed
by a qualified Rockford Audio technician.

Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent
damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.

Before beginning any installation, follow these simple rules:

1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before
attempting to install the unit.

2. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to
beginning the installation.

3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting
your unit in place.

4. Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high
current wires.

5. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize
signal or power loss.

6. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel
lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when
working on any vehicle.

7. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the
vehicle provides the best protection.

8. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber
or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal,
especially the firewall.

9. ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with
proper fusing. Install the appropriate fuse holder and fuse on the
+12V power wire within 18” (45.7 cm) of the battery terminal.

10. When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape all paint from
the metal to ensure a good, clean ground connection. Grounding
connections should be as short as possible and always be connected
to metal that is welded to the main body, or chassis, of the vehicle.
Seatbelt bolts should never be used for connecting to ground.

• Heat shrink tubing

• Soldering iron

• Solder

• Heat gun

• 7mm wrench

Basic Operation

TURNING THE UNIT ON / OFF

Press the POWER button to turn the unit ON or OFF

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Rotate encoder knob left or right to the desired volume level. You will
hear a beep when the VOLUME has reached it’s maximum volume level.

ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER OUTPUT

Press the SUB + or SUB- buttons to adjust the output level. You will
hear a beep with the settings have reached their minimum and maximum
setting.

SELECTING A SOURCE TO PLAY

Press the SRC button to scroll through and select the audio source of
your choice. An audible notification will let you know what source is
selected (BLUETOOTH MODE>AUXILLARY MODE).

USB Operation

The USB port on the back of the device is for firmware updates and
charging devices only. Using it as an audio source will not work.

AUX Operation

After your device is plugged into the source unit, this feature allows you
to play music from your device. To select the AUX source, press the SRC
button until you hear “AUXILIARY MODE” over the speakers. You will use
your plugged in device to control song/track selection, PLAY/PAUSE and
track skip FWD/REV.

Bluetooth® Operation

To pair your device to the source unit, you will need to go to your
Bluetooth settings on your device and select “Rockford PMX0”.

After the initial pairing of your device, the volume will be set at 25%
volume. You will need to set the Volume on your device to 100% for
maximum sound.

Once your device is paired to the source unit, this feature allows you to
control playback from your device directly from the unit. To select the
BLUETOOTH source option on the source unit, simply press the SRC
button until you hear “BLUETOOTH MODE”.

To play or pause a song, short press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
To skip a track forward, short press the FWD button. To skip a track

backwards, short press the REV button.

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