Rockford Fosgate FNX2404, FNX2405, FNX2406, FNX2406U User Manual

FNX2404

FNX2405

FNX2406U

FNX2406

Installation

& Operation

Páginas de Referencia para la Instalación
Schéma d’Installation
Installations Beiblatt
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 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 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 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 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 fac­tory 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 vehi­cle 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 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).

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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 sys­tem.

• Whenever possible, place the tweeter direct­ly above or below the midrange as this max­imizes 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 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. With a vertical alignment (Figure 2-B), the path length
difference between the midrange and tweeter are reduced to a minimum. The