Rockford Fosgate FRC2203, FRC2204, FRC2204T, FRC2205, FRC2369 User Manual

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

Full Range

Speakers

FRC2203
FRC2204

FRC2204T

FRC2205
FRC2206

FRC2206U

FRC2246
FRC2257
FRC2269
FRC2369

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SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Model FRC2203 FRC2204 FRC2204T FRC2205 FRC2206 FRC2206U FRC2246 FRC2257 FRC2269 FRC2369

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 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω 4Ω
Frequency Response

80Hz - 22kHz 55Hz - 22kHz 55Hz - 22kHz 40Hz - 22kHz 35Hz - 22kHz 40Hz - 22kHz 60Hz - 22kHz 40Hz - 22kHz 35Hz - 22kHz 35Hz - 22kHz

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 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" x 6" 5 1/32" x 7 1/8"6 1/8" x 8 3/4"6 1/8" x 8 3/4"

Mounting Diameter (

mm)76mm 93mm 93mm 114mm 144mm 129mm 97.6 x 153mm 128 x 181mm 155 x 222mm 155 x 222mm

Mounting Depth (in.”) 1

5

/8 1 27/32"1 27/32"2

1

/8"2

9

/16"2 25/32"1 15/16"2 7/16"3

1

/16"3 1/16"

Mounting Depth (mm) 41mm 47mm 47mm 54mm 65mm 45mm 49mm 62mm 78mm 78mm

Dear Customer,
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ongratulations 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 wearables, in the
U.S. call 480-967-3565 or FAX [phone]. For all other countries, call +001­480-967-3565 or FAX [phone].

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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.

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 amplifier if it is
ever stolen.

Serial Number: __________________________________
Model Number: __________________________________

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

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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

Sections marked

TROUBLESHOOTING

include recommendations for

curing installation problems

Sections marked

INSTALLATION

include “slam dunk”

wiring connections

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 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 information is subject to change without notice.

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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 sys­tem. Sized to fit most automotive applications, the Punch Full Range Speak­ers provide the first step in an upgrade to the factory system.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

1 Pair of Full Range Speakers
1 Pair Grilles (FRC2204, FRC2205, FRC2206, FRC2206F, FRC2269,

FRC2369 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 oper­ating 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

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LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION

Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the
following terms:

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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 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:

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#:_________________

Lea detenidamente las siguientes instrucciones de instalación del
producto.

INTRODUCCIÓN

Este manual contiene información sobre la construcción, instalación y fun­cionamiento de los altavoces de todo rango. Le recomendamos que con­serve 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 aplica­bles. Para una instalación personalizada consulte a su distribuidor autor­izado 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 posi­ción 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
está marcado con un punto.

5. Ajuste el anillo y el altavoz al orificio. Móntelo utilizando los tornil­los 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 à deux voies conçus
pour améliorer les performances des haut-parleurs installés d'origine. Leurs
tailles étant prévues pour les emplacements les plus courants, les haut-par­leurs large bande constituent le premier pas dans l'amélioration des sys­tèmes 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 où le haut-parleur sera monté. Assurez-vous que
cet endroit est suffisamment large et profond pour monter le haut-par­leur de manière équilibrée. Si le haut-parleur est monté dans une porte
assurez-vous que toutes les commodités de la porte fonctionnent com­plètement et correctement sans que le haut-parleur ne leur fasse
obstruction (lève-vitre, verrouillage, etc.).

2. Reportez-vous au tableau des spécifications techniques pour déter­miner le bon diamètre de coupe du trou destiné au haut-parleur.

3. Utilisez l'anneau en plastique comme modèle et localisez l'emplace­ment 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 à bien
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 einige V ollbereichslatusprecher 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 den
Ausschnitt.

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
acquistato.

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 allog­giamenti 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 profonditá sia 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 colle­gateli 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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ITALIANO

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foro di fissaggio

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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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.

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]