Rockford Fosgate PMX-8 Installation & Operation Manual
Installation & Operation
PMX-8
HIDE-AWAY DIGITAL
MEDIA RECEIVER
Serial Number: Date of Purchase:
Installation assistance available at:
www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech
ROCKFORDFOSGATE.COM
600 South Rockford Drive • Tempe, Arizona 85281 United States
Direct: (480) 967-3565 • Toll Free: (800) 669-9899
030716
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this apparatus to rain or moisture. The apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and that objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.
2. Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that
this product should not be disposed with other household wastes
throughout the EU. To prevent possible harm to the environment
or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it
responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
To return your used device, please use the return and collection
systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased.
They can take this product for environmental safe recycling.
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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 1-800-398-3985. For all other
countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX +001-480-966-3983.
Table of Contents
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.
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 Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation.
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) the device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
Introduction
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.
2 Introduction
3 Specifications
4 Design Features
5 Wiring
6 Installation/Mounting
7-11 Operation
Settings
Tuner (AM/FM/WB)
USB-iPod
AUX (Auxiliary Input)
Bluetooth
®
Pandora
®
SiriusXM
®
12-13 Troubleshooting
14-37 French, Spanish, German & Italian
38 Limited Warranty Information
©2016 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.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod, or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified by the
developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the
use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.
Pandora, the Pandora logo, and the Pandora trade dress are trademarks or registered trademarks of Pandora Media, Inc. Used with permission. Pandora is only available in certain
countries. Please visit http://www.pandora.com/legal for more information.
Sirius, XM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc. All rights reserved.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated
with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body
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Specifications
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.
Model PMX-8
Operating Voltage 14.4V
Fuse Rating 15A
Power Output
25 W X 4 @ 4 Ohms RMS
50 W x 4 @ 2 Ohms Peak
Max. RCA Output Voltage 4V
Output Impedance 500Ω
Frequency Response 20 - 20kHz
FM Frequency Range 87.5MHz - 107.9MHz
AM Frequency Range 530kHz - 1710kHz
WB Frequency Range
162.40 - 162.55
(US & Canada)
Tuner Presets 18 FM / 12 AM / 6 WB
Clock No Clock
Display N/A
Bluetooth 3.0+EDR, A2DP 1.3
USB Compatibility 2.0
USB Output 1A
Made for iPhone Model Names-
iPhone 6 Plus
iPhone 6
iPhone 5S
iPhone 5C
iPhone 5
Made for iPod Model Names
iPod Touch (6th generation)
iPod Touch (5th generation)
Android Compatibility Bluetooth
®
Only
Audio File Compatibility MP3, WMA
Compatible Wired Remotes
PMX-8DH, PMX-1R & PMX-0R
(3 Remote Limit,
100 ft Total Wired Distance)
iPhone 6s Plus
iPhone 6s
0 °C to +40 °C
Operat ona Temperature Range
Compatible Wired Remotes
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Dimensions
8.3”
(210mm)
2.2”
(56mm)
6.9”
(175mm)
Fig. 1
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Wiring Diagram
ANTENNA
BLACK
WHITE
WHITE/BLACK
GREEN/BLACK
ORANGE/WHITE
RED
12 PIN MOLE X CONNECTOR
FUSE
15A
RED
GREEN
A
A
B
B
GRAY
GRAY/BLACK
PURPLE/BLACK
BLUE/WHITE
BLACK
PURPLE
SXM
BLACK
USB
BLACK
1
4
7
10
2
5
8
11
3
6
9
12
SECTION A-A
1
4
7
10
2
5
8
11
3
6
9
12
SECTION B-B
SPEAKER REA R LEFT (+)
REMOTE (+)
ACC (+12V)
1
RED
7
12
11
10
9
8
4
5
6
3
2
BLACK GROUND (-)
PURPLE/BLACK
BLUE/WHITE
PURPLE
GREEN/BLACK
GREEN
ORANGE/WHITE
GREY/BLACK
GREY
WHITE/BLACK
WHITE
PIN NO.
WIRE COLOR
WIRE DEFINITION
ILLUMINATION
ORIENTATION
SPEAKER REA R LEFT (-)
SPEAKER FRONT LEFT (+)
SPEAKER FRONT LEFT (-)
SPEAKER FRONT RIGHT (+)
SPEAKER FRONT RIGHT (-)
SPEAKER REA R RIGHT (+)
SPEAKER REA R RIGHT (-)
AWG
20
20
16
20
20
20
16
20
20
20
20
20
FEMALE
MALE
13 DIN CABLE
PVC CAP
BT ANTENNA
BLACK
ZONE1
ZONE2
ZONE3
ZONE4
13 DIN MALE
PVC CAP
13 DIN FEMALE
BLACK
GREY
13 DIN FEMALE
BLACK
USB INPUT
BLACK
BLACK
ORANGE
SUB NAC
BLACK
ANTENNA INPUT
ZONE 1
LINE OUT
SWI INPUT
SIRIUSXM INPUT
ZONE 2 LINE OUT
ZONE 3 LINE OUT
ZONE 4 LINE OUT
CAN INTERFACE
VIDEO IN
Rervers e Camera
USB
BLACK
USB 1A CHARGE
PURPLE/WHITE
PURPLE
AUX IN
RED
AUX INPUTS
AUX 1
UPDATE ONLY
AUX 2
SiriusXM Connect Tuner and subscription required to access SiriusXM Radio Features
(Sold separately)
For vehicles with Steering Wheel Control the use of the PAC SWI-RC or Metra Axxess
ASWC-1 interface module is required. When the PAC unit is being used, set the radio
selection settings for Rockford. If the Metra unit is being used, it settings are automatically
set up.(Sold separately)
Fig. 2
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