Rockford Fosgate FanaticQ midrange FNQ2404 Bedienungsanleitung

operation & installation

FNQ2404

FNQ2405

FNQ2406

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 engi-

neering 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 car-

ton 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 installa-

tion. 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.

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countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX +001-480-967-8132.

If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this prod-

uct, 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 product if it is 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

Introduction ................................................................................................1

Package Contents........................................................................................2

Design Features ..........................................................................................3

Installation Considerations............................................................................5

Mounting Location ......................................................................................6

Installation..................................................................................................7

Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................8

Specifications..............................................................................................9

Warranty Information ................................................................................10

International Information ............................................................................11

INTRODUCTION

This manual provides information on the features and installation of the

fanaticQ Midrange. We suggest you save this manual for future reference.

We strongly recommend you have your Authorized Rockford Fosgate

Dealer install the fanaticQ Midrange. If you do choose to install the system

yourself, please be sure to read the entire manual before beginning.

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PACKAGE CONTENTS

(2) FNQ2404 4" Midrange Speakers

(2) 4" Speaker Grilles

(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws

(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors

(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors

(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire

(2) FNQ2406 6-1/2" Midrange Speakers

(2) 6-1/2" Speaker Grilles

(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws

(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors

(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors

(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire

(2) FNQ2405 5-1/4" Midrange Speakers

(2) 5-1/4" Speaker Grilles

(8) #8 x 1.25 Phillips Screws

(2) .110 Female Fast-on Connectors

(2) .187 Female Fast-on Connectors

(20') 18 Gauge Speaker Wire

FNQ2404

FNQ2406

FNQ2405

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DESIGN FEATURES

Shown

Here With

Optional

Tweeter

Bridge

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1. Optional Tweeter Bridge – The optional tweeter bridge was modeled

after the hand milled aluminum bridges used in the famous Rockford

Fosgate Dodge Ram show vehicle. The tweeter bridge (supplied) can

be used to achieve a coaxial type mounting configuration. This

allows the music to propagate from a single point instead of two dif-

ferent locations.

2. Rubber Surround – The durable rubber surround withstands the

extremes of the automotive environment. It also improves sound quali-

ty by reducing 2nd and 3rd order harmonics and provides wider fre-

quency response.

3. 3-Layer Glass Fiber Composite Cone – The ideal cone material would

be infinitely strong, very light and would have very high damping to

ensure great sound quality. The fanaticQ Series use a 3 layer glass

fiber composite cone that is strong, light and has high internal damp-

ing to provide excellent reproduction of sound.

4. Flat Spider – The spider has the job of centering the voice coil and

providing the rear suspension for the speaker. The fanaticQ

Component Systems use a durable flat spider to ensure great sound

with long life and durability.

5. Large 1-1/4" Voice Coil with Anodized Aluminum Former – Just like

all Rockford Fosgate woofers, all Fanatic Component System midrange

drivers use an aluminum voice coil former for more efficient dissipa-

tion of heat. Dissipating the heat is key to long life and high power

handling, so go ahead and crank it up! The voice coil in the fanaticQ

series component system is larger than the voice coil in some manu-

facturer's woofers.

6. Proprietary Cast ABS Basket – This basket has unique cosmetics and

provides a solid platform for the midrange, reducing coloration of the

sound.

7. Vented Pole Piece – The pole piece extends from the back of the

speaker into the voice coil area. The fanaticQ Component System

uses a vented pole piece to allow cool air to circulate in the voice coil

gap which allows greater power handling and increased reliability.

8. Aerovent Backplate – The curved shape of the backplate opening

reduces “huffing” noises caused during high excursions. The air mov-

ing in and out of the pole piece is handled much more quietly and

efficiently than in conventional systems.

DESIGN FEATURES

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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 begin-

ning 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/crossovers away from electrical sources (other than

the amplifier) i.e., power cables, electronic fuel pumps, vehicle com-

puters, and other potential noise sources.

5. Mount the speakers/crossovers away from areas of extreme heat or

moisture.

Speakers

1. Make sure there is an area large enough of 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).

Crossovers (not included)

1. Make sure there is a flat area large enough for the crossover to mount.

2. For best results, mount the crossover(s) next to the amplifier for a deco-

rative finish to the installation and provide an easy upgrade (no new

wires to run) for a bi-amp Rockford Fosgate system in the future.

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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

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• Sound radiated from a “point source” has the most optimum stereo

imaging because the separation of the acoustical centers between the

midrange and tweeter for each channel is at the optimum. Figure 2-A

describes a horizontal speaker alignment. In a closed environment such

as an automobile, horizontal speaker alignment can cause severe

amplitude and phase differences which will degrade not only the imag-

ing, but also the frequency response. This is due to the path length dif-

ferences between the midrange and tweeter. Figure 2-B displays a verti-

cal alignment between the midrange and tweeter. With a vertical align-

ment, the path length difference between the midrange and tweeter are

reduced to a minimum. The result is a negligible difference in path

lengths between the midrange and tweeter regardless of the proximity

of the listener to the speakers. Mounting the speaker with minimum

path length difference will ensure the best staging and imaging possible

from your audio system.

INSTALLATION

Mounting the Midrange

1. Cut the proper size hole for the midrange/woofer (refer to the specifica-

tions page for mounting diameter dimensions)

2. Place the midrange over the mounting hole and mark the location of

the screw mounting holes.

3. Remove the midrange. Drill the holes for the screws using a 1/8" drill

bit.

4. Route the wire through the hole.

5. Attach the wires and be sure to observe the proper speaker polarity.

6. Place the speaker into the hole and screw the speaker into place. Be

careful not to bend the speaker frame during this step.

7. Press the speaker grille into the mounting ring.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Check wiring and repair or

replace as needed.

Distorted sound

from speakers

Engine noise

from one or

more speakers

Check for shorts in the

wiring with a volt/ohm

meter and repair or

replace wires as needed.

Re-route speaker wiring

away from noise sources.

(Refer to the Installation

Considerations section of

this manual.)

Move crossovers away

from noise sources. (Refer

to the Installation

Considerations section of

this manual.)

Speaker wires shorted

to chassis of vehicle.

Speaker wires are rout-

ed near radiated noise

source. (Power cables,

vehicle computers, etc.)

Crossover is mounted

near radiated noise

source. (Power cables,

vehicle computers, etc.)

Symptom Diagnosis Remedy

No sound from

speakers Check and repair or

replace wiring as needed.

Check system with known

working amplifier and re-

pair or replace as needed.

Check for shorts in the wir-

ing with a volt/ohm meter

and repair or replace wires

as needed

Check system with known

working speaker and repair

or replace as needed.

Wires between amplifi-

er, crossover or speak-

ers not connected

properly.

Amplifier has no output.

Speaker wires are

shorted to each other

or to the chassis of the

vehicle.

Speakers are blown.

Incorrect wiring be-

tween crossover and

speakers

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