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Summary of Contents for Rockford Fosgate Fanatic P FNP1414
- Page 1 ® ® c a r a u d i o component systems operation & operation & operation & operation & operation & installation installation installation installation installation...
- Page 2 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 craftsman- ship and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 4: Introduction
This manual provides information on the features and installation of the Fanatic P Systems. We suggest you save this manual for future reference. We strongly recommend you have your Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer install the Fanatic P System. If you do choose to install the system yourself, please be sure to read the entire manual before beginning. -
Page 5: Design Features
ESIGN EATURES Tweeter 1. 3/4" Mylar Dome Tweeter – To ensure accurate high frequency reproduction, the tweeter dome must be both light and strong. The Fanatic P Component Systems use a mylar dome that has extremely low mass and high strength for smooth high frequency reproduction. - Page 6 7. Large 1" 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 dissipation of heat. Dissipating the heat is key to long life and high power handling,...
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Page 7: Installation Considerations
2. For best results, mount the crossover(s) next to the amplifier for a decorative finish to the installation and to provide an easy upgrade (no new wires to run) for a bi-amp Rockford Fosgate system in the future. – 4 –... -
Page 8: Mounting Location
OUNTING OCATION 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. -
Page 9: Installation
• 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 imaging, but also the frequency response. - Page 10 ® ® Flush Mount Tweeter Flush Trim Ring Tweeter Back Housing Plate Surface Mount Tweeter Back Surface Trim Ring Tweeter Plate Housing Wedge Mount Tweeter Wedge Tweeter Housing – 7 –...
- Page 11 ® ® Crossover Connections Midrange Positive Negative (Black Wire) – Midrange Negative – (Purple Dot) Tweeter Positive Positive (Black/White Stripe Wire) (One channel of amplifier) – Tweeter Negative • Be Sure to Maintain Speaker Polarity High-passing the Midrange • The Fanatic Component Systems are optimized for full range music reproduction.
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Page 12: Troubleshooting
R O U B L E S H O O T I N G Symptom Diagnosis Remedy No sound from Wires between amplifier, Check and repair or replace speakers crossover or speakers not wiring as needed. connected properly. Amplifier has no output. Check system with known working amplifier and repair or replace as needed. -
Page 13: Specifications
P E C I F I C AT I O N S System Model Number FNP1414 FNP1514 FNP1614F FNP1614 Midrange Model Number FNP1404 FNP1405 FNP1406F FNP1406 Nominal Diameter 4" ⁄ " 6" ⁄ " Nominal Impedance Frequency Response 100Hz-8kHz 60Hz-6kHz 61Hz-6kHz 55Hz-5kHz Fs (Hz) -
Page 14: Warranty Information
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. -
Page 15: International Information
– 12 –... - Page 16 American companies. However, due to the global nature of their manufacturing facilities and the loudspeaker parts industry in general, some parts may be manufactured in other countries. Rockford Fosgate Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.