Rockford Fosgate PMX-8 Installation & Operation Manual
Rockford Fosgate PMX-8 Installation & Operation Manual

Rockford Fosgate PMX-8 Installation & Operation Manual

Punch. hide-away digital media receiver

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Installation assistance available at:
www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech
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.
600 South Rockford Drive • Tempe, Arizona 85281 United States
Direct: (480) 967-3565 • Toll Free: (800) 669-9899
R O C K F O R D F O S G A T E . C O M
Serial Number:
0 7 00
HIDE-AWAY DIGITAL
MEDIA RECEIVER
PMX-8
Date of Purchase:
Installation & Operation

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  • Page 1 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. PMX-8 Correct Disposal of this product. This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household wastes throughout the EU.
  • Page 2 Dear Customer, If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this product, we recommend that you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer. If you Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand of need further assistance, you can call us direct at 1-800-669-9899. Be sure audio products.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Operat ona Temperature Range 0 °C to +40 °C CEA 2006 Power ratings on Rockford Fosgate source units conform to CEA-2006 industry standards. These guide- lines mean your source unit’s output power ratings are REAL POWER numbers, not inflated marketing ratings.
  • Page 4 Dimensions 6.9” (175mm) 2.2” (56mm) 8.3” (210mm) Fig. 1...
  • Page 5: Wiring Diagram

    Wiring Diagram ORIENTATION SECTION A-A SECTION B-B PIN NO. WIRE COLOR WIRE DEFINITION GREEN SPEAKER REAR LEFT (+) GREEN/BLACK SPEAKER REAR LEFT (-) ORANGE/WHITE ILLUMINATION WHITE SPEAKER FRONT LEFT (+) WHITE/BLACK SPEAKER FRONT LEFT (-) 12 PIN MOLEX CONNECTOR ACC (+12V) FUSE GREY SPEAKER FRONT RIGHT (+)
  • Page 6 Installation / Mounting Mounting Contents • Source Unit • Power / Speaker Harness To mount the unit, you will need to find a flat surface with adequate sup- port material that provides a secure mounting location. • Trim Bezel • Installation & Operation Manual 1.
  • Page 7 Settings 7 BAND EQ Short press the encoder button to access the 7 BAND EQ settings. Use the rotary encoder to scroll through the EQ settings. (FLAT > ROCK > CLASSIC > ACOUSTIC > DANCE > ELECTRONIC > HIP-HOP > CUSTOM) When setting up the CUSTOM EQ, short press the encoder button to set the first frequency.
  • Page 8: Basic Operation

    Settings SOFTWARE FM BAND SETTINGS VERSION - Short press the encoder button to display the current To access the FM BAND SETTINGS, short press the MENU when firmware version of the unit. using the FM TUNER source. This will give you access to the settings specific to the FM TUNER (FM>PRESETS>ADD PRESETS>REMOVE UPDATE - Short press the encoder button to update the firmware.
  • Page 9: Aux Operation

    Operation Short press the encoder button to access the FM PRESET options (AM1>AM2). Using this feature allows you to have separate tuner preset groups to choose from. Use the rotary encoder button to scroll through the TUNER groups and short press to select the group. AUTO STORE Short press the encoder button to access the AUTO STORE function.
  • Page 10: Bluetooth Operation

    Operation Bluetooth Operation Pandora ® ® After your device is paired to the source unit, this feature allows you This feature allows you to control the Pandora app from the source unit ® to control playback from your device directly from the unit. Select the directly (Android users will have to use Bluetooth only, iOS users can BLUETOOTH source option on the source unit.
  • Page 11: Direct Tuning

    Operation ADD PRESETS Short press the encoder button on the ADD PRESETS option. You will need to be on both the channel and PRESET group you want to add first (SXM1>SXM2>SXM3). Using this feature allows you to save channels to the unit. Once selected, use the rotary encoder to select the PRESET number (1-6) you want the channel saved to.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom / Advisory Diagnosis Remedy Basic Blown fuse Check fuse of the unit, replace with correct rating. If connected following the instructions, the unit will not Vehicle’s ignition is off operate with ignition off. Source unit does not turn on. Voltage applied to Red wire is not Check battery, connections and fuses and repair or replace between 10.5 &...
  • Page 13 Troubleshooting SiriusXM Verify that the antenna cable is connected to the SiriusXM Connect Tuner The radio has detected a fault with the SiriusXM antenna. The antenna Inspect the antenna cable for damage and kinks. Replace the Check Antenna cable may be either disconnected or antenna if the cable is damaged.
  • Page 14 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 Distribu- tor and not by Rockford Corporation.

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