M162C - Speaker Rockford Fosgate - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	2-way component speaker
Brand	Rockford Fosgate
Model	M162C
Speaker diameter	16.5 cm (6.5 inches)
Power handling (RMS)	50 Watts
Maximum power (peak)	100 Watts
Impedance	4 Ohms
Frequency response	50 Hz - 20 kHz
Mounting depth	55 mm
Cutout diameter	145 mm
Passive crossover included	Yes, with tweeter level adjustment (0 dB / -3 dB)
Bi-amping possible	Yes, via jumpers on crossover
Tweeter protection	Replaceable bulb 12V/10W
Cone material	Polypropylene with injection molded cone
Tweeter type	Silk dome
Weight (per speaker)	1.5 kg
Operating temperature	-20°C to 60°C
Maintenance and cleaning	Clean with a soft dry cloth. Avoid chemicals.
Warranty	1 year (speakers)
Spare parts available	Yes, protection bulb, grilles, screws
Repairability	Repair by Rockford Fosgate authorized center

Frequently Asked Questions - M162C Rockford Fosgate

What is the RMS power of the M162C speaker?

The RMS power is 50 Watts, with a maximum power of 100 Watts.

Can I bi-amp this speaker?

Yes, the included passive crossover allows bi-amping. Move the jumpers from the Normal position to Bi-amp and connect the amplifier outputs to the W (woofer) and T (tweeter) inputs on the crossover.

How do I adjust the tweeter level?

The crossover has a tweeter level control: 0 dB position for equal amplitude, -3 dB position to reduce tweeter output by 3 dB relative to the midrange.

What if the tweeter protection bulb blows?

Remove the blown bulb and replace it with a new 12 volt, 10 watt bulb in the retaining clips.

What safety precautions should I take during installation?

Disconnect the negative battery terminal before any work. Avoid puncturing the fuel tank, brake lines, or wiring. Use grommets for wires passing through metal.

What is the cutout diameter required for installation?

The cutout diameter is 145 mm. Refer to the technical specifications for the exact hole.

How do I wire the tweeter to the passive crossover?

Follow the manual illustrations for wiring. Strictly observe speaker polarity (+ and -).

Why is there no sound from the speakers?

Check cable connections, amplifier status, possible short circuits, and if speakers are damaged. Use a volt-ohm meter to test.

How can I achieve optimal stereo imaging?

Place the tweeter less than 5 cm from the midrange driver vertically aligned, or more than 18 cm away to avoid interference. Avoid horizontal alignment.

What tools are needed for installation?

A volt-ohm meter, number 2 Phillips screwdriver, battery terminal wrench, drill, heat shrink tubing, wire stripper, crimping pliers, and wire cutters.

USER MANUAL M162C Rockford Fosgate

Installation & Operation

Installation et fonctionnement
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Installazione e funzionamento

Marine Series

Component Systemsand Coaxials

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 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 accessories, which include everything from T-shirts and jackets to hats and sunglasses.

To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford accessories, visit our web site at: www.rockfordfosgate.com
or, in the U.S. call 1-800-669-9899 or FAX [phone].
For all other countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX [phone].

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.

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 unit if it is ever stolen.

Serial Number:
Model Number:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 2
Safety Instructions 3
What This Manual Covers 3
Installation 4-5
Installation Considerations. 4
Mounting. 4

Installation - Tweeters 5-6
Installation - Speakers 6-7
Troubleshooting 8
Specifications 8-10
Limited Warranty Information 11
International Instructions 12

NOTE: Review each section for more detailed information.

GETTING STARTED

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. 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.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

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.

CAUTION

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.

CAUTION: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.
CAUTION If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed by a qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.
CAUTION Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

The following is a list of tools needed for installation:

Volt/Ohm Meter

2 Phillips screwdriver

Battery post wrench

Hand held drill w/assorted bits

1/8" diameter heatshrink tubing

Wire strippers

Wire crimpers

Wire cutters

CAUTION: If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed by a qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.

CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.

Before beginning any installation, follow these simple rules:

1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install the Unit.
2. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation.
3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your unit in place.
4. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss.
5. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle.
6. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehicle provides the best protection.
7. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal, especially the firewall.
8. Mount the speakers/crossovers away from electrical sources (other than the amplifier) i.e., power cables, electronic fuel pumps, vehicle computers, and other potential noise sources.
9. Mount the speakers/crossovers away from areas of extreme heat or moisture.

NOTE: For marine applications, ensure all connections, splices and such, are sealed and watertight to prevent corrosion and shorting.

MOUNTING

Speakers/Tweeters

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. 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.
3. Refer to the specification chart to determine the proper diameter hole to cut for your speaker model.

Crossovers

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 decorative finish to the installation and provide an easy upgrade (no new wires to run) for a bi-amp Rockford Fosgate system in the future.

Use this section when installing Component Systems

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 1).
• Sound radiated from a "point source" provides the best stereo imaging because the separation of the acoustical centers between the midrange and tweeter for each channel is at the optimum distance. In a closed environment such as an automobile, horizontal speaker alignment (Figure 2) can cause amplitude and phase differences which will degrade not only the imaging, but also the frequency response.

This is due to the path length differences between the midrange and tweeter. Mounting the speaker with minimum path length difference will ensure the best staging and imaging possible from your audio system.

Figure I

Surface Mount
Tweeter
Screws

Bottom Housing
Clips

Flush Mount

Wiring Tweeter to Crossover

1. Use illustrations for proper connection.
2. Be sure to maintain speaker polarity

Setting Crossover

A 0dB Tweeter Level matches the amplitude of the tweeter to the speaker
B -3dB Tweeter Level reduces the amplitude of the tweeter -3dB lower than the midrange. (ex. ideal for tweeters located high in door panels and midranges located low in the kick panel)
C Replaceable Tweeter Protection Bulb acts as a fuse to protect against overload. If the bulb burns out remove the burned out bulb and insert a new bulb (12 volt, 10 watts) into the retainer clips.
D Bi-Amping -The Power components have the ability run separate channels of amplification to the tweeter and speaker on the same crossover. This can be done to allow for more control of the output of each individual speaker.

NOTE: When NOT bi-amping the crossover, connect to the W inputs only. The jumpers must be in the "Normal" position.

To Bi-amp

1. Make sure the system is off.
2. Connect the speaker outputs from the amplifier that will drive the speaker to the W inputs on the crossover.Then connect the speaker outputs from the amplifier that will drive the tweeter to the T inputs on the crossover.
3. Move the jumpers from the "Normal" position to the "Bi Amp" position.

View from bottom of crossover

NOTE: When NOT bi-amping the crossover, connect to the W inputs only. The jumpers must be in the "Normal" position.

Installing Speakers

1. Cut the proper size hole for the speaker.
   NOTE: See Specifications for proper hole size.
2. Place the speaker into the mounting hole and mark the location of the screw mounting holes.
3. Remove the speaker. Drill the holes for the screws using a 1/8'' drill bit.
4. Route the wire through the mounting hole cut-out.
5. Attach the wires. Observe proper speaker polarity.
6. Place the speaker into the hole and screw the speaker into place.

Example of speaker installation

Symptom Diagnosis No sound from speakers	Remedy Wires not connected properly. Amplifier has no output. Speaker wires are shorted to each other or to the chassis of vehicle. Speakers are blown.	Check wiring, repair or replace. Check with working amplifier and repair or replace as needed. Check wiring with a volt/ohm meter and repair or replace as needed Check with working speaker and repair or replace as needed.
Distorted sound from speakers	Incorrect wiring between crossover and speakers	Check wiring, repair or replace.
Tweeters "burn up" easily	Excessive power from amplifier Equalizer (if available) has excessive boost in the high frequency range	Check gain settings on amplifier and readjust as necessary Check settings on equalizer and readjust as necessary
Engine noise from one or more speakers	Wires shorted to chassis of vehicle. Speaker wires are routed near high power source. (Power cables, vehicle computers, etc.) Crossover is mounted near high power source.	Check wiring with a volt/ohm meter and repair or replace as needed Re-route speaker wiring away from noise sources. Move crossovers away from noise sources.

SPECIFICATIONS - COMPONENT SYSTEMS

Tweeters

Titanium Dome

Nominal Diameter - inch (mm) 3/4 (19.05mm)

Nominal Impedance (ohms) 4

Frequency Response 4kHz-22

Power Handling (Watts RMS/Peak) 75/150

(with supplied crossover)

System Crossover

Crossover Frequency 3200Hz @ 4

Ω

Crossover Slope 12dB/octave High-Pass

12dB/Octave Low-Pass

Filter Q Butterworth

Tweeter Protection Optical Compression

CROSCOVER

FEATURES

Vacuum Formed Polypropylene Cone
- Proprietary UV Coated Polyamide Basket
High Excursion Rubber Surround
- Stainless Steel Mounting Hardware
- Multiple Tweeter Mounting Configurations

Component System Model M162S

Nominal Diameter - inch (mm) 6-1/2 (165)

Nominal Impedance (ohms) 4

Frequency Response 60Hz-22kHz

Sensitivity (SPL@1w/1m) 89dB

Power Handling(Watts RMS/Peak) 75/150

Mounting Diameter - inch 5-11/16

Mounting Diameter - mm 144.5

Mounting Depth - inch (mm) 2-3/4 (69.8)

Ω

FEATURES

Vacuum Formed Polypropylene Cone
- Proprietary UV Coated Polyamide Basket

High Excursion Rubber Surround
- Stainless Steel Mounting Hardware
- Integrated Titanium Dome Tweeters

Coaxial Model M162C

Nominal Diameter - inch (mm) 6-1/2 (165)

Tweeter Nominal Diameter - inch (mm) 3/4 (19.05)

Crossover Slope 12dB/octave High-Pass

Nominal Impedance (ohms) 4

Frequency Response 60Hz-22kHz

Sensitivity (SPL@1w/1m) 89dB

Power Handling(Watts RMS/Peak) 75/150

Mounting Diameter - inch 5-11/16

Mounting Diameter - mm 144.5

Mounting Depth - inch (mm) 2-3/4 (69.8)

Specifications subject to change without notice

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

Length of Warranty

Source Units, Speakers, Signal Processors and PUNCH Amplifiers - I Year

POWER Amplifiers - 2 Years

Type RF Amplifiers - 3 Years

Any Factory Refurbished Product - 90 days (receipt required)

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, shipping
   2.Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product
2. 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
3. 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

Contact the Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer you purchased this product from.

If you need further assistance, 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.

EU Warranty

This product meets the current EU warranty requirements, see your Authorized dealer for details.

Ship to: Electronics

Rockford Corporation

Warranty Repair Department

2055 E. 5th Street

Tempe,AZ 85281

RA#:

Ship to: Speakers

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Speaker Returns

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Walker, MI 49544

RA#:

Cher client,

Rockford Corporation

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Tempe, AZ 85281

N°ARM:

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Walker, MI 49544

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Tempe.AZ 85281

RA#:

Enviar a: Speakers

Rockford Acoustic Design

Speaker Returns

3056 Walker Ridge Dr.

Walker, MI 49544

RA#:

Rockford Corporation

Warranty Repair Department

2055 E. 5th Street

Tempe, AZ 85281

RA#:

Senden an: Speakers

Rockford Acoustic Design

Speaker Returns

3056 Walker Ridge Dr.

Walker, MI 49544

RA#:

Egregio cliente,

Rockford Corporation

Warranty Repair Department

2055 E. 5th Street

Tempe, AZ 85281

RA#:

Spedire a: Speakers

Rockford Acoustic Design

Speaker Returns

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Walker, MI 49544

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Rockford Fosqate®

Installation assistance available at:

RFTECH

www.rockfordfogate.com/rftech

Rockford Fosgate

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]

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