Rockford Fosgate PMX-2
Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 Marine Digital Media Receiver Instruction Manual
Konfigurazio, funtzionamendu eta mantentze-lanetarako gida osoa.
Sarrera
This manual provides detailed instructions for the installation, operation, and maintenance of your Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 Punch Marine Compact AM/FM/WB Digital Media Receiver. Designed for marine and motorsports applications, the PMX-2 offers robust performance and durability in challenging environments. Please read this manual thoroughly before beginning installation or operation to ensure proper functionality and longevity of your device.
Kutxan dagoena
Upon opening your PMX-2 package, verify that all components are present and in good condition:
- Iturria Unitatea
- Moztu Bezela
- Muntatzeko Plaka
- U euskarria
- Torlojuak
- Potentzia/Bozgorailuaren arnesa
- Instalazio eta funtzionamendu eskuliburua

Figure 1: All components included in the PMX-2 package.
Ezaugarri nagusiak
The Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 is engineered with features to enhance your audio experience in demanding environments:
- Compact Digital Media Receiver: Features a 2.7" full-color TFT display for optimal viewing, even in direct sunlight.
- Powerful Internal Ampbiziagoa: Delivers 4 x 50W @ 2ohm, providing robust audio performance.
- Konektibitate polifazetikoa: Includes Pandora control capabilities, Bluetooth audio streaming with album art support, AUX and USB Inputs with USB Charging.
- Advanced Audio Control: Equipped with On Board Punch EQ Control and Independent Subwoofer Level Control.
- Elementuetarako prest dagoen diseinua: IPX6 rated for protection against dust, UV, temperature fluctuations, water, corrosion, and vibration, ensuring durability in harsh conditions.
- Instalazio erraza: Designed for mounting in a standard 3-inch round opening.

2. irudia: Aurrealdea view of the PMX-2 receiver.
Konfigurazioa
Unitatea muntatzea
The PMX-2 is designed for easy installation into a standard 3-inch round opening. Ensure the mounting surface is flat and provides sufficient clearance for the unit's depth and wiring connections.
- Cut a 3-inch (76mm) diameter hole in the desired mounting location.
- Insert the PMX-2 unit into the hole.
- Secure the unit using the provided U-bracket and screws from the rear of the mounting surface. Tighten securely but do not overtighten.
- Attach the trim bezel to the front of the unit for a finished look.

3 irudia: Alboko aldeafile of the PMX-2, illustrating its compact design for mounting.
Kableatu konexioak
Carefully connect the power/speaker harness and RCA cables to the rear of the PMX-2 unit. Refer to the wiring diagram in the included Installation & Operation Manual for specific connections.
- Potentzia: Connect the red (ACC) and yellow (B+) wires to appropriate power sources, and the black (GND) wire to a reliable ground.
- Hizlariak: Connect speaker wires to the corresponding outputs on the harness. The internal amplifier supports 2-ohm and 4-ohm loads.
- RCA irteerak: Utilize the front, rear, and subwoofer RCA outputs for connecting external ampigogailuak.
- USB Sarrera: Konektatu USB gailuak multimedia erreproduzitzeko eta kargatzeko.
- AUX sarrera: Use the 3.5mm jack for auxiliary audio sources.

Figure 4: Rear connections of the PMX-2, including power, speaker, and RCA outputs.
Funtzionamendu-argibideak
Oinarrizko Funtzionamendua
- Piztu/Itzali: Eduki sakatuta MENUA button to power the unit on or off.
- Bolumen kontrola: Biratu erdiko botoia handia bolumena doitzeko.
- Iturburuaren hautaketa: Sakatu SRC button to cycle through available audio sources (AM/FM/WB, Bluetooth, USB, AUX).
- Subwoofer kontrola: Erabili AZPI + eta SUB - buttons to adjust the subwoofer output level independently.
Bluetooth parekatzea
To pair your mobile device with the PMX-2 via Bluetooth:
- Select Bluetooth as the audio source using the SRC botoia.
- Zure gailu mugikorrean, bilatu eskuragarri dauden Bluetooth gailuak.
- Select "Rockford PMX-2" from the list.
- Once paired, you can stream audio and control playback directly from the PMX-2 or your device.

Figure 5: PMX-2 installed in a vehicle, demonstrating USB charging capability.
Tuner Operation (AM/FM/WB)
- Select AM, FM, or WB (Weather Band) using the SRC botoia.
- Erabili Aurrera eta Atzerantz buttons to tune to stations.
- To save a preset, tune to the desired station, then press and hold one of the numbered preset buttons until the display confirms the save.
Mantentzea
To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your PMX-2 receiver, follow these maintenance guidelines:
- Garbiketa: Erabili biguna, damp oihal bat erabili pantaila eta kanpoaldea garbitzeko. Saihestu garbitzaile edo disolbatzaile urratzaileak.
- Konexioak: Periodically check all wiring connections for corrosion or looseness, especially in marine environments. Ensure all caps and covers for unused inputs/outputs are securely in place to maintain water resistance.
- Biltegiratzea: If storing the vehicle or vessel for an extended period, ensure the unit is powered off and, if possible, disconnected from the main power source.
Arazoak konpontzea
| Arazoa | Kausa posiblea | Irtenbidea |
|---|---|---|
| Botererik ez | Blown fuse; improper wiring; low battery voltage. | Check and replace fuse; verify power and ground connections; check battery. |
| Audio-irteerarik ez | Incorrect source selected; volume too low; speaker wires disconnected; amplifier issues (if external). | Select correct source; increase volume; check speaker connections; troubleshoot external ampbiziagoa. |
| Bluetootha ez da konektatzen | Gailua ez dago parekatze moduan; unitatea ez dago Bluetooth iturrian; interferentzia. | Ensure device is discoverable; select Bluetooth source on PMX-2; move closer to unit; restart both devices. |
| Display Issues (e.g., blank, distorted) | Potentzia gorabehera; barne-akatsa. | Check power connections; if problem persists, contact customer support. |
Zehaztapenak
| Ezaugarri | Xehetasuna |
|---|---|
| Modelo zenbakia | PMX-2 |
| Produktuaren neurriak | 10 x 5.5 x 6.75 inches (2.9"D x 4.5"W x 1.65"H for main unit) |
| Elementuaren pisua | 2.2 kilo |
| Bistaratzeko Teknologia | LCD, 2.7" Full Color TFT |
| Konektibitatea | Bluetooth, USB, AUX (3.5mm Jack), RCA |
| Audio irteera modua | Stereo (2.0 Surround Sound Channel Configuration) |
| Amppotentzia biziagoa | 4 x 50W @ 2ohm / 4 x 25W @ 4ohm |
| Sintonizatzailea | AM/FM/WB (Weather Band) |
| Ingurumenaren Balorazioa | IPX6 (Dust, UV, Temperature, Water, Corrosion & Vibration Resistant) |
| Fabrikatzailea | Rockford Fosgate |
| Eskuragarri dagoen lehen data | 23ko ekainaren 2015a |
Bermea eta laguntza
The Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 comes with a full 2 urteko bermea, covering defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. For warranty claims or technical assistance, please contact Rockford Fosgate customer support.
For additional information and detailed wiring diagrams, you can refer to the official User Manual (PDF) available online: Rockford Fosgate PMX-2 User Manual.
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