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Settings

Operation

UPDATE - Short press the encoder button to update the firmware. Follow the 

instructions on the screen when updating.

FACTORY DEFAULT

AUDIO – Short press the encoder button to access. Rotate the encoder button to 

select YES/NO. Selecting YES will reset your unit back to factory default settings.
SYSTEM - Short press the encoder button to access. Rotate the encoder button to 

select YES/NO. Selecting YES will reset your unit back to factory default settings.

Basic Operation

TURNING THE UNIT ON / OFF

Long press the SRC (Power) button to turn the unit ON or OFF

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

Short press the encoder button to independently adjust the volume for a specific 

zone (ZONE 1>ZONE>ALL). Rotate encoder knob left or right to desired volume 

level (0-40). The current volume level will be displayed during adjustment.

ADJUSTING THE SUBWOOFER OUTPUT

Press the SUB + or SUB- buttons to adjust the output level (0-20).

ADJUSTING THE SCREEN BRIGHTNESS

Short press the SCREEN BRIGHTNESS button to adjust the brightness level. 

There are two brightness levels.

SELECTING A SOURCE TO PLAY

Short press the SRC button to show the different source options (FM TUNER>AM 

TUNER>WB TUNER>USB>AUX>BLUETOOTH>PANDORA>SIRIUSXM). Use the 

rotary encoder or short press the SRC button to scroll through sources.

SELECTING A ZONE

Long press the encoder button to toggle between source zones (ZONE 1>ZONE 2)

Tuner Operation (FM/AM/WB)

To operate, use the rotary encoder to select the tuner source you want to listen to 

(FM>AM>WB).
To AUTO SEEK stations, short press the FWD and REV buttons. To MANUAL 

SEEK stations, long press the FWD and REV buttons to tune to the desired 

frequency.
To MUTE the TUNER, short press the PLAY/PAUSE button. 

FM BAND SETTINGS

To access the FM BAND SETTINGS, short press the MENU when using the FM 

TUNER source. This will give you access to the settings specific to the FM TUNER 

(FM>PRESETS>ADD PRESETS>REMOVE PRESETS>AUTO STORE>LOCAL).

PRESETS

Short press the encoder button to access the PRESETS list. Using this feature 

allows to you see what PRESETS are saved on the unit.

ADD PRESETS

Short press the encoder button on the ADD PRESETS option. You will need to be 

on both the station and PRESET group you want to add first (FM1>FM2>FM3). 

Using this feature allows to you save stations to the unit. Once selected, use the 

rotary encoder to select the PRESET number (1-6) you want the station saved to.

REMOVE PRESETS

Short press the encoder button on the  REMOVE PRESETS option. You will need 

to be under the PRESET group you want to adjust first (FM1>FM2>FM3). Using 

this feature allows to you remove saved stations on the unit. Once selected, use 

the rotary encoder to select the PRESET number (1-6) of the station you want 

removed.

FM

Short press the encoder button to access the FM PRESET options 

(FM1>FM2>FM3). Using this feature allows to you 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. You will 

need to be under the PRESET group you want to adjust first (FM1>FM2>FM3). 

This feature automatically stores presets on the unit. It will stop when presets 1-6 

are set. Select the next PRESET group and repeat to fill next set.

LOCAL

Short press the encoder button to access the LOCAL options. Once selected, 

use the rotary encoder to select ON or OFF. The local option tunes to nearby 

radio stations with sufficiently strong signals for good reception. In areas where 

reception is poor, switching to distance tuning enables the unit to tune in to more 

distant stations. Distance tuning is the default.

AM BAND SETTINGS

To access the AM BAND SETTINGS, short press the MENU when using the AM 

TUNER source. This will give you access to the settings specific to the AM TUNER 

(AM>PRESETS>ADD PRESETS>REMOVE PRESETS>AUTO STORE>LOCAL).

PRESETS

Short press the encoder button to access the PRESETS list. Using this feature 

allows to you see what PRESETS are saved on the unit.

ADD PRESETS

Short press the encoder button on the ADD PRESETS option. You will need to be 

on both the station and PRESET group you want to add first (AM1>AM2). Using 

this feature allows you to save stations to the unit. Once selected, use the rotary 

encoder to select the PRESET number (1-6) you want the station saved to.

REMOVE PRESETS

Short press the encoder button on the  REMOVE PRESETS option. You will need 

to be under the PRESET group you want to adjust first (AM1>AM2). Using this 

feature allows you to remove saved stations on the unit. Once selected, use 

the rotary encoder to select the PRESET number (1-6) of the station you want 

removed.

AM

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. You will 

need to be under the PRESET group you want to adjust first (AM1>AM2). This 

feature automatically stores presets on the unit. It will stop when presets 1-6 are 

set. Select the next PRESET group and repeat to fill next set.

Source Unit Settings

To access the source unit’s settings, long press the MENU button until the 

options appear. Rotate the encoder to scroll through the list of settings and 

short press the encoder button to select the setting you wish to change. (ZON

ES>BALANCE>FADER>AUDIO>VOLTAGE GAUGE>BT PAIRING>BEEP>TUNER 

REGION>SOFTWARE>FACTORY DEFAULT)
This source unit has a zero current draw when turned off. All of your settings and 

presets will be saved along with your boat’s battery during storage.

ZONES

ZONE 1 / ZONE 2

To setup ZONE 1 or ZONE 2, short press the encoder button to access the 

submenu. Rotate the encoder button to select ZONE options. (SOURCE > 

RENAME > ENABLE/DISABLE/LOCK)

SOURCE

To select the source, short press the encoder button to access the submenu. Use 

the rotary encoder to scroll through EQ Settings. (FM TUNER > AM TUNER > WB 

TUNER > USB > AUX > BLUETOOTH > PANDORA > SIRIUSXM)

RENAME

To rename ZONE, short press the encoder button to set the first letter of the new 

name. Once active, rotate encoder to adjust letters. Short press the encoder button 

again to set the next letter. Repeat until ZONE has been renamed. Short press 

MENU to exit and go back up one level.

ENABLE / DISABLE / LOCK

Short press the encoder button to access. Rotate the encoder button to select 

ENABLE/DISABLE/LOCK. Selecting LOCK will enable ZONE 2 and LOCK the 

source of ZONE 2 to ZONE 1.

BALANCE

Short press the encoder button to access BALANCE adjustment settings. Rotate 

the encoder button to set output BALANCE.

FADER

Short press the encoder button to access FADER adjustment settings. Rotate the 

encoder button to set output FADER.

AUDIO

To access the AUDIO settings, short press the AUDIO option from the MENU 

screen. Rotate the encoder to scroll through the list of settings and short 

press the encoder button to select the setting you wish to change. (7 BAND 

EQ>CROSSOVER>PEQ>REAR RCA>AUX INPUT>SOURCE GAIN>INTERNAL 

AMPLIFIER)

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. 

Once active, rotate the encoder to adjust the frequency settings. Short press 

encoder button again to access the next frequency. Repeat until all EQ settings are 

complete. Short press the MENU button to exit and go back up one level.

CROSSOVER

Short press to access the CROSSOVER settings. Use the rotary encoder to select 

the crossover zone options (FRONT>REAR>SUB). Short press the encoder to 

adjust the frequency of the crossover (60Hz>80Hz>120Hz>APF). Short press 

MENU to exit and go back up one level.

PUNCH EQ

Short press to access the PUNCH EQ settings. Use the rotary encoder to adjust 

the gain output (0-12). Short press MENU to exit and go back up one level.
Punch EQ is an onboard equalizer with up to +18dB @ 45Hz and/or up to +12dB 

boost at 12.5kHz

AUX INPUT

RENAME – To rename AUX, short press the encoder button to set the first letter 

of the new name. Once active, rotate encoder to adjust letters. Short press the 

encoder button again to set the next letter. Repeat until AUX has been renamed. 

Short press MENU to exit and go back up one level.
ENABLE - Short press the encoder button to access options. Rotate the encoder 

button to select if unit is discoverable. (ENABLE > DISABLE)

SOURCE GAIN

To adjust the level of device input gain, scroll through the inputs (FM TUNER>AM 

TUNER>WB TUNER>USB>AUX>BLUETOOTH>PANDORA>SIRIUSXM) to the 

device you want to adjust, short press the encoder button to access the gain 

settings. Rotate the encoder button to set the level of gain. (-3dB > -2dB > -1dB > 

0dB > +1dB > +2dB > +3dB) 

INTERNAL AMPLIFIER

Short press to access the INTERNAL AMPLIFIER options. Use the rotary encoder 

to select options (ON>OFF). When using an amplifier to power your speakers, 

select OFF. If you are powering your speakers directly from the source unit, select 

the INTERNAL AMPLIFIER to ON.

VOLTAGE GAUGE

To display the vehicle voltage, short press the encoder button on the VOLTAGE 

GAUGE option. 

BT DEVICE PAIRING

Short press the encoder button to access options. Rotate the encoder button to 

select if unit is discoverable for pairing. (ENABLE > DISABLE) Once enabled, the 

source unit is now discoverable and ready for pairing to your device. Open the 

Bluetooth settings on your device to find the source unit labeled “Rockford PMX” 

and select.

BEEP

Short press the encoder button to access the BEEP options. Rotate the encoder 

button to turn system beep ON/ OFF.

TUNER REGION

To adjust, short press the encoder button to access. Rotate the encoder button to 

select the TUNER REGION of your preference. (EUROPE > USA > RUSSIA > LATIN 

> ASIA > JAPAN > MIDEAST > AUSTRALIA)

SOFTWARE

VERSION - Short press the encoder button to display the current firmware version 

of the unit.

Summary of Contents for PMX5

Page 1: ...1 9 2 2011 ETSI EN 301 489 17 V2 2 1 2012 ETSI EN 300 328 V1 8 1 2012 EN 62479 2010 EN 60065 2002 A1 2006 A11 2008 A2 2010 A12 2011 IC Caution English This device complies with Industry Canada licence exempt RSS standard s Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause interference and 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may caus...

Page 2: ...subject to change without notice Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards Please note that the use of this acce...

Page 3: ...X 52mm 2 After the hole is cut slide the unit and wiring through the hole 3 Slide the mounting plate over the backside of the unit and secure with the supplied screws 4 Next install the back strap to the back of the unit to prevent the source unit from excessive vibration 5 Press on the trim bezel on the front side of the unit 6 Plug in all wiring harnesses and cables Refer to the wiring diagram f...

Page 4: ...e group AUTO STORE Short press the encoder button to access the AUTO STORE function You will need to be under the PRESET group you want to adjust first AM1 AM2 This feature automatically stores presets on the unit It will stop when presets 1 6 are set Select the next PRESET group and repeat to fill next set Source Unit Settings To access the source unit s settings long press the MENU button until ...

Page 5: ... BLUETOOTH source option on the source unit To play or pause a song short press the PLAY PAUSE button To skip a track forward short press the FWD button To skip a track backwards short press the REV button To access BLUETOOTH specific settings short press the MENU button for the list of settings BROWSER REPEAT SHUFFLE Use the encoder to select the option to change BROWSER Short press the encoder b...

Page 6: ...the encoder knob to scroll through the options and short press to select LOCK CHANNELS Short press the encoder button on the LOCK CHANNELS option to select this feature This feature allows you to select certain channels to be locked out for listening When trying to listen to locked channels you will need to enter the correct access code to listen Use the rotary encoder to input code CHANGE MY CODE...

Page 7: ... 1 Damage caused by accident abuse improper operations water theft shipping 2 Any cost or expense related to the removal or reinstallation of product 3 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 5 Subsequent damage to other components 6 Any product purchased outside the U ...

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