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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 engi-
neering 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 1-800-398-3985.
For all other countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX +001-480-967-8132.

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.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Design Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Recommended Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Sealed Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Vented Enclosures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

NOTE

: Review each section for more detailed information.

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 product if it is ever stolen.
Serial Number: ______________________________________
Model Number: _____________________________________

Wiring Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Building an Enclosure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Calculating Volumes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Subwoofer Crossovers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Limited Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . 9

Summary of Contents for P310D2

Page 1: ...Operation Installation et fonctionnement Instalaci n y funcionamiento Einbau und Betrieb Installazione e funzionamento Punch Series DVC Dual Voice Coil Woofers P38D2 P38D4 P310D2 P310D4 P312D2 P312D4...

Page 2: ...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 1 80...

Page 3: ...vere injury or death 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 pr...

Page 4: ...ight Using glue and some type of sealant on all seams will ensure solid construction and prevent air leaks The box volume will directly impact the performance of the speaker Larger enclosures will pro...

Page 5: ...easy to tune to lower frequencies while medium and small boxes are easier to tune to higher frequencies The vented design is less linear in response than the sealed box but with noticeably more output...

Page 6: ...edance loads Series Parallel or Series Parallel wiring configurations are different techniques for wiring speakers that provide different loads Series configuration is a string method where speakers a...

Page 7: ...active crossover is an electronic filter which separates the audio signal fed to different amplifiers For optimum subwoofer performance we recommend using an active 80 100Hz low pass crossover at 12d...

Page 8: ...1 Vented BoxVol cu ft liter 0 625 17 7 0 625 17 7 1 25 35 40 1 25 35 40 Port Diameter Length in 1 2 5 x 13 5 1 2 5 x 13 5 1 3 x 7 3 1 3 x 7 3 Port Diameter Length cm 1 6 35 x 34 29 1 6 35 x 34 29 1 7...

Page 9: ...ective 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...

Page 10: ...e Rockford Corporation 546 South Rockford Drive Tempe Arizona 85281 U S A In U S A 480 967 3565 In Europe Fax 49 8503 934014 In Japan Fax 81 559 79 1265 www rockfordfosgate com 08 04 B M 1230 51239 Pr...

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