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

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Settings

SOFTWARE

VERSION - Short press the encoder button to display the current 

firmware version of the unit.
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>S

iriusXM). 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 you to 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 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 

(FM1>FM2>FM3). 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.

FM

Short press the encoder button to access the FM PRESET options 

(FM1>FM2>FM3). 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 

(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 you to 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.

Summary of Contents for PMX-8

Page 1: ...r 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...

Page 2: ... and 2 the device must accept any interfer ence received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guaran tee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If...

Page 3: ...e 87 5MHz 107 9MHz AM Frequency Range 530kHz 1710kHz WB Frequency Range 162 40 162 55 US Canada Tuner Presets 18 FM 12 AM 6 WB Clock No Clock Display N A Bluetooth 3 0 EDR A2DP 1 3 USB Compatibility 2 0 USB Output 1A Made for iPhone Model Names iPhone 6 Plus iPhone 6 iPhone 5S iPhone 5C iPhone 5 Made for iPod Model Names iPod Touch 6th generation iPod Touch 5th generation Android Compatibility Blu...

Page 4: ...4 Dimensions 8 3 210mm 2 2 56mm 6 9 175mm Fig 1 ...

Page 5: ...AWG 20 20 16 20 20 20 16 20 20 20 20 20 FEMALE MALE 13 DIN CABLE PVC CAP BT ANTENNA BLACK ZONE1 ZONE2 ZONE3 ZONE4 13 DIN MALE PVC CAP 13 DIN FEMALE BLACK GREY 13 DIN FEMALE BLACK USB INPUT BLACK BLACK ORANGE S U B N A C BLACK ANTENNA INPUT Z ONE1 LINE OUT SWI INPUT SIRIUSXM INPUT Z ONE 2 LINE OUT Z ONE 3 LINE OUT Z ONE 4 LINE OUT CAN INTERFACE VIDEO IN Rerverse Camera USB BLACK USB 1A CHARGE PURPL...

Page 6: ...ng on any vehicle 7 Never run wires underneath the vehicle Running the wires inside the vehicle provides the best protection 8 Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges Use rubber or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal especially the firewall 9 ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from damage with proper fusing Install the appropriate fuse holder and fuse o...

Page 7: ... 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 cros...

Page 8: ...ESET group you want to add first FM1 FM2 FM3 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 FM1 FM2 FM3 Using this feature allows you to remove sa...

Page 9: ...se 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 remov...

Page 10: ...o use the Thumbs down feature long press the SUB button To play or pause a song short press the PLAY PAUSE button To skip a track forward short press the FWD button To access Pandora specific settings short press the MENU button for the list of settings STATIONS BOOKMARKS STATIONS MANAGE Use the encoder to select the option to change STATIONS To adjust short press the encoder button to access Rota...

Page 11: ...through the TUNER groups PRESETS Short press the encoder button to access the PRESETS list Using this feature allows you to 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 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 u...

Page 12: ...seek mode You are in a weak signal area Make sure the tuner LOC mode is off USB Devices USB device cannot be inserted The USB device has been inserted in the wrong direction Reversing the connection direction of the USB device try reinserting The USB device connector is broken Replace with a new USB device USB device is not recognized The USB device is damaged Disconnect USB device and reconnect I...

Page 13: ...the cable is damaged SiriusXM products are available at your local car audio retailer or online at www shop siriusxm com Subscription Updated The radio has detected a change in your SiriusXM subscription status Press the encoder button to clear the message Visit www siriusxm com or call 866 635 2349 in the USA or 877 438 9677 in Canada if you have questions about your subscription Channel Not Avai...

Page 14: ...om 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 othe...

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