PMX-HD14 — Owner's Manual, page 1
Installation assistance available at:
RFTECH
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Rockford Fosgate
DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER
PUNCH
PMX-HD14
ELEMENT READY
Bluetooth
SiriusXM READY
Works with Apple CarPlay
600 South Rockford Drive • Tempe, Arizona 85281 United States
Direct: (480) 967-3565 • Toll Free: (800) 669-9899
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Installation & Operation
04132021
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PMX-HD14 — Owner's Manual, page 2
Introduction
Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the world's finest brand of audio products. 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. 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 Rockford Fosgate in your installation. Rockford Fosgate has everything from RCA cables and speaker wire to power wire 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 to hats.
Visit our web site for the latest information on all Rockford products;
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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 +001-480-966-3983.
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 directly at 1-800-669-9899. Be sure to have your serial number, model number and date of purchase available when you call.
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.
Safety
This symbol with "WARNING" is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions could result in severe injury or death.
⚠ WARNING
This symbol with "CAUTION" is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions could result in injury or unit damage.
⚠ CAUTION
To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and follow the instructions in this manual.
If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed by a qualified Rockford Fosgate dealer.
Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Operation is subjected to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) the device must accept any interference 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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Consult your Rockford Fosgate dealer.
©2019 Rockford Corporation. All Rights Reserved. PUNCH® and associated logos where applicable, are registered trademarks of Rockford Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. iPhone and iPod are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Rockford Corporation is under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Specifications subject to change without notice.
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Design Features/Wiring Diagram
HOME Button INFO Button
Pressing will give you access to Pressing this button will
the Home menu. increase volume.
Press & hold to view inforamtion.
AUDIO Button POWER Button
Pressing will give you access to Pressing this button will decrease
the System Settings menu to volume.
adjust the Audio function.
Press & hold for 5 seconds to
Power OFF the unit, press again
to Power ON the unit.
Broadcast RF In/Out
REAR LINE OUT
NMEA INPUT
FRONT LINE OUT
SIRIUSXM INPUT
AUX INPUT
SUBWOOFER LINE OUT USB INPUT
Remote Trigger (Blue/White)
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Initial Settings
Perform this setup when you use this unit first time.
Set each item as follows
• LANGUAGE
Select the suitable language used for the control screen and setting items.
• AREA
Select the suitable Country Area list of areas.
• Tap FINISH to confirm .
INITIAL SETTINGS
LANGUAGE | ENGLISH
AREA | EUROPE
FINISH
FM
1:32
60 MPH
F IIIII E
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SYSTEM SETTINGS
Tap to access the SYSTEM SETTINGS menu.
Tap / through the list to select the setting you wish to change.
PHONE FUNCTION
When hardware no way to detect mircophone existing or not, and
allow user enable phone function after microphone plug in.
Tap to Enable or Disable the Phone Function.
TIME DATE
Tap to adjust the Time / Date .
CLOCK MODE
To set the 12H/24H display preference.
DIMMER
To access the source unit’s settings, long press the button goto To select the Dimmer mode: High/Low.
the System Setting Menu, and press / to select the setting you
wish to change. ( AUDIO > SYSTEM SETTINGS > BLUETOOTH SETTINGS BEEP TONE
> INFORMATION) To activates or deactivates the key-touch tone.
LANGUAGE
AUDIO To select the language used for the control screen and setting
Tap to access the AUDIO option from the SYSTEM SETTING menu. items.
Tap / through the list to select the setting you wish to change. FACTORY MODE
(Equaliser>Time Alignment>Cross Over>Fader.Balance>Music Zone> Tap to restore factory default value.
Bass Boost>Source Gain)
EQUALISER BLUETOOTH SETTINGS
Tap to access the Equaliser Settings. (Classical> Tap to access the BLUETOOTH SETTINGS menu.
Flast >Rock>Live>R&B>Hip Hop>Jazz>Pop>User 1>User 2).
Tap on a setting repeatedly to change setting.
Tap to setting you wish to adjust the frequency settings.
TIME ALIGNMENT INFORMATION
Tap to access the Time Alignment Settings. Tap to access into Sofrware information mode to
Tap to adjust the delay time of the selected speaker. check the software version of this unit.
Tap to adjust the sound level of the selected speaker.
CROSSOVER
Tap to access the Cross Over Settings.
Tap to set the virtual tweeter when you are selecting
front speaker.
Tap to switch Front / Rear high pass filter function.
Tap to switch Subwoofer low pass filter
transfer function.
FADER BALANCE
Tap to access the Cross Over Settings.
Balance: Adjust the left and right volume balance 15(Right)
to 15(Left).
Fader: Adjust the Front and Rear volume balance 15(Front)
to 15(Rear).
MUSIC ZONE
Tap to access the Music Zone Settings to
select the preset listening zone to fit with prefect listening
position.
SOURCE GAIN
Tap to access the Source Gain Settings to
finely adjust the volume of the current source to minimize
the difference in volume between different sources.
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Apple CarPlay
About Apple Carplay Operation button on CarPlay home
CarPlay is smarter, safer way to use your iPhone in the
car. CarPlay takes the things you want to do with iPhone
while driving and displays them on the screen of the
product. You can get directions, make calls, send and
receive messages, and listen to the music from iPhone
while driving. You can also use Siri voice control to make
it easier to operate iPhone.
NOTE:
Some features, applications, and services are not available
in all areas.
For details, visit http://www.apple.com/ios/carplay/ Application Buttons.
Exits the CarPlay screen and displays
the HOME screen
Connect an iPhone
Connect an device via USB terminal.
Hold: To activates Siri
Press: Display the HOME screen of CarPlay
Apple Carplay
Connection Successful
Connection Failed
Apple Carplay
NOTE:
It is recommended to use only original cables.
If iPhone CarPlay connection to the Car Av System is not
successful, please unplug and insert USB cable and try again
When iPhone compatible with CarPlay is connected to the USB
terminal, the Bluetooth smartphone currently connected is
disconnected.
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Radio Operations
AUTO STORE
Automatically searches and stores the preset list with the strongest signals
for the selected band.
AREA
This option allows you to select the difference radio tuner frequency spacing.
LOCAL SEEK
Tunes in only to the stations with sufficient signal strength.
RDS
Indicates the state of the Radio Data System staion.
Tuner Operation (FM/AM/WB)
To operate, you can to select the tuner source you want to listen to
(FM>AM>WB).
To AUTO SEEK stations, tap / on the screen. To MANUAL SEEK
stations, tap and hold / .
WB BAND SETTINGS
To access the WB BAND SETTINGS, this will give you access to the
settings specific to the WB TUNER.
RADIO PRESET STATION LIST
Tap to access the PRESETS list. Using this feature allows you to
see what PRESETS are saved on the unit.
To AUTO SEEK stations, tap / on the screen. To MANUAL SEEK
stations, tap and hold / .
Tap to select you desired preset station to recalls the memorized station. WB BAND PRESET STATION LIST
Tap to stores the current receiving station in memory.
Tap to access the PRESETS list. Using this feature allows you to
see what PRESETS are saved on the unit.
RADIO SETUP
Tap to access the radio Setup mode. You can set radio related
parametrs.
Tap to select you desired preset station to recalls the memorized station.
Tap to stores the current receiving station in memory.
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Media Operations
USB Operation Bluetooth® Operation
After your device is connected to the source unit, this feature allows you After your device is paired to the source unit, this feature allows you
to control playback from your device directly from the unit. Select the to control playback from your device directly from the unit. Select the
USB source option on the source unit. BLUETOOTH source option on the source unit.
To play or pause a song, tap . To play or pause a song, tap .
To skip a track forward / backwards, tap / . To skip a track forward / backwards, tap / .
MUSIC FUNCTION SETUP MUSIC FUNCTION SETUP
Tap to access the music function setup. Tap to access the music function setup.
RANDOM RANDOM
Tap to access the RANDOM feature options (ON/OFF). This feature Tap to access the RANDOM feature options (ON/OFF). This feature
allows you to set your preference on shuffling tracks songs. allows you to set your preference on shuffling tracks songs.
REPEAT REPEAT
Tap to access the REPEAT feature options (All/Folder/One). Tap to access the REPEAT feature options ( All/One).
MEDIA CONTENT LIST MEDIA CONTENT LIST
Tap to access the Media Content List. Using this feature allows Tap to access the Media Content List. Using this feature allows
you to search for tracks or songs by differents types of categories. you to search for tracks or songs by differents types of categories.
You can search music or video files by the following operations. You can search music or video files by the following operations.
: Search music or video files : Search music or video files
: Search a file according to hierarchy : Search a file according to hierarchy
: Search a file by selecgin category : Search a file by selecgin category
Tap / to move to the hierarchy. Tap / to move to the hierarchy.
Tap desired item from the content list, the playback starts. Tap desired item from the content list, the playback starts.
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Media Operations
Pairing the Bluetooth Call Waiting
You can use your bluetooth smartphone when paired to this unit. When you receive a call while talking on another call, you can
Turn on the Bluetooth function on your phone. answer the newly received call by taping , the current
Search the unit (PMX-HD14) from your phone. call is on hold.
Making a Call
Tap to enter the Enter Call Number mode.
Each time you tap , the caller will change.
Enter a phone number with number keys.
Tap to make a call.
:To delete the last entry
:Dial Keypad
:Phonebook (if you are linking your phone for the first time
will download the phonebook.
: Call Records
When you tap , the current call will end and switch to the
: Voice Recognition call on hold.
Receiving a Call Voice Assistant
Touch to answer a phone call or to reject an incoming. Tap access the voice recognition function of the phone
call.
connected to this Car AV System.
:Entering a phone number
:Tap to switches the speaking voice output between
NOTE:
This function must be operated in a state before connection
, the radio will download the phonebook.) Bluetooth.
The voicefunction is dependent on mobile phones, some
Android phone do not have this function.
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Media Operations
Phonebook Bluetooth Settings Menu
Tap will start downloading the Phonebook. Tap to access system settings menu.
Select the person you want to call from the list. Tap to display the Bluetooth settings mode, and tap on
a setting repeatedly to change setting.
Select the phone number from the list.
PAIR DEVICE
Tap the device name you want to connect.
: To connect the device
: To disconnect the device
: To delete the registered Bluetooth device
Call Records
Tap to select the phone number from the Call
records list.
: Received Calls
: Missed Calls
: Outgoing Calls
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Media Operations
AUX-IN
1:32
60 MPH
E F
AUX Operation
After your device is plugged into the source unit, this feature allows
you to play music from your device. Select the AUX source option on
the source unit and use your plugged in device to control song/track
selection, PLAY/PAUSE and track skip FWD/REV.
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SiriusXM® Operation
SIRIUSXM PRESET STATION LIST
1. Tap to access the SiriusXM PRESETS / CATEGORY list.
2. Tap to enter PRESETS list, using this feature allows you
to see what PRESETS are saved on the unit.
SiriusXM®
Only SiriusXM® brings you more of what you love to listen to, all in one
place. Get over 140 channels, including commerical-free music plus
the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the
world of satellite radio. A SiriusXM Connect Tuner and Subscription are
required. For more information, visit www.siriusxm.com Tap to select you desired preset station to recalls the memorized station.
Tap to stores the current receiving station in memory.
ACTIVATING YOUR SiriusXM SUBSCRIPTION
After installing your SiriusXM Connect Tuner and antenna, power on your
source unit and select SiriusXM mode. You should be able to hear the CATEGORY
SiriusXM Preview channel on Channel 1. If you cannot hear the preview
channels, please check the installation instructions to make sure your
1. Tap to access the SiriusXM PRESETS / CATEGORY list.
SiriusXM Connect tuner is properly installed. 2. Tap to enter the CATEGORY option to select this feature.
After you can hear the Preview channel, tune to Channel 0 to find This feature allows you to search channels based on their
the Radio ID of your tuner. In addition, the Radio ID is located on the
bottom of the SiriusXM Connect Tuner and its packaging. You will need CATEGORY type.
this number to activate your subscription. Write the number down for
reference.
Note: the SiriusXM Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S or F.
In the USA, you can activate online or by calling SiriusXM Listener care:
• Visit www.siriusxm.com/activatenow
• Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-866-635-2349
For Canadian Subscriptions, please contact:
• Visit www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm
• Call XM Customer Care at 1-877-438-9677
3. Tap the CATEGORY type to enter category list select desired channel
As part of the activation process, the SiriusXM satellites will send an within the selected Category.
activation message to your tuner. When your radio detects that the tuner
has received the activation message, your radio will display: “Subscrip-
tion Updated”. Once subscribed, you can tune to channels in your
subscription plan. Note, the activation process usually takes 10 to 15
minutes, but may take up to an hour. Your radio will need to be powered
on and receiving the SiriusXM signal to receive the activation message.
Channel Up/Down
Tap %* / %* to advance to Previous / Next channnel, tap and
hold to fast Backward / Forward search channels.
Song Title
Channel Name
Artist
Information
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SiriusXM® Operation
SiriusXM Setup PARENTAL CONTROL
To access the SiriusXM SETUP, tap MENU when using the SiriusXM The SiriusXM Parental Control feature allows you to prevent unauthorized
source. This will give you access to the settings (LIVE MODE > DIRECT access to Mature content channels. When enabled, the Parental Control
CHANNEL > PARENTAL CODE > PARENTAL CONTROL > PARENTAL LOCK feature requires you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked Mature
CHANNEL SELECTION > SIGNAL STRENGTH > SIRIUSXM RESET). content channels.
To turn this feature on to select USER option. You will be asked to
Tap / to move to the hierarchy options and tap to select.
enter a code to activate it. Once the code is entered correctly, this will
give you access to the PARENTAL CONTROL features.
NOTE:
It is necessary to restore the factory defaults to change the LOCK
CODE to the default value (1111).
PARENTAL LOCK CHANNEL SELECTION
Tap to enter PARENTAL LOCK CHANNEL SELECTION 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,
REPLAY MODE you will need to enter the correct access code to listen to them.
The Replay feature allows you to pause, rewind, and replay live Enter the lock code with number keys, tap to delete the last
SiriusXM Satellite Radio.
entry, and tap 1- to confirm the lock code.
• While listening to a SiriusXM channel, tap to enter Replay
mode. The display will show : when entering this mode.
SIGNAL STRENGTH
• Tap to resume playback of the stored audio from the point
This feature allows you view the Signal Strength.
at which it was paused. Durning playback, the SiriusXM Tuner
will continue to store the channel audio until you exit Replay
Mode. SIRIUSXM RESET
Tap SIRIUSXM RESET to reset all SiriusXM user data.
During REPLAY playback
• Fast rewind: Tap and hold
• Fast forward: Tap and hold
• To return to the beginning of the current song: Tap
• To advance to the beginning of the next song: Tap
DIRECT CHANNEL
Tap to enter DIRECT CHANNEL option. This feature allows you
to directly tune to a channel if you already know the channel number.
Enter a channel number with number keys, tap to delete the
last entry
PARENTAL CODE
Tap to enter PARENTAL CODE option. This feature allows you
set a SiriusXM parental code for Parental Control (Default is 1111).
Input Current Lock code and then input New Lock Code number with
number keys, tap 1- to confirm the New Lock Code, enter it a
second time. Tap to delete the last entry.
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Specifications
Model PMX-HD14
Operating Voltage 10.5V - 16V
Fuse Rating 20A
25 W X 4 @ 4 Ohms RMS
Power Output
50 W x 4 @ 2 Ohms Peak
Max. RCA Output Voltage 4V
Output Impedance 500Ω
Frequency Response 20 - 20kHz
FM Frequency Range 87.5MHz - 108.0MHz
AM Frequency Range 526.5Kz - 1606.5KHz
162.40 - 162.55
WB Frequency Range (US & Canada)
Tuner Presets 18 FM / 12 AM / 6 WB
Clock No Clock
Display 7" Color TFT
Bluetooth 3.0+EDR, A2DP 1.3
USB Compatibility 2.0
32 GB max, 255 Folders max,
USB Capacity
999 Songs max
USB Output 1A
Android Compatibility Bluetooth® Only
Bluetooth Operation Frequency range 2402-2480MHz
Out Power(MAX) < 20dBm
o
Operating temperature range - 20 ~ + 50 C
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FCC STATEMENT
1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
2. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
IC warning
- English:
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(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 cause undesired operation of the device.
FCC/ IC Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body
- French:
Cet appareil contient des émetteurs / récepteurs exemptés de licence conformes aux RSS (RSS) d'Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada. L'exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes :
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et
(2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radio électrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement."
FCC/ IC Déclaration d 'exposition aux rayonnements
Cet appareil est conforme à FCC et IC l’exposition aux rayonnements limites fixées pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet appareil doit être installé et
utilisé avec une distance minimale de 20 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. Cet transmetteur ne doit pas être co-situé ou opérant en liaison avec toute autre
antenne ou transmetteur.
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