Rockford Fosgate RFX8210 User's Manual
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1. 8210 lt rockford fosqate RFx8220 car audi Om TC RFX8230 Nem uet p E a gs a ee a t E SOURCE UNITS INSTRLLRTION amp OPERRTION Dear Customer Congratulations on your purchase of the world s finest brand of car audio source units At Rockford Fosgate we are committed to musical reoroduc tion at its best and we are pleased you chose our product Through years of engineering expertise hand craftsmanship and critical testing proce dures we have created a wide range of products that reoroduce 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 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 acces sories in the U S call 480 967 3565 or FAX 480 967 8132 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 autosound systems may produce s2. Press Reset Button if source unit gets jammed during operation 20 Basic OPERATION a eek SE P Ez Fi DN DETACHABLE FACEPLATE The faceplate is detachable as an anti theft deterrent system Attach the Faceplate 1 Insert left side of faceplate into the housing 2 Press faceplate into housing until it clicks Remove the Faceplate 1 Press the button 2 Grasp the right side of the faceplate and remove it from the housing CAUTION Store the faceplate in its carrying case to prevent damage 21 co gt TORDIS POWER ON OFF Operation sleep mode LCD Display will be displayed Power up Defaults 2 Press the power button to turn off the radio Any Button Wake Up Press any button on the faceplate except EJECT DISP to wake up the radio from 1 Press the power button to turn on the radio When the radio is off in sleep mode the clock Mode Default AS PS Off Preset memory Original memory band Scan Off Repeat Off Random Off Loudness On Illumination color Green Default Display Clock CDP Loading CDX Loading Volume Level 12 Sum 50 Bass Treble O Balance Fader O Local DX DX Station Disc Titling Clear Memory 22 BAS TRE BAL 4 FAD SUM VOL ci OCKFORDIBI
3. atom i E FE Ta LOUDNESS CONTROL The Loudness control enables the bass response of the audio output to be boosted for low listening levels Operation 1 Press the LOUD button to enable the Loudness feature ON E 2 Press the LOUD button a second time to disable OFF the Loudness feature Display The LCD will display LOUD when the Loudness feature is enabled Considerations On initial power up the Loudness feature will default on 1 n a ae NC x tk Fe i ILLUMINATION COLOR Operation press amp hold 1 Press and hold the LOUD button for 1 second to change the illumination from Green to Amber 2 Press and hold the LOUD button again to revert to the previous color ON OFF 4 Considerations On initial power up the illumination color will be Green Feature available on RFX8220 amp RFX8230 only 26 Boy TUNER OPERATION toe nmm n STATION Disc TITLE MEMORY The name of the radio station or CD can be stored in memory using up to 8 characters as a title A maxi mum of 58 titles can be stored into memory Operation 1 Press the MODE button to select TUNER MODE 2 Press the BAND button to select the appropriate tuner bank FM12FM22FM32AM12AM2 3 Press one of the tuner presets 1 2 3 4 5 6 to recall the radio station stored in memory Storing a Preset into Memory 1 Press the BAND button and select the tuner bank where the
4. 60Hz Treble 38dB 15kHz 45 off axis 2 9 32 H x 7 13 32 W x 7 1 4 D 58mm x 188mm x 183 7mm 1 27 32 H x 6 3 4 W x 13 16 D 46 5mm x 171 5mm x 20 2mm 3 13lbs 1 42kg 3 18lbs 1 44kg 3 20lbs 1 45kg Feature available on RFX8220 amp RFX8230 only FM Tuner Tuning Range Americas Eur Aus Frequency Response Usable Sensitivity IF Rejection Image Rejection Signal to Noise Ratio Distortion Channel Separation Suppression AM Tuner Tuning Range Americas Eur Aus Sensitivity 6dB Bandwidth CD Player Compatible Discs Frequency Response Signal to Noise Ratio Distortion Channel Separation Dynamic Range IR Remote optional with RFX8210 Operation Voltage Transmitting Range Battery Replacement Dimensions 87 5 107 9MHz 200kHz spacing 87 5 108MHz 50kHz spacing 30Hz 12kHz 10dB S N 30dB 90dB 50dB 60dB 0 596 2 25dB 9 1kHz 35dB 530 1710kHz 10kHz spacing 522 1620kHz 9kHz spacing 20dBf max 10dB sensitivity 5kHz min 12kHz max 5 or 3 20Hz 20kHz 3dB gt 90dB preamp output w 22kHz LP filter 0 596 86dB preamp output w 22kHz LP filter 100dB 43V DC 20 ft variable in sunlight 1 CR2025 43V Lithium 3 3 8 H x 2 1 8 W x 9 32 D 85 6mm x 54mm x 7mm TABLE OF CONTENTS i ae sa o p TRAE EUREN aia 1 Introduction bes do o pat oe See ER he o ae ei eee 4 Accesso Pache ase
5. Ee oe eel TONE CONTROLS Operation 1 Press the MENU knob to cycle through BASS gt TREBLE gt BALAN CE gt FADER gt SUM gt V OLUME 2 Tum the MENU knob clockwise to increase the selected function 3 Tum the MENU knob counterclockwise to decrease the selected function Function Display Range Default Volume VOL O to 50 12 Bass BAS 8 to 8 O Treble TRE 8 to 8 O Balance BAL L15 to R15 O Fader FAD R15 to F15 O Sum Out SUM O to 50 50 Source Tone Memory Individual Bass amp Treble settings are memorized for TUNER CD PLAYER CD CHANGER AUX NOTE If no adjustment is made after 5 seconds the MENU knob will revert to VOLUME mode Features available on RFX8230 only Features available on RFX8220 amp RFX8230 only cun ei Fole 0 u le press amp hold Setting the Clock Hours 1 Press and hold the DISP button for 1 second until the hour digits flash Y 2 Press the SEEK UP DN button to set the hour be er sure to select proper AM PM setting CUI ts ey press again Setting the Clock Minutes 1 Press and the DISP button a second time until the minute digits flash Y 2 Press the SEEK UP DN button to set the minutes SEBIS Considerations 1 The clock will be displayed when the radio power button is tumed off 2 Pressing the DISP button will display the clock for 5 seconds when an alternati
6. The LCD will display MUTE until the function is canceled Pause CD CDP CDX Mode 1 Press the MUTE PAUSE button to pause the CD and reduce the volume to minimum 2 Press the MUTE PAUSE button a second time to resume playing the disc LCD Display The LCD will display PAUS and the track until the function is canceled NOTE This function works identically in both CD Player and CD Changer modes TONE CONTROLS BAS TRE 4 BAL 4 FAD SUM VOL 4 1 Press the SEL button to cycle through BASS gt TREBLE gt BALAN CE gt FAD ER gt SU M gt VOLU ME 2 Press the VO L button to increase function 3 Press the VOL button to decrease function Function Display Range Default Volume VOL O to 50 12 Bass BAS 8 to 48 O Treble TRE 8 to 8 O Balance BAL L15 to R15 O Fader FAD R15 to F15 O Sum Out SUM O to 50 50 SOURCE TONE MEMORY Individual Bass amp Treble settings are memorized for TUNER CDP CDX AU X modes NOTE If no adjustment is made after 5 seconds the MENU knob will revert to VOLUME mode Features available on RFX8230 only Features available on RFX8220 amp RFX8230 only 50 51 FM1 FM2 FM3 AM1 AM2 amp Selecting the Tuner Band 1 Press the BAND button to cycle through the tuner bank FM 1 gt FM2 gt FM3 gt AM1 gt AM2 2 Release the BAND button the select the desired tuner bank 52
7. 05 00 10 Track Scan Cancel 06 00 10 1 Press the SCAN Preset 1 button a second time to cancel track scan mode LCD Display 1 The LCD will display SCAN until tne function is cancelled 2 The LCD will display the track and elapsed time for 5 seconds each time a new track begins its intro scan 3 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display NOTE This function works identically in both CD Player and CD Changer modes Track repeat plays the currently playing track over again RPT Track Repeat 1 Press the RPT Preset 2 button to begin track repeat mode Y 2 Track repeat will continue to repeat the current 04 04 59 track until the mode is cancelled 04 00 01 Track Repeat Cancel 1 Press the RPT Preset 2 button a second time to cancel track repeat mode LCD Display 1 The LCD will display RPT until the function is cancelled NOTE This function works identically in both CD Player and CD Changer modes 36 EE ai p F _ Foie y Track random selects and plays tracks at random from the currently playing disc Track Random 1 Press the RDM Preset 8 button to begin track random mode 2 Track random will continue to select and play tracks at random until the mode is cancelled Track Random Cancel 1 Press the RDM Preset 8 button a second time to cancel track random mode LCD Displ
8. 13 14 15 16 17 18 PRESET 3 RDM Selects radio preset 3 in TUNER mode and selects tracks at random in CDP CDX mode PRESET 4 Selects radio preset 4 in TUNER mode PRESET 5 Selects radio preset 5 in TUNER mode PRESET 6 Selects radio preset 6 in TUNER mode TUNE DISC Manually tunes the radio station in TUNER mode and selects previous next disc in CDX mode RELEASE Detaches the faceplace from the source unit LOUD Enables bass response to be boosted at low and high levels AS PS Press and hold to store the strongest radio stations in each tuner bank in AUTO STORE mode Momentarily press to scan each radio preset in PRESET SCAN mode MUTE Mutes the audio in TUNER AU X modes and pauses the disc in CDP CDX mode Feature available on RFX8230 only 10 19 20 21 22 23 Sum Preamp Output These RCA jacks provide a low level SUMMED MONO L R output used to connect amplifier s driving subwoofers Front Rear Preamp Output These RCA jacks provide a low level STEREO output used connect amplifier s driving front amp rear speakers CD Changer Input This 8 pin DIN is used to connect an optional RFX CD Changer to the source unit Power Connector The 16 pin molex is used for power speaker and AU X connections Antenna Input Connects a standard male Motorola coaxial radio antenna to the source unit IMPORTANT The communication BUS used in Rockf
9. Have a service center inspect and repair as necessary Magazine tray is Inspect and repair as necessary Multiple grounds in the audio system Check ground connections and connect amplifiers signal proces Sors and other components to a central location or try a different grounding point on the chassis 64 jammed Error 3 Tray loading has not Press the eject button pull out the Loading Error completed after magazine and try again Press the 5 seconds reset button Loading mechanism Repair mechanism and loading and loading motor or motor or driving circuit driving circuit is defective Error 4 Tray unloading has not Press the eject button pullout the Unloading Error Error 5 Elevator Error completed after 5 seconds magazine and try again Press the reset button Unloading mechanism and unloading motor or driving circuit is defective Magazine tray is jammed Have a service center repair mechanism and loading motor or driving circuit Repair the CD changer mechanism Press the reset button 65 SYMPTOM Error 7 Focus Error The laser pick up is defective REMEDY Repair the laser pick up Disc is warped cracked or damaged Put in a new disc Error 9 Disc is warped Eject damaged disc from source TOC Error cracked or severely unit and play only non damaged damaged discs The laser pick up is
10. IR included Tuner CD and Changer Mode X X Volume Up Down X X X X Seek Track Up Down X X X X Fast Forward Reverse X X X X Tune Disc Up Down X X X X Pause Resume Play X X X X Direct Preset Access X X X Direct Track Access X X X Direct Disc Access CD Changer Control Dual 1 bit D A Converters X X X X w 8 x oversampling CD Changer Controller X X X Changer Repeat Mode X X X X Changer Random Play X X X X Pause Resume Play X X X X Changer Track Scan X X X X Changer Disc Scan X X X X Source Unit Design 8 9 do 0 d2 9 y BAND Selects which bank of tuner presets FM 1 FM 2 FM3 AM 1 AM 2 should be active POWER Turns the source unit on and off EJECT Ejects the CD from the in dash CD player DISP Switches the source unit between the clock and the currently selected mode TUNER CDP CD X AU X MODE Selects between TUNER CDP CDX AU X modes MENU Selects between Volume Bass Treble Bal ance Fader Sum modes SEEK TRACK Selects the previous next radio station in TUNER mode and selects the previous next track in CDP CDX mode PRESET 1 SCAN Selects radio preset 1 in TUNER mode and scans each track on the disc in CDP CDX mode PRESET 2 RPT Selects radio preset Z2 in TUNER mode and repeats the current track in CDP CD X mode Features available on RFX8230 only Features available on RFX8220 amp RFX8230 only 9 10 11 12
11. PM 12 01 Fl 101 5 PM 12 01 TOL 01 24 4l OOO OOD A OOO DE amp Ox GOD Display Recall temporarily displays the clock radio station station title CD track time disc title or aux on the LCD for 5 seconds Display Recall TUNER 1 While in TUNER mode press the DISP button to cycle through CLOCK gt RADIO STATION STATION TITLE 2 After 5 seconds the display will revert to the default display Display Recall CDP CDX 1 While in CDP CDX mode press the DISP button to cycle through CLOCK gt TRACK TIM E gt DISC TITLE 2 After 5 seconds the display will revert to the default display Display Recall AU X 1 While in AU X mode press the DISP button to switch between CLOCK gt AU X 2 After 5 seconds the display will revert to the default display NOTE See DEFAULT RECALL DISPLAY in the Basic Operation section of this manual for more information on programming the Features available on RFX8230 only Features available on RFX8220 amp RFX8230 only 53 Ha i LEO IO PRI Li gt e E F1 JN ie Direct Preset Access 1 Press the number 1 2 3 4 5 6 to access the desired tuner preset 2 The CD player CD changer will immediately MI load the selected track and begin playing 101 5 LCD Display 1 The LCD will display the tuner bank and the tuner frequency being acc
12. 2 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display NOTE The input signal connected to the AUX RCA jacks is fed into the source unit prior to the volume control If the AUX input source has a constant non adjustable out put level the volume control on the face plate can properly adjust the amplitude The maximum signal the AUX circuit can accept without clipping is 2 4V RMS More than 2 4V RMS input voltage can be applied to the circuit however the signal will be clipped producing gain overlap Feature available on RFX8230 only 45 m IR REMOTE OPERATION RFX8210 Optional Accessory 15888 aoee 909 DOOS D000 gt oin 1 Press the PWR button to tum on the radio 2 Press the PWR button a second time to turn off the radio LCD Display When the radio is off in sleep mode the clock will be displayed OPERATING MODE TUNER CDP CDX AUX 1 Consecutively press the MODE button to cycle through TU NER gt CDP gt CD X gt AU X modes 2 Release the MODE button to select the appropriate operating mode A This feature available RFX8230 only VOL 25 fa e o KS 0 e e wi Q Dt Volume Upy Down 1 Press the VOL button to increase the volume 2 Press the VOL button to decrease the volume NOTE The VOL button is also used to increase or decrease the
13. Operation Optional Accessory Loading Disc to the Magazine 1 Pull out the desired disc tray number from the magazine fag Pal 2 Place the disc into the magazine label side up 3 Push disc tray back into the magazine NOTE Discs numbers are arranged from the top down Loading the Magazine to the CD Changer 1 The INSERT IN THIS DIRECTION arrow indi cates the proper direction that the magazine should be loaded into the CD changer CAUTION Avoid installing or leaving the magazine where it would be subject to high temperatures such as from direct sunlight or from hot air from the heater Doing so will damage the unit 41 i e E i 2 Jj Me mm m m mo d Y le DS rp 4 1 1 O a a Riu KFC p all JE 5 e Pr CD Changer Mode ues 1 Press the MODE button until CDX PLAY is displayed CDX Play 2 The CD changer will immediately begin playing track 1 of the first available disc 3 If the changer was previously initialized the changer will resume playing the last track initialized LCD Display 1 The LCD will continuously flash the number of the currently playing disc 2 When a disc begins playing the track amp elapsed time will be displayed for 5 seconds 3 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display NOTE If no disc is loaded into the CD changer NO CD will be displayed and the source unit will revert back to
14. TUNER mode 42 CDX Disc SHECTION Disc Selection 1 Press the TUNE UP button to select the next disc in the magazine Disc 1 2 Press the TUNE DN button to select the previous Disc 2 4 disc in the magazine Disc 4 LCD Display 1 The LCD will continuously flash the number of the currently playing disc 2 When a disc begins playing the track amp elapsed time will be displayed for 5 seconds 3 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display Considerations CDX MODE When the last track on the current disc is reached the next disc will be loaded in tne CD changer and begin playing track 1 43 m i ty 1 RESET _ Fii m i Magazine Eject 1 Press the EJECT button to release the magazine disc from the CD changer 2 The source unit will revert to TUNER mode NOTE A disc may be ejected during any mode or if the radio power ignition is off LCD Display 1 The LCD will display NO CD CD Changer Reset Press the RESET button if the changer gets jammed during operation 44 AUXILIARY OPERATION od gt FOCKFI rat B EE m FT AUX Mode 1 Press the MODE button until AUX is displayed 2 The AUX input will immediately see the auxiliary audio input being fed into the AUX RCA jacks LCD Display 1 AUX will be displayed for 5 seconds
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16. a cracked warped or damaged disc Doing this may cause serious damage to the playback mechanism New Discs The CD player will eject discs that have either been inserted incorrectly or have irregular surfaces If a new disc is ejected after loading feel around the outer edge of the CD and its center hole Any small burrs or irreg ularities could inhibit proper loading of the disc To remove the burrs rub the inside edge of the hole and outside edge of the disc with an object such as a ball point pen IR Remote RFX8220 RFX8230 Environment Exposure DO NOT expose the IR Remote to any of the following direct sun and heat high humidity and rain or water Handling the IR Remote DO NOT drop or cause shock to the IR Remote as serious damage may occur ET QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8210 RFX8220 RFX8810 Control Lighting Appearance Detachable Faceplate ISO Din Mounting w Removable Trim Panel x x x Multi Function Volume Knob Any Button Wake Up Time of Day Clock Programmable Default Display Negative Image LCD Display IR Remote Compatible x xx x XIX x xXx x XIX x x x x x Xx Illumination ON w Ignition Display Back Lighting Green X Green Amber X Green Amber IR Remote Included X X Tuner World Wide Tuning AM mono FM stereo FM Noise Blanker Auto Blend Roll Off Multi Path Interference Re
17. and Yellow wires is not tions and repair or replace as between 10 8 and 16 necessary If voltage is above volts or there is no H16 volts have the electrical voltage present system inspected by an autho rized car service center Source unit is not Check wiring and repair properly grounded as necessary No backlight Detachable faceplate Detach faceplate and reinstall illumination not properly into chassis connected Speakers pop Auto antenna and Check wiring and repair as when tuming remote B are not necessary Refer to Wiring the Source Unit configured properly System section of this manual On Off for further information Bad component in Check connections and bypass signal chain additional components crossovers and equalizers between the source unit and the amplifier Connect one compo nent at a time to determine the culprit Connect this component to the Blue wire and check for pops If pops persist repair or replace component as necessary Tuner cannot Antenna is Check connections and repair as tune in any disconnected necessary radio stations Tuner has poor Antenna is discon Check connections and installa reception nected or not properly tion of antenna and repair or grounded to vehicle replace as necessary Antenna cable is inter mittent or damaged Disconnect antenna and test with known working antenna If tuner works check installation and repair antenna wiring as necessary Antenna i
18. xus apelata s a ami a sot A Due ta aa 4 Precautions Bese hoe ba po She Se eee ed 5 Quick Look Features Matrix 7 Source Unit Design Features 9 IR Remote Design 12 Installation Considerations cn 14 Source Unit Mounting Locations 15 Wiring the System 16 Installation E eevee Ob Sear a a ate ee eis Ged 18 Basic Operation Oe ee eek eke ee 21 Tuner Operation 22 322 x9 xk Go UR RID E La RR ERREUR 29 CD Player CD Changer 33 CD Changer Operation 41 Auxilliary Audio Operation 45 IR Remote 46 Troubleshooting ce cr d es PS ear cde Aw ae cake arati 61 Warranty 1 68 GETTING STARTED Welcome to Rockford Fosgate This manual is designed to provide information for the owner salesperson and installer For those of you who want quick information on how to install this product please tum to the installation Section of this manual Other information can be located by using the Table of Contents We at Rockford Fosgate have worked very hard to make sure all the information in this manual is current But as we are constantiy finding new ways to impro
19. Adjusts the tuner s frequency band for American country codes EUR AUST Adjusts the tuner s frequency band for European Australian country codes Frequency Country Bandwidth Spacing Americas AM 530 1710kHz 10kHz FM 87 5 107 9MHz 200kHz Eur Aus AM 522 1620kHz 9kHz FM 87 5 108 0MHz 50kHz 30 dq CD Player O ation Hun E atare a Por FORDIBI FOCKF Enigl Tr TL mom TU Ta 1T 13 T T TUNER MuTE CD PLAYER MODE Operation CD Player Mocle 1 Press the MUTE button to reduce the volume GRRE 1 Press the MODE button until CDP PLAY is dis to minimum played Y 2 Press the MUTE button a second time to revert CDP Play 2 The CD player will immediately begin playing the audio to the previous level the disc MUTE LCD Display LCD Display 1 The track amp elapsed time will be displayed for The LCD will display MUTE until the function is 5 seconds canceled 2 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display NOTE If no disc is loaded into the CD player NO CD will be displayed and the source unit will revert back to TUNER mode Insert CD and Play 1 Insert a disc to cancel the current mode 2 The disc will begin playing track 1 on the disc Wake Up Feature when powerecL off 1 Insert a disc to power on the source unit 2 The disc will begin playing track 1 on the disc 32 2892 CDP C
20. Bass Treble Balance Fader amp Sum See Tone Controls in this section for further information This feature available on RFX8220 amp RFX8230 only 46 47 OOO amp D o OOO OOD Seek TUNER Mode 1 Press the SEEK UP button to automatically jump the tuner to the next strongest radio station 2 Press the SEEK DN button to automatically jump the tuner to the last strongest radio station 3 Press the SEEK UP DN again to stop the tuner on the current radio station Track Selection CDP CDX Mode 1 Press the SEEK UP button to select the next track on the disc 2 Press the SEEK DN button to select the previous track on the disc Track 07 48 e C a cga am m em QoQe 0 9 9 amp Tune TUNER Mode 1 Press the TUNE UP button to manually tune the 4 radio station up the band TUNE 2 Press the TUNE DN button to manually tune the radio station down the band T F1 101 5 Disc Selection CDX Mode pac 1 Press the TUNE UP button to select the next disc 4 in the magazine TUNE 2 Press the TUNE DN button to select the previous disc in the magazine 49 2888 25 looo 0 9 9 amp 0000 erie MUTE Y 1 PAUS Tuner Mute 1 Press the MUTE button to reduce the volume to mini mum 2 Press the MUTE button a second time to revert the audio to the previous level LCD Display
21. Changer modes TRACK RANDOM Track random selects and plays tracks at random from the currently playing disc Track Random 1 Press the RDM Preset 8 button to begin track random mode 2 Track random will continue to select and play tracks at random until the mode is cancelled 1 Press the RDM Preset 8 button a second time to cancel track random mode LCD Display The LCD will display RDM until the function is cancelled NOTE This function works identically in both CD Player and CD Changer modes 56 57 ai CE I E um ien RB a JW oco DISC 6 Direct Disc Access allows any disc in the maga zine to be immediately selected and played This method is faster than manually cycling through each disc in the magazine Direct Disc Access 1 While in CDX mode press the DISC ACC but ton to select Direct Disc Access mode 2 Press the number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 to access the desired disc in the magazine 3 The CD changer will immediately load the selected disc and begin playing track 1 LCD Display 1 The LCD will display DISC and the disc being accessed for 5 seconds 2 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display sce aae ww PODS eS a 5 6 x DIRECT TRACK DOO d Access Direct Track Access allows any track to be immedi ately selected and played This method is faster than
22. DX TRACK FORWARD REVERSE Track Selection Gap 1 Press the SEEK UP button to select the next track on the disc Y 2 Press the SEEK DN button to select the previous track on the disc LCD Display 1 The track and elapsed time will be displayed for 5 seconds 2 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display Considerations CDP MODE When the last track is played on the disc the player will start over and begin play ing track 1 again CDX MODE When the last track on the current disc is reached the next disc will load in the CD changer and begin playing track 1 NOTE This function works identically in both CD Player and CD Changer modes Fast Forwarcl Reverse press amp hold 1 Press and hold the SEEK UP button to fast forward the track Gu 2 Press and hold the SEEK DN button to fast rewind the track 04 02 17 LCD Display The LCD will display the accelerated elapsed time for as long as the SEEK UP DN button is depressed NOTE This function works identically in both CD Player and CD Changer modes 34 35 hii RL E K FIORI i qq ve e ji Track Scan plays the intro to each track for 10 sec onds before moving to the next track on the cur rently playing disc SCAN Track Scan 1 Press SCAN Preset 1 button to begin track scan mode F 2 Track scan will continue to scan until the mode 04 00 10 is cancelled
23. Hardware Package 8810 8220 16 pin Power Harness Faceplate Case IR Remote Control PRECAUTIONS Source Unit amp Optional CD Changer Operating Temperature Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between 10 C and 465 C 14 F and 149 F DO NOT play a disc if the temperature is higher or lower than the operating range Moisture Condensation The CD playback may waver due to condensation If this occurs remove the disc from the source unit and wait approximately an hour for the moisture to evaporate Environment Exposure DO NOT expose the Source Unit or optional CD Changer to any of the following direct sun and heat high humidity excessive dust excessive vibration and rain or water Handling the Detachable Faceplate DO NOT drop or cause shock to the faceplate as serious damage may occur Protect the faceplate by storing it in the supplied carrying case Avoid Mechanical Malfunction DO NOT grab a disc while it is being automatically loaded into the source unit Doing this may cause serious damage to the playback mechanism Compact Discs Disc Handling and Care DO NOT touch the playing side opposite of label side of the disc When handling the disc only the outer edges or center hole of the disc should be touched DO NOT affix any sticker or label to the disc DO NOT apply vinyl record spray anti static agent acetone or any other volatile chemicals to the disc Damaged Disc DO NOT play
24. Have a service center repair the defective laser pick up NO CD Magazine is empty or Check the magazine and insert No Disc Error not installed in the unit discs NO CONN 8 pin DIN cable is Check the connection of 8 pin Communication Error disconnected from the CDX mechanism or source unit 66 DIN cable between the CDX and unit SYMPTOM CD Changer does not operate Disc is jammed in the CD Changer 95 cable is inter mittent or severely damaged REMEDY Check connections and repair or replace CDX cable as necessary CDX cable is discon nected from the Source Unit or CD Changer Check connections at the Source unit and CD Changer and repair wiring as necessary Communication problem Disc load unload problem Press Reset button on CD Changer Press Reset button on CD Changer If CD Changer still does not operate see your Local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer IR REMOTE TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY IR Remote has Batteries are weak Check battery condition and poor range replace as necessary with 1 CR2025 3 volt battery Excessive dirt or dust Clean transmitter lens with on IR Remote trans Plexiglas solution and a non mitter lens abrasive cloth as necessary Excessive dirt or dust Clean receiver lens compact disc on source unit receiver logo with Plexiglas solution and a lens non abrasive cloth as nece
25. ay 1 The LCD will display RDM until the function is cancelled NOTE This function works identically in both CD Player and CD Changer modes PAUS E n NTE Pause CD 1 Press the MUTE button to pause the CD and reduce the volume to minimum 2 Press the MUTE button a second time to resume playing the disc LCD Display 1 The LCD will display PAUS and the track until the function is canceled NOTE This function works identically in both CD Player and CD Changer modes 38 39 pme sii IE I m ROCKFORD Disc Eject 1 Press the EJECT button to release the disc from the CD player 2 The source unit will revert to PPLAY or E MUTE mode see TUNER OPTIONS in this manual for further information on programming the default mode 3 After ignition is turned off it is possible to eject disc However this function may only be performed once with ignition off LCD Display 1 The LCD will display EJECT for 5 seconds 2 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the previous display Auto Reload 1 If the CD is left in the ejected position for more than 10 seconds the disc will automatically reload into the CD player 2 The auto reload operation will not restart play ing the disc or affect any other current mode Except E MUTE Mode NOTE This function works in CD Player mode only 40 CD Changer
26. essed for 5 seconds 2 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display 2 54 i 00 Go OOD CO e OG Track scan plays the intro to each track for 10 sec onds before moving to the next track on the currently playing disc Track Scan 1 Press the SCAN Preset 1 button to begin track scan mode Y 2 Track scan will continue to scan until the mode is cancelled Y Track Scan Cancel 1 Press the SCAN Preset 1 button a second time to cancel track scan mode LCD Display 1 The LCD will display SCAN until tne function is cancelled 2 The LCD will display the track and elapsed time for 5 seconds each time a new track begins its intro scan 3 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display NOTE This function works identically in both CD Player and CD Changer modes 55 OD OD 9 OOO at O 9 OCI Qo LO Track Repeat plays the currently playing track over again from the beginning Track Repeat 1 Press the RPT Preset 2 button to begin track repeat mode 2 Track repeat will continue to repeat the current track until the mode is cancelled 04 59 00 01 Track Repeat Cancel 1 Press the RPT Preset 2 button a second time to cancel track repeat mode LCD Display The LCD will display RPT until the function is cancelled NOTE This function works identically in both CD Player and CD
27. exten sion RCAs that feed the input of the amplifiers Be sure to route the signal cables away from any high current wires to prevent coupling noise from radiated electrical fields into the audio sig nal The FRONT RCAs connect to the Front speaker s amplifier The REAR RCAs connect to the Rear speaker s amplifier The SUM RCAs connect to the Subwoofer amplifier 10 Connect the CD Changer optional by plugging the 8 pin DIN cable into the connector located at the rear of the source unit 11 Connect the Antenna by plugging the antenna cable into the connector located at the rear of the source unit Be sure the antenna is securely grounded to the vehicle for proper radio reception Feature available on RFX8230 only Feature available on RFX8220 amp RFX8230 only SE p m SOURCE UNIT INSTALLATION Source Unit Mounting Angle Mount the Source Unit as m id close to horizontal as possible ae for optimum CD Player d performance ce Mounting Angles up to 420 ee TN from horizontal can be cd 120 accommodated Using the Installation Sleeve Standard Mount AL Tabs Labelled Top Bottom and Sides Thickness Lamm 1 d LI _2mmte amn hie Ho EE ae tommosen j jl j fmmo28m j j Tr Mount the Installation Sleeve into a secure instrument panel Bend Tabs on the installation sleeve which corre
28. g your Source Unit in place 4 Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any high current wires 5 Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or power loss 6 Think before you drill Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks fuel lines brake or hydraulic lines vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working 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 fuseholder and fuse on the 12V power wire within 18 45 7 cm of the battery terminal 10 When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle scrape all paint from the metal to ensure a good clean ground connection Grounding connections should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal that is welded to the main body or chassis of the vehicle 14 SOURCE UNIT MOUNTING LOCATIONS The mounting position of your source unit will have a great effect on the performance of your in dash CD Player The source unit can be installed in a wide range of operating locations However care should be taken to ensure optimum performance Engine Compartment Mounting the source unit in the engi
29. iod 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 water theft 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 S 7 Any product not purchased from 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 other liability in connection with the sale of the product How to Obtain Service Please call 1 800 669 9899 for Rockford Customer Service You must obtain an RA Return Authorization number to return any product to Rockford Fosgate You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford Ship to Hectronics Rockford Corporation Warranty Repair Department 2055 E 5th Street Tempe AZ 85281 RA 68 Ship to Speakers Rockford Acoustic Design Receiving speakers 609 Myrtle N
30. itive source The switched signal is usually taken from the ACC accessory position of the ignition If the vehicle does not have an ACC position connect the wire to tne switched ON position of the ignition The current consumption through this wire is negligible 5 Connect the LT BLUE wire to the Remote Tum On leads of the amplifier s This will turn on the extemal amplifiers when the source unit is powered on 6 Connect the BLUE RED wire to the Power Antenna lead This will raise a fully automatic antenna when the source unit is powered on 16 7 8 Connect the B GND and Remote Turn on Wires on the 16 pin harness according to the Installation Reference Sheet Connect the AUX to the external audio source this inserts the audio before the volume control on the source unit The maxi mum un clipped input voltage this circuit can accept is 2 4V RMS Connect the Speaker Wires if external amplifiers are not used to the corresponding speaker leads by soldering and heat shrink ing all connections for a reliable installation If only one pair of speakers is utilized in the system use only the FRONT speaker leads and heat shrink tne unused REAR leads to prevent from shorting out Be sure to maintain speaker polarity DO NOT chassis ground any speaker leads as unstable operation may result Install the Preamp Output Harness if extemal amplifiers will be used by plugging the RCA cables into the corresponding
31. jection 12 AM 18 FM Presets AM1 AM2 FM 1 FM 2 FM Preset Scan Auto Store Non Volatile Presets AM FM Seek AM FM Manual Tuning AM FM Scan Pause MUTE XIX XK OK OK X OK OK OK OK x Xx Programmable Station Titles X XIX OK OK X OK XI XXIX OK XIX X XIX OK OK X OK XI X OK XI OK XIX CD Player Dual 1 bit D A Converters w 8 x oversampling x x x Ignition Off Disc Load Eject Repeat Mode Random Play CD Track Scan Fast Forward Reverse x x x x x x x x x x x Xx QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8210 RFX8220 RFX8230 RFX8810 Next Previous Track X X X Programmable Eject Mute Off X X X Insert Disc Power U p Play X X X Pause Resume Play X X X Programmable Disc Titles X Pre Amp Power Source Tone Memory X X X Switchable Loudness X X X Electronic Volume Tone Balance X X X Internal Audio Amplifier 25 watts RMS 25 watts RMS 25 watts RMS 40 max x 4 40 max x 4 40 max x 4 Number of Preouts 4 RCA 6 RCA 6 RCA Front Rear Sum Preout 5 amp 6 X X Preout Voltage 2 4 volts RMS 2 4 volts RMS 2 4 volts RMS Low Source Impedance 1000 1000 1000 External Audio Inputs AUX IN X Remote Functions IR optional IRincluded
32. knob for 1 second to erase the title 28 29 hc e p al me F press amp hold Auto Store x 1 Press and hold the AS PS button for 1 second to automatically select the strongest radio stations and store them in the tuner banks FR 2 Auto Store will store radio stations indepen E dently in the selected tuner bank FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 AM 1 AM 2 AMI AM2 Preset Scan 1 Press AS PS button to cycle through each radio station stored in memory Each preset radio station will play for 5 seconds before moving to the next preset 2 Press the AS PS button again to stop Preset Scan on the currently playing radio station vili ap PPLAY 4 E MUTE Y Cm DX LOCAL AMERICAS EUR AUST TUNER OPNONS 1 Press and hold the MENU knob for 1 second to enter TUNER OPTIONS mode 2 Continue to press the MENU knob to cycle through TUNER OPTIONS 1 gt 42 gt 48 3 Press the SEEK button to select MODE 1 or MODE 2 Tuner Option Mode Function 1 PPLAY Reverts the unit back to tuner mode when ejecting a CD EJ MUTE Mutes the audio when ejecting a CD 2 LOCAL Adjusts the sensitivity for city conditions where there are several strong radio stations DX Adjusts the sensitivity of the tuner for rural conditions where there are weak radio stations 3 AMERICAS
33. leeve and backstrap and repair or replace as necessary Source unit not secured properly ISO Mount Check tightness of mounting screws and repair or replace as necessary 62 63 SYMPTOM Engine Noise Source unit is not grounded properly REMEDY Check connections and repair wiring as necessary Noise is radiating into RCA signal cable Check connections run the RCA cables on a different route away from sources of high current Bad component in the signal chain Check connections bypass addi tional components crossovers and equalizers between the Source unit and the amplifier Connect one component at a time to determine the culprit Repair or replace components as necessary CD CHANGER TROUBLESHOOTING Noise is radiating into the speaker cables Disconnect existing speakers and connect a test speaker to the out put terminals or the source unit If noise is gone reroute the speaker cables away from sources of high current SYMPTOM 55 REMEDY Error 1 Disc unit can t detect Press the eject button and pull out Initialize Error magazine the magazine Press the reset button Magazine tray Check tray load unload area load unload problem Magazine sensor is Have a service center check the defective magazine sensing switch Error 2 Can t eject magazine Press the reset button Magazine Eject Error Magazine emitting spring is damaged
34. manually cycling through each track on the disc Direct Track Access 1 While in CDP CDX mode press the TRACK ACC button to select Direct Track Access mode 2 Press the number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 to access the desired track on the disc 3 The CD player or CD changer will immediately load the selected track and begin playing LCD Display 1 The LCD will display TRACK and the track being accessed for 5 seconds 2 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display NOTE This function works identically in both CD Player and CD Changer modes 58 59 DA ivi gmk 4 B v f d sw 5 OLO Li a AUTO STORE press amp hold 1 Press and hold the AS PS button to automatically o select the strongest radio stations and store them in the tuner banks 2 Auto Store will store radio stations individually 3 in the desired tuner bank FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 AM 1 FM2 AM2 1 2 PRESET SCAN 1 Press the AS PS button to cycle through each radio station stored in memory Each preset radio ASPR station will play for 5 seconds before moving to the next preset 2 Press the AS PS button again to stop Preset Scan on the currently playing radio station 60 SOURCE UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM 55 REMEDY Source Unit does Voltage applied to Red Check battery fuses and connec not tum on
35. ne compartment will void your warranty Doing so will not only cause severe damage to your new source unit but will immediately promote you to customer of the month in our technical support department Instrument Panel Mounting the source unit in the instrument panel provides optimum access The source unit should be securely mounted using the Standard Mount or ISO Mount method to ensure optimum CD Player performance Center Console Mounting the source unit in the center console provides opti mum access Be sure the installation does not interfere with the operation of the gear shift or parking brake The source unit should have a mounting angle within 20 from horizontal Glove Box Mounting the source unit in the glove box is adequate but does not provide easy access Glove box mounting should only be done if Instrument Panel or Center Console mounting is not acceptable i e maintaining integrity of older vehicles with metal dashboards The source unit should be mounted within 220 from horizontal Under Dash Mounting the source unit under the dash is adequate but does not provide easy access Under dash mounting should only be done if Instrument Panel Center Console or Glove Box mounting is not acceptable Mount the source unit off to the side of the driver s area to reduce interference with the parking brake gear shift or operating pedals The source unit should be mounted within 20 from hori
36. ord Fosgate models RFX8210 8220 8230 is used only for CD changer model RFX8810 and is not backward compatible with older RFX models Rockford Fosgate recommends connecting only the appropriate RFX models together Rockford Fosgate does not assume responsibility when using other manufacturers source units with Rockford Fosgate CD changers or vice versa Feature available on RFX8230 only Feature available on RFX8220 amp RFX8230 only 11 IR REMOTE DESIGN FEATURES RFX8210 optional accessory POWER Turns the source unit on and off MODE Selects between TUNER CDP CD X AU X modes MUTE Mutes the audio in TUNER AU X modes and pauses the disc in CDP CDX mode VOL Controls Volume Bass Treble Balance Fader Sum SEEK TRACK Selects the previous next radio station in TUNER mode and selects the previous next track in CDP CDX mode TUNE DISC Manually tunes the radio station in TUNER mode and the previous next disc in CDX mode SEL Selects between Volume Bass Trebl e Balance Fader Sum modes BAND Selects which bank of tuner presets FM 1 FM 2 FM 3 AM 1 AM 2 should be active EX I 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 DISP Switches the source unit between the clock and the currently selected mode TUNER CDP CD X AU DISC ACC Directly accesses the desired CD in the optional CD changer TRACK ACC Directly accesses the desired track in the in dash CD pla
37. ound pressure levels well over 130dB Use common sense and practice safe sound If after reading your manual you still have questions regarding this prod uct 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 recov ering your source unit if it is ever stolen Serial Number Model Number SPECIFICATIONS General Operating Voltage Standby Current Operating Temperature Dynamic Power Rating IHF 202 Standard per channel into a 4Q load RMS continuous power per channel all channels driven into a 4Q load from 20 20 000Hz with less than 0 196 Total Harmonic Distortion THD Speaker Impedance Preamp Output Voltage Sum Preamp Output Voltage Preamp Output Impedance Equalization IR Receiver Eye Range Overall Dimensions with trim ring Nosepiece Dimensions without trim ring Weight 8210 8220 8230 10 8V 16 0V DC 5mA Max 30 C to 70 C Receiver 10 C to 465 C CD Player 40 watts x 4 8210 8220 8230 25 watts x 4 8210 8220 8230 40 80 2 4VRMS 0 1 THD 2 4VRMS 0 1 THD 1000 Bass 10dB
38. preset will be saved 2 Press the SEEK or TUNE button to select the desired radio station 3 Press and hold the desired PRESET BUTTON 1 2 3 4 5 6 for 1 second to store the radio station in memory Seek 1 Press the SEEK UP button to autornatically jump the tuner to the next strongest radio station 2 Press the SEEK DN button to automatically jump the tuner to the last strongest radio station Tune 1 Press the TUNE UP button to manually tune the radio station up the band 2 Press the TUNE DN button to manually tune the radio station down the band NOTE Press and hold the TUNEUP DN button for 1 second to speed up the manual tune mode Statiory Disc Title Memory 1 Press and hold the BAND button for 1 second 2 Tum the MENU knob to select the proper character 3 Press the DISP button to change the character type to one of the following Type 1 ABCDEFGHIJKLM N OPQRSTUVWXYZ Type 2 abcdefghijkImnopqrstuvwxyz Type 8 0123456789 Type 4 4 Press MENU knob to select the next space 5 Press and hold the MENU knob for 1 second to store the title into memory press amp hold FM1 101 5 Y turn to select characters press amp hold tua Station Disc Title Erasing Y 1 Press and hold the MUTE button for 1 second 2 Tum the MENU knob to select the title for erasing 3 Press and hold the MENU
39. s wrong type for AM FM frequencies Consult your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for proper antenna selection 61 SYMPTOM Disc will not load into Source Unit also see error codes 5 Voltage applied to Red and Yellow wires is not between 10 8 and 16 volts or there is no voltage present REMEDY Check battery fuses and connections and repair or replace as necessary If voltage is above 16 volts have the electrical system inspected by an autho rized car service center Disc will not eject also see error codes Voltage applied to Yellow wire is not between 10 8 and 16 volts or there is no voltage present Check battery fuses and connections and repair or replace as necessary If voltage is above 16 volts have the electrical system inspected by an autho rized car service center SYMPTOM 95 REMEDY ERROR 7 Excessive dirt or dust Clean disc to remove dirt or dust Servo Error on disc as necessary Disc is warped Put in a different disc cracked or severely damaged Excessive scratches Put in a different disc on disk ERROR 9 Disc is warped Put in a different disc TOC Error cracked or severely damaged The laser pickup is defective Servo unit in CDP mechanism is not operating properly Have a service center repair the laser pickup Check the servo circuit area and repair as necessary ERROR 1 No initiali
40. spond to the chart above Bend Appropriate Tabs on all sides of the mounting sleeve Top Bottom Left amp Right 18 Installing the Source Unit Standard Mount Backstrap CAUTION Installation sleeve should be installed using the appropriate tabs refer to previous page Install Source Unit by sliding unit into installation sleeve until it clicks into place Mount Backstrap securely behind the instrument panel to prevent source unit vibration Backstrap Screw should be 6mm max use supplied screw Connect Antenna to antenna jack on rear of source unit Antenna Ground should read less than 0 050 between antenna and chassis ground Installing the Source Unit ISO DIN Mount bm sius Remove Trim Piece and Installation Sleeve from source unit Factory Bracket should align with two mounting holes on each side of source unit ISO Screws should be 6mm max use supplied screws Connect Antenna to antenna jack on rear of source unit Antenna Ground should read less than 0 050 between antenna and chassis ground Install Source Unit into instrument panel 19 Un Installing the Source Unit Standard Mount Disconnect Backstrap from rear of radio if used Insert Release Keys into left and right sides of source unit to disengage locks Remove Source Unit from installation sleeve with release keys FGCKFORD IB LU Remove Faceplate from source unit
41. ssary IR remote is outside of Operate IR remote within approx optimum transmitting imately 15 ft and 45 from range horizontal of the Source unit s faceplate High sunlight Operate IR remote closer to conditions Source Unit IR Remote does Batteries are dead Check battery condition and not work replace as necessary with LED does not 1 CR2025 43 volt battery illuminate Battery is installed incorrectly Check battery installation and repair as necessary polarity is indicated on pc board 67 LIMITED WARRANTY INFORMATION Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products on the following terms Length of Warranty 1 year on source units What is Covered This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealers in the United States of America or its possessions Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered only by that country s Distributor and not by Rockford Corporation Who is Covered This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Rockford product pur chased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the United States In order to receive service the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of the receipt stating the customer name dealer name product purchased and date of purchase Products found to be defective during the warranty per
42. ve default dis play is selected see DEFAULT RECALL DISPLAY in this section for more information on program ming the default display 24 E MEM E i 3 em m om m 0m moo Display Recall temporarily displays the clock radio sta tion station tile CD track time or disc title or aux on the LCD for 5 seconds Display Recall TUNER AM 12 004 1 While in TUNER mode press the DISP button to F1 101 5 al cycle through CLOCK gt RADIO STATION gt STATION 3 TITLE KZON 2 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to its default Display Recall CDP CDX 1 While in CDP CD X mode press the DISP button to cycle through CLOCK gt TRACK TIME gt DISC TITLE 2 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to its default Display Recall AU X 1 While in AUX mode press the DISP button to switch between CLOCK gt AU X 2 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to its default Programming the Default Display 1 While in TUN ER CD P CD X AU X mode press and hold tne DISP button until display flashes clock set mode 2 Press the MODE button to cycle through the available default displays 3 Release the MODE button for 1 second to lock in tne selected display 4 Default displays can be programmed independently for TUNER CDP CD X AU X modes AM 12 00 04 01 27 4 JANET J AM 12 004 AUX Features available on RFX8230 only Features available on RFX8220 amp RFX8230 only OO X na
43. ve our product this information is subject to change without notice NOTE This manual uses abbreviations for the following terms TUNER AM FM Radio Tuner n Dash CD Player CDX CD Changer optional AUX Extemal Auxiliary Input RFX8230 only 3 INTRODUCTION Rockford Fosgate optimizes vicious features in the RFX source units for use in high performance car audio systems A great tuner a high performance CD player and controls pioneered by Rockford Fosgate give you total control of your audio system The following sections contain information on the features installa tion and operation for the 8210 8220 amp 8230 source units For comparisons within the RFX line refer to the Quick Look feature chart in this manual For long term reliability of your new Rockford Fosgate source unit please read the Precautions section on the next page ACCESSORY PACK RFX8210 Installation amp Operation Manual 1 Mounting Sleeve 1 Backstrap 2 Chassis Release Keys 1 Hardware Package 1 8210 8220 16 pin Power 1 Faceplate Case RFX8230 Installation amp Operation Manual 1 Mounting Sleeve 1 Backstrap 2 Chassis Release Keys 1 Hardware Package 1 RFX8230 16 pin Power Aux In Harness 1 Faceplate Case 1 IR Remote Control RFX8220 Installation amp Operation Manual 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 Mounting Sleeve Backstrap Chassis Release Keys
44. yer AS PS Press and hold to store the strongest radio stations in each tuner bank in AUTO STORE mode Momentarily press to scan each radio preset in PRESET SCAN mode SCAN Scans each track on the disc in CDP CDX mode RPT Repeats the track in CD CDX mode RDM Selects tracks at random in CDP CDX mode 0 9 BUTTONS Selects presets 1 6 in TUNER mode selects tracks in CDP amp CDX mode and selects discs in CDX mode Features available on RFX8230 only Features available on RFX8220 amp RFX8230 only 13 INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools needed for installing the Source Unit Volt O hm Meter 2 Phillips screwdriver Wire strippers Battery post wrench Wire crimpers Soldering iron Wire cutters Solder 1 8 diameter heatshrink tubing Heat gun This section focuses on some of the vehicle considerations for installing your new Source Unit Pre planning your system layout and best wiring routes will save installation time When deciding on the layout of your new system be sure that each component will be easily accessible for making adjustments Before beginning any installation be sure to follow these simple rules 1 Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install the Source Unit 2 For safety disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation 3 For easier assembly we suggest you run all wires prior to mountin
45. zation Press the reset button Initialize Error Mechanism is jammed Repair the mechanism and and loading motor or loading motor or driving circuit driving circuit is defective ERROR 3 Foreign objects are Check CDP mechanism load area Loading Error preventing the disc by removing faceplate and repair from loading as necessary Loading area in Repair the mechanism and load mechanism and load ing motor or driving circuit ing motor or driving circuit is defective ERROR 4 Foreign objects are Check CDP mechanism eject area Eject Error preventing the disc by removing faceplate and repair from ejecting as necessary Ejecting area in mech Repair the mechanism and load anism and ejecting ing motor or driving circuit motor or driving cir cuit is defective ERROR 6 Transverse motor or Check CD mechanism motor Transverse Error switch is defective Traverse area damaged switch and transverse area Radiated Noises CD skips excessively No RF suppression of blower motors No RF suppression of switches Source unit mounted at an incorrect angle Connect filter cap Radio Shack 272 1085 in line on B as close to blower motor as possible Connect a 1uf Oluf non polarized Capacitor across switch contacts Check mounting angle of source unit mount within 20 from hor izontal and repair as necessary Source unit not secured properly Standard Mount Check tightness of installation s
46. zontal e WIRING THE SYSTEM NOTICE If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new source unit please see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for installation For safety disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation 1 Install the 16 Pin Power Harness by connecting the correspond ing wires to the electrical and audio system Solder and heat shrink all connections for a reliable installation For each con nection cut a 1 piece of heat shrink tubing and slide over one of the wires Strip each wire 3 8 then twist together and solder Slide the tubing over the connection and shrink the tubing with a hot air gun until no bare wire is exposed 2 Connect the BLACK wire to chassis ground Prepare the chassis ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thor oughly clean the area of all dirt and grease Strip the end of the wire and attach a ring connector Fasten the wire to the chassis using a non anodized screw and star washer 3 Connect the YELLOW wire to a source of constant 12V for retaining memory on user programmed functions Connect the Yellow wire to a constant 12 volt positive source The source should always have 12V even when the ignition is off and the car is not running 4 Connect the RED wire Ignition to a source of switched 12V is on only when ignition key is in accessory or Connect the RED wire to a switched 12 volt pos
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