Rockford Fosgate RFX8230 User Manual

RFX8210  
RFX8220  
RFX8230  
SOURCE UNITS  
INSTALLATION & OPERATION  
TABLE O F CO NTENTS  
FM Tuner  
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1  
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Accessory Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4  
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5  
Quick Look” Features Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7  
Source Unit Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9  
IR Remote Design Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
Source Unit Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15  
Wiring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16  
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18  
Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21  
Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29  
CD Player / CD Changer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33  
CD Changer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41  
Auxilliary Audio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45  
IR Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46  
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61  
Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68  
Tuning Range  
Americas  
Eur/Aus  
87.5 ~ 107.9MHz (200kHz spacing)  
87.5 ~ 108MHz (50kHz spacing)  
Frequency Response  
Usable Sensitivity  
IF Rejection  
30Hz – 12kHz  
10dB (S/N 30dB)  
90dB  
Image Rejection  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
Distortion  
50dB  
60dB  
< 0.5%  
Channel Separation  
Suppression  
25dB @ 1kHz  
35dB  
AM Tuner  
Tuning Range  
Americas  
Eur/Aus  
530 ~ 1710kHz (10kHz spacing)  
522 ~ 1620kHz (9kHz spacing)  
Sensitivity  
20dBf max @ 10dB sensitivity  
5kHz min – 12kHz max  
-6dB Bandwidth  
CD Player  
Compatible Discs  
Frequency Response  
Signal-to-Noise Ratio  
5" or 3"  
20Hz – 20kHz (±3dB)  
GETTING STARTED  
>90dB (preamp output  
w/ 22kHz LP filter)  
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 turn 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 constantly finding new ways to improve our product, this information is  
subject to change without notice.  
Distortion  
<0.5%  
Channel Separation  
86dB (preamp output  
w/ 22kHz LP filter)  
Dynamic Range  
100dB  
IR Remote  
(optional with RFX8210)  
Operation Voltage  
Transmitting Range  
Battery Replacement  
Dimensions  
+3V DC  
NOTE: This manual uses abbreviations for the following terms:  
20 ft (variable in sunlight)  
(1) CR2025 +3V Lithium  
TUNER = AM/FM Radio Tuner  
CDP = In-Dash CD Player  
CDX = CD Changer (optional)  
AUX = External Auxiliary Input (RFX8230 only)  
3-3/8"(H) x 2-1/8"(W) x 9/32"(D)  
(85.6mm x 54mm x 7mm)  
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INTRO DUCTIO N  
PRECAUTIO NS  
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!  
Source Unit & O ptional CD Changer  
Operating Temperature  
The following sections contain information on the features, installa-  
tion, and operation for the 8210, 8220, & 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.  
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between  
–10° C and +65° C (+14° F and +149°F). DO NOT  
play a disc if the temperature is higher or lower than  
the operating range.  
Moisture Condensation  
ACCESSO RY PACK  
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.  
RFX8210  
RFX8220  
Installation & Operation Manual  
(1) Mounting Sleeve  
(1) Backstrap  
Installation & Operation Manual  
(1) Mounting Sleeve  
(1) Backstrap  
Environment Exposure  
(2) Chassis Release Keys  
(1) Hardware Package  
(1) 8210/8220 16-pin Power  
Harness  
(2) Chassis Release Keys  
(1) Hardware Package  
(1) 8810/8220 16-pin Power  
Harness  
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.  
(1) Faceplate Case  
(1) Faceplate Case  
(1) IR Remote Control  
Handling the Detachable Faceplate  
RFX8230  
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.  
Installation & 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  
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.  
(1) IR Remote Control  
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– 5 –  
Compact Discs  
QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8210 RFX8220 RFX8230 RFX8810  
Control/Lighting/Appearance  
Disc Handling and Care  
Detachable Faceplate  
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
-
ISO Din Mounting  
w/ Removable Trim Panel  
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.  
Multi Function Volume Knob  
Any Button Wake-Up  
Time of Day Clock  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
X
X
Programmable Default Display  
Negative Image LCD Display  
IR Remote Compatible  
Illumination “ON” w/ Ignition  
Display Back Lighting  
IR Remote Included  
Tuner  
X
X
X
Damaged Disc  
X
Green  
-
DO NOT play a cracked, warped or damaged disc.  
Doing this may cause serious damage to the playback  
mechanism.  
Green/Amber Green/Amber  
X
X
World Wide Tuning  
AM mono/FM stereo  
FM Noise Blanker  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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.  
Auto Blend / Roll Off  
Multi-Path Interference Rejection  
12 AM / 18 FM Presets  
AM1/AM2/FM1/FM2/FM3  
Preset Scan  
Auto Store Non-Volatile Presets  
AM/FM Seek  
AM/FM Manual Tuning  
AM/FM Scan  
IR Remote (RFX8220/ RFX8230)  
Pause (MUTE)  
Environment Exposure  
Programmable Station Titles  
CD Player  
DO NOT expose the IR Remote to any of the  
following: direct sun and heat, high humidity  
and rain or water.  
Dual 1-bit D/A Converters  
w/ 8 x oversampling  
X
X
X
-
Ignition Off Disc Load/Eject  
Repeat Mode  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
-
-
-
-
Handling the IR Remote  
DO NOT drop or cause shock to the IR Remote as  
serious damage may occur.  
Random Play (CD)  
Track Scan  
Fast Forward/Reverse  
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QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8210 RFX8220 RFX8230 RFX8810  
Source Unit Design  
Next/Previous Track  
X
X
X
X
-
X
X
X
X
-
X
X
X
X
X
-
-
-
-
-
Programmable Eject Mute Off  
Insert Disc Power Up/Play  
Pause/Resume Play  
Programmable Disc Titles  
Pre Amp/Power  
Source Tone Memory  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
-
-
-
Switchable Loudness  
Electronic Volume, Tone, Balance  
Internal Audio Amplifier  
25 watts RMS 25 watts RMS 25 watts RMS  
(40 max) x 4 (40 max) x 4 (40 max) x 4  
1. BAND – Selects which bank of tuner presets (FM1/FM2/  
Number of Preouts  
4 RCA  
-
6 RCA  
X
6 RCA  
X
-
FM3/AM1/AM2) should be active.  
Front/Rear Sum Preout (#5 & #6)  
Preout Voltage  
-
2.4 volts RMS 2.4 volts RMS 2.4 volts RMS  
-
2. PO WER Turns the source unit on and off.  
Low Source Impedance  
External Audio Inputs (AUX-IN)  
Remote Functions  
< 100  
< 100Ω  
< 100Ω  
-
-
-
X
-
3. EJECT – Ejects the CD from the in-dash CD player.  
IR optional  
IR included  
IR included  
-
Tuner, CD and Changer Mode  
Volume Up/Down  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
4. DISP – Switches the source unit between the clock and the  
currently selected mode (TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX*).  
Seek (Track) Up/Down  
Fast Forward/Reverse  
Tune (Disc) Up/Down  
Pause/Resume Play  
5. MO DE – Selects between TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX* modes.  
6. MENU – Selects between Volume/Bass/Treble/Balance/  
Direct Preset Access  
Direct Track Access  
Fader/Sum** modes.  
X
X
Direct Disc Access  
7. SEEK/ TRACK – Selects the previous/next radio station in  
TUNER mode and selects the previous/next track in  
CDP/CDX mode.  
CD Changer Control  
Dual 1-bit D/A Converters  
w/ 8 x oversampling  
X
X
X
X
8. PRESET 1/ SCAN – Selects radio preset #1 in TUNER mode  
CD Changer Controller  
Changer Repeat Mode  
Changer Random Play  
Pause/Resume Play  
Changer Track Scan  
Changer Disc Scan  
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-
and scans each track on the disc in CDP/CDX mode.  
X
X
X
X
X
9. PRESET 2/ RPT – Selects radio preset #2 in TUNER mode  
and repeats the current track in CDP/CDX mode.  
*Features available on RFX8230 only  
**Features available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only  
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10. PRESET 3/ RDM – Selects radio preset #3 in TUNER mode  
and selects tracks at random in CDP/CDX mode.  
11. PRESET 4 – Selects radio preset #4 in TUNER mode.  
12. PRESET 5 – Selects radio preset #5 in TUNER mode.  
13. PRESET 6 – Selects radio preset #6 in TUNER mode.  
19. Sum Preamp O utput** – These RCA jacks provide a low-  
level SUMMED MO NO (L+R) output used to connect  
amplifier(s) driving subwoofers.  
14. TUNE/ DISC – Manually tunes the radio station in TUNER  
mode and selects previous/next disc in CDX mode.  
20. Front/ Rear Preamp O utput – These RCA jacks provide a  
low-level STEREO output used connect amplifier(s) driving  
front & rear speakers.  
15. RELEASE Detaches the faceplace from the source unit.  
16. LO UD – Enables bass response to be boosted at low and  
high levels  
21. CD Changer Input – This 8-pin DIN is used to connect an  
optional RFX CD Changer to the source unit.  
17. AS/ PS – Press and hold to store the strongest radio stations  
in each tuner bank in AUTO STO RE mode. Momentarily  
press to scan each radio preset in PRESET SCAN mode.  
22. Power Connector – The 16-pin molex is used for power,  
speaker, and AUX* connections.  
18. MUTE – Mutes the audio in TUNER/AUX* modes and  
23. Antenna Input – Connects a standard male Motorola  
pauses the disc in CDP/CDX mode.  
coaxial radio antenna to the source unit.  
IMPO RTANT: The communication BUS used in Rockford  
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 RFX8230 only  
**Feature available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only  
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9. DISP – Switches the source unit between the clock and the  
IR REMO TE DESIGN FEATURES  
currently selected mode (TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX*).  
(RFX8210 optional accessory)  
10. DISC ACC Directly accesses the desired CD in the  
optional CD changer.  
11. TRACK ACC Directly accesses the desired track in the in-  
dash CD player  
12. AS/ PS – Press and hold to store the strongest radio stations  
in each tuner bank in AUTO STO RE mode. Momentarily  
press to scan each radio preset in PRESET SCAN mode.  
13. SCAN – Scans each track on the disc in CDP/CDX mode.  
14. RPT – Repeats the track in CD/CDX mode.  
1. PO WER Turns the source unit on and off.  
15. RDM – Selects tracks at random in CDP/CDX mode.  
2. MO DE – Selects between TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX* modes.  
16. 0-9 BUTTO NS – Selects presets 1-6 in TUNER mode,  
selects tracks in CDP & CDX mode, and selects discs in  
CDX mode.  
3. MUTE – Mutes the audio in TUNER/AUX* modes and  
pauses the disc in CDP/CDX mode.  
4. VO L – Controls Volume/Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader/Sum**  
5. SEEK/ TRACK – Selects the previous/next radio station in  
TUNER mode and selects the previous/next track in  
CDP/CDX mode.  
6. TUNE/ DISC – Manually tunes the radio station in TUNER  
mode and the previous/next disc in CDX mode.  
7. SEL – Selects between Volume/Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader/  
Sum** modes.  
8. BAND – Selects which bank of tuner presets  
*Features available on RFX8230 only  
**Features available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only  
(FM1/FM2/FM3/AM1/AM2) should be active.  
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INSTALLATIO N CO NSIDERATIO NS  
SOURCE UNIT MOUNTING LOCATIONS  
The following is a list of tools needed for installing the Source Unit:  
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.  
Volt/Ohm Meter  
Wire strippers  
#2 Phillips screwdriver  
Battery post wrench  
Soldering iron  
Solder  
Wire crimpers  
Wire cutters  
1/8" diameter heatshrink tubing  
Heat gun  
Engine Compartment  
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.  
Mounting the source unit in the engine 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  
Before beginning any installation, be sure to follow these simple rules:  
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.  
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  
mounting 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.  
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.  
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.  
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 ±20° from horizontal.  
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.  
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 horizontal.  
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WIRING THE SYSTEM  
7. Connect the B+, GND and Remote Turn on Wires on the 16 pin  
NOTICE: If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new  
source unit, please see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate  
Dealer for installation.  
harness according to the Installation Reference Sheet.  
8. 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.  
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.  
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 the 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.  
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.  
9. Install the Preamp Output Harness (if external amplifiers will be  
used) by plugging the RCA cables into the corresponding 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.  
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.  
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.  
4. Connect the RED wire (Ignition) to a source of switched +12V  
(is on only when ignition key is in “accessory” or “run”).  
Connect the RED wire to a switched +12 volt positive 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 the switched ON position of the  
ignition. The current consumption through this wire is negligible.  
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.  
5. Connect the LT. BLUE wire to the “Remote Turn-On” leads of  
the amplifier(s). This will turn-on the external 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.  
*Feature available on RFX8230 only  
**Feature available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only  
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Installing the Source Unit – Standard Mount  
SO URCE UNIT INSTALLATIO N  
Source Unit Mounting Angle  
Mount the Source Unit as  
close to horizontal as possible  
for optimum CD Player  
performance  
Mounting Angles up to ±20˚  
from horizontal can be  
accommodated  
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  
Using the Installation Sleeve - Standard Mount  
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 0.05between  
antenna and chassis ground  
Installing the Source Unit – ISO-DIN Mount  
Remove Trim Piece and Installation Sleeve from source unit  
Mount the Installation Sleeve into a secure instrument panel  
Factory Bracket should align with two mounting holes on  
Bend Tabs on the installation sleeve which correspond to the  
each side of source unit  
chart above  
ISO Screws should be 6mm max (use supplied screws)  
Bend Appropriate Tabs on all sides of the mounting sleeve  
Connect Antenna to antenna jack on rear of source unit  
(Top, Bottom, Left & Right)  
Antenna Ground should read less than 0.05between  
antenna and chassis ground  
Install Source Unit into instrument panel  
– 18 –  
– 19 –  
BASIC  
O
PERATIO N  
Un-Installing the Source Unit – Standard Mount  
Disconnect Backstrap from rear of radio (if used)  
DETACHABLE FACEPLATE  
Insert Release Keys into left and right sides of source unit to  
disengage locks  
The faceplate is detachable as an anti-theft deterrent  
system.  
Remove Source Unit from installation sleeve with release keys  
Attach the Faceplate  
1. Insert left side of faceplate into the housing.  
2. Press faceplate into housing until it clicks.  
Reset Button  
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  
Remove Faceplate from source unit  
Press Reset Button if source unit gets jammed during  
operation  
– 20 –  
– 21 –  
POWER  
O
N/OFF  
TONE CONTROLS  
Operation  
Operation  
1. Press the power button to turn on the radio  
1. Press the MENU knob to cycle through  
BASS>TREBLE>BALANCE>FADER >SUM**>VOLUME  
2. Press the power button to turn off the radio  
2. Turn the MENU knob clockwise to increase the  
selected function  
Any Button Wake-Up  
BAS  
TRE  
BAL  
FAD  
SUM**  
VOL  
Press any button on the faceplate (except EJECT,  
DISP) to “wake-up” the radio from  
sleep mode  
3. Turn the MENU knob counter-clockwise to  
decrease the selected function  
Function  
Volume  
Bass  
Display  
VOL  
BAS  
Range  
0 to 50  
Default  
LCD Display  
12  
0
When the radio is off (in sleep mode) the clock  
will be displayed  
-8 to +8  
-8 to +8  
L15 to R15  
R15 to F15  
0 to 50  
Treble  
TRE  
0
Power-up Defaults  
Balance  
Fader  
BAL  
0
FAD  
0
Mode  
AS/PS  
Default  
Off  
Sum Out  
SUM**  
50  
Preset memory  
Scan  
Original memory band  
Off  
Source Tone Memory  
Repeat  
Off  
Random  
Off  
Individual Bass & Treble settings are memorized for  
TUNER / CD PLAYER / CD CHANGER / AUX*  
Loudness  
On  
Illumination color  
Default Display  
CDP Loading  
CDX Loading  
Volume Level  
Sum  
Green  
Clock  
NOTE: If no adjustment is made after 5 seconds, the  
STBY  
MENU knob will revert to VOLUME mode.  
Disc Start  
12  
50  
Bass/Treble  
Balance/Fader  
Local/DX  
0
0
DX  
Station + Disc Titling  
Clear Memory  
*Features available on RFX8230 only  
**Features available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only  
– 22 –  
– 23 –  
CLOCK OPERATION  
DEFAULT/RECALL DISPLAY  
(press & hold)  
Setting the Clock Hours  
Display Recall temporarily displays the clock, radio sta-  
tion, station title**, CD track/time or disc title* or aux on  
the LCD for 5 seconds.  
1. Press and hold the DISP button for 1 second  
until the hour digits flash  
2. Press the SEEK UP/DN button to set the hour (be  
sure to select proper AM/PM setting)  
Display Recall (TUNER)  
1. While in TUNER mode, press the DISP button to  
cycle through CLOCK>RADIO STATION>STATION  
TITLE**  
AM 12:00  
F1 101.5  
KZON  
2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to its default  
(press again)  
Setting the Clock Minutes  
Display Recall (CDP/CDX)  
1. Press and the DISP button a second time until  
the minute digits flash  
1. While in CDP/CDX mode, press the DISP button to  
cycle through CLOCK>TRACK/TIME>DISC TITLE*  
2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to its default  
AM 12:00  
04 01:27  
JANET J  
2. Press the SEEK UP/DN button to set the minutes  
Display Recall (AUX)  
1. While in AUX mode, press the DISP button to switch  
between CLOCK>AUX*  
Considerations  
1. The clock will be displayed when the radio  
power button is turned off  
2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to its default  
AM 12:00  
AUX  
Programming the Default Display  
1. While in TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX* mode, press and  
hold the DISP button until display flashes (clock set  
mode)  
2. Pressing the DISP button will display the clock  
for 5 seconds when an alternative default dis-  
play is selected (see DEFAULT/RECALL DISPLAY  
in this section for more information on program-  
ming the default display).  
2. Press the MODE button to cycle through the available  
default displays  
3. Release the MODE button for 1 second to lock-in the  
selected display  
4. Default displays can be programmed independently  
for TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX* modes  
*Features available on RFX8230 only  
**Features available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only  
– 24 –  
– 25 –  
LOUDNESS CONTROL  
ILLUMINATION COLOR*  
The Loudness control enables the bass response of  
the audio output to be boosted for low listening  
levels  
Operation  
(press & 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  
Operation  
ON  
OFF  
1. Press the LOUD button to enable the Loudness  
feature.  
Considerations  
2. Press the LOUD button a second time to disable  
the Loudness feature  
ON  
OFF  
On initial power-up, the illumination color will  
be Green  
Display  
The LCD will display "LOUD" when the Loudness  
feature is enabled  
Considerations  
On initial power-up, the Loudness feature will  
default on  
*Feature available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only  
– 26 –  
– 27 –  
TUNER  
O
PERATIO N  
STATION/DISC TITLE MEMORY  
Operation  
T
UNER  
ODE
M
The name of the radio station or CD can be stored  
in memory using up to 8 characters as a title. A  
maximum of 58 titles can be stored into memory.  
(press & hold)  
1. Press the MODE button to select TUNER MODE  
Station/Disc Title Memory  
2. Press the BAND button to select the appropriate  
tuner bank: FM1>FM2>FM3>AM1>AM2  
(press & hold)  
1. Press and hold the BAND button for 1 second  
2. Turn the MENU knob to select the proper  
character  
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  
3. Press the DISP button to change the character  
type to one of the following:  
1. Press the BAND button and select the tuner  
bank where the preset will be saved  
Type #1: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ  
Type #2: abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz  
Type #3: 0123456789  
2. Press the SEEK or TUNE button to select the  
desired radio station  
Type #4: /\ \ .+?!*’")  
FM1 101.5  
3. Press and hold the desired PRESET  
BUTTON (1-2-3-4-5-6) for 1 second to store the  
radio station in memory  
4. Press the MENU knob to select the next space  
5. Press and hold the MENU knob for 1 second to  
store the title into memory  
Seek  
(turn to select characters)  
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  
Tune  
(press & hold)  
1. Press the TUNE UP button to manually tune the  
radio station up the band  
Station/Disc Title Erasing  
2. Press the TUNE DN button to manually tune the  
radio station down the band  
1. Press and hold the MUTE button for 1 second  
2. Turn the MENU knob to select the title for erasing  
3. Press and hold the MENU knob for 1 second to  
erase the title  
NOTE: Press and hold the TUNE UP/DN button for  
1 second to speed up the manual tune mode.  
– 28 –  
– 29 –  
TUNER OPTIONS
AUTO STORE / PRESET SCAN  
(press & hold)  
Auto Store  
Operation  
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  
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>#2>#3  
FM1  
FM2  
FM3  
AM1  
AM2  
2. Auto Store will store radio stations indepen-  
dently in the selected tuner bank  
(FM1/FM2/FM3/ AM1/AM2)  
3. Press the SEEK button to select MODE 1 or  
MODE 2  
P.PLAY  
EJ MUTE  
Tuner Option  
#1  
Mode  
Function  
P.PLAY Reverts the unit back to tuner  
mode when ejecting a CD  
Preset Scan  
EJ MUTE Mutes the audio when  
ejecting a CD  
1. Press the 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  
#3  
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  
2. Press the AS/PS button again to stop Preset Scan  
on the currently playing radio station  
DX  
LOCAL  
AMERICAS Adjusts the tuners frequency  
band for American country  
codes  
EUR/AUST Adjusts the tuners frequency  
band for European/Australian  
country codes  
Frequency  
Spacing  
Country  
Bandwidth  
Americas  
AM = 530 – 1710kHz  
FM = 87.5 – 107.9MHz  
10kHz  
AMERICAS  
EUR/AUST  
200kHz  
Eur/Aus  
AM = 522 – 1620kHz  
FM = 87.5 – 108.0MHz  
9kHz  
50kHz  
– 30 –  
– 31 –  
CD Player O peration  
TUNER MUTE  
CD PLAYER MODE  
CD Player Mode  
Operation  
1. Press the MODE button until CDP PLAY is dis-  
played  
1. Press the MUTE button to reduce the volume  
to minimum  
2. The CD player will immediately begin playing  
the disc  
2. Press the MUTE button a second time to revert  
the audio to the previous level  
CDP Play  
MUTE  
LCD Display  
1. The track # & elapsed time will be displayed for  
5 seconds  
LCD Display  
The LCD will display MUTE until the function is  
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 powered-off)  
1. Insert a disc to power-on the source unit  
2. The disc will begin playing track #1 on the disc  
– 32 –  
– 33 –  
CDP/CDX TRACK SELECTION*  
CDP/CDX TRACK FORWARD/REVERSE*  
Track Selection  
Fast Forward/Reverse  
(press & hold)  
1. Press the SEEK UP button to select the next track  
on the disc  
1. Press and hold the SEEK UP button to fast  
forward the track  
2. Press the SEEK DN button to select the previous  
2. Press and hold the SEEK DN button to fast  
rewind the track  
04  
02:17  
track on the disc  
04  
02:17  
LCD Display  
LCD Display  
1. The track # and elapsed time will be displayed  
for 5 seconds  
The LCD will display the accelerated elapsed time  
for as long as the SEEK UP/DN button is depressed  
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  
*NO TE: This function works identically in both CD Player and  
CD Changer modes.  
*NO TE: This function works identically in both CD Player and  
CD Changer modes.  
– 34 –  
– 35 –  
CDP/CDX TRACK SCAN*  
CDP/CDX TRACK REPEAT*  
Track Scan plays the intro to each track for 10 sec-  
onds before moving to the next track on the cur-  
rently playing disc  
Track repeat plays the currently playing track over  
again  
Track Repeat  
RPT  
Track Scan  
SCAN  
1. Press the RPT (Preset #2) button to begin track  
repeat mode  
1. Press the SCAN (Preset #1) button to begin track  
scan mode  
2. Track repeat will continue to repeat the current  
2. Track scan will continue to scan until the mode  
is cancelled  
track until the mode is cancelled  
04  
04  
04:59  
00:01  
04  
05  
06  
00:10  
00:10  
00:10  
Track Repeat Cancel  
Track Scan Cancel  
1. Press the RPT (Preset #2) button a second time  
to cancel track repeat mode  
1. Press the SCAN (Preset #1) button a second time  
to cancel track scan mode  
LCD Display  
LCD Display  
1. The LCD will display RPT until the function is  
cancelled  
1. The LCD will display SCAN until the 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  
*NO TE: This function works identically in both CD Player and  
CD Changer modes.  
*NO TE: This function works identically in both CD Player and  
CD Changer modes.  
– 36 –  
– 37 –  
CDP/CDX TRACK RANDOM*  
CDP/CDX PAUSE*  
Track random selects and plays tracks at random  
from the currently playing disc  
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  
Track Random  
PAUS  
RDM  
1. Press the RDM (Preset #3) button to begin track  
random mode  
2. Track random will continue to select and play  
tracks at random until the mode is cancelled  
LCD Display  
04  
13  
06  
00:01  
00:01  
00:01  
1. The LCD will display PAUS and the track # until  
the function is canceled  
Track Random Cancel  
1. Press the RDM (Preset #3) button a second time  
to cancel track random mode  
LCD Display  
1. The LCD will display RDM until the function is  
cancelled  
*NO TE: This function works identically in both CD Player and  
CD Changer modes.  
*NO TE: This function works identically in both CD Player and  
CD Changer modes.  
– 38 –  
– 39 –  
CD Changer O peration  
(O ptional Accessory)  
DISC EJECT*
Disc Eject  
LOADING THE CD CHANGER  
1. Press the EJECT button to release the disc from  
the CD player  
Loading Disc to the Magazine  
1. Pull out the desired disc tray number from the  
magazine  
2. The source unit will revert to P.PLAY or EJ MUTE  
mode (see TUNER OPTIONS in this manual for  
further information on programming the default  
mode)  
2. Place the disc into the magazine label side up  
3. Push the disc tray back into the magazine  
3. After ignition is turned off, it is possible to eject  
disc. However, this function may only be  
performed once with ignition off.  
NOTE: Discs numbers are arranged from the top  
down  
LCD Display  
1. The LCD will display EJECT for 5 seconds  
2. After 5 seconds, the LCD will revert to the  
previous display  
Loading the Magazine to the CD Changer  
Auto Reload  
1. The INSERT IN THIS DIRECTION arrow indi-  
cates the proper direction that the magazine  
should be loaded into the CD changer  
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 EJ MUTE Mode)  
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.  
*NO TE: This function works in CD Player mode only.  
– 40 –  
– 41 –  
CD CHANGER MODE  
CDX DISC SELECTION  
CD Changer Mode  
Disc Selection  
1. Press the MODE button until CDX PLAY is  
displayed  
1. Press the TUNE UP button to select the next disc  
in the magazine  
Disc 1  
Disc 2  
Disc 3  
2. The CD changer will immediately begin playing  
track #1 of the first available disc  
2. Press the TUNE DN button to select the previous  
disc in the magazine  
CDX Play  
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  
LCD Display  
2. When a disc begins playing, the track # &  
elapsed time will be displayed for 5 seconds  
1. The LCD will continuously flash the number of  
the currently playing disc  
3. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the  
default display  
2. When a disc begins playing, the track # &  
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 the  
CD changer and begin playing track #1  
NOTE: If no disc is loaded into the CD changer NO  
CD will be displayed and the source unit will  
revert back to TUNER mode.  
– 42 –  
– 43 –  
AUXILIARY  
O
PERATIO N  
CDX EJECT/RESET  
AUX MODE*  
Magazine Eject  
AUX Mode  
1. Press the EJECT button to release the magazine  
disc from the CD changer  
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  
2. The source unit will revert to TUNER mode  
TUNER  
CDP  
CDX  
NOTE: A disc may be ejected during any mode or if  
the radio power/ignition is off  
AUX  
LCD Display  
1. AUX will be displayed for 5 seconds  
LCD Display  
2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the  
default display  
1. The LCD will display NO CD  
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.  
CD Changer Reset  
Press the RESET button if the changer gets jammed  
during operation  
RESET  
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  
– 44 –  
– 45 –  
IR REMO TE  
O
PERATIO N  
(RFX8210 O ptional Accessory)  
VOLUME  
UP/DOWN  
POWER  
O
N/OFF  
Volume Up/Down  
1. Press the VOL(+) button to increase the volume  
2. Press the VOL(-) button to decrease the volume  
1. Press the PWR button to turn on the radio  
2. Press the PWR button a second time to turn off  
the radio  
NOTE: The VOL button is also used to increase or  
decrease the Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader  
& Sum*. See Tone Controls in this section  
for further information.  
On  
Off  
LCD Display  
When the radio is off (in sleep mode) the clock  
will be displayed  
VOL 25  
OPERATING MODE  
1. Consecutively press the MODE button to cycle  
through: TUNER>CDP>CDX>AUX* modes  
2. Release the MODE button to select the  
appropriate operating mode  
TUNER  
CDP  
CDX  
AUX  
*This feature available on RFX8230 only  
*This feature available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only  
– 46 –  
– 47 –  
SEEK (TRACK  
)
TUNE (DISC)  
Seek (TUNER Mode)  
Tune (TUNER Mode)  
1. Press the SEEK UP button to automatically jump  
the tuner to the next strongest radio station  
1. Press the TUNE UP button to manually tune the  
radio station up the band  
2. Press the SEEK DN button to automatically jump  
the tuner to the last strongest radio station  
2. Press the TUNE DN button to manually tune the  
radio station down the band  
3. Press the SEEK UP/DN again to stop the tuner on  
the current radio station  
F1 101.5  
F1 101.5  
Disc Selection (CDX Mode)  
Track Selection (CDP/CDX Mode)  
1. Press the TUNE UP button to select the next disc  
in the magazine  
1. Press the SEEK UP button to select the next track  
on the disc  
2. Press the TUNE DN button to select the previous  
disc in the magazine  
2. Press the SEEK DN button to select the previous  
track on the disc  
Disc 04  
Track 07  
– 48 –  
– 49 –  
MUTE/PAUSE*  
TONE CONTROLS  
Tuner Mute  
1. Press the SEL button to cycle through BASS>  
TREBLE>BALANCE>FADER>SUM**>VOLUME  
2. Press the VOL+ button to increase function  
3. Press the VOL+ button to decrease function  
1. Press the MUTE button to reduce the volume to  
minimum  
BAS  
TRE  
2. Press the MUTE button a second time to revert  
the audio to the previous level  
MUTE  
BAL  
FAD  
SUM**  
VOL  
Function  
Volume  
Bass  
Display  
VOL  
BAS  
Range  
0 to 50  
Default  
12  
0
LCD Display  
-8 to +8  
-8 to +8  
L15 to R15  
R15 to F15  
0 to 50  
Treble  
TRE  
0
The LCD will display MUTE until the function is  
canceled  
Balance  
Fader  
BAL  
0
FAD  
0
Sum Out  
SUM**  
50  
Pause CD (CDP/CDX Mode)  
1. Press the MUTE/PAUSE button to pause the CD  
and reduce the volume to minimum  
SOURCE TONE MEMORY  
2. Press the MUTE/PAUSE button a second time to  
resume playing the disc  
Individual Bass & Treble settings are memorized for  
TUNER / CDP / CDX / AUX* modes.  
T01 PAUS  
NOTE: If no adjustment is made after 5 seconds, the  
LCD Display  
MENU knob will revert to VOLUME mode.  
The LCD will display PAUS and the track # until  
the function is canceled  
*NO TE: This function works identically in both CD Player and  
CD Changer modes.  
*Features available on RFX8230 only  
**Features available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only  
– 50 –  
– 51 –  
TUNER BAND  
DISPLAY RECALL  
Selecting the Tuner Band  
Display Recall temporarily displays the clock,  
radio station, station title**, CD track/time, disc  
title*  
1. Press the BAND button to cycle through the  
tuner bank: FM1>FM2>FM3>AM1>AM2  
or aux* on the LCD for 5 seconds.  
2. Release the BAND button the select the desired  
tuner bank  
FM1  
FM2  
FM3  
AM1  
AM2  
Display Recall (TUNER)  
1. While in TUNER mode, press the DISP button to  
cycle through CLOCK>RADIO STATION>  
STATION TITLE**  
PM 12:01  
F1 101.5  
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>TRACK/TIME>DISC  
TITLE*  
PM 12:01  
T01 01:24  
2. After 5 seconds, the display will revert to the  
default display  
Display Recall (AUX)*  
1. While in AUX mode, press the DISP button to  
switch between CLOCK>AUX*  
PM 12:01  
AUX*  
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 & RFX8230 only  
– 52 –  
– 53 –  
DIRECT  
PRESET ACCESS  
TRACK SCAN*  
Direct Preset Access  
Track scan plays the intro to each track for 10 sec-  
onds before moving to the next track on the  
currently playing disc  
1. Press the number (1-2-3-4-5-6) to access the  
desired tuner preset  
Track Scan  
2. The CD player or CD changer will immediately  
load the selected track and begin playing  
1. Press the SCAN (Preset #1) button to begin track  
scan mode  
F1  
101.5  
2. Track scan will continue to scan until the mode  
is cancelled  
LCD Display  
04  
05  
06  
00:10  
00:10  
00:10  
1. The LCD will display the tuner bank and the  
tuner frequency being accessed for 5 seconds  
Track Scan Cancel  
1. Press the SCAN (Preset #1) button a second time  
to cancel track scan mode  
2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the  
default display  
LCD Display  
1. The LCD will display SCAN until the 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  
*NO TE: This function works identically in both CD Player and  
CD Changer modes.  
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TRACK REPEAT*  
TRACK RANDOM*  
Track Repeat plays the currently playing track over  
again from the beginning  
Track random selects and plays tracks at random  
from the currently playing disc  
Track Repeat  
Track Random  
1. Press the RPT (Preset #2) button to begin track  
repeat mode  
1. Press the RDM (Preset #3) button to begin track  
random mode  
2. Track repeat will continue to repeat the current  
track until the mode is cancelled  
2. Track random will continue to select and play  
tracks at random until the mode is cancelled  
04  
12  
07  
00:01  
00:01  
00:01  
04  
04  
04:59  
00:01  
Track Repeat Cancel  
Track Random Cancel  
1. Press the RPT (Preset #2) button a second time  
to cancel track repeat mode  
1. Press the RDM (Preset #3) button a second time  
to cancel track random mode  
LCD Display  
LCD Display  
The LCD will display RPT until the function is  
cancelled  
The LCD will display RDM until the function is  
cancelled  
*NO TE: This function works identically in both CD Player and  
CD Changer modes.  
*NO TE: This function works identically in both CD Player and  
CD Changer modes.  
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DIRECT DISC  
ACCESS  
DIRECT TRACK  
ACCESS*  
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 Track Access allows any track to be immedi-  
ately selected and played. This method is faster  
than manually cycling through each track on the  
disc.  
Direct Disc Access  
Direct Track Access  
1. While in CDX mode, press the DISC ACC but-  
ton to select Direct Disc Access mode  
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 disc in the magazine  
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 changer will immediately load the  
selected disc and begin playing track #1  
3. The CD player or CD changer will immediately  
load the selected track and begin playing  
DISC 6  
06  
00:01  
LCD Display  
LCD Display  
1. The LCD will display DISC and the disc # being  
accessed for 5 seconds  
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  
2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the  
default display  
*NO TE: This function works identically in both CD Player and  
CD Changer modes.  
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SO URCE UNIT TRO UBLESHO O TING  
SYMPTOM  
DIAGNOSIS  
REMEDY  
Source Unit does Voltage applied to Red Check battery, fuses and connec-  
not turn on  
and Yellow wires is not tions and repair or replace as  
between 10.8 and 16  
volts or there is no  
voltage present  
necessary. If voltage is above  
+16 volts, have the electrical  
system inspected by an autho-  
rized car service center.  
AUTO STORE  
PRESET SCAN  
/
Source unit is not  
properly grounded  
Check wiring and repair  
as necessary  
AUTO STORE  
(press & hold)  
1.Press and hold the AS/PS button to automatically  
select the strongest radio stations and store them in  
the tuner banks.  
No backlight  
illumination  
Detachable faceplate  
not properly  
connected  
Detach faceplate and reinstall  
into chassis  
Speakers pop  
when turning  
Source Unit  
On/Off  
Auto antenna and  
remote B+ are not  
configured properly  
Check wiring and repair as  
necessary. Refer to “Wiring the  
System” section of this manual  
for further information  
2. Auto Store will store radio stations individually  
in the desired tuner bank (FM1/FM2/FM3/AM1/  
AM2).  
FM1  
FM2  
FM3  
AM1  
AM2  
Bad component in the Check connections and bypass  
signal chain  
additional components  
(crossovers and equalizers)  
PRESET SCAN  
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  
1.Press the 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.  
Tuner cannot  
“tune-in” any  
radio stations  
Antenna is  
disconnected  
Check connections and repair as  
necessary  
Tuner has poor  
reception  
Antenna is discon-  
nected or not properly tion of antenna and repair or  
grounded to vehicle replace as necessary  
Check connections and installa-  
Antenna cable is inter- Disconnect antenna and test  
mittent or damaged  
with known working antenna.  
If tuner works, check installation  
and repair antenna wiring as  
necessary  
Antenna is wrong type Consult your local Authorized  
for AM/FM frequencies Rockford Fosgate Dealer for  
proper antenna selection  
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SYMPTOM  
DIAGNOSIS  
REMEDY  
SYMPTOM  
DIAGNOSIS  
REMEDY  
Disc will not load Voltage applied to Red Check battery, fuses and  
ERROR 7  
(Servo Error)  
Excessive dirt or dust  
on disc  
Clean disc to remove dirt or dust  
as necessary  
into Source Unit  
and Yellow wires is not connections and repair or replace  
(also see error codes)  
between 10.8 and 16  
volts or there is no  
voltage present  
as necessary. If voltage is above  
+16 volts, have the electrical  
system inspected by an autho-  
rized car service center  
Disc is warped  
cracked or severely  
damaged  
Put in a different disc!  
Disc will not eject Voltage applied to  
Check battery, fuses and  
Excessive scratches  
on disk  
Put in a different disc!  
Put in a different disc!  
(also see error codes)  
Yellow wire is not  
between 10.8 and 16  
volts or there is no  
voltage present  
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  
ERROR 9  
(TOC Error)  
Disc is warped  
cracked or severely  
damaged  
ERROR 1  
(Initialize Error)  
No initialization  
Press the reset button  
The laser pickup is  
defective  
Have a service center  
repair the laser pickup  
Mechanism is jammed Repair the mechanism and  
and loading motor (or  
driving circuit) is  
defective  
loading motor (or driving circuit)  
Servo unit in CDP  
mechanism is not  
operating properly  
Check the servo circuit area and  
repair as necessary  
ERROR 3  
(Loading Error)  
Foreign objects are  
preventing the disc  
from loading  
Check CDP mechanism load area  
by removing faceplate and repair  
as necessary  
Radiated Noises  
No RF suppression  
of blower motors  
Connect filter cap (Radio Shack  
#272-1085) in-line on B+ as close  
to blower motor as possible  
Loading area in  
Repair the mechanism and load-  
ing motor (or driving circuit)  
No RF suppression  
of switches  
Connect a .1µf – .01µf non-polarized  
capacitor across switch contacts  
mechanism and load-  
ing motor (or driving  
circuit) is defective  
CD skips  
excessively  
Source unit mounted  
at an incorrect angle  
Check mounting angle of source  
unit (mount within ±20˚ from hor-  
izontal) and repair as necessary  
ERROR 4  
(Eject Error)  
Foreign objects are  
preventing the disc  
from ejecting  
Check CDP mechanism eject area  
by removing faceplate and repair  
as necessary  
Source unit not  
secured properly  
(Standard Mount)  
Check tightness of installation  
sleeve and backstrap and repair or  
replace as necessary  
Ejecting area in mech- Repair the mechanism and load-  
anism and ejecting  
motor (or driving cir-  
cuit) is defective  
ing motor (or driving circuit)  
Source unit not  
secured properly  
(ISO Mount)  
Check tightness of mounting  
screws and repair or replace as  
necessary  
ERROR 6  
(Transverse Error)  
Transverse motor or  
switch is defective.  
Traverse area  
Check CD mechanism motor,  
switch and transverse area.  
damaged  
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SYMPTOM  
DIAGNOSIS  
REMEDY  
CD CHANGER TRO UBLESHO O TING  
Engine Noise  
Source unit is not  
grounded properly  
Check connections and repair  
wiring as necessary  
SYMPTOM  
DIAGNOSIS  
REMEDY  
Noise is radiating into  
RCA signal cable  
Check connections, run the RCA  
cables on a different route away  
from sources of high current  
Error 1  
(Initialize Error)  
Disc unit cant detect  
magazine  
Press the eject button and pull out  
the magazine. Press the reset  
button  
Bad component in the Check connections, bypass addi-  
Magazine tray  
Check tray load/unload area  
signal chain  
tional components (crossovers  
and equalizers) between the  
load/unload problem  
Magazine sensor is  
defective  
Have a service center check the  
magazine sensing switch  
Source unit and the amplifier.  
Connect one component at a time  
to determine the culprit. Repair or  
replace components as necessary  
Error 2  
(Magazine Eject Error)  
Cant eject magazine  
Press the reset button  
Magazine emitting  
spring is damaged  
Have a service center inspect and  
repair as necessary  
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  
Magazine tray is  
jammed  
Inspect and repair as necessary  
Error 3  
(Loading Error)  
Tray loading has not  
completed after  
5 seconds  
Press the eject button, pull out the  
magazine and try again. Press the  
reset button  
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  
Loading mechanism  
and loading motor (or  
driving circuit) is  
defective  
Repair mechanism and loading  
motor (or driving circuit)  
Error 4  
Tray unloading has not Press the eject button, pullout the  
(Unloading Error)  
completed after  
5 seconds  
magazine and try again. Press the  
reset button  
Unloading mechanism Have a service center repair  
and unloading motor  
(or driving circuit) is  
defective  
mechanism and loading motor (or  
driving circuit)  
Error 5  
(Elevator Error)  
Magazine tray is  
jammed  
Repair the CD changer  
mechanism. Press the reset  
button.  
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SYMPTOM  
DIAGNOSIS  
REMEDY  
SYMPTOM  
DIAGNOSIS  
REMEDY  
CD Changer does CDX cable is inter-  
Check connections and repair or  
replace CDX cable as necessary  
Error 7  
(Focus Error)  
The laser pick-up is  
defective  
Repair the laser pick-up  
not operate  
mittent or severely  
damaged  
Disc is warped,  
cracked or damaged  
Put in a new disc  
CDX cable is discon-  
nected from the Source unit and CD Changer and repair  
Check connections at the Source  
Unit or CD Changer  
wiring as necessary  
Error 9  
(TOC Error)  
Disc is warped,  
cracked or severely  
damaged.  
Eject damaged disc from source  
unit and play only non-damaged  
discs  
Communication  
problem  
Press “Reset” button on CD  
Changer  
Have a service center repair the  
laser pick-up  
The laser pick-up is  
defective  
Disc is jammed in Disc load/unload  
the CD Changer problem  
Press “Reset” button on CD  
Changer. If CD Changer still  
does not operate, see your Local  
Authorized Rockford Fosgate  
Dealer  
NO CD  
(No Disc Error)  
Magazine is empty or  
Check the magazine and insert  
not installed in the unit discs  
NO CONN  
8-pin DIN cable is Check the connection of 8-pin  
(Communication Error) disconnected from the DIN cable between the CDX  
CDX mechanism or  
source unit  
and unit  
IR REMO TE TRO UBLESHO O TING  
SYMPTOM  
DIAGNOSIS  
REMEDY  
IR Remote has  
poor range  
Batteries are weak  
Check battery condition and  
replace as necessary with  
(1) CR2025 (+3 volt) battery  
Excessive dirt or dust  
on IR Remote trans-  
mitter lens  
Clean transmitter lens with  
Plexiglas solution and a non-  
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 necessary  
IR remote is outside of Operate IR remote within approx-  
optimum transmitting  
range  
imately 15 ft and ±45˚ from  
horizontal of the Source units  
faceplate  
High sunlight  
conditions  
Operate IR remote closer to  
Source Unit  
IR Remote does  
not work  
Batteries are dead  
Check battery condition and  
replace as necessary with  
(1) CR2025 (+3 volt) battery  
(LED does not  
illuminate)  
Battery is installed  
incorrectly  
Check battery installation and  
repair as necessary (polarity is  
indicated on pc board)  
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LIMITED WARRANTY INFO RMATIO N  
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 countrys  
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 period will be repaired or  
replaced (with a product deemed to be equivalent) at Rockford's discretion.  
What is Not Covered  
1. Damage caused by accident, abuse, improper operations, 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: Electronics  
Ship to: Speakers  
Rockford Corporation  
Warranty Repair Department  
2055 E. 5th Street  
Rockford Acoustic Design  
(Receiving-speakers)  
609 Myrtle N.W.  
Grand Rapids, MI 49504  
RA#: ____________________  
Tempe, AZ 85281  
RA#:_________________________  
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PRINTED IN KOREA  
Rockford Fosgate  
Rockford Corporation  
546 South Rockford Drive  
Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.  
In U.S.A., (480) 967-3565  
In Europe, Fax (49) 8503-934014  
In Japan, Fax (81) 559-79-1265  
E.W.R.  
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