RFX RFX8210 RFX8220 RFX8230 SOURCE UNITS INSTALLATION & OPERATION
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 reproduction at its best, and we are pleased you chose our product. Through years of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical testing procedures, we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music with all the clarity and richness you deserve.
TABLE FM Tuner Tuning Range Americas Eur/Aus Frequency Response Usable Sensitivity IF Rejection Image Rejection Signal-to-Noise Ratio Distortion Channel Separation Suppression 87.5 ~ 107.9MHz (200kHz spacing) 87.5 ~ 108MHz (50kHz spacing) 30Hz – 12kHz 10dB (S/N 30dB) 90dB 50dB 60dB < 0.
I NTRODUCTION 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, installation, 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.
Compact Discs QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8210 RFX8220 RFX8230 RFX8810 Control/Lighting/Appearance Disc Handling and Care Detachable Faceplate X X X - ISO Din Mounting w/ Removable Trim Panel X X X - Multi Function Volume Knob X X X - Any Button Wake-Up X X X - Time of Day Clock X X X - Programmable Default Display X X X - Negative Image LCD Display X X X - Damaged Disc IR Remote Compatible X X X - DO NOT play a cracked, warped or damaged disc.
QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8210 RFX8220 RFX8230 RFX8810 Next/Previous Track X X X - Programmable Eject Mute Off X X X - Insert Disc Power Up/Play X X X - Pause/Resume Play X X X - Programmable Disc Titles - - X - Source Tone Memory X X X - Switchable Loudness X X X - Electronic Volume, Tone, Balance X X X - Source Unit Design Pre Amp/Power Internal Audio Amplifier Number of Preouts Front/Rear Sum Preout (#5 & #6) Preout Voltage Low Source Impedance 25 watts RMS 25
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. 14. TUNE/DISC – Manually tunes the radio station in TUNER mode and selects previous/next disc in CDX mode. 15. RELEASE – Detaches the faceplace from the source unit. 16. LOUD – Enables bass response to be boosted at low and high levels 17.
IR R EMOTE D ESIGN F EATURES 9. DISP – Switches the source unit between the clock and the 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 indash CD player 12. 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. 13.
I NSTALLATION C ONSIDERATIONS 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.
W IRING THE S YSTEM 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 corresponding wires to the electrical and audio system. Solder and heat shrink all connections for a reliable installation.
S OURCE U NIT I NSTALLATION Installing the Source Unit – Standard Mount 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 Using the Installation Sleeve - Standard Mount 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 Backs
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 B ASIC O PERATION 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. Reset Button Remove the Faceplate 1.
POWER ON/OFF TONE CONTROLS Operation Operation 1. Press the power button to turn on the radio 2.
CLOCK OPERATION (press & hold) Setting the Clock Hours 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) (press again) DEFAULT/RECALL DISPLAY Display Recall temporarily displays the clock, radio station, station title**, CD track/time or disc title* or aux on the LCD for 5 seconds. Display Recall (TUNER) AM 12:00 F1 101.5 KZON Setting the Clock Minutes 1.
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 OFF 2. Press the LOUD button a second time to disable the Loudness feature ILLUMINATION COLOR* Operation (press & hold) ON OFF 1. Press and hold the LOUD button for 1 second to change the illumination from Green to Amber 2.
T UNER O PERATION 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 maximum of 58 titles can be stored into memory. (press & hold) BUTTON TUNERFUNCTION MODE (press & hold) 1. Press the MODE button to select TUNER MODE 2. Press the BAND button to select the appropriate tuner bank: FM1>FM2>FM3>AM1>AM2 3. Press one of the tuner presets (1-2-3-4-5-6) to recall the radio station stored in memory Station/Disc Title Memory 1.
BUTTON TUNER O FUNCTION PTIONS AUTO STORE / PRESET SCAN (press & hold) FM1 FM2 FM3 AM1 AM2 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 2. Auto Store will store radio stations independently in the selected tuner bank (FM1/FM2/FM3/ AM1/AM2) P.PLAY EJ MUTE 1. Press and hold the MENU knob for 1 second to enter TUNER OPTIONS mode 2.
CD Player Operation TUNER MUTE CD PLAYER MODE CD Player Mode Operation 1. Press the MODE button until CDP PLAY is displayed 1. Press the MUTE button to reduce the volume to minimum MUTE 2. Press the MUTE button a second time to revert the audio to the previous level CDP Play 2. The CD player will immediately begin playing the disc LCD Display LCD Display The LCD will display MUTE until the function is canceled 1. The track # & elapsed time will be displayed for 5 seconds 2.
CDP/CDX TRACK SELECTION* CDP/CDX TRACK FORWARD/REVERSE* Track Selection 1. Press the SEEK UP button to select the next track on the disc 04 02:17 2. Press the SEEK DN button to select the previous track on the disc LCD Display Fast Forward/Reverse (press & hold) 04 02:17 1. Press and hold the SEEK UP button to fast forward the track 2. Press and hold the SEEK DN button to fast rewind the track LCD Display 1.
CDP/CDX TRACK SCAN* CDP/CDX TRACK REPEAT* Track Scan plays the intro to each track for 10 seconds before moving to the next track on the currently playing disc SCAN Track repeat plays the currently playing track over again RPT Track 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 04 00:10 05 00:10 2. Track scan will continue to scan until the mode is cancelled Track Scan Cancel 06 00:10 1.
CDP/CDX TRACK RANDOM* CDP/CDX PAUSE* Pause CD Track random selects and plays tracks at random from the currently playing disc RDM Track Random 1. Press the RDM (Preset #3) button to begin track random mode 04 00:01 13 00:01 06 00:01 2. Track random will continue to select and play tracks at random until the mode is cancelled 1. Press the MUTE button to pause the CD and reduce the volume to minimum PAUS 2. Press the MUTE button a second time to resume playing the disc LCD Display 1.
CD Changer Operation (Optional Accessory) BUTTON DISC FEUNCTION JECT* LOADING Disc Eject 1. Press the EJECT button to release the disc from the CD player 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) 3. After ignition is turned off, it is possible to eject disc. However, this function may only be performed once with ignition off. THE CD CHANGER Loading Disc to the Magazine 1.
CD CHANGER MODE CDX DISC SELECTION CD Changer Mode Disc Selection 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 1. Press the TUNE UP button to select the next disc in the magazine Disc 1 Disc 2 Disc 3 2. Press the TUNE DN button to select the previous disc in the magazine LCD Display 1.
A UXILIARY O PERATION CDX EJECT/RESET AUX MODE* Magazine Eject AUX Mode 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 1. Press the MODE button until AUX is displayed TUNER CDP CDX AUX 2. The AUX input will immediately "see" the auxiliary audio input being fed into the AUX RCA jacks LCD Display 1.
IR R EMOTE O PERATION (RFX8210 Optional Accessory) VOLUME UP/DOWN POWER ON/OFF Volume Up/Down 1. Press the VOL(+) button to increase the volume 1. Press the PWR button to turn on the radio 2. Press the VOL(-) button to decrease the volume 2. Press the PWR button a second time to turn off the radio On Off LCD Display When the radio is off (in sleep mode) the clock will be displayed VOL 25 NOTE: The VOL button is also used to increase or decrease the Bass, Treble, Balance, Fader & Sum*.
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 F1 101.5 101.
MUTE/PAUSE* TONE CONTROLS Tuner Mute 1. Press the SEL button to cycle through BASS> TREBLE>BALANCE>FADER>SUM**>VOLUME 1. Press the MUTE button to reduce the volume to minimum MUTE 2. Press the MUTE button a second time to revert the audio to the previous level LCD Display The LCD will display MUTE until the function is canceled 2. Press the VOL+ button to increase function BAS TRE BAL FAD SUM** VOL 3.
TUNER BAND DISPLAY RECALL Selecting the Tuner Band Display Recall temporarily displays the clock, radio station, station title**, CD track/time, disc title* or aux* on the LCD for 5 seconds. 1. Press the BAND button to cycle through the tuner bank: FM1>FM2>FM3>AM1>AM2 FM1 FM2 FM3 AM1 AM2 2. Release the BAND button the select the desired tuner bank Display Recall (TUNER) PM 12:01 F1 101.5 1. While in TUNER mode, press the DISP button to cycle through CLOCK>RADIO STATION> STATION TITLE** 2.
DIRECT PRESET ACCESS TRACK SCAN* Direct Preset Access Track scan plays the intro to each track for 10 seconds 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 F1 1. Press the SCAN (Preset #1) button to begin track scan mode 101.5 LCD Display 04 00:10 1.
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.
DIRECT DISC ACCESS DIRECT TRACK ACCESS* Direct Disc Access allows any disc in the magazine 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 immediately selected and played. This method is faster than manually cycling through each track on the disc. Direct Disc Access DISC 6 Direct Track Access 1. While in CDX mode, press the DISC ACC button to select Direct Disc Access mode 1.
S OURCE U NIT T ROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS Source Unit does not turn on Voltage applied to Red and Yellow wires 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 authorized car service center.
SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY Disc will not load into Source Unit Voltage applied to Red and Yellow wires 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 authorized car service center (also see error codes) Disc will not eject Voltage applied to Yellow wire is not (also see error codes) between 10.
SYMPTOM Engine Noise DIAGNOSIS REMEDY Source unit is not grounded properly 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 additional components (crossovers and equalizers) between the Source unit and the amplifier. Connect one component at a time to determine the culprit.
SYMPTOM Error 7 (Focus Error) Error 9 (TOC Error) NO CD (No Disc Error) NO CONN (Communication Error) DIAGNOSIS REMEDY The laser pick-up is defective Repair the laser pick-up Disc is warped, cracked or damaged Put in a new disc Disc is warped, cracked or severely damaged.
L IMITED WARRANTY I NFORMATION 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 A N O A TI N IN O TE R TI A N M 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.
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