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RRFFXX88221100
RRFFXX88222200
RRFFXX88223300
SOURCE UNITS
INSTALLATION & OPERATION
RFX
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Dear Customer, SPECIFICATIONS Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand of car audio source units. At Rockford Fosgate we are committed to musical reproduc- tion at its best, and we are pleased you chose our product. Through years General of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical testing proce- Operating Voltage +10.8V – +16.0V DC dures, we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music Standby Current 5mA Max with all the clarity and richness you
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TABLE OF CONTENTS FM Tuner Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Tuning Range Americas 87.5 ~ 107.9MHz (200kHz spacing) Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Eur/Aus 87.5 ~ 108MHz (50kHz spacing) Accessory Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Frequency Response 30Hz – 12kHz Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION PRECAUTIONS Rockford Fosgate optimizes vicious features in the RFX source units Source Unit & Optional CD Changer 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! Operating Temperature The following sections contain information on the features, installa- Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between tion, and operation for the 8210, 8220, & 8230
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Compact Discs QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8210 RFX8220 RFX8230 RFX8810 Control/Lighting/Appearance Disc Handling and Care Detachable Faceplate X X X - ISO Din Mounting X X X - DO NOT touch the playing side (opposite of label w/ Removable Trim Panel side) of the disc. When handling the disc, only the Multi Function Volume Knob X X X - outer edges or center hole of the disc should be touched. DO NOT affix any sticker or label to the disc. Any Button Wake-Up X X X - DO NOT apply vinyl record spray, ant
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QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8210 RFX8220 RFX8230 RFX8810 Source Unit Design 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 - 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 1. BAND – Selects which bank of tuner presets (FM1/FM2/ N
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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 Output** – These RCA jacks provide a low- level SUMMED MONO (L+R) output used to connect 14. TUNE/DISC – Manually tunes the radio station in TUNER amplifier(s) driving subwoofers. mode and selects previous/next disc in C
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9. DISP – Switches the source unit between the clock and the IR REMOTE 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 STORE mode. Momentarily press to scan each radio preset in PRESET SCAN mode. 13. SCAN –
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INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS 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 Volt/Ohm Meter #2 Phillips screwdriver effect on the performance of your in-dash CD Player. The source Wire strippers Battery post wrench unit can be installed in a wide range of operating locations. Wire crimpers Soldering iron However, care should be taken to ensure optimum performance. Wire cutters Solder
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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 harness according to the Installation Reference Sheet. source unit, please see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate 8. Connect the AUX* to the external audio source (this inserts the Dealer for installation. audio before the volume control on the source unit). The maxi- • For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to mum un-clipped inp
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Installing the Source Unit – Standard Mount SOURCE UNIT INSTALLATION 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 CAUTION: Installation sleeve should be installed using the accommodated 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 • Moun
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BASIC OPERATION 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
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POWER ON/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 Any Button Wake-Up selected function BAS Press any button on the faceplate (except EJECT, 3. Turn the MENU knob counter-clockwise to DISP) to “wake-up” the radio from TRE decrease the selected function sleep mode BAL Function Dis
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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 1. Press and hold the DISP button for 1 second the LCD for 5 seconds. until the hour digits flash 2. Press the SEEK UP/DN button to set the hour (be Display Recall (TUNER) sure to select proper AM/PM setting) 1. While in TUNER mode, press the DISP button to AM 12:00 cycle through CLOCK>RADIO STATION
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LOUDNESS CONTROL ILLUMINATION COLOR* The Loudness control enables the bass response of Operation the audio output to be boosted for low listening (press & hold) 1. Press and hold the LOUD button for 1 second to levels 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 ON On initial power-up, th
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TUNER OPERATION STATION/DISC TITLE MEMORY BUTTON TUNERFUNCTION MODE The name of the radio station or CD can be stored in memory using up to 8 characters as a title. A (press & hold) Operation maximum of 58 titles can be stored into memory. 1. Press the MODE button to select TUNER MODE Station/Disc Title Memory 2. Press the BAND button to select the appropriate (press & hold) tuner bank: FM1>FM2>FM3>AM1>AM2 1. Press and hold the BAND button for 1 second 3. Press one of the tuner presets (1-2-3
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BUTTON TUNER O FUNCTION PTIONS AUTO STORE / PRESET SCAN (press & hold) Auto Store Operation 1. Press and hold the AS/PS button for 1 second to 1. Press and hold the MENU knob for 1 second to automatically select the strongest radio stations enter TUNER OPTIONS mode and store them in the tuner banks 2. Continue to press the MENU knob to cycle FM1 2. Auto Store will store radio stations indepen- through TUNER OPTIONS #1>#2>#3 FM2 dently in the selected tuner bank 3. Press the SEEK button to select
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CD Player Operation TUNER MUTE CD PLAYER MODE Operation CD Player Mode 1. Press the MUTE button to reduce the volume 1. Press the MODE button until CDP PLAY is dis- to minimum played 2. Press the MUTE button a second time to revert 2. The CD player will immediately begin playing CDP Play the audio to the previous level the disc MUTE LCD Display 1. The track # & elapsed time will be displayed for LCD Display 5 seconds The LCD will display MUTE until the function is 2. After 5 seconds the LCD will
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CDP/CDX TRACK SELECTION* CDP/CDX TRACK FORWARD/REVERSE* Track Selection Fast Forward/Reverse 1. Press the SEEK UP button to select the next track (press & hold) 1. Press and hold the SEEK UP button to fast on the disc forward the track 2. Press the SEEK DN button to select the previous 2. Press and hold the SEEK DN button to fast 04 02:17 track on the disc rewind the track 04 02:17 LCD Display LCD Display 1. The track # and elapsed time will be displayed The LCD will display the accelerated ela
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CDP/CDX TRACK SCAN* CDP/CDX TRACK REPEAT* Track Scan plays the intro to each track for 10 sec- Track repeat plays the currently playing track over onds before moving to the next track on the cur- again rently playing disc Track Repeat RPT SCAN Track Scan 1. Press the RPT (Preset #2) button to begin track 1. Press the SCAN (Preset #1) button to begin track repeat mode scan mode 2. Track repeat will continue to repeat the current 2. Track scan will continue to scan until the mode 04 04:59 track un
