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- Page 1 R R F F X X 8 8 2 2 1 1 0 0 R R F F X X 8 8 2 2 2 2 0 0 R R F F X X 8 8 2 2 3 3 0 0 SOURCE UNITS INSTALLATION &...
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Page 2: Practice Safe Sound
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. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
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. -
Page 4: Introduction
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, installa- tion, and operation for the 8210, 8220, &... - Page 5 Handling the IR Remote DO NOT drop or cause shock to the IR Remote as serious damage may occur. – 6 – QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8210 RFX8220 Control/Lighting/Appearance Detachable Faceplate ISO Din Mounting w/ Removable Trim Panel...
- Page 6 QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8210 RFX8220 Next/Previous Track Programmable Eject Mute Off Insert Disc Power Up/Play Pause/Resume Play Programmable Disc Titles Pre Amp/Power Source Tone Memory Switchable Loudness Electronic Volume, Tone, Balance Internal Audio Amplifier 25 watts RMS 25 watts RMS 25 watts RMS...
- Page 7 23. Antenna Input – Connects a standard male Motorola coaxial radio antenna to the source unit. IMPORTANT: 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.
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Page 8: Ir Remote Design Features
IR R EMOTE ESIGN (RFX8210 optional accessory) 1. POWER – Turns the source unit on and off. 2. MODE – Selects between TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX* modes. 3. MUTE – Mutes the audio in TUNER/AUX* modes and pauses the disc in CDP/CDX mode. -
Page 9: Installation Considerations
NSTALLATION ONSIDERATIONS The following is a list of tools needed for installing the Source Unit: Volt/Ohm 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. -
Page 10: Wiring The System
IRING THE 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. -
Page 11: Unit Installation
OURCE NSTALLATION 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 •... -
Page 12: Basic Operation
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 Reset Button •... -
Page 13: Power On/Off
OWER Operation 1. Press the power button to turn on the radio 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 sleep mode LCD Display When the radio is off (in sleep mode) the clock will be displayed... -
Page 14: Clock Operation
LOCK PERATION Setting the Clock Hours (press & hold) 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) Setting the Clock Minutes (press again) 1. -
Page 15: Loudness Control
OUDNESS ONTROL 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. 2. Press the LOUD button a second time to disable the Loudness feature Display The LCD will display "LOUD"... -
Page 16: Tuner Operation
TATION ITLE 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. Station/Disc Title Memory (press & hold) 1. Press and hold the BAND button for 1 second 2. -
Page 17: Auto Store / Preset Scan
TORE RESET Auto Store (press & hold) 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 indepen- dently in the selected tuner bank (FM1/FM2/FM3/ AM1/AM2) Preset Scan 1. -
Page 18: Cd Player Operation
UNER Operation 1. Press the MUTE button to reduce the volume to minimum 2. Press the MUTE button a second time to revert the audio to the previous level MUTE LCD Display The LCD will display MUTE until the function is canceled –... - Page 19 CDP/CDX T RACK Track Selection 1. Press the SEEK UP button to select the next track on the disc 2. Press the SEEK DN button to select the previous 02:17 track on the disc LCD Display 1. The track # and elapsed time will be displayed for 5 seconds 2.
- Page 20 CDP/CDX T RACK 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 Scan SCAN 1. Press the SCAN (Preset #1) button to begin track scan mode 2.
- Page 21 CDP/CDX T RACK Track random selects and plays tracks at random from the currently playing disc Track Random 1. Press the RDM (Preset #3) button to begin track random mode 2. Track random will continue to select and play 00:01 tracks at random until the mode is cancelled 00:01 Track Random Cancel...
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Page 22: Cd Changer Operation
UTTON UNCTION JECT 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. -
Page 23: Cd Changer Mode
CD C HANGER CD Changer Mode 1. Press the MODE button until CDX PLAY is displayed 2. The CD changer will immediately begin playing CDX Play 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... -
Page 24: Aux Mode
CDX E JECT ESET 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. -
Page 25: Ir Remote Operation
IR R EMOTE PERATION (RFX8210 Optional Accessory) OWER 1. Press the PWR button to turn 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... - Page 26 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 101.5 Track Selection (CDP/CDX Mode)
- Page 27 Tuner Mute 1. Press the MUTE button to reduce the volume to minimum 2. Press the MUTE button a second time to revert the audio to the previous level MUTE LCD Display The LCD will display MUTE until the function is canceled Pause CD (CDP/CDX Mode) 1.
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Page 28: Tuner Band
UNER Selecting the Tuner Band 1. Press the BAND button to cycle through the tuner bank: FM1>FM2>FM3>AM1>AM2 2. Release the BAND button the select the desired tuner bank – 52 – ISPLAY PM 12:01 F1 101.5 PM 12:01 T01 01:24 PM 12:01 AUX* ECALL... -
Page 29: Track Scan
RESET Direct Preset Access 1. Press the number (1-2-3-4-5-6) to access the desired tuner preset 2. The CD player or CD changer will immediately load the selected track and begin playing 101.5 LCD Display 1. The LCD will display the tuner bank and the tuner frequency being accessed for 5 seconds 2. - Page 30 RACK 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...
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Page 31: Direct Disc Access
IRECT 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. -
Page 32: Unit Troubleshooting
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 – 61 –... - Page 33 SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS Disc will not load Voltage applied to Red Check battery, fuses and into Source Unit and Yellow wires is not connections and repair or replace between 10.8 and 16 as necessary. If voltage is above (also see error codes) volts or there is no +16 volts, have the electrical voltage present...
- Page 34 SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS Engine Noise Source unit is not Check connections and repair grounded properly wiring as necessary Noise is radiating into Check connections, run the RCA RCA signal cable cables on a different route away from sources of high current Bad component in the Check connections, bypass addi- signal chain...
- Page 35 Press “Reset” button on CD problem Changer Disc load/unload Press “Reset” button on CD problem Changer. If CD Changer still does not operate, see your Local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer EMOTE ROUBLESHOOTING DIAGNOSIS REMEDY Batteries are weak Check battery condition and...
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Page 36: Warranty Information
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. - Page 37 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 www.rockfordfosgate.com E.W.R. 4/99...
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