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SOURCE UNITS

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

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Summary of Contents for RFX8210

Page 1: ...SOURCE UNITS INSTALLATION OPERATION R RF FX X8 82 21 10 0 R RF FX X8 82 22 20 0 R RF FX X8 82 23 30 0 RFX ...

Page 2: ...Rockford Fosgate product installed by an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer as we provide specialized training through Rockford Technical Training Institute RTTI Please read your warranty and retain your receipt and original carton for possible future use To add the finishing touch to your new Rockford Fosgate image order your Rockford accessories which include everything from T shirts and jackets...

Page 3: ...sory 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 Informa...

Page 4: ...echanism INTRODUCTION Rockford Fosgate optimizes vicious features in the RFX source units for use in high performance car audio systems A great tuner a high performance CD player and controls pioneered by Rockford Fosgate give you total control of your audio system The following sections contain information on the features installa tion and operation for the 8210 8220 8230 source units For compari...

Page 5: ...Scan X X X Fast Forward Reverse X X X Compact Discs Disc Handling and Care DO NOT touch the playing side opposite of label side of the disc When handling the disc only the outer edges or center hole of the disc should be touched DO NOT affix any sticker or label to the disc DO NOT apply vinyl record spray anti static agent acetone or any other volatile chemicals to the disc Damaged Disc DO NOT pla...

Page 6: ...p Play X X X Pause Resume Play X X X Programmable Disc Titles X Pre Amp Power Source Tone Memory X X X Switchable Loudness X X X Electronic Volume Tone Balance X X X Internal Audio Amplifier 25 watts RMS 25 watts RMS 25 watts RMS 40 max x 4 40 max x 4 40 max x 4 Number of Preouts 4 RCA 6 RCA 6 RCA Front Rear Sum Preout 5 6 X X Preout Voltage 2 4 volts RMS 2 4 volts RMS 2 4 volts RMS Low Source Imp...

Page 7: ...X models together Rockford Fosgate does not assume responsibility when using other manufacturers source units with Rockford Fosgate CD changers or vice versa 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 mo...

Page 8: ...15 RDM Selects tracks at random in CDP CDX mode 16 0 9 BUTTONS Selects presets 1 6 in TUNER mode selects tracks in CDP CDX mode and selects discs in CDX mode IR REMOTE DESIGN FEATURES 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 4 VOL Controls Volume B...

Page 9: ...ERATIONS 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 Pre planning your system layout and best wiring routes will sav...

Page 10: ...ire 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 16 7 Connect the B GND and Remote Turn on Wires on the 16 pin harness according to the Installation Reference Sheet 8 Connect the AUX to the ...

Page 11: ... refer to previous page Install Source Unit by sliding unit into installation sleeve until it clicks into place Mount Backstrap securely behind the instrument panel to prevent source unit vibration Backstrap Screw should be 6mm max use supplied screw Connect Antenna to antenna jack on rear of source unit Antenna Ground should read less than 0 05Ω between antenna and chassis ground Installing the S...

Page 12: ...move it from the housing CAUTION Store the faceplate in its carrying case to prevent damage DETACHABLE FACEPLATE 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 Remove Faceplate from s...

Page 13: ...al DX DX Station Disc Titling Clear Memory 23 22 Function Display Range Default Volume VOL 0 to 50 12 Bass BAS 8 to 8 0 Treble TRE 8 to 8 0 Balance BAL L15 to R15 0 Fader FAD R15 to F15 0 Sum Out SUM 0 to 50 50 BAS TRE BAL FAD SUM VOL Operation 1 Press the MENU knob to cycle through BASS TREBLE BALANCE FADER SUM VOLUME 2 Turn the MENU knob clockwise to increase the selected function 3 Turn the MEN...

Page 14: ...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 DEFAULT RECALL DISPLAY 25 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 Setting the Clock Minute...

Page 15: ...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 when the Loudness feature is enabled Considerations On initial power up the Loudness feature will default on 26 LOUDNESS CONT...

Page 16: ...characters Operation 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 Storing a Preset into Memory 1 Press the BAND button and select the tuner bank where the preset will be saved 2 Press the SEEK or TUNE button to select the desired...

Page 17: ... OPTIONS mode 2 Continue to press the MENU knob to cycle through TUNER OPTIONS 1 2 3 3 Press the SEEK button to select MODE 1 or MODE 2 TUNER OPTIONS Tuner Option Mode Function 1 P PLAY Reverts the unit back to tuner mode when ejecting a CD EJ MUTE Mutes the audio when ejecting a CD 2 LOCAL Adjusts the sensitivity for city conditions where there are several strong radio stations DX Adjusts the sen...

Page 18: ...l 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 CD PLAYER MODE 33 32 CD Player Operation CDP Play Operation 1 Press the MUTE button to reduce the volume to minimum 2 Press the MUTE ...

Page 19: ...ous track on the disc LCD Display 1 The track and elapsed time will be displayed for 5 seconds 2 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display Considerations CDP MODE When the last track is played on the disc the player will start over and begin play ing track 1 again CDX MODE When the last track on the current disc is reached the next disc will load in the CD changer and begin playin...

Page 20: ...tly playing disc Track Scan 1 Press the SCAN Preset 1 button to begin track scan mode 2 Track scan will continue to scan until the mode is cancelled Track Scan Cancel 1 Press the SCAN Preset 1 button a second time to cancel track scan mode LCD Display 1 The LCD will display SCAN until the function is cancelled 2 The LCD will display the track and elapsed time for 5 seconds each time a new track be...

Page 21: ...ack Random 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 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 CDP CDX TRACK RANDOM RDM 04 00 01 13 00 01 06 00 01 PAUS NOTE This funct...

Page 22: ... 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 LCD Display 1 The LCD will display EJECT for 5 seconds 2 After 5 ...

Page 23: ...r and begin playing track 1 CDX DISC SELECTION 43 CD Changer Mode 1 Press the MODE button until CDX PLAY is displayed 2 The CD changer will immediately begin playing track 1 of the first available disc 3 If the changer was previously initialized the changer will resume playing the last track initialized LCD Display 1 The LCD will continuously flash the number of the currently playing disc 2 When a...

Page 24: ...dio input being fed into the AUX RCA jacks LCD Display 1 AUX will be displayed for 5 seconds 2 After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display NOTE The input signal connected to the AUX RCA jacks is fed into the source unit prior to the volume control If the AUX input source has a constant non adjustable out put level the volume control on the face plate can properly adjust the amplitud...

Page 25: ...the volume 2 Press the VOL button to decrease the volume 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 47 VOLUME UP DOWN 46 TUNER CDP CDX AUX 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 OPERATING...

Page 26: ...the magazine 49 TUNE DISC Seek TUNER Mode 1 Press the SEEK UP button to automatically jump the tuner to the next strongest radio station 2 Press the SEEK DN button to automatically jump the tuner to the last strongest radio station 3 Press the SEEK UP DN again to stop the tuner on the current radio station Track Selection CDP CDX Mode 1 Press the SEEK UP button to select the next track on the disc...

Page 27: ...ous level LCD Display The LCD will display MUTE until the function is canceled Pause CD CDP CDX Mode 1 Press the MUTE PAUSE button to pause the CD and reduce the volume to minimum 2 Press the MUTE PAUSE button a second time to resume playing the disc LCD Display The LCD will display PAUS and the track until the function is canceled 50 MUTE PAUSE MUTE T01 PAUS Function Display Range Default Volume ...

Page 28: ...play will revert to the default display Display Recall AUX 1 While in AUX mode press the DISP button to switch between CLOCK 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 53 DISPLAY RECALL Selecting the Tuner Band 1 Press the BAND button to cycle through the ...

Page 29: ...y 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 55 TRACK SCAN 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 LCD Display 1 The LCD will display the tuner bank and the tune...

Page 30: ... RANDOM 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 Track Repeat Cancel 1 Press the RPT Preset 2 button a second time to cancel track repeat mode LCD Display The LCD will display RPT until the function is cance...

Page 31: ...revert to the default display 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 Disc Access 1 While in CDX mode press the DISC ACC but ton to select Direct Disc Access mode 2 Press the number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 to access the desired disc in the magazine ...

Page 32: ... 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 Bad component in the signal chain Check connections and bypass additional components crossovers and equalizers between the...

Page 33: ...r the mechanism and load ing motor or driving circuit ERROR 4 Eject Error Foreign objects are preventing the disc from ejecting Check CDP mechanism eject area by removing faceplate and repair as necessary Ejecting area in mech anism and ejecting motor or driving cir cuit is defective Repair the mechanism and load ing motor or driving circuit ERROR 9 TOC Error Disc is warped cracked or severely dam...

Page 34: ...tton Unloading mechanism and unloading motor or driving circuit is defective Have a service center repair mechanism and loading motor or driving circuit Error 5 Elevator Error Magazine tray is jammed Repair the CD changer mechanism Press the reset button SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY Engine Noise Source unit is not grounded properly Check connections and repair wiring as necessary Noise is radiating in...

Page 35: ... Focus Error The laser pick up is defective Repair the laser pick up Disc is warped cracked or damaged Put in a new disc Error 9 TOC Error Disc is warped cracked or severely damaged Eject damaged disc from source unit and play only non damaged discs The laser pick up is defective Have a service center repair the laser pick up NO CD No Disc Error Magazine is empty or not installed in the unit Check...

Page 36: ...me 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 Rockfo...

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