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GETTING STARTED
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.
NOTE: This manual uses abbreviations for the following terms:
TUNER
= AM/FM Radio Tuner
CDP
= In-Dash CD Player
AUX
= External Auxiliary Input (Model 8250 only)
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This symbol with “
WARNING
” is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions will result in severe injury or death.
This symbol with “
CAUTION
” is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the
instructions can result in injury or unit damage.
CAUTION
: To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and follow the
instructions in this manual. We want you to have enjoyment from this
system, not a headache.
CAUTION
If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed
by a qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.
CAUTION
Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to
prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
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SOURCE UNIT
Operating Temperature
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
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.
Environment Exposure
DO NOT expose the Source Unit to any of the following: direct sun and heat, high humidity,
excessive dust, excessive vibration and rain or water.
+65
°
C
–10
°
C
