Rockford Fosgate RFX8230 manual

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– 1 – S PECIFICA TIONS General Operating V oltage +10.8V – +16.0V DC Standby Current 5mA Max Operating T emperature -30˚C to +70˚C (Receiver) -10˚C to +65˚C (CD Player) Dynamic Power Rating 40 watts x 4 (IHF-202 Standard) per channel (8210/8220/8230) into a 4 Ω load RMS continuous power per channel, 25 watts x 4 all channels driven into[...]

– 2 – FM T uner T uning Range Americas 87.5 ~ 107.9MHz (200kHz spacing) Eur/Aus 87.5 ~ 108MHz (50kHz spacing) Frequency Response 30Hz – 12kHz Usable Sensitivity 10dB (S/N 30dB) IF Rejection 90dB Image Rejection 50dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio 60dB Distortion < 0.5% Channel Separation ≥ 25dB @ 1kHz Suppression 35dB AM T uner T uning Range Amer[...]

– 5 – – 4 – P RECAUTIONS Source Unit & Optional CD Changer Operating T emperature 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 th[...]

– 7 – – 6 – QUICK LOOK FEA TURES RFX8210 RFX8220 RFX8230 RFX8810 Control/Lighting/Appearance Detachable Faceplate X X X - ISO Din Mounting X X X - w/ Removable T rim Panel Multi Function V olume Knob X X X - Any Button W ake-Up X X X - T ime of Day Clock X X X - Programmable Default Display X X X - Negative Image LCD Display X X X - IR Remo[...]

– 9 – – 8 – Source Unit Design 1. BAND – Selects which bank of tuner presets (FM1/FM2/ FM3/AM1/AM2) should be active. 2. POWER – T urns the sour ce unit on and off. 3. EJECT – Ejects the CD from the in-dash CD player . 4. DISP – Switches the sour ce unit between the clock and the currently selected mode (TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX*). 5. MODE[...]

– 11 – – 10 – 1 9. Sum Preamp Output** – These RCA jacks provide a low- level SUMMED MONO (L+R) output used to connect amplifier(s) driving subwoofers. 20. Front/Rear Preamp Output – These RCA jacks provide a low-level STEREO output used connect amplifier(s) driving front & rear speakers. 21 . CD Changer Input – This 8-pin DIN is [...]

– 13 – *Features available on RFX8230 only **Features available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only – 12 – 9. DISP – Switches the sour ce unit between the clock and the currently selected mode (TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX*). 1 0. DISC ACC – Directly accesses the desired CD in the optional CD changer . 1 1. TRACK ACC – Directly accesses the desired tr[...]

– 15 – – 14 – S OURCE U NIT M OUNTING L OCA TIONS 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. Engine Compartment Mounting the source unit[...]

– 17 – 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 correspond- ing w[...]

– 19 – – 18 – S OURCE U NIT I NST ALLA TION 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 • Mount the Installation Sleeve into a secure instrument p[...]

– 21 – – 20 – 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. Remove the Faceplate 1. Press the “^” button 2. Grasp the right side of the faceplate and remove it from the housing CAUTION: Store the face[...]

Operation 1. Press the power button to turn on the radio 2. Press the power button to turn off the radio Any Button W ake-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 Power-up Defaults Mode Default AS/PS Off Preset [...]

Display Recall temporarily displays the clock, radio sta- tion, station title**, CD track/time or disc title* or aux on the LCD for 5 seconds. Display Recall (TUNER) 1. While in TUNER mode, press the DISP button to cycle through CLOCK>RADIO ST A TION>ST A TION TITLE** 2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to its default Display Recall (CDP/C[...]

Operation 1. Press and hold the LOUD button for 1 second to change the illumination from Green to Amber 2. Press and hold the LOUD button again to revert to the previous color Considerations On initial power -up, the illumination color will be Green I LLUMINA TION C OLOR * – 27 – The Loudness control enables the bass response of the audio outpu[...]

– 29 – 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 1. Press and hold the BAND button for 1 second 2. T urn the MENU knob to select the proper character 3. Press the DISP button to change the character type to one of [...]

– 31 – – 30 – Auto Store 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. Press the AS/PS button to cycle through each radio station st[...]

CD Player Mode 1. Press the MODE button until CDP PLA Y is dis- played 2. The CD player will immediately begin playing the disc LCD Display 1. The track # & elapsed time will be displayed for 5 seconds 2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display NOTE: If no disc is loaded into the CD player NO CD will be displayed and the sour[...]

Fast Forward/Reverse 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 The LCD will display the accelerated elapsed time for as long as the SEEK UP/DN button is depressed CDP/CDX T RACK F ORW ARD /R EVERSE * – 35 – T rack Selection 1. Press the SEEK UP button[...]

T rack repeat plays the currently playing track over again T rack Repeat 1. Press the RPT (Preset #2) button to begin track repeat mode 2. T rack repeat will continue to repeat the current track until the mode is cancelled T rack Repeat Cancel 1. Press the RPT (Preset #2) button a second time to cancel track repeat mode LCD Display 1. The LCD will [...]

Pause CD 1. Press the MUTE button to pause the CD and reduce the volume to minimum 2. Press the MUTE button a second time to resume playing the disc LCD Display 1. The LCD will display P AUS and the track # until the function is canceled CDP/CDX P AUSE * – 39 – – 38 – T rack random selects and plays tracks at random from the currently playi[...]

Loading Disc to the Magazine 1. Pull out the desired disc tray number from the magazine 2. Place the disc into the magazine label side up 3. Push the disc tray back into the magazine NOTE: Discs numbers are arranged from the top down Loading the Magazine to the CD Changer 1. The INSER T IN THIS DIRECTION arrow indi- cates the proper direction that [...]

Disc Selection 1. Press the TUNE UP button to select the next disc in the magazine 2. Press the TUNE DN button to select the previous disc in the magazine LCD Display 1. The LCD will continuously flash the number of the currently playing disc 2. When a disc begins playing, the track # & elapsed time will be displayed for 5 seconds 3. After 5 se[...]

– 45 – 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. The LCD will display NO CD CD Changer Reset Press the RESET button if the changer gets jammed during operat[...]

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 will be displayed P OWER O N /O FF IR R EMOTE O PERA TION (RFX8210 Optional Accessory) On Off V olume Up/Down 1. Press the VOL(+) button to increase the volume 2. Press the VOL(-) butto[...]

T une (TUNER Mode) 1. Press the TUNE UP button to manually tune the radio station up the band 2. Press the TUNE DN button to manually tune the radio station down the band Disc Selection (CDX Mode) 1. Press the TUNE UP button to select the next disc in the magazine 2. Press the TUNE DN button to select the previous disc in the magazine – 49 – T [...]

1. Press the SEL button to cycle through BASS> TREBLE>BALANCE>F ADER>SUM**>VOLUME 2. Press the VOL+ button to increase function 3. Press the VOL+ button to decrease function SOURCE TONE MEMORY Individual Bass & T reble settings are memorized for TUNER / CDP / CDX / AUX* modes. NOTE: If no adjustment is made after 5 seconds, the M[...]

Display Recall temporarily displays the clock, radio station, station title**, CD track/time, disc title* or aux* on the LCD for 5 seconds. Display Recall (TUNER) 1. While in TUNER mode, press the DISP button to cycle through CLOCK>RADIO ST A TION> ST A TION TITLE** 2. After 5 seconds, the display will revert to the default display Display Re[...]

T rack scan plays the intro to each track for 10 sec- onds before moving to the next track on the currently playing disc T rack Scan 1. Press the SCAN (Preset #1) button to begin track scan mode 2. T rack scan will continue to scan until the mode is cancelled T rack Scan Cancel 1. Press the SCAN (Preset #1) button a second time to cancel track scan[...]

T rack random selects and plays tracks at random from the currently playing disc T rack Random 1. Press the RDM (Preset #3) button to begin track random mode 2. T rack random will continue to select and play tracks at random until the mode is cancelled T rack Random Cancel 1. Press the RDM (Preset #3) button a second time to cancel track random mod[...]

Direct T rack Access allows any track to be immedi- ately selected and played. This method is faster than manually cycling through each track on the disc. Direct T rack Access 1. While in CDP/CDX mode, press the TRACK ACC button to select Direct T rack Access mode 2. Press the number (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-0) to access the desired track on the disc 3. [...]

– 61 – AUTO STORE 1.Press and hold the AS/PS button to automatically select the strongest radio stations and store them in the tuner banks. 2. Auto Store will store radio stations individually in the desired tuner bank (FM1/FM2/FM3/AM1/ AM2). PRESET SCAN 1.Press the AS/PS button to cycle through each radio station stored in memory . Each preset[...]

– 63 – – 62 – SYMPT OM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY ERROR 6 (T ransverse Error) T ransverse motor or switch is defective. T raverse area damaged Check CD mechanism motor , switch and transverse area. SYMPT OM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY Disc will not load into Source Unit (also see error codes) V oltage applied to Red and Y ellow wires is not between 10.8 and 16 [...]

– 65 – – 64 – CD C HANGER T ROUBLESHOOTING SYMPT OM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY Error 1 (Initialize Error) Error 2 (Magazine Eject Error) Disc unit can’t detect magazine Press the eject button and pull out the magazine. Press the reset button Magazine tray load/unload problem Check tray load/unload area Magazine sensor is defective Have a service ce[...]

– 67 – – 66 – IR R EMOTE T ROUBLESHOOTING IR Remote has poor range Batteries are weak Check battery condition and replace as necessary with (1) CR2025 (+3 volt) battery Excessive dirt or dust on IR Remote trans- mitter lens Clean transmitter lens with Plexiglas solution and a non- abrasive cloth as necessary Excessive dirt or dust on source[...]

– 69 – – 68 – I NTERNA TIONAL I NFORMA TION Ship to: Electronics Rockford Corporation W arranty Repair Department 2055 E. 5th Street T empe, AZ 85281 RA#: _________________________ Ship to: Speakers Rockford Acoustic Design (Receiving-speakers) 609 Myrtle N.W . Grand Rapids, MI 49504 RA#: ____________________ L IMITED W ARRANTY I NFORMA TIO[...]

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