Rockford Fosgate RFX8230, RFX8220, RFX8210 User Manual

SOURCE UNITS

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

RRFFXX88221100
RRFFXX88222200
RRFFXX88223300

RFX

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S

PECIFICATIONS

General

Operating Voltage +10.8V – +16.0V DC
Standby Current 5mA Max
Operating Temperature -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 4Ω load

RMS continuous power per channel, 25 watts x 4
all channels driven into a 4Ω load (8210/8220/8230)
from 20-20,000Hz with less than

0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Speaker Impedance 4Ω – 8Ω
Preamp Output Voltage 2.4VRMS @ 0.1% THD
Sum Preamp Output Voltage* 2.4VRMS @ 0.1% THD
Preamp Output Impedance <100Ω
Equalization Bass: ±10dB @ 60Hz

Treble: ±8dB @ 15kHz
IR Receiver Eye Range ±45˚ off axis
Overall Dimensions (with trim-ring) 2-9/32"(H) x 7-13/32"(W) x 7-1/4"(D)

(58mm x 188mm x 183.7mm)

Nosepiece Dimensions (without trim-ring) 1-27/32"(H) x 6-3/4"(W) x 13/16"(D)

(46.5mm x 171.5mm x 20.2mm)

Weight

8210 3.13lbs (1.42kg)
8220 3.18lbs (1.44kg)
8230 3.20lbs (1.45kg)

Dear Customer,
Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand of car audio

source units. At Rockford Fosgate we are committed to musical reproduc­tion at its best, and we are pleased you chose our product. Through years
of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical testing proce­dures, we have created a wide range of products that reproduce music
with all the clarity and richness you deserve.

For maximum performance we recommend you have your new 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 to hats and sunglasses.

To get a free brochure on Rockford Fosgate products and Rockford acces­sories, in the U.S. call 480-967-3565 or FAX [phone]. For all other
countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX [phone].

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels
over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss.
High powered autosound systems may produce

sound pressure levels well over 130dB. Use

common sense and practice safe sound.

If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this prod­uct, we recommend that you see your Rockford Fosgate dealer. If you
need further assistance, you can call us direct at 1-800-669-9899. Be sure
to have your serial number, model number and date of purchase available
when you call.

The serial number can be found on the outside of the box. Please record
it in the space provided below as your permanent record. This will serve
as verification of your factory warranty and may become useful in recov­ering your source unit if it is ever stolen.

Serial Number: ______________________________
Model Number: _____________________________

*Feature available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only

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FM Tuner

Tuning 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 Tuner

Tuning Range

Americas 530 ~ 1710kHz (10kHz spacing)

Eur/Aus 522 ~ 1620kHz (9kHz spacing)
Sensitivity 20dBf max @ 10dB sensitivity

-6dB Bandwidth 5kHz min – 12kHz max

CD Player

Compatible Discs 5" or 3"
Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz (±3dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio >90dB (preamp output

w/ 22kHz LP filter)
Distortion <0.5%
Channel Separation 86dB (preamp output

w/ 22kHz LP filter)
Dynamic Range 100dB

IR Remote

(optional with RFX8210)

Operation Voltage +3V DC
Transmitting Range 20 ft (variable in sunlight)
Battery Replacement (1) CR2025 +3V Lithium
Dimensions 3-3/8"(H) x 2-1/8"(W) x 9/32"(D)

(85.6mm x 54mm x 7mm)

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T

ABLE OF

C

ONTENTS

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Accessory 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 Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

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
CDX = CD Changer (

optional

)

AUX = External Auxiliary Input (

RFX8230 only

)

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P

RECAUTIONS

Source Unit & Optional CD Changer

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 or optional CD

Changer to any of the following: direct sun and heat,
high humidity, excessive dust, excessive vibration and
rain or water.

Handling the Detachable Faceplate

DO NOT drop or cause shock to the faceplate as

serious damage may occur. Protect the faceplate by
storing it in the supplied carrying case.

Avoid Mechanical Malfunction

DO NOT grab a disc while it is being automatically

loaded into the source unit. Doing this may cause
serious damage to the playback mechanism.

I

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, installa­tion, and operation for the 8210, 8220, & 8230 source units. For
comparisons within the RFX line, refer to the “Quick Look” feature
chart in this manual. For long term reliability of your new
Rockford Fosgate source unit, please read the Precautions section
on the next page.

A

CCESSORYPACK

RFX8210

Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Backstrap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) 8210/8220 16-pin Power

Harness

(1) Faceplate Case

RFX8230

Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Backstrap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) RFX8230 16-pin

Power/Aux-In Harness
(1) Faceplate Case
(1) IR Remote Control

RFX8220

Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Backstrap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) 8810/8220 16-pin Power

Harness
(1) Faceplate Case
(1) IR Remote Control

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QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8210 RFX8220 RFX8230 RFX8810

Control/Lighting/Appearance

Detachable Faceplate X X X ­ISO Din Mounting X X X -

w/ Removable Trim Panel
Multi Function Volume Knob X X X ­Any Button Wake-Up X X X ­Time of Day Clock X X X ­Programmable Default Display X X X ­Negative Image LCD Display X X X ­IR Remote Compatible X X X ­Illumination “ON” w/ Ignition X X X ­Display Back Lighting Green Green/Amber Green/Amber ­IR Remote Included - X X -

Tuner

World Wide Tuning X X X ­AM mono/FM stereo X X X ­FM Noise Blanker X X X ­Auto Blend / Roll Off X X X ­Multi-Path Interference Rejection X X X ­12 AM / 18 FM Presets X X X -

AM1/AM2/FM1/FM2/FM3 X X X ­Preset Scan X X X ­Auto Store Non-Volatile Presets X X X ­AM/FM Seek X X X ­AM/FM Manual Tuning X X X ­AM/FM Scan X X X ­Pause (MUTE) X X X ­Programmable Station Titles - X X -

CD Player

Dual 1-bit D/A Converters X X X ­w/ 8 x oversampling

Ignition Off Disc Load/Eject X X X ­Repeat Mode X X X ­Random Play (CD) X X X ­Track 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 play a cracked, warped or damaged disc.

Doing this may cause serious damage to the playback
mechanism.

New Discs

The CD player will eject discs that have either been
inserted incorrectly or have irregular surfaces. If a new
disc is ejected after loading, feel around the outer edge
of the CD and its center hole. Any small burrs or irreg­ularities could inhibit proper loading of the disc. To
remove the burrs, rub the inside edge of the hole and
outside edge of the disc with an object such as a ball
point pen.

IR Remote

(RFX8220/RFX8230)

Environment Exposure

DO NOT expose the IR Remote to any of the

following: direct sun and heat, high humidity
and rain or water.

Handling the IR Remote

DO NOT drop or cause shock to the IR Remote as

serious damage may occur.

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Source Unit Design

1. BAND – Selects which bank of tuner presets (FM1/FM2/
FM3/AM1/AM2) should be active.

2. POWER – Turns the source unit on and off.

3. EJECT – Ejects the CD from the in-dash CD player.

4. DISP – Switches the source unit between the clock and the
currently selected mode (TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX*).

5. MODE – Selects between TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX* modes.

6. MENU – Selects between Volume/Bass/Treble/Balance/
Fader/Sum** modes.

7. SEEK/TRACK – Selects the previous/next radio station in
TUNER mode and selects the previous/next track in
CDP/CDX mode.

8. PRESET 1/SCAN – Selects radio preset #1 in TUNER mode
and scans each track on the disc in CDP/CDX mode.

9. PRESET 2/RPT – Selects radio preset #2 in TUNER mode
and repeats the current track in CDP/CDX mode.

QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8210 RFX8220 RFX8230 RFX8810

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
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 Impedance < 100Ω < 100Ω < 100Ω -
External Audio Inputs (AUX-IN) - - X ­Remote Functions IR optional IR included IR included ­Tuner, CD and Changer Mode X X X X
Volume Up/Down X X X X
Seek (Track) Up/Down X X X X
Fast Forward/Reverse X X X X
Tune (Disc) Up/Down X X X X
Pause/Resume Play X X X X
Direct Preset Access X X X ­Direct Track Access X X X X
Direct Disc Access - - - X

CD Changer Control

Dual 1-bit D/A Converters X X X X
w/ 8 x oversampling

CD Changer Controller X X X ­Changer Repeat Mode X X X X
Changer Random Play X X X X
Pause/Resume Play X X X X
Changer Track Scan X X X X
Changer Disc Scan X X X X

*Features available on RFX8230 only
**Features available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only

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19. 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 used to connect an
optional RFX CD Changer to the source unit.

22. Power Connector – The 16-pin molex is used for power,
speaker, and AUX* connections.

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.
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 mode.

14. TUNE/DISC – Manually tunes the radio station in TUNER
mode and selects previous/next disc in CDX mode.

15. RELEASE – Detaches the faceplace from the source unit.

16. LOUD – Enables bass response to be boosted at low and
high levels

17. 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.

18. MUTE – Mutes the audio in TUNER/AUX* modes and
pauses the disc in CDP/CDX mode.

*Feature available on RFX8230 only
**Feature available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only

*Feature available on RFX8230 only

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*Features available on RFX8230 only
**Features available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only

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9. DISP – Switches the source unit between the clock and the
currently selected mode (TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX*).

10. DISC ACC – Directly accesses the desired CD in the
optional CD changer.

11. TRACK ACC – Directly accesses the desired track in the in­dash 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 – Scans each track on the disc in CDP/CDX mode.

14. RPT – Repeats the track in CD/CDX mode.

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 R

EMOTE

D

ESIGN

F

EATURES

(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/Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader/Sum**

5. SEEK/TRACK – Selects the previous/next radio station in
TUNER mode and selects the previous/next track in
CDP/CDX mode.

6. TUNE/DISC – Manually tunes the radio station in TUNER
mode and the previous/next disc in CDX mode.

7. SEL – Selects between Volume/Bass/Treble/Balance/Fader/
Sum** modes.

8. BAND – Selects which bank of tuner presets
(FM1/FM2/FM3/AM1/AM2) should be active.

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S

OURCE

U

NIT

M

OUNTING

L

OCATIONS

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 in the engine compartment will void
your warranty. Doing so will not only cause severe damage

to your new source unit...but will immediately promote you to
“customer of the month” in our technical support department.

Instrument Panel

Mounting the source unit in the instrument panel provides
optimum access. The source unit should be securely mounted

using the “Standard Mount” or “ISO Mount” method to ensure
optimum CD Player performance.

Center Console

Mounting the source unit in the center console provides opti­mum access. Be sure the installation does not interfere with the
operation of the gear shift or parking brake. The source unit
should have a mounting angle within ±20° from horizontal.

Glove Box

Mounting the source unit in the glove box is adequate, but
does not provide easy access. Glove box mounting should
only be done if “Instrument Panel” or ”Center Console,”
mounting is not acceptable (i.e., maintaining integrity of older
vehicles with metal dashboards.) The source unit should be

mounted within ±20° from horizontal.

Under Dash

Mounting the source unit under the dash is adequate, but
does not provide easy access. Under dash mounting should
only be done if “Instrument Panel,” ”Center Console” or
”Glove Box” mounting is not acceptable. Mount the source
unit off to the side of the driver's area to reduce interference
with the parking brake, gear shift, or operating pedals. The

source unit should be mounted within ±20° from horizontal.

I

NSTALLATION

C

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. Pre-planning your system layout
and best wiring routes will save installation time. When deciding
on the layout of your new system, be sure that each component
will be easily accessible for making adjustments.

Before beginning any installation, be sure to follow these simple rules:

1. Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions
before attempting to install the Source Unit.

2. For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior
to beginning the installation.

3. For easier assembly, we suggest you run all wires prior to
mounting your Source Unit in place.

4. Route all of the RCA cables close together and away from any
high current wires.

5. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to
minimize signal or power loss.

6. Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas
tanks, fuel lines, brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or
electrical wiring when working on any vehicle.

7. Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires
inside the vehicle provides the best protection.

8. Avoid running wires over or through sharp edges. Use rubber
or plastic grommets to protect any wires routed through metal,
especially the firewall.

9. ALWAYS protect the battery and electrical system from
damage with proper fusing. Install the appropriate fuseholder
and fuse on the +12V power wire within 18” (45.7 cm) of the
battery terminal.

10. When grounding to the chassis of the vehicle, scrape all paint
from the metal to ensure a good, clean ground connection.
Grounding connections should be as short as possible and
always be connected to metal that is welded to the main body,
or chassis, of the vehicle.

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W

IRING THESYSTEM

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 wires to the electrical and audio system. Solder and heat
shrink all connections for a reliable installation. For each con­nection, cut a 1" piece of heat shrink tubing and slide over one
of the wires. Strip each wire 3/8" then twist together and solder.
Slide the tubing over the connection and shrink the tubing with
a hot air gun until no bare wire is exposed.

2. Connect the BLACK wire to chassis ground. Prepare the chassis

ground by scraping any paint from the metal surface and thor­oughly clean the area of all dirt and grease. Strip the end of the
wire and attach a ring connector. Fasten the wire to the chassis
using a non-anodized screw and star washer.

3. Connect the YELLOW wire to a source of constant +12V (for

retaining memory on user-programmed functions). Connect the
Yellow wire to a constant +12 volt positive source. The source
should always have +12V, even when the ignition is off and the
car is not running.

4. Connect the RED wire (Ignition) to a source of switched +12V

(is on only when ignition key is in “accessory” or “run”).

Connect the RED wire to a switched +12 volt positive source.
The switched signal is usually taken from the ACC (accessory)
position of the ignition. If the vehicle does not have an ACC
position, connect the wire to the switched ON position of the
ignition. The current consumption through this wire is negligible.

5. Connect the LT. BLUE wire 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.

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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 external audio source (this inserts the
audio before the volume control on the source unit). The maxi-

mum un-clipped input voltage this circuit can accept is 2.4V
RMS.

Connect the Speaker Wires (if external amplifiers are not used)
to the corresponding speaker leads by soldering and heat shrink­ing all connections for a reliable installation. If only one pair of
speakers is utilized in the system, use only the FRONT speaker
leads and heat shrink the unused REAR leads to prevent from
shorting out. Be sure to maintain speaker polarity. DO NOT

chassis ground any speaker leads as unstable operation may
result.

9. Install the Preamp Output Harness (if external amplifiers will be
used) by plugging the RCA cables into the corresponding exten­sion RCAs that feed the input of the amplifiers. Be sure to route
the signal cables away from any high current wires to prevent
coupling noise from radiated electrical fields into the audio sig­nal.

The FRONT RCAs connect to the Front speaker's amplifier.
The REAR RCAs connect to the Rear speaker's amplifier.
The SUM** RCAs connect to the Subwoofer amplifier.

10. Connect the CD Changer (

optional

) by plugging the 8-pin DIN

cable into the connector located at the rear of the source unit.

11. Connect the Antenna by plugging the antenna cable into the
connector located at the rear of the source unit. Be sure the
antenna is securely grounded to the vehicle for proper radio
reception.

*Feature available on RFX8230 only
**Feature available on RFX8220 & RFX8230 only

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S

OURCE

U

NITINSTALLATION

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 panel

• Bend Tabs on the installation sleeve which correspond to the
chart above

• Bend Appropriate Tabs on all sides of the mounting sleeve
(Top, Bottom, Left & Right)

Installing the Source Unit – Standard Mount

CAUTION: Installation sleeve should be installed using the

appropriate tabs (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 Source Unit – ISO-DIN Mount

• Remove Trim Piece and Installation Sleeve from source unit

• Factory Bracket should align with two mounting holes on
each side of source unit

• ISO Screws should be 6mm max (use supplied screws)

• Connect Antenna to antenna jack on rear of source unit

• Antenna Ground should read less than 0.05Ω between
antenna and chassis ground

• Install Source Unit into instrument panel

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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 faceplate in its carrying case to

prevent damage

D

ETACHABLE

F

ACEPLATE

B

ASIC

O

PERATION

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 source unit

• Press Reset Button if source unit gets jammed during
operation