Rockford Fosgate RFX8310, RFX8320, RFX8330 Installation & Operation Manual

SOURCE UNITS

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

RRFFXX88331100
RRFFXX88332200
RRFFXX88333300

RFX

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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 (8310/8320/8330)
into a 4Ω load

RMS continuous power per channel, 25 watts x 4
all channels driven into a 4Ω load (8310/8320/8330)
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

8310 3.13lbs (1.42kg)
8320 3.18lbs (1.44kg)
8330 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 RFX8320 & RFX8330 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 RFX8310)

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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ABLE OFCONTENTS

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 (RFX8330 only)

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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.

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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 8310, 8320, & 8330 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.

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CCESSORYPACK

RFX8310

Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Backstrap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) 8310/8320 16-pin Power

Harness

(1) Faceplate Case

RFX8330

Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Backstrap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) RFX8330 16-pin

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

RFX8320

Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Backstrap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) 8310/8320 16-pin Power

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

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QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8310 RFX8320 RFX8330 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 White White White ­IR Remote Compatible X X X ­Illumination “ON” w/ Ignition X X X ­Display Back Lighting Green Green Green ­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 (RFX8320/RFX8330)

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 RFX8310 RFX8320 RFX8330 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 ­Star Circuitry* (Patent No. 4527265) XXX-

Pre Amp/Power Amp

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 RFX8330 only
**Features available on RFX8320 & RFX8330 only

*Star Circuit allows the CDP/CDX to resume playing a music track at the same
location in the song if the vehicle ignition is turned off. Souce units without the
Star Circuit resume playing the music track from the beginning of the song.

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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 RFX8310/8320/8330 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 RFX8330 only
**Feature available on RFX8320 & RFX8330 only

*Feature available on RFX8330 only

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*Features available on RFX8330 only
**Features available on RFX8320 & RFX8330 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 in-
dash 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

ESIGNFEATURES

(RFX8310 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

OURCEUNITMOUNTINGLOCATIONS

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.

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NSTALLATIONCONSIDERATIONS

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 RFX8330 only
**Feature available on RFX8320 & RFX8330 only

*Feature available on RFX8330 only

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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

ETACHABLEFACEPLATE

B

ASICOPERATION

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

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

Power-up Defaults

Mode Default
AS/PS Off

Preset memory Original memory band

Scan Off

Repeat Off

Random Off

Loudness On

Illumination color Green

Default Display Clock

CDP Loading STBY

CDX Loading Disc Start

Volume Level 12

Sum 50

Bass/Treble 0

Balance/Fader 0

Local/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 MENU knob counter-clockwise to
decrease the selected function

Source Tone Memory

Individual Bass & Treble settings are memorized for
TUNER / CD PLAYER / CDCHANGER / AUX*

NOTE: If no adjustment is made after 5 seconds, the

MENU knob will revert to VOLUME mode.

T

ONECONTROLS

P

OWER

ON/O

FF

*Features available on RFX8330 only
**Features available on RFX8320 & RFX8330 only

Display Recall temporarily displays the clock, radio sta­tion, 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 STATION>STATION
TITLE**

2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to its default

Display Recall (CDP/CDX)

1. While in CDP/CDX mode, press the DISP button to
cycle through CLOCK>TRACK/TIME>DISC TITLE*

2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to its default

Display Recall (AUX)

1. While in AUX mode, press the DISP button to switch
between CLOCK>AUX*

2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to its default

Programming the Default Display

1. While in TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX* mode, press and
hold the DISP button until display flashes (clock set
mode)

2. Press the MODE button to cycle through the available
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

D

EFAULT/RECALL

D

ISPLAY

– 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 Minutes

1. Press and the DISP button a second time until
the minute digits flash

2. Press the SEEK UP/DN button to set the minutes

Considerations

1. The clock will be displayed when the radio
power button is turned off

2. Pressing the DISP button will display the clock
for 5 seconds when an alternative default dis­play is selected (see DEFAULT/RECALL DISPLAY
in this section for more information on program­ming the default display).

– 24 –

C

LOCK

O

PERATION

(press & hold)

(press again)

AM 12:00

F1 101.5

KZON

AM 12:00
04 01:27

JANET J

AM 12:00

AUX

*Features available on RFX8330 only
**Features available on RFX8320 & RFX8330 only

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

LLUMINATIONCOLOR

*

– 27 –

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 –

L

OUDNESS

C

ONTROL

ON

OFF

ON

OFF

(press & hold)

*Feature available on RFX8320 & RFX8330 only

– 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. Turn the MENU knob to select the proper
character

3. Press the DISP button to change the character
type to one of the following:

Type #1: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Type #2: abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz
Type #3: 0123456789
Type #4: /\\.+?!*’")

4. Press the MENU knob to select the next space

5. Press and hold the MENU knob for 1 second to
store the title into memory

Station/Disc Title Erasing

1. Press and hold the MUTE button for 1 second

2. Turn the MENU knob to select the title for erasing

3. Press and hold the MENU knob for 1 second to
erase the title

– 28 –

S

TATION

/D

ISCTITLE

M

EMORY

(press & hold)

(press & hold)

(turn to select 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 radio station

3. Press and hold the desired PRESET
BUTTON (1-2-3-4-5-6) for 1 second to store the
radio station in memory

Seek

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

Tune

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

NOTE: Press and hold the TUNE UP/DN button for

1 second to speed up the manual tune mode.

B

UTTONFUNCTION

T

UNER

M

ODE

(press & hold)

FM1 101.5

T

UNER

O

PERATION

– 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 indepen­dently in the selected 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
radio station will play for 5 seconds before
moving to the next preset

2. Press the AS/PS button again to stop Preset Scan
on the currently playing radio station

A

UTOSTORE

/ P

RESETSCAN

(press & hold)

B

UTTONFUNCTION

Operation

1. Press and hold the MENU knob for 1 second to
enter TUNER 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

T

UNER

O

PTIONS

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 sensitivity of the

tuner for rural conditions
where there are weak radio
stations

#3 AMERICAS Adjusts the tuner’s frequency

band for American country
codes

EUR/AUST Adjusts the tuner’s frequency

band for European/Australian
country codes

Frequency

Country Bandwidth Spacing
Americas AM = 530 – 1710kHz 10kHz

FM = 87.5 – 107.9MHz 200kHz

Eur/Aus AM = 522 – 1620kHz 9kHz

FM = 87.5 – 108.0MHz 50kHz

P.PLAY

EJ MUTE

DX

LOCAL

AMERICAS
EUR/AUST

FM1
FM2

FM3
AM1
AM2

CD Player Mode

1. Press the MODE button until CDP PLAY is dis­played

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 source
unit will 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 P

LAYER

M

ODE

– 33 –– 32 –

CD Player Operation

CDP Play

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

LCD Display

The LCD will display MUTE until the function is
canceled

T

UNER

M

UTE

MUTE

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

RACKFORWARD/REVERSE

*

– 35 –

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
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 play­ing 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 playing track #1

– 34 –

CDP/CDX T

RACKSELECTION

*

04 02:17

04 02:17

(press & hold)

*NOTE: This function works identically in both CD Player and

CD Changer modes.

*NOTE: This function works identically in both CD Player and

CD Changer modes.

Track repeat plays the currently playing track over
again

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

1. The LCD will display RPT until the function is
cancelled

CDP/CDX T

RACKREPEAT

*

– 37 –

Track Scan plays the intro to each track for 10 sec­onds before moving to the next track on the cur­rently 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 begins
its intro scan

3. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the
default display

– 36 –

CDP/CDX T

RACKSCAN

*

SCAN

04 00:10
05 00:10
06 00:10

RPT

04 04:59
04 00:01

*NOTE: This function works identically in both CD Player and

CD Changer modes.

*NOTE: This function works identically in both CD Player and

CD Changer modes.

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 PAUS and the track # until
the function is canceled

CDP/CDX P

AUSE

*

– 39 –– 38 –

Track random selects and plays tracks at random
from the currently playing disc

Track Random

1. Press and hold the RDM (Preset #3) button for 2
seconds 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 T

RACKRANDOM

*

RDM

04 00:01

13 00:01

06 00:01

PAUS

*NOTE: This function works identically in both CD Player and

CD Changer modes.

*NOTE: This function works identically in both CD Player and

CD Changer modes.

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 INSERT IN THIS DIRECTION arrow indi­cates the proper direction that the magazine
should be loaded into the CD changer

CAUTION

Avoid installing or leaving the magazine where

it would be subject to high temperatures such

as from direct sunlight or from hot air from the

heater. Doing so will damage the unit.

L

OADING THE

CD C

HANGER

– 41 –

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. 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 seconds, the LCD will revert to the
previous display

Auto Reload

1. If the CD is left in the ejected position for more
than 10 seconds the disc will automatically
reload into the CD player

2. The auto reload operation will not restart play­ing the disc or affect any other current mode
(Except EJ MUTE Mode)

– 40 –

B

UTTONFUNCTION

D

ISCEJECT

*

CD Changer Operation

(Shown here is the RFX8810 Optional Accessory)

*NOTE: This function works in CD Player mode only.

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 seconds the LCD will revert to the
default display

Considerations

CDX MODE: When the last track # on the current
disc is reached, the next disc will be loaded in the
CD changer and begin playing track #1

CDX D

ISCSELECTION

– 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 disc begins playing, the track # &
elapsed time will be displayed for 5 seconds

3. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the
default display

NOTE: If no disc is loaded into the CD changer NO

CD will be displayed and the source unit will
revert back to TUNER mode.

– 42 –

CD C

HANGER

M

ODE

CDX Play

Disc 1
Disc 2
Disc 3

– 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 operation

– 44 –

CDX E

JECT/RESET

•

RESET

AUX Mode

1. Press the MODE button until AUX is displayed

2. The AUX input will immediately "see" the
auxiliary audio 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) out­put level, the volume control on the face­plate can properly adjust the amplitude.
The maximum signal the AUX circuit can
accept without clipping is 2.4V RMS.
More than 2.4V RMS input voltage can be
applied to the circuit, however the signal
will be clipped (producing gain overlap).

AUX M

ODE

*

*Feature available on RFX8330 only

TUNER

CDP
CDX
AUX

A

UXILIARYOPERATION

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

ON/O

FF

IR R

EMOTE

O

PERATION

(RFX8310 Optional Accessory)

On
Off

Volume Up/Down

1. Press the VOL(+) button to increase 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 –

V

OLUME

UP/D

OWN

– 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

O

PERATING

M

ODE

VOL 25

*This feature available on RFX8320 & RFX8330 only*This feature available on RFX8330 only

Tune (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

UNE

(D

ISC

)

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

2. Press the SEEK DN button to select the previous
track on the disc

– 48 –

S

EEK

(T

RACK

)

F1 101.5

Track 07

F1 101.5

Disc 04

1. Press the SEL button to cycle through BASS>
TREBLE>BALANCE>FADER>SUM**>VOLUME

2. Press the VOL+ button to increase function

3. Press the VOL+ button to decrease function

SOURCE TONE MEMORY

Individual Bass & Treble settings are memorized for
TUNER / CDP / CDX / AUX* modes.

NOTE: If no adjustment is made after 5 seconds, the

MENU knob will revert to VOLUME mode.

– 51 –

T

ONECONTROLS

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

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 –

M

UTE/PAUSE

*

MUTE

T01 PAUS

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

*Features available on RFX8330 only
**Features available on RFX8320 & RFX8330 only

*NOTE: This function works identically in both CD Player and

CD Changer modes.

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 STATION>
STATION TITLE**

2. After 5 seconds, the display will revert to the
default display

Display Recall (CDP/CDX)

1. While in CDP/CDX mode, press the DISP button
to cycle through CLOCK>TRACK/TIME>DISC
TITLE*

2. After 5 seconds, the display 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 default display.

– 53 –

D

ISPLAYRECALL

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 –

T

UNERBAND

FM1
FM2
FM3
AM1
AM2

PM 12:01
F1 101.5

PM 12:01
T01 01:24

PM 12:01

AUX*

*Features available on RFX8330 only
**Features available on RFX8320 & RFX8330 only

Track scan plays the intro to each track for 10 sec­onds before moving to the next track on the
currently 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 begins
its intro scan

3. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the
default display

– 55 –

T

RACKSCAN

*

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
tuner frequency being accessed for 5 seconds

2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the
default display

– 54 –

D

IRECT

P

RESETACCESS

04 00:10
05 00:10
06 00:10

F1 101.5

*NOTE: This function works identically in both CD Player and

CD Changer modes.

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
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

The LCD will display RDM until the function is
cancelled

– 57 –

T

RACKRANDOM

*

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
cancelled

– 56 –

T

RACKREPEAT

*

04 04:59
04 00:01

04 00:01
12 00:01

07 00:01

*NOTE: This function works identically in both CD Player and

CD Changer modes.

*NOTE: This function works identically in both CD Player and

CD Changer modes.

Direct Track Access allows any track to be immedi­ately selected and played. This method is faster
than manually cycling through each track on the
disc.

Direct Track Access

1. While in CDP/CDX mode, press the TRACK
ACC button to select Direct Track 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. The CD player or CD changer will immediately
load the selected track and begin playing

LCD Display

1. The LCD will display TRACK and the track #
being accessed for 5 seconds

2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the
default display

D

IRECTTRACK

A

CCESS

*

Direct Disc Access allows any disc in the maga­zine 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 but­ton 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

3. The CD changer will immediately load the

selected disc and begin playing track #1

LCD Display

1. The LCD will display DISC and the disc # being

accessed for 5 seconds

2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the

default display

– 58 –

D

IRECT

D

ISC

A

CCESS

– 59 –

DISC 6

06 00:01

*NOTE: This function works identically in both CD Player and

CD Changer modes.

– 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 radio
station will play for 5 seconds before moving to the
next preset.

2.Press the AS/PS button again to stop Preset Scan

on the currently playing radio station.

– 60 –

A

UTOSTORE

/

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RESETSCAN

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OURCEUNITTROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY

Source Unit does
not turn on

Voltage applied to Red
and Yellow wires is not
between 10.8 and 16
volts or there is no
voltage present

Check battery, fuses and connec­tions and repair or replace as
necessary. If voltage is above
+16 volts, have the electrical
system inspected by an autho­rized car service center.

Source unit is not
properly grounded

Check wiring and repair
as necessary

No backlight
illumination

Detachable faceplate
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 source unit and the
amplifier. Connect one compo­nent at a time to determine the
culprit. Connect this component
to the Blue wire and check for
pops. If pops persist, repair or
replace component as necessary

Tuner cannot
“tune-in” any
radio stations

Antenna is
disconnected

Check connections and repair as
necessary

Tuner has poor
reception

Antenna is discon­nected or not properly
grounded to vehicle

Check connections and installa­tion of antenna and repair or
replace as necessary

Antenna cable is inter­mittent or damaged

Disconnect antenna and test
with known working antenna.
If tuner works, check installation
and repair antenna wiring as
necessary

Antenna is wrong type
for AM/FM frequencies

Consult your local Authorized
Rockford Fosgate Dealer for
proper antenna selection

FM1
FM2

FM3
AM1
AM2

(press & hold)

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY

ERROR 6

(Transverse Error)

Transverse motor or
switch is defective.
Traverse area
damaged

Check CD mechanism motor,
switch and transverse area.

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY

Disc will not load
into Source Unit

(also see error codes)

Voltage applied to Red
and Yellow wires is not
between 10.8 and 16
volts or there is no
voltage present

Check battery, fuses and
connections and repair or replace
as necessary. If voltage is above
+16 volts, have the electrical
system inspected by an autho­rized car service center

Disc will not eject

(also see error codes)

Voltage applied to
Yellow wire is not
between 10.8 and 16
volts or there is no
voltage present

Check battery, fuses and
connections and repair or replace
as necessary. If voltage is above
+16 volts, have the electrical
system inspected by an autho­rized car service center

ERROR 1

(Initialize Error)

No initialization

Press the reset button

Mechanism is jammed
and loading motor (or
driving circuit) is
defective

Repair the mechanism and
loading motor (or driving circuit)

ERROR 3

(Loading Error)

Foreign objects are
preventing the disc
from loading

Check CDP mechanism load area
by removing faceplate and repair
as necessary

Loading area in
mechanism and load­ing motor (or driving
circuit) is defective

Repair the mechanism and load­ing 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 mech­anism and ejecting
motor (or driving cir­cuit) is defective

Repair the mechanism and load­ing motor (or driving circuit)

ERROR 9

(TOC Error)

Disc is warped
cracked or severely
damaged

Put in a different disc!

The laser pickup is
defective

Have a service center
repair the laser pickup

Servo unit in CDP
mechanism is not
operating properly

Check the servo circuit area and
repair as necessary

CD skips
excessively

Source unit mounted
at an incorrect angle

Check mounting angle of source
unit (mount within ±20˚ from hor­izontal) and repair as necessary

Source unit not
secured properly
(Standard Mount)

Check tightness of installation
sleeve and backstrap and repair or
replace as necessary

Source unit not
secured properly
(ISO Mount)

Check tightness of mounting
screws and repair or replace as
necessary

Radiated Noises No RF suppression

of blower motors

Connect filter cap (Radio Shack
#272-1085) in-line on B+ as close
to blower motor as possible

No RF suppression
of switches

Connect a .1µf – .01µf non-polarized
capacitor across switch contacts

ERROR 7

(Servo Error)

Excessive dirt or dust
on disc

Clean disc to remove dirt or dust
as necessary

Disc is warped
cracked or severely
damaged

Put in a different disc!

Excessive scratches
on disk

Put in a different disc!

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CD C

HANGERTROUBLESHOOTING

SYMPTOM 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 center check the
magazine sensing switch

Can’t eject magazine

Press the reset button

Magazine emitting
spring is damaged

Have a service center inspect and
repair as necessary

Magazine tray is
jammed

Inspect and repair as necessary

Error 3

(Loading Error)

Tray loading has not
completed after
5 seconds

Press the eject button, pull out the
magazine and try again. Press the
reset button

Loading mechanism
and loading motor (or
driving circuit) is
defective

Repair mechanism and loading
motor (or driving circuit)

Error 4

(Unloading Error)

Tray unloading has not
completed after
5 seconds

Press the eject button, pullout the
magazine and try again. Press the
reset button

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 into
RCA signal cable

Check connections, run the RCA
cables on a different route away
from sources of high current

Bad component in the
signal chain

Check connections, bypass addi­tional components (crossovers
and equalizers) between the
Source unit and the amplifier.
Connect one component at a time
to determine the culprit. Repair or
replace components as necessary

Noise is radiating into
the speaker cables

Disconnect existing speakers and
connect a test speaker to the out­put terminals or the source unit. If
noise is gone, reroute the speaker
cables away from sources of high
current

Multiple grounds in
the audio system

Check ground connections and
connect amplifiers, signal proces­sors, and other components to a
central location or try a different
grounding point on the chassis

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IR R

EMOTETROUBLESHOOTING

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 trans­mitter lens

Clean transmitter lens with
Plexiglas solution and a non­abrasive cloth as necessary

Excessive dirt or dust
on source unit receiver
lens

Clean receiver lens (compact disc
logo) with Plexiglas solution and a
non-abrasive cloth as necessary

IR remote is outside of
optimum transmitting
range

Operate IR remote within approx­imately 15 ft and ±45˚ from
horizontal of the Source unit’s
faceplate

High sunlight
conditions

Operate IR remote closer to
Source Unit

IR Remote does
not work

(LED does not
illuminate)

Batteries are dead

Check battery condition and
replace as necessary with
(1) CR2025 (+3 volt) battery

Battery is installed
incorrectly

Check battery installation and
repair as necessary (polarity is
indicated on pc board)

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY

Error 7

(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 the magazine and insert
discs

NO CONN

(Communication Error)

8-pin DIN cable is
disconnected from the
CDX mechanism or
source unit

Check the connection of 8-pin
DIN cable between the CDX
and unit

CD Changer does
not operate

CDX cable is inter­mittent or severely
damaged

Check connections and repair or
replace CDX cable as necessary

CDX cable is discon­nected from the Source
Unit or CD Changer

Check connections at the Source
unit and CD Changer and repair
wiring as necessary

Communication
problem

Press “Reset” button on CD
Changer

Disc is jammed in
the CD Changer

Disc load/unload
problem

Press “Reset” button on CD
Changer. If CD Changer still
does not operate, see your Local
Authorized Rockford Fosgate
Dealer

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY

SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY

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I

NTERNATIONAL

I

NFORMATION

Ship to: Electronics
Rockford Corporation
Warranty Repair Department
2055 E. 5th Street
Tempe, AZ 85281
RA#:_________________________

Ship to: Speakers
Rockford Acoustic Design
(Receiving-speakers)
609 Myrtle N.W.
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
RA#: ____________________

L

IMITED

W

ARRANTYINFORMATION

Rockford Corporation offers a limited warranty on Rockford Fosgate products
on the following terms:

Length of Warranty

1 year on source units

What is Covered

This warranty applies only to Rockford Fosgate products sold to consumers by
Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealers in the United States of America or its
possessions. Product purchased by consumers from an Authorized Rockford
Fosgate Dealer in another country are covered only by that country’s
Distributor and not by Rockford Corporation.

Who is Covered

This warranty covers only the original purchaser of Rockford product pur­chased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer in the United States. In
order to receive service, the purchaser must provide Rockford with a copy of
the receipt stating the customer name, dealer name, 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 Rockford or an Authorized Rockford
Fosgate Service Center

4. Any product which has had the serial number defaced, altered, or removed

5. Subsequent damage to other components

6. Any product purchased outside the U.S.

7. Any product not purchased from an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer

Limit on Implied Warranties

Any implied warranties including warranties of fitness for use and
merchantability are limited in duration to the period of the express warranty
set forth above. 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.

How to Obtain Service

Please call 1-800-669-9899 for Rockford Customer Service. You must obtain
an RA# (Return Authorization number) to return any product to Rockford
Fosgate. You are responsible for shipment of product to Rockford.

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Rockford Fosgate

Rockford Corporation

546 South Rockford Drive

Tempe, Arizona 85281 U.S.A.

In U.S.A., [phone]

In Europe, Fax [phone]

In Japan, Fax [phone]

www.rockfordfosgate.com

E.W.R. 11/99
For 2000 Models

Installation assistance available at:

www.rockfordfosgate.com/rftech