Rockford Fosgate RFX8340, RFX8350, RFX8350RDS, RFX8340RDS Installation & Operation Manual

IGNITION(SWITCHED)(INPUT)

POWER REMOTE(500mA MAX)

POWER ANTENNA(300mA MAX)

CHOKE & FUSE

CHASSIS GROUND

BATTERY +12V

BOX

BLACK

YELLOW

RED

BLUE/RED

LT,BLUE

PURPLE/BLACK

GREEN/BLACK

GRAY/BLACK

REAR (R+) SPEAKER INPUT

REAR (R-) SPEAKER INPUT

REAR (L+) SPEAKER INPUT

REAR (L-) SPEAKER INPUT

FRONT (R+) SPEAKER INPUT

AUX INPUT WHITE(L)

AUX INPUT RED(R)

PURPLE

WHITE

RED

GREEN

GRAY

FRONT (R-) SPEAKER INPUT

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WIRE SIDE VIEW

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1211 151413

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LINE OUT REAR (L+) (WHITE)

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LINE OUT REAR (R+) (RED)

SUM OUT (L+) (WHITE)

LINE OUT REAR (GND) (BLACK)

SUM OUT (GND) (BLACK)
VIDEO 1 (+) (WHITE)
VIDEO OUT (+) (WHITE)
AUX-IN 2 (GND) (BLACK)
VIDEO OUT (GND) (BLACK)
REAR SEAT OUT (R+) (RED)

LINE OUT FRONT (L+
LINE OUT FRONT (GN

VIDEO 2 (GND) (BLAC

SUM OUT (R+) (RED)

VIDEO 2 (+) (RED)
AUX-IN 2 (R+) (RED)
AUX-IN 2 (L+) (WHITE
REAR SEAT OUT (GN
REAR SEAT OUT (L+)

LINE OUT FRONT (R+

DESCRIPTION

NO DESCRIPTION

SOURCE UNITS

INSTALLATION & OPERATION

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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: _____________________________

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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
into a 4Ω load

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

0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Speaker Impedance 4Ω – 8Ω
Preamp Output Voltage 4.0V RMS @ 0.1% THD
Sum Preamp Output Voltage 4.0V RMS @ 0.1% THD
Preamp Output Impedance <50Ω
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

RFX8340 / RFX8340RDS 3.85lbs (1.74kg)
RFX8350 / RFX8350RDS 4.00lbs (1.81kg)

*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

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 OF

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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 / MP3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

CD / MP3 Changer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Rear Seat Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Audilliary Audio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Auxilliary Video Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

IR Remote Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

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 = MP3 Changer / CD Changer (optional)
AUX = Auxiliary Audio or Video Input

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I

NTRODUCTION

Rockford Fosgate optimizes vicious features in the RFX source units
for use in high performance car audio & car video 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 RFX & RFX RDS source units. For com­parisons within these models, 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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RFX8340

Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Backstrap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) 16-pin Pwr/Aux Harness
(1) RFX8340 20-pin RCA Harness
(1) Faceplate Case
(1) IR Remote Control

RFX8350

Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Backstrap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) 16-pin Pwr/Aux Harness
(1) RFX8350 20-pin RCA Harness
(1) Faceplate Case
(1) IR Remote Control

RFX8340 RDS

Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Backstrap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) 16-pin Pwr/Aux Harness
(1) RFX8340 20-pin RCA Harness
(1) Faceplate Case
(1) IR Remote Control

RFX8350 RDS

Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Backstrap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) 16-pin Pwr/Aux Harness
(1) RFX8350 20-pin RCA Harness
(1) Faceplate Case
(1) IR Remote Control

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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.

+65°C

–10°C

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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

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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QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8340 RFX8340RDS RFX8350 RFX8350RDS

Control/Lighting/Appearance

Fold-Down Detachable Faceplate X X X X
ISO Din Mounting X X X X

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

Tuner

RDS Tuning (Radio Data System) - X - X
World Wide Tuning X X X X
AM mono/FM stereo X X X X
FM Noise Blanker X X X X
Auto Blend / Roll Off X X X X
Multi-Path Interference Rejection X X X X
12 AM / 18 FM Presets X X X X

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

CD Player

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

Ignition Off Disc Load/Eject X X X X
Repeat Mode X X X X
Random Play (CD) X X X X
Track Scan X X X X
Fast Forward/Reverse X X X X

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QUICK LOOK FEATURES RFX8340 RFX8340RDS RFX8350 RFX8350RDS

Next/Previous Track X X X X
Programmable Eject Mute Off X X X X
Insert Disc Power Up/Play X X X X
Pause/Resume Play X X X X
Programmable Disc Titles X X X X
Star Circuitry* (Patent No. 4527265) XXXX

Pre Amp/Power Amp

Source Tone Memory X X X X
Switchable Loudness X X X X
Electronic Volume, Tone, Balance X X X X
Internal Audio Amplifier (watts) 20 x 4 RMS 20 x 4 RMS 20 x 4 RMS 20 x 4 RMS

40 x 4 PEAK 40 x 4 PEAK 40 x 4 PEAK 40 x 4 PEAK
Number of Audio RCAs 2-in / 6-out 2-in / 6-out 4-in / 8-out 4-in / 8-out
Number of Video RCAs - - 2-in / 1-out 2-in / 1-out
Preout Voltage 4.0 volts RMS 4.0 volts RMS 4.0 volts RMS 4.0 volts RMS
Low Source Impedance <50Ω <50Ω <50Ω <50Ω

Remote Functions IR included IR included IR included IR included

Tuner, CDP 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 X
Direct Track Access X X X X
Direct Disc Access X X X X

CD Changer Control

MP3/CD Changer Control X 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

*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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1. BAND – Selects the bank of tuner presets (FM1/FM2/
FM3/AM1/AM2) to be active.

2.

POWER – Turns the source unit on and off.

3.

EJECT – Folds-down the faceplate and 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/AUX1/AUX2*).

5.

MODE – Switches between TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX1/AUX2*
modes.

6.

MENU – Switches between VOLUME/BASS/TREBLE/BAL-
ANCE/FADER/SUM modes.

7.

UP/DOWN ARROWS – 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.

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MENU

BAND 1

VOL

DISP

MODE

SCAN

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RADIO DATA SYSTEM

RFX8350

AS/PS423 56

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

DOWNRPT RDM UPDISC

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

MUTE

LOUD

PTY

AF/TP

OPEN

R SEAT

*Features available on RFX8350 only

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COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

RFX8340 & RFX8350 RFX8340RDS & RFX8350RDS

Source Unit Design

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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 and
selects the next track down in CDP/CDX mode.

12.

PRESET 5 – Selects radio preset #5 in TUNER mode and
selects the next track up in CDP/CDX mode.

13.

PRESET 6 – Selects radio preset #6 in TUNER mode.

14. *

LO/DX (Local/Distant) – Switches the tuner between
Local/Distant reception modes. In city areas, Local mode
reduces crosstalk between neighboring ratio stations. In
rural areas, Distant mode increases the tuner’s sensitivity
for better reception.

**PTY (Program Type) – Switches the RDS tuner between

Music Mode and Speech Mode

15.

RELEASE – Detaches the faceplace from the source unit.

16.

LOUD/R.SEAT – Loud enables bass response to be boosted
at low and high levels. Rear Seat allows a secondary source
to feed privacy headphones

17. *

AS (Auto Store) – Auto Store scans and saves the strongest

radio stations in each tuner bank.

**AF/TP (Alternative Frequencies/Traffic Program) –

Alternative Frequencies mode switches the RDS tuner to a
neighboring radio station when the current station’s signal
becomes weak. Traffic Program mode allows the RDS
tuner to receive traffic accouncements and other bulletins
transmitted by the radio station.

18.

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

*Features available on RFX8340 & RFX8350 only

**Features available on RFX8340RDS & RFX8350RDS only

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19. *PS (Preset Scan) – Preset Scan scans and plays each sta-
tion stored in preset memory.

**AS/PS (Auto Store/Preset Scan) – Auto Store scans and

saves the strongest radio stations in each tuner bank.
Preset Scan scans and plays each station stored in preset
memory.

20. RCA Preamp Harness (20-pin) – These RCA jacks provide
low-level preamp outputs used to feed external amplifiers.

*The RFX8350/RFX8350RDS harness also features an AUX
Audio2 IN, AUX Video1&2 IN, and an AUX Video OUT.

21.

CD Changer Input (8-pin) – The DIN connector is used for
the connection of an optional RFX CD/MP3 changer.

22.

Power/Auxiliary Harness (16-pin) – This connector is used
for power, speaker output, and Auxiliary Audio-1 Input
connections.

23.

Antenna Input – Connects a standard male Motorola
coaxial radio antenna to the source unit.

IMPORTANT: The communication BUS used in Rockford
Fosgate RFX82xx and RFX83xx series are compatible only
with MP3 Changer model RFXMP3.8 and CD changer
model RFX8810. The MP3 & CD Changer are 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 changers (or vice versa).

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*Features available on RFX8340 & RFX8350 only

**Features available on RFX8340RDS & RFX8350RDS only

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(RFX8310)

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

2.

MODE – Selects between
TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX1/
AUX2** modes.

3.

MUTE – Mutes the audio in
TUNER/AUX1/AUX2**
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) are active.

9.

DISP – Switches the source unit between the clock and the
currently selected mode (TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX1/AUX2**).

10.

DISC ACC – Directly accesses the desired CD/MMC in the
optional CD/MP3 changer.

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12

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*Features available on RFX8340 & RFX8340RDS only

**Features available on RFX8350 & RFX8350RDS only

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*Features available on RFX8340 & RFX8350 only

**Features available on RFX8340RDS & RFX8350RDS only

11. TRACK ACC – Directly accesses the desired track in the in­dash CD player

12.

AS/PS – Auto Store scans and saves the strongest radio sta­tions in each tuner bank. Preset Scan scans and plays each
station stored in preset memory.

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.

**AF/TP (Alternative Frequencies/Traffic Program) –

Alternative Frequencies mode switches the RDS tuner to a
neighboring radio station when the current station’s signal
becomes weak. Traffic Program mode allows the RDS
tuner to receive traffic accouncements and other bulletins
transmitted by the radio station.

17.

**PTY (Program Type) – Switches the RDS tuner between

Music Mode and Speech Mode

18.

LOUD/R.SEAT – Loud enables bass response to be boosted
at low and high levels. Rear Seat allows a secondary source
to feed privacy headphones

19.

0-9 BUTTONS – Selects presets 1-6 in TUNER mode,
selects tracks in CDP & CDX mode, and selects
Discs/MultiMedia Cards in CDX(MP3) mode.

– 14 –

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.

– 15 –

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.

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 correspond­ing 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.

7.

Connect the B+, GND and Remote Turn on Wires on the 16 pin
harness according to the Installation Reference Sheet.

– 16 –

– 17 –

8. Connect the AUX RCA Jacks to the external audio source (this

inserts the audio before the volume control on the source unit).

The maximum un-clipped input voltage this circuit can accept is

4.0V RMS.

9.

*Connect the AUX Video1 and Video2 Jacks to the output of

the external video source(s).

10. 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.

11. 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.

The REAR SEAT RCAs connect to the Headphone jacks located
in the rear of the vehicle.

The AUX1 & AUX2* RCAs connect to the output of an auxiliary
audio source.

*The VIDEO1 & VIDEO2 RCAs connect to the output of an
auxiliary video source.

*The VIDEO OUT RCA connects to outboard video monitors.

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 RFX8350 & RFX8350RDS only

– 18 –

S

OURCE

U

NIT

I

NSTALLATION

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)

E

M5 6mm

20

0

20

0

M

4

6m

m

MAX

E E

LEFT SIDE VIEW

RIGHT SIDE VIEW

EE

C

F

B

A

G

D

H

D

H

G

A

F

B

C

TOP VIEW

GHFEDCBA

Thickness

All Tabs Labelled Top,Bottom,and Sides

*

*

*

*

*
*

*

*

*

*

*

1.2mm to 11.3mm

5.2mm to 10.4mm

2.9mm to 10.4mm

6.3mm to 8.8mm

18.3mm to 20.8mm

14.0mm to 19.8mm

2.0mm to 7.0mm

**

1.2mm to 1.5mm

– 19 –

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

E

Backstrap

6mm Screw

Antenna

MAX

M5 6mm

M4 6mm

Antenna

6mm Max

Factory Bracket

x

x

– 20 –

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

1. Remove Faceplate from source unit

2. Press Reset Button if source unit gets jammed during

operation

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

VOL

DISP

MODE

SCAN

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RADIO DATA SYSTEM

RFX8350

AS/PS423 56

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

DOWNRPT RDM UPDISC

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

MUTE

LOUD

PTY

AF/TP

OPEN

R SEAT

RESET

2

1

– 21 –

The faceplate is detachable as an anti-theft deterrent
system.

Remove the Faceplate

1. Press the “^” button (Fig. 1)

2. Grasp the right side of the faceplate and remove
it from the housing

Attach the Faceplate

1. Insert left side of faceplate into the housing.

2. Press faceplate into housing until it clicks.

CAUTION: Store the faceplate in its carrying case to

prevent damage

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

D

ETACHABLE

F

ACEPLATE

B

ASIC

O

PERATION

Operation

1. Press the PWR button to turn on the radio (Fig. 1)

2. Press the PWR button to turn off the radio (Fig. 1)

Any Button Wake-Up

Press any button on the faceplate (except OPEN,
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

Default Display Clock

CDP Loading STBY
CDX Loading Disc Start

Volume Level 12

Sum 15

Bass/Treble 0

Balance/Fader 0

LO/DX DX

Station Titling Clear Memory

Disc Titling Clear Memory

– 22 –

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

P

OWER

ON/O

FF

Function Display Range Default

Volume VOL 0 to 50 12

Bass BASS -8 to +8 0

Treble TREB -8 to +8 0

Balance BAL L15 to R15 0

Fader FAD R15 to F15 0

Sum Out SUM 0 to 30 15

– 23 –

BASS
TREB

BAL

FAD

SUM

VOL

Operation

1. Press the MENU knob to cycle through
BASS>TREBLE>BALANCE>F ADER >SUM>VOLUME
modes (Fig. 1)

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/CD CHANGER/AUX/R.SEAT*

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

MENU knob will revert to VOLUME mode.

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

T

ONE

C

ONTROLS

*Features available on RFX8350 & RFX8350RDS only

Setting the Clock Hours

1. Press and hold the DISP button for 1 second
until the hour digits flash (Fig. 1)

2. Press the UP/DN ARROW to set the hour (Fig. 2)

Setting the Clock Minutes

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

2. Press the UP/DN ARROW to set the minutes
(Fig. 2)

LCD Display

1. The LCD will default to the clock display unless
otherwise programed using the Default Display
(Fig. 3)

Considerations

A. The clock will be displayed when the radio

power button is turned off

B. 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 –

3

2

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

C

LOCK

O

PERATION

DISP

(press & hold)

DISP

(press again)

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 (Fig.1).

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
(Fig.1).

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 (Fig. 1).

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) (Fig. 1).

2. Press the MODE button to cycle through the available

default displays (Fig. 2).

3. Release the MODE button for 1 second to lock-in the

selected display (Fig. 2).

4. Default displays can be programmed independently

for TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX modes

12

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

D

EFAULT

/R

ECALL

D

ISPLAY

– 25 –

DISP

AM 12:00

F1 101.5

KZON

AM 12:00

04 01:27

JANET J

AM 12:00

AUX

The Loudness control enables the bass response of
the audio output to be boosted at high/low levels

Operation

1. Press the LOUD button to enable the Loudness
feature (Fig. 1). The LCD will display “LOUD”
when the loudness feature is enabled (Fig. 2).

2. Press the LOUD button a second time to disable
the loudness feature.

The Contrast Level of the LCD can be changed to
compensate for the view angle of the source unit.

Operation

1. Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second to
enter the options menu (Fig. 1). Momentarily
press the MENU button until “CONTRAST” is
diaplayed.

2. Press the UP/DOWN ARROWS to vary the con­trast from -5 to +40 (default is +6) (Fig. 2).

– 26 –

12

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

L

OUDNESS

C

ONTROL

LOUD

ON

OFF

1

2

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

C

ONTRAST

L

EVEL

MODE

(press & hold)

Operation

1. Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second to
enter the options menu (Fig. 1). Momentarily
press the MENU button until “INI/VOL” is
diaplayed.

2. Press the UP/DOWN ARROWS to vary the ini­tial volume level from 0 to 30 (default is 15)
(Fig. 2).

Operation

1. Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second to
enter the options menu (Fig. 1). Momentarily
press the MENU button until “V/BAR” is
diaplayed.

2. Press the UP/DOWN ARROWS to turn on/off
the volume bar display (Fig. 2).

1

2

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

I

NITIAL

V

OLUME

L

EVEL

– 27 –

MODE

(press & hold)

1

2

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

V

OLUME

B

AR

MODE

(press & hold)

The name of the radio station or CD can be stored
in memory using up to 10 characters as a title. A
maximum of 58 titles can be stored into memory.

Station/Disc/MP3/AUX Title Memory

1. Press the MODE button to select the appropriate
operating mode (TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX) (Fig. 1)

2. Press and hold the BAND button for 1 second

3. Turn the MENU knob to select the proper
character (Fig. 2).

4. Press the DISP button to change the character
type to one of the following (Fig. 3):

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

5. Press the MENU knob to select the next space
(Fig 4.).

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

Station/Disc/MP3/AUX Title Erasing

7. Press and hold the MUTE button for 1 second
(Fig. 7).

8. Turn the MENU knob to select the title for erasing
(Fig. 8).

9. Press and hold the MENU knob for 1 second to
erase the title (Fig. 9).

– 28 –

4

8

6

3 5

2

9

7

Title

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

S

TATION

/D

ISC

/MP3/AUX T

ITLE

M

EMORY

(press & hold)

BAND

(press & hold)

MUTE

(turn to select

characters)

(press & hold)

– 29 –

Operation

1. Press the MODE button to select TUNER mode
(Fig. 1)

2. Press the BAND button to select the appropriate
tuner bank: FM1>FM2>FM3>AM1>AM2 (Fig. 2)

3. Press one of the tuner presets (1-2-3-4-5-6) to
recall the radio station stored in memory (Fig. 3)

Storing a Preset into Memory

1. Press the BAND button and select the tuner
bank where the preset will be saved (Fig. 2)

2. Press the UP/DOWN ARROWS to select the
desired radio station (Fig. 4)

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

Seek

1. Press and hold the UP ARROW for 1 second to
automatically jump the tuner to the next
strongest radio station (Fig. 4)

2. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW for 1 sec­ond to automatically jump the tuner to the last
strongest radio station (Fig. 4)

Tune

1. Press the UP ARROW to manually tune the
radio station up the band (Fig. 4)

2. Press the DOWN ARROW to manually tune the
radio station down the band (Fig. 4)

B

UTTON

F

UNCTION

BAND

1

4

23 5

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

T

UNER

M

ODE

MODE

MODE

MODE

142

3

56

(press & hold)

FM1 101.5

T

UNER

O

PERATION

– 30 –

Auto Store

1. Press the AS/PS button to automatically select
the strongest radio stations and store them in the
tuner banks (Fig. 1).

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 (Fig. 2).

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

A

UTO

S

TORE

/ P

RESET

S

CAN

AS

PS

FM1
FM2

FM3
AM1
AM2

2

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

1

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

VOL

DISP

MODE

SCAN

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RADIO DATA SYSTEM

RFX8350

AS/PS423 56

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

DOWNRPT RDM UPDISC

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

MUTE

LOUD

PTY

AF/TP

OPEN

R SEAT

RFX8340/RFX8350

RFX8340RDS/RFX8350RDS

– 31 –

B

UTTON

F

UNCTION

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

AMERICAS
EUR/AUST

MODE

Operation

1. Press and hold the MENU knob for 1 second to
enter TUNER OPTIONS mode (Fig. 1).

2. Continue to press the MENU knob to cycle
through TUNER OPTIONS #1>#2

3. Press the UP/DOWN ARROW button to select
MODE 1 or MODE 2 (Fig. 2).

1

2

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

T

UNER

O

PTIONS

Tuner Option Mode Function

#1 AMERICAS Adjusts the tuner’s frequency

band for American country
codes

EUR/AUST Adjusts the tuner’s frequency

band for European/Australian
country codes

#2 P.PLAY Reverts the unit back to tuner

mode when ejecting a CD

EJ MUTE Mutes the audio when

ejecting a CD

MODE

– 32 –

Operation

1. Press the MUTE button to reduce the volume
to minimum (Fig. 1).

2. Press the MUTE button a second time to revert
the audio to the previous level.

LO/DX Mode switches the tuner between Local
& Distant reception modes. In city areas, Local
mode reduces crosstalk between neighboring
ratio stations. In rural areas, Distant mode
increases the tuner’s sensitivity for better recep­tion.

Local/Distant Mode

1. While in Tuner Mode, press the LO/DX button to
switch between the two modes.

Display

1. The LCD will display “LOCAL” or “DX” for 5

seconds, then revert to the previous menu.

T

UNER

M

UTE

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

MUTE

MUTE

LO/DX

*Features available on RFX8340 & RFX8350 only

Local

DX

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

LO/DX M

ODE

*

– 33 –

TP (Traffic Program) Mode will automatically
switch to receive a TRAFFIC ANNOUNCEMENT
regardless of the current operating mode (ie:
CDP/CDX/AUX, etc..).

EON TA are stations that do
not have a TRAFFIC PROGRAM but can provide
information on other radio stations that do.

AF (Alternative Frequencies) Mode compares the
signal level of the current station with the signal
level of other alternative frequencies on the same
radio network (see PTY mode). If the AF provides a
stronger signal than the current frequency, the
radio will switch to the stronger AF.

TP (Traffic Program) Mode

1. Press the AF/TP button to engage TP Mode.
Press the AF/TP button again to disengage TP
Mode (Fig. 1).

2. When TP is blinking, TP Mode is on & there is
no TP DATA to receive.

3. The SEEK or AS function will stop only at radio
stations providing TP or EON TA.

AF (Alternative Frequencies) Mode

1. Press and hold the AF/TP button for 1 second to
engage AF mode. Press and hold AF/TP again
for 1 second to disengage AF mode. (Fig. 1).

1

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

VOL

DISP

MODE

SCAN

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RADIO DATA SYSTEM

RFX8350

AS/PS423 56

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

DOWNRPT RDM UPDISC

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

MUTE

LOUD

PTY

AF/TP

OPEN

R SEAT

AF/TP M

ODE

*

AF/TP

*Features available on RFX8340RDS & RFX8350RDS only

– 34 –

PTY (Program Type) can search for radio stations via
MUSIC MODE or SPEECH MODE networks. Music
Mode categorizes radio stations into Pop, Rock,
Modern Music, Light, Classics and others. Speech
Mode categorized music into News, Affairs, Info,
Sports, Education, Drama, Culture and Science. REG
(Region Mode) will switch the station to another that
has the same PI CODE (station that provides exactly
the same program) but in a different REGION.

Program Type Mode

1. Press the PTY button to cycle through MUSIC>
SPEECH>PTY OFF.

2. Press the PRESET BUTTON that corresponds to
the mode type (refer to chart below).

Region Mode

1. Press and hold the PTY button for 1 second to
turn ON Region Mode.

2. Press and hold the PTY button again for 1 sec­ond to turn OFF Region Mode.

LCD Display

1. The LCD will display “REG” when AF and REG
modes are ON.

1

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

VOL

DISP

MODE

SCAN

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RADIO DATA SYSTEM

RFX8350

AS/PS423 56

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

DOWNRPT RDM UPDISC

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

MUTE

LOUD

PTY

AF/TP

OPEN

R SEAT

PTY M

ODE

*

PTY

PTY

REG ON
REG OFF

(press & hold)

MUSIC

SPEECH

PTY OFF

*Features available on RFX8340RDS & RFX8350RDS only

– 35 –

CD Player Mode

1. Press the MODE button until CDP PLAY is dis­played (Fig. 1). If a disc is already inserted, it
will immediately begin playing.

LCD Display

1. The track # & elapsed time will be displayed for
5 seconds, after which it will revert to the
default display

Inserting a CD

1. Press the OPEN
button to fold­down the face­plate (Fig. 1).

2. Insert the CD
into the CD
Player (Fig. 2).

3. PUSH up on the
bottom of the
faceplate until
the faceplate
folds back-up
and locks into
position (Fig. 3).

CD P

LAYER

M

ODE

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

CD Player Operation

MODE

CDP Play

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

3

PUSH

2

Track Selection

1. Press the UP ARROW to select the next track on
the disc (FIG. 1).

2. Press the DN ARROW to select the previous
track on the disc (FIG. 1).

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

– 36 –

CDP/CDX T

RACK

S

ELECTION

*

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

MODE

04 02:17

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

CD Changer modes.

Fast Forward/Reverse

1. Press and hold the UP ARROW to fast
forward the track (FIG. 1).

2. Press and hold the DOWN ARROW to fast
rewind the track (FIG. 1).

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

ORWARD

/R

EVERSE

*

– 37 –

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

04 02:17

(press & hold)

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

CD Changer modes.

MODE

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 (Fig. 1).

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 (Fig. 1).

LCD Display

1. The LCD will display SCAN until the function is
cancelled (Fig. 2).

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

– 38 –

CDP/CDX T

RACK

S

CAN

*

1

2

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

1

SCAN

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

*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 (Fig. 1).

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 (Fig. 1).

LCD Display

1. The LCD will display RPT until the function is
cancelled (Fig. 2).

CDP/CDX T

RACK

R

EPEAT

*

– 39 –

1

2

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

RPT

2

04 04:59

04 00:01

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

CD Changer modes.

– 40 –

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 (Fig. 1).

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 (Fig. 2).

CDP/CDX T

RACK

R

ANDOM

*

1

2

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

3

RDM

04 00:01
13 00:01
06 00:01

*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 (Fig. 1).

2. Press the MUTE button a second time to resume
playing the disc

LCD Display

1. The LCD will display PAUSE and the track #
until the function is canceled (Fig. 2).

CDP/CDX P

AUSE

*

– 41 –

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

MUTE

PAUSE

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

CD Changer modes.

Disc Eject

1. Press the OPEN button to fold-down the face­plate (Fig. 1).

2. Press the OPEN button again to eject the disc
from the CD player (Fig. 2).

3. 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)

LCD Display

1. The LCD will display EJECT for 5 seconds, after
which it 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)

– 42 –

D

ISC

E

JECT

*

OPEN

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

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

2

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

LABEL SIDE UP

8
7

4

5

6

2
1

3

– 43 –

CD Changer Operation

(Shown here is the RFX8810 Optional Accessory)

R75

LABEL SIDE UP.

INSERT IN THIS DIRECTION

PLACE COMPACT DISC INTO MAGAZINE WITH

.

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

PLACER LE DISQUE COMPACT DANS LE

CHARGEUR, FACE ETIQUETEE VERS LE HAUT.

CD Changer Mode

1. Press the MODE button until CDX PLAY is
displayed (Fig. 1).

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.

– 44 –

CD C

HANGER

M

ODE

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

MODE

CDX Play

Disc Selection

1. Press the DISC DOWN (Preset #4) button to
select the next disc in the magazine (Fig. 1).

2. Press the DISC UP (Preset #5) button to select
the previous disc in the magazine (Fig. 2).

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

ISC

S

ELECTION

– 45 –

21

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

4

DOWN

5

UPDISC

Disc 1
Disc 2
Disc 3

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

– 46 –

CDX E

JECT

/R

ESET

EJECT

8

5

6

1

2

3

4

7

R75

LABEL SIDE UP.

INSERT IN THIS DIRECTION

PLACE COMPACT DISC INTO MAGAZINE WITH

.

COMPACT

DIGITAL AUDIO

PLACER LE DISQUE COMPACT DANS LE

CHARGEUR, FACE ETIQUETEE VERS LE HAUT.

•

RESET

– 47 –

Rear Seat Audio Mode

1. Press and hold the LOUD button for 1 second
until “R•SEAT” begins blinking on the LCD.

2. Within 5 seconds, press the MODE button to
select which source will feed the R•Seat audio
outputs (TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX1/AUX2*).

3. The “R•SEAT” icon will contininue to flash for 5
seconds, after which it will engage Rear Seat
Audio mode.

Rear Seat Audio Mode Cancel

1. Press and hold the LOUD button for 1 second to
cancel Rear Seat Audio mode.

LCD Display

1. After 5 seconds, Rear Seat Audio is selected, the
LCD will revert to the previous display.

R

EAR

S

EAT

A

UDIO

3

1

2

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

LOUD

TUNER

CDP
CDX

AUX1

AUX2

R

EAR

S

EAT

A

UDIO

O

PERATION

*Features available on RFX8350 & RFX8350RDS only

(press & hold)

MODE

The Auxiliary Audio Mode accepts audio inputs from
devices such as DVD, VCR or a Video Game. The
RFX8350 & RFX8350RDS source units have the abili­ty to switch between two audio sources.

AUX Audio Mode

1. Press the MODE button until “AUX1” OR
“AUX2”* is displayed (Fig. 1).

2. The Auxiliary Input will immediately "see" the
auxiliary audio input being fed into the AUX1 or
AUX2* RCA jacks.

LCD Display

1. AUX1 or AUX2* 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 4.0V RMS.
More than 4.0V RMS input voltage can be
applied to the circuit, however the signal
will be clipped (producing gain overlap).

– 48 –

1

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

AUX A

UDIO

M

ODE

MODE

TUNER

CDP

CDX
AUX1
AUX2

A

UXILIARY

O

PERATION

*Feature available on RFX8350 & RFX8350RDS only

The Auxiliary Video Mode accepts 2 different sources
of video inputs such as DVD, VCR or a Video Game.
The source unit can switch between both video

sources and can feed an array of outboard monitors.

AUX Video Mode

1. Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second
until “VIDEO” is displayed (Fig. 1).

2. Press the UP/DOWN ARROWS to select one of
the following input modes (Fig. 2):

- VIDEO1

- VIDEO2

- OFF

LCD Display

1. “V1” or “V2” will be displayed on the LCD until
the video input mode is canceled.

NOTE: The input signal connected to the AUX

RCA jacks is fed into the source unit prior
to the volume control. If the AUX input
source has a constant (non-adjustable) out

1

2

COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNER

MODE

PUSH

MENU

BAND 1

SCAN

DISP

VOL

DIGITAL AUDIO

COMPACT

RFX8350

4

DOWNRPT

2 3

RDM

5

UPDISC

6

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER

LO/DX

PS MUTE

AS

OPEN

LOUD

R SEAT

3

AUX V

IDEO

M

ODE

– 49 –

VIDEO1

VIDEO2

OFF

MODE

*Feature available on RFX8350 & RFX8350RDS only

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

On
Off

– 50 –

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

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.

– 51 –

V

OLUME

UP/D

OWN

VOL 25

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

– 52 –

S

EEK

(T

RACK

)

F1 101.5

Track 07

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

– 53 –

T

UNE

(D

ISC

)

F1 101.5

Disc 04

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

– 54 –

M

UTE

/P

AUSE

*

MUTE

T01 PAUS

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

CD Changer modes.

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.

– 55 –

T

ONE

C

ONTROLS

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 30 15

BAS
TRE
BAL

FAD

SUM**

VOL

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

– 56 –

T

UNER

B

AND

FM1
FM2

FM3
AM1
AM2

Display Recall temporarily displays the clock,
radio station, station title, CD track/time, disc title
or AUX1/AUX2 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.

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D

ISPLAY

R

ECALL

PM 12:01
F1 101.5

PM 12:01
T01 01:24

PM 12:01

AUX*

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

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D

IRECT

P

RESET

A

CCESS

F1 101.5

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

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T

RACK

S

CAN

*

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

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

CD Changer modes.

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

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T

RACK

R

EPEAT

*

04 04:59
04 00:01

*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

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T

RACK

R

ANDOM

*

04 00:01
12 00:01

07 00:01

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

CD Changer modes.

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 but-

ton to select Direct Disc Access mode

2. Press the number (1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-0) to

access the desired disc in the magazine

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

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D

IRECT

D

ISC

A

CCESS

DISC 6

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

IRECT

T

RACK

A

CCESS

*

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06 00:01

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

CD Changer modes.

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.

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A

UTO

S

TORE

/

P

RESET

S

CAN

FM1
FM2

FM3
AM1
AM2

(press & hold)

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S

OURCE

U

NIT

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

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

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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)

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SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY

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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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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CD C

HANGER

T

ROUBLESHOOTING

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.

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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

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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 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)

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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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

ARRANTY

I

NFORMATION

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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OTES

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OTES

PRINTED IN CHINA

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. 4/2000
For 2000 Models