Rockford Fosgate RFX9000 User Manual

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Rockford Fosgate RFX9000 User Manual

RFX9000

Installation

& Operation

SOURCE UNITS

Installation et fonctionnement

Instalación y operación

INTRODUCTION

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 480-967-8132.

For all other countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX +001-480-967-8132.

PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™

Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels

over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High powered auto sound 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precaution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Contents of Carton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-9

Installation Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Wiring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Standard Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

ISO-DIN Mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Source Unit Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11

Operation-Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15

Initial Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Power ON/OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Clock Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Mode Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operation-Radio Tuner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15-17

Operation-CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17-19

Operation-MP3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-22

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23-25

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

International Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

NOTE: Review each section for more detailed information.

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

Visit our web site for the latest information on all Rockford products.

www.rockfordfosgate.com

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This symbol with “WARNING” is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions will result in severe injury or death.

This symbol with “CAUTION” is intended to alert the user to the presence of important instructions. Failure to heed the instructions can result in injury or unit damage.

! CAUTION: To prevent injury and damage to the unit, please read and follow the instructions in this manual. We want you to have enjoyment from this system, not a headache.

! CAUTION: If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed by a qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.

! CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.

PRECAUTION

SOURCE UNIT

+65°C

–10°C

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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PRECAUTION

IR REMOTE CONTROLLER (optional)

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.

COMPACT DISCS

 

 

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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.

 

 

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DO NOT play a cracked, warped, or damaged disc. Doing this may cause serious damage to the playback mechanism.

 

 

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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.

CONTENTS OF CARTON

Model 9000 Source unit

Chassis Release Keys (2)

Installation & Operation Manual

Hardware Package

Installation Instruction Sheet

16-pin Power Harness

Standard Mounting Sleeve

Faceplate Case

Back strap (taped to box insert)

IR Remote Control (optional)

 

 

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INSTALLATION

INSTALLATION CONSIDERATIONS

The following is a list of tools needed for installation:

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.

! CAUTION: If you feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed by a qualified Rockford Fosgate technician.

! CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.

Before beginning any installation, 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 fuse holder 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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INSTALLATION

MOUNTING LOCATIONS

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.

WIRING THE SYSTEM

NOTE: The installation sheet that came with your unit has a diagram to help you connect your system.

! CAUTION: If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new source unit, please see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for installation.

! CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) terminal to prevent damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.

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.

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INSTALLATION

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 nonanodized screw and star washer.

3.Connect the YELLOW wire to a source of constant +12V (for retaining memory on userprogrammed functions). 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” position). 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, but only when the unit is in Tuner Mode.

7.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.

8.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.

9.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.

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INSTALLATION

STANDARD MOUNT

Installing;

Mount the Locks for the Installation Sleeve onto the source unit (use supplied screws).

Mount the Installation Sleeve into a secure instrument panel.

NOTE: Make sure to mount the Source Unit as close to horizontal as possible for optimum CD Player performance. Mounting Angles of up to ±20˚ from horizontal can be accommodated.

Sleeve

Screw

Back Strap

Lock

Dash

Trim

+20

Horizontal°

-20°

Bend Appropriate Tabs on all sides of the installation sleeve. See Installation Sheet.

Install Source Unit by sliding unit into installation sleeve until it clicks into place.

Mount Back Strap securely behind the instrument panel to prevent source unit vibration.

Back strap Screw should be 6mm max (use supplied screw).

Connect Antenna to antenna jack on rear of source unit.

Removal;

Disconnect Back Strap from rear of radio (if used).

Remove Trim Piece from front of radio.

Insert Release Keys into left and right sides of source unit to disengage locks.

Remove Source Unit from installation sleeve with

release keys.

Release Key

ISO-DIN MOUNT

Installing;

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.

Install Source Unit into instrument panel.

Factory Bracket

Screw

Dash

Trim

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SOURCE UNIT FEATURES

 

 

 

 

 

 

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COMPACT DISC PLAYER WITH DIGITAL TUNE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

2.DISP – Toggles between different display features in main display; when pressed and held for 1 second, toggles clock between hours and minutes.

3.DIR- – Selects the next radio station in TUNER mode and selects the next track in CDP mode. Moves back through files in MP3 mode.

4.IR – Infrared eye for optional remote operation.

5.MODE – Selects between TUNER and CDP modes.

6.OPEN – Opens the faceplate and ejects CDs from the in-dash CD player.

7.VOLUME – When pressed, selects between VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER modes.

8.0 (PUNCH) – Enables bass and treble response to be boosted at all volume levels.

9.9 (AS) – 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.

10. – Press to remove faceplate from source unit.

11.8 (LO/DX) – When pressed, selects between LOCAL and DX tuner sensitivity.

12.DIR- – Selects the previous radio station in TUNER mode and selects the previous track in CDP mode. Moves forward through files in MP3 mode.

13.BAND (ENTER) – Selects which bank of tuner presets (FM1/FM2/AM) should be active or enables tracks in MP3 mode.

14.PRESET 1 (SCAN) – Selects radio preset #1 in TUNER mode and scans each track on the disc in CDP mode or MP3 mode.

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SOURCE UNIT FEATURES

 

 

 

IR Remote

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MUTE

 

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15.PRESET 2 (RPT) – Selects radio preset #2 in TUNER mode and repeats the current track in CDP mode or MP3 mode.

16.PRESET 3 (RDM) – Selects radio preset #3 in TUNER mode and selects tracks at random in CDP mode or MP3 mode.

17.PRESET 4 (T/-10) – Selects radio preset #4 in TUNER mode and jumps back 10 tracks during MP3 play.

18.PRESET 5 (T/+10) – Selects radio preset #5 in TUNER mode and jumps forward 10 tracks during MP3 play.

19.PRESET 6 (ROOT) – Selects radio preset #6 in TUNER mode and returns unit to root directory in MP3 mode.

20.7 (MUTE) – Mutes the audio in TUNER mode, and pauses the disc in CDP mode or MP3 mode.

21.T-ACC – Tuner mode, source unit, press to access preset buttons 7 to 10. CDP mode, allows you to enter the track number you want manually .

IR Remote Special Features

22.VOL / – Controls VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER.

23.SEEK/TRACK /

the next/previous

in CDP mode.

24. SEL – Selects between VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, and FADER modes.

27 PTY – Not Used.

28. AF/TP – Not Used

NOTE: 1-0 BUTTONS

presets 1-10 in TUNER mode and selects tracks in CDP mode.

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OPERATION-BASIC

INITIAL SETUP

NOTE: Items shown in () refer to remote control functions.

DETACHABLE FACEPLATE

The faceplate is detachable as a theft deterrent.

To Detach the Faceplate:

1. Make sure that the faceplate is in the closed position.

NOTE: The faceplate cannot be removed from the faceplate bracket when the bracket is in the open position.

RFX 9000

OPEN

PUNCH

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LO/DX

8

T MUTE

2. Press the release button on the right edge of the faceplate

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T-ACC

and pull the faceplate away from the unit.

 

 

To Attach the Faceplate

1. Insert the left side of the faceplate into the faceplate bracket first.

2. Press the right side of the faceplate against the front of the unit until it clicks into place.

! CAUTION: Do not attempt to attach the faceplate to the faceplate bracket when the bracket is in the open position. You may cause damage to the mechanism that may void your warranty

RESET BUTTON

! CAUTION: Do not press the Reset Button too hard or you may cause damage that may void your warranty. If you need assistance, please consult an Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer.

1.Follow the instructions above to detach the faceplate.

2.Insert a paper clip or other slender object into the Reset Button hole in the lower left corner of the unit and gently press it in until the button clicks.

POWER ON/OFF

DISP

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

VOL

2. Press the OFF (PWR) button again to turn the radio off.

Any Button Wake-Up

Press any button, except OPEN, DISP or , to “wake-up” the

radio from sleep mode.

Remote

NOTE: When the radio is off, “sleep mode”, the clock will be displayed.

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OPERATION-BASIC

VOLUME KNOB/TONE CONTROLS

The Volume knob is a multifunction controller and handles the Volume, Tone Controls, and Setup Options, see below.

To Control Volume

1.Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise to raise volume.

2.Turn the VOLUME knob counter-clockwise to lower volume.

To Adjust Tone Controls

1.Press the VOLUME knob (SEL button) repeatedly to cycle through BASS > TREBLE > BALANCE > FADER > VOLUME.

2.Turn the VOLUME knob to increase, clockwise, or decrease,

counter-clockwise, the selected function. (VOL Buttons / on the remote work as well.)

DISP

VOL

PUSH

MENU

Remote

Source Tone Memory

Individual Bass & Treble settings are memorized for TUNER and CD PLAYER.

NOTE: If no adjustment is made after 5 seconds, the MENU knob will revert to VOLUME mode.

DIR

MODE

DIR

SETUP OPTIONS

The list below shows the default Setup Options. The bracketed items are the alternate options contained within each Setup Option.

Selecting Options

1.Press and hold the VOLUME knob (SEL button) for about 1 second until the first Option appears {AMERICAS}.

2.Press the VOLUME Knob repeatedly to cycle through all Setup Options. The first two options only affect the Tuner Mode.

3. To change an Option, press either DIR

/

Buttons (SEEK

).

4.To store, wait 5 seconds and the Display will return to the last Mode shown.

AMERICAS [EUR/AUST] — Allows tuning of frequencies available in different parts of the world.

• P. PLAY [EJ MUTE] — Plays the Tuner after you eject a CD while Eject

mutes the

Tuner after you eject a CD.

 

V/BAR ON [V/BAR OFF] — Displays the Volume Bar at the bottom of the Front Panel while Volume Bar Off turns it off.

INI VOL 15 — Sets the maximum Initial Volume when the unit turns on. Initial Volume sets point of maximum volume when the unit is turned on. If the volume set-

ting was lower than the initial volume setting when the unit is turned off,

the

lower volume will be used at turn on. If the volume setting was higher

the initial

volume setting, then the initial volume setting is used at turn on. This feature prevents

accidental high volume turn on as well as allows high volume settings to

retained

in case another preamplifier is the system’s main volume control.

 

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OPERATION-BASIC

CLOCK OPERATION

Setting the Clock Hours

1.Press and hold the DISP button for 1 second until the hour flashes.

2.Press DIR / Button (SEEK or ) to set the hour.

Setting the Clock Minutes

1.Press and the DISP button a second time and the minutes will flash.

2.Press DIR / Button (SEEK or

Your settings will be saved after the clock has flashed for 5 seconds.

NOTE: When the radio is off (sleep mode) the will be displayed.

DISP

VOL

DIR

MODE

DIR

PUSH

MENU

Remote

MODE SELECTION

Press the MODE button repeatedly to cycle through the following modes:

CDP PLAY — Enables CD Player if a CD is inserted.

FM1>FM2>AM — Enables the Tuner.

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ENTER

 

 

PUSH

 

BAND

MENU

MUTE

1.

Press the MUTE (7) button to dampen the

.

 

2.

Press the MUTE (7) button a second time

revert the

ROOT

 

audio to the previous level.

 

6

NOTE: The panel will display MUTE until the

is can-

 

 

celed.

 

 

PUNCH (Loudness)

The Punch button enables the bass and treble response of the audio output to be boosted for all listening levels.

1.

Press the PUNCH (0) button to enable the

feature.

2.

Press the PUNCH (0) button again to disable the Loudness feature.

NOTE: The panel will display "Punch" when

Loudness feature is on.

LO/DX

8

MUTE

7 T-ACC

9000

OPEN

PUNCH

0

AS

9

LO/DX

8

MUTE

7 T-ACC

Remote

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OPERATION-BASIC

PANEL DISPLAY

Tuner Mode:

The panel will display the band, FM1, FM2 or AM1, and the station frequency.

CD Modes

While playing a disc the panel will display the track number and the time played.

MP3 Modes

The panel will display "READING CD" for 15 to 20 seconds when the CD is first inserted. Then the title of the CD followed by the name of the first folder the then name of the song in that folder. You can select between the name of the song and track number with time played by pressing the DISP button.

OPERATION-RADIO TUNER

SELECTING A BAND

 

 

SCAN

DIR

 

 

Press the BAND button repeatedly to cycle

 

 

 

 

 

through FM1, FM2, and AM. The act of selecting

MODE

 

 

the band automatically enables that band.

 

ENTER

SC

 

DIR

 

 

 

 

 

BAND

1

TUNER OPTIONS

The bracketed options are alternate options.

• AMERICAS [EUR/AUST]

• P. PLAY [EJ MUTE]

Selecting Tuner Options

See SETUP OPTIONS to change tuner options.

Local / DX Selection

Select between LOCAL and DX tuner sensitivity by pressing the LO/DX (8) button. LOCAL sets the sensitivity for city conditions where there are several strong radio stations. DX sets the sensitivity

of the tuner for rural conditions where there are weak radio stations

OT

 

Remote

0

AS

9

LO/DX

8

MUTE

7 T-ACC

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OPERATION-RADIO TUNER

SELECTING A STATION

Press the DIR

/

Button (SEEK

or )

Remote

DISP

 

 

 

 

 

once and the Tuner will rapidly proceed to the

VOL

DIR

 

 

 

 

 

next DIR

(UP) or pervious DIR

 

(DOWN)

MODE

station.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Press and holding either the DIR

/

but-

DIR

MENU

 

 

 

 

 

PUSH

ton (SEEK

or ) for 1 second will put you into

 

TUNER MANUAL mode. You can now manually search up or down at a rate of one digit per click (pressing and holding the DIR / button will allow rapid searching).

PRESET BUTTONS

Each Tuner mode—FM1, FM2, and AM—has 10 presets for a total of 30 presets.

NOTE: The following is for the panel of the source unit. See the end steps if using the optional remote.

To Set a Preset Button (for buttons 1 to 6)

1.Tune the Tuner to the station you wish to program.

2.Press and hold any preset button (1 to 6) for five seconds and it will program that setting.

 

DIR

ENTER

SCAN

RPT

RDM

T/-10

T/+10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PUSH

 

BAND

1

2

3

4

5

MENU

To Set a Preset Button (for buttons 7 to 0)

3.Tune the Tuner to the station you wish to program.

4.First, press the T-ACC button, then press and hold preset button (7 to 0) for five seconds and it will program that setting.

To Set a Preset Button (remote use)

1.Tune the Tuner to the station you wish to program.

2.Press and hold any preset button (1 to 0) for five seconds and it will program that setting.

ROOT

MUTE

 

6

7

T-ACC

RFX 9000

OPEN

PUNCH

0

AS

9

LO/DX

8

MUTE

7 T-ACC

1

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OPERATION-RADIO TUNER

AUTO STORE

If you want the Tuner to select the 10 most powerful stations in order of their signal strength and assign them to Preset buttons 1 to 0, you can use Auto Store.

1.Press and the AS button and the Tuner will scan the entire dial.

0

Remote

AS

9

LO/DX

8

OOT MUTE

6

7

T-ACC

2. Auto Store will store radio stations independently in the selected tuner bank (FM1/FM2/AM).

OPERATION-CD PLAYER

Basic Operation

NOTE: This system will play AUDIO CDs created on a PC or Macintosh

To Play a CD

1. Press OPEN button and the Front Panel will slide open.

2.

Insert a CD into the slot with the label side facing up.

RFX 9000

OPEN

3.

Close the front panel by pressing the lower right corner inward.

PUNCH

0

 

 

4.CDP PLAY will auto-select and the CD will begin playing track 1 immediately.

5.Use DIR / Buttons (SEEK or

To Eject a Disc

1.

Press the OPEN button and the Front Panel

slide open.

2.

Press the OPEN button while Front Panel

open to eject the

 

disc.

 

3.

Close the front panel by pressing the lower

corner inward.

Panel Display

AS

9

LO/DX

8

MUTE

7 T-ACC

While playing a disc the panel will display the

number and the time played.

PUSH

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OPERATION-CD PLAYER

Advanced Operation

NOTE: Items shown in () refer to remote control functions.

Track Selection

1.Press the DIR Button (SEEK ) to select the next track on the disc.

Remote

DISP

VOL

DIR

MODE

DIR

PUSH

MENU

2. Press the DIR Button (SEEK ) to select the previous track.

Considerations

The disc will start over at track 1 again after the last track plays.

To Play Tracks at Random

1.Press the RDM (3) button to randomize the tracks on a disk.

2.To cancel, press the RDM (3) button a second time.

NOTE: The panel will display RDM until the function is cancelled.

To Repeat a Track

1.Press the RPT (2) button to to repeat the track currently playing..

2.To cancel, press the RPT (2) button a second time. Pressing the SCAN or RDM button will also cancel repeat, or pressing and holding the UP or DOWN (SEEK or ) buttons

NOTE: The panel will display RPT until the function is cancelled.

Forward/Reverse

RDM

3

Remote

RPT

2

Remote

Press the DIR button (SEEK ) and the player will take you to the start of the same track as long as that track is more than 10 seconds in. If the track is less than 10 seconds in, pressing the DOWN button will take the player to the beginning of the previous track. Pressing DIR (SEEK )takes you to the next track.

Fast Forward/Reverse

1.Press and hold the DIR button (SEEK ) to fast forward the track.

2.Press and hold DIR (SEEK ) to fast rewind the track.

NOTE: The panel will display the elapsed time as long as the DIR / (SEEK or ) buttons are pressed.

Track Scan

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OPERATION-CD PLAYER

Track Scan plays the intro to each track for 10 seconds before moving to the

SCAN

next track on the currently playing disc.

1

1. Press the SCAN (1) button to begin track scan mode.

 

2. To cancel, press the SCAN (1) button a second time.

NOTE: The panel will display SCAN, the CD track number and elapsed time for 10 seconds for each track until the function is cancelled.

Pause CD

1. Press the MUTE (Mute/Pause) button to pause the CD.

2. Press the MUTE (Mute/Pause) button a second time to resume

ROOT

6

playing the disc.

 

NOTE: The panel will display PAUSE and the track number until the function is canceled.

Direct Track Access

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.

1.

Press the T-ACC (AS–TRACK ACC) button to select Direct

 

 

Track Access mode.

ROOT

2.

Press the number, 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-0, to access the desired

6

 

track on the disc.

Remote

8

MUTE

7 T-ACC

Remote

AS

9

LO/DX

8

MUTE

7 T-ACC

EXAMPLE: Pressing the T-ACC (AS–TRACK ACC) button, then 01 takes

Remote

you to track 1, pressing 12 takes you to track 12 and so

 

forth. Pressing just one (1) digit, 7, and the ENTER button

 

will take you to track 7. Without pressing ENTER, the sys-

 

tem will go to the track after 5 seconds.

 

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OPERATION-MP3

MP3 Player Operation — Basic Playing

NOTE: RFX players do not recognize MP3 CDs created on a Macintosh.

NOTE: Playability may depend on the type of CD-R/CD-RW used, CD surface condition, CD writer performance and condition and/or software used. For more information, visit our website.

To Play an MP3 Disc

1.Press OPEN button and the Front Panel will slide open.

2.Insert a CD into the slot with the label side facing up.

3.Close the front panel by pressing the lower right corner inward.

4.The panel will display "READING CD" for 15 to 20 seconds when the CD is first inserted. Then the title of the CD followed by the name of the first folder the then name of the song in that folder. You can select between the name of the song and track number with time played by pressing the DISP button.

5.Use DIR / Buttons (SEEK or ) to move through the songs.

6.When scrolling through a large number of files, use the 5 button (T/+10) to go forward ten (10) songs at a time, or the 4 Button (T/-10) to go back ten (10) songs at a time.

NOTE: Random (RDM), repeat (RPT), PAUSE, SCAN and Fast Forward/Fast Reverse work the same as a regular CD.

Negotiating the MP3 Directory

The ROOT Level

The ROOT Level contains the name of the disc, but no folder or song information. The first song on the disc will automatically begin playing when a disc is inserted.

Directly Selecting a Song by Title

The MP3 file management system is a folder-based system similar to the Windows™ File Manager. Because of this, the DIR / (UP and DOWN) keys function differently than they do in CD Mode. Instead of going forward or backward through your disc respectively, they go up and down through the file list.

1.Press the ROOT button and the display will show the disc name. The display will then immediately switch to show the name of the first folder on the disc and display it for 5 seconds. If no action is taken during this 5 second period, the display will default back to the song currently playing.

2.While the name of the first folder is showing, press the DOWN button to scroll through the list of folders. Press the UP button to scroll back up through the folders.

3.Press the ENTER (BAND) button and "••" will be displayed, indicating you are in the folder.

4.Press the DOWN button to scroll through the items (songs or sub-folders) contained in the selected folder. Press the UP button to scroll back through the items.

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OPERATION-MP3

NOTE: The item (song or sub-folder) name will remain displayed for 5 seconds in steps 1 through 4 above. If no action is taken during this 5 second period, the display will default back to the song currently playing.

5.Press ENTER to select the song to play or the next sub-folder. If entering a sub-fold- er, return to step 3.

DOWN Button

When playing an MP3 track and the DOWN button is pressed, the player will take you to the beginning of the same track as long as the playing track has been playing for more than 10 seconds. If the track is within 10 seconds of its beginning, pressing the DOWN button will take the player to the beginning of the previous track.

Direct Track Access

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. MP3's work with a three (3) digit access.

1.Press the T-ACC (AS–TRACK ACC) button once 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.

EXAMPLE: Pressing the T-ACC (AS–TRACK ACC) button, then 021 takes you to track 21, pressing 12 takes you to track 12 and so forth. Pressing just one (1) or two (2) digits, 11, and the ENTER button will take you to track 11. Without pressing ENTER, the system will go to the track after 5 seconds.

Direct Search

On this system, you can search the disk by title.

1.Press the T-ACC (AS–TRACK ACC) button twice (2 times) to enter into the search mode. A "_" will flash on the display.

2.Turn the volume knob to select a character located in the title of the song you want.

3.Press the volume knob to select that character and move to the next. A maximum of ten (10) characters can be selected.

NOTE: Pressing the volume knob when no character has been selected will give you a space.

4.Press the BAND (Enter) button to find the first item on the disk with your selection. If none are found, "NOT FOUND" will show on the display.

5.Use the DIR (DOWN) button to go forward through the list of items found.

6.Press the BAND (Enter) button to select that item.

EXAMPLE: Selecting the characters "RO" may find the words "ROmance" or "ROad". Either could be in the title of a song or folder. Pressing the BAND (Enter) button will either select the folder or begin playing the song that matches your selection. Narrow your selection by using more letters.

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OPERATION-MP3

Maximum Writing Speed and Bit Depth

The maximum speed of the CD ROM burner accepted by the RFX units is 12X. The maximum bit rate range possible is 32kb/sec–320kb/sec. For best performance of scrolling display, before creating a file system in your CDR burning program, select the CD layout properties menu and file system tabs. The JOLIET file format is preferred, this allows a maximum of 24 upper and lowercase scrolling characters to be displayed. The use of ISO9660 file format and selecting the Long File Names option on your PC will work, however, this allows a only a maximum of 16 uppercase scrolling characters to be displayed.

NOTE: Make sure that when a MP3 CD is burned that it is formatted as a data disc and NOT as an audio disc.

Directory Structure

LEVEL 1

 

 

ROOT

 

 

 

The MP3 directory is set up in three levels and

LEVEL 2

Song01

Directory01

Directory02

 

Directory03

is comprised of three components: (1) the Root,

 

 

 

 

Song02

 

 

 

Song05

(2) Folders, and (3) Songs. Songs are played in

 

 

Directory04

Directory05

the order and level in which they are located.

LEVEL 3

 

Song03

 

 

 

Song06

 

 

Song04

 

 

 

Song07

As shown in the diagram to the right, all songs

deeper than

 

 

Song08

 

 

Song10

 

Any level

 

 

 

 

 

 

in Level 2 are played before the songs con-

LEVEL 3

 

 

Song09

 

 

Song11

treated as

 

 

 

 

 

will be

 

 

 

 

 

 

tained in Level 3 or lower. These levels are

LEVEL 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

descriptive of the function of having songs in

LEVEL 1

 

 

"My MP3s"

 

 

 

folders and sub-folders. Any song in a level

LEVEL 2

Song01

Soft Rock

Hard Rock

 

 

Top 40

below Level 3 is treated as though it were in

 

 

Song02

Speed Metal

 

Classics

Song05

Level 3, but will play in the level order as

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEVEL 3

 

Song03

 

 

 

Song06

shown. The songs in the diagram at the right

 

 

Song04

 

 

 

Song07

are numbered in the order they will play.

deeper than

 

 

Song08

 

 

Song10

 

Any level

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEVEL 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Pressing the ROOT button will take you

will be

 

 

Song09

 

 

Song11

treated as

 

 

 

 

LEVEL 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

to the root directory. Pressing ROOT a

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

second time will take you back where you started.

 

 

 

 

 

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TROUBLESHOOTING

General

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SYMPTOM

DIAGNOSIS

REMEDY

Source Unit

Voltage applied to Red and

Check battery, connections and fuses and

does not turn

Yellow wires is not between 10.8

repair or replace as necessary. If voltage is

on

and 16 volts or there is no volt-

above +16 volts, have the electrical system

 

age present

inspected by an authorized car service center.

 

 

 

 

 

Source unit is not properly

Check wiring and repair as necessary

 

grounded

 

 

 

 

No backlight

Detachable faceplate not proper-

Detach faceplate and reinstall into chassis

illumination

ly connected

 

 

 

 

Speakers pop

Auto antenna and remote B+ are

Check wiring and repair as necessary. Refer to

when turning

not configured properly

“Wiring the System” section of this manual for

Source Unit

 

 

further information

On/Off

Bad component in the signal

Check connections and bypass all components

 

 

chain

between the source unit and the amplifier.

 

 

 

Connect one component at a time to deter-

 

 

 

mine the culprit. Connect this component to

 

 

 

the Blue wire and check for pops. If pops per-

 

 

 

sist, repair or replace component as necessary

 

 

 

Tuner fails to

Antenna is disconnected

Check connections and repair as necessary

tune any radio

 

 

 

stations

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuner has

Antenna is disconnected or not

Check connections and installation of antenna

poor

properly grounded to vehicle

and repair or replace as necessary

reception

 

 

 

Antenna cable is intermittent or

Disconnect antenna and test with known work-

 

 

damaged

ing antenna. If tuner works, check installation

 

 

 

and repair antenna wiring as necessary

 

 

 

 

 

Antenna is wrong type for

Consult your local Authorized Rockford

 

AM/FM frequencies

Fosgate Dealer for proper antenna selection

 

 

 

Disc will not

Voltage applied to Red and

Check battery, connections and fuses, and

load into

Yellow wires is not between 10.8

repair or replace as necessary. If voltage is

Source Unit

and 16 volts or there is no volt-

above +16 volts, have the electrical system

(also see error

age present

inspected by an authorized car service center

codes)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disc will not

Voltage applied to Yellow wire is

Check battery, connections and fuses, and

eject

not between 10.8 and 16 volts or

repair or replace as necessary. If voltage is

(also see error

there is no voltage present

above +16 volts, have the electrical system

codes)

 

 

inspected by an authorized car service center

 

 

 

 

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TROUBLESHOOTING

NOTE: If the error still continues after doing one of the easy remedies, before taking the unit to a service dealer, try reseting the system by pressing the reset button.

SYMPTOM

DIAGNOSIS

REMEDY

ERROR 3

Foreign objects are preventing

Check CDP mechanism load area by removing

(Loading Error)

the disc from loading

faceplate and repair as necessary

 

 

 

 

 

Loading area in mechanism and

Repair the mechanism and loading motor (or

 

loading motor (or driving circuit)

driving circuit)

 

is defective

 

ERROR 6

Excessive dirt or dust on disc

 

Clean disc to remove dirt or dust as necessary

(MP3 Fat

Disc is warped cracked or

Put in a different disc!

Reading Error)

severely damaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

ERROR 7

Excessive dirt or dust on disc

Clean disc to remove dirt or dust as necessary

(Servo Error)

 

 

 

Disc is warped cracked or

Put in a different disc!

 

 

severely damaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

Excessive scratches on disk

Put in a different disc!

 

 

 

ERROR 9

Disc is warped cracked or

Put in a different disc!

(TOC Error)

severely damaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

Laser pickup is defective

Have service center repair laser pickup

 

 

 

 

 

Servo unit in CDP mechanism is

Check the servo circuit area and repair as nec-

 

not operating properly

essary

 

 

 

Radiated

No RF suppression of blower

Connect filter cap (Radio Shack #272-1085) in-

Noises

motors

 

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

 

 

 

CD skips

Source unit mounted at an incor-

Check mounting angle of source unit (mount

excessively

rect angle

within ±20˚ from horizontal) and repair as nec-

 

 

 

essary

 

 

 

 

 

Source unit not secured properly

Check tightness of installation sleeve and back

 

(Standard Mount)

strap; repair or replace as necessary

 

 

 

 

 

Source unit not secured properly

Check tightness of mounting screws and repair

 

(ISO Mount)

or replace as necessary

 

 

 

 

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