Installation k Operation
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TABLEOF CONTENTS 1 1 2 3 5 7 9 10 11 12 13 15 17 20 25 27 30 33 34 35 42 45 46 47 48 Introduction Accessory Pack Specifications Precautions “Quick Look” Features Matrix Source Unit Features IR Remote Design Features Installation Consrderations Source Unrt Mounting Locations Wiring the System Source Unit Installation Initial Setup Basrc Operation CD Player Multiple CD Changer Operation MP3 Player Operation Tuner Operation International Umt Features Auxiliary Audio Operation IR Remote Operation Troubleshooti
INTRODUCTION Rockford Fosgate optimrzes VICIOUS features In the RFX source units for use m hlg,h performance car audio systems. A great tuner, a high performance CD player, and controls proneered by Rockford Fosgate give you total control of your audio system! The followmg sections contain rnformation on the features, mstallation, and operation for the 9100, 9200, 9300, and 9400 source units. For comparisons within the RFX line, refer to the “Quick Look” feature chart m this manual.
SPECIFICATIONS General Operating Voltage Standby Current Operating Temperature Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) per channel mto a 4D load RMS continuous power per channel, all channels driven mto a 4D load from 20-20,OOOHz with less than 0.
PRECAUTIONS Operating Temperature Be sure the temperature msrde the vehicle IS between -10” C and +65” C (+I 4O F and +I 49°F). DO NOT play a disc if the temperature IS hrgher 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 wart approxrmately an hour for the morsture to evaporate.
Disc Handling and Care DO NOT touch the playrng srde (opposite of label srde) 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 vrnyl record spray, anti-static agent, acetone, or any other volatile chemreals to the disc. Damaged Disc DO NOT play a cracked, warped, or damaged thus may cause serious damage to the playback disc. Domg mechamsm.
FEATURES 1 RFX9100 1 RFX9200 1 RFX9300 1 RFX9400 I Control/lighting/Appearance NextiPrevrous X X X X IS0 Din Mounting w/ Removable Trim Panel X X X X Multi X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Detachable Faceplate Function Any Button Volume Knob Wake-Up Time of Day Clock Programmable Negative Default Image lliummation Display w/ Ignition Back Lighting World Multicolored Multicolored Multicolored Included X X Tunmg X X X X X X X X Blan
1 -@ens 2. the faceplate N - Selects and ejects the previous radio CDs station from the m-dash in TUNER CD mode and player. selects Selects radio revmus disk the previ- T-Selects 3. 4. Enables Mutes s. the E - When , and 6. tracks AS - Press in MP3 audio pressed, SUM** to store mode (9300 m TUNER and selects and 9400 AUX* between models modes, VOLUME, directory only).
1 - Turns the source unrt on and off. 2. Selects between TUNER, CDP, CDX, and AUX* modes. 3. SEL - Selects between VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, and SUM** modes. 3 USE - Mutes the audio in TUNER and modes, and pauses the disc in CDPKDX ii 15 14 13 7 12 11 4. 1 mode. 5. 6. 7 17 14 4 T - Repeats the track in CDfCOX mode. Scans each CQP/CDX mode. track on the disc in ISC (-/-f-j - Manually tunes the radio station in and the previous/next disc in CDX mode. 8. 9.
The following IS a list of tools needed for Installing the Source Unit: #2 Phillips screwdriver VoI~Ohm Meter Wire smppers Battery post wrench Wire crsmpers %As&&i”p lirtsn wire cutters l/8” diameter heatshrrnk tubmg Heat gun Thrs SectIon focuses on some of the vehicle csnsl$eramns for lnsrahg your new Source Un1-t. Pre-plannrng your sysrern layout and best wwang hen deciding on the layout of your new rowes will save ~~s~a~~a~~~~ time. system, be sure that each XijUStlTle~t§.
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* For safety~ disconnect 7 InstaR the 164% Power kkmees by connectrng the corresponding wires system. Solder and heat shrrnk all connections lor a reiiabie instailat~nn. a I” piece of heai shrink tubing and slide over one of the wires. Strip together and solder. Slide the tubing over the connection and shrrnk the until no bare wire Is exposed. the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the rnstaiiatron.
mum CD Player periormance. Mountrn s on all srdes of the ~ou~~~~~ sleeve. ,u@ it by sliding @ securely source wit unrt behind rnto lffs~al~a~~o~ sleeve the rnstrument until panel vibration. should be Qm-n max (use supplied a to antenna jack on rear of source -13- screw). unir.
iece and ins~a~~ati~~ align Sleeve source two rn~u~tln~ holes WK. on each srde of s rnto left and right sides of source unit to disengage liocks. d be 6mm a to antenna with from max (use supplied jack on rear of source it into Instrument i& from mstallatlon -14- screws). unit. panel. sleeve with release keys.
The faceplate is detachable as a theft deterrent. I Press the Open Kufton fo cause to slide down and forward. 2. ?ress edge away 3. The faceplate bracker afier 5 seconds. 2. Make closed sure that posftion. 2. Press the the faceplale the release button on the bottom front of the faceplate and slide the faceplate from the unrt. will automatically the faceplate faceplaee against bracket the ir5nt close is in the of the unit until IT clicks unto place.
The list below shows the default are the alternate optrons contatned nates, see Selecting Tuner Options E- adjusts settrngs for Setup Optrons. within each Setup Option. on page 30. volume for The bracketed options To select these alter- all. - IS the auto search fea-rure: press the Up or Down Button once and will raprdly proceed to the next station.
I. Press the OFF button to turn the radio on. 2. Press the OFF: button again to turn the radio off. Press any button on the faceplate the radio from sleep mode. (except EJ33, DISP) to “wake-up’ jay When the radio 1s off (in sleep mode) the clock wili be displayed. r- 1 The Volume knob is a multifunction controller and handles the Volume, Tone Conrrols., and Setup Options (see next page). 7 Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise to raise volume. 2. Turn the VOLUME lower volume.
! The list below shows the default Setup Optrons. The bracketed items are the alter: nate options contained withm each Setup Optron. To select these alternates, see Selecting Tuner Options on page 30. * lLOChL] - Adjusts the sensr~ity of the tuner for rural conditrons where there are k radio stations while Local adjusts the sensitivity for city conditrons where there are several strong radio stations.
1 Press and hoid the D&P button for 1 second until the hour flashes. 2. Press UP or DOWN button to ser the hour. settl I Press and the DISP button a second time and the mmutes will flash. 2. Press UP or DOWN button to set the minutes. hed for 5 seconds, your settings will be saved. The clock will remain displayed when the radio power button IS turned off. The Punch button enables the bass and treble response of the audio output to be boosted for all listenrng levels.
MY - 1 - I-0 Enables Allows for CD Player if a CD IS Inserted. an external audio source to attach and the Front Panel will slide open. to the sound system. YaC 1 Press OPEN button 2. insert a CD and the PLAY will 3. CDP 4. After tracks Use UP and track beglns randomly. ton and the CD will Front Panel auto-select DOWN buttons playing, press and will slide the CD to change RDM button closed will after begm 5 seconds piaymg track tracks.
F 1 Press the 1\/\013E 2. The disc piayer, LC the button until CDP will start playrng source unrt will RAY IS displayed. (if no disc go to AUXl IS In the Mode). v 1 The track 2. After default 3. DISC &Em-t and elapsed 5 seconds, display c time will the LCD will revert or the last programmed IN will be displayed be displayed. either to the dispiay. on the LCD. will appear. b 1. Insert 2. number The a disc disc and will CDP begm PLAY playing track 1 on the disc.
1 Press the UP button to se& ress the DOWN the next track on the disc. button to select the prevrous track. hY 1 The track number and elapsed time remam displayed. 2. After 5 seconds, the LCD will revert either to the default display or the last programmed display. CDP MODE: The disc will start over at track 1 again after the last track plays. CDX MODE: When the Last track number on the current disc is reached, disc will load in the CD changer and begin playing track I.
Track repeat plays the currently playing track over again. eat s the RPT button to begm Track Repeat mode. 2. Press the RPT button a second time ro cancel Track Repeat mode. Pressing and holding the UP or DOWN buttons also cancels Track Repeat. EC The LCD will display RPT until the function IS cancelled. Track Scan plays the intro to each track for 10 seconds before moving to the next track on the currentiy playing disc. 1. Press the SCAN button to begrn track scan mode. 2.
The name of a CD can be stored in memory to 10 characters as a title. A maxlmum of 100 be stored mto memory. usrng up titles can hold the BAND button for 1 second and the first digit of the 1 O-digit front panel will begin to blink. 2. Press the DlSP lowing character Type button types: to cycle through the fol- I (space)A&CUEFGHIjKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ 2: abcdefgb~~klmnop~rstuvwxyz 3. 0123456789 4: A\.+?!*“‘) Type Type Type 3. Turn the character. VOLUME knob to select the 4. Press space.
[~~~~~na~ Accessory) .” : *-Disc CL-* @ 0-s .FL-*Im_Eo*yT”u‘mI \ 2. Place the disc into the magazine label srde up. 3. Push the disc tray back Into the magazme. MITE: Discs numbers are arranged tram the bottom up. 1 Press the UP button TOselect the next disc rn the magazrne. 2. Press the DOWN button to select the previous disc In the magazine. 3. Press D-AK and numbers 1-8 for direct disc access. e LCD will continuously 2. When a disc begins playing, and elapsed time.
c?k ! CD 1. Press the MODE played. button until CDX PLAY fs dis- 2. The CD changer will rmmediarely begin playtng track #I of the first available disc. 3. lfthe changer was previously Initialized, the changer will resume piayrng the last track Initialized. I L j 2 1 , 1 Iv 1. The LCD will continuously the currently playing disc. 2. When a disc begms playmg, time will be displayed. show the number the disc number, of the rrack number, and elapsed 3.
1 Press OPEN button and the Front Panel will slide open. 2. Inset-t an MP3 disc and the Front Panel will slide closed after 5 seconds, or press OPEN to close Immediately. 3. CDP PLAY will auto-select and the MP3 disc will begin playing track 1 Immediately. 4. Press the curved UP and DOWN buttons to go forward and backward when changing tracks. To y Tf-a P3 disc, press RDM button and player will play tracks randomly.
The ROOT Level contains the name of the disc, but no folder or song information. The first song on the disc will automat~calfy begin playing when a disc IS Inserted and will contmue playing until you select another s / The MP3 file management system IS a folder-based system similar to the WindowsrM Pile Manager. Because of this, the UP and DOWN keys function differently than they do in CD or Tuner Mode.
When playing an MP3 track on the RFX9300 or 9400, pressng the DOWN button will take you to the bcginning of the prevtous track. For example, if listenrng to track 3, pressmg the DOWN b&ton goes to the beginning of track 2, not the beginning of track 3. However, if playing a regular audio CD track and the DOWN button IS pressed, the player wiSl take you to the begmnrng of the same track as long as the playing track has been playing for more than 10 seconds.
Press the BAND button repeatedly to cycle through FM!, FM2, and AM. The act of selecting the band auromaticaliy enables that band. : 3X and AMERICAS tings. The bracketed .w&&3g are the default Tuner Options options are alternare options. Tuner 7 Press and 2. Press the VOLUME Knob through all Setup Options Options do not affect Tuner , hold the VOLCjME 3. To change an Option, 4. have made your to the last Mode Once return you you Tuner mode-FMI, ” Tune the Tuner 2.
If you want the Tuner to select the 10 most powerful stations in order of their slgnai strength and assign them to Preset buttons l-7 0, yew can use Auto Store. 1, Press the AS button entire dial. 2. Auto Store will in the selected store tuner 1.
5. Press and hold the V0lli1ME to store the title mto memory.
TP (Traffic Program) Mode will autoomatically switch to receive a Traffic Announcement regardless dthe current operating mode &he unit. EON TA are stations that do noi have M but can provde mfm-naiiori 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 frequenctes on the same radio network (see PTY Mode). If the AF provides a stronger sIgnal than the current frequency, the radio will 1.
press the MODE butmi until AUXI (PrAUX2 IS 2. The AUX inputs will um-tediately “see” the auxiiiary audio input being fed Into the /?aUX RCA lacks. I / I 1 AUXI and AUX2 will be displayed for 5 seconds iFTitling ISused and selected as the default display. 2. After 5 seconds the LCD will revert to the default display. If no title for AUX ISused, AUX will be displayed continuously. ~~~~~~~ At..% See Disc Titling on page 24.
1. Press the PWNR button lo turn on the radio. 2. Press the PWR a second time to turn When played. the radio button is off (in sieep mode) Consecutwely press the MODE TUNER > CDP 1 CDX > AUF? 2. Release the ating mode. MBDE button ‘This teature available I the clock bu~oon modes. to select off the radio. will to cycle the appropnare on RFX9200/33OO/Y400 Press the VOL ( ) button to increase the volume. 2. Press the VCX ( ) button to decrease the volume.
1. Press tuner the BAND bank: FM1 2. Stop pressrng desired tuner : Press 2. Press tuner I I the Press the BAND bank. SEEK ( button to when cycle through the display the reads the jump the the SEEK ( ) button to automatically to the last strongest radio statwn. Jump the ~e~e~~~~~ 1 repeatedly > AM. ) button ‘co auromatfcaily gesr radio stamn. 3.
1. Press the MUTE button to reduce 2. Press the MUTE button the previous level. LC the volume a second time to minImum. to revert the audio to b The LCD will display MUTE until the function IS canceled. 1. Press the MUTE/PAUSE the volume to rnlfllrn~rn. button to pause 2. Press button a second time the # until The the LCD will MUTE/PAUSE display * Thts functron 1. Press the PAUSE works SEL button and identically the CD track TO increase functm. 3.
Track scan plays the intro to each track for 10 seconds before movrng to the next track on the currently playrng disc. 1. Press the SCAN (Preset #I ) button to begrn track scan mode. 2. Track scan will continue to scan until the mode rs cancelled. Press the SCAN (Preset #I) button a second time to cancel track scan mode. 1 The LCD will display SCAN until the function IScancelled. 2. The LCD will display the track # and elapsed time for 5 seconds each time a new track begins its intro scan. 3.
kxt mb &xess 4. Press numbers 2. The CD selected 1 through 0 to access player or CD changer track and begin playrng. the desired will tuner preset. rmmediateiy load the and the tuner frequen- to the default over b 1. The LCD cy being 2. After Track will display the tuner bank accessed for 5 seconds. 5 seconds Repeat the plays the LCD will revert currently playing track #2) button to be~rn -crack repeat display. agaIn from the beginning. a 4.
I [3rirect 5isc Access allows any disc 1r-1the magazine to be ~rnrnedjat~~y selected and played. This method ISfaster than manually cycling through each disc in the magazine. Dir 1. While in CDX mode, press the DISC ACC button to select Direct Disc Access mode. 2. Press the number (l-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-0) desired disc rn the magazjne. I 3.
1. Pressthe AS button once au~omatlcallyselectthe strongest radio sratmns and store them lo%dS.
Voltage applied to Red and Yellow wires IS not between 10.8 and 16 volts or there IS no voltage present Check battery, connectrons and fuses and reparr or repiace as necessary. If voltage IS above +I 6 volts, have the efectncal system Inspected by an authorazed car servrce center.
Voltage applied to Yellow wire is not between 10.8 and 16 volts or there no voitage present E (Initialize 1 Error) Check battery, connections and fuses, and repair or replace as necessary.
No RF suppression of blower motors 1085) motor in-line on R+ as close as possible to blower No RF suppressron ot switches Source unit an rncorrect mounted angle at Source properly Mount) unit not secured (Standard Source properly unjt not secured (IS0 Mount) necessary Source unit ed properly Norse RCA 6 not ground- IS radiatmg srgnal Check connectruns and mto m the amplifier.
Disc unit agazme can’t sensor detect IS ave a service ten Press the reset button (Magazine Eject Error) atr as necessar Tray (Unloading unloading Magazme Elevator has not Press IS jammed Repalr Error) Error (TOC Error) tray Eject, pullout the magazme, am.
(Communication Error) B-pm QiN cable IS disconnected from the CDX mechanrsm or source unit Check the connection of B-pin DIN cable between the CDX and unit CDX cable or severely Check connections replace CDX cable IS mtermittent damaged and reparr or as necessary CDX cable IS disconnected from the Source Unit or CD Changer Check connections and CD Changer necessary Communication Press Reset on CD Changer Disc lem Issue load/unload Batterres prob- are weak at the Source unit and reparr wiri
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