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FM Tuner

Tuning Range
Americas	87.5 ~ 107.9MHz (200kHz spacing)
Eur/Aus	87.5 ~ 108MHz (50kHz spacing)
Frequency Response	30Hz – 12kHz
Usable Sensitivity	10dB (S/N 30dB)
IF Rejection	90dB
Image Rejection	50dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	60dB
Distortion	< 0.5%
Channel Separation	≥ 25dB @ 1kHz
Suppression	35dB

AM Tuner

Tuning Range
Americas	530	~ 1710kHz (10kHz spacing)
Eur/Aus	522	~ 1620kHz (9kHz spacing)
Sensitivity	20dBf max @ 10dB sensitivity
-6dB Bandwidth	5kHz min – 12kHz max

CD Player

Compatible Discs	5" or 3"
Frequency Response	20Hz – 20kHz (±3dB)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio	>90dB (preamp output
	w/ 22kHz LP filter)
Distortion	<0.5%
Channel Separation	86dB (preamp output
	w/ 22kHz LP filter)
Dynamic Range	100dB

IR Remote

(optional with RFX8210)

Operation Voltage	+3V DC
Transmitting Range	20 ft (variable in sunlight)
Battery Replacement	(1) CR2025 +3V Lithium
Dimensions	3-3/8"(H) x 2-1/8"(W) x 9/32"(D)
	(85.6mm x 54mm x 7mm)

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

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

Accessory Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

“Quick Look” Features Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Source Unit Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

IR Remote Design Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Installation Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Source Unit Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Wiring the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Basic Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

CD Player / CD Changer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

CD Changer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Auxilliary Audio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

IR Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Warranty Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

GETTING STARTED

Welcome to Rockford Fosgate! This manual is designed to provide information for the owner, salesperson and installer. For those of you who want quick information on how to install this product, please turn to the Installation Section of this manual. Other information can be located by using the Table of Contents. We, at Rockford Fosgate, have worked very hard to make sure all the information in this manual is current. But, as we are constantly finding new ways to improve our product, this information is subject to change without notice.

NOTE: This manual uses abbreviations for the following terms:

TUNER = AM/FM Radio Tuner

CDP = In-Dash CD Player

CDX = CD Changer (optional)

AUX = External Auxiliary Input (RFX8230 only)

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