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)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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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