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RFX9020M
Installation &
Operation
Installation et fonctionnement
Instalación y funcionamiento
RFX Series
Source Units
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INTRODUCTION Dear Customer, Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s finest brand of car audio source units. At Rockford Fosgate we are fanatics about 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 Fo
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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 prod
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e l l l g g g n n n u u u j j j e e e h h h t t t f f f o o o s s s d d d n n n u u u o o o s s s s s s o o o L I Q U I D S W O R D I N C i i i c c c i i i v v v • • • PRECAUTIONS 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 t
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INSTALLATION 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 technician. CAUTION:Before installation, disconnect the battery negative (-) termin
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Horizontal -20° +20° INSTALLATION 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
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INSTALLATION WIRING THE SYSTEM NOTE: See diagram on following page 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
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INSTALLATION DO NOT connect optional CD Changer to this port. DO NOT connect optional Wired Remote to this port. 8
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SOURCE UNIT FEATURES 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/CDX mode. 4. MODE – Selects between TUNER, CDP and CDX modes. 5. OPEN – Opens the faceplate and ejects CDs from the in-dash CD player. 6. VOLUME – When pressed, selects between SUM, BASS,TREBLE, BALA
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OPERATION – BASIC INITIAL SETUP Push Area 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. 2. Press the release button on the right edge of the faceplate and pull the faceplate away from the unit. To Attach the Faceplate 1. Insert the left side of the faceplate into the faceplate bracke
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OPERATION – BASIC 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 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. 4. To store, wait 5 seconds and the Display will ret
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OPERATION – BASIC PUNCH 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 Punch feature. 2. Press the PUNCH (0) button again to disable the Punch feature. NOTE: The panel will display "Punch" when the Punch feature is on. 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 numb
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OPERATION – TUNER PRESET BUTTONS Each Tuner mode—FM1, FM2, and AM—has 10 presets for a total of 30 presets. 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. 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
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OPERATION – CD PLAYER Basic Operation NOTE: This system will play AUDIO CDs created on a Macintosh NOTE: This system will play CD-R and CD-RW discs. 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. 3. Close the front panel by pressing the lower right corner inward. 4. CDP PLAY will auto-select and the CD will begin playing track 1 immediately. 5. Use DIR / Buttons to change tracks. To Eject a Disc 1. Press the OPE
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OPERATION – CD PLAYER Forward/Reverse Press the DIR button 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 takes you to the next track. Fast Forward/Reverse 1. Press and hold the DIR button to fast forward the track. 2. Press and hold DIR (to fast rewind the track. NOTE: The panel will display th
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OPERATION – CD PLAYER RFX 8620M CD Changer Operation (Optional Accessory) Magazine Eject 1. Slide door open in the direction shown. 2. Press the EJECT button to release the disc magazine from the CD changer. Slide Door NOTE: The panel will display NO CD, if in CDX mode, then go to AUX1 mode. NOTE: If the front eject button does not work, a manual eject lever is visible through a hole at the bottom of the unit. Move the lever in the direction Manual Eject Eject shown to eject magazine. Loading Di
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OPERATION – WIRED REMOTE (OPTIONAL) RFX MR1 Wired Remote Control (Optional Accessory) CAUTION:To prevent injury and/or damage to the unit and/or vehicle, read and follow all safety precautions. Installation 1. cut a 2" hole into the panel where the controller will be mounted. Light Connection 2. Connect a wire from a source of switched +12V, is on only when ignition key is in “accessory” or “run” position, to the tab on the back of remote.The switched signal is usually taken from the ACC (access
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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 resetting the system by pressing the reset button. General SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY Source Unit does Voltage applied to Red and Yellow Check battery, connections and fuses and repair or wires is not between 10.8 and 16 replace as necessary. If voltage is above +16 volts, not turn on volts or there is no voltage present have the electrical system inspected by an
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TROUBLESHOOTING 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) is driving circuit) defective ERROR 4 Foreign objects are preventing disc Check CDP mechanism eject area by removing from ejecting faceplate and repair as necessary (Eject Error) Eject area in mecha
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TROUBLESHOOTING SYMPTOM DIAGNOSIS REMEDY Engine Noise Source unit is not grounded Check connections and repair wiring as necessary properly Noise is radiating into RCAsignal Check connections, run the RCA cables on a route cable away from sources of high current Bad component in the signal chain Check connections. Bypass all components 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
