Rockford Fosgate RFX9100 Guide

RFX9100
RFX9100R
RFX9200
RFX9200R
RFX9300
RFX9300R
RFX9400
RFX9400R
Installation
& Operation
Páginas de Referencia para la Instalación
Schéma d’Installation
Installations Beiblatt
Istruzioni di Installation
SOURCE UNITS

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 reproduc-
tion at its best, and we are pleased you chose our product. Through years
of engineering expertise, hand craftsmanship and critical testing proce-
dures, 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 car-
ton 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 acces-
sories, in the U.S. call 480-967-3565 or FAX [phone]. For all other
countries, call +001-480-967-3565 or FAX [phone].
PRACTICE SAFE SOUND™
Continuous exposure to sound pressure levels
over 100dB may cause permanent hearing loss. High
powered auto sound systems may produce sound pres-
sure levels well over 130dB. Use common sense and
practice safe sound.
If, after reading your manual, you still have questions regarding this prod-
uct, 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 recover-
ing your source unit if it is ever stolen.
Serial Number: ______________________________
Model Number: _____________________________

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T ABLE OF C ONTENTS
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Accessory Pack. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
“Quick Look”Features Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Source Unit Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
IR Remote Design Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Installation Considerations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Source Unit Mounting Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Wiring the System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Source Unit Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
CD Player. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Multiple CD Changer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MP3 Player Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Tuner Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
International Unit Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Auxiliary Audio Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
IR Remote Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
CD Changer Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
IR Remote Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
International Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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 (RFX9200/9300/9400)

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Rockford Fosgate optimizes vicious features in the RFX source units for use
in high performance car audio systems. A great tuner, a high performance
CD player, and controls pioneered by Rockford Fosgate give you total con-
trol of your audio system!
The following sections contain information on the features, installation,
and operation for the 9100, 9200, 9300, and 9400 source units. For com-
parisons within the RFX line, refer to the “Quick Look” feature chart in this
manual. For long term reliability of your new Rockford Fosgate source unit,
please read the Precautions section on the next page.
RFX9100
Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Back strap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) 16-pin Power Harness
(1) Faceplate Case
(1) IR Remote Control
RFX9200
Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Back strap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) 16-pin Power/Aux-In Harness
(1) Faceplate Case
(1) IR Remote Control
RFX9300
Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Back strap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) 16-pin Power/Aux-In Harness
(1) Faceplate Case
(1) IR Remote Control
RFX9400
Installation & Operation Manual
(1) Mounting Sleeve
(1) Back strap
(2) Chassis Release Keys
(1) Hardware Package
(1) 16-pin Power/Aux-In Harness
(1) Faceplate Case
(1) IR Remote Control
I NTRODUCTION
A CCESSORY P ACK

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S PECIFICATIONS
General 9100/9200 9300/9400
Operating Voltage +10.8V –+16.0V DC +10.8V –+16.0V DC
Standby Current 5mA Max 5mA Max
Operating Temperature Receiver: -30˚C to +70˚C Receiver: -30˚C to +70˚C
CD Player: -10˚C to +65˚C CD Player: -10˚C to +65˚C
Dynamic Power Rating (IHF-202 Standard) 40 watts x 4 40 watts x 4
per channel into a 4Ωload
RMS continuous power per channel, all channels 25 watts x 4 25 watts x 4
driven into a 4Ωload from 20-20,000Hz with less
than 0.1% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)
Speaker Impedance 2Ω–8Ω2Ω–8Ω
Preamp Output Voltage >2.0V RMS @ 0.5% THD 5V RMS @ 0.5% THD
Sum Preamp Output Voltage* >2.0V RMS @ 0.5% THD 5V RMS @ 0.5% THD
Preamp Output Impedance <100Ω<50Ω
Equalization Bass: ±10dB @ 60Hz Bass: ±10dB @ 60Hz
Treble: ±8dB @ 15kHz Treble: ±8dB @ 15kHz
IR Receiver Eye Range ±45˚off axis ±45˚off axis
Overall Dimensions (with trim-ring) Height: 2-9/32" (58mm) Height: 2-9/32" (58mm)
Width: 7-13/32" (188mm) Width: 7-13/32" (188mm)
Depth: 7-1/4" (183.7mm) Depth: 7-1/4" (183.7mm)
Nosepiece Dimensions (without trim-ring) Height: 1-27/32" (46.5mm) Height: 1-27/32”(46.5mm)
Width: 6-3/4" (171.5mm) Width: 6-3/4" (171.5mm)
Depth: 13/16" (20.2mm) Depth: 13/16" (20.2mm)
Weight (9100, 9200, 9300, 9400) 3.13lbs (1.42kg) 3.13lbs (1.42kg)
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
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)

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.
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.
+65°C
–10°C
P RECAUTIONS
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IR R EMOTE
S OURCE U NIT &O PTIONAL CD C HANGER

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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 chem-
icals to the disc.
Damaged Disc
DO NOT play a cracked, warped, or damaged disc. Doing
this may cause serious damage to the playback mechanism.
New Discs
The CD player will eject discs that have either been insert-
ed 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.
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LIQUID SWORD INC.
C OMPACT D ISCS

FEATURES RFX9100 RFX9200 RFX9300 RFX9400
Control/Lighting/Appearance
Detachable Faceplate X X X X
ISO Din Mounting X X X X
w/ Removable Trim Panel
Multi Function Volume Knob X X X X
Any Button Wake-Up X X X X
Time of Day Clock X X X X
Programmable Default Display X X X X
Negative Image LCD Display X X X X
Rear Seat Audio Controls - - - X
Illumination “ON”w/ Ignition X X X X
Display Back Lighting Multicolored Multicolored Multicolored Multicolored
IR Remote Included X X X X
Tuner
World Wide Tuning X X X X
AM mono/FM stereo X X X X
FM Noise Blanker X X X X
Auto Blend / Roll Off X X X X
Multi-Path Interference Rejection X X X X
20 FM / 10 AM Presets X X X X
FM1/FM2/AM X X X X
Auto Store Non-Volatile Presets X X X X
AM/FM Seek X X X X
AM/FM Manual Tuning X X X X
Pause (MUTE) X X X X
Programmable Station Titles - X X X
CD Player
Dual 1-bit D/A Converters X X X X
w/ 8 x oversampling
Ignition Off Disc Load/Eject X X X X
Repeat Mode X X X X
Random Play (CD) X X X X
Track Scan X X X X
Fast Forward/Reverse X X X X
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Q UICK L OOK F EATURES

FEATURES (Cont’d.) RFX9100 RFX9200 RFX9300 RFX9400
Next/Previous Track X X X X
Programmable Eject Mute Off X X X X
Insert Disc Power Up/Play X X X X
Pause/Resume Play X X X X
Programmable Disc Titles - X X X
MP3 PLayback via CDR/RW - - X X
Preamp/Power
Source Tone Memory X X X X
Switchable Loudness X X X X
Electronic Volume, Tone, Balance X X X X
Internal Audio Amplifier 25 watts RMS 25 watts RMS 25 watts RMS 25 watts RMS
(40 max) x 4 (40 max) x 4 (40 max) x 4 (40 max) x 4
Number of Pre-outs 4 RCA 6 RCA 6 RCA 8RCA
Front/Rear Sum Pre-out - X X X
Pre-out Voltage >2.0 VRMS >2.0 VRMS 5 VRMS 5 VRMS
Low Source Impedance < 100Ω< 100Ω< 50Ω<50Ω
External Audio Inputs (AUX-IN) - X 2 2
Remote Functions
Tuner, CD and Changer Mode X X X X
Volume Up/Down X X X X
Seek (Track) Up/Down X X X X
Fast Forward/Reverse X X X X
Tune (Disc) Up/Down X X X X
Pause/Resume Play X X X X
Direct Preset Access X X X X
Direct Track Access X X X X
CD Changer Control
CD Changer Controller X X X X
Rear Seat Audio Controls - - - X
Changer Repeat Mode X X X X
Changer Random Play X X X X
Pause/Resume Play X X X X
Changer Track Scan X X X X
Changer Disc Scan X X X X
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1. OPEN –Opens the faceplate and ejects CDs from the in-dash CD player.
2. DOWN –Selects the previous radio station in TUNER mode and selects the previ-
ous track in CDP/CDX mode.
3. ENTER –Enables tracks in MP3 mode (9300 and 9400 models only).
4. MUTE –Mutes the audio in TUNER and AUX* modes, and pauses the disc in
CDP/CDX mode.
5. VOLUME –When pressed, selects between VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE,
FADER, and SUM* modes.
6. AS –Press to store the strongest radio stations in each tuner bank in AUTO STORE
mode.
7. DISP –Toggles between different display features in main display; when pressed and
held for 1 second, toggles clock between hours and minutes.
8. R–Infrared eye for remote operation.
9. PRESET 1/SCAN –Selects radio preset #1 in TUNER mode and scans each track on
the disc in CDP/CDX mode.
10. PRESET 2/RPT –Selects radio preset #2 in TUNER mode and repeats the current
track in CDP/CDX mode.
11 . PRESET 3/RDM –Selects radio preset #3 in TUNER mode and selects tracks at ran-
dom in CDP/CDX mode.
12. PRESET 4/DOWN –Selects radio preset #4 in TUNER mode and the previous track
in CDP Mode. Selects previous disk in CDX Mode.
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13. PRESET 5/UP –Selects radio preset #5 in TUNER mode and the next track in CDP
Mode. Selects previous disk in CDX Mode.
14. PRESET 0/ROOT –Selects radio preset #0 in TUNER mode and returns unit to root
directory in MP3 mode (9300 and 9400 models only).
15. T-ACC –Allows you to enter the track number you want manually .
16. D-ACC –Allows you to enter the disc number you want up to 8 discs (available only
for 8 disc player).
17. R.SEAT –Enables passengers in rear seat to disable rear speakers and listen to sec-
ondary audio source (tuner, CD player, Nintendo, etc.) via headphones (9400 model
only).
18. PUNCH –Enables bass and treble response to be boosted at all volume levels.
19. OFF –Turns the source unit on and off.
20. BAND –Selects which bank of tuner presets (FM1/FM2/AM) should be active.
21. MODE –Selects between TUNER/CDP/CDX/AUX* modes.
22. UP –Selects the next radio station in TUNER mode and selects the next track in
CDP/CDX mode.
IMPORTANT: The communication BUS used in Rockford Fosgate models RFX9100/9200/9300/9400 is used
only for CD changer model RFX8810 and is not backward compatible with older RFX models. Rockford Fosgate
recommends connecting only the appropriate RFX models together. Rockford Fosgate does not assume respon-
sibility when using other manufacturers’source units with Rockford Fosgate CD changers (or vice versa).
*Features available only on RFX9200/9300/9400

1. POWER –Turns the source unit on and off.
2. MODE –Selects between TUNER, CDP, CDX,
and AUX* modes.
3. SEL –Selects between VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE,
BALANCE, FADER, and SUM* modes.
4. MUTE/PAUSE –Mutes the audio in TUNER and
AUX* modes, and pauses the disc in CDP/CDX
mode.
5. RPT –Repeats the track in CD/CDX mode.
6. SCAN –Scans each track on the disc in
CDP/CDX mode.
7. DISC (+/–) –Manually tunes the radio station in
TUNER mode and the previous/next disc in CDX mode.
8. ROOT –Returns unit to root directory in MP3 mode (9300 and 9400 models only).
9. DIR –Cycles up and down through the directory in MP3 mode (9300 and 9400
models only).
10. ENTER –Enables tracks in MP3 mode (9300 and 9400 models only).
11 . TRACK ACC –Directly accesses the desired track in the in-dash CD player.
12. AS –Press to store the strongest radio stations in each tuner bank in AUTO STORE
mode.
13. DISC ACC –Directly accesses the desired CD in the optional CD changer.
14. PTY –Allows priority broadcasts to interrupt all other functions in international
units only.
15. RDM –Selects tracks at random in CDP/CDX mode.
16. AF/TP –Allows genre music selection on international units only.
17. BAND –Selects which bank of tuner presets (FM1, FM2, or AM) should be active.
18. DISP –Toggles between different display features in main display; when pressed and
held for 1 second, toggles clock between hours and minutes.
19. R.SEAT –Enables passengers in rear seat to disable rear speakers and listen to sec-
ondary audio source (tuner, CD player, Nintendo, etc.) via headphones.
20. PUNCH –Enables bass response to be boosted at low and high levels.
21. SEEK/TRACK / –Selects the previous/next radio station in TUNER mode
and selects the previous/next track in CDP/CDX mode.
22. VOL / –Controls VOLUME, BASS, TREBLE, BALANCE, FADER, and SUM*.
NOTE: 0-9 BUTTONS select presets 1-10 in TUNER mode, selects tracks in CDP/CDX
mode, and selects discs in CDX mode.
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*Features available only on RFX9200/9300/9400

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The following is a list of tools needed for installing the Source Unit:
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.
Before beginning any installation, be sure to 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 begin-
ning 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 cur-
rent 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 plas-
tic 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 connec-
tions should be as short as possible and always be connected to metal
that is welded to the main body, or chassis, of the vehicle.
I NSTALLATION C ONSIDERATIONS

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The mounting position of your source unit will have a great effect on the per-
formance 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 war-
ranty. 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 perfor-
mance.
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 with-
in ±20°from horizontal.
Glove Box
Mounting the source unit in the glove box is adequate, but does not pro-
vide 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 pro-
vide 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 ped-
als. The source unit should be mounted within ±20°from horizontal.
S OURCE U NIT M OUNTING L OCATIONS

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NOTICE: If you do not feel comfortable with wiring your new source unit,
please see your local Authorized Rockford Fosgate Dealer for installation.
•For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the installation.
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.
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 non-anodized screw and star washer.
3. Connect the YELLOW wire to a source of constant +12V (for retaining memory on user-pro-
grammed functions). Connect the Yellow wire to a constant +12 volt positive source. 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 cur-
rent consumption through this wire is negligible.
5. Connect the ORANGE wire to the lighting switch terminal. This will dim the main display by 30%
when the headlights are turned on.
6. 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.
7. Connect the BLUE/RED wire to the “Power Antenna”lead. This will raise a fully automatic anten-
na when the source unit is powered on, but only when the unit is in Tuner Mode.
8. Connect the pink wire for cell phone mute to the wire on the cell phone harness that provides
ground when the phone rings.
9. Connect the B+, GND and Remote Turn on Wires on the 16 pin harness according to the
Installation Reference Sheet.
10. Connect the AUX* to the external audio source (this inserts the audio before the volume control
on the source unit). The input voltage this circuit can accept is 1–3V RMS.
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 speak-
ers 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.
11. 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 sig-
nal 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. The SUM* RCAs connect to the Subwoofer amplifier.
12. Connect the CD Changer (optional)by plugging the 8-pin DIN cable into the connector located at
the rear of the source unit.
13. 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.
W IRING THE S YSTEM

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•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.
S OURCE U NIT I NSTALLATION
I NSTALLING THE S OURCE U NIT –S TANDARD M OUNT
U SING THE I NSTALLATION S LEEVE –S TANDARD M OUNT
•Mount the Installation Sleeve into a secure instrument panel.
NOTE: Make sure to mount the Source Unit as close to horizontal as possible for opti-
mum CD Player performance. Mounting Angles of up to ±20˚from horizontal
can be accommodated.
•Bend Tabs on the installation sleeve which correspond to the chart above.
•Bend Appropriate Tabs on all sides of the mounting sleeve.

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I NSTALLING THE S OURCE U NIT –ISO-DIN M OUNT
•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.
U NINSTALLING THE S OURCE U NIT –S TANDARD M OUNT
•Disconnect Back strap from rear of radio (if used).
•Insert Release Keys into left and right sides of source unit to disengage locks.
•Remove Source Unit from installation sleeve with release keys.

The faceplate is detachable as a theft deterrent.
To Detach the Faceplate
1. Press the Open Button to cause the faceplate
to slide down and forward.
2. Press the release button on the bottom front
edge of the faceplate and slide the faceplate
away from the unit.
3. The faceplate bracket will automatically close
after 5 seconds.
To Attach the Faceplate
1. Make sure that the faceplate bracket is in the
closed position.
2. Press 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 when operating in manual mode. You may cause damage to the mechanism that
may void your warranty
3. If desired, the faceplate can be permanently attached by affixing it to the
bracket with the screw provided.
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.
CAUTION: Do 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.
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The list below shows the default settings for Setup Options. The bracketed options
are the alternate options contained within each Setup Option. To select these alter-
nates, see Selecting Tuner Options on page 30.
•VOLUME —adjusts volume for all.
•UP/DOWN —is the auto search feature: press the Up or Down Button once and
the Tuner will rapidly proceed to the next station. Press and hold either the Up
or Down button and you can manually search up or down at a rate of one digit
per click (pressing and holding the Up or Down button will allow rapid search-
ing).
•MODE —Cycles through CDP PLAY > CDX (if connected) > AUX1 > AUX2 >
[BAND]*.
•BAND —Cycles through FM1 > FM2 > AM.
•DISP —
Toggles between different display features in main display; when pressed and
held for 1 second, (1) toggles clock between hours and minutes, or (2) immediately
pressing MODE button allows selection of the default Display by toggling between
Tuner frequency (or track time in CD Mode) and disc or station name, if titled (see
pages 24 or 32 for Titling information).
•AS —Allows you to automatically store the 10 strongest local signals available.
•MUTE —Pauses the CD Player and mutes the Tuner.
•ENTER —
Enables tracks in MP3 mode (9300 and 9400 models only).
•1–10 —Self-programmable radio presets.
•SCAN —
Scans each track on the disc in CDP/CDX mode.
•RPT —Continuously repeats the current CD track until pressed a second time.
•RDM —Randomly selects CD tracks.
•DOWN —Lowers the frequency of the Tuner; acts as backward on CD tracks.
•UP —Raises the frequency of the Tuner; acts as forward on CD tracks.
•PUNCH —Loudness boost.
•D-ACC —Turns on Direct Disc Access and allows direct disc selection in 8-disc
changer. No function if 8-disc changer is not connected.
•T-ACC —Turns on Track Access and allows direct track selection on a CD or
MP3 disc.
•ROOT —Operates only in MP3 mode.
B UTTON D ESCRIPTIONS

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B ASIC O PERATION
Operation
1. Press the OFF button to turn the radio on.
2. Press the OFF button again to turn the radio off.
Any Button Wake-Up
Press any button on the faceplate (except EJECT, DISP) to “wake-up”
the radio from sleep mode.
LCD Display
When the radio is off (in sleep mode) the clock will be displayed.
P OWER O N /O FF
The Volume knob is a multifunction controller and
handles the Volume, Tone Controls., and Setup
Options (see next page).
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 repeatedly to cycle
through BASS > TREBLE > BALANCE > FADER > SUM* > VOLUME.
2. Turn the VOLUME knob clockwise to increase the selected function.
3. Turn the VOLUME knob counter-clockwise to decrease the selected function.
Source Tone Memory
Individual Bass & Treble settings are memorized for TUNER / CD / PLAYER / CD
CHANGER / AUX.
NOTE: If no adjustment is made after 5 seconds, the MENU knob will revert to VOLUME mode.
V OLUME K NOB / T ONE C ONTROLS
Function Display Range Default
Volume VOL 0 to 30 15
Bass BAS -8 to +8 0
Treble TRE -8 to +8 0
Balance BAL L15 to R15 0
Fader FAD R15 to F15 0
Sum Out SUM** 0 to 30 15
*Features available only on RFX9200/9300/9400