Rockford Fosgate RFX4000 User manual

◆DIGITAL AUDIO PLAYER
◆SIRIUS READY
◆AM/FM STEREO RADIO
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USB/SD MUSIC PLAY
BLUETOOTH STRAM
MODEL: RFX4000

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CONTENTS
CONTENTS..........................................................
CONTROL PANEL ILLUSTRATION.........................
REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION............................
WIRE DIAGRAM...................................................
INSTALLATION....................................................
BASIC OPERATION..............................................
SIRIUS OPERATION.............................................
RADIO OPERATION/AUX......................................
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SPECIFICATION..................................................
TROUBLESHOOTING..........................................
USB/SD/CDC OPERATION
BLUETOOTH OPERATION
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Can not read some USB devices
The unit is not 100% compatible with all USB devices or the USB device has special
Try to format the USB device in FAT 16/32 standard.
format.
Can not play certain songs with specific formats that are downloaded from websites
Example:Tunes which is in DRM(digital right management) format is not supported by the
current unit.
Unit takes about 60 seconds to recognize some USB device
It is normal. The unit sometimes takes longer time to read all the files inside the USB device.
LCD Can Not display the MP3 song name correctly
The songs are in foreign language or not in ID3 Tag format.
Power does not turn on (no sound)
Check the wire.
Check the unit fuse. Replace new fuse if blown. If it happens again, consult the dealer.
No sound out put when operating the unit with amplifiers or power antenna is attached
Power antenna lead is shorted to ground or excessive current is required for amplifiers or
power antenna.
Button is not responsive or the LCD display is wrong.
The connection pins for the front panel may be dirt. Use a soft cloth to clean its surface.
If it does not fix the problem, consult your dealer.
The unit picks up the engine noise. Check the ground wire.
After turn the power on, the unit powers off immediately
The battery may be too low (The unit operating voltage is 11V to 16V).If the unit still cannot
turn on, consult your dealer.
WARRANTY INFORMATION:
Should this product require service, you may obtain specific information by contacting the
dealer from whom this product was purchased.
For any service related questions, please call our technical service team.
Technical Support Phone Number:574-293-1521
TROUBLESHOOTING

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SPECIFICATION
TUNER(FM)
.....................................................87.5-107.9 MHz
Channel Step.......................................................... 200KHz
Sensitivity ............................................................8dB
Stereo Separation....................................................30dB
Signal to Noise Radio................................................60dB
Frequency Range
TUNER(AM)
....................................................530-1710 KHz
Usable Sensitivity....................................................32 dBuV
Channel Step..........................................................10KHz
Signal to Noise Radio...............................................50dB
Frequency Range
LINE-OUT
Impedance...........................................................33 Ohm
Output..................................................................3 Volt ( max )
GENERAL
..........................................................13.8V DC (10-15.6V allowable)
Speaker Impedance................................................. 4 or 8 ohm
Output Power........................................................... 50W x 4CH
Fuse........................................................................10A
Power Supply
Note: Specifications and the design are subject to possible modification
without notice due to improvement.

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If the fuse blows, check the power connection and replace the fuse. If the fuse
blows again after the replacement, there may be an internal malfunction. In this
case, consult your nearest repairing center.
Fuse replacement
Warning:
Only replace fuse with the same type and rating. Use of a different
type or rating may cause serious damage.
Be sure your wire remote(RFX-MR3/RFX-MR6) is installed correctly,
wrong connection will cause serious damage to the wire remote.
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WIRE DIAGRAM
SD
BLUETOOTH DONGLE
DIGI PORT
BLUETOOTH OPERATION
MODEL: RFX4000BT
Installation Note for Bluetooth Dongle
To get better signal, the Bluetooth Dongle needs to be installed near the surface and
must avoid a metal surface.
If the Dongle is installed under a metal surface or deep inside, it may hare a poor
Bluetooth signal.
Bluetooth mode select
Press the MODE(4) button and select the Bluetooth mode .
Make sure the Bluetooth Dongle is connected to the appropriate port on the unit.
Pairing with a Bluetooth device
The unit is ready to pair when the BT mode is selected.To pair your device to the
unit,make sure you are close enough to the unit.
1. Open the Bluetooth setting on your device,
2. Choose "RFX4000" from the list of the available Bluetooth link,
3. Enter "0000" as the Bluetooth passwork.
Play the Bluetooth music
When you succeed in pairing the Bluetooth device,you can play the Bluetotth music
on your device.
a. Press the previous/next key to change the track.
b. Press the play/pause key to start or pause the audio.
c. Press and hold A/PS key to disconnect the current Bluetooth device from the unit,
but this will not erase the pairing from unit memory.
d. Press and hold BAND key s to erase all Bluetooth pairings stored in the uint
memory. .
(BLUETOOTH DONGLE)

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1. Precautions
Choose the mounting location carefully so that the unit will not interfere with the
normal driving functions of the boat.
Avoid installing the unit where it would be subject to high temperature, such as
from direct sunlight or hot air , or where it would be subject to dust, dirt or excessive
vibration.
Use only the supplied mounting hardware for a safe and secure installation.
INSTALLATION
Correct mounting positions
Incorrect mounting positions
Better: 45 facing upward Best: 90 facing upward
Do not mount black box in either
of the following positions, this
will allow water to intrude and
will result in damage to the unit.
2. Mounting illustration
3. Installation Note
Please find enclosed nylon wire tie-downs(wire clamps)for added support.
use the wire clamps to hold down the harness, preventing water from running
along the wires and into the unit.
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USB PORT
When a USB device with audio files is plugged, the unit will play the audio files
automatically. You may use SCAN as "10+" button and BAND as "10-" button for
fast search during the USB operation.
USB
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The marine unit can support playing the music in by inputting the song
sequence number directly: when the unit is playing songs, press AS/PS button
on the front panel, it will display "SCH 0000" on the LCD, the f digits indicates
the sequence number that you want to listen to. You can use preset key 1,2,3,4,
to set the f digits by pressing them repeatedly and press SEL to confirm input,
the unit will start playing the new song automatically.
USB/SD/CDC OPERATION
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Because of the great variety of products with USB port and sometimes quite
manufacturer-specific functions we can neither guarantee that all devices will
be recognized nor that all operating options that are possible in theory will
actually work.
devices may take more than 45 seconds to initiate after plugging in.Some USB/SD
Notes for CD
(1) Keep the disk clean and undamaged, do not stick things on the dis .
(2) Do not play the damaged or transformative disc, keep the disc correctly .
(3) Do not keep the disc under sunshine or in high temperature environment .
(4) Put the disc into its box after using.
(5) Finger mark or besmirch will effect the disc playing quality, it can't be cleaned
by soft cloth. If it is necessary , diluted natural solvent can be used to help clean
the disc. Record cleaner or antistatic solvent can't be used to clean the disc.
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CDC Operation
(1) Press to power on.
(2) Connect the CDC to your unit, then press "MODE" to CDC mode.
(3) The LCD will display "disc style" " item number" "playing time".
( 4) Press " " to pause the playing.
(5) Press PRESET 2 (11) to enter REPEAT playing mode.
(6) Press PRESET 3 (12) to enter RANDOM playing mode.
(7) Follow the function key instruction to do the operation.
(8) You may press SCAN as "next- disc" button and BAND as "pre-disc" button
for change disc operation.
SD PORT
When a SD card with a card-reader is plugged, the unit will turn to the SD mode and
play the audio files that in the SD card automatically.
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POWER ON/OFF(1)
Press the button to turn the unit on or off .
SELECT (2)&VOLUME UP/DOWN(3)
Repeatedly press SEL button to select
ID3→VOL, then you can use the VOL +/- button to change the setting.
BAS→TRE→BAL→FAD→SUB→EQ→
BASIC OPERATION
Long press SEL button to enter zone selection, and short press it again repeatedly
to select channel switch, Beep setting, trigger 1/trigger 2 setting, press the
VOL + / - to change the settings.
a ZONE: AMERICA / EUROPE / CHINA .
b STEREO/MONO SWITCH: FM mode.
c Beep : Activate Beep on/off.
d TRI 1 : Activate Trigger 1(12V_1) on/off.
e TRI 2 : Activate Trigger 2(12V_2) on/off.
MODE button (MODE) (4)
Press to switch mode: SIRIUS/CDC/AUX/TUNER/DIGI PORT/USB ./SD/BT
LCD display (17)
Display the current state of the unit.
Adjust back light(MENU) (16)
By pressing MENU key more than 2s , you can adjust back light.(25%,100%)
DISPLAY (DISP) (5)
Press DISP button once to display the system time on the LCD.
a. Press and hold DISP button until hour digit starts blinking, use / to
adjust hour.
b. Press DISP again, minute digit starts blinking, use / to adjust minute.
Low Voltage Warning
When the power supply drops down to 10V, it will display BATTERY LOW
on LCD and beeps for 1 minute, the black box will be turned off automatically
in 1 minute.
LOCK THE CONTROL PANEL
Press and hold “SEL” (2)and “DISP”(5) buttons together for 3 seconds
to lock the RFX-MR5BB control panel, the Black Box will not response the button
press on the panel when the panel is locked. Press and hold “SEL” and “DISP”
buttons for 3 seconds again to unlock the RFX,MR5BB control panel.
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Listening to the radio
Press the MODE (4) button and select the radio mode, the frequency appears
in the display.
Press the BAND (8) button and select the radio band FM1~FM2~FM3~AM1~AM2.
Tuning
There are 3 types of tuning mode available: SEEK tuning, MANUAL tuning and
Preset stations.
Auto Seek a Station
Press the BAND (8) button and select the desired band (FM or AM).
Press or to start to seek a station.
Manual Tuning
Press the or button longer than 2s, change . will to manual tuning mode
Storing a Station
Select a band (if needed), then select a station.
Press and hold a Preset button 1-6 for more than 2 seconds, the current station
will be stored to the number.
Automatic Tuning Control (SCAN) (9)
In radio mode, press SCAN button to scan stations, the unit will pause for 5 seconds
at each strong radio station. At the desired station press the SCAN again to stop
scanning.
RADIO OPERATION /AUX
Radio Operation
A/PS(7)
Short
it pauses for 5 seconds at each preset station.
Long press A/PS button, the unit will search six strong stations and automatically
store them on buttons 1-6.
press A/PS button, the unit will scan stored stations in the current band,
AUX IN PORT
For iPod, MP3 players, and other portable media players.

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SIRIUS OPERATION
This unit is compatible with a variety of SIRIUS Satellte Radio solutions
including the SCC1 Sirius Connect Vehicle Tuner and SCVDOC1 Sirius
Connect Vehicle Kit with any compatible SIRIUS Dock & Play radio. The
operation will be the same regardless of the SIRIUS radio is used .
Sirius Operation
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1) POWER ON/OFF
2) SEL: Function Select button
3) VOL+/-: Volume set button
4) MODE: Switch between different modes
5) DISP: Display the SIRIUS channel info
6) SEEK+/-: Short press to select previous/next station, Long press (more than
2 seconds) to switch channel rapidly
7) AS/PS: Short press to input channel number directly
8) BAND: Switch between SR1, SR2 and SR3
9) SCAN: Short press to LOCK/UNLOCK channels, Long press to change
the password.
10) Preset 1: For preset station 1
Also used to input the first digit of pass code or channel #.
11) Preset 2: For preset station 2
Also used to input the second digit of pass code or channel #.
12) Preset 3: For preset station 3
Also used to input the third digit of pass code of channel #.
13) Preset 4: For preset station 4
Also used to input the fourth digit of pass code
14) Preset 5: For preset station 5
15) Preset 6: For preset station 6
16) MENU: Short press to turn on/off Category.
When category is on, you can press "SEL" key to select between
categories and then seek in current selected category by pressing
SEEK+/- key.
17) LCD DISPLAY
1. Button definitions
◆ User needs follow the instruction of SCCI or SCVDOC1 for installation.
Always make sure the Sirius SIRIUS antenna is connected properly located
for maximum signal reception.
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SIRIUS OPERATION
7. Display channel information:
Press DISP button repeatedly to display different information of the channel such
as channel #, channel name, category, song title, artist, composer...
8. Message display:
Check Sirius Tuner : Tuner is not connected or is bad.
Antenna Error A n t enna is bad or not connected.
Acquiring signal N o signal output from the Sirius TUNER
"Updating " Updates the Sirius information into unit.
FW Updating U p d a tes firmware
Subscription updating Updates subscription
Updating Channels Updates the GCI(Channel info)
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
Because of the great variety of products with USB port and sometimes quite
manufacturer-specific functions we can neither guarantee that all devices will
be recognized nor that all operating options that are possible in theory will
actually work.
some USB devices may take more than 45 seconds to initiate after plugging in.

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2.Sirius ID and Activate Sirius service
After system is turned on, press the MODE button to enter the SIRIUS mode.
The system will display a "SIRIUS" logo on the LCD screen.
Until you subscribe and activate the SIRIUS service, you can only access
channel 0 (the SIRIUS ID channel) and 184 (Preview Channel).
Tune to Channel 0 to display your radio's unique 12-digit SIRIUS ID number (SID).
This number is also available on the back of SIRIUS Tuner SCC1. Write down
this number and call 1-888-539-SIRIUS (1-888-539-7474) with your credit card
handy to activate SIRIUS service.
You may go to website https://activate.siriusradio.com// to activate the service.
If you do not subscribe the full service, the unsubscribed channel will display
"CALL 888-539-SIRIUS to subscribe"when tuned.
SIRIUS OPERATION
3. Preset Stations
The unit has total 18 preset stations in SIRIUS Mode. Use BAND button to switch
between SR1, SR2, and SR3. Each band has 6 preset stations.
Short press the Preset 1~6 button to listen to the preset stations.
Long press the preset 1~6 button to store current station to preset memory.
4. Select channels by category
Short press MENU button to turn on/off the category mode. A "CAT" icon in the
LCD will indicate the Category mode is on. When Category mode is on, long
press "SEEK +/-" to switch between the categories, such as POP,ROCK,
COUNTRY, etc. And you can switch channels in selected category by short
pressing "SEEK+/- " button. The category mode will not time out unless you
turn off this mode by short press MENU button again.
5. Input channel directly.
Short press the AS/PS key to enter the direct input mode. The LCD will display:
"CH X X XX " Press Preset 1 repeatedly to select the first digit of channel number
(the first digit changes incrementally from 0, 1, 2).
Press Preset 2 repeatedly to select the second digit of channel number(the second
digit incrementally from 0, 1, 2, ... To 9)
Press Preset 3 repeatedly to select the third digit of the channel number (the third
digit changes incrementally from 0, 1, 2, ... To 9).
When 3 digits are selected, press "SEL" button to enter the desired channel.
6. Parental Control
You can lock any Sirius channels you do not others to have access without your
permission. The default code is "5220"if you forget your pass code, you may
disconnect the unit completely from power. The unit will restore to the default
pass code after power on again. Enter a Locked channel: When user tunes to
a locked channel, the LCD screen will display: "LOCKED CH" first and then display:
"CODE X X X X".
Press Preset 1 repeatedly to select the first digit of pass code.
Press Preset 2 repeatedly to select the second digit of pass code.
Press Preset 3 repeatedly to select the third digit of pass code.
Press Preset 4 repeatedly to select the last digit of pass code.
When all digits are selected, press "SEL" button will enter the channel.
If the code is wrong, it will display "CODE X X X X" again and wait for user to enter
code again. If user enters a wrong code again, the unit will display "PWD ERROR"
and go back to previous screen.
Note: user needs wait for "CODE X X X X" display to enter pass code. Otherwise
the Preset 1-4 still enters as Preset station.
To lock a channel:
When a channel is selected, use "SCAN" to lock this channel. The LCD will display
"LOCK CH" first and then display: "CODE X X X X".Use Preset 1-4 (same as above)
to enter pass code and press SEL to lock.
Note: After a channel is locked, user cannot tune to this channel by SEEK+/- button.
User must input the channel # directly to enter this channel.
To unlock a channel:
User needs enter the locked channel first and then short press "SCAN"button.
The LCD will display "UNLOCK CH" and then display: "CODE X X X X".
Same procedure as above to enter the code and unlock the channel.
To change pass code:
Long press "SCAN"button to change the pass code. The screen will display
"OLD CODE"shortly and then display "CODE X X X X" Use Preset 1~4 buttons
as above to enter the pass code.
If the old pass code is entered correctly, the screen will display "NEW CODE" and
then display: "SET X X X X" Use Preset 1-4 buttons again to set up a new pass code.
SIRIUS OPERATION
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