M1B RetroSound Motor 1A Motor 1 Radio User Manual

: June 13, 2024
: RetroSound

Table of Contents

M1B RetroSound Motor 1A Motor 1 Radio
Product Information
Radio Operation Instructions
General Features
PRECAUTIONS
Accessories
Radio Operation Instructions
System Settings
Bluetooth® Device Instructions
Troubleshooting
Frequently Asked Questions
Specifications
Warranty
More Information
References
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M1B RetroSound Motor 1A Motor 1 Radio

Product Information

Product Name: Motor 1B
Manufacturer: Retro Manufacturing, LLC
Website: www.retromanufacturing.com

General Features

Model: Motor 1B
Contact Email: tech@retromanufacturing.com
Precautions: Please read the installation and assembly manual before attempting installation. Retro Manufacturing, LLC is not liable for any problems resulting from improper installation.
Support: For questions about installation, visit the support website at help.retromanufacturing.com, contact via email at tech@retromanufacturing.com, or chat online.
Universal Guide: The user manual provides information on radio operation. Some features may not be available in every model. Check the website for updates.

Radio Operation Instructions

Front Panel Controls: The instructions provided are for radios with 2 control shafts and pushbuttons. Compatible radio models include Dallas, Daytona, Denver, Detroit, Europa, Huntington, Monterey, Redondo-RS, RetroRadio, Wonder Bar I, and Wonder Bar III. For radios with alternate control layouts, refer to the links at the bottom of the page.

Power On/Off

Press the Left-Front Knob(1) to turn the unit on. “RETROSOUND” will appear on the screen.
Press and hold the Left-Front Knob(1) to turn the unit off. “GOODBYE” will appear on the screen to confirm shutdown.

Volume Control

Rotate the Left-Front Knob(1) to adjust the volume between 0-46.

Mode Selection

Rotate the Left-Rear Knob(2) clockwise to select from available listening sources*: RADIO(AM/FM), AUX, or BT Audio.

Radio Tuning

Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) to tune to the next or previous AM/FM frequency.

Note: When tuned to a strong FM station, the stereo indicator will appear in the LCD’s upper right corner (two oval circles).

Radio Bands

Rotate the Right-Rear Knob(4) counter-clockwise to cycle through the five radio bands (two AM and three FM).

Storing Radio Presets

There are six radio presets for each radio band. To store a preset:

Tune to the desired radio station.
Press and hold the desired Preset Button(5) to store the station into memory (presets one through five).
To set the sixth preset, rotate the Right-Rear Knob(4) clockwise and hold for 3 seconds to store.

General Features

Model: Motor 1B

AM/FM tuner with 30 presets and RDS (Radio Data System)
Selectable international tuner frequencies
Built-in MOSFET amplifier: 18 watts RMS / 40 watts Max x4 channels
Patented InfiniMount Bracket System for maximum installation flexibility
Available with period-correct knobs and bezel for your vehicle
Separate power antenna and amplifier turn-on leads
3 EQ presets plus user-controlled bass, mid-range, treble, fader, and balance adjustments
Built-in Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and audio streaming
Wireless audio browsing from your iPhone® or Android device
Auxiliary input for portable devices
Non-volatile memory
1 Year manufacturer warranty

PRECAUTIONS

PLEASE OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING THIS UNIT:

This user’s manual does not cover the installation process. Please review the Installation and Assembly Manual included in your Radio Motor box carefully before attempting installation.

Retro Manufacturing, LLC is not liable for any problems resulting from improper installation of the unit. If you have questions about installing your radio, visit our support website at help.retromanufacturing.com, contact us via email at tech@retromanufacturing.com or chat with us online.

This unit is designed for operation with a negative ground 12-volt DC battery system. Do not operate this unit with other battery systems, especially an 18-volt or 24-volt DC or a positive ground system. If you have a 6-volt system, you need to either convert to 12-volt DC or purchase a separate inverter that will increase the voltage to 12-volts. NOTE: The inverter needs to be rated at 10 amps or higher for the radio to operate properly.
This unit is not designed for a marine environment. Please do not use the unit where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive dust. Exposure to moisture will damage the unit and void your warranty.
Keep the volume of your radio at a level that allows you to hear outside noises, such as emergency sirens and train crossing warnings. Prolonged exposure to high volume levels may also result in hearing loss.

The information enclosed in this user manual is a universal guide to assist you in your radio’s operation. Some features covered in this manual are not available in every model. This manual may be updated from time to time. Please check our website for the latest updates: www.retromanufacturing.com

Accessories

Speakers

RetroSound® started in the speaker business and developed its radio line to be perfectly matched with RetroSound® speakers.
Together Retro- Sound® radios and speakers produce the most accurate audio available for your classic car.

Amps & Subs

RetroSound® amplifiers and subwoofers are designed to work seamlessly with RetroSound® radios to fill in the low frequencies usually missing from a classic vehicle’s sound system.

Speaker Pods

RetroPod® speaker pods are great for classics that have no factory speaker locations.
They mount to any flat surface and direct sound towards the listener for a balanced mix. Paint or wrap them for a perfect match to the interior of your classic vehicle.

USB/AUX Extension Cable

The RetroSound® USB/Auxiliary extension cable is available in black or chrome and features a 53” extension of both a USB input and a standard 3.5mm auxiliary input.

Antennas

RetroSound® offers OE-quality replacement antennas featuring chrome plated brass masts that are almost impervious to the elements and provide an improved ground plane for enhanced AM/FM reception.

RetroBelt® offers two-point, three-point, and four-point seat belt systems for classic cars and trucks and are available in a variety of colors and styles to update the safety in any vintage vehicle.

Radio Operation Instructions

Front Panel Controls

These instructions are for all Radio Faces with 2 control shafts and pushbuttons including: Dallas, Daytona, Denver, Detroit, Europa, Huntington, Monterey, Redondo-RS, RetroRadio, Wonder Bar I, and Wonder Bar III. For radios with alternate control layouts please see links at the bottom of this page.

IMPORTANT: Control Setup & Reset

By default, RetroSound® Radio Motors are configured to function with the standard Radio Faces listed above. Some Radio Faces, like the Redondo- RT, require a different control mode.
If you have mistakenly changed your Radio Motor to use a Radio Face that you do not have, follow the steps below to reboot and change control modes.
With the vehicle’s ignition on, press and hold the Left-Front Knob(1) for approximately 15 seconds to reboot the radio into the SEL PANEL menu. Once in the SEL PANEL menu, press and release the power button until the correct panel/control mode is displayed (select “Normal” for standard 2-shaft/push-button controls). Let the unit time out to accept the changes. The display will flash five times and reboot with the selected control mode activated.

Other Radio User Guides

Apache
Grand Prix
Redondo-RT
Newport
New York
Santa Cruz

Power On/Off

Press the Left-Front Knob(1) to turn the unit on. RETROSOUND will appear on the screen. Press and hold the Left-Front Knob(1) to turn the unit off.
GOODBYE will appear on the screen to confirm that it has turned off.

Volume

Rotate the Left-Front Knob(1) to adjust the volume between 0-46.

Mode

Rotate the Left-Rear Knob(2) clockwise to select from available listening sources*: RADIO(AM/FM), AUX, or BT Audio. The auxiliary input is located at the back of the Radio Motor. The auxiliary input may be used to play music from any portable device with a standard headphone output, such as an MP3 player, iPod®/iPhone®, portable CD player, or portable satellite radio receiver. An AUX extension cable may be required for your vehicle.

Radio Tuning

Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) to tune to the next or previous AM/FM frequency.

NOTE: When the radio is tuned to a strong FM station, the stereo indicator will appear in the LCD’s upper right corner (two oval circles).

Radio Bands

Rotate the Right-Rear Knob(4) counter-clockwise to cycle through the five radio bands (two AM and three FM).

Storing Radio Presets

There are six radio presets for each radio band. For presets one through five, tune to the desired radio station and then press and hold the desired Preset Button(5) to store the station into memory. To set the sixth preset, rotate the Right-Rear Knob(4) clockwise and hold for 3 seconds to store.

Recalling Radio Presets

To recall radio presets, press the appropriate Preset Button(5) in the selected radio band. To recall preset six, rotate the Right-Rear Knob(4) clockwise and release it.

Mute

Press the Right-Front Knob(3) to mute/unmute or pause/play depending on the source mode.

System Settings

System Settings

The System Settings sub-menu enables access to the numerous additional features of your RetroSound® radio. Press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds to access the sub-menu. Then rotate the Right- Front Knob(3) to cycle through the available sub-menu options. Once in a specific sub-menu, press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to change the options.

Auto Seek/Manual

This sub-menu toggles between Auto Seek or Manual tuning. In Auto Seek mode, the radio will tune to the next available station when tuning. To access the AUTO SEEK/MANUAL sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds, AUTO SEEK will be displayed. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select between AUTO SEEK or MANUAL. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

A Store

This sub-menu activates A STORE which will automatically fill FM presets on all three FM bands, six presets each (eighteen total presets) with the strongest radio stations available in your area. To access the A STORE sub- menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until A STORE appears on the screen. Press the Right-Front Knob(3) to activate. This process can take up to one minute to complete. Once completed the radio will resume play.

Local/Distant

This sub-menu adjusts the sensitivity of the FM tuner. When listening to the FM tuner, selecting LOCAL will focus the tuner in the local area, making the signal stronger. Selecting DISTANT will broaden the signal and allow your local stations to be listened to at a greater distance when traveling. To access the LOCAL/DISTANT sub-menu, press and hold the Right- Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until LOCAL/ DISTANT appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the desired option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Clock

This sub-menu sets the clock. To access the CLK sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until CLK appears on the screen, then press the Right-Front Knob(3) to select. To adjust the hours, rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) clockwise or counter- clockwise. Adjusting past 12 will change between AM and PM. Once the hour is set, press the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the minutes. Rotate the Right- Front Knob(3) to adjust the minutes, once the desired time is shown let the unit time out to set.

Clock 12/24

This sub-menu changes the clock from a twelve-hour clock to a twenty four- hour clock. The default setting is for a twelve-hour clock (CLK 12). To access the CLK 12/24 sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until CLK 12 appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the desired option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Display Frequency/Clock

This sub-menu sets the screen to display either the radio station you’re listening to, (DISP FREQ), or the current time (CLK). To access the DISP sub- menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until DISP FREQ appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select either DISP FREQ or DISP CLK. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Clock ON/OFF

This sub-menu sets the radio to display or hide the current time when the radio is off. The default setting displays the time when the radio is off (CLK ON). To access the CLK ON/OFF sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until CLK ON appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the desired option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Beep On/Off

This sub-menu sets the audible beep confirmation that sounds during the operation of the radio on or off. Select BEEP ON to hear the audible beep or BEEP OFF to disable it. To access the BEEP sub-menu, press and hold the Right- Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until BEEP appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the desired option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Dimmer High/Low

This sub-menu sets the radio’s display brightness to high (DIMM HIGH), medium (DIMM MEDIUM), or low (DIMM LOW). To access the DIMMER sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until DIMMER appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the desired option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

RDS (Radio Data System)

This sub-menu turns the RDS function on or off. RDS tuners can automatically tune in stations according to the music style (or talk) they broadcast. With the RDS function ON, and if the FM station you are listening to is broadcasting RDS information, the radio station call letters, song info, artist info, and other messages will appear on the display. Not all FM stations use RDS, nor will all RDS functions work in every location. To access the RDS sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until RDS appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to toggle RDS ON or RDS OFF. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Program Type

This sub-menu allows you to select from 31 predefined program types (i.e. News, Info, Sports). Once set, you will be able to use PTY SEEK to find similar stations to your selected program type.

To access the PTY sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until PTY appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to enter the list of program types. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) to select between the available options. Once the desired program type is shown, press the Right- Front Knob(3) to accept. PTY SEEK will appear on the screen, indicating that the radio is searching the FM band for the next available station with your selected program type. If none are found, the radio will revert to the last station selected.

Alternative Frequency

This sub-menu enables the radio to automatically search for another frequency that provides the same station when the signal gets weak. To access the AF sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until AF ON/OFF appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the desired option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Traffic Announcements

This sub-menu toggles the traffic announcements function on or off. The traffic announcements function is part of the RDS and allows FM stations to broadcast traffic announcements that scroll across the screen or audible traffic alerts to your radio. To access the TA sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until TA ON/OFF appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the desired option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Clock Time

This sub-menu toggles the clock time feature on or off. If the radio station supports clock time, your radio will synchronize its clock with the radio station’s clock. To access the CT sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until CT ON/OFF appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the desired option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Bluetooth® On/Off

This sub-menu toggles Bluetooth® on or off. Bluetooth® must be enabled before you can connect a Bluetooth® device. To access the BT sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until BT ON/OFF appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the desired option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Bluetooth® Connect/Disconnect (BT must be “ON”)

This sub-menu enables the radio to be discoverable on your Bluetooth® device. Choose BT CONNEC to allow your device to connect, and BT DISCON to disconnect Bluetooth® devices.

To access the BT CONNEC/DISCON sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until BT CONNEC/DISCON appears on the screen. To connect a device, press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select BT CONNEC, then search for “RETROSOUND” in your phone’s Bluetooth® device list. Enter password “0000” if prompted. To disconnect a device, press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select BT DISCON, then let the unit time out to disconnect the current device.

Area USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS

This sub-menu allows you to set your area to receive the appropriate broadcasts for your region. The default setting is the United States (USA). To access the AREA sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until AREA USA appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the desired region (USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS). Once the desired region is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Volume Last/Adjust

This sub-menu adjusts the volume level at which the radio will turn on. The default setting is VOL LAST, which means the radio turns on at the volume level at which the radio was turned off. VOL ADJUS allows you to preset the volume level at which the radio turns on from 0-46, regardless of the volume level at which the radio was turned off.

To access the VOL sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until VOL appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the desired option. If VOL ADJUS is selected, rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) clockwise (AD VAL is shown) and press the Right-Front Knob(3) to accept. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) again to adjust the level between 0-46. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

SEL Panel

This sub-menu changes the operating mode between operation with two knobs and push-buttons and operation for specialty faces with specific control layouts. To access the SEL PANEL sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until SEL PANEL appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to enter the panel choices. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) to select the desired option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

System Reset

This sub-menu resets the unit to factory settings. To access the RESET sub- menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until RESET appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to reset the unit to factory settings. The unit will reset and turn off.

System Rescue

If you have mistakenly changed your Radio Motor to use a Radio Face/ Panel that you do not have, use the steps below to reboot the radio to SEL PANEL mode. Turn the ignition off and wait 30 seconds. Turn the ignition on; once the radio boots up and RETROSOUND scrolls across the screen, press and hold the radio’s power button for approximately 15 seconds to reboot the radio into SEL PANEL mode. See the list below for the appropriate power button for your radio type. Once SEL PANEL is displayed on the screen, release the Power Button, then press and release the button until your panel/display type is displayed. The Display will Flash your selection five times and will turn off.

Radio Power Buttons:

Standard Knobs (shafts): Press and hold the left front knob.
Thumb Rollers: Press and hold left-inside thumb roller.
Grand Prix: Press and hold the ON/Off button.

Software Info

This sub-menu displays the unit’s software version. To access the sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right- Front Knob(3) until the software version appears on the screen (there are no adjustable settings in this menu).

Digital Signal Processor

This sub-menu sets the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Setting. The default setting is off (DSP OFF). When activated, you are able to select one of three preset equalization settings:

CLASSIC: This setting offers subtle sonic adjustments that lend themselves to classical music.
POP: This setting accentuates bass and treble frequencies and is suitable for popular music.
ROCK: This setting accentuates treble frequencies and is suitable for rock music.

To access the DSP sub-menu, press the Left-Front Knob(1) once, DSP OFF will be displayed. Rotate the Left-Front Knob(1) clockwise to select from the available presets. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

NOTE: If using one of the preset DSP settings, any manual adjustments to Mid, Bass, or Treble will not save when the radio is powered off.

Bass

This sub-menu adjusts the radio’s bass levels. To access the BASS sub-menu, press and release the Left-Front Knob(1) until BASS appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-Front Knob(1) clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired level. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Mid

This sub-menu adjusts the radio’s mid levels. To access the MID sub-menu, press and release the Left-Front Knob(1) until MID appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-Front Knob(1) clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired level. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Treble

This sub-menu adjusts the radio’s treble levels. To access the TREBLE sub- menu, press and release the Left-Front Knob(1) until TREBLE appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-Front Knob(1) clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired level. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Balance

This sub-menu adjusts the radio’s balance from left to right. To access the BAL sub-menu, press and release the Left-Front Knob(1) until BAL appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-Front Knob(1) clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired level. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Fader

This sub-menu adjusts the radio’s fader from front to back. To access the FADER sub-menu, press and release the Left-Front Knob(1) until FADER appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-Front Knob(1) clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired level. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

XBASS

This sub-menu enables or disables the XBAS function. XBAS boosts the low frequencies resulting in enhanced bass tones. To access the XBAS sub-menu, press and release the Left-Front Knob(1) until XBAS appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-Front Knob(1) clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Bass Frequency

This sub-menu adjusts the bass tones’ frequency crossover point between 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, or 200Hz. To access the BAS sub-menu, press and release the Left- Front Knob(1) until BAS 80H appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-Front Knob(1) clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired setting. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Mid Frequency

This sub-menu adjusts the mid-tones’ frequency crossover point between 0.5KHz, 1.0KHz, 1.5KHz, or 2.5KHz. To access the MID sub-menu, press and release the Left-Front Knob(1) until MID 1.0K appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-Front Knob(1) clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired setting. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Treble Frequency

This sub-menu adjusts the treble tones’ frequency crossover point between 0.5KHz, 10.0KHz, 12.5KHz, 15.0KHz, or 17.5KHz. To access the TRE sub-menu, press and release the Left-Front Knob(1) until TRE 10.0K appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-Front Knob(1) clockwise or counter-clockwise to select the desired setting. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.

Bluetooth® Device Instructions

Bluetooth®

When using a Bluetooth® device for the first time, you must enable Bluetooth ® and pair the device with the unit (see page 10). Be sure your phone is conncected for both calls and audio and that your microphone is enabled.

Making a Call

To make a call, dial the desired number on the paired cell phone. Once dialing is in progress; CALLING will appear on the screen. When a call is in progress, TALK will appear on the screen along with the elapsed call time (TALK 00:00). During a call, the radio music source will be muted, and the call audio will broadcast through your car’s speaker system.

Answering a Call

When a call is incoming, any audio playback from the current source will either be muted or paused (depending on the source). PHONE IN will be shown on the screen along with the caller ID if it is enabled by the phone/ carrier. To accept the call, rotate the Left-Rear Knob(2) counterclockwise. To end the call, rotate the Left-Rear Knob(2) again counterclockwise.

Bluetooth Controls

Streaming Music

With a device paired, rotate the Left-Rear Knob(2) clockwise to select BT AUDIO. Next, select your desired playback source on your device (Apple Music®, Spotify®, Pandora®, YouTube Music®, etc.) and play the music as you normally would.

Browsing Music

Some devices will allow you to browse folders and skip songs using the Right- Front Knob(3) and the Right-Rear Knob(4). To skip songs, rotate the Right- Front Knob(3). To browse music, rotate the Right-Rear Knob(4) counterclockwise to access the browsing sub-menu, then rotate the Right- Front Knob(3) to cycle through the options (artist, album, song, folder) and press the Right-Front Knob(3) to make your selection.

Troubleshooting

Problem	Possible Cause	Action to Solve Problem

Radio will not turn on (no lights, no sound)

| Constant +12V (yellow) wire not connected or incorrect voltage| Check all connections for proper voltage with a volt meter. Voltage range: 12- 15 volts
+12V ignition/accessory (red) wire not connected or incorrect voltage| Check +12V accessory (red) wire connection and test voltage
Ground (black) wire not connected| Check ground connection
Fuse on constant

+12V (yellow) wire is blown

|

Replace blown fuse

No sound heard from unit but unit lights up

| Volume turned all the way down| Increase radio volume

Internal amp in protection mode

| Check speaker leads for any grounded or

shorted wires or reset system to factory defaults*

Wrong source mode selected

| Make sure the unit is in the desired source mode (RADIO,AUX)

Unit blows fuses

|

Possible short in wiring or incorrect fuse used

| Make sure only fuses with correct 15 amp ratings are used and check all wiring connections for possible short
Battery hooked up backwards| Make sure battery is properly connected

System Reset

To restore/reset the unit to factory defaults.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do your radios work on 6 volt systems or on positive ground systems?

No. Our radios are 12 volt, negative ground only. After-market converters and inverters are available but must provide at least 10 amps of continuous output.

I’m having problems getting the radio to turn on

RetroSound® radios require 12 volts to both power leads. The red lead (+12 volt accessory) goes to a switched power source, and the yellow to a constant +12 volt power source. Using a volt meter, check the voltage when the key is turned from “off” to “on”. If there is a significant drop in the voltage, the circuit to which you have the yellow lead attached cannot handle the additional draw of the radio. You will need to find another circuit that can handle the additional draw of the radio, or you will need to go directly to the battery.

What speaker wire do you recommend I use?

We recommend using 16 gauge wire for our speakers.
I have all 4 speakers connected to your radio and the display is lit up like it is working, but there’s no sound coming out.

This usually indicates one of two things:

Speaker wires touching each other or the vehicle chassis at some point. Check each speaker lead from radio to speaker.
Speaker impedance below 4 ohms. Older speakers are usually not compatible with modern electronics.

My car originally came with a switch to control my automatic antenna. Can I use the RetroSound® radio’s remote antenna wire to control my antenna?

No, you cannot. Your factory antenna is known as “semi-automatic.” It requires a switch to either extend or retract the antenna. You must retain this switch to control your antenna; the RetroSound® radio’s power antenna wire is for more modern “fully-automatic” antennas not requiring a separate switch.

The sound output is all mid-range, with very little bass and a strangled- sounding upper range. What is wrong?

One of your speaker wires is connected backwards. This is called being “out of phase.” Check to make sure positive is wired to positive and negative to negative on all your speakers.

Will cutting or bending the InfiniMount Brackets void the warranty or harm the unit?

No. The RetroSound® patented InfiniMount Bracket system has been designed specifically to be bent, cut and modified to simplify radio installation. Modifying the radio’s brackets is actually encouraged to ensure proper fit. If you have questions about modifying the brackets, contact us via email at tech@retromanufacturing.com or visit help.retromanufacturing.com.

How much should I tighten the shaft nuts when installing the brackets and mounting the radio to the dash?

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN the shaft nuts. The shaft nuts are NOT the only means of securing the radio to the dash. There is a backstrap included which works with the shaft nuts to secure the radio to the dash. Please note that overtightening the shaft nuts could break the shafts. Retro Manufacturing, LLC will not be responsible for broken shafts due to overtightening the shaft nuts.

I have your radio with an amplifier connected, but hear a whining/ buzzing sound through the speakers when I step on the accelerator

If you have an external amplifier installed and experience a high-pitched noise that varies with the engine’s RPM, there are many possible solutions:

Make sure the amplifier’s gain controls are not turned all the way up. Amplifiers amplify everything, including noise.
Try grounding the amplifier near where it is installed.
Try a filter on the amplifier’s 12 volt power lead. Make sure to use a filter that includes a ground wire.
On rare occasions, noise can be introduced through the antenna lead. If disconnecting the antenna makes the noise go away, you need to replace or repair the antenna plug where it goes into the radio.

Specifications

FM

Tuning Range (USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS tuning) wih RDS………….87.5-107.9MHz
Antenna Terminal……………………………………………….External Antenna Connector
Usable Sensitivity…………………………………………………………………………….12.5dBf
Selectivity………………………………………………………………………….. 75 dB @400kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio…………………………………………..62dB (Stereo), 67dB (Mono)
Harmonic Distortion @ 1 kHz……………………………….0.8% (Stereo), 0.5% (Mono)
Separation……………………………………………………………………………….32dB @1kHz
Frequency Response………………………………………………………………..30-16,000Hz

AM

Tuning Range (USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS tuning)………………………… 530-1710kHz
Antenna Terminal……………………………………………….External Antenna Connector

General

Dimensions (Radio Face)……………………………………………3.5”W x 1.5”H x 1.05”D
- (dimensions will vary depending on model purchased)
Dimensions (Radio Motor)……………………………………… 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D
Power Requirements………………………………………………………………….. 10.5-14.4V
Current Consumption (during operation)…………………………………………. Max. 15A
Current Consumption (car off)…………………………………………………………. <3.5 mA
Output Power (@14.4volts @4ohm @1% THD)………..18w x4 RMS / 40w x4 Max
Output Impedance………………………………………………………………………………4ohm
AUX Input (aux cable length, 8”)……………………………………………..>300 mV / 6 kΩ
EROM…………………………………………………………………………Non-Volatile Memory

NOTE: All specifications are subject to change without notice.

Warranty

Your unit comes with a manufacturer’s warranty covering any defects in materials and workmanship. Retro Manufacturing, LLC (collectively referred to as “the warrantee”), at its option, will either (a) repair your unit with new or refurbished parts or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished unit. The warranty period starts from the original purchase date and is valid for the length of time indicated in the chart below. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warranter.

ITEM	WARRANTY
Motor 1B	One (1) Year

During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail in your unit during the warranty period at your expense. This warranty only applies to products purchased directly from Retro Manufacturing or an authorized dealer. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product that was not sold “as is.” A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for warranty service. To handle a warranty issue go to www.retromanufacturing.com/returns- center and fill out the Returns Form for a Return Authorization (RA) number. A RA number must accompany all returns and warranty issues. Any product received without a RA number will be refused.

LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials and workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages that occurred during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warranter, failures that result from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustment, maladjustment of consumer control, improper maintenance, improper antenna, inadequate signal reception or pickup, power line surge, improper voltage supply, lightning, modification, commercial use (such as use in hotels, offices, restaurants, or other business uses) or rental use of the product, or service by anyone other than Retro Manufacturing, LLC, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY. THE WARRANTER IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS UNIT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, the cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, travel to and from the servicer, and loss of media, data, or other memory contents. The items listed are not exclusive but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this unit develops during or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Retro Manufacturing, LLC.

Purchase Notes

Record the place and date of purchase for future reference.