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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL MODERN SOUND FOR YOUR CLASSIC retroma nufa cturi ng w w w . . com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME WHAT’S IN THE BOX PRECAUTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WIRING DIAGRAM OPERATING YOUR RADIO SYSTEM SETTINGS TONE CONTROLS TROUBLESHOOTING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS...
  • Page 3 NOTES Copyright © 2016 Retro Manufacturing, LLC...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    WELCOME Retro Classic combines classic styling with the advanced features you expect from a modern car stereo. General Features • AM/FM tuner with 30 presets (12 AM and 18 FM) • Selectable international tuner frequencies • 18 watts RMS/40 watts peak x 4 channels •...

  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX The items shown below are packaged with your Retro Classic. Main Wiring Harness Power and Speaker Retro Classic (plugs into back of radio) Wiring Harnesses RC900 Radio (both plug into Main Wiring Harness) Bracket Mounting Hardware...

  • Page 6: Precautions

    PRECAUTIONS PLEASE OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS WHEN INSTALLING AND USING THIS UNIT: This user’s manual does not cover all possible installation scenarios. If you feel you can’t install this unit yourself, please take it to a local car audio professional. If you have questions about installing your radio, contact us at tech@retromanufacturing.com or call us at 888.325.1555.
  • Page 7 PRECAUTIONS • Refer wiring and installation to qualified service personnel. Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer or qualified service professional. Retro Manufacturing is not liable for any problems resulting from installation of the unit. Please be sure to follow the instructions carefully before attempting installation.
  • Page 8 PRECAUTIONS • Never splice into the power lead to supply other equipment with power. • After installation and wiring you should check the normal operation of other electrical equipment. • Make sure any leads do not interfere with driving or getting into and out of the vehicle. •...

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Adjusting for a perfect fit into your dash is the most difficult portion of the installation. Patience and persistence are the keys. The patented InfiniMount adjustable shaft system offers almost unlimited installation options to accommodate your needs. To begin, locate the two InfiniMount radio shafts, two InfiniMount brackets, two large washers, two small washers and eight mounting screws (see “What’s in the Box”...
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 3: MOUNT INFINIMOUNT SHAFTS TO BRACKETS To match the location of your shafts to the proper width of your vehicle’s dash, first measure the distance between your existing shaft holes from center to center. Mount a shaft to each bracket using the supplied shaft nuts and washers.

  • Page 11: Wiring Diagram

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 3: COMPLETE WIRING CONNECTIONS Figure 4 - Wiring Diagram NOTE: Cutting the wiring harness, antenna lead or auxiliary cable will void the warranty of your radio. Copyright © 2016 Retro Manufacturing, LLC...
  • Page 12 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: This unit requires +12 volts to both the red and yellow wires, otherwise it will not operate. Locate the three wiring harnesses: Main Wiring Harness, Power Wiring Harness and Speaker Wiring Harness (see “What’s in the Box” on page 4). First connect the Main Wiring Harness to the back of the radio.
  • Page 13 Retro Classic is a universal radio solution designed to ® fit most classic vehicles. The display face of the Retro Classic measures 3.5 inches wide by 1.5 inches high, which will be smaller than the original radio opening in most vehicles. We manufacture a wide variety of mounting bezels and faceplates to fill the remaining space and finish the installation.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Next, you’ll need to secure the rear of the radio using the supplied back strap and hardware (see “What’s in the Box” on page 4). The back strap mounts using the threads in the rear of the radio body and can be bent and adjusted to align with the mounting point of the original factory radio behind the dash.

  • Page 15: Operating Your Radio

    OPERATING YOUR RADIO Front Panel Controls Figure 7 - Front Panel Controls 1. Front Left Knob 2. Rear Left Knob 3. AM/FM Pre-Sets 4. AM/FM Pre-Sets 5. AM/FM Pre-Sets 6. AM/FM Pre-Sets Figure 8 - Left Shaft with Knobs 7. AM/FM Pre-Sets 8.
  • Page 16 Press the left-front knob (#1) to turn the unit on. will appear on the screen. RETROSOUND Press and hold the left-front knob (#1) to turn the unit off. will appear on the screen to confirm that it has turned off.

  • Page 17: System Settings

    Press the right-front knob (#8) to activate the mute function. SYSTEM SETTINGS The System Settings sub-menu system enables access to the numerous additional features of your RetroSound Retro Classic ® radio. Press and hold the right-front knob (#8) for three seconds to access the sub-menu system.
  • Page 18 OPERATING YOUR RADIO 2) A Store This sub-menu will automatically fill FM pre-sets on all three FM bands of six pre-sets each (eighteen total pre-sets) with the strongest stations. To activate this feature, rotate the right-front knob (#8) until appears on the screen, then press the left-front knob (#1) to A STORE activate.
  • Page 19 DIMM HIGH DIMM LOW 9) Area USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS The RetroSound Retro Classic has the capability to receive radio ® broadcasts from around the world. This sub-menu allows you to adjust to broadcasts in your county. Factory default setting is United States ( ).

  • Page 20: Tone Controls

    . When activated, you may then select DSP OFF one of three pre-set equalization settings: • This setting offers subtle sonic adjustments CLASSIC that lend themselves to classical music. • This setting accentuates bass and treble frequencies and is suitable for popular music.
  • Page 21 OPERATING YOUR RADIO 4) Balance This sub-menu ( ) adjusts stereo sound from to left or right. This may be helpful in compensating for the position of the driver in relation to the vehicle’s speakers. Adjustment range is from 0-12 between left and right speakers.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Action to Solve Problem Radio will not turn 12 volt Batt+ wire Check all connections for on (no lights, not connected proper voltage with a volt no sound) or incorrect voltage meter. Voltage range: 12-15 volts Check +12 volt +12 volt accessory wire not accessory wire...

  • Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions

    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.
  • Page 24 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 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.
  • Page 25 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS I have your radio with an amp 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: •...

  • Page 26: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) 87.5-107.9MHz Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector Usable Sensitivity 12.5 dBf Selectivity 75 dB @ 400kHz Signal to Noise Ratio 62 dB (Stereo), 67 dB (Mono) Harmonic Distortion @ 1 kHz 0.8% (Stereo), 0.5% (Mono) Separation 32 dB @ 1kHz...

  • Page 27: Limited Warranty

    The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warranter. CATEGORIES PARTS LABOR Retro Classic Radio One (1) Year One (1) Year During the “Labor” warranty period, there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.

  • Page 28: Replacement Parts

    REPLACEMENT PARTS If you need replacement parts, visit our website or contact us by calling 888.325.1555 or sending an email to tech@retromanufacturing.com (see “What’s in the Box” on page 4 to confirm the part(s) needed). NOTE: If you return a radio to us for credit, any missing parts will be debited. Items •...
  • Page 29 INSTALLATION NOTES Copyright © 2016 Retro Manufacturing, LLC...
  • Page 30 MODERN SOUND FOR YOUR CLASSIC Retro Manufacturing, LLC, 7370 Eastgate Road, Suite 125 Henderson, NV 89011 p) 888.325.1555 | f) 702.483.2229 | www.retromanufacturing.com...

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