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USER'S MANUAL
Version 1
M ODE R N S OU N D FOR YOUR CLASSIC
w ww.ret r om anuf ac t uring. c om
motor4_manual-9.indd 1
9/29/17 08:20

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  • Page 1 USER’S MANUAL Version 1 M ODE R N S OU N D FOR YOUR CLASSIC w ww.ret r om anuf ac t uring. c om motor4_manual-9.indd 1 9/29/17 08:20...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME WHAT’S IN THE BOX PRECAUTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WIRING DIAGRAM OPERATING YOUR RADIO BASIC OPERATION TONE CONTROLS SYSTEM SETTINGS USB DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS ® BLUETOOTH INSTRUCTIONS SIRIUSXM INSTRUCTIONS SIRIUSXM TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS SPECIFICATIONS LIMITED WARRANTY REPLACEMENT PARTS INSTALLATION NOTES motor4_manual-9.indd 1 9/29/17 08:20...
  • Page 3 LICENSING Made for iPod ® Made for iPhone ® (Correct function of earlier versions (Correct function of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed.) cannot be guaranteed.) • iPod Touch (5th generation): Ver. 9.3.5 • iPhone SE: Ver. 10.1.1 • iPod Touch (4th generation): Ver. 6.1.2 •...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    WELCOME ® Thank you for purchasing a RetroSound SiriusXM-Ready™ radio. Motor 4 has the advanced features you expect from a ® modern car stereo. The RetroSound radio consists of two main parts: the radio face and the Motor 4 body.

  • Page 5: What's In The Box

    WHAT’S IN THE BOX The items shown below are packaged with your Motor 4 box. Main Wiring Harness Power and Speaker Motor 4 Radio Body Bluetooth ® Microphone (plugs into back of radio) Wiring Harnesses (both plug into Main Wiring Harness) ,QÀ...

  • 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, take it to a local car audio professional. If you have questions about installing your radio, contact us at tech@retromanufacturing.com or by calling 888.325.1555.
  • Page 7 PRECAUTIONS • 5HIHU ZLULQJ DQG LQVWDOODWLRQ WR TXDOLÀHG VHUYLFH SHUVRQQHO Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. Retro Manufacturing, LLC is not liable for any problems resulting from improper installation of the unit. Please be sure to follow the instructions carefully while attempting installation.
  • Page 8 PRECAUTIONS • Never splice into the power lead to supply other equipment with power. • After installation and wiring, always check the normal operation of other electrical equipment. • Make sure that no wires interfere with driving or getting in and out of the vehicle. •...

  • Page 9: Installation Instructions

    (the screws are very small and are included in the hardware kit included with your Motor 4 box). The RetroSound ® logo on the Motor 4 radio body should be facing upwards.
  • Page 10 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 2: Install InfiniMount Brackets $WWDFK HDFK ,QÀQL0RXQW bracket to the correct side of the radio body using the supplied screws (the brackets are marked with a “L” for left and a “R” for right). Before tightening the screws, you need to adjust the brackets up, down, forward or backward (see Figure 2).
  • Page 11 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 3: Mount Shafts to Brackets To match the the location of your shafts to the proper width of your vehicle’s dash, measure the distance between your existing shaft holes from center to center. Mount a shaft to each bracket using the supplied shaft nuts DQG ZDVKHUV )LQJHU WLJKWHQ WKH VKDIW QXWV WR SUHSDUH IRU WKH ÀQDO installation (see Figure 3).

  • Page 12: Wiring Diagram

    INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS STEP 4: Complete Wiring Connections SIRIUSXM INPUT Figure 5 - Wiring Diagram NOTE: Cutting the wiring harness, antenna lead or auxiliary cable will void your warranty. motor4_manual-9.indd 11 9/29/17 08:20...
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: This unit requires +12 volts to both the red and yellow wires to operate properly. 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 body.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Rear USB Inputs Two USB connector cables are located at the rear of the radio body. During installation, you must route the cables to an accessible location. NOTE: If the USB cables provided are not long enough, you may use our USB/AUX Extension Cable (sold separately) to extend the reach of one cable.
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS THE SHAFTS ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE RADIO. FAILURE TO SECURE THE RADIO WITH THE BACKSTRAP CAN DAMAGE YOUR SHAFTS AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY. Figure 6 - Installing the Backstrap View from behind dash Finally, slide the rear knobs over the shafts, rotating them into the correct position, and push them into place.

  • Page 16: Operating Your Radio

    OPERATING YOUR RADIO BASIC OPERATION Figure 7 - Radio Controls 1. Left-Front Knob 2. Left-Rear Knob 3. Push-Button 4. Push-Button 5. Push-Button 6. Push-Button Figure 8 - Left Shaft with Knobs 7. Push-Button 8. Right-front Knob 9. Right-Rear Knob motor4_manual-9.indd 15 9/29/17 08:21...
  • Page 17 OPERATING YOUR RADIO GENERAL OPERATION 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 ZLOO DSSHDU RQ WKH VFUHHQ WR FRQÀ UP WKDW LW KDV WXUQHG RII Volume Rotate the left-front knob (#1) to adjust the volume between 0-46.
  • Page 18 OPERATING YOUR RADIO Radio Bands Turn the right-rear knob (#9) counter-clockwise to toggle through ÀYH UDGLR EDQGV WZR $0 DQG WKUHH )0  Storing Radio Presets There are six radio presets for each radio band. For presets one WKURXJK ÀYH WXQH WR WKH GHVLUHG UDGLR VWDWLRQ DQG WKHQ SUHVV DQG hold the appropriate push-button (#3-7) to store into memory.

  • Page 19: Tone Controls

    OPERATING YOUR RADIO TONE CONTROLS The Tone Controls sub-menu allows advanced tonal adjustments, balance and fader controls and preset equalizer options. To access this sub-menu, press the left-front knob (#1). Repeatedly press the left-front knob to cycle through the available options. To adjust within the sub-menu, rotate the left-front knob (#1) clockwise or counter-clockwise.
  • Page 20 OPERATING YOUR RADIO Balance This sub-menu ( ) adjusts the stereo balance to the left or the 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 the left and right speakers.

  • Page 21: System Settings

    OPERATING YOUR RADIO Middle Crossover Frequency Mid 1.0K This sub-menu ( ) adjusts the frequency crossover of the mid-tones between 0.5KHz, 1.0KHz, 1.5KHz or 2.5KHz. Treble Crossover Frequency TRE 10.0K This sub-menu ( ) adjusts the frequency crossover of the treble-tones between 10.0KHz, 12.5KHz, 15.0KHz or 17.5KHz. SYSTEM SETTINGS The System Settings sub-menu system enables access to numerous additional features of your radio.
  • Page 22 OPERATING YOUR RADIO Local/Distant This sub-menu changes the sensitivity of the FM tuner. When LOCAL DISTANT listening to the FM tuner, selecting between aid in listening to weak FM stations or compensate for stations that have too strong a signal. Clock This sub-menu sets the clock.
  • Page 23 OPERATING YOUR RADIO Display Color (SCAN) SCAN This sub-menu changes the display color. The default setting is which will scan through all of the available colors. To customize your SCAN display color, look for the word in the sub-menu (if a custom color has already been chosen, look for that color name in the sub- menu), then press the right-front knob (#8) to select one of the preset white...
  • Page 24 OPERATING YOUR RADIO Program Type (PTY) 7KLV VXEPHQX HQDEOHV \RX WR VHOHFW XS WR  SUHGHÀQHG SURJUDP W\SHV ÀQGLQJ VLPLODU SURJUDPPLQJ E\ JHQUH To change your program type, cycle through the sub-menu system by rotating the right-front knob (#8) until you see .
  • Page 25 BT CONNEC To connect your device, choose , then search for ® “RETROSOUND” in your phone’s Bluetooth device list. Enter password “0000” if prompted. Area USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS This sub-menu enables you to adjust to broadcasts in your country. Factory default setting is United States ( ).

  • Page 26: Usb Device Instructions

    USB DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS Connecting a USB Device The USB 1 and USB 2 inputs are located at the rear of the radio body. The USB cables must be routed to a convenient and accessible location for connecting USB devices. 2QFH \RX·YH WXUQHG RQ \RXU UDGLR DQG FRQQHFWHG \RXU ÁDVK GULYH ®...
  • Page 27 USB DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS Caution! Except for private use, duplicating audio data (including MP3/WMA) or distributing, transferring or copying it, whether free or paid for without permission of the original copyright holder is strictly prohibited by law and international treaty. Viewing MP3/WMA Song Information :KHQ SOD\LQJ 03:0$ ÀOHV IURP WKH 86% VRXUFH \RX FDQ view the track name, album name and artist (ID-3) information DXWRPDWLFDOO\ IURP WKHVH ÀOHV 2QFH WKH 86% GULYH LV LQVHUWHG WKH...
  • Page 28 USB DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS USB Playback Mode The preset buttons (#3-7) on the front of the radio’s control face will INTro enable you to play/pause, listen to 10 seconds of each song ( UDQGRPO\ VKXIÁH DOO VRQJV ) and navigate folders. To play or pause, press button (#3).

  • Page 29: Bluetooth ® Instructions

    3. Next, search for a new Bluetooth device from the phone (this may take up to 30 seconds) and select ® “RETROSOUND” from the Bluetooth device list. 4. If prompted, enter “0000” for the PIN. If successful, PAIRING OK “...
  • Page 30 BLUETOOTH ® DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS Placing a Call 1. Dial the desired number on the paired phone. CALLING 2. Once dialing is in progress, will appear on the screen. TALK 3. Once the call is in progress, will appear on the TALK 00:00 screen along with the elapsed call time ( Receiving a Call...

  • Page 31: Siriusxm Instructions

    SIRIUSXM INSTRUCTIONS SIRIUSXM SATELLITE RADIO Only SiriusXM brings you more of what you love to listen to – all in one place. Get over 140 channels – including commercial-free music plus the best sports, news, talk, comedy and entertainment. Welcome to the world of satellite radio.
  • Page 32 SIRIUSXM INSTRUCTIONS OPERATING SIRIUSXM FEATURES SiriusXM Preset Bands <RX FDQ VWRUH ÀYH 6LULXV;0 FKDQQHOV LQ WKUHH EDQGV IRU D WRWDO RI  presets. To toggle between the SiriusXM bands, rotate the right- rear knob (#9) counter-clockwise. Tuning Rotate the right-front knob (#8) to change channels up or down. Rotate and hold the right-rear knob (#9) to rapid tune up or down.
  • Page 33 SIRIUSXM INSTRUCTIONS Playback Controls To fast forward, press and hold button (#7). To rewind, press and hold button (#6). To skip forward press button (#7). To skip backward, press button (#6). NOTE: Changing channels or source modes while in Replay™ mode will exit Replay™...
  • Page 34 SIRIUSXM INSTRUCTIONS Category This feature enables the ability to search for channels based upon WKHLU VSHFLÀF FDWHJRU\ 2QFH \RX KDYH HQWHUHG WKLV VXEPHQX rotate the right-front knob (#8) clockwise to cycle through the FDWHJRULHV 2QFH \RX ÀQG WKH GHVLUHG FDWHJRU\ SUHVV WKH ULJKWIURQW knob (#8) to make your selection.

  • Page 35: Siriusxm Troubleshooting

    SIRIUSXM TROUBLESHOOTING If SiriusXM does not appear to be functioning properly and one of these advisory messages appears on the display, try some of these troubleshooting tips. CHK TNR (Check Tuner) This message indicates an issue with your SiriusXM Connect Tuner. •...

  • Page 36: 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 +12 volt accessory wire not Check +12 volt connected or incorrect...

  • Page 37: Frequently Asked Questions

    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”...
  • Page 38 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.
  • Page 39 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. ,I \RX KDYH DQ H[WHUQDO DPSOLÀHU LQVWDOOHG DQG H[SHULHQFH D KLJK pitched noise that varies with the engine’s RPM, there are many possible solutions: •...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) with RDS 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 41: Limited Warranty

    LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty If your unit does not work properly because of defects in materials or workmanship, Retro Manufacturing, LLC (collectively referred to as “the warranter”) will for the length of the period indicated in the chart below at its option either (a) repair your unit with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished unit.

  • Page 42: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts :H DOVR PDNH VSHDNHUV NLFNSDQHOV DPSOLÀHUV antennas and accessories. See our full line of products at www.retromanufacturing.com. If you need replacement parts visit our website or contact us at sales@retromanufacturing.com or call 888.325.1555 6HH ´:KDW·V LQ WKH %R[µ RQ SDJH  WR FRQÀUP WKH SDUW V QHHGHG  NOTE: If you return a radio to us for credit, any missing parts will be debited.

  • Page 43: Installation Notes

    INSTALLATION NOTES FCC STATEMENT 1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Opera on is subject to the following two condi ons: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera on.
  • Page 44 MODERN SOUND FOR YOUR CLASSIC Retro Manufacturing, LLC, 7470 Commercial Way, Henderson, NV 89011 p) 888.325.1555 | f) 702.483.2229 | www.retromanufacturing.com motor4_manual-9.indd 43 9/29/17 08:21...

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