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USER’S MANUAL

Version 1

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WELCOME 3

WHAT’S IN THE BOX 4

PRECAUTIONS 5

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8

WIRING DIAGRAM 11

OPERATING YOUR RADIO

BASIC OPERATION 15

TONE CONTROLS 18

SYSTEM SETTINGS 20

USB DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS 25

BLUETOOTH® INSTRUCTIONS 28

SIRIUSXM INSTRUCTIONS 30

SIRIUSXM TROUBLESHOOTING 34

TROUBLESHOOTING 35

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 36

SPECIFICATIONS 39

LIMITED WARRANTY 40

REPLACEMENT PARTS 41

INSTALLATION NOTES 42

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LICENSING

For clarity in identifying your model of iPod, please see Apple’s document

“Identifying iPod® models” at http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1353.

“Made for iPod®” and “Made for iPhone®” mean that an electronics accessory has been

designed to connect specically to iPod® or iPhone® respectively, and has been certied by the

developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible the operation of this

device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this

accessory with iPod® or iPhone® may affect wireless performance. Apple is not responsible for the

operation of the device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

iPod® and iPhone® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Sirius, XM, SiriusXM and all related marks and logos are trademarks of Sirius XM Radio Inc.

Windows Media® and the windows logo are trademarks, or registered trademarks of Microsoft

Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth® SIG, Inc., and any use of such

marks by Retro Manufacturing, LLC are under license. Other trademarks and trade names are

those of their respective owners.

Made for iPod®

(Correct function of earlier versions

cannot be guaranteed.)

• iPod Touch (5th generation): Ver. 9.3.5

• iPod Touch (4th generation): Ver. 6.1.2

• iPod Touch (3rd generation): Ver. 5.1

• iPod Touch (2nd generation): Ver. 4.2.1

• iPod Nano (6th generation): Ver. 1.1

• iPod Nano (5th generation): Ver. 1.0.2

• iPod Nano (4th generation): Ver. 1.0.4

• iPod Nano (3rd generation): Ver. 1.1.3

• iPod Classic (160 GB) (Late 2009): Ver. 2.0.4

• iPod Classic (120 GB): Ver. 2.0.1

• iPod Classic (80 GB, 160 GB): Ver. 1.1.2

Made for iPhone®

(Correct function of earlier versions

cannot be guaranteed.)

• iPhone SE: Ver. 10.1.1

• iPhone 6s Plus: Ver. 10.1.1

• iPhone 6s: Ver. 10.1.1

• iPhone 6 Plus: Ver 10.1.1

• iPhone 6: Ver. 10.1.1

• iPhone 5s: Ver. 10.1.1

• iPhone 5: Ver. 10.1.1

• iPhone 4s: Ver. 9.3.5

• iPhone 4: Ver. 7.1.2

• iPhone 3Gs: Ver. 6.1.6

• iPhone 3G: Ver. 4.2.1

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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.

General Features

• The only SiriusXM-ready™ classic car radio

(SiriusXM Connect vehicle tuner and subscription required)

• Made for iPod®/iPhone®

• Built-in Bluetooth

for hands-free calling and audio streaming (microphone included)

• Wireless Audio Browsing from your iPhone

or Android device

• Plays MP3, WMA and FLAC les via USB inputs

• Selectable 32,000 color LCD illumination with user presets

• AM/FM tuner with 30 presets and RDS

• Selectable international tuner frequencies

• Built-in MOSFET amplier (25 watts RMS/45 watts peak x 4 channels)

• 3 EQ presets plus user-controlled bass, mid-range,

treble, fader, and balance adjustment

• Patented InniMount system for maximum installation exibility

• Available with period-correct knobs and bezel for your vehicle

• Inputs: 2 rear-mounted standard USB ports and auxiliary inputs

• Outputs: 6-channel pre-amp outputs (front, rear, subwoofer)

• Separate power antenna and amplier turn-on lead(s)

• 2 year warranty

The information enclosed in this user’s manual is to be used as a guide to assist

you with installation and operation of your radio. This guide does not cover

every installation possibility, vehicle, or every aspect of the installation process.

Retro Manufacturing, LLC, RetroSound®, or its subsidiaries, assume no

responsibility for any installation. This manual may be updated from time to time.

Visit our website for the latest updates: www.retromanufacturing.com.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX

The items shown below are packaged with your Motor 4 box.

The items shown below are packaged with your radio face box.

Main Wiring Harness

(plugs into back of radio)

In niMount Brackets

Power and Speaker

Wiring Harnesses

(both plug into

Main Wiring Harness)

Motor 4 Radio Body Bluetooth

Microphone

Metal Mounting Backstrap

and Hardware

Bracket Mounting Hardware

Vintage Radio Dial Screen Protectors

(select models only)

Radio Face Shaft Mounting Hardware

Radio Face

Mounting Screws

Shafts

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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.

• Do not disassemble or modify the unit or attempt to

repair the unit yourself. If the unit needs to be repaired,

consult your dealer or Retro Manufacturing, LLC.

• Do not use the unit when it is out of order. If the unit is out of

order or is in an abnormal state (has foreign objects in it, is

exposed to water, smokes or smells), turn it off immediately

and consult your dealer or Retro Manufacturing, LLC.

• Refer fuse replacement to qualied service personnel.

When the fuse fails, eliminate the cause and have it

replaced by a qualied service technician with the fuse

prescribed for this unit. Incorrect replacement of the fuse

may lead to smoke, re and damage to the unit.

• If the unit does not turn on, check the connections rst.

Then check the fuse in your vehicle’s fuse panel and the

fuse at the unit’s wiring harness. Do not expose the unit to

direct sunlight or excessive heat. Excessive heat will raise the

interior temperature of the unit, which may damage it.

• Do not use the unit where it is exposed to moisture or

dust. Exposure of the unit to moisture or dust may lead

to smoke, re or other damage to the unit and will void

your warranty. Make sure the unit does not get wet

in car washes or on rainy days. Exposure to moisture

will damage the unit and void your warranty.

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PRECAUTIONS

• Refer wiring and installation to qualied service personnel.

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.

• Follow the instructions to wire the unit. Failure to follow the

instructions could cause damage to the unit, re, injury or death.

• Be careful not to damage the leads. Prevent them from

being caught in the vehicle chassis or from being damaged

by screws or moving parts such as seat rails. Do not scratch,

pull, bend or twist the leads. Do not install them near heat

sources or place heavy objects on them. If the wiring must

be routed around sharp metal edges, protect them by

wrapping them with vinyl tape or similar protections.

NOTE: Cutting the main wiring harness, antenna lead,

USB or auxiliary cables will void the warranty of your radio.

• We recommend only using the designated parts and

tools when installing this unit. If mounting the radio face

or body remotely, use extreme caution not to damage

internal parts when choosing brackets and screws.

• Do not interfere with safety-related vehicle components.

Do not wire or afx this unit to the fuel tank, brakes,

suspension, steering wheel, pedals, etc. Check for electric

wiring, piping and other items before installing the unit.

• Never install the unit in a location where it

interferes with your eld of vision.

• Use the supplied metal backstrap to secure the rear

of the unit. Failure to secure the back of the unit will

damage the shafts and void your warranty.

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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.

• Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short-circuiting or electric shock.

• Do not operate the unit for prolonged periods

with the engine off. Prolonged operation with the

engine turned off will drain the battery.

• 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.

• This unit requires 12 volts to both the red and yellow power leads.

The unit will not work without 12 volts to both of these leads.

• Always disconnect the negative (-) battery cable before

beginning installation. Verify the battery ground by checking

that one wire is connected to the vehicle’s starter mounting

bolt or engine block and the other to the vehicle’s chassis using

at least 8 gauge wire. Make sure the alternator or generator

connections are secure and free from corrosion, rust or dirt.

• 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 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 would increase the voltage to 12 volts.

NOTE: The inverter needs to be rated at 10 amps or higher

in order for the radio to operate properly.

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STEP 1: Install the Radio Face

Plug the ribbon cable included with the Motor 4 radio body

into the radio face. After plugging in the radio face, attach

it to the radio body (if it is not already attached) and tighten

with the four radio face mounting screws provided in the

radio face box (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. Take care to not install the face to the body upside down.

NOTE: Optionally, the radio face can be mounted remotely up to nine feet away

from the Motor 4 radio body using an optional Face to Body Extension Cable (sold

separately). In some installation applications, a bracket (not included) can be used

to mount the radio face to the radio body at an angle.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 1 - Attach the Radio Face

Radio Face

Motor 4

Radio Body

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 2: Install InfiniMount Brackets

Attach each InniMount 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). You may also rotate, cut, or bend the brackets to

achieve the perfect t. Complete the assembly with at least two

screws tightened on each side.*

*In some installations the brackets must be moved far enough forward or backwards

or rotated so that only two screws will align with the threaded screw holes

on the radio. Two screws are sufcient to hold the brackets in place.

NOTE: You may need to cut, trim or bend the brackets to achieve a perfect t. You

can even drill new mounting holes into the bracket if you need to. The InniMount

system is designed to be modied. Modifying your brackets will NOT void your warranty.

Figure 2 - Attach InniMount Brackets

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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

and washers. Finger tighten the shaft nuts to prepare for the nal

installation (see Figure 3). Once you ensure the proper width, snug

down the screws and nuts (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN).

DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN. OVERTIGHTENING THE SHAFT NUTS WILL DAMAGE THE SHAFTS.

DAMAGE FROM OVERTIGHTENING WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

Finally, plug the shafts into each side of the main unit (see Figure 4).

Figure 3 - Mount Shafts to Brackets

Shaft Washers

Shaft Nuts

Figure 4 - Plug Shafts into the Body

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 5 - Wiring Diagram

NOTE: Cutting the wiring harness, antenna lead or auxiliary cable

will void your warranty.

STEP 4: Complete Wiring Connections

SIRIUSXM INPUT

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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. Then connect both the power and speaker wiring

harnesses to the black female plug of the main wiring harness.

Next, connect the bare wire ends of your power and speaker wires

to the appropriate power and speaker locations in your vehicle

(see Figure 5). Have your radio installed by a professional if this part

of the install is too difcult, or contact us if you have questions.

Bluetooth® Microphone

Your Bluetooth® microphone enables you to place hands-free

phone calls through your radio. The Bluetooth® microphone input

is located at the rear of the Motor 3 radio body. To use your

Bluetooth® microphone, you will need plug it into the plug at the

rear of the radio body and route it to an accessible location such

as the A-pillar or the steering column.

Rear Auxiliary (AUX) Inputs

Two auxiliary inputs are located at the rear of the radio

body. These auxiliary inputs allow you to listen to any external

source with a standard headphone output. An example of

an external source would be a MP3 player, iPod® or iPhone®,

portable CD player or portable satellite radio receiver.

NOTE:

If the auxiliary cables provided are not long enough, you may use our USB/AUX

Extension Cable (sold separately) to extend the reach of one cable. This cable also allows

the installation of one USB and auxiliary port into the factory location of the cigarette

lighter for a factory look and easy access. A male to male 3.5mm auxiliary cable is

required to connect your device to the auxiliary port on your radio.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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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. This cable also allows

the installation of one USB and auxiliary port into the factory location of the cigarette

lighter for a factory look and easy access.

SiriusXM Input

The SiriusXM input is located at the rear of the radio body. Instructions

for wiring and installing your SiriusXM Connect vehicle tuner are

included with your SiriusXM Connect vehicle tuner box.

STEP 5: Finish the Installation

IF USING A BEZEL, place the bezel on the face of the radio, then install

the assembled radio from behind the dash until the bezel and radio

face are ush with the front of the dash and the radio shafts protrude

through the shaft openings in the dash. Using the supplied washers

and shaft nuts (see “What’s In the Box” on page 4), secure the radio

to the dash.

IF USING A FACEPLATE, slide the radio into the hole from behind the

dash, then align the faceplate over the radio shafts from the front.

Using the supplied washers and shaft nuts (see “What’s In the Box” on

page 4), secure the faceplate to the dash and the radio.

DAMAGE RESULTING FROM OVERTIGHTENING THE SHAFT NUTS

WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

Finally, you’ll need to secure the rear of the radio using the supplied

backstrap and hardware (see “What’s in the Box” on page 4). The

backstrap 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. Now you can install your knobs.

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 6 - Installing the Backstrap

View from behind dash

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.

Finally, slide the rear knobs over the shafts, rotating them into the

correct position, and push them into place. Mount the front knobs by

gently pressing them onto the shaft.

DO NOT PRESS TOO HARD. PRESSING TOO HARD CAN DAMAGE YOUR

SHAFTS AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

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OPERATING YOUR RADIO

BASIC OPERATION

Figure 7 - Radio Controls

Figure 8 - Left Shaft with Knobs

123 4 5 6 7 8 9

1. Left-Front Knob

2. Left-Rear Knob

3. Push-Button

4. Push-Button

5. Push-Button

6. Push-Button

7. Push-Button

8. Right-front Knob

9. Right-Rear Knob

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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 will appear on the screen to con rm that it has turned off.

Volume

Rotate the left-front knob (#1) to adjust the volume between 0-46.

Source Mode

Rotate the left-rear knob (#2) clockwise to select from available

listening sources: RADIO, AUX 1, AUX 2, USB 1, USB 2, BT Audio, SiriusXM.

NOTE: The USB source modes will not appear unless a USB device is plugged in.

The auxiliary and USB inputs are located at the back of the radio

body. The auxiliary inputs may be used to play music from any

portable device with a standard headphone output, such as a MP3

player, iPod® or iPhone®, portable CD player or portable satellite

radio receiver. The USB inputs allow you to control your iPod®/

iPhone® or play music from a  ash drive. To use these inputs, the

cables must be routed to an accessible area during installation.

Radio Tuning

Rotate the right-front knob (#8) to tune to the next or previous

AM/FM frequency.

NOTE: When the radio is tuned to a strong stereo FM station, the stereo indicator will

appear on the upper right corner of the LCD screen (two oval circles).

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Radio Bands

Turn the right-rear knob (#9) counter-clockwise to toggle through

ve radio bands (two AM and three FM).

Storing Radio Presets

There are six radio presets for each radio band. For presets one

through ve, tune to the desired radio station and then press and

hold the appropriate push-button (#3-7) to store into memory. To

store preset number six, tune to the station you want to store, then

rotate and hold right-rear knob (#9) clockwise to store.

Selecting Radio Presets

To recall radio presets, press the appropriate push-button (#3-7) in the

selected radio band. To recall preset six, rotate the right-rear knob

(#9) clockwise and release it.

Mute/Pause

Press the right-front knob (#8) to mute/unmute or pause/play

depending on the source mode.

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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.

Digital Signal Processor (DSP)

This sub-menu toggles the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) on and off.

Factory default is DSP OFF. Activating DSP allows you to choose 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.

Bass

This sub-menu (bass) adjusts bass tones between +7 to -7.

Middle

This sub-menu (MIDDLE) adjusts mid tones between +7 to -7.

Treble

This sub-menu (treble) adjusts treble tones between +7 to -7.

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Balance

This sub-menu (bal) 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.

Fader

This sub-menu (fader) adjusts the sound between the front and

rear speakers. Adjustment range is from 0-12 between front and

rear speakers.

XBAS

This sub-menu (XBAS) boosts bass and treble for listening at low

volumes. This should only be used at low volume levels and should be

set to XBAS OFF at higher volumes.

Subwoofer ON/OFF

This sub-menu (SUB) toggles the subwoofer RCA output on or off.

Subwoofer Volume

This sub-menu (SUB VOL) adjusts the volume of the subwoofer

between 0-12 and will only appear when SUB ON is selected in the

Subwoofer menu.

Subwoofer Crossover Frequency

This sub-menu (Sub 120H) adjusts the frequency crossover point of the

subwoofer between 80Hz, 120Hz or 160Hz.

Bass Crossover Frequency

This sub-menu (BAS 80H) adjusts the frequency crossover of the bass-

tones between 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz or 200Hz.

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Middle Crossover Frequency

This sub-menu (Mid 1.0K) adjusts the frequency crossover

of the mid-tones between 0.5KHz, 1.0KHz, 1.5KHz or 2.5KHz.

Treble Crossover Frequency

This sub-menu (TRE 10.0K) 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. Press and hold the right-front knob

(#8) for three seconds to access the System Settings sub-menu. Then

rotate the right-front knob (#8) to scroll through the available sub-

menu options. Once in a specic sub-menu, press the right-front knob

(#8) to change the options.

Auto Seek/Manual

This sub-menu toggles between Auto Seek or Manual tuning when

listening to the radio. In Auto Seek mode, the radio will tune to the

next available station when tuning.

A Store

This sub-menu is only available when the source mode is set to RADIO

and will automatically ll all radio presets on all radio bands with the

strongest stations. To activate this feature, once in the system settings,

rotate the right-front knob (#8) until A STORE appears on the screen,

then press the right-front knob (#8) to activate. This process can take

up to one minute.

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Local/Distant

This sub-menu changes the sensitivity of the FM tuner. When

listening to the FM tuner, selecting between LOCAL and DISTANT can

aid in listening to weak FM stations or compensate for stations that

have too strong a signal.

Clock

This sub-menu sets the clock. To adjust hours, rotate the right-front

knob (#8). Adjusting past 12 will toggle the AM/PM indicators. Once

the hour is set, press the right-front knob (#8) to move to minutes.

Rotate to adjust minutes, then press the right-front knob (#8) to

access the 12/24 menu.

Clock 12/24

This sub-menu adjusts the clock from a twelve hour clock to a

twenty-four hour clock. The factory default setting is for a twelve

hour clock (CLK 12).

Display Frequency/Clock

This sub-menu adjusts the priority screen view between radio

frequency (DISP FREQ) and clock (CLK).

Clock ON/OFF

This sub-menu toggles off the clock when the radio is turned off.

Default is CLK ON.

Beep On/Off

This sub-menu toggles the audible beep conrmation that sounds

during operation of the radio. Select BEEP ON to hear the audible

beep, and BEEP OFF to disable the audible beep.

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Display Color (SCAN)

This sub-menu changes the display color. The default setting is SCAN,

which will scan through all of the available colors. To customize your

display color, look for the word SCAN 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

colors: white, green 1, green 2, green 3, orange, red, pink, purple 1,

purple 2, blue 1, blue 2, user, Scan.

To create a custom color, select USER in the preset color menu, then

rotate the right-front knob (#8) once. The display will say RGB. Now

press the right-front knob (#8) once. This will allow you to edit the RGB

values for 32,000 color variations. Rotate the right-front knob (#8) to

adjust the reds, then press the same knob (#8) to move to the greens.

Repeat this process to adjust the greens and the blues.

NOTE: If you lower all RGB settings down to “00” the display will go black, and you will

need to reset the radio by disconnecting all power from the unit for 2 minutes.

Dimmer

This sub-menu adjusts the radio’s display brightness between high

(DIMM HIGH), mid (DIMM MID) and low (DIMM LOW).

Radio Data System (RDS) ON/OFF

This sub-menu toggles the RDS function on or off. The default is RDS ON.

RDS tuners can automatically tune in stations according to the style

of music (or talk) they broadcast. Some RDS tuners can even break in

with trafc alerts or emergency broadcasts.

RDS enables your receiver to display text messages (usually call letters

and format info) that many FM stations include on a sub-carrier

signal within their normal broadcast signal. The RDS function is always

active, 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. Not all FM stations use RDS nor will all RDS

functions work in every location.

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Program Type (PTY)

This sub-menu enables you to select up to 31 pre-dened program

types nding similar programming by genre.

To change your program type, cycle through the sub-menu system

by rotating the right-front knob (#8) until you see PTY. Now press

the right-front knob (#8) to activate, then rotate the right-front

knob (#8) to select from the program type list. Press the right-front

knob (#8) to enable your selection.

Now you will see PTY SEEK on the screen which indicates that the

radio is searching the FM band for stations with your selected

program type. If none are found, it will revert back to the last

station selected.

Alternative Frequency (AF) ON/OFF

This sub-menu enables the radio to automatically search for another

frequency that provides the same station when the signal gets weak.

Trafc Announcements (TA) ON/OFF

This sub-menu toggles the trafc announcements function on or off.

The trafc announcements function is part of RDS and allows FM

stations to broadcast trafc announcements that scroll across the

screen or audible trafc alerts to your radio. Press the right-front knob

(#8) to choose between TA ON or TA OFF and allow the display to time

out to enable your choice.

Clock Time (CT) ON/OFF

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.

OPERATING YOUR RADIO

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Bluetooth® ON/OFF (BT)

This sub-menu toggles Bluetooth® on or off. Bluetooth® must be

enabled in order to connect a Bluetooth® device.

Bluetooth® Connect/Disconnect

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 disable Bluetooth® connections.

To connect your device, choose BT CONNEC, 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 (USA). Turn the right-front knob

(#8) to toggle between Europe (EUR), Australia (AUS), Japan (JAP) and

Russia (RUS). You will see your selected tuner mode: AREA USA, AREA

EUR, AREA AUS, AREA JAP, AREA RUS.

Volume Last/Adjust

This sub-menu adjusts the turn-on volume level. The factory default

setting is VOL LAST, which sets the turn-on volume level to the last

volume level used. VOL ADJUST allows you to preset the turn-on volume

level from 0-46 regardless of the last volume level used.

Radio Information

This sub-menu cycles through various technical information about

your unit.

Reset

This sub-menu resets your SiriusXM settings back to default values.

OPERATING YOUR RADIO

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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.

Once you’ve turned on your radio and connected your ash drive,

iPod®/iPhone® or supported USB device to one of the USB inputs, the

radio will display USB 1 or USB 2 for three seconds. Then the radio will

nd your songs and automatically begin playing them.

The icon appears on the LCD during USB playback.

About MP3/WMA/FLAC Files

MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3),WMA (Windows Media Audio) and FLAC (Free Lossless Audio

Codec) is a format for compressed audio les. When your radio is in USB mode (USB 1 or

USB 2), you can play MP3 and unprotected (no DRM) WMA les on a ash drive.

Common facts about these compressed-sound formats:

• High bit rate and high sampling frequencies are

recommended for high sound quality.

• Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended because playing

time is not displayed properly and there may be some audible skipping

artifacts. The playback sound quality differs depending on the encoding

circumstances. For details, refer to the user manual of your encoding software.

• When adding MP3 les to your ash drive, it is recommended

to set the bit rate to “xed” at 128 kbps or better.

• When adding WMA les to your ash drive, it is recommended to

set the bit rate to “xed” at 64 kbps. Do not set the copy protect

attribute on the WMA le or you will not be able to play the track.

• Motor 4 will read only FAT or FAT32 formatted ash drives.

This radio will NOT read NTFS formatted drives.

• Motor 4 will read les placed in the root directory rst before

playing les in the folder structure of the drive.

• Motor 4 will play your MP3 or WMA les in the same order that you

copy them to your USB device – the les copied rst will play rst.

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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

When playing MP3/WMA les from the USB source, you can

view the track name, album name and artist (ID-3) information

automatically from these les. Once the USB drive is inserted, the

following info will scroll across the screen in the following order:

F-DIR (folder directory), MP3 FILE (le name of song), ALBUM (name of

album) ARTIST (name of artist), SONG (name of song).

To access the clock when in USB mode, turn the left-rear knob (#2)

counter-clockwise. The clock will time out after a few seconds and

will revert to the ID-3 information. Turning the left-rear knob (#2)

counter-clockwise again will revert to viewing the ID-3 information

on-screen.

NOTE: FLAC format does not support ID-3 information and will not display the artist or

song information. Not all music software handles ID-3 information the same way. Some

software will produce MP3 les with ID-3 information that is not readable by Motor

4. If this occurs, you may need to use a converter or ID-3 editor to change the ID-3

information for the artist, album and song information to display properly on your radio.

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USB DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS

USB Playback Mode

The preset buttons (#3-7) on the front of the radio’s control face will

enable you to play/pause, listen to 10 seconds of each song (INTro),

randomly shufe all songs (RDM) and navigate folders.

To play or pause, press button (#3).

To activate/deactivate scan, press button (#4).

To activate/deactivate shufe, press button (#5).

To go to the previous folder, press button (#6).

To go to the next folder, press button (#7).

To switch to the next song, rotate the right-front knob (#8) clockwise.

To switch to the previous song, rotate the right-front knob (#8)

counter-clockwise.

To activate/deactivate repeat, rotate the right-rear knob (#9)

clockwise.

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BLUETOOTH® DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS

Bluetooth® Instructions

Bluetooth® Hands-Free and A2DP Streaming Operation

You can make or receive phone calls using a Bluetooth® enabled

phone connected to your radio, and control basic functions via the

radio interface. During a call, the radio music source will be muted

and the call broadcast through your car speaker system. You can

also listen to music stored on a A2DP enabled Bluetooth® device.

Pairing a Bluetooth® Device

When connecting a Bluetooth® device for the rst time, you must

rst pair the device with the unit. For most devices, pairing only

needs to be done once.

1. To pair your device rst make sure the Bluetooth®

function is turned on in the radio sub-menu.

2. Then, change the BT DISCON function to BT

CONNEC to make your radio discoverable (ensure

Bluetooth® is enabled on your device).

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” will be displayed on the LCD screen.

The paired device will then connect to your radio automatically.

On some devices, you may need to select “SET AS AUTHORIZED” or

similar to ensure your radio will automatically pair on future usage.

PAIRED NOTIFICATION DISPLAY: When the Bluetooth® device is

paired with your radio, the Bluetooth® icon will appear on the

LCD screen. This will occur whenever you use the system while the

paired device is within range.

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BLUETOOTH® DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS

Placing a Call

1. Dial the desired number on the paired phone.

2. Once dialing is in progress, CALLING will appear on the screen.

3. Once the call is in progress, TALK will appear on the

screen along with the elapsed call time (TALK 00:00).

Receiving a Call

1. If a call is incoming, any audio playback from the current

source will either be muted or paused (depending on the

source) and PHONE IN will be shown on the screen along

with the caller ID if it is enabled by the phone/carrier.

2. To accept the call, rotate the left-rear knob (#2)

counter-clockwise.

Ending a Call

1. To end the call, rotate the left-rear knob (#2)

counter-clockwise.

NOTE: We recommend mounting the microphone on the sun visor, A-pillar, steering

column or somewhere inside the vehicle close to the driver. The microphone is very

sensitive, and you may speak at normal volume when using hands-free operation.

Streaming Music From Your Device

2. Once your device is paired with your radio, make

sure the source mode is set to BT AUDIO.

3. Next, select your desired playback source

on your device (iTunes®, Pandora®, etc) and

play the music as you normally would.

NOTE: Some devices will allow you to browse folders and skip songs by turning the

right-front knob (#4). Rotate the right-rear knob (#3) counter-clockwise to access the

browsing sub-menu. Menu items Artist, Album, Song, Folder, Etc. Turn the right-front

knob (#4) to cycle through the menu, and press the right-front knob (#4) to make

your selection.

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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. A SiriusXM Connect tuner and subscription are

required. For more information, visit www.siriusxm.com.

Activating your SiriusXM Subscription

After installing your SiriusXM Connect tuner and antenna, power on

your radio and select the SiriusXM source mode. You should be able

to hear the SiriusXM preview channel on channel 1. If you can’t hear

the preview channel, check your tuner’s installation instructions to

make sure your SiriusXM Connect tuner is properly installed.

Once you can hear the preview channel, tune to channel 0 to

nd the Radio ID of your tuner. The radio ID can also be found on

the bottom of the SiriusXM Connect tuner and its packaging. You

will need this number to activate your subscription. Write down the

number and store it in a safe place for reference.

NOTE: the SiriusXM Radio ID does not include the letters I, O, S or F.

In the USA, you can activate online at www.siriusxm.com/

activatenow or by calling SiriusXM Listener Care at 866.635.2349.

In Canada, you can activate online at www.siriusxm.ca/activatexm

or by calling XM Customer Care at 877.438.9677.

As part of the activation process, the SiriusXM satellites will send an

activation message to your tuner. When your radio detects that the

tuner has received the activation message, your radio will display a

message to conrm that the subscription updated. Once subscribed,

you can tune to channels available in your subscription plan. The

activation process usually takes 10 to 15 minutes, but may take up

to an hour. Your radio will need to be powered on and receiving the

SiriusXM signal to receive the activation message.

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SIRIUSXM INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING SIRIUSXM FEATURES

SiriusXM Preset Bands

You can store ve SiriusXM channels in three bands for a total of 15

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.

Storing SirusXM Presets

There are ve presets for each SiriusXM band. To set a preset, tune to

the desired radio station, then press and hold the appropriate push-

button (#3-7) to store into memory.

Selecting SiriusXM Presets

To recall SiriusXM presets, press the appropriate push-button (#3-7) in

the selected radio band.

Replay™ Function

The Replay™ feature allows you to play, pause, skip, fast forward

and rewind.

Pause/Resume

To pause SiriusXM playback and enter Replay™ mode, press

the right-front knob (#8). The screen will display IR PAUSEd when

entering this mode.

To resume playback from the point at which it was paused, press

the right-front knob (#8) again. During playback, the channel

audio will continue to be stored until Replay™ mode is exited.

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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™ mode and clear Replay™ memory.

To exit Replay™ mode and return to live satellite radio,

press button (#3).

Display Settings

Each SiriusXM channel will broadcast text information such as the

channel name, artist, song title and content. To cycle through the

display information, rotate the left-rear knob (#2) counter-clockwise.

Each time the knob is rotated counter-clockwise, the display will

change as shown: Channel > Band > Channel Name > Artist Name >

Song Title > Content Info > Category Name > Clock.

SIRIUSXM SUB-MENU SYSTEM

The SiriusXM sub-menu system can only be accessed while in the

SiriusXM source mode by rotating the right-rear knob (#9) clockwise

once. To cycle to the next category, rotate the right-front knob (#8)

clockwise. To select a specic sub-menu, press the right-front knob

(#8). To exit the sub-menu, rotate the right-rear knob (#9) clockwise.

The SiriusXM sub-menu system includes:

• Category (specic music/news/sports channels)

• Direct (direct tuning to a desired station)

• Mature OFF (toggles Mature Channel Lock on or off)

• Matu Code (changes the Mature Channel Lock passcode)

• Signal (SiriusXM signal strength)

SIRIUSXM INSTRUCTIONS

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SIRIUSXM INSTRUCTIONS

Category

This feature enables the ability to search for channels based upon

their specic category. Once you have entered this sub-menu,

rotate the right-front knob (#8) clockwise to cycle through the

categories. Once you nd the desired category, press the right-front

knob (#8) to make your selection. Now you can rotate the right-front

knob (#8) to cycle through every channel within that category.

Direct (Direct Channel Tune)

This feature enables the ability to directly tune to any channel by

entering the channel number. Once you have entered this sub-

menu, rotate the right-front knob (#8) to cycle to the rst number.

Press the right-front knob (#8) to select this number, then rotate the

right-front knob (#8) to cycle to the next number. Once you have

found the channel you want, press the right-front knob (#8) to select.

Mature (Mature Channel Lock)

This feature enables the ability to limit access to SiriusXM channels

with mature content. When enabled, the Mature Channel Lock

feature requires you to enter a passcode to tune to the locked

channels. The default code is 1111. Rotate the right-front knob (#8)

to scroll to the rst number. Press the right-front knob (#8) to select

this number, then rotate the right-front knob (#8) to cycle to the

next number. Repeat this process for the remaining numbers.

Mature Code (Lock/Unlock code)

The Mature Channel Lock code can be changed by entering the

mature code sub-menu. The default code is 1111. Once you have

entered the Mature Code sub-menu, rotate the right-front knob (#8)

to scroll to the rst number. Press the right-front knob (#8) to select this

number. Rotate the right-front knob (#8) to cycle to the next number,

then press the right-front knob (#8) to make the next selection.

Signal

This sub-menu displays the current SiriusXM signal strength.

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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.

• Check that your tuner is securely plugged into the back of the radio

• Check the wires between your unit and the SiriusXM tuner for damage

• Check the tuner to insure that it is not damaged

CHEK ANT (Check Antenna)

This message indicates an issue with your SiriusXM antenna connection.

• Check that your SiriusXM antenna is plugged into the tuner

and that the connection is secure

• Check that the SiriusXM antenna is not damaged

• If the antenna connections are secure and the advisory message is still

displayed, turn the radio off and back on to reset the advisory message

BUSY (No Signal)

This message indicates that your SiriusXM tuner is acquiring the audio or program

information from the satellite. If this message does not go away after a few seconds,

the satellite signal is too weak at your current location. To solve this issue:

• Make sure the antenna is mounted away from metal objects

• Move the vehicle to a new location – especially if your vehicle is parked

underground or in a parking garage

CH UNAVL (Channel Unavailable)

This message indicates that the current channel is unavailable.

This can happen for a number of reasons:

• The channel may no longer be available on SiriusXM

• The channel may not be available with your current SiriusXM subscription package

CH LOCKED (Mature Channel Locked)

This message indicates that the channel has been locked

by the Mature Channel Lock.

• Tune to a channel that is not locked by the Mature Channel Lock

• Disable the Mature Channel Lock (see page 33 for instructions)

SIRIUSXM TROUBLESHOOTING

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause Action to Solve

Problem

Radio will not turn

on (no lights,

no sound)

12 volt Batt+ wire

not connected

or incorrect voltage

Check all connections for

proper voltage with a volt

meter. Voltage range:

12-15 volts

Check +12 volt

accessory wire

connection

+12 volt accessory wire not

connected or incorrect

voltage

Ground wire

not connected Check ground

connection

Fuse on Batt+ 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

Wrong source mode selected Make sure the unit is in the

desired source mode

(RADIO, AUX 1, AUX 2, USB 1,

USB 2, BT AUDIO, SiriusXM)

Unit blows fuses Possible short in wiring 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

USB Error Invalid media / device type Ensure that the le format

and device is acceptable

for playback

System Reset

To restore/reset the unit to factory defaults, remove all power from the unit,

wait at least 2 minutes and then reconnect power. Resetting your unit will not

remove your station presets but will reset the clock.

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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 have 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 signicant drop in the voltage, the circuit the yellow lead

is attached to cannot handle the additional draw of the radio.

You will need to nd 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 the 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.

A full line of compatible speakers are available on our website

www.retromanufacturing.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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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. 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. Compatible fully-automatic antennas

are available on our website www.retromanufacturing.com.

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 InniMount brackets void the warranty

or harm the unit?

No. The RetroSound® patented InniMount bracket system has

been designed specically to be bent, cut and modied to simplify

radio installation. Modication to the radio’s brackets is actually

encouraged to ensure proper t.

If you have questions about modifying the bracket system, you can

How much should I tighten the shaft nuts when installing the

brackets and mounting the radio to the dash?

Gently snug them down. 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 of the shaft nuts.

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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 amplier installed and experience a high-

pitched noise that varies with the engine’s RPM, there are many

possible solutions:

• Make sure the amplier’s gain controls are not turned all

the way up. Ampliers amplify everything, including noise.

• Try grounding the amplier near where it is installed.

• Try a lter on the amplier’s 12 volt power lead. Make

sure to use a lter 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.

When I plug in my ash drive the screen says USB ERR,

and it won’t play the les I placed on the drive.

• Make sure the les on the drive are .mp3 or unprotected

.wma (Windows Media Audio) les. iTunes les are

.m4a format and need to be converted to .mp3

format, which can easily be done using iTunes.

• Verify the capacity of the ash drive. Motor

4 will play 1 gig to 32 gig ash drives.

• Make sure the ash drive is not NTFS formatted. Always

use the FAT32 format (most drives are formatted with

FAT32 from the factory). Be sure to do a full format rather

than a quick format, and check that none of the les or

folders have names longer than 64 characters. It is very

important that none of the audio les have DRM. Use only

MP3 les or unprotected Windows Media format les.

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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

Frequency Response 30-16,000 Hz

AM (EU and US Tuning Capable)

Tuning Range (USA, EUR, AUS, JAP, RUS tuning capable) 530-1710 kHz

Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector

General

Dimensions (radio face & push-buttons only) 3.5”W x 1.5” H x 1.05” D

Dimensions (radio body) 3.96”W x 1.98”H x 4.30”D

Power Requirements 10.5-14.4 volts

Current Consumption (during operation) Max. 15A

Current Consumption (car off) <3.5 mA

Output Power (@ 14.4 volts @ 4 ohm @ 1% THD) 25x4 watts RMS / 45x4 watts Max Power

Output Impedance 4ohm

Low Level Output (4 channels) 2.85 volts

EROM Non-Volatile Memory

AUX 1 Input >300 mV / 6 kΩ

AUX 2 Input >300 mV / 6 kΩ

USB 1 Input 5V (USB female input)

USB 2 Input 5V (USB female input)

NOTE: All specications are subject to change without notice.

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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. The warranty period starts with the date of original

purchase. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warranter.

CATEGORIES PARTS

Motor 4 Radio Two (2) Years

During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must mail in your

unit prepaid during the warranty period. This warranty only applies to products purchased

and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original

purchaser of a new product which 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, contact us at tech@retromanufacturing.com or 888.325.1555 for a

Return Authorization (RA) number. All returns and warranty issues must be accompanied by a

Return Authorization number. 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 or workmanship, and DOES NOT

COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER

damages which occurred during shipment, failures which are caused by products not supplied

by the warranter, failures which 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, modication, commercial use (such

as use in hotels, ofces, 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, 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 specic 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.

LIMITED WARRANTY

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Replacement Parts

We also make speakers, kick-panels, ampliers,

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

(See “What’s in the Box” on page 4 to conrm the part(s) needed).

NOTE: If you return a radio to us for credit, any missing parts will be debited.

Replaceable Items

• Main Wiring Harness

• Power Wiring Harness

• Speaker Wiring Harness

• Metal Backstrap

• Metal Hardware Pack

• Plastic Washer Kit

• Shafts

• InniMount Brackets (pair)

• Bezel / Faceplate

• Knobs

Purchase Notes

Record the place and date of purchase for future reference.

Model No.

Serial No.

Purchase Date

Purchased From

Keep this information and your sales receipt in a safe place.

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FCC STATEMENT

1. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

2. any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits

for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy

and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may

cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment

off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between

the equipment and receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an

uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated

with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body

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

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