RetroSound CLASSIC User manual

MODERN SOUND FOR YOUR CLASSIC
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USER’S MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME 3
WHAT’S IN THE BOX 4
PRECAUTIONS 5
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8
WIRING DIAGRAM 10
OPERATING YOUR RADIO 14
SYSTEM SETTINGS 16
TONE CONTROLS 19
TROUBLESHOOTING 21
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 22
SPECIFICATIONS 25
LIMITED WARRANTY 26
REPLACEMENT PARTS 27

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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
• Three EQ presets plus user-controlled bass,
treble, fader, and balance adjustments
• Authentic push-button styling
• InniMount shaft/bracket system for
maximum installation exibility
• Compatible with all RetroSound®vehicle
specic bezel, plate and knob kits
• Rear auxiliary input
• Separate power antenna and amplier turn-on lead(s)
The information enclosed in this user’s manual is to be used as a guide to assist
you in the operation and installation of your radio. This guide does not cover every
installation possibility, every vehicle, or every aspect of the installation process.
Retro Manufacturing, LLC or its subsidiaries assume no responsibility for any
installation. This manual may be updated from time to time.
Please check 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 Retro Classic.
Main Wiring Harness
(plugs into back of radio)
InniMount Brackets
Power and Speaker
Wiring Harnesses
(both plug into Main
Wiring Harness)
Retro Classic
RC900 Radio
Metal Mounting Back Strap
and Hardware
Plastic Washer Kit
Shaft Mounting Hardware
Bracket Mounting Hardware
Shafts

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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 [email protected] or call us
at 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 directly.
• 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, is smoking 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 blows, 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 box 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.
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• Refer wiring and installation to qualied service personnel.
Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience. For
maximum safety, have it installed by your dealer or qualied
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.
• Follow instructions to wire the unit. Failure to follow
the instructions could damage the unit, cause injury,
accidents or re.
• 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 leads must
be routed around sharp metal edges, protect them by
winding them with vinyl tape or similar protections.
NOTE: cutting the main wiring harness, antenna lead or auxiliary cables
will void the warranty of your radio.
• Use the designated parts and appropriate tools
to install this unit. The use of parts other than those
supplied may result in internal damage to the unit.
• 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.
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• 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.
• Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short-circuiting.
• Do not operate the unit for prolonged periods with
the engine off. Operating the audio system with
the engine turned off will drain the battery.
• To prevent accidents, keep the volume of your radio
at a level at which you can hear outside noises such as
emergency sirens and train crossing warnings. Prolonged
exposure to high volume levels may result in hearing loss.
• This unit requires 12 volts to both the red and yellow power leads.
The unit will not work without power to both of these leads.
• 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 battery system
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 a 10 amps or higher in order
for the radio to operate properly.
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NOTE: Adjusting for a perfect t into your dash is the most difcult portion of the
installation. Patience and persistence are the keys.
The patented InniMount adjustable shaft system offers almost
unlimited installation options to accommodate your needs.
To begin, locate the two InniMount radio shafts, two InniMount
brackets, two large washers, two small washers and eight
mounting screws (see “What’s in the Box” on page 4).
NOTE: Each InniMount bracket is stamped with an insignia: when looking from the
front of the radio, the bracket stamped “R” mounts to the right side of the radio and
the bracket stamped “L” mounts to the left side of the radio.
STEP 1: INSTALL INFINIMOUNT BRACKETS
Attach each InniMount bracket to the correct matching side of
the radio using the supplied screws. Before tightening the screws,
you can adjust the brackets forward or backward, or you may
rotate them to achieve the perfect t. Complete the assembly
with two or four screws tightened on each side.
NOTE: In some installations the brackets must be moved far enough forward or
backwards that only two screws will align with the threaded openings of 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.
This will NOT void your warranty.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 1 - Attach InfiniMount Brackets
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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, rst 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 2). Once you ensure proper width, tighten
the screws and nuts (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN).
DAMAGE FROM OVERTIGHTENING WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Finally, plug the shafts into each side of the main unit (see Figure 3).
Figure 2 - Mount Shafts to Brackets
Shaft Washers
Shaft Nuts
Figure 3 - Plug Shafts into the Body

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 4 - Wiring Diagram
NOTE: Cutting the wiring harness, antenna lead or auxiliary cable will void the
warranty of your radio.
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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. Then connect both the Power and Speaker Wiring
harnesses to the black female plug of the Main Wiring Harness.
After doing this, connect the bare wire ends of your power and
speaker wires to the appropriate power and speaker locations in
your vehicle (see Figure 4, “Wiring Diagram” on page 10). Have
your radio installed by a professional if this part of the install is too
difcult, or contact us if you have questions.
Installation Notes
• To prevent damage to the unit, do not connect the power
connector until you have completed the wiring process.
• This is a 12 volt negative-ground ONLY radio. If you
have a positive ground, or a 6-volt system, you need
to either convert to 12 volts or purchase a separate
inverter that would step up the voltage to 12 volts.
• Please note that the inverter must be rated at 10 amps
or higher in order for the radio to operate properly.
Rear AUX Input
The rear auxiliary input allows you to listen to any portable device
with standard headphone outputs. An example of an external
source would be a MP3 player, iPod®or iPhone®, portable CD player
or portable satellite radio receiver. To use this input, the auxiliary
cable must be routed to an accessible area during installation.
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STEP 4: FINISH THE INSTALLATION
The RetroSound®Retro Classic is a universal radio solution designed to
t 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 ll the remaining space
and nish the installation.
IF USING A BEZEL, Place the bezel over 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), mount the radio to the
dash, then secure it using the included back strap.
IF USING A FACEPLATE, slide the radio into the opening from behind
the dash, then align the faceplate over the radio shafts from the
front. The radio face should align ush with the faceplate, and the
shafts should not stick out too far. If it doesn’t look correct, revisit the
previous steps to adjust as necessary. Once the radio and faceplate
are in place, use the supplied washers and shaft nuts (see “What’s
In the Box” on page 4) to secure the faceplate to the dash and the
radio (DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN).
Above: example of a bezel
Above: example of a faceplate

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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.
THE SHAFTS ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF
THE RADIO. FAILURE TO SECURE THE RADIO WITH THE BACK STRAP 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.
Figure 6 - Installing the Back strap
View from behind dash

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Front Panel Controls
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Figure 7 - Front Panel Controls
Figure 8 - Left Shaft with Knobs
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2
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
7. AM/FM Pre-Sets
8. Front Right Knob
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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 (minimum-maximum).
Mode
Rotate the left-rear knob (#2) clockwise to select from available
listening sources: RADIO, AUX. The auxiliary input (AUX) is located at
the back of the radio body. The auxiliary input 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. To use this input, the auxiliary
cable 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 FM station, the stereo indicator will appear
on the upper right corner of the LCD display (two oval circles).
Radio Bands
Rotate the right-rear knob (#9) counter-clockwise to toggle
through the ve radio bands (two AM and three FM).
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Storing Radio Pre-sets
There are six radio pre-sets for each radio band. For pre-sets one
through ve, tune to the desired radio station and then press and
hold the push-button (#3-7) to store into memory. To store pre-set
number six, turn the right-rear knob (#9) clockwise to select pre-set
number six, then turn and hold right-rear knob clockwise to store.
Selecting Radio Pre-sets
To recall radio pre-sets, press the appropriate pre-set button (#3-7)
in the selected radio band. To recall pre-set six, turn the right-rear
knob (#9) clockwise and release it.
Mute
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. Then repeatedly press the right-front
knob (#8) to cycle through the available sub-menu options. Once
in a specic sub-menu, rotate the right-front knob either clockwise
or counter-clockwise to change options.
1) Auto Seek/Manual
This sub-menu toggles either Auto Seek or Manual tuning. In Auto Seek
mode the radio will tune to the next available station when tuning.
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2) A Store
This sub-menu will automatically ll 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
A STORE appears on the screen, then press the left-front knob (#1) to
activate. This process can take up to one minute.
3) 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.
4) Clock
This sub-menu sets the clock. To adjust hours, turn the right-front
knob (#8) clockwise. Adjusting past 12 will toggle the AM/PM
indications. Once the hour is set, press the right-front knob (#8) to
adjust minutes. Once minutes are set, press the right-front knob
(#8) to access the 12/24 menu.
5) Clock 12/24
This sub-menu toggles 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).
6) Display Frequency/Clock
This sub-menu toggles the priority screen view between radio
frequency (DISP FREQ) and clock (CLK).
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7) 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.
8) Dimmer High/Low
This sub-menu adjusts the radio’s display brightness between high
(DIMM HIGH) and low (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 (USA). Turn the right-front knob (#8) to toggle
between Europe (EUR), Australia (AUS), Japan (JAP) and Russia
(RUS). To conrm the change, simply let the sub-menu time out,
and it will revert back to your tuner.
10) Volume Last/Adjust
This sub-menu adjusts the volume level at which the radio will turn
on. The factory default setting is VOL LAST, which means the radio
turns on at the volume level at which the radio was turned off. VOL
ADJUST allows you to pre-set the volume level at which the radio
turns on from 0-46, regardless of the volume level at which the radio
was turned off (see “Volume on” page 15).
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TONE CONTROLS
This sub-menu enables adjustments to bass and treble tone
controls, balance and fader controls and the three pre-set
equalizer options. To access the this sub-menu, press the left-front
knob (#1). Repeatedly press the left-front knob to scroll through
the available options. To adjust within the sub-menu, turn the left-
front knob clockwise or counter-clockwise.
1) Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
This sub-menu toggles the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) on and off.
Factory default is DSP OFF. When activated, you may then select
one of three pre-set 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.
2) Bass
This sub-menu (bass) adjusts bass settings. You may boost
or cut low frequencies from +7 to -7.
3) Treble
This sub-menu (treble) adjusts treble settings. You may boost
or cut high frequencies from +7 to -7.
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