RetroSound Newport Radio 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 9
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
BASIC OPERATION 12
TONE CONTROLS 15
SYSTEM SETTINGS 17
USB/APPLE®DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS 22
BLUETOOTH®INSTRUCTIONS 25
TROUBLESHOOTING 27
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 28
SPECIFICATIONS 31
LIMITED WARRANTY 32
REPLACEMENT PARTS 33
INSTALLATION NOTES 34

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APPLE 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.
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® radio. Newport has the
advanced features you expect from a modern car stereo.
General Features
• The only classic car radio compatible with iPod®and iPhone®
• Built-in Bluetooth®for hands-free calling and audio streaming
• Plays MP3 and WMA les via USB input
• Selectable Green or Amber LCD illumination with user presets
• AM/FM tuner with 30 presets and RDS
• Selectable international tuner frequencies
• Built-in 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
• Inputs: 2 standard USB ports and 2 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.
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG,
Inc. and any use of such marks by Retro Manufacturing, LLC is under license.
iPod®and iPhone®, are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
The items shown below are packaged with your radio box.
Main Wiring Harness
(plugs into back of radio)
Power and Speaker
Wiring Harnesses
(both plug into Main
Wiring Harness)
Newport Radio
Bluetooth
®
Microphone Hardware Kit
Metal Mounting Back Strap

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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. Feel free to contact us if you have questions
about installing your radio.
• 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, 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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PRECAUTIONS
• 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, 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 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 leads must
be routed around sharp metal edges, protect them by
wrapping them with vinyl tape or similar protections.
NOTE: Cutting the main wire harness, antenna lead, USB 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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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.
• To prevent accidents, 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 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 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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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Getting Started
Newport comes completely pre-assembled. Before installing
the radio into your vehicle, you should make sure the shafts are
plugged into the side of the radio. Holding the radio in front of you
and viewing it as if it were installed, the top shaft plugs into the left
side of the radio, and the bottom shaft plugs into the right side.
Refer to the Newport Assembly Guide to install the radio into the dash
using the OEM-style plastic mounting hardware.
Rear Inputs
One USB and AUX connector cable is located at the rear of the radio
body. During installation, you must route the cables to a convenient
and accessible location for plugging in USB and AUX devices. If the
cable provided is not long enough, you may use our optional USB/AUX
Extension Cable (not included) to extend the reach of the cable. This
cable also allows you to install the USB/AUX port into the factory location
for the cigarette lighter for a factory look and easy access.
Plug in the Bluetooth®microphone and route it to an accessable area
such as the steering column or A-pillar.
Figure 1 - Ensure Shafts are Plugged In

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Figure 2 - Wiring Diagram
NOTE: Cutting the wiring harness, antenna lead or auxiliary cable
will void your warranty.
STEP 4: Complete Wiring Connections

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NOTE: This unit requires +12 volts to both the red and yellow wires to operate properly.
Locate the three wire harnesses: main wire harness, power wire
harness and speaker wire harness (See “What’s in the Box”
on page 4). First connect the main wire harness to the back
of the radio. Then connect both the power and speaker wire
harnesses to the black female plug of the main wire 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 2). 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 increase the voltage to 12 volts.
• Please note that any inverter must be rated at 10 amps
or higher in order for the radio to operate properly.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 3 - Installing the Back strap
View from behind dash
FAILURE TO SECURE THE RADIO WITH THE BACK STRAP CAN DAMAGE
YOUR RADIO AND WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.

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OPERATING YOUR RADIO
Basic Operation
Figure 4 - Front Panel Controls
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1. Push-Button
2. Push-Button
3. Push-Button
4. Push-Button
5. Push-Button
6. Top-Rear Knob
7. Top-Front Knob
8. Bottom-Rear Knob
9. Bottom-Front Knob
USB 1 - Front Panel
USB 2 - Rear
AUX 1 - Front Panel
AUX 2 - Rear

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General Operation
Power On/Off
Press the top-front knob (#7) to turn the unit on.
RETROSOUND will appear on the screen.
Press and hold the top-front knob (#7) to turn the unit off.
GOODBYE will appear on the screen to conrm that it has turned off.
Volume
Turn the top-front knob (#7) to adjust the volume between 0-46.
Source Mode
Turn the top-rear knob (#6) clockwise to select from available
listening sources: RADIO, AUX 1, AUX 2, USB 1, USB 2, Bluetooth.
(The USB source modes will not appear unless a USB device is
plugged in).
The auxiliary and USB inputs are located on the front panel and
at the rear of the radio. The USB 1 and AUX 1 source modes are
located on the front panel of the radio, while USB 2 and AUX 2 are
located at the rear. 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 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
Turn the bottom-front knob (#9) 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 bottom-rear knob (#8) counter-clockwise to toggle
through ve radio bands (two AM and three FM).
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 (#1-5) to store into memory. To store pre-set
number six, tune to the station you want to store, then rotate and
hold right-rear knob clockwise to store.
Selecting Radio Pre-sets
To recall radio pre-sets, press the appropriate pre-set button (#1-5)
in the selected radio band. To recall pre-set six, turn the bottom-rear
knob (#8) clockwise and release it.
Mute
Press the bottom-front knob (#9) to mute or unmute.

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TONE CONTROLS
This sub-menu allows advanced tonal adjustments, balance and
fader controls and the pre-set equalizer options. To access this sub-
menu, press the top-front knob (#7). Keep pressing the top-front knob
to scroll through the available options. To adjust within the sub-menu,
turn the top-front knob (#7) clockwise or counter-clockwise.
Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
This sub-menu allows you to turn the Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
on and off. Factory default is DSP OFF. When set to DSP ON, you can
choose 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.
Bass
This sub-menu (bass) allows bass tone adjustments.
You may boost or cut low frequencies from +7 to -7.
Middle
This sub-menu (MIDDLE) allows mid tone adjustments.
You may boost or cut mid frequencies from +7 to -7.
Treble
This sub-menu (treble) allows treble tone adjustments.
You may boost or cut high frequencies from +7 to -7.

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Balance
This sub-menu (bal) allows adjustment of stereo sound to left or right.
This may be helpful in compensating for the position of the driver
in relation to the vehicle’s speakers. Adjustment range is from 0-12
between left and right speakers.
Fader
This sub-menu (fader) allows you to adjust 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 high volumes.
Subwoofer ON/OFF
This sub-menu (SUB) turns the subwoofer RCA output on or off.
Subwoofer Volume
This sub-menu (SUB VOL) adjusts the volume of the subwoofer between
0-12. This sub-menu will only appear when a subwoofer is attached
and SUB ON is selected in the previous menu.
Subwoofer Crossover Frequency
This sub-menu (Sub 120H) allows adjustment of the frequency crossover
point of the subwoofer between 80Hz, 120Hz or 160Hz.
Bass Crossover Frequency
This sub-menu (BAS 80H) allows adjustment of the frequency crossover
of the bass signals between 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz or 200Hz.

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Middle Crossover Frequency
This sub-menu (Mid 1.0K) allows adjustment of the frequency
crossover of the mid signals between 0.5KHz, 1.0KHz, 1.5KHz
or 2.5KHz.
Treble Crossover Frequency
This sub-menu (TRE 10.0K) allows adjustment of the
frequency crossover of the treble signals between
10.0KHz, 12.5KHz, 15.0KHz or 17.5KHz.
SYSTEM SETTINGS
The System Settings sub-menu system enables access to the
numerous additional features of your radio. Press and hold the
bottom-front knob (#9) for three seconds to access the sub-menu
system. Then repeatedly press the bottom-front knob (#9) to scroll
through the available sub-menu options. Once in a specic sub-
menu, turn the bottom-front knob either clockwise or counter-
clockwise to change options.
Auto Seek/Manual
This sub-menu allows you to select either 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 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, once in the system settings, press the bottom-
front knob (#9) until A STORE appears on the screen, then press the top-
front knob (#7) 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 allows you to set the clock. To adjust hours, turn the
bottom-front knob (#9) clockwise. Adjusting past 12 will toggle the
AM/PM indicators. Once the hour is set, press the bottom-front knob
(#9) to adjust minutes. Once minutes are set, press the bottom-front
knob (#9) to access the 12/24 menu.
Clock 12/24
This sub-menu allows you to adjust 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 allows you to adjust the priority screen view between
radio frequency (DISP FREQ) and clock (CLK).
Clock ON/OFF
This sub-menu allows you to turn off the clock when the radio is off.
Default is CLK ON.
Beep On/Off
This sub-menu controls 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 (Green/Amber)
This sub-menu allows you to change the display color between
Green and Amber. Changing the display color also changes the
color of the lights on the front of the radio.
Dimmer High/Low
This sub-menu allows you to adjust the radio’s display brightness
between high (DIMM HIGH) and low (DIMM LOW). Adjusting the display
brightness also changes the brightness of the lights on the front of the
radio when the radio is on.
Bluetooth®ON/OFF (BT)
This sub-menu turns Bluetooth®on or off. Bluetooth®must be enabled
in order to connect a Bluetooth®device for hands-free operation or
streaming audio.
Bluetooth®Connect/Disconnect
This sub-menu allows 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.