RetroSound Redondo RT User manual

MODERN SOUND FOR YOUR CLASSIC
User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General Features ....................................2
Precautions .........................................3
Accessories .........................................4
Radio Operation Instructions ........................5
System Settings .....................................7
USB Device Operation Instructions ...................16
Bluetooth® Device Operation Instructions.............17
HD Radio™ Instructions ..............................18
SiriusXM® Instructions ..............................19
SiriusXM® Troubleshooting ...........................23
DAB+ Information ....................................24
Troubleshooting .....................................25
Frequently Asked Questions ..........................26
Specifications ......................................28
Warranty............................................29
Declaration of Conformity ...........................30

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General Features
General Features (available features vary by model)
• AM/FM tuner with 30 presets and RDS (Radio Data System)
• DAB+ tuner with 30 presets (available on export models)
• HD Radio™ receiver (Motor 4HD Only)
• Selectable international tuner frequencies
• Built-in MOSFET amplifier
• Separate power antenna and amplifier turn-on leads
• Rear-mounted auxiliary inputs (available on select models)
• 3 EQ presets plus user-controlled bass, mid-range, treble, fader,
and balance adjustments
• Selectable 32,000 color LCD illumination with user presets
(available on select models)
• Rear-mounted USB ports play MP3, WMA and FLAC files
(available on select models)
• USB charging at 2.1 amps (total) for cell phones and devices (on
select models and devices)
• Built-in Bluetooth®for hands-free calling and audio streaming
Microphone included. (available on select models)
• Multi-channel pre-amp outputs (front, rear, subwoofer)
(available on select models)
• The only SiriusXM®-ready™ classic car radio
(SiriusXM® Connect vehicle tuner and subscription required)
(Motor 4HD Only)
• Made for iPod®/iPhone®(Motor 4HD Only)
• Wireless audio browsing from your iPhone®or Android device
(Motor 4HD Only)
• Manufacturer warranty (see page 29)

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PLEASE OBSERVE THESE PRECAUTIONS WHEN OPERATING
THIS UN IT:
This user’s manual does not cover the installation process. Please review
the Quick-Start guides in your Radio Face and Thumb-Roller boxes
carefully before attempting installation.
Retro Manufacturing, LLC is not liable for any problems resulting
from improper installation of the unit.
If you have questions about installing your radio, visit our support website
at help.retromanufacturing.com, contact us via email at tech@
retromanufacturing.com or chat with us online.
• 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-volt 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 will increase the
voltage to 12-volts. NOTE: The inverter needs to be rated at 10
amps or higher for the radio to operate properly.
• This unit is not designed for a marine environment. Please do not
use the unit where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive dust.
Exposure to moisture will damage the unit and void your warranty.
• 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.
The information enclosed in this user manual is a universal
guide to assist you in your radio’s operation. Some features
covered in this manual are not available in every model.
This manual may be updated from time to time.
Please check our website for the latest updates:
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PRECAUTIONS

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Accessories
Speakers
RetroSound®started in the speaker business and developed its radio
line to be perfectly matched with RetroSound®speakers. Together
RetroSound®radios and speakers produce the most accurate audio
available for your classic car.
Amps & Subs
RetroSound®amplifiers and subwoofers are designed to work seamlessly
with RetroSound®radios to fill in the low frequencies usually missing from
a classic vehicle’s sound system.
Speaker Pods
RetroPod®speaker modules are great for classics that have no factory
speaker locations. They mount to any flat surface and direct sound towards
the listener for a balanced mix. Paint or wrap them for a perfect match to
the interior of your classic vehicle.
USB/AUX Extension Cable
The RetroSound®USB/Auxiliary extension cable is available in black or
chrome and features a 53” extension of both a USB input and a standard
3.5mm auxiliary input.
Antennas
RetroSound®offers OE-quality replacement antennas featuring chrome
plated brass masts that are almost impervious to the elements and provide
an improved ground plane for enhanced AM/FM reception.
RetroBelt® offers two-point, three-point, and four-point
seat belt systems for classic cars and trucks and are
available in a variety of colors and styles to add modern
safety to any vintage vehicle.
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SHOP SPEAKERS
SHOP AMPS & SUBS
SHOP SPEAKER PODS
ANTENNAS
USB/AUX EXTENSION CABLE

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5 Preset Buttons
2 Left-Outside Thumb-Roller
Right-Inside Thumb-Roller 3
1 Left-Inside Thumb-Roller
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller 4
Radio Operation Instructions
Front Panel Controls
Power On/Off
Press the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller(1) to turn the unit on. RETROSOUND
will appear on the screen. Press and hold the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller(1)
to turn the unit off. GOODBYE will appear on the screen to confirm that it
has turned off.
IMPORTANT FIRST STEP
The following steps must be performed to set up the Radio Motor
to function with the Redondo Thumb-Roller controls. Press and
hold the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller(1) for approximately 15 seconds
to reboot the radio into SEL PANEL mode. While holding the Left-
Inside Thumb-Roller(1) the unit will display the following sequence:
RETROSOUND>RADIO>GOODBYE>TIME/DISPLAY>SEL PANEL,
continue holding the thumb-roller until SEL PANEL is displayed. Once
SEL PANEL is displayed release the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller(1) and
immediately press and release the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller(1) to
cycle through the choices until REDONDO appears. The Display will
Flash REDONDO 5 times and will turn off. Your Radio Motor is now
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Radio Operation Instructions
Volume
Rotate the Left-Outside Thumb-Roller(2) up or down to adjust the volume
between 0-46 (minimum-maximum).
Mode (available sources vary by model)
Rotate the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller(1) down to select from available
listening sources: RADIO(AM/FM/HD), DAB, AUX 1, AUX 2, USB 1, USB
2, BT Audio, or SiriusXM®.
NOTE: The USB mode will not appear unless a USB device is plugged in.
The USB and auxiliary inputs are located at the back of the Radio Motor.
The auxiliary input(s) may be used to play music from any portable device
with a standard headphone output, such as an MP3 player, iPod®/iPhone®,
portable CD player, or portable satellite radio receiver. The USB inputs
allow you to control your iPod®/iPhone® (Motor 4HD Only) or play music
from a flash drive. The USB cables must be routed to an accessible area
during installation to use the USB inputs. A USB/AUX extension cable may
be required for your vehicle.
Radio Tuning
Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or down to tune to the next
or previous AM/FM frequency, HD Radio™ station (when available), or
DAB/DAB+ channel.
NOTE: When the radio is tuned to a strong FM station, the stereo indicator
will appear in the LCD’s upper right corner (two oval circles).
Radio Bands
Rotate the Right-Inside Thumb-Roller(3) up to cycle through the five radio
bands (two AM and three FM).
Storing Radio Presets
There are six radio presets for each radio band. Tune to the desired radio
station and then press and hold the desired Preset Button(5) to store the
station into memory. To set the sixth preset, tune to the desired radio
station and then rotate and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-Roller(3) down.
Recalling Radio Presets
To recall radio presets, press the appropriate Preset Button(5) in the
selected radio band. To recall the sixth preset, rotate the Right-Inside
Thumb-Roller(3) down once.
Mute/Pause
Press the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to mute/unmute or pause/play
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System Settings
System Settings
The System Settings sub-menu enables access to the numerous additional
features of your RetroSound®Redondo radio. Press and hold the Right-
Inside Thumb-Roller(3) for three seconds to access the sub-menu. Then
Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or down to cycle through the
available sub-menu options. Once in a specific sub-menu, press and release
the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) again to change the options.
Auto Seek/Manual
This sub-menu toggles between auto seek or manual tuning. In Auto Seek
mode, the radio will tune to the next available station when tuning.
To access the AUTO SEEK/MANUAL sub-menu, press and hold the
Right-Inside Thumb-Roller(3) for three seconds, AUTO SEEK will be
displayed. Press and release the Right-Inside Thumb-Roller(3) to select
between AUTO SEEK or MANUAL. Once the desired setting is shown, let
the unit time out to set.
A Store
This sub-menu activates A STORE which will automatically fill FM presets
on all three FM bands, six presets each (eighteen total presets) with the
strongest radio stations available in your area.
To access the A STORE sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside
Thumb-Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-
Roller(4) up or down until A STORE appears on the screen. Press the
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) again to activate. This process can take
up to one minute to complete.
Local/Distant
This sub-menu adjusts the sensitivity of the FM tuner. When listening to the
FM tuner, selecting LOCAL will focus the tuner in the local area, making the
signal stronger. Selecting DISTANT will broaden the signal and allow your
local stations to be listened to at a greater distance when traveling.
To access the LOCAL/DISTANT sub-menu, press and hold the Right-
Inside Thumb-Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside
Thumb-Roller(4) up or down until LOCAL/DISTANT appears on the
screen. Press and release the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select
the desired option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out
to set.
Clock
This sub-menu sets the clock.
To access the CLK sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
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or down until CLK appears on the screen, then press the Right-Outside
Thumb-Roller(4) to select. To adjust the hours, rotate the Right-Outside
Thumb-Roller(4) up or down. Adjusting past 12 will change between AM
and PM. Once the hour is set, press the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to
accept and move on to the minutes. Immediately Rotate the Right-Outside
Thumb-Roller(4) up or down to adjust the minutes. Once the desired time
is shown let the unit time out to set.
Clock 12/24
This sub-menu changes the clock from a twelve-hour clock to a twenty-
four-hour clock. The default setting is for a twelve-hour clock (CLK 12).
To access the CLK 12/24 sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside
Thumb-Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-
Roller(4) up or down until CLK 12 appears on the screen. Press and release
the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select the desired option. Once the
desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Display Frequency/Clock
This sub-menu sets the screen to display either the radio station you’re
listening to, (DISP FREQ), or the current time (CLK).
To access the DISP sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up
or down until DISP FREQ appears on the screen. Press and release the
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select either DISP FREQ or DISP CLK.
Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Clock ON/OFF
This sub-menu sets the radio to display or hide the current time when the radio
is off. The default setting displays the time when the radio is off (CLK ON).
To access the CLK ON/OFF sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside
Thumb-Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-
Roller(4) up or down until CLK ON appears on the screen. Press and
release the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select the desired option.
Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Beep On/Off
This sub-menu sets the audible beep confirmation that sounds during the
operation of the radio on or off. Select BEEP ON to hear the audible beep
or BEEP OFF to disable it.
To access the BEEP sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up
or down until BEEP appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-
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Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select the desired option. Once the desired
setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Display Color (available on select models)
This sub-menu changes the display color. The default setting is SCAN,
which will cycle through all of the available colors.
To access the display color sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or
down until SCAN (or current color) appears on the screen. Press and release
the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select the desired color preset. Once
the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
WARNING: Setting all RGB values to "00" will make the display
unreadable. Resetting your radio will NOT reset the display.
To create a custom color, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-Roller(3)
for three seconds to access the sub-menu system. Rotate the Right-Outside
Thumb-Roller(4) up or down until SCAN (or current color) appears on the
screen. Press and release the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) until you see
USER. Once USER is displayed, Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4)
UP to access the RGB settings and press the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4)
to select. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or down to set a color
value for RED (example: R02), then press the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4)
to move to the next color. Repeat the steps to adjust the values for Green and
Blue. Once the value for Blue is set, press the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4)
once to return to the USER menu and let the unit time out to set. If the color
needs to be adjusted, repeat the steps above.
Dimmer High/Low
This sub-menu sets the radio’s display brightness to high (DIMM HIGH),
medium (DIMM MEDIUM), or low (DIMM LOW).
To access the DIMMER sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or
down until DIMMER appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-
Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select the desired option. Once the desired
setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
RDS (Radio Data System)
This sub-menu turns the RDS function on or off. RDS tuners can
automatically tune in stations according to the music style (or talk) they
broadcast. With the RDS function ON, 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 on the display. Not
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To access the RDS sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4)
up or down until RDS appears on the screen. Press and release the
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to toggle RDS ON or RDS OFF. Once the
desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Program Type (available when RDS is ON)
This sub-menu allows you to select from 31 predefined program types (i.e.
News, Info, Sports). Once set, you will be able to use PTY SEEK to find
similar stations to your selected program type.
To access the PTY sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4)
up or down until PTY appears on the screen. Press and release the
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to enter the list of program types. Rotate
the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or down to select between the
available options. Once the desired program type is shown, press the
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to accept. PTY SEEK will appear on the
screen, indicating that the radio is searching the FM band for stations with
your selected program type. If none are found, the radio will revert to the
last station selected.
Alternative Frequency (available when RDS is ON)
This sub-menu enables the radio to automatically search for another fre-
quency that provides the same station when the signal gets weak. This
setting is set to OFF by default.
To access the AF sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-Roll-
er(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up
or down until AF ON/OFF appears on the screen. Press and release the
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select the desired option. Once the de-
sired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Traffic Announcements (available when RDS is ON)
This sub-menu toggles the traffic announcements function on or off.
The traffic announcements function is part of the RDS and allows FM
stations to broadcast traffic announcements that scroll across the screen
or audible traffic alerts to your radio. This setting is set to OFF by default.
To access the TA sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4)
up or down until TA ON/OFF appears on the screen. Press and release
the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select the desired option. Once the
desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Clock Time
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supports clock time, your radio will synchronize its clock with the radio
station’s clock. This setting is set to OFF by default.
To access the CT sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or
down until CT ON/OFF appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-
Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select the desired option. Once the desired
setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Bluetooth®On/Off (available on select models)
This sub-menu toggles Bluetooth®on or off. Bluetooth®must be enabled
before you can connect a Bluetooth® device.
To access the BT sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4)
up or down until BT ON/OFF appears on the screen. Press and release
the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select the desired option. Once the
desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Bluetooth®Connect/Disconnect (BT must be "ON")
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 disconnect Bluetooth® devices.
To access the BT CONNEC/DISCON sub-menu, press and hold the
Right-Inside Thumb-Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Out-
side Thumb-Roller(4) up or down until BT CONNEC/DISCON appears
on the screen. To connect a device, press and release the Right-Out-
side Thumb-Roller(4) to select BT CONNEC, then search for “RETRO-
SOUND” in your phone’s Bluetooth®device list. Enter password “0000”
if prompted. To disconnect a device, press and release the Right-Outside
Thumb-Roller(4) to select BT DISCON, then let the unit time out to discon-
nect the current device. (for Bluetooth® operation see page 17)
Area USA/EUR/AUS/JAP/RUS
This sub-menu allows you to set your area to receive the appropriate
broadcasts for your region. The default setting is the United States (USA).
To access the AREA sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up
or down until AREA USA appears on the screen. Press and release the
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(3) to select the desired region (USA/EUR/
AUS/JAP/RUS). Once the desired region is shown, let the unit time out
to set.
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default setting is VOL LAST, which means the radio turns on at the volume
level at which the radio was turned off. VOL ADJUS allows you to preset
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 6).
To access the VOL sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up
or down until VOL appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-
Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select the desired option. If VOL ADJUS is
selected, Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or down (AD VAL
is shown) and press the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to accept. Rotate
the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or down to adjust the level between
0-46. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
SEL Panel
This sub-menu changes the operating mode for specific Radio Faces.
WARNING: If the wrong setting is selected in this menu the radio's
controls will not function properly.
To access the SEL PANEL sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside
Thumb-Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-
Roller(4) up or down until SEL PANEL appears on the screen. Press and
release the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to enter the panel choices.
Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or down to select the desired
option. Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
RESETTING SEL PANEL MODE:With the vehicles ignition on and the
time displayed on the Radio Face, press and hold the Left-Inside Thumb-
Roller(1) for approximately 15 seconds to reboot the radio into the SEL
PANEL sub-menu directly. (see "Important First Step" on page 5)
Software Info
This sub-menu displays the unit’s software version.
To access the sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-Roller(3)
for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or down
until the software version appears on the screen (example: V123456).
System Reset
This sub-menu resets the unit to factory settings.
To access the RESET sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside
Thumb-Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roll-
er(4) up or down until RESET appears on the screen. Press and release the
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to reset the unit to factory settings. The unit
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Digital Signal Processor
This sub-menu sets the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) Setting. The
default setting is off (DSP OFF).
When activated, you are able to select 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.
To access the DSP sub-menu, press the Left-Outside Thumb-Roller(2),
DSP OFF will be displayed. Rotate the Left-Outside Thumb-Roller(2) up
or down to select from the available presets. Once the desired setting is
shown, let the unit time out to set.
NOTE: If using one of the preset DSP settings, any manual adjustments
to Mid, Bass, or Treble will not save when the radio is powered off.
Bass
This sub-menu adjusts the radio’s bass levels.
To access the BASS sub-menu, press and release the Left-Outside
Thumb-Roller(2) until BASS appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-
Outside Thumb-Roller(2) up or down to select the desired level. Once the
desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Mid
This sub-menu adjusts the radio’s mid levels.
To access the MID sub-menu, press and release the Left-Outside Thumb-
Roller(2) until MID appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-Outside Thumb-
Roller(2) up or down to select the desired level. Once the desired setting
is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Treble
This sub-menu adjusts the radio’s treble levels.
To access the TREBLE sub-menu, press and release the Left-Outside
Thumb-Roller(2) until TREBLE appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-
Outside Thumb-Roller(2) up or down to select the desired level. Once the
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Balance
This sub-menu adjusts the radio’s balance from left to right.
To access the BAL sub-menu, press and release the Left-Outside
Thumb-Roller(2) until BAL appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-Outside
Thumb-Roller(2) up or down to select the desired level. Once the desired
setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Fader
This sub-menu adjusts the radio’s fader from front to back.
To access the FADER sub-menu, press and release the Left-Outside
Thumb-Roller(2) until FADER appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-
Outside Thumb-Roller(2) up or down to select the desired level. Once the
desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
XBASS
This sub-menu enables or disables the XBAS function. XBAS boosts the
low frequencies resulting in enhanced bass tones.
To access the XBAS sub-menu, press and release the Left-Outside
Thumb-Roller(2) until XBAS appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-
Outside Thumb-Roller(2) up or down to select the desired option. Once
the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Subwoofer (Motor 4HD only)
This sub-menu toggles the subwoofer RCA output on or off.
To access the SUB sub-menu, press and release the Left-Outside
Thumb-Roller(2) until SUB appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-Out-
side Thumb-Roller(2) up or down to select the desired option. Once the
desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Subwoofer Volume (Motor 4HD only)
This sub-menu adjusts the subwoofer volume between 0-12 and will only
appear as an option when SUB ON is selected in the Subwoofer menu.
To access the SUB VOL sub-menu, press and release the Left-Out-
side Thumb-Roller(2) until SUB VOL appears on the screen. Rotate the
Left-Outside Thumb-Roller(2) up or down to select the desired setting.
Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Subwoofer Frequency (Motor 4HD only)
This sub-menu adjusts the frequency crossover point of the subwoofer
between 80Hz, 120Hz, or 160Hz.
To access the SUB sub-menu, press and release the Left-Outside
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Outside Thumb-Roller(2) up or down to select the desired setting. Once
the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Bass Frequency
This sub-menu adjusts the bass tones’ frequency crossover point be-
tween 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz, or 200Hz.
To access the BAS sub-menu, press and release the Left-Outside
Thumb-Roller(2) until BAS 80H appears on the screen. Rotate the
Left-Outside Thumb-Roller(2) up or down to select the desired setting.
Once the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Mid Frequency (available on select models)
This sub-menu adjusts the mid-tones’ frequency crossover point between
0.5KHz, 1.0KHz, 1.5KHz, or 2.5KHz.
To access the MID sub-menu, press and release the Left-Outside
Thumb-Roller(2) until MID 1.0K appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-
Outside Thumb-Roller(2) up or down to select the desired setting. Once
the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
Treble Frequency
This sub-menu adjusts the treble tones’ frequency crossover point
between 0.5KHz, 10.0KHz, 12.5KHz, 15.0KHz, or 17.5KHz.
To access the TRE sub-menu, press and release the Left-Outside
Thumb-Roller(2) until TRE 10.0K appears on the screen. Rotate the Left-
Outside Thumb-Roller(2) up or down to select the desired setting. Once
the desired setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
USB Inputs
USB inputs (available on select models) are located at the rear of the
Radio Motor. The USB cables must be routed during installation to a
convenient and accessible location for connecting USB devices.
NOTE: The USB Mode will not appear in the menu unless a USB
device is plugged in.
USB Device Connection
Connect your USB Flash Drive, iPod®/iPhone®, or other supported USB
devices to one of the USB inputs. The radio will display USB1, USB2, or
iPod (if an Apple device is plugged in) for three seconds indicating the
device has been connected successfully. After connecting a USB device,
the radio will display the USB icon (or IPOD text) on the screen and
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USB Device Operation
RETROSOUND
USB Playback
USB Device Operation
The Preset Buttons(5) will enable you to play/pause, listen to 10 seconds of
each song (INTRO), randomly shuffle all songs (RDM), and navigate folders.
For All Devices
- To play or pause a song, press the first Preset Button.
- To switch to the next song rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up.
- To switch to the previous song rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-
Roller(4) down.
For Flash Drives Only:
- To activate/deactivate intro mode , press the second Preset Button.
- To activate/deactivate shuffle mode, press the third Preset Button.
- To activate/deactivate repeat rotate the Right-Inside Thumb-Roller(3) down.
- To enter folder view rotate the Right-Inside Thumb-Roller(3) up.
- To navigate to the previous folder (when in folder view), rotate the Right-
Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up.
- To navigate to the next folder (when in folder view), rotate the Right-
Outside Thumb-Roller(4) down.
Play/Pause Intro Shuffle Pre Folder Next Folder
Right-Inside Thumb-Roller 3
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller 42 Left-Outside Thumb-Roller
1 Left-Inside Thumb-Roller
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Bluetooth® Device Operation
Bluetooth Controls
TALK 00:00
Bluetooth®(available on select models)
When using a Bluetooth®device for the first time, you must enable
Bluetooth®and pair the device with the unit. With your radio on and ready
to pair, look for "RETROSOUND" in your Bluetooth® device list and enter
"0000" if prompted for a password. (see page 11)
Making a Call
To make a call, dial the desired number on the paired cell phone. Once
dialing is in progress; CALLING will appear on the screen. When a call is
in progress, TALK will appear on the screen along with the elapsed call
time (TALK 00:00). During a call, the radio music source will be muted,
and the call audio will broadcast through your car’s speaker system.
Answering a Call
When a call is incoming, any audio playback from the current source will
either be muted or paused (depending on the source). PHONE IN will be
shown on the screen along with the caller ID if it is enabled by the phone/
carrier. To accept the call, rotate the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller(1) up. To
end the call rotate the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller(1) up again.
Streaming Music
With a device paired, Rotate the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller(1) down to se-
lect BT AUDIO. Next, select your desired playback source on your device
(Apple Music®, Spotify®, Pandora®, YouTube Music®, etc.) and play the
music as you normally would. (NOTE: ensure the volume on your device
is turned up.)
Browsing Music (not available on all devices)
Some devices will allow you to browse folders and skip songs. To skip
songs, rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or down. To browse
music, rotate the Right-Inside Thumb-Roller(3) up to access the browsing
sub-menu, then Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or down
to cycle through the options (artist, album, song, folder) and press the
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to make your selection.
Right-Inside Thumb-Roller 3
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller 42 Left-Outside Thumb-Roller
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HD Radio™ Receiver Instructions
HD On/Off (HD Radio Technology is available on the Motor 4HD only.)
This sub-menu activates HD Radio™ technology which will automatically
tune to an HD Radio station when available. The HD Radio option is set
to "On" by default.
To access the HD sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside Thumb-
Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up
or down until HD appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-
Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to select the desired option. Once the desired
setting is shown, let the unit time out to set.
HD Radio Tuning
With HD set to "On," the radio will tune to the HD Radio signal automatically
if available and display an H next to the frequency. Rotate the Right-
Outside Thumb-Roller(4)up or down to tune to the next or previous HD
Radio channel.
HD Radio Bands
Once an HD Radio signal is found, rotating the Right-Outside Thumb-
Roller(4) up will tune to HD2, HD3, and HD4 channels if available on that
signal. Tunning past HD4 will move to the next available HD Radio signal.
HD Store
This sub-menu activates HD STORE which will automatically fill FM
presets on all three FM bands, six presets each (eighteen total presets)
with the strongest HD Radio channels available in your area.
To access the HD STORE sub-menu, press and hold the Right-Inside
Thumb-Roller(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-
Roller(4) up or down until HD STORE appears on the screen. Press the
Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) to activate. This process can take up to
one minute to complete.
HD Radio Display Information
When receiving an HD Radio broadcast the display will scroll the follow-
ing information: Radio Station Name>Album Information>Artist Informa-
tion>Title Information. NOTE: some radio stations do not provide this
information.
HD Radio Service Information
To check on the HD Radio service information, Rotate the Left-Inside
Thumb-Roller(1) up once. Rotate the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller(1) up
again to view more information.
HD Radio Technology is manufactured under license from iBiquity
Digital Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. For patents see http://dts.
com/patents. HD Radio, Artist Experience, and the HD, HD Radio, and
"ARC" logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of iBiquity Digital
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SiriusXM® Instructions
SiriusXM®Satellite Radio (Motor 4HD only)
A SiriusXM®Connect Vehicle Tuner, antenna, and SiriusXM®subscription
are required to use the satellite radio functionality. For more information
on SiriusXM®, please visit www.SiriusXM.com.
Installation Check
After installing your SiriusXM®Connect Vehicle Tuner and antenna,
check that your installation was successful by tuning to the preview chan-
nel. Rotate the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller(1) down until SiriusXM®appears
on the screen, then Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or down
to tune to channel 1. You should be able to hear the SiriusXM®preview on
this channel. If you cannot hear the preview channel, check your tuner’s
installation instructions to ensure your SiriusXM®Connect Vehicle Tuner
is installed correctly.
SiriusXM®Activation
To activate your SiriusXM®account, you’ll need the Radio ID of your tun-
er. To display your Radio ID, set the radio source to SiriusXM®by rotat-
ing the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller(1) down until SiriusXM® appears on the
screen. Rotate the Right-Outside Thumb-Roller(4) up or down to tune to
channel 0. The Radio ID will appear on the screen. You can also find your
Radio ID on the bottom of the SiriusXM®Connect Vehicle Tuner and in
its packaging. It’s a good idea to write this number down 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 or by calling SiriusXM Listener care:
• Visit www.siriusxm.com/activatenow
• Call SiriusXM Listener Care at 1-866-635-2349
For Canadian Subscriptions, please contact:
• Visit www.siriusxm.ca/activate
• Call SiriusXM Customer Care at 1-888-539-7474
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 "Subscription Updated". Once
subscribed, you can tune to channels in your subscription plan. Note, 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.
SiriusXM®Tuner Operation
To access the SiriusXM®Connect Vehicle Tuner, set the radio source to Siri-
usXM®by rotating the Left-Inside Thumb Roller(1) down until SiriusXM®ap-
pears on the screen.