RetroSound RetroRadio Apache User manual

MODERN SOUND FOR YOUR CLASSIC
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USER’S MANUAL, MOTOR 2
TM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WELCOME 2
WHAT’S IN THE BOX 3
PRECAUTIONS 4
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7
WIRING DIAGRAM 10
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
GENERAL OPERATION 14
TONE CONTROLS 17
SYSTEM SETTINGS 18
USB DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS 22
BLUETOOTH®INSTRUCTIONS 24
TROUBLESHOOTING 26
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 27
SPECIFICATIONS 30
LIMITED WARRANTY 31
REPLACEMENT PARTS 32
INSTALLATION NOTES 33

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Copyright © 2019 Retro Manufacturing, LLC
WELCOME
Thank you for purchasing a RetroSound® Apache RetroRadioTM.
Apache has the advanced features you expect from a modern
car stereo.
General Features
• Built-in Bluetooth®for hands-free calling and audio streaming
• Selectable 32,000 color LCD illumination with user pre-sets
• AM/FM tuner with 30 pre-sets
• Plays MP3, WMA and FLAC les via USB input
• Selectable international tuner frequencies
• Built-in amplier with TRUE 25 watts RMS x 4-channels
(45 watts peak x 4-channels)
• 3 EQ pre-sets plus user-controlled bass, mid-range,treble, fader, and
balance adjustments
• InniMount bracket system for maximum installation exibility
• Available with period-correct knobs, bezel and/or faceplate
• Inputs: 1 rear-mounted standard USB port and 2 rear auxiliary inputs
• Outputs: 4-channel pre-amp outputs (front, rear)
• Separate power antenna and amplier turn-on lead(s)
• 1 year parts and labor 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.

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
The items shown below are packaged with your Motor box.
The items shown below are packaged with your RetroRadio
TM
face box.
Main Wiring Harness
(plugs into back of radio)
Power and Speaker
Wiring Harnesses
(both plug into
Main Wiring Harness)
Motor 2 Radio Body Bluetooth
®
Microphone
RetroRadio
TM
Face
Shaft Mounting Hardware
Radio Face
Mounting Screws
Shafts
InniMount Brackets
Metal Mounting Backstrap
and Hardware
Plastic Washer Kit Bracket Mounting Hardware

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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 that 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 [email protected] or by calling us
at 888.325.1555.
• Do not disassemble, 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. If 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
or 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.

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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 supplied parts 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 rear 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 entering/exiting
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 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) into the front
of the Motor radio body and the back of the radio face. After
doing this, attach the radio face to the front of the radio body
using the four radio face mounting screws provided in the
radio face box.
The RetroSound®logo on the Motor radio body should be facing
upwards. Make sure 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 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 - Installing the Radio Face
Radio Face
Radio Body Face Mounting
Screws

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STEP 2: Install InfiniMount Brackets
Attach each InniMount bracket to the correct side of the radio
using the supplied screws. Before tightening the screws, you need
to adjust the brackets up, down, forward or backward. You may
also rotate, cut, or bend the brackets to achieve the perfect t
(See Figure 2). Complete the assembly with at least two screws
tightened on each side.
NOTE: 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.
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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STEP 3: Mount Shafts to Brackets
To match the 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 3). Once you ensure proper width, tighten
the screws and nuts (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 body (See Figure 4).
Figure 3 - Mount Shafts to Brackets
Shaft Washers
Shaft Nuts
Figure 4 - Plug Shafts into the Body

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Figure 5 - Wiring Diagram
NOTE: Cutting the main wiring harness, antenna lead, USB or auxiliary cables will
void the warranty of your radio.
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
3). 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 (Refer to Figure 5 on the previous page). 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.
Rear AUX and USB Inputs
Two AUX 3.5mm inputs are located at the rear of the Motor 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. To use this input, the auxiliary
cables must be routed to an accessible area during installation.
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One USB connector cable is located at the rear of the Motor radio
body. During installation, you must route the cable to a convenient and
accessible location for plugging in USB devices.
If the cables provided are not long enough, you may use our optional USB/
AUX Extension Cable (USB PORT, 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.
Bluetooth Microphone
Plug in the Bluetooth®microphone and route it to an accessible area such
as the steering column or A-pillar. Mount the Bluetooth®microphone
inside the vehicle close to the driver where the wires will not obstruct
the view or interfere with driving. The microphone is very sensitive,
and you may speak at normal volume when using hands-free
operation.
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 3), 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 3),
secure the faceplate to the dash and the radio.
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM OVERTIGHTENING THE SHAFT NUTS
WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
Next, you’ll need to secure the rear of the radio using the supplied
backstrap and hardware (see “What’s in the Box” on page 3). 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. (refer to Figure 6 on the next page)

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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
General Operation
Figure 7 - Front Panel Controls
Figure 8 - Left Shaft with Knobs
1
2
3 4
1. Left-front Knob
2. Left-rear Knob
3. Right-rear Knob
4. Right-front Knob
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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
Turn the left-front knob (#1) to adjust the volume between 0-46.
Source Mode
Turn the left-rear knob (#2) clockwise to select from available
listening sources: RADIO, AUX 1, AUX 2, USB, BT-Audio.
(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 3.5mm headphone output, such
as a MP3 player, iPod®or iPhone®, portable CD player or portable
satellite radio receiver. The USB inputs allow you to 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 right-front knob (#4) 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 (#3) counter-clockwise to toggle through
ve independent radio bands (two AM and three FM).
Storing Radio Pre-sets
There are six radio pre-sets for each radio band. To toggle through
pre-sets 01 to 06 rotate right-rear knob (#3) clockwise. To store a pre-
set: Using right-front knob (#4) tune to desired station then toggle
right-rear knob (#3) to the desired pre-set location (1-6) once pre-
set location is selected press right-front knob (#4) to store.
Selecting Radio Pre-sets
To recall radio pre-sets, turn the right-rear knob (#3) clockwise and
release it. Repeat to move through the pre-sets.
Mute
Press the right-front knob (#4) to mute or unmute.

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TONE CONTROLS
This sub-menu allows advanced tonal adjustments, balance and
fader controls and the preset equalizer options. To access this sub-
menu, press the left-front knob (#1). Keep pressing 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.
Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
This sub-menu toggles the Digital Signal Processor (DSP) on and off.
Factory default is DSP OFF. Activiating 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) 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 higher volumes.
Bass Crossover Frequency
This sub-menu (BAS 80H) adjusts the frequency crossover of the bass-
tones between 60Hz, 80Hz, 100Hz or 200Hz.
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
(#4) for three seconds to access the System Settings sub-menu.
Then rotate the right-front knob (#4) clockwise to scroll through the
available sub-menu options. In a specic sub-menu, press the right-
front knob (#4) to change the options.

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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. Press the right-front knob (#4)
to change this function.
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, rotate
the right-front knob (#4) clockwise until A Store appears on the
screen, then press the right-front knob (#4) to activate. This process
can take up to one minute.
Local/Distant
Using the right-front knob (#4), 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, rotate right-
front knob (#4) clockwise until CLK appears. Press right-front knob (#4)
to adjust hours. Adjusting past 12 will toggle the AM/PM indicators.
Once the hour is set, press the right-front knob (#4) to adjust minutes.
Once minutes are set, press the right-front knob (#4) to access the
12/24 menu.
Clock 12/24
Using the right-front knob (#4), 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).