RetroSound STANDARD Series User manual

Standard Series
Fuii ,-Range Speakers
Owner's Manual
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The information enclosed in this installation guide is to be used as merely
an outline to assist you during the process of installation. This guide does
not cover every installation possibility, vehicle, or every aspect of the instal-
lation process.
Retro Manufacturing,
LLC, RetroSound ~ or its subsidiaries, assume no
responsibility for a proper or improper installation. Every attempt has been
made
to make this installation guide as informative as possible, and there-
fore it may be updated fr:om time to time. Please check our website for the
latest update. (www.retrosound.com).

Standard
Speaker
Series
Manual
Thank you for your purchase
of
this RetroSound® product.
Enclosed is some useful information that will maximize performance. If you
have any questions about the use or features
of
this product, email us at:
[email protected] or phone us at 702-483-2222.
INSTALLATION:
The following is a list
of
tools needed for installation:
#2 Phillips screwdriver I Battery post wrench /Hand held drill w/assorted bits/ Wire
strippers/Wire crimpers/Wire cutters.
Since some
of
these speakers are most often used as direct replacements
for stock speakers, they are shipped without grilles.
For custom installations see a professional installer for help with your install.
CAUTION: Ifyou feel unsure about installing this system yourself, have it installed by a
qualified professional installer.
CAUTION: Before installation, disconnect the battery
negative(-)
terminal to prevent
damage to the unit, fire and/or possible injury.
Before beginning any installation, follow these simple rules:
1.
Be sure to carefully read and understand the instructions before attempting to install
the unit.
2.
For safety, disconnect the negative lead from the battery prior to beginning the
installation.
3.
For easier assembly,
we
suggest you run all wires prior to mounting your unit in
place.
4. Use high quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal
or
power
loss.
5.
Think before you drill! Be careful not to cut
or
drill into gas tanks, fuel lines, brake
or
hydraulic lines, vacuum lines
or
electrical wiring when working on any vehicle.
6.
Never run wires underneath the vehicle. Running the wires inside the vehicle
provides the best protection.
7.
Avoid running wires over
or
through sharp edges. Use rubber
or
plastic grommets to
protect any wires routed through metal, especially the firewall.
MOUNTING
1.
Determine where the speakers will be mounted. Ensure an area large enough for the
speaker to mount evenly. Be sure that the mounting location is deep enough for the
speaker to fit; if mounting
in
a door, operate all functions (windows, locks, etc.) through
their entire operating range to ensure there is no obstruction.
2.
Refer to the specification chart to determine the proper diameter hole to cut for your
speaker model. ·
3.
Using the grille
or
speaker gasket (not included in most models) as a template, mark
the locations for the mounting screws. Drill the holes with a 1
/8" bit.
4. Feed the speaker wires through the cutout and connect t9 the speaker terminals. Be
sure to observe proper polarity when connecting the wires. The speaker's positive
terminal is indicated with a "+".
5.
Fit the speaker to the cutout. Fit the grille over the speaker (Where applicable).
Mount them using the enclosed screws.
6.
Tighten the screws until the speaker and is snug
in
place to prevent rattling. Do not
overtighten the screws.

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Dual
Voice
Coil
Speaker
Wiring
Wiring our 4 ohm Dual Voice Coil Speaker for 2 channel connection:
Note, the following speaker models from Retrosound (D-52,D-572,D-62 and D-412) feature
Dual Voice Coils, this allows you to connect left and right speaker channels to one
speaker, this will give you a fuller, richer sound for vehicles that only have one single
speaker mounted
in
the dash or the rear deck area.
- + - +
Note:
Large Terminal =+
Small Terminal = -
Left Channel Right Channel
Wiring our 4 ohm Dual Voice Coil Speaker
in
series so the amplifier sees
an
8 ohm
impedance:
Note: The following speaker models from RetroSound® ( (D-52,D-572,D-62 and D-412))
feature Dual Voice Coils, Wiring the voice coils
in
series allows the unit's amplifier to see
an 8 ohm nominal load. This
is
an advanced wiring concept and should only be done by
experienced and knowledgeable installers. For other configurations or general questions,
please email us at: [email protected].
A note
about
nominal impedance:
Nominal Impedance
is
the
manufacturer's specification given for
the speaker. It
is
meant to represent the
average impedance a speaker presents
to
an
amp. Resistance fluctuates
constantly on the speaker while
it
is
playing, so if you try to measure DC
resistance on a speaker with a multi
meter while
it
is just sitting on a bench,
you will most likely not get a reading
consistent with the ohm value stamped
on the back
of
the speaker's magnet.

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Universal Speaker Bracket Kit
(UB-1)
Available Separately, This 14" bracket combined with the rear threaded
mounting point of our new standard series versions of our Dual Voice Coil
5.25", 5x7", 6x9" & 4x1 0" speakers allows you to make your own speaker
bracket.
You can
modify the bracket to solve those challenging installs where there are
no other options available. This mounting system is THE answer to classic car
speaker installation problems. 0
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The Optional UB-1 Speaker bracket mounts to the threaded input on the back
of our Standard Series Dual Voice coil speakers. This bracket can be bent or
trimmed, in virtually any shape necessary to accomplish your desired
installation goals. Some vehicles, like mid-late GM cars require a speaker
bracket to install a speaker in the original mono dash location. The
combination of this kit and our speaker will allow you to use the UB-1 bracket
to allow you to affix the speaker to the original mounting location, or in some
cases to multiple locations.

Standard Speaker Series Manual
UB-1 Mounting Bracket Configurations
Using the UB-1 Bracket:
This bracket can be bent in many directions to accomplish the desired
results, below are some shapes you can bend the bracket to, which wi _ll help
you mount our speaker into your dash. In some cases, you may need two
brackets to help mount the speaker to your original dash mount, please
review your needs carefully prior to installation. Please email us at
[email protected] or call us at: 702-483-2222
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L Bracket style
This mount is good for a
rear deck application
~ ! Here's a great example of
• a solid horizontal mount
Bend to your own custom
style to mount virtually anywhere!

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Specifications
Model
D-52 D-62 D-572
Nominal Diameter (inch) 5.25"
6.5"
5X7"
Description
2-Way
2-Way 2-Way
Nominal Impedance (ohms) 4+4 DVC 4+4 DVC 4+4 DVC
Frequency Response 60z-21kHz 50z-21kHz 48Hz-21kHz
Sensitivity (SPL@1w/1m) 87db 87db 87dB
Power Handling
(Watts RMS/Peak) 15/30 15/30 15/30
Installation
Speaker Grilles-
NO NO NO
Mounting Depth (inch) 1.7 2 2
Mounting Depth (mm) 44
51 51
Model
S-42 S-52 S-412
Nominal Diameter (inch) 4.5" 5.25" 4X10"
Description 2-Way 2-Way 2-Way
Nominal Impedance (ohms) 4 (SVC) 4 (SVC) 4 (SVC)
Frequency Response 65Hz-21kHz 50z-21kHz 43Hz-21kHz
Sensitivity (SPL@1w/1m) 88
87db 87dB
Power Handling
(Watts RMS/Peak) 25/50 25/50 25/50
Installation
Speaker Grilles- NO NO NO
Mounting Depth (inch) 1.43 1.7 2.3
Mounting Depth (mm) 36 44
59
Note:
The
above specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Please email
us at: [email protected]
D-412
4X10"
2-Way
4+4 DVC
43Hz-21kHz
87dB
15/30
NO
2.3
59
S-692
6X9"
3-Way
4 (SVC)
40Hz-21kHz
90dB
50/100
YES
2.75
70
or visit us on the web at retrosound.com for any specification
updates.

Limited
Warrant
If your product does
not
work
properly.because
of
defects
in
materials and workmanship RetroSound®, a
division
of
Retro Manufacturing,
LLC
(collectNely referred
to
as
"the
warrantor")
will,
for
the
length
of
the
period indicated in
the
chart below, which starts
with
the
date
of
original purchase
("warranty
period"),
at its option either
(a)
repair your product
with
new
or
refurbished parts,
or
(b) replace
it
with
a new
or
refurbished product. The decision
to
repair
or
replace will
be
made by the warrantor.
ITEM
PARTS LABOR
Standard Series Speakers One Year One Year
During the "Labor" warranty period, there will
be
no charge
for
labor. Duri
ng
the "Parts" warranty period,
there will
be
no charge
for
parts.
You
may return your product prepaid during the warranty period.
If
batteries are included,
they
are
not
warranted. This warranty only applies
to
products purchased
and serviced in the United States, Alaska, Hawaii
or
Puerto
Rico.
This warranty
is
extended only
to
the
original purchaser
of
a new product which was
not
sold "as is". A purchase receipt or
other
proof
of
the
original purchase date
is
required
for
warranty service.
To
handle a warranty issue, email
us
at [email protected]
or
phone
us
at 702-483-2222 and
get a Return Authorization number. All returns and warranty issues must receive a Return Authorization
(RA) number. Any product received without a
RA
number will be refused. Once a
number
is
issued, send
the product
to
this address:
Retro Manufacturing
7390 Eastgate
Rd,
Suite 140
Henderson, Nevada 89011
Phone: [phone]
Fax:
702-483-2229
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