UNiQ Cycle Sounds Platinum edition User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
Platinum edition™

Thank you for purchasing a UNiQ Cycle Sounds® Platinum Edition™ speaker system!
We are proud to offer you the best motorcycle and power-sports speaker systems on the market backed by award
winning customer service and an industry leading lifetime warranty!
Table of Contents
1. Items Inventory 3. Choosing an audio device 5. Installation Instructions 7. Repairs & Returns
2. Features 4. Mounting options 6. Important Installation Notes 8. Warranty/Guarantee (Back Cover)
1. Items Inventory Each UNiQ Cycle Sounds® Platinum Edition™ Speaker System includes
•3.5mm to RCA cable
•Manual packet (w/ black zip ties)
• Highway Rated waterproof Kicker speakers
•600W+ (300W+ RMS) Rockford Fosgate amplifier with add-on wiring kit
•Mounting clamps - 1" (pr.) & 1-1/4" (pr.)

2. Features
•Sources: Smartphone, iPod, MP3 (via headphone / aux-in)
•Current Draw: 20A Avg | 30A Max, Auto-power off
•THD: <1.0%, Freq Rspn: 20Hz - 20kHz +/-3dB
•Speakers: Waterproof 4" Kicker® speakers (4.75" dia. x 3" depth)
•Adjustments: Variable Crossover and Gain Controls
•Placement: Mount to any 1" or 1-1/4" bar (ie. handlebar, highway bar)
•Warranty: Complete Lifetime Warranty
3. Choosing an Audio Device
The Platinum Edition™ system works with any personal audio device with a standard headphone jack. Examples include iPhone and Android
smartphones, iPod, MP3 Players, XM/Sirius Satellite, AM/FM radio.
PLEASE NOTE: Most audio devices are NOT waterproof
4. Mounting Options
Possible speaker mounting locations include: Possible amplier mounting locations include:
• Handlebars • Spotlight Mounting Bar • Under The Seat • Fork Bag
• Engine Guard/Highway Bars • Forks • Side Tool Compartment • Windshield Bag
• Luggage Rack • Risers • Saddlebag • Front Down Tubes
It’s worth taking some time to consider the best location for your speaker system. While many options are possible, choose one that will look best from
both the front and back, give you optimal sound and not interfere with vehicle operation or safety. An ideal location is behind a windshield** on your
handlebars using the provided three-piece mounting brackets. Mounting here brings the speakers closer to the rider for optimal sound and appearance.
(**Windshield is not required, but will offer a louder sound due to the reduced windnoise).
• Amplifier: Rockford 600W+ (300W+ RMS) Punch (1.53" x 4.25" x 6.75")

5. Installation Instructions
Review all instructions as well as important notes located at the end of this section before starting installation.
Step 1: Mount the Speaker Clamps
Unscrew the allen screws from one side of the clamp to install the clamp. Mount to your handlebars, highway bars or other location and ensure all 4 allen
screws on each clamp are securely tightened. The clamps themselves will tighten to the bar when the speakers are installed.
Step 2: Mount the Speakers
Remove the nut and lock washer only and feed the speaker wire through the clamp hole and mount each speaker to the clamp. Put the lock washer and nut
back on and tighten speaker to clamp. (Flat washer and lock washer go on the bottom). Make sure they are tightly and safely secured without any
movement, but do not over tighten. Run the speaker wires down to where you are going to mount the amplifier, being careful to avoid the engine or any
area that could cause heat or other damage to the wire/vehicle or inhibit your driving ability.
Step 3: Amplifier Power Hook Up
Find a place where you want to mount the amplifier away from direct exposure to the elements such as a tool compartment, under the seat, fork bag,
saddlebag, windshield bag, etc. Most places will be fine, but try to avoid areas that could cause overheating (such as places wrapped in foam or cotton).
Pull out the power block plug from the amp to begin power wire connection. Take the thick black wire included with the amp and attach it to (G)round
then run it to the negative (-) battery terminal on your bike (or to the vehicle’s chassis where paint has been removed). Take the longer red power wire
included with the amp and attach it to (B+) positive then connect it to positive (+) battery terminal. Take the Blue remote-on wire and run it to a switched
power source (headlight, tallight, etc) or to Bluetooth® Receiver + Controller*. If blue, black & red wires are not connected, system will NOT work.

Step 4: Amplifier to Speaker Hook Up
Connect the black wire with white stripe (-) from the left speaker to the white wire with black stripe from the amp.
Connect the black wire without white stripe (+) from the left speaker to the solid white wire from amp.
Connect the black wire with white stripe (-) from the right speaker to the grey wire with white stripe from the amp.
Connect the black wire without white stripe (+) from the right speaker to the solid grey wire from amp.
*If the amp has a green and purple wire, do not connect to these unless you add 2 more speakers.
*If the amp has a switch for 2 or 4 channel, always select 2 channel. This is the input, not the output.
Step 5: Connect the music source or audio device
You can connect any audio device directly to the system using the included RCA to 3.5mm cable (connect RCA end to amplifier & other end to
headphone port of your audio device). If you added a music source option, please follow these steps:
Bluetooth Controller (Satechi) - Follow instructions included with the controller to pair to your Bluetooth® audio device. Once paired, mount it
to your handlebars using the included mount. Plug your audio device in to the system using the RCA to 3.5mm cable and this controller will
adjust the volume and tracks on your audio device wirelessly. Follow the included instructions for operation.
*Bluetooth Receiver + Controller (MTX) - Take the BLUE remote-on wire from the amplifier and run it to where you will install your Bluetooth
controller. The system will turn on and off using the controller. (It will also turn Off automatically after 5 minutes, when there is no active
Bluetooth device connection, to prevent battery drain). Next, mount the controller to the handlebars using one of the included mounts. Run
the red (+) wire to battery positive and black (-) to battery negative (or to the vehicle’s chassis where paint has been removed, the closer, the
better). Connect the blue remote-on wire to the blue wire from the amp (from step 3). Connect the included 3.5mm to the female output on the
Bluetooth controller and connect the other end to female input on the amplifier. Follow the included instructions for operation.
FM Radio + MP3 Player (AGPtEK) - Connect to the system using the RCA to 3.5mm cable (connect the RCA end to the amp and the 3.5mm end
to the FM + MP3 Player). Follow the included instructions for operation.
SiriusXM Satellite Radio - Follow the instruction in the kit and connect to speaker system using the RCA to 3.5mm cable. Connect RCA end to
amplifier and 3.5mm end to headphone port on satellite radio.

6. Important Installation Notes
When first listening to your system, you will need to adjust the levels and/or EQ on your audio device as well as the amplifier gain level. We
recommend starting the gain at a low level and slowly turning it up until you reach optimal sound quality.
The amp crossover switch should always be at HP (more volume, less bass) or AP (more bass, less volume) setting.
Are you using a phone charger or satellite radio?
If after installation you receive a whining/feedback sound in your speakers, call or email us to request a free ground loop isolator.
Audio Source Equalizer Adjustments & Sound Files
It is important to choose a quality device to use while riding to get the best sound out of your speakers. Most modern mp3 players and smartphones work
great, but you may want to make a few equalizer adjustments as well.
Generally, settings for 'rock' or 'standard' setting work well depending on the type of music playing, but we recommend you try them all
The quality of the audio files matter too! This is not generally a problem with modern digital music sources (MP3, Pandora, Spotify, iTunes, etc.), but
sometimes comes into play if low quality audio files are being used. If you are having problems with sound clarity this could be a factor. Always get
your music from a reliable and trustworthy source (such as Amazon, Google Play or iTunes)
Keep the amplifier input (headphone jack) from touching any bare metal when there is no device plugged into the jack or you may get static or popping
through the speakers when the bike is on.
**IMPORTANT: Make sure the speakers, amplifier and any wires or other components will not interfere with your steering, gauges, line of sight, or
anything else that could affect or inhibit your driving ability or vehicle operation and that all wires are away from hot engine/pipe areas, and that everything
is secured to your vehicle.
**If something is not working correctly or you have poor or no sound or receive feedback, please re-check all wires, including remote and positive
connections and confirm that your system is connected to a good ground. Confirm that no wires are stripped or melted and touching metal. If available,
also test the system using a different audio device. If you still have issues, check out our troubleshooting tips under the FAQ & Support section of our
website or initiate a Live Chat with one of our technician for additional assistance (after-hours support via email at
[email protected]).

7. Repairs & Returns
For repairs and returns, please review the UNiQ Cycle Sounds Warranty and Guarantee information on the back page of this manual. Complete and
include the following information with your product(s) and ship USPS Only to:
UNiQ Cycle Sounds
PO Box 271093
Ft Collins, CO 80527
NO RETURNS WILL BE PROCESSED WITHOUT AN RA #
Call 888-864-7721 or visit our website for an RA # and instructions.
□Return □Repair/Exchange
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________
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City: __________________________________________________________________________________________
State: ___________________________________________________________ Zip: __________________________
RMA # (Must Be Included): ________________________________________________________________________
Reason for Return or Repair: _______________________________________________________________________
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Satisfaction Guarantee*
If you are for any reason not 100% satisfied with any of your UNiQ Cycle Sounds system(s), you may return it for a refund or exchange. Just return
the product to us in like-new condition within 30 days from the date you receive it, and we will refund the full purchase price less shipping costs,
which are nonrefundable. You must receive an RA # before sending a product back to ensure proper credit. To receive an RA # and return
instructions simply send an email to su[email protected], call us, visit the warranty & returns section on our website or initiate a live chat.
*Products purchased from another source (such as a dealer) must be returned to that dealer and adhere to their return policies.
Lifetime Warranty
UNiQ Cycle Sounds warrants every single piece and component of each new UNiQ Cycle Sounds motorcycle speaker system system (Classic,
Touring, Cruiser Platinum and Unplugged editions) to be free from manufacturer defect in materials and workmanship for the LIFETIME of the
product. In the unlikely event of a manufacturer related failure, UNiQ Cycle Sounds agrees to remedy any such defect or replace the system or
system component, at our option, for the lifetime of the product, to the original purchaser. For full warranty info, visit: uniqcyclesounds.com/pages/
warranty-information
Repairs & Returns
For all repairs and returns, please complete and include the form on the reverse side of this page and ship USPS to the following address:
UNiQ Cycle Sounds
PO Box 271093
Ft Collins, CO 80527
888.864.7721
www.uniqcyclesounds.com
Upon purchase of the UNiQ Cycle Sounds motorcycle speaker system, the consumer (“you”) agrees with UNiQ Cycle Sounds, LLC (aka “UNiQ Cycle Sounds”, “We”, “Us”)
to be bound by our terms, conditions and legal notices. Please review our terms, conditions and legal notices online at http://www.uniqcyclesounds.com/pages/warranty-information
or call us at 888-864-7721 to receive a hard copy by mail. If you do not agree with our terms you may return the product for an immediate refund. PL - 0216 REV A