Radio MODEL TWO Installation and Owner`s Manual
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1. MAN NA a on AR 4 7 r gr ee A ss rela AMAIA cry i AV Ja En hy ys m Y 4 artrr r ol a n F Tal Vaina 30 Ww via ZUILD 4 AS BE L IC S CI U I il iC S FALL TI 28 Ls I CoC VEU Model Two AF ON OFF AREA EUR ONLV When in HREH EUR tuning mode the AF RDS function as a default will be active a nd the unit will search for the next strengest sta tion when the one you re listening to gets weak FM only When HREH EUR is selected this function appea rs on the sub menu allow ing you choose HF UN or RF OFF default IMPORTANT When switching the tuner to HREHELR mode your STORED radio pre sets will be erased and the clock will change to military 24 hour time TA ON OFF Adjust to turn the Traffic Announcement function on off TA allows FM stations to broadcast traffic announcements that scroll across the screen and will also broadcast au dible traffic alerts to your radio CT ON OFF Adjust to turn the CT Clock Time function on off This feature can synchronize the clock with accuracy within 100 ms of UTC AREA USA EUR AUS JAP RUS The RetroSound Model Two radio has the Pr u capability to receive AM FM broadcast fre UNL EG A quencies in other countries To modify the default setting HREH EUR default turn the right center shaft knob ner You will see your selected2. und Radio MODEL TWO Installation and Owner s Manual T i ee Made Tor iPod iPhone AM FM Radio with iPod iPhone USB MP3 WMA Playback and InfiniMount Shaft Bracket System Retro Manufacturing LLC Ata2r IK amp May 2015 AMP IKE Electronics All rights reserved ELEGTRONICS Model Two TABLE OF CONTENTS A o Cn O A 4 Es 0 EE A 4 MV Mei SA ING BOK EEE EE E 5 Warnings and Precautions 6 Installation Warnhings 9 Installation INSTMUCTIONS aars 11 Wiring IASTFUELONS neun 15 Using Your Radio Basic Operation i 17 Adjusting Sound PropertieS ii 21 Sub Menu System Right KNOb 24 RENN 28 Bluetooth INStFUCHON San sen een 30 TFOUDIESNOODNE nr een een 32 Frequently Asked QUestiONS oocccococcnonocncnanonenacononcononconnnncononcononaninonoos 33 o SE eo E 36 Hera Ward Vitara 37 Model Two LICENSING Made for iPod and Made for iPhone mean that an electronics accessory has been designed to connect specifically iPod or iPhone respectively and has been certified by the deceloper to meet Apple performance standards Apple is not responsible the opera tion 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
3. Model Two installed 1 Use the supplied nuts and washers to align the faceplate onto the shaft NOTE For illustration purposes a faceplate is shown below in Figure 4 Bezels do not require this step 2 Once the shafts are lined up to the shaft openings on your vehicle specific faceplate use a nut and washer to hold the faceplate in place on the shafts The Model Two face should be flush with the opening of the bezel or faceplate see Figure 4 Install Vehicle Specific Faceplate e Use supplied nuts and washers to align the plate onto the shaft e Adjust nut height to allow the faceplate to align flush with your dash NOTE With the faceplate pictured below the area around the radio face chrome or black mounts on top of the dash Nuts Washers Installed Between L Bracket and Faceplate Figure 4 Install Vehicle Specific Faceplate May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved Model Two STEP 5 Install Knobs Once your radio is installed follow the steps below to ensure a proper knob fit 1 The included shaft covers may be used to cover up excess shaft metal during your installation They can be cut to any length to conceal the shaft and make the install look more professional See Figure 5 for an example 2 Slide the rear knob over the shaft rotating it into the correct position and push it into place See Figure 6 3 Mount the front kno
4. Two rear mounted standard USB port and 2 rear auxiliary inputs e Outputs Six channel pre amp outputs front rear subwoofer e Separate power antenna and amp turn on lead s Model Two WHAT S IN THE BOX The accessory items and hardware shown below are packaged with your Model Two radio Main Harness Connection on the back of the radio Power Wire Harness A Speaker Wire Harness B O 0088 000000 Shaft Mounting Guide 4 200 0 00 OO 0 00 Shaft Bracket Mounting Hardware Shaft Covers 2 000 Bluetooth Microphone Removable InfiniMount Shafts 2 Metal Mounting Backstrap and Hardware InfiniMount L Brackets 2 May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved May 2015 ADAP IKE Electronics All rights reserved Model Two WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable pro tection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with instructions may cause harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that radio interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television recept
5. check for voltage drop when the key is switched to an This means the circuit you are connected to cannot handle the additional draw of these modern electronics Try moving the yellow power wire else where What speaker wire do you recommend I use We would recommend 16 or 18 gauge wire for the speakers If it is a longer run we recommend using 16 gauge only I have a 14 speakers connected to your radio and the display is lit up like it is work ing but there s no sound coming out This usually indicates one of two things 1 Speaker wires tauehing each other or the vehicle chassis at some point Check each speaker lead from radio to speaker 2 Speaker impedance below 4 Ohms Older speakers are usually not compatible with modern electronics My car originally came with a switch to control my automatic antenna Can us use the RetroSound radio s remote antenna wire to do this Your stock antenna is known as semi automatic That is you use a switch to either extend or retract the antenna You must still use this switch to control your antenna the RetroSound radio s antenna wire is for more modern fully automatic antennas not requiring a separate switch The sound output is a 1 mid range with vety little bass and a strangled sounding upper range What is wrong One of your speaker wires is connected backwards This is called being out of phase Check to make sure positive is wired to positive and negative to negative on all your
6. connected to 12V for radio to operate NOTE This radio is designed for use in vehicles with a 12 volt negative ground system Green Black Stripe Left Speaker Rear Figure 9 Wiring Diagram ANTENNA BLUETOOTH MICROPHONE INPUT LEFT REAR RCALINE OUT Grey Wire LEFT FRONT RCALINE OUT Black Wire Purple Black Stripe Right Speaker Rear Model Two Model Two USING YOUR RADIO BASIC OPERATION Front Panel Controls Operation Table Rune y Radio Mode USB Mode Press the left knob to turn the unit on Look for RETROSOUND on Power 1 power up On Off Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn the unit off The LCD display will show GOODBYE for your confirmation Vee 1 Turn the left front knob to adjust the volume attenuation between 0 50 Min Max 17 is the default turn on volume level Press the left knob to activate the SEL Select function Press Audio repeatedly to cycle through the DSP Digital Signal Processing EQ Adjust 1 Bass Treble Balance Fader LED White Green and LCD High Low functions Turn the front center knob to select a value See Adjusting Sound Properties on page 21 for detailed instructions Turn the left rear knob clockwise to select from an available listen ing source Radio USB AUX IN 1 AUX IN 2 Two sets of AUX inputs are located at the rear of the radio T
7. Clock or Frequency Priority Loudness ON OFF Beep ON OFF AREA USA EUR tuning Stereo Mono Local DX distant tuning Vol Adjust Vol Last and volume on default level Toggle the selec tion by turning the front center knob and pressing the front center knob inward to go to the next mode See Special Modes Sub Menu System on page 24 for detailed instructions Turn the right rear knob clockwise to select the 6 radio preset Turn and hold the right rear knob clockwise to store preset 6 into memory Turn the right rear knob coun ter clockwise to toggle through 5 radio bands 2 AM and 3 FM Turn the right rear knob clock wise to repeat the current track PT ONE Turn and hold to repeat all tracks RFT HLL Turn the right rear knob counter clockwise to activate the track or directory search function Once in search mode press the left front knob 8 to select track or search for directories when the selection is found press the left front knob to select a track number or directory Turn the right rear knob coun ter clockwise to view the folder or music name Model Two ol Radio Mode USB Mode While in USB 1 USB 2 mode with an iPod iPhone connected to one of the USB inputs turn the right rear knob counter clockwise to select the iPod Playlist Turn the front right knob clockwise to choose from A Playlist Artist Album Genre iPod i Songs Composer Audio Book iPhone Playlist or Po
8. front of the faceplate will al low you to play pause listen to 10 seconds of each song INT or repeat the track you re listening to RPT or randomly select from all songs on the attached thumb flash drive NOTE The unit MUST be in USB mode for it to read the USB files on your flash thumb drive About MP3 WMA Files MP3 MPEG Audio Layer 3 and WMA Windows Media Audio is a format for com pressed audio files When the Model Two radio is in USB mode you can play MP3 and unprotected no DRM WMA files off the USB drive Common facts about these compressed sound formats e High bit rate and high sampling frequencies are recommended for high sound quality e Selecting VBR Variable Bit Rate is not recommended because playing time is not displayed properly and there may be some audible skipping artifacts The playback sound quality differs depending on the encoding circumstances For details refer to the user manual of your own encoding software e When adding MP3 files to your flash drive it is recommended to set the bit rate to 128 kbps or more and fixed Model Two e When adding WMA files to you flash drive it is recommended to set the bit rate to 64 kbps or more and fixed Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file or you will not be able to play the track e The Model Two will read only FAT or FAT32 formatted flash drives This radio will NOT read NTFS formatted drives e The Model Two will r
9. on page 18 for additional operating instructions for USB mode Model Two BLUETOOTH INSTRUCTIONS Bluetooth Hands Free and A2DP Streaming Operation You can make or receive phone call using Bloetooth enabled phone connected to the Model Two controlling basic functions via the radio interface During a call the radio music source will be muted and call broadcast through your car speaker system You can also listen to music stored on a A2DP enabled Bluetooth device Pairing a Bluetooth Device When connecting a Bluetooth device for the first time you must first pair the device with the unit For most devices pairing only needs to be done once Please follow these steps 1 Make sure the BT Bluetooth function is tuned ON in the radio Sub Menu See Sub Menu System on Page 24 Chenge the BT DISCON function to BT CONNECT Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on the phone to be connected to the unit Search for a new Bluetooth device from the phone this may take up to 20 seconds Select RETROSOUND from the Bluetooth device list Some devices may require you to enter PIN If prompted enter 0000 for the PIN PAIRING OK will be displayed on the LCD display if pairing is successful The paired device will then connect to the Model Two automatically NOW BW N On some phones you may need to select SET AS AUTHORIZED or similar to ensure the Model Two will automatically pair on subsequent usage PAIRED NOTI
10. regula tory standards iPod or 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 Mi crosoft 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 is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPod Correct function of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed iPod touch 4th generation Ver 5 1 1 iPod touch 2nd generation Ver 4 2 1 iPod touch 3rd generation Ver 5 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 Confirmed devices regarding Made for iPhone Correct function of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed iPhone AS Ver 5 1 1 iPhone 4 Ver 5 1 1 iPhone 3GS Ver 5 1 1 iPhone 3G Ver 4 2 1 For clarity in identifying your model iPod please see Apple s own document Identifying iPod models at http support apple com kb HT1353 Model Two WELCOME The RetroSound Model Two radio is the answer for enthusiasts who want to maintain the classic in da
11. speakers Will cutting or bending the Model One or Retro Classic s InfiniMount brackets void the warranty or harm the unit No RetroSound s Patented InfiniMount bracket system has been designed specifically to be bent cut and modified to simplify radio installation Indeed cutting or modifying Model Two the brackets and not your dash is what RetroSound is all about For questions about modifying the bracket system please feel free to contact us at support retrosoun dusa com or 909 364 1372 Keep in mind no other radio made today is as flexible as ours Modification to the radio is actually encouraged to ensure proper fit I have your radio with an amp connected but hear a whirring sound through the speakers when I step on the accelerator If you have an external amplifier installed and experience a high pitched noise that varies with the engine s RPM there are many possible solutions 1 Make sure the amplifier s gain controls are not turned all the way up Amplifiers amplify everything including noise 2 Make sure to run the amplifier s low level input cables RCA s separately from the amplifier s power wire Try grounding the amplifier near where it is installed 4 A low level RCA noise filter known as a ground loop isolator is often effective at removing engine or alternator noise 5 Asa last resort you can try a filter on the amplifier s 12 Volt power lead Make sure to use a filter that includes a groun
12. subwoofer RCA output ON to activate this features SUB VOL When SUB ON is selected and a subwoofer is attached to the unit use this function to increase or decrease the volume level of the subwoofer outputs from 0 12 SUB When SUB ON is selected and a subwoofer is attached to the unit use this function to ad just the subwoofer crossover point to 80HZ 12HZ or 160HZ LI Y Model Two BAS Use this function to make a more detailed boost or cut adjustment of bass low fre quencies as follow 60 80 100 200Hz This is a very useful mode for making very specif ic tonal adjustment When selecting one of these 60 80 100 200Hz points any changes to the prior BAS menu settings on page 23 7 to 7 will boost or cut at the selected frequencies setting chosen in this menu MID Use this function to make a more de tailed boost or cut adjustment of mid range vocal frequencies as follows 0 5K 1 0K 1 5K 2 5KHz Default setting is 1 0KHz This is a very useful mode for making very specific tonal adjustments When se lected one of these 0 5K 1 0K 1 5K 2 5KHz points any changes to the prior MID menu settings on page 23 7 to 7 will boost or cut at the selected frequency setting chosen in this menu TRE _ Use this function to make detailed boost or cut adjustment of treble frequencies as fol lows 10 0K 12 5K 15 0K 17 5KHz Default setting is 10 0KHz When selecting one of these 10 0K 12 5K 1
13. treble settings This is suitable for bass heavy popular music LI EN EA EE ROCK The ROCK setting accentuates the treble settings This is suitable for Rock Music Cl o o Y 7 r ents reserved Model Two BASS The bass adjustment function allows you to boost or cut the low frequencies from 7 to 7 MID The mid range adjustment function allows you to adjust the middle frequencies 7 to 7 TREBLE The treble adjustment function allows you to boost or cut the high frequencies from 7 to 7 BALANCE The balance adjustment function allows you to adjust or pan the stereo sound from the left or right This is helpful to compensate for the position of the driver in relation to the speakers Adjustment range is 0 12 be tween the left and right speakers FADER The fader control allows you to fade the sound from the front pair of speakers to the rear pair of speakers Adjustment range 0 12 between front and rear speakers May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved Model Two DIO MOL II VOW AL E EME E E EE E LI EME UE May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved XBAS This function boosts bass and treble at low listening volume and should be turned off at higher volumes You will know this function is active when you see XBAS on your display Adjusting your Bass Mid or Treble settings will override the XBAS function SUB ON OFF Turn the
14. 5 0K 17 5KHz points any changes to the prior TRE menu settings on page 23 7 to 7 will boost or cut at the selected frequency setting chosen in this menu This is a very useful mode for making very specific tonal adjustments May 2015 ADMA PIKE Electronics All rights reserved Model Two SuB MENU SYSTEM RIGHT KNOB Accessing the System Menu 1 Press and hold the right knob for 3 seconds then release to access the sub menu system 2 Repeatedly press the center shaft to scroll through the available menu options WW Turn the right front knob right or left to select a value for the chosen menu option 4 Press and release the right front knob to move to the next function desired or do nothing and the menu will revert to the current source display Sub Menu Options May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved AUTO SEEK This function allows you to select auto seek tuning or manual tuning when you turn the right front knob to the right or left when lis tening to the radio The factory default set ting is HU TU SEEK Turn the right front knob clockwise or counter clockwise to select manual or auto A STORE This function will automatically fill presets with the strongest stations found for the current band Turn the right front knob clockwise to activate this feature LOCAL DISTANT When listening to the FM tuner you can access the LOCAL or DISTANT default
15. FICATION DISPLAY When the Bluetooth device is paired with the Model Two the Bluetooth icon will appear on the LCD display This should occur whenever you use the system while the paired device is in range Making a Call 1 Dial the desired number on the paired mobile phone Once dialing the progress CALLING will be displayed on the LCD 3 When the call is in progress TALK will be displayed on the LCD along with the elapsed call time Talk 00 00 4 The Answer button will also slowly flash to indicate you are in a call N Model Two Model Two TROUBLESHOOTING MERE M gliche Ursache 1 Ifa call comes in audio playback from the current source will either be muted or 12 Volt Bart wire not Check all connections for proper paused depending on the source and PHONE IN will be shown on the display con nected or incorrect voltage with a volt meter Voltage along with the Caller ID if it is enabled by the phone carrier Radio will not valtage remote wire not range 12 15 volts 2 Turn the left rear knob counter clockwise to accept the call turn on no connected or incorrect 3 To reject the call turn the left rear shaft knob counter clockwise and it will not be Power on LED valtage answered indicator Check ground connection Ground wire not connected Ending a Call Fuse on Batt is blown Replace blown fuse Volume turned all the wa I No sound heard Y Increase radio volume Once in a call Turn the left r
16. FR or AREA RUS To confirm the change mode HREH USH HREH E 29N1E ARNM D f y E en AS All rk mms a 2015 ARQA PIKE Electronics All r isnts reserved D ct c lu Cc lO 3 M ct Model Two VOL ADJUST LAST Factory default for this menu options is W UL LHT which maintains the last volume the radio was at when you turned it off When you select V OL Hi you can set the default turn an volume at any levei AD VAL 00 46 regardless of what the volume levei was when you last turned off the unit Model Two USB DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS Attaching a USB Device The USB connector is located at the rear of the Model Two radio During installation you must route a USB extension cable from the rear of the radio to a convenient and accessible location for plugging in a USB device See Wiring Diagram Figure 9 on bage 15 to locate the rear USB input Once you ve turned on the Model Two and connected your flash drive to the USB input the radio will find your songs instantly and automatically begin playing them from any mode The JIDE con appears on the LCD during USB playback NOTE The USB input is for flash drive use ONLY This unit will not control or charge an iPod Please use the rear auxiliary inputs to connect your iPod or iPhone To change songs turn the right shaft knob to the right or left to access the next or pre vious song Please note that the function buttons on the
17. X IN 1 or AUX IN 2 on the Model Two s screen USB Connectivity The USB connector is located at the rear of the Model Two radio During installation you must route the included 24 inch USB extension cable from the rear ofthe radio to a convenient and accessible location for plugging in a USB device Ifthe 24 inch cable is not long enough to suit your needs you can substitute an optional extended length USB ca ble during installation NOTE Maximun operational distance of a USB cable is 16 feet For optimum data transfer we recommend no more than 12 feet of total cable length Model Two GenS und Model Two AMIFM RADIO W USB INPUT Frequency Range FM 87 5 107 9 MHZ AM 530 1710 KHz AUX INPUT 1 INPUT 2 USB INPUT 1 oJ USB INPUT 2 29 0 15 AMP FUSE ff SUBWOOFER LINE OUT Blue Wire Connect Power Wire Harness and Speaker Wire Harness CONSTANT 12V Yellow Wire IGNITION ACC connect to 12V Red Wire GROUND Black Wire POWER ANTENNA Blue Wire REMOTE AMP TURN ON LEAD Blue White Wire White Black Grey Black Stripe White Stripe Left Speaker Front Front Right Speaker Connect Main Wire Harness to back of radio NOTE Yellow and Red wires must be
18. b and you re done Figure 5 Shaft Figure 6 Install Figure 7 Install Cover Installed Rear Knob Front Knob in Tem Optional 67 68 Camaro Faceplate Figure 8 Final Result Model Two WIRING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS UNIT REQUIRES 12V TO BOTH THE RED AND YELLOW WIRES OTHERWISE THE UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS support retrosoundusa com or 909 364 1371 Wiring Diagram Figure 9 Before you begin familiarize yourself with the Model Two wiring harness Note that there are two plug connectors plug A which contains power ground connections and plug B which contains the speaker leads Installation Notes e To prevent damage to the unit do not connect the power connector until you have completed the wiring process e 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 step up the voltage to 12 volts e Please note that the inverter must be rated at 8 amps or higher in order for the radio to operate properly Rear AUX Inputs Two rear auxiliary inputs alllow you to listen to any portable device with standard head phone outputs An example of an external source would be a portable CD player mini disc player portable cassette recorder iPod or MP3 player Select an auxiliary input mode by turning the left rear knob clockwise until you see AU
19. d wire 6 On rare occasions noise can be introduced through the antenna lead If disconnecting the antenna makes the noise go away you need to replace or repair the antenna plug where it goes into the radio w When I plug in my flash drive the screen says Error and it won t play the files I placed on the drive 1 Make sure the files on the drive are mp3 or unprotected wma Windows Media Audio files iTunes files are m4a format and need to be converted to mp3 format which can easily be done using iTunes 2 Check if the flash drive is under 512k in size The Model Two will play 1gig up to 32 gig size flash drives 3 We ve seen the Error occur when the flash drive is NTFS formatted Try to use the FAT32 format most drives are formatted with FAT32 from the factory Please be sure to do a full format rather than a quick erase and make sure none of the files or folders have names longer than 64 characters Model Two SPECIFICATIONS FM Tuning Range EU and US Tuning Capable with RDS 87 5 107 9MHz Antenna Tenia less anio External Antenna Connector Usable Sensation aros 12 5 dBf e 75 dB 400kHz Signal to Noise Rao 62 dB Stereo 67 dB Mono Harmonic Distortion 1KHZ 0 8 stereo 0 5 monaural PT TN 32 dB 1kHz FREQUENCY RESPONSE u een 30 16 000 Hz AM EU and US Tuning Capable NE EE EE NE 530 1710 kHz Antenna Terminal Lae de External Antenna Connector General Di
20. dcast Press the front right cesti knob to access the selected mode then turn clockwise to select items within the list Press the front right knob again to listen to the selected item To access this mode again turn the right rear knob clockwise to select Repeat All or Reapeat One Turn and hold the right rear knob counter clockwise then release to activate the RDS PTY Program Type feature Use the preset RDS PTY y buttons labeled 3 7 to select program types See Program Type PTY on page 29 for detailed instructions Backlit LCD Display LCD Display El May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All Model Two ADJUSTING SOUND PROPERTIES 1 Press the left front knob the release to access the sound properties menu 2 Repeatedly press and release the front left knob to scroll through the available menu options 3 Turn the left front knob right or left to select a value for the chosen menu option 4 Press and release the left front knob repeatedly to move to the next function desired or do nothing and the menu will revert to the current source display EQ OFF When you first access the left front knob menu EQ is set to OFF Turn the left front knob right to view and select the 3 preset equalizer EEE options CLASSIC The CLASSIC setting offers sonic adjustments that lend themselves to classical music IIC POP The POP setting accentuates the bass and
21. ead files placed in the root directory first before playing files in the folder structure of the drive Please note that files are read in order of creation NOT alphabetically or numerically Older files will get read first in a folder Caution Except for private use duplicating audio data including MP3 WMA or dis tributing transferring or copying it whether for free for if it is paid for without per mission of the original copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and international treaty Viewing MP3 WMA Song Information When playing MP3 WMA files from the USB source the Model Two allows you to view the track name album artist info ID 3 information automatically from these files Once the USB Drive is inserted the following info will scroll across the screen in the following order F DIR Folder Directory MP3 FILE file name of song ALBUM Name of artist album ARTIST Name of artist SONG name of song NOTE To access the clock when in USB mode turn the left rear knob counter clock wise to activate the clock on screen feature The clock will display until you turn the left rear knob counter clockwise again USB Playback Mode The function buttons on the front of the faceplate 1 5 will allow you to play pause listen to 10 seconds of each song INT repeat the track you re listening to RPT ran domly select from all songs from a USB thumb flash drive and navigate folders See Operation Table
22. ear shaft knob counter clockwise to end the call from unit but down LED power indi uni Check low level inputs for proper NOTE Regarding placement of the included Bluetooth microphone we suggest cator is on Input signal not connected nee mounting on the sun visor A pillar or steering column inside the vehicle closest to aisi E Tee ian the driver The microphone is very sensitive and you may speak at a normal volume SAS rn ee p B when using hands free operation Unit blows fuses Not 12 Volts car battery Make sure the vehicle is hi 12 volts and that the car battery is correct not connected ly connected to the vehicle Please review the JUSB Device USB ERR Invalid media device type pr NN which formats and devices are ac ceptable for playback in this unit System Reset To restore reset the unit to factory units remove all power from the unit wait 5 minutes and then reconnect power The unit will revert to factory default settings Model Two FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do your radios work on 6 Volt systems or on positive ground systems No Our radios are 12 Volt negative ground only After market converters and inverters are available but must have at least 8 amps of output I have your radio and am having problems getting it to turn on RetroSound radios require 12 Volts through both power leads The red lead goes to a switched power source and the Yellow to constant 12 Volt power source Using a Volt Meter
23. gine turned off will drain the battery Model Two INSTALLATION WARNINGS To ensure proper operation of this RetroSound product please read L these instructions carefully before installing and using this equipment This Owner s manual does not cover all possible installation scenarios If you feel you can t install this product yourself please take it to a local car audio professional or contact us at support retrosoundusa com or call 909 364 1372 888 325 1555 IMPORTANT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS UNIT REQUIRES 12V TO BOTH THE RED amp YELLOW WIRES OTHERWISE THE UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE CON TACT US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS Disconnect the negative battery cable before beginning installation Verify the battery ground by checking that one wire is connected to the starter mounting bolt or engine block and another to the vehicle chassis using at least 8 gauge wire Make sure the alternator connections are se cure and free from corrosion rust or dirt WARNING 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 system or a 6 volt system you need to either convert to 12 volts or purchase a separate inverter that would step up the voltage to 12 volts Please note that the inverter needs to be rated at 8 amps or higher in order for the Model Two to operate properly May 2015 AMTIRE Electron
24. haft clockwise to select CONNEC to enable the bluetooth function and search for RETROSOUND in your phone s bluetooth device list Enter pass ward 0000 if prompted Turn counter clockwise to select DISCON and discon nect a Bluetooth device RDS ON OFF RDS stands for Radio Data System This func tion allows you to turn off the RDS function if you desire to not see the RDS information The factory default setting is RDS ON RDS tuners can automatically tune in stations according to the style of music or talk they broadcast Some RDS tuners can even break in with traffic alerts or emergency broadcasts RDS enables your receiver to display text messages usua Ily call letters and format info that many FM stations include on a subcarrier signal within their normal broadcast signal The RDS function is always active and ifthe FM station you are listening to is broadcasting RDS information the radio station callletters song info artist info and other messageswill appea r Piease note that not all FM stations use RDS The standard has been araund for over 15 years May 2015 ADAP IR E Electronics All rights reserved El Model Two Program Type PTY RDS has a function called PTY Program Type This coding of up to 31 pre defined pro gram types allow you to find similar programming by genre When the tuner searches for this desired programming type the tuner will study all strong FM stations to see what programming t
25. haft control functions see Figure 3 NOTE Each of the shafts can operate on either side of the radio and are not left right dependant Figure 2 Mount Shaft to Breakfast NOTE Modifying or cutting the radio s brackets will not void your warranty The system is de signed to accommodate any installation scenario STEP 3 Complete Wiring Connections See Wiring Instructions on page 16 Model Two STEP 4 Adjust to Fit Your Vehicle Specific Kit One of the most frequent questions we get is How can your radio fit my car The Model Two radio is a universal solution one chassis for most vehicles and its control face is a fixed size 3 5 W x 1 5 H Most American cars fit the radio from behind the dash and require a bezel that fits around the Model Two control face to fill the original factory opening The Model Two control face is NOT referred to as a faceplate A faceplate is a piece that overlays or covers the top or front of the dash A faceplate is used in most Euro pean or Japanese cars and can also be used on a modified dash to disguise any blem ishes or poorly made modifications Our flat Euro style faceplates are perfect for cover ing unsightly modifications For unique installations RetroSound offers a 3 5 H x 9 W universal plate that can be trimmed to get the desired appearance Once you ve located the appropriate bezel or faceplate for your installation perform the following steps to get the
26. ics All rights reserved May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved Model Two PREPARING TO INSTALL The Model Two radio is available with an optional set of knobs and a faceplate for the front of the dash or bezel mounts from behind the dash that fits around the control face of your Model Two radio Please contact us at support retrosoundusa com regarding a multi purpose or vehicle specific faceplate bezel and knob kit for your car Below are examples of some of the optional dash bezels and faceplate adapters avail able 1968 85 VW Porsche Jaguar BMW faceplate mounts on top of the dash This solution shown with our exclusive all metal chrome Euro style knobs 1970 72 Chevelle bezel mounts from behind the dash This solution shown with our exclu sive all metal GM style chrome knobs 1964 66 Ford Mustang bezel mounts from behind the dash This solution shown with our exclu sive all metal chrome knobs 1959 Cadillac car bezel mounts from behind the dash The shafts have been placed on the left side highlighting the unique installation possibilities of this system Model Two INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Getting the unit to fit perfectly into your dash is probably the most difficult portion of the install Patience and persistence is the key If you still have problems please contact us at support retrosoundusa com or 909 364 1372 The InfiniMount system offers nearly unlimited installa
27. into memory Press to select the 3 radio preset Press and hold to store preset 3 into memory Press to select the 4 radio preset Press and hold to store preset 4 into memory Press to select the 5 radio preset Press and hold to store preset 5 into memory Press to play pause file play back Press to play 10 seconds of each track on the flash drive Press again to cancel the preview scan function The song name appears as it plays INT ON ap pears on the screen during intro scan mode Press to randomly play all digital tracks on your flash drive re gardless of the folder selected RDM ON appears on the screen during random mode Press to move UP through fold ers on your drive The first file in the selected folder will play The screen will display DIR WU i NT MA HATS V R Press to move DOWN through folders on your drive The first file in the selected folder will play The screen will display DIF 40 1 DIR BBC etc Model Two Next Previous Preset 6 Recall Store Track Directory Search Folder Music Name Turn the right front knob to tune to the next or previous AM FM frequency Funes Te Radio Mode USB Mode Turn the right front knob to change to the next previous track This function also applies to Bluetooth Audio mode Press and hold the right front knob for 3 seconds to access the sub menu system where you can adjust Auto Manual tuning RDS On off
28. ion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to oper ate this equipment Observe these warnings and precautions when using this unit e Carefully read this manual before using the unit If you encounter any problems that are not covered in this manual please consult the dealer from which you purchased the unit or the dealer nearest you You may also email us at support retrosoundusa com e Do not turn the unit on if the temperature inside the car is very high Always allow the unit to cool down before usage e The driver should neither watch the display nor operate the system while driving Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driver from driving safely and can cause accidents Always stop the vehicle in a safe location and use the parking brake before watching the display or operating the system e Use the proper power supply This product is designed for operation with a negative ground 12V DC battery system Never operate this product with other battery systems especially a 24V DC battery or positive ground system e Do not disassemble or modify the unit Do not disassemble modify the unit or at tempt to repair the product yourself If the product needs to be repaired consult your dealer o
29. lt in internal damage to the unit Faulty installation may lead to an accident malfunction or fire e Never use safety related components for installation grounding and other such functions Do not use safety related vehicle components fuel tank brake suspension steering wheel pedals airbag etc for wiring or fixing the product or its accessories e Inthe case of installation to an airbag equipped car confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer before installation e Check for piping gasoline tank electric wiring and other items before installing the product If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire the Model Two product first check where the wire harness gasoline tank and electric wiring are located Then open the hole from outside if possible Never install the product in a location where it interferes with your field of vision Never have the power cord branched to supply other equipment with power After installation and wiring you should check the normal operation of other electrical equipment The continuation of their use in abnormal conditions may cause fire electrical shock or a traffic accident Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or getting in and out of the vehicle Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with the engine turned off Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the en
30. mensions Radio Face ONIV 3 5 W x 1 5 H x 1 05 D Dimensions Radio BOdY iii 3 96 W x 1 98 H x 4 30 D Power Requirements iia iia 10 5 14 4V Current EonsumpEon een Max 15A PN een lt 3 5 mA Output Power 12V 4 ohm 1 THD 25x4w RMS 45x4 Max Power MUNN 4 8ohm Low Level Output 4 ChannelS ia 2 85V AUN TIS IRSA EEE ina via gt 300 mV 6 kQ AUX 2 1NDUE UE GOING EE gt 300 mV 6 kQ PIN 5V USB Female input R 5V USB Female input NOTE All Specifications are subject to change without notice Model Two Notes Model Two eb vund Langwadener Strafse 60 D 41516 Grevenbroich Mail info Qambpire de Support Phone 49 2181 81955 0 Mail support Qampire de www ampire de
31. ms resulting from your own installation of the unit Please be sure to follow our instructions carefully before attempting installation e Follow the instructions to install and wire the product Not following the instruc tions to properly install and wire the product could damage the unit or cause an accident or fire e Disconnect the lead from the negative battery terminal before installation Wiring and installation with the negative battery terminal connected may cause electrical shock and injury due to a short circuit Some cars equipped with the elec trical safety system have specific procedures for battery terminal disconnection FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH e Take care not to damage the leads When wiring take care not to damage the leads Prevent them from getting 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 run them near heat sources or place heavy objects on them If leads must be routed around sharp metal edges protect the leads by winding them with vinyl tape or similar protection e Use the designated parts and tools for installation Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools to install the product The use of parts other than those supplied or designated may resu
32. o utilize these inputs AUX Mode 2 cables must be routed to an accessible area during installation See Wiring Instructions on page 15 NOTE The USB option will not appear unless media is plugged into the USB connector Turn the left rear knob clockwise and hold to activate the RDS TA Feature TA or Traffic Announcement is a RDS function that allows RDS TA 2 FM stations to broadcast traffic announcements that scroll across the screen and will also broadcast audible traffic alerts to your radio Figure 11 Shaft with Knobs Clock On Turn the left rear knob counter Turn the left rear knob counter 2 clockwise to activate the clock to toggle and view artist album Figure 10 Front Panel Controls Both shafts are designed for a front and rear knob plus push functionality The illustration on the left shows the left shaft labeled 1 and 2 in Figure 10 with knobs installed Use the Operation table to de termine how to use the knobs to achieve the desi red response from your Model Two radio on screen feature and title information we we Info Model Two kl Radio Mode USB Mode Preset 1 Recall Store Preset 2 Recall Store Preview Scan Preset 3 Recall Store Preset 4 Recall Store Preset 5 Recall Store Select Folder Press to select the H1 radio preset Press and hold to store preset 1 into memory Press to select the 2 radio preset Press and hold to store preset 2
33. option Selecting between the local and distant set tings can aid in listening to weak FM radio stations or compensate for stations that have too strong of a signal LI ENE E Model Two CLOCK Choose the Clock function to adjust the clock hours and minutes Adjusting past 12 will tog gle the AM PM indication CLK 12 24 Adjust this function to choose between the 12 and 24 hour clock mode The factory de fault setting ist LUK le DISP FREQ CLK The unit default setting displays fre quency on the screen Select DIP CLK show the clock as the priority screen view Turn right front shaft clockwise or counter clockwise to select DISP ELK or IISPFRED Push the front shaft knob to move to next menu item BEEP ON OFF This function controls the audible beep con firmation that sounds during radio operation With the Beep function displayed turn the right knob to select BEER UN or HEERUFF SCAN Select the desired color preset By default the LCD lighting will alternate between all colors Preset color options include WHITE GREEN 1 PINK PURPLE 1 PURPLE 2 BLUE 1 BLUE 2 USER and AMBER May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved Model Two IE IE E DIMMER Use this menu option to switch the LCD bright ness between high DIMMER HIGH and low DIMMER LOW Stereo Mono Adjust this feature to turn the Bluetooth function ON OFF BT DISCON CONNEC Turn the right front s
34. r Retro Manufacturing directly e Do not use the unit when it is out of order If the unit is out of order no power no sound or 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 e Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel When the fuse blows out eliminate the cause and have it replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service technician Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke fire and damage to the product e If the unit does not turn on check the connections first Then check whether the fuse in your vehicle s fuse box is blown and check the fuse at the unit s wiring harness Model Two Observe these warnings and precautions during installation e Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive heat Excessive heat will raise the interior temperature of the unit which may damage the unit e Do not use the product where it is exposed to water moisture or dust Exposure of the unit to water moisture or dust may lead to smoke fire or other damage to the unit and void your warranty Make sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days e Refer wiring and installation to qualified service personnel Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience For maximum safety have it installed by your dealer Retro Manufacturing is not liable for any proble
35. sh look of the vehicle and enjoy convenient playback copabilities from to day s modern digital sources The radio features AM FM Tuner RDS Bluetooth A2DP and hands free operation iPod iPhone compatible USB inputs and subwoofer output among its many innovative features This is a breakthrough classic car radio offering authentic classic style push buttons and flexible mounting options with our Patented InfiniMount shaft bracket system Connect play and charge your iPod or iPhone directly from the radio with no additional adapters necessary General Features e Compatible with iPod and iPhone e Built in Bluetooth for hands free calling and audio streaming e Plays MP3 and WMA files via USB input e Selectable 32 000 color LCD illumination with user presets e AM FM tuner with 30 presets and RDS e Selectable USA EU Japan tuner frequencies e New shaft system featuring rear knob functionality e Authentic push button styling e Built in amplifier 25 watts RMS 45 watts peak x 4 channels e Two sets of RCA low level outputs e InfiniMount shaft bracket system for maximum installation flexibility e Compatible with all RetroSound vehicle specific bezel plate and knob kits e Two year parts and labor warranty e Audio Features Audio Features e 3EQ presets plus user controlled bass treble fader mid range and balance adjustment with detailed subwoofer adjustments e XBAS loudness control Expandability e Inputs
36. tion options to accommodate your fit needs To begin locate the removable InfiniMount shaft system and the InfiniMount L brackets as well as two each large and small washers see What s in the Box on page 6 STEP 1 Install InfiniMount Brackets 1 Attach each InfiniMount bracket using the supplied screws Before tightening adjust the brackets forward or backward or rotate to achieve the perfect fit Complete the assembly with 2 or 4 screws tightened on either side Figure 1 Attach InfiniMount Brackets NOTE You can move our brackets forward or backward and move them in any direction You can even cut trim or bend the bracket or create your own bracket for a more challenging installation May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved Model Two STEP 2 Mount Shafts to Brackets 1 To match the InfiniMount shaft and bracket system to the proper shaft width of your vehicle first measure the distance between your existing shaft holes from center to center 2 Mount a shaft system to each bracket using the supplied shaft nuts and a shaft mounting guide 3 Finger tighten to prepare for the final installation see Figure 2 Shaft Mounting Guide with Washer s and Nut s Figure 2 Mount Shaft to Breakfast 4 Once sure of the proper width tighten prior to final installation Be sure to plug the shafts into each side of the main unit to activate the s
37. ype they are broadcasting If the programming type is found the radio will select it To use this function turn and hold the right rear knob counter clockwise to activate the RDS PTY Program Type feature Use the preset buttons labeled 3 7 to select program types to choose from 10 different program categories 2 per preset then turn and hold the right rear knob another 2 seconds to access another bank of 10 program categories Turn and hold once for these categories e 1 Preset ROCK CLS ROCK e 2 Preset SOFT_RCK TOP_40 e 3 Preset OLDIES SOFT e 4 Preset NOSTALGIA JAZZ e 5 Preset CLASSICL R_B e 6H Preset SOFT R B REL MUSC turn right rear knob Turn and hold a second time for these categories e 1H Preset NEWS INFORM e 2 Preset SPORTS TALK e 3 Preset ADLT_HIT COUNTRY e 4 Preset LANGUAGE REL_TALK e 5 Preset PERSNLTY PUBLIC e 6H Preset COLLEGE WEATHER turn right rear knob Once the program type has been selected the tuner will search all available FM sta tions for a station broadcasting the selected program category EXAMPLE If you re looking for country music stations perform the following steps 1 Turn and hold the right rear knob counter clockwise to activate the RDS PTY Program Type feature 2 Turn and hold the right rear knob another 2 seconds to access another bank of 10 program categories 3 Press the third preset button to toggle between HIL T HIT and LUUNTRY choosing IM AY A 1
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