INSTALLATION
Mount the radio in the dash using the two 1/2” shaft nuts. Take care not to cross-thread or over-tighten them. Finger tight plus ½
turn is enough. The radio should also be supported with the 9” backstrap supplied. It should bolt to the ¼ 20 stud on the back of
the radio and can be bent to fit the mounting bolt under the dash for the original radio.
TOUCH SCREEN
The dial face on your radio has a built in sensor designed to detect human body capacitance. There are 5 “sweet spots” located
behind the dial glass at the 9, 10, 12, 14 and 15 kHz dial positions. There are small tic marks in the dial glass that indicate the
exact locations. They are intentionally made to be barely noticeable in order to preserve the original look. Before you leave your
driveway, you should familiarize yourself with the way the buttons work, and set your favorite stations. With a little practice,
these “buttons” will be as easy to use as conventional buttons. Remember: don't push on the glass! Just bringing your finger
near the desired area or lightly touching it should be all that is necessary. The touch sensors probably won't work if you're
wearing gloves. You can also use any stylus that you would use on your phone screen if desired.
The dial “glass” is actually made of acrylic. The best way to clean acrylic is with a specialty cleaning product such as Novus
No.1 or Brillianize.
NEVER use window cleaning fluids with ammonia (such as Windex or Formula 409)
, gasoline,
denatured alcohol, carbon tetrachloride, or acetone, which will cause the acrylic to craze with minute cracks. A mild solution of
soap or detergent and water can also be used safely. Begin by gently blowing away any loose dust or dirt from the acrylic’s
surface. Apply the specialty cleaning product (or soap and water solution) with a dampened non-abrasive/non-
contaminating/lint-free soft cloth, microfiber cloth or cellulose sponge. Rinse well with clear, clean water. Blot dry with a
chamois, damp cellulose sponge or microfiber cloth to prevent water spotting. Note: Grease, oil and tar may be removed with a
good grade of hexane, naptha or kerosene. Be sure to wash these solvents off quickly to prevent damage to the acrylic. There is
a small hole in the lower right side of the glass that contains the microphone. Do not put anything in this hole. If it needs
cleaning, use a drinking straw to gently blow it out.
DIAGNOSTICS
No Sound:
Check for a good fuse with proper rating. When the radio is turned on, the orange wire should have 12 volts
present. Every speaker lead should measure about 6 volts to ground with the radio on and volume low. During start up
diagnostics if the radio detects a shorted speaker wire the radio will shut off that speaker lead until the issue is resolved.
Radio will mute when no station is received. Make sure antenna is plugged into the proper jack. If an accessory is not
connected there will be no audio in auxiliary mode.
Weak or No Reception:
Check continuity between the center pin of the antenna plug and the antenna mast. It should read
0 ohms (like a short) Next, check continuity between the center pin of the antenna plug and the car body. It should not
read (like an open circuit). If you’re in a metal building, reception may be limited. Try it outside.
Ignition Noise:
Usually caused by an ungrounded antenna shield. The base of the antenna must make good contact with
the car body. This problem often shows up after a good paint job! Make sure the engine grounding straps are in place,
clean and tightly bonded to the frame.
Distortion:
Check to see if your speakers can handle at least 45 watts RMS. Small speakers that can only reproduce high
frequency will distort on bass notes. Make sure speakers are properly installed. Make sure that no speaker is grounded.
Every speaker lead should measure about 6 volts to ground with the radio on and volume low. Resistance in the DC power
input wiring can cause the amplifiers to “starve”. If distortion seems to increase with volume, measure the voltage on the
orange wire. If the voltage drops when the volume is raised, it is an indication of resistance between the battery and the
radio – usually at the fuse block, but sometimes in the ignition switch. If the backstrap is not bolted to a clean metal
ground, try running a heavy ground wire from the ground lug on the radio directly to the firewall.
Radio shuts off after a few minutes:
The radio has thermal protection built in to prevent damage from excessive heat.
Possible causes are shorted or grounded speaker wires. See if any unused wires can touch anything. Make sure the heater
or defroster duct isn’t blowing directly on the radio.
Dial pointer issues:
If the dial pointer gets stuck at one end or if it is misaligned, hold down one of the preset buttons for
5-10 seconds to realign or free dial pointer. If the dial pointer is stuck at one end of the dial, turn the tuning knob. The dial
pointer should try to move while you're turning the knob. Continue to turn the tuning knob until the pointer resets itself.
BE SAFE:
Make sure you are familiar with the way this radio works before you go out on the road. Driving demands
your full attention. Texting while driving is dangerous and it is illegal in many states. Remember: not all drivers have
hands free phones, so the guy next to you may be driving while distracted.
The
Bluetooth®
word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Antique Automobile Radio, Inc. is under
license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
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