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Copyright © 2016 Retro Manufacturing, LLC

NOTE: Adjusting for a perfect fit into your dash is the most difficult portion of the 
installation. Patience and persistence are the keys.

The patented InfiniMount

 

adjustable shaft system offers almost 

unlimited installation options to accommodate your needs.

To begin, locate the two InfiniMount

 

radio shafts, two InfiniMount 

brackets, two large washers, two small washers and eight 
mounting screws (see “What’s in the Box” on page 4). 

NOTE: Each InfiniMount

 

bracket is stamped with an insignia: when looking from the 

front of the radio, the bracket stamped “R” mounts to the right side of the radio and 
the bracket stamped “L” mounts to the left side of the radio.

STEP 1: INSTALL INFINIMOUNT

 

BRACKETS

Attach each InfiniMount

 

bracket to the correct matching side of 

the radio using the supplied screws. Before tightening the screws, 
you can adjust the brackets forward or backward, or you may 
rotate them to achieve the perfect fit. Complete the assembly 
with two or four screws tightened on each side. 

NOTE: In some installations the brackets must be moved far enough forward or 
backwards that only two screws will align with the threaded openings of the radio. 
Two screws are sufficient to hold the brackets in place.

 
NOTE: You may need to cut, trim or bend the brackets to achieve a perfect fit.  

This will NOT void your warranty. 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 1 - Attach InfiniMount Brackets

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Summary of Contents for CLASSIC

Page 1: ...MODERN SOUND FOR YOUR CLASSIC www retromanufacturing com USER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...N THE BOX 4 PRECAUTIONS 5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 8 WIRING DIAGRAM 10 OPERATING YOUR RADIO 14 SYSTEM SETTINGS 16 TONE CONTROLS 19 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 22 SPECIFICATIONS 25 LIMITED WARRANTY 26 REPLACEMENT PARTS 27 ...

Page 3: ...2 Copyright 2016 Retro Manufacturing LLC NOTES ...

Page 4: ...ion flexibility Compatible with all RetroSound vehicle specific bezel plate and knob kits Rear auxiliary input Separate power antenna and amplifier turn on lead s The information enclosed in this user s manual is to be used as a guide to assist you in the operation and installation of your radio This guide does not cover every installation possibility every vehicle or every aspect of the installat...

Page 5: ...th your Retro Classic Main Wiring Harness plugs into back of radio InfiniMount Brackets Power and Speaker Wiring Harnesses both plug into Main Wiring Harness Retro Classic RC900 Radio Metal Mounting Back Strap and Hardware Plastic Washer Kit Shaft Mounting Hardware Bracket Mounting Hardware Shafts ...

Page 6: ...urn it off immediately and consult your dealer or Retro Manufacturing LLC Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel When the fuse blows eliminate the cause and have it replaced by a qualified service technician with the fuse prescribed for this unit Incorrect replacement of the fuse may lead to smoke fire and damage to the unit If the unit does not turn on check the connections first T...

Page 7: ...maged 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 leads must be routed around sharp metal edges protect them by winding them with vinyl tape or similar protections NOTE cutting the main wiring harness antenna lead or auxiliary cables will void the warranty of your radio Use the desi...

Page 8: ...h the red and yellow power leads The unit will not work without power to both of these leads 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 ar...

Page 9: ...ht side of the radio and the bracket stamped L mounts to the left side of the radio STEP 1 INSTALL INFINIMOUNT BRACKETS Attach each InfiniMount bracket to the correct matching side of the radio using the supplied screws Before tightening the screws you can adjust the brackets forward or backward or you may rotate them to achieve the perfect fit Complete the assembly with two or four screws tighten...

Page 10: ...nt a shaft to each bracket using the supplied shaft nuts and washers Finger tighten the shaft nuts to prepare for the final installation see Figure 2 Once you ensure proper width tighten the screws and nuts DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN DAMAGE FROM OVERTIGHTENING WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY Finally plug the shafts into each side of the main unit see Figure 3 Figure 2 Mount Shafts to Brackets Shaft Washers Shaft ...

Page 11: ...2016 Retro Manufacturing LLC INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 4 Wiring Diagram NOTE Cutting the wiring harness antenna lead or auxiliary cable will void the warranty of your radio STEP 3 COMPLETE WIRING CONNECTIONS ...

Page 12: ...s too difficult 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 step up the voltage to 12 volts Please note ...

Page 13: ...io face are flush 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 4 mount the radio to the dash then secure it using the included back strap IF USING A FACEPLATE slide the radio into the opening from behind the dash then align the faceplate over the radio shafts from the front Th...

Page 14: ...y radio behind the dash THE SHAFTS ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO SUPPORT THE WEIGHT OF THE RADIO FAILURE TO SECURE THE RADIO WITH THE BACK STRAP 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 HAR...

Page 15: ...l Controls OPERATING YOUR RADIO Figure 7 Front Panel Controls Figure 8 Left Shaft with Knobs 1 2 1 Front Left Knob 2 Rear Left Knob 3 AM FM Pre Sets 4 AM FM Pre Sets 5 AM FM Pre Sets 6 AM FM Pre Sets 7 AM FM Pre Sets 8 Front Right Knob 9 Rear Right Knob ...

Page 16: ...ody The auxiliary input may be used to play music from any portable device with a standard headphone output such as a MP3 player iPod or iPhone portable CD player or portable satellite radio receiver To use this input the auxiliary cable must be routed to an accessible area during installation Radio Tuning Rotate the right front knob 8 to tune to the next or previous AM FM frequency NOTE When the ...

Page 17: ...six turn the right rear knob 9 clockwise and release it Mute Press the right front knob 8 to activate the mute function SYSTEM SETTINGS The System Settings sub menu system enables access to the numerous additional features of your RetroSound Retro Classic radio Press and hold the right front knob 8 for three seconds to access the sub menu system Then repeatedly press the right front knob 8 to cycl...

Page 18: ... in listening to weak FM stations or compensate for stations that have too strong a signal 4 Clock This sub menu sets the clock To adjust hours turn the right front knob 8 clockwise Adjusting past 12 will toggle the AM PM indications Once the hour is set press the right front knob 8 to adjust minutes Once minutes are set press the right front knob 8 to access the 12 24 menu 5 Clock 12 24 This sub ...

Page 19: ...you to adjust to broadcasts in your county Factory default setting is United States USA Turn the right front knob 8 to toggle between Europe EUR Australia AUS Japan JAP and Russia RUS To confirm the change simply let the sub menu time out and it will revert back to your tuner 10 Volume Last Adjust This sub menu adjusts the volume level at which the radio will turn on The factory default setting is...

Page 20: ...igital Signal Processor DSP on and off Factory default is DSP OFF When activated you may then select one of three pre set 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 roc...

Page 21: ... 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 5 Fader This sub menu fader adjusts the sound between the front and rear speakers Adjustment range is from 0 12 between front and rear speakers OPERATING YOUR RADIO ...

Page 22: ...o sound heard from unit but unit lights up Volume turned all the way down Increase radio volume Internal amp in protection mode Check speaker leads for any grounded or shorted wires Wrong source mode selected Make sure the unit is in the desired source mode RADIO AUX Unit blows fuses Possible short in wiring Incorrect fuse used make sure only fuses with correct 15 amp ratings are used and check al...

Page 23: ... a significant drop in the voltage the circuit to which you have the yellow lead attached cannot handle the additional draw of the radio You will need to find another circuit that can handle the additional draw of the radio or you will need to go directly to the battery What speaker wire do you recommend I use We recommend using 16 gauge wire for the speakers I have all 4 speakers connected to you...

Page 24: ...n all your speakers Will cutting or bending the InfiniMount brackets void the warranty or harm the unit No The RetroSound patented InfiniMount bracket system has been designed specifically to be bent cut and modified to simplify radio installation Modification to the radio s brackets is actually encouraged to ensure proper fit If you have questions about modifying the bracket system contact us at ...

Page 25: ...olutions Make sure the amplifier s gain controls are not turned all the way up Amplifiers amplify everything including noise Try grounding the amplifier near where it is installed Try a filter on the amplifier s 12 volt power lead Make sure to use a filter that includes a ground wire On rare occasions noise can be introduced through the antenna lead If disconnecting the antenna makes the noise go ...

Page 26: ...0 16 000 Hz AM Tuning Range USA EUR AUS JAP RUS tuning capable 530 1710 kHz Antenna Terminal External Antenna Connector GENERAL Dimensions radio face 3 5 W x 1 5 H x 1 05 D Dimensions radio body 3 96 W x 1 98 H x 4 30 D Power Requirements 11 5 14 4V Current Consumption during operation Max 15A Current Consumption car off 3 5 mA Output Power 14 4 volts 4 ohm 1 THD 18x4w RMS 40x4 Max Power Output Im...

Page 27: ...osmetic damage The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred during shipment failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warranter failures which result from accident misuse abuse neglect bug infestation mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustment maladjustment of consumer control improper maintenance improper antenna inadequate signal recept...

Page 28: ... for credit any missing parts will be debited Items Main Wiring Harness Power Wiring Harness Speaker Wiring Harness Metal Back Strap Metal Hardware Pack Plastic Washer Kit InfiniMount Shaft InfiniMount Brackets pair Shaft Covers pair PURCHASE NOTES Record the place and date of purchase for future reference Model No Serial No Purchase Date Purchased From Keep this information and your sales receipt...

Page 29: ...28 Copyright 2016 Retro Manufacturing LLC INSTALLATION NOTES ...

Page 30: ...MODERN SOUND FOR YOUR CLASSIC Retro Manufacturing LLC 7370 Eastgate Road Suite 125 Henderson NV 89011 p 888 325 1555 f 702 483 2229 www retromanufacturing com ...

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