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 General Features

General Features 

(available features vary by model)

•  AM/FM tuner with 30 presets and RDS 

(Radio Data System)

•  DAB+ tuner with 30 presets 

(available on export models)

•  HD Radio™ receiver 

(Motor 4HD Only)

•  Selectable international tuner frequencies

•  Built-in MOSFET amplifier 

•  Separate power antenna and amplifier turn-on leads

•  Rear-mounted auxiliary inputs 

(available on select models)

•  3 EQ presets plus user-controlled bass, mid-range, treble, fader, 

and balance adjustments

•  Selectable 32,000 color LCD illumination with user presets

       

(available on select models)

•  Rear-mounted USB ports play MP3, WMA and FLAC files

       

(available on select models)

•  USB charging at 2.1 amps (total) for cell phones and devices 

(on 

select models and devices)

•  Built-in Bluetooth® for hands-free calling and audio streaming 

Microphone included. (available on select models)

•  Multi-channel pre-amp outputs 

(front, rear, subwoofer)

       

(available on select models)

•  The only SiriusXM®-ready™ classic car radio 

       

(SiriusXM® Connect vehicle tuner and subscription required)

       (Motor 4HD Only) 

•  Made for iPod®/iPhone®

 

(Motor 4HD Only)

•  Wireless audio browsing from your iPhone® or Android device 

(Motor 4HD Only)

•  Manufacturer warranty 

(see page 29)

Summary of Contents for Grand Prix

Page 1: ...MODERN SOUND FOR YOUR CLASSIC User Manual AVAILABLE WITH OR ...

Page 2: ...tructions 5 System Settings 7 USB Device Operation Instructions 16 Bluetooth Device Operation Instructions 17 HD Radio Instructions 18 SiriusXM Instructions 19 SiriusXM Troubleshooting 23 DAB Information 24 Troubleshooting 25 Frequently Asked Questions 26 Specifications 28 Warranty 29 Declaration of Conformity 30 ...

Page 3: ...ts Selectable 32 000 color LCD illumination with user presets available on select models Rear mounted USB ports play MP3 WMA and FLAC files available on select models USB charging at 2 1 amps total for cell phones and devices on select models and devices Built in Bluetooth for hands free calling and audio streaming Microphone included available on select models Multi channel pre amp outputs front ...

Page 4: ...system If you have a 6 volt system you need to either convert to 12 volt DC or purchase a separate inverter that will increase the voltage to 12 volts NOTE The inverter needs to be rated at 10 amps or higher for the radio to operate properly This unit is not designed for a marine environment Please do not use the unit where it will be exposed to moisture or excessive dust Exposure to moisture will...

Page 5: ...rds the listener for a balanced mix Paint or wrap them for a perfect match to the interior of your classic vehicle USB AUX Extension Cable The RetroSound USB Auxiliary extension cable is available in black or chrome and features a 53 extension of both a USB input and a standard 3 5mm auxiliary input Antennas RetroSound offers OE quality replacement antennas featuring chrome plated brass masts that...

Page 6: ... following steps must be performed to set up the Radio Motor to function with the Grand Prix Radio Face controls With the vehicles ignition on and the time displayed on the Radio Face press and hold the Power Button 1 for approximately 15 seconds to reboot the radio into SEL PANEL mode Once SEL PANEL is displayed release the Power Button 1 and tap the Volume Paddle 6 up until GRAND PRIX is display...

Page 7: ...usic from a flash drive The USB cables must be routed to an accessible area during installation to use the USB inputs A USB AUX extension cable may be required for your vehicle Radio Tuning Tap the Auto Paddle 7 up or down to tune to the next or previous AM FM frequency HD Radio station when available or DAB DAB channel NOTE WhentheradioistunedtoastrongFMstation thestereoindicator will appear in t...

Page 8: ...ts with the strongest radio stations available in your area To access the A STORE sub menu press and hold the System Button 3 for three seconds Tap the Auto Paddle 7 up or down until A STORE appears on the screen Press and the System Button 3 to activate This process can take up to one minute to complete Local Distant This sub menu adjusts the sensitivity of the FM tuner When listening to the FM t...

Page 9: ...conds Tap the Auto Paddle 7 up or down until DISP FREQ appears on the screen Press and release the System Button 3 to select either DISP FREQ or DISP CLK Once the desired setting is shown let the unit time out to set Clock ON OFF This sub menu sets the radio to display or hide the current time when the radio is off The default setting displays the time when the radio is off CLK ON To access the CL...

Page 10: ...t the values for Green and Blue Once the value for Blue is set press the Auto Paddle 7 DOWN once to return to the USER menu and let the unit time out to set If the color needs to be adjusted please follow the steps above Dimmer High Low This sub menu sets the radio s display brightness to high DIMM HIGH medium DIMM MEDIUM or low DIMM LOW To access the DIMMER sub menu press and hold the System Butt...

Page 11: ... three seconds Tap the Auto Paddle 7 up or down until AF ON OFF appears on the screen Press and release the System Button 3 to select the desired option Once the desired setting is shown let the unit time out to set Traffic Announcements available when RDS is ON This sub menu toggles the traffic announcements function on or off The traffic announcements function is part of the RDS and allows FM st...

Page 12: ...ss and release the System Button 3 to select BT DISCON then let the unit time out to disconnect the current device for Bluetooth operation see page 17 Area USA EUR AUS JAP RUS This sub menu allows you to set your area to receive the appropriate broadcasts for your region The default setting is the United States USA To access the AREA sub menu press and hold the System Button 3 for three seconds Ta...

Page 13: ...hold the Power Button 1 for approximately 15 seconds to reboot the radio into the SEL PANEL sub menu directly see Important First Step on page 5 Software Info This sub menu displays the unit s software version To access the sub menu press and hold the System Button 3 for three seconds Tap the Auto Paddle 7 up or down until the software version appears on the screen example V123456 System Reset Thi...

Page 14: ...el Once the desired setting is shown let the unit time out to set Mid This sub menu adjusts the radio s mid levels To access the MID sub menu press and release the Audio Button 2 until MID appears on the screen Tap the Volume Paddle 6 up or down to se lect the desired level Once the desired setting is shown let the unit time out to set Treble This sub menu adjusts the radio s treble levels To acce...

Page 15: ...ss the SUB sub menu press and release the Audio Button 2 until SUB appears on the screen Tap the Volume Paddle 6 up or down to select the desired option Once the desired setting is shown let the unit time out to set Subwoofer Volume Motor 4HD only This sub menu adjusts the subwoofer volume between 0 12 and will only appear as an option when SUB ON is selected in the Subwoofer menu To access the SU...

Page 16: ...ones frequency crossover point between 0 5KHz 10 0KHz 12 5KHz 15 0KHz or 17 5KHz To access the TRE sub menu press and release the Audio Button 2 until TRE 10 0K appears on the screen Tap the Volume Paddle 6 up or down to select the desired setting Once the desired setting is shown let the unit time out to set USB Inputs USB inputs available on select models are located at the rear of the Radio Mot...

Page 17: ...h to the next song tap the Auto Paddle up To switch to the previous song tap the Auto Paddle down For Flash Drives Only To activate deactivate intro mode press the second Preset Button To activate deactivate shuffle mode press the third Preset Button To navigate to the previous folder press the fourth Preset Button To navigate to the next folder press the fifth Preset Button To activate deactivate...

Page 18: ...om the current source will either be muted or paused depending on the source PHONE IN will be shown on the screen along with the caller ID if it is enabled by the phone carrier To accept the call press the outer Left Arrow 8 To end the call press the outer Left Arrow 8 again Streaming Music With a device paired press the inner Left Arrow 8 to select BT AUDIO Next select your desired playback sourc...

Page 19: ...ailable HD Radio signal HD Store This sub menu activates HD STORE which will automatically fill FM presets on all three FM bands six presets each eighteen total presets with the strongest HD Radio channels available in your area To access the HD STORE sub menu press and hold the System Button 3 for three seconds Tap the Auto Paddle 7 up or down until HD STORE appears on the screen Press the System...

Page 20: ...ne to channel 0 The Radio ID will appear on the screen You can also find your Radio ID on the bottom of the Sir iusXM Connect Vehicle Tuner and in its packaging It s a good idea to write this number down and store it in a safe place for reference NOTE The SiriusXM Radio ID does not include the letters I O S or F In the USA you can activate online or by calling SiriusXM Listener care Visit www siri...

Page 21: ...to play pause skip fast forward and rewind Pause Resume To pause SiriusXM playback and enter Replay mode press the System Button 3 The screen will display IR PAUSED to indicate you are in Replay mode To resume playback press the System Button 3 again During play back in Replay mode the channel audio will continue to be stored until Re play mode is exited Playback Controls in Replay Mode To rewind ...

Page 22: ...ic station Mature OFF toggles Mature Channel Lock on or off Mature Code changes the Mature Channel Lock passcode Signal SiriusXM signal strength To select a specific sub menu press the System Button 3 To exit the sub menu press the outer Right Arrow 9 Category This feature enables the ability to search for channels based upon their specific category To access the sub menu system press the inner Ri...

Page 23: ...he System Button 3 to set a channel lock code Tap the Auto Paddle 7 up or down to set the first number then press the System Button 3 to accept and move on to the next number Repeat this process for the remaining numbers and press the System Button 3 to accept the final number and turn the mature lock on Changing the Mature Channel Lock Passcode The Mature Channel Lock passcode can be changed by e...

Page 24: ...away after a few seconds the satellite signal is too weak at your current location To solve this issue Make sure the antenna is mounted away from metal objects Move the vehicle to a new location especially if your vehicle is parked underground or in a parking garage CH UNAVL channel unavailable This message indicates that the current channel is unavailable This error can happen for several reasons...

Page 25: ... Pacific For more information on DAB visit www digitalradioplus com au DAB Tuner Specifications Tuning Range 174 9mHz 239 2mHz Antenna Terminal DAB Antenna Connector DAB DAB Input The DAB input is the brass connection located at the rear of the radio body A special antenna is required to listen to DAB and DAB digital audio broadcasts RetroSound DAB1 Antenna Adapter This adapter turns a standard AM...

Page 26: ...onstant 12V yellow wire is blown Replace blown fuse No 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 or reset sys tem to factory defaults Wrong source mode selected Make sure the unit is in the desired source mode RADIO AUX Unit blows fuses Possible short in wiring ...

Page 27: ...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 our speakers I have all 4 speakers connected to your radio and the display is lit up like it is working but there s no sound coming out This usually indicates one of two things Speaker wires touching each other or the vehicle chassis at some poin...

Page 28: ...EN the shaft nuts The shaft nuts are NOT the only means of securing the radio to the dash There is a backstrap included which works with the shaft nuts to secure the radio to the dash Please note that overtightening the shaft nuts could break the shafts Retro Manufacturing LLC will not be responsible for broken shafts due to overtightening the shaft nuts I have your radio with an amplifier connect...

Page 29: ...imensions Radio Face 3 5 W x 1 5 H x 1 05 D dimensions will vary depending on model purchased Dimensions Radio Motor 3 96 W x 1 98 H x 4 30 D Power Requirements 10 5 14 4V Current Consumption during operation Max 15A Current Consumption car off 3 5 mA Output Power 14 4volts 4ohm 1 THD Motor 1 Series 18x4w RMS 40x4 Max Motor 2 Series 25x4w RMS 45x4 Max Motor 4 Series 25x4w RMS 45x4 Max Output Imped...

Page 30: ...ES NOT COVER damages that occurred during shipment failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warranter failures that 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 reception or pickup power line surge improp...

Page 31: ...on of Conformity Motor 1DAB Motor 2DAB Motor 6 Manufacturer Retro Manufacturing LLC 7470 Commercial Way Henderson NV 89011 U S A www retromanufacturing com For more information visit www retromanufacturing com pages declaration of conformity ...

Page 32: ...www retromanufacturing com MODERN SOUND FOR YOUR CLASSIC 7470 Commercial Way Henderson NV 89011 help retromanufacturing com RETROMANUFACTURING Published 02 15 22 2022 Retro Manufacturing LLC ...

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