M Model One Owner's & Installation Guide Model One AM I FM Radio wi USB MP3 Playback and Infinimount Shaft/Bracket System Copyright © 2008 RetroSound USA No text, illustrations or format of this manual in printed or electronic form may be copied without written permission from Retro Sound USA & Retro Manufacturing. All Rights Reserved. °Retro Manufacturing 13831 Roswell Ave, Unit # J Chino, California 91710 Phone: 909-364-1372 Fax: 909-364-8670 www.retrosoundusa.com Version 1.
1. 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 protection 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· c.ause harmful interference with radio communications.
Page Number Warning, Precautions & Welcome Table of Contents Installation & Use Warnings Location of Controls What's in the box Preparing to Install your unit.
3. Installation & Use Warnin s Observe the following warnings when using this unit. DThe driver should neither watch the display nor operate the system while driving. Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driver from looking ahead of the vehicle 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. DUse the proper power supply.
Please review this section for quick reference, as it contains information on the location of controls and basic 0 erations. For s ecific details on the articular 0 eration, please look in the table of contents. The center Left Shaft left or right, controls the volume attenuation up and down function. O Turning Note: Volume range is 0-30, factory default is set at 15.
5. Please review this section for quick reference, as it contains information on the location of controls and basic 0 erations. For s ecific details on the articular 0 eration please look in the table of contents. «0 T/F Button, Press this to view the clock, Note: when playing Mp3/WMA files from the attached USB ~ Drive, this function allows you to view the track, album, artist info (ld-3) information from these files. ~ MODE Function, Pre.
Left Side View of Model One This 4 pin molex connector is for the Infinimount Shaft system, one of these connectors is located on each side of the Model One Main Unit. 1/8" External IR Connector # ## (#" ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Above is an optional 94" IR sensor that can be mounted in the dash of the car if you want to totally hide the unit and operate it only from the remote control.
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9. 1. Familiarize yourself with the Model One Wiring harness (Note: There are 2 plug connectors, designated as Plug "A" which contains the speaker leads & Plug "B" which contains your power/ground connections) . - A-B Side View of plug L..
2. Next: Assemble the Model One unit's Infinimount Bracket and shaft system using the supplied screws and shaft nuts. 3. Find the Infinimount Shafts & Brackets (2 of each enclosed) X2 4.
11. 5. Next: Prepare (if needed) set your vehicle specific kit (Optional 64-66 Mustang faceplate shown for this portion of the manual.) 6. Next: Once shafts are lined up to the shaft openings on the vehicle specific faceplate adapter, use a nut and washer to hold the faceplate in place on the shafts so the Model One's face is flush with the opening of the faceplate (see photos below).
7. The Retrosound Model One comes complete with a set of knobs and a chrome faceplate adapter that fits over the main face, this configuration out of the box will fit many American and European cars, please consult us at support@retrosoundusa.com regarding a universal or vehicle specific faceplate & knob kit for your car. Below is a Retro Model One shown with an optional 67-68 Camaro faceplate & knobs. Optional: 67-68 Camaro Faceplate shown above 8.
13. 9. NOTE: The following installation option is for advanced knowledgeable custom installation specialists: The Retrosound Model One faceplate is removable to allow for unique angled installations, canted angles, upside down mounting and other unique configurations limited only to your installation skills. Below is a photo illustrating what the unit looks like with the faceplate removed, connected by cables from the body of the main unit to the faceplate.
SPECIFICATIONS: Specs Radio Frequency FM: 87.5 r--J 107.9MHz, AM: 530r--J 1710KHz Sensitivity 10 dB llV Stereo Separation Signal INoise ratio >30dB >60dB USB/CDC Signal IN oise ratio >90dB Stereo Separation >50dB (1KHz) Audio frequency 20Hz~20KHz Distortion ~O.5% LINE-OUT 2000mV Voltage Output Line-out impedence 10KQ Main Unit Power source Max current Stand-by current Max-power output Speaker impedence DC 10.5~16V
15. • Setting the Clock: Press the rtF Button on the face of the unit when the unit is turned on. Press and hold the T/F button when tt)e clock is seen on screen blinking, turning the volume control shaft right will adjust the minutes & turning it to the left will adjust the hours. Note: Cycling through the 24 hour time period will allow you to also select AM or PM as well. Press the SEL button on the left control shaft to confirm the clock setting. Press and hold to activate clock setting mode.....
Adjusting the Sound Properties: The Retrosound Model One has many sound adjustment modes to help you tailor the radio to your preference. To access these modes of adjustment, press the left knob (SEL) in and turn the knob to the right or left to adjust, then press SEL again to cycle through the choices When you have completed your adjustments, simply stop adjusting the mode and it will revert back to your current setting.
17. Special Modes of Operation/Initial Setup: To modify the audible confirmation Beep on or off (factory default is "BEEP ON"), press and hold the SEL (Left Knob) and turn the knob to the Right to turn the confirmation beep off to "BEEP 2ND". See below for what the screens look like when the Changes are made. -:riF rt r "ii:Nii ClCCI- - t ... Beep Off := -UOriE 2 INT ,- l=t 3 APT .. ROW rt ,,' ,-'" "'" '"' 5 .. 6 .. • -vF flI:l Ct C C Ct UciiiE WiD '=' '- L , :J "11-: 1- I "_ ,.
Selected Source: Radio Once you've selected ~he Radio function, you can start storing your presets or tuning to your preferred station. l7F m r~ MODE Press "BAND" to select FM1 ,2,3 or AM1,2 for a total of 30 Presetsf ----~~ J- , nr r ~~.~ BAND _ .. 1 ~I 21NT ,- 3 RPT USB _...
19. Selected Source: USB (All About MP3 WMA & AAC files MP3 (MPEG Audio Layer-3), WMA (Windows Media™ Audio), and Me (Advanced Audio Coding) is a format for compressed audio files. Common Facts about these compressed sound formats: High bit rate and high sampling frequencies are recommended for high sound quality. Selecting VBR (Variable Bit Rate) is not recommended because playing time is not displayed properly and there may be some audible skipping artifacts.
Album Mode (Once selected, the Track's Album name will scroll accross the screen) t~ Press "T/F" View the Album Name CLOCK Mode (Once selected, Clock will appear) '"'i7F Press ''T/F" t o . View the CLOCK 8ANo 1~1 -..-C=' ,1MP3 nm n,l ~ 21NT 3 RPT 5 4 ROM ~ t;"lP 6 ... Track Time Display Mode (Once selected, Elapsed Track time will display) ~ '"'i7F Press ''TtF'' View the CLOCK ~ "P3 • I~' BANe 1~1 2 INT -,r n. Tn. ='0 I~' 3 RPT 4 ROM 5 ~ 6 ...
21. Selected Source: Optional Compact Disc Changer (CDC) Once you've installed the Optional Compact Disc changer, Select the CDC Mode by Pressing the MODE button until you see CDC on the Model One's screen. (see photo below). ""i-iF MODE BAND ." n. ,-rlr ,_ L.I'- WI USB ,,"ux I 1.- 21NT 3 RPT 4 ROM 5 ~ 5 ... Disc # Track # Indicator Indicator (1-10) To C~ange songs, use the right shaft knob to play the next track on the selec'ted disc or the previous track.
Selected Source: AUXILIARY INPUT (AUX) Once you've plugged in your external music source using a 3.5mm (1/8") connector. An example of an external source would be a Portable CD Player, Mini Disc Player, Portable Cassette Recorder,lpod, MP3 Player, anything with a analog stereo headphone jack can be connected to this input. Select the AUX Mode by Pressing the MODE button until you see AUX on the Model One's screen. (see photo below). Connect your 3.
23. LIMITED WARRANTY If your product does not work properly because of defects in materials and workmanship RetroSound a division of Retro Manufacturing, LLC (collectively referred to as "the warrantor") will, for the length of the period indicated in the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase ("warranty period"), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product.
TM Model One Owner's & Installation Guide Model One AM I FM Radio wi USB MP3 Playback and Infinimount Shaft/Bracket System © Copyright 2008 RetroSound USA No text, illustrations or format of this manual in printed or electronic form may be copied without written permission from Retro Sound USA & Retro Manufacturing. All Rights Reserved. Note: The information enclosed in this installation guide is to be used as merely an outline to assist you during the process of installation.
1M Tech Update Tech Update Thanks for your purchase of our new Model One Radio! Please note that when inserting the male mini-USB cable into the front of the radio, that you insert it straight, NOT at an angle, if the plug is pushed in at an angle, there is a chance that you may bend one of the gold pins on the female end connector in the faceplate. Please call us at: 888-325-1555 or email us at support@retrosoundusa.com for any questions you may have! Insert Cable Straight (see illustration below) --.
