REDONDO RS, User Manual

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Page 2: ...G DIAGRAM 14 OPERATING YOUR REDONDO RS BASIC OPERATION 19 TONE CONTROLS 22 SYSTEM SETTINGS 24 OPERATING YOUR REDONDO RT BASIC OPERATION 29 TONE CONTROLS 32 SYSTEM SETTINGS 34 USB APPLE DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS 39 BLUETOOTH INSTRUCTIONS 42 TROUBLESHOOTING 43 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 44 SPECIFICATIONS 47 LIMITED WARRANTY 48 REPLACEMENT PARTS 49 ...

Page 3: ...d 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 are under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Made for iPod Correct function of earlier versions cannot be guaranteed iPod touch 4th generation Ver 5 1 1 iPod touch 3rd generation Ver 5 1 iPod touch 2nd g...

Page 4: ...rolled bass mid range treble fader and balance adjustment InfiniMount shaft bracket system for maximum installation flexibility Available with period correct knobs or thumb rollers Independently adjustable display face and push buttons Inputs 2 rear mounted standard USB ports and 2 rear mounted auxiliary inputs Outputs 6 channel pre amp outputs front rear subwoofer Separate power antenna and ampli...

Page 5: ...ace Bracket InfiniMount Brackets Mounting Hardware Kit Shafts Mounting Bolts and Nuts Face Mounting Screws Bracket Mounting Screws Display Lens These items are packaged with your push buttons These items are packaged with your Motor 3 Push Buttons Motor 3 Radio Body Main Wiring Harness Power Wiring Harness Speaker Wiring Harness Bluetooth Microphone Backstrap and Hardware Mounting Screws ...

Page 6: ...r display face Display Face InfiniMount Control Face Bracket InfiniMount Control Face Bracket Face Mounting Screws Bracket Mounting Screws Display Lens These items are packaged with your push buttons These items are packaged with your Motor 3 Push Buttons Motor 3 Radio Body Main Wiring Harness Power Wiring Harness Speaker Wiring Harness Bluetooth Microphone Backstrap and Hardware Mounting Screws ...

Page 7: ...ealer or Retro Manufacturing LLC Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel If a 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 fire and damage the unit If the unit does not turn on check all the connections first Then check the fuse in your vehicle s fuse box and ...

Page 8: ...t sources or beneath heavy objects that may crush or damage coating If the wiring must be routed around sharp metal edges protect them by wrapping them with vinyl tape or similar protection NOTE Cutting the main wire harness antenna lead USB or auxiliary cables will void the warranty of your radio Use only the designated parts and appropriate tools to install this unit The use of parts other than ...

Page 9: ...g warnings Prolonged exposure to high volume levels may also result in hearing loss This unit requires 12 volts to both the red and yellow power leads The unit will not work without 12 volts to both of these leads Disconnect the negative battery cable before beginning the installation Verify the battery ground by checking that one wire is connected to the vehicle s starter mounting bolt or engine ...

Page 10: ...he slots on the side of the radio and securing them with the four small screws that came in your kit They can be installed on either side with the extra mounting section at the top or bottom depending on fitment for your vehicle You can cut this piece off if you need to see Figure 1 The rear edge of this bracket is bent so that the display face and push buttons can attach to the front of the radio...

Page 11: ...ace by looking at the location of the lens There will be more space beneath the lens on the Display Face than at the top see Figure 2 Before tightening the screws adjust the display and push buttons to match the factory radio opening For best results measure the factory radio opening or use the original factory radio for reference Once they are aligned and in adjustment tighten the screws Finally ...

Page 12: ...e assembly with at least two screws tightened on each side In some installations the brackets must be moved far enough forward or backwards or rotated so that only two screws will align with the threaded screw holes on 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 You can even drill new mounting holes i...

Page 13: ...ch bracket using the supplied shaft nuts and washers Finger tighten the shaft nuts to prepare for the final installation see Figure 4 Once you ensure the proper width snug down the screws and nuts DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN OVERTIGHTENING THE SHAFT NUTS WILL DAMAGE THE SHAFTS DAMAGE FROM OVERTIGHTENING WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY Finally plug the shafts into each side of the main unit see F...

Page 14: ...ng them into place Once the thumb rollers are snapped into place they can be adjusted by sliding them side to side Finally plug the thumb roller plugs into the back of the thumb rollers plug them into each side of the radio body see Figure 6 NOTE Each of the shafts and thumb rollers can operate on either side of the radio and are not left right dependent Figure 6 Plug the Shafts or Thumb Rollers i...

Page 15: ...14 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Figure 7 Wiring Diagram NOTE Cutting the wiring harness antenna lead or auxiliary cable will void your warranty STEP 5 Complete Wiring Connections ...

Page 16: ...ne input is located at the rear of the Motor 3 radio body To use your Bluetooth microphone you will need plug it into the plug at the rear of the Motor 3 radio body and route it to an accessible location such as the A pillar or the steering column Rear Auxiliary AUX Inputs Two auxiliary inputs are located at the rear of the Motor 3 radio body These auxiliary inputs allow you to listen to any exter...

Page 17: ...place use the supplied nut and bolt see What s in the Box on pages 4 and 5 on each side of the InfiniMount brackets to secure the radio to the factory holes in the dash If your vehicle came with a factory bezel replace it while checking the alignment of the push buttons and display face and adjust as needed Then install the front shaft nuts and washers to the shafts and gently snug them down DO NO...

Page 18: ... front knobs onto shafts Use the backstrap to secure the radio to the factory mounting points Figure 9 Mounting the Knobs Figure 8 Backstrap Installing the Backstrap You ll need to secure the rear of the radio using the supplied backstrap and hardware see What s in the Box on page 4 and 5 The backstrap mounts using the threads at the rear of the radio body and can be bent and adjusted to align wit...

Page 19: ...tors sold separately INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Redondo RT Finished installation Pictured with Mopar licensed screen protectors sold separately Redondo RS Finished installation Pictured with Mopar licensed screen protectors sold separately ...

Page 20: ...OPERATION Figure 10 Front Panel Controls Figure 11 Left Shaft with Knobs 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 Left Front Knob 2 Left Rear Knob 3 Push Button 4 Push Button 5 Push Button 6 Push Button 7 Push Button 8 Right Front Knob 9 Right Rear Knob ...

Page 21: ...s a USB device is plugged in The auxiliary and USB inputs are located at the back of the radio body The auxiliary inputs 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 The USB inputs allow you to control your iPod iPhone or play music from a flash drive To use these inpu...

Page 22: ...io station and then press and hold the appropriate push button 3 7 to store into memory To store preset number six tune to the station you want to store then rotate and hold right rear knob clockwise to store Selecting Radio Presets To recall radio presets press the appropriate push button 3 7 in the selected radio band To recall preset six rotate the right rear knob 9 clockwise and release it Mut...

Page 23: ...on and off Factory default is DSP OFF Activating DSP allows you to choose one of three preset 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 rock music Bass This sub menu b...

Page 24: ... listening at low volumes This should only be used at low volume levels and should be set to XBAS OFF at higher volumes Subwoofer ON OFF This sub menu SUB toggles the subwoofer RCA output on or off Subwoofer Volume This sub menu SUB VOL adjusts the volume of the subwoofer between 0 12 Subwoofer Crossover Frequency This sub menu Sub 120H adjusts of the frequency crossover point of the subwoofer bet...

Page 25: ...hen repeatedly press the right front knob 8 to cycle through the available sub menu options Once in a specific sub menu rotate the right front knob 8 either clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust options Auto Seek Manual This sub menu toggles between Auto Seek or Manual tuning when listening to the radio In Auto Seek mode the radio will tune to the next available station when tuning A Store This...

Page 26: ...o adjust the minutes Once the minutes are set press the right front knob 8 to access the 12 24 menu Clock 12 24 This sub menu adjusts the clock from a twelve hour clock to a twenty four hour clock The factory default setting is for a twelve hour clock CLK 12 Display Frequency Clock This sub menu adjusts the priority screen view between radio frequency DISP FREQ and clock CLK Clock ON OFF This sub ...

Page 27: ...nob 8 to move to the greens Repeat this process to adjust the greens and the blues NOTE If you lower all RGB settings down to 00 the display will go black and you will need to reset the radio by disconnecting all power from the unit for 2 minutes This will reset your radio back to the factory defaults Dimmer This sub menu adjusts the radio s display brightness between high DIMM HIGH mid DIMM MID a...

Page 28: ...ormation the radio station call letters song info artist info and other messages will appear Not all FM stations use RDS nor will all RDS functions work in every location Program Type PTY This sub menu enables you select up to 31 predefined program types allowing you to find similar programming by genre To change your program type cycle through the sub menu system until you see PTY Now press the l...

Page 29: ... supports clock time your radio will synchronize its clock with the radio station s clock Area USA EUR AUS JAP RUS Redondo has the capability to receive radio broadcasts from around the world This sub menu enables you to adjust to broadcasts in your country Factory default setting is United States USA Rotate the right front knob 8 to toggle between Europe EUR Australia AUS Japan JAP and Russia RUS...

Page 30: ...re 12 Front Panel Controls 1 Left Outside Thumb Roller 2 Left Inside Thumb Roller 3 Push Button 4 Push Button 5 Push Button 6 Push Button 7 Push Button 8 Right Inside Thumb Roller 9 Right Outside Thumb Roller Figure 13 Thumb Rollers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 31: ...b roller 2 down to select from available listening sources RADIO AUX 1 AUX 2 USB 1 USB 2 BT Audio The USB source modes will not appear unless a USB device is plugged in The auxiliary and USB inputs are located at the back of the radio body The auxiliary inputs 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 ...

Page 32: ... circles Radio Bands Rotate the right inside thumb roller 8 up to toggle through five radio bands two AM and three FM Storing Radio Presets There are six radio presets for each radio band For presets one through five tune to the desired radio station and then press and hold the appropriate push button 3 7 to store into memory To store preset number six tune to the station you want to store then ro...

Page 33: ...sor DSP on and off Factory default is DSP OFF Activating DSP allows you to choose one of three preset 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 rock music Bass This su...

Page 34: ...r listening at low volumes This should only be used at low volume levels and should be set to XBAS OFF at high volumes Subwoofer ON OFF This sub menu SUB toggles the subwoofer RCA output on or off Subwoofer Volume This sub menu SUB VOL adjusts the volume of the subwoofer between 0 12 Subwoofer Crossover Frequency This sub menu Sub 120H adjusts the frequency crossover point of the subwoofer between...

Page 35: ... the System Settings sub menu Then repeatedly press the right outside thumb roller 9 to cycle through the available sub menu options Once in a specific sub menu rotate the right outside thumb roller 9 up or down to adjust options Auto Seek Manual This sub menu item is not used on Redondo RT For instructions on tuning your radio see page 31 A Store This sub menu will automatically fill all radio pr...

Page 36: ... to adjust the minutes in the same way Once the minutes are set press the same thumb roller 9 to access the 12 24 menu Clock 12 24 This sub menu adjusts the clock from a twelve hour clock to a twenty four hour clock The factory default setting is for a twelve hour clock CLK 12 Display Frequency Clock This sub menu adjusts the priority screen view between radio frequency DISP FREQ and clock CLK Clo...

Page 37: ...me thumb roller 9 to move to the greens Repeat this process to adjust the greens and the blues Note If you lower all RGB settings down to 00 the display will go black and you will need to reset the radio by disconnecting all power from the unit for 2 minutes This will reset your radio back to the factory defaults Dimmer This sub menu adjusts the radio s display brightness between high DIMM HIGH mi...

Page 38: ... the radio station call letters song info artist info and other messages will appear Not all FM stations use RDS nor will all RDS functions work in every location Program Type PTY This sub menu enables you select up to 31 predefined program types finding similar programming by genre To change your program type cycle through the sub menu system until you see PTY Now press the left outside thumb rol...

Page 39: ...re on or off If the radio station supports clock time your radio will synchronize its clock with the radio station s clock Area USA EUR AUS JAP RUS Redondo has the capability to receive radio broadcasts from around the world This sub menu enables you to adjust to broadcasts in your country Factory default setting is United States USA Rotate the right outside thumb roller 9 to toggle between Europe...

Page 40: ...s 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 The playback sound quality differs depending on the encoding circumstances For details refer to the user manual of your encoding software When adding MP3 files to your ...

Page 41: ...ist SONG name of song To cycle through the ID 3 information on screen rotate the left rear knob 2 counter clockwise Redondo RS or rotate the left inside thumb roller 2 up Redondo RT The ID 3 information will time out after a few seconds and will revert to the default ID 3 information To access the clock when in USB mode rotate the left rear knob 2 counter clockwise or rotate the left inside thumb ...

Page 42: ...nt knob 8 clockwise Redondo RS or rotate the right outside thumb roller 9 up Redondo RT To switch to the previous song rotate the right front knob 8 counter clockwise or rotate the right outside thumb roller 9 down You can cycle through the folders while seeing the folder names To do this rotate the right rear knob 9 counter clockwise or rotate the right inside thumb roller 8 up to see the folder ...

Page 43: ...h is enabled on your device Now search for a new Bluetooth device from the phone this may take up to 30 seconds and select RETROSOUND from the Bluetooth device list If prompted enter 0000 for the PIN If successful PAIRING OK will be displayed on the LCD screen The paired device will then connect to radio automatically On some devices you may need to select SET AS AUTHORIZED or similar to ensure yo...

Page 44: ...e way down or muted Turn the volume up or unmute Internal amp is in protection mode Check the speaker leads for any grounded or shorted wires Wrong source mode selected Make sure the unit is in the desired source mode RADIO AUX 1 AUX 2 USB 1 USB 2 BT AUDIO Unit blows fuses Possible short in wiring Incorrect fuse used Make sure only fuses with correct 15 amp ratings are used and check all wiring co...

Page 45: ...ched to 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 size speaker wire do you recommend I use We recommend using 16 gauge wire for the speakers I have all 4 speakers connected to the radio and the display is lit up like it is working But there s no sound comi...

Page 46: ...e positive is wired to positive and negative to negative on all your speakers Will cutting or bending the InfiniMount brackets void the warranty or harm the unit No The patented RetroSound 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 q...

Page 47: ...tenna makes the noise go away you need to replace or repair the antenna plug where it goes into the radio When I plug in my flash drive the screen says USB ERR and it won t play the files I placed on the drive Why 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 iT...

Page 48: ...na Terminal External Antenna Connector General Dimensions display face 3 5 W x 1 H x 2 5 with mounts D Dimensions push buttons 3 5 W x 5 H Dimensions radio body 3 96 W x 1 98 H x 4 30 D Power Requirements 10 5 14 4 volts Current Consumption during operation Max 15A Current Consumption car off 3 5 mA Output Power 14 4 volts 4 ohm 1 THD 25x4 watts RMS 45x4 watts Max Power Output Impedance 4ohm Low L...

Page 49: ...ges which occurred during shipment failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warranter failures which result from accident misuse abuse neglect moisture 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 improper vol...

Page 50: ...ed NOTE If you return a radio to us for credit any missing parts will be debited Replaceable Items Main Wiring Harness Power Wiring Harness Speaker Wiring Harness Metal Backstrap Metal Hardware Pack Plastic Washer Kit Shafts or Thumb Rollers InfiniMount Brackets pair InfiniMount Display Face Brackets pair Knobs Display Lenses Purchase Notes Record the place and date of purchase for future referenc...

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