Radio MODEL HERMOSA Installation and Owner's Manual
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1. und Radio MODEL HERMOSA Installation and Owner s Manual AM FM Radio with Bluetooth Hands Free and A2DP Streaming Operation and InfiniMount Shaft Bracket System Retro Manufacturing LLC AMTIRE May 2015 AMPIRE Electronics All rights reserved ELECTRONICS Model Hermosa TABLE OF CONTENTS WNC NS nai ai 4 cs A 5 Warnings and PrecautionSs ri 6 Installation WarniNES science atan 9 Preparing to Stalla arrese 10 Installation Instructi ns nes en ee 11 Wiring IASTFUELONS neun 15 Using Your Radio Basic Operation i 17 Adjusting Sound PropertieS i 21 Special Modes Sub Menu System iii 24 USB Device MSc Sucios er 28 Bluetooth INStFUCHON San sen een 30 TFOUDIESNOODNE nr een een 32 Frequently Asked QUEStIONs 33 o e eo E 36 Model Hermosa WELCOME Thank you for purchasing the RetroSound Model Hermosa radio The Model Hermosa radio features an AM FM tuner with RDS and authentic push button styling This is a breakthrough classic car radio offering flexible mounting options with RetroSound s patented InfiniMount shaft and bracket system The Model Hermosa boasts USB input to meet the demands of classic car enthusiasts while maintaining the classic look of their vehicle with the benefit of modern digital music playback capabilities Two rear auxiliary inputs offer additional functionality allowing you to conne2. AUX cables must be routed to an accessible area during installation See Wiring Instructions on page 15 NOTE The USB option will not appear unless media is plugged into the USB connector Turn the left rear knob clockwise and hold to activate the RDS TA Feature TA or Traffic Announcement is a RDS function that allows FM stations to broadcast traffic announcements that scroll across the screen and will also broadcast audible traffic alerts to your radio Turn and hold the left rear knob counter clockwise to activate the clock set function When the clock blinks release rear knob and change the hours and minutes using the front knob scroll through for AM PM press front left knob to select between hours and minutes When finished turn the left rear knob counter clockwise to accept the time change NOTE When AREA EUR tuning mode selected military 24 hour time mode will be activated Preset 1 Recall Store Preset 2 Recall Store Preview Scan Preset 3 Recall Store Preset 4 Recall Store Preset 5 Recall Store Select Folder Press to select the 1 radio preset Press and hold to store preset 1 into memory Press to select the 2 radio preset Press and hold to store preset 2 into memory Press to select the 3 radio preset Press and hold to store preset 3 into memory Press to select the 4 radio preset Press and hold to store preset 4 into memory Press to select the 5 radi
3. Wiring Diagram Figure 9 Before you begin familiarize yourself with the Model Hermosa wiring harness Note that there are two plug connectors plug A which contains power ground connections and plug B which contains the speaker leads Installation Notes e To prevent damage to the unit do not connect the power connector until you have completed the wiring process e 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 e Please note that the inverter must be rated at 8 amps or higher in order for the radio to operate properly Rear AUX Inputs Two rear auxiliary inputs alllow you to listen to any portable device with standard head phone outputs An example of an external source would be a portable CD player mini disc player portable cassette recorder iPod or MP3 player Select an auxiliary input mode by turning the left rear knob clockwise until you see AUX IN 1 or AUX IN 2 on the Jall Model Hermosa s screen USB Connectivity The USB connector is located at the rear of the Model Hermosa radio During installa tion you must route the included 24 inch USB extension cable from the rear of the radio to a convenient and accessible location for plugging in a USB device If the 24 inch cable is not long enough to suit your needs you can substitute an optional ex
4. e Check for piping gasoline tank electric wiring and other items before installing the product If you need to open a hole in the vehicle chassis to attach or wire the Model Hermosa product first check where the wire harness gasoline tank and electric wiring are located Then open the hole from outside if possible Never install the product in a location where it interferes with your field of vision Never have the power cord branched to supply other equipment with power After installation and wiring you should check the normal operation of other electrical equipment The continuation of their use in abnormal conditions may cause fire electrical shock or a traffic accident Make sure the leads do not interfere with driving or getting in and out of the vehicle Insulate all exposed wires to prevent short circuiting Do not operate the unit for a prolonged period with the engine turned off Operating the audio system for a long period of time with the engine turned off will drain the battery Model Hermosa INSTALLATION WARNINGS To ensure proper operation of this RetroSound product please read these instructions carefully before installing and using this equipment This Owner s manual does not cover all possible installation scenarios If you feel you can t install this product yourself please take it to a local car audio professional or contact us at support retrosoundusa com or call 909 364 1372 888 325 1555 IMP
5. 2 or 4 screws tightened on either side Figure 1 Attach InfiniMount Brackets NOTE You can move our brackets forward or backward and move them in any direction You can even cut trim or bend the bracket or create your own bracket for a more challenging installation Model Hermosa STEP 2 Mount Shafts to Brackets 1 To match the InfiniMount shaft and bracket system to the proper shaft width of your vehicle first measure the distance between your existing shaft holes from center to center 2 Mount a shaft system to each bracket using the supplied shaft nuts and a shaft mounting guide 3 Finger tighten to prepare for the final installation see Figure 2 Shaft Mounting Guide with Washer s and Nut s Figure 2 Mount Shaft to Breakfast 4 Once sure of the proper width tighten prior to final installation Be sure to plug the shafts into each side of the main unit to activate the shaft control functions see Figure 3 NOTE Each of the shafts can operate on either side of the radio and are not left right dependant Figure 2 Mount Shaft to Breakfast NOTE Modifying or cutting the radio s brackets will not void your warranty The system is de signed to accommodate any installation scenario STEP 3 Complete Wiring Connections See Wiring Instructions on page 15 May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved Model Hermosa STE
6. artist album ARTIST Name of artist SONG name of song NOTE To access the clock when in USB mode turn the left rear knob counter clock wise to activate the clock on screen feature The clock will display until you turn the left rear knob counter clockwise again USB Playback Mode The function buttons on the front of the faceplate 1 5 will allow you to play pause listen to 10 seconds of each song INT repeat the track you re listening to RPT ran domly select from all songs from a USB thumb flash drive and navigate folders See Operation Table on page 18 for additional operating instructions for USB mode Model Hermosa BLUETOOTH INSTRUCTIONS Bluetooth Hands Free and A2DP Streaming Operation You can make or receive phone call using Bloetooth enabled phone connected to the Model Hermosa controlling basic functions via the radio interface During a call the radio music source will be muted and call broadcast through your car speaker system You can also listen to music stored on a A2DP enabled Bluetooth device Pairing a Bluetooth Device When connecting a Bluetooth device for the first time you must first pair the device with the unit For most devices pairing only needs to be done once Please follow these steps 1 Make sure the BT Bluetooth function is tuned ON in the radio Sub Menu See Sub Menu System on Page 24 Chenge the BT DISCON function to BT CONNECT Ensure Bluetooth is enab
7. you ve turned on the Model Hermosa and connected your flash drive to the USB input the radio will find your songs instantly and automatically begin playing them from any mode The VIBE con appears on the LCD during USB playback NOTE The USB input is for flash drive use ONLY This unit will not control or charge an iPod Please use the rear auxiliary inputs to connect your iPod or iPhone To change songs turn the right shaft knob to the right or left to access the next or pre vious song Please note that the function buttons on the front of the faceplate will al low you to play pause listen to 10 seconds of each song INT or repeat the track you re listening to RPT or randomly select from all songs on the attached thumb flash drive NOTE The unit MUST be in USB mode for it to read the USB files on your flash thumb drive About MP3 WMA Files MP3 MPEG Audio Layer 3 and WMA Windows Media Audio is a format for com pressed audio files When the Model Hermosa radio is in USB mode you can play MP3 and unprotected no DRM WMA files off the USB drive Common facts about these compressed sound formats e High bit rate and high sampling frequencies are recommended for high sound quality e 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 de
8. B OO0o OOO OO O dd Shaft Bracket Mounting Hardware A 7 009 Removable InfiniMount 9906 u cose o O ooo o Shaft Mounting Guide 4 Metal Mounting InfiniMount L Brackets 2 Ice ana Rare Ware Shaft Covers 2 May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved Model Hermosa WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS 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 pro tection 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 cause harmful interference with radio communications However there is no guarantee that radio interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to oper ate this equipment Observe these warnings and precautions when using this unit e Carefully read this manual before using the unit If you encounter any problems that are not covered in this manual please consul
9. ORTANT PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS UNIT REQUIRES 12V TO BOTH THE RED amp YELLOW WIRES OTHERWISE THE UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE CON TACT US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS Disconnect the negative battery cable before beginning installation Verify the battery ground by checking that one wire is connected to the starter mounting bolt or engine block and another to the vehicle chassis using at least 8 gauge wire Make sure the alternator connections are se cure and free from corrosion rust or dirt WARNING 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 system 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 that the inverter needs to be rated at 8 amps or higher in order for the Model Hermosa to operate properly Model Hermosa PREPARING TO INSTALL The Model Hermosa radio is available with an optional set of knobs and a faceplate for the front of the dash or bezel mounts from behind the dash that fits around the control face of your Model Hermosa radio Please contact us at support retrosoun dusa com regarding a multi purpose or vehicle specific faceplate bezel and knob kit for your car Below are examples of some of the optional dash bezels and faceplate adapt ers available 1968 85 VW Porsc
10. P 4 Adjust to Fit Your Vehicle Specific Kit One of the most frequent questions we get is How can your radio fit my car The Model Hermosa radio is a universal solution one chassis for most vehicles and its control face is a fixed size 3 5 W x 1 5 H Most American cars fit the radio from be hind the dash and require a bezel that fits around the Model Hermosa control face to fill the original factory opening The Model Hermosa control face is NOT referred to as a faceplate A faceplate is a piece that overlays or covers the top or front of the dash A faceplate is used in most European or Japanese cars and can also be used on a modified dash to disguise any blemishes or poorly made modifications Our flat Euro style faceplates are perfect for covering unsightly modifications For unique installations RetroSound offers a 3 5 H x 9 W universal plate that can be trimmed to get the desired appearance Once you ve located the appropriate bezel or faceplate for your installation perform the following steps to get the Model Hermosa installed 1 Use the supplied nuts and washers to align the faceplate onto the shaft NOTE For illustration purposes a faceplate is shown below in Figure 4 Bezels do not require this step 2 Once the shafts are lined up to the shaft openings on your vehicle specific faceplate use a nut and washer to hold the faceplate in place on the shafts The Model Hermosa face should be flush with the opening
11. RCA s separately from the amplifier s power wire 3 Try grounding the amplifier near where it is installed 4 A low level RCA noise filter known as a ground loop isolator is often effective at removing engine or alternator noise 5 As a last resort you can try a filter on the amplifier s 12 Volt power lead Make sure Model Hermosa to use a filter that includes a ground wire 6 On rare occasions noise can be introduced through the antenna lead If disconnecting the antenna 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 Error and it won t play the files I placed on the drive Please note our radio is designed for use with a flash drive ONLY Do not connect an iPod into the USB input 1 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 iTunes 2 Check if the flash drive is under 512k in size The Model Hermosa will play 1 gig up to 32 gig size flash drives 3 We ve seen the Error occur when the flash drive is NTFS formatted Try to use the FAT32 format most drives are formatted with FAT32 from the factory Please be sure to do a full format rather than a quick erase and make sure none of the files or folders have names longer than 64 characters total Also very im
12. air of speakers to your rear pair of speakers Adjustment range is 0 10 between front and rear speakers LED White Green Use this menu option to switch the LCD backlight color between white LED W and green LED G May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved Model Hermosa May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved LCD High Low Use this menu option to switch the LCD bright ness between high LCD HIGH and low LCD LOW Model Hermosa SPECIAL MODES SUB MENU SYSTEM Accessing the System Menu 1 system 2 Repeatedly press the center shaft to scroll through the available menu options Turn the knob right or left to select a value for the chosen menu option w menu will revert to the current source display Sub Menu Options Auto Manual This function allows you to select auto seek tun ing or manual tuning when you turn the right shaft knob to the right or left when listening to T Uf of Uf Jf theradio The factory default setting is AUTO RDS ON OFF RDS stands for Radio Data System This func tion allows you to turn off the RDS function if you desire to not see the RDS information The factory default setting is RDS ON RDS tuners can automatically tune in stations according to the style of music or talk they broadcast Some RDS tuners can even break in with traffic alerts or emergency broadcasts RDS enables your receiver to display text messages usually call lette
13. all playback modes Radio Aux 1 Aux 2 or USB Press and hold the right front knob for 3 seconds to access the sub DSP OFF menu system where you can adjust Auto Manual tuning RDS On Ti When you first access the SEL menu DSP is set off Clock or Frequency Priority Loudness ON OFF Beep ON OFF to OFF Turn the left shaft knob right to view AREA USA EUR tuning Stereo Mono Local DX distant tuning and select the preset equalizer options Vol Adjust Vol Last and volume on default level Toggle the selec When the DSP function is ON the BASS and tion by turning the front center knob and pressing the front center m sl TREBLE functions do not appear DSP must be knob inward to go to the next mode See Special Modes _ _ turned OFF to set Bass and Treble levels Sub Menu System on page 24 for detailed instructions Preset 6 Turn the right rear knob clockwise Recall to select the 6 radio preset ROA IEE Tae SOD co DSP CLASSIC store wise to repeat the di track The CLASSIC DSP setting offers sonic adjust 5 RPT ONE Turn and hold to ments that lend themselves to classical music knob clockwise to store preset 6 repeat all tracks RPT ALL into memory Turn the right rear knob counter clockwise to activate the track or directory search function DSP POP Turn the right rear knob coun Once in search mode press the The POP DSP setting accentuates the bass ter clockwise to toggle through le
14. ct any portable device with standard headphone outputs such as an iPod or portable satellite radio We hope your new Model Hermosa radio will provide you with years of enjoyment Below are some features of this unit General Features e Plays MP3 and WMA files via rear mounted USB input e Selectable dual white or green LCD illumination e AM FM tuner with 30 presets and RDS e Selectable USA EU tuner frequencies e Shaft system featuring rear knob functionality e Authentic push button styling e Built in amplifier 24 watts RMS 45 watts peak x 4 channels e Infinimount shaft bracket system for maximum installation flexibility e Compatible with all RetroSound vehicle specific bezel plate and knob kits e One Year parts and labor warranty e Audio Features e 3EQ presets plus user controlled bass treble fader balance adjustment e Loudness control Audio Features e 3 EQ presets plus user controlled bass treble fader balance adjustment e Loudness control Expandability e Inputs rear mounted standard USB port and 2 rear auxiliary inputs e Outputs four channel pre amp outputs front rear e Separate power antenna and amp turn on lead s May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved Model Hermosa WHAT S IN THE Box The accessory items and hardware shown below are packaged with your Model Hermosa radio Main Harness Connection on the back of the radio Power Wire Harness A Speaker Wire Harness
15. ft front knob 8 to select track and treble settings This is suitable for bass Track 5 radio bands 2 AM and 3 FM or search for directories when heavy popular music Directory the selection is found press the l Search left front knob to select a track number or directory Turn and hold the right rear knob counter clockwise then release to activate the RDS PTY Program Type feature Use the preset DSP ROCK buttons labeled 3 7 to select program types See Program Type 1 The ROCK DSP setting accentuates the PTY on page 27 for detailed instructions treble settings This is suitable for Rock Music LCD Display Backlit LCD Display RDS PTY EEE TIE E EE EE Model Hermosa BASS The bass adjustment function allows you to boost or cut the low frequencies from 7 to 7 NOTE Make sure the DSP function is set to OFF for the Bass and Treble to be adjustable TREBLE The treble adjustment function allows you to boost or cut the high frequencies from 7 to 7 NOTE Make sure the DSP function is set to OFF for the Bass and Treble to be ad justable BALANCE The balance adjustment function allows you to adjust or pan the stereo sound from the left or right This is helpful to compensate for the position of the driver in relation to the speakers Adjustment range is 0 10 be tween the left and right speakers FADER The fader control allows you to fade the sound from the front p
16. fuse may lead to smoke fire and damage to the product e If the unit does not turn on check the connections first Then check whether the fuse in your vehicle s fuse box is blown and check the fuse at the unit s wiring harness Model Hermosa Observe these warnings and precautions during installation e Do not expose the unit to direct sunlight or excessive heat Excessive heat will raise the interior temperature of the unit which may damage the unit e Do not use the product where it is exposed to water moisture or dust Exposure of the unit to water moisture or dust may lead to smoke fire or other damage to the unit and void your warranty Make sure that the unit does not get wet in car washes or on rainy days e Refer wiring and installation to qualified service personnel Installation of this unit requires special skills and experience For maximum safety have it installed by your dealer Retro Manufacturing is not liable for any problems resulting from your own installation of the unit Please be sure to follow our instructions carefully before attempting installation e Follow the instructions to install and wire the product Not following the instruc tions to properly install and wire the product could damage the unit or cause an accident or fire e Disconnect the lead from the negative battery terminal before installation Wiring and installation with the negative battery terminal connected may cause elect
17. he Jaguar BMW faceplate mounts on top of the dash This solution shown with our exclusive all metal chrome Euro style knobs 1970 72 Chevelle bezel mounts from behind the dash This solution shown with our exclu sive all metal GM style chrome knobs 1947 53 Chevy truck bezel mounts from behind the dash This solu tion shown with our exclusive all metal chrome Euro style knobs 1959 Cadillac car bezel mounts from behind the dash The shafts have been placed on the left side highlighting the unique installation possibilities of this system May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved Model Hermosa INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS NOTE Getting the unit to fit perfectly into your dash is probably the most difficult portion of the install Patience and persistence is the key If you still have problems please contact us at support retrosoundusa com or 909 364 1372 The InfiniMount system offers nearly unlimited installation options to accommodate your fit needs To begin locate the removable InfiniMount shaft system and the InfiniMount L brackets as well as two each large and small washers see What s in the Box on page 3 STEP 1 Install InfiniMount Brackets 1 Attach each InfiniMount bracket using the supplied screws Before tightening adjust the brackets forward or backward or rotate to achieve the perfect fit Complete the assembly with
18. how to use the knobs to achieve the desi red response from your Model Hermosa radio Figure 11 Shaft with Knobs NOTE USB input on the Model Hermosa is for flash drive use ONLY This unit will not control or charge an iPod However you may plug the headphone output of PEUTER MI DEI your iPod or iPhone or other device into the Aux inputs of this radio Model Hermosa Model Hermosa Operation Table a Radio Mode USB Mode Fumes y Radio Mode USB Mode Power On Off Volume Turn the left front knob to adjust the volume attenuation between 0 50 Min Max 17 is the default turn on volume level Audio Adjust RDS TA Turn the left rear knob counter clockwise to activate the clock on Clock On screen feature Clock Set Press the left knob to turn the unit on Look for RETROSOUND on power up Press and hold for 3 seconds to turn the unit off The LCD display will show GOODBYE for your confirmation Press the left knob to activate the SEL Select function Press repeatedly to cycle through the DSP Digital Signal Processing EQ Bass Treble Balance Fader LED White Green and LCD High Low functions Turn the front center knob to select a value See Adjusting Sound Properties on page 21 for detailed instructions Turn the left rear knob clockwise to select from an available listen ing source Radio USB AUX IN 1 AUX IN 2 Two sets of AUX inputs are located at the rear of the radio To utilize these inputs
19. ire is for more modern fully automatic antennas not requiring a separate switch The sound output is all mid range with very little bass and a strangled sounding up per range What is wrong One of your speaker wires is connected backwards This is called being out of phase Check to make sure positive is wired to positive and negative to negative on all your speakers Will cutting or bending the Model One or Retro Classic s Infinimount brackets void the warranty or harm the unit No RetroSound s Patented InfiniMount bracket system has been designed specifically to be bent cut and modified to simplify radio installation Indeed cutting or modifying the brackets and not your dash is what RetroSound is all about For questions about modifying the bracket system please feel free to contact us at support retro soundusa com or 909 364 1372 Keep in mind no other radio made today is as flexible as ours Modification to the radio is actually encouraged to ensure proper fit I have your radio with an amp connected but hear a whirring sound through the speakers when I step on the accelerator If you have an external amplifier installed and experience a high pitched noise that varies with the engine s RPM there are many possible solutions 1 Make sure the amplifier s gain controls are not turned all the way up Amplifiers amplify everything including noise 2 Make sure to run the amplifier s low level input cables
20. led on the phone to be connected to the unit Search for a new Bluetooth device from the phone this may take up to 20 seconds Select RETROSOUND from the Bluetooth device list Some devices may require you to enter PIN If prompted enter 0000 for the PIN PAIRING OK will be displayed on the LCD display if pairing is successful The paired device will then connect to the Model Hermosa automatically NOW BW N On some phones you may need to select SET AS AUTHORIZED or similar to ensure the Model Hermosa will automatically pair on subsequent usage PAIRED NOTIFICATION DISPLAY When the Bluetooth device is paired with the Model Hermosa the Bluetooth icon will appear on the LCD display This should occur when ever you use the system while the paired device is in range Making a Call 1 Dial the desired number on the paired mobile phone 2 Once dialing the progress CALLING will be displayed on the LCD 3 When the call is in progress TALK will be displayed on the LCD along with the elapsed call time Talk 00 00 Model Hermosa Receiving a Call 1 If a call comes in audio playback from the current source will either be muted or paused depending on the source and PHONE IN will be shown on the display along with the Caller ID if it is enabled by the phone carrier 2 Turn the left rear knob counter clockwise to accept the call Endling a Call To end the call turn the left rear knop counter cl
21. o preset Press and hold to store preset 5 into memory Press to play pause file play back Press to play 10 seconds of each track on the flash drive Press again to cancel the preview scan function The song name appears as it plays INT ON ap pears on the screen during intro scan mode Press to randomly play all digital tracks on your flash drive re gardless of the folder selected RDM ON appears on the screen during random mode Press to move UP through fold ers on your drive The first file in the selected folder will play The screen will display DIR WU i HLR Y Press to move DOWN through folders on your drive The first file in the selected folder will play The screen will display DIR di i Dik wie etc Model Hermosa Model Hermosa ADJUSTING SOUND PROPERTIES The RetroSound Model Hermosa radio has many sound adjustment modes to help you tailor the radio to your preference To access these modes of adjustment press the Radio Mode USB Mode left knob SEL in and turn the knob to the right or left to adjust Then press SEL again to cycle through the choices Turn the right front knob to Turn the right front knob to When you have completed your adjustments simply stop adjusting the mode and it Next lune to the net orprevious change to the next previous will revert to your current setting Below are photos of the various sound adjustment Previous AM FM frequency track modes available in
22. ockwise to end the call NOTE Regarding placement of the included Bluetooth microphone we suggest mounting on the sun visor A pillar or steering column inside the vehicle closest to the driver The microphone is very sensitive and you may speak at a normal volume when using hands free operation Streaming music from device The Model Hermosa radio is capable of wireless music playback using the built in Bluetooth technology Once your device is paired with the radio you may stream music by selecting your desired playback source on your device and starting the application ex Pandora Slacker or by selecting music stored on your device Make sure that the Model Hermosa radio is in BT AUDIO mode See Operation Table on Page 18 to check how to switch to this source mode Please note that Bluetooth wireless technol ogy has a maximum range of 30 feet from the radio Model Hermosa TROUBLESHOOTING M gliche Ursache 12 Volt Bart wire not con nected or incorrect valtage remote wire not connected or incorrect valtage Check all connections for proper voltage with a volt meter Voltage Radio will not range 12 15 volts turn on no Power on LED indicator Check ground connection Ground wire not connected Fuse on Batt is blown Replace blown fuse Volume turned all the wa E omar rom unit bu LED power indi noi ted Check low level inputs for proper ee nput signal not connected con Incorrect fuse
23. of the bezel or faceplate see Figure 4 Install Vehicle Specific Faceplate e Use supplied nuts and washers to align the plate onto the shaft e Adjust nut height to allow the faceplate to align flush with your dash NOTE With the faceplate pictured below the area around the radio face chrome or black mounts on top of the dash Nuts Washers Installed Between L Bracket and Faceplate Figure 4 Install Vehicle Specific Faceplate Model Hermosa STEP 5 Install Knobs Once your radio is installed follow the steps below to ensure a proper knob fit 1 The included shaft covers may be used to cover up excess shaft metal during your installation They can be cut to any length to conceal the shaft and make the install look more professional See Figure 5 for an example 2 Slide the rear knob over the shaft rotating it into the correct position and push it into place See Figure 6 3 Mount the front knob and you re done Figure 5 Shaft Figure 6 Install Figure 7 Install Cover Installed Rear Knob Front Knob nn i eg ig u T y Tig he a T a he Optional 67 68 Camaro Faceplate Figure 8 Final Result May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved Model Hermosa WIRING INSTRUCTIONS LEASE NOTE THAT THIS UNIT REQUIRES 12V TO BOTH THE RED AND YELLOW WIRES OTHERWISE THE UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE CONTACT US IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS support retrosoundusa com or 909 364 1371
24. portant make sure none of the audio files are DRM or protected use only MP3 files or unprotected Windows Media format files Model Hermosa SPECIFICATIONS FM Tuning Range EU and US Tuning Capable with RDS 87 5 107 9MHz Antenna TEMG less anio External Antenna Connector Usable Sensation aros 12 5 dBf e 75 dB 400kHz Signal to Noise Rad un nen 62 dB Stereo 67 dB Mono Harmonic Distortion 1KHZ 0 8 stereo 0 5 monaural Separa NON risas 32 dB 1kHz FREQUENCY RESPONSE u een 30 16 000 Hz AM EU and US Tuning Capable TUNE RINE bere 530 1710 kHz Antenna Terminal versan een External Antenna Connector General Dimensions Radio Face ONIYV 3 5 W x 1 5 H x 1 05 D Dimensions Radio BOdY iii 3 96 W x 1 98 H x 4 30 D Power Requirements 10 5 14 4V Current EonsumpEon een Max 15A Curren C On Um AO Narnia lt 3 5 mA Output Power 12V 4 ohm 1 THD 15x4w RMS 45x4 Max Power OBIHUEIDPEO e eee een EEE Us 4 80hm Low Level Output 4 Channels 2 85V AUN TSU IRSA oeste gt 300mV 6k0 AUX 2 GUE EGON usa ta gt 300mV 6k0 USB NDUT arcada 5V USB Female input Not for iPod Flash Drive only NOTE All Specifications are subject to change without notice Model Hermosa Notes Model Hermosa iN ound Langwadener Stra e 60 D 41516 Grevenbroich Mail info ampire de Support Phone 49 2181 81955 0 Mail
25. ram categories Turn and hold once for these categories e 1 Preset ROCK CLS_ROCK e 2 Preset SOFT_RCK TOP_40 e 3 Preset OLDIES SOFT e 4 Preset NOSTALGIA JAZZ e 5 Preset CLASSICL R_B e 6 Preset SOFT_R_B REL_MUSC turn right rear knob Turn and hold a second time for these categories e 1 Preset NEWS INFORM e 2 Preset SPORTS TALK e 3 Preset ADLT_HIT COUNTRY e 4 Preset LANGUAGE REL_TALK e 5 Preset PERSNLTY PUBLIC e 6H Preset COLLEGE WEATHER turn right rear knob Once the program type has been selected the tuner will search all available FM sta tions for a station broadcasting the selected program category EXAMPLE If you re looking for country music stations perform the following steps 1 Turn and hold the right rear knob counter clockwise to activate the RDS PTY Program Type feature 2 Turn and hold the right rear knob another 2 seconds to access another bank of 10 program categories 3 Press the third preset button to toggle between ADLT_HIT and COUNTRY choosing COUNTRY ZIIO By FIA EG EIeCCtTronics y ISC TESC eu Model Hermosa USB DEVICE INSTRUCTIONS Attaching a USB Device The USB connector is located at the rear of the Model Hermosa radio During instal lation you must route a USB extension cable from the rear of the radio to a convenient and accessible location for plugging in a USB device See Wiring Diagram Figure 9 or bage 15 to locate the rear USB input Once
26. rating Use fuses with correct 10 amp rating Unit blows fuses Not 12 Volts car battery Make sure the vehicle is 12 volts not connected and that the car battery is correct ly connected to the vehicle Please review the JUSB Device USB ERR Invalid media device type MACU UONE On PASOP OLAN which formats and devices are ac ceptable for playback in this unit System Reset To restore reset the unit to factory units remove all power from the unit wait 5 minutes and then reconnect power The unit will revert to factory default settings Model Hermosa FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Do your radios work on 6 Volt systems or on positive ground systems No Our radios are 12 Volt negative ground only After market converters and inverters are available but must have at least 8 amps of output I hooked up my radio and the screen looks like this What s the problem If your radio shows all symbols on its screen or gibberish this usually indicates either low or no voltage through the radio s yellow constant power wire Remember RetroSound radios require power to BOTH the red and yellow wire to operate 1 Check the fuse on the yellow constant power wire 2 Use a Volt Meter NOT A TEST LIGHT and measure voltage both before and after the fuse It should measure AT LEAST 12 Volts 3 Use a Volt Meter to check the vehicle alternator and or regulator to make sure they are not sending out more than 15 volt
27. rical shock and injury due to a short circuit Some cars equipped with the elec trical safety system have specific procedures for battery terminal disconnection FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE MAY LEAD TO THE UNINTENDED ACTIVATION OF THE ELECTRICAL SAFETY SYSTEM RESULTING IN DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE AND PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH e Take care not to damage the leads When wiring take care not to damage the leads Prevent them from getting caught in the vehicle chassis or from being damaged by screws or moving parts such as seat rails Do not scratch pull bend or twist the leads Do not run them near heat sources or place heavy objects on them If leads must be routed around sharp metal edges protect the leads by winding them with vinyl tape or similar protection e Use the designated parts and tools for installation Use the supplied or designated parts and appropriate tools to install the product The use of parts other than those supplied or designated may result in internal damage to the unit Faulty installation may lead to an accident malfunction or fire e Never use safety related components for installation grounding and other such functions Do not use safety related vehicle components fuel tank brake suspension steering wheel pedals airbag etc for wiring or fixing the product or its accessories e Inthe case of installation to an airbag equipped car confirm warnings and cautions of the vehicle manufacturer before installation
28. rs and format info that many FM stations include on a subcarrier signal within their normal broad cast signal The RDS function is always active and ifthe FM station you are listening to is broad casting RDS information the radio station call letters song info artist info and other messages will appear Please note that not all FM stations use RDS The standard has been around for over 15 years Press and hold the right knob for 3 seconds then release to access the sub menu Press the right knob to move to the next function desired or do nothing and the Model Hermosa Clock Frequency Priority When Clock Priority PRI CLK is selected the mm T clock function will remain on screen all the time when listening to the radio or USB When Frequency Priority PRI FREQ is selected the radio frequency or other function displays The factory default setting is Clock Priority Loudness On Off This function boosts bass and treble at low listening volume and should be turned off at higher volumes You will know this function is active when you see LOUD lit up on your display Beep On Off This function controls the audible beep con firmation that sounds during radio opera tion With the Beep function displayed turn the right knob to select BEEP ON or BEEP OFF US EUR Radio Tuning The RetroSound Model Hermosa radio has the capability to receive AM FM broadcast frequencies in other countries To modify E Lo DI 1
29. s If the radio does still not function please call us or email us at support retrosoundusa com I have your radio and am having problems getting it to turn on RetroSound radios require 12 Volts through both power leads The red lead goes to a switched power source and the Yellow to constant 12 Volt power source Using a Volt Meter check for voltage drop when the key is switched to on This means the circuit you are connected to cannot handle the additional draw of these modern electronics Try moving the yellow power wire elsewhere What speaker wire do you recommend I use We would recommend 16 or 18 gauge wire for the speakers If it is a longer run we recommend using 16 gauge only 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 Model Hermosa 1 Speaker wires touching each other or the vehicle chassis at some point Check each speaker lead from radio to speaker 2 Speaker impedance below 4 Ohms Older speakers are usually not compatible with modern electronics My car originally came with a switch to control my automatic antenna Can us use the RetroSound radio s remote antenna wire to do this Your stock antenna is known as semi automatic That is you use a switch to either extend or retract the antenna You must still use this switch to control your antenna the RetroSound radio s antenna w
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31. t the dealer from which you purchased the unit or the dealer nearest you You may also email us at support retrosoundusa com e Do not turn the unit on if the temperature inside the car is very high Always allow the unit to cool down before usage e The driver should neither watch the display nor operate the system while driving Watching the display or operating the system will distract the driver from driving safely 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 e Use the proper power supply This product is designed for operation with a negative ground 12V DC battery system Never operate this product with other battery systems especially a 24V DC battery or positive ground system e Do not disassemble or modify the unit Do not disassemble modify the unit or at tempt to repair the product yourself If the product needs to be repaired consult your dealer or Retro Manufacturing directly e Do not use the unit when it is out of order If the unit is out of order no power no sound or in an abnormal state has foreign objects in it is exposed to water is smoking or smells turn it off immediately and consult your dealer e Refer fuse replacement to qualified service personnel When the fuse blows out eliminate the cause and have it replaced with the fuse prescribed for this unit by a qualified service technician Incorrect replacement of the
32. tails refer to the user manual of your own encoding software e When adding MP3 files to your flash drive it is recommended to set the bit rate to 128 kbps or more and fixed Model Hermosa e When adding WMA files to you flash drive it is recommended to set the bit rate to 64 kbps or more and fixed Do not set the copy protect attribute on the WMA file or you will not be able to play the track e The Model Hermosa will read only FAT or FAT32 formatted flash drives This radio will NOT read NTFS formatted drives e The Model Hermosa will read files placed in the root directory first before playing files in the folder structure of the drive Please note that files are read in order of creation NOT alphabetically or numerically Older files will get read first in a folder Caution Except for private use duplicating audio data including MP3 WMA or dis tributing transferring or copying it whether for free for if it is paid for without per mission of the original copyright holder is strictly prohibited by the Copyright Act and international treaty Viewing MP3 WMA Song Information When playing MP3 WMA files from the USB source the Model Hermosa allows you to view the track name album artist info ID 3 information automatically from these files Once the USB Drive is inserted the following info will scroll across the screen in the following order F DIR Folder Directory MP3 FILE file name of song ALBUM Name of
33. tended length USB cable during installation May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved Model Hermosa Model Hermosa AM FM Radio W USB Frequency Range FM 87 5 107 9MHz AM 530 1710 KHz 0 ANTENNA Mm 15 AMP FUSE E AUX INPUT 1 ID mm Connect Wire Harness and Speaker Harness CONSTANT 12V ZZZZZ Yellow Wire IGNITION ACC connect to 12V 12222 Red Wire GROUND 122222 POWER ANTENNA 2222 Black Wire Blue Wire REMOTE AMP TURN ON LEAD Blue White Wire Grey Black Stripe atey Left Speaker Right Speaker Front Front AUX INPUT 2 ee NOTE USB Input NOT for use with iPod USB INPUT e HORE RIGHT Red REAR RCA LINE SU a Grey Wire LEFT White RIGHT Red FRONT RCA LINE OUT lax Black Wire mm LEFT White NOTE Yellow and Re d wires must be connected to 12V for radio to operate NOTE This radio is designed for use in vehicles with a 12 volt negative ground system Green Black Green Purple Black Stripe S Left Speaker Right Speaker Rear Rear Model Hermosa USING YOUR RADIO BASIC OPERATION Front Panel Controls Figure 10 Front Panel Controls Both shafts are designed for a front and rear knob plus push functionality The illustration on the left shows the left shaft labeled 1 and 2 in Figure 10 with knobs installed Use the Operation table to de termine
34. the default setting AREA USA to AREA EUR Europe press and hold the SEL right cen ter shaft knob Repeatedly press the right center shaft button to scroll through the sub menu and turn the knob to the right on screen you will see AREA USA Turn the knob to the right to select AREA EUR To confirm the change let the sub menu revert to your tuner You will see your selected mode either AREA USA OR AREA EUR DI May 2015 ADAP IKE Electronics All rights reserved May 2015 AMTIRE Electronics All rights reserved AF III rin LI cs a nn Y Model Hermosa _ AF ON OFF AREA EUR ONLY When in AREA EUR tuning mode the AF RDS function as a default will be active and the unit will search for the next strongest station when the one you re listening to gets weak FM only When AREA EUR is selected this function appears on the sub menu allowing you choose AF ON or AF OFF IMPORTANT When switching the tuner to AREA EUR mode your STORED radio pre sets will be erased and the clock will change to military 24 hour time Stereo Mono When listening to the AM FM tuner you can access the Stereo Mono option Select ing between stereo and mono can aid in lis tening to weak FM radio stations that keep switching between Stereo and Mono modes Selecting mono in this case will prevent this so you can reliably listen to
35. the station The D symbol appears on the LCD when a strong stereo signal is received Local DX When listening to the FM tuner you can access the LOCAL DX distant option Press and hold the SEL right center shaft knob and release when you see the menu Selecting between the local and distant settings can aid in listening to weak FM radio stations or compensate for stations that have too strong of a signal i Vol Adjust Vol Last Factory default for this menu options is VOL LAST which maintains the last volume the radio was at when you turned it off When you select VOL ADJ you can set the default turn on volume at any level regardless of what the volume level was when you last turned off the unit A VOL Model Hermosa Program Type PTY RDS has a function called PTY Program Type This coding of up to 31 pre defined pro gram types allow you to find similar programming by genre When the tuner searches for this desired programming type the tuner will study all strong FM stations to see what programming type they are broadcasting If the programming type is found the radio will select it To use this function turn and hold the right rear knob counter clockwise to activate the RDS PTY Program Type feature Use the preset buttons labeled 3 7 to select program types to choose from 10 different program categories 2 per preset then turn and hold the right rear knob another 2 seconds to access another bank of 10 prog
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