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  • RetroAntenna GM 88-98 Truck Complete Antenna Installation Guide

    • March 19, 2025
    • Andy Morales
  • RetroSound 6-12 Volt Converter Installation Guide

    • December 23, 2024
    • Andy Morales
  • RetroSound® Quadraphonic Amplifier

    • August 22, 2024
    • Andy Morales
  • Adjusting Knob Control Shaft Distance

    • April 4, 2024
    • Andy Morales
  • Enhanced Amplified Hidden Antenna (WPA2)

    • March 13, 2024
    • Andy Morales
  • Dallas Ford Mustang Quick Start Guide

    • March 12, 2024
    • Andy Morales
  • Thumb-Roller Trouble shooting

    • February 6, 2024
    • Andy Morales

    If the Thumb-Roller controls are reversed, or acting erratically follow these steps to resolve the issue: Press and hold the Left-Inside Thumb-Roller for approximately 15 seconds to reboot the radio into SEL PANEL mode. While holding the Power Button the unit will display the following sequence: RETROSOUND>RADIO>GOODBYE>TIME DISPLAY>SEL PANEL, continue…

  • Navidium Order Protection Information

    • November 10, 2023
    • Andy Morales

    Lost Item Policies Packages presumed to be lost Invalid address, delivery barriers or return to sender Only part of the order delivered (missing items in package) Order stuck in customs Order issue filed too soon Stolen Items Policies Delivered but Missing Package Filing a Police Report or In-Person Notarized Statement…

  • RetroSound Motor 2B User Manual

    • September 29, 2023
    • Andy Morales
  • RetroSound Motor 1B User Manual

    • Andy Morales
  • RetroSound Motor 4HD User Manual

    • Andy Morales
  • Installing the hands-free Bluetooth microphone

    • June 2, 2023
    • Andy Morales

    The microphone supplied with your Radio Motor is needed to make and receive phone calls through your RetroSound radio. Before installing the microphone, select a convenient location to mount the microphone close to the driver that will not obstruct the driver’s view. Be sure the location is in a position…

  • How To Install a RetroSound® RetroPod®

    • May 23, 2023
    • Andy Morales
  • How to adjust radios brightness

    • April 10, 2023
    • Andy Morales

    Dimmer High/LowThis 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 Right-Front Knob(3) for three seconds. Rotate the Right-Front Knob(3) until DIMMER appears on the screen. Press and release the Right-Front Knob(3) to select…

  • Radio Error Code List

    • March 30, 2023
    • Andy Morales

    SiriusXM BT Audio USB

  • Dallas Quick Start Guide

    • March 20, 2023
    • Andy Morales
  • Europa Quick Start Guide

    • Andy Morales
  • How To Trim a RetroSound® 415 Faceplate For The RetroRadio®

    • March 6, 2023
    • Andy Morales
  • How to Install a Quadraphonic Amplifier

    • February 8, 2023
    • Andy Morales
  • Reset Radio Mode

    • February 1, 2023
    • Andy Morales

    If you have mistakenly changed your Motor to use a Face/Panel you do not have: 1. Turn the ignition off and wait 30 seconds.2. Turn the ignition on once the radio boots up and RETROSOUND scrolls across the screen press and hold the Radio on button for approximately 15 seconds…

  • Why Use Neodymium Magnets in Speakers?

    • December 14, 2022
    • Andy Morales

    To understand the advantages of Neodymium magnets, a brief review of how speakers function is often helpful. Speakers use magnets to create the sound we hear by moving the speaker cone up and down. The movement pushes and pulls the surrounding air producing the waves of sound we hear. A…

  • How To Install A Universal DIN Repair Kit

    • August 24, 2022
    • Andy Morales
  • What is a DIN Repair Kit?

    • August 18, 2022
    • Andy Morales

    In the past it was common to modify the dash of a classic vehicle to install a newer modern radio. Most of these radios were DIN sized units (roughly 7.5 X 2.25 inches.) leaving a large rectangle opening that does not look classic at all. We have created our DIN repair…

  • What are Dual Voice Coil (DVC) Speakers?

    • July 6, 2022
    • Andy Morales

    Before we can explain what dual voice coil speakers are, you first have to understand what a voice coil is and how a speaker works. All speakers have what is called a voice coil. The voice coil is a coil of wire wrapped around a cylinder that accepts the current…

  • Radio Controls Backwards Troubleshooting

    • July 5, 2022
    • Andy Morales

    If your radio controls are working backwards compared to the owner’s manual there may be a simple solution. The most common reason for this is the radio motor is upside down. To resolve this: When attaching the radio display to your radio motor, the Retrosound logo on the motor should…

  • Radio Shafts Troubleshooting

    • June 16, 2022
    • Andy Morales

    If your shafts are not working or they are working erratically there are a few things we like to check to see if we can resolve the issue without too much frustration.

  • RetroPods

    • June 13, 2022
    • Andy Morales
  • Radio turns on but there is no sound

    • May 13, 2022
    • Andy Morales

    If your radio is turning on but there is no sound. First check radio functions, be sure you have an audio source selected like Radio. If using AUX, USB or BT AUDIO be sure you have a device connected to the correct input. Be sure the radio is not Muted….

  • SUB8100 Subwoofer

    • Andy Morales
  • What products will fit my car?

    • Andy Morales

    Use our handy Year/Make/Model Vehicle search located here. If you don’t see any products for your car, send us your dimensions and we’ll get back to you.

  • Motor 6 User Manual

    • Andy Morales
  • Newport Radio

    • April 26, 2022
    • Andy Morales
  • Grand Prix Radio

    • Andy Morales
  • How to Operate SiriusXM

    • March 23, 2022
    • Andy Morales
  • Grand Prix User Manual

    • February 15, 2022
    • Andy Morales
  • Denver Quick Start Guide

    • December 22, 2021
    • Andy Morales
  • Grand Prix Quick Start Guide

    • Andy Morales
  • Radio freezing or locking up

    • November 12, 2021
    • Andy Morales

    If your radio stops responding to controls or freezes it could mean you have a voltage issue.  The radio may not have stable power or ground. In most cases, an incorrect ground will be the cause of most power related issues. Poor ground or a shared ground with other electronics my cause a…

  • Redondo Face Quick Start Guide

    • October 12, 2021
    • Andy Morales
  • Redondo RT Quick Start Guide

    • Andy Morales
  • Redondo RS Quick Start Guide

    • Andy Morales
  • Newport Quick Start Guide

    • October 4, 2021
    • Andy Morales
  • Enhanced Amplified Hidden Antenna (WPA1)

    • September 27, 2021
    • Andy Morales

    The RetroSound® WPA1 enhanced amplified hide-away antenna is a great solution for anyone who doesn’t want to install a standard fender-mount antenna. The WPA1 installs in seconds using a standard antenna plug and your radio’s power antenna wire. This antenna uses magnetic field circuitry for enhanced radio reception. It can…

  • Dimensions Gallery

    • August 26, 2021
    • Andy Morales
  • Kick Panel

    • August 18, 2021
    • Andy Morales

    RetroSound® Kick Panels are expertly molded for a perfect fit. The speaker mounts are angled to direct sound upwards towards the listener for better stereo imaging.

  • Wonder Bar® 3 Quick Start Guide

    • August 13, 2021
    • Andy Morales
  • Wonder Bar® 1 Quick Start Guide

    • Andy Morales
  • Monterey Quick Start Guide

    • Andy Morales
  • Detroit Quick Start Guide

    • Andy Morales
  • Daytona Quick Start Guide

    • Andy Morales
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