2014+ Harley-Davidson OEM Upgrade Head Unit

Model HDHU.14+

Also listed as: HDHU.14

Owner’s manual and specifications for the HDHU.14+ head unit.

HDHU.14+ Documentation

Power RequirementDC 10 - 16Volts, Negative ground
Current Drain15A (Max.)
Maximum Power Output50Watts x 4
RMS Power Output25Watts x 4
Speaker Impedance2- or 4-Ohm Load
Frequency Response20Hz ~20KHz
Operating temperature-20~60 ℃
Dimensions230mm(W) x 210mm(D)x 140mm(H)
TFT Screen size7 – Inch TFT/LCD
Resolution1024x600 pixels
Line-out / Subwoofer Output≥4 V RMS

Source: Owner’s Manual, Soundstream. Wording and values are retained from the supplier document.

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HDHU.14+ / HDHU.14 — Owner’s Manual, page 1

RESERVE

Owner's Manual   EN

OEM UPGRADE HEAD UNIT FOR
2014+ HARLEY DAVIDSON® MOTORCYCLES

HDHU.14+
RESERVE

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Holl St
Artesia Blvd

Bellis Park

Granbury St

11th St

Melrose St

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Sam Hunt

Works with
Apple CarPlay

androidauto

SOUNDSTREAM
TECHNOLOGIES

Bluetooth

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Contents

Safety First
 Safety Definitions | 2
Pre-Riding
 Checklist | 3
 Care and cleaning | 3
 Screen | 3
Appearance | 3
Accessories & Installation | 4
Installation | 5
Panel Description | 6
Wiring | 7
Harness | 8
Operation
 Main menu | 9
 Setting | 9
 Apple CarPlay®/Android Auto® | 12
 Radio operation | 13
 USB operation | 13
 Bluetooth Music | 14
 Bluetooth Phone | 15
Specification | 17
Troubleshooting | 18
FCC Notes | 19

Safety First

Safety Definitions
Statements in this manual preceded by the following
words are of particular significance:

WARNING

WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous
situation that could result in death or severe
injury if not avoided.

WARNING

Set volume levels and other controls on audio
and electronic devices before riding. Distractions
can lead to loss of control, resulting in death
or serious injury.

WARNING

Do not select a volume level that blocks out
traffic noise or interrupts the concentration
necessary for the safe operation of the
Motorcycle. Distractions or a volume level that
blocks our traffic noise could cause loss of control
resulting in death or severe injury.

Note

Pay attention while riding, keeping your eyes and
clear mind on the road. Some features are locked out
to prevent distraction, limited in capability while the
Motorcycle is in motion. Even a part is available, donot
allow it to distract you from operating your
Motorcycle safely.

For safety, program the system when stopped.
Perform system setup and get familiar with the
controls and features of the infotainment system
before operating the Motorcycle on the road.

This system cannot warn about the safety ofan area,
bad road conditions, and availability of emergency
services.

Use this radio only in locations where it is safe to do.

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Before You Ride….                                 Appearance

Checklist
Configure the system with your personal
preferences before riding to use features and
minimize distractions while on the road
entirely.

1. Set brightness, background.
2. Configure presets.
3. Adjust audio settings like EQ, volume, fade,
  balance etc. before ridding.
4. Pair, connect and set up phone features
  through Bluetooth.
5. Connect USB devices for Apple CarPlay® or
    Android Auto®.
6. Select station or media.

CARE AND CLEANING

Use only HDHU.14+ recommended
products and methods to keep the radio,
speakers, and other audio system
components clean and in good condition.

Do not use any abrasives, polishes, or
rubbing compounds to clean the screen
or other components. Do not use any
ammonia-based cleaners on the net.
The use of other products or methods
may cause damage to components.

Screen:
Do not use any chemical cleaners or
chemical-containing wipes or cloths.
These can cause damage to the screen
surface.

Gently clean the display glass surface with
a clean, dry microfiber cloth. Before
cleaning, it is suggested to remove any
visible dust, dirt, sand particles with a
gentle compressed air stream.

RESERVE

Front

Top

Back

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Accessories and Installation

Harness Included

Installation

Use OEM head unit mounting locations & original screws

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Installation

Note: Reinstall the OEM bracket after head unit installation

Installation

1  USB Fakra Connector
   Connect the OEM USB cable to the USB connector
   for playback Android smartphone, iPhone

2  AM/FM Radio Connector
   Connect the Radio Antenna from
   HD Motorcycle.
3  External Microphone Connector
   Connect the External Microphone.
   (Used for Voice Command Function)

1
2
3

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Panel Description

R E S E R V E

1
2
3
4
5
6

1 Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto®
Press to enter CarPlay® / Android Auto® directly(When the iPhone/Android phone is connected).

2 SIRI Button Voice Recognition
Press to enter CarPlay® / Android Auto® directly

(When the iPhone/Android phone is connected).

3 Power / Mute
• When the power is off, press to power on.
• When the unit is working, short pressing for Mute, press again for unmute.
• Pressing and hold to turn the source unit power off.

4 Home button
• Press to toggle between the home screen andactive media.
• Available selections: Radio, Apple CarPlay® / Android Auto®, BT Music, BT Phone, USB, Settings.

5 (Volume +)
• Press to increase the volume value.

6 ( Volume -)
• Press to decrease the volume value.

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Wiring

3.5mm Connection for Included
Bluetooth Calling Microphone

RCA Low-Level Subwoofer Channel Output
For Optional Subwoofer Amplifier (RCA not incl.)

HDHU.14 Wire Harness

RCA Low-Level Rear Channel Output
for Optional Speaker Amplifier (RCA not incl.)

RCA Low-Level Front Channel Output
for Optional Speaker Amplifier (RCA not incl.)

OEM USB Cable Connector
(USB cable Not Included)

OEM Radio Antenna Connector
(Antenna cable Not Included)

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Included Harness

Harness : Connect to Motorcycle:       Connect to HDHU.14+ (Headunit):

D

Connect to External Amplifier:

Connect to Handlebar Control Module:

Note: The Handlebar Control Module is Not Included

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Main Menu                                              Settings
HDHU.14+ is a headunit for Motorcycle with
the following functions:                                 Touch the     icon to enter the Setup menu.
                                                          The Setup menu is included System Settings, Display
              ®               ®
Apple CarPlay , Android Auto , Radio, USB,               Settings, Audio & EQ Settings, Bluetooth Settings.
BTMusic, Phone.

Touch the corresponding Mode icon to
enter playing mode. The Mode icon in
gray means the corresponding function is
not ready, or theproper device has not
been connected.

01-01-2021                                    12:00 AM
Apple
CarPlay | Android
Auto | Radio | USB | BT Music
Phone

01-01-2021                                    12:00 AM
Apple
CarPlay | Android
Auto | Radio | USB | BT Music
Phone

                                                             System Settings :
                                                             The System Settings allow the user to set up
                                                             the Language, Date & Time, Key Beep, Factory
                                                             Reset, and About

Setting                                    3:14 PM
Language | >
Date & Time | >
Key Beep | ON
Factory Reset | >
About | >

Hidden soft button bar:
A hidden pop-up soft button bar is located
at the bottom. Touch the icon         to show
the soft button bar. Touch the        to hidden.

                                                             Language :

Setting                                    3:14 PM
English
中文
עברית
Portuguese
España
1ns

        Dimming, to change Daylight or
        Night (If illumination detect is OFF in
        Display Setting)

        Setup to enter the Settings Menu.                 Date & Time:
                                                             To setting Time display format (12H or 24H),
                                                             setting the date and time
        Bluetooth pairing.

        EQ, to enter the Equalizer setting
        menu.

Setting                                    00:01
Time Format                                    12H

1 - 1 -2022    1 : 08 AM

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Settings

Beep Tone: On / Off
To set the touch button beep tone is On or Off.
Factory Setting:
To default the default factory settings:

Reset Factory Data
Cancel | OK

About:
To display the HDHU.14+ hardware and firmware version.

MCU:
SOC:
Hardware:
Update

Display setting:
Below is the Display setting menu; users canselect Lighting Detect, Daylight Dimming Level, Night Dimming Level, Illumination, and Wallpaper.

Lighting Detect | ON
Daylight Dimming Level | - | 12 | +
Night Dimming Level | - | 8 | +
Illumination | >
Wallpaper | >

Lighting Detect: On/Off
Daylight Dimming Level: 8 – 15
Night Dimming Level: 0 – 8

Illumination

Led Auto | OFF
Led Color | Red

Led Auto: On/Off.
ON: The Led color will change automatically.
OFF: You press the button - or + select desired color.
Color: White / Red / Yellow /Blue / Green / Purple / Light Green

Wallpaper:
Users can select the preset wallpaper or selectpreferred pictures in the USB driver as the wallpaper.

Touch the corresponding picture to select the preferred background.
Touch "+, "the head unit will search the USB photo file for wallpaper.
Select a picture and touch OK to add the wallpaper.
Select another picture for replacing the current wallpaper.

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Settings

Audio & EQ Setting
Below shown is the Audio settings menu.

Setting
🔄 | ⚙ | .ıl 🔋 ✳ 00:02
Balance/Fader | >
Subwoofer Output | ON
Subwoofer Filter | – 160Hz +
Subwoofer Level | – 0 +
EQ | >
LOUD | OFF

Balance/Fader:
Touch the + or – of Balance/Fade to tune for
the driver and passenger preference.
The value of Balance (Left 12 – Right 12) and
Fade (Front 12 – Rear 12)
Touch Reset to set both Balance and Fade
to zero

Setting
🔄 | ✳ 00:03
Balance
– 0 +
Fader
– 0 +
Reset

Subwoofer Output: On/Off
Subwoofer Filter: 50Hz, 80Hz,120Hz,160Hz
Subwoofer Level: -10 ~ +10
10- Band Equalizer:
10 - band of EQ tuning, slide the EQ bar to
tune each band frequency level according to
user preference.
Touch Reset button to sell all Band to zero.

🔄 | EQ | ✳ 12:03 AM
-1 | +3 | +3 | 2 | 0 | -1 | -1 | 0 | +2 | +1
32 | 63 | 125 | 250 | 500 | 1k | 2k | 4k | 8k | 16k
< | Pop | > | Reset

Or user can touch "<" or ">" at the bottom to
select the following preset EQ:
Off, Soft Rock, Pop, Electric, Jazz, EQ Custom.

Bluetooth Settings :
Touch the Bluetooth Settings from the setting
menu will be shown below:

Setting
🔄 | ✳ 00:03
Connection | ON
Pairing | >
Device Name: | >
Clear Records | >

Connection: On/Off (Select Bluetooth connectionis
                     On or Off).
Pairing: To start the paring.

Setting
✳ 00:03
Pairing Mode
From Bluetooth device connection
⟳
Cancel

Device Name: Shown the connected Phone or
                    device name.
Clear Records: To clear the device list records.

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Apple CarPlay® & Android Auto®

Apple CarPlay® :
Plug the iPhone (iPhone 5 or later models, and IOS 7.1 or above) through the lightning cable to the USB port of the source unit. The iPhone will be shown the "CarPlay." The source unit will enter the CarPlay interface, the APP that supports the CarPlay feature will be displayed on the source unit. Touch the corresponding APP can operate.

Siri:
In CarPlay® mode, the user can talk to SIRI to
Control the CarPlay® functions. Press
to start the SIRI function, touch the button for 2 seconds or the iPhone's HOME button. Now you can talk to Siri about
playing music; I am going...
Note: For the SIRI function in the source unit, the
The microphone must be connected.
In CarPlay® mode, touch the" Home" button or
Icon to go back to the main Menu of the sourceunit.

Android Auto® :
Android Auto® enables you to use functions of your Android device convenient for driving. You can easily access route guidance,
make calls, listen to music, etc. For details about
Android Auto® , visit
https://www.android.com/auto
or https://support.google.com/androidauto

Compatible Android devices
You can use Android Auto with Android devices of Android version 5.0 or later.

Note: Android Auto may not be available on all devices and is unavailable in all countries or regions.

Operation:
1.Connect an Android device via a USB terminal. To use the hands-free function, connect the Android device via Bluetooth. When an Android device compatible with Android Auto is connected to a USB terminal, the device is connected via Bluetooth automatically, and the Bluetooth smartphone currently connected is disconnected.

2. Unlock your Android device

3. To enter Android Auto mode, touch the Android Auto icon on the head unit screen. You can perform the operations of the Apps of the connected Android device.

4. In the Android Auto model, touch "Home" to the head unit main menu.

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Radio                                                  USB

Touch "Radio" in the main Menu to enter the              Radio setting:
radio interface.

00:01

PS
FM1
87.50 MHz
AM1

87.50   90.00   98.00   106.00  108.00  87.50

Radio Area                                               00:02
RDS                                            ON
TA                                             OFF
AF                                             OFF
PTY                                            >

FM1    Touch "FM" can change between
       FM1>FM2>FM3.

AM1    Touch "AM" can change between
       AM1>AM2.

PS     Touch for pre-scan search; each
       scan station will be played for
       3sec, and touch again to stop.

       Touch to auto-scan searching.

       Touch to enter EQ settings.

       Touch to switch Local or DX.

       Touch to enter Radio settings.

       Short touch to seek down, long
       touch to tune down.

       Short touch to seek up, long
       touch to tune-up.

Preset channel, six preset buttons store, and recall
stations for each band. Touch and slide the preset
channel can switch to the next band,
FM1/FM2/FM3 or AM1/AM2.

Store a Station

1. Tune the radio to the desired station.
2.Touch and hold one of the preset stations for
more than 3 seconds, then the preset buttonwill
be highlighted on the screen, and the preset
station will be stored.

Radio Area: Select the region, American/Europe
/Eastern Europe /Japan /Southeast Asia /Latin
American/ Asia / Australia.
RDS: Switch ON or OFF.
TA: Switch ON or OFF. AF:
Switch ON or OFF. PTY:
Switch ON or OFF.
Note: AF is only for the European region.

USB

Plug the USB; the USB icon will be colorful.
Touch the USB icon to enter the USB playback
mode. The source unit will playback the audio
in the USB device.

00:02
USB    1/20

Holy Virgin
Groove Coverage
Greatest Hits

00:18 / 03:10                           1/20

Press to go to the following folder.

Press to search Audio files. Press

to go to the previous folder.

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USB                                             Bluetooth

[icon]  Short press to skip previous           [icon]  Press to search Audio files.
        track.Long press to fast reverse.

[icon]  Play or Pour button.                   [icon]  Short press to skip previous track.
                                                        Long press to fast reverse.

[icon]  Short press to skip the next           [icon]  Play or Pause button.
        track.Long press to fast
        forward.                               [icon]  Short press to skip the next
                                                        track.Long press to fast
[icon]  Press to select Repeat All>                    forward. Press to select
        Repeat 1> Repeat Folder.                       Repeat All> Repeat 1>
                                                        Repeat Folder.
[icon]  Press to switch Random
        is On or Off.                          [icon]  Press to switch Random is
                                                        On or Off.
[icon]  Press to select Audio setting or
        set the preferred EQ of each           [icon]  Press to select Audio setting or
        bandin custom mode.                            set the preferred EQ of each
                                                        bandin custom mode.

File List Browsing                             Bluetooth Connect:

Touch [icon] to browse the folder and          If the Bluetooth is not connected, press Reconnect
file list of the USB device.                   the paired Phone or paring to pair the new
                                                device.

[screenshot image area]                        [screenshot image area]
USB    1/20              00:02                 [icon]  Bluetooth device is not connected
[icon] Track 01                                         Connection                    ON [toggle]
       Track 02                                         Reconnect
[icon] Track 03                                         Pairing
       Track 04
       Track 05
       Track 06
       Track 07


Bluetooth Music:                               Bluetooth Pairing:

Touch the BT Music icon to enter Bluetooth     The pairing screen will be shown as below:
Music playing mode. If the Bluetooth is
connected, the music will be playing as
below shown:

[screenshot image area]                        [screenshot image area]
BT Music                  00:06                BT Music                             00:06
[icon] Black Hole Sun            [icon]                Pairing
[icon]  Soundgarden               [icon]                Connect from Bluetooth device.
        Superunknown              [icon]
                                                        [spinner icon]
   00:16 / 04:38
   [icon]   [icon]   [icon]                                       Cancel


                                                Turn on the Bluetooth of the Mobile phone/ Bluetooth
                                                device; you can see the "SOUNDSTREAM HD."
                                                Select the "SOUNDSTREAM HD" for paring and
                                                connection.

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Bluetooth Phone

Bluetooth Phone:
After the mobile Phone is connected with the source unit
via Bluetooth(HFP), the user can go through the source unit

Make a phone call. Touch the Phone icon in Main Menu
to go to BT Phone mode. Please note it needs to
connect the microphone for phone calls.

Phone | SOUNDSTREAM HD | 00:19
iPhone
Keyboard
1 | 2 | 3
4 | 5 | 6
7 | 8 | 9
* | 0/+ | #

Keyboard
History
Contacts
Setup

Phone | SOUNDSTREAM HD | 12:03 AM
iPhone
Active Call
10086
0:14

Keyboard
History
Contacts
Setup

Receive an incoming call:
If the Phone is connected with the source unit
via Bluetooth, when an incoming call, the
below screen will be shown:

Press      to answer the incoming call.

Press      to reject the incoming call.

Keypad. Tap it to enter call mode.

History. Tap it to show the call record,
missed, received, and dialed calls.

Contact. Tap it to show the phonebook
of connected device.

BT Setup. Tap it to set Auto answer and
Microphone gain.

Make a call or accept the incoming call.

Backspace, tap it to clear the incorrect
dial digit.

Phone | SOUNDSTREAM | 12:03 AM
iPhone
Active Call
10086
0:14

Keyboard
History
Contacts
Setup

Phone | SOUNDSTREAM | 12:02 AM
iPhone
Keyboard
1 | 2 | 3
4 | 5 | 6
7 | 8 | 9
* | 0/+ | #

Keyboard
History
Contacts
Setup

Make a Call:
1. Touch the          icon to enter the dial screen.
2. Touch 0-9, *, #, #, use the keypad, and enter
the desired number to dial. If you input an
incorrectnumber,  touch  the           icon on the
keypad to delete the wrong number.
3. Once the correct number appears on the
screen, touch the         icon to go to the dialing
interface.
4 To end the call, touch the icon          on
the screen.

The interchange between phone and source unit.

Toggle On / Off the Microphone function.

Display the Keypad.

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Bluetooth Phone
Call List:
Touch the icon to display the
call combined list.

Phone | SOUNDSTREAM HD | 00:20
iPhone
History
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000

Slide the bar at the right up and down to
display call logs.

Contacts:
Touch the icon to access the phone
book of the connected mobile Phone.
To make a call from the phonebook, simply
touch the contact's name.

Phone | SOUNDSTREAM HD | 00:20
iPhone
Contacts
Ray
Darcy Chu
Maxerry Chang
Andy Qiu
Chang Chang
Rex Liang

BT Setup:

Phone | Loading... | 00:20
iPhone
Setup
Auto Answer | OFF
Mic Gain | Middle

Auto Answer: On/Off, incoming call auto answer.
MIC Gain:      Low /Middle /High

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HDHU.14+ Specifications

GENERAL
Power Requirement: | DC 10 - 16Volts,
Power Requirement: | Negative ground
Current Drain: | 15A (Max.)
Maximum Power Output: | 50Watts x 4
RMS Power Output: | 25Watts x 4
Speaker Impedance: | 2- or 4-Ohm Load
Frequency Response | 20Hz ~20KHz
Operating temperature: | -20~60 ℃
Dimensions: | 230mm(W) x 210mm(D)x 140mm(H)

TFT Display
TFT Screen size: | 7 – Inch TFT/LCD
Resolution | 1024 x 600 pixels

FM RADIO SECTION
Frequency Range | 87.5 – 107.9 MHz (America)
 | 87.5 – 108 MHz (Europe)
Usable Sensitivity (S/N=30dB) | ≤15dB
S/N Ratio: | ≥55dB
Stereo Separation | ≥30dB

AM RADIO SECTION
Frequency Range | (America) 522 – 1620 kHz
 | (Europe) 530 – 1710 kHz
Usable Sensitivity (S/N=20dB) | ≤40dB
S/N Ratio: | ≥45dB

Line-out / Subwoofer Output
Maximum Output Leve (10K ohms load): | ≥4V RMS
Subwoofer Time Align | 0~18ms

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Trouble Shooting

Problem | Cause | Correct action
No Power, Dead. | Check Fuse | Replace Fuse
No Power, Dead. | Incorrect Wiring | Consult your Local Specialist. www.MotorcycleAudio.com/Specialist-Locator
No sound output when operating the unit with amplifiers or power antenna attached. | Power antenna lead is shorted to ground excessive current is required or remote on the amplifiers or power antenna | 1. Turn off the unit. 2. Remove all wires attached to the power antenna lead. Check each wire for a possible short to the ground using an ohm meter. 3. Turn on the unit. 4. Reconnect each amplifier remote wire to the power antenna lead one by one. If the amplifiers turn off before all wires are attached, use an external replay to provide remote-on voltage (excessive current required).
Poor performance of radio station | Weak signal | Move the Motorcycle to another place, then try again
No Sound or Audio | Volume is in minimum The wiring is not properly connected. | Adjust volume to the desired level. Check wiring connection

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FCC Notes
WARNING! NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a ClassB digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to
operate the equipment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Suppose this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. In that case, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that the receiver is connected.

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