Custom Autosound USA-230 User Manual
Owner's Manual
ELECTRONICALLY TUNED AM/FM RECEIVER,
WITH AUXILIARY INPUT
CUSTOM MADE FOR
"THE GREAT CLASSIC VEHICLES!"
CONCOURS SERIES
USA-230
LIMITED WARRANTY
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in material or workmanship, Custom Autosound Mfg.,Inc. (the Company) will for the length of the
period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with
new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or refurbished product. The
decision to repair or replace will be made by the company.
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor.
During the “Parts” Limited Warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. This
Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers
product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service.
To obtain repairs or replacement within the terms of this warranty, the product
should be delivered, transportation prepaid, to the Company at the address
shown below.
This warranty does not extend to the elimination of car static or motor noise correction antenna problems, costs incurred for removal or reinstallation of product,
or damage of tapes, speakers accessories or car electrical systems.
This warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which has been
damaged through alteration, mishandling, misuse neglect, or accident.
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE COMPANY BE
LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE, DIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL, ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT: No person or
representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than
expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty last or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage to the above limitations or exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
1030 W. Williamson Ave. Fullerton CA. 92833
800-888-8637 714-773-1423 FAX 714-773-1523
Product or Part Name PAR TS LABOR
All In-dash car radios, radio/tape
player combinations.
Two (2) Years One (1) Year
◆ ELECTRONIC VOLUME AND
TUNING CONTROLS
◆ HIGH POWER 50 WATTS x 4
◆ AUXILIARY INPUT
◆ LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL
◆ AUTO- ANTENNA DRIVE LEAD
◆ 4 Channel RCA PRE-AMP INPUTS
◆ 4AM 12FM STATION MEMORY
◆ SWITCHABLE USA/EURO
FREQUENCY SELECTOR
◆ FRONT/FEAR FADER
Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Radio Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Low Level Output Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Wiring Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Controls and Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Receiver Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Programming The Preset Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Sound Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Noise Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11
Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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Introduction
Thank you for your purchase of a Custom Autosound radio.
This factory made AM/FM receiver is specifically designed and manufactured for your
classic special interest vehicle. It is a reflection of over 30 years of customer feedback
regarding preferred features,vehicle compatibility, cosmetics and quality components.
The quality of the components and various parts that are used in our radios were developed in a California audio research laboratory. The laboratory researched and assembled the finest affordable radio tuner and amplifier sections.
Custom Autosound and its staff own over 16 classic special interest cars and trucks.
These vehicles are used for research and development, car shows meets and much
personal pleasure. We find that our custom radios only sound as good as the speakers
they are matched with and a quality installation.
We also manufacture a full line of rear and dual front and dual voice coil speaker
assemblies to fit in the original speaker areas, rear and overhead speaker assemblies
and custom radios for over 300 different year groups and makes of classic vehicles plus
Secretaudio the hideaway AM/FM CD Controller radio for any vehicle.
Your Custom Autosound authorized dealer has information regarding our speakers and
special speaker assemblies, as well as information regarding custom radios for cars
other than yours.
Again, we thank you for your purchase! You have increased the value and "Driving
Pleasure" of your classic without damaging the originality.
Regards, Carl Sprague
President
Custom Autosound
It Is advised that you do Not return defective units to your dealer. There is generally no
"exchange" e.g.(as is standard Electronics Industry Policy). Also, most dealers do not
have radio technicians, test benches, etc and a return to factory through a dealer can
extend turn-around times by weeks!
Please call Custom Autosound, requesting technical assistance if a problem occurs. We
will gladly trouble shoot/advise step by step.
If your unit is in need of repair, Please ship to us, UPS preferably. We will repair or
replace and return ASAP! Normal turn around time is 7 business days plus shipping
time.
Custom Autosound Mfg, Inc. 800-888-8637
1030 West Williamson Ave Fax 714-773-1523
Fullerton, CA 92833 www.custom-autosound.com
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Radio Specifications
FM Section
Tuner Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PLL
Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . .87.5-108 MHz
Image Rejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50dB
Quieting Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4uV
T.H.D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1%
IF Rejection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60dB
AM Section
Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . . .530-1710KHz
S/N Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50dB
Selectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25dB
Audio Section
Output Channel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50X4
Output Impedance . . . . . . . .4ohm per speaker
Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Hz-18KHz
General
Power Supply . . . . . .12VDC Negative Ground
Speaker impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8 ohm
Stand-By Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.02A
Chassis .... 200mm(7
7
/8”)(w)X50(2 -1/4")mm
. X150(5 7/8")mm(D)
IF Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . .10.7MHZ
Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.6V
S/N Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60dB
Capture Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5dB
Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35dB
IF Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . .450KHz
Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2OuV
System Power . . . . . . . . . . .200 Watts
THD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.5%
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