Custom Autosound USA-5 User Manual

Owner's Manual

ELECTRONICALLY TUNED AM/FM RECEIVER,

CD CHANGER CONTROLLER,

CASSETTE PLAYER:CUSTOM MADE FOR

"THE GREAT CLASSIC VEHICLES!"

◆ CD CHANGER CONTROLLER ◆ RCA PRE-AMP OUTPUTS

◆ NEW ELECTRONIC VOLUME AND ◆ AUTO-REVERSE CASSETTE
TUNING CONTROLS ◆ PUSH TAPE EJECT CONTROL

◆ TAPE PROGRAM SELECT ◆ POWER ON/OFF & VOLUME

◆ AUTO- ANTENNA DRIVE LEAD ◆ FRONT/FEAR FADER

◆ HIGH POWER 60 WATTS x 4 ◆ ADJUSTABLE SHAFT SPACE

◆ LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL ◆ SWITCHABLE USA/EURO

◆ 12AM 18FM STATION MEMORY FREQUENCY SELECTOR

◆ POWER ON/OFF & VOLUME CONTROL

CONCOURS SERIES

USA-5

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 [phone]

Product or Part Name PAR TS LABOR

All In-dash car radios, radio/tape
player combinations.

Two (2) Years One (1) Year

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-8

Digital Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Receiver Special Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

CDC Changer Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Preset Scan And Auto Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Cassette Player Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-10

Cassette Auto Reverse Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Cassette Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Noise Suppression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

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Radio Specifications

FM Section

Tuner Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .PLL

Frequency Range . . . . . . . . . . .87.5-1 08 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60X4

Output Impedance . . . . . . . .4ohm per speaker

Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Hz-I 8KHz

Tape

Section

Mechanism Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .Auto Reverse

Tape Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4.76cm/SEC

Response . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Hz-10KHz NORM

Separation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45dB

General

Power Supply . . . . . .12VDC Negative Ground

Speaker impedance . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8 ohm

Stand-By Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.02A

Chassis .... 200mm(7

7

/8”)(w)X57(2 -1/4")mm

. X142.8(5 5/8")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 . . . . . . . . . . .240 Watts

THD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.5%

Playback System . . . . . . . .4TRK2CH

Wow and Flutter . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.35%

Crosstalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50dB

S/N Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49db

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Introduction

Thank you for your purchase of a Custom Autosound radio.

This factory made AM/FM cassette receiver is specifically designed and manufactured
for your classic special interest vehicle. It is a reflection of over 25 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 CD C controller 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. 800-8888637
1030 West Williamson Ave Fax [phone]
Fullerton, CA 92833 www.custom-autosound.com

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Problem Cause Solution

NO Lights, NO Sound

Power Lead:Red Wire not
connected or Power not get­ting to radio

Check fuse in filter
box.Check all connections
on this wire and verify that
radio is getting 12Volts on
this wire.

Lights but No Sound

Power Lead:Orange Wire not
Connected or power not get­ting to radio

Check fuse in filter
box.Check all connections
on this wire and verify that
radio is getting 12Volts on
this wire

Lights,Numbers
Displayed but No Sound

Problem with a speaker or
speaker wire

Verify all speakers used
are 4ohm or greater. Verify
that none of the speakers
are going to ground.
Verify that none of the
speaker wires are shorting
to themselves or ground.

Sound only heard on
one side
Noise with Radio
Reception

Speaker wires disconnected
Balance control set to one
side
Antenna not fully extended
Car underneath Fluorescent
lights

Check all connections
Adjust balance control to
center position
Extend antenna to full
length.
Back vehicle out of garage
and test again

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