Custom Autosound USA-230 - Manual (Page 3)

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 devel-
oped in a California audio research laboratory. The laboratory researched and assem-
bled 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%