Custom Autosound USA-230 - Manual (Page 4)

General Installation
Thank you for your purchase of this Custom Autosound product!
Owner- Installer: Please review installation instructions and owners manual.
Keep in mind that your radio and/or speakers are custom equipment designed specifi-
cally for your year vehicle. It should be handled carefully and installed preferably by an
auto radio specialist. We suggest that you “Bench Test” the unit before installation, as
we do, prior to shipment.This is to insure that the equipment functions properly before
the time is spent on installation. This way, if a careless installation occurs and the unit
becomes "fried" or some other possible damage, the installer is responsible. Shipping
damage does occasionally occur. If you should suspect shipping damage, please con-
tact the delivery company at once.
Please read the owners manual thoroughly before using your radio.
It is recommended that you disconnect the negative lead from the battery before
installing any electronic equipment in your vehicle. Reconnect when wiring is complete.
First, you will need to remove the knobs of your current radio, bezels and shaft nuts.
Unplug the main wire harness and speaker leads from the back of the radio. Disconnect
antenna lead and remove mounting strap from the back of the radio. The radio is now
ready to be removed from the dash. Check the original radio for signs of water or oil
damage from leaks. If leaks are present, do not install the new radio. Water, oil or any
other liquid damage is not covered under the new radio warranty.
REAR MOUNTING STRAP OMISSION VOIDS WARRANTY!
Attach the rear mounting strap to rear of radio. Install the radio from behind the dash.
Now attach the mounting strap to the dash or firewall using an existing bolt or screw.
Now install any outer custom trim bezel, if one was furnished for this application and
attach shaft nuts to secure the radio in the dash. Once the radio is centered and
secured, you can install the knobs.
Please refer to wiring instructions on page 4&5.
Plug in antenna lead On speaker hook up make sure the positive lead goes to the posi-
tive terminal and the negative lead to the negative terminal of the speakers. A minimum
of two (or one dual) speakers is required for this stereo radio. DO NOT CONNECT
ANY TWO SPEAKER LEADS TO EACH OTHER OR TO VEHICLE GROUND. Radio
damage will occur. If less than four speakers are used, tape off remaining speaker
leads to prevent a short.
Plug in or wire the red power wire to a switched 12volt source. Plug in or wire the
orange memory wire to a constant 12volt source. Wire the black ground wire to a clean,
solid chassis point or original ground wire from the factory radio.
Good Listening! Audio quality is only as good as speaker quality!
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Problem Cause Solution
NO Lights, NO Sound
Power Lead:Red Wire not
connected or Power not get-
ting to radio. Orange wire not
connected or power not get-
ting to radio. Check both fuse’s in filter
box.Check all connections
on these wires and verify
that radio is getting
12Volts on both wires.
Lights but No Sound
Power Lead:Orange Wire not
Connected or power not get-
ting 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