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User's Manual

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USA 740  

RADIO

HIGH POWER 300 WATTS 

 

AM/FM with RDS & 25 Pre-sets

 

7 LCD Color Choices (selectable)

 

 

CD 

 

Controller

 

Auxiliary In
Subwoofer Line out w/ x-over 
Front/ Rear Fader
Left/Right Balance 

 

Bass / Mid / Treble  Control

 

DSP EQ

 

Clock

 

USB Jack charge for mobile phones
USB MP3/WMA

 Player

Loudness Function
Last Volume Memory
RCA Pre-out 5v  (2 Pair)
Auto Antenna lead

AM/FM 

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BlueTooth

Aux1 and Aux2 (on front)

/FLAC/WAV

Summary of Contents for USA 740

Page 1: ...iary In Subwoofer Line out w x over Front Rear Fader Left Right Balance Bass Mid Treble Control DSP EQ Clock USB Jack charge for mobile phones USB MP3 WMA Player Loudness Function Last Volume Memory RCA Pre out 5v 2 Pair Auto Antenna lead AM FM WITH RDS TUNER BLUE TOOTH and VA DISPLAY READY TO INSTALL IN YOUR ORIGINAL DASH NO ASSEMBLY REQUIRED BlueTooth Aux1 and Aux2 on front FLAC WAV ...

Page 2: ...on 5 8 Volume Function Adjust 6 Mode Source Select 6 Band Select 6 8 CD Control 7 15 Clock 6 USB Flash Drive 6 14 BlueTooth Instructions 6 15 Adjusting Sound Properties 9 13 DSP EQ 9 10 Bass Mid Treble Tone Control Balance Fader 10 LCD Color Dimmer 11 Tuner Area USA EUR RUS JAP AUS 13 RDS 14 Noise Suppression 16 17 Specifications 17 Trouble Shooting 18 1 T is H g 9 10 ...

Page 3: ...ies are made to be mounted without perma nent vehicle modifications Check out our web site Your Custom Autosound authorized dealer has information regarding our speakers and special speaker assemblies as well as information regarding custom radios for vehicles other than yours We offer over 300 different conversions for various makes year groups all radios are ready to install no assembly required...

Page 4: ...ng 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 warran ty REAR MOUNTING STRAP OMISSION VOIDS WARRANTY Attach the rear mounting strap to rear of radio Install the radio fr...

Page 5: ...na lead to this radio unless it is a fully automatic antenna If your antenna was controlled by a switch or knob on the original radio ex 1958 68 Cadillac radios it is not a fully automatic it is a semi automatic antenna If you connect the antenna actuator lead of a semi automatic antenna to this radio you will burn the circuit board in the radio This can cause unrepairable damage D Ground Wire Bla...

Page 6: ...OOFER FUSE A B 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 1 3 5 7 2 4 6 8 ANTENNA JACK AUX IN LNE OUT REAR FRONT L R IGNION ACC 12V A7 RED A8 BLACK A4 YELLOW GROUND CONSTANT 12 LEFT FRONT LEFT REAR AUTO ANTENNA A8 BLUE REMOTE AMP TURN ON LEAD A3 BLUE WHITE WIRE B5 WHITE B6 WHITE BLACK B7 GREEN B8 GREEN BLACK RIGHT FRONT RIGHT REAR B3 GRAY GRAY BLACK B4 B1 PURPLE B1 PURPLE BLACK ...

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Page 8: ...c ON CDC DISC UP Select Folder Select Disc Pre set 5 Recall Store 7 Press to select the 5 radio preset Press and hold to store pre set 5 into memory Press to move DOWN through folders on your flash drive The first file in the selected folder will play The screen will dis play FOLDER NAME etc ON CDC DISC DOWN Select Folder Select Disc Next Previous 8 Turn the right front knob to tune to the next or...

Page 9: ...olders directories on the usb drive Press and release the front right knob to select the folder the first song in that directory will be heard Track Directory Search Preset Scan 9 LCD DISPLAY 11 SEE FIG 3 Function See FIG 3 Radio Mode USB CDC BT AUDIO Press and hold the right front knob for 3 seconds to access the sub menu system where you can adjust DIMMER LCD Color DISPFUN CLK SCR OFF CLK Auto M...

Page 10: ...onic adjustments that lend themselves to classi cal music POP setting accentuates the bass and treble settings This is suitable for bass heavy popular music ROCK setting accentuates the treble settings This is suitable for rock music BASS MID TREBLE selections do not come up when the EQ is set to anything other than OFF BASS The bass adjustment function allows you to boost or cut the low frequenci...

Page 11: ...se the volume level of the sub woofer outputs from 0 12 SUB 55h 85h 120h 160h When SUB ON is selected and a sub woofer is attached to the sub out RCA use this function to adjust the sub woofer crossover point to 55HZ 85HZ 120HZ or 160HZ Use the left knob for adjustment BASS MID TREBLE X Over This Menu does not come up when the EQ is set to anything other than OFF BASS Use this function to make a m...

Page 12: ...seful mode for making very specific tonal adjustments Accessing the sub menu system menu 1 Press and hold the right front knob for 2 seconds then release to access the sub menu system 2 Repeatedly press and release the front right knob to scroll through the avail able menu options 3 Turn the left front knob right or left to select a value for the chosen menu option 4 Press and release the right fr...

Page 13: ...When listening to the FM turner you can access the LOCAL or DX default option Selecting between the LOCAL and DX settings can aid in listening to weak FM radio stations or compensate for stations that have too strong of a signal STEREO MONO When listening to the FM turner you can access the STEREO default or MONO option Selecting between the stereo and mono settings can set up a stereo or mono out...

Page 14: ...left left ...

Page 15: ...activate the Search process TA SEEK Works in EURO Mode only This function allows you to select the tuner working in TA Seek or TA Alarm mode Turn the left front knob clockwise or counter clockwise to select TA Seek or TA Alarm PI Sound Works in EURO Mode only This function allows you to select the tuner working in PI Sound or PI Mute mode Turn the left front knob clockwise or counter clockwise to ...

Page 16: ...only needs to be done once Please follow these steps Make sure the BT Bluetooth function is turned ON in the rad io Sub Menu See Sub Menu System on page 13 Ensure Bluetooth is enabled on the phone to be connected to the unit Search for a new Bluetooth device from the phone this may take up to 30 seconds Select CUSTOM AUTOSOND from the Bluetooth device list Some devices may require you to enter a P...

Page 17: ...s or more Follow the manufacturers installation instructions This filter is installed in the power lines of the car stereo Sources Of Electrical Noise Alternator Noise This noise is generally a high pitched whine present with engine running The pitch of the whine will vary as engine RPM varies Alternator noise usually becomes more apparent with an electrical load to the system Switching the headli...

Page 18: ... deficiency Most occurrences are minor and preset no risk to the stereo system other than the annoyance to the lis tener However severe cases may damage the speakers minor occurrences can be remedied A professional must attend to severe occurrences as they present a threat to not only the stereo system but to the vehicle wiring itself Elimination 1 Install an L C Filter Network in the power leads ...

Page 19: ...aker wires disconnected Balance control set to one side Check all connections Adjust balance and fader control to center position Bad Speaker Reverse speaker leads at radio If still no sound on the same speaker the speaker is bad If no sound on other check wiring and fader control on radio Lights Dim and Radio Distorts at High Volume Poor Ground Connection Reconnect Ground wire to a solid chassis ...

Page 20: ... elimination of car static or motor noise cor rection 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 WRIT TEN W...

Page 21: ...ful interference in a residential installation 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or televisio...

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