ASA Electronics MS-306 manual

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    R Owner’s Manual AM/FM STEREO RADIO WITH AUTO REVERSE CASSETTE PLAYER Designed Specifically for the Marine Environment MS-306[...]

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    1. POWER ON/OFF VOLUME Rotate knob clockwise past detent to turn radio “ON”. Further rotation increases the volume. Rotate knob counter-clockwise past detent to turn the radio “OFF”. Counter-clockwise rotation decreases the volume. 2. FADER CONTROL Clockwise rotation shifts the signal to the Left/Right front speakers. Counter-clockwise rota[...]

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    7. PROGRAM INDICATORS Indicates tape direction for reference to the fast forward/reverse buttons. Further indicates the direction (side) of the tape currently playing. To reverse the tape direction and play the other side of the cassette, lightly press both << and >> (5) buttons at the same time. The change of direction will be shown by[...]

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    13. AM/FM BAND SELECTOR Press this button to the “IN” position for FM band. Press and release it to the “OUT” position for the AM band. 14. BASS CONTROL According to individual taste, Bass Sound can be boosted or cut by tuning this knob clockwise or counter-clockwise respectively. 15. TREBLE CONTROL According to individual taste, Treble Sou[...]

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    CARE & MAINTENANCE Cassette Always check that the tape is tightly wound inside the take-up spool on the cassette. If the tape is loose, wind it with a six-sided pencil. Never use C-120 (120 minute) cassettes in this player. Never use cassette player when the vehicle temperature is near or below freezing. Cleaning of Tape Head & Capstan Sinc[...]

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    AM/FM RADIOS Symptom Cause Possible Solution No Power No 12VDC Check circuit fuse at source Check in-line fuse on power lead (wall mount units are located in rear cabinet) Power lead disconnected Ground connection No 12VDC to memory lead (electronically tuned units only) Circuit fuse at source In-line memory lead fuse Speaker Output shorted Check c[...]

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    Radio Balance Check radio function Speaker Disconnected Check speaker connection at radio and/or speaker Only one channel (right or left side) Speaker lead shorted or grounded Check speaker wiring continuity to ground w/tester or meter Popping in one or both channels Speaker wiring shorted or positive lead grounded Speaker terminals grounded or sho[...]

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    Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC T E C H N I C A L B U L L E T I N AM/FM RECEPTION Many vans and RV’s have more than one AM/FM radio. The best way to insure good reception is to supply a separate antenna for each radio. Other options available to supply adequate AM/FM reception to these radios are listed below, along with some general infor[...]

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    Special circuitry in electronic tuned radios or AM trimmers in mechanically tuned radios, make up for some of this difference in optimum mast length for AM reception. ANTENNA CABLE Increasing the antenna lead cable (adding extensions) will reduce sensitivity of AM with electronic tuned radios. GROUND PLANES Ground planes are also important when con[...]

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    Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC T E C H N I C A L B U L L E T I N This bulletin will discuss DC Power sources and how they relate to 12 volt DC video products. DC (Direct Current) Power A large number of our products are designed for 12 volt DC applications. The power is supplied by a variety of sources i.e., the battery, converters, ignitio[...]

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    In conclusion, operating these video products without the engine running will drain the battery to the point where these products will perform unacceptably in a short period of time. Converters Many RV OEM’s incorporate converters as a source of 12VDC when connected to shore power (110-120 VAC). Some models put out a very clean DC supply where ot[...]

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    ACCESSORY LIST Description Part Number AVT-988 9” Color Television with Remote (12V) AVT988 AVT-597 5” Color Television with Remote (12V) AVT597 AVT-1498 13” Color Television with Remote (12V) AVT1498 AVP-7000 Video Cassette Player (12V) AVP7000 AVP-7285 Video Cassette Player (12V) AVP7285 Wireless Headphone Kit: Includes 2 sets Wireless Head[...]

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