Xantech AM/FM Radio Tuner manual

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    2 Important Safety Instructions Y CAUTION < DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE HOUSING USING SCREWDRIVER. < IF THIS PRODUCT DEVELOPS TROUBLE, MAKE A CONTACT WITH OUR SERVICEMAN, AND DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT IN A TROUBLED STATE. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC[...]

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    3 Contents Remote Control Unit Read this before operation • Choose the installation location of your unit carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to vibrations and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture. • Do not open the cabinet as this might result in damage to the circuitry or[...]

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    4 Connection TUNER IN TUNER IN RL R L Amplifier Amplifier CAUTION Turn off the power of all the equipment before making connections. Read instructions of each component you intend to use with this unit. < Be sure to insert each plug securely. To prevent hum and noise, do not bundle the connection cords with the power cord. A B C E F D[...]

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    5 AUDIO OUT Connect the component with RCA pin cords. Make sure to connect : white plug w white jack(L:left) red plug w red jack(R:right) Power cord (AC) Be sure to connect the power cord to an AC outlet which supplies the correct voltage. Hold the power plug when plugging or unplugging the power cord. REMOTE Used for a wired remote control unit (o[...]

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    6 Names of Each Control C E F G H I D B J K K E F G H I D J A Buttons for TUNER 1 Buttons for TUNER 2 C J H E F G D I J H E F G D I[...]

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    7 Note: To simplify explanations, instructions refer to names of buttons and controls on the front panel, making no mention of the use of remote control unit. The equipment draws nominal non-operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the OFF position. REMOTE SENSOR When operating the remote control unit, point it towards the REMOTE[...]

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    8 Radio Reception When the TUNING/PRESET button is pressed momentarily (0.5 second or less), the frequency changes by a fixed step. FM : 0.2 MHz steps AM : 10 kHz steps Press the TUNING/PRESET button repeatedly until the station you want to listen to is found. Pressing this button alternates between Stereo mode and Mono mode. Stereo FM stereo broad[...]

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    9 Preset T uning 1 While the MEMORY indication is flashing select the preset you would like to use for this station by EITHER: Scroll up or down using the TUNING/PRESET buttons until the preset is displayed. Then press the MEMORY button to store 5 2 1 5 3 5 4 2 1 5 3 5 4 TUNER 1 TUNER 2 5 5 Manual Memory Presetting You can store your favorite FM an[...]

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    10 Tr oubleshooting If you experience any problems with the unit, please take a moment to look through this chart and see if you can solve the problem yourself before you call your dealer or service center. No power e Check the connection to the AC power supply. Check and make sure the AC source is not a switched outlet and that, if it is, the swit[...]

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    11 Specifications FM T uner Section (Without notes 98.1 MHz, 65 dBf) Tuning Range. . . . . . . . . . . 87.5 MHz – 107.9 MHz (200 kHz steps) Usable Sensitivity (IHF). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mono: 15 dBf 50 dB Quieting Sensitivity . . . . . . . Mono: 21 dBf , Stereo: 41 dBf Total Harmonic Distortion (1 kHz) . . . . Mono: 0.3%[...]

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    PURPOSE: This document describes the RS-232 commands that will operate the XANTECH XDT Dual Tuner through the 9-pin RS-232 connector on the rear panel. General Information: Data Rate: 19,200 baud Parity: None Word length: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit Handshake: No RTS/CTS handshaking Connections: simple 3 wire (Rx, Tx, Gnd) interface DATA ENTRY PROTOCOL[...]

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    Thank you for choosing XANTECH. Read this manual carefully to get the best per formance from this unit. Part No. 08901025 Rev A 07-13-04 XDT AM/FM STEREO DU AL TUNER This appliance has a serial number located on the rear panel. Please record the model number and serial number and retain them for your rec ords Model number: Serial number: Xantech Co[...]