AOR AR8000, Operating Manual

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AR8000 operating manual
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(6) Basic manual operation of the receiver
Operating manual conventions
Where text appears in [SQUARE BRACKETS] the keys are to be pressed
exactly as shown.
For example: [1] [4] [5] [ENT]
Means press the 1 key followed by the 4 key followed by the 5 key followed by
the enter key.
Words contained in speech marks “2VFO” refer to indications displayed on the
Liquid Crystal Display.
Sections of “italic text” indicate an advanced function or facility only available
when in EXPERT rather then NEWUSER (new user) mode.
6-1 Before starting
Before operating, charge the internal NiCad batteries using the supplied
charger for approximately 16 hours. Connect the supplied flexible aerial
to the BNC connector.
Note: When the receiver is switched OFF, all VFO data will be automatically
stored into EEPROM memory storage. No battery or capacitor is required for
memory backup. Should the NiCad (or dry batteries if in use) cells become
completely exhausted, the last stored memory channel or last VFO data “may”
be lost.
CURSOR
The CURSOR may apparently “go to sleep” at times when menus are called.
This is because of the many tasks called by the microprocessor, it is simply
doing something else at the time you call it. Should this happen, press
[CLEAR] to escape the menu and re-select the menu again.
6-2 Switching On
Set the squelch control to the 12 o’clock position. Rotate the volume control to
the 12 o’clock position, this action will also switch the set on (a click will be
heard / felt as the control passes the 9 o’clock position). It is never a good
idea to switch On the receiver with an earphone connected, there may be an
audible click when the unit is switched On or the volume may be accidentally
set uncomfortably high.
The LCD will show the opening message “WELCOME TO THE WORLD
OF AR8000 RECEIVER” across the first four lines, at the same time the
microprocessor generates the “boot up data” required to control the receiver.