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7.0 BASIC OPERATION
With all connections made and secured, you are now steps away from enjoying the
sound quality of the RD
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1.
Also it is a good idea to remove the back cover with pow
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er disconnected to ensure that the tubes are seated properly before connecting to
AC power, just in case they became loose in shipping.
Then turn on your RD
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1 in the following manner: A. Switch the main rocker
switch labeled “POWER” to the (ON) position on the Rear Panel. The Display will
show a start up message: “Warm Up”. There is a 20 second delay before all the
tubes are operating normally, this is called a “Soft Start” to increase the longevity of
the tubes. Allow the unit to warm up for another 1
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2 minutes before using.
B. While the unit is warming up make sure the Volume Control is turned counter
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clockwise, to a lower level.
C. Select the Source Input by using the Remote Control selecting the desired input.
Adjust the volume control to the desired sound level.
NOTE: For the first 480 hours
play your selected music at a normal listening levels at first to further burn in the
tubes and all components.
Note: The VU Meter using the CATS Eye tube on the front face of the unit will move
As volume increases
7.1 Using the DAB/DAB+ Digital Radio, Basic Operation
Select <DAB/DAB+> as the Input Source either using the Remote. During initial use,
the receiver will scan for all available DAB channels. At any time you may press the
SCAN button to rescan.
Press the C/
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keys on the Remote to change channels. When the desired
channel is displayed, press the ENTER key on the Remote.
7.1.1 Saving Desired Stations into Memory:
When your station that you wish to
save is displayed, press and hold down the Numerical key on the Remote’s key
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board until “PRESET “X”” appears on the radio’s display.
7.1.2 Selecting Stored Channels in DAB/DAB+ mode:
Press the PRESET key
once. A stored channel will be displayed. (A) Use the C/
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on the Remote
until you see the desired station. Then press the Enter key to confirm.
(B) Alternatively, one may press the corresponding channel number on the numerical
keypad on the remote.
7.1.3 Radio Information:
When listening to the DAB/DAB+ Digital Radio,
pressing the INFO key repeatedly will display the Station and Channels details such
as “Channel Information, Signal Strength, Bitrate, Signal Error, and Time.”
7.2 Using the FM Radio, Basic Operation
Select the FM Radio as a source. Using the C/
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keys on the remote will allow
you manually tune in a station.
By holding down these keys will automatically see the tuner search for a station
and then stop when found.
7.3 Saving the Stations
7.3.1 Selecting Stored Channels:
Press the PRESET button once. A stored
channel will be displayed. Press the C/
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key to go though the stored preset
channels. Press the SELECT button or ENTER key to confirm. One may also make
a numerical entry using the keypad on the remote.
7.4 Radio Information:
When listening to an FM station, by pressing the INFO
key on the front panel or on the remote will display RDS information such as the
Channel Property, Station Signal Strength or Time.
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6.
NEVER
bypass any fuse or replace any fuse with a value or type other
than those specified.
7.
NEVER
expose the RD
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1 to extremely high or low temperatures. If the
RD
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1 has been taken out of storage from an unheated environment, let the
unit acclimate to room temperature before making any connections and
applying power to the unit.
8.
ALWAYS
keep electrical equipment out of reach of children.
Do not handle the tubes when hot, or wet them.
Only touch the tubes only when they are cold and the unit is unplugged
from its source of AC Power.
9.
ALWAYS
unplug sensitive electronic equipment such as this unit
during lightning storms.
10.
DISCONNECT
from AC power source when not used for long
periods.
CONGRATULATIONS!
NOW YOU ARE READY TO START!
4.0 Installation & Placement
The RD
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1 as is the case with any tube equipped device is more sensitive
than most other types of audio components to EMI (electro
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magnetic inter-
ference) from power supplies and motors including vibration. Consequent-
ly, it should be placed at a minimum distance of 18 inches from power sup-
plies, turntables, tape decks, AC line filters, etc..
One should never place another component directly on top of this integrat-
ed amplifier, and as good practice, it is not recommended to directly place
this component on another audio component that generates heat.
NEVER PLACE THIS COMPONENT ON TOP OF A LOUDSPEAKER.
Vibration picked up by the tubes will damage them and shorten their useful
life.
When dressing cables, take care as to tuck away loose cables so someone
may not trip on them.
Allow also for ample air circulation around the RD
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1.
