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Selecting a preset

To select a preset:

using the handset –

• Press 

PRESET

.

PRESET is shown on the display.

• Repeatedly press or hold    /   . 

or

• Press    /    to select the first/last preset stored under each letter 

of the alphabet.

using the front panel –

• Press or hold 

to cycle numerically then alphabetically

through the presets.

• Press or hold 

PRESET -

to reverse the order.

Note:
Presets for all bands are stored together by number or letter (i.e. a
DAB preset may be next to an FM preset).

Favourite presets

For quick access to your favourite stations you are able to assign up
to 10 presets to the 0 – 9 digit keys.

To assign a preset to a digit key:

• Select the preset you wish to assign (see 

Selecting a preset

above).

• Press and hold the digit key you wish to use until PRESET 

ASSIGNED is displayed.

Note:
If you wish to change the preset that is assigned to a digit key, follow
the steps above. The new preset will overwrite the current one.

Manual preset storage/Renaming stations

To manually store a station as a preset, or rename a station that
is already stored:

1.

Set the AKURATE Tuner to the station you wish to store or 
rename.

2. Press 

STORE

on the handset.

The display shows STORE PRESET, the station’s name or 
frequency and a flashing cursor.

3.  You are able to give each preset a name of up to 10 

characters.
Enter a name using the following handset keys –

/

Cycle through A-Z, 0-9 and commonly used 
symbols.

Switches between capital and non-capital letters.

digit keys

Can be used to quickly access numbers and A-Z 
in the same manner as a telephone key pad, e.g. 
repeatedly press 2 to access A/B/C/2, or 3 to 
access D/E/F/3 etc. Repeatedly press 1 and 0 for 
symbols.

When you have selected the desired character, press     to 
move to the next space.

To change or delete a character use the    /     keys until the
character flashes, then enter the new character, or press 
and hold    to delete it. 

To insert a character use the    /     keys to reach the 
position at which you wish to insert the new character. 
Press and hold    . The flashing character and all others that
follow it move one space to the right. Add the new 
character.

4.  When you have finished entering the name for the preset, press

STORE

.

Notes:
If you try and store a station with a name that is already in use for a
preset, you will be prompted to change the name.

If you change the name of a station it is the new name that will be
displayed when you search, scan or tune to that station.

ENGLISH

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AKURATE TUNER

Summary of Contents for Akurate Tuner

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL ENGLISH AKURATE TUNER FM AM DAB TUNER...

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Page 3: ...ng is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug has been damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has bee...

Page 4: ...ATION Fuse replacement This appliance is fitted with a non rewireable 13 amp mains plug The plug contains a 5 amp fuse If the fuse has blown it can be replaced as follows a Pull out the red fuse cover...

Page 5: ...tallation 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...

Page 6: ...he content of this manual is furnished for information use only is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Linn Products Limited Linn Products Limited assumes n...

Page 7: ...set 7 Handset modes 7 Operation 8 Standby 8 Region selection 8 Band selection 9 Listening to FM and AM 9 About RDS 9 Selecting a station 9 Station information 11 Listening to DAB 11 What is DAB 11 Sel...

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Page 9: ...allation It is strongly recommended that the AKURATE Tuner is installed and configured by an authorised Linn retailer Unpacking The AKURATE Tuner is supplied with the following accessories luminous ha...

Page 10: ...situated above or otherwise directly adjacent to sources of heat such as radiators power amplifiers etc Nor should it be enclosed in a cabinet with such devices Allow at least 4 10 cm free space abov...

Page 11: ...wn then disconnected from the power supply before connecting or disconnecting any of the plugs on the back panel If this is not done you may generate surges which could damage the AKURATE Tuner or oth...

Page 12: ...as of poor reception a Yagi type antenna In either case the antenna should be connected to the AKURATE Tuner using 75 coaxial cable For further advice on external DAB FM or AM aerials please contact y...

Page 13: ...will start this process automatically the first time it is brought out of standby Therefore prior to switching the unit on for the first time please check that you live in an area where DAB is availa...

Page 14: ...and Handset Front panel BAND Changes band Front panel display STANDBY Brings the unit out of or puts into standby mode SEARCH Search for stations PRESET Select preset stations 1 2 3 4 5 ENGLISH 6 AKU...

Page 15: ...y mode Sends off i e puts into standby command to all available Linn equipment Digits 0 9 Numeric keys To directly access radio frequencies and presets and for naming presets TUNE Allows access to tun...

Page 16: ...TITLE MENU GOTO Region selection The first time the AKURATE Tuner is brought out of standby the display shown below appears on the front panel The AKURATE Tuner must be set for the correct FM and AM...

Page 17: ...is available the name of the station plus the programme type Pop Music Light Classic etc will be displayed on the AKURATE Tuner s front panel In addition Radio Text which may include the title of the...

Page 18: ...an incorrect digit press Station scanning This function is the same as Station searching page 9 but searching continues automatically five seconds after a station is found To scan for stations Press...

Page 19: ...logue signals Another advantage is that the nature of the digital technology allows many stations to be transmitted on one frequency allowing broadcasters to provide a far wider range of programming A...

Page 20: ...dset If SCAN is not shown on the display press and hold SCAN To scan upwards downwards through the DAB band press The tuner will pause for five seconds on the next station To skip the pause press When...

Page 21: ...form of stereo or Mono and the bitrate in kilobits per second of the transmitted signal the higher the bitrate the better the audio quality a low bitrate would be 64 and a high bitrate 192 SIGNAL INF...

Page 22: ...To exit press SETUP using the front panel Press and hold BAND until Unit Configuration is shown on the display Press the key Repeatedly press PRESET until Rescan DAB Stations is displayed Press Repeat...

Page 23: ...inished searching the chosen band Notes Automatic preset storage must be carried out separately for each band You are able to give a preset a different name if you prefer see Manual preset storage Ren...

Page 24: ...Press STORE on the handset The display shows STORE PRESET the station s name or frequency and a flashing cursor 3 You are able to give each preset a name of up to 10 characters Enter a name using the...

Page 25: ...eset Press PRESET Press the appropriate digit key Deleting presets To delete a preset Select the preset you wish to delete Hold PRESET until PRESS TO CLEAR PRESET is shown on the display Press The dis...

Page 26: ...N MENU is shown BAND STORE SHIFT AMP DVD SURR LIP SYNC MONO DO CLOCK WHERE WHAT AUDIO ADJUST VIDEO ADJUST PRESET SRC SRC BAND SCAN TUNE DISP MORE SETUP HELP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SIGNAL RECORD LISTEN EXCL...

Page 27: ...Services Option Description Settings Handset Commands Accepted Remote In to Remote Out IR to Remote Out Baud Rate RS232 Start Message RS232 Events FM Tuning Bandwidth If set to Yes unit will respond t...

Page 28: ...y press before the sleep display three dots is shown on the front panel Auto 2 to 100 non linear Off 0m 10s to 5m 00s in 10 sec steps Option Description Settings Unit Information Main Board ID shows t...

Page 29: ...18 5 kHz AM 3 dB 125 Hz 1 6 kHz DAB 0 5 dB 20 Hz 20 kHz Channel separation FM 60 dBuV 75 kHz modulation 35 dB Signal to noise ratio FM 60 dBuV 75 kHz modulation 69 dB AM 60 dBuV 30 modulation 51 dB DA...

Page 30: ...me in operation in your country In parts of Europe the United States of America and some other markets extended warranty may be available to customers who register their purchase with Linn A warranty...

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