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Contents

Introduction.........................................................................................1
Installation...........................................................................................2
In Use.................................................................................................3
Front Panel Switches......................................................................4-5
Front Panel Display............................................................................6
Use of the Tuner..............................................................................7-8
Back Panel.........................................................................................9
Aerial Information.............................................................................10
The optional Remote Control...........................................................11
Additional Functions........................................................................12
Tuning..............................................................................................13
Programming the Pre-sets...............................................................14
Using the Pre-sets...........................................................................15
Use of the Radio in North America..................................................16
Troubleshooting................................................................................17
Reception Problems.........................................................................18
Specifications...................................................................................19

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Summary of Contents for Radio Mk 3

Page 1: ... Tuner 7 8 Back Panel 9 Aerial Information 10 The optional Remote Control 11 Additional Functions 12 Tuning 13 Programming the Pre sets 14 Using the Pre sets 15 Use of the Radio in North America 16 Troubleshooting 17 Reception Problems 18 Specifications 19 Radio Mk3 Manual v3 3 qxd 14 06 2004 09 49 Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...tuner s function is to oscillate along with the tiny electromagnetic vibrations that are a radio signal The ability of a tuner to oscillate at a stable predetermined frequency matching that of the signal is directly related to its quality In addition to meeting this requirement the Radio 3 allows fine tuning between the normal incremental steps To fully appreciate the quality of the Rega Radio 3 h...

Page 3: ...ble provided there is sufficient air around it to prevent overheating For maximum performance place unit as far away as possible from fridges cookers fluorescent lights etc Never stack Hi fi equipment directly on top of one another Radio Mk3 Manual v3 3 qxd 14 06 2004 09 49 Page 3 ...

Page 4: ...Memory indicator b MW indicator c FM AM indicator d Frequency e Station Preset Number f Stereo indicator g kHz MHz indicator 1 Preset 2 Auto 3 Manual 4 Preset Down Auto Manual Tune 5 Preset Up Auto Manual Tune 6 Display 7 Power Switch and LED 8 Stereo Mono Toggle 9 Am Fm Toggle 10 Program 11 Infra Red Remote Sensor In Use Radio Mk3 Manual v3 3 qxd 14 06 2004 09 49 Page 4 ...

Page 5: ...ate the manual mode is activated 4 Down Move scan or step down in Pre set Auto or Manual tuning modes respectively 5 UP Move scan or step up in Pre set Auto or Manual tuning modes respectively 6 Display see front panel display on Page 6 7 Power on off This turns the tuner on or off When the tuner is off the microprocessor will stay active If in the event of a processor hang up or crash the process...

Page 6: ...mes by reducing mush and background noise 9 AM FM Switches between the wavebands The FM logo will light on the display to show the tuner is in FM mode whereas the MW and AM logo will light to show the tuner is in AM MW Medium Wave mode 10 Program Places the tuner in Program mode this is used in conjunction with the Up Down and Mode switches When active the MEMORY logo in the display will be lit Ra...

Page 7: ...ns of clarity for example 100 025 will be displayed as 100 02 e Last two digits Shows the pre set location number f Stereo This shows the radio is receiving Stereo broadcast g kHz This shows the unit of frequency for AM MW broadcasts The kHz logo also performs as a tuned indicator and will light when a strong station is tuned in g MHz This shows the unit of frequency for FM broadcasts The MHz logo...

Page 8: ...until the radio fines a strong signal You can stop the search by pressing the button again The radio will tune to stations that broadcast in stereo and mono If the radio will not tune in to your desired station you will need to use the manual tuning mode Programming the Pre sets Use either Auto or Manual to tune to the desired frequency station Press the program button and the memory logo will lig...

Page 9: ...pops crackles or noise damaging your system when tuning By pressing the UP or DOWN buttons you will move through the pre sets until the desired station is reached The last two digits in the display show the pre set number Now that you have located your station press the Pre set button again to activate it The Radio will then return to either Auto or Manual mode and increase the output level to nor...

Page 10: ...AM aerial socket 4 Left channel coaxial input white 5 Right channel coaxial input red 6 IEC Power input 1 2 3 4 5 6 EARTH AM Right Channel Lef t Channel RegaRes ea rc h Li m ite d Englan d PowerI n FM Radio Mk3 Manual v3 3 qxd 14 06 2004 09 50 Page 10 ...

Page 11: ... Panel page 9 and if possible laid horizontally along its length Try to avoid metal shelving and experiment for the best reception Distant AM reception can be improved by using a long wire aerial mounted externally parallel to the ground This should be a single wire up to 30 meters long Further improvements may be made by connecting the earth socket No 2 on Back Panel page 9 on the Radio to earth ...

Page 12: ...ext Auto Tune Up Manual Tune Up AM FM Toggle Tuner Input Selector AM FM toggles between the AM and FM bands of the Radio Pre set Use these two buttons to select a desired pre set stored in the Radio memory When these buttons are pressed the output level Radio Mk3 Manual v3 3 qxd 14 06 2004 09 50 Page 12 ...

Page 13: ...e to control your radio from the comfort of your armchair The solar allows you to switch between wavebands AM FM and the pre sets stored on your radio However the Radio 3 has to be in auto or manual mode for the remote control to work If you are also using a complete Rega setup remote controllable the solar allows you to adjust the volume and input selection as well as the CD functions too Radio M...

Page 14: ...red frequency directly in steps of 25kHz A strong signal will be indicated by the MHz on FM or kHz on AM MW lighting in the display NO YES Is the signal clear YES Repeat tuning procedure to fine tune or find another station Select the Man ual or Auto matic button NO Tuning finished Do you want to add this station to the memory Please turn over to the next page Radio Mk3 Manual v3 3 qxd 14 06 2004 ...

Page 15: ... desired station or frequency Select pre set location using Up or Down buttons Press Prog ram button Finished Press Prog ram button again to store station or frequency into memory End YES Radio Mk3 Manual v3 3 qxd 14 06 2004 09 50 Page 15 ...

Page 16: ...5 Using the Pre sets Select Pre set button Use Up or Down buttons to select the desired preset Press Pre set button again to enter the selected station Radio Mk3 Manual v3 3 qxd 14 06 2004 09 50 Page 16 ...

Page 17: ... Press the AM FM button to toggle between 10 9kHz Press the Mono button to store the frequency step and return to normal operation mode Press Prog ram button and hold down Use of the Radio in North America In North America and Canada AM MW the broadcast frequency steps are in 10KHz increments instead of 9KHz as found in Europe To change from 9KHz to 10KHz follow this procedure Radio Mk3 Manual v3 ...

Page 18: ...witched on Are the phono plugs and connecting cables intact Has the fuse in the plug blown Contact your Rega dealer Plug in and switch on Is the mains socket live Rotate the plugs or replace the leads Replace the fuse Check by plugging in another appliance Radio Mk3 Manual v3 3 qxd 14 06 2004 09 50 Page 18 ...

Page 19: ...nce or distortion on FM reception Experiment with aerial orientation and positioning Interference on AM FM reception Buzzing or whistles Fluorescent lights electric motors or appliances in the vicinity Loud humming or buzzing on one or both channels Move them if possible Check plugs are fully inserted NO NO NO Radio Mk3 Manual v3 3 qxd 14 06 2004 09 50 Page 19 ...

Page 20: ...tereo 1KHz 0 1 6KHz 0 25 Signal to Noise Ratio Bandwidth 30Hz to 15KHz Mono 81dB Stereo 74dB Frequency Response 30Hz to 15KHz 0 5dB Stereo Separation 1K 53dB 6K 50dB 10K 39dB AM Section Sensitivity 10mv Signal to Noise 45dB THD 0 5 NEC Custom System Remote Control Radio Mk3 Manual v3 3 qxd 14 06 2004 09 51 Page 20 ...

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