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1. AM LW Tuning system Phase locked loop Frequency steps 9kHz AM MW in Europe 10 kHz AM MW in USA amp Canada 1 kHz AM LW Presets 8 Usable sensitivity typically 25uV IF rejection 20dB S N ratio 30 mod 50mV I P 50dB Total harmonic distortion 30 mod 50mV I P 0 5 Output level 750mV at 70 modulation General Output impedance 1002 Minimum recommended load 5kQ Power consumption 10VA SizeWxDxH 430 x 290 x 85mm Weight net 4 6kg Weight packed 7 1kg Supplied accessories FM dipole aerial AM loop aerial coaxial plug adaptor mains lead CR 389 remote control handset and batteries E amp OE Continual improvement policy aoe i Arcam has a policy of continual improvement for its products NOTE All specification values are typical unless otherwise This means that designs and specifications are subject to Stated change without notice T51 7 Guarantee Worldwide Guarantee This entitles you to have the unit repaired free of charge during the first two years after purchase at any authorised Arcam distributor provided that it was originally purchased from an authorised Arcam dealer or distributor The manufacturer can take no responsibility for defects arising from accident misuse abuse wear and tear neglect or through unauthorised adjustment and or repair neither can they accept responsibility for damage or loss occurring during transit to or from the person claiming under the guarantee The warranty covers Parts and2. MONO and STEREO T51 6 ee 9 3 8 Tune buttons These buttons enable you to scroll through the stored station selections one at a time BAND This button toggles between FM AM and LW Amplifier controls These buttons offer basic control over Arcam amplifiers such as the A65 A75 or A85 CD player controls These buttons offer basic control over Arcam CD players such as the CD72 or CD92 NOTE Remember to install the two AAA batteries supplied before trying to use your remote control Do not place anything in front of the display area on the tuner where the IR receiver is located or the remote control may not work Technical specifications T51 Tuner FM Section Tuning range 87 5 to 108 0MHz Tuning system Phase locked loop Frequency steps 50kHz Presets 16 Sensitivity IHF for 50dB S N ratio typically 8uV Alternate channel selectivity better than 60dB AM suppression ratio better than 50dB Capture ratio typically 1 0dB On tune indicator Lights at tuned frequency 50kHz Frequency response 20Hz 15kHz 1dB Ultimate S N ratio CCIR Mono better than 76dB Stereo better than 71dB Total harmonic distortion 96MHz reference 22 5kHz deviation at 1kHz Mono better than 0 1 Stereo better than 0 25 Channel separation 1kHz better than 38dB Pilot tone suppression better than 30dB Output level 700mV at 75kHz deviation AM Section Tuning range 522 to 1611 kHz AM MW 146 to 290 kHz
3. MONO or STEREO lights on the display If a weak station is received in stereo the background hiss can be reduced and in most cases eliminated by selecting MONO AUTO When pressed the word AUTO illuminates in the display When either of the tune buttons are pressed the tuner stops automatically at a station with any suitably strong signal To continue searching press either of the tune buttons again STORE The STORE button allows you to assign radio stations to preset numbers 1 16 for FM and 1 8 for AM See the instruction To store a radio station in memory Tune down up Press to tune up or down through the chosen frequency band When pressed and held the tuner scrolls continuously when touched and released the tuner scrolls in fixed amounts TUNE indicator This glows green when you are correctly tuned to a signal on any band When the tuner is not tuned to a signal of sufficient strength the indicator is off Frequency display Indicates the frequency of the selected station in MHz FM or kHz AM Preset indicator Indicates the number of the preset currently selected POWER Switches the unit on and off Power indicator This glows green to show that the unit is switched on To store a radio station in memory Select the waveband FM AM or LW using BAND and tune into the radio station you wish to store Press the STORE button You will see a small figu
4. an experienced contractor Your Arcam dealer should be able to put you in contact with an aerial installer A contractor will be able to tune your aerial to the nearest FM transmitter In an apartment building an aerial system my already be installed If this is the case you should have sockets in your home marked FM or VHF do not use those marked TV The T shaped wire aerial dipole design supplied should give reasonably good reception Mount this aerial as high up as possible on a wall with the elements positioned horizontally Try each usable wall of the room to see which gives best reception Use tacks or adhesive tape to secure the aerial in a T shape The tacks should not come into contact with the internal wire of the aerial Whether you decide to get an aerial professionally installed or opt to use the supplied aerial it should be connected to the FM Antenna input on the rear of the unit AM aerial An AM aerial is required to receive AM Medium Wave radio signals An external AM loop aerial is supplied as an accessory This should be attached to the AM Antenna inputs with one end connected to AM and the other to Ground It does not matter which way round this aerial is fitted Rotate the aerial to discover which position gives the best reception In areas of weak reception or when the receiver is used inside a steel framed building such as an apartment building you can use a wire between 3 and 5 metres long to stren
5. labour costs for two years from the purchase date After two years you must pay for both parts and labour costs The warranty does not cover transportation costs at any time Claims under guarantee This equipment should be packed in the original packing and returned to the dealer from whom it was purchased or failing this directly to the Arcam distributor in the country of residence On line registration T51 8 You can register your Arcam product on line at www arcam co uk reg It should be sent carriage prepaid by a reputable carrier NOT by post No responsibility can be accepted for the unit whilst in transit to the dealer or distributor and customers are therefore advised to insure the unit against loss or damage whilst in transit For further details contact Arcam at Arcam Customer Support Department Pembroke Avenue Waterbeach CAMBRIDGE CB5 9PB England Telephone 44 0 1223 203203 Fax 44 0 1223 863384 Email support arcam co uk Problems If your dealer is unable to answer any query regarding this or any other Arcam product please contact Arcam Customer Support on 44 0 1223 203203 or write to us at the above address and we will do our best to help you
6. HANDBOOK T51 Arcam 151 AM FM tuner English Tuner AM FM T51 Arcam Brei Arcam AM FM Tuner T5 Doutsen Safety guidelines T51 2 Safety instructions This product is designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and safety standards However you should be aware of the following installation and operation precautions 1 Take heed of warnings and instructions You should read all the safety and operating instructions before operating this appliance Retain this handbook for future reference and adhere to all warnings in the handbook or on the appliance 2 Water and moisture The presence of electricity near water can be dangerous Do not use the appliance near water for example next to a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 3 Object or liquid entry Take care that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through any openings Liquid filled objects such as vases should not be placed on the equipment 4 Ventilation Do not place the equipment on a bed sofa rug or similar soft surface or in an enclosed bookcase or cabinet since ventilation may be impeded We recommend a minimum distance of 50mm 2 inches around the sides and top of the appliance to provide adequate ventilation 5 Heat Locate the appliance away from naked flames or heat producing equipment such as radiators stoves or other appliances including other amplifiers that pr
7. d of time 14 Abnormal smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is detected from the appliance turn the power off immediately and unplug the unit from the wall outlet Contact your dealer immediately 15 Servicing You should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in this handbook All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 16 Damage requiring service The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when A the power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or B objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the appliance or C the appliance has been exposed to rain or D the appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or E the appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged Safety compliance This product has been designed to meet the IEC 60065 international electrical safety standard Using this handbook This handbook has been designed to give you all the information you need to install connect set up and use the Arcam T51 tuner The CR 389 remote control handset supplied with this equipment is also described Safety Safety guidelines are set out on the inside front cover of this handbook Many of these items are common sense precautions but for your own safety and to ensure that you do not damage the unit we strongly recommend that you read them Radio interference The T51 tuner is an au
8. dio device containing microprocessors and other digital electronics It has been designed to very high standards of electromagnetic compatibility EC countries This product has been designed to comply with directive 89 336 EEC USA This product complies with FCC requirements If the equipment causes interference to radio television reception which can be determined by switching the equipment off and on the following measures should be taken Re orientate the receiving antenna or route the antenna cable of the receiver as far as possible from this appliance and its cabling Relocate the receiver with respect to this appliance Connect the receiver and this appliance to different mains power outlets If the problem persists contact your Arcam dealer or Arcam Customer Support on 44 0 1223 203203 Information on radio transmissions The British Broadcasting Corporation publishes a booklet entitled Radio Transmitting Stations which contains details of all BBC transmitters in the UK together with other useful hints and tips This booklet can be obtained on request by sending a large stamped addressed envelope to Engineers Dept BBC Radio 201 Wood Lane LONDON W12 7TS Telephone 08700 100 123 Internet http www bbc co uk enginfo fm_recep Contents Safety guidelines Safety instructions Safety compliance Using this handbook Safety Information on radio transmissions Installation Positioning the unit Setting up t
9. gthen reception Mount this high up outside the building if possible and connect one end of this wire to the AM antenna input as well as the loop aerial supplied DO NOT DISCONNECT THE LOOP AERIAL Voltage indicator Socket for IEC power inlet line Audio output phono sockets two pairs FM coaxial plug Ground socket for AM loop aerial AM socket for AM loop aerial Connecting to other equipment Interconnect cables Interconnecting cables are not supplied with this tuner We recommend high quality cables as inferior quality cables will degrade the sound quality of your system Please contact your Arcam dealer for details of suitable cables Connecting your tuner to your amplifier Audio outputs Two pairs of identical outputs are provided Connect one set to your amplifier s tuner input or any other line level input using suitable high quality interconnect cables Ensure that the left and right audio outputs from the tuner are connected to the same left and right inputs on your amplifier The second set of audio outputs can be used to connect to a second amplifier set up for multi room use or routed to a tape recorder for off air recording Connecting to a power supply Wrong plug Check that the plug supplied with the unit fits your supply and that your mains supply voltage agrees with the voltage setting 115V or 230V indicated on the rear panel of the unit If your mains supply v
10. he aerials FM aerial AM aerial Connecting to other equipment Connecting to a power supply Using your tuner Front panel controls To store a radio station To select a stored radio station Using the remote control CR 389 remote control Technical specifications Guarantee o OS DOD TTV AAA AAAA WWW NNN On line registration The UK Radio Authority publishes The Radio Authority Pocket Book which contains details of all independent radio stations This booklet can be obtained on request by sending a large stamped addressed envelope to Holbrook House 14 Great Queen Street Holborn LONDON WC2B 5DG Telephone 0207 430 2724 Fax 0207 405 7062 E mail info radioauthority org uk Internet http www radioauthority org uk A free booklet number 004 000 00345 4 is available from the U S Government called How to Identify and Resolve Radio TV Interference Problems by writing to The U S Government Printing Office Washington D C 20402 United States of America T51 3 Installat on 230 V POWER INLET T51 4 T51 rear panel Positioning the unit Always place the tuner on a level firm surface Setting up the aerials FM aerial An FM aerial is required to receive VHF radio signals An external FM ribbon aerial is supplied as an accessory For optimal FM radio reception a roof or loft mounted aerial is advised For your own safety it is recommended that a roof top aerial is fitted by
11. oduce heat 6 Climate The appliance has been designed for use in moderate climates 7 Racks and stands Only use a rack or stand that is recommended for use with audio equipment If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved with great care to avoid overturning the combination 8 Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before cleaning The case should normally only require a wipe with a soft damp lint free cloth Do not use paint thinners or other chemical solvents for cleaning We do not advise the use of furniture cleaning sprays or polishes as they can cause indelible white marks if the unit is subsequently wiped with a damp cloth 9 Power sources Only connect the appliance to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance 10 Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords and plugs and the point where they exit from the appliance 11 Grounding Ensure that the grounding means of the appliance is not defeated 12 Power lines Locate any outdoor antenna aerial away from power lines 13 Non use periods If the unit has a standby function a small amount of current will continue to flow into the equipment in this mode Unplug the power cord of the appliance from the outlet if left unused for a long perio
12. oltage or mains plug is different consult your Arcam dealer or Arcam Customer Support on 44 0 1223 203203 Mains lead The appliance is normally supplied with a moulded mains plug already fitted to the lead If for any reason the plug needs to be removed it must be disposed of immediately and securely as it is a potential shock hazard when inserted into the mains socket Should you require a new mains lead contact your Arcam dealer Plugging in Push the plug IEC line socket of the power cable supplied with the unit into the POWER INLET socket in the back of the unit Make sure it is pushed in firmly Put the plug on the other end of the cable into your power supply socket and switch the socket on Using your tuner ARCAM 990909 STORE T51 AM FM TUNER POWER Front panel controls Preset memory buttons You can store up to a total of 24 radio stations as presets There are two storage levels FM level where 16 stations can be stored AM level where 8 stations can be stored The 8 stations can be either AM LW or a combination of the two Your first and ninth FM stations are stored using button 1 9 your second and tenth FM stations are stored using button 2 10 and so on BAND Selects FM AM or LW frequency band The appropriate letters appear on the display MONO Selects mono or stereo output Stereo is only available on FM radio stations The word
13. re 1 in the display at Within five seconds press the memory button numbers 1 to 8 you wish to store the station under The station is stored when a number appears in the right hand end of the display at To store stations 9 16 in FM proceed as above but press the STORE button twice You will see a small figure 2 in the display at This will access the presets 9 16 To select a stored radio station Select the waveband FM AM or LW using BAND and tune To select stations stored on presets 1 to 8 press the memory button number which stores the station you wish to select for less than one second only To select stations 9 to 16 in FM proceed as above but press the memory button number which stores the station you wish to select and hold for one second NOTE The preset memory will be retained while the tuner is connected to the mains If the mains supply is disconnected the memory will be retained for approximately one week T51 5 Using the remote control CR 389 Remote Control FM DAB Ensure that the FM mode is selected using the FM DAB toggle button The FM LED above the FMYDAB button is lit briefly when FM is selected Preset memory buttons These buttons allow access to individual preset stations To select a preset press the corresponding keypad button For presets 9 16 press and hold the corresponding preset button for 3 seconds MODE This button enables you to toggle between
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