B&K TS108 User's Manual
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1. unit during the term of this warranty or thereafter Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions may not apply to you No agent representative dealer or employee of the company has the authority to increase or alter the obligations or terms of this warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights you may also have other rights which vary from state to state RETURN AUTHORIZATION Please note that the return of any product to B amp K Components Ltd for the purpose of warranty repair service or other reason requires a Return Authorization RA to be issued by B amp K Components Ltd prior to return shipment The R may be requested by calling 1 800 543 5252 NY 716 822 8488 between 8 30 AM and 5 00 PM EST EDT Monday thru Friday At that time it will be requested that you provide the following information 1 Your name and address 2 The model and serial number 3 The reason for which the unit is to be returned Once your RA has been issued you will immediately be provided with an RA number We will then send an RA package to you by mail Included in the RA package will be instructions on how to return your unit multiple copies of the RA and a preprinted return shipping label to be attached to the unit B amp K COMPONENTS LTD 1971 Abbott Road Buffalo New York 14218 3241 1 800 543 5252 NY 716 822 8488 FAX 716 822 8306 8710172. 6 Secure all connections and power cords Keep power cords out of travel paths CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ATTENTION RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE n TO PREYENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT WARNING EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE Table of Contents Front Panel Operation Rear Panel Operation Model TS 108 Serial Date of Purchase B amp K Components Ltd 1971 Abbott Road Buffalo NY 14218 3241 716 822 8488 716 822 8306 Fax C Copyright 1991 B amp K Components Ltd Specifications of the TS FM ner 30 Hz 15 kHz 5 2d8 Measured with 409 Hz 60 modulation Frequency Response Capture Ratio Usable Sensitivity 10 dBf HF Sensitivity Mono Stereo 15 35 dBf Distortion THD N Alt Channel Selectivity Wide Narrow Output Level SIN A Weighted Specifications subject to change without notice BKI0529V I0 TS 108 Front Panel Operation Bin e Es FLUORESCENT DISPLAY The display indicates the currently cuned frequency received signal level and reception mode The reception mode indicators include STEREO WIDE and Dx which are described below The display is off when the TS 108 is in che MUTE mode see MUTE below PRESETS Each of the 8 memory preset buttons allows you ta store a station frequency and a reception made When storing a preset the STEREO WIDE and Dx settings are saved also This allows you to store your favorite stations along
3. 5 A This fuse should only be replaced by the same type and current rating Be sure that the voltage applied to the T5 108 corresponds to the rating listed on the rear panel OUTPUTS These goldplated RCA connectors are the line level outputs that are to be connected to your preamplifier TUNER input connectors The output signal level is approximately 5 V rms for a 100 modulated 400 Hz RF signal RF INPUT This goldplated connector is the TS 108 s 75 ohm unbalanced input connection that is to be attached to the antenna or RF source The 5 segment signal level meter in the fluorescent display indicates the incoming RF signal level The signal level meter is calibrated such that an incoming signal with a level greater than 56 dBf will illuminate all 5 segments while the TS 108 is in the WIDE mode Continuous hiss or buzzing during FM reception could be caused from the incoming signal being too weak Use the correct antenna and orientate the antenna for best possible reception as indicated by the signal strength meter on the fluorescent display Occasional crackling noise during FM reception may be due to external noise interference that has nothing to do with the performance of the unit for example a motor or computer close to the antenna Move the antenna as far from the source of the interference as possible Some cable sompanies have the ability to transmit the focal FM signals over your TV cable network This transmission is usually sup
4. B amp K COMPONENTS LTD TS 108 FM Stereo Tuner Operation Manual TS 108 Owner s Manual Introduction Thank you for purchasing a B amp K Components Led TS 108 Stereo FM Tuner The TS 108 has many useful features and includes the same high quality components that are found in all B amp K Components Ltd products The T5 108 is a digitally tuned FM stereo tuner with 8 programmable presets Each of the presets allows you to store a station frequency and reception mode Each preset stores the selectivity WIDE or NARROW sensitivity Dx or LOCAL and STEREO MONO mode With these features the TS 108 can be set for optimum reception and then stored in of the 8 available preset locations To reduce noise goldplated input and output connectors are used The chassis constructed of heavy gauge steel and a 3 16 aluminium faceplate provide maximum structural integrity The TS 108 is manufactured for dependability and will provide many years of listening pleasure We encourage you to read this operation manual thoroughly to familiarize yourself with the TS 108 FM Tuner Safety Precautions Read ali instructions 2 Keep all units well ventilated 3 For extended periods of nonuse unplug the unit from the power source 4 Do not open the unit there are no user serviceable parts inside Contact your dealer or authorized service center for customer assistance 5 Keep the unit away from liquids and direct sunlight
5. ator in the display will begin to flash to show that the TS 108 is ready to receive a memory preset Pushing one of the PRESET buttons within the next 5 seconds stores the current station frequency and reception mode in that memory preset The preset may be recalled later by simply pushing the corresponding preset button TUNE Pushing these buttons changes the tuning frequency in single steps of 50 kHz UP increases frequency and DOWN decreases frequency Holding the button in will continue stepping until the button is released Stepping beyond the tuning range will cause the frequency to wrap around to the highest lowest frequency The stepping rate is determined by the STEREO MONO setting as described under MONO above MUTE This button is used to toggle the TS 108 operation between active and standby ON or OFF While in the off position MUTE serves a dual purpose blank the display and mute the TS 08 outputs 2 place the TS 108 in a standby mode for proper preset memory retention in the absence of AC power If after being placed in the standby mode there is a loss of AC power the TS 108 will retain its memory presets for up to 48 hours AC POWER MODULE This is the main AC power connection to the TS 108 AC power must be applied to the TS 108 at ali times as this will retain the memory presets and insures proper sonic performance A fuse drawer within this module contains a 3AG FAST BLOW type fuse rated for 0
6. erior to the antenna Consult your cable company for the availability of this option For extended periods of non use such as vacations please unplug the unit from the power source 4 B amp K COMPONENTS LTD 1971 Abbott Road Buffalo New York 14218 3241 NY 716 822 8488 FAX 716 822 8306 B amp K Limited Warranty B amp K Components Ltd Warrantor warrants your B amp K equipment against all defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from date of purchase This warranty applies only to the original consumer purchaser and only to equipment used in normal residential use and service Defective units will be either repaired or replaced at the discretion of B amp K Components Ltd upon its being returned to the Warrantor at 1971 Abbott Rd Buffalo N Y 14218 postage prepaid with a payment to cover the costs of return postage and handling This warranty shall not apply to any equipment which is found to have been improperly installed fused set up or used in any way not in accordance with instructions supplied with the equipment or to have been modified repaired or altered in any way without the expressed written consent of B amp K Components Ltd No implied warranty on this unit created by state law shall extend beyond the term of this warranty and B amp K Components Ltd shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages in the event of any defect in material or workmanship of the
7. with the optimum settings for each station s best reception MODE There are 3 on off buttons that allow you to control the reception mode of the TS 108 These buttons are described individually below and are used to adjust for the best reception of a station When saving a station as a preset the settings of these buttons are also saved in that preset Pushing one of these buttons toggles the associated function on or off as indicated in the fluorescent display WIDE This button is used to switch the selectivity between WIDE and NARROW In the WIDE setting a wide bandwidth is used to achieve maximum reception and dynamic range In the NARROW setting WIDE display is off the bandwidth is reduced to suppress interference from other stations WIDE is recommended for strong stations and stations where interference is not a problem Dx This button is used to switch the sensitivity between Dx and LOCAL In the Dx setting the gain is high to achieve maximum signal strength The power gain is lower in the LOCAL setting Dx display is off which is recommended for extremely strong stations that may cause problems with distortion MONO This button controls whether a station is received in MONO or STEREO and also affects the stepping rate when adjusting the tuning frequency up and down STEREO produces a slow race and MONO produces a fast rate MONO can be useful for clearing up the reception of a weak stereo signal SET Push this button and the SET indic
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