ASA Electronics VR100 User's Manual
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1. Electronically Tuned AMFMMPX Radio With Stereo Cassette Player and Quartz Clock Model VR100 090 2 e T 1 ON OFF SWITCH VOLUME CONTROL Rotate this knob to the right to tum the radio on Continue rotation until the desired volume level is obtained 2 TONE CONTROL Rotate this knob either to the left or right to adjust the desired tone reproduction Rotating the knob clockwise will increase treble response and counter clockwise will increase bass response B LEFT RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL PULL Pull this knob outward until it locks into outer position Rotate it to the left or right to obtain the desired balance between left and right speakers Push knob back in to returnto volume control position 4 FRONT REAR FADER CONTROL Rotate this knob to the left or right to obtain the desired balance between front and rear speakers in 4 speaker installations When used in conjunction with the Left Right Balance Control 6 you have full 4 way stereo balance capability 5 FM AM BAND SELECTOR Each time this button is pressed the radio band is changed The indications AM 1T or AM2 FMT or FM2 or FM3 will appear in the display panel according to you selection on amp T MANUAL UP DOWN TUNING E To manually select a radio station press the Up Tuning UP button to advance the unit one digit higher or Down Tuning DN button 6 to tune downward Pressing either button for longer than 0 5 s2. CLK During radio operation push this button to call the time display on the incorporated quartz clock Pressing the button again will retum to frequency display or it will automatically retum after approximately 5 seconds SETTING CLOCK 1 Switch vehicle ignition on and radio off time display will show on LCD Panel 2 Press and hold the Time Frequency Selector CLK at the same time Press the Down Tuning button to adjust the hours then the Up Tuning button to adjust the minutes 3 After setting the correct time release the Time Frequency Selector WIRING DIAGRAM VR100 Jo optional power Antenna 9 PIN CONNECTOR PINK LGREEN WHT TO12VDC Battery ORGAMI _ T012VDC ACC BLACKAVHT TO GROUND CHASSIS OR 12 VDCE WHITE BLUE O 4 Front Left Speaker Front Right Speaker l I VIOLE LT GREEN 3 RED YELLOW D 0 Rear Left Speaker Rear Right Speaker U e G REEN VU 7 W x 2 H x 6 1 8 D 178mm x 50mm x 156mm Operating Voltage 12VDC Negative Ground Output Power 50 Watts Max Stereo Power Floating Ground type designed for 4 speaker use May also be used with 2 eaker Compatible with 4 or 8 ohm Output Impedance sneaker AM 530 1710KHz Tuning Range FM 87 5 107 9MHz tise AM less than 25uV Sensitivity FM less than 5uV FM Stereo Separation More than 23 dB Frequency Response 50 10000Hz Wow amp Flutter Less than 0 3 Size Output Wiring CA
3. compensated by the many plus features of a sound experience rivaied only by a live sound performance Your new AM FM radio or radio tape system has been built to the strictest engineering standards available today and through quality components and construction will provide maximum perfor mance under all conditions A few minutes reading this page will enable you to obtain the most from FM reception and provide answers to your questions about the differences between AM and FM operation while driving in your car Some facts about AM and FM reception 1 RECEPTION IN TUNNELS Although you will lose AM reception when driving through tunnels and under large bridges itis common to continue to receive FM reception ho THE NUMBER OF STATIONS IN YOUR AREA Depending upon your location you will usually find the number of AM stations in your area outnumber the number FM stations although the continuing popularity of FM reception has significantly increased the number of FM stations nationwide RECEPTION DURING STORMS Local electrical thunderstorm activity often produces sharp static sound when listening to AM Stations although you will find that FM is unaffected ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE When listening to AM stations you may experience some buzzing sounds or static when Passing electrical roadside power lines which does not interfere with FM reception Conversely FM may be affected by electrical noise from passing cars or trucks while AMr
4. eception is not FM RECEPTION RANGE FM reception range is usually limited to 50 miles from the broadcast station FM signals radiate straight out from the broadcast antenna They do not follow earth s curve and are not reflected back to earth by the atmosphere resulting in limited line of sight reception range AM RECEPTION RANGE AM stations can be received several hundred miles from the broadcast station AM signals follow the earth s curve and are easily reflected back to earth by the atmosphere Therefore an AM signal is easily received far from the broadcast station antenna FM RECEPTION WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING Since FM signals become weaker the further you drive away from the broadcast station you will experience flutter noisy reception and fading in the poor signal fringe area Through the modern circuitry in this radio this Fringe Area has been greatly reduced for greater reception area Even with this improved circuitry eventually the FM signal will become too weak to provide quality reception When this occurs it is best to change to a stronger Local FM station Although FM signals are not reflected by the atmosphere they are easily reflected by solid objects This effect of FM signals provides two totally different reception possibilities First an FIV signal can bounce between tall buildings resulting in unexpected reception in many Areas where AM reception is impossible The same effect can result in the loss of a
5. RE amp MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT Your tape player should give you many years of enjoyment when these simple suggestions are followed 1 120 minute tapes are not recom mended for automobile cassette players Ir Your tape heads should be kept clean at all times Head cleaners are available at most stereo and tape dealers IIT Cassette tapes will at times loosen up in the cassette cartridge Be fore inserting cartridge be certain that the tape is tight IV Due to the delicate nature of both the Cassette Tape and the Deck Mechanism It is recommended that tapes not be inserted into the player before both the cassette and vehicle interior temperatures are above freezing THE DRIVING HABITS OF AM AND FM RECEPTION Although you may be familiar with both AM and FMM reception in your home you will experience notable differences in reception while driving your car This page will explain why these Variances occur and how they affect the broadcast you are listening to Both AM and FM provide excellent listening enjoyment and supply the diversified entertainment necessary to relieve the boredom of hours behind the wheel of you car FM reception although unique in its characteristics while driving provides a totally new sound experience unlike AM reception The clarity of tone the richness of sound and the varied program content provide hours of uninterrupted listening enjoyment The few reception inconveniences common to FM are
6. econd will cause the radio to tune rapidly in the selected direction 8 AUTO STORE TUNING AS PRE SET SCAN TUNING PS During radio operation press this button momentarily to scan the twelve stations pre set into the memories of the AM bands or the eighteen pre set memories of the FM bands The unit will stop at each pre set station for 5 seconds before continuing to the next pre set station the channel indicator number on the display will flash Press the button again momentarily to stop the Pre set Scan operation and remain on the selected frequency Pressing the button for longer than 1 second will activate the Auto Store Tuning which will automatically scan the band and enter the six strongest stations into the six pre set memory positions for each band If you have already set the pre set memories to your favorite stations activating the Auto Store feature will erase those stations and enter the new strong stations This feature is most useful when travelling ina new area where you are not familiar with the local stations 9 STATION PRE SET MEMORIES To set any of the 6 pre set memories use the following procedure 1 Turn the unit on and select the AM1 band 2 Select the first station to be pre set using the Manual Tuning amp 3 Press the pre set button to be set and continue to hold the button in The volume will be muted for approximately 2 seconds and then return The station is now set into that pre set bu
7. hown below This warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise to the correction of antenna problems to costs incurred for removal or reinstallation of the product or to damage to any tapes speakers accessories or electrical systems This warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the company has been damaged through alteration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect or accident THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREECH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREECH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHATSOEVER No person or representative is authorized to assume for the company any liability other that expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty las
8. n FM signal if a large obstruction is located bet ween you and the FM antenna if hills or buildings between you and the antenna block the signals t is possible to find reception very poor even when you are not far from the FM antenna Audiovox Specialized Applications L L C For alist of electronics products specifically designed for The mobile environment please visit us onthe web at www asaelectronics com Made in China The Mobile Electronics Company Aupiovox SPECIALIZED APPLICATIONS LLC www asaelectronics com 90 DAY 12 MONTH LIMITED WARRANTY AUDIOVOX SPECIALIZED APPLICATION LLC the company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase such defect s willbe repaired or replaced at the company s option without charge for parts and repair labor After the initial 90 day period and for a period of 12 months from the date of original purchase the Company will supply atno charge a replacement for any defective part s but will charge for the labor to repair the product To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this warranty the productis to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to an approved warranty station or the Company atthe address s
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10. tton To recall that station press the button momentarily 4 Repeat the above procedure for the remaining 5 pre sets on the band 5 Select the AM2 band and enter 6 FM memories using the same procedure as above In similar fashion enter 6 pre set memories on the FM1 FM2 FM3 Band 10 LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL The Liquid Crystal Display LCD panel displays the frequency time and activated functions Note It is a characteristic of LCD panels that if subjected to cold temperatures for an extended period of time they will take longer to illuminate than under normal conditions In addition the visibility of the numbers on the LCD may sightly decrease The LCD read out will retum to normal when the temperature increases to anormal range CASSETTE DOOR Hold the cassette with the exposed tape edge to the right and insert into the cassette door Depress fully until the cassette is engaged and begins playing Note Observe cassette operation Cautions in Care and Maintenance section of this manual 2 FAST FORWARD EJECT BUTTON This button performs two functions To eject a cassette simply press the button fully in and release The cassette will eject and radio operation will resume To fast forward the tape depress the button half way in to the locked position To stop fast forward and resume normal tape playback depress the button slightly and release Do not press fully in or the cassette will be ejected 13 TIME FREQUENCY SELECTOR
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