Nuvo NV-T3 Stereo System User Manual
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1. NUVO CES ES CS Ges MODEL NV T3 59 As MHz ig 27 OF iss THREE SOURCE AM FM TUNER ee UVC Lau E a POWER STAND BY SENSOR ON AM PRESET TUNE MEMORY AM PRESET TUNE MEMORY ON AM PRESET TUNE MEMORY OFF FM a v a v FM v v OFF FM v P v LJ LJ LJ LJ Lj LJ LJ LJ Lj gt Lj LJ LI LJ LJ pc _ uM 7 m ey EN ls J ia IJ mm _ Safety Instructions Do Not Open CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated Dangerous Voltage within the product enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance WARNING TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE 1 Read instructions All the safety and operating instructi2. 43dB Audio Section Output level Impedance fixed FM 100 Modulation 1KHz 900mV 2 2k ohms AM 30 Modulation 1KHZ 150mV 2 2k ohms Infrared Section Input Voltage 3 15 Volts Input Carrier 40 kHz nominal E Active High General USA and Canada Models 120V 60HZ Power 12W Memory 72 hours Dimensions W x H x 0 430x95x340mm 16 15 16 x3 3 4 x13 3 8 4 8kg 10 6 Ib Specifications subject to change without notice NUVO TECHNOLOGIES 4940 DELHI PIKE CINCINNATI OHIO 45238 TEL 1 866 796 4904 FAX 1 800 451 4944 www nuvotechnologies com E mail sales nuvotechnologies com 0234
3. soft rock FM in the kitchen and a smooth jazz FM station in the bedroom all at the same time and without having to purchase three separate tuners With the introduction of the NUVO 3 IN 1 AM FM tuner this dream is now a reality The NUVO 3 in 1 provides three independent AM FM tuners in one convenient and affordable package Using the handy RC1 remote you can easily control the 3 in 1 from anywhere your home With separate IR infrared codes for each tuner it s simple to choose preset stations adjust volume levels switch from AM to FM mute a specific tuner and more all with one remote control There s no need for multiple remotes The NUVO 3 in 1 Tuner can be used with most any audio system But when combined with a or Kustom multi source multi zone system you get complete control convenience and flexibility That s the magic List of Supplied Accessories Part PART 1 One NV RC1 Remote Control NV RC1 4 Three Indoor AM Antennas MV AM1 2 Two AAA Batteries N A 5 One Power Cord N A 3 Three Indoor FM Antennas NV FM1 6 Three Audio Cables NV AC1 Table of Contents Page 1 Front Cover Page 2 Safety Page Page 3 Precautions Page Page 4 Introduction List of Supplied Accessories Table of Contents Page 5 LCD Display Page 6 Work Sheet Page 7 Front Panel Controls and Their Functions Page 8 Remote Control Page 9 Rear Panel Connections Pag
4. and clear reception cannot be obtained even with a good antenna Cannot tune station using automatic tuning no stereo operation Preset stations can no longer be tuned in Cannot tune station using automatic tuning There are continuous crackling and hissing noises There are buzzing and whining noises especially in the evening Noise from other electrical equipment ignition noise from passing vehicles Insufficient antenna input Transmitter too far away antenna is not in direct line of sight with transmitter tower Multipath interference Station is too weak The tuning mode is set to manual tuning The T 3 has been unplugged for a long period of time No AC power at the wall outlet for a long period of time Weak signal These noises result from certain atmospheric conditions All types of electrical equipment cause noise in AM reception A TV set is in use nearby Another station is interfering with the received station The FM antenna should be put up as high as possible Install a noise suppressor on the equipment causing the noise Try using a directional antenna Check all antenna connections Try using a directional antenna Use manual tuning Try different antenna positions Use manual tuning mode Try using a directional antenna Reprogram the tuner Use manual tuning mode Use an outdoor antenna and a good ground wire Note It is very difficult to el
5. 3 dB Auto Scan 2 23 dB IF Ree enun 72 dB Image Response eee 45 dB Max AM 44 dB 60dB M 30 Modulation Limiting 2222 55 dB REF 1 db Frequency 12HZ to 13 1kHz REF P 3 Harmonic 0 0196 Strong Signal Distortion 0 39 AF 430mV Noise iioii sion ra n kr eco 150mV Max Modulation 42 dB Stereo 30 dB Just on Channel 35 34 dB AM Section Tuning Range centered ee tds 520 to 1710 kHz IF Frequency see 450 kHz Usable Sensitivity 20 dB S N 60 dB M Auto Scan 66 dB M Rejection oit rites 48 dB Max Image Rejection iriiri 17 dB Max Frequency 50HZ to 12 1kHz REF I P 3 Harmonic 2 2 0 596 94dB M Strong Signal Distortion 1 1 94dB M 80 Modulation AP QUIDUt 1200mV 94dB M 80 Modulation Noise AWM sis 3 8mV Max Modulation
6. ORY ON AM PRESET TUNE MEMORY OFF A v v OFF v v OFF v 1 Press switch on for stand by power This switch was designed to be left on all the time 2 Stand by LED Lights when the power switch is engaged 3 Remote control sensor This receives signals from the remote control 4 Display This shows various information refer to page 5 for details 5 On Off This turns power on and off for that specific tuner 6 AM FM This changes reception band between AM and FM 7 Preset This changes the preset stations 8 Tune This button is used for tuning Press button to tune to higher frequencies Press button to tune to lower frequencies 9 Memory This button is used to store radio station frequencies Refer to page 6 for more information Remote Control Model NV RC1 8875 10 91 70 100 00 8 TUNER 1 ar gt TUNER _ 6066660 0066600 0066600 TUNER2 MULTI ROOM TUNER 3 SOURCE 1 10 meter maximum distance o c 2 e m o c 2 O P e FAQE 2 no 5 maAaoxmzz RC 1 Tuner remote This turns tuner off This turns tuner on Tunes down in frequency NUM Numeric Display This button is for direct tuning Example If 97 7 FM is the desired station press NUM and then press 977 in that order 0 THRU 9 Se
7. be in any particular order Programming the tuner for the first time Programming from the front panel is recommended Programming from the remote control is not recommended Turn the unit on and power up all three tuners Program one tuner at a time 1 Press preset until desired preset number is displayed 2 Choose AM or FM 3 Tune to desired station by pressing the tune up or tune down arrows 4 Press and hold the memory button until the preset number blinks 5 Repeat the process for each preset NUVO Tuner 1 NUVO Tuner 2 Preset Station Preset Station NUVO Tuner 3 Preset Station 19 19 19 p Low p p NN MN ee 1 Lm Lom d NENNEN O3 p L4 _ 4 y mE M EN BE XE 1 po 6 _ 6 p og ow 1 Oo SS _ 1 10 1 _ 00 O Oon ee E p MH Jo BEES ONE 1 EN a po 2214 4 NEN RENE 5 NENNEN 2215 p 6 16 p Sas a 2217 L 18 3 8 L pj _ 19 L 9 6 9 4198 Front Panel Controls and Their Functions co 1 y STEREO maser wor m 7 1 917 1 nn n J MODEL NV T3 59 Gow j jib l Ug Bg THREE SOURCE AM FM TUNER POWER STANDBY SENSOR ON AM PRESET TUNE MEMORY ON AM PRESET TUNE MEM
8. e 10 Troubleshooting Page 11 Remote AM FM Antenna Configurations Page 12 Specifications LCD Display c 3 N MEMORY STEREO PRESET 7 MODEL NV T3 FM 59 15 THREE SOURCE AM FM TUNER o TUNER 1 o o POWER STANDBY SENSOR ON AM PRESET TUNE MEMORY MORY ON AM PRESET TUNE MEMORY OFF FM A Vv v OFI FM 229 52 QOOOOOO 1 Frequency Modulation 2 Memory Lights when programming the tuner 3 Stereo This display shows the tuner is capable of receiving stereo broadcasts If the display reads STEREO the tuner is receiving a stereo broadcast If the display is off the tuner is in the mono mode and can be changed only from the remote control Please refer to page for more information on the remote control 4 Numerical Display This display shows to what frequency the tuner is tuned 5 MHz Megahertz 6 Preset Numbers This display shows what preset is currently being used by the tuner 7 AM Amplitude Modulation 8 kHz Kilohertz Important Please use this work sheet before attempting to program the NUVO NV T3 We recommend this web site for radio programming in your area This will help filling out your work sheet www radio locator com Filling out your work sheet Choose AM or FM fill in the space Fill in the frequency space Each preset can be AM or FM and the frequency does not have to
9. guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding systems of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical FCC Information for the User Caution Changes or modifications by the user that are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These Limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation 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 However there is no guarantee that interference will occur in a particular Installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 2 Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver 3 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected 4 Consult the dealer or an experienced
10. iminate all noise Relocate the NV T3 or the TV Remote FM Antenna configurations Remote FM antenna If using remote antenna gt do not connect supplied connection procedures on the precautions page m In line FM Amplifier optional In line ami page 3 oes should be installed as close to the antenna as possible Sound quality will depend on area and distance from the station s tower Three separate remote FM antennas can be used one for each tuner This type of installation is used for directional antenna placement Example Three distance FM towers located in different directions from the location of the NV T3 Static discharge L grounding block B Earth Ground TUNER 3 TUNER 2 TUNER 1 ANTENNA EXTERNAL ANTENNA AUDIO ANTENNA IR INPUT OUTPUT AMLOOP 5n AMLOOP AM LOOP 3 way splitter ength of wire Experiment for best reception Follow all connection procedures on the precautions page AM loop antennas page 3 must be connected Recommended Parts 1 Outdoor FM antenna TERKeFM PRO includes in line amplifier 2 3 way splitter Any brand that will pass 88 to 108 MHz 3 Static Discharge Grounding Block Any brand Specifications FM Section Tuning Range 87 5 to 108 MHz IF Erequenoy rts 10 7 MHz Usable Sensitivity 30 dB S N 1
11. lects a tuner preset 1 Press 0 through 9 through 20 with 0 1st To select presets 0 through 9 preset and 19 last press 11 through 19 and that preset preset will be displayed MEM Programs selected See page 6 stations in selected presets Rear Panel Connections TUNER 3 TUNER 2 ANTENNA AUDIO ANTENNA AUDIO AUDIO EXTERNAL OUTPUT ever OUTPUT OUTPUT IR INPUT 1 FM Antenna connection 75 ohm cable connections If using an outdoor antenna not supplied do not connect the supplied indoor antenna If using a 300 ohm cable a 300 ohm to 75 ohm antenna adapter must be used not included 2 AM Antenna connection AM loop antenna connection If using an outdoor AM antenna also connect the loop antenna for better performance 3 Audio out Connect RCA type audio cables from the tuner to the amplifier Connect white to the left channel connect red to the right channel 4 IR Infrared external connection IR input connection for external equipment This is typically used with a NUVO multi room audio system Refer to specifications for more information 5 AC power connection IEC type power cord connection to AC wall outlet Only connect to voltage specified on the back of tuner Troubleshooting SYMPTOM CAUSE REMEDY Noisy reception Crackling sounds Stereo indicator flickers FM Stereo reception is noisy There is distortion
12. ons should be read before the unit is operated 2 Retain instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference 3 Heed warnings All warnings on the unit and in the operating instructions should be heeded 4 Follow instructions All operating and other instructions should be followed 5 Water and moisture The unit should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool etc 6 Wall or ceiling mounting Unit should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 7 Cleaning The unit should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer 8 Ventilation The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation For example the unit should not be situated on a bed sofa rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings or placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings 9 Heat The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators stoves or other appliances that produce heat 10 Power sources The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the unit 11 Power cord protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they a
13. radio TV technician for help DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC GROUNDING CONDUCTORS ENTRANCE ROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE SYSTEM NEC ART 250 NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE PARTH Warranty NUVO Technologies warrants this product to be free of defects in workmanship or materials for a period of three 3 years from the original date of purchase This warranty applies to the original purchaser only and is not transferable This warranty is subject to the following conditions and exclusions Defects caused by wear and tear misuse or neglect are not covered by this warranty This warranty will be void if a The unit has been altered or modified b The serial number has been removed or defaced c Original purchase is not from an Authorized NUVO Dealer d The warranty card is not completely filled out and mailed within 10 days of the original purchase Neither NUVO Technologies nor NUVO dealers are liable for any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in or failure of NUVO Technologies products This warranty gives the original owner of NUVO Technologies products specific legal rights and he or she may also have other rights which vary from state to state This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other agreements and warranties expressed or implied except as may be otherwise required by law NUVO Model NV T3 3 in 1 AM FM Tuner Imagine the capability to enjoy AM news in the den
14. re not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the unit 12 Nonuse periods The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long periods of time 13 Object and liquid entry Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into or liquids spilled into the inside of the unit 14 Servicing The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those means described in the operating instructions All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel 15 Damage requiring service The unit should be serviced by a qualified service personnel when A The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged or Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit or The unit has been exposed to rain or The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance or The unit has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged m OO 16 Power lines An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines 17 Grounding or polarization Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated Precautions For U S Models Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides
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