User manual TECHWOOD PL54

[. . . ] · Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the audio equipment. 1) Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated. 2) Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3) Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. [. . . ] Do not heat or disassemble batteries and never dispose of old batteries by throwing them in a fire. 11 Remote Control Unit POWER SELECTION 1. POWER STANDBY button TUNER SECTION 3. MASTER VOLUME CONTROL (Volume up/down buttons) 12. SURROUND ON/OFF button DECK SECTION Certain buttons on the remote control unit and on the front panel of the receiver have the same or similar functions and have the same reference numbers. TAPE DECK Operation buttons (For use with optional matched tape deck TDX-85). CD SECTION 20. CD Player Operation buttons (For use with matched compact disc changer CDC-85). 12 AUDIO OPERATIONS Back-up memory function BACK-UP memory This function stores the preset memory and most-recent memory functions. In the event of a power failure, or if the power cord of this unit is disconnected from the electric outlet, the back-up memory will save the preset memory and most-recent memory functions for approximately 3 days. If the power supply is interrupted for 3 days or longer, the memory settings will be erased. WHEN TO USE RESET SWITCH Ocassionally, the microprocessor inside the unit may malfunction due to electrical power surges or lightning storms. If the unit or display malfunctions, try resetting the microprocessor as shown. RESET SWITCH ­ Rear panel ­ Sleep Timer Operation SLEEP Timer Function This function allows you to preprogram the receiver to switch the power off automatically. You can enjoy the audio/video system for a specified amount of time without having to worry about turning the unit off later. Each press of the SLEEP button changes the time indication by 10 minutes. LOUDNESS Button This button compensates for the non-linear response of the human ear at low volumes. Set this switch to the OFF position when listening at levels of 50% or higher. MUTING Button (on the Remote Control Unit) Press this to mute (-20dB) the sound from the speakers and headphones when answering the telephone, etc. To restore the original volume, press the MUTING button again. While muting is engaged, the MASTER VOLUME level indicator will flicker. 7. Select the speaker system to be used with the SPEAKERS select buttons. With the unit in the STEREO mode, speakers "A" and "B" can be selected simultaneously. If the unit is to be operated in any of the surround modes then speakers selection is limited to either speaker "A" or "B". Gradually turn up the volume to the required level with the MASTER VOLUME control. IMPORTANT : One of the A/B speaker selectors must be turned on or no sound will be heard. 14 Radio Reception Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Manual Tuning is generally used to tune to stations broadcasting a signal that is too weak to be received by Auto Tuning. Select AM or FM by pressing the BAND selector button. Press the MODE button to select normal TUNING Scan mode. [. . . ] Line straight button is turned on. Tuner An unusual hissing noise is heard when listening to the broadcast in stereo, but not heard when listening monaurally. Noise is excessive in both stereo and monaural broadcasts. A slight noise may be heard because the method use for modulation of FM stereo broadcasts is different than that used for monaural broadcasts. Poor location and/or direction of the antenna. [. . . ]