User manual AQUATRONICS MS-306

[. . . ] For example, if the ">>" button is pushed when the tape is playing from left to right, the tape will fast forward. If pushed when the tape is moving from right to left, the tape will rewind. The direction of tape movement is shown by the PROGRAM INDICATORS (7). To stop fast tape movement, lightly push the opposite button. [. . . ] (If you cannot find a weak station in this range, tune to any strong station, and adjust tuning slightly off station). Adjust trimmer for maximum volume. CARE & MAINTENANCE Cassette Always check that the tape is tightly wound inside the take-up spool on the cassette. If the tape is loose, wind it with a six-sided pencil. Never use C-120 (120 minute) cassettes in this player. Never use cassette player when the vehicle temperature is near or below freezing. SPECIFICATIONS Size: Operating Voltage: Output Power: Output Wiring: 7" (W) x 2" (H) x 6 5/8" (D) 178mm x 50mm x 168mm 12V DC, Negative ground 50 Watts max. Stereo power Floating ground type designed for 4 speaker use. Compatible with 4 or 8 Speakers (AM) 530 ­ 1710 KHz (FM) 88 ­ 108 MHz (AM) less than 25uV (FM) less than 5uV More than 23 dB 50 ­10000 Hz Less than 0. 3% Output Impedance: Cleaning of Tape Head & Capstan Since tapes contain oxides, you will find a black residue builds up on the head and drive capstan (inside cassette door). These residues should be cleaned after 50-100 hours of accumulated tape operation. You can use cassette cleaning cartridges available where ever stereos are sold. Tuning range: Sensitivity: FM Stereo Separation: Frequency Response: Wow & Flutter: DE-MAGNITIZING The movement of the magnetic tape across the tape head and metal parts causes a magnetic field to develop. We recommend you have the tape player demagnetized at least twice annually. You can purchase an inexpensive tape head demagnetizing tool to do this yourself. AM/FM RADIOS Symptom No Power No 12VDC Cause Possible Solution Check circuit fuse at source Check in-line fuse on power lead (wall mount units are located in rear cabinet) Power lead disconnected Ground connection Circuit fuse at source In-line memory lead fuse Check continuity of speaker leads to ground Check for proper speaker wiring. Note: Radios have a sticker on them explaining wiring color code. Power indicated; No audio output No 12VDC to memory lead (electronically tuned units only) Speaker Output shorted Speaker out cross channeled Only one channel (right or left side) Radio Balance Speaker Disconnected Speaker lead shorted or grounded Speaker wiring shorted or positive lead grounded Speaker terminals grounded or shorted Popping in one or both channels Check radio function Check speaker connection at radio and/or speaker Check speaker wiring continuity to ground w/tester or meter Leads from speaker cone to terminal touching metal basket or speaker No AM Reception Antenna disconnected Antenna mast grounded or shorted Antenna center lead broken Connect antenna Check antenna or substitute with antenna known to be good Check antenna or substitute with antenna known to be good Note: Antenna leads can be tested with continuity or multi-tester. Some may have electronic component (capacitor) built-in which will not allow it to be tested. Audiovox Specialized Applications, LLC TECHNICAL BULLETIN AM/FM RECEPTION Many vans and RV's have more than one AM/FM radio. The best way to insure good reception is to supply a separate antenna for each radio. Other options available to supply adequate AM/FM reception to these radios are listed below, along with some general information in regards to radio reception. AMPLIFIED AM/FM ANTENNA A popular second antenna that can be used is our AB-100 amplified AM/FM antenna. It is small and has a retractable mast that can be mounted vertically or horizontally. This antenna provides good FM reception, but the AM reception will be compromised to some degree because of the length of the mast. "Y" ADAPTERS The "Y" adapters used to connect one antenna to two radios will only provide AM reception to one of the radios and will compromise both AM and FM reception. MAST LENGTH AM/FM antennas compromise AM reception by design. The optimum mast length for FM is approximately 30 inches which is standard for most automotive antennas. The optimum mast length for AM reception is over 100 inches which is not practical for mobile applications. Special circuitry in electronic tuned radios or AM trimmers in mechanically tuned radios, make up for some of this difference in optimum mast length for AM reception. FM RECEPTION FM reception can be received with a very limited antenna and strong local FM stations can be received without an antenna, depending on the circumstances. ANTENNA CABLE CONCLUSION Increasing the antenna lead cable (adding extensions) will reduce sensitivity of AM with electronic tuned radios. AM/FM reception is subject to the choice of an antenna and it's application. [. . . ] Unwanted noise generated from the ignition systems used to be a big problem. However, with more sophisticated filtering circuits designed into audio/video products, these problems are not as wide spread. Changes in wire harnessing also has contributed to the decline of application problems. Use the same ground point for all related products. [. . . ]