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INTRODUCTION C a s p i a n FM Tuner Congratulations on your purchase of the ROKSAN Caspian FM Tuner. This FM Tuner is designed and manufactured to the highest specification and rigorously tested to offer you many years of trouble-free pleasure. Your Caspian FM Tuner is an important source component in your hi-fi system. Its correct installation, set-up and operation will have a profound influence on your enjoyment of good FM radio programmes.
CAUTIONS C a s p i a n FM Tuner AC MAINS SUPPLY Your Caspian FM Tuner is set to operate from a fixed supply voltage which is marked on a label next to the mains input plug. Before connecting the mains lead please check that your mains supply corresponds to this label as below: 230V Products 115V Products 100V Products ………………………………….Voltage Range: 220V – 240V ………………………………….Voltage Range: 100V – 120V ………………………………….
INSTALLATION C a s p i a n FM Tuner ROKSAN Caspian FM Tuner- Front Panel View 1 2 3 MODE Caspian CHANNEL 4 5 ROKSAN 6 7 8 9 STORE TUNE FM Tuner Mseries-1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Channel Selector Stereo/Mono Button Standby Indicator Frequency Display Channel Display Signal Strength/Centre Tune Display Stereo/Mono Indicator Channel Memory Store Button Manual Tuning Knob ROKSAN Caspian FM Tuner - Rear Panel View 1 2 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
SETUP C a s p i a n FM Tuner CONNECTING MAINS POWER Please refer to the rear panel view on page 4. The moulded IEC connector of the supplied mains lead should be plugged into the socket (5) on the rear of the unit first and then plugged into the mains supply. The Mains power switch (6) is on the rear panel of the FM Tuner. This switch is normally left on. If the unit is likely to be unattended for a long period, switch it off and unplug the mains lead from the wall.
OPERATION C a s p i a n FM Tuner Please refer to the front and rear panel views on page 4. SWITCHING ON The Mains power switch (6) is located on the rear panel of the FM Tuner. This switch should be left ON for normal operation. If unattended for a long period, the Mains power should be switched OFF and the lead disconnected from the power supply. Switch the tuner ON using the rear panel switch. Your tuner will run a self-test sequence and then enter STANDBY. The MODE indicator d will glow RED.
SIGNAL DISPLAY For an FM station to provide good fidelity its signal must be strong enough to trigger the tuner’s tuning and noise limiting circuits. The tuner must also lock precisely on to the centre of the broadcast signal. The Signal Display Unit on your Caspian tuner displays both Signal Strength and Centre Tuning.
AUTO STORE FUNCTION Your Caspian FM Tuner has the facility to automatically tune in and store up to 25 stations. To activate the Auto Store Function: Switch the tuner OFF via the rear panel switch. Hold down the STORE button and switch the tuner on. Release the STORE button. Your Caspian tuner will scan the band, increasing in frequency. As a station is detected and stored, the channel indicator will flash to register the information. When 25 stations have been memorised the tuner will enter STANDBY.
REMOTE CONTROL C a s p i a n FM Tuner The Caspian System Remote Handset uses two AAA size 1.5V batteries. These are housed in the battery compartment on the underside of the handset. Carefully remove the battery compartment cover and insert the supplied batteries in place observing polarity. Replace the cover. The handset is now ready for use. The front panel controls of the Caspian FM Tuner are replicated on the remote handset.
TROUBLESHOOTING C a s p i a n FM Tuner If you suspect that your ROKSAN Caspian FM Tuner is not operating properly, you should check all the connections carefully. Pay particular attention to input and output connections. Phono plugs should be fully inserted- a frequent cause of problems is that Phono plug surrounds do not make proper contact. Check the FM station setup and ensure the aerial is connected. Below are some commonly encountered problems with suggestions for possible cure.
SPECIFICATIONS C a s p i a n FM Tuner Audio Output (@ 75kHz Dev. Mono 1kHz) 775mV Aerial Input 75Ω Coaxial S/N Ratio (CCIR – ARM) Mono >82dB Stereo >76dB THD+N @ 1kHz (400Hz HPF, 22kHz LPF) Mono, 50kHz Deviation <0.03% Mono, 75kHz Deviation <0.05% Stereo, 50kHz Deviation <0.07% Stereo, 75kHz Deviation <0.08% Stereo Separation >50dB Capture Ratio 1dB IF Suppession >90dB Image Frequency Suppression >80dB Pilot Tone Suppression >70dB Tuning Range (Europe & USA) 87.