ASA VR100 User Manual

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AM/FM/MPX Radio

]Mth Sterno Cassette Pbyer

and Quartz dock

Model VR100

© ON-OFF SWITCH/VOLUME CONTROL

Rotate this knob to the right to turn the radio on. Continue rotation untii
the desired voiume ievei is obtained.

© TONE CONTROL

Rotate this knob either to the ieft or right to adjust the desired tone
reproduction. Rotating the knob ciockwise wiii increase trebie response and
counter-ciockwise wiii increase bass response

@ LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL(PULL)

Puii this knob outward untii it iocks into outer position. Rotate it to the
ieft or right to obtain the desired baiance between ieft and right speakers.
Rush knob back in to return to voiume controi position.

© FRONT/REAR FADER CONTROL

Rotate this knob to the ieft or right to obtain the desired baiance between
front and rear speakers in 4 speaker instaiiations. When used in conjunction
with the Left/Right Baiance Controi®, you have fuii 4-way stereo baiance
capabiiity.

© FM/AM BAND SELECTOR

Each time this button is pressed, the radio band is changed.The indications
"AM1"or"AM2", "FM1" or "FM2"or‘'FM3" wiii appear in the dispiaypanei
according to you seiection.

© &© MANUAL UProOWN TUNING

To manuaiiy seiect a radio station press the Up Tuning(UP) button ©to advance
the unit one digit higher or Down Tuning (DN) button ф to tune downward.
Pressing either button for iongerthan 0.5 second wiii cause the radio to tune
rapidiy in the seiected direction.

© AUTO-STORE TUNING(AS)

PRE-SET SCAN TUNING (PS)

During radio operation, press this button momentariiy to scan the tweive stations
pre-set into the memories ofthe AM bands or the eighteen pre-set memories of
the FM bands. The unit wiii stop at each pre-set station for 5 seconds before
continuing to the next pre-set station(the channei 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 in a new area where you are not familiar with the
local stations.

(g) 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 AMI band.

2. Select the first station to be pre-set using the Manual Tuning CD &® .

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 button. 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.

0 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 \Anll 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 return to normal when the temperature
Increases to a normal 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.

© 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 wnll 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 \MII be ejected.

© TIME/FREQUENCY SELECTOR (CLK)

During radio operation, push this button to call the time display on the
incorporated quartz clock. Pressing the button again \will return to frequency
display, or It will automatically return 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.

WIRINGDI AGRAM

SPECIFICATIONS

Size:
Operating Voitage: 12VDC, Negative Ground

Output Power: 50 Watts Max. Stereo Power

Output Wiring:

Output impedance:
Tuning Range:

Sensitivity:
FM Stereo Separation:

Frequency Response: 50-10000HZ
Wow & Fiutter: Less than 0.3%

7"(W)x 2" (H)x 6 1/8"(D)
178mm x 50mm x 156mm

Fioating Ground type
designed for 4 speaker use
May aiso be used with 2
speaker.
Compatibie iwith 4 or 8 ohm
speaker.
(AM) 530-171 OKHz

fFMI 87.5-107.9MHz

(AM) iess than 25uV

(FM) iess than 5uV

More than 23 dB

CARE & MARSTTENANCE

IMPORTANT!

Your tape player should give you many
years of enjoyment \«hen these simple
suggestions are follov№d.
(I) 120 minute tapes are not recom

mended for automobile cassette
players

(II) Your tape heads should be kept

clean at all times Head cleaners
are available at most stereo and

(III) Cassette tapes will at times loosen

(IV) Due to the delicate nature of both

THE DRIVING HABITS OF AM AND FM RECEPTION

Although you msy be familiar with both AM and FM 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 pr'ogram content provide
hours of uninterrupted listening enjoyment. The few reception inconveniences common to FM are
compensated by the many plus features of a sound experience rivaled 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 r'eception and provide answers to your questions about the differ'ences 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, it is
common to continue to receive FM reception.

tape dealers.
up In the cassette cartridge, Be .

fore Inserting cartridge be certain
that the tape Is tight.

the Cassette Tape and the Deck
Mechanism. It Is recommended
that tapes not be Insetted Into the
player before both the cassette
and vehicle Interior temperatures
are above freezing.

2 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.

3. RECERTION DURING STORMS
Local electrical thunderstorm activity often produces sharp static sound when listening to AM
stations although you will find that FM Is unaffected

4. ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE
When listening to AM stations, you may experience some buzzing sounds or static when
Rassing 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 AM r
eceptlon Is not.

5. FM RECERTION 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

6. AM RECERTION RANGE
AM stations can be received several hundred miles from the broadcast station. AM signals
foilcw 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
FM 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 an 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
slgnals.lt Is possible to find reception very poor even when you are not far from the FM
antenna

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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)
will be 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 at no charge a
replacement for any defective part(s), but will charge for the labor to repair the
product.

To obtain repair or rep lacement with in the terms of this warranty, the product is
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 at the address shown 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, orto damage to any tapes, speakers, accessories,
or electrical systems.

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opinion of the company , has been damaged through alteration, improper
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