Audiovox P-78 User Manual
P-78
HIGH POWER DETACHABLE FACE
ELECTRONICALLY-TUNED AM/FM/MPX RADIO
WITH AUTO-REVERSE CASSETTE PLAYER,
QUARTZ CLOCK AND CD CHANGER CONTROLS
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INDEX
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Operating Instructions......................................................................
Notes on Use of Front Panel ............................................................
Setting the Clock ..............................................................................
CD Changer Controls.......................................................................
Specifications ...................................................................................
Care and Maintenance .....................................................................
Warranty ..........................................................................................
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1 ON-OFF POWER BUTTON
Press this button to turn the unit on or off. The unit will also turn
on automatically when a cassette tape is inserted if the ignition
switch is "on".
2 VOLUME LEVEL CONTROL (VOL+ / VOL-)
To increase the volume level, press the “VOL +” side of the
button. The volume will increase and the level will be shown on
the display panel from a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 80. To
increase the volume quickly , keep the button pressed. T o decrease
the volume level, press the “VOL -” side of the button. Keep
the button pressed to decrease the volume quickly . The display
will automatically return to the normal indication 5 seconds
after the last volume adjustment or when another function is
activated. These buttons are also used in conjunction with the
Select (SEL) button 3 to adjust the bass, treble, balance, and
fader levels as described in 4 , 5 , 6 and 7 .
3 SELECT BUTTON (SEL)
DISPLAY CLOCK
This button is used to select the audio function (volume, bass,
treble, balance, or fade) to be adjusted using the Level Control
2, as well as the indication (time, frequency, or radio pre-set
number) shown on the display panel. A momentary press of
the button will change the display from radio frequency to clock
time. After 5 seconds, the display will automatically return to
frequency .
Additional momentary presses of the button will set the unit for
bass adjustment (level number above “BASS” will flash on display
panel), treble (level number above “TRE” will flash), loudness
("LOUD" on display), balance (“bAL” on display), fader (“FAd”)
or volume (level number). The display will automatically return
to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment is
made or when another function is activated.
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NOTE: Release the button as soon as the display changes from
frequency to time (approximately 2 seconds). Holding the
button in for too long will put the unit into time setting mode
(flashing time display). See section on “Setting the Clock”.
4 BASS CONTROL
To adjust the bass level, first select the Bass mode by pressing
the Select button 3 so that the level number above the “BASS”
indication is flashing. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Bass
mode, press the + or - side of the Level control 2 to adjust the
bass response as desired. The bass level will be shown on the
display panel from a minimum of -7 to a maximum of 7 (0 is flat
response). The display will automatically return to the normal
indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another
function is activated.
5 TREBLE CONTROL
To adjust the treble level, first select the Treble mode by pressing
the Select button 3 so that the level number above the “TRE”
indication is flashing. Within 5 seconds of choosing the Treble
mode, press the + or - side of the Level control 2 to adjust the
treble response as desired. The treble level will be shown on the
display panel from a minimum of -7 to a maximum of 7 (0 is flat
response). The display will automatically return to the normal
indication 5 seconds after the last adjustment or when another
function is activated.
6 LOUDNESS CONTOUR (LOUD)
T o adjust the Loudness Contour , first select the Loudness mode
by pressing the Select (SEL) 3 so that "LOUD" indication
appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds press either (+)
for "On" or (-) for "Off". When listening to music at low volume
levels, this feature will boost the bass and treble ranges to
compensate for the characteristics of human hearing.
7 LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL
To adjust the left-right speaker balance, first select the Balance
mode by pressing the Select button 3 so that the “bAL” indication
appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the
Balance mode, press the - side of the Level Control 2 to adjust
the stereo balance to the left channel speakers or the + side
to adjust it to the right channel speakers. When the volume level
between the right and left channels is equal, “0-0” will be shown
on the display panel. Adjusting the balance toward the right will
increase the number on the right side of the display to a maximum
of “0-9” (full right). Adjusting the balance toward the left will
increase the number on the left side of the display to a maximum
of “9-0” (full left). The display will automatically return to the
normal indication 5 seconds after the last balance adjustment or
when another function is activated.
8 FRONT/REAR FADER CONTROL
To adjust the front-rear speaker balance, first select the Fader
mode by pressing the Select button 3 so that the “F Ad” indication
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appears on the display panel. Within 5 seconds of choosing the
Fader mode, press the + or the - side of the Level Control 2 to
adjust the front-rear speaker levels as desired. When the level
of the front and rear speakers is equal, "0-0" will be shown on the
display panel. Adjusting the fader toward the front speakers will
increase the number on the right side of the display to a maximum of “0-9” (full front). Adjusting the fader toward the rear
speakers will increase the number on the left side of the display
to a maximum of “9-0” (full rear). The display will automatically
return to the normal indication 5 seconds after the last fader
adjustment or when another function is activated.
9 AM/FM BAND SELECTOR (BND)
AUTO-STORE TUNING (AS)
During radio operation, each momentary press of this button will
change the radio band. The indication “AM”, “FMI”, or “FMII” will
appear on the display panel according to your selection.
Pressing and holding the button for longer than 2 seconds will
activate the Auto-Store Tuning function which will automatically
scan the AM or FMII bands and enter strong stations into the
pre-set memory positions for that band. If you have already set
the pre-set memories on the AM or FMII bands to your favorite
stations, activating the Auto-Store feature will erase those stations
and enter new ones. This feature is most useful when travelling
in a new area where you are not familiar with the local stations.
bl MANUAL UP/DOWN TUNING (TUN+ / TUN-)
AUTOMATIC SEEK TUNING
Each time the + side of the button is tapped, the radio will tune
one frequency step higher. Similarly , each tap of the - side of the
button will tune one frequency step lower. To manually tune in a
station, tap the button of the appropriate direction until the
desired frequency is reached.
Pressing either side of the button for longer than 0.5 seconds
and then releasing will activate the Automatic Seek Tuning
function in the selected direction. The radio will seek the next
available station and stop at that frequency. The Seek function
can be stopped by pressing the butto n again or activating any
other tuning function.
Pressing either side of the button for longer than 0.5 seconds will
cause the radio to continue tuning rapidly in the selected direction
until the button is released, at which point it will seek to the next
available station.
bm LOCAL/DIST ANT SELECT OR (LO/DX)
This feature is used to select the strength of the signals at which
the radio will stop during Automatic Seek Tuning. Pressing and
holding the button for two seconds will select the Local setting (“LOC”
will appear on the display panel) and only strong (local) stations
will be received. Pressing and holding the button again for two
seconds will select the Distant setting (“LOC” will disappear from
the display panel) and the radio will stop at a wider range of
signals, including weaker (more distant) stations.
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