To remove
the
V-Guard,
simply
grasp
the
"V" of the stylus
assembly between the tips of the thumb and forefinger,
pull gently
to
remove
the stylus assembly. To replace the V-Guard,
grasp
the
"V"
of
the stylus
asserrrbly
with
the
stylus
point
down,
and slip
into
the
cavity
as far
as
it will
go.
The Anlennqs
The Anrbassador is
equipped
with
two antennls, one to receive FM
broadcasts
and one
for
AM lrroadcasts. These
should
provide good
recepticn
in all cases except extreme fringe
areas, or
where special
local conditions.result in high signal loss.
(Buildings
constructed
of
steel
girders,
for example,
('an
cause a loss
of signal strength.) If
reception is weak
or
poor,
see
the
instructions
on
page
6 to rectify the
condition.
HOW TO
USE
THE
CONTROLS
[t
ue orrnerroN oF
ALL col.-rRoI-s is
explained in this section. Refer-
I
ring
to
Figure I
while reading will be helpful. If
you
wish to
connect
additional components
to
the
sound system o{ the
Ambassador,
such as a Tape Recorder, for
example,
full information is
provided
on
page
5. Befort:
attempting
to operate the
Automatic
Turntable,
read
the instruction
booklet accompanying this unit.
AC ond
Volume
The
AC Switch,
which
supplies
power
to the
Ambassador,
is com-
bined with
the
Volume
Control.
Turning this
switch slightly clockwise
until it r:licks,
turns
on
the
power
and lights the
dial
scale. Note:
Make eertain
automatic shutoff switch is in
the off
position.
The Volume Control is used to adjust
the level of sound for both
channels.
Turning this control in a clockwise
direction will increase
the volume simultaneously at
both speaker systems.
Note: Although
only stereophonic
programs
require the use of
two
speaker systems to achieve the necessary
sound separation, the
two
speaker systems oI the
Ambassad.or
are in
operation for monophonic
piograms
as well, This
use
of
both systems
provides
a
superior mono-
phonic
effect.
Selector Switch
This
seven-position
switch selects the
program you
wish
to
hear,
whether
a radio
broadcast, a
record
selection, or some other
program
source
you
may have connected
to the sound system of the
Ambassador,
The
positions
have
the following functions:
PHONO
MONO:
Use this
position
to
play
regular LP or 45
RPM
records on the
Record Changer,
The
stereophonic cartridge
in
the
Tone Arm will
accommodate monophonic as well as stereophonic
records. In
addition, all
verticle
rumble
and
noise characteristics of LP
monophonic records
will be completely eliminated, resulting in su-
perior
monophonic
sound,
NOTE: To
play
78 RPM records, a special cartridgc is required. You
can
obtain one
from
your
FISHER dealer.
PHONO
STEREO: Play
all
stereophonic
records in this
position.
FM:
This
position
selects the
FM
tuner for reception of FM broadcasts.
AM: This
position
selects
the
AM Tuner for
reception
of AM broad-
casts.
FM-AM:
In
this
position
both Tuners are selected for the reception of
a
stereophonic FM-AM broadcast. The FM
sound
will be heard on
the left speaker
system; the
AM
on the
right.
(Consult
your
news-
paper
for
the station to
which
each Tuner must be set.)
AUX
MONO:
Use this
position
to
select any
additional
monophonic
component
you
may have connected
to the
Ambassad,or
- a
mono-
phonic
tape recorder, record turntable, etc,
MPX STEREO: This
position
is
used
for
the
reception
of
FM multiplex
stereo
programs
rvith
the addition of the FISHER MPX-70 adaptor.
A
stereo tape recorder or other stereo sound
source may be
played
through
the
Ambassador
if multiplex reception
is not desired.
FM ond AM Tuning
The
FM Tuning
knob
selects stations
in
the 87.5 to
108 megacycle
band,
while
the
AM Tunins knob
selects stations
in
the 535 to
1620