FONESTAR AS-150R, AS-170RU Instruction Manual

AS-150R/AS-170RU

STEREO HI-FI AMPLIFIERS

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AS-150R

AS-170RU

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e take this opportunity to thank you for buying this product.

We recommend you read the instruction manual before switching on the machine and follow the instructions
that are given. Keep the manual for future reference.

SECURITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT

ELECTRICAL SECURITY
Check that the current in the mains connection where the machine is to be installed corresponds to the
power supply of the machine.
To avoid damaging the equipment, electrical shocks, fire or physical injury when you connect or disconnect
the equipment from the power supply, pull the plug firmly out of the mains socket holding the plug, never the

cable.
Always do this with dry hands.
Keep the power supply cable far from sources of heat. Do not put heavy objects on top of it or change it.
Clean dust and dirt off the power supply cable regularly.
Do not open the machine; you could get an electric shock.

CAUTION
While installing the machine, make sure it is switched off and unplugged.
Do not open the machine. Touching the internal parts is dangerous and you could receive an electric shock.
The machine must not be splashed or dripped on. Never place recipients with liquid inside on the machine.
Do not place anything inside the machine.

LOCATION
Place the equipment on a horizontal surface with enough space around it to allow ventilation.
Avoid direct sunlight, heat sources and excessive dust.

Do not place the machine near magnetic fields or static electricity.
Do not use surfaces which vibrate or receive impact.
Do not pile machines on top of one another.

VENTILATION
Never block or cover the ventilation slits on the machine.
Do not expose it to direct sunlight or place it near sources of heat.

PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
When the machine is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains.
If you are using an adapter, take into account that it will continue using electricity even if the machine is
switched off. If it is not going to be used for a long period of time, disconnect it from the mains.

THE ENVIRONMENT
To save energy, switch the machine off when you are not going to use it for a long time. The machine could
contain substances that are harmful to the environment or human health. To minimize the effect of these
substances the machine must be correctly managed and recycled when you decide to dispose of it.
When you dispose of it remember: it cannot be thrown into a conventional rubbish bin.
If it contains or uses batteries, these must be disposed of separately.
The machine (without batteries) must be disposed of correctly. Put it in a container specially intended for the
collection of electronic and electrical appliances, at the dump or hand it over to the dealer when you purchase

similar equipment, so that the dealer can dispose of it correctly (at no added cost).

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SIGNIFICANCE OF THE SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINE*

The symbol formed by the expression “Class 1 laser product” written in a rectangle
indicates that visible or invisible laser radiation could be produced. Avoid direct exposure
to the laser.

The symbol formed by a ray of lightening inside a triangle shows that the machine has
connection terminals or a circuit with areas with a current which could cause an electric
shock, even in normal working conditions.

The symbol formed by an exclamation mark in a triangle shows that the instruction manual
must be referred to for information on how the machine works and its use.

The symbol formed by one square inside another square shows that the machine has
double electrical insulation.

The European Community symbol shows that the machine complies with the current
European Union legislation, as well as its transposition to local legislation.

The symbol of a rubbish bin crossed out and over a horizontal line shows that when the
product is disposed of it must be done properly, placing it in a special selective electronic
and electrical equipment container or through a dealer when purchasing a similar product,
at no additional cost. It also shows that the machine was put on the market after 13th
August 2005 (European Community Directive 2002/96/CE of Electrical and Electronic
recycling, and its Spanish equivalent R.D.208/2005).

In accordance with what is set out in the aforementioned decree, FONESTAR is registered
in the RAEE (Registro de Aparatos Eléctricos y Electrónicos) in a special section REI
(Registro de establecimientos Industriales), with the entry number 001851.

The symbol RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) shows that the product has been
designed and manufactured restricting the use of certain dangerous materials (Directive
2002/95/CE on the restriction of certain dangerous substances in electrical and electronic
appliances, and its transferal to the Spanish regulations, R.D.208/2005).

*It is possible that some of these symbols do not appear on the machine.

EXEMPTION OF LIABILITY

The characteristics of the equipment and the content of the manual can change without forewarning.
FONESTAR, S.A. does not assume responsibilities regarding the inappropriate use of the equipment or the
information supplied in this instruction manual, and specifically disclaims any implied liability for marketability
or fitness for any other use.

All rights reserved by FONESTAR, S.A.

DESCRIPTION

The model AS-150R is a stereo hi-fi amplifier with digital AM/FM radio tuner with 64 pre-tuned channels (32
pre-tuned AM channels and 32 pre-tuned FM channels) and RDS which shows information on the tuned
station. 4 audio inputs are available (CD, DVD, VCR and AUX) with direct selection buttons on the front panel
for connecting various A/V devices; blue VFD (Vacuum Fluorescent Display) screen; a remote control which
has all the functions available on the amplifier; standby, mute and sleep functions; headphone outlet and two
groups of speakers with selectable (A/B) output.

The model AS-170RU is a stereo hi-fi amplifier 80+80 W RMS, with high quality sound and optimum
performance. Specially suitable for commercial use in shops, bars, etc. and for domestic use.

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t has a USB player of MP3 files with ID3 incorporated to show the names of the tracks, of the album, etc.
and it accepts USB memories and hard discs. It also counts on an AM/FM digital radio tuner with 64 pre­tuned channels with RDS showing information on the tuned station.

2 microphone inputs with independent volume control let you use the amplifier for speech playback. Besides,

there are 4 inputs available which make it easier to connect various audio sources, including a phono signal
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nput for turntables (DVD, CD, AUX/PHONO selectable and VCR).

It has a central volume control with precise adjustment; bass, treble and balance control through a menu; VFD
screen and remote control.

There is also an output to connect 2 groups of selectable A/B speakers, recording and headphone output.

CONTROLS AND FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

1.- Remote control sensor: remote control signal receiver.

2.- Display: shows information on the receiver, for example the chosen source, volume, etc.

3.- VOLUME: output volume control.

4.- USB/TUNER/EXIT: Pressing this button chooses the USB player (*). Pressing again chooses the radio
receiver. To exit the radio receiver, press this button again (the display will show TUNER EXIT) and then
press the button for the chosen input.

This button also works to reset the amplifier and recharge the default values. To do this with the amplifier

switched off, press the POWER button to switch it on and then hold down the USB/TUNER/EXIT button
and without letting go press the STANDBY button until RESET is shown on the display.

5.- DVD/AM-FM/12: Choose the DVD input signal.
With the radio receiver activated choose between the AM and FM frequency bands.
With the USB player activated start or pause playback (*).

6.- CD/SCAN-/2a: Choose the CD input signal.
With the radio receiver activated, implement the SCAN- function, with one press a lower frequency is

tuned into, with a continuous press for a few seconds the following station found at a lower frequency
will automatically be tuned into.

With the USB player activated, it chooses the previous element (*).

7.- AUX-PHONO/SCAN +/d2: Select the AUX/PHONO input signal depending on the position of the
AUX/PHONO selector on the back panel.

With the radio receiver activated implement the SCAN+ function, with one press a higher frequency is

tuned into, with a continuous press for a few seconds the next station that is found at a higher frequency
will automatically be tuned into.

With the USB player activated, it chooses the following element (*).

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8.- VCR/MEMORY/3: Choose the VCR input.
With the radio receiver it memorizes radio stations with the MEMORY function, when the radio station

that you want to memorize is tuned, press the MEMORY button. The text “MEMORY…--“ will be shown
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n the display. Choose the group (A, B, C or D) and the memory position (1 to 8) where you want the
station to be saved. Press the memory button again to confirm it. The display will show “ MEMORY
…OK”.

With the USB player activated, it stops playback (*).

9.- MENU/A-B-C-D/FOLDER-TRACK: With an external source selected, the MENU button allows you to
access the bass, treble and stereo sound image balance adjustment menu (L/R balance), as well as
select the maximum volume (Max Vol) and initial volume (Init Vol).

With the radio receiver activated you can select different pre-tuned groups A, B, C or D.

With the USB player activated the selection of elements mode is changed between folders and tracks
(*).

10.- MUTE/1-8/RANDOM: Deactivates the amplifier sound (MUTE function), press the button again to
deactivate the function.

With the radio receiver activated, it allows you to choose the pre-tuned channels 1 to 8.
With the USB player activated, it chooses the random order track playback function (RANDOM)(*).

11.- POWER: Power supply button.

12.- LED power indicator: The LED indicator will light up and stay alight while the amplifier is being powered
(with the POWER button pressed down), if it is operating as well as in standby.

13.- STANDBY:When the amplifier is being powered (with the POWER button pressed down) the STANDBY
button will start the amplifier and the LED indicator will light up. Pressing it again, the amplifier will go
into standby.

NOTE: Only use the standby mode for short periods. If the amplifier is not going to be used for a long

period of time, use the POWER button. This helps to save energy.

14.- USB: Connection port for memories and USB storage devices (*).

15.- MIC1: Unbalanced microphone input with 6.3 mm mono jack connector (*).

16.- MIC1 VOL: Microphone 1 volume control. It is independent from the general volume control (*).

17.- MIC2: Unbalanced microphone input with 6.3 mm mono jack connector (*).

18.- MIC2 VOL: Microphone 2 volume control. It is independent from the general volume control. (*).

19.- HEADPHONE: Headphone output. Connecting headphones to this output allows you to listen in private.

20.- A: Speaker A output selector.

21.- B: Speaker B output selector.

(*) = only available in the AS-170RU model

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