Technics ST-500, ST-500L User Manual

Technics

OUARTZ

OUARTZ

Synthesizer AM/FM Stereo Tuner

ST-500

Synthesizer L W/MW/FM Stereo Tuner

ST-500L

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• These instructions also apply to units of different color.

Before operating th is unit, please re ad these instructions completely.

We

want to thank you tor selecting this product and
to welcome you to the growing family of satisfied
Technics product owners around the world.
We

teel certain you wil! get maximum enjoyment

trom this new addition to your home.
Please read these operating instructions

carefully,
and be sure to keep them handy tor convenient
reterence.

These Operaling Instructions are applicable 10 models ST·500 and ST·500L.
Operating Instructions.

Contents

- Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

- Before Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

-Suggestions for

- Connections

Safety.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..............................

- Front Panel Controls and Their

Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessories

•

AC

power supply

cord.

. . . . . . . 1

..

2 -Memory Presettings

..

3

4 -Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

..

5

(Reler to page 4.)

•

FM

indoor antenna. .

The

functions which differ for the two models are indicated

....................

- Listening to Radio Broadcasts

-Maintenance

-Troubleshooting Guide

... . ..

1

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•

AM

loop antenna

.. . ..

...

in

'"

....

..

. . . . . . . . . 1

the

6

8

9
9

10

• Stereo connection cabie. . . . . . 1 •

AM

antenna holders. . . . . . . . . . 2

~

~(A)

Note: Conliguration

Before

Be sure to disconnect the mains cord belore adjusting the
voltage selector.
Use a minus
rear panel)
be used.

10 the voltage setting

THIS TUNER/RECEIVER
HOWEVER
SIGNAL ONL Y

ol

AC

power supply cord and

FM

Use

(-)

screwdriver to set the voltage selector (on the

LlKE MANY TUNERS AND

IN

AM

lor

Ihe area

IS

CAPABLE

MONO. WHICH,

in

which Ihe unit will

OF

RECEIVING
RECEIVERS
IN

EFFECT.

indoor antenna dilIers according to area.

THE

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

IS

OF

NO

NEW

LESSER

~(B)

(11

Ihe power supply

V"

position.)
Note that Ihis unit will be seriously damaged il Ihis setling is not
made correctly. (There
the correct voltage

AM

STEREO

QUALITY THAN

BROADCASTS

ON

THE

MARKET

YOUR

·Screws

in

your area

is

no voltage selector

is already set.)

FROM

THE

IT

WILL

EXISTING

REPRODUCE

AM

.....................

is

117 V

or

120

V,

set

10

lor

some countries;

AM

BAND RADIO STATIONS.

THIS

AM

MONO TUNER/RECEIVER

STEREO

2

the "127

-2-

Suggestions

•

Use

a standard electrical

1.

Use

from an

air condItIoners,

Be

extremely careful not to make a connection to the elec­trical outlet
which uses high voltage, because there
lire.

2. A DC

Be

sure
ship or other place where

AC

power source of high voltage, such as for

Is

very

dangerous.

lor

a large air conditioner or central-heating unit

power source cannot be used.

10

check Ihe power source carelully, especially

DC

is

AC

used.

wall outlet

for

is

the possibility

Safety

• If water

Be

exlremely careful
or serious electric shock might occur. Immediately disconnect
the power cord plug, and consult with your dealer.

ol

on

a

is

x

spilled

il

water

on

the unit

is

spilled

on

Ihe unit, because a lire

• Connection and removal of the power cord
plug

1. Wet hands are dangerous.

A dangerous electric shock may result
wet hands.

2.

Don't pull the power cord.

Always grasp the plug; never pull the cord itselt.

il

the plug

is

touched by

x

• Never attempt to repair or reconstruct this
unit

A serious electric shock might occur il
disassembied or reconstructed
inlernal parls are accidently touched.

by

unauthorized persons, or

x

th

is

unit

is

repaired,

il

the

• Place the unit where it will
and

away

from

direct sunlight

Place this unit at least 10 cm (4") away Irom wall surfaces, etc.,
and away Irom direct sunlight.

be

weil ventilated,

x

• Keep the unit away from heaters, etc.

Heat can damage the external surfaces as weil as internal cir­cuits and components.

x

•

Avoid

Insecticides might cause cracks or "cloudiness"
and plastic parls ol Ihis unit.

moreover,

spray-type insecticides

The

gas used

be

ignited suddenly.

in

in

the cabinel

such sprays might,

• For families with children

Never permit children to put anything, especially metal, inside

is

unit. A serious electric shock or malfunclion could occur

th
ticles such as coins, needies, screwdrivers, etc. are inserted
through the venlilation holes, etc.

ol this

unit

il

ar-

x

•

Turn

the unit

x

oft after use

is

lef!

lor

a long time wilh the power on, this will not only

I

~

.'

mayalso

P9Wer

61

cause other unex-

II
shorlen its uselul operation lile, but
pected trouble.

• Never use alcohol or paint thinner

These and similar chemicals should never be used, because they
may damage the linish.

x

• If trouble occurs

It, during operation, the sound

longer illuminate, or il abnormal odor or smoke
mediately disconnect the power cord plug, and contact your
dealer or

3

an

Authorized Service Center.

is

interrupted or indicators no

is

detected,

im-