Installation - Philips FT 980 Manual

INSTALLATION
RADIO
CONNECTIONS - fig. 2
Aerials
@ The FM-ANTENNA socket LOCAL @)) is used for connec-
tion to the Community or Cable Antenna System.
@ The FM-ANTENNA socket DISTANT @) is used for con-
nection to a roof-mounted FM aerial with an impedance of
75 ohms. If not available, connect the supplied wire aerial to
the centre pin of the socket.
@ In most areas, the supplied MW/LW loop aerial will pro-
vide satisfactory reception. Connect the wires to both LOOP
ANTENNA terminals @2) and position the aerial for best
reception.
In difficult reception areas, it may be necessary to use an
external AM aerial. Connect the aerial wire to Y and the
ground wire to +.
Amplifier
@ Connect the AF/NF OUTPUT output sockets @3) to the
tuner input sockets of the amplifier.
Remote control
@ Connect the REMOTE CONTROL input socket @) to the
output socket of the external equipment that has a sensor
and that uses the RC-5 remote control system. In this way
you can operate the tuner by remote control through the
sensor of the external set.
@ Connect the REMOTE CONTROL output socket @4) to the
input socket of any other external set without sensor which
is remote control prepared. In this way this extra set can
also be operated by remote control.
MAINS SUPPLY - fig. 2
@ Check that the mains voltage as shown on the type plate
corresponds to your local mains supply. If it does not,
consult your dealer or service organisation.
@ Insert the piug of the mains lead @ in the wall socket.
The mains supply is now switched on.
@ To disconnect the set from the mains completely, with-
draw the mains plug from the wall socket.
Important note for users in the U.K.:
When fitting a mains plug to the mains lead, proceed as follows:
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live.
These colours may not correspond with the colour markings identifying the ter-
minais in your plug, so proceed as follows:
Connect the Brown wire to the terminal marked L or coloured Red.
Connect the Blue wire to the terminal marked N or coloured Black.
No connection is necessary to the earth terminal.
Note: This equipment must be protected by a 3 amp Fuse if a 13 amp plug is
used or, if any other type of plug is used, by a 5 amp Fuse either in the plug or
adapter or at the distribution board. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
ON/OFF
@ Press the ON/OFF button G) to switch the unit on.
@ Press again to switch off.
RADIO RECEPTION
@ Select the waveband by pressing one of the band selec-
tors G) (LW, MW or FM). The selected waveband will appear
in the display.
@ Select the required FM aerial with the LOC/DIST button
Gd. The display shows the selected aerial.
@ Tune automatically or manually to a radio station or select
a preset number. The correct procedure is described in the
following chapters.
@ When tuning to FM transmitters, you can suppress the
sound by pressing the MUTE button (1). This is to eliminate
interfering background noises. When a FM transmitter is
found, the sound will come back. To switch off the sound
suppression, press the MUTE button @ again.
@ When the word STEREO appears in the display @), you
are receiving an FM-stereo transmitter. A disturbing noise,
due to a weak FM-stereo signal, can be suppressed by
pressing the MONO button @2. The word MONO will then
appear and you will hear the FM programme in mono.
@ When you hear disturbing noises from adjacent transmit-
ters when receiving a FM transmitter, press the WIDTH but-
ton @) to select the narrow bandwidth.
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
e@ Keep the AUTO/MAN button @) pressed until DIMMER
appears in the display.
e@ Press TUNER 4 @) if you require bright light.
@ Press TUNER Y ©) if you require dimmed light.
e Press the AUTO/MAN button @) again to return to the
normal display.
RDS
RDS (Radio Data System) is a new method to send informa-
tion signals together with the transmitter signals. Your tuner
is capable of translating these signals and putting the
information on the display.
When you have tuned to an RDS transmitter, the name will
appear in the display.
e@ Press the RDS DISPLAY button G8 to display the frequen-
cy of the transmitter. Press again to return to the name.
e@ Press the RDS AF button (9) if you want to display the al-
ternative frequencies on which you can receive the transmit-
ter. NO AF means that there are no alternative frequencies.
NO RDS means that this is not a RDS transmitter.