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AM/FM STEREO TUNER

RT-845AX RT845AXL

owners
manual

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WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE 0R SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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The lighting flash With arrowhead

symbol. within an equilateral 5'.

triangle. is intended to alert the user

.. to -the ,presencei ol uninsulated

W "dangerous voltage"x within the

products enclosure that may be of

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risk of electric shock to persons,

Read Instructlons 7 All the salety and
operating instructions should be read belore
the appliance is operated

Retain Instructions 7 The safety and

near a swimming pool. and the like
Carts and Stands - The appliance should
be used only witha cart or_standrlhal is

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Grounding or Polarization 7 The pre~
cautions that should be taken so that the
grounding or polarization means ol an
appliance ts not defeated

operating instructions should be retained for 12 Power-Cord Protection 7 Power~supply
future reference t cordsshouldtbe routed so lhatthey are not
Heed'Warnings 7 All warnings on the ..r likely to be walked on or pinched by item;
appliai'icea'nd in the operating instructions placed upon or against them. paying par-
should beadheredto. . ',,., . ticular attention to cords at plugs. con»
. Follow Instructions 7 All operating and venience receptacles. and the point where
use instructions should be lollowed. they exrt lrorn the appliance >
Water and Moisture - The appliance i3 Cleaning 7 The appliance should be
shdu d not be used near water - for ex cleaned only as recommended by the
'Zatnple. near a bathtub. Washbowl. kitche manufacturer \ y
sink. laundry tub. in a welvlbasement.or 14, Nonuse Periods 7 The power cord ol the

appliance should be unplugged from the
ouIleI when IeII unused [or a long period of
time.

. . . recommended by the manulacturer. '15, Object and Liquid Entry 7 Care should be
The exclamation point wtthin 6A. An appliance and cart combination should taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
an equilateral triangle '5 "8"de be moved With care. Quick stops. excessive are not spilled into the enclosure through
to Val the 59' 0 9 presence lorce. and uneven surfaces may cause the openings. '
0' important 93'3","9 and ma'"' appliance and can combination tooverturn. 15 Damage Requiring Sevi'ce - The
tenance (sen/icing) instructions i" 7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting 7 The appliance appliance should be servtced by qualified
the immature accompanying the should be mounted to a wall orceiling only factory authorized servtce personnel when'
appliance. as recommended by the manufacturer. A, The power-supply cord or the plug has
ITEM 5A; 8 Ventilation 7 The appliance should be been damaged; or
PORTABLE situated so that its location or posi: ." dees B, Objects have fallen. or liquid has been
not interfere with its proper ventilation. For spilled into the appliance. or
WARNING example, the appliance should not he C. The appliance has been exposed to rain.
situated on a bed. sofa. mg. or similar or
surface that may thCk 19 ventilation D. The appliance does not appear to operate
v SJIZSA openings: or.p|aced in a built-in installation. normally or exhibits a marked change in per!
U _ such as a bookcase or cabinet that may lormance; or
me '°. CAT" 9 3": impede the tlow of air through the ventilar E, The appliance has been dropped. or the
This reminder is provtded to call the CATV lion openings. enclosure damaged
Sysem 53e"5 ae°" ° We 32°42 0' 9. Heat - The appliance should be situated 17, Servicing - The user should not attempt

the NEC that provrdes guidelines for proper
grounding and. in particular. specifies that the

cable ground shall be connected to the grounr

ding system of the building. as close to the (0
point ol cable entry as practical "

away from heat sources such as radiators.
heat registers. stoves. or other appliances
(including amplilters) that produce heat.

, Power Sources - The appliancefihould be

connected to a power supply only oi the type
described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.

to servrce the appliance beyond that
described In the operating instructions All
other servicing should be reterred to
qualified factory authorized sen/ice persona
nel

Power Lines 7 An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.

Outdoor Antenna Grounding 7 If an outside
antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure
the antenna system is grounded so as to pro-
vide some protection against voltage surges and
built up static charges. Section B10 of the
National Electrical Code. ANSI/NFPA NO.
7071984. provides information With respect to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure. grounding of the lead-in Wire to an
antenna discharge unit. size ol grounding con~
ductors. location of anten na-discharge unit, con
nection to grounding electrodes. and re-
quirements for the grounding electrode, See
Figure. .

aUse No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm?) copper. No a
AWG (8.4 mmzi aluminum. No. 17 AWG (1.0
mm!) copper-clad steel or bronze wire. or
larger. as a ground wire.

Secure antenna lead-in and ground Wires to
house with stand-all insulators spaced lrorn
4-5 feet (1.22-1.33 nt) apart.

cMount antenna discharge unit as close as pos-
sible to where lead-in enters house.

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AM/FM STEREO TUNER RT-845AX
LW/MW/FM STEREO TUNER RT-845AXL

INTRODUCTION

We at Hotel want to thank you for purchasing our audio
product.

Hotel audio products are designed to use the latest electronic
technology. and-they incorporate our long experience as a
specialist manufacturer of audio equipment. We are
confident that you will find satisfaction in the high quality
sound and top performance. and that you will find pleasure
in the functional beauty achieved through human-engineering
concept. Before starting operation. please read this instruc-
tion manual thoroughly and acquaint yourself with the pro-
per mode of using the unit and all its connections.

We hope you will enjoy top-notch performance for many
years to come.

INSTALLATION

Be sure to place the unit in a level and flat place where it
is free from humidity. vibration, high temperature and not
exposed to direct sunlight. Be careful not to place the unit
in a highly enclosed place such as near a wall or on a
bookshelf. A poor ventilation will cause undesirable effects
to the unit.

POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION

For power the unit requires the normal house electrical
current (AC). You may simply plug the unit into a wall
outlet. or into your amplifiers convenience AC outlet.
CAUTION: Do not apply power without first making sure
the proper connections are completed. If you live in UK. and
your unit comes with 2-core cord without a plug, be sure to
read the exclusive caution for UK.

EXCLUSIVE NOTE FOR U.K.

If your unit comes with a 2-core cable without a plug.
make certain live and neutral leads are connected to
the proper terminals. Check that the terminals are
screwed own firmly and no losse strands of wire are
present.
IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are cloured
in accordance with the following code;

BLUE: NEUTRAL

BROWN: LIVE
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
apparatus may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed
as follows. the wire which is coloured BLUE must be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter
N or coloured BLUE or BLACK.
The Wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or
coloured BROWN or RED.

CUATION:

To prevent electric shock do not use this (polarized)
Plug with an exension cord, receptacle or other
outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent
blade exposure.

CONNECTION TO INTEGRATED AMPLIFIER

Using RCA pin cords, securely connect the OUTPUT ter-
minals on the rear panel of the unit to the TUNER (or AUX)
terminals of amplifier. Make absolutely sure that RIGHT
terminal of one unit is connected to the RIGHT terminal
of the other. and LEFT to LEFT

AMPLIFIER RT-845AX

ANTENNA INSTALLATION AND CONNECTION

I FM Antenna .

Proper installation of antenna is the key to smooth signal
reception. To install the attached T-shape indoor antenna.
stretch it out and secure horizontally along a wall or the
like in a location where signal reception is optimal. Be sure
securely connecting T-shape antenna leads to the FM anten-
na conversion plug (marked 300 ohm) and hook up FM con-
version plug to FM antenna terminal marked 75 ohm on rear
panel. If outdoor type FM antenna is installed, the T-shape
antenna is not necessary. For proper use of your outdoor FM
antenna, follow the instructions below.

1. Be sure to select the most appropriate type of antenna
for the signal reception conditions in your area.

2. A 75-ohm coaxial cable is recommended in connecting
the antenna to the unit.

3. Set the antenna in a position as high as possible if
buildings. mountains or other obstructions nearby affect
reception.

4. The 75 ohm coaxial antenna cable is to be connected
FM antenna terminal marked 75 ohm.

Indoor T-shape Antenna

(T-shape Indoor Antenna for European Version is optional)
759 Coaxial Antenna

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