Rega Radio User manual

Brand: Rega

Model: Radio

Type: User manual

Contents

Introduction.............................................................................1

Installation\In Use..................................................................2

Tuning.....................................................................................3

Programming the Presets......................................................4

Using the Presets...................................................................5

The optional Remote Control..................................................6

Additional Remote functions..................................................7

No Sound from the Speakers................................................8

Reception Problems................................................................9

Use in North America............................................................10

Aerial information.............................................................11-12

Back Panel............................................................................13

Specifications...............................................................14

Owners Log...........................................................................15

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Introduction

Your Rega Radio has been designed as a high quality source, able

to reproduce a broadcast easily and effectively at a competitive price.

The Radio has been built to Rega's usual discriminating standards of

reliability and quality to ensure many years of musical enjoyment with

improved AM function.

A tuner's function is to oscillate along with the tiny electromagnetic

vibrations that are a radio signal. The ability of a tuner to oscillate at

a stable, predetermined frequency matching that of the signal - is

directly related to its quality.

In addition to meeting this requirement, the Radio allows fine tuning

between the normal incremental steps. To fully appreciate the quality

of the Rega Radio however, it's only necessary to switch on, sit back

and enjoy the music.

Use the AM/FM button to select between Wavebands.

If a programme is broadcast in mono, the Radio may be switched to

Mono mode. This can improve the audibility of certain programmes

by reducing cross channel 'mush'.

Installation

The Radio will work well on most surfaces, such as a shelf or table,

provided there is sufficient air around it to prevent overheating.

For maximum performance place unit as far away as possible from

fridges, cookers, fluorescent lights etc.

Never stack Hi-Fi equipment directly on top of one another.

In Use

Mission Statement

Rega’s philosophy is to make high quality products at sensible prices, as a means

of reproducing music as faithfully as possible. Rega is committed to the design

and development of new and existing products, both in hi-fi and other areas, that

will perpetuate Rega’s values of quality and value for money.

DisplayPower switch/LED

Remote Sensor

Preset

AM/FMProgramLockMode

Stereo MonoAuto Tuned Preset

Manual

Radio

Man Auto Pre

Tuned

Mode Preset

Lock Prog AM/FM

Stereo Mono

Stereo/Mono switch

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Select either Man(ual)

or Auto(matic) using

‘Mode Shift’ button

Tuning

Manual

Using preset forward ( ) or

backward ( ) buttons, select

your desired frequency directly.

A strong signal will be indicated

by the red 'Tuned' LED glowing

consistently and brightly.

Automatic

Using preset forward ( ) or

preset backward ( ) buttons,

press once to tune. The

Radio will automatically lock

on to a strong signal. Press

again to carry on searching.

Is signal clear?

YES

Press 'Lock' button to

automatically fine tune

the signal

Program

Preset Please see page 4

Select desired

frequency

Programming the Presets

Press Prog(ram)

Select preset location using

preset forward ( ) or

backward ( ) buttons

YES

Select next

frequency

Finish

Press Prog(ram)

again to store frequency

in memory

Finished?

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Using the Presets

Select Pre(set) using

‘Mode Shift’ button

Use preset forward

( ) or backward ( )

buttons to select

desired preset

The optional Remote Control

Preset

AM/FM

Volume (up)

Volume (down)

AM/FM

Preset forward &

backward

Tuner

Tuner Input

selection

solar

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Additional Functions

(Remote Option Only)

Having purchased your 'Solar' all system remote control it is possible

to enjoy your favourite radio station from the comfort of your chair just

by selecting the 'Tuner' button on your handset.

It is possible to skip between Wavebands that have been pre-set on

the Radio itself. You can do this using a combination of the buttons

(shown on the previous diagram) AM/FM and preset forward and

backward.

If you are using a Rega remote controllable amplifier or pre-amplifier,

it is also possible to adjust the volume using the 'Solar'.

No sound from Speakers

Is the mains supply

connected and

switched on?

Are the phono plugs and

connecting cables intact?

Has the fuse in

the plug blown?

Contact your Rega dealer

Plug in and

switch on

YES

Is the mains

socket live?

YES

NO Rotate the plugs and

wiggle the leads

Replace the fuse

Check by plugging in

another appliance

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Reception Problems

Interference on

AM/FM reception

Computer and/or

peripherals in the

vicinity?

Contact your Rega dealer

NO Move them

YES

Interference or

distortion on FM

reception

Experiment with aerial

orientation and positioning

YES

Interference on

AM/FM reception

(Buzzing or whistles)

Fluorescent lights,

electric motors or

appliances in the vicinity?

YES

Loud humming or

buzzing on one or both

channels

YES

Move them

(if possible)

Check plugs are fully

inserted

Use of the Radio in North America

In North America, AM frequency steps through 10 KHz increments

instead of 9 KHz for Europe. To toggle from 9 to 10 to 9 KHz follow

this procedure:-

Release preset forward ( ) first, then mode shift

Simultaneously press preset forward ( )

Press ‘Mode Shift’ and hold

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Aerial Information

The Radio needs to be connected to an aerial to work. The FM aerial

socket (No.1 on 'Back Panel' page 13) is designed to accept a 75

Ohm coaxial cable. If a 300 Ohm twin lead wire is used to connect

an aerial, use a 300-75 Ohm adapter.

The very best results from the Radio will be obtained when using a

Multi-element aerial mounted externally.

An aerial will also be needed for AM reception. This should consist of

a simple single wire, up to a metre long, connected to the tuner's AM

socket (No.3 on 'Back Panel' page 13) and if possible laid

horizontally along its length. Try to avoid metal shelving and

experiment for the best reception.

Distant AM reception can be improved* by using a 'long-wire' aerial,

mounted externally, parallel to the ground. This should be a single

wire, up to 30 metres long.

Further improvements may be made by connecting the earth socket

(No.2 on 'Back Panel' page 13) on the Radio, to earth, via a copper

plated rod driven into the ground. A substitute electrical earth, such

as a cold water pipe may also prove effective.

{*Please Note:- If you are close to a broadcasting aerial, the

reception of local AM stations may actually be worsened by this

method.}

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Back Panel

1) FM aerial socket

2) Earth socket

3) AM aerial socket

4) Left channel coaxial input (white)

5) Right channel coaxial input (red)

6) IEC Power input

123 45 6

FM section.

Input Sensitivity.

IHF -2dBµV.

Mono 50dB S/N 3dBµV.

Stereo 50dB S/N 29dBµV.

Capture Ratio (45 and 65dBf)<<1.6dB.

AM Rejection (45 and 65dBf) >60dB.

Selectivity Alternate Channel 73dB @100µV.

Image Rejection >83dB.

IF Rejection >100dB.

Subcarrier Suppression 60dB.

THD Mono 1KHz 0.08%.

6KHz 0.3%.

THD Stereo 1KHz 0.1%.

6KHz 0.25%.

Signal to Noise Ratio Bandwidth 30Hz to 15KHz.

Mono 81dB.

Stereo 74dB.

Frequency Response 30Hz to 15KHz +/-0.5dB.

Stereo Separation 1K 53dB.

6K 50dB.

10K 39dB.

AM Section.

Sensitivity 10µv.

Selectivity 30dB.

Image Rejection 45dB.

IF Rejection 35dB.

Signal to Noise 45dB.

THD 0.5%.

NEC Custom System Remote Control.

Specifications

FM EARTH AM

RIGHT CHANNEL

LEFT CHANNEL

LINE OUT

POWER IN

Rega Research Limited, England

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Owners Log

(1)

Owner.......................................................................................

Date..........................................................................................

Where Purchased.....................................................................

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(2)

Owner.......................................................................................

Date..........................................................................................

Where Purchased.....................................................................

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(3)

Owner.......................................................................................

Date..........................................................................................

Where Purchased.....................................................................

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Rega Radio User manual

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