INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Marantz PMD800 FM/AM Stereo Tuner for
your system.
Please read these operating instructions carefully. We recommend that
you read the entire user guide before you attempt to connect or operate
the Tuner.
After you have reviewed the contents of this manual, we suggest that
you make all system connections before you attempt to operate the
unit.
Refer to the figures on the pages at the back of this user's guide. The
callout numbers on the figures correspond to those found in the text. All
references to the connections and controls that are printed in BOLD
type are as they appear on the unit.
INSTALLATION
Remember the following important points when installing the Tuner.
• Do not expose the component to rain or moisture, as this may cause
damage to the Tuner.
• Prevent extra heat from reaching the unit. Never put the Tuner in the
full glare of the sun or near a heat source.
PRECAUTIONS
The following precautions should be taken when operating the equip-
ment.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
When installing the equipment ensure that:
— air is allowed to circulate freely around the equipment.
— it is placed on a vibration-free surface.
— it will not be exposed to excessive heat, cold, moisture or dust.
— it will not be exposed to direct sunlight.
— it will not be exposed to electrostatic discharges.
In addition, never place heavy objects on the equipment.
If a foreign objector water does enter the equipment, contact your near-
est dealer or service center.
Do not pull out the plug by pulling on the mains lead; grasp the plug
itself.
It is advisable when leaving the house, or during a thunderstorm, to
disconnect the equipment from the AC outlet.
PMD800 FEATURES
• Max.30-station preset memory (each FM,AM) with auto preset
memory function
• Remote control operation
• Select the FM Antenna A/B
• Select the IF band (wide/narrow)
• Fine Tuning
LOCATION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS AND
CONTROLS
FRONT PANEL FEATURES
(SEE APPEARANCE DRAWING)
q q
POWER ON /STANDBY button
This button is used to power on or power standby.
w w
ANTENNA A/B button
This button is used selection of the FM antenna A or B.
e e
IF BAND button
This button is used for selecting the bandwidth of the FM broadcast.
r r r r
TIME ADJ (adjust) button
This button is used for adjusting the current time.
t t t t
ST.NAME/DISPLAY button
This button is used for manual tuning or selecting the display mode.
Press this button slightly longer (for more than 1.5 second) to file in
manually stations name in the preset memory.
y y
TUNING MODE button
This button is used for selecting the manual tuning or the fine tuning
mode. Fine tuning mode is available only in the FM band.
u u
TUNING 5
(UP/DOWN) button
This button used for tuning in the desired broadcasting stations or
adjusting the time, or manual tuning, etc.
i i i i
CANCEL button
This button is used for canceling the program during manual file or
adjusting the on/off time of the timer.
o o
NEXT button
This button is used for advancing to the next step during time ad-
justment or manual filing, etc.
! ! 0
MEMO button
This button is used for presetting the broadcasting stations.
! ! 1
(Timer) ON/OFF button
This button used for engaging the daily timer function.
! ! ! 2 !2
TIMER SET button
This button is used for presetting the time when the system is turned
on and off every day at a specified time.
! ! 3
PRESET 5
(UP/DOWN) button
This button used for preset in the desired broadcasting stations.
! ! ! 4 !4
FM MODE button
This unit automatically switches into the STEREO mode when a FM
stereo broadcast is received press this button to change the mon-
aural mode, then the "STEREO" indicator will go out on the display.
! ! 5
BAND button
This button is used for selecting the FM or AM broadcast.
! ! 6
DISPLAY/INDICATOR
a a a a
TIMER
This indicator light up when the daily timer is engaged by press-
ing the timer button.
b b b b
DAILY timer indicator
c c c c
TUNED indicator
d d
STEREO indicator
e e
MEMORY indicator
f f f f
PRESET Number indicator
g g
FM IF band indicator
h h
Antenna A or B indicator
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