Audiotech 560W-A User Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
RADIO-TAPE-INTERCOM SYSTEM
MODEL 560W-A / 560LW-A
The new Model 560W-A combination AM-FM Radio, Tape, and Intercom System
with built-in Door Chimes is a sophisticated state of the art home entertainment
and communications system that is easy to operate by everyone in the family. To
enjoy the many features of the system you must read these instructions. Keep
this booklet in a handy place for reference to help you perform the less frequently
used functions.
SOME HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS
1. This radio and intercom is a System of five or more speakers plus a door entry
speaker that activates the Westminster Chime. The best performance and qual-
ity of audio requires you to understand there are two (2) separate volume con-
trols that regulate the loudness of any room speaker.
A. The main loudness control is on the Master Unit marked Radio Volume. This
control regulates the maximum loudness of volume that will be received at all the
room speakers. This volume control should always be adjusted when you select
radio program, and be turned slightly louder than your comfort level with the
speaker volume control in the Master Unit fully on.
B. A secondary loudness control is on every Room Speaker including the
Master Unit. This volume control should be used to a minimum (Near Full On) to
reduce the loudness setting of the main radio volume control to the individual
comfort level of any speaker. Remember, the setting at the Master Unit is slightly
louder than normal, and we adjust the individual Master-Room speaker a little
from full on to the lower comfort level.
What we don’t do is turn the radio volume control on the Master Unit to a very
loud unnecessary high setting that can cause the amplifier to go into distortion,
and then try to eliminate the poor audio quality (due to distortion) received at the
room speaker with a major adjustment to turn the volume lower.
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6. FORWARD - When pressed and immediately released the tape will fast
forward in the direction of play until the button is pressed again or the end of the
tape is reached. Play will then resume.
When pressed and held down the tape will fast forward with an audible “cue”.
Play will resume when the button is released. During both forward functions the
program indicator opposite the direction of play will flash in half second intervals.
The program indicator opposite the direction of play will remain lighted.
7. PREVIOUS - Press and release the button to rewind the tape to the begin-
ning of the program selection in play.
8. NEXT - Press and release to fast forward to the next program selection on
the tape.
TAPE CASSETTE PLAYER CLEANING
To maintain the performance of your tape player, it could be necessary to clean
(remove) the oxide residues and other foreign particles from the head, capstan,
and pinch roller. Other factors that could make more frequent cleaning neces-
sary are the use of low quality tapes and air pollutants such as smoke and dust.
Your local Radio Shack dealer sells a cleaning kit that costs about $3.00 com-
plete with instructions to clean your tape player.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
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When using the Previous and Next button to search for a song, if it seems to be
taking too long to find the song, simply press the Previous or Next button (which-
ever one you originally pressed) to cease the search. If the tape does not stop,
simply press the eject button and reinsert the tape into the deck. This is not
common, and is a result of a poor quality tape and/or not enough space between
songs, which could cause the tape deck to have difficulty in locating a song with
search buttons.

Audiotech 560W-A Specifications

General

Brand	Audiotech
Model	560W-A
Category	Intercom System
Language	English

Summary

Helpful Suggestions for System Operation

Main Volume Control

Regulates maximum loudness for all room speakers. Adjust for comfort with the master unit volume fully on.

Secondary Volume Control

Used on each room speaker to reduce loudness to individual comfort level, minimizing master unit volume.

Speaker and Volume Controls

Speaker On-Off Volume Controls

Sets speaker volume and on/off state. Fully clockwise is maximum volume; fully counterclockwise is off.

Station Tuning

Press and hold volume knob to turn radio on/off. Quick press advances tuner through memory stations.

Intercom Volume Control

Adjusts volume for intercom communication. Most effective with room speakers at high settings.

Tone Control

Adjusts bass-treble tone of selected program. Counterclockwise for more bass, clockwise for more treble.

Radio Volume Control

Main volume control for audio program. Adjust slightly higher than comfort level with room speaker on.

Chime Volume

Door chime volume adjusted at factory. Internal control on back of Master Unit for adjustments.

Radio Automatic On-Off

Press Auto button to activate 24-hour on/off function. Radio turns on/off at set times based on last selected band.

Tape Player Functions

Details on tape playback, eject, program indicators, switching sides, reverse, and fast forward.

Memory, Time, and Room Settings

Memory and Time Settings

Store AM/FM radio stations in memory buttons 1-6. Mem/Time Set button also used to set the clock.

Setting the Clock

Use HRS ADV and MIN ADV buttons while holding Mem/Time Set to set clock hours and minutes.

Radio Auto On/Off Times

Set automatic radio turn-on (ON TIME) and turn-off (OFF TIME) using Hrs Adv and Min Adv buttons.

Room Selector Switches

Switches 1-12 control Room Speakers with INT-ONLY, MON, and RAD-INT positions for intercom/monitoring.

Monitor Override

Enables or disables intercom and chime reception in monitored rooms when Monitor Override switch is on.

Room Talk and Listen

Allows two-way communication between rooms. Press and hold buttons; radio mutes during use.

Communication and Program Selection

Door Talk

Converse with a person at a door station. All active room speakers hear communication.

Hands-Free Answering

Use Talk and Listen switches for hands-free calls with other rooms or patio. Listen button receives replies.

Power Off

Turns off AM, FM, CD, or AUX functions. Player switches to Power Off mode when cassette is ejected.

Display Time/Frequency

Switches digital display between time and frequency. Returns to time after 10 seconds of no station activity.

AM/FM Radio Program

Activates AM or FM broadcast bands. Red LED lights when radio is on; display shows frequency.

Program Source Selection

Compact Disc (CD) Program

Activates the CD input as the program source. Red LED indicates when CD input is active.

Auxiliary (AUX) Input

Activates the Aux input as the program source. Red LED indicates when Aux button is ON.

Manual Scan

Manually scan up or down through AM/FM frequencies. Display returns to time after 10 seconds if no station selected.

Seek Tuning

Automatically seeks next strong AM or FM station on the band. Frequency displayed; returns to time after 10 seconds.

Radio Station Memory

Press buttons 1-6 to activate stored AM/FM stations. Frequency appears in display; returns to time after 10 seconds.