Hitachi FT-5500 User Manual

FT-5500
AM/FM STEREO TUNER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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70 years of experience in electronics. Laboratories and major testing facilities are maintained in Tokyo and
Toyokawa, Japan.
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KEY TO ILLUSTRATIONS
@ POWER/STAND-BY “Q” switch FM ANTENNA terminal (75 ohms)
@ FM TUNING switch (5 Ground terminal (GND)
(8) FM MODE (MUTE) switch 6 AM ANTENNA terminal (LOOP)
@) REC LEVEL switch a) AM ANTENNA terminal (EXTERNAL)
@) FUNCTION key 48) OUTPUT terminals
@ MEMORY write key with indicator Power supply cord
(FCCS OPERATION key) @0 VOLTAGE SELECTOR (for W. Germany.
@ PRESET keys with indicator Asia and Latin America)
TUNING key @1) AM loop antenna
@) SIGNAL STRENGTH meter @2 Channel spacing selector switch
(FREQUENCY meter) ¢ AM 9 kHz—10 kHz
FREQUENCY display (for U.S.A., CANADA)
ad) RF HIGH SELECTIVITY indicator e FM 50 kHz—100 kHz
(2 IF HIGH SELECTIVITY indicator AM 9kHz—10 kHz
(3 FM STEREO indicator (for WwW. Germany, Asia and Latin
America)
SAFEGUARD
Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufac-
tured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards, observe the following instructions for its installation,
| use and servicing.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT
EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
Notice: The switch is secondarily connected and does not separate the apparatus from the net in
the switched-off position.
As to the indication of the power switch, ‘"| “’ shows ON and "’()” electrical power stand-
by.

Hitachi FT-5500 Specifications

General

Tuning Bands	FM, MW
Tuning Scale	Analog
FM Tuning Range	87.5 - 108 MHz
MW Tuning Range	530 - 1605 kHz
Signal to Noise Ratio	70dB (FM), 50dB (MW)
Distortion	0.3% (FM)
Frequency Response	30Hz to 15kHz (FM)
Intermediate Frequency	10.7MHz (FM), 455kHz (MW)
Power Supply	220V

Summary

SAFEGUARD

General Safety Warnings

Important safety precautions and warnings for installation and usage.

INSTALLATION

Placement on an Ordinary Shelf

Rack Installation

FEATURES

Field Condition Computer System (FCCS)

Details the advanced FCCS for optimal reception and automatic tuning.

Tuning System and Station Memory

CONTROLS AND SWITCHES

Power, Tuning, and Mode Switches

Explains the function of the power, FM tuning, and FM mode switches.

Function, Level, and Memory Controls

Details the function key, REC LEVEL switch, and memory write key.

Preset Keys and Tuning Key

Signal Meter and Frequency Display

RECEIVING BROADCASTS

FM Broadcast Reception

AM Broadcast Reception

FIELD CONDITION COMPUTER SYSTEM [FCCS] FUNCTIONS

FCCS Operation and Indicators

In-depth explanation of FCCS operation, indication, and effects.

MEMORIZING BROADCASTING STATIONS

Storing Stations into Presets

How to tune and store stations using preset keys and memory functions.

WHAT TO DO IF? (Troubleshooting)

Troubleshooting Guide

A comprehensive table of common problems, their causes, and remedies.

SPECIFICATIONS

FM Tuner Specifications

AM Tuner and Power Specifications