Hitachi TRK-8080E - Page 6

AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) circuit prevents drifting of
the properly tuned-in FM station. For reception of a weak
signal station located near strong signal station, set the AFC
button @@ to the ‘’OFF” position.
* In the area comparatively near the broadcasting station, the
telescopic
antenna
is
sufficient
for
use.
!n
the
area
where
electric
signals
are
weak,
however,
connect
an
FM
feeder
antenna,
sold
on
a
market,
to
the
FM
external
antenna
socket
and
spread
it
on
the
ceiling
or
wall,
aligning
the
horizontal
section
of
the
antenna
to
the
best
direction.
(See diagram )
* In areas with very weak signal, install an exclusive FM
antenna and connect it to the FM external antenna socket.
(See diagram )
SW reception: Extend the Telescopic antenna (aerial) ©) to its full
length.
MW and LW reception: The built-in ferrite-core antenna (aerial)
guarantees good reception under normal condition. Rotate the
unit and find the position in which the best reception is obtained.
5. Adjust the Volume, Bass, Treble and Balance control (6 , j
@ and @ .
6. To turn off the radio, set the Function selector @to the
“TAPE” position.
FM stereo indicator: If the FM stereo indicator light is ON, the
station is boradcasting stereo programme. Set the Mode switch
@3 to “STEREO” or “WIDE” position. If the stereo indicator
light should go off later the station is no longer transmitting
stereo programme, therefore change the Mode switch @3) to
“MONO” position.
LOUDNESS SWITCH: At low listening levels, set the Loudness switch for
better sound. The Loudness switch (4 compensates for the
decreased response to bass and treble frequencies of the human
ear at low listening levels. As the listening level is increased, the
amount of compensation is progressively reduced.
INSERTION OF CASSETTE: Depress the Eject button (1) to open the cassette lid
and insert the cassette with its full reel on the right and the open-
ing up.
When the cassette is fully recorded or played back, it may be
turned
over
to
side
2
(or
B)
for
an
equal
time
of
recording
or
playback.
SELECTION OF TAPE TYPE: When using chromium dioxide (CrO2) tape, Tape
selector @5) should be set to the CrO2 position for optimum per-
formance. In order to avoid faulty recording this selector should
be checked before each recording.
Playback is not affected by this selector.