Nakamichi ST-7E User Manual

Nakamichi
T-7E/ST-7
AM/FM Stereo Tuner
Owner’s Manual
Bedienungsanleitung
Mode d’Emploi
Nakamichi is producing Hi-Fi equipment for 52
countries of the world.
Many countries have safety regulations, to
which Nakamichi has to comply during
production.
The additional mentioning of “E” on your model
means that this product has been produced
according to the requirements of EEC
Recommendation 82/499, as well as in
. compliance to the European safety standards.
Within Europe, Nakamichi only offers
guarantee for those products which
have been specially produced for the
European market.
Notice to Purchasers of the Model ST-7:
The explanations in this manual are based on
the product version “ST-7£”, but operation,
functions, and design of your model are almost
indentical. The few differences are clearly
stated in the text. In these cases, please refer
to the explanations concerning your model.
Nakamichi produziert HiFi-Gerate fur 52
Lander der Erde.
Viele Lander haben Sicherheitsvorschriften,
denen Nakamichi bei der Produktion Rechnung
tragt.
Die Zusatzbezeichnung "E” auf ihrem Gerat
sagt aus, daB dieses Produkt entsprecherid
den Richtlinien 82/499 der Europdischen
Gemeinschaft und den Europdischen
Sicherheitsstandards hergestellt wurde.
Nakamichi Gbernimmt innerhalb Europas
Garantieleistungen nur fiir solche
Gerate, die speziell fur Europa gefertigt
wurden.
Hinweis fiir Kaufer des Modells ST-7:
Die Erkiarungen in dieser Bedienungsanleitung
beziehen sich auf das Modeli ST-7E, aber
Bedienung, Funktion und Design Ihres Gerats
sind nahezu identisch. Die wenigen Unter-
schiede sind im Text erwahnt. Beachten Sie in
diesen Fallen bitte die Ihr Gerat betreffenden
Erklarungen.
Nakamichi produit des équipements
Haute-Fidelité pour 52 pays dans je monde.
De nombreux pays possédent des regles de
sécurité que Nakamichi doit respecter dans sa
production.
La mention “E” sur votre appareil signifie que
ce produit a été concu en accord avec les
regiements de sécurité européens et les
exigences de la Recommandation CEE 82/499.
A l'intérieur de l'Europe, Nakamichi
n’apporte sa garantie qu’aux appareils
spécialement produits pour ce marché.
Si vous avez acheté le Modéle ST-7:
Les explications de ce mode d'emploi
concernent la version “ST-7E”, mais le
fonctionnement, les caractéristiques et la
conception de votre modéle sont pratiquement
identiques. Les quelques différences sont
clairement indiquées dans le texte. Merci de
vous référer aux explications concernant votre
modéle.

Nakamichi ST-7E Specifications

General

Brand	Nakamichi
Model	ST-7E
Category	Tuner
Language	English

Summary

Nakamichi ST-7E/ST-7 Owner's Manual

Introduction and Model Information

Overview of the Nakamichi ST-7E/ST-7 tuner, its features, and compliance.

Nakamichi ST-7E/ST-7 Controls Layout

European Model Front Panel Controls

Visual identification of front panel controls for the European model.

Australian Model Front Panel Controls

Visual identification of front panel controls for the Australian model.

Canadian Model Front Panel Controls

Visual identification of front panel controls for the Canadian model.

European Model Rear Panel Connections

Visual identification of rear panel connections for the European model.

Nakamichi ST-7E/ST-7 Control Descriptions (1)

Preset Station and Memory Buttons

Functionality of preset station buttons and the memory storage button.

Shift Button and Signal/Multipath Meter

Description of the shift button and the signal/multipath indicator.

Seek and Manual Tuning Controls

Explanation of seek buttons and the manual tuning knob.

FM Mute, Seek Level, and Mode Switches

Details on the FM mute, seek level, and mode selection switches.

Nakamichi ST-7E/ST-7 Control Descriptions (2)

Meter Switch and Antenna Selector

Operation of the meter switch and the FM antenna selector.

Schotz NR Switch and Frequency Display

Function of the Schotz NR switch and the frequency display.

Band Selector and Output Level Controls

How to use the FM/AM band selector and output level adjustments.

Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Essential safety guidelines for operating the appliance safely.

Exterior Panel Care

Recommendations for cleaning the tuner's exterior panels.

Nakamichi ST-7E/ST-7 Connections

Amplifier Connection Guide

How to connect the tuner to an amplifier using provided cables.

FM Antenna Connection Guide

Guidelines for connecting a high-quality FM antenna for optimal reception.

FM Antenna Setup and Usage

Antenna Placement for Strong Stations

Advice on antenna positioning near strong stations for optimal signal.

Antenna Placement in Fringe Areas

Recommendations for antenna setup in areas with weak signal strength.

Mitigating Noise with Coaxial Cable

Using coaxial cable to mitigate noise interference from external sources.

FM Antenna Element Considerations

Information on antenna gain and directivity based on the number of elements.

Multipath Meter and Connector Installation

Using the Multipath Meter

Guide to using the built-in meter to minimize multipath interference.

Installing the F-Type Connector

Instructions for correctly attaching the F-type connector to coaxial cable.

AM Antenna and Grounding

Dual FM Antenna Inputs (European Model)

Details on using dual FM antenna inputs for optimal reception.

AM Loop Antenna Connection

How to connect and position the supplied AM loop antenna.

Ground Connection for AM Reception

Guidance on establishing a ground connection to reduce AM reception noise.

Operation: Tuning Modes

Seek Tuning Procedure

Step-by-step guide for using the automatic station search function.

Manual Tuning Procedure

How to manually tune to specific frequencies or weak stations.

Operation: Memory Functions

FM Mute and Manual Tuning Fine-tuning

Using FM Mute and fine-tuning manual tuning for weak signals.

Preset Station Memory Setup

Instructions for storing up to 16 stations into memory buttons.

Last Station Memory Operation

How the tuner remembers the last tuned station.

The Schotz NR Noise Reduction System

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Station Reception and Seek Tuning Problems

Solutions for issues where stations are not found or memory recall fails.

Noise and Signal Quality Issues

Addressing problems with increased noise, crackling, or buzzing sounds.

Stereo Indicator and Sound Problems

Troubleshooting issues with stereo reception and sound output.

Nakamichi ST-7E/ST-7 Technical Specifications

FM Section Specifications

Detailed performance data for the FM reception section.

AM Section Specifications

Detailed performance data for the AM reception section.

General Specifications

Overall technical details including power, dimensions, and weight.