Revox B285 User Manual

Protect your receiver from heat, humidity, and ensure proper ventilation.

Details on guarantee card validity and requirements in different countries.

Save original packing material for optimal equipment protection during transit.

Instructions for connecting various types of FM, FM/AM, and AM antennas.

Guide for connecting speaker pairs A and B, including phasing and cable recommendations.

Ensure local line voltage matches the receiver's voltage rating for safe operation.

Steps to power on the receiver and understand initial display indications.

How to perform an automatic search for broadcast stations and stop at tuned frequencies.

Adjusting the listening volume using the front panel volume controls.

Detailed procedure for tuning to specific frequencies using manual controls.

Explanation of MUTING OFF, BLEND, and MONO modes for optimizing signal reception.

Step-by-step guide to store station frequencies and reception modes into memory locations.

Process for selecting the best frequency for a station when multiple are available.

How to assign custom alphanumeric names to stored stations for easy identification.

Method for copying stored station information between different memory slots.

Procedure to clear the frequency input for a specific station memory.

Tuning methods for the FM frequency band, including manual and automatic scanning.

How to switch between AM and FM bands and recall previously tuned frequencies.

Tuning procedures for the AM frequency band specific to the USA.

Tuning procedures for the LW and MW frequency bands in Europe.

Adjusting bass and treble frequencies using dedicated controls for tone shaping.

Adjusting speaker balance and activating loudness compensation for improved audio.

Activating bass-compensated, volume-dependent tone control for enhanced listening.

Setting input sensitivities for stations and sources to achieve uniform listening levels.

Limiting the maximum output volume for speaker pairs or headphone jack to prevent overload.

Setting the desired volume level that the receiver starts with upon power-on.

Pre-setting the initial power-on volume before the receiver is switched on.

Overview of programming individual source sensitivities for uniform audio levels.

Connecting and matching turntable inputs, including MM and MC systems.

Selecting the PHONO source and utilizing the subsonic filter for rumble reduction.

Connecting the CD player and selecting it as an audio source.

Connecting tape recorders and understanding input/output signals.

Selecting the desired tape input for playback and setting volume/tone controls.

Selecting a source and initiating a tape recording session.

Copying audio content from one tape recorder to another.

Monitoring recording quality via the tape's reproduce head during the recording process.

Step-by-step instructions for safely replacing the main power fuse of the receiver.

Detailed technical performance specifications for the FM tuner section.

Detailed technical performance specifications for the amplifier section.

Overall device specifications including display, memory, power, and dimensions.

Contact information for the manufacturer and worldwide distribution network.