Technics ST-8080

@ Output level control
@ Power switch
@ Power switch
This switch is used to turn the power on and off.
@ Output level control
This control is used for adjustment of the output level of
this unit. It is variable from 0 mV to 1400 mV: 0 mV at the
“0” position, and 1400 mV at the ‘'10’’ position.
© Muting/FM mode pushbutton
This button is used for eliminating noises between stations
during FM broadcast selection and also for changing FM
broadcast reception over to ‘‘stereo”’ or ‘‘monaural’’.
Push it inward (.&— ) to the ‘‘off/mono”’ and push it again
( .m—~) to the ‘“‘on/auto’’.
on/auto:
Use in this position normally. In this position, unpleasant
noises developed between the station peculiar to FM broad-
cast (inter-station noises) are eliminated, and the stereo
broadcast and monaural broadcast are respectively receiv-
ed as ‘stereo’ and ‘‘monaural”’.
off/mono:
Use in this position when reception of FM broadcast is
affected by frequent noises (in areas where field strength
is low, for example, in mountainous regions or “valley” in
tall buildings).
Stereo indicator
© Muting/FM mode pushbutton MPX hi-blend pushbutton
FM center-tuning meter
Signal-strength meter
Tuning control
@ Selector pushbuttons
Although stereo broadcasts will be received as ‘monaural’,
the noises are reduced to a large extent.
Since the inter-station noises are not removed in this
position, select the stations with the volume turned low.
@ MPX hi-blend pushbutton
This pushbutton is effective only for FM stereo reception.
This button, when pushed, blends an exact measure of the
high frequency tones of the left and right audio channels
to eliminate annoying background noise and hiss from very
weak stereo stations.
© FM center-tuning meter
For FM broadcasts, tune approximately by referring to the
signal-strength meter®. Pinpoint the best, least distorted
position with the FM center-tuning meter.
The needle of the meter is in the center if no broadcast is
being received. During tuning, the needle fluctuates to the
left and right. When the station is locked in, the needle
returns to the center. If the tuning control@® is re-adjusted,
the needle will fluctuate again to the left and right, and
when the broadcast is completely detuned, the needle
returns to the center.