The Singing Machine iSM-1028 N User manual

iSM-1028 X
Pedestal CDG karaoke system with built-in
7" TFT LCD color monitor, iPod docking
and AM/FM radio

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THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO OR PLACED NEAR, DRIPPING,
SPLASHING WATER OR OBJECTS FILLED WITH LIQUIDS (SUCH AS VASES.)
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.
15. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug
(a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the polarized plug.
16. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or
covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack
unless proper ventilation is provided.
17. The MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall
remain readily operable.

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This class[B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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Attach pedestal
androtateclockwise.
pedestal

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WHITE
connector
RED
connector
Plug the RED connector and WHITE connector into
corresponding colored ports in the correct direction.
Please follow these instructions carefully as the
system will not function/power if connections are not
made properly. Attach the control panel (top) onto
the control base and rotate clockwise.
Warning: Do not remove the connectors with
cable ties.
WHITE
RED

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Attach
6. Tighten 2 screws under each speaker stand.

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1. CD Door
2. iPod support
3. iPod adjustment knob
4. 7" TFT LCD Color screen
5. iPod Docking Station
6. Function Selector
7. Mic Holder
8. COLOR control
9. ASPECT RATIO Selector
(4:3/16:9)
10. BRIGHTNESS control
11. BALANCE control
12. MIC 1 Volume control
13. MASTER VOLUME
control
14. MIC 1 Jack
15. HEADPHONE Jack
16. MIC 2 Jack
17. SKIP (KEY/ECHO) -
button
18. PLAY/PAUSE button
19. MENU DOWN button (for
iPod use only)
20. ON/OFF button
21. ON/OFF LED
22. TUNING knob
23. PROGRAM LED
24. LED Display
25. PLAY/PAUSE LED
26. CDG LED
27. REPEAT LED
28. BAND Selector
29. Monitor Selector
30. AUTO VOICE CONTROL
31. MIC 2 Volume control
32. PROGRAM button
33. REPEAT button
34. RANDOM button
35. KEY button
36. SKIP (KEY/ECHO) +
button
37. ECHO button
38. MENU UP button
39. SELECT button
40. STOP/MENU button
(for
iPod use only)
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41. VIDEO IN Jack
42. AUX IN Jack (L)
43. AUX IN Jack (R)
44. AC Power Cord Jack
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46. VIDEO OUT Jack
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49.
Pedestal
47. AUX OUT Jack (L)
AUX OUT Jack (R)
Speaker Jacks (R/L)
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
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CONNECTING POWER
Plug the supplied AC power cord into the AC jack that is located on
the side panel of the product and plug the other end into a
standardAC socket.
CAUTION: The supplied AC power cord has a polarized plug that fits into
the wall outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit properly, turn
it over and try again. Do not force it.
CONNECTING TO YOUR TV OR VCR/DVD PLAYER
Your Singing Machine is designed to connect to your TV the same way you would connect most video
cameras, VCR/DVD players or video game consoles.
We have provided RCA cables to connect your unit to a TV, VCR/DVD player, video device or an external
audio/sound system. The RCA cables have three connections at each end (white and red are for left and
right audio connections and the yellow is for video connection).
Please follow the steps below to display CD+G lyrics on the TV screen:
(1) Locate the multi-colored RCAcables
(2) Connect video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO OUT on the side of the Singing Machine
(3) Connect the other end of the video cable (yellow) to the video input on your TV or VCR/DVD
Player
Please follow the steps below to display CDG lyrics on the Singing Machine’s monitor from another video
source:
(1) Locate the multi-colored RCAcables
(2) Connect video cable (yellow) to the VIDEO IN jack on the side of the Singing Machine
(3) Connect the other end of the video cable (yellow) to the video output on another video source
such as a VCR.
(4) Set the Function selector toAUX mode and the Monitor Selector toAUX.
CONNECTING A VIDEO COMPONENT FOR INPUT
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VIDEO INPUT
(Yellow Jack)
VIDEO OUTPUT
(Yellow Jack)
SIDE VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
VIDEO
INPUT
AUDIO
INPUT
RL
REAR VIEW OF TV OR VCR
AUDIO
RL
REAR VIEW OF VCR
VIDEO OUTPUT
(Yellow Jack)
VIDEO INPUT
(Yellow Jack)
SIDE VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
VIDEO
OUT OUT

SELECTING YOUR SINGING MACHINE AS YOUR SOURCE/INPUT
Selecting your Singing Machine as a source/input on your TV is very similar to connecting a VCR/DVD or
Satellite system.
We’ve listed below the most common ways of selecting the source from your TV or VCR/DVD Player:
(1) In the set up menu of the TV or VCR/DVD player there may be an option for “Input Select” where
you can choose between “Cable/Ant., Video 1, Video 2, etc.” as the input source.
(2) Look for a TV channel between the highest and lowest channel on your TV or VCR/DVD player
(i.e.AUX, EXT, LINE 1 or LINE IN)
(3) Your remote control for either your TV or VCR/DVD player may have source input selections as
detailed below:
“VIDEO, VIDEO 1, GAME, AUX, EXT or LINE-IN.“ Choosing one of those in most cases should
display the lyrics from your Singing Machine as well.
AUDIO CONNECTION
Please follow the steps below to connect the unit to your TV, VCR or home stereo system:
(1) Locate the multicolored patch RCA cords.
(2) Connect audio cables (White and Red) to the Audio Out on the side of
the Singing Machine.
(3) Connect the other end of the audio cables to the audio/auxiliary input on your TV, VCR or home
stereo system.
(White-Left and Red-Right)
To connect another audio source (such as a Tuner, an AV Receiver or a VCR) so you can sing along with its
music , simply connect theAudio Output jacks (Red & White RCAjacks) to the Singing Machine’sAUX IN L &
R jacks.
CONNECTING AN AUDIO COMPONENT FOR INPUT
MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
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Home Stereo System
VIDEO
INPUT
AUDIO
INPUT
RL
REAR VIEW OF TV, VCR
OR HOME STEREO SYSTEM
AUX OUTPUT
L
(White Jack)
AUX INPUT
R
(Red Jack)
AUX INPUT
L
(White Jack)
AUX OUTPUT
R
(Red Jack)
SIDE VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE
VIDEO
OUT
AUDIO
OUT
RL
ANOTHER
AUDIO COMPONENT
AUX INPUT
L
(White Jack)
AUX OUTPUT
R
(Red Jack)
AUX OUTPUT
L
(White Jack)
AUX INPUT
R
(Red Jack)
SIDE VIEW OF
SINGING MACHINE

MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
MONITOR SELECTOR
ASPECT RATIO
CONNECTING TO THE TOWER SPEAKERS
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To display CDG lyrics/iPod Video/a video signal from anotherA/V component, set the Monitor Selector to
CDG/iPod/AUX mode.
To turn off the TFT LCD on the Singing Machine, set the Monitor Selector to OFF mode.
Adjust the COLOR and BRIGHTNESS controls of the Singing Machine to . (#8 and
#10 noted on the control locations on page E7)
User can choose to display different aspect ratio (4:3/16:9) on the 7" TFT LCD screen.
(4:3) - Select this if you want to display your video source in 4:3 (standard ratio).
(16:9) - Select this if you want to display your video source in 16:9 (wide-screen ratio).
1. Before connecting the tower speakers, turn off the Singing Machine and adjust both the Master Volume
and Mic Volume to minimum.
2. Connect the tower speakers to the Singing Machine according to the illustration below.
3. Power the ON/OFF button to ON. Adjust both the Master Volume and Mic Volume on your Singing
Machine to a comfortable level.
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MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
iPod DOCKING
Your Singing Machine comes with an iPod connector which is compatible with the following iPod models.
Note: This docking is not compatible with iPod shuffle models as they do not have a dock connector.
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iPod Type Memory iPod Support Level
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64GB

MAKING THE CONNECTIONS
DOCK iPOD (iPod not included)
CONNECTING TO YOUR HEADPHONES
It is recommended to dock your iPod according to the following steps. Please refer to E12 to find your own
iPod support level.
1.Adjust the iPod to the proper level by rotating the iPod adjustment knob.
2. Dock your iPod on the Singing Machine iPod connector. It is now ready to play.
A headphone jack is provided to use headphones instead of the built-in speakers. (Headphones are sold
separately.)
CAUTION: - DO NOT force the iPod docked on the iPod connector if there is an obstruction.
- Please remove your iPod protective case before docking.
WARNING: Excessive sound pressure from headphones can cause hearing loss.
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This unit is designed to play CDs and CD+Gs bearing the identification logo . If the disc does not
conform to the standard, it may not play properly.
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Set the FUNCTION SELECTOR switch to CDG.
Open the CD door, place a CD or CD+G disc in the compartment with the printed side facing upward and
the shiny side facing down.
Gently close the CD door. The LED window will display the total number of tracks. (If no disc is loaded, the
LED will display “ ”. If a CDG is loaded, the CDG indicator will light up.)
Adjust the MASTER VOLUME control on your unit to a comfortable level.
Press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The first track [ ] will display on the LED of the unit and the
PLAY/PAUSE LED will illuminate.
To temporarily stop playing, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The PLAY/PAUSE LED Indicator will flash.
To resume play, press this button again.
If the STOP button is pressed in the course of playing, the disc will cease to play. (The total number of tracks
will be shown on the LED window.)
Rotate to the MASTER VOLUME control to obtain the desired sound level.
During STOP mode you can skip forward or back to your desired track number by pressing the
SKIP buttons SKIP
To resume playing the selected song press PLAY PAUSE button
When playing any audio CD, press and hold the SKIP button ( -SKIP- ). The CD will search at high
speed in the forward or backward direction. Normal play will continue when you release the button.
FUNCTION SELECT
LOADING A DISC
PLAY/PAUSE
STOP
MASTER VOLUME
SKIP (For both CD and CDG discs)
SEARCH (For audio CD disc only)
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Note:
(Refer to the Trouble Shooting Guide “If a disc is loaded but the total tracks do not appear”.)
Note:
Note: When using the microphone, the MIC Volume must be adjusted simultaneously with the master volume
level.
- Never place anything except a compact disc in the disc tray. Foreign objects can damage the unit.
- Only place one disc on the disc tray at a time.
- Pressing pause repeatedly when a CD+G is playing may cause distorted lyrics on your screen. Any distortion will
remain on the screen until it is refreshed either during an instrumental break or when the song is stopped and/or
when the song is started from the beginning.
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TURNING POWER ON/OFF
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To turn on the unit, press the ON/OFF button, the ON/OFF LED Indicator will light up.
To turn it off, press the ON/OFF button again, the ON/OFF LED Indicator will turn off.
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CD OR CD+G OPERATION
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CD OR CD+G OPERATION
REPEAT
PLAYING YOUR FAVORITE SONGS ON YOUR iPOD
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To repeat the track currently playing, press the REPEAT button once. The REPEAT LED will start to flash.
To repeat all tracks, press the REPEAT button twice. The REPEAT LED will light up and stay lit. Press the
PLAY/PAUSE button to begin.
To clear the REPEAT function, press the REPEAT button again. The REPEAT LED will turn off.
Press the RANDOM button to activate the random play function Press play to start the random play.
Press the STOP button to clear the random function
Set the FUNCTION SELECTOR switch to iPod.
Set the MONITOR selector to the CDG/iPod/AUX position and follow the instructions below:
1. On the menu screen of your iPod, select the “Videos” option.
2. On the next menu screen, select the “Video Settings” option.
3. On the next menu screen, select the “TV Out” option and set it ON.
4. Install your iPod on the iPod dock.
5. Navigate the menu screen of your iPod to your favorite video.
6. Play the video file and watch it on the 7" color LCD screen.
Connect your TV to The Singing Machine VIDEO OUT jack.
After installing your iPod, you can play your favorite songs using the iPod click wheel or Singing Machine
control panel.
PROGRAM
RANDOM
FEATURES FOR YOUR iPOD
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Use this button to program and play songs in a preselected order.
Step 1: Programming should be done in the stop mode only. Press the PROGRAM button until the
PROGRAM LED flashes. The track will read [ ].
Step 2: Press the SKIP buttons ( - SKIP - ) to select a desired track.
Step 3: Press PROGRAM button to confirm entry. You can repeat the same steps up to a maximum of 20
tracks.
Step 4: Press PLAY button when you have completed programming and you are ready to start singing.
Press the STOP button to clear all the programmed entries.
Play video content of your iPod on the 7" TFT screen.
Capable of displaying your favorite videos on your iPod to your TV when properly connected.
Capable of playing and singing along with your favorite songs on your iPod.
Control your iPod through your Singing Machine control panel.
Charge your iPod on the iPod docking station.
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FUNCTION SELECT
WATCHING YOUR iPOD VIDEOS ON THE 7" COLOR LCD TFT SCREEN
WATCHING YOUR iPOD VIDEOS ON YOUR TV
NOTE: Various iPod models may operate differently. Please refer to your iPod instruction manual.
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KARAOKE FUNCTIONS
Karaoke functions can be performed on CDG/iPod/AUX modes. Sing along with the music by plugging in
the provided microphone into either one of the microphone jacks on the unit.
Adjust the MIC VOLUME control to a desired level to obtain the best performance. (MIC 1 and MIC 2 volume
can be adjusted separately.)
Set the FUNCTION SELECTOR switch to RADIO.
1. Switch Band Selector to eitherAM or FM radio position.
2. Turn the tuning knob to select desired station indicated on dial.
3.Adjust Master Volume to the desired level.
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Warning - Tapping or dropping the microphone while it is on can permanently damage your microphone. Resist
the urge to swing the microphone around by the cord!
MIC VOLUME
ECHO
KEY CONTROL
BALANCE
AUTO VOICE CONTROL
Warning - To avoid microphone feedback do not hold the microphone too close to the speaker.
Press the ECHO button once then press the SKIP (KEY/ECHO) (- / +) buttons to adjust the ECHO effect (Level: 0 to 8) to
enhance the singers’ voice for a concert hall effect.
Press the KEY button once then press the SKIP (KEY/ECHO) (- / +) buttons to adjust the KEY control (Level: -4 to 4) to
obtain the best key for the singers’ performance.
Adjust the BALANCE control between the prerecorded singer’s voice and the music when using a multiplex karaoke disc.
(Please see Glossary of terms on page 21 to learn more about multiplex.)
AUTO VOICE CONTROL can be activated by rotating the AUTO VOICE CONTROL knob to the right. The vocals on the
multiplex recording will be muted when using the microphone. When the microphone is not in use the pre-recorded vocals
will resume on a multiplex disc.
FUNCTION SELECT
AM/FM RADIO
Note: There is no microphone or karaoke function on Radio function.
(MULTIPLEX DISCS ONLY)
RADIO FUNCTION
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
If you have followed the instructions and are having difficulty operating the unit, locate the
PROBLEM in the left column below. Check the corresponding POSSIBLE CAUSE column to
locate and remedy the problem.
SOLUTION
Insert the power plug into the AC
outlet.
Turn up the volume.
Turn up the volume onTV/PA
system.
Turn on the power on TV/PA
system.
Follow directions on the “Audio
Connection” page.
PROBLEM
No power when ON/OFF
button is on.
No sound.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
No power plug connection at
theAC outlet.
Volume control is set to
minimum.
Volume control on TV set/PA
system is set to minimum.
TV set/PA system power is
OFF.
AUX OUT jacks not
connected.
Check the outlet with a working
lamp or other electrical appliance.
No power when
plugged in.
The AC outlet may not have
power.
Insert disc correctly.
Wipe clean with soft cloth.
Use a new disc.
Use a new disc.
Only use discs bearing standard
logo.
Disc is inserted upside down.
Disc is dirty.
Disc is scratched.
Disc is warped.
A nonstandard disc is
inserted.
CD PLAYER does not
work normally or the
LED displays “ ”, “ ”,
or “ “.
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AC plug is not secure on the
back of the unit.
Securely plug cord into the back of
the unit.
Lens is dirty. Use a CD lens cleaner.
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Connections under the
monitor are either not secure
or connected.
Lift the monitor from the pedestal to
insure internal wiring is secure
and/or connected.
Moisture has formed inside
the CD deck.
Wait about 20 to 30 minutes to let it
dry out.
Singing Machine needs to be
reset.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
SOLUTION
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE
No song lyrics appear
on the TV screen.
Connect the video cable to the
Singing Machine s VIDEO OUT’
and to the TV VIDEO IN.
Using your TV Remote to select
VIDEO input.
Connect from VIDEO OUT of the
system to the VIDEO IN on your
VCR/DVD player. Confirm you
are playing a CDG.
Video cable is not connected
properly to the TV.
Source selector on TV is not
set to VIDEO.
Check disc to be sure it is clean.
A CDG is loaded but the
CDG indicator is not lit.
TV does not have video line
input.
Mic volume control.
No sound from mic.
Mic is off.Turn on mic with the ON OFF/
switch located on the microphone.
Select AUX IN as the source for
your TV, VCR or home stereo.
No sound when audio is
going through TV, VCR
or home stereo.
Source Selection on your TV,
VCR or home stereo is not set
properly.
Follow directions on the “Audio
Connection” page for connecting to
a home stereo system.
Improper Connection to
stereo system or PA.
Adjust mic volume to max, and
then re-adjust to a comfortable
level.
AVC is activated to Maximum. Adjust AVC to Minimum.
While playing a CDG and
singing with the
microphone, the music or
vocals cut out.
You are playing a music only
track.
Play track that includes music and
vocal.
Music and Vocals are
playing at a high speed. Adjust key control to 0.
Key control is set to +4.
While playing a CDG
track with music and
vocals, only music or
vocals play.
Adjust balance to mid point.
Balance is set either to the left
or right.
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Source has not been
selected on your TV.
Use your TV Remote to select
the corresponding VIDEO
input.

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HSILGNE
MICROPHONE -74dB 600 OHMS IMPEDANCE WITH
6.3mm DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
POWER SECTION
POWER CONSUMPTION
AC110V-120V~60Hz
42W
DIMENSIONS (W x D x H):
MAIN UNIT
TOWER SPEAKER
18.7 x 17.9 x 37.9 inches /
47.5 x 45.5 x 96.3 cm
7.5 x 7.7 x 30.1 inches /
19.0 x 19.5 x 76.5 cm
WEIGHT:
MAIN UNIT
TOWER SPEAKER
13.2 lbs / 6.0 kgs
4.5bs / 2.0 kgs
Specifications are typical, individual units might vary. They are subject to continuous
improvement without notice and without incurring any obligation.
SPECIFICATIONS
MONITOR SECTION 7" COLOR TFT LCD SCREEN
NTSC SYSTEM
AUDIO SECTION:
TOWER SPEAKER
OUTPUT POWER (MAXIMUM)
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
7 WATTS (RMS)
3 OHMS
CD PLAYER SECTION:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
SIGNAL - TO - NOISE RATIO
NUMBERS OF PROGRAMS
SAMPLING SYSTEM
100 Hz - 20 KHz
50dB (A-WTD)
20 STEPS RANDOM ACCESS
PROGRAMMING
8 TIMES OVER SAMPLING
RADIO SECTION:
AM FREQUENCY RANGE
FM FREQUENCY RANGE
530 - 1710 KHz
88 - 108 MHz