Arcam manual Technical specifications, DT81 digital radio tuner

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Technical specifications

DT81 digital radio tuner

Analogue audio ouput

Level

2.4V RMS at 0dB FS

Output impedance

<100Ω

Minimum load

600Ω

Bandwidth (±0.5dB)

20Hz—20kHz

Digital audio ouput

 

Format

SPDIF coaxial & optical (TOSLINK)

Sample rate

48kHz

Output impedance (coaxial)

75Ω unbalanced

Radio Data Interface (RDI) ouput

 

Format

Optical (TOSLINK)

Modulation

Bi-phase (IEC-958)

RF input

 

Tuning range

174—240MHz (Band III)

 

1452—1492MHz (L-band)

Sensitivity

better than –91dBm, typically –95dBm

Decoding

 

Audio data rate (maximum)

256kbits/s MPEG layer II, protection level 3

Number of stored services (maximum)

128

Aerial

 

Impedance

50Ω nominal in operational frequency range

Connector

BNC

General

 

Supply voltage

115V or 230V AC

Power consumption

30VA operational, 5VA standby

Size W x D x H

435 x 320 x 83mm

Weight net

4.6kg

Weight packed

6.1kg

Supplied accessories

Mains lead

 

CR-389 remote control handset and 2 x AAA batteries

 

Wire dipole aerial (Band III)

E&OE

 

Continual improvement policy

Arcam has a policy of continual improvement for its products. This means that designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.

NOTE: All specification values are typical unless otherwise stated.

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Contents Arcam DT81 digital radio tuner Safety instructions Safety guidelinesSafety compliance Contents Using this handbookSafety Information on radio transmissionsConnecting to other equipment InstallationSetting up the aerial DT81 rear panelWrong plug? Connecting to a power supplyAdditional rear panel functions Mains leadUsing your tuner Engineering mode Signal quality meterDynamic label Using the remote control Troubleshooting Display shows ‘No Signal’Technical specifications DT81 digital radio tunerGuarantee On-line registrationPembroke AVENUE, WATERBEACH, Cambridge CB5 9PB, England

DT81 specifications

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