Roksan Audio Caspian FM TUNER Setup, Connecting Mains Power, Signal Connections, Audio Output

SETUP C a s p i a n FM Tuner

CONNECTING MAINS POWER

Please refer to the rear panel view on page 4.

The moulded IEC connector of the supplied mains lead should be plugged into the socket (5) on the rear of the unit first and then plugged into the mains supply. The Mains power switch (6) is on the rear panel of the FM Tuner. This switch is normally left on. If the unit is likely to be unattended for a long period, switch it off and unplug the mains lead from the wall.

SIGNAL CONNECTIONS

AUDIO OUTPUT:

The Audio Output (2) uses RCA Phono sockets and should be connected to the

TUNER or LINE input of your Preamplifier, Inegrated Amplifier or DSP.

The connection is: Right Channel – Red or R; Left Channel – White, Black or L.

AERIAL INPUT:

Your Caspian FM Tuner ia provided with a standard FM 75Ω Coaxial Aerial Socket. FM aerials in the UK use 75Ω screened coaxial cable and this is the prefered cable.

If you live in an area where 300Ω aerials and balanced feeder cables are used (as in some parts of the USA) you will need to use a ‘balun’ transformer to get the best performance from your Caspian tuner. Your ROKSAN dealer will be happy to advise you.

It is important that you have an adequate multi-element FM aerial installed outdoors (or loft mounted) by a professional. The sensitivity (and cost) of the aerial will depend on the height of your house, how far it is from your favourite stations’ transmitters, and the presence of obstacles such as tall buildings or trees.

If you live close to a transmitter you may be able to get by with an indoor aerial, but reception could well be sporadic and noisy, particularly in stereo. Indoor aerials are affected by people moving in their vicinity and are very susceptible to electrical interference from thunderstorms, passing cars, washing machines, etc.

Quality levels between broadcast stations are variable. In addition to the quality of the programme there are technical factors affecting reception such as multipath reflections, the degree to which the transmitter is off beam to the aerial axis, and, of course, its distance.

When you have an aerial installed, a good idea is to have a ‘shopping list’ of stations so that your installer can optimise the aerial installation to your requirements.

IMPORTANT NOTE: For optimum performance it is recommended to use high quality inter-connect cables such as ROKSAN HDC-02A High Definition Analogue Cable and HDC-01D High Definition Digital Cable 75Ω (for aerial connection). The HDC-01D could be terminated to suit the aerial socket/connections.

Roksan Audio ltd	Caspian FM Tuner User Manual
CLASSIFICATION: General Use	Version 1.01

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