Grundig 800 MILLENNIUM manual Unpacking, Location, Fixed Installation, Portable Operation

INSTALLATION

UNPACKING

Carefully remove the SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM and included AC ADAPTER from the shipping carton and examine them for evidence of damage. If any damage is noted, immediately contact the transportation company responsible for delivery or return the unit to the dealer from whom it was purchased. Keep the shipping carton and all packing material for the transportation company to inspect. The original carton and packing material should be retained for repackaging should it be necessary to return the receiver. Inspect the packing material for any accessories or printed material before storing the box. Locate the registration card, fill it out. and immediately return it to Grundig to ensure registration and validation of warranty.

LOCATION

For fixed locations, the SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM should be operated from the AC ADAPTER. Keep curtains and other flammable material away from direct contact with the AC ADAPTER to avoid overheating which could result in failure or fire.

FIXED INSTALLATION

After unpacking the unit, connect the antenna system to the appropriate antenna input. Connect system ground to the compression terminal marked 'GND'. Plug the output cable of the AC ADAPTER into the 'External DC Input' connector on the rear panel of the SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM receiver. Plug the AC ADAPTER into a source of 120 VAC, 60 Hz or 230 VAC, 50 Hz power. Refer to the Figure 2 on page 11 for the diagram of a typical fixed installation

PORTABLE OPERATION

For use in a portable environment, the SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM is operated from six (6) internally mounted "D" cell batteries. These batteries are not supplied and must be installed prior to portable operation of the receiver. See BATTERY INSTALLATION section on page 9, Figure 1 of this manual. For longest battery life, alkaline batteries are recommended for this product. NOTE: REMOVE THE BATTERIES IF THE RECEIVER IS TO BE STORED OR OTHERWISE NOT OPERATED FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM DUE TO POSSIBLE BATTERY LEAKAGE OR CORROSION EFFECTS. The SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM does not rely on the batteries for retention of memory channels. To ensure that the clocks and timers are maintainea following a loss of AC power or battery removal, the receiver must first be connected to an AC power source or have batteries installed for a minimum of 10 minutes. If power is lost after this minimum 'charge' time, clocks and event timer settings are maintained for a period of approximately 30 minutes.

ANTENNA REQUIREMENTS

(Refer to Figure 2, page 11)

The SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM incorporates rear panel switches to select between the internal whip antenna and various types of external antennas. The built-in 'WHIP' antenna is available for use on all bands. For 100 kHz to 30 MHz operation, two antenna connectors are also provided. 'ANTENNA 1' is a 50 Ohm, SO-239 coaxial input requiring a mating PL-259 connector. This input would typically be used as the primary AM broadcast and shortwave band antenna input. Antennas such as dipoles, trap dipoles, verticals and beams will provide the best results, depending upon the desired receiving frequency. 'ANTENNA 2' is a compression terminal type connection, providing high-impedance (500 Ohms typical) input. Antennas such as long wires or end- fed Zepps will provide the best results for 'ANTENNA 2'. For reception in the 87-108 MHz and 118-137 MHz range, the 'FM/AIR' 75 Ohm "F" connector terminal is also provided. Outside TV antennas, folded dipoles or coaxial antennas will provide the best results with this input for reception of the FM broadcast and Aircraft bands. The best antenna for any of the previously mentioned inputs will depend on the frequency range and time of day for the particular signal in question. Refer to publications such as the ARRL Handbook or ARRL Antenna Manual (available in most public libraries) for help on selection and/or construction of the antennas mentioned above.

If you have questions about antennas, contact Grundig Technical Support at, 1(800) 872-2228 in the U. S. A., or 1 (800) 637-1648 in Canada.

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