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WORLDSPACE DIGITAL RECEIVER FR-DS100 INSTRUCTIONS WORLDSPACE ANTF For Customer Use: Enter below the Model No. and Serial No. which are located either on the rear, bottom or side of the cabinet. Retain this information for future reference. Model No. Serial No.
Display Panel ... 8 Basic Operations ... 9 Setting up for WorldSpace reception ... 9 Listening to WorldSpace broadcasters ... 10 Listening to the radio (FM/AM (MW/SW)) ... 11 Changing the audio presentation of the broadcast ... 11 Presetting WS broadcasters and radio stations ...
When these precautionary signs are noted, bring the unit to an authorized JVC dealer or service station. Handling Precautions 1. Avoid installing in the following places. • Where it could be subject to vibrations.
(Refer to page 16.) Power Supply A. Operation on AC power 1. When the FR-DS100 is used in an area where the supply voltage is different from the preset voltage, set the voltage selector to the correct position.
Should you use a cable not supplied with this unit nor recommended by JVC for use with this unit, JVC cannot guarantee the performance of this unit. For details regarding compatibility with this unit, please consult with the manufacturer of the cable.
5 Display panel Displays radio, WS broadcaster, and other system information. Refer to page 8. 6 TUNING/SELECT dial Use to tune radio frequencies and select WS band broadcasters. 7 SOUND button Press to change the audio presentation of a broadcast.
Use to connect the WS antenna to this unit. 3 EXTERNAL jack For future use. 4 FM telescopic antenna Use to improve reception of FM radio stations. 5 Voltage selector Use to select the voltage setting appropriate for your region.
9 PRESET Indicates that a preset number is being displayed beneath this indicator. 0 Character display Displays information regarding system operations, radio frequencies, WS broadcaster identification (BCID), broadcaster Service Label (SL), broadcaster program number (PGM) and other functions. - MHz Indicates that an FM or AM (SW) band frequency is being received.
Basic Operations Setting up for WorldSpace reception To initiate WorldSpace broadcaster reception Before you can begin to receive broadcaster signals, it is necessary for this unit to establish what broadcaster range is available in your area. This operation is easily performed using the LEARN button.
Listening to WorldSpace broadcasters Press the WS button to select the WS band. Use the TUNING/SELECT dial to search for a broadcaster. Turn clockwise for higher program numbers and counterclockwise for lower program numbers. During this operation, “BC UP” or “BC DOWN” appear in the display indicating the direction of the search.
Changing the audio presentation of the broadcast Use the SOUND button to adjust the quality or presentation of the sound of radio and WS BAND broadcasts. Press the SOUND button repeatedly to select one of the following effects. BEAT: Enhances bass and drums for more dynamic music presentation.
Presetting WS broadcasters and radio stations 20 stations in each radio band and 20 broadcasters in the WS band can be preset. Radio bands can be preset either automatically or manually. WS band broadcasters must be manually preset. To preset stations automatically (radio...
To preset stations, refer to “Presetting WS broadcasters and radio stations” on page 12. Select the WS band or a radio band. Press PRESET– or PRESET+ to select a stored preset. When pressing PRESET+, if the maximum preset number is reached, the order starts over again at PRESET 1.
Additional Operations Searching for a preferred language A single broadcaster is capable of broadcasting up to 8 different programs simultaneously. When multiple languages are broadcast, the MULTI indicator lights in the display and the MULTI/LANG button can be used to select the language. However, by setting the User Preferred Language (UPL), it is also possible for this unit to automatically select the program in the language you normally use.
TALK: for talk shows, spoken word, issue- oriented shows, call-in shows, religious or comedy variety programs. WORD ENT: for storytelling, radio dramas and other spoken word entertainment . CLASSIC: for European classical music programs SOUND T: for programs featuring movie...
/ CANCEL To make connections, use a stereo cable to connect the output jacks on the FR-DS100 to the input jacks on the other component. Be sure to match the colors of the cable plugs with the color of the jacks; red with red, and white with white.
Tuning the Time Division Multiplex (TDM) frequencies manually The L-band frequency range used for WorldSpace broadcasters is divided into a grid comprised of 82 blocks of 460 kHz segments. With this unit, it is possible to tune the individual grid positions and polarities manually.
Additional Information WorldSpace Coverage Area The diagrams on this page display the areas of the world that can receive WorldSpace broadcast transmissions. Refer to the data on this page and the following page when setting the unit up for WorldSpace broadcast reception.
To read the graphs on this page Proper positioning and placement of the WS antenna is essential to proper reception of the digital signal. Using the maps on the previous page, determine the two-character coordinates for the region where you live. With those coordinates, refer to the graphs below.
• Check that the volume is at an audible level. • Check that the broadcaster you have selected is not encrypted (CODED lights in the display). Radio reception is noisy. Adjust the antenna appropriate for the band you are receiving to improve reception. Refer to page 11.