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Basic Operation
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After turning on the receiver and positioning the antenna, the first WorldSpace broadcaster
should be audible.
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If there is adequate signal strength and no WorldSpace audio is available, search for the
broadcasters (see Search Mode section)
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Press Broadcaster/Frequency Up (BC/FREQ UP) or Broadcaster/Frequency Down (BC/FREQ
DOWN) repeatedly to select the broadcaster:
** BC/FREQ UP to move up 1 broadcaster
** BC/FREQ DOWN to move down 1 broadcaster
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As the BC Select buttons are pressed, the broadcaster label is displayed on the screen.
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For each BC, the Service Channel programs (SC)s are shown. Press the Service Components
Select UP and DOWN button to select the SC within the BC.
Search Mode
This section does not apply if after completing basic set-up and basic operation you are receiving
WorldSpace audio content. If no broadcasters can be heard and the display window shows an adequate
signal strength, please follow these instructions:
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Press the mode button; "MODE" is displayed for 10 seconds.
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Press the BEAM SEEK button while "MODE" is lit. "SEEK" flashes and the unit searches for a
receivable beam. When the unit receives a beam the beam name appears for 2 seconds then the
unit begins to search for the next beam.
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If the unit cannot receive any WS beam "NO BEAM" appears in the display window.
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If the search is successful, the first broadcaster will be audible and the rest of the broadcasters
will be in memory. Follow the directions in the Basic Operations section to manually tune through
the broadcasters.
What about Headphones, or amplifiers?
Each receiver has a headphone jack that can be used with currently available earphones for privacy. Also, each
receiver has a lineout jack so it can be connected to an amplifier.
Reception: Indoors
For in-building reception of the WorldSpace signal when there is no line-of-sight (LOS), an antenna must be aimed
out of a glass window, or must be placed outside.
Reception: Interference
Interference - what is it and what will cause it?
Interference of the WorldSpace signal is caused by one or more unwanted signals near the WorldSpace frequency.
These disturbances may make reception of the WorldSpace signal difficult.
Reception: Line-of-Sight (LOS)
Line-of-Sight (LOS), refers to uninterrupted or "obstruction-free" sight to the WorldSpace satellite. LOS is a very
important precondition for receiving any satellite service.
How do you obtain Line-of-Sight (LOS)?
Very simple - your reception antenna (e.g. patch antenna, high gain antenna, dish, ...) must have direct LOS to the
satellite – with no obstructions such as trees, houses, bridges or the like.
Imagine the satellite as a point in the sky in the direction determined by consulting the
Check for anything obstructing clear line-of-sight. Avoid or remove any such objects.
Also, consider that objects may move or be moved in front of your reception antenna without your control, such as a
car, bus, or truck. Therefore, carefully select the location for placing or mounting the antenna. In general, the basic
guidelines for LOS of TV satellite reception systems apply to the WorldSpace system as well.
Can I connect it to my stereo system?
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guide.
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