TABLE OF CONTENTS Index ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2 Introduction --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Power requirements --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Supplied accessories ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Features ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 3 Control and functions ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 Front panel controls ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4 Rear Panel --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 Connection to a receiver ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Configuration of the AR5000 receiver ----------------------------------------------------- 6 Configuration of the companion receiver(s) ---------------------------------------------- 6 Switch on the ARD25 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6...
1-2 Power requirements The ARD25 comes with a 120 V AC adapter. The ARD25 is designed for operation from a nominal 12 V DC regulated power supply (12 to 14 V is acceptable), which should be capable of supplying a minimum of 1 amp, continuous. [Note: Never connect the ARD25 directly to an AC outlet.] The DC power jack uses a mini power connector and is wired center positive (+), the chassis of the unit is at negative ground.
2 Controls and functions 2-1 Front panel controls The front panel of the ARD25 features three status LEDs, a power switch, gain control and headphone jack. Power switch Slide the Power switch to the right to switch on the ARD25. To switch off the ARD25, slide the Power switch to the left.
1. RF IN Using the supplied coaxial cable with a BNC connector at each end, connect to the IF output from the companion receiver such as an AOR AR5000 series receiver. 2. SP IN (3.5 mm monaural jack) Using the supplied speaker cable with a 3.5 mm plug at each end, connect to the radio equipment’s speaker jack.
3 Connection to a receiver 3-1 Configuration of the AR5000 receiver Before connecting the ARD25 to a receiver, the power switch of the ARD25 and the receiver must be turned off. In order to operate the ARD25, the following setting is required for the AR5000 receiver.
5 Operating the ARD25 5-1 Power LED Once the ARD25 is switched on, the green LED will light indicating power is applied to the ARD25. 5-2 Receiver settings 1. Set your receiver to the desired frequency. 2. If you intend to monitor analog NFM (Narrow FM) mode, set the squelch threshold and adjust the volume control to 10 o’clock position.
6 Computer control information Your ARD25 is controllable by a PC via the RS-232C interface. No specific hardware interface is required, just a straight RS-232C cable. The ARD25 is equipped with an RS-232C port in addition to the connection port for a receiver.
AOR USA, Inc. (AOR) warrants its products as described below: AOR will repair or exchange equipment as a result of defects in parts or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original retail purchase from an authorized AOR dealer.
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