Summary of Contents for Redgum RGT1
- Page 1 REDGUM Audio AM/FM Stereo Tuner Model RGT1 Owner’s manual REDGUM Audio Pty Ltd Factory 3, 25 Clarice Rd Box Hill South, VIC, 3128, Australia Ph: +61 3 9897 1277 Fax: +61 3 9897 1399 redgumaudio.com ABN 45 093 132 515...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
How to use your REDGUM tuner ........ -
Page 3: Why Redgum
Now that you’ve heard the story of the Australian river red gum, it’s time to listen to your very own REDGUM. We’ve carefully selected and lovingly crafted each piece before coupling it to some of the finest audio engineering that money can buy. The results? Stunning! Trust us, you... -
Page 4: Unpacking
If you need to repack your tuner at a future time, replacement packaging is available from REDGUM Audio at a nominal charge. Contact REDGUM Audio Pty Ltd via the website. -
Page 5: Audio Hookup
Audio Hook-up The Left and Right Out sockets shown on the rear of the tuner should be connected to your amplifier input sockets marked ‘Tuner’. (Or any other high-level input sockets (not phono). REDGUM RGT1 Am Aerial Earth Am Fm Stereo... -
Page 6: Aerials
Aerials This REDGUM Tuner is the highest quality AM/FM tuner. The Quality of the sound that you hear will depend entirely on how good your aerial/ installation is! This is true for AM as well as FM transmissions. REDGUM RGT1... -
Page 7: Power Supply
Power Supply Your REDGUM tuner comes with an IEC 3 pin power socket. This should be connected to your mains supply by a suitable power cord. If a power cord is not supplied, a suitable cord can be easily obtained from your local computer shop. -
Page 8: How To Use Your Redgum Tuner
How to use your REDGUM Tuner At the front of your tuner is an on/off switch, and several push buttons These are used to turn the amplifier on and off, and to select the many functions. They are listed below. -
Page 9: Turning The Tuner On And Off
Turning the tu ner on and off Your tuner utilises a rocker switch as the on/off control. Flick the switch on the front panel to turn the tuner on and off. This is the preferred method, as the muting circuits will operate correctly causing less startup and shut down noises. - Page 10 For the best possible reception, you should consider the professional installation of an ‘in roof’ FM antenna. REDGUM can supply a suitable FM antenna for this purpose. There are TV aerial professionals who have test equipment to optimise your aerial installation. (Use the white pages to locate a local person.)
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Page 11: Your Listening Room
Your listening room Strange as this may sound, the room itself will have a profound affect on how your audio system responds. In fact, many experts consider the room to be as important to the sound as any other component in your system! Did you ever notice how it’s difficult to talk in some restaurants because you can’t hear each other over all the other conversations going on... -
Page 12: Other Helpful Hints
of the room, or the materials it is constructed from. Large pieces of furniture in a room can often help to break up these ‘standing waves’. While few of us will feel the need to redesign a room to improve its sonic properties, sometimes a small change, like placing a rug on the floor, can make a big improvement to the sound. -
Page 13: Troubleshooting
You can do this by borrowing an amplifier and speakers that you are certain are working, and replace your normal components with these to test the tuner in isolation. If the problem persists, please see your local REDGUM Audio dealer. - Page 14 Circuit breaker Additional protection for your equipment is built into the tuner in the form of a Circuit Breaker. Found on the rear panel of the chassis, it is a rocker switch with RESET and OFF positions. (See also section – Turning the tuner on and off.) In the (unlikely) event of a power overload or an internal malfunction, the Circuit Breaker on the rear will activate (‘trip’).
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Page 15: Specifications
Specifications RGT1 AM FM Stereo tuner AM Section: Tuning frequency range 522-1611 KHz Steps 9KHz Distortion: <7% Sensitivity: < 6.0mV/m Signal to Noise: > 36dB Frequency Response: 80Hz – 4KHz FM Section: Tuning frequency range 87-108MHz Steps 50KHz Distortion: <7% Sensitivity: <20uV... -
Page 16: Warranty
Warranty REDGUM tuner are warranted to be free of defects in material and workmanship, subject to the following conditions, for FIVE (5) years from the date of purchase by the original owner. Warranty claims must be accompanied by proof of purchase, including date. -
Page 17: Warranty Registration
City Zip/Post Code Country Date of purchase Place of purchase Model No Serial Number (if any) Fax this page to the REDGUM Audio factory at +61 3 9897 1399 Alternatively, you may email the details (including serial number) to warranty@redgumaudio.com...
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