AOR AR7000 Wideband Reciever Quick Reference Guide

 
  1  Introduction 
 
Thank you for purchasing the AR7000 wide band all mode receiver.  The AR7000 is 
designed using DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology to ensure the highest 
levels of performance and reliability.  To get the best possible results from your 
AR7000 we recommended that you read this manual and familiarise yourself with the 
receiver.  Although carefully designed, this receiver (like all receivers) suffers from a 
degree of internal noises known as spurii which are a product of...

 
  4  Index 
 
1  Introduction .................................……….   1 
2  Supplied Accessories .........................….   1   
3  For your safety ...............................……..  1 
4  Index ........................................………….  3 
5  Major features ...............................………  6 
6  Care & maintenance ...........................…   8 
6.1 Power supply ................................…….  8 
6.2 Installation ................................………..  8 
6.3 Colour LCD...

 
    2.6 Transfer data from dial to memory.......  29 
3 Memory mode....................................……  30 
  3.1 Display....................................……….  30 
  3.2 Memory channel.............................…  30 
  3.3 Memory bank................................…...  30 
  3.4 Transfer data from memory to dial.....  30 
  3.5 Memory data edit...........................….  31 
4 Search and Scan mode............................  38 
  4.1 Type of scan/search and definitions....  38 
  4.2...

 
  6 Care and maintenance 
 
Look after your AR7000 and you should enjoy many years of monitoring.  There are 
no internal operator adjustments.  In the unlikely event of servicing being required, 
please contact your dealer for technical assistance. 
 
 
 6.1 Power supply 
 
The AR7000 is designed for operation from its supplied a.c.-to-d.c. adapter.  
Operation is possible from a d.c. supply of 12 to 14V, which should be able to supply 
up to 2.0A 
 
The d.c. input socket uses a mini coaxial power...

 
   
7.1 Front Panel 
 
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7.1.1 Power Switch 
 
Press this switch to power the radio on/off.  In addition the separate infrared remote 
controller (supplied) will enable the AR7000 to be switched off.  Note:  The AR7000 
may be switched off and on via the 
infrared remote only if the AR7000 mechanical 
front panel switch remains depressed.  
 
 
7.1.2 Headphone Socket 
 
A 3.5mm headphone jack plug can be connected for personal monitoring.  When 
connected, the built-in speaker will be...

 
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7.2.1 AUX connector 
 
This 8-pin 270º DIN socket provides output for audio, squelch switching, etc.  Refer 
to section 10 of this manual for pin-out details. 
 
  
7.2.2 Video output switch 
 
This slide switch selects the video format of either PAL or NTSC.  The default 
position is NTSC.  Note: When PAL is selected the built-in LCD is disabled. 
 
 
7.2.3 Video output terminal 
 
This PHONO socket provides a composite video output to the external monitor in 
either NTSC or PAL...

 
  This 3.5mm jack socket is provided for connection to an external speaker (8 OHMS). 
Audio level is variable via the volume control.  When an external speaker is used, the 
built-in speaker will be disabled. 
 
 
8  Before the set is switched on 
 
8.1 Power supply 
 
Ensure the power switch is in OFF position (switch protruding).  Connect the d.c. plug 
of the standard power supply to the power input socket which is found on the rear 
panel of the AR7000. 
 
 
8.2 Video format switch 
 
Ensure that...

 
  Main dial is used to tune through the receive frequency.  Also used to select receive 
mode, squelch level, IF BW and AGC. 
 
[ENT]  Determine the selection of data/functions (used to finalise selection). 
 
[STEP 1]  PUSH (tap) with a finger (only momentarily) to enter the numeric data 
which is printed directly on the key in orange (primary function).  PRESS (longer than 
one second) to select the function which is printed above the key in white. 
 
 
Operating the AR7000 is simple if you follow...

 
   
Press the [SQL] key.  The SQ legend on the LCD will reverse to negative image. 
Push the [SQL] key again to toggle “OPN” (open) and “S0 ~ S9, +10, +20 ~ +60” 
(close).  When a range between S0 & +60 is displayed, rotate the main dial to 
change the squelch threshold value.  If you want the squelch open press the [ENT] 
key while the “OPN” legend is displayed. 
 
In order to obtain an optimum squelch threshold level, press the [SQL] key, the “SQ” 
legend on the LCD will reverse to a negative image....

 
   
Push [0] [.] [9] [5] [4] [ENT] 
 
From there rotate the main dial to tune around the medium wave band radio stations. 
 
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B  Memory mode 
 
The AR7000 is equipped with a total of 1500 memory channels (100 ch x 15 banks). 
Each memory channel can be given an alpha-numeric ident of up to 7 letters for ease 
of identification, the ident is displayed to the upper left of the frequency (under the 
legend “MEMORY”).  Memory channels are useful stores for regularly monitored 
frequencies...