AOR AR7030m Operation Information Manual

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1 Contents
2 Introduction, overview & quick reference  .... 2
2-1 Accessories supplied
2-2 Overview - Read this if nothing else
2-3 Quick reference
2-4 Menu tree
2-5 Remote controller quick reference
3 Major Features  ............................................... 7
4 Precautions  .................................................... 8
4-1 Location
4-2 Looking after your receiver
4-3 Power requirements
4-4 Aerial (antenna) connection
5 Controls and functions...

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2 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the AOR AR7030 high dynamic
range, short wave, all mode receiver. The AR7030 is
designed using the very latest DDS (Direct Digital
Synthesis) technology to ensure the highest levels of
performance and reliability. A TCXO (Temperature
Compensated Crystal Oscillator) is provided for high
stability.
To get the best possible results from your AR7030 we
recommended that you carefully read this manual and
familiarise yourself with...

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d.It is possible to save and load up to three of your
favourite receiver set-ups, one for casual listening, one
for serious DXing, one for data communication or whatever
you choose. Each mode can have your own choice of
filter bandwidth, pass band offset, BFO setting and AGC
speed, along with global settings of the tone controls,
auto / manual synchronous AM, auto / manual RF
attenuator and line output levels. All these settings can be
held in one of the SETUP...

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2-3 Quick reference guide
Key
Buttons shown white on black are labelled on the front panel, for example  
Buttons shown black on grey are soft-keys labelled on the display, for example  
The spin-wheel is labelled on the display and shown with up/down arrows, for example  Gain
Soft keys shown with a bullet after the legend operate as toggles (on / off). The bullet shows the current state -
solid for on and hollow for off.
Power
To turn the receiver on, press To...

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2-4 Menu structure 

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2-5 Infrared remote controller - quick reference
Key
 Number key 0 through to 9
 Backspace key (deletes last numeric keypress)
 Clear key (deletes whole numeric entry)
All keys labelled + or - will auto-repeat if held pressed.
Tuning
To enter a frequency directly, press       
    OR press        
Frequencies can have any number of digits, with or without a decimal point, up to a maximum of 9 characters.
Resolution of entries can be to 1Hz, with the receiver...

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3 Major Features
The new AR7030 is the result of a combined project
between AOR and internationally acclaimed UK designer
John Thorpe. The AR7030 represents the very latest and
best ever “JT” design concentrating on exceptional strong
signal handling with enhanced microprocessor features
and facilities. It is manufactured by AOR
MANUFACTURING LTD based in Derbyshire, UK.
¬ Excellent strong signal handling
In Europe, especially at night, strong signal handling is...

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the internal speaker, the amplifier provides more than 2
WATTS of audio - there are even treble and bass controls.
A stereo 3.5mm front panel socket provides headphone
output from a separate internal stereo amplifier and may
drive mono or stereo ‘phones. The auxiliary outputs (left
and right) have separately adjustable levels and may be
used to drive an external recorder or data decoders.
¬ Dot matrix LCD
A 48 character, rear illuminated dot matrix LCD with rear...

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5 Controls and functions
Front panel
name for a tuning mechanism, in this operating manual it
is referred to as the MAIN DIAL.
The receiver tunes in a very smooth manner with
increments as small as 2.655 Hz. Excellent tuning
dynamics increase the rate of tuning depending upon how
fast the tuning control is rotated and the mode of reception.
It is possible to electronically lock the main dial to prevent
accidental tuning. A lock indication (reversed L) is
displayed...

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5-6 Volume control
The volume is adjusted by the rotary encoder located in
the lower left of the front panel. The volume level is
displayed as a percentage on the top left of the LCD whilst
the control is turned. The range is 0% (minimum) to 96%
(maximum).
Note: It is normal for very low level audio to emanate
from the speaker even when the volume is at 0%,
especially in NFM mode.
5-7 Spin-wheel 
This encoder is used to make selections from various
menus and to...