Emerson Radio MBR-1 - Manual (Page 5)

1. Direction Finder (AM Antenna)
2. Telescopic Antenna
Rotate this finder to improve AM RECEPTION.
Extend this antenna for better reception.
3. Tuning Control
4. Rotary Band Selector
Turn this control to select the desired station or frequency.
The function of the rotary band selector is as follows:
AM:
SW1:
SW2:
TV1:
TV2:
FM:
Aircraft:
VHF
CB:
WB:
Standard AM broadcast band; used to receive AM stations.
Shortwave band 1 - 4.0 to 6.0 MHz
Shortwave band 2 - 7.0 to 12.0 MHz
Audio portion of television broadcasts, channels 2 through 6.
Audio portion of television broadcasts, channels 7 through 13.
FM broadcast band; used to receive FM stations.
Aircraft band used to listen to airport control towers and nearby airplanes.
Public Service band, used to listen to Police, Fire, Civil Defence, Rail Road,
Taxis, Highway Trucks, Private Mobile Telephone, etc.
Full 40 Channel citizens band reception.
Continuous 24-HR reception of U.S. Weather Bureau broadcasts.
5. Tuning/Battery Indicator
The LED will light from right to left as signal strength increases. The extreme left LED position
indicates the best possible signal reception in all bands. Battery condition is read when the radio is
not receiving a signal. Extreme right LED indicates strong batteries. Extreme left LED reading
indicates batteries are weak.
6. AFC Switch
7. Radio/P.A. Switch
8. Power On/Off Switch
9. Volume Control
Set this switch to "ON" to enjoy drift-free FM listening.
Use this switch to choose between Radio and Public address system.
Turn Power On or Off with this switch.
Volume is controlled by rotating this control from the extreme left position to the extreme right position.
Make your volume adjustments slowly and gradually.
10. Tone Control
Turning to the MAX, the bass and treble have equal amounts. Turning to the MIN will reduce the treble.
11. Microphone Jack
16. Battery/AC Cord Compartment
15. DC 12V JACK
14. AC/DC Switch
12. External Antenna Jack
13. Earphone Jack
Insert a microphone for Public Address System.
Put batteries for DC operation and storage of the AC cord.
Attach this to a car cigar lighter with a car adapter when necessary. CAR ADAPTER: Use only 12-volt,
1 Amp DC supply, negative ground.
Switch between AC and DC to match the power supply used.
AC - House current.
DC - Batteries, or 12-volt car adapter.(Not Included)
An external antenna is used for best results in tuning in weak Short Wave signals. Connect the external
lead to the external antenna jack.
When the earphone is inserted into the earphone jack, the speaker will be automatically cut off.
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