Quartz Synthesizer Tuner
You won't find a tuning knob on the ST-R50, because there's no more tuning capacitor to be rotated. All tuning is performed automatically and electronically by means of an voltage-sensitive varactor diode that employs a PLL quartz synthesizer for extra accuracy. Up to 10 MW, FM and LW stations may be programmed at random into the memory circuit and recalled instantly at the touch of a button. Manual tuning is also possible by holding in the up or down control until the desired station frequency is displayed. For optimum sound quality, a quadrature detector circuit with 6-element ceramic filters having flat group delay characteristics achieves a high sensitivity.
A newly developed IC in the limiter and detector reliability. A PLL IC in the MPX demodulation stage provides stable FM stereo switching unaffected by temperature, humidity or aging. The ST-R50 can also be combined with a couple of Aiwa optionals that make it perhaps the most convenient all-around versatile tuner available. When connected to the optional MT-50 timer unit, two On/Off cycles can be programmed at any time desired, and if the power remains on, preset stations may be changed automatically up to 6 times in a 24 hour period. The RC-R300 wireless remote transmitter/receiver unit (also optional) is capable of performing manual Up/Down tuning or selection of preset stations from up to six meters (20 feet ) away.
Features:
Adjustable synthesizer sensitivity control
3 or 4 digit tuned frequency display
FM muting and Hi-blend switches
5-point LED signal strength indicator
Specifications
FM Section
Frequency Range: 87,5 - 108 MHz
Usable Sensitivity: 1,9 µV (10,8 dBf)
50 dB Quieting Sensitivity:
Mono : 4,5 µV (18,2 dBf)
Stereo : 45 µV (38,2 dBf)
Capture Ratio: 1,5 dB
Selectivity: 35 dB (±300 kHz); 65 dB (±400 kHz)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
Mono : 75 dB
Stereo : 72 dB
Image Rejection Ratio: 80 dB
IF Rejection Ratio: 80 dB
Spurious Rejection Ratio: 90 dB
AM Suppression Ratio: 55 dB
Total Harmonic Distortion
Mono : 0,1% (1 kHz)
Stereo : 0,2% (1 kHz)
Frequency Response: 30 Hz - 15,000 Hz (+0,5 -1,5 dB)
Stereo Separation : 45 dB (1 kHz)
AM Section
Frequency Range:
MW : 525 kHz - 1605 kHz
LW : 150 kHz - 285 kHz
Usable Sensitivity
Bar Antenna:
MW : 250 µV/m
LW : 700 µV/m
External Antenna:
MW : 30 µV
LW : 70 µV/m
Selectivity: 30 dB
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 50 dB
Image Rejection Ratio:
MW : 45 dB (1,000 kHz)
LW : 40 dB (250 kHz)
IF Rejection Ratio: 35 dB
MW : 1,000 kHz
LW : 250 kHz
Power Source: 240 V 50/60 Hz
Dimensions (W x H x D): 250 x 71 x 280 mm (9-7/8" x 2-13/16" x 11-1/16")
Weight: 2,4 kg (5,3 lbs)