Reasons to Buy PYLE PT504 Rack Mount AM/FM Digital Tuner with Auto Start Feature

Product Description

This rack-mount digital tuner does one thing, and does it well: tuning AM/FM. Store up to 60 presets. Auto-scan through high-strength signal stations. Clock display shows you the time. You can even set a time for this unit to automatically turn on and off – perfect as an alarm or for the workplace. Includes a fully functional remote control. This unit runs on 110 or 220 V.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #8579 in Receiver or Amplifier
• Brand: Pyle
• Model: PT504
• Format: CD-ROM
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 3.97" h x 19.78" w x 12.35" l, 5.76 pounds

Features

• 60 (AM+FM) radio station storage - Clock display(am/pm),can start or off at a set time
• Tuning/Pre/Next /Auto scan/Store and - Remote control
• 1-10+ select keys for tuner - Dimensions: 19- Inchesw x 9.4- Inchesh x 1.6- Inchesd
• Rack mount brackets - Weight: 3.5 lbs
• 110/220V Switchable

Customer Reviews

Most helpful customer reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Good price, decent tuner
By William Casolare
Pros:
Low price
Automatic programming
Clock / digital display
Reliable output

Cons:
Rack ears and unit's metal body are awful - they bend very easily
Buttons are far too bright (I cover with electrical tape)
Little documentation / instruction

I use this tuner in tandem with whole house audio installations my company performs. It is the lowest cost alternative for a solid tuner with the necessary features (IR, presets). As listed above, the body and lights are terrible, but neither matter to me once it is installed correctly. For those who have problems programming: aim the remote at the device and press "Auto" - the unit will add every station it receives as a preset. Write down what they are and use the remote to change between them. This unit is great for permanent installation. Set it and forget it.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful.
Good luck figuring out how to program it!
By djtim102
I needed a rack-mount tuner and this was one of the only ones I found in the price range. But it didn't fit in my rack...which is a standard broadcast equipment rack. And, good luck figuring out how to program it! It didn't come with any instructions other than how to turn it on. I found some instructions online...poorly translated...and did manage to figure out how to save a pre-set. You have to use the remote to do this. It sure looks cool with all of the lights, but in retrospect, I would pay a little more for a better one.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
More Pros and Cons of the PT504
By nova
More PT504 Tuner Pros:
Sensitive reception -- pulls in the stations well, unlike my last receiver.

Cons:
- The unit doesn't have capacitors that retain the clock time during a power outage or when turned OFF. But the station presets are saved.
- The steps for programming are non-existent (at Pyleaudio.com or in the accompanying Thin booklet).
If using the tuner face buttons to set it up here are two Hints:
1. Power the unit OFF ("Goodbye mode") and use the Menu button to set the time.
2. Power the unit ON and use the Menu button to select Memory, then press the 'Select' button, then choose your preset button to set the station memory.

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