Grundig YB550PE Selecting and Using AN AC Adaptor, Signal Strength and Battery Strength Indicator

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SELECTING AND USING AN AC ADAPTOR

Use an adaptor with the following specifications: output of

4.5volts DC, negative polarity; rated at 100 milliamperes or greater; coaxial plug tip inner diameter of 3.4 millimeter, inner diameter of 1.3 millimeters. An appropriate adaptor for use in North America is available for purchase from Eton Corporation/Grundig. For details, visit www.etoncorp.com or contact us via phone. Plug it into the DC socket (15), located on the left side of the radio.

SIGNAL STRENGTH AND BATTERY STRENGTH INDICATOR

When the radio is turned off, the upper left corner of the dis- play (1) shows battery strength on the 1–5 scale (30), with the triangle pointer (23) over the battery symbol (31) on the far left side of the scale. When the radio is turned on, the pointer is over the antenna symbol (24) and the 1-5 scale shows relative signal strength.

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IMPORTANT INITIAL SET-UP

2.Assure that the radio is unlocked, with the LOCK switch (18) on right side of the radio in the OFF position. This switch can be used to lock the radio when it is not in use or when traveling.

3.Assure that the DX/LOCAL switch (11), on the left side of the radio is in the DX position.

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Contents Descriptions and Functions of Front YB550PEDo YOU Need HELP? Table of Contents Introduction Table of ContentsLeft Side Diagrams FrontBack TOPShortwave Meter Band Display Radio OFF DisplayRadio on Display Memory DisplayQuick Guide Selecting a Shortwave Meter Band Shortwave Band Chart Autoscaning RangesStoring a Frequency Into Memory Accessing What is Stored Into MemoryLearning More about the YB 550PE Installing BatteriesDeleting Memories and Memory Pages Important Initial SET-UP Selecting and Using AN AC AdaptorSignal Strength and Battery Strength Indicator Selecting FM, AM or Shortwave Volume and Tone ControlsBasic Radio Operation Turning on and OFFFour Ways to Tune in Stations Setting UP AM and FM Outside of North AmericaSelecting a Shortwave Meter Band Using ShortwaveSetting the Clock Autoscan Tuning While in ShortwaveShortwave Band Chart Autoscaning Ranges Clock and Alarm FeaturesFavorite Station WAKE-UP Setting the AlarmUsing the Snooze Feature Activating and Deactivating the AlarmStoring Stations Into Memory Working with MemorySelecting Memory Pages Memory Autoscan Accessing What is Stored Into MemoryMemory Search Customizing Memory Pages Deleting ALL Memory Contents of aMoving a Stored Frequency Deleting a Stored FrequencyChanging the Clock Format System SET Code TableChanging System SET Codes System SET Code Table Default Factory System SET Codes Used for North AmericaMonitoring Current SET Code Status Additional Information Using the LightUsing Earphones Using the DX Local SwitchTroubleshooting Using the Lock SwitchPreventing Battery Acid Leakage There is no Sound from the Speaker Reset ProcedureOperates Erratically Stations are Received TOO WeakMajor Features of the YB 550PE ONE Year Limited Warranty Service InformationFor Service Information Contact 254