Grundig YB550PE operation manual Table of Contents, Introduction

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9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

USING THE LIGHT	43
USING EARPHONES	43
USING THE DX/LOCAL SWITCH	43
USING THE LOCK SWITCH	44
PREVENTING BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE	44
TROUBLESHOOTING	45
RESET PROCEDURE	47
MAJOR FEATURES OF THE YB 550PE	48

10 SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

YB 550PE OPERATION MANUAL

1INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the YB 550PE AM/FM/Shortwave Radio. This owner’s manual is conveniently divided into two sections, BASIC OPERATION and INTRODUCTION TO SHORT- WAVE (both sections are important). If you are new to short- wave listening, the INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE section will give you all the information that you need to fully enjoy broadcasts from around the world. This radio has been designed and manufactured to high quality standards, and will provide reliable operation for many years. Please careful- ly read the Owner’s Manual in order to take advantage of the many interesting features of the YB 550PE.

WHAT THE YB 550PE INCLUDES

•Earbud style earphones

•Batteries

•Carrying pouch

QUICK GUIDE

More experienced digital product users may want to use the quick guide, titled YB 550PE QUICK GUIDE, starting

on page 12.

NOTE: however, that the DETAILED OWNER’S MANUAL, starting on page 19, is the most thorough and comprehensive guide to the YB 550PE’s operation.

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Contents YB550PE Descriptions and Functions of FrontDo YOU Need HELP? Table of Contents Table of Contents IntroductionDiagrams Front BackTOP Left SideRadio OFF Display Radio on DisplayMemory Display Shortwave Meter Band DisplayQuick Guide Shortwave Band Chart Autoscaning Ranges Selecting a Shortwave Meter BandAccessing What is Stored Into Memory Storing a Frequency Into MemoryDeleting Memories and Memory Pages Installing BatteriesLearning More about the YB 550PE Signal Strength and Battery Strength Indicator Selecting and Using AN AC AdaptorImportant Initial SET-UP Volume and Tone Controls Basic Radio OperationTurning on and OFF Selecting FM, AM or ShortwaveSetting UP AM and FM Outside of North America Four Ways to Tune in StationsUsing Shortwave Selecting a Shortwave Meter BandAutoscan Tuning While in Shortwave Shortwave Band Chart Autoscaning RangesClock and Alarm Features Setting the ClockSetting the Alarm Using the Snooze FeatureActivating and Deactivating the Alarm Favorite Station WAKE-UPSelecting Memory Pages Working with MemoryStoring Stations Into Memory Memory Search Accessing What is Stored Into MemoryMemory Autoscan Deleting ALL Memory Contents of a Moving a Stored FrequencyDeleting a Stored Frequency Customizing Memory PagesChanging System SET Codes System SET Code TableChanging the Clock Format Monitoring Current SET Code Status Default Factory System SET Codes Used for North AmericaSystem SET Code Table Using the Light Using EarphonesUsing the DX Local Switch Additional InformationPreventing Battery Acid Leakage Using the Lock SwitchTroubleshooting Reset Procedure Operates ErraticallyStations are Received TOO Weak There is no Sound from the SpeakerMajor Features of the YB 550PE Service Information ONE Year Limited WarrantyFor Service Information Contact 254