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SYSTEM SET CODES continued
10 ADDITIONAL E10 CONTROLS
CHANGING SYSTEM SET CODES
To enter a system code of your choice, use the procedure below.
1.Turn off the radio.
2.Press/release the SYSTEM SET button (20). Note that ‘- - ‘ (51) appears in the upper right corner of the display and the clock digits disappear.
3.Within 5 seconds, enter the desired numeric code with the numeric key pad, then immediately press/release the button labeled SYSTEM SET. The code ICON (52) will briefly appear in the lower right corner of the display.
CHANGING THE CLOCK FROM 24 TO 12 HOUR FORMAT – AN
EXAMPLE OF CHANGING A SYSTEM SET CODE
The instructions below serve as an excellent example of how to change a system set code, in this case changing the clock system to a 12 hour format:
1.Turn off the radio.
2.Press/release the SYSTEM SET button. Note that ‘- - ‘ appears in the upper right corner of the display and the clock digits disappear.
3.Within 5 seconds, enter 12 with the numeric keypad, then immediately press/release the SYSTEM SET button. ‘12H’ briefly appears in the display.
DEFAULT FACTORY SYSTEM SET CODES
When shipped from the factory, the radio’s System Set Code Table is set up as follows. Changes can be made via the procedure shown in the section titled CHANGING SYSTEM SET CODES.
•Ten pages with 50 memories each. Code 08.
•10 KHz AM (MW) tuning rate. Code 10.
•24 hour clock system. Code 24.
•Rechargeable batteries to be used. Code 28.
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MONITORING THE CURRENT STATUS OF SET CODES AND OTHER SETTINGS
Performing a three second press of the SYSTEM SET button, with the E10 turned off, allows monitoring of key set codes and other settings. This information quickly flashes in the display in the following order.
1.Time format
2.9 or 10 kilohertz setting
3.FM tuning range setting
4.Timer A’s radio frequency
5.Timer B’s radio frequency
6.Rechargeable battery
USING THE LIGHT
A quick, short press/release of the SNOOZE/LIGHT button (7), located on the front of the radio’s upper right corner, will turn on the display light, shining from the left side of the display, for about 5 seconds. A longer press/release of the button (about 3 seconds) will cause it to stay on indefinitely (note that this will decrease battery life). Turn off the light with a quick short press of the button.
The E10 has a ‘timed backlight’ feature. When this feature is activated, pressing any key during the hours of 6 pm to 7 am activates the backlight for 3 seconds. Follow the instructions below to turn this feature on or off.
1.Turn on the radio.
2.Press/release the ‘ENTER/SYSTEM SET button.
3.Press/release the LIGHT/SNOOZE button.
The display shows either ON or OFF, depending on its last state.
USING THE ANTENNA GAIN SWITCH
The Antenna Gain switch (23) has three positions, DX, NORMAL and LOCAL. This switch should normally be in the DX position, providing maximum receiving performance. If the AM or Shortwave station that you are listening to is overwhelmingly powerful and causes distortion, try the NORMAL or LOCAL position. This switch is not used for FM stations.
USING THE ANTENNA
TRIMMER CONTROL
This control knob, labeled ANT TRIM and located on the right side of the E10, enables optimization of the E10’s telescopic antenna when listening to shortwave. While listening to the station, adjust the knob for best reception.
USING THE LOCK BUTTON
Pressing the LOCK button causes all 
appears in the lower right corner of the display. A quick, short press engages the LOCK feature. A longer press disengages it and the symbol disap- pears. This is an excellent feature to use when trav- eling, as it keeps the radio from being accidentally turned on. Before placing the radio into a suitcase, purse or briefcase, turn it off and then lock it. This control does not disengage timer functions.
USING THE EXTERNAL
ANTENNA SOCKET
The external antenna socket is used to improve shortwave or FM performance. There are many such antennas on the market today. Typing in ‘shortwave antennas’ or ‘FM antennas’ on your favorite Internet search site will provide further information if you with to purchase or make such an antenna.
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