Silvercrest KH 2031 Operating instructions

PLL WORLD RECEIVER

KH 2031

PLL World Receiver

Operating instructions

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KOMPERNASS GMBH

BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM

www.kompernass.com

ID-Nr.: KH2031-08/09-V2

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CONTENTS PAGE

Intended use 2 Technical Data 2 Symbols used 4 Safety information 5 Operating elements 9 Starting up 10 General functions 12 Time functions 13

Time, date, time zone and world time ............................................13

Select display mode .........................................................................17

Alarm function ...................................................................................18

Stop watch function ..........................................................................20

Countdown function..........................................................................20

Radio operation 22

Setting the station..............................................................................23

Fine tuning..........................................................................................24

Aerial..................................................................................................24

Memory functions .............................................................................25

Cleaning 27 Disposal 28 Importer 28 Warranty & Service 29

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PLL WORLD RECEIVER KH2031

Before using the device for the first time, read these operating instructions carefully and keep them for later reference. Hand the instructions over when transferring the device to a third party.

Intended use

This device is designed to receive generally approved radio transmissions in all countries (world receiver) and only for domestic use. It has not been designed to receive transmissions that are not generally approved, nor as part of safety radio systems, e.g. on board sports boats, nor for industrial or commercial use. It has also not been designed for use in temperatures beyond those stated in the Technical Data.

Technical Data

This appliance is in full compliance with the fundamental requirements and relevant stipulations of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, as well as the guidelines of the Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC.

Power consumption: 5 watts Power consumption Standby: 1.4 W Operating temperature: +5 ~+35°C Humidity: 5 ~90% (no condensation)

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Dimensions (W x H x D): 177 x 110 x 40 mm Appliance weight: 380 g approx. Power transformer weight: 185 g approx.

Batteries

4x 1.5 V, Type AA/LR6/Mignon (not supplied)

Frequency range radio:

VHF (FM): 87 – 109 MHz SW: 5.85 – 17.90 MHz MW (AM) Europe 522 – 1656 kHz MW (AM) USA 520 – 1710 kHz LW 144 – 299 kHz

The technical features of the device enable the frequency ranges stated above to be set. Various countries may have different national rules on the radio frequency ranges assigned. Please note that you may not sell, transfer to third parties or abuse information received outside the assigned radio frequency ranges.

Tuning ranges (NORMAL/FINE):

FM (VHF) 100 kHz /50 kHz SW 5 kHz /1 kHz MW (AM) Europe 9 kHz /1 kHz MW (AM) USA 10 kHz /1 kHz LW 1 kHz Sensitivity: SW can be set to 2 intervals

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General

Memory positions : 1600 (400 for each frequency range)

Headphones

Model: E105 Impedance: 32 Ω Wideband characteristic Voltage (WBCV): approx. 150 mV

Headphone socket

max. Output voltage: approx. 200 mV

Power transformer

Manufacturer: S&S MFG. LTD. Model: A400-75 Primary: 230 V ~50 Hz / 30 mA Secondary: 7.5 V DC 400 mA / 3VA

Symbols used

These symbols bring to your attention that here a warning notice follows in regard to one of the following matters:

- Risk of injury,

- Risk of electric shocks,

- Risk of fire,

- Risk of explosion, plus bringing your attention to important matters such as:

- Information regarding the handling of batteries,

- Information about voltage surges,

- Information about mains-power disconnection.

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This symbol warns about submersing the appliance in water or other liquids.

This symbol warns you about hearing damage.

Note:

With this symbol you are given tips about interaction with the appliance.

Safety information

• This device has not been designed for use by people (including children) with restricted physical, sensory or intellectual abilities or lack of experience and/or knowledge, unless they are supervised by a responsible person (for their own safety) or have received instructions on how to use the device.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.

• In order to avoid the device being switched on unintentionally, remove the adapter from the mains socket after each use and before cleaning.

• Check the device and all parts for visible damage. The device’s safety concept can only work if the device is in perfect condition.

• A mains adapter connected to the device must always be easily accessible so that the device can be quickly disconnected from the mains power in an emergency.

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Risk of electric shock!

• Connect the mains-power adapter only to correctly installed and earthed mains sockets. Ensure that the rating of the local power supply tallies completely with the details given on the rating plate of the appliance.

• Damaged adapters or mains cables should be exchanged immediately by an authorised technician or the Customer Service in order to avoid risks.

• Connection cables or devices that do not work perfectly or have been damaged should be repaired or exchanged immediately by Customer Services.

Never immerse the device in water! Simply wipe it with a slightly damp cloth.

• Do not expose the wall wart to rain or use it in a damp or wet environment.

• Ensure that the connection cable is never wet or damp when in use.

• You must not open or repair the device’s housing. This can be dangerous and renders the warranty null and void.

• Protect the device from moisture and sprayed water. Therefore do not place any objects filled with water (e.g. vases) on or near the device.

Risk of fire!

• Do not use the device near hot surfaces.

• Do not set the device up where it is exposed to direct sunlight. This could cause it to overheat and damage it beyond repair.

• Never leave the device unattended during operation.

• Never cover the device’s ventilation slots when it is switched on.

• Do not place open flames, such as candles, on or near the device.

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Risk of injury

• Keep children away from the connection cable and device. Children frequently underestimate the danger of electrical devices.

• If the device has fallen down or is damaged it must no longer be used. Have the device checked by a qualified specialist and, if necessary, repaired.

• Batteries must not be handled by children. Children can put batteries in their mouths and swallow them. If a battery has been swallowed, obtain medical assistance immediately.

Thunder storms!

Devices connected to mains power can be damaged during a thunder storm. If there is a thunder storm, always remove the mains plug from the socket.

Information on voltage surges (EFT/electrical fast transient) and electrostatic discharges:

If the product does not work properly due to electrical fast transient processes (voltage surges) or electrostatic discharge, it must be reset to restore normal operation. If necessary, remove the plug from the power socket and insert it again. The batteries (if used) must be removed and reinserted.

Information on separating the device from mains power

The POWER button on this device does not completely separate it from the mains network. In addition, the device uses power when in standby mode. In order to completely separate the device from the mains supply the plug must be removed from the mains socket.

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Notes on handling batteries

The device uses batteries. Please note the following on handling batteries:

Risk of explosion!

Do not throw batteries into a fire. Do not recharge batteries.

• Never open, solder or weld batteries. There is a risk of explosion and injury!

• Check batteries regularly. Leaking batteries can damage the device.

• If the appliance is not going to be used for long periods, remove the batteries.

• If batteries leak, put on protective gloves.

• Clean the battery compartment and contacts with a dry cloth.

Caution!

No liability/warranty applies to damage to the device caused by moisture due to water penetrating the device or overheating!

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Operating elements

 Front panel

Save buttons M.0/5 - M.4/9

Display

Button SNOOZE

Waveband selector switch (LW/SW/MW/FM)

POWER button

PAGE button

VOL+(AL-1)/VOL-(AL-2) buttons

MEM button

UP/DOWN buttons

FINE button

BASS button

MODE button

MEMORY SCAN button

Loudspeakers

 Back

Stand

Aerial

Carrying strap

switch SW SEN. (DX/LX)

Headphone output

;

EXT. DC 7.5 V 400 mA: Mains adapter connection

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Starting up

Unpack the device

Remove all packaging materials.

Caution!

Do not let children play with the plastic film. There is a risk of suffocation.

Check the items supplied

Whilst unpacking, check that all of the following items are available to you:

• Shortwave Radio

• Power transformer

• Headphones

• Storage case

• These operating instructions, complete with the warranty card

Mains and battery operation

When you disconnect the radio from the mains supply, any settings you may have made (time, alarm, stations in memory) will be lost. If you wish to keep these settings, insert batteries (see below) before disconnecting.

Inserting batteries

The device can also be operated with batteries (not supplied) as well as from the mains. You will need four 1.5V mignon batteries, size AA, LR6.

• Open the battery compartment on the rear of the device by sliding the cover downwards.

• Insert four batteries into the compartment, paying attention to the polarity.

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• Replace the cover on the battery compartment. If the batteries are too weak, this is indicated on the screen by a flashing symbol .

Mains connection

• Connect the plug of the mains adapter to the EXT. DC 7.5 V 400 mA socket

on the side of the device.

• Plug the mains adapter into an easily accessible socket. To avoid tripping hazards, please avoid using an extension cable.

Connecting headphones

On the left side of the radio, you will find the headphone socket.

Caution!

With this appliance, use only the supplied type E105 headphones.

• Insert the headphone jack plug into the headphone output.

The speaker will be deactivated automatically.

Caution:

Listening to music with headphones for long periods and at high volume levels can lead to hearing damage!

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General functions

Key lock

In order to prevent changing the settings unintentionally by touching the buttons, you can activate the key lock.

• Press and hold down the the message flashes. All buttons, except the buttons

MEM, are now blocked.

• Press and hold down the cancel the key lock. The message on the screen disappears.

Screen lighting

• Press any button to illuminate the screen. The screen will remain lit for about 10 seconds.

Stand

• Fold out the base on the rear of the device to make the device more stable.

MEM button for around 3 seconds. On screen,

SNOOZE and

MEM button again for about 3 seconds to

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Time functions

The time functions can only be set when the radio is switched off. When used for the first time the preset time of the global receiver is set to “0:00 00”. If the device is disconnected from its power supply the settings are lost.

Time, date, time zone and world time

You can set the time, date and time zone via the MODE button. You can also query and set the world time, data alarm, medium wave reception, alarm time reception and hourly mode. When you press the button programmed blinks for about 15 seconds. During this time, adjust the setting with the

UP/DOWN buttons.

• Press

• Press To apply a setting, just wait until the screen stops flashing (the screen reverts to the time indication) or press

MODE x 1: Setting clock time MODE x 2: Setting the date MODE x 3: Set time zone (“Local City”) MODE x 4: Show world time MODE x 5: Date alarm MODE x 6: Set reception range for medium wave. MODE x 7: Set alarm pause. MODE x 8: Set 12/24 hour mode.

Setting clock time

• Press MODE once. The most recently set time flashes on the screen.

• Press the minute intervals. Hold down one of the buttons for a few seconds to move the setting forward or backward quickly at 10 minute intervals.

UP or DOWN button to move the time forward or backward at

MODE with the radio switched off, the function to be

MODE to move on to the next function.

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Note:

Set the time without summer time offset. If summer time is required, this can be set when setting the time zone.

Setting the date

• Press MODE again or twice. The date set flashes on the screen (“Tu 01:01 08” when first switched on).

• Press the Keep either of these buttons pressed for a few seconds to change the date in ten-day steps.

The weekday indication follows automatically. The indication uses the first two letters of the English name of the day. The built-in calendar runs from 2000 to 2099.

UP or DOWN button to move the date forward or backward.

Day of the week indication:

Su = Sunday Mo = Monday Tu = Tuesday We = Wednesday Th = Thursday Fr = Friday Sa = Saturday

Setting the time zone

• Press MODE again or three times. The selected time zone flashes on the screen as the abbreviation for the corresponding city (UTC when first switched on); the time disappears.

• Press the

The following table summarises the city abbreviations for the time zones and time differences.

UP or DOWN button to move the time zone forward or backward.

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Short code Difference

Town

from CET

HNL -10:00 Honolulu/USA ANC -9:00 Anchorage/USA YVR -8:00 Vancouver/Canada LAX -8:00 Los Angeles/USA DEN -7:00 Denver/USA CHI -6:00 Chicago/USA MEX -6:00 Mexico City/Mexico NYC -5:00 New York/USA YYZ -5:00 Toronto/Canada YUL -5:00 Montreal/Canada CCS -4:00 Caracas/Venezuela RIO -3:00 Rio de Janeiro/Brazil BUE -3:00 Buenos Aires/Argentina UTC* 0:00 Universal Time Coordinated LON 0:00 London/GB MUN 1:00 Munich/Germany FRA 1:00 Frankfurt/Germany PAR 1:00 Paris/France ROM 1:00 Rome/Italy CAI 2:00 Cairo/Egypt IST 2:00 Istanbul/Turkey MOW 3:00 Moscow/Russia KWI 3:00 Kuwait City/Kuwait DXB 4:00 Dubai/United Arab Emirates KHI 5:00 Karachi/Pakistan DAC 6:00 Dhaka/Bangladesh BKK 7:00 Bangkok/Thailand SIN 8:00 Singapore HKG 8:00 Hong Kong PEK 8:00 Beijing/China TYO 9:00 Tokyo/Japan SYD 10:00 Sydney/Australia NOU 11:00 Noumea/New Caledonia AKL 12:00 Auckland/New Zealand

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*UTC

Universal Time Coordinated (UTC). UTC is the reference for the times of the various time zones around the world.

Summer time offset

• While the time zone indication is still flashing, press the SNOOZE button. The screen shows the SUN OFF message when summer time has been deactivated.

• Press the mer time offset is now activated and the clock moves one hour ahead.

SNOOZE button again. The screen now shows SUN ON. Sum-

Show world time

• Press MODE again or four times to show the world time. The city abbreviation appears with the corresponding time.

• Press the

UP or DOWN button to move the time zone forward or backward.

Special date alarm

• Press the MODE button a fifth time to set the special date alarm. The screen flashes SDA1 and the date in succession.

• Press the (SDA1–SDA 10).

• Press the sound.

• Press the alarm sounds every year.

• When the current date tallies with the date of the SDA alarm, at 08.00 on this day the alarm tone will sound. In addition, the SDA message will flash on the screen.

• Turn off the alarm by pressing any button.

PAGE button to select one of the ten settable date alarms

UP or DOWN button to set the date on which the alarm should

SNOOZE button to ignore the year number setting so that the

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Note:

In order to completely deactivate the date alarm set a date that is in the past!

Setting 12/24 hour mode

• Press MODE eight times. The screen shows the”24 HR” message for

24-hour mode.

• Press the

• Press the “12 HR” is displayed on the screen. In the afternoon in addition PM is shown on the screen.

UP button to set the 24 hour mode. DOWN button to set the 12 hour mode.

Select display mode

You can select which information is shown on the screen when the radio is switched off. The selected mode is indicated by a corresponding symbol on the screen. When the radio is switched off, select the display mode by repeatedly pressing the Symbol on the screen display mode

CLK only the time is displayed CITY The time and world time are shown in succession DATE The time and date are shown in succession CIT DAT the time, date and world time are shown in succession

FINE button in accordance with the following table:

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Alarm function

The world receiver provides two alarms that can be set independently of one another, AL1 and AL2. For both, you can set:

...whether the alarm should operate on every day of the week or only from Monday to Friday; ... whether you wish to be woken by the alarm tone or the radio.

Setting the alarm time

You can set two alarm times in your world receiver.

Alarm function Symbol on the screen

Radio

Acoustic signals

Switched off No symbol

• With the radio switched off, press the buttons VOL.+/AL–1 (or VOL.-/AL–2). The screen shows the most recently set alarm time and the symbol for the alarm type.

• Press the at minute intervals. Hold down one of the buttons for a few seconds to move the setting forward or backward quickly at 10 minute intervals.

• Press the (see table above) is indicated on the screen.

UP or DOWN button to move the alarm time forward or backward

VOL.+/AL–1 (or VOL.–/AL–2) button until the desired alarm function

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• Press the SNOOZE button to set the weekday on which you want the

alarm to sound: You can choose between week days (Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr), weekend (Su, Sa), every day (Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa) or the current day of the week. The selected setting is shown on the screen.

• Press the

the

• Press the To go back to selecting week days, weekend or every day, briefly hold down the

• Press the

The setting is also saved if you wait around 15 seconds until the

screen returns to displaying the time.

SNOOZE button until the desired alarm days are set. Hold down

SNOOZE button until the screen shows an individual week day.

SNOOZE button to set the desired week day.

SNOOZE button again.

MODE button to save the setting and return to the time mode.

When the alarm sounds...

• and the “Radio” alarm function has been selected, the radio operates

for one hour at a predefined alarm volume. To switch off press the

VOL.+/AL–1 (or VOL.–/AL–2) button.

• and the “signal sounds” alarm function has been selected, the signal

sound is played for 10 minutes. To switch off press the

(or VOL.–/AL–2) button.

Note:

Please note that a station must be selected for the radio alarm to work.

VOL.+/AL–1

Interrupting the alarm

• Press the SNOOZE button to interrupt the alarm for 10 minutes.

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Set snooze time

• With the radio switched off, press the button MODE seven times.

The screen displays the snooze time set (default is”SNO 10”).

• Use the

UP and DOWN buttons to set the snooze time to a time between

1 and 59 minutes.

Turning off the alarm function

• Press the VOL.+/AL–1 or VOL.–/AL–2 button until the relevant alarm symbols

disappear from the screen.

Stop watch function

The stop watch function is only available when the radio is switched off.

• Press and hold down the shows 00.00.0 U.

• Press

• During time measurement, it can be stopped by pressing

• Pressing

• Hold down

• Leave the stop watch by pressing

SNOOZE to start the stop watch. The maximum time for the stop watch

is 99 minutes and 59 seconds. If the stop watch exceeds the maximum time, 99:59.0 is displayed and flashes.

SNOOZE again restarts the stop watch.

SNOOZE to reset the stop watch.

PAGE button for around 2 seconds, the screen

SNOOZE.

PAGE.

Countdown function

The countdown function is only available when the radio is switched off.

Set and save countdown

• Press and hold down the MEMORY SCAN button for around 2 seconds, the screen shows D 00.00.

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• Press the UP or DOWN button to set the desired time. 5 countdown times are preset on the memory buttons and you can open these directly using the corresponding memory button: Button

M.0/5 10:00

Button

M.1/6 30:00

Button

M.2/7 45:00

Button

M.3/8 60:00

Button

M.4/9 90:00

• Press the

MEM button to save the set time, the memory space indicator

MEM flashes on the screen. Now use the M.0/5–M.4/9 buttons to select

a memory space; when you press the relevant memory key the time is saved in this memory space and the time previously stored there overwritten.

• When the countdown mode.

MEMORY SCAN button is pressed again you leave the

Call up and activate the countdown function

• Press and hold down the MEMORY SCAN button for around 2 seconds, the screen shows D 00. 00.

• Select the desired, saved countdown time with the aid of the memory buttons.

• Press

When the set time has been counted down, an alarm sound plays for one minute becoming gradually higher in tone and louder.

• Press the

SNOOZE to start the countdown. Pressing the SNOOZE button again

pauses the countdown.

MEMORY SCAN button to pause the countdown and leave count-

down mode.

M.0/5–M.4/9

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Radio operation

Switching on/volume control

• Press the POWER button to switch the radio on. ON will appear briefly on

the screen, followed by the current frequency and band selection.

• Press the Button Button

The volume is shown on the bar indicator to the bottom right of the screen.

Switch on bass amplifier

• When the radio is switched on, press the BASS button to switch on the bass amplifier. The screen will flash BASS.

• In order to switch the bass amplifier off again, press time. The BASS message disappears.

Switch display message

• In radio operation press the MODE button to switch between displaying the time and frequency.

Turning off

• Switch the radio off by pressing the POWER button. OFF is shown briefly on the screen and the time is displayed again.

VOL.+/AL–1 or VOL.–/AL–2 button to control the volume: VOL.–/AL–2: quieter; VOL.+/AL-1: louder.

BASS one more

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Sleep function

You can activate the sleep function via the SNOOZE button. You can set a time of up to 90 minutes in ten-minute steps, after which the radio will automatically turn itself off. To do so, first switch the radio off.

• Press the 90 (for 90 minutes) will appear.

• Press the the sleep time in 10 minute steps.

• Either select a sleep time (the sleep symbol remains on the screen) or press The sleep time is now switched off.

SNOOZE button. The symbol for the sleep function and

SNOOZE button repeatedly until 90 is displayed to count down

SNOOZE again until 00 appears on the screen.

Setting the station

• Select the required frequency band (FM, MW, LW or SW), using the frequency select button.

The corresponding abbreviation will appear on the screen.

• The

• If you keep

• The search stops as soon as a station with sufficient signal strength is

Setting the MW band

Since the radio transmitter systems differ from one country to another, you should make the appropriate setting via the reception range setting:

• With the radio switched off, press the button

UP and DOWN buttons can now be used to set the desired frequency.

UP or DOWN pressed for about three seconds, the automatic

station search will start.

found.

MODE six times and then

select, using the buttons as per the following table:

UP resp. DOWN, the appropriate reception range

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Region Channel

spacing

Amerika 10 kHz 520-1710 kHz

Europa 9 kHz 522-1656 kHz

Band range

Fine tuning

If a station can not be found precisely the fine tuning can be use to improve reception.

• During the channel search press the FINE.

• Now, using the buttons range with smaller frequency steps.

• By pressing the

This function is not available for the LW frequency range.

UP resp. DOWN, adjust the required reception

FINE again you leave the fine tuning function again.

FINE button, the screen shows

Aerial

The rotatable telescopic aerial on the radio can be used for the FM and SW bands.

• Pull the aerial out fully and arrange it for optimum reception.

The

SW SEN. switch on the left side of the device can be used to improve the

reception quality for the SW band. Select LX for strong stations and DX to improve reception for weak stations. The telescopic aerial does not work in the MW and LW bands. In these bands, the radio uses its built-in ferrite aerial.

• Align the radio for best reception.

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Memory functions

Save station

The world receiver can save 400 stations in each frequency range. To store a station, proceed as follows:

• Set the frequency range with the frequency selection switch and then the station that you want to save.

• Press the MEM flashes.

• Within 10 seconds press the and then select a memory page (from 00–39) using the button.

• Within 10 seconds use the space to store the station. For example, press the for memory space 0 and again for memory space 5. The occupancy is shown on the screen.

• Press are shown on a permanent basis.

Note:

If the world receiver is connected to the mains adapter and no batteries have been inserted, the station memories are lost when the adapter plug is pulled from the socket.

MEM button. The screen shows the PAGE memory page and

PAGE button (the PAGE message flashes),

UP or DOWN

M.0/5–M.4/9 buttons to select a memory

M.0/5 button once

MEM again to save the station. The PAGE and MEM messages

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Selecting a saved station

• In order to select a saved station directly, first use the frequency selection switch to select the frequency range where the station is saved.

• Press the memory page (from 00–39).

• Within 10 seconds press the space to store the station.

The station is played immediately after entering the memory space.

PAGE button and then use the UP or DOWN buttons to select a

M.0/5–M.4/9 buttons to select a memory

Carry out automatic station search

Your world receiver can search the frequencies within a range and store the stations it finds. Do the following to activate the automatic search (automatic memory scan/AMS):

• Press the

• Hold down the

The world receiver now searches all frequencies in the currently selected frequency range and saves the stations it finds from the currently set memory page and memory space.

MEM button once. The MEM message flashes.

MEMORY SCAN button for about 1 second.

Displaying memory spaces

• Press the MEMORY SCAN button to call up the content of all station memories for the selected band.

All stored stations will be played in succession for about five seconds.

• Press the button

SNOOZE to finish the rendering of the memory positions.

Note:

Please take note that with this the snooze function will be activated. Repeatedly press the button

SNOOZE until 00 appears in the display.

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