TECSUN
TECSUN
RADIOS AUSTRALIA
PL-600
FM STEREO/LW/MW/SW SSB
PLL SYNTHESIZED DUAL CONVERSION RECEIVER
OWNER'S MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATION
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Email: info@tecsunradios.com.au
Ph: +61 2 9939 4377
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10 TROUBLESHOOTING
RESET PROCEDURE OPERATES ERRATICALLY
The RESET button is on the bottom of the Perform a RESET, as described in the
PL-600. When performing a reset, have section titled RESET PROCEDURE.
good batteries in the radio or power it with
an AC adaptor and turn it off. Perform a
reset if the solutions outlined below don't
resolve the issue. To perform a reset,
press the reset button with a paper clip or
similar object.
WILL NOT TURN ON
1. Assure that the LOCK feature is not
engaged.
2. Assure that the radio has power
(batteries installed or AC adaptor
plugged in).
3. Assure that batteries are inserted with
correct polarity
4. Assure that the batteries are not
depleted
5. If using an AC adaptor, assure that it is
plugged into the household outlet
(mains socket) and into the radio's DC
socket. Take care not to plug it into the
earphone socket. Also, assure that the
AC adaptor is of the correct DC voltage
output and polarity and that its plug-tip
is of the correct inner and outer
diameter.
SHUTS OFF ABRUPTLY WHILE
PLAYING DURING BATTERY USE
This is caused by depleted batteries.
Replace them.
SHUTS OFF ABRUPTLY WHILE BEING
MOVED DURING AC ADAPTOR USE
This is usually caused by a broken wire or
loose connection in the AC adaptor's cord
or if the AC adaptor's plug-tip is of the
wrong diameter.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
MAJOR FEATURES OF THE PL-600
2
DIAGRAMS
3
GETTING STARTED
WHAT THE PL-600 INCLUDES
INSTALLING BATTERIES
PREVENTING BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE
USING THE INCLUDED AC ADAPTOR/CHARGER
CHARGING BATTERIES IN THE PL-600
4
BASIC RADIO OPERATION
5
CLOCK AND TIMER FEATURES
SETTING THE CLOCK
SETTING THE TIMERS
STORING A RADIO STATION INTO TIMER MEMORY
ACTIVATING/DEACTIVATING THE TIMER
USING THE SNOOZE FEATURE
6
WORKING WITH MEMORY
STORING STATIONS INTO MEMORY
SELECTING/CHANGING MEMORY PAGES
ACCESSING WHAT IS STORED INTO MEMORY
DIRECT MEMORY ACCESS
MANUAL MEMORY SEARCH
MEMORY AUTO-SCAN
DELETING A MEMORY'S CONTENTS
DELETING ALL MEMORY PAGE CONTENTS
MOVING A STORED FREQUENCY
CUSTOMIZING MEMORY PAGES
7
SYSTEM SET CODES
SYSTEM SET CODE TABLE
CHANGING SYSTEM SET CODES
DEFAULT FACTORY SYSTEM SET CODES
MONITORING THE CURRENT STATUS OF SET
CODES AND OTHER SETTINGS
8
ADDITIONAL PL-600 CONTROLS
9
LISTENING TO SHORTWAVE STATIONS
10
TROUBLESHOOTING
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PL-600 OWNER'S MANUAL
1 MAJOR FEATURES OF THE PL-600
FM Frequency Range: 87-108 MHz or 76-108 MHz (For Japan)
Shortwave Frequency Range: 1711- 29999 KHz
9/10KHz tuning step selector for Medium Wave (MW) reception
1 kHz tuning step for the display of Medium wave and Shortwave
AM (LW/MW/SW) dual conversion.
SSB (SINGLE SIDE BAND) signal reception
ATS (Auto tuning system) for the memory storage of FM/MW reception
Manual Tuning
Auto Scan Tuning
Direct Keypad Frequency Entry
Digital Tuning Knob
600 Programmable Memories
Memory Page Customization
Auto-Scan and manually scan stations stored into memory
Direct Memory Access
Fast/Slow tuning rate selection for manual tuning
Sleep Function
Two Turn-on Timers with station memory
Snooze Function: 10 minutes, repeated three times
FM Stereo/Mono selection
High/Low Tone Control
LCD Backlight
Key Lock
Built-in Ni-MH battery charger
System set codes
ADDITIONAL PL-600 CONTROLS continued
USING THE LOCK BUTTON USING THE EXTERNAL ANTENNA
Pressing the LOCK button causes all
button-activated controls to be 'locked' The external antenna socket is used to
and the lock symbol appears in the lower improve shortwave or FM performance.
right corner of the display. A long press There are many such antennas on the
engages the LOCK feature. Another long market today. Typing in 'shortwave
press disengages it and the symbol antennas' or 'FM antennas' on your
disappears. favorite Internet search site will provide
This is an excellent feature to use when
traveling, 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.
While you are listening to a favorite radio
station and want not to be shut off
accidentally, you can also lock the radio.
9 LISTENING TO SHORTWAVE STATIONS
Are you new to shortwave listening? If so, other world sources often exposes you to
you'll want to read this section. different and unique perspectives on
WHAT ARE SHORTWAVE STATIONS?
These are radio broadcast stations
around the world broadcasting on
frequencies that can be heard over vast
distances, often many thousands of miles.
In the United States, there are also about
30 domestic shortwave broadcasters with
religious, politically and ideologically
oriented broadcasts.
WHY LISTEN TO SHORTWAVE
STATIONS?
There are many reasons why you may
enjoy shortwave stations. Here are just
some, as reported to us by our customers.
Listening to news and information from
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2 DIAGRAMS
TIMERATIMER
18.Memory / Sys. Set Button
19.Charge On / Off Button
20.Enter / Delete Button
1. Power/ Sleep
2. Clock Button
3. Timer A Button
4. Timer B Button
B
0 1 2 3 4 5
Ni-MH
Battery
Shortwave Bandwidth N
1
2
5
4
8
7
0
3
6
9
5. FM/Shortwave
Telescopic Antenna
6. LCD Display
7.Light / Snooze Button
FAST
kHz
8.Tuning Fast/Slow / Lock Button
9.Up / Auto-Scan Button
10.Down / Auto-Scan Button
11.Frequency / Preset Button
12.Page Button
13.SSB Button
14.FM. ST & AM Bandwidth Button
15.FM / MW / LW Band &
FM / MW ATS Button
16.SW(SW Meter) Band Button
17.Numeric Keypad
21. Hand Carry Belt
22. FM / SW ANT. Jack
23. ANT. Gain
(DX / Normal / Local)
24. Tone Control
25. Earphone Socket
26. DC 6V Jack
27.Vertical Stand
TECS UN
28. Tuning Knob
29. Stand
30. SSB BFO Knob
31. Volume Knob
32. Reset Button
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DIAGRAMS continued
RADIO OFF DISPLAY RADIO ON DISPLAY
33. Battery Symbol
34. Clock Digits
35. Timer Digits
Timer A
Timer B
Ni-MH
Battery
A B
36. Timer Activation Symbol
37. Ni-MH Battery Symbol
MEMORY DISPLAY
Refers only to the display's upper right corner.
PAGE PRESET
33. Battery Symbol
38. Antenna Symbol
44. FM,
39. 1-5 Scale
0 1 2 3 4 5
Ni-MH
Battery
FM MW LW Shortwave SSB Bandwidth N
Sleep Timer Symbol
Timer A
SL EEP
Timer B
SLOW
A B
kHz
42. SSB
MW, LW,
Shortwave
Indicators
43. Frequency Digits
41. Bandwidth
SHORTWAVE METER
BAND DISPLAY
Refers only to the display's upper right corner.
40. Clock
Digits
36.
Timer
Activation
Symbol
mb
45. Delete Indicator
46. Memory Display
SYSTEM SET CODE DISPLAY
kHz
47. Shortwave Meter Band Display
48
49
7 SYSTEM SET CODES
System Set Codes allow the radio to be tailored to your needs by changing certain
programmable functions. These functions and their descriptions are noted in the table.
CODE NUMBER
00 (factory default setting)
20
25
50
55
55 (factory default setting)
09 (factory default setting)
10
28
29
76
87 (factory default setting)
SYSTEM SET CODE TABLE
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3 GETTING STARTED
WHAT THE PL-600 INCLUDES away and immediately contact the
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Earbud style earphones
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External antenna
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Carrying pouch
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AC adaptor/charger
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4 - 1000 mAh, Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries.
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Owner's manual
NOTE: In the instructions below, numbers
in parenthesis ( ), refer to the diagrams.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
The battery compartment is located on the
manufacturer of the batteries to inquire
about their battery leakage warranty
program.
USING THE INCLUDED AC
DAPTOR/CHARGER
To power the PL-600 with the included AC
Adaptor/Charger, plug it into a wall outlet
first, and then into the socket on the left
side of the PL-600, labeled DC 6 V.
Batteries can be in the radio while using
the AC Adaptor/Charger.
back of the PL-600. Its cover is on the
lower right corner of the back. To remove
the battery compartment cover, apply
thumb pressure and slide it towards the
bottom of the radio. Install 4 AA alkaline
batteries into the battery compartment,
observing the battery polarity diagram on
the back of the radio.
NOTE: If you don't plan to use
rechargeable batteries at all, then it's a
good idea to set SYSTEM SET CODE 29.
To do this, see the section titled SYSTEM
SET CODES. This assures that the
battery strength indicator will display
correctly for your non-rechargeable
batteries. This is not a mandatory
procedure and the PL-600 will function
if it is not done.
PREVENTING BATTERY ACID
LEAKAGE
To avoid battery acid leakage, only use
high quality alkaline, lithium or
rechargeable nickel-metal-hydride
batteries. Never intermix old with new, or
CHARGING BATTERIES IN THE PL-600
The PL-600 will play using whatever type
of AA batteries are in the battery
compartment, but only nickel-metalhydride batteries can be charged within it.
If non-rechargeable batteries are installed,
the PL-600 as a built-in safeguard system
that will prevent them from being charged.
This safeguard system works with the
PL-600 set to either SYSTEM SET CODE
28 or 29, as described below, and only
with he included AC Adaptor/Charger.
WARNING: Use only the included AC
Adaptor/Charger to recharge Ni-MH
batteries. Use of any other device may
cause the rechargeable batteries to
overheat, become damaged and possibly
damage the PL-600. The built-in
safeguard system, described above,
works only with the included AC
Adaptor/Charger. Damage caused to the
PL-600 resulting from failure to observe
this warning is not covered by the
warranty and voids the warranty.
different brands or types of batteries.
Damage caused by battery acid leakage
is not covered by this product's warranty.
If the batteries leak, don't throw them
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