TECSUN
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TECSUN
PL-880
PLL MULTI BAND RADIO
WITH
EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE
OPERATION MANUAL
TECSUN ELECTRONIC IND. LTD.
Address: Rm 11, 13/F, Block A, Hoi Luen Ind. Ctr.,
55 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
E-mail: tecsun@on-nets.com
Website: www.tecsun.com.cn
2013.7 VER.1
Please read this instruction carefully before using the device
CONTENT
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS…… ……
LCD SYMBOL DESCRIPTION……………………………………….………
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INSTRUCTION
TURN ON/OFF THE RADIO……………………………………………….…
USING THE ANTENNA……………………………………………….…….…
VOLUME ADJUSTMENT…………………………………………………..…
VF(view frequency)/VM(view memory) MODE………....………………..…
TUNING INTO STATIONS………………………………………………….…
MANUAL TUNING
AUTO BROWSE
DIRECT KEYPAD ENTRY
WORKING WITH STATION MEMORIES ……………………………….…
STORING STATIONS MANUALLY
SEMI-AUTO STORAGE
AUTO TUNING STORAGE ( ATS )
MEMORY PAGE SELECTION
LISTENING TO STORED STATIONS………………………………………
MANUALLY BROWSE STORED STATIONS
AUTO BROWSE STORED STATIONS
DIRECT ENTRY INTO STORED STATIONS
DELETING STATION MEMORIES…………………………………………
MANUALLY DELETE A SINGLE STATION
SEMI-AUTO DELETE A SINGLE STATION
MANUALLY DELETE ALL STATIONS (WITHIN A PAGE)
SLEEP TIMER ……………………………………………………………….
TIME SETTING……………………………………………………………….
ALARM SETTING (by radio)………………………………………………..
ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE THE ALARM
ALARM STATION SETTING
TURNING OFF THE ALARM
SNOOZE FUNCTION
LCD BACKLIGHT…………………………………………………………….
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FM STEREO………………………………………………………………….
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AM BW (BANDWIDTH) SELECTION……………………………………...
ENHANCING SW SENSITIVITY USING ANT. GAIN…………………….
TONE CONTROL……………………………………………………………
KEY LOCK FUNCTION……………………………………………………..
DISPLAY MODE CONVERSION…………………………………………..
LINE-OUT FUNCTION………………………………………………………
SINGLE SIDE BAND (SSB)………………………………………..……..
ENHANCING SHORTWAVE RECEPTION………………………….…….
CHARGING FUNCTION……..............………………………………...…..
RESET FUNCTION………………………………………………………..…
SYSTEM SETTING (In Power Off Mode)…………………………….……
FM FREQUENCY RANGE
TURN ON/OFF THE LW
MW (AM) 9K/10K TUNING STEPS
AUTO-SORTING STATION LIST
RADIO MAINTENANCE ………………………………………………….…
LITHIUM BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION (IMPORTANT)…….……
TROUBLE SHOOTING…………...…………………………………………
SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………………….…..
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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SLEEP
POWER
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TUNING
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FM ST.
LW ON/OFF
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2
5
4
8
7
0
M
FM STEREO/LW /MW /SW-SSB PLL SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER
DISPLAY VF/ VM
AM BWSET
ATS
9/10kHz
AM FM
3
SW METER BAND
6
ATSA
9
USB/ NORM LSB/ NORM
DEL ETE
PAGE
5
2
FINE TUNING
SCAN
26
3
VOLUME
B
27
RESET
4678
TIME ALARM
FM SET
MEMORY
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TECS UN
SW ANT.
DX
NORMLOCAL
SW ANT. GAIN
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LINE OUT
DC-IN 5V
ONAUTO OFF
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LIGHT
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TREBLEBASS
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25
TONE
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27
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Power / Sleep button
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FM / AM / LW / SW & ATS (Auto Tuning Storage)
3
USB/LSB/NORM
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Reset
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- / + Memory page selection
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Delete / Confirm ( ) button
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Auto-sorting station list
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Memory (storing stations manually)
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FM & SW telescopic antenna
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Time set
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Alarm set (by radio only)
12
Display mode / Key lock
13
FM stereo & AM bandwidth
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VF / VM / SCAN
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Snooze
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Carrying strap
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SW external antenna jack
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SW ANT. Gain (DX / Normal / Local)
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Earphone jack
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Line-out jack
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USB 5V DC-IN jack
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LCD backlight control
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Multifunctional tuning knob
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Back stand
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Tone selection
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Fine tuning knob
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Volume control
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Battery compartment
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LCD SYMBOL DESCRIPTION
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SLEEP
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Battery power indicator
1
“ ”Full power
“ ”Almost no power,
recharging or replacement
is required.
2
Sleep timer indicator
3
Alarm On / Off indicator
SSB indicator (USB/LSB)
4
Charging indicator
5
Signal indicator
6
: Signal strength unit
: SNR unit
Alarm time indicator (by radio only)
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Shortwave meter band indicator
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PAGE: Stored page indicator
PRESET: Stored address indicator
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Charge
SYNC
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PAGE
PRESET
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1415
kHz: Frequency unit of MW, LW and SW
MHz: Frequency unit of FM
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Key lock indicator
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Tuning speed indicator
“ ”Fast tuning
“ ”Slow tuning
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Small digital display area
Radio OFF status: Radio alarm time
Radio ON status: Signal strength/SNR,
time, alarm time, stored address,
shortwave meter band
Large digital display area
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Radio OFF status: Time display, system
settings
Radio ON status: Radio frequency
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Band indicator
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FM stereo status indicator
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Signal strength (unit: dBu)：This is the value to measure radio
reception strength; a higher value indicates a stronger reception.
SNR S/R (unit: dBu)：Signal to Noise Ratio: a higher value indicates
less background noise.
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POWER
TUNING
TURN ON/OFF THE RADIO
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1. Open the battery compartment located at the back of the unit,
properly install the included 18650 lithium battery by following
the polarity diagram, then close the battery door.
TECSUN
FM STEREO/ LW/MW /SW-SSB PLL SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER
FM: 64-108 MHz
LW: 100-519 kHz
MW: 522-1620 (520-1710) kHz
SW: 1711-29999 kHz
BATTERY: Li-ion 3.7V (18650)
DC: 5V 500mA
PL-880
MADE IN CHINA
be sure to follow the indicated battery polarity.
2. Press the [POWER] button to turn ON/OFF the device.
Press
Note:
If the radio is unable to turn on, please make sure the battery
has sufficient power, is installed correctly, and whether the key
lock function has not been switched on. If the device is locked,
the display will show [ ]; to unlock, press and hold the [ ]
button until the key symbol disappears from the display.
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USING THE ANTENNA
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FM / Shortwave (SW):
When listening to FM or shortwave radio, extend the antenna
and adjust its length and direction in order to get the optimum
reception.
FM ST.
AM BW
AM FM
SW METER BAND
USB/ NORM LSB/ NORM
POWER
TUNING
FINE TUNING
SCAN
ATS
VOLUME
ATSA
B
PAGEMEMORY
RESET
SLEEP
TIME ALARM
SET
FM SET
LW ON/OFF
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4
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M
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DISPLAY VF/VM
9/10kHz
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3
5
6
0
DEL ETE
FM STEREO/LW/MW / SW-SSB PLL SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER
Medium Wave (MW) / Long Wave (LW):
This radio uses an internal ferrite bar antenna to receive
medium wave and long wave broadcasts, the quality of
which can be enhanced by changing the device's position
and direction.
FM ST.
AM BW
AM FM
SW METER BAND
USB/ NORM LSB/ NORM
POWER
TUNING
FINE TUNING
SCAN
ATS
VOLUME
ATSA
B
PAGEMEMORY
RESET
SLEEP
TIME ALARM
SET
FM SET
LW ON/OFF
1
4
7 8 9
M
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TECSUN
DISPLAY VF/VM
9/10kHz
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3
5
6
0
DEL ETE
FM STEREO/LW/MW / SW-SSB PLL SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER
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VOLUME ADJUSTMENT
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Rotate the [VOLUME] knob upward or downward to adjust to your
desired volume level.
( ) ( )
VF VIEW FREQUENCY /VM VIEW MEMORY MODE
VF: Press the [VF/VM] button. When the station frequency
indicator flashes twice, the VF mode is activated.
VM: Press the [VF/VM] button. When the station memory
indicator in the top right corner of the display flashes, the VM
mode is activated.
Flashing 2 times
VF status
Flashing 3 times
VM status
Note:
When the memory contains no stored stations, it is not possible to
switch between the VF (View Frequency) and VM (View Memory)
mode. If there are no stored stations in memory, then the device
will automatically be in VF mode.
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PRESET
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