Tecsun PL-880 Operation Manual
Pll multi band radio with excellent performance
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TECSUN
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
PL-880
PLL MULTI BAND RADIO
WITH
EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE
OPERATION MANUAL
Please read this instruction carefully before using the device
TECSUN
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- Page 1 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 Please read this instruction carefully before using the device...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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……………………………………………………………. PL-880... - Page 3 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……………………………………………………….….. PL-880...
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Page 4: Location Of Controls
FM ST. VF / VM FINE TUNING AM BW SCAN FM SET LW ON/OFF 9/10kHz SW METER BAND VOLUME USB/ NORM LSB/ NORM MEMORY DEL ETE PAGE PL-880 RESET FM STEREO / LW / MW / SW-SSB PLL SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER PL-880... - Page 5 Carrying strap SW external antenna jack SW ANT. Gain (DX / Normal / Local) Earphone jack Line-out jack USB 5V DC-IN jack LCD backlight control Multifunctional tuning knob Back stand Tone selection Fine tuning knob Volume control Battery compartment PL-880...
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Page 6: Lcd Symbol Description
FM stereo status indicator PRESET: Stored address indicator 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. PL-880... -
Page 7: Turn On/Off The Radio
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 PL-880 FM STEREO / LW / MW / SW-SSB PLL SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER FM: 64-108 MHz LW: 100-519 kHz... -
Page 8: Using The Antenna
-co. USB/ NORM LSB/ NORM MEMORY DEL ETE PAGE PL-880 RESET 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. -
Page 9: Volume Adjustment
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. PL-880... -
Page 10: Tuning Into Stations
1. For FM band, ignore the decimal point when inputting frequency numbers. For example: enter 8, 9, 3 for FM 89.3 MHz. 2. If the entered frequency is not within the covering range, the error "Err" symbol will be displayed. PL-880... -
Page 11: Working With Station Memories
"PRESET" will flash in the top right PAGE PRESET corner of the display, then rotate the [TUNING] button to select a memory address. 3. Press the [MEMORY] button again to confirm or wait for about 3 seconds to automatically store the station into memory. PL-880... -
Page 12: Semi-Auto Storage
You can rotate the [TUNING] knob to view all the stored stations. MW/LW ATS: 1. Press the [AM] button to select MW or LW band. 2. Press & hold [AM] button to operate the ATS function. PL-880... -
Page 13: Memory Page Selection
3. Press the [- PAGE +] buttons to choose your desired memory page, then rotate the [TUNING] knob to select your preferred memory address. Press the [MEMORY] button again to confirm, or wait for 3 seconds to automatically store the station into memory. PL-880... -
Page 14: Listening To Stored Stations
If you wish to see the stored stations from a different band, select the band of your preference and reenter the VM mode. In all other pages (P1 – P24), it is not necessary to preselect the band; the device will show the stored stations from all bands. PL-880... -
Page 15: Direct Entry Into Stored Stations
& hold the [DELETE] button, “dEL” & “Preset” will flash on the display. Press PAGE PRESET the [DELETE] button again to remove the unwanted memory address. Note: If the [DELETE] button is not pressed for confirmation within 3 seconds, the delete function is exited automatically. PL-880... -
Page 16: Semi-Auto Delete A Single Station
[DELETE] PAGE PRESET button again to delete all stored stations within the selected memory page. Note: If the [DELETE] button is not pressed for confirmation within 3 seconds, the delete function is exited automatically. PL-880... -
Page 17: Sleep Timer
Rotate the [TUNING] knob to adjust the minutes, or directly enter it by pressing the [0 – 9] numeric keys. 3. Short press the [TIME] button to confirm, or wait for 3 seconds to automatically confirm the time setting. PL-880... -
Page 18: Alarm Setting (By Radio)
1 - 90 minutes. To activate the alarm function, press the [ALARM] button. The alarm “ ” symbol appears on the display. To deactivate the alarm function, press the [ALARM] button again. The alarm “ ” symbol will disappear. PL-880... -
Page 19: Alarm Station Setting
This device has an intelligent backlight function, meaning the orange backlight is lid for about 5 seconds after operating any keys or knobs. You can also push the [ON/OFF LIGHT] switch to “ON” to keep the backlight of the LCD lid. PL-880... -
Page 20: Fm Stereo
It has better audio fidelity when receiving strong signals or local stations. Narrow Band: It is suitable to receive weak and long distance stations as the narrow band is able to limit the interference from adjacent strong signals and reduce background noise. PL-880... -
Page 21: Enhancing Sw Sensitivity Using Ant. Gain
LINE-OUT FUNCTION The device is able to output the signal by using an audio cable to connect either an external amplifier or recording device. Note: While connected, the volume can only be adjusted on the external device. PL-880... -
Page 22: Single Side Band (Ssb)
ENHANCING SHORTWAVE RECEPTION Use the external wire antenna to plug into the [SW ANT] jack, then position the opposite end outside the window for better SW reception. Wire antenna Window SW ANT. jack External wall PL-880... -
Page 23: Charging Function
If not functioning properly, you can reset the device by sticking a pointed object (such as a straightened paper clip) into the reset hole and gently press the [RESET] button. Note: Resetting the device will not delete any station memories. RESET button PL-880... -
Page 24: System Setting (In Power Off Mode)
(from low to high). - In page P01-24, all stored stations are placed in sequence of frequency (from low to high), and in sequence of FM, SW, MW, LW. Note: After auto sorting the station memories, the station sequence will be re-arranged. PL-880... -
Page 25: Radio Maintenance
4. If not using for an extended period of time, remove the battery and store in a safe manner. Please use a non-conductive material to wrap the battery in order to avoid direct contact with metal. You can avoid damage by keeping the battery in a cool dry place. PL-880... -
Page 26: Trouble Shooting
Only few FM - FM frequency may - Turn off the radio, press stations can be have been set to & hold the [FM SET] received. 76 - 90MHz button to select the accidentally. accurate FM frequency range. PL-880... - Page 27 Remove the battery. form of interference, Reinstall the battery once causing the microchip the device's display has to not function properly. turned off completely. If the device is still not working, please press the reset button with a pointed object. PL-880...
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Page 28: Specifications
MW / LW 9, 5, 3.5, 2.3kHz ＞ 0 5 dB (BW= 9kHz) 9, 5, 3.5, 2.3kHz ＞50 dB (BW= 4kHz) 4, 3, 2.3, 1.2, 0.5kHz 5. AM IF 1st IF: 55.845MHz 2nd IF: 10.7MHz 3rd IF: 45kHz FM IF 128kHz PL-880... -
Page 29: Power Supply
11. Speaker: Diameter 40mm / Impedance 4 Ohm / Power 3W 12. Earphone Jack: Diameter 3.5mm 13. Power supply: Rechargeable battery: Li-ion 3.7V External adaptor: USB jack, DC 5V, Current >300mA 14. Unit Dimensions: approx. 192(W) X 113(H) X 33(D) mm 15. Weight: 520g (battery not included) PL-880...