Introduction - Grundig Eton YB550 Operation Manual

9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
USING THE LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
USING EARPHONES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
USING THE DX/LOCAL SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
USING THE LOCK SWITCH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
PREVENTING BATTERY ACID LEAKAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
RESET PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
MAJOR FEATURES OF THE YB 550PE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
10 SERVICE INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
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Y B 5 5 0 P E
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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the YB 550PE AM/FM/Shortwave
Radio. This owner's manual is conveniently divided into two
sections, BASIC OPERATION and INTRODUCTION TO SHORT-
WAVE (both sections are important). If you are new to short-
wave listening, the INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE section
will give you all the information that you need to fully enjoy
broadcasts from around the world. This radio has been
designed and manufactured to high quality standards, and
will provide reliable operation for many years. Please careful-
ly read the Owner's Manual in order to take advantage of the
many interesting features of the YB 550PE.
W H AT T H E Y B 5 5 0 P E I N C L U D E S
• Earbud style earphones
• Batteries
• Carrying pouch
Q U I C K G U I D E
More experienced digital product users may want to use the
quick guide, titled YB 550PE QUICK GUIDE, starting on page
12.
Note, however, that the DETAILED OWNER'S MANUAL, start-
ing on page 19, is the most thorough and comprehensive
guide to the YB 550PE's operation.
O P E R A T I O N M A N U A L
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