Grundig 800 MILLENNIUM Use And Care Manual

Grundig 800 MILLENNIUM Use And Care Manual

Shortwave receiver

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  • Page 2 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION (See page 12) LCD DISPLAY DESCRIPTION (See page 14) REAR PANEL DESCRIPTION (See Paee 15)
  • Page 3: Specifications

    Frequency Range: 100 to 30.000 kHz (0.1 to 30 MHz). 87 to 108 MHz, 118 to 137 MHz. AM. USB. LSB modes (0.1 to 30 MHz). AM mode only for 118 to 137 MHz. FM mode only for 87 to 108 MHz. Sensitivity - SSB (10 dB S+N/N): Less than 0.5 uV, 0.1 to 30 MHz.
  • Page 4: Important Safeguards

    WARNING. TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT'S AC ADAPTER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for purchasing the GRUNDIG SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM Shortwave Receiver. This receiver has been designed and manufactured to high quality standards, and will provide reliable operation for many SPECIFICATIONS IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL DESCRIPTION POWER SUPPLY AC ADAPTER...
  • Page 6: General Description

    The SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM is a microprocessor controlled, synthesized, world band receiver with con- tinuous coverage capability from 100 kHz through 30 MHz which includes the AM broadcast and shorwave bands. Reception also includes FM broadcast (87 - 108 MHz) and Aircraft (118 -137 MHz) bands.
  • Page 7: Power Supply

    (4) Replace access cover by placing it over the left side of the opening and then sliding it to the right. NOTE: The SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM does not rely on the batteries for retention of memory channels. To ensure that clocks and timers are maintained following the loss...
  • Page 8 POWER SUPPLY, cont'd. FIGURE 1: BATTERY INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL BATTERY SUPPLY: 9 VDC 6 X IEC-LR20 OR "D" CELLS DO NOT LEAVE BATTERIES IN UNIT FOR EXTENDED PERIODS. CHECK BATTERIES OFTEN.
  • Page 9: Installation

    Inspect the packing material for any accessories or printed material before storing the box. Locate the registration card, fill it out. and immediately return it to Grundig to ensure registration and validation of warranty. LOCATION For fixed locations, the SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM should be operated from the AC ADAPTER.
  • Page 11: Front Panel Description

    1. Power - Press this button to turn the unit on or off. 2. Headphone Jack - This connector accepts a 1/8" stereo/mono headphone connector. Stereo reception is possible only in the FM mode. All speaker outputs are automatically switched off when using the headphones. 3.
  • Page 12 Also, the receiver senses Battery or AC operation, and allows the lamp to remain lit if on AC. 19. Speaker - This is the opening for the internal speaker for the SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM RECEIVER.
  • Page 13: Lcd Display Description

    1. TIMER - This annunciator indicates the state of the Timer as either Active or Inactive. Refer to the 'CLOCK AND TIMER FUNCTIONS' section on page 21. 2. LOCK - When illuminated, this annunciator indicates that the Main 'TUNING' knob and all front panel keypads (except for the POWER button) are not active.
  • Page 14: Rear Panel Description

    1. ANTENNA 1 - This connector is used when attaching receiving antennas with coaxial feed lines of 50 Ohm nominal impedance. It accepts a standard PL-259 plug. If selected by the 'Shortwave Antenna Select' switch (item 2), this input operates for the AM Broadcast and Shortwave bands only (100 kHz to 30 MHz).
  • Page 15: Getting Started

    SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM. BEEP TONES The SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM responds to all key depressions with an audible beep unless the beep has been disabled by the BEEP button. No beep is generated under any condition for depressions of the TUNING keys when in VFO mode.
  • Page 16: Shortwave 'Meter' Band Designator Entry

    All keyboard entries, display settings, and entries from the tuning knob can be locked if desired. First, be sure the SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM is not in SCAN mode. Press and hold the Key-Input' keys. The LOCK annunciator will light indicating the front panel controls are LOCKED out.
  • Page 17: Ssb Operation

    Tuning in a single sideband (SSB) signal can be somewhat frustrating for the first time listener. In either of the SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM's SSB modes, LSB (lower sideband), or USB (upper sideband), the receiver will select the 2.3 kHz bandwidth automatically (the receiver may be programmed to NOT automatically select a bandwidth.
  • Page 18: Memory Description

    (I) Frequency, (2) Mode, (3) Bandwidth, (4) AGC setting, (5) Attenuator, (6) Synchronous detector. STORING A MEMORY CHANNEL First, be sure that the SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM is in the VFO mode (MEMORY or SCAN not displayed). If required, press the button to place unit in the VFO mode.
  • Page 19: Scan Functions

    SCAN DESCRIPTION The SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM provides a time scan function of programmed memory channels using the button. Scan will begin and end within a 10 channel block of programmed memory channels as indicated by the most significant digit of the selected memory channel number.
  • Page 20: Clock And Timer Functions

    CLOCK AND TIMER FUNCTIONS TIME DISPLAY The SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM incorporates a dual time clock allowing two 24 hour clocks to be set and maintained. During loss of AC power, or during battery changing, clock operation is maintained for a period of...
  • Page 21: Setting Timer On/Off Times

    SETTING TIMER ON/OFF TIMES Press and hold the button for approximately 2 seconds until the 'TIMER' annunciator turns on, and 'ON' flashes. The 'ON' Time will also be indicated in the frequency portion of the display (same readout format as the clock) as well as the number '1' or '2' displayed to the right of the time.
  • Page 22 Timers '1' and '2' Enabled Timer '1' Enabled: Timer '2' Disabled If either one or both the timer '1' or timer '2' are enabled, the TIMER symbol will continue to be displayed after the receiver is turned off. Be certain to leave the volume setting at the desired level.
  • Page 23 To set an event with no memory channel to be recalled, exit the memory mode before enabling the event. In this case, the SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM receiver maintains its current settings. Refer to 'ENABLING/ DISABLING TIMER OPERATION' to enable or disable either of the two timers.
  • Page 24: Special Use Features And Functions

    SPECIAL USE FEATURES AND FUNCTIONS The SATELLIT 800 MILLENNIUM receiver has several special features that are referred to in the main body of this Owner's manual but may require additional explana- tion. LOCK ALL ENTRY TO KEYPAD The receiver front panel buttons with the exception of the...
  • Page 25: Quick Reference Guide

    symbol indicates that the button is to be pressed within three seconds. Select normal frequency display (VFO) (page 13) Select Band (page 12) Adjust Frequency (page 12) Select Mode (page 12) Select SYNC (page 12) Select Bandwidth (page 12) Select AGC (page 12) Attenuator On or Off (page 12) Set Time (Page 21) Display Time (Page 21)
  • Page 26 Activate (Enabling) Timer (page 22) Lock (or Unlock) Controls (page 14) Lamp On/Off (page 13) Disable Beep (page 13) MEMORY FUNCTIONS Store Memory Channel (page 19) Recall Memory Channel (page 19) Skip Memory Channel (page 20) Delete a Memory Channel (page 19) Delete all Memory Channels (page 25) SCAN MODE The scan feature only works with channels...
  • Page 27: Glossary Of Terms

    1) AC Input - Alternating Current power source available at wall outlet sockets. 2) AM - Signals in which the information is conveyed by amplitude changes of the signal. Amplitude Modulation is used for the AM broadcast bands. 3) AGC - Automatic Gain Control which is employed in receivers to adjust the amount of gain in the receiver's circuitry to prevent distortion and maintain a nearly constant audio volume level over wide variations in...
  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM No front panel display or light. No signals heard when antenna is connected or sensitivity is low. S meter indication but no sound heard. No front panel operation such as tuning, frequency entry, etc. Timer does not operate. (1) Passport to World Band Radio Published by: International Broadcasting Services, Ltd.
  • Page 29: Service Information

    The receiver will be serviced under the terms of the GRUNDIG Limited Warranty and returned to you. Call for a Return Authorization prior to shipping your unit. ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY...

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