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PLL DSP FM stereo / SW / MW / LW world receiver with MP3 play function OPERATION MANUAL PL-398 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 TECSUN ELECTRONIC IND.
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MEMO PL-398MP Functional Block Diagram PL-398MP is using DSP si4734 Microchips (from Silicon Labs in USA) to digitalize the analog AM/FM broadcasting signal base on the modern software technology and radio principles. It can highly improve on radio's sensitivity, selectivity, S/N ratio and anti-interference.
FM ST. (FM Stereo) ……………………….....…… AM BW (Bandwidth) ………………………………..………… System setting………………………………………………… Intelligent charging function………………………….……… How to improve FM / SW reception........Line-in function………………………………………………... Important matters when using batteries ……………….... Trouble shooting ……………………………………………… "Beeping (B)" sound via functions ........Specifications ……………………………………………..… PL-398MP...
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: Alarm by radio : Alarm by buzzer Delete / Confirm [ ] button Memory button Light / Snooze button FM & SW external antenna jack Line in jack Earphone jack USB 5V DC-jack Multifunctional tuning knob Volume knob PL-398MP...
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23 22 25 26 FM & SW telescopic antenna Back stand Pause / Play Next Previous MP3 LED indicator MP3 / Radio switch SD card slot (under the back stand) Battery compartment PL-398MP...
Alarm time indicator SW meter band indicator Band indicator FM stereo status indicator ETM indicator Tuning speed: Rechargeable batteries indicator " " Slow Tuning " " Fast Tuning kHz: frequency unit for MW, LW & SW MHz: frequency unit for FM PL-398MP...
MP3 function. 4. Press the [PAUSE/PLAY] button to play MP3 music; press again to pause. 5. Press the [NEXT] or [PREV] button to play the next or previous song. 6. Rotate the [VOLUME] knob to adjust volume. PL-398MP...
Note: the bottom of FM/SW whip antenna can be stretched. RECEIVING MW/ LW BROADCASTING There is magnetic antenna inside the radio. When receiving MW and LW broadcasting, rotate the radio or change its location to achieve optimum reception. PL-398 SLEEP PL-398MP...
METHOD 1: ETM (EASY TUNING MODE) EMT is a unique tuning method designed by Tecsun. It skillfully combines the reception circuity & control procedure to enhance the efficiency when tuning into radio stations.
0.01 MHz 0.1 MHz 9 /10kHz 1kHz 1 kHz 9 kHz 1 kHz 5 kHz Memory searching: Press the [VM] button to switch into memory mode, and then rotate the [TUNING] knob to select those stored stations. PL-398MP...
1. Ignore the decimal point for FM band when inputting the frequency numbers. For example, FM 89.3 MHz, just enter 8 9 3. 2. If the entered frequency is not within the covering area, the display would display “Err” (error) symbol. PL-398MP...
Mode B: Press & hold the [ ] button to ATS the stations within present meter band. Notes: 1. During ATS process in FM, MW / LW or SW (mode A), pre-stored radio stations will be replaced automatically by the new searched stations. PL-398MP...
3. While tuning to your desired station, press the [M] button followed by “ PRESET ” flashing to directly store the station into the next available memory. The unit will keep on browsing until you deactivate it by pressing on the [VF] button again. PL-398MP...
2. Press the numeric keys [0] - [9] to enter the memory address directly, and then press the button to confirm. - - - - Note: If the display shows “ ”symbol after entering the number, it means the entered memory address does not exist. PL-398MP...
Press & hold the [DELETE] button Timer SLEEP for 3 seconds and notices “ ” appears on the upper right corner of the display, then press the [DELETE] button to delete all memory within the selected band. Delete all memories PL-398MP...
& holding the [TIME] button. Example: To set the clock to 6:35, press the numeric key to enter 0 5 ; then you will hear a prolonged beep (B) sound suggesting that the time has been set. PL-398MP...
1. Press & hold the [ ] button until hours flashing in the upper right corner, then rotate the [TUNING] knob to adjust the hours. 2. Press the [ ] button , then rotate the [TUNING] knob to adjust the minutes while minutes flashing. PL-398MP...
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Radio alarm: Press the [POWER] button to continue listening to the radio, press twice to turn off the station alarm. Note: If the preset alarm is activated when you are listening to the radio, it will auto switch to the preset radio station. PL-398MP...
Press KEY-LOCK FUNCTION Press & hold the [ ] button until “ ” symbol appears on the display to activate the key lock function. Press & hold it again until “ ” symbol disappears to deactivate the locking function. PL-398MP...
& hold the [ ] key again until “ON” shows to activate it. Note: After shutting off the intelligent lighting function, the [LIGHT/SNOOZE] key is still workable for turning on or off the backlight. PL-398MP...
Quickly keep pressing on the [FM SET] button to select a suitable frequency range for your local FM. SETTING MW(AM) TUNING STEP: With radio off, press & hold [9/10kHz] button until "9kHz" or "10kHz" appears on the display to select your desired AM tuning step. PL-398MP...
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TURN ON/OFF THE "Beep (B) " SOUND: With radio off, press & hold the [BEEP ON/OFF] button until "ON" or "OFF" appears in the display to activate or deactivate the "Beep (B) sound respectively. PL-398MP...
2. Three batteries should be used as a group and do not apply them for other usage. Also do not mix the batteries with different power capacity. 3. Do not charge any non-rechargeable batteries in the radio, this will cause a hazard or damage to your radio. PL-398MP...
2. Press the [POWER] button with the symbols “ ” flashing to play; then rotate the [VOLUME] button to adjust the volume. 3. Press the [POWER] button again to turn off the speaker of the radio. Line in jack MP3 earphone jack PL-398MP...
3. Mixing the used & new batteries may cause damage to the radio and also display the power capacity incorrectly. 4. In case of the radio will not be used for a long period, take out the batteries to prevent liquid leakage that may damage the radio. PL-398MP...
Japan. received in Japan. the [FM SET] button to select FM frequency range. -USA uses 10kHz Turn off the radio, Poor AM reception tuning step for AM. repeat press & hold in USA. the [9/10kHz] button to select 10kHz. PL-398MP...
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Radio malfunction. This may be Remove the battery, then you can reload. caused by If it is still not able to interference, and work, please contact the computer your nearest dealer microchip does not for customer service. function properly. PL-398MP...
Store memory MEMORY Confirmed / Auto confirm Stopped B-- (long) Memory address and Delete single memory " " are flashing Delete memory DEL ETE Delete all memory " " flashing Confirmed B-- (long) Back to Freq. display PL-398MP...
>60 dB (BW=3kHz, ±9kHz) >60 dB (BW=3kHz, ±9kHz) >60 dB (BW=3kHz, ±5kHz) 4. FM Stereo crosstalk: Less than 35 dB 5. Memory: 550 6. Output (Distortion 10%): 180 mW X 2 7. Power : UM3 or AA X 3 USB 5V DC PL-398MP...
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φ 8. Speaker (2 speakers): 57mm, 250mW/8 Ohm φ 9.Earphone Jack: 3.5mm, 8~32 Ohm, Stereo type 10. Dimensions Approx.: 187(W) X 90(H) X 30(D) mm 11. Weight: 360g (Batteries not included) PL-398MP...