Voice Synthesizer Operation; Lock Function; D Dial Lock Function; D Panel Lock Function - Icom IC-R9500 Instruction Manual

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OTHER FUNCTIONS

■ Voice synthesizer operation

■ Lock function

D D Dial lock function
D D Panel lock function
[PANEL LOCK] indicator
[PANEL LOCK]
[SPCH]
[LOCK] indicator
[LOCK]
The IC-R9500 has a built-in voice synthesizer to an-
nounce the frequency, mode, etc. (S-meter level can
also be announced—p. 11-10) in clear, electronically-
generated voice, in English (or Japanese).
➥ Push [SPCH] to announce the currently selected
frequency, etc.
• Push [SPCH] for 1 sec. to additionally announce the se-
lected mode.
➥ Pushing a mode switch also announces the appro-
priate mode. (p. 11-11)
The output level of the voice synthesizer can be ad-
justed in level set mode. (p. 11-6)
The IC-R9500 has two kinds of lock functions: dial lock
and panel lock. The dial lock function locks only the
main dial, and panel lock function locks all front panel
operation.
The dial lock function prevents frequency changes by
accidental movement of the tuning dial. The lock func-
tion electronically locks the dial.
➥ Push [LOCK] to toggle the dial lock function ON or
OFF.
• The [LOCK] indicator lights orange when the dial lock
function is in use.
To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnec-
essary function access, use the panel lock function.
This function is also available with display sleep mode
➥ Push [PANEL LOCK] to toggle the panel lock func-
tion ON or OFF.
• The [PANEL LOCK] indicator lights green when the
panel lock function is in use.
➥ Push and hold [PANEL LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the
panel lock with display sleep function ON.
• Pushing [PANEL LOCK] turns OFF the function.
• The [PANEL LOCK] indicator lights green and the dis-
play turns OFF when the sleep function is in use.
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