Grundig GRUNDIG YB400 User manual

WORLD RECEIVER YACHT BOY 400 PE

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IMPORTANTNOTICE
QUICK SETUP
(But please read the rest of the manual later!)
1. Insert batteries or connect the included AC adaptor.
2. Set the DX/LOCAL switch to DX (left side of radio).
3. Turn the SSB switch OFF (right side of radio).
4. Fully extend the telescopic antenna.
5. With the radio off, press and release the AM button once.
6. Immediately press and release the STEP button.
“10KHz” now appears in the right side of the display, and
will disappear in a few seconds. (See page 4 for more
information about this procedure.
7. Turn the radio on by pressing the ON/OFFbutton.
If, after reading this owner’s manual, you need help learning to
operate your YACHT BOY 400 PROFESSIONAL EDITION,
call us toll free, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
PST at:
1-800-872-2228 from the U.S.
1-800-637-1648 from Canada
OWNER’S RECORD
This model is the GRUNDIG YACHT BOY 400 PROFES-
SIONAL EDITION, herin after referred to as the YB400PE.
The serial number is located on the sticker inside the battery
compartment. Refer to this number whenever you call GRUNDIG
regarding this product.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SUBJECT
GRUNDIG TOLL-FREE PHONE NUMBER…………………………………………………………..............................
TABLE OF CONTENTS………………………………………………………….……………………............................
YOUR RADIO AT-A-GLANCE………………………………………………….…………………….............................
INITIAL SETUP…………………………………………………………………..……………………............................
SUPPLYING POWER…………………………………………………………….……………………............................
GENERAL RADIO OPERATION………………………………………………..…………………….............................
SHORTWAVE RADIO OPERATION…………………………………………...……………………...............................
STORING STATIONS INTO MEMORY………………………………………..……………………..............................
USING CLOCK, ALARM, AND SLEEP TIMER FEATURES..............................…………………….............................
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SHORTWAVE................................................……………………...............................
SIGNLE SIDEBAND (SSB) AND TWO-WAY COMMUNICATIONS..............……………………...............................
TIME STATIONS..................................................................................................……………………..............................
TECHNICAL INFORMATION............................................................................……………………..............................
INDEX TO THE RADIO’S CONTROLS (buttons, switches, and sockets)............……………………..............................
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INITIALSET-UP
IMPORTANT!
SET-UP FOR NORTH AMERICAN USE
North America’s AM stations are exactly 10 kilohertz apart. At
the factory, the radio is set up for the 9 kilohertz spacing of
stations in Europe. To change this to the 10KHZ spacing:
1. With the radio OFF, press and release the AM button
once.
2. Immediately press and release the STEP button. “10
KHz” now appears in the right side of the display and will
disappear in a few seconds.
This change will be permanently in the radio’s memory as long as
batteries are not taken out for a period of ten minutes or more.
When traveling outside of the Americas, use the same procedure
as above to set the spacing back to 9 kilohertz.
ADDITIONAL SET-UP INFORMATION
1. On the right side of the radio, set the SSB switch to the
OFF position. This feature is described on page 23.
NOTE: the FINE TUNING control, on the right side of
the radio, is only activated and needed when the
YB400PE is in the SSB mode. You do not need to use
this control when listening to regular AM, FM, and
shortwave broadcasts.
On the left side of the radio, set the DX/LOCAL switch to the
DX position. DX allows for maximum sensitivity, the preferred
position.
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SUPPLYING POWERANDUSING EXTERNAL ANTENNAS
NOTE:when using the adaptor, it is OK to leave batteries
intheradio.
HOW TO USE THE INCLUDED “REEL” ANTENNA AND
THE EXTERNAL ANTENNA SOCKET (left side of the radio)
The SWEXT.ANT.Socket is for shortwave antennas. Use it
with the included “reel” antenna. Always fully unroll the “reel”
antenna and place it as high off the floor as possible, next to the
windows.
PROFESSIONALLY ENGINEERED ANTENNAS
Professionally engineered, outdoor shortwave antennas, available
through specialized retailers, can also be used. Use the SW.EXT.
ANT. Socket mentioned above. The socket is a 1/8 inch mono
socket, used in conjunction with a 1/8 inch mono plug, such as the
plugs often used for mono earphones. If you would like advice
about shortwave antennas, please call Grundig technical support
at 1-800-872-2228 for U.S. and 1-800-637-1648 for Canada.
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HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES
Install six AA alkaline batteries. Follow the diagram imprinted on
the back of the radio near the battery compartment. With the
radio face down and the battery compartment toward you:
·The flat ends (-) of the bottom batteries
go toward the left.
·The flat ends (-) of the top batteries go
toward the right.
AC ADAPTOR USE
The Grundig adaptor supplied with this product is only for use in
the Americas, where household AC voltage is 110-120 volts AC.
Do not use this adaptor in countries with household AC voltage
of 220-240 volts AC.
USING YOUR GRUNDIG AC ADAPTOR
1. Plug the adaptor into a household outlet.
2. Insert plug into the radio’s DC 9 V socket.

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GENERALRADIOOPERATION
HOW TO TURN THE RADIO ON AND OFF
Press the ON/OFFbutton.
HOW TO LISTEN TO YOUR LOCAL AM STATIONS
1. On the YB 400PE, the AM broadcast band is called
medium wave. When you are listening to AM, the letters
“MW” appear in the display.
2. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the radio on.
3. Press the AM button several times, until MW appears
near the center of the display.
4. If “STEP” appears in the display, press the STEP button
to choose 10 KHz tuning rate.
5. Automatically tune using the AUTOTUNINGbutton.
The radio will automatically stop on stations. A quick
press-and-release tunes up-frequency; a long press-and-
release tunes down-frequency.
6. Manually tune using the tuningbutton.
HOW TO USE THYE WIDE/NARROW SWITCH (left side
of radio)
Experiment with this switch and let your ears be your guide.
WIDEgives the best audio fidelity; NARROWbest minimizes
interference from other nearby stations. This switch is used for
AM, shortwave, and longwave listening.
HOW TO LISTEN TO YOUR LOCAL FM STATIONS
1. Press the FMButton.
2. Automatically tune using the AUTOTUNINGbutton.
The radio will automatically stop on stations. A quick
press-and-release tunes up-frequency; a long press-
and-release tunes down-frequency.
3. Manually tune using the TUNINGBUTTONS.

HOW TO USE THE STEREO/MONO SWITCH (left side of
radio).
For true stereo reproduction in FM, select STEREOwhen you
use earphones or headphones. When STEREO is selected, and
the broadcast is in stereo, two circles appear above and to the
right of the frequency in the display. Use the MONOposition
whenver reception is poor or marginal.
HOW TO USE THE TONE SWITCH
Experiment and let your ears judge which position, HIGH or
LOW, you like best.
DIRECT FREQUENCY ENTRY
If you know the exact frequency of the station you want to hear,
directly enter it using the keypad and immediatelypress the
FREQU./METERBUTTON. Pressing the FREQU./METER
button finalizes the entry. Be suretoincludethedecimal point in
FMfrequencies. Any kind of frequency may be entered regard-
less of what kind of frequency you are presently tuned to, e.g.
you can enter an FM frequency even if you are presently in
shortwave.
AM STATION EXAMPLE: to tune the frequency 810 kilohertz
in the AM band, press 8 1 0 , then press the FREQU./METER
button.
FM STATION EXAMPLE: to tune the frequency 105.7 mega-
hertz in the FM band, press 1 0 5 . 7, then press the FREQU./
METER button. Be sure to include the decimal point in FM
frequencies.
SHORTWAVE STATION EXAMPLE: to tune the frequency
5975 kilohertz in the shortwave 49 meter band, press 5975 then
the FREQU./METERbutton.
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When the radio is off: Pressing the LOCKbutton locks all keys.
This will keep the radio from accidentally turning on when packed
in a briefcase, etc. When you want to listen to your radio, press
LOCKand then the ON/OFFswitch.
HOW TO USE THE AM BUTTON’S LAST STATION
MEMORY FEATURE
Pressing the AMbutton over and over steps through the last
station tuned in MW, SW and LW.
HOW TO USE THE VOLUME CONTROL KNOB
Use this to control the loudness of the radio.
HOW AND WHEN TO USE THE RESET FEATURE
If the radio operates erratically, gently poke an opened paper clip
into the RESEThole on the front of the radio. Normal operation
may be restored. Note that this procedure erases all memories
and resets the clock
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HOW TO USE THE STEP BUTTON
In AM (MW), SW, and LW (see below), the STEPbutton
provides selection of the best tuning steps, in kilohertz. This
button is not functional in FM. The tuning step rate is indicated in
the lower right of the display, e.g. “STEP 5”. Use these guidelines:
AM(MW):10 KHz in the Americas; 9 KHz outside of the
Americas
LW(longwave):9 KHz for broadcast stations. Note: You will
probably not hear any stations in the Americas, as LW is not used
for broadcast stations. It is used in Europe and other parts of the
world for broadcasts to those areas.
SSB: 1KHz
HOW TO USE THE LOCK BUTTON
When lock is on, the word LOCK appears in the upper right area
of the display. Using this feature has no effect on alarm functions.
When the radio is on: Pressing the LOCKbutton locks all keys
except the ON/OFFbutton and the SNOOZEbutton.

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HOW TO LISTEN TO SHORTWAVE STATIONS
If you already know the specific frequency of a shortwave station,
enter it, using the direct frequency entry technique described
earlier. For a complete list of shortwave frequencies, use the
major shortwave publications mentioned on page 22.
Evenif youdo notknow any specific frequencies ofshort-
wavestations, you can find themby goinginto ashortwave
bandandtuningaround,asdescribedbelow.
WHAT IS A SHORTWAVE BAND
If you have ever listened to AM or FM radio, then you already
know what a band is. The AM band is 530-1600 KHz; the FM
band is 88-108 MHz. A band is simply a frequency range where
stations are located. When you look for stations in these “bands”,
you simply tune around until you find a station you like. Short-
wave is similar, and the shortwave bands have names like 25
meters, 31 meters, 49 meters, etc. These are abbreviated 25m,
31m and 49m. Just like in AM and FM radio, one simply gets
into the shortwave band and tunes around, looking for stations.
For example, the 19 meter shortwave band encompasses the
frequency range of 15100 to 15600 kilohertz. Thebandchart
onthe backof the YB400PE shows thefrequency range
foreachband.
HOW TO ENTER A SHORTWAVE BAND
EXAMPLE: To enter the 25 meter band
1. Press 2 5
2. Press the FREQU./METERbutton.
HOW TO TUNE AROUND IN A SHORTWAVE BAND
AUTO TUNING: The radio will find stations for you within the
shortwave band you have entered. In shortwave, this feature
only works within the shortwave bands shown on the back of
the radio (see the chart titled “SHORTWAVE BAND AUTO
TUNING RANGES”).