Grundig Yacht Boy 2000 User manual

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WORLD
RECEIVER
Yacht Boy 2000
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CARE AND SAFETY ________________________________________________
This device is designed for the playback of audio signals. Any other use is expressly
prohibited.
Prolonged use of the earphones can damage your hearing.
Make sure the device is protected from dripping or splashing water. Do not place any
vessels such as vases on the device. These may be knocked over and spill fluid on the elec-
trical components, thus presenting a safety risk. Do not place any naked flames such as
candles on the device.
When deciding where to place the device, please note that furniture surfaces are covered
by various types of varnish and plastic, most of which contain chemical additives. These
additives may cause corrosion to the feet of the unit and leave stains on the surface of the
furniture which could be difficult or impossible to remove.
Do not use any cleaning agents as they may damage the housing. Clean the device with a
clean, damp leather cloth.
Never open the device casing. No warranty claims are accepted for damage caused by
incorrect handling.
The type plate is located on the back of the device.
Environmental note:
Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metals, may not be disposed of with
household waste. Please dispose of used batteries in an environmentally sound manner.
Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
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Special features
Your Yacht Boy 2000 is supplied with a leather cover which protects the device and lets you
use it in a tilted position. On the back of the device there are four buttons for securing the
leather cover.
Fold the leather cover back as you can see in the picture. Now you can use the device in a
tilted position.
OVERVIEW___________________________________________________________
POWER
RADIO/BUZZ
RESET
SLEEP
METER
POWER
LOCK
M
H
LIGHT
3
2
1
456
9
8
7
0
MODE
ALARM
MEMO
TIMESET
FREQ
1
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OVERVIEW___________________________________________________________
Controls
Front
POWER Switches the device on and off.
H AFor setting the clock and alarm time (hours).
In radio mode: changes the frequency
up in stages, starts an automatic
forwards station search.
M SFor setting the clock and alarm time
(minutes).
In radio mode: changes the frequency
down in stages, starts an automatic reverse
station search.
LIGHT Switches the backlight display on for
approx. twelve seconds.
METER Selects the frequency in the short wave
bands.
SLEEP Activates the sleep timer.
MEMO
TIME SET
POWER
ALARM MODE FREQ
0
879
546
213
RESET
RADIO/BUZZ
LOCK
SLEEP
METER
M
POWER
213
LOCK
METER
H
M
LIGHT
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aLOCK Activates and deactivates the key lock.
RADIO/BUZZ Switches the alarm signal between radio stations
and the signal tone.
RESET Returns the device to its original setting.
All settings will be deleted.
FREQ Activates and confirms the numerical entry of the
frequency.
1 ... 0 Numerical keys for entering the frequency.
Stores radio stations. Select presets.
MODE Switches the display between the local time,
dual time and the alarm time.
ALARM Activates and deactivates the alarm.
MEMO Activates the memory function for radio stations.
TIME SET Activates the time setting.
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MEMO
TIME SET
ALARM MODE FREQ
0
879
546
213
RESET
RADIO/BUZZ
MEMO
TIME SET
POWER
ALARM MODE FREQ
0
879
546
213
RESET
RADIO/BUZZ
LOCK
SLEEP
METER
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Left side of device
DC 4,5V Socket for mains plug (not supplied),
input voltage 4.5 V (200 mA).
0Socket for earphones (3.5 mm stereo jack).
MONO/STEREO Switches between stereo and mono recep-
tion in earphone mode.
Top of device
|VOLUME Adjusts the volume.
FM MW Switches between FM (VHF), MW (medium
SW1 SW2 wave) and SW (short wave 1 and 2),
frequency bands.
Telescopic Antenna for SW and FM reception.
The radio has a built-in rod antenna for
MW reception.
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OVERVIEW___________________________________________________________
VOLUME
WORLD TIME ZONES BEHIND COVER
FM MW SW1 SW2
MONO/STEREO
DC 4.5V
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Bottom of device
Batteries Battery compartment (3 x 1.5 V, AA type
batteries).
SW FREQ. Switches between frequencies in SW and
A B selects frequencies in the wavelength gaps
(in the battery compartment).
AM STEP Switches between MW fine tuning in 9 kHz
9kHz 10kHz and 10 kHz steps (in the battery compart-
ment).
OVERVIEW___________________________________________________________
A B 9K 10K
CONTINUOUS
SW FREQ. AM STEP
SW FREQ. AM STEP
METER BAND
A B 9K 10K
CONTINUOUS
METER BAND
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Displays
88:8.85Shows the current time and the frequency.
FM MW Shows the waveband FM (VHF), medium wave (MW)
SW1 SW2 or short wave (SW).
MHz kHz Frequency display for FM, SW (MHz) and MW (kHz).
ɳA stereo FM station is being received.
ɷThe radio alarm function is activated.
ʍThe signal alarm function is activated.
LOCK The key lock is activated.
HOME The local time at home is displayed.
The dual time is displayed.
as Lights up when a radio station is tuned in properly.
ALARM The alarm function is activated.
DUAL
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SLEEP The sleep timer is activated.
The batteries are low.
MEMO A station is being stored.
8Displays the preset number (stored radio station).
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Battery operation
1To open the battery compartment, press the marking and open the lid.
2When inserting the batteries (3 x 1.5 V, AA type batteries), observe the polarity marked
in the compartment.
Notes:
When the batteries are low, » « appears in the display. Take out the batteries when
you know that the device will not be used for a long period of time. Change the batteries
within two minutes so that the memory content is saved.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage caused by leaking batteries.
Mains operation (with power supply unit 4.5 V/200 mA)
Check if the power supply unit on the type plate corresponds to your local mains supply.
The only way to disconnect the device from the mains is to unplug the power supply unit.
1Plug the power supply unit into the »DC 4,5 V « socket on the left of the
device.
2Plug the power supply unit into the wall socket.
– The batteries in the compartment are switched off.
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POWER SUPPLY ____________________________________________________
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Setting the time
The earth spins round on its axis once every 24 hours, and around the sun once a year.
This movement determines global time differences and seasons. Because of the earth’s rota-
tion, it is always earlier in the day to the west of you and later in the day to the east of you.
The earth is divided into 24 hourly time zones. This system is based on a standard time
zone called UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), previously known as GMT (Greenwich
Mean Time). Short-wave radio stations always announce the time in UTC.
To find out which time-zone you are in, have a look at the map of the world on the back of
the device.
Setting your own local time (Home)
When you first switch on the device, or if it has been without a power supply for a lengthy
period, »0: 00« appears in the display to indicate that the clock has to be set.
1Keep pressing »MODE« until »HOME« appears in the display.
2Press »MEMO TIME SET«.
– Display: the hours and minutes flash.
3Press »H A« repeatedly to set the hours step-by-step or hold down to run through
quickly.
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4Press »M S« repeatedly to set the minutes step-by-step or hold down to run through
quickly.
5To store the setting, press »MEMO TIME SET«.
Switching between your local time and dual time
1Keep pressing »MODE« until the dual time appears in the display and » « flashes.
2Press »MEMO TIME SET«.
– Display: dual time and » « continuously.
3Keep pressing »MODE« until your own local time appears in the display and »HOME«
flashes.
4Press »MEMO TIME SET«.
– Display: your own local time and »HOME« continuously.
Setting the dual time
If you are on a trip, for example in Hong Kong, you can set the local time there without
having to change your local time at home.
1Switch the device to dual time.
DUAL
DUAL
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2Press »MEMO TIME SET«.
– Display: the hours and minutes flash.
3Press »H A« repeatedly to set the hours step-by-step or hold down to run through
quickly.
4Press »M S« repeatedly to set the minutes step-by-step or hold down to run through
quickly.
5To store the setting, press »MEMO TIME SET«.
Setting the alarm time
1Keep pressing »MODE« until »ALARM« appears in the display.
2Press »MEMO TIME SET«.
– Display: the hours and minutes flash.
3Press »H A« repeatedly to set the hours step-by-step or hold down to run through
quickly.
4Press »M S« repeatedly to set the minutes step-by-step or hold down to run through
quickly.
5To store the setting, press »MEMO TIME SET«.
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Tuning to radio stations
There are three ways to tune into stations: automatically – with the station search,
manually – with a step-by-step search through the frequencies, directly - by entering the
frequency number.
1Press »POWER« to switch on the device.
2Press »FM MW SW1 SW2« to set the waveband.
Note:
If you have set short wave, select the band you want (see the table on page 26). Press
»METER« repeatedly.
Automatically
1Keep pressing »H A« or »M S« until the frequency switches to rapid run-through.
– The search stops when a station with good reception is found.
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Manually
1Keep pressing »H A« or »M S« until the frequency switches to rapid run-through.
2When you have nearly reached the frequency you want, briefly press the opposite key
(»M S« or »H A«).
– The search stops.
3Press »H A« or »M S« briefly several times to set the frequency step-by-step.
Directly
1Press »FREQ« briefly.
– Display: the frequency disappears.
2Enter the frequency with the number buttons »1 ... 0«.
3Press »FREQ« to confirm your entry.
– The device then switches to the frequency.
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Storing radio stations
You can store a total of thirty-six radio stations as presets, nine for each wave band
(FM, MW, SW1 and SW2).
1Press »FM MW SW1 SW2« to set the waveband.
2Tune in to the station you want.
3Press »MEMO TIME SET« briefly.
– Display: »MEMO« flashes.
4Select the preset using the number buttons »1 ... 0«.
5Save the station using »MEMO TIME SET«.
– Display: »MEMO« disappears, the number of the preset appears e.g. »3«.
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Switching to SW frequency tuning
This function lets you tune into the SW frequencies between wave bands and off the wave
bands.
1Move the »SW FREQ. A B« (in battery compartment) switch to the »A« position.
– Only stations with frequencies within the wave band can be received.
2Move the »SW FREQ. A B« (in battery compartment) switch to the »B« position.
– Stations with frequencies in the gaps of the wave band can also be received.
Switching to MW fine tuning
The distance between neighbouring stations on MW range is standardised worldwide.
However, North and South America use a different standard to other countries.
1Move the »AM STEP 9kHz 10kHz« (in battery compartment) switch to the
»9kHz« position.
– MW fine tuning is done in 9 kHz stages (except in North and South America).
2Move the »AM STEP 9kHz 10kHz« (in battery compartment) switch to the
»10kHz« position.
– MW fine tuning is done in 10 kHz stages (in North and South America).
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Switching on and off
1Press »POWER« to switch on the device.
– The device switches on with the radio station last selected.
2Press »POWER« to switch off the device.
Radio mode
1Press »FM MW SW1 SW2« (top of the device) to set the waveband.
2Use »1 ... 0« to select the radio station.
Notes:
For FM reception pull out the telescopic antenna and tilt it until you receive the best
signal. For short wave reception (SW) the antenna should be upright. For medium wave
reception (MW), align the antenna by turning the device.
3Press »|VOLUME« on the top of the device to adjust the volume.
Listening with earphones
1Insert the earphone plug (3.5 mm, stereo) into the »0« jack on the left of the device.
– The loudspeaker of the device is automatically switched off.
OPERATION _________________________________________________________
MONO/STEREO
DC 4.5V
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Stereo/mono reception (with earphones only)
However, if the signal from the FM stereo station is weak, you can improve the sound
quality by switching to mono reception.
1Press »MONO/STEREO« on the left of the device to switch to mono.
– Display: »ɳ« disappears.
2Press »MONO/STEREO« on the left of the device to switch to stereo.
– Display: »ɳ«, if a stereo station is being received.
Alarm mode
Viewing the alarm time
1Keep pressing »MODE« until »ALARM« appears in the display.
– Display: the set alarm time.
Alarm with radio station
1Press »POWER« to switch on the device.
2Press »FM MW SW1 SW2« on top of the device to set the waveband.
3Tune in to the station you want.
4Press »|VOLUME« on top of the device to adjust the alarm volume.
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5Set the station for the alarm (»ɷ«) by pressing »RADIO/BUZZ«.
6Press »POWER« to switch off the device.
– The device wakes you up at the set time with the radio station (alarm duration is one
hour).
Alarm with signal tone
1Set the signal tone (»ʍ«) by pressing »RADIO/BUZZ«.
– The device wakes you up at the set time with the signal tone (alarm duration is one
hour).
Cancelling the alarm for the day
1Press »POWER« while the alarm is sounding.
– The alarm signal (radio station or signal tone) stops.
– The alarm retains the set time for the next day.
Activating and deactivating the alarm
1To switch off the alarm, press »ALARM«.
– Display: »ALARM« and the alarm signal disappears.
2To switch on the alarm, press »ALARM«.
– Display: »ALARM« and the alarm signal.
Note:
The device always wakes you up with at the time shown in the display.
OPERATION _________________________________________________________
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