Grundig YB500 - Manual (Page 10)

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General Operation
For convenient operation, your Yacht Boy can be brought into a
tilted position by the swing-out stand provided at its rear.
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The type plate is to be found below-this stand.
• To switch the unit on or off, press the ON/OFF button
(locking switch (11) in "UNLOCK" position).
Key-protect
• By pressing the button (13) (indication in the
display (4)), it is possible to "lock" the function
buttons on the front panel when the unit is switched on,
thus preventing an inadvertent use of these buttons.
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Press once again on the button to "unlock" the function
keys.
LOCKED
• To protect the unit against inadvertent switching on during
transportation, set the switch (11) to "LOCK". (Indication
I LOCKED in the display (4)).
This disables all functions of the unit, such as the alarm
function.
However, the function settings are retained.
• To clear the "LOCKED function", set the switch (11) to
"UNLOCK". The indication ＊ LOCKED must disappear.
Direct Entries
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You can enter all numeric values with the numeric buttons (5)
Frequencies, station memory locations (programming or
calling up), SW meter bands, clock times and switching
times.
You dispose of approx. 60 seconds for each entry step. If
you exceed this period of time, you are obliged to restart.
When operating the unit via the menu, the unit switches
automatically to radio operation approx. 60 seconds after
having made the last entry.
• You must always conclude (confirm) your entries with one of
the following buttons: FM/RDS-AF, AM, STORE, MEMORY and
TIME I/TIME II.
• To immediately correct a bad entry which is not yet con-
firmed, press the CLEAR button (8).
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If you make a wrong entry or an operating error, a hint or
an error message will appear for approx. 2 seconds in t h e
d i s p l a y ( 4 ) after having concluded the respective entry or
operation.
In addition, the unit emits a beep.
If you wish to switch off the beep or change its volume, follow
the "User Guide Via the Menu", page 38.
Defintion of times you must press the buttons
Longer = 300 ms
Long = 500 ms
Very long = 2 s (the function will be confirmed by a beep).