Tecsun PL-398MP Portable DSP Radio and MP3 Player

1. Муқаддима

The Tecsun PL-398MP is a versatile multi-band stereo portable radio equipped with an MP3 playback function via an SD card slot. It allows users to listen to FM stereo, shortwave (SW), medium wave (MW), and longwave (LW) broadcasts. Additionally, it can play MP3 music and features a line-in input, enabling its use as an active small speaker. This device incorporates a Digital Signal Processing (DSP) chip for enhanced reception quality.

2. Мундариҷаи баста

Лутфан қуттии ҷузъҳои зеринро тафтиш кунед:

• 1 x Tecsun PL-398 Radio
• 1 x Stereo Earphone
• 1 x кабели аудио
• 1 х халта
• 1 x User Manual (English, Japanese)

3. Маҳсулот ба охир расидview

Familiarize yourself with the various parts and controls of your Tecsun PL-398MP radio.

Назорати панели пеши:

1. Тугмаи фурӯзон/хомӯш
2. Band selector & ATS button
3. View memory (VM) & SCAN button
4. View frequency (VF) & SCAN button
5. Easy Tuning Mode (ETM) button
6. AM / BW button
7. FM stereo button
8. Display mode / key lock button
9. Тугмаи танзими вақт
10. Alarm set button (Alarm by radio, Alarm by buzzer)
11. Delete / Confirm [←] button
12. Тугмаи хотира
13. Light / Snooze button

Side and Top Panel Features:

14. FM & SW external antenna jack
15. Хат дар jack
16. Қуттии гӯшмонак
17. USB 5V DC-jack
18. Multifunctional tuning knob
19. Тугмаи баландии овоз

4. Танзимот

4.1 Таъмини барқ

The PL-398MP can be powered in two ways:

• Батареяҳо: Insert 3 R6 (AA size) batteries into the battery compartment located on the rear of the radio. Ensure correct polarity. Ni-MH rechargeable batteries can also be used.
• Қувваи беруна: Connect a USB power adapter (DC 5V, ≥250mA, not included) to the USB 5V DC-jack (17) on the side of the radio. This port also supports smart charging for Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

Caution: Do not use new and old batteries together.

4.2 Ворид кардани корти SD

To use the MP3 player function, insert a TF (MicroSD) card into the SD card slot located in the battery compartment on the rear of the radio. Ensure the card is inserted correctly until it clicks into place.

5. Амалиёт

5.1 Фаъол кардан/хомӯш кардан

-ро пахш кунед Тугмаи фурӯзон/хомӯш (1) барои фурӯзон ё хомӯш кардани радио.

5.2 Интихоби банд

-ро пахш кунед Band selector & ATS button (2) to cycle through available bands: FM, SW, MW, LW.

5.3 Усулҳои танзим

The PL-398MP offers several methods for tuning into radio stations:

• Easy Tuning Mode (ETM): -ро пахш кунед ETM button (5) to automatically scan and store all available stations in the current band.
• Automatic Tuning Storage (ATS): -ро пахш карда нигоҳ доред Band selector & ATS button (2) to automatically search for and store stations.
• Manual Frequency Tuning (VF): -ро истифода баред Multifunctional tuning knob (18) to manually adjust the frequency. Press the View frequency (VF) & SCAN button (4) to enter VF mode.
• Manual Stored Station Tuning (VM): -ро пахш кунед View memory (VM) & SCAN button (3) to browse through manually stored stations. Use the tuning knob to select.
• Вуруди басомади мустақим: Use the numeric keypad (1-9, 0) to directly enter a frequency.
• Direct Stored Station Address Input: Use the numeric keypad to directly enter the address of a saved station.

5.4 Навозиш MP3

To switch to MP3 playback, ensure an SD card with MP3 files is inserted. Use the dedicated MP3/Radio switch (located on the rear, near the SD card slot) to select MP3 mode. Basic controls are available:

• ПЕШ: Ба суруди қаблӣ гузаред.
• БАЪДӢ: Ба суруди навбатӣ гузаред.
• PAUSE / PLAY: Бозиро таваққуф кунед ё идома диҳед.

The radio will remember the last played position after power cycling.

5.5 Display and Backlight

The LCD screen displays information such as station frequency, signal strength/signal-to-noise ratio, temperature, current time, and battery level. The keypad also features a backlight for use in low-light conditions.

5.6 Назорати баландии овоз

Бо истифода аз тугмаи садои гӯшро танзим кунед Volume knob (19).

5.7 Функсияи ҳушдор

The radio includes an alarm function. Press the Alarm set button (10) to configure. The alarm can be set to activate either the radio or a buzzer.

6. Мушаххасоти

7. Нигоҳдорӣ

• Тозакунӣ: Барои тоза кардани берунии радио аз матои нарм ва хушк истифода баред. Аз тозакунандаҳои абразивӣ ё ҳалкунандаҳо истифода набаред.
• Нигоҳубини батарея: Батареяҳоро хориҷ кунед, агар радио барои муддати тӯлонӣ истифода нашавад, барои пешгирӣ кардани шоридан.
• Нигоҳдорӣ: Радиоро дар ҷои хунук ва хушк аз нури бевоситаи офтоб ва ҳарорати аз ҳад зиёд дур нигоҳ доред.
• Таъсири об: Avoid exposing the radio to water or high humidity.

8. Баррасии мушкилот

• Радио фаъол нест:
  • Санҷед, ки батареяҳо бо қутбҳои дуруст дуруст гузошта шудаанд.
  • Батареяҳои кӯҳнаро бо батареяҳои нав иваз кунед.
  • Ensure the USB power adapter is properly connected and providing sufficient power (DC 5V, ≥250mA).
• No sound or poor reception:
  • Extend the telescopic antenna fully for FM and SW bands.
  • Adjust the radio's position for better signal reception.
  • Боварӣ ҳосил кунед, ки садо баланд шудааст.
  • For MW/LW, try rotating the radio for optimal signal.
  • Connect an external antenna to the FM & SW external antenna jack (14) for improved reception.
• MP3 player not working:
  • Ensure an SD card is properly inserted into the slot.
  • Verify that the SD card contains MP3 audio files.
  • Check if the MP3/Radio switch is set to MP3 mode.
  • Try formatting the SD card (backup data first) or using a different SD card if issues persist.
• No track information on display during MP3 playback:
  • The MP3 player function is basic and does not display track names or numbers on the LCD screen.

9. Маслиҳатҳои корбар

• Иқтидори корти SD: The radio is confirmed to work reliably with SD cards up to 32GB.
• Ҳаёти батарея: With quality AA batteries (e.g., Duracell Ultra or GP2700), the radio can operate continuously for approximately 56-60 hours at moderate volume levels.
• MP3 Playback Order: For random playback, users have found success by mixing all desired tracks and renaming them in a batch, then placing them in the root directory of the SD card. The player will resume from the last played position even after being turned off.
• Long-Distance FM Reception: Some users report good FM reception even at distances of 60-80 km from a city, especially from higher elevations or with reflected signals.

10. Кафолат ва дастгирӣ

10.1 Маълумот дар бораи кафолат

The manufacturer offers the following warranty terms for quality-related issues:

• Дар давоми 1 моҳ пас аз гирифтани: Replacement or full refund.
• Within 1-3 months of receipt: Option to return for repair. Freight costs are split between the seller and buyer. Maintenance is free.
• Within 1 year of receipt: Buyer bears freight costs. Maintenance is free.
• After 1 year: Buyer bears freight costs and appropriate maintenance fees.

Please note that damage caused by external force is not covered under warranty for refund or replacement.

10.2 Дастгирии муштариён

For any questions or issues, please contact customer service. Online customer service is available to answer questions within 24 hours.