Tecsun PL-398MP Portable DSP Radio and MP3 Player

1. Isingeniso

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. Okuqukethwe Kwephakheji

Sicela ukhethe izinto ezilandelayo ebhokisini:

• 1 x Tecsun PL-398 Radio
• 1 x Stereo Earphone
• 1 x Ikhebula Lomsindo
• 1 x Ukuphatha Isikhwama
• 1 x User Manual (English, Japanese)

3. Umkhiqizo Uphelileview

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

Izilawuli zephaneli yangaphambili:

1. Inkinobho yokuvula/yokuvala
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. Inkinobho yokusetha isikhathi
10. Alarm set button (Alarm by radio, Alarm by buzzer)
11. Delete / Confirm [←] button
12. Inkinobho yenkumbulo
13. Light / Snooze button

Side and Top Panel Features:

14. FM & SW external antenna jack
15. Umugqa ku-jack
16. I-earphone jack
17. USB 5V DC-jack
18. Multifunctional tuning knob
19. Inkinobho yevolumu

4. Setha

4.1 Ukunikezwa kwamandla

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

• Amabhethri: 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.
• Amandla Angaphandle: 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 Ukufaka ikhadi le-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. Ukusebenza

5.1 Vula/Vala amandla

Cindezela inkinobho Inkinobho yokuvula/vala (1) to turn the radio on or off.

5.2 Ukukhethwa kwebhendi

Cindezela inkinobho Band selector & ATS button (2) to cycle through available bands: FM, SW, MW, LW.

5.3 Tuning Methods

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

• Easy Tuning Mode (ETM): Cindezela inkinobho ETM button (5) to automatically scan and store all available stations in the current band.
• Automatic Tuning Storage (ATS): Cindezela bese ubamba i Band selector & ATS button (2) to automatically search for and store stations.
• Manual Frequency Tuning (VF): Sebenzisa i- 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): Cindezela inkinobho View memory (VM) & SCAN button (3) to browse through manually stored stations. Use the tuning knob to select.
• Ukufakwa Kwemvamisa Eqondile: 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 MP3 Ukudlala

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:

• I-PREV: Yeqela engomeni yangaphambilini.
• OLANDELAYO: Yeqela engomeni elandelayo.
• PAUSE / PLAY: Misa isikhashana noma qalisa kabusha ukudlala.

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

5.5 Isibonisi kanye ne-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 Ukulawula ivolumu

Lungisa ivolumu yokulalela usebenzisa i- Volume knob (19).

5.7 Umsebenzi we-alamu

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. Imininingwane

7. Isondlo

• Ukuhlanza: Sebenzisa indwangu ethambile neyomile ukuhlanza ingaphandle lomsakazo. Ungasebenzisi izihlanzi ezirhabaxa noma izinyibilikisi.
• Ukunakekelwa kwebhethri: Susa amabhethri uma umsakazo ungeke usetshenziswe isikhathi eside ukuze uvimbele ukuvuza.
• Isitoreji: Gcina umsakazo endaweni epholile, neyomile ngaphandle kwelanga eliqondile kanye namazinga okushisa aphezulu.
• Ukuchayeka emanzini: Avoid exposing the radio to water or high humidity.

8. Ukuxazulula izinkinga

• Umsakazo awuvuli:
  • Hlola ukuthi amabhethri afakwe ngendlela efanele yini nge-polarity efanele.
  • Shintsha amabhethri amadala ufake amasha.
  • 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.
  • Qinisekisa ukuthi ivolumu iphakanyisiwe.
  • 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. Amathiphu Womsebenzisi

• Amandla wekhadi le-SD: The radio is confirmed to work reliably with SD cards up to 32GB.
• Impilo Yebhethri: 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. Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela

10.1 Ulwazi Lwewaranti

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

• Within 1 month of receipt: 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 Ukwesekwa Kwamakhasimende

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