Albrecht AX400/AE500 H First Edition Owners Manual

							AX400 / AE 500 H First Edition
Owner’s Manual
Thank you for purchasing our receiver
For proper use of this receiver, please read this manual thoroughly.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
WARNING
l Do not use any batteries other than size AA Alkaline or manganese batteries. Using different batteries could
cause fire, electric shock or failure.
l Do not place consumed batteries in a fire. They could explode, causing fire or burns.
l Do not install or remove batteries while your hands are wet. This could cause electric shock.
l In the event that smoke is emitted, a strange odor or noise is generated, or similar abnormality occurs, it could
cause fire, electric shock or breakdown. Consult your dealer immediately for the necessary instructions or
repair needed.
l Do not attempt to repair the receiver yourself. Doing so may lead to serious damage or physical injury.
l Do not attempt to disassemble or modify this product in any way.  This could lead to fire, electric shock or
breakdown.
CAUTIONl Do not use this product for anything other than a receiver.
l When not in use, keep it out of the reach of infants and small children.
l During extended trips or other times when this product is not in use for long periods, take the batteries out.
Keep the batteries stored in a safe place and out of the reach of infants and small children.
l Discontinue use of this product if it has a negative influence on TV, electronic device, therapeutic devices and
or other equipment.
l Always be aware of antenna location to avoid personal injury.
l When conducting routine maintenance, be sure to disconnect the power for additional safety.
l Do not place this product in locations with extreme temperature, high humidity or excessive dust.  Do not keep
it in an automobile.  It could lead to fire, electric shock or breakdown.
NOTICEUnauthorized use of the contents of radio communications or divulging its contents to other parties is prohibited by
law.
INTRODUCTION 
						

							l Never disassemble the receiver.  Never touch the receiver’s core.
l It is adjusted for optimum performance.
l Avoid hot places and locations exposed to direct sunlight.
l Avoid extremely cold places.
l Avoid exposing the receiver to excessive vibrations and dusty places.
l Applicable batteries are either AA-size manganese or alkaline batteries.   Never use any other batteries.
l This receiver require 2.2 to 3.5 volts DC.
l This receiver is capable of receiving AM, FM Narrow Band (Amateur Radio bands, etc.) and FM Wide Band
(general radio broadcasts, etc.) broadcasts at frequencies from 500 kHz to 1300 MHz  .
l This receiver has two Modes, Preset Mode and Expanded Mode.  When purchased the receiver is set in the
Expanded Mode.
l In Expanded Mode, frequencies can be programmed directly using the numeric keys.  Search and Scan can
also be used to find the frequency quickly. Up to 399 different frequencies can be programmed in channel
Memory in this Mode. In addition, a channel Memory swap function is included to rationalize the use of channel
Memory.
Attaching the Antennal Hold the antenna base, set it on the receiver’s antenna terminal and turn clockwise to tighten.
(Insert Illustration 1 and 2)
 CAUTIONSl Always be aware of antenna location to avoid personal injury.
l The following actions may damage the receiver. Do not hold the top of the antenna and attempt to install it . Also do not turn the antenna excessively
when tightening.    (Illust. 3-1) Do not hold the receiver by the antenna when carrying.  (Illust. 3-2)
Installing Batteries Slide the battery cover off to open.    (Illst. 4) Insert two batteries, making sure they are inserted with correct polarity as specified.  (Illst. 5) Slide the battery cover back into position to close.
WARNINGDo not place consumed batteries in a fire. They could explode, causing fire or burns.
CAUTIONSl Turn the power off when replacing batteries.
l Be sure to insert batteries with correct polarity as specified.
l Mixing new batteries with old batteries shortens the life of the new batteries.
BASIC OPERATIONSTurning the Power On Press POWER key on the front of the receiver for 1 second or longer.
  (A power up sound emits and the display comes on.)        (Illust. 6-1, Illust. 6-2) To turn off, press POWER key on the front of the receiver for 1 second or longer.
CAUTIONSl When not in use, keep it in a place that is out of the reach of infants and small children.
l During extended trips or other times when this receiver is not in use for long period of time, it is recommended
to take the batteries out of the unit. Also keep the batteries stored in a place that is out of the reach of children.
If the batteries are weak, it may happen that the Scanner display shows
bAtt
and the power is turned on and off alternately. In this case it may not be possible to switch off the scanner 
						

							by the POWER key. Please take out the batteries and replace them!
Adjusting the Volume To increase the volume, turn the VOL knob clockwise.      (Illust. 8) To decrease the volume, turn the VOL knob counterclockwise.  (Illust. 7)
CAUTIONl Set the volume to an acceptable loudness level.  Be sure to decrease the volume level before switching from
built-in speaker to earphones.
Adjusting the SquelchWhen a signal is not being received, a noise is emitted. The Squelch adjustment eliminates this noise.  Also press
SQL OFF key to switch off the Squelch function temporarily. Turn the SQL knob slowly in the „+“ direction.       (Illust. 9) Stop turning the knob when the noise disappears. To turn Squelch off temporarily, press SQL OFF key. The squelch function turns off while SQL OFF is pressed.
(Illust. 10)
Note:
l If the SQL knob is turned too far, it may reduce receiver’s sensitivity significantly.
l If the signal is weak and the received sound is intermittent, continue to press SQL OFF key.
Lighting the DisplayWhen using the receiver in a dark place, the light for the display can be switched on. The light goes off after 5
seconds the key is released.
  Hold down FUNC key and press 1 LAMP key.(Illust. 11-1, Illust 11-2) To switch the lamp off, hold down FUNC key and press 1 LAMP key.(Illust. 11-3)
Note:
Depending on the setting of the Set Mode, the lamp can be set to remain lit continuously. (‘19)
Using the Key LockTo prevent accidental operation, all keys except POWER can be locked and disabled. The rotary selector is also
disabled. Press 6KEYL key while holding FUNC key.
  (The Key mark is displayed.)(Illust. 12-1, Illust 12-3) Press 6KEYL key while holding FUNC key to release the key lock.(Illust. 12-2)
Note:
l Even in Key Lock function activated, the FUNC, POWER, SQL OFF, FUNC+1 LAMP keys are operative.
l The rotary selector may be used by changing the initial setting. Refer to the later column for details. ( 24)
Resetting the Receiver to Initial StateWith following procedure, the receiver is reset at PRESET mode with its original state except all channel memories. Hold down FUNC key and press 0 SET key. Turn the rotary selector and change the Set menu to display „OFF rES“.  (Illust. 13-1) Hold down FUNC key and turn the selector to change the display from „OFF“ to „on“ 
						

							 (Illust. 13-2) Hold down FUNC key and press POWER key.
  (A high pitched beep is emitted). Release the keys and confirm if the original state is displayed in the display.   (Illust. 13-3)
Resetting the All Settings  (All Reset)
With following procedure, your receiver is set at factory’s original setting. Use this function only when it is necessary
such event as CPU is locked up. All channel memories will be lost and rewritten to factory settings. Refer to the table
below for detail factory setting. Press POWER key to turn the power off.(Illust. 14-1) Hold down FUNC key and SQL OFF key and press POWER key.    (Illust. 14-2)
   (All the items in the display are displayed at once.) Release the keys and confirm if the original state is displayed.(Illust. 14-3)
Factory Original Setting
PRESET MODE
CH. No.FrequencyMode
1 82.500MHzWFM
2128.800MHzAM
3145.000MHzNFM
4156.800MHzNFM
5221.750MHzWFM
6904.0125MHzNFM
73.925MHzAM
86.055MHzAM
99.595MHzAM
To return to operative mode (Expanded Mode), follow the procedure below. Turn the POWER on. Press FUNC and 0 SET simultaneously. Turn rotary selector until the display shows „on PrESEt“ Turn rotary selector by one click while FUNC key pressed.
Your receiver is back to its normal operating state.
Views Antenna Connection Terminal (BNC Type)
  Connect the Antenna to this terminal.
 Speaker Cap
  Ensure this cap is closed when the speaker terminal is not in use.
 External Speaker Terminal
  Connect the optional speaker here.
 Rotary Selector
  Turn this knob to change the frequency, channels or the various settings.
 VOL Knob
  Turn this knob to adjust the volume.
 SQL OFF Key
  Squelch is turned off while this key is pressed.
 FUNC Key
  Various special functions can be set while pressing this key.
 Numeric Keys
  1 LIGHT Key
l Enters numeric „1“. 
						

							l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed activates the light.
  2 MODE Key
l Enters numeric „2“.
l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed changes the reception Mode from AM to FM or to FM
Wide.
  3 SEARCH Key
l Enters numeric „3“.
l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed initiates the Search stand-by state.
  4 MY/ Key
l Enters numeric „4“.
l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed changes the Set Mode function stored in the My Key.
l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed switches between All Channel Scan and  Memory
SCAN Memory.
  5 Key
l Enters numeric „5“.
l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed increases the frequency or channel numbers.
  6 KEYL Key
l Enters numeric „6“.
l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed switches the Key Lock function On/Off.
  7 FREQ/CH Key
l Enters numeric „7“.
l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed switches between the FREQ Mode and the Channel
Memory Mode.
  8 SCAN Key
l Enters numeric „8“.
l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed starts the scanning operation.
  9 L/OUT Key
l Enters numeric „9“.
l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed switches to the Search Pass enter state.
  0 SET Key
l Enters numeric „0“.
l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed calls the Set Mode.
   ENT Key
l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed decreases the frequency or channel numbers.
l Enters decimal point „.“.
l Register the frequency.
  CLEAR PROGRAM Key
l Pressing this key cancels the contents which have been entered up to that point.
l Pressing this key while the FUNC key is pressed initiates the Channel Memory programming.
 POWER Key
l Pressing this key to turn the power On/Off.
 SQL Knob
l Turning this knob adjusts the squelch.
 
 (Illust. 15)
 
LCD Display(Illust. 16)
CHANNEL PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONSSetting to the FREQ ModeThe FREQ MODE is the state in which the frequency can be changed using the rotary selector or the numeric keys.
To set your receiver to FREQ mode: 
						

							 Confirm the display. If M is displayed, press CLEAR PROGRAM key.
  (When ‘M’ is displayed, you are in the Channel Memory Mode. ) Use rotary selector to change the frequency up or down to confirm you are in FREQ Mode.
Changing the FrequencyThere are three methods for changing the frequency, 1) using rotary elector,  2) using the 5 key or ENT key while the
FUNC key is pressed, and 3) using the numeric keys.
Before changing the frequency, confirm you are in FREQ Mode by pressing CLEAR PROGRAM key.
The Channel Memory Functionl Frequencies that are used frequently in the expanded Mode can be entered to channel memories.  Up to 399
different frequency settings can be entered into channel memories.
l The Mode in which frequencies are entered to channel Memory or called from channel Memory is called the
Channel Memory Mode.  When in this Mode, the „M“ indicator lights up in the display.
l The number of the channel Memory where a frequency is stored is called the Channel Memory Address.
Channel Memory Addresses are available from 001 to 399 .
l A Channel Memory Protect function ( 33) is provided to prevent changes in the contents of channel Memory or
clearing of channel Memory by mistake.
The following types of channels are provided for different purposes.
Search Band Channel Memories  ( 32, 40)Upper and lower limit frequencies of each band are entered into corresponding channel numbers.  Up to 10
sets (20 frequencies) of upper/lower limit frequencies can be entered into these channel memories.  These
frequencies have been preprogrammed in these channel memories at the factory, however, they are all
programmable.
Search Pass MemoryFrequencies entered in this channel Memory are automatically skipped when a search is in progress.  When
there is a frequency that you do not want to receive, they can be entered into these Memory channels.  Up to
80 frequencies can be entered in this channel Memory.
Priority Channel Memory ( 32)One frequency which is most frequently used can be entered into this channel Memory.  During SCAN, this
frequency is automatically monitored alternatively with frequencies in other channels. (Dual Watch,  46).
How to Store A Frequency into Channel MemoryFrequently used frequencies can be programmed into a channel Memory. Set the unit in FREQ Mode by pressing CLEAR PROGRAM key. Enter the frequency you want to program into a channel by using numeric and decimal keys.
 (Illust. 17-1) Hold down FUNC key and press CLEAR PROGRAM key.
  (This activates the channel memory store state.)(Illust. 17-2) Lowest vacant channel number appears on the display. Hold down FUNC key and press CLEAR PROGRAM
key once again to program selected frequency into the indicated channel number or enter 3-digit channel
number that you wish to program into by using numeric keys.
(A high pitched beep is emitted, the frequency is entered into channel Memory and the receiver returns to the
FREQ Mode.)
Note:
l In Step 4, enter corresponding channel numbers if you wish to program the frequencies Search Band Channel
Memories. The corresponding channel numbers are 400 for 0-A and 401 for 0-b (Band „0“), 402 for 1-A and
402 for 1-b (Band „1“) and , ..., 418 for 9-A and 419 for 9-b. ( 40). Refer to page XXX for more details.
l When programming a frequency into Priority Channel Memory, use the Selector to display the Pri indicator or
enter 000 as channel number by using the numeric keys.
l In Step 4, if there is no vacant channel Memory address, the display shows „min -“. 
						

							How to Recall the Channel Memory [1]The frequencies that have previously been programmed into channel memories can be recalled by using following
method.
Using the selector Hold down FUNC key and press 7 FREQ/CH key to set to the channel memory mode.
 (Illust. 18) Turning the Selector in the clockwise direction to increase the channel memory address number.  Turning
counterclockwise to decrease the channel memory address number.
Using the 5(Up) or ENT (Down) key Hold down FUNC key and press 7 FREQ/CH key to set to the channel memory mode. Hold down FUNC key and press 5 to increase the channel memory address.  Hold down FUNC key and press
ENT to decrease the channel memory address.
  
Note:
 Channel Memory addresses only appear when frequencies are programmed into.
How To Recall the Channel Memory [2]A channel memory address can be recalled directly using the numeric keys.
1. Hold down FUNC key and press 7 FREQ/CH key to set to the channel memory mode.
(Illust. 20-1)
2. Enter desired 3-digit channel Memory address using the numeric keys.
(The channel Memory address is called when the third digit has been entered.)
(Illust. 20-2)
How To Erase The Frequencies Programmed into ChannelsStored channel memory can be erased in following procedure. Set the unit to Channel Memory Mode by pressing the 7 FREQ/CH key while the FUNC key is pressed. „M“
should appear on the display. Select the channel memory address to be erased by directly entering the channel memory number with
numeric keys or using rotary selector.(Illust. 21-1) Hold down FUNC key and press CLEAR PROGRAM key.  („CLr“ is displayed.)
 (Illust. 21-2) Hold down FUNC key and press CLEAR PROGRAM key once again.
  ( High pitched beep is emitted and the channel memory mode returned.)
Note:
l The contents of channel memory cannot be retrieved once they are cleared.  If you wish to cancel the
operation, release FUNC key and simply press CLEAR PROGRAM key alone before proceeding to Step 4.
l When the last channel memory address has been cleared, the receiver returns to the FREQ Mode after Step 4.
How to Protect Frequencies Programmed in to Channel Memories (Channel Memory Protect)
If you wish to prevent channel memories from accidentally be overridden or erased, following procedure must be
taken.
1. Hold down FUNC key and press 0 SET key.
2. Turn the selector and change the Set menu to display „OFF Pro“.  (Illust. 22-1)
3. Hold down FUNC key and turn the selector to change the display from „OFF“ to „on“.
(Illust. 22-2) 
						

							4. To complete this procedure, press CLEAR PROGRAM key.
Note:
l All the contents of channel memories are cleared during All Reset procedure even when this function is
activated.
l This function does not apply to protect Search Pass Channel Memories.
Erasing Channel Memories by Block at a TimeChannel Memory can be cleared by blocks.  A block of channel memory is made up of 100 channel memory
addresses grouped consecutively.  The relationship between the block number and the channel memory addresses
are shown below.
Block numberChannel Memory address
0001 - 099
1100 - 199
2200 - 299
3300 - 399 Hold down FUNC key and press 0 SET key. Turn the selector and change the Set menu to display „OFF bCLEAr“(Illust. 23) Enter the block number to be erased using the numeric keys.
To cancel the operation, press CLEAR PROGRAM key before Step 3. to cancel the Set Mode.
Exchanging the Contents of Channel memory (Channel Memory Swap)
The contents of channel memories can be swapped between two channel memory addresses. Hold down FUNC key and press 0 SET key Turn the selector and change the Set menu to display „SwAP“ (Illust. 24-1) Select the first channel memory address by using the numeric keys. (The first channel Memory address is
displayed on the left side of SwAP.)(Illust. 24-2) Enter the second channel memory address by using the numeric keys. (The second channel Memory address
is displayed on the right side of SwAP.
  (A high pitched beep is emitted and the receiver will return to the FREQ Mode.)
Note:
This function cannot be used for Search Band Channel Memory and Search Pass Channel Memory.
Returning to the FREQ mode without changing the frequency in the Channel Memory ModeWhen switched from the Channel Memory Mode to FREQ Mode, the receiver returns to the last frequency received
in FREQ Mode.  Using this function, you can return to the FREQ Mode without changing the frequencies in Channel
Memory Mode . Hold down FUNC key and press 0 SET key. Turn the selector and change the Set menu to display „OFF m-bAC „ (Illust. 25) Hold down FUNC key and turn the selector to change the display from „OFF“ to „on“. To complete the procedure, press CLEAR PROGRAM key. Select the Channel Memory address. Press CLEAR PROGRAM key to return to FREQ mode.  (A high pitched beep is emitted and returned to the
FREQ mode.)
 This function cannot be used for Search Pass Channel Memory. 
						

							Search and Scan FunctionSearch and Scan Functionl In the Expanded Mode, in order to search for the desired frequencies, Search and Scan functions are provided.
A Dual Watch function is also provided where a specific frequency can be received alternately with a frequency
stored in channel memory.
 
l The Search function has three different types.
All Search (‘39)Searches the entire band.
One Touch Search (‘39)Searches between two frequencies written to Search Band Channel Memory.
Program Search (‘41)Searches specific range.
l The Scan function allows you to access all or specified channel memory addresses in sequence.  This function
has three different types.
All Channel Memory Scan (‘43)Scans all the frequencies stored in channel Memorys.
Memory Scan Memory (‘44)Scans specific channel memories .
Block Channel Memory Scan  (‘45)Scans frequencies stored in channel memories in a block. A block consists of 100 channel memory addresses.
When a signal is received, Scan/Search stops.  There are three ways to stop a Scan/Search and resume the
operation after. This method can be set separately for Scan and Search.
Pause TypeThe Scan/Search stops when a signal is received.   However, after about 5 seconds, the Scan/Search resumes even
if a signal is being received.  This can be changed to a time other than 5 seconds using the Set Mode. ( ‘45).
Busy TypeScan/Search halts while a signal is being received.  If the no signal is received, the Scan/Search resumes after about
2 seconds. To indicate the unit in this Mode, B appears on the display and stays on.
Hold TypeThe Scan/Search is held when a signal is received. In order to resume the Scan/Search, turn the Selector or press 5
key or ENT key. To indicate the unit in this Mode, B on the display flashes.
To Change the Search/Scan TypeHold down FUNC key and press 0/SET key while Scan or Search is activated.   (Illust. 26)
Search the Entire Bandwidth (All Search)This searches the entire bandwidth. Set to the FREQ Mode by pressing CLEAR PROGRAM key. Hold down FUNC key and press 3 SEARCH key. (SEArCH is displayed.)   (Illust. 27-1) Press ENTkey.
  (Search starts immediately.)(Illust. 27-2) To end, press CLEAR PROGRAM key.
NOTE:
l During a search operation, by turning the Selector one click, or holding down FUNC key and press 5/ENT key,
the search is halted and the „SEARCH“ blinks in the display.
l If the FUNC key is held down and the Selector is turned, the MHz section can be changed without stopping the
search. 
						

							Using a One Touch SearchIn this mode, you are able to set upper and lower limits of frequencies to be searched between. The 10 sets
frequencies (20 frequencies) are already preprogrammed in 20 Search Band Channel Memories Set the unit to the FREQ Mode by pressing CLEAR PROGRAM key. Hold down FUNC key and press 3 SEARCH key.  (SEArCH is displayed.) Press corresponding numeric key to select a desired search band listed below. The unit starts searching the
specified band immediately.  (Illust.28) To end, press CLEAR PROGRAM key.
In the initial state, the following frequencies are preprogrammed in 0 - 9 of the search band channel memories (‘30).
Numeric KeyFrequency Range (MHz)
076.0000 - 107.7500
1108.0000 - 142.0000
2144.0000 - 146.0000
3146.0100 - 154.6500
4156.0000 - 162.0500
5175.7500 - 221.7500
6430.0000 - 440.0000
7450.0125 - 451.5000
8850.0125 - 859.9875
9903.0375 - 904.9875
NOTE:
l The halt method and change of direction in this search are the same as in All Search.
l If another numeric key is pressed while One Touch Search is activated , the search range changes immediately
corresponding to the numeric key pressed.
How To Change Search Band Channel MemoryThe frequency programmed into Search Band Channel Memory can be changed with following procedure Set the unit to the FREQ Mode by simply pressing CLEAR PROGRAM key. Enter either upper or lower frequency limit of the search band desired to be programmed into the Search Band
Channel Memory. Hold down FUNC key and press CLEAR PROGRAM key.(Illust. 29) Enter corresponding channel numbers by using numeric keys to enter the channel memory address in the
Search Band Memory. (A high pitched beep is emitted, and the frequency is programmed in Search Band
Memory, and returns to the FREQ Mode.) Repeat the above steps 1 through 4 to program the other end frequency limit (lower or upper limit) into the
same Search Band Channel Memory.
Following channel number correspond to the Search Band specified.
Search BandChannel Memory AddressCH. Channel Memory AddressCH.00-A 4000-b 401
11-A 4021-b 403
22-A 4042-b 405
33-A 4063-b 407
44-A 4084-b 409
55-A 4105-b 411
66-A 4126-b 413
77-A 4147-b 415
88-A 4168-b 417
99-A 4189-b 419