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OTHER FUNCTIONS
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Voice synthesizer operation
The IC-R9500 has a built-in voice synthesizer to an-
nounce the frequency, mode, etc. (S-meter level can
also be announced—p. 11-10) in clear, electronically-
generated voice, in English (or Japanese).
➥
Push [SPCH] to announce the currently selected
frequency, etc.
• Push [SPCH] for 1 sec. to additionally announce the se-
lected mode.
➥
Pushing a mode switch also announces the appro-
priate mode. (p. 11-11)
The output level of the voice synthesizer can be ad-
justed in level set mode. (p. 11-6)
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Lock function
The IC-R9500 has two kinds of lock functions: dial lock
and panel lock. The dial lock function locks only the
main dial, and panel lock function locks all front panel
operation.
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Dial lock function
The dial lock function prevents frequency changes by
accidental movement of the tuning dial. The lock func-
tion electronically locks the dial.
➥
Push [LOCK] to toggle the dial lock function ON or
OFF.
• The [LOCK] indicator lights orange when the dial lock
function is in use.
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D
Panel lock function
To prevent accidental frequency changes and unnec-
essary function access, use the panel lock function.
This function is also available with display sleep mode
➥
Push [PANEL LOCK] to toggle the panel lock func-
tion ON or OFF.
• The [PANEL LOCK] indicator lights green when the
panel lock function is in use.
➥
Push and hold [PANEL LOCK] for 1 sec. to turn the
panel lock with display sleep function ON.
• Pushing [PANEL LOCK] turns OFF the function.
• The [PANEL LOCK] indicator lights green and the dis-
play turns OFF when the sleep function is in use.
[PANEL LOCK] indicator
[PANEL LOCK]
[LOCK] indicator
[LOCK]
[SPCH]
