Icom IC-R6 Instruction Manual

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469SET MODE9D Display backlightingThe receiver has a backlit display with a 5 seconds timer, fordim light operation. The backlighting can be turned ON con-tinuously or turned OFF, if desired.• OFF : Never lights.• ON : Lights continuously while receiver power is ON.• AUTO1 : Lights when an operation is performed, goesout after 5 seconds. (default)• AUTO2 : Lights when an operation is performed, goes outafter 5 seconds. However, while operating with anexternal DC power source, the backlight stays ON.D Power saveThe power save function reduces the current drain to con-serve battery power. This power save function can be turnedOFF, if desired.In the default setting (“ON”), the power save function is acti-vated in 1:4 (125 msec.: 500 msec.) ratio when no signal isreceived for 5 seconds. The ratio becomes 1:8 (125 msec.: 1sec.) when no signal is received for another 60 seconds.D Antenna selectionThis item appears only when accessing the Set modein the AM or FM broadcast band mode (frequenciesmay differ, depending on the receiver version.)Independently select the antenna to use for AM or FMbroadcast band reception.• EXT : Uses the antenna connected to the antenna con-nector. (default)• BAR : Uses the internal bar antenna for the AM broad-cast band reception. (This selection appearsonly when accessing the Set mode in the AMbroadcast band mode.)• EAR : Uses the connected earphone’s wire as theantenna for FM broadcast band reception. (Thisselection appears only when accessing the Setmode in the FM broadcast band mode.)