Makita MR001G Manuel D'instructions page 9

outlet. Whenever the adapter is used, the battery pack is
automatically disconnected.
CAUTION:
● Always disconnected the AC power adapter
completely before moving the radio. If the AC
adapter is not removed, it may cause an electric
shock.
● Never pull and/or drag the cord of the adapter. If
not, the radio may accidentally fall down, causing
injury to you or someone around you.
IMPORTANT:
● The mains adapter is used as the means of connecting
the radio to the mains supply. The mains socket used
for the radio must remain accessible during normal
use.
● In order to disconnect the radio, the mains adapter
should be removed from the mains outlet completely.
● Use the AC power adapter supplied with the product or
specified by Makita only.
● Do not hold the power supply cable and plug by your
mouth. Doing so might cause an electric shock.
● Do not touch the power plug with wet or greasy hands.
● Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of
electric shock. If the cord is damaged, have it replaced
by our authorized service center in order to avoid a
safety hazard. Do not use it before repair.
● After use, always store AC power adapter out of the
reach of children. If Children play with the cord, they
may suffer injury.
Note:
When your radio has any interference in AM band by its
adapter, please move your radio away from its AC power
adapter over 30cm.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
Scan tuning AM/FM
Note:
The FM antenna is built into the handle. When operating
the radio, please straighten the handle properly above the
radio to get better reception. For the AM band, rotate the
radio to get best signal as the AM antenna is built into the
radio.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select AM or FM radio mode.
3. Press the Scan button, the LCD display will flash Scan
symbol and the radio will search and stop automatically
when it finds a radio station. Press the Scan button
again to pick up the found station.
Note:
● A stereo symbol will appear on the display, if the
station found is a stereo station.
● The radio will continue to search next available
stations if you do not press Scan button again when
it finds a radio station.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to adjust the sound
level as required. The LCD display will show sound
level changes.
Note:
● While adjusting the volume, make sure the FM/AM
is NOT flashing on the screen.
● If AM/FM is flashing on the screen, it allows you
to tune the stations manually (see the section of
"Manual tuning – AM/FM" for more detail).
● The volume should not be too large. To prevent
possible hearing damage, do not listen at high
volume levels for long periods.
5. To switch off your radio press the Power button.
Manual tuning – AM/FM
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select AM or FM radio mode.
3. Press the Tuning control knob and you will see the FM
or AM is flashing on the display.
Note:
● FM/AM will flash approx. 10 seconds. Within this
period, only manual tuning is allowed.
● If volume adjustment is desired while FM/AM is
flashing, press the Tuning control knob to stop the
flash and you can rotate the Tuning control knob to
adjust sound level.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to tune to a station.
5. When the end of the waveband is reached your radio
will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the
waveband.
Presetting stations in AM/FM mode
There are 5 preset stations each for AM and FM radio.
They are used in the same way for each waveband.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select the desired waveband.
Tune to the required radio station as previously
described.
3. Press and hold the required preset button until radio
beeps. The preset number will appear on the display.
The station will be stored using the preset number.
Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets as you
wish.
4. Preset stations which have already been stored may
be overwritten by following the above procedure if
required.
Change Stereo to Mono
When the stereo FM station reception is weak, you can
improve it by pressing and holding the Mono button for
2 seconds. The sound is no longer in stereo and stereo
indicator disappears.
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