POWER SUPPLY
Battery operation
1. To open the battery compartment, first turn the battery cover fixtures anti-clockwise
to loosen and pull down the battery cover.
2.
Insert 6 x AM3/AA/LR6 NiMH or alkaline batteries with the correct polarity into the
compartment. Close the battery cover and fasten the fixtures by turning clockwise.
3.
If the unit is not to be used for any extended period of time, it is recommended to
remove the batteries from the radio.
The approximate power level of the batteries is displayed in the LCD display of the
radio. When the power level is very low the battery symbol flashes on the display.
The batteries should then be replaced soon to continue normal operation of the
radio.
Notes:
Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Batteries should not be disposed of by incineration and with household waste.
Disposable batteries should be taken to a suitable recycling centre if possible.
AC operation
Before plugging the AC power cord into the AC socket, be sure the voltage is correct.
If you have batteries in the radio and using the AC power supply, the batteries will
automatically be disconnect.
AC power cord storage is designed to store the cord when the radio is not in use.
Note:
In order to disconnect the unit from the AC mains completely, the AC power cord should
be removed from the mains socket completely. The AC power cord shall remain readily
operable and should not be obstructed during intended use.
In case of malfunction due to electrostatic discharge or fast transient (burst), remove the
power supply and all the batteries then reinstall the batteries and reconnect the power
supply.
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GENERAL FUNCTIONS
1.
Switching on and off
Press the POWER button to turn the radio on or in standby.
2.
Switching in between FM / AUX IN modes
Press the SOURCE button to switch between modes.
3.
Tuning the Radio
Tune the radio using the TUNING/SEEK knob on the right.
4.
Adjusting the Volume
Adjust the volume with the VOLUME/TONE knob on the left.
5.
Adjusting the Tone
Press and hold the Volume knob on the left for about 3 seconds and rotate it to
adjust the Bass and Treble.
USING THE DEVICE FOR THE FIRST TIME
1. Place the radio on a flat surface.
2.
Carefully extend the antenna located on the top of the radio. Adjust the antenna so
it is vertically extending above the radio.
3.
Plugging the AC power cord into the AC socket. The radio will automatically perform
an auto scan the FM band in the back ground.
4.
When the scan is completed, the 5 strongest FM stations will be stored as presets.
The radio will switch to standby with the updated clock showing on the display.
5.
If no signals are found, the clock will not be updated. It may be necessary to
relocate the radio to a position giving better reception.
FM MODE
Seeking station
1.
Press the POWER button to turn on the radio.
2.
Select the FM waveband by pressing the SOURCE button.
3. If this is the first time to switch to FM mode, the station in preset 1 will be played.
If the radio has been used before, the last listened station will be played.
4.
To seek station, press the TUNING/SEEK knob. The scan stops automatically
when it finds a station of sufficient strength.
5.
After a few seconds, the display will update and show station name if RDS
information is being received.
6. To find other stations, press the TUNING/SEEK knob again.
7.
To seek station in an opposite direction, rotate the TUNING/SEEK knob clockwise
(to scan from low frequency to high frequency) or rotate anti-clockwise (to scan
from high frequency to low frequency), and press the TUNING/SEEK knob.
8.
When the waveband end is reached, the radio will recommence tuning from the
opposite waveband end.
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