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POWER SOURCE:

   

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Note:

 Do not use Lithium batteries)

   Internal Battery Pack: NiMH 2/3 “AA” 800 mAh
   Battery Pack Charging Jack: Internal Battery Pack can be charged with optional     

   AC Adapter - 5V 300 mA DC
   Winding Generator: 300-500 mA (DC depending on RPM)
   Solar Panel: 20-40 mA DC (Depending on sunlight intensity)

POWER CONSUMPTION AT MODERATE VOLUME:
   AM:                      38 mA
   FM:                      45 mA
   Weather:              45 mA
   Flashlight:            23 mA
   Display Light          5 mA

AUDIO:
   Speaker: 2.5”

ANTENNA:
   FM and Weather Band:  Telescopic whip antenna
   AM Band:                        Built-in Ferrite Bar

WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS:
   Weight:            1 lb.
   Dimensions:     7.25” W x 5.5” H x 2” D

HEADPHONE JACK:
   1/8” (3.5 mm) - Will accept stereo or mono plug.

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Summary of Contents for CC Solar Observer

Page 1: ...PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

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Page 3: ...ly for extended periods For your future reference Serial No Found inside battery compartment __________________________ Date of purchase Name address of dealer ___________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Unpacking The box should contain the CC Solar Observer radio a Radio to USB cell phone adapter and this manual If anything is missing or damaged pl...

Page 4: ...lly recharged every 6 months if the radio has not been used This will help maintain optimal battery life Keep these precautions and instructions where all who will use this radio will read them Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on Page 4 before use It is important to read and understand all instructions product to rain or moisture CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION To reduc...

Page 5: ...ace it if any wires become frayed or exposed It should have an output of 5 Volts 300mA DC Use only the recommended adapter Otherwise it PD GDPDJH WKH UDGLR RU FDXVH D UH RU HOHFWULF VKRFN 3 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN Dropping the radio can cause damage or injury Keep the AC Adapter cord in a position so someone cannot trip and cause the radio to fall 4 KEEP AWAY FROM WATER AND MOISTURE Keep the...

Page 6: ...Front of Radio Location of Controls Left Side and Top of Radio Getting Started Display Panel Powering Your Radio Inserting the Batteries Radio Operation Tuning Display Light Flashlight Listening with Earphones Phone Charger Jack 6SHFL FDWLRQV 7URXEOHVKRRWLQJ XLGH Personal Station Log 3 4 7 8 9 9 10 11 11 11 11 11 12 13 14 ...

Page 7: ...CC Solar Observer Page 7 Display Panel Tuning Dial Dynamo Crank Band Switch Power Selection Switch Volume Control Weather Dial Speaker Location of Controls Front of Radio ...

Page 8: ... Solar Observer Location of Controls Left Side and Top of Radio LED Light Headphone Jack Phone Charging Jack Battery Pack Charging Jack Fold Out Solar Panel Telescopic Antenna Display Light and Flashlight Switch ...

Page 9: ...FW VXQOLJKW VKRXOG SURYLGH WR KRXUV of playtime at medium volume depending on the sun intensity Set the Power Switch to Dynamo to play Power by Winding Unfold the Dynamo Crank labeled Power Generator from the side of the radio and rotate in either direction The green DYNAMO light on the front of the radio will glow indicating proper winding speed After 90 seconds of winding the radio will play for...

Page 10: ...shown here Internal Battery Pack 3RZHU E KDUJLQJ GDSWHU Optional accessory not included Connect the AC FKDUJLQJ DGDSWHU EHWZHHQ D 9ROW ZDOO RXWOHW DQG WKH 77 5 3 CHARGING JACK on the side of the radio The green DYNAMO light will glow To fully charge the battery pack plug the charging adapter in We recommend keeping it plugged in for no more than 12 hours Note The AC charging adapter should only be...

Page 11: ...ergy HEADPHONE JACK You can use stereo or mono headphones with a 1 8 3 5mm plug When you insert the headphone plug the speaker is disconnected PHONE CHARGER JACK In an emergency you may need to power your cell phone to make an important call Cranking the radio for just 90 seconds should give you enough time to make a few quick calls This of course will depend on the make and model of your cell pho...

Page 12: ...DC Winding Generator 300 500 mA DC depending on RPM Solar Panel 20 40 mA DC Depending on sunlight intensity POWER CONSUMPTION AT MODERATE VOLUME AM 38 mA FM 45 mA Weather 45 mA Flashlight 23 mA Display Light 5 mA AUDIO Speaker 2 5 ANTENNA FM and Weather Band Telescopic whip antenna AM Band Built in Ferrite Bar WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS Weight 1 lb Dimensions 7 25 W x 5 5 H x 2 D HEADPHONE JACK 1 8 3 5...

Page 13: ...up the sound RZ GR JHW WKH EHVW UXQWLPH RQ P 6RODU 2EVHUYHU The simple answer is to exercise the batteries to condition them for an optimal charge To do this charge the batteries to full and then discharge them completely Performing this procedure about 3 times will bring your batteries to RSWLPDO HႈFLHQF DQ LWKLXP EDWWHULHV EH XVHG LQ WKH 6RODU 2EVHUYHU No Lithium batteries can damage the radio D...

Page 14: ...Page 14 CC Solar Observer PERSONAL STATION LOG Please feel free to copy this page ...

Page 15: ...CC Solar Observer Page 15 PERSONAL STATION LOG Please feel free to copy this page ...

Page 16: ...3 4 2003 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION NOTICE Q FKDQJHV RU PRGL FDWLRQV QRW H SUHVVO DSSURYHG E WKH SDUW responsible for compliance could void the users authority ...

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