UNITED KINGDOM - CUSTOMER SERVICE
contact number: 020 8247 9300 e-mail: [email protected] internet: www.clasohlson.co.uk
postal: Clas Ohlson Ltd, Aquilla House (First floor), 1 Becketts Wharf, Lower Teddington Road, Hampton Wick, Kingston Upon Thames, KT1 4ER
English
Ver
. 20210215
Dynamo Radio
Art.no 39-1227
Model MD-088P
Please read the entire instruction manual before using the product and then save it for future
reference. We reserve the right for any errors in text or images and any necessary changes
made to technical data. In the event of technical problems or other queries, please contact
our Customer Services (see address details on the back).
Safety
• The product must not be taken apart or
modified.
• The product must only be repaired by a
qualified service technician.
• Do not expose the product to extremely high
temperatures such as a hot summer's day in
the car.
• Do not point the beam of the torch at
anyone’s eyes.
• Do not use the product in an area where
flammable liquids or gases are used or
stored.
• Protect your hearing. Do not listen with a
high volume for prolonged periods as it can
lead to permanent hearing loss.
• The product should never be used if the
battery compartment cover is in any way
damaged or malfunctioning.
• Never let children play with the product.
Responsible disposal
This symbol indicates that the product should not be disposed of with
general household waste. This applies throughout the entire EU. In order
to prevent any harm to the environment or health hazards caused by incor-
rect waste disposal, the product must be handed in for recycling so that
the material can be disposed of in a responsible manner. When recycling
your product, take it to your local collection facility or contact the place of
purchase. They will ensure that the product is disposed of in an environme-
ntally sound manner.
Buttons and functions
1. Bulb
2. Charging indicator
3. Battery capacity
4. [
] ON/OFF, torch push-button switch
5. AM/FM aerial
6. Crank
7. Solar panel
8. Radio signal indicator
9. Speaker
10. [
SOS
] Alarm button
11. [
OFF/-VOL+
] Radio on/off and volume knob
12. [
AM/FM
] selector
13. [
<TUNING>
] Radio channel tuning knob
14. USB input
15. USB output
Charging the dynamo radio
Blue LEDs indicate the capacity of the battery for 30 seconds immediately after the radio or
torch is switched on. The indicators then go out to save battery power.
25% 50% 75% 100%
Using the solar panel
• The solar panel has a lifespan of over 25 years if it is used about 6 hours per day.
• The solar panel can be used for maintenance charging of the battery, but the torch and
radio should be switched off for best results.
Position the radio where the solar panel is exposed to as much sunlight as possible
The charging indicator will light.
Using the crank
1. Extend the crank handle from the rear of the radio.
2. Wind the crank in either direction for a few minutes.
The charging indicator will
light while the crank is wound.
Power:
60 winds/min in one hour will charge the battery with approximately: 200 mAh
120 winds/min in one hour will charge the battery with approximately:350 mAh
Max charging current 600 mA
From a fully-discharged battery state, winding the crank for approximately 3 minutes will
provide 10 minutes of radio listening.
Using a wall socket
Connect a Micro-USB cable to the USB input on the dynamo radio and to a USB charger of
your choice. The blue LED indicators will light to show the charge status of the battery. When
all four indicators shine steadily the battery is fully charged (approximately four hours).
Charging external devices
• The included cable is only intended for charging devices having a Micro-USB port.
• The dynamo radio is capable of charging telephones in an emergency, but should not be
used regularly as a power bank.
Connect the included charging cable (or the charging cable of the device to be charged) to
the USB output port on the radio and to the external device.
Playing the radio
When the battery is fully charged the radio can play for approximately 15–18 hours.
1. Extend the aerial completely. It might need to be adjusted a little to pick up a clear signal.
2. Slide the [
AM/FM
] switch to the desired frequency band.
3. Turn the [
OFF/-VOL+
] knob to switch the radio on and set the volume.
4. Turn the [
<TUNING>
] knob to select the desired channel. The radio signal indicator will
light when a strong radio channel signal has been tuned into.
5. Turn the [
OFF/-VOL+
] knob to [
OFF
] to switch the radio off.
The SOS alarm button
NOTE:
The siren sound is very loud. The SOS feature should only be used in an emergency.
1. Press the [
SOS
] button twice. The light inside the button will flash in time with a loud siren
signal.
2. Press the [
SOS
] button again to turn the alarm off.
Torch function
When the battery is fully charged the torch can be used for approximately 10–12 hours.
1. Press the [
] button to switch the torch on.
2. Press the [
] button again to switch the torch off.
Care and maintenance
• Clean the dynamo radio by wiping it with a moist cloth. Use only mild cleaning agents,
never solvents or corrosive chemicals.
• Fully charge the dynamo radio every third month if it is not to be used for a long time.
• Store the dynamo radio in a dry, dust-free place out of children’s reach.
Troubleshooting guide
The radio is not charged by the solar panel.
Clean the solar panel using a soft cloth.
Place the radio outdoors in bright sunlight.
The radio is not charged by the USB cable.
Check all cables, connections and the USB
charger. Check that there is power at the
wall socket.
Specifications
Charging
5 V DC, 1000 mA
Output
USB
5 V, 1000 mA
Batteries
3.7 V, 2000 mAh, 18650 Li-ion
IP rating
IPX3
LED torch
1 W / 80 lm
Dimensions
145 x 60 x 75 mm
Weight
300 g
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