First Alert SFA150 User Manual Download Page 9

 

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Use manual tuning to select weaker stations that might be skipped during automatic 
tuning. 

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If the automatic tuning does not stop on the exact frequency of the station, for 
example, it stops on 88.9 MHz instead of 88.8 MHz, use the manual tuning method 
to “fine tune” to the exact frequency of the desired station. 

 

HINTS FOR BEST RECEPTION:

 

To insure maximum FM tuner reception, unwrap and fully extend the ANTENNA (#17) 
for best FM radio reception. 
 

TO SET THE RADIO PRESETS (AM/FM BAND) 

1.  Press and hold the  /MODE BUTTON (#7) to turn on the SFA150. 
2. Tap the  /MODE BUTTON (#7) to select AM/FM band. The AM/FM INDICATOR 

(#11/10) will light up. 

3.  Tap the HOUR/UP BUTTON (#3) or MIN/DOWN/DIM BUTTON (#2) repeatedly to 

choose your desired radio station. 

4.  Press hold the TIME/M+/BUTTON (#1), the preset location will blink on the LED 

display.  

5. Use HOUR/UP BUTTON (#3) or MIN/DOWN/DIM BUTTON (#2) to select the 

desired preset number (P01-P30). 

6.  Press the TIME/M+/BUTTON (#1)) again to confirm the preset.  
7.  Repeat steps 2 through 6 to preset up to 60 stations (30 AM and 30FM stations).  
 

To recall one of the preset stations  

1.  Press and hold the OFF /MODE BUTTON (#7) to turn on the SFA150. 
2. Tap 

the  /MODE BUTTON (#7) to select AM/FM band. 

3.  Press the TIME/M+/BUTTON (#1), the preset location will light up on the LED display. 
4.  Tap the HOUR/UP BUTTON (#3) or MIN/DOWN/DIM BUTTON (#2) repeatedly 

until you reach the desired preset number/radio station. 

 

SLEEP TIMER 

1.  Press and hold the SNOOZE/SLEEP BUTTON (#4), the display will show 120 

minutes. Repeatedly tap the SNOOZE/SLEEP BUTTON (#4) to select the sleep 
timer 110, 100, 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, OFF (in minutes). The unit will 
play for the selected length of time then turn off automatically. 

2.  Repeat step 1 to change or cancel the sleep timer 
3.  To turn the unit “Off” before the selected length of time, press the  /MODE 

BUTTON (#7) at any time.  

 
 

LISTENING TO A WEATHER CHANNEL 

 
1.   Press and hold the  /MODE BUTTON (#7) to turn on the SFA150. 
2. Tap 

the  /MODE BUTTON (#7) to select WB band, WB INDICATOR will turn on. 

3.   Tap the HOUR/UP BUTTON (#3) or MIN/DOWN/DIM BUTTON (#2) to select the 

weather band channel for your area. 

4.  Press the /AL 2 BUTTON (#6) OR VOLUME -/AL1 BUTTON (#5) to 

obtain the desired sound level. 

5.   To turn the radio off, press and hold the  /MODE BUTTON (#7). 

Summary of Contents for SFA150

Page 1: ...AM FM Weather Band Clock Radio with Weather Alert USER MANUAL SFA150 PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...

Page 2: ...third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10...

Page 3: ...have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are...

Page 4: ...t the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet o...

Page 5: ...To establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comforta...

Page 6: ...10 FM INDICATOR 2 MIN DOWN DIM 11 AM INDICATOR 3 HOUR UP 12 ALARM 1 INDICATOR 4 SNOOZE SLEEP 13 ALARM 2 INDICATOR 5 VOL AL1 14 PM INDICATOR 6 VOL AL2 15 BATTERY DOOR 7 MODE 16 AC POWER CORD 8 ALERT IN...

Page 7: ...orrectly Wrong polarity may damage the unit 2 Use only the size and type of batteries specified 3 If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time remove the batteries Old or leaking batte...

Page 8: ...BUTTON 4 to suspend the alarm and activate the snooze function alarm will stop will sound again 9 minutes later If you press SNOOZE SLEEP BUTTON 4 again the alarm will stop momentarily and sound again...

Page 9: ...30 AM and 30FM stations To recall one of the preset stations 1 Press and hold the OFF MODE BUTTON 7 to turn on the SFA150 2 Tap the MODE BUTTON 7 to select AM FM band 3 Press the TIME M BUTTON 1 the...

Page 10: ...WB channel The ALERT INDICATOR 8 flashes The alarm will stay on for the duration of the alert broadcast 2 The ALERT INDICATOR 8 will not stop flashing until you press SNOOZE SLEEP BUTTON 4 or MODE BUT...

Page 11: ...r smudged with fingerprints it may be cleaned with a soft cloth slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution Never use abrasive cloths or polishes as these will damage the finish of your unit...

Page 12: ...ld by SPECTRA MERCHANDISING INTERNATIONAL INC official licensee for this product All right title and interest to use the First Alert logo trademarks and the First Alert trade dress are exclusively lic...

Page 13: ...ove all batteries if any and pack the unit carefully and send it prepaid by insured parcel post or UPS to SPECTRA at the address shown below IF THE UNIT IS RETURNED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD shown ab...

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