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5
WARNING
The product is capable of producing sound levels that
can be dangerous to long-term hearing. Listening to
music at high volume for any period of time can cause
noise-induced hearing loss. The higher the volume, the
less time required before your hearing could be affected.
INSTALLING/REMOVING AAA BATTERIES
See figure 1.
It is advisable to write down saved channels before
replacing the AAA batteries.
There is a 15-second time frame for replacing the AAA
batteries. If the batteries are not replaced within 15
seconds, the product will lose all settings previously stored
in memory, and they will require reprogramming.
Always use new alkaline batteries for replacement.
1. Remove the battery pack, if installed.
2. Loosen the screw in the battery cover. Remove the
cover and set aside.
3. Install two new AAA batteries according to polarity
indicators inside the battery compartment.
NOTE:
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix
alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel-cadmium) batteries.
4. Replace the battery cover and tighten screw to secure.
INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK
See figure 2.
To install the battery pack:
1. Place the battery pack in the product, aligning the rib
on the battery pack with the groove in the battery port.
2. Make sure the latches on the battery pack snap into
place and the battery pack is secured to the product
before beginning operation.
3. Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.
NOTE:
Always remove the battery pack from radio when
not in use. Leaving the battery pack connected for long
periods of time may drain the battery pack.
INSTALLING/REMOVING POWER CORD
See figure 2.
1. Push the on/off button to switch off the product.
2. Depress the latches on both sides to release the battery
pack from the product.
3. Insert the female end of the power cord into the product
as shown.
4. Connect the male end of the power cord to the power
source.
5. Make sure the power cord is secured before beginning
operation.
LCD DISPLAY
See figure 3.
When a battery pack is installed and the product is in the
ON position, the LCD display will show the time, frequency,
mode, and settings. When the battery pack is removed and
AAA batteries are installed, the LCD display will display the
time only.
NOTE:
The illustrations of the LCD display shown in the
manual are only examples of the frequencies you may see
on your radio and are not the exact frequencies that you
may choose to listen to.
MENU NAVIGATION BUTTONS
Use the menu navigation buttons to turn the product on
and off, control the volume, change frequencies, toggle
between modes and set the time.
SWITCHING THE PRODUCT ON AND OFF
See figure 3.
Press
to switch the product on and off.
NOTE:
You may need to keep the button pressed for up
to 3 seconds before the product will start. If this happens,
replace the AAA batteries.
NOTE:
When the product is on and a battery pack is
installed,
will be shown in the LCD display. If the battery
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will be displayed.
To help preserve battery power, the product will
automatically enter sleep mode approximately 1 hour after
it is turned off. To exit sleep mode and restart the product,
you must press
on the product.
MODE SELECTION
See figure 3.
Ŷ
Press
to cycle through available modes.
There are four modes to choose from:
Ŷ
FM mode
Ŷ
AM mode
Ŷ
AUX mode
Ŷ
BLUETOOTH
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mode
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
See figure 3.
When the product is switched on, the product will return to
the last volume setting used.
NOTE:
If the AAA batteries are removed from the product
or have no charge, the volume will return to its default