Sangean RCR-24, Operating Instruction

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Using the radio for the first time
Using the AC power adaptor
The AC power adaptor required for this unit should be 7.5 volts DC at 0.8A center pin positive.
Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket on the rear of the radio.
Plug the adaptor into a standard electrical outlet.
The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the main power supply when not in use.
IMPORTANT:
The AC Adapter is used as the means of connecting the radio to the power supply. The AC Adapter
used for this radio must remain accessible during normal use. In order to disconnect the radio from
the power supply completely, the AC Adapter should be removed from the power supply outlet
completely.
Backup battery operation (Only available to customers purchased in North America)
. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.
2. Insert two UM-3 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.
3. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with correct polarity as shown inside the compartment.
Replace the battery cover.
4. When the radio is used as a clock radio or as an alarm, please always keep the batteries inserted.
Note:
Batteries will only back up preset memories and clock functions during power outage and is not
intended for normal radio operation.
Setting the clock
You can set the clock with either the radio turned on or off.
After the radio is plugged in properly the display will appear with (- : --). Press the Clock set button,
then you will hear a beep and the hour digit starts flashing, select the hour by pressing the Tuning up/
down button until desired hour is displayed. Press the Clock set button again to set the minutes. The
minute digit should now be flashing, press the Tuning up/ down button until the desired minutes are
displayed. Press the Clock set button again to complete clock setting. The time should display solidly
with the colon flashing periodically.
Radio operation- Manual tuning AM/FM
. Fully extend the FM wire antenna located on the rear of your clock radio. Place the wire antenna
so that it is as straight as possible extending either above or below the radio.
2. Press the Standby button to turn on your radio.
3. Press the Source button repeatedly to select AM (MW) or FM 1 or 2 frequency band.
4. Press the Tuning up/ down button to change the frequency.
5. To see the time or frequency on the screen, press the Display button
Note:
When your radio has any interference in AM band by its adaptor, please move your radio away from
its AC adaptor over 30 cm.