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The AC adaptor is used as the means of connecting the
radio to your power supply. The AC Adapter used for
the radio must remain accessible during normal use.
In order to disconnect the radio from the power supply
completely, the AC Adaptor should be removed from
the power supply outlet completely.
IMPORTANT
Backup battery operation
1.
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 low battery capacity indicator shows on the
display please replace the batteries immediately.
5.
When the radio is used as a clock radio or as an alarm,
always keep the batteries inserted.
Batteries will only back up preset memories and clock
functions during a power outage and is not intended for
normal radio operation.
NOTE
Do not use a mix of rechargeable and non-rechargeable
batteries.
Do not use batteries that have a different mAh capacity.
Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries.
NOTE
Operating your radio – Search tuning
AM / FM
1.
Press the Standby (main power) button to switch on
your radio.
2.
Press the Source button as needed until the AM or FM
band is selected.
3.
To scan up in frequency, first rotate the Tuning control
knob in a clockwise direction and then press the Tuning
control button. Your radio will scan in an upwards
direction (low frequency to high frequency) and stop
automatically when it finds a station of sufficient
strength. To scan down in frequency, first rotate the
Tuning control knob in a anti-clockwise direction and
then press the Tuning control button. Your radio will
scan in a downwards direction and stop automatically
when it finds a station of sufficient strength.
4.
After a few seconds the display will update. The display
will show the frequency of the signal found. If the signal
is strong enough and there is RDS data present then
the radio will display the station name.
5.
When the end of the frequency band is reached your
radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of
the frequency band.
6.
Use the Volume control to adjust the sound level as
desired.
7.
To switch off your radio press the Standby (main
power) button.
Manual tuning – AM / FM
1.
Press the Standby (main power) button to switch on
your radio.
2.
Press and release the Source button to select AM or
FM radio mode.
3.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to tune to a station. The
FM frequency will change in steps of 100kHz / 50kHz
and AM frequency will change in steps of 10kHz / 9kHz.
4.
When the end of the frequency band is reached your
radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of
the frequency band.
5.
Use the Volume control to adjust the sound level as
desired.
If your radio has any interference on the AM band it
might be the AC adaptor, please move your radio away
from the AC adaptor at least 12”.
NOTE
Display modes – FM
Your radio has a range of display options for FM radio
mode.
1.
Repeatedly press and release the Info / Menu button
to view the RDS information of the station you are
listening to.
a.
Station name
Displays the name of the station
being listened to.
b.
Program type Displays the type of station being
listened to such as Pop, Classic,
News, etc.
c.
Radio text
Displays radio text messages such
as new items etc.
d.
Stereo / Mono Displays the radio broadcasting is in
Stereo or Mono mode.
e.
Year / Day
Displays the year and day of the
week according to the date setting
of your radio.
f.
Date / Day
Displays the date and day of the
week according to the date setting
of your radio.
g.
Frequency
Displays the frequency of the FM
station your listening to.
If no RDS information is available, the radio will be
unable to display the station name, scrolling text and
program type information.
NOTE
FM stereo (auto) / mono
If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal
some hiss may be audible. It is possible to reduce this
hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather
than stereo.
1.
Press and release the Standby (main power) button to
switch on your radio.
2.
Press the Source button as needed to select the FM
radio mode display and tune to the required FM station
as previously described.
