USING THE EXTERNAL DC SOCKET
CARE AND CLEANING
After Use
The Radio is equipped with an external DC supply for
applications such as the charging of a mobile phone. Four
Switch the radio off.
charging cable are provided.
Store the radio away from sources of heat and damp and out of
•One cable to connect the radio to the supplied adaptor cables.
the reach of children.
•One adaptor with a USB port*
Cleaning the Cabinet
•One mini-USB adaptor cable*
Wipe with a soft cloth. If the cabinet is very dirty, dampen the
cloth with a weak solution of neutral detergent and water, and
•One adaptor for Nokia mobile phones*.
then wipe clean.
*The supplied adaptor cables or charging voltage may not be
compatible with some cellphones.
WARRANTY
1.Set the AM/FM/RECHARGE Switch to
“AM
or
FM”
Your Tesco appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months
from the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this
2. Set the FLASHLIGHT SWITCH to
OFF.
period, please contact the TESCO electrical help line on 0845
3. Turn the VOLUME knob to “
OFF”
to switch off the radio.
601 2549. Please have your original purchase receipt with you
4. Set the power selector to “NiMH Battery”.
when you call. This warranty in no way affects your consumer
5. Pull the cranking handle out and crank the radio.
rights
Some cellphones have a limit on the charging voltage, (a
threshold voltage), so you may have to adjust the cranking
speed and crank steadily to charge such phones.
battery pack will be hard to recharge by cranking alone. If you
THE INTERNAL BATTERY PACK
find the battery pack does not hold charge or is difficult to
The internal battery pack is a NIMH type. It can be used for
charge by cranking, use an optional AC adaptor to recharge
around 1000 charging cycles.
and recondition the battery pack. Crank the generator at least
To charge the built-in Ni-MH batteries:
once a month when the radio is not in use and during use,
switch the radio off and periodically crank it.
1.Set the AM/FM/RECHARGE Switch to
“AM
or
FM”
Charging via an AC/DC adaptor
2. Set the FLASHLIGHT SWITCH to
OFF.
Use a UK 4.5V-5V DC power adaptor (100-
3. Turn the VOLUME knob to “
OFF”
to switch off the radio.
300mA) (not supplied). Ensure the polarity of the
4. Set the power selector to “NiMH Battery”.
DC connector matches the player (see diagram).
5. Pull the cranking handle out.
1.
Set the AM/FM/RECHARGE Switch to
“RECHARGE”.
The
6. Turn the cranking handle clockwise at a speed of 120 turns
DYNAMO indicator will glow Red.
per minute. The Dynamo Light goes Green to indicate charging.
2
.
Plug the adaptor into the player and then plug the adaptor
If you turn the generator too slowly, you will not generate
into the mains supply before turning on the power.
enough energy to charge the battery. The time taken to charge
the batteries depends on cranking speed and the charge in the
3.
Charge the battery. The time taken to charge the battery
batteries.
pack depends on the adaptor but could be up to 24 hours.
NOTE:
If the radio or flashlight is in use for a long time and
the batteries get exhausted, battery life is shortened and the
+
–
DC4.5 -5V
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
USING THE FLASHLIGHT
Slide the
FLASHLIGHT
switch to ON. The flashlight will
1.
Slide the
AM/FM/RECHARGE
switch to
AM
or
FM.
operate. The flashlight can be used with the radio on or off. To
2.
Rotate the VOLUME/ON/OFF knob clockwise to turn the
switch the flashlight off,
slide the
FLASHLIGHT
switch to OFF.
radio ON.
USING DRY BATTERIES
(not supplied)
3.
Tune the desired station with the
Tuning Knob
.
Remove the cover from the battery compartment. Insert 3 x AA
4.
The
Tuning Mark
displays the tuned frequency.
batteries observing correct polarity. Replace the cover.
FM:
Extend the FM antenna fully. Adjust the position and
angle for best results. When a station is correctly tuned the
TUNE light indicates.
AM:
Rotating the unit may improve reception, especially if
there is interference.
5.
Adjust the volume with the
Volume
knob. Turn the knob
clockwise to increase and anticlockwise to decrease the volume.
Set the Battery Selector Switch to
“DRY BATT”
to run the
6.
You can listen to the radio and charge the battery pack at the
radio from the batteries.
same time but you may experience interference.
Always remove the batteries from the radio if you are not going
7.
After use, switch the radio OFF. Rotate the volume control
to use external battery power for some time.
anticlockwise until you hear a click. The radio will switch off.
LOWER
UPPER LEFT
UPPER RIGHT
SPECIFICATIONS
Power source:
NiMH battery pack (INTERNAL)
or
3 x AA size batteries (not supplied)
or
4.5 -5V AC/DC adaptor(not supplied)
Dynamo:
AC generator - 300-500 mA at 4.5-5.0 V
Frequency Range:
FM:
88-108 MHz:
AM:
530-1600 KHz
Audio Power Output:
150mw (RMS Max.)
DC Output:
4.5V DC
Product Weight:
262 Grams
* Design and Specifications subject to change without notice.
UK:
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste.
e for details.
ROI:
Produced after 13th August 2005.
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling
advice.
Separate
disposal facilities exist, for your nearest
facilities see www.recycle-more.co.uk or in-
stor
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