N MANUAL
POWER SOURCES
Dynamo Power Generation
A rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal-hydride) battery pack is installed and
fully charged at the factory. This battery pack is re-charged by turning the
crank dynamo. The crank can be turned either clockwise or counter
clockwise to generate power.
NOTE:
Radio operation time depends on the number of turns and time per
turn. On the average, 60-90 seconds of vigorous cranking results in about
40-60 minutes of radio play at low volume, without light use. Using the crank
dynamo while the radio is playing does not charge as efficiently. If the light is
on while playing the radio, the radio playtime will be dramatically reduced.
The light will always result in the Ni-MH battery discharging at a faster rate.
Battery Operation –
The CR-100 operates on 3 AA alkaline batteries. To
install, please refer to instructions on page 6.
AC Adaptor
- Plugging an AC adaptor into the DC 4.5 V socket on the back
of the radio will provide power for operation and will charge the Ni-MH battery
pack. Use only an AC Adaptor, that meets the following specifications:
•
Output of 4.5 volt DC; negative polarity;
•
Minimum of 80-100 mA current capability;
•
A plug tip with an outer diameter of 4.0 mm, inner diameter of 1.7
mm.
An AC Adaptor, as noted above, will charge the Ni-MH (nickel-metal-hydride)
battery pack in the radio in approximately 8 hours, after which the adaptor
can be left plugged in if desired and the battery will not overcharge.
NOTE:
if an AC adaptor is in use, the AA batteries are switched off
automatically.
The AC adapter is not included with the CR-100.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not use an AC adapter rated higher that 80-100
milliamps.
If using an AC adaptor to continuously power the radio, unplug
the internal rechargeable battery. To play the radio, set the POWER
SELECTOR switch to the REFRESH position. The Ni-MH battery pack will
charge with the POWER SELECTOR switch set in any of its positions.
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