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Be sure that the battery is installed correctly. Wrong polarity may cause permanent damage to the unit.
For best performance and longer operating time, we recommend the use of alkaline batteries.
If the unit is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove all the batteries. Old or leaking battery can cause
damage to the unit and will also void the warranty.
Do not dispose of battery in fire. Battery may leak or explode.
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, fire or the like.
CAUTION:
Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Note:
When the unit is plugged into an AC outlet, it automatically switches to AC power even if batteries are installed.
TURNING UNIT ON AND OFF
1.
Rotate the On/Off Volume Control clockwise to turn ON the unit, you will hear a “click” sound.
2.
Rotate the On/Off Volume Control fully counter-clockwise to turn OFF the unit, a “click” sound is heard.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
1.
Use the Band Selector to choose the AM or FM band.
2.
Turn ON the radio by rotating the On/Off Volume Control clockwise.
3.
Use the tuning knob to tune to your desired radio station.
4.
Adjust the volume level.
HINTS FOR BEST RECEPTION:
AM - The AM antenna is located inside the cabinet of the unit. If AM reception is weak, change the position of unit until the
internal antenna picks up the strongest signal.
FM - To insure maximum FM tuner reception, fully extend the FM telescopic antenna and rotate it for the best FM radio
reception.
LISTENING TO AN AUXILIARY AUDIO SOURCE
This unit provides an auxiliary audio signal input jack for connecting external audio devices like MP3 players, CD players
and iPods (except iPod shuffle 3rd generation) and listen to your external source through the speakers of this system.
1.
You need an audio cable (not included) with one 3.5 mm stereo plug on each end of the cable.
2.
Plug one end of the cable into the AUX-IN jack located on the right hand side of the unit and the other end of the cable
into the Line-out Jack or Headphone Jack of your external audio device.
3.
Turn on the external audio device.
4.
Turn on your unit and it will switch to AUX mode automatically.
5.
The volume level can now be controlled through the volume control of your radio. Operate all other functions on the
auxiliary device as usual.
Note:
(1) If you connected the Line-out Jack of your external device then you only need to adjust the volume control of this
system. If you connected the Headphone Jack of your external device then you may need to adjust both the volume
control of your external device and the volume control of this system to find the most desirable volume setting.
(2) Remove the audio cable from AUX IN jack when you finish listening. Don't forget to switch off the power on your
external device as well.
SPECIFICATIONS
POWER SUPPLY
AC - 120V~ 60Hz, 4W
DC - 4 x1.5V
type R14/ UM-2/ “C” size batteries (not provided)
FREQUENCY RANGE
FM
88 -108 MHz
AM
530 -1705 kHz
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience difficulties in the use of this music system, please check the followings or call 1-800-777-5331 for
Customer Service.
Symptom
Possible Cause
Solution
Noise or sound
distorted on AM or
FM broadcast.
Station not tuned properly for AM or FM.
FM: Telescopic antenna is not extended.
AM: The bar antenna is not positioned correctly.
Retune the AM or FM broadcast station.
Fully extend the FM telescopic antenna.
Reposition the unit until the best reception
is obtained.