background image

 

15 

KA550                                                                                                                            KAITO 
 

3. Using the SOS light 

In a emergency, you can turn on the flashing red SOS light by setting the Lights Control switch to                to   

turn it off, set the control to OFF. 

 
Specifications 

FM: 88 - 108 MHz 

NOAA Weather: 162.400/162.425/162.450/162.475/162.50/162.525/162.55 (continuous band) 

AM : 530 -1710 KHz 

SW1: 3.20- 8.00 MHz 

SW2: 9.00- 22.00 MHz 

Output power: 200 AM peak power using built-in speaker. 

Headset jack socket: 3.5 mm 

External DC supply socket: 6 mm (positive center) 

Power Supply: 6.0V DC power. For shortwave reception, it is recommended to use built-in or AA batteries 

because the adaptor generates noises that will interference the reception.   

 

 

Содержание KA550

Страница 1: ...KA550 WORLD RECEIVER THE KAITO KA550 SOLAR CRANK WEATHER ALERT MULTIBAND RADIO WITH CELL PHONE MP3 IPOD CHARGER ...

Страница 2: ...ears of trouble free service from your new radio Description The KA550 multi band radio is perfect for emergency situations and is also ideal for anyone who does not have access to a reliable AC power source The radio can be powered by solar energy batteries AC adapter and hand crank generator magneto With coverage of the AM FM broadcast bands 7 NOAA weather bands plus 2 shortwave bands you ll nev...

Страница 3: ...2 KA550 KAITO LOCATION OF CONTROLS front ...

Страница 4: ...3 KA550 KAITO LOCATION OF CONTROLS rear ...

Страница 5: ...es into the slot to the left All you need to do is turn the crank handle for about one minute and it will generate ample power On the front of the unit the bottom right switch should be set to the SOLAR CRANK 2 AA Batteries To use AA batteries open the battery compartment on the back of the unit and insert 3 AA batteries making sure the polarity is correct Set the Power Selector to BATT DC make su...

Страница 6: ...ing 4 AC Power You can also power the radio by using an AC Adapter optional and plugging it into any standard electric outlet and then plug the adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the unit Don t try any adapter with an output voltage higher than 6V it may permanently damage the radio use Kaito recommend adaptor You can also charge the internal rechargeable batteries with this method The DC ...

Страница 7: ...ate and charge the built in battery of the USB power B Power Indicators When the rechargeable battery power is high the HI green light on the front of the KA550 is on When the battery power is low the LOW red light is on When you see this it is recommended to charge the rechargeable batteries 1 Crank Power When the battery level indicator is RED the rechargeable Ni MH batteries are low Crank the h...

Страница 8: ...SB port USB devices such as iPod MP3 or Blackberry can plug directly into the units USB port For other cell phone models use one of the power tips that come with the unit that charge most popular cell phone models Once you have plugged your phone or other digital device into the USB simply turn the crank handle for a few minutes to charge it Note For Cell Phones and iPod MP3 s it is recommended th...

Страница 9: ...o when not in use to avoid overcharging of the rechargeable batteries 4 Solar Panel Charging Solar panel is designed to run the radio under sunlight it can also charge the battery pack at a very slow rate So theoretically it will charge the battery but it is better to crank it to charge the battery Put the radio under the strong sunlight and set the power at OFF the sunlight will charge the batter...

Страница 10: ...a USB phone like a Blackberry you should have your USB Cable that comes with your phone For iPod MP3 since the standard charging method is USB simply use the same cable that you plug into your computer s USB port Step 2 Select Power Out Select the power selector to OUT position on the back of the unit Step 3 Select from 2 ways to power your device A Cranking to charge B Use the optional AC adaptor...

Страница 11: ...5 2760 7030 2 Nokia 3220 6010 6030 6061 6101 2128i 6236i 3 KG90 KG800 KG90C VX8500 VX8 600 KG70 KG77 ku580 ke850 ke77 0 ke970 KU250 KS10 KU970 KU99 0 KU380 KU580 KG220 KW820 4 Motorola RAZR V3c V3c V3i V323 V325 V332 V360 V361 V6 V8 SLVRL7 PEB 5 V8 Q9 V9 Q8 Q9H V9M E8 E9 U9 W270 W360 W230 EM30 A810 6 Samsung SA D800 D808 D828 D528 D820 P300 T809 A707 ...

Страница 12: ...able C Radio Operation 1 Band Selector Rotate the band selector switch to choose the band you want to listen to You can choose from the AM FM Shortwave 1 2 and Weather Band Weather Band Receives all 7 weather band from NOAA the U S National Weather Service which broadcasts in all 50 states Puerto Rico and the U S Virgin Islands AM Band Receives all local AM stations from 520KHz to 1710KHz FM band ...

Страница 13: ... until you receive the desired station Note When listening to FM SW1 SW2 and Weather Band please extend the telescopic antenna to receive the best signal When listening to the AM stations it is better to use it near a window or open space in order to receive better signals Please note with regard to the NOAA Weather Band You need to identify which band receives your local weather band report When ...

Страница 14: ...io on automatically if there is a severe weather emergency in your area Set the band selector to Weather and turn the weather band to your local weather station Then set the power selector to NOAA Alert and the KA550 will go on automatically when there is a alert from the National Weather Service Then set the Power Selection to OFF to turn off the NOAA Alert It is recommended to use the AC adaptor...

Страница 15: ...ate 180 degrees allowing you to tilt it to one of many desired positions On the Light Control Panel on the top of the unit set the light to in order to turn on the lamp To turn off the reading lamp set the lights control to OFF 2 Using the flashlight The LED flashlight is built into the side of the unit above the tuning knob To use the flashlight set the Lights Control switch to to turn off the fl...

Страница 16: ...400 162 425 162 450 162 475 162 50 162 525 162 55 continuous band AM 530 1710 KHz SW1 3 20 8 00 MHz SW2 9 00 22 00 MHz Output power 200 AM peak power using built in speaker Headset jack socket 3 5 mm External DC supply socket 6 mm positive center Power Supply 6 0V DC power For shortwave reception it is recommended to use built in or AA batteries because the adaptor generates noises that will inter...

Страница 17: ...and Maintenance 1 Use soft cloth to clean the radio Do not use aggressive polish or cleaners 2 Do not expose to moisture or temperature above 130 F Do not leave it on dash board in your car the extreme heat will damage the electronic parts inside the radio 3 Take AA batteries out of the radio when you do not use the radio for a long period of time ...

Страница 18: ...back must be set at IN None of the cell phone charging adapters fit my cell phone 6 cell phone charging adapters are included for selected models We do NOT supply any other adapters However if your cell phone comes with a USB data cable to connect to a computer then the same cable can be used to connect your phone to the radio s USB port in the back It won t charge my cell phone The IN OUT switch ...

Страница 19: ...radio disconnecting the battery pack will reduce considerable amount of noise static My radio doesn t pick up any of the seven weather channels Check the BAND selector to be set at WEATHER Fully extend the telescopic antenna Set power selector to BATT or Solar Crank not to Alert until you have found a weather station ...

Страница 20: ...KA550 WORLD RECEIVER Please visit manufacturer s website for more information www kaitousa com or call for service 1 866 524 8676 5185 Cliffwood Drive Montclair CA 91763 V110713 ...

Отзывы: