C. Crane CCRadio-SWP User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETELY BEFORE USE
AND SAVE THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Pocket Radio
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS on pages 23-25
before
use. It is important to read and under­stand all instructions. Keep these precau­tions and instructions where all who use this radio will read them.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROW­HEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE RADIO.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC­TRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE RADIO BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THIS RADIO.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
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For your future reference:
Serial No.
(found inside battery compartment)
Date of Purchase
Name & Address of Dealer
The box should contain the CCRadio-SWP, earbuds, carry pouch and this manual. If any­thing is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. We recommend you keep the box in the unlikely event your radio needs to be serviced.
Unpacking
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C. Crane Company, Inc. 1001 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540 Phone: 1-800-522-8863 Web: ccrane.com
All rights reserved. No part of this booklet may
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Quick Start
1.
Slide
K
(pg. 10) SENSITIVITY
switch to DX position.
2.
Install two AA batteries in the
g
battery compartment, paying
close attention to orientation of the batteries+ and – ends.
3.
Turn on the radio by pressing the
Q
POWER button.
4.
Adjust
I
VOLUME
5.
Select band by pressing the
{
BAND button
6.
Use the
W
TUNING knob to
locate a station or by directly entering a frequency:
a) First, select the
{
BAND you
want
b) press the
}
FREQ” UENCY
button
c) Enter the frequency on the
q
keyboard.
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Table of Contents
Unpacking ............................................... 3
Quick Start ............................................... 4
Radio Identification ........................... 6-11
Features and Operation Explained
Introduction ............................ 12
Power Sleep Button ............... 12
Tuning Knob ............................ 13
Light ........................................ 14
Setting Clock Time ................ 14
Saving Stations to Memory ... 14
Display Button ..................... 15
Setting the Alarm .................. 16
Favorites ................................ 16
Up and Down Buttons ........... 17
Band Button .......................... 17
Frequency Button .................. 18
0-9 Keys ................................. 18
Performance Tips ........................... 19-20
Troubleshooting Guide .......................... 21
Specifications ......................................... 22
Power Adapter ...................................... 22
Safety Instructions ........................... 23-25
Shortwave Tips ................................. 26-27
Station Log ........................................ 28-31
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Radio Identification — Front View
Q
W
E
R
T
Y
U
I
O
P
{
}
q
w
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O
UP , Frequency, Time,
Memory Tune
P
DOWN , Frequency, Time,
Memory Tune
{
BAND, Change Bands,
9-10 kHz steps
}
FREQUENCY, Press to enter
Frequency
q
0-9 KEYS, Direct Frequency
and Memory access
w
LCD Display
Q
POWER and SLEEP Timer
W
TUNING Knob
E
LIGHT Button
R
MEMORY, TIME SET Button
T
DISPLAY, Time, Frequency,
Alarm, AM Step, 12/24 Hour
Y
ALARM, (De)Activate Alarm,
Set Alarm Time
U
FAVORITES, Tune
Memories only
I
VOLUME, Up and Down
<
>
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Radio Identification LCD Display
e r t y u
i o p [
]G
D AS
F
J
H
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]
kHz indicates Kilohertz while in AM
and SW bands only
A
MHz indicates Megahertz in FM band
S
Time or Frequency display
D
AM/PM show while in 12 hour
time format
F
SWI or SWII, indicates Shortwave I
or Shortwave II
G
MW indicates AM in U.S.
(medium wave)
H F
M indicates radio is in FM band
J
BATTERY flashing indicates batteries
are low
e
FM STEREO indicator, displays
only when headphones are used
r
TUNE indicator means a
station or noise is high
t
SLEEP FUNCTION indicator
y
AL means alarm is active
u
AUTO, Radio alarm or goes to
Buzzer, if radio is already on
i
BUZZER indicates buzzer
type
alarm
o
LOCK switch is on
p
M.SCAN (FAVORITES), tunes
memorized stations only
[
Indicates memory channel num-
ber 00-199 for Memory Stations
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Radio Identification Sides
K
DX - LOCAL switches Sensitivity of
SW and FM bands
L
EARPHONE jack
:
DC Power Jack, 3 Volts, Tip Negative
a
TUNING KNOB adjusts Frequency,
Time, Presets
s
BASS - NORMAL Switch, select for
best sound
d
LOCK, press to lock, hold for
1 second to unlock
K
L
:
a
s
d
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Radio Identification Back
f WHIP
ANTENNA used for FM and
SW bands
g
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
LOCATION, insert 2 AA batteries
h
RESET HOLE for resetting radio
(located on bottom of radio)
f
g
h
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Features and Operation Explained
Introduction
The CCRadio-SWP is the perfect size for
packing around. It is unusually good at pick­ing up stations. Audio is clear for its size, while taking as long as 70 hours to wear down a set of two AA batteries. Using the Tuning knob can be wearisome as it is with any small radio. The SWP has a novel way to zip around the bands to your favorite sta­tions. FAVORITES (Memory Scan) can be used to quickly access all of your AM/FM and SW stations rapidly and across bands without pressing buttons. We encourage you to learn how to memorize a station (page 14). You can then use the FAVORITES button and the Tuning Knob to quickly scan your memory presets.
POWER SLEEP Button
When you press and release the POWER
button the first time, you will see on dis­played for about two seconds. Press the POWER button again to turn the radio off.
To change to a SLEEP setting, press
POWER again during the short time theon is displayed. It will first show 90 min-
utes and then decrease by five minutes for
Q
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Features and Operation Explained
each successive press. You have a choice
of on, and from 90 minutes down to 5 min­utes by 5-minute steps. Stop on the setting you desire and it will be remembered for your convenience each time you turn the radio on again. If you select any one of the sleep settings, except on, the SLEEP symbol will be displayed while the radio is on. When on is selected, the radio will simply turn on and off each time the power button is pushed.
Pressing the POWER SLEEP button while the radio is operating on any of the SLEEP settings will turn the radio off.
TUNING KNOB
Turn the Tuning Knob while the radio is on
to tune to a different frequency.
When setting the clock or alarm, it is also a good way to change the time, rather then using the up and down buttons.
The Tuning Knob also works when you have your favorite stations in memory. You can press FAVORITES and use the tuning knob to quickly access your memorized sta­tion. See page 16 for
U
FAVORITES”.
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LIGHT
Pressing the LIGHT button will give you
about eight seconds of light on the display.
SETTING CLOCK TIME /SAVING A
STATION TO MEMORY
The Memory/Time SET key works in two
ways:
1. When the radio is “off” press and hold
for one second until Hour flashes. You
have eight seconds to set the hour. Use either the Tuning Knob or UP and DOWN buttons. Press again to set the minutes. Press a third time to confirm when done. You can change from 12 hour to 24 hour clock format by holding the DISPLAY button for five seconds.
2. When the radio is onthe key is used
to store a station into memory. First, tune to a station or frequency you want. Press MEM T.SET and will blink in the upper right corner of the LCD display. Rotate the Tuning Knob to the memory channel where you want to store the sta­tion. The memory channels are num­bered from 00 to 199. Press “MEM T.SET again to finalize the memorized
Features and Operation Explained
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R
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station. There is a log in the back of this
manual on pages 28-31 to help you organize your stations. Your memories will not be lost when batteries go dead or if you reset the radio.
DISPLAY button
The DISPLAY button works in two ways:
1. When the radio is onthe LCD display
normally shows the frequency. Pressing the DISPLAY button will toggle the dis­play through ALARM TIME”, “TIME” of day, and SLEEP timer status. It will show the minutes left on the SLEEP timer or on if the sleep timer is not being used.
2. When the radio is offthe LCD display
normally shows the time of day. Pressing the DISPLAY button will toggle the dis­play through ALARM TIME, tuning steps for AM, and your choice of 12 or 24 hour clock format. While the radio is off, you can change from 12 hour to 24 hour clock format by holding the DIS­PLAY button for five seconds. Change it back using the same method. See
{
BAND button on page 17 to change
tuning steps for AM.
Features and Operation Explained
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Features and Operation Explained
SETTING THE ALARM
You can activate or deactivate the alarm if
the radio is on or off. Pushing the ALARM button once sets the alarm to
and the radio alarm. (The radio will alarm on the last station listened to.) A sec­ond push of the ALARM button sets the alarm to buzzer . A third press of the ALARM button turns off both icons and the radio will not alarm. Press the Power button to stop the alarms when they come on.
The alarm will not work if head-
phones are plugged in.
Set the alarm time
with the radio off.
Press and hold the ALARM button for two seconds. Use the Tuning Knob to set the hours, press the ALARM button again and set the minutes. You must press the ALARM button again when done to con­firm the ALARM time.
If the alarm is set to AUTO and you hap­pen to have the radio on at the alarm time, then the buzzer will automatically come on, too.
FAVORITES
Pressing the FAVORITES” key allows you to
Y
U
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UP and DOWN Buttons
These buttons can be used to tune the
radio one step at a time or press and hold to scan for the next strong station.
The buttons can also be used when setting the time or to scroll through memorized sta­tions while in
U
FAVORITES (Memory
Scan) mode.
BAND button
Pressing the BAND button with the radio
on changes bands in order: FM, AM, SW1,
and SW2.
With the radio off, the BAND button can be pressed and held for five seconds to
Features and Operation Explained
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<
O
{
P
tune the stations you have installed in mem-
ory exclusively. You can use the Tuning Knob, Up and Down buttons, or 0-9 Keys to change memory channels. This can save you much time if you are familiar with the stations in your area. There is no other function to this button. Press FAVORITES again to go back to regular tuning.
VOLUME
This is easy, up + and down -.
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change the AM tuning steps from 10 to 9
kHz. The U.S. uses 10 kHz. Most of the rest of the world uses 9 kHz steps. It could be important to change the AM step rate if you use the Up and Down button to scan for stations and you happen to be in a foreign country.
FREQUENCY Button
This is used to directly enter a frequency.
You must be in the radio band of your choice before you enter a frequency. AM and SW is straightforward. Press FREQ and enter the AM or SW frequency using the numbered keys. For FM you must enter a last digit. To enter 100.3 FM you must press FREQ and then press 1-0-0-3.
0-9 KEYS
These are used to directly enter a frequen-
cy or memory channel. See
}
“FREQ”-
UENCY button for direct entry.
While in
U
FAVORITES (Memory Scan)
mode you can also enter the channel num­ber of a station you memorized. There is a programming quirk, however. Because there are 200 channels, you must key in 3 digits for each number. Channel 00 through “9”
Features and Operation Explained
q
}
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Performance Tips
While excellent for fine tuning, the Tuning
Knob moves in only 1 kHz steps. Using the FAVORITES (Memory Scan) to dial right to your stations is a fast and easy method (page 16). You also have the ability to directly enter a frequency. See Shortwave Tips on page 26.
For best AM reception, rotate the radio for the clearest audio. If radio noise is present, try moving the radio to a better location so the noise decreases. Many times this is only a few inches or feet away. In a hotel room, try putting it in a window sill.
For FM, the telescopic antenna up full
Features and Operation Explained
LCD DISPLAY
Learning the features and the correspon-
ding display icons can make your radio eas­ier to use.
w
must be entered with a 00 in front of the
channel number. Channel numbers 10 through 19 must have a “0” entered in front of the channel number. Example: Channel 1 must be entered as 0-0-1.
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Performance Tips
usually gives best reception. The antenna
can also be rotated and shortened until the best signal is received.
Always fully extend the telescopic antenna for the best Shortwave reception. SW reception can easily be improved with the addition of a very simple antenna. A portable SW antenna available from C. Crane works well for travel.
Also, any insulated small diameter wire can be wound around the whip antenna and extended out 20' to 60'. The wire can be mounted on the inside of an outside wall or out a window and along the top of a non­metal fence. Simple experimentation with the antenna wire location is the best way.
Most of the time, leave the DX-LOCAL switch set on DX, unless you are receiving an overly strong station. This can keep the strong station from overdriving the radio and also help in listening to a weaker station that is next to a strong station.
The buttons can be somewhat hard to press. Check the LCD display to confirm that you have pressed it hard enough to register.
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Troubleshooting Guide
This radio has a microprocessor. If the dis-
play disappears or has odd characters, try resetting the radio. Use a toothpick or paperclip to momentarily stick in the reset hole gently. It is located on the bottom of the radio. The radio can be on or off when this is done. There must be power to the radio either by AC Adapter or batteries.
NO AUDIO: Be sure the volume is up and
headphone jack does not have something in it. The alarm will not work if headphones are plugged in.
RADIO WILL NOT COME ON: Be sure the
LOCK switch is off. Press and hold for one second to turn LOCK off.
BATTERIES: Do not mix old batteries with
new batteries. The battery icon flashes when the batteries are low. You have 15 seconds to change a set of batteries or you may have to set the clock time again.
AC ADAPTER: Make sure it is fully plugged
into the radio.
SENSITIVITY: Be sure DX-LOCAL switch is
on DX. DX is an abbreviation for “dis- tance. Be sure the antenna is up fully for FM and SW.
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Specifications
1. Frequency Coverage:
FM 70.0 ~ 108.0MHz AM (MW) 522 ~ 1628kHz (9k step)
520 ~ 1710kHz (10k step) SW1 2300 ~ 7500kHz SW2 9200 ~ 22000kHz
2. S/N (Signal to Noise) Sensitivity: FM > 10uV AM > 1mv/m (this is extraordinary) SW > 30uV
3. AM Selectivity: > 25dB
4. Number of Memories: 200
5. Power Source: 2 (AA Size) or LR2 DC IN: 3V 150mA, Tip (-) 3.5mm x 1.3mm
6. Built-in Speaker: 25ohm 0.5W
7. Earphone Socket: 3.5mm 32ohm
8. Dimensions: 4.75" W x 3" H x 1.2" D
If you have purchased an optional AC-DC adapter, be sure it is the correct voltage. It should have an output of three Volts DC with the center negative, and not less than 150 MAh. Use only the recommended adapter. Otherwise it may damage the radio or cause a fire or electric shock.
Power Adapter
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Safety Instructions
To prevent damage to your radio or possi-
ble injury to you or others, read these safe­ty precautions and instructions entirely before applying power to your radio. Keep these precautions and instructions where all who use this radio will read them.
1)
COMMON CARE
Check the radio, AC adapter, batteries
and any accessories regularly. Do not use the radio if there is any sign of dam­age. Only operate in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Only use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer.
2)
PROPER BATTERY HANDLING
Never mix different type of batteries or
use old batteries with new. We recom­mend you remove batteries from the radio if you are not going to use the radio for one month or more.
3) DISCONNECT THE RADIO
IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION
If you smell or notice smoke, disconnect
READ BEFORE
OPERATING EQUIPMENT
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety Instructions
the AC Adapter and remove the batteries
immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Contact C. Crane Company or their rep­resentative for inspection and service before any future operation. Only use the AC-DC Adapter recommended with the unit and replace it if wires become frayed or exposed. It should have an output of three Volts DC with the center negative, and not less than 150 MAh. Use only the recommended adapter. Otherwise it may damage the radio or cause a fire or electric shock.
4)
KEEP OUT OF REACH
OF CHILDREN
Dropping the radio can cause damage or
injury. Keep the AC Adapter cord in a position so someone cannot trip and cause the radio to fall.
5)
KEEP AWAY FROM WATER
AND MOISTURE
Keep the radio dry. Liquids and moisture
can damage the radio. If a liquid leaks into the radio do not operate and seek a qualified service shop. To clean the radio, remove the power and use a damp cloth on the exterior only.
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Safety Instructions
6) KEEP AWAY FROM
EXTREME TEMPERATURES
Extreme temperatures can damage the
radio. Do not leave or use the radio where it can be subjected to high or very cold temperatures.
7)
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO
SERVICE RADIO
Refer all service work to a qualified
service shop when the radio does not appear to operate normally, exhibits a change in performance or the radio has received damage. Never open the radio as this may expose you to dangerous voltages and this will void all warranties.
8)
OUTSIDE ANTENNAS
OR CABLES
Outside antennas or cables that create a
potential hazard should not be used with this radio unless installed by qualified personnel.
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Shortwave Tips
The CCRadio-SWP covers all of the impor-
tant international broadcast bands. A
*
symbol signifies where you most likely find the best listening. They are listed by fre­quency and then the (meter band). There are exceptions to every rule in Shortwave. Reception will vary when you are in a for­eign country.
The CCRadio-SWP has plenty of memory. If you install active frequencies into memory, you can recall them easily. When you are trying to find a station, it is best to switch to manual tuning, using the tuning knob.
SWI
2300~2495 kHz (120m) –
mostly tropical regions
3200~3400 kHz (90m) –
mostly tropical regions
3900~4050 kHz (75m) –
mostly Europe
4400~5100 kHz (60m) –
night, mostly tropical
5800~6300 kHz (49m) –
all year-round, night
7100~7600 kHz (41m) –
best at night
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Shortwave Tips
SWII
9250~9995 kHz (31m) –
all year, night/winter
*
11.50~12.16 MHz (25m) – summer; near sunset
13.57~13.87 MHz (22m) – day and summer
15.00~15.825 MHz (19m) – day and summer
*
17.48~17.90 MHz (16m) – day and summer
18.90~19.02 MHz (15m) – day, not much
21.45~21.85 MHz (13m) – day, not much
Shortwave broadcasters use Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) time to coordinate their shows. You can normally find a UTC time signal at 5,000, 10,000 or 15,000 kHz.
Station Log
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001 002 003 004 005 006 007 008 009 010 011 012 013 014 015 016 017 018 019 020 021 022 023 024
Log Pages may be copied for your use. C. Crane
025
026 027 028 029 030 031 032 033 034 035 036 037 038 039 040 041 042 043 044 045 046 047 048 049
Station Log
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Log Pages may be copied for your use. C. Crane
050
051 052 053 054 055 056 057 058 059 060 061 062 063 064 065 066 067 068 069 070 071 072 073 074
075 076 077 078 079 080 081 082 083 084 085 086 087 088 089 090 091 092 093 094 095 096 097 098 099
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Station Log
Log Pages may be copied for your use. C. Crane
100
101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124
125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 138 139 140 141 142 143 144 145 146 147 148 149
Station Log
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Log Pages may be copied for your use. C. Crane
150
151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 164 165 166 167 168 169 170 171 172 173 174
175 176 177 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186 187 188 189 190 191 192 193 194 195 196 197 198 199
Model: CCRadio-SWP
ANSI C63.4: 2003 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS.
1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND
2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFER­ENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
Notice: Any changes or modifications not express-
ly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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