C. Crane CC Skywave, SKYWAVE Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY

BEFORE USE AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Revision 2-2/2015

CC SKYWAVE

Introduction/ Safety Instructions

Introduction

The CC Skywave™ radio uses the latest in digital chip technology along with our own
techniques developed at C. Crane. This new travel radio is a travel essential for two big reasons.
The cost of using data on your smart phone overseas is prohibitive for most people and you

when nobody else knows.

The AM/FM, Shortwave and the Aviation band gives you information and insight into the
country you are visiting. Small and lightweight but with high quality reception and features.
Easy button navigation makes it a superior companion for night time listening at home or
abroad. If you have any question about your radio, please give us a call or check out

ccrane.com

READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before the radio is operated.

2. Heat: Never put the radio in direct sunlight in an unventilated area or behind glass like a car’s interior. The
appliance should be away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
that produce heat.

3. If the radio is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, remove the batteries. The batteries may
leak and damage furniture or your radio.

4. The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.5.

WARNING: DO NOT CHARGE ALKALINE BAT

TERIES

. Use only the recommended power adapter that

we supply for recharging NiMh batteries.

For your future reference:
Serial No. _________________________________________________________________________________
(Found inside battery compartment)
Date of purchase __________________________________________________________________________
Name & address of dealer ___________________________________________________________________

Unpacking

The box should contain the CC Skywave, CC Buds earphones, carry case, warranty card, and this manual.
If anything is missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. We recommend you keep the
packaging in the unlikely event your radio will need servicing.

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Table of Contents

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Installing the Batteries .................................................................................................................................... 5

........................................................................................................................ 6

Powering the Radio .......................................................................................................................................... 7

Setting the Sleeptimer .................................................................................................................................... 7

Listening with Earphones ..............................................................................................................................

13

Setting the Volume .............................................................................................................................

.............. 13

Saving a Station to Memory ......................................................................................................................... 7

Listening with Speaker ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Changing AM/ FM Bands ............................................................................................................................... 9

Changing Pages .................................................................................................................................................. 8

Setting Weather Alert ....................................................................................................................................... 8

Changing Display Views ................................................................................................................................... 12

Setting the Time .............................................................................................................................

.................... 12

Setting the Alarm

................................................................................................................................................ 11

Disable Beep Sound .......................................................................................................................................... 15

Designate Frequency or Clock While Listening ....................................................................................... 15

Activate 9 or 10 kHz AM Tuning .................................................................................................................... 11

Fast or Slow Tuning with Knob ....................................................................................................................... 12

Setting Narrow AM/ SW/ Air Bandwidth Filters ........................................................................................ 8

Reseting the Radio ............................................................................................................................................. 14

Troubleshooting Guide ..................................................................................................................................... 16

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........................... 18

Battery Charging ................................................................................................................................................ 10

Weather, Shortwave, and Air Bands ......................................................................................................... 10

Changing Time Format

.................................................................................................................................... 10

Changing Meter Bands ..................................................................................................................................... 9

Stereo or Mono Reception .............................................................................................................................. 9

Setting the Squelch for Airband ................................................................................................................

13

Enter a Frequency Directly ................................................................................................................ 8

Automatically Setup Presets ............................................................................................................. 8

Expanding the FM Band ...................................................................................................................... 11

Positioning the Whip Antenna .......................................................................................................... 12

CC Skywave Accessories ..................................................................................................................... 19

Lock Button

........................................................................................................................................................... 9

Display Screen Identication

Specications

CC SKYWAVE

Getting Started

Installing the Batteries

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1. Position the radio face down on a soft surface to protect it.

2. Remove the battery cover by applying pressure and sliding downwards towards
the bottom of the radio.

3. Insert the two (2) “AA” alkaline or NiMH cell batteries into the compartment as
indicated. Be sure the negative (-) end of each battery is against the spring.

4. Replace the battery cover. You are now ready to operate your radio.

Two (2) “AA” alkaline or NiMH batteries

Radio Identication - Display

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A

B

D

E

F

G

K

I

L

J

H

M

O

N

C

P

A. Battery Icon / Charge Indicator
B. Page Number (for station memories)
C. Station Memories 0-9
D. Squelch
E. Reception Signal Strength
F. Band Indicators (AM, SW, AIR, FM, WX)
G. Frequency / Time
H. Alarm Set for Radio Station

I. Alert is Activated (Weather)
J. Alarm is Activated
K. Stereo FM Reception
L. Sleep Timer is Activated
M. Radio is Locked
N. Audio Filter for Voice or Music
O. Tuning Speed with Knob
P. Tuning Increments

2. Up and Down Tuning Buttons

Press once quickly to tune to the next frequency increment. Press and hold for 2-seconds to
automatically tune to the next strong station. Hold continuously to cycle through the whole
band.

3. Memory Preset Buttons 0-9

Save your favorite stations to memory buttons. To save a station, press and hold any memory
button for 2-seconds while the station is playing. To play a saved station, press the same
button once quickly.

Note: The CC Skywave is a “smart” radio and will remember current settings when a station is
preset into memory. Here is a list of the current settings that will be saved with your station.

1. Stereo or Mono selection on FM

2. Bandwidth selection on AM, Shortwave, or Air bands.

3. Voice or Music selection

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1

2

1. Power button / Sleep Timer

To turn the radio “ON” just press
the red button. To use the Sleep
Timer, press and hold the red
button. The Sleep Timer will
automatically shut o the radio
after the set amount of time
expires. The display will cycle
through minutes 120, 90, 60,
45, 30, 15, and OFF. Release the
power button to activate the
sleep setting you desire. The
radio will remember your last
Sleep Timer setting for the next
time you use it.

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Radio Operation

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