INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETELY BEFORE USE
AND SAVE THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Before Use
Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 10 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 ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE RADIO BACK. NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIAN-
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For your future reference:
GLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE RADIO.
THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING THIS RADIO.
Serial No.
Name & Address of Dealer
Copyright ©2013 by
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 be reproduced, in any form or
means what soever, without permission in writing from C. Crane Company, Inc.
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(found inside the battery compartment)
Date of Purchase
Table of Contents
Unpacking .................................................................................... 3
Location of Controls ................................................................ 4-5
Getting Started
Display Panel ................................................................. 6
Powering Your Radio .................................................... 6
Installing the Batteries ................................................. 7
Radio Operation .......................................................................... 8
Specifications & Troubleshooting................................................ 9
Safety Instructions .................................................................... 10
Personal Station Log ................................................................. 11
Unpacking
The box should contain the CC Solar Observer Radio, a Radio-to-USB
Cell Phone Adapter, and this manual. If any thing 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.
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Location of Controls — Front of Radio
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VOLUME
WEATHER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
DYNAMO
BATTERY
OFF
FM AM WEATHER
TUNING
I
Q
Display Panel
W
Tuning Dial
E
Dynamo Crank
R
Band Switch
U
Q
Y
T
Power Selection Switch
Y
Volume Control
U
Weather Dial
I
Speaker
W
E
R
T
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