DEGEN DE106 Operating Manual

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MW / SW / FM STEREO
24 MEMORY PRESETS
/ TIMER / SLEEP
MANUAL TUNING / SEEK TUNING
MONO / STEREO SELECTABLE
LOCK SWITCH
AUTO CUT OFF WITH LOWER POWER
LIGHT INDICATOR
BUILT - IN SPEAKER
2 WAY POWER WITH AC / DC OPERATIONS
EXTERNAL ANTENNA JACK
PRESET / DIRECT ENTRY
OPERATING MANUAL
OPERATING MANUAL
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
VOLUME
LOCK
STEREO/MONO
SCAN+/HR
SCAN-/MIN
EARPHONE JACK
DC JACK
ENTER
BAND
MEMO/TIME
MODE/ALARM
METER
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
LIGHT
DX/LOCAL
RESET
EXT.ANT.JACK
0...9
LCD
TELESCOPIC ANTENNA
STAND
SLEEP
POWER
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1 FREQUENCY / TIME
2 FM STEREO INDICATOR
3 FM BAND
4 MW BAND
5 SW1 BAND / SW2 BAND
6 ALARM INDICATOR
7 SLEEP INDICATOR
8 WEAK POWER INDICATOR
9 LOCK INDICATOR
10 MEMORY NUMBER
11 MHz
12 KHz
LCD IDENTIFICATION
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Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
Insert two AA batteries with correct polarity as shown.
Slide back the battery cover, make sure that it is snapped into place.
When the batteries become weak, please reduce the volume or replace the batteries with new ones. If batteries get too weak for proper operation, the unit will automatically shut off with special integrated circus.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Turn off the unit and then replace the batteries with fresh ones within 30 minutes.
BATTERY OPERATION
Otherwise, the setting will be cleared and clock reset to 0 0:00.
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If the AC adaptor is connected when regular batteries are installed, the unit automatically switches to the AC adaptor power and the batteries are not used. Make sure the polarity of the AC adaptor suits your unit before plugging it into the AC power outlet, the correct mark is as follows:
External power supply can be chosen from 3V to
4.5V.
If you want to continue listening, please reduce the voice or replace the batteries with new ones.
Even if the voice is low or in clock mode, weak power indicator still flashes, please replace the batteries with new ones immediately to avoid battery leakage.
WEAK POWER INDICATOR
When power supply is weak, weak power indicator flashes, meanwhile the unit works disorderly and the sounds becomes distorted.
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Do not mix different types together (Alkaline, Carbon-Zinc, Nickel Cadmium etc.), or old batteries with new ones. When the unit is not being used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to avoid damage from battery leakage and corrosion. If battery leakage occurs, wipe the battery compartment with a soft cloth before inserting the new ones.
AC ADAPT OPERATION
1. Plug the adaptor into an 220V AC power outlet.
2. Insert the adaptor's small connector plug into the
DC JACK .
3. Turn on the unit.
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TURN ON / OFF THE UNIT
1. Power On / Off
Press POWER to turn on the unit manually, the station you stoped listen last operation is heard.
After listening, press POWER to turn off the unit.
2. Sleep
Press SLEEP to turn on the unit, default sleep time of 60 minutes indicates in the display and the tuned station is heard.
While 60 indicates in the display, set the desired sleep time by press + or - , sleep time is changenable from 10 to 90 minutes.
When the unit is in lock status, lock indicator appears in the display. None of the buttons except
LIGHT, MONO / ST and RESET button will work.
LOCK FUNCTION
Slide the LOCK switch in the opposite direction of the arrow to unlock the controls.
Lock function prevent the unit from short, accidental
button press.
RESET
If the unit operates erratically, press RESET button to resume normal operation.
Reset will erase all of the memories including clock setting.
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BAND SELECTION
Press BAND button repeatedly to select FM, AM, SW1, SW2, the corresponding band indicator will show in the display.
FM MW SW1 SW2
BAND
Repeat
SW1 and SW2 each is divided into several SW meter bands, press SW METER button repeatedly , SW meter range begins as follows:
SW1 2.30 - 7.80 MHz
SW2: 9.10 - 26.10 MHz
2.30 3.20 3.90 4.75 5.95 7.10
SW1 meter band
9.10 11.65 13.60 15.10 17.55 21.45 25.60
SW2 meter band
The unit will shut off automatically after the adjusted sleep time. To turn off the unit during sleep time, press SLEEP . To quit from sleep mode but listening to the broadcast in normal mode, press POWER , in the display will disappear and sleep mode is cancel.
3. Timer
Press and hold until indicates in the display. Timer function is on and the unit will turn on automatically at the presetting time.
Preparation: Refer to page for information on ALARM CLOCK SETTING.
Press POWER to turn off the unit. As you can see, still indicates in the display, timer function is still on. To turn off timer function, press and hold MODE TIMER until disappear in the display.
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If tuning become slowly in a frequency range, try manual tuning to see if there are some weak stations.
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3. Listening to Preset Stations
There are 24 memories, 6 each assigned to FM, MW,SW1,SW2 with preset number 1...6. Remember all the preset station numbers for the convenience of later listening. (Refer to page 10 for information on presetting stations.)
Stations can only be preset with number 1..6. 7,8,9,0 is invalid.
Press BAND to select the desired band.
Press the preset number(1..6) to tune in to the preset station. The frequency digits and preset number show in the display.
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Quick Tuning is more suitable for strong signal broadcast, it may not stop if broadcast signals are weak.
TUNING IN TO A STATION
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1. Manual Tuning
Manual tuning is more suitable for weak signal broadcast.
Press SCAN button(+ /- ) to tune in to a clear reception.
2. Quick Tuning
Keep SCAN button (+ / - ) pressed until frequency indicator changes, the unit starts to tune in to the stations automatically. When a station is tuned in, scanning stops and the tuned station is heard.
If there is a station you wish to skip during scanning, press and hold SCAN button(+ or- ) to skip this station. Press SCAN (+ or- ) button while quick tuning, scanning will stop immediately.
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In general, set the switch in DX position unless there is strong interference or when you are listening to local stations.
DX LOCAL
FM 1-6 + MW 1-6 + SW1 1-6 + SW2 1-6 = 24 Presets
You can preset up to 6 stations under each preset number (1-6) on each band (FM, MW, SW1, SW2):
PRESETTING STATIONS
If you can not complete step 3 while the indications flash time, presetting is failed. You have to repeat from step 1.
Press STORE button , "MEMO" flashes in the display.
Press a preset number 1....6
to memorize the station. The corresponding number will indicate in the display.
Tune in to a desired station with manual tuning, quick tuning or direct entry.
4. Direct Frequency Entry
Direct frequency entry makes it extremely easy to tune in to a station if you knows its exact frequency.
BAND
If entering frequency is not valid in the band frequency range, indicate in the display.
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Press BAND to select the desired band.
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ENTER
Press ENTER , display is blank for you to enter the frequency for 10s.
0...9
Enter the frequency numbers with 0...9 .
Press ENTER again, the tuned station is heard.
ENTER
Set appropriate DX / LOCAL in SW and FM according to different listening environment could effectively improves the reception result.
DX / LOCAL
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If you can not complete step 3 while the indications flash time, repeat from step 1. Make sure to press STORE TIME after clock setting, otherwise setting is failed. 24 hours system is used in this unit.
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VOLUME CONTROL
Adjust volume using VOL , keep the volume at a moderate level, this will allow you to hear outside sounds and to be considerate to people around you.
LISTENING WITH EARPHONES
When listening to stereo reception, normally use headphones and set MONO STEREO to STEREO. Speakers can only play MONO sound.
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If a station is already stored, the new station with the same preset number replaces the old one. 7,8,9,0 is invalid to store stations.
CLOCK SET
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Turn off the unit or press MODE TIMER into CLOCK mode if the unit is turned on.
OFF
ON
MODE TIMER
STORE TIME
Press STORE TIME , clock flashes in the display.
Press + to adjust hour and - to adjust minute.
Press STORE TIME to confirm the setting.
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There is 5 second's interval between each step, if no operation is set to next step, current operation is cancel. Make sure to press STORE TIME after alarm clock setting, otherwise the setting may invalid.
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MONO: weak signal broadcast, voice program, mono broadcast. STEREO: strong signal broadcast, music, FM Stereo broadcast.
When listening to a stereo reception, normally set MONO STEREO to STEREO. If the stereo reception is too weak or noisy, set the selector to MONO.
MONO STEREO
MONO/STEREO
When listening to voice program, set the switch to MONO.
OFF
ON
ALARM CLOCK SETTING
MODE TIMER
MODE TIMER
Press STORE TIME
while flashes for 5s,
clock flashes instead.
Press HOUR (+) or MINUTE (-) to set the alarm clock.
Press STORE TIME to store the setting.
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Turn off the unit, press MODE TIMER into ALARM setting mode (or press twice if the unit is on), flashes and alarm clock show in the display. Default alarm clock is 0:00 before setting.
STORE TIME
STORE TIME
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External Antenna
Telescopic antenna functions as SW antenna. Extending the antenna straight upward to get the best reception.
Set DX LOCAL to DX when listening to SW broadcast.
SW Reception
If FM or SW reception is too weak, set DX LOCAL to DX, and use a external antenna to improve reception.
Do not use external antenna in thunder storm day.
Telescopic antenna functions as FM antenna, keep it extended and change its length and direction to find the position which gives the best reception.
Magnetic antenna inside the unit functions as MW antenna, it is strongly effected by the reception direction. When listening to MW broadcast, reorient the unit to find the position which gives the best reception.
USING ANTENNA
MW Reception
FM Reception
Set DX / LOCAL to LOCAL if FM reception is too noisy.
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FM 87.5 - 108.0 MHz
MW 522 - 1620 KHz
SW1 SW2
2.30 - 7.80 MHz 9.10 - 26.10 MHz
120m 2.300 - 2.490 MHz
90m 3.200 - 3.400 MHz
75m 3.900 - 4.000 MHz
60m 4.750 - 5.060 MHz
49m 5.950 - 6.200 MHz
41m 7.100 - 7.300 MHz
31m 9.500 - 9.900 MHz
25m 11.65 - 12.05 MHz
22m 13.60 - 13.80 MHz
19m 15.10 - 15.60 MHz
16m 17.55 - 17.90 MHz
13m 21.45 - 21.85 MHz
11m 25.67 - 26.10 MHz
SPECIFICATIONS
1. Frequency Range
SW METER
2. Memory Stations (24)
6. Dimensions: Approx. 71 111 23 mm
7. Mass: Approx. 160 g (excl. Battery)
3. Power Supply:
3V - 4.5V DC
2 AA Batteries
4. Speaker: D 50mm 12 0.25W
5. External Earphone: D 3.5mm
Avoid using earphones at high volume, if you experience
a ringing in your ears, reduce volume or discontinue use.
Shut down the radio before sleeping.
Do not use earphones while driving or cycling, it can also
be potentially dangerous to play your earphones at high
volume while walking, especially at pedestrian crossing.
Notes On Earphones
CAUTIONS
On Handling
Avoid exposure to temperature extremes, direct sunlight,
moisture, sand, dust or mechanical shock.
Should anything wrong with the radio, please remove the
battery and have the unit checked by qualified personnel
before operating it any further.
Use only power sources specified in this manual.
When the unit is not being used for a long period of time,
remove the batteries to avoid damage form battery
leakage and corrosion.
The LCD display may become hard to see or slow down
when using the unit at high temperatures (above 40 C) or
at low temperatures (below 0 C).
At room temperature, the display will return to its normal
operating condition.
The product may not operate normally, when the ESD
(8kv) applied on the metal coated buttons. It is necessary
to reset manually.
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