GE 7-2867 User Manual

Superadio

High Performance, Long

AM/FM Portable Radio

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Congratulations on your purchase of the GE SUPERAfXO, Model 7-2867, with features

such as:

LONG-RANGE RECEPTION

● Tuned RF on both AM and FM.

● 38 (976 mm) FM Swivel Whip Antenna.

● 7-7/8 (200 mm) AM Ferrite Rod Antenna.

STATION SELECTIVITY AND SEPARATION

● Ceramic IF Filter, plus 3 IF Tuned Circuits on FM.

● 4 IF Tuned Circuits on AM.

●

Switchable

●

Precision Vernier Tuning,

BEST SOUND QUALITY

●

6-1/2” High-sensitivity speaker, plus 2“ Tweeter.

● 700 mw RMS minimum Audio Output.

● Separate BASS and TREBLE Controls.

● Separate VOLUME Control.

AFC (Automatic Frequency Control).

WIOE SAND SELECT SWITCH

NORMAL: for maximum

selectw8ty

stations.

WIOE:

aud!o

local stations

OTHER SUPER FEATURES

●

6 “D” cell battery power (batteries not included) or AC

household power operation.

●

GE FM-AM

●

Separate power ON-OFF switch.

●

Headphone Jack for optional headphones.

●

Fold

●

AM-FM External Antenna Terminals.

IC (Integrated Circuit).

down carry handle.

This radio offers a level of performance above the average portable radio. We urge you to follow the step-by-step instructions in order to enjoy the full capabilities of this radio.

SAND SELECT SWITCH Select

ODerattOn.

FM WHIP ANTENNA (replaceable)

FM-AM OIAL

Ind+cates

FM or AM station being received. The Log Scale helm to locate \ broadcasts

SCALE

frequency of

and extend to full

length.

of adjacent

for increased

fidelity of strong

AM or FM

TREBLE TONE CONTROL

Admt to !xeferred hsienlng

sASS

TONE CONTROL

A@st

to preferred

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POWER ON/OFF SWITCH

Use to turn OFF.

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ON or

FM-AM

—TUNING

‘AFC SELECT SWITCH

Swdch

then drift-free FM

VOLUME CONTROL

Adjust

listening level

for desired

KNOS.

Adjust to select your favorite AM or FM

statoon.

off to Fine

SwOch

Tune

on to assure

receDtion.

POWER SUPPLY

This

TVm-Way

batteries and power cord are housed in a compartment on the back of the radio.

portable radio operates on AC Household power or 6 “D” size

with-automatic

AC/DC

“witching, The batteries (noi included with radio),

Always remove worn-out batteries as they may leak chemicals which the electronic components and cabinet. When discarding dispose of them in the proper manner, according to your state and regulations.

120-VOLT AC OPERATION

BATTERY OPERATION

Gently place the radio on its front with the bottom facing you. Remove the battery/cord storage compartment door by releasing the three

compartment door latches, then swing door toward you and off. Insert the 6 “D” size batteries into the compartment as indicated on the panel

inside the compartment. Be sure the + (cap) end of each battery is installed in t he direction shown in the battery outline. Insert’ ‘bottom row” of batteries first, then slide the “top row” under the BATTERY STRAP from the left side of

6 “D” SIZE

BAITERIES

Replace the compartment door by first

4. their receptacles; then swing ches “snap” into place.

NOTE. After a portable radio has been used extensively in battery operation,

the qualify of the sound may deteriorate or the loudness may decrease. When this happens, the very first thing to suspect is rundown batteries.

Further confirmation that the batteries are run down can be made by changing to AC tine cord operation. If the sound quality improves the batteries are run down and should be replaced with new batteries.

Your SUPERRADIO offers exceptional battery life with standard “D” size batteries. Alkaline batteries, although more expensive, offer increased battery life over standard cells.

IMPORTANT Since few batteries are actually “leakproof”, always remove batteries, (even if new) when storing product unused for over 30 days or using AC continually. For shorter periods of AC operation (up to 30 days) batteries may remain in product.

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into

placing

the bottom securing tabs into

positi&

and press until

th;three

Remove outlet. An opening in the compartment door

operation with the door in place. Your radio will automatically convert from battery to AC operation. When finished using radio on ON-OFF switch to OFF. Removing plug from household outlet without

radio to OFF will automatically revert operation to battery power.

FM-AM OPERATION

Turn radio ON by depressing the POWER ON-OFF switch.

Select AM or FM operation with the BAND SELECT switch.

For FM reception, lift and extend the Whip Antenna to its fullest length. See page 4 for further information on both the AM and FM antennas.

Turn the volume up by rotating the VOLUME Control in a clockwise

Rotate the FM/AM TUNING knob to select your favorite FM or AM station.

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Precise tuning to distant (or weak) FM stations can be achieved by following

the AFC (Automatic Frequency Control) directions as out-lined on page 4.

Adjust the VOLUME, BASS and TREBLE controls to your preferred listening

level and tone.

To turn radio off, press the POWER ON-OFF switch again.

AM BAND

AM Band radio stations are assigned broadcast frequencies between 540 and 1700 Kilohertz (KHz). AM transmissions leave the antenna in two types of radio waves - ground waves and sky waves. Ground waves stay close to the ground and can be picked up by receivers in the local area. Sky waves go into the sky and pass thru the ionosphere into cy to “bounce” back from the ionosphere (especially during the evening hours) and can be picked up by distant receivers.

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cord from COrTptirWIt and plug into any 120-volt AC household

outer

has been

space. Some sky waves have a tenden-

provided to permit AC

AC,

be sure to Switch POWER

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be sure to

damage

local

switching

diretilon.

wIDE BAND

TfliS “AM ACCENT”

Maximum selectivity of adjacent stations in the NORMAL position.

. Improved audio fidelity of NOTE:

In the WIDE position, you may encounter beat and whistle noises due

to adjacent-channel stations in the AM band. This problem maybe particularly noticeable during nighttime reception. If this occurs, switch to NORMAL positon.

FM BAND

FM Band radio stations broadcast on assigned frequencies between 88 and 108

Megahertz (MHz), FM broadcasts are higher frequencies and offer less static and interference from outside sources as well as greater audio fidelity than AM broadcasts. Range, however, is not as great as AM because very little, if any, sky-wave reception is involved at FM frequency range.

AFC (Automatic Frequency Control)

Automatic Frequency helps to keep the radio locked-in on only on FM, it does not affect the AM operation. Tune to the desired FM station with the AFC SELECT switch in ON position.

Under certain conditions, you may not wish to use the AFC. When the desired station frequency is adjacent to a stronger station, the Automatic Frequency Control may tune the set to the stronger station. If this occurs, tune in the desired station with the AFC switch in OFF position. Should switching to ON cause the set to detune to the stronger adjacent station, simply leave the AFC SELECT switch in OFF position.

BASS/TREBLE CONTROLS

The BASS control enable you to increase or decrease the relative volume of the low-pitched (bass) sounds from the normal (or “flat”) control setting.

The TREBLE control enables you to increase or decrease the relative volume of the high pitched (Treble) sounds from the normal (or “flat”) control setting.

NOTE: These Tone Controls have a large built-in variation range which will enable

you to emphasize the various tonal sounds and alter the music you are receiving. You may be able to vary the musical balance of the music

switch allows:

strong

Conrol (AFC)

local stations when in the WIDE positon,

works to assure drift-free FM reception and

the

station to which it is tuned. AFC works

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POWER ON-OFF SWITCH

The convenient Power ON-OFF push button switch enables you to set the VOLUME, BASS and TREBLE controls, then turn the radio on or off without having

to reset the controls each time.

BUILT-IN AM/FM ANTENNAS

— The BUILT-IN ANTENNA (200 mm Ferrite Rod) is somewhat directional,

AM and on weak stations it may be The FM WHIP antenna is not used for AM reception.

FM — The WHIP ANTENNA maybe positioned anywhere within an 180 degree arc and is capable of rotating 380 degrees. To use, lift and extend the WHIP to its fullest length. For distant stations, it may be necessary to adjust the WHIP antenna’s position for beat reception.

NOTE: To avoid damaging the WHIR always lower its sections one at a time

WHIP ANTENNA REPLACEMENT

The whip antenna has been designed so that it is easily replaced in the event it is damaged. The antenna’s mounting post goes through a hole in the cabinet top and is held in place by a single screw through the catinef back. Simply remove the screw and slide the post out of the cabinet top. To install the replacement, reverse the procedure.

To order a replacement whip antenna (No. 5-1992) use Accessory Order Form included in this Guide.

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almost unrecognizable. extreme range variations to enable you to adjust for your particular

ing

preference and the program being received.

ting

with the largest diameter. Never lower the WHIP from the tip end since buckling or bending is possible. Be sure the slot provided in the base of the into its holder clip.

swivel

antenna is positioned properly before lowering the WHIP

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EXTERNAL AMIFM

ANTENNA TERMINALS

Although the in antennas, it offers the additional capability of connecting outside AM or FM antennaa to the EXTERNAL ANTENNA terminals on the cabinet back. External antennae

or to improve from the type needed for AM reception.

AM -An AM antenna for outside installation connects to the screw terminals on

the cabinet back marked

FM - You

connect to the IMPORTANT External antennae are available

IOCSl parts ovided

with antenna) when installing any outside

antenna.

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can be used in poor reception areas (inside steel and concrete buildings)

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normally provides excellent reception utilizing its

of dktant stations. The antenna required for FM differs

AM and

use

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TV antenna or an

terminals marked FM (300 ohm) and GND.

all safety instructions

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outside FM antenna. The twin leads

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@ FM

300

OHM

GND

EXTERNAL ANTENNA

TERMINALS

CABINET BACK VIEW

NO SOUND Is power cord plugged into a working 120V AC outlet?

switch in ON (depressed) position? Are batteries installed correctly? Are batteries weak?

WEAK OR DISTORTED SOUND Check condition of batteries or operate on AC power. If sound is good on

power, batteries are weak and should be replaced. AM

ReceDtion

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EXCESSIVELY NOISY RECEPTION The “noise” may becoming from outside sources such as the broadcast pro-

gram material, electrical “noise” from nearby automobiles, electrical lights (fluorescent lamps), stations.

LONG DISTANCE AM LISTENING

Because your added enjoyment receiving broadcasts from dietant AM stations. You may listen

to newa, weather,

log has been included on page 6 to help you keep a DX (long distance recep-

tion) record of stations received. Although daytime

(depending on the strength of the radio station, atmospheric conditions, etc.),

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AM reception is limited to a maximum of a few hundred miles

at night you maybe able to pick up powerful stations over a thousand miles away. This is because AM “sky-wave” signals are reflected off the ionosphere and back

HEADPHONE

You can be alone in a crowd with optional headphone No. 3-5750 that lets you listen in complete privacy. The radio speakers are automatically silenced when

plug headphone into Jack located on the right side of the cabinet.

NOTE: The Jack is designed to permit use of stereo headphones with your mono

radio, but reception will be heard in mono only.

USERS CHECK LIST

Before seeking service, a simple review of the step-by-step instructions may

eliminate or clarify your problem.

to earth in the nighttime

OX HELPFUL HINTS

The number of stations you are able to receive is a function of many factors.

The following may prove helpful:

1. Although the built-in AM antenna will enable you to receive many distant stations, your reception can be improved significantly with the addition of an external AM antenna.

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