Improvements CC Radio-EP, CCRadio-EP 416687 Instruction Manual

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CC Radio - EP

Item #416687

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 11 before
use. It is important to read and
understand all instructions.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

THE LIGHTNIN

G

FLAS

H 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.

For your future reference:

Serial No.

(

f

ound inside battery compartment)

Date of purchase

Name & address of dealer

Table of Contents

CCRadio - EP

Page 3

Unpacking ................................................................................. 3

About the CC Radio-EP .......................................................... 4

Quick Start Guide .................................................................... 4

Radio Controls and Functions .......................................... 5-6

Getting Started

Powering Your Radio ................................................ 7

AC Operation ............................................................... 7

Installing The Batteries ............................................ 8

Specifications .......................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................ 10

Safety Instructions ................................................................ 11

Unpacking

The box should contain the CC Radio -EP, the power cord 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 will need servicing.

Page 4

CCRadio - EP

About the CC Radio-EP

Thank you for purchasing a CC Radio-EP.

It is a radio built specifically for ease of use” that addresses the desires
of some of our customers. Inside it still has the technology we have
developed over the years to help tune in a station clearer and provide
excellent audio. Built-in is the patented Twin Coil Ferrite® AM Antenna.
There is also a large, high quality speaker along with bass and treble
controls so that the audio is accurate and rich. We hope the CC Radio­EP will give you many years of learning, news and entertainment. If you
have any questions about your radio, please give us a call or email

[e-mail]

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Quick Start Guide

1. Insert AC Power Adapter or 4D batteries (see Powering Your

Radio on page 7).

2. Turn the radio on by pressing the red POWER Button on the top of

the radio (see Radio Controls and Functions on page 5 for
location).

3. Adjust the VOLUME Knob to your preferred listening level.

4. Adjust the BAND Switch to either AM, FM, or FM Stereo.

5. For best FM reception, lift, extend and rotate the FM WHIP

ANTENNA.

6. Adjust the TUNING Knob until your desired radio station frequency

is indicated on the dial or until your station has best reception.

7. For best AM reception, rotate the entire radio until station reception

is best. Adjust the MUSIC-VOICE Knob for your sound preference.

Note:

The TWIN COIL FERRITE® AM FINE TUNING Knob comes
locked into position for most listening. Some stations are difficult to tune
and rotating this knob may help for more improvement. To use the
knob, first remove the sticker that secures the knob. When tuning to
another station, remember to return the knob to the “ Normal”
position for best results.

Radio Controls and Functions

CCRadio - EP

Page 5

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Q

DISPLAY LIGHT Button

Use to turn the dial backlight
ON or OFF.

W POWER

Button

Turn the power ON or OFF.

E

AM/FM

TUNING DIA

L

Sliding pointer indicates the
station frequency being
received on AM or FM.

R

AM/FM

TUNING Kno

b

Rotate to tune in a radio
station on AM or FM.

T

AM FINE TUNING Knob

Rotate for fine tuning once
your station has been selected.

Y

VOLUME Knob

Rotate to raise or lower the
volume level.

U

MUSIC-VOICE Switch

(AM Only)

Adjust for optimal audio clarity
when listening to music or voice.

I

BASS Knob

Adjust low pitch tones to your
preferred listening level.

O

TREBLE Kno

b

Adjust high pitch tones to your
preferred listening level.

P

BAND SELECTION Switc

h

Select between AM, FM, and
FM Stereo.

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FLIP UP HANDLE

For easy portable transportation.

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FM WHIP ANTENNA

Lift and fully extend; rotate for
best FM radio reception.

Radio Controls and Functions

Page 6

CCRadio - EP

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q

HEADPHONE Jack

Use for private listening with
optional headphones or
earbuds. Can also be used

q

as an audio output for an
optional recording device or

w

to connect amplified speak­ers.

w

LINE INPUT Jack

For connecting a portable
music player or other device
which would use radio as
speaker.

e

POWER Jack

Use to connect AC Adapter
for continuous power to radio.

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y

u

r

ANTENNA SELECTION Switch

Normally keep it set to
“ Internal” except when an
external antenna is used.

t

EXTERNAL AM ANTENNA
CONNECTION AND GROUND

Connect and ground an
external

AM antenna.

y

EXTERNAL FM ANTENNA
CONNECTION

Connect an external FM
antenna.

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BATTERY COMPARTMENT

For portable use of the radio,
insert four 4D” cell
batteries.

CCRadio - EP

Page 7

Getting Started

POWERING YOUR RADIO

Before powering your radio be sure to read
the Safety Instructions on page 11.

The CCRadio -EP will run on four “ D” size NiMH or alkaline batteries or
on 120V AC house current using the included power cord. Batteries are
optional.

AC OPERATION

Before you plug the AC power adapter into the radio, be sure the AC
voltage is 120Volts/60Hz.

Note:

If you have batteries in the radio and you use the AC power cord,
the batteries will automatically be disconnected.

Plug the supplied AC power
adapter into the “ DC IN 6V”
power jack on the left side of

the radio

.

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CCRadio - EP

Getting Started

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

1) Position the radio on a soft surface

face down, with the bottom of
the radio facing you.

2) On the battery compartment arrow

marked “ OPEN” , use two fingers
to press down and towards you
until the cover slides off.

3) Insert four “ D” batteries as

shown in the diagram inside the
battery
compartment. Notice that the fourth battery is inserted between the
second and third batteries for easiest insertion. Be sure that the
“ +” polarity mark on the batteries point to the right.

1 2 3

4) Replace the battery compartment door by sliding it towards the top

of the radio.

Note:

When the batteries are very low you may notice a decrease in
volume or radio operation has become irregular. Test the radio by using
the AC power adapter to confirm that low batteries are the problem.

I

mportant: Since batteries have been known to sometimes leak, we

recommend removing the batteries when not in use for more than 30
days or if the radio is primarily used with the AC power adapter.

Specifications

CCRadio - EP

Page 9

DIMENSIONS

11.4" W x 7.3" H x 2.75" D

WEIGHT

3 pounds without batteries

INPUT POWER

4 “ D” size batteries
6V DC 500mA tip negative

AUDIO OUTPUT

1 Watt RMS

SPEAKER

5 Watts 8 Ohms

HEADPHONE JACK

3.5mm 32 Ohms

FREQUENCY COVERAGE

FM Band: 87.00 - 108 MHz
AM (MW) Band: 520 - 1710 kHz

SENSITIVITY

FM > 5uv
MW > 0.2 mV/m

SELECTIVITY

Wide > 40 dB (100x)
Narrow > 60 dB (1000x)

Note:

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Troubleshooting Guide

Page 10

CCRadio - EP

The CCRadio -EP will not turn on:

1. Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly.

2. Make sure all batteries are good.

3. If using the AC Adapter, make sure that it is plugged fully into the
power jack.

The CCRadio-EP has poor reception on FM:

1. Fully extend and rotate the FM whip antenna.

2. Adjust the band switch to “ FM” instead of “ FM ST” which
requires a better signal.

3. Check the “ EXT/IN ANTENNA” switch on the back of the radio
for the proper setting.

4. Consider trying a more powerful external FM antenna like C. Craneʼ s
FM Reflect Antenna.

The CCRadio-EP has poor reception on AM:

1. Rotate the radio for the best reception.

2. Try positioning the TWIN COIL FERRITE® AM FINE TUNING Knob
in the “ Normal” position. If the reception still needs improvement,
adjust the knob for best station tuning accuracy.

3. Adjust the MUSIC-VOICE switch to VOICE for best AM audio clarity.

4. Move the radio away from electronic devices like computers and TV
sets.

5. Use the radio on batteries. Sometimes interference can be transmit­ted to the radio over the AC power lines.

6. Concrete, brick, and metal buildings can greatly reduce radio recep­tion. Try the radio outside. If the reception is improved, add an exter­nal AM antenna like C. Craneʼ s Twin Coil Ferrite® AM Antenna.

CCRadio - EP

Page 11

Safety Instructions

READ BEFORE OPERATING

EQUIPMENT

SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

To prevent damage

to

your radio

or

possible injury

to

you

or

others, read these

safe-

ty

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.

2)

PROPER BATTERY

HANDLING

Never mix different type

of

batteries

or

use old batteries with new. This

may

cause the batteries

to

leak

or

explode. Dead batteries are prone

to leakage.

Remove the batteries when no charge remains. Orientate the batteries

correctly

in

the unit according

to

the diagram. Do not store batteries with metal

objects

like paper clips. 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 the AC adapter and remove the

batter-

ies immediately taking care

to

avoid burns. Contact

C.

Crane Company Inc.

or

their representative for inspection and service before any future operation.

Only

use the AC adapter supplied with the unit and replace

it if

wires become

frayed

or exposed.

4)

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF

CHILDREN

The radio

is

heavy, especially when batteries are installed. Use only on

a stable,

level surface. 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

radio,

remove the power adapter and use a damp cloth on the exterior

only.

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 should not be used with this radio

unless

installed

by

qualified

personnel.