FEATURES
Continuous Tuning permits reception of more stations than ever before without any break on LW, MW or SW bands.
Fast response, Three Color LCD
indicates station frequency in large easyto- read numbers, including dual time, Memory location, signal strength and battery life.
Direct Access Keypad permits instant tuning of any desired frequency from 87.5 to 108MHz on the FM band and from 150 to 29,999 KHz on the AM band.
Fifty-Four Memory Pre-sets offer instant access to your favorite stations on LW,MW,FM and SW.
Supplemental Tuning Controls allow for maximum clarity of the selected frequency.
Dual Time Setting allows you to pre-set your local time and UTC wORLD Time, or any two time zones with instant recall.
Scanning Circuit permits you to check various frequencies on a certain bandwidth and lock on to it at random.
Cancel Button allows you to instantly change incorrect information keyed into the microprocessor.
Band Select Buttons offer instant selection of any desired frequency bandwidth on SW.
Tuning Speed Selector Switch permits you to tune stations at either a fast or slow speed.
Adjustable Sleep Timer allows
you to fall asleep to music or other programming.
Standby Mode turns on the radio automatically at a pre-set time either by buzzer or radio program.
Stereo Headphone Jack permits reception of FM multiplex stereo broadcasts.
Folding Stand allows you to position the radio either vertically or at an angle while maintaining stability.
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CONTROL LOCATIONS
1. Telescopic antenna |
12. Meter Select Button |
2. Sleep Timer |
13. Band Selectors |
3. Time Set |
14. Numeric & Bandwidth Buttons |
4. Dual Time Button |
15. Cancel Button |
5. Dual Time Set |
16. Enter Command Button |
6. LCD Display |
17. Memory Entry Button |
7. Power On/Off Button |
18. External Antenna Jack |
8. Rotary Tuning Knob |
19. DX/Local Switch [AM Sensitivity] |
9. Manual Tuning/Auto Scan Buttons [ ] |
20. FM Stereo/Mono Mode Selector |
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AM Narrow/Wide Mode Selector |
10. Standby Button |
21. Stereo Headphone Jack |
11. Frequency Select Button |
22. DC input Jack/6 Volts |
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CHOOSING A POWER SUPPLY
You can operate the receiver using:
Six Alkaline AA Batteries.
Household AC [With optional AC adaptor] 12 Volt DC Automobile Battery [With optional DC adaptor]
USING BATTERIES
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3.Replace both battery compartment
covers over their respective compartments and press down until you hear it snap closed
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USING HOUSE CURRENT [AC]
The receive may be power by AC current using the AC adaptor (not included). Insert the small barrel shaped plug into the jack on the side of the radio marked DC IN 6V .Plug the other end of the adaptor into a standard household outlet. Whenever AC is used, the batteries are automatically disconnected.
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PRELIMINARY SETTINGS
SETTING THE CLOCK
The time is displayed in the 24 hour mode since most shortwave stations operate according to Greenwich Mean Time. This is the standard that is used throughout the world.
The clock will start when 4 AA batteries are installed. The display shows "0:00"
1. Press "TIME SET". "0:00" disappears |
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2. While "FLASHING" set the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons. As you press the corresponding button the number shows up on the LCD display
3. If you press the wrong number, press the "C" [CANCEL] button which deletes one number at a time. Repeat step
#2 again.
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Time can only be adjusted when "TIME
SET" is in flashing mode.
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4. Now press button marked ENTER .
Display shows hours and minutes.
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SETTING DUAL TIME
A second time zone can be programmed
into this unit such as your home time if
you are traveling, or Greenwich Mean
Time for instant access to short-wave
broadcasts or the local time where ever
you may be.
1. Press lower "DUAL TIME" button and the display will show "DUAL".
2. Press "TIME SET" button. Clock time
TIME SET
will disappear & "TIME SET" will flash for 12 seconds.
3. While "FLASHING" set the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons. As you press the corresponding button the number shows up on the LCD display.
4. If you press the wrong number, press the "C" [CANCEL] button which deletes one number at a time. Repeat step #3 again.
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