Sangean ATS-909X User Manual

ATS-909X

中文

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Revision 1

Important safety instructions

Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before

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the radio is operated.

Retain instruction: The safety and operating instructions should

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be retained for future reference.

Heed warnings. All warnings on the appliance and operating

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instructions should be followed.

Follow all operations and use instructions.

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Water and moisture: The appliance should not be used near

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water. Do not use near a bathtub, washbowl, laundry tub, kitchen
sink, wet basement, swimming pool, etc.

Unplug the radio from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use

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only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the radio.

Do not place the radio on an unstable cart, stand, bracket or

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table. The radio may fall, causing serious personal injury and
damage to the radio.

Ventilation: This radio should be situated so that its location

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or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the radio should not be used on a bed, sofa, rug or
other soft surfaces that may block the ventilation openings. It
should not be placed in a built-in situation like a cabinet that may

reduce air ow through the ventilation openings.

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Power sources: The radio should be operated only from the

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type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
radio dealer or power company.

Mains adaptor: The mains adaptor should be positioned so

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it is not walked on, pinched, or items placed on top of it. Pay
particular attention to wires at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the unit. Unplug the mains
adaptor by gripping the adaptor, not the wire. Operate the radio
using only the current type of power source indicated. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
dealer or local power company.

Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. This can result

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in a risk of re or electrical shock. Never insert objects of any

kind into the radio through opening. The objects may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause a

re or electrical shock.

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If the radio is left unattended or unused for long periods of time,

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unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage caused
by lightning or power line surges.

If the radio is left unattended and unused for a long period of

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time, remove the batteries. The batteries may leak and damage
furniture of your radio.

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Do not attempt to serve the receiver yourself. Removing the cover
may expose you to dangerous voltage, and will void the warranty.

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Never push objects of any kind into this radio through opening

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as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts

that could result in a re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of

any kind or products.

The appliance should be serviced by qualified service

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personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.

B. Objects have fallen or liquid had been spilled into the radio.

C. The radio has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The radio does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
E. The radio has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

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Introduction

The Sangean ATS-909X world band synthesized receiver provides
the following range of features:

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Radio for FM/LW/MW/SW broadcasts

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406 radio station presets (FM 3 pages: 27 presets/LW 1 page: 9
presets/MW 2 pages: 18 presets/SW 39 pages: 351 presets + 1
priority preset)

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5 tuning methods: Direct frequency tuning, Auto scan, Manual

tuning, Memory recall and rotary tuning

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Built in 42 world time & D.S.T. Device with 2 editable city names

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Equipped with AM wide/narrow lter and FM mono/stereo switch

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FM RDS with PS, PTY, RT and CT features

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Comes with RF gain control

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SSB (Single Side Band): USB/LSB 40Hz/Tuning step

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3 alarm timers with snooze feature to wake you to radio alarm or
HWS (Human Wake System) buzzer

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Large LCD screen with bright white LED backlight

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Battery charger recharges batteries

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Controls

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Time Set

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Daylight Saving Time Switch

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Home/World Time Selection

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Loudspeaker

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Freq – Allows direct frequency input

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Single Side Band (SSB)/RDS/Alarm mode

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LCD display

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Standby/Sleep timer

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LED charge indicator

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Backlight

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Squelch

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Rotary tuning knob – Edit characters selected/Frequency

adjustment/Home-world city selection/SW page selection

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Step – Station frequency spacing

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Tuning Up Down button – Manual tuning/Auto tuning/Page

selection/Edit/Home-world time search

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Lock switch (Locks all settings)

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Edit/Create station name, home/world city name and page name

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Priority – Instant recall favorite station

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Page selection: 3 pages FM, 2 pages MW, 1 page LW, 39 pages
SW

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Enter selection

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Memo – allows memory input

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Selection cancel/SW 11 meter band

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Digit input/Clock/Memory & SW meter band/Edit

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Decimal point/SW 15 meter band/Edit

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ATS/LW – Selects LW band/Presets all stations

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METER/SW – Selects SW band

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ATS/MW – Selects MW band/Presets all stations

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ATS/FM – Selects FM band/Presets all stations

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Timer – Alarm timers (1,2,3)

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Aux-in switch

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AM RF gain – Adjusts level of incoming signal to prevent overload

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AM RF gain – Adjusts level of incoming signal to prevent overload

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AM Ext. Ant – Jack for external AM antenna

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Aux-in socket

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Rec. standby – Turn-on for external recorder

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Line out – Audio output

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Headphone jack

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AC in 9V – Jack for 9V AC power adapter

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Controls

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Folding stand

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Telescopic antenna

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Battery compartment

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Volume control

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Time set – Selects auto or manual mode for time set

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Tone – Tone control (news, music, normal)

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Wide narrow – AM wide/narrow lter/FM mono stereo selector

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Alkaline/NiMH/NiCad rechargeable battery switch

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MW/AM tuning step switch (9kHz/10kHz switch, 9kHz for
European MW)

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Data A,B

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Data A,B

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Reset – Clears time & microprocessor setup

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Display icon

A

Buttons locked

B

Home/world time

C

Daylight saving time

D

RDS icon

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Time

F

AM mode selection

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Snooze icon

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Sleep timer icon

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Timer

J

Radio wake-up

K

HWS buzzer wake-up

L

Selected timer

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Squelch

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Battery level indicator

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Signal level

P

SW meter band

Q

Frequency

R

Digit for memory slot

S

Text display

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Memory locked

U

Frequency display

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Memory presets

W

Page

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Band selected

Y

Rotary tuning step

Z

FM stereo indicator

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IMPORTANT (Please read before use)

SW Memories

The ATS-909X is supplied with 39 pages of SW memory pre-

programmed. Not all of the stations pre-programmed into the

memories will be receivable, some will only be receivable at certain
times of the day.

When selecting a page of memory the ATS-909X will scan and
select the memory preset for the strongest station. At certain times
the strongest station may not be from the country/station of the
page selected.

This happens for example when say the BBC world service is not

transmitting on one of their frequencies at a particular time – the
frequency then becomes available to another broadcaster. If this

should occur simply press one of the preset buttons 1-9 until the
desired station is received.

Note:

Due to the constantly changing frequencies and transmission

times used on shortwave the user should contact the relevant
broadcasting station for the most up to date information regarding

transmission times and frequencies.

POWER SUPPLY

The ATS-909X operates on 4xUM-3 (AA Size) batteries. If an
external adapter is used it must be capable of providing 9.0V AC,
700mA with center connector negative.

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CHANGING BATTERIES

Press and remove battery cover in the direction indicated by the
arrow on the cover. Insert 4xUM-3 (AA Size) batteries with polarities
exactly as shown on diagram inside the battery compartment. Slide
battery cover back into place in direction of arrow until case snaps
into place.

Each time the ATS-909X is turned on the battery level indicator will
remain. Batteries should be replaced when battery level drops or

the level indicator ashes.

Batteries must be replaced within 3 minutes to retain clock display.
(Input memory will remain intact even during power failure because

receiver is equipped with EEPROM memory)

Note:

If you use non-rechargeable batteries, before inserting the batteries

make sure the Alkaline (Batteries) or NIMH/NICAD (Charger) switch

(which is located inside the battery compartment) is switched to
the Alkaline (Batteries) position. If you use rechargeable batteries,

make sure to switch NIMH/NICAD/Alkaline switch to the NIMH/
NICAD (Charger) position.

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Note:

You may make sure to have the same capacity of the rechargeable
batteries, and then they can be balanced to full charge.

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USING EXTERNAL AC ADAPTER

The ATS-909X can be used on AC by using the adapter included
with this radio. When connected, the batteries within the radio will
be automatically disconnected.

SETTING THE CLOCK (REAL TIME)

In keeping with world wide short wave protocol time is programmed
on a 24 hour basis. (Greenwich Mean Time)

The clock can be set with the power on or off. The clock display will
start to run as soon as batteries are inserted. Press the Time Set

button. Display time digit will be blank and Home display will ash.

Use digit buttons to enter the actual time in hours and minutes. (Don’
t forget time must be entered on a 24 hour basis). Once entered,
hours and minutes will be displayed in display. To start clock, press
Enter Selection button.

To cancel an incorrect entry, press the CANCEL button. One digit is

deleted every time the button is pressed.

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SETTING WORLD TIME

The ATS-909X is programmed to provide the correct time for 42
cities worldwide. Each cities time is correct once your own city time
zone is inserted into the system.

Once you have inserted the correct time for your city as described
previously push Home/World Time Selection button. Home display

will begin to ash. Using Rotary Tuning Knob to select your city or

any designated city that shares your same time zone and press
Enter Selection button. Displayed city will remain for about 2
seconds and disappear. To recall home city, press Home/World
Time Selection button again. Once above is completed it is only
necessary to press World/Home Time Selection button and use
Rotary Tuning Knob to get the correct time in any city displayed.

If you would like to display and monitor another world city/time zone
rather than your own home time press Home/World Time Selection
button until World flashed. Rotate Rotary Tuning Knob to select
World city/Time zone you would like to display and monitor. Press

Enter Selection button. New time will appear and remain in display.

World city name will disappear from display within 2 seconds.

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EDIT METHOD

You may program the page name, preset station name and World/
Home city name you desire. Press EDIT button and use Rotary

Tuning Knob or the key pad to enter the rst word of the name you

desire. Then press the one of the Tuning Up/Down buttons to move
the next word you desire. When name is completely entered press
the Enter Selection button.

ADDING YOUR OWN WORLD CITY

You may program each one of Home and World city of your choice
into the receiver if it not among the 42 cities already programmed
into the receiver.

Press Home/World Time Selection button until the Home or World
displays flash. Using Rotary Tuning Knob to select correct time

zone required. Press EDIT button and use Rotary Tuning Knob and

to enter the correct city name you desire. When name is completely
entered press the Enter Selection button.

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RADIO OPERATION

The selection of radio bands FM/LW/MW/SW is made by selecting
buttons 24-27.

Button Band Frequency Range Wavelength

27 FM 87.5 – 108 MHz/

VHF/FM

76 – 108 MHz/

64 - 108 MHz

26 LW 153 – 519kHz/

Long Wave

100 – 519kHz

25 AM/MW 520 – 1710kHz/

Medium Wave

522 – 1710kHz

24 SW 1711 – 29999kHz Short Wave

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TECHNICAL DATA

WAVEBANDS FREQUENCY (MHz)

FM (VHF) 87.5 – 108 MHz (USA version)

76 – 108 MHz (European version)

64 - 108 MHz (Russian version)
Auto scan step: 0.05 MHz

AM/MW AM: 520 – 1710kHz (USA version)

MW: 522 – 1710kHz (European version)

LW 153 – 519kHz (USA version)

100 – 519kHz (European version)

SW (Short Wave) 1.711 – 29.999MHz

The ATS-909X is a continuously tunable receiver from 153kHz –

29999kHz (by manual tuning). This receiver is capable of receiving
and tuning all the short wave bands and any stations in between.

Note:

The tuning seek only cyclically scan when do scanning in any
meter band.

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TUNING METHODS

This receiver offers 5 methods of frequency tuning:

ATS-Auto Tuning This system automatically sets your memory

presets based upon the signal strength of the
received station

Direct Tuning Frequency of desired station is entered into

receiver using key pad on receiver

Manual Tuning Station is selected by manually using Rotary

Tuning Knob, or short press (under 0.5s)
Tuning Up/Down button

Scan Tuning Pressing and momentarily holding the Tuning

Up/Down buttons will automatically scan

frequency band and stop when a station is

detected

Memory Tuning Stations preselected using memory will be

selected merely by pressing digital button on
the key pad

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ATS – Automatic Tuning System

The ATS-909X features an automatic tuning system that will quickly

and automatically set all your memory presets on FM, LW and MW
based upon the signal strength of the incoming stations. Among the
many conveniences offered by this feature it is especially useful for

the traveler who can automatically nd all the local stations in any

strange city he/she may travel to with just the press of a button.

To start ATS press and hold for more than 2 seconds the button
designated ATS/FM or ATS/LW or ATS/MW. The memory presets
M1 through M9 are assigned stations selected automatically by the
ATS system. The ATS system will automatically store 18 presets
on MW, 27 presets on FM and 9 presets on LW. (9 presets on
each page. Once the ATS has set the 9 presets on 1 page press
the PAGE button to change pages and repeat the ATS procedure
to select the remaining presets). An audible signal indicates the
automatic search has been completed and the presets have been
assigned. ATS is not possible on the SW band.

DIRECT TUNING USING KEY PAD

If you know the frequency of the station you are seeking press
FREQ button and enter the frequency you desire directly using the

numerical key pad. Don’t forget to use the decimal point button if

the frequency you are entering has a decimal point in its frequency.
Press the Enter Selection button to enter the frequency.

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MANUAL TUNING (ROTARY TUNING)

Manual Tuning is accomplished using the convenient Rotary Tuning
Knob.

The Step button is used to determine the tuning spread for
each step of the Rotary Tuning Knob. Spread may be changing
accordingly:

Press and release the Step button to select the step in FAST or
SLOW mode. Press and hold Step button to stop or enable the
step in FAST or SLOW mode.

TUNING STEP ON EACH BAND

STEP FM LW MW SW LSB/USB

STOP 0 0 0 0 0

FAST 100kHz 9kHz 9/10kHz 5kHz 1kHz

SLOW 50kHz 1kHz 1kHz 1kHz 40kHz

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AUTO/MANUAL SCAN TUNING

To start Auto Scan Tuning, select band to tune press one of the
Tuning Up/Down buttons for more than 0.5 second. Once scan
starts, release button. The Auto Scan stops as soon as a station of

adequate signal strength is located. Repeat operation to start scan

tuning again. Scan tuning can be halted by pressing the Tuning Up/
Down buttons momentarily any time during the scanning process.

To manually tune to a frequency of your choice repeatedly, press
and release one of the Tuning Up/Down buttons until the frequency

desired is displayed.

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MEMORY TUNING

It is possible to preset up to 406 stations using the memory
capability of the ATS-909X. Each 9 presets compromise 1 page.
The SW band is capable of storing 39 pages or 351 preset stations
(39 Pages x 9 Presets/Page): 27 Presets on FM (3 Pages x 9
Presets), 18 Presets on MW (2 Pages x 9 Presets) and 9 presets
on LW.

To Manually Set Memory on FM/MW/LW Bands:

Tune to station you would like to program into memory. Press
Memo button, MEMO will flash in the LCD display, select page
desired by pressing PAGE button. Display will flash and next
available position on display will flash if an available position is

available. If memory is full no suggested position will ash and LCD

will display MEMO FULL when any button is depressed. Press

the Enter Selection button to assign new frequency to available

flashing open position. If selected button is held for more than 2

seconds, even with MEMO FULL ashing, newly selected station

will replace existing station.

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To Manually Set Memory on SW Band:

Tune to station you would like to program into memory. Press
Memo button, MEMO will flash in the LCD display. Select page
desired by using the PAGE button and Rotary Tuning Knob.
Display will flash and next available position on display will flash
if an available position is available. Press Enter Selection button

to assign frequency to ashing available position. If memory is full
no suggested position will ash and LCD will display MEMO FULL

when any button is depressed. If selected button is held for more

than 2 seconds, even with MEMO FULL ashing. Newly selected

station will replace existing station.

You may change or initiate any page name at any time by first
selecting the page and then pressing the EDIT button and using
the Rotary Tuning Knob to place an alphanumeric character in the
name space in the LCD Display. Once a character is selected you
may move to the next position to place another character by using
the Tuning Up/Down button. When name is completely entered
press Enter Selection button.

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Note:

You may change and edit your SW band’s pages names, but there
is no FM/MW/LW page name. You may change and edit your FM/
MW/LW bands’ preset names, but there is no any SW preset name.

Note:

Every memory preset memory can be stored including its

frequency, mode (AM/LSB/USB), and ne tuning frequency.

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RECALLING A STATION IN MEMORY

On LW, press ATS/LW button, then press any of the numbered
buttons on the key pad.

On MW/FM, press ATS/MW button or press ATS/FM button, select
desired page by pressing PAGE button and then press any of the
numbered button on the key pad.

On SW, press METER/SW button, select desired page by pressing
PAGE button and rotating the Rotary Tuning Knob until desired
page is selected and then press Enter Selection button. The

receiver will then automatically search for the strongest frequency
on that page. You may change the selected frequency using the

numbered keys on the key pad.

CANCELING A STATION IN MEMORY

Recall the station in memory, press the MEMO button and then
press the Cancel button (C button).

To LOCK A STATION INTO MEMORY

After programming your stations into memory you may lock any
station into memory to prevent accidental erasure or elimination
should the ATS feature be turned on again.

To lock a station, recall the station you wish to lock and press
MEMO button and then LOCK button. The display will show memo
locked symbol whenever the station is selected. To remove station
from locked position repeat above procedure and locked symbol
will be removed and a station will no longer in locked state.

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EXCHANGING STATION POSITIONS IN MEMORY

To move a station, in memory to another position recall station.
Press Memo button, MEMO and position display will flash, press
new position desired and a signal will be heard indicating the
exchange has taken place and the positions have been swapped.

SELECTING AN SW BAND

To select an SW Band, press METER/SW button once and then
press a second time. A flashing m will appear in the display. Any
of the 14 SW bands (11-120m) can now be selected using the
numerical keys on the key pad. The band selected appears in the
LCD display and will remain in the display as long as tuning activity
remains within the metered band.

To start Auto Scan Tuning, select an SW band to tune, press one of
the Tuning Up/Down buttons for more than 0.5 second. Once scan
starts, release the button. The Auto Scan stops as soon as an SW

station of adequate signal strength is located. Repeat operation to

start scan again. Scan can be halted by pressing the Tuning Up/
Down buttons momentarily any time during the scanning process.
The range scan for SW station is being circulated as a loop within
the meter band unless you continue pressing the one of the Tuning

Up/Down buttons till the frequency across out of the meter band

range.

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To manually tune to a frequency of your choice repeatedly, press
and release one of the Tuning Up/Down buttons until the frequency

desired is displayed.

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Note:

The SW meter Band ranges are indicated in a convenient chart
below the LCD display.

KEY PAD INPUT SHORT WAVE BAND FREQUENCY (MHz)

1 120m 2.300 – 2.495
2 90 m 3.200 – 3.400
3 75 m 3.900 – 4.000
FREQ 60 m 4.750 – 5.060
4 49 m 5.900 – 6.200
5 41 m 7.100 – 7.350
6 31 m 9.400 – 9.990
MEMO 25 m 11.600 – 12.100
7 21 m 13.500 – 13.870
8 19 m 15.100 – 15.800
9 16 m 17.480 – 17.900
. 15 m 18.900 – 19.020
0 13 m 21.450 – 21.750
CANCEL 11 m 25.600 – 26.100

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PRIORITY BUTTON (Instant Priority)

The PRIORITY button allows instant program and recall to your

favorite station from any frequency across any band or receiving

any mode by simply pressing one button. To program the Priority
button for recall your favorite station, press Memo button, the
MEMO will flash in the LCD display and then press PRIORITY
button.

SQUELCH

Background noise or static is present to some degree at every

location. This is a normal condition. If you set the squelch above

the background noise level, the radio will remain silent until a voice

transmission is detected. It is best to set the squelch as low as

possible (to just before static is constant). This way you can hear

signals that may be weak. If you set the squelch too high, you may

miss some weak voice transmissions.

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To adjust the squelch level, press the Squelch button until
SQUELCH ashes on the display. Then rotate the Tuning Control
Knob slowly clockwise from OFF through 12 (increasing squelch)

until the radio just becomes silent. When the level control for the

squelch threshold is set, only signals above the Squelch threshold

will be stopped.

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ALARM FUNCTION

The ATS-909X has three timer circuits as indicated by TIMER
buttons. The alarm functions may be set with the power on or off.
To set the alarm, press one of the three TIMER buttons. The timer

and button number will ash in the LCD display along with the icon

indicating radio or buzzer for approximately 12 seconds. Select
radio or buzzer by pressing (SSB)/RDS/Alarm mode button. While

ashing continues, you may set time (hours and minutes) for alarm

using the numerical keys on the key pad. When complete press
Enter Selection button. When the sounds beep it means the alarm
has been activated. Repeat steps for other timers.

Note:

If you select the buzzer as your alarm, once it is active, the volume
will not be adjustable but by HWS (Human Wake System), which
makes the alarm bell go from soft to loud. If you select the radio as
your alarm, once it is active, the volume will be adjustable by the
volume control.

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Note:

When the buzzer alarm activates, the alarm will start softly and
gradually increase in level. It will sound for 1 minute and silence for
1 minute in repetition for 30 minutes unless cancelled. The radio
will sound non-stop at the selected time for up to 60 minutes for
other radio alarm types.

To set radio for an alarm timer, rst press one of the TIMER buttons
and (SSB)/RDS/Alarm MODE button until Radio Alarm icon ashes

on the display. Then set up the alarm time (hours and minutes)
by using the numerical keys on the key pad and Enter Selection
button. When the sounds beep it means the alarm has been
activated.

Then tune to the station you would like to be awaken to. Press the
Memo button and then press the TIMER button number. When the
sounds beep it means the alarm has been activated. Your radio will
automatically switch on at the setup time.

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In addition to being able to set 3 different wake up times it is

possible to set each wake up time to a different frequency. To view
the setting of an active timer, press the required TIMER button. The
timer number and the alarm time or the radio alarm frequency can
be viewed ashing in the LCD display.

The active alarm may be stopped by pressing the STANDBY/
SLEEP button. To permanently disable the alarm, press the
required TIMER button number followed by the Cancel button.
Then the timer number will disappear on the display.

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SNOOZE FUNCTION

The radio or buzzer alarm can be silenced for 5 minutes by

pressing any button (except STANDBY/SLEEP or LCD DISPLAY
LIGHT). This sequence can be repeated during the alarm period.

The Snooze function is indicated with an icon in the display.

SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER (AUTO SHUT-OFF)

The sleep timer allows the user to set the auto-shut off in 10
minutes decrements from 90 minutes to 10 minutes. To set auto

shut-off, press STANDBY/SLEEP button and hold down. The

display will show a bed symbol and a series of switch off times

descending in time as long as the STANDBY/SLEEP button is

pressed. Release button when shut off time desired is reached.
Radio will remain on for selected length of time.

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RDS FUNCTION

The ATS-909X incorporates circuitry to receive FM stations
transmitting an RDS (Radio Data System) signal. When receiving
an RDS station the display will show the station call letters and if
the RDS station is also transmitting a CT function (clock time) it
will automatically correct the time every minute. It is important to

make sure that the Home Time (as described under “SETTING

THE CLOCK (REAL TIME)” is set correctly. In addition if your time
zone is operating under Daylight Savings Time make sure the DST
(Daylight Savings Time) function is disabled. For the clock time
function to operate the following conditions must exist:

a. TIME SET switch must be set in the AUTO position.
b. Radio must be on FM band.
c. Radio must be tuned to an FM station transmitting RDS CT function.

Besides, repeatedly press and release the Single Side Band (SSB)/
RDS/Alarm mode button to view the RDS other information of the
station you are listening to.

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a. Station name Displays the name of the station being listened

to.

b. Program type Displays the type of station being listened to

such as Pop, Classic, News, etc.

c. Radio text Displays radio text messages such as new

items etc.

Note:

When receiving an RDS station, the RDS is indicated with an icon
in the display.

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SINGLE SIDE BAND (SSB) RECEPTION

SSB is very popular among ham and business radio users because
of its signal intelligibility superiority. Many amateurs who operate
SSB and transmit below 10 MHz generally use the lower side band
(LSB) while amateur and commercial stations transmitting above

10 MHz generally use the USB. Your ATS-909X is equipped to

receive all USB and LSB transmissions. To receive SSB stations:

1) Turn the set on.

2) Extend the telescoping antenna full length and position upright

or use external antenna

3) Set the RF Gain Control to maximum

4) Select the SW band as described in “SELECTING AN SW BAND”

5) If frequency of SSB station sought is known enter the frequency

in accordance with earlier instructions.

6) You may also scan the band for SSB stations by slowly rotating

the Rotary Tuning Knob through the selected band, tuning for

the best intelligibility and watching for deections on the Signal

Level Indicator in the display. SSB transmit with a “suppressed
carrier” meaning the Signal Level Indicator in the display will

uctuate only when there is a voice transmission and not during

pauses in voice transmission.

7) As soon as you have located a SSB station (you will not be able

to understand the speech) switch to SSB reception by depressing
the Mode button. Continue pressing of the Mode button will

alternate between USB and LSB. Try LSB for frequencies below
10 MHz or USB for frequencies above 10 MHz.

8) After tuning for maximum intelligibility switch STEP switch to Slow

position and readjust Rotary Tuning Knob for maximum intelligibility.

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DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

Daylight saving time is the practice of temporarily advancing clocks
during the summertime so that afternoons have more daylight and
mornings have less. Press the Daylight Saving Time switch and the
radio clock time will be adjusted one hour forward.

SWITCH SETTING

AM NARROW/WIDE

For normal operation it is suggested that this switch be used in
the wide position. If occasion arises where an adjacent station

interferes with the station being listened to the AM Narrow/Wide

switch should be put into the narrow position.

However, the above applies to AM bandwidth in AM mode only, not
for SSB (LSB or USB) mode. For SSB (LSB or USB) mode, the
station is only being put into the narrow position.

STEREO RECEPTION

The ATS-909X is designed to receive FM stereo broadcasts with
headphones connected to the stereo headphone jack. Switch FM

STEREO/MONO must be placed in the stereo position. Stereo icon

will appear in the LCD display if headphones are connected.

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TONE CONTROL

You can adjust the tone performance of your radio depending on
the type of radio program you are listening to. Switch the Tone

Control switch to News mode for listening to news program or AM

band to reduce the hiss noise from the background, and switch
to Music mode for listening to music program for enhancing the

musicality effects. For normal listening tone switch to Norm mode.

VOLUME CONTROL

To adjust the volume set volume control to a comfortable position.

Make sure that control is set to an adequate level when radio is set

for waking up.

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OPERATING LOCK

The operating lock prevents unintentional altering of any of the
functions once set or accidently turning off the radio. Once set

the STANDBY/SLEEP button and all tuning operations become

unalterable and can not be reactivated until the lock switch is turned
off. It is a good policy to turn on the lock switch when transporting
the radio as it will prevent the radio from being turned on accidently
while in a bag or suitcase. To turn the lock switch, press the lock

switch button. When the lock switch is the ON position a lock

symbol will appear in the display. To unlock radio, press lock switch
button again. This will unlock the radio and remove the lock symbol
from the display.

AERIALS

The ATS-909X comes equipped with a integrated ferrite antenna
built into the radio that should provide more than adequate

reception for the MW and LW bands. For FM reception, it is advised
that the telescopic antenna be extended and adjusted in length and
direction for maximum results. Included with the ATS-909X is the

Sangean ANT-60 Portable SW Antenna. The antenna is plugged
into jack labeled AM EXT ANT. When fully extended this antenna

should improve SW reception. For maximum performance this
antenna should be placed as high as possible above the ground
and in an unobstructed area if possible.

Aux-in

A 3.5mm stereo Auxiliary Input socket is provided on the left hand
side of your radio to permit an audio signal to be fed into the unit
from an external audio device such as iPod, MP3 or CD player.

Just connect the external audio and turn on the radio. Press the

Aux in switch then you can play the external audio device with your
ATS-909X now. Adjust the volume control on the radio as needed.

MW/AM STEP

In Europe and most other parts of the world set the switch to the
9kHz position. For the America set the switch to the 10kHz position.

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REC STANDBY/LINE-OUT

The jacks on the left side of the radio are for audio output (Line-out)
and a timer activation (Standby out) to control external recorder.

The ATS-909X has 3 timers which can be set for radio alarm and
can also trigger recording standby out to control external recorder
as Sangean’s DAR-101. You can connect an external audio device
to record or play the programs received by the ATS-909X. You
can also set up a recording preset using the alarm function of the
radio at the same time. Regarding the setting up of the radio alarm
function, you may refer to above procedure.

To record or play the programs received by the ATS-909X, connect
between the Line-out jack of the ATS-909X and the Line-in (or Aux-

in) jack of the external recorder via a stereo 3.5Φmm wire. Also to

trigger standby out to control external recorder, connect between
the Standby out jack of the ATS-909X and the remote jack of the

external recorder as Sangean’s DAR-101 via a 3.5Φmm plug into

the audio input jack of the recording device.

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1. LINE-OUT JACK

The Line-out jack, is used to output the audio from the ATS-909X
to another device such as a recorder, your home stereo, or some
other units. To do this, you will need a 1/8" stereo patch cord.

Note:

The Line-out jack differs from a headphone jack because the
volume level of a headphone jack varies depending on the volume
of the radio. The Line-out jack has a set line level so the volume is
consistent no matter what the position of the volume knob.

1) Plug your patch cord into the Line-out jack on the ATS-909X.

2) Plug the other end of the patch cord into the Line-in or Audio in

of the device you want to send the audio to and you will hear the
radio through the other source. You can still listen to the ATS-909X
while using the Line-out jack.

Warning:
If a “Line-out” is not available on your external audio source, you
can use the headphone jack. However, the volume must be kept
low or damage to the ATS-909X may result.

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2. TIMER ACTIVATION (STANDBY OUT)

The jack is for use with a recorder that has a timer activated switch.
You would use this switch if you wanted to do a timed recording. It
is used in conjunction with the Line-out jack. See your recorder’s
instructions to determine if this function will work with your recorder.

Note:

The ATS-909X radio can trigger the above function for an hour.

Note:

If you don’t connect the standby out jack to your recorder for a
timed recording, you may turn on your recorder to record manually.

HEADPHONE SOCKET

A 3.5mm stereo Headphone Socket is provided on the left hand
side of your radio for use with headphones. Inserting a plug
automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker.

AM RF GAIN

The distortion while listening to AM band can be reduced by
adjusting level of the incoming signal using the AM RF Gain control.

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LCD DISPLAY LIGHT

Backlight button is used to illuminate the display when it becomes
too dark to see the display. The light will remain on approximately
12 seconds after initiated or will extinguish any other function be
activated.

If an AC adapter is being used the LCD display will be illuminated
continuously while the radio is in operation.

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SOFTWARE VERSION

The software display cannot be altered and is just for your
reference.

1. Press and release the Standby button to ensure the radio is off.

2. Press and release the Enter selection button then the display

shows your radio software information.

RESET SWITCH

The Reset Switch situated at the bottom of the receiver case will
reset the Time and Microprocessor only. All memory presets will
remain intact. Reprogram time in accordance to earlier instructions.

DATA IN (A/B)

Data in A & B terminals next to reset switch which are for factory
data input and useless for users.

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Specication

Power Requirements

Batteries: 4 x UM3 (AA Size)

External Power Supply:

9V AC 700mA/Negative Polarity Center

Polarity Center

Dimensions in inches: (W x H x D): 7 3/4 X 5 1/4 x 1 1/2
Weight in oz: 28

Circuit Features

Speaker: 3”/8Ω/3W

Output Power: 1W

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If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product
please note that: Waste electrical products should not be disposed
of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check
with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. (Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)

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