Sangean PR-D7 Instruction Manual

PR-D7 AM/FM-stereo Digital Tuning radio receiver

Instruction Manual

Rechargeable

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.

2. Keep these instructions.

3. Heed all warnings

4. Follow all instructions

5. Do not use this apparatus near water.

6. Clean only with dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other apparatus ( including amplifiers ) that produce heat.

9. Do not defect the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The
wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet – USA version only.

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
apparatus.

11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.

14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or
objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed

to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, Do not expose this
appliance to Rain or Moisture.

16. The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol is
provided on the bottom panel of unit.

17. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
filled with liquids, shall not be placed on the apparatus.

Controls :

Controls :

Controls :Controls :

1. Speaker

2. Band Selection

3. LCD Display

4. Charge LED indicator

5. Alarm by radio

6. Alarm by buzzer

7. Power/Auto shut off button

8. Volume Control

9. Tuning Control

10. Station Scan and Time Set

11. Station Presets

12. Battery Compartment

13. FM Telescopic Antenna

14. Headphone socket

15. DC In socket

LCD Display

LCD Display

LCD DisplayLCD Display
A. Radio Band
B. Station Frequency
C. Sleep and Snooze
D. Clock Set
E. Clock
F. Buzzer Alarm
G. Radio Alarm
H. PM
I. Frequency unit
J. Preset Station

K. Battery Power Indicator

Battery operation using alkaline batt

Battery operation using alkaline batteries

Battery operation using alkaline battBattery operation using alkaline batt

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1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the
cover in the direction of the arrow .

2. Insert 6 x AA ( UM3 , LR6 ) alkaline batteries into the spaces in the
compartment . Take care to ensure the batteries are inserted with
correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment .

3. Slide the battery switch to the Alkaline position and then replace
the battery cover .

Important : when using alkaline batteries , the battery switch must be
placed in the alkaline position . Failure to do so could result in serious
damage to the batteries or radio .

Reduced power , distortion and a “ stuttering “ sound are all signs that
the batteries may need replacing .

If the radio is not to be used for any extended of time , it is
recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio .

We would suggest for economy that the radio is used via the supplied

AC power adaptor whenever possible , with battery operation for
occasional or stand-by use only . If extended listening using
anticipated , then the use of rechargeable batteries is suggested .

Battery operation using rechargeable batteries

Battery operation using rechargeable batteries

Battery operation using rechargeable batteries Battery operation using rechargeable batteries

1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the
cover in the direction of the arrow .

2. Insert 6 x rechargeable AA ( UM3 ) batteries into the spaces in the
compartment . Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with
the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment . The
radio is designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydrive ( NiMH )
rechargeable batteries .

3. Slide the battery switch to the Rechargeable position and then
replace the battery cover .

4. Insert the supplied AC power adaptor into the DC IN socket on the
left hand side of the radio and plug the adaptor into a standard 13A
mains socket outlet .

5. The charge light will flash indicating batteries are charging .
Batteries will be fully charged in around 7 hours while charge LED
will stop flashing .

Important : when using rechargeable batteries , the battery switch
must be placed in the Rechargeable position . Batteries will only be
charged when the radio is switched off and connected to the AC
adaptor .

6. Reduced power , distortion and a “ stuttering “ sound are all signs
that the batteries may need recharging . Charge LED will be lighted
when batteries have no power to turn on the radio .

7. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time , it is
suggested that the batteries are removed from the radio .

Using the supplied AC power adaptor

Using the supplied AC power adaptor

Using the supplied AC power adaptor Using the supplied AC power adaptor
The supplied AC adaptor is 12 Volts DC output 500 mA center pin
positive .

1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC IN socket on the left hand side
of the radio .

2. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet .
Whenever the adaptor is plugged into the radio and switched on the
mains , the batteries are automatically disconnected .

If the adaptor is plugged into the radio but not the mains is not
switched on then the radio will run from the batteries if fitted .

The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and
the radio when not is use .

Setting the clock

Setting the clock

Setting the clock Setting the clock

1. Clock can be set either the radio is power on or off .

2. Display will show “ - : - - “ when the batteries are installed r when
the radio is connected to the mains supply .

3. Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds , display

will flash time set symbol and also the hour digit , followed by
a beep .

4. Press Tuning Up/Down to set required hour .

5. Press button again , the minute digits will flash .

6. Press Tuning Up/Down to set required minute .

7. Press button to complete time setting .

Operating the radio

Operating the radio

Operating the radioOperating the radio
This radio is equipped with three tuning methods – Scan tuning ,
Manual tuning and Memory presets recall .

Scan tuning

Scan tuning

Scan tuningScan tuning

1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio .

2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button . For FM
band fully extend and rotate telescopic aerial to get best reception .
For AM ( MW ) band , rotate the radio to get best signal .

3. Press and release Scan button ( long press Scan button more than
2 seconds will activate time setting ) , the radio will up search and
stop automatically when it finds a radio station with good signal .
Press the Scan button again to pick up the found station . The radio
will continue to search next available stations if you do not press

Scan button again when it finds a radio station .

4. Rotate the Volume Control to get required sound level .

5. To turn off the radio , press the Power button . Display will show
OFF .

Manual tuning/station searching

Manual tuning/station searching

Manual tuning/station searchingManual tuning/station searching

1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio .

2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button . Adjust
the antenna as described above .

3. A single press on either the Tuning Up or Down button will change
the frequency in the following increments :

FM : 50 or 100 kHz
AM (MW) : 9 or 10 kHz

4. Press and hold either Tuning Up or Down button until the frequency
in the display begins to change rapidly . Release the button .
Your radio will search the selected waveband and stop
automatically when it finds a station of sufficient signal .

5. Rotate the Volume control to get required sound level .

6. To turn off the radio , press the Power button . Display will show off .

Storing stations in preset memories

Storing stations in preset memories

Storing stations in preset memoriesStoring stations in preset memories
There are 5 memory presets for each waveband .

1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio .

2. Tune to a required station using one of the methods previously
described .

3. Press and hold down the required preset until the radio beeps .
The preset number will appear in the display and the station will be
stored under chosen preset station .

4. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets .

5. Stations stored in preset memories can be overwritten by following
above procedures .

Recalling stations from preset memories

Recalling stations from preset memories

Recalling stations from preset memories Recalling stations from preset memories

1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio .

2. Select the required waveband .

3. Momentarily press the required preset button ., the preset number
and station frequency will appear in the display .

Setting the radio alarm

Setting the radio alarm

Setting the radio alarmSetting the radio alarm
When the radio alarm is selected , the radio will turn on and play the
chosen radio station at the chosen alarm time . The radio alarm will
continue for an hour unless turned off by pressing the Power button .
Press the Power button whilst the alarm is activated will cancel the
alarm for 24 hours .
Note : Radio alarm can be activated only until both radio alarm time
and radio alarmed station are set . Radio alarm will be automatically
switched to buzzer alarm when the radio is in low battery status or the
selected radio alarm station signal is too weak .

a. Setting radio alarm time

1. The radio alarm can be set either radio is on or off .

2. Press and release radio alarm button , the radio will show radio
alarm symbol and radio frequency last tuned .

3. Press button for more than 2 seconds followed by a

beep .

4. Display Hour will flash , using Tuning Up/Down button to select

the hour then press button again to confirm hour

setting .

5. Follow same procedures of setting hour to set required minute .

Press button again to complete alarm time setting .

6. Display will flash radio frequency last tuned , press Tuning
Up/Down button to select required wake up radio station or
simply press preset station button to select wake up station .

7. Press button again to complete radio alarm setting .

8. Press and hold radio alarm button for 2 seconds to cancel the
radio alarm . Display radio alarm symbol will disappear followed
with a beep .

Note : If new radio alarm station is not selected , it will select the
last alarm station .

Setting the HWS ( Humane Wake System ) buzzer alarm

Setting the HWS ( Humane Wake System ) buzzer alarm

Setting the HWS ( Humane Wake System ) buzzer alarm Setting the HWS ( Humane Wake System ) buzzer alarm
A beep will activate when selecting the HWS alarm . The alarm beep

will increase in volume every 15 seconds for one minute followed by
one minute silence before repeating the cycle . The HWS alarm will
sound for an hour until turning off by pressing the Power button .
Press the Power button whilst the alarm is activated will cancel the
alarm for 24 hours .

1. The HWS buzzer alarm can be set either radio is on or off .

2. Press and release the HWS buzzer alarm button , the
symbol will show on the display .

3. Long press the button for more than 2 seconds followed

by a beep , display Hour digit will flash .

4. Pressing Tuning Up/Down button to select required alarm hour ,

then pressing button again , the minute digit will then

flash .

5. Pressing Tuning Up/Down button to select required alarm

minute , then press button again to complete alarm

setting . Display will appear when buzzer alarm has been
set .

6. Press and hold down Buzzer alarm button for more than
2 seconds followed by a beep to switch on or off the alarm .

Snooze function

Snooze function

Snooze function Snooze function

1. . Whilst the alarm is activated , press any buttons except the
Power button will activate the snooze function . The radio or
HWS buzzer alarm will be silenced with interval of 5 minutes .

2. The display will flash both the snooze symbol and the

alarm symbol . The snooze function can be repeatedly during
the one hour that the alarms are active .

Sleep function

Sleep function

Sleep functionSleep function
The sleep timer will automatically switched off the radio after a preset
time has elapsed .

1. Press and continue to hold down the Power button for more than 2
seconds , followed by a beep , the display will cycle through the
available sleep timers in the order of 60-45-30-15-120-90-60 .
Release the Power button when the required sleep timer appears in
the display . The symbol will appear in the display and the
radio will play the last station selected .

2. To cancel the sleep function , press the Power button . The
symbol will disappear and radio is off .

Display

Display backlight

DisplayDisplay

backlight

backlight backlight
Press any buttons will illuminate the LCD display for approx. 15
seconds . During scanning stations and alarm activated will also
automatically illuminate the display .

Setting tuning step

Setting tuning step

Setting tuning step Setting tuning step
Tuning steps on some countries are different from where you purchase
the radio . If you buy the radio in Europe and intend to use in Northern
America or some Southern American countries . You may have to
adjust tuning step so the radio may continue to serve you well .
While radio is switched off , long press Band/Step button for more than
2 seconds will first show current FM tuning step .
Continue pressing Band/Step button for approx. another 5 seconds
until display FM and 50 kHz ( tuning step ) flashing followed by a beep .
By pressing Tuning Up/Down button , you may adjust to 100 kHz per
tuning step .
After FM tuning step is reset , pressing Band/Step button again ,
display will show MW and flash 9 kHz . By pressing Tuning Up/Down
button , you may adjust to 10 kHz per tuning step . Complete the
setting by pressing Band/Step button .

Setting 12 hour/ 24 hour format

Setting 12 hour/ 24 hour format

Setting 12 hour/ 24 hour formatSetting 12 hour/ 24 hour format
After FM/MW tuning step is reset , display will flash 12H , press Tuning
Up/Down to select 24 Hour format , complete the setting by pressing
Band/Step button .

Headphone socket

Headphone socket

Headphone socketHeadphone socket
A 3.5 mm headphone socket located on the left hand of your radio is
provided for use with either headphones or an earpiece . Insert a plug

automatically mutes the internal speaker .

Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationsSpecifications
Power Requirements
AC Power adaptor DC 12V 500 mA center pin positive

Batteries 6 x UM-3 ( AA size , LR6 )

Battery life Approx. 38 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at

normal volume using alkaline cells .

Frequency Coverage FM 87.50 - 108 MHz
MW 522- 1629 kHz (9 kHz/step ) or
MW 520 – 1710 kHz ( 10 kHz /step )

Circuit Feature
Loudspeaker 3 inches , 8 ohm

Output Power 1.5 Watt using AC power adaptor

Headphone socket 3.5 mm dia.

Aerial System Telescopic aerial

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