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OPERATION
HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES
This radio is designed to operate on three AA batteries (not included).
Alkaline batteries should be used for longest playtime. Remove the
cover by simultaneously pressing on the indentation labeled OPEN
and pulling it down toward the bottom of the radio. Install the batteries
by removing the battery compartment cover and following the battery
diagrams on the bottom of the compartment. NOTE: if an AC adaptor
is in use, the AA batteries are switched off automatically. Turn the
radio on by setting the POWER SELECTOR switch to the REFRESH
position.
The Ni-MH battery pack can also be charged by turning the dynamo
crank following the instructions below:
1. Switch the power selector to the POWER OFF position.
2. Turn the dynamo-crank vigorously either clockwise or
counterclockwise.
The green charging LED will be lighted during charging. This light will
also illuminate when using the 4.5 V adapter.
HOW TO TURN THE RADIO ON AND OFF
Turn the radio on by setting the POWER SELECTOR switch to the
REFRESH (Rechargeable battery pack) or DC 4.5V position (alkaline
batteries) as desired. Turn it off by setting the POWER SELECTOR
switch to the POWER OFF position. NOTE: if no power source is
available, including the Ni-MH battery pack, the radio and the light can
be operated by continually turning the dynamo crank. To do so, set
the POWER SELECTOR switch to the REFRESH position.
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OPERATION (CONT.)
HOW TO ADJUST THE VOLUME
Turn the VOLUME control knob until the desired volume level is
heard.
HOW TO TUNE-IN STATIONS
Set the band selector rotary switch to the FM, AM, SW1, or SW2
position. Tune stations in with the TUNING knob. For best FM and
shortwave reception, fully extend the telescopic antenna. FM
reception can often be improved by rotating the telescopic antenna.
For AM reception, the telescopic antenna need not be extended, as
the AM antenna is an internal, directional, ferrite bar antenna. For
best AM reception, rotate the radio until the best signal strength is
achieved. See the next section for how to optimize shortwave
reception.
HOW TO OPTIMIZE SHORTWAVE RECEPTION
Being aware of the following information will help you get the best
results listening to shortwave.
• Shortwave reception is best around sunrise, sunset, and at
night
• Nighttime shortwave reception is usually superior to day
shortwave
• During the day, frequencies above 13 MHz are usually best
• At night, frequencies below 13 MHz are usually best
• Around sunset and sunrise, the entire shortwave range may
be good
• Getting very close to a window improves shortwave reception
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