CCRadio Plus Instruction Manual

							INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE.
WARNING:TO PREVENT
FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW-
HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A WARN-
ING 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 WARN-
ING SIGN ALERTING
YOU OF IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING THIS
RADIO.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN 
						

							Copyright © 2002  by  C. C rane Compa ny, Inc.,  Fortuna, CA 95540
800-522-8863  ccrane.com
All rights reserved. No part of this booklet may be reproduced, in any form or
means whatsoever, without permission in writing from C. Crane Company, Inc.
ccradioplusmanual.qxd  Rev 5/01 
						

							TABLE OFCONTENTS
SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.........................................................4-5
I
NTRODUCTION...........................................................................6
U
NPACKING................................................................................6
B
UTTONIDENTIFICATION...........................................................7
G
ETTINGSTARTED
POWERINGYOURRADIO..............................................8
I
NSTALLINGTHEBATTERIES........................................9
D
ISPLAYPANEL..........................................................10
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ETTINGTHECLOCK.................................................11
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ETTINGTHEALARM...........................................11-12
S
NOOZEFEATURE......................................................12
S
LEEPTIMER..............................................................12
R
ADIOOPERATION
TUNING........................................................................13
W
EATHERALERTSYSTEM..................................14-15
D
ISPLAYLIGHT...........................................................16
L
OCKSWITCH.............................................................16
H
EADPHONEJACK.....................................................16
R
ESETBUTTON..........................................................16
A
UDIO & RECORDING JACKS...............................17-18
S
ETTING THE TIMER .............................................18-19
I
NSTRUCTIONS FOR LIGHT & SOLAR ................................19-20
N
ICAD CHARGING SYSTEM........................................20
N
ICAD BATTERY INFO.................................................21
S
PECIFICATIONS ................................................................22-23
R
ADIONOISE TROUBLESHOOTING.........................................24
L
ISTENINGTIPS.......................................................................25
P
ERSONALSTATIONLOG.......................................................26 
						

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT
SAVE THESE  INSTRUCTIONS
1) Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before the
radio is operated.
2) Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3) Heed Warnings: All warnings on the appliance and operating instruc-
tions should be followed.
4) Water and Moisture: The appliance should not be used near water. Do
not use near a bathtub, washbowl, laundry tub, kitchen sink, wet
basement, swimming pool, etc.
5) Unplug the receiver from the AC power outlet before cleaning. Use
only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the receiver.
6) Do not place the radio on an unstable cart, stand, bracket or table.
The radio may fall, causing serious personal injury and damage to
the receiver.
7) Ventilation: This radio should be situated so that its location or posi-
tion 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 flow through the
ventilation openings.
8) Heat: Never put the radio in direct sunlight in an unventilated area or
behind glass like a car’s interior. The appliance should be away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appli-
ances that produce heat.
9) Power Cords: The power cord should be positioned so it is not walked
on, pinched, or items placed on top of it. Pay particular attention to
cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the unit. Unplug the power cord by gripping the power plug,
not the cord. Operate the radio using only the correct 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. 
						

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10) Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. This can result in a
risk of fire or electrical shock. Never insert objects of any kind into the
receiver through openings. The objects may touch dangerous voltage
points or short out parts. This could cause a fire or electrical shock.
11) If the radio is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage caused by
lightning or power line surges.
12) If the radio is left unattended and unused for long periods of time,
remove the batteries. The batteries may leak and damage furniture or
your radio.
13) Do not attempt to service the receiver yourself. Removing the cover
may expose you to dangerous voltage, and will void the warranty.
Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel.
14) The receiver is equipped with a polarized type plug (a plug having
one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet
only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug still fails to
fit, contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of this plug.
15) The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel
when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged, or
B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the radio, or 
C. The radio has been exposed to rain, or
D. The radio does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a 
marked change in performance, or
E. The radio has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
16) The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that
described in the operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel. This
symbol is to alert you to important operation or servicing
instructions that may appear in the owner’s manual.
17) Do not charge alkaline batteries. See instructions on page 20. 
						

							INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the high per-
formance digital CCRadio
plus. The
CCRadio
plusincorporates the highest
quality parts and superior engineering
to produce the most sensitive AM
receiver available. It also covers FM
Stereo, Weather, and TV audio chan-
nels 2-13. The special Weather Alert
System may sound an alarm if a signal
is broadcast from National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in
the United States. Canada also has a
similar system.
The box should contain the CCRadio
plus, the power cord and this man-
ual. 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.
UNPACKING
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BUTTONIDENTIFICATION
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10)  Lock Switch
11)  Tuning Knob
12)  Power/Sleep Timer
13)  Telescopic Antenna
14)  Memory (1-5)
15)  Weather Alert (3 Modes)
16)  Band /AUXILIARY
17)  Weather Alert Light
18)  Display Light 1)  Clock Set
2)  Alarm/Set
3)  Timer/Set
4)  Display Clock or Frequency
5)  Bass Control
6)  Treble Control
7)  Tuning / Time Set (Up/Down)
8)  Headphone Jack
9)  Volume Control
BUTTONIDENTIFICATION
Note: When you see a “” next to a word describing a button on
the radio, it means you must hold the button down to activate
the function. The appropriate symbol will then show on the
display along with a beep. To deactivate the function hold it until
it beeps again and the symbol disappears from the display. 
						

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POWERINGYOURRADIO
The CCRadiopluswill run on (4) “D” size NiCad or alkaline batteries or
on 120V AC house current using the included power cord. Batteries are
optional. The batteries are necessary to keep the time clock and
memories if the power cord is removed from the radio for more than
three minutes.
GETTINGSTARTED
Before powering your radio be sure to read
the Safety Instructions on pages 4 and 5.
AC OPERATION
Before you plug the AC cord into the radio be sure the AC voltage is
120Volts/60Hz. If you have batteries in the radio and you use the AC
power cord, the batteries will automatically be disconnected.
NOTE: If you remove the power cord without turning the radio OFF, the
radio will automatically revert to the batteries.
Insert the plug on the end of
the supplied power cord into
the AC power jack on the
back of the radio. 
						

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INSTALLINGTHEBATTERIES
BATTERYREPLACEMENT
1) Position the radio face down on a soft surface to protect it.
2) Remove the battery compartment cover.
3) Insert the (4) “D” cell batteries into the compartment as indicated in
the drawing below. Be sure the negative (-) end is against the
spring. Refer to the drawing below to insure correct installation of
your batteries.
4) Replace the battery cover. You are now ready to operate your radio.
The battery indicator will display the battery level for approximately
seven seconds after the radio is switched off. After removing dead bat-
teries for replacement, you have approximately three minutes to replace
the batteries before your clock and memory information will be lost (if
the radio is not plugged in).
This symbol means
the batteries are full.This flashing symbol means
the batteries need replacing.
First BatterySecond
Battery
Fourth
BatteryThird Battery
This symbol means
batteries are dead.
Remove battery cover by pressing
both clips at the same time towards
the bottom of the radio.AC power cord
plugs in here. 
						

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1)  Weather Alert Modes 
2)  Memory Location (1 - 5)
3)  Key Lock On / Off
4)  Sleep Timer /Snooze Status
5)  Battery Symbol
6)  Battery Power Level Indicator
and Signal Strength Meter
7)  Timer Active Indicator8)  Clock Seconds
9)  Frequency / Clock Display
10)  Alarm Status and Type
11)  AM /PM Indicator
12)  Indicates Band In Use
13)  AUX IN Indicator
14)  Stereo Reception
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DISPLAYPANEL
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