Pocket Radio Sangean PT 50 Operating Instruction

Operating instruction
Mode d’emploi
Instruccions de manejoGB
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CARE AND SAFETY________________________________________________
This device is designed for the playback of audio signals.
Any other use is expressly prohibited.
Continuous use of earphones at high volume can damage the user’s hearing.
Protect the device from moisture (water drops or splashes). Do not pla\
ce any vessels such
as vases on the device. These may be knocked over and spill fluid on the\
 electrical 
components, thus presenting a safety risk. Do not place any objects such\
 as burning...

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OVERVIEW___________________________________________________________
Controls
Front
ON/OFF SLEEP Switches the device on and off.
HR. For setting the clock and alarm time (hours).
MIN. For setting the clock and alarm time (minutes).
H/W  Switches between local time and GMT.
SUMMER For switching to daylight saving time.
ALARM Switches between radio alarm clock and
signal tone. Deactivates the alarm.
H.T.Z Sets the local time zone.
12/24 Switches between 12 and 24 hour clock 
format.
ALARM SET...

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TIME SETFor setting the clock in combination with
»
HR. « and » MIN.«.
LONDON ... Knob for setting the global time zone.
SUMMER 
•Marks the global time zone with daylight
saving hours set.
LOCK Disables and enables the buttons.
Right side of device
TUNINGFor tuning to radio stations.
MONO/STEREO Switches between stereo and mono reception
in earphone mode.
Left side of device
VOLUME 
Adjusts the volume.
0Socket for earphones (3.5 mm stereo jack).
DC 3-6V Connection socket for mains adapter (not...

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Top of device
SW 1 ... 7 Switches between the wavebands SW 
MW  FM (short wave, frequency bands 1 to 7), MW
(medium wave) and FM (VHF).
SNOOZE Interrupts the alarm function. Switches on the
LIGHT back light for 12 seconds.
ANTENNA Telescopic antenna for SW and FM reception.
The radio has a built-in rod antenna for
MW reception.
Bottom of device
RESETReturns the device to its original setting.
Battery compartment.
Note:
On the back of the device there are four buttons for fastening the
leather...

The display
000:0.0Shows the current time and the frequency.
AM PM Displays 12-hour format.
FM MW Shows the waveband FM (VHF), medium wave (MW)
SW or short wave (SW).
kHz MHz Frequency display for MW (kHz), FM and SW (MHz).
HOME Local time is set.
WORLD GMT time is set.
TUNE Exact tuning display – the optimal setting for a radio 
station.
Daylight saving time is set.
Indicates FM stereo reception (earphone operation only).
The alarm is interrupted or the sleep timer is activated.
The key lock is...

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The batteries are low.
- ALARM - The alarm is activated with a signal tone (» «) or 
a radio station (» «).1
OVERVIEW_____________________________________________________________
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Battery operation
1Open the battery compartment by pressing the marking and opening the lid.
2 When inserting the batteries (2 x 1.5 V, Mignon type LR6/AM3/AA), observe the 
polarity marked on the base of the battery compartment.
Notes:
When the batteries are low, » « appears in the display. Take out the batteries when
you know that the device will not be used for a long period of time. The\
 manufacturer
accepts no liability for damage resulting from used batteries.
Environmental note:
Batteries,...

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Setting the clock
Due to the earth’s rotation, places to the west of you are behind you in time, and places\
 to
the east are ahead of you. Therefore, the earth is divided into 24 hourly time zones. This
system is based on a standard time zone called UTC (Coordinated Univers\
al Time), 
previously known as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Short wave stations always give the
time according to UTC. Before you set the clock, find out your local tim\
e zone.
Setting the local time
When you first switch...

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Setting daylight saving time
1Hold down » TIME SET« until the time flashes in the display.
2 Press » H/W SUMMER « to put the clock forward by one hour.
3 Press » TIME SET « to confirm the setting.
– Display: » « and the current summer time.
Changing the local time
1 Hold down » TIME SET« until the time flashes in the display.
2 Set the hours using » HR.« and the minutes using » MIN.«.
3 Press » TIME SET « to confirm the setting.
– Display: the current local time.
Setting GMT
1 Set the time zone using...