Radio Sangean U1 Operating Instruction

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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 BACK, NO USER SER-
VICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PER-
SONNEL.CAUTION
  RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A WARN-
ING SIGN ALERTING
YOU OF IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING THIS
RADIO.!Operating instruction
Mode d’emploi
Instruccions de manejo
Gebruiksaanwijzing
Bedienungsanleitung Utility Radio 
						

							1  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 manufacturer’s 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 defeat 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. 
						

							2GB 10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
       particularly at plugs, 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. 
						

							3The U-1 is designed and manufactured to meet the satisfaction of
usage around the house, yard, garage, campsite and worksite.
The full range 6 1/2 inches speakers produces high quality rich
sound. The high impact cushion around the radio is made to endure
a six-feet drop and also water resistant housing provides protection
when used poolside, by the lake and outdoors.
The U-1 has been fully tested to be certain it meets Sangean quality
control standards. Please read this manual carefully before using it to
make sure you realize all the outstanding features built into this
terrific radio set.
  Main features
(1) Ultra rugged AM/FM 2 bands radio.
(2) Water resistant up to JIS 4 standard.
(3) Soft bended spring antenna.
(4) Rotary tuning and volume controls.
(5) Tuning LED indicator.
(6) LED illuminator.
(7) Dial Scale with back light.
(8) Dynamic Bass Compensation for rich bass. 
						

							4GB (9) 9-14V DC jack for vehicle and boat power.
(10) Earphones socket.
(11) AUX IN socket.
(12) Microphone IN socket.
(13) 6 1/2 inches 15 Watts full range speaker.
(14) AC wire compartment.
(15) High sensitivity, excellent sound performance. 
						

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							6GB   Controls
     Power and AM/FM/AUX IN band selector
     Tuning LED indicator
     Volume Control
     AUX/FM band indicator
     DC IN (9-14V) socket for vehicle and boat power
     LED light
     AUX IN socket
     Open to AC cord compartment
     AM band /Microphone indicator
     Soft and bendable spring antennaTuning Control
Battery Compartment
LED illuminator switch
Microphone socket
Headphones socket
Loudspeaker
Carrying Handle
Dial scale345678910111213141516171821 
						

							7  Power the radio
1. Battery operation
Installing the batteries, first turn battery cover fixture anti-clockwise to
loosen and put down the battery cover. Insert 6 x D size ( UM-1 )
battery into the compartment. Ensure the battery is inserted in
accordance with the diagram shown.
Close the battery cover and fasten the fixture by turning clockwise.
If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time, it is
recommended that the battery is removed from the radio.
2. AC operation
Before you plug the AC cord into the AC socket, be sure the voltage
is correct. If you have batteries in the radio and use the AC power
cord , the batteries will automatically be disconnected.
Switch the “Open” to the AC cord compartment to OPEN position,
pull back the compartment door and cylinder of the AC cord storage,
pull out the AC cord to get the required length to the AC socket.
You can store the AC cord after use in the opposite way you pull out
the AC cord.
3. Powered via DC IN socket
The radio can be also powered via the DC IN socket which can allow
9-14 Volt DC. which is designed to be powered by the vehicle or the
boat so you can take the radio with you outdoors or on the boat. 
						

							8GB   Operating your radio FM
1. Turn on the radio by switching the Power knob to FM position.
    The FM band indicator will be lit on.
2. Rotate the Tuning Control to select the desired station.
    On FM, the tuning scale is marked in MHz ( Megahertz ).
    The Tuning LED will be lit on, if the radio station has been
    correctly tuned.
3. Adjust the Volume Control for comfortable listening.
4. To switch off the radio, turn the Power knob to OFF position.
5. The soft spring antenna is used for FM reception.
  Operating your radio AM (MW)
1. Turn on your radio by switching the Power knob to AM position.
     AM band indicator will be lit on .
2. Rotate the Tuning Control to select the desired station.
    On AM, the tuning scale is marked in kHz ( Kilohertz ).
    The tuning LED will be lit on , if the radio station has been
    correctly tuned .
3. Rotate your radio for best AM reception.
4. Adjust the Volume Control for comfortable listening.
5. To switch off your radio , turn the Power knob to OFF position. 
						

							9  Headphones socket
You can use a stereo or mono headphones set with a 3.5 mm plug
for listening radio program via headphones. When you insert the
headphones plug, the speaker is disconnected. This is a mono type
radio, sound from the headphones set will be all in mono even if you
apply a stereo headphones set.
  AUX IN socket
Switch the Band selector to AUX. position, the Aux. band indicator is
lit on. Connect a stereo or mono audio source ( like CD walkman ) to
this input to listen the audio program via the speaker.
  Microphone IN socket
Switch the Power/Band selector to either AM or FM or AUX. position.
Connect wired microphone and adjust Volume Control, Microphone
LED indicator is lighted on, the radio can act as microphone system.
All the other audio program will be disconnected once microphone is
plugged into the socket. The microphone used should be dynamic
microphone with a 6.5 mm in diameter plug in jack.
  LED Illuminator
You can press and release the LED illuminator switch to give signal.
If press harder and release, the LED illuminator is lit on for
illumination purpose. Press the switch harder again to turn off the
LED illuminator.