INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
c Before Use m Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 10 before use. It is important to read and understand all instructions. Keep these precautions and instructions where all who use this radio will read them. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE RADIO BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
Table of Contents Unpacking .................................................................................... 3 Location of Controls ................................................................ 4-5 Getting Started Display Panel ................................................................. 6 Powering Your Radio .................................................... 6 Installing the Batteries ................................................. 7 Radio Operation .........................................
Location of Controls — Front of Radio Q W E TUNING R FM AM WEATHER DYNAMO BATTERY OFF 1 4 5 6 2 3 T 7 WEATHER VOLUME CC Solar Observer I Q W E R Page 4 Y U Display Panel Tuning Dial Dynamo Crank Band Switch T Y U I Power Selection Switch Volume Control Weather Dial Speaker CC Solar Observer
Location of Controls — Side and Top of Radio q O P { } O LED Light P Headphone Jack { Phone Charging Jack } Battery Pack Charging Jack q Fold Out Solar Panel w LIGHT DISPLAY OFF e w Telescopic Antenna CC Solar Observer e Display Light and Flashlight Switch Page 5
Getting Started – Display Panel r u y t r AM Frequencies t FM Frequencies y Dynamo Indicator Light u Power Indicator Light Getting Started – Powering Your Radio Before powering your radio, be sure to read the Safety Instructions on page 10. The CC Solar Observer can be powered in four different ways: Power using the Solar Panel — Place the solar panel in direct sunlight. It is best to angle the solar panel so that it is pointed directly at the sun.
Getting Started –Powering Your Radio Inserting Batteries: 1. Position the radio face down on a soft surface to protect it. 2. Remove the battery compartment cover. 3. Insert the 3 “AA” cell batteries into the compartment, as indicated in the picture below. Be sure the negative (-) end is against the spring. Refer to the picture below to insure correct installation of your batteries. 4. Replace the battery cover. On the front of the radio, slide the “Power Switch” to “Battery” to turn the radio on.
Radio Operation TUNING The CC Solar Observer features three bands: AM, FM and WEATHER. 1. Position the power switch to BATTERY or DYNAMO. 2. Select band by positioning the “BAND SWITCH”. 3. Adjust TUNING dial to desired frequency. For tuning weather, position the WEATHER dial to the desired channel. 4. Adjust volume by rotating the “VOLUME CONTROL”. DISPLAY LIGHT To turn the display light on, move the light switch to the “DISPLAY” position (see Top of Radio diagram on page 5).
Specifications & Troubleshooting FREQUENCY COVERAGE FM Band: 87.5 - 108 MHz Stereo AM Band: 520 - 1710 kHz WX Band: 162.40 - 162.55 MHz POWER SOURCE Batteries: 3 “AA” size Internal Battery Pack: NiMH 2/3 AA 650 mAh Battery Pack Charging Jack: Internal Battery Pack can be charged with optional AC Adapter - 5V 300mA DC Winding Generator: 300-500 mA (DC depending on RPM.) Solar Panel: 20-40 mA DC (Depending on sunlight intensity.
Safety Instructions c READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS m To prevent damage to your radio or possible injury to you or others, read these safety precautions and instructions entirely before applying power to your radio. Keep these precautions and instructions where all who use this radio will read them. 1) COMMON CARE m Check the radio and any accessories regularly. Do not use the radio if there is any sign of damage. Only operate in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
PERSONAL STATION LOG City Station Call Letters Frequency Date & Time Please feel free to copy this page.
Model: CC Solar Observer ANSI C63.4: 2003 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS. 1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Notice: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
