INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND SAVE MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
BEFORE USE Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 22 - 23 before use. It is important to read and understand all instructions. 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 THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF “DANGEROUS VOLTAGE” INSIDE THE RADIO. CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE RADIO BACK.
Table of Contents Button Identification ………………………....................... 4 Getting Started Powering your Radio ............................................ 5 Installing the batteries …………………………...... 6 Display Panel ……………………………………...... 7 Setting The Clock ………………………………...... 8 Setting The Alarm ……………………………......... 8 Snooze Feature ……………………………............. 10 Sleep Timer ………………………………………..... 11 Radio Operation Tuning ………………………………………….......... Weather Alert System ………………………..........
Button Identification 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) Power or • Sleep Timer Band or • Tuning Steps Radio Alarm Set Beep Alarm Set Display Clock/Frequency Weather Alert (3 Modes) 7) 8) 9) 10) 11) 10 9 Volume Control Tuning (Up/Down) Scan Scan or • Clock Set Memory Presets (1-5) Note: When you see a • next to a button on the radio, it means you must press and hold the button down for two seconds to activate the function.
Getting Started POWERING YOUR RADIO Before powering your radio be sure to read the Safety Instructions on pages 22 and 23. The Sonido Radio will run on (4) “D” size NiMH or alkaline batteries or on 120V AC house current using the AC power adapter. Batteries are optional. If the AC power adapter is removed from the radio for more than three minutes, without batteries, you will lose clock, alarm and any memory settings. The Sonido will not charge batteries.
Getting Started INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 1) Position the radio face down on a soft surface to protect it. 2) Open the battery compartment cover on the rear of the unit by pressing the catch. 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) Close the battery cover. You are now ready to operate your radio.
Getting Started DISPLAY PANEL 1 2 3 ZZ 12 4 5 6 Z 11 10 9 8 7 1) Time Set 7) Preset stations (1 - 5) 2) Battery Status Symbol 8) Frequency Unit 3) Sleep Timer/Snooze Status 9) Station Frequency / Clock Display 4) Radio Alarm 10) AM / PM Indicator 5) Beep Tone Alarm 11) Indicates Band In Use 6) Weather Alert Modes 12) Stereo Reception Sonido Radio Page 7
Getting Started SETTING THE CLOCK Please read this entire section carefully before you start. The clock can be set either while the radio is on or off. You will need to go through the steps listed below without stopping for more than 15 seconds at any given time or you will have to start over. (Refer to page 4 for Button Identification.) 1) Press and hold the Scan/Set Button for three seconds. You will hear a beep. The HOUR DIGIT and the symbol will flash on the display.
Getting Started 2) Immediately press and hold the Scan/Set button for 3 seconds and you will hear a beep. The ALARM HOUR DIGIT and or will flash, depending on which type of alarm is being set. SCAN 3) Using the Up/Down Tuning Buttons, select the appropriate hour digit and AM or PM. 4) Press the Scan/Set Button again to select the minutes digits. The MINUTES DIGITS will flash. 5) Use the Up/Down Tuning Buttons to adjust the minutes to the appropriate time. 6) When finished press the Scan/Set Button.
Getting Started BEEP TONE ALARM “HWS” (HUMANE WAKE SYSTEM) At the chosen alarm time a beep tone will sound and increase in volume every 15 seconds for one minute followed by one minute of silence before repeating the cycle. The HWS alarm will sound for one hour or until its turned off by pressing the power button. Once the power button has been pressed the alarm will reset itself to sound the next day at the time previously chosen.
Getting Started SLEEP TIMER FEATURE Your Sonido Radio is equipped with a Sleep Timer that enables the radio to continue playing for up to 120 minutes after activation, then shuts the radio off. Selectable times are 60, 45, 30, 15, 120 and 90 minutes. Press and hold the Power/Sleep Button until the pictograph of a person in bed and the numbers 60 are displayed. Holding the Power / Sleep Button down will change the time in steps, showing times of 60, 45, 30, 15, 120 and 90 minutes.
Radio Operation TUNING The Sonido Radio features four bands: AM / FM / TV Audio 2-13 and Weather. Also the radio is equipped with three tuning methods: Manual tuning, Scan tuning, and Memory presets recall. Manual Tuning Refer to page 4 for Button Identification. 1) Press the Power Button to turn on the radio. 2) Select the band by pressing the Band Button.
Radio Operation Memory Preset Tuning PRESETS 1 2 3 4 5 Five stations may be stored into memory in each of the four bands. 1) Tune to the station or channel you want to memorize. 2) Press and Hold the desired Memory Preset Button for two seconds or until you hear a beep. The station or channel is then memorized. The display will show the memory number. To recall the memorized station, select the correct band and briefly press and release the Memory Button corresponding to station desired.
Radio Operation 1) To listen to the standard NOAA weather channels, turn the radio on, press the Band button until WX shows on the display. The telescopic whip antenna may need to be fully extended and in the “up” position to receive a station clearly. 2) The channel number of the weather station is shown on the display. Pressing the Up or Down Tuning Buttons will toggle you through the seven-programmed channels. There should be one or more weather service stations broadcasting in your local area.
Radio Operation 2) To access the second mode (WEATHER ALERT with flashing light and siren). Press and hold the WEATHER ALERT Button again for two seconds until you hear a long beep. The symbol shown at right will appear and the red light ALERT above the WEATHER ALERT Button comes on continuously. In this mode, if a NOAA alert tone is issued, the red light above the WEATHER ALERT Button flashes and a siren turns on for up to 1 minute.
Radio Operation Notes on the Weather Alert 1) If you have the headphones plugged in and a weather alert is issued, the audio to the headphones will be cut-off and the siren will sound through the radio's speaker. 2) In any of the active WEATHER ALERT modes, the weather receiver stays on and listens for an emergency tone issued from NOAA in case of emergency. 3) You may get a periodic test tone from the NOAA that will cause an unexpected alarm on your Sonido Radio.
Radio Operation 2) By pressing Tuning Down, you may adjust the steps from 200kHz for U.S. or 100kHz per step for Europe. 3) After the FM step is selected, press the Step/Band button again to bring up the AM step selections. The display will show AM and flash 10 kHz tuning steps. By pressing Tuning Down, you may adjust the steps from 10kHz to 9kHz per step for Europe. 4) Complete the setting by pressing the Step/Band button once again.
Specifications FREQUENCY FM Band: AM Band: TV Band: COVERAGE 87.5 - 108 MHz Stereo 520 - 1710 kHz Channels 2-13 Audio Only WEATHER BAND Channel 1: 162.400 Channel 2: 162.425 Channel 3: 162.450 Channel 4: 162.475 MHz MHz MHz MHz Channel 5: Channel 6: Channel 7: 162.500 MHz 162.525 MHz 162.550 MHz POWER SOURCE AC 120 Volts 60Hz Batteries: (4) "D" size AUDIO Speaker: 3", 4 Ohm, 2 Watts ANTENNA FM, TV and Weather Band: Telescopic whip antenna AM Band: Built-in Ferrite Bar - 7/16" dia x 6.
Troubleshooting Guide My radio shuts off after just a few seconds: Low batteries can cause this situation. Replace them with a new set of batteries. If the radio is operating on the power adapter, check for solid connections at the wall outlet and the side of the radio. Also make sure there is power at the wall outlet. Stations won't hold in memory: The memory button settings are being overwritten.
Radio Noise Troubleshooting AM RADIO NOISE PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS If you hear an annoying buzz when listening to AM radio, it's most likely radio noise. Here are some of the usual culprits: * * * * * * * * * Dimmer switch (even in an adjacent room). Lights: fluorescent light, “touch lamp” type fixtures, automatic night lights, motion-activated outdoor lights, dying bulbs, blinking bulbs. Nearby television or computer. Electronic bug and pest controllers. Faulty electrical switch. Radios scanners.
AM Tuning & Listening Tips Most portable radios including the Sonido Radio have an internal AM antenna. Best performance is achieved when the radio is swiveled on its base for maximum signal pickup from the transmitting tower. This same technique can be used to help nullify unwanted signals or radio noise. Experimentation is the best way to see how it works for you. Daytime reception is limited to about 300 miles maximum because you can only receive the signal directly from the transmitter site.
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 in the operating instructions should be followed. 4) Water and Moisture: The appliance should not be used near water.
Safety Instructions 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.
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