Instructions

The approximate power level of the batteries is displayed in the LCD display of the radio.
When the power level is very low, the indication “Battery Low!” appears and the battery
symbolashesonthedisplay.Thebatteriesshouldthenberechargedorreplacedsoon
to continue normal operation of the radio.
When the rechargeable NiMH batteries are being charged. The battery symbol in the
LCD display will animate. The charging and animation will stop automatically when the
batteries are full.
Back-up batteries (2 x AA)
Back-up batteries are used to back up the time memory when no 6 x D battery power
isused.Itisnecessarytoinsertbackupbatteries(2xAAsize/UM-3)fortimememory
back up if you use AC power supply only. Without the back up batteries time memory
will be lost if you remove the AC power cord from AC socket or during power failure. The
back up batteries will not be charged and should be replaced after 1 year.
Replacing the fuse of the Battery Charger
The battery charger uses a fuse as a safety device, which protects the radio from
over current or excessive surging during the charging process. The fuse will blow if
something goes wrong with the charger or the battery (for example, if the battery has
beendamaged).Incasethechargerrefusestochargethebatteryortheradiobecomes
inoperative with batteries, you should check and replace the battery and/or the fuse.
1. Turn off the radio and unplug the AC power cord from the mains power socket.
2. Toopenthebatterycompartment,turnthebatterycoverxturescounterclockwise
to loosen and pull down the battery cover.
3. Check the batteries carefully and make sure all of them are installed with correct
 polarity(+and-)andreplacethebatteriesifthereisanydamage.Refer 
to the section of “IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON CHARGING AND USING
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES” for more detailed advises.
4. Locate the fuse holder in the battery compartment. The cover of the fuse holder has
the word “FUSE” on it.
5. To remove the fuse cover, use a slot head screwdriver and turn the screwdriver
counter clockwise while pressing down the fuse cover. The fuse cover should be
turned only when it is pressed down. Do not use too much force when turning the
fuse cover as this can cause damage.
6. Replace the blown fuse with an identical new one. The fuse rating is printed beside
 thefuseholder(T4AL250V).Donotusefuseofanyothertype.
7. Replace the fuse cover using a slot head screwdriver. Turn the screwdriver
clockwise carefully while pressing down the fuse cover.
Note:
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If the new fuse blows again as soon as the radio is connected to AC power or when
you start using the radio, it indicates a problem with either the radio or the battery.
 Havethemcheckedatadealerorqualiedserviceperson.
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The fuse also protects Alkaline batteries from over current.
Warning:
Danger of explosion if a battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
Always make sure the Battery charger switch is set to the correct position.
An Alkaline battery is not rechargeable. Never attempt charging Alkaline batteries.
Do not mix up different battery types.
Do not mix up charged and uncharged batteries.
Donotexposethebatteriestoexcessiveheatsuchassunshine,reorthelike.
Batteries should not be disposed of by incineration and with household waste.
Disposable batteries should be taken to a suitable recycling centre if possible.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON CHARGING AND USING RECHARGEABLE
BATTERIES
1.
Recharge the batteries in any case at least every 2 months.
2. Make sure the Battery charger switch next the battery compartment is set to the
“
CHARGE NiMH ON
” position.
3.
Put the batteries in the compartment whilst paying attention to the correct
polarity of the batteries (+ and -).
4.
First use: Charge new batteries in one continuous, uninterrupted, charge until
they are full.
Thisrstchargemaytakelongerthannormal.Forlongerbatterylifeit
is advised to always recharge in one continuous, uninterrupted charge until batteries
are full and to not recharge again whilst the batteries are still full.
5. New batteries will only reach their full capacity after some time of use (several
 charge–dischargecycles).
6. Leave the complete group of batteries in place inside the radio and do not use these
 batteriesorafewofthemforotherpurposes.Thiswillresultinamixof(fully)
 chargedand(partly)emptybatteries.Thiscanseriouslydamagethebatteriesand
radio when recharged.
7. It is advised to only charge batteries at room temperatures between 5 degrees C –
35 degrees C. In lower or higher temperatures full charge cannot be achieved.
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