CONTENTS Features Control Locations Display Information Choosing a Power Supply Preliminary Settings Zero Second Set Tuning Mode Scan Tuning Memory Tuning ATS(Auto Tuning System) Clock Radio Operation Miscellaneous Controls Care and Maintenance Specifications 2 3 7 8 13 19 23 32 35 43 47 58 62 65 1
FEATURES Continuous tuning-permits reception of more stations than ever before without any break between LW, MW or SW bands. Large easy to read LCD display indicates station frequency, dual time, memory locations and all the functional status. Direct access keypad permits instant tuning of any desired frequency. Fifty-four memory presets offer instant access to your favorite stations on LW MW FM and SW. Supplemental tuning control allows for maximum clarity of the selected frequency.
CONTROL LOCATIONS 1.Power on/off and sleep button. 2.Fine tuning button. 3.Manual tuning/auto scan button. 4.Enter command button/Display button to display frequency or time. 11.Multi functions for LW band knob,LW ATS and Standby by radio. 12.Multi functions for MW band knob,MW ATS and Standby by HWS buzzer. 5.Memory entry and time set button. 13.Multi functions for SW band knob, SW meter band and counting down timer. 6.Frequency select button. 14.LCD display. 7.Cancel button. 15.
12 16 10 13 14 15 TUNING AUTO TUNING SYSTEM POWER/ SLEEP 1 FINE 2 -STANDBYFM 120m LW 31m 4 9 M 13m 11m C 0 P1/P2 FM/LW/MW/SW SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER TIME SET 9 16m 19m ENTER 21m 8 M.
17.Earphones jack. 18.AC adaptor jack. 21 19.AM external antenna jack. 20.FM stereo.mono/AM sens-DX. local mode selector. 21.Telescopic Antenna. 22.Volume control. 24 AM EXT ANT 19 FM STEREO 20 MONO 22 LOVAL 23.Lock switch to avoid misoperation. 24.Folding stand. VOLUME AM SENS DX 17 DC I N 4.
25.Reset button to clear all the presets in the microprocessor except the SW preset stations. 26.9K/10K MW step switch. 27.Battery compartment. 28.Battery cover.
DISPLAY INFORMATION 1.Band indication. 2.Time set status. 3.Time adjustment and zero second set indication. 4.Memory presets. 5.Memory Page 1 and Page 2 for SW/FM bands. 10 7 6 8 9 13 2 3 6.Sleep status. 7.Lock on. SET-00 FM 8.FM stereo indication. LM 1 9.SW meter band. MW FINE KH 10.Auto Tuning System status. MH SW M P1 P2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11.Low battery. 4 TIME -STANDBY12.kHz for MW and LW, MHz for FM and SW. 5 13.Frequency and time display. 14.Time area 1 or 2. 17 15 16 14 15.Standby by radio. 16.
CHOOSING A POWER SUPPLY Yo u c a n o p e r a t e t h e r e c e i v e r u s i n g * 3 Alkaline AA(UM-3)batteries. * Household AC adaptor.(optional) USING BATTERIES 1.Press latch marked "OPEN" on battery compartment covers in the direction of the arrow and lift off cover.
2.Insert 3 "AA" battery in battery compartment as indicated in diagram. Be sure to position them on the back of the radio and on top of lift out ribbons for easy removal. 3.Replace battery cover and press down until you OPEN hear it snap closed.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT Whenever the radio is turned off, the battery indicator will show for about 7 seconds to show battery condition. If the indicator falls below 2 the batteries should be replaced.Be sure to replace the battery Within 3 minutes to secure time and all memory functions. 1 2 USING HOUSE CURRENT ACADAPTOR The receiver may be powered by using AC adaptor. Insert the plug into the jack on the side of the radio marked DC IN 4.5V. Plug the other end of the adaptor into a standard household outlet.
TIME TO REPLACE BATTERIES 1.Turn off the power and battery indicator falls below 2 . 1 2 2.IF "E" flashes on LCD and low battery indicator is displayed when radio is turned on batteries should be replaced.
3.Whenever the low battery indicator appears on LCD display,batteries should be replaced.
PRELIMINARY SETTINGS SETTING THE CLOCK The time is displayed in the 24 hours mode since most shortwave broadcasting stations operate according to Greenwich Mean Time .This is the standard that is used through the world. 1.The clock will start when 3 "AA" batteries are installed. The display shows 0:00 2.Press "TIME SET" key for more than 2 seconds, display will show " SET" and flash.
3.While " SET" is flashing ,set the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons .As you press the corresponding button the number shows up on the LCD display 120m 75m 90m 1 49m 60m 4 31m 41m 6 5 25m 7 21m 9 8 16m 19m 3 2 13m 0 P1/P2 4.If you press the wrong number, press the "C " (cancel ) button which deletes one number at a time . 120m C M.SCAN 4 31m 14 41m 21m 9 8 16m 0 P1/P2 6 5 25m 7 SET" 3 2 49m 60m 19m Note :Time can be adjusted only when " is in flashing mode.
5.Now press button "ENTER" ,display will show hours and minutes. SETTING DUAL TIME A second time zone can be programmed into this unit such as your home time if you are travelling, or Greenwich Mean Time for instant access to shortwave broadcasting or local time wherever you are . 1.Press button and display will show and flash .
2.Press "ENTER" button within 3 seconds, display will stop flashing. 3.Press "TIME SET" button for more than 2 seconds, display SET will flash.
4.While " SET" is flashing, set the correct time by pressing the corresponding buttons. The numbers will show up on the LCD display. 120m 75m 90m 1 3 2 49m 60m 4 41m 6 5 31m 25m 7 16m 0 25m 21m 16m FREQ TIME SET M 9 8 19m 11m C 31m 7 M 13m 0 5.If you press the wrong number, press the "C" button which deletes one number at a time.
6.Now press button "ENTER" ,display shows hours and minutes. 7.Push back to button and "ENTER" again to time.
ZERO SECOND SET During time set period, display shows " SET" , 0'' SET 16m press 0'set button, display will show "SET-00" and flash. Now press "ENTER" button, the clock will start from its zero second. SET.
BAND SELECTION There are four band selector buttons located just beneath the LCD display. -STANDBY- ATS BAND FM LW MW SW 20 FREQUENCY 87.5-108 153-513 520-1710 1.711-29.
1.Turn radio on by pressing "POWER/SLEEP" button. Display will show last band and frequency selected. Auto tuning system POWER/ SLEEP FW M 2.By pressing any one of the four band selector buttons, last frequency used within that band will appear.
Note: TIMER SW METER If you select SW, pressing "SW/METER" button again M will display a flashing "m" indicating any meter SW M band may now be selected. For example press button 6/41m, display will show lowest frequency of 41 meter.i.e 7.100 Mhz.
TUNING MODE ADJUSTING THE ANTENNA Locate the band you want to listen to in the following chart and adjust the antenna as indicated. BAND FREQUENCY RANGE ANTENNA TYPES ILLUSTRATION INTERANAL TUNING AUTO TUNING SYSTEM POWER/ SLEEP MW 520-1710 kHz Rotate radio for best reception FINE -STANDBYFM 120m LW 2 49m 25m 7 6 8 LW 153-513 kHz ENTER TIME SET 9 M 13m 11m C 0 P1/P2 FREQ M.
TELESCOPIC FM 87.50-108 MHz Extend antenna all the way and rotate it for best reception. TUNING AUTO TUNING SYSTEM POWER/ SLEEP FINE -STANDBYFM 120m LW 2 49m 31m 25m 7 21m M.SCAN ENTER TIME SET 9 13m M 11m C 0 P1/P2 SW TUNING MANUAL/AUTO DISPLAY 6 8 16m 19m FM/LW/MW/SW SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER TIMER METER 3 41m 5 4 HWS MW 75m 90m 1 60m FREQ ATS606A TELESCOPIC SW 1.711-29.999 MHz Extend antenna all the way for best reception but do not rotate.
DIRECT TUNING Example:To tune 100.70 MHz on the FM band, follow this procedure 1.Press the "POWER/SLEEP" button to turn on the radio. Auto tuning system POWER/ SLEEP FW M -STANDBY- ATS TIMER LW MW ATS ATS SW METER 2.Press the button marked FREQ (Frequency).
3.Press the corresponding buttons marked [1], [0],[0],[.],[7],[0], That exact frequency will now show up in the display. 120m 1 7 19m FREQ 4.Press the button marked "ENTER" , the frequency and band will now show up in the display. Note: Be sure to press the decimal point[.] in 100.70 MHz otherwise the display will show SW [10.070 Mhz].
5.Extend the antenna all the way and rotate for best FM reception. TUNING AUTO TUNING SYSTEM POWER/ SLEEP FINE -STANDBYFM 120m LW 2 49m 31m 25m 7 8 6.Adjust the Volume control for comfortable listening. M.
7.When selecting a FM stereo station, and using stereo earphones, make sure the FM mode swith is in the STEREO position. DC I N 4.5V MANUAL TUNING To select a station when you do not know the frequency, use the Manual Tuning [ ][V] button.
1.Press the "POWER/SLEEP" button to turn on radio. Auto tuning system POWER/ SLEEP 2.Select a band.
3.Press repeatedly the[ ]or[V]buttons to reach a desired frequency. Press and hold the[ ]or [V]button for more than half a second to change frequency rapidly.
MEMORY SCAN If you would like to scan the preset stations all in your mimory. Press M. Scan button the radio will start memory scan from the last station you were and stops for 4 seconds for every preset station then moving forward to next preset station until you press any functional buttons (except POWER and LIGHT) to stop the memory scan. 16m M.
SCAN TUNING Use scan tuning to rapidly locate a station or to monitor several station within a specific band. 1.Turn on radio by pressing "POWER/SLEEP" button. Auto tuning system POWER/ SLEEP 2.Select a band.
3.Adjust antenna or radio position depending on the selected band. TUNING AUTO TUNING SYSTEM POWER/ SLEEP FINE -STANDBYFM 120m LW 2 1 49m 60m 25m 7 SW TUNING 3 MANUAL/AUTO DISPLAY 6 ENTER 21m 8 16m TIMER METER 41m 5 4 31m 19m HWS MW 75m 90m TIME SET 9 M 13m 11m C 0 P1/P2 FREQ M.
5.Press and hold the [ ]or[V] button again to resume scanning.When you reach the upper or lower limits of the band, the scanning starts over again as long as the button is depressed. Mw ATS Sw METER 75m 3 TUNING MANUAL/AUTO 41m 6 ENTER 21m TIME SET M 9 13m 11m 6.Adjust Volume control for comfortable listening.
MEMORY TUNING You may store up to 18 presets on FM/SW, and 9 presets on each of the , LW and MW bands for instant selection of your favorite stations. STORING A FREQUENCY 1.Press "POWER/SLEEP" button to turn on radio. Auto tuning system POWER/ SLEEP 2.Tune to any frequency using any of the previously mentioned tuning methods.
3.Press the button marked " M" (memory), display "M" and suggested preset number will flash for 12 seconds. If preset 1 and 2 have been stored, it will suggest preset 3 at this stage, on display preset 3 will flash. TIME SET M SW M 1 2 3 4.Press "ENTER" button and your station will be stored in that memory position.
5.Preset positions may be exchanged easily and at any time. Select preset that is to be changed, push memory button,( "M" and existing position will flash ) while flashing select new preset position. Presets will be exchanged automatically. M SW M 1 2 3 1 6.FM/SW bands have 18 presets. Presets 1-9 are set in normal manner. When P1 presets 1-9 are full selecting another station to be preset will display the "P2" display and an additional 1-9 presets can be set for a total of 18 presets.
Note 1.If all presets have been used pushing "M" button will display "FULL" on LCD. If you still desire to store new station push any button 1-9 where new station is to be positioned and hold for more than 2 seconds. New station will be put into memory in position selected and original station in this position will be canceled. 2.All preset stations are indicated by [ ] on the display. If a station has already been preselected it will always show preset position on display.
RECALLING A PRESET 1.Press "POWER/SLEEP" button to turn on radio. Auto tuning system POWER/ SLEEP 2.Select a band in which a station is stored that you want to recall.
1.Press any of the NUMBERED buttons for a desired station and the radio will instantly tune to it. Display will show frequency and Memory position .If you want to change to another preset station just press any other numbered button for access .For SW/FM preset 01-09,push "P1/P2" button first then any of 1-9. 120m 3 2 49m 60m 4 31m 41m 25m 21m M 9 8 16m 19m FW 6 5 7 75m 90m 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 13m 0 CANCELLING PRESET 1.Recall a preset station, push "M" button.
EXCHANGE THE PRESET If you want to exchange preset 2 to preset 7 for editing the memory. 1.Recall preset 2. 2 FW M 2.Push "M" and display "M" and preset 2 will flash.
3.Push 7 then preset 2 and preset 7 have been exchanged.
ATS (AUTO TUNING SYSTEM ) This radio provides an excellent and easy to use feature called ATS (Auto Tuning System) which is available on FM, LW and MW bands. 1.Push any of FM/LW/MW band buttons for more than 2 seconds. The radio will start with a beep tone and display ATS will flash indicating the radio is in ATS mode. ATS Press more than 2 second FW M 2.
3.After the whole scanning is completed, a beep tone will be heard. Display will show M [1] and the frequency which is the strongest signal in your area will be heard. FW M 4.If no stations are found, display will show '----' for 2 seconds and return to last tuning frequency.
Note: 1.Maximum presets on MW and LW are 9 and 18 on FM, and if the auto preset stations are more than 9 for MW/LW bands,18 for FM band,the microporcessor will pick up only 9 stations for MW/LW bands and 18 stations for FM band into 2 memory pages (P1/P2) based on signal strength. 2.If the auto presets are less than 9, display will show actual auto presets stations found. For example, if only 5 stations are preset , display will show [1] 2 3 4 5, when the scanning is completed. 3.
FINE TUNING To have best reception, while is necesary, press fine tuning button FINE, LCD will appear FINE indicating now is under Fine tuning status. The tuning step now will become 1 kHz/step on AM(MW/LW/SW) band and 50 kHz/step on FM band while pressing tuning [ ]or[V] button.
CLOCK RADIO OPERATION With this radio you can fall asleep to your favorite station by pressing the "POWER/SLEEP" for more than 2 seconds or wake you up to the morning news or an alarm buzzer. This radio provides two alarm times that you can set for two different wake up times at the same time. SETTING THE ALARM (STANDBY) The alarm can be set 1.While radio power is off.
2.If power is on, push "DISPLAY" button to time mode. ATS LW MW ATS ATS 120m 1 3 2 49m 60m 4 SW METER 75m 90m 41m 6 5 ENTER SETTING ALARM (STANDBY) BY RADIO 1.When the display is in the time mode, press " -SEANDBY" button, display " -STANDBY" will flash and show last alarm time (0:00 for the first time).
1.Press the numbered buttons to activate alarmon time. Using 24 hour time, an example will be, if you set the alarm on time at 1:30PM, press the button [1] [3] [3] [0] and "ENTER" button. Display will show 13:30 and "STANDBY" will stop flashing indicating alarmed by radio has been set at 1:30 PM. If the wrong number was keyed-in, to delete by pressing "C" button. each number for every push on the "C" button.
3.When the alarm time is set, the clock will return to the current time automatically. Meanwhile the colon will start to flash. -STANDBY- 4.To verify, press "STANDBY" button then "ENTER" button again.
5.To cancel the alarm time, press "STANDBY" button and display "STANDBY" will flash, press "C" button to cancel. 13m C Note 1.When alarm is on press "POWER/SLEEP' button to turn off the alarm. 2.The radio alarm will last for one hour if not turned off by pushing POWER/SLEEP button. 3.Tune the radio before setting radio alarm. When alarm is on, the radio will play according to last frequency or station selected. SETTING ALARM BY HWS BUZZER HWS-Humane Waking system.
Setting Alarm by HWS buzzer has same procedures as setting alarm by radio except pushing "STANDBYHWS' button instead. Auto tuning system POWER/ SLEEP Turn off the HWS buzzer by pushing "POWER/ SLEEP" button. . COUNTING DOWN TIMER 1.
2.Use 0-9 button to key in required time (Max 23 hours and 59 minutes). 120m 1 75m 90m 3 2 49m 60m 4 31m 7 19m 25m 21m 9 8 16m 13m 0 3.Press "ENTER" button, " TIMER" display will stop flashing indicating Count Down timer has been set. Display will be back to real time within 7 seconds after time is set.
4.Push "TIMER" button again to see remaining time. a.Push "TIMER" button again to continue timer function. b.Push "ENTER" button to re-start timer function. 5.When timer is on, buzzer will last for one minute, to turn off the buzzer, push "POWER/ SLEEP" button.
6.To cancel timer setting: a: Press "TIMER" button. Display shows remaining time. b: Press "C" button "TIMER" on the display will disappear, and display will show real time immediately. TIMER SW METER C Note 1.When alarm is on, press "POWER/SLEEP" button to turn off the alarm. 2.The alarm will last for one minute if not turned off by pushing "POWER/SLEEP" button. 3. For initial operation on timer, display will show Meanwhile press "ENTER" button, display shows "E" to indicate error operation.
SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER You can set the sleep timer with the radio on or off. 1.Push POWER/SLEEP button for more than 2 seconds, LCD will show indicating the radio is in sleep (auto shut off) function. A buzzer will be heard this time, if the radio is on. 2.Continue pushing "PLWER/SLEEP" button. Sleep time can be adjusted by 60-45-3015-60.
3.Release "POWER/SLEEP" button whenever the sleep time shown on the display is acceptable to you. FM M 4.To cancel sleep function, simply push "POWER/ SLEEP" key. Display " " will disappear and return to the real time.
MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS In addition to the standard tuning methods described previously, use following controls for special operations. MONO LOCAL/STEREO DX SWITCH 1.When listening to FM stereo broadcasting and using earphones, set the switch to STEREO position to enjoy stereo programs. 2.When listening to AM (MW/LW/SW) broadcasting, this switch adjusts the receiver's sensitivity.
HEADPHONE USE While not a control, you may consider using Headphones to obtain the best audio clarity when listening to SW. Since many SW stations broadcast only marginal signals, using Headphones will enable you to distinguish between the signal and the noise usually encountered at night. Be sure that, the Headphones terminate in a 1/8 inch plug, which is inserted into the Headphones jack located on the side of the radio, marked with the symbol " " .
LOCK SWITCH Using the LOCK switch prevents unauthorized operation of the radio and will also prevent the station you are listening to from being changed. When the LOCK switch is moved to its up " " position, the POWER/SLEEP button and all tun ing control buttons. are completely disabled. If the radio is on, you will not be able to turn it off. This will also prevent it from being turned on by accidient when packed in a suitcase or carrying pouch. If the LOCK stitch is on, display will show " ' .
MW STEP SELECTOR SWITCH Located in the battery compartment of the radio, MW step 9K/10k switch provides means to select the incremental frequency steps for MW band, depending upon your geographic location. In the USA or CANADA, 10K steps are used so the switch should be set to 10K position. In the other parts of the world where they use 9K steps, move the switch to the 9K Position.
C AR E AND MAI NT E NANC E This receiver is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the receiver so that you can enjoy it for years. K eep the product dry. I f it does get wet, wipe it dry immediately. L iquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the product only in normal temperature environments.
Handle the prodoct gently and carefully . Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the product to work improperly . Keep the product away from dust and dirt, which can cause permature wear of parts.
Wipe the productwith a dampened cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean the product. Use only fresh batteries of therecommended size and type.Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leakchemicals that destroy electronic circuits. Modifying or tampering with the product's internal components can cause a malfuncti on and might invalidate the product's warranty .
SPECIFICATIONS Frequency range: FM LW MW SW 87.50-108 MHz 153-513 kHz 520-1710 kHz/522-1710 kHz 1.711-29.999 MHz Includes short wave 13 meter bands 120m 2.300- 2.495 MHz 90m 3.200- 3.400 MHz 75m 3.900- 4.000 MHz 60m 4.750- 5.060 MHz 49m 5.900- 6.200 MHz 41m 7.100- 7.350 MHz 31m 9.400- 9.900 MHz 25m 11.600-12.100 MHz 21m 13.570-13.870 MHz 19m 15.100-15.800 MHz 16m 17.480-17.900 MHz 13m 21.450-21.750 MHz 11m 25.600-26.
1 LSI, 10 IC, 8 FET, 24 Transistors, 25 Diode, 2 LED. FM : Heterodyne AM(LW,MW,SW) : Double-conversion Heterodyne Antennas: LW/MW : Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna SW : TelescopicAntenna or External Antenna(not included) FM : Telescopic Antenna Speaker output power: Nominal 180 mW at 10% T.H.D. Jack: 1.DC Jack for external power 4.5V 2.Headphones Jack-3.5 for mini stereo headphones 3.AM EXTANT Jack Power source: 1.3 AA(UM-3) batteries. 2.AC adaptor 4.
