PR-D7 GB Revision 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 instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus ( including amplifiers ) that produce heat. 9.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plug, 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.
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Controls 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Speaker Band Selection LCD Display Charge LED indicator Alarm by radio Alarm by buzzer Power/Auto shut off button Volume Control Tuning Control Station Scan and Time Set Station Presets Battery Compartment FM Telescopic Antenna Headphone socket DC In socket LCD Display A B C D E F G H I J K Radio Band Station Frequency Sleep and Snooze Clock Set Clock Buzzer Alarm Radio Alarm PM Frequency unit Preset Station Battery Power Indicator GB 4
Battery operation using alkaline batteries 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert 6 x AA ( UM3, LR6 ) alkaline batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure the batteries are inserted with correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. 3. Slide the battery switch to the Alkaline position and then replace the battery cover.
Battery operation using rechargeable batteries 1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Insert 6 x rechargeable AA ( UM3 ) batteries into the spaces in the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. The radio is designed to be used with Nickel Metal Hydrive ( NiMH ) rechargeable batteries. 3.
Note: Please be aware that the rechargeable battery undergoes a time of charging and discharging, the battery capacity will gradually decline during over time with repeated use. The battery icon shows the remaining battery life on the LCD screen when the radio is turned on. In addition, the calculation of charging time is based on the capacity of the rechargeable battery and charging current power output of the charger. The two examples in the below table are for your reference only.
Using the supplied AC power adaptor The supplied AC adaptor is 12 Volts DC output 500 mA center pin positive. 1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC IN socket on the left hand side of the radio. 2. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet. Whenever the adaptor is plugged into the radio and switched on the mains, the batteries are automatically disconnected. If the adaptor is plugged into the radio but not the mains is not switched on then the radio will run from the batteries if fitted.
Operating the radio This radio is equipped with three tuning methods – Scan tuning, Manual tuning and Memory presets recall. Scan tuning 1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button. For FM band fully extend and rotate telescopic aerial to get best reception. For AM ( MW ) band, rotate the radio to get best signal. 3.
Manual tuning/station searching 1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. 2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button. Adjust the antenna as described above. 3. A single press on either the Tuning Up or Down button will change the frequency in the following increments: FM: 50 or 100 kHz AM (MW): 9 or 10 kHz 4. Press and hold either Tuning Up or Down button until the frequency in the display begins to change rapidly. Release the button.
Recalling stations from preset memories 1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. 2. Select the required waveband. 3. Momentarily press the required preset button, the preset number and station frequency will appear in the display. Setting the radio alarm When the radio alarm is selected, the radio will turn on and play the chosen radio station at the chosen alarm time. The radio alarm will continue for an hour unless turned off by pressing the Power button.
a. Setting radio alarm time 1. The radio alarm can be set either radio is on or off. 2. Press and release radio alarm button, the radio will show radio alarm symbol and radio frequency last tuned. 3. Press button for more than 2 seconds followed by a beep. 4. Display Hour will flash, using Tuning Up/Down button to select the hour then press button again to confirm hour setting. 5. Follow same procedures of setting hour to set required minute. Press button again to complete alarm time setting. 6.
Setting the HWS ( Humane Wake System ) buzzer alarm A beep will activate when selecting the HWS alarm. The alarm beep will increase in volume every 15 seconds for one minute followed by one minute silence before repeating the cycle. The HWS alarm will sound for an hour until turning off by pressing the Power button. Press the Power button whilst the alarm is activated will cancel the alarm for 24 hours. 1. The HWS buzzer alarm can be set either radio is on or off. 2.
Snooze function 1. Whilst the alarm is activated, press any buttons except the Power button will activate the snooze function. The radio or HWS buzzer alarm will be silenced with interval of 5 minutes. 2. The display will flash both the snooze symbol and the alarm symbol. The snooze function can be repeatedly during the one hour that the alarms are active. Sleep function The sleep timer will automatically switched off the radio after a preset time has elapsed. 1.
Setting tuning step Tuning steps on some countries are different from where you purchase the radio. If you buy the radio in Europe and intend to use in Northern America or some Southern American countries. You may have to adjust tuning step so the radio may continue to serve you well. While radio is switched off, long press Band/Step button for more than 2 seconds will first show current FM tuning step. Continue pressing Band/Step button for approx.
Specifications Power Requirements AC Power adaptor: DC 12V 500 mA center pin positive Batteries: 6 x UM-3 ( AA size, LR6 ) Battery life: Approx. 38 hours of listening for 4 hours a day at normal volume using alkaline cells. Frequency Coverage: FM 87.50 – 108 MHz MW 522 – 1629 kHz ( 9 kHz/step ) or MW 520 – 1710 kHz ( 10 kHz/step ) Circuit Feature Loudspeaker: 3 inches, 8 ohm Output Power: 1.5 Watt using AC power adaptor Headphone socket: 3.
