U3 GB Version 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 manufacturer’s 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 plugs, 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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Control 1 3 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 2 Tone Control Volume Control Tuning Control/Time Set/Station Scan 5 Aux In LED indicator FM Antenna 7 Power Button/Sleep DC Out LED indicator 9 Buzzer Alarm Band Selection 11 Buzzer Speaker 13 Light Switch Light 15 Radio Alarm LCD Display 17 DC Input Socket Preset station 19 Open to AC Cord Compartment Battery Compartment 21 DC Output Socket Aux In Socket Headphone Socket GB 4
LCD Display A C E G I K 5 Band Indicator Battery Power Radio Alarm Frequency PM for Clock Clock B D F H J Preset Stations Frequency unit HWS Buzzer Alarm Sleep and Snooze Status Time Set
Power the radio Note: Insert back up battery prior to main batteries. Back up battery is to back up the preset stations and also clock. It is necessary to insert back up battery (2 x UM-3 1.5V, not supplied) for memory back up even if you use AC power only. Without the back up battery, time and preset station will get lost if remove AC power cord from AC outlet or during AC power failure. Back up battery compartment is located inside the main battery compartment.
1. Battery operation Installing the batteries, first turn battery cover fixture anti-clockwise to loosen and put down the battery cover. Insert 6 x D size (UM-1) battery into the compartment. Ensure the battery is inserted in accordance with the diagram shown. Close the battery cover and fasten the fixture by turning clockwise. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time, it is recommended that the battery is removed from the radio. 2.
Setting the clock 1. Clock can be set either the radio is power on or off. 2. Display will show “- : - -“ when the batteries are installed or when the radio is connected to the mains supply. 3. Press in Tuning control (Time Set) knob for more than 2 seconds, display will flash time set symbol and also the hour digits, followed by a beep. 4. Rotary Tuning Control (Time Set) knob to set the required hours. 5. Press in Tuning control knob, the minute digits will flash. 6.
Note: The radio will continue to search next available stations if you do not press Scan button again when it finds a radio station. 4. Rotate the Volume Control and Tone Control to get required sound level. 5. To turn off the radio, press the Power button. Display will show OFF. Manual tuning 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.
Storing stations in preset memories There are 5 memory presets for each waveband. 1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio. 2. Tune to required station using one of the methods previously described. 3. Press and hold down the required preset until the radio beeps. The preset number will appear in the display and the station will be stored under chosen preset button. 4. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets. 5.
Note: Radio alarm can be activated only until both radio alarm time and radio alarmed station are set. Radio alarm will be automatically switched to Buzzer alarm when the radio is in low battery status or the selected radio alarm station signal is too weak. 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 alarm symbol will flash. 3.
Setting the HWS (Humane Wake System) buzzer alarm A beep tone 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 buzzer alarm will sound for one 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 repeatedly during the 1 hour that the alarms are active. Sleep function The sleep timer will automatically switch 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 Step/Band button for more than 2 seconds will first show current FM tuning step. Continue pressing Step/Band button for approx.
DC out – charge your mobile phone Note: Always charge your mobile phone when the radio is switched off. Suitable for phones with 3.6 – 4.8 Volt batteries. Please read instruction manual of your mobile phone. Connect the supplied charging cable to the DC out. For Nokia phones you can connect your phone directly to this cable. For Sony Erisson mobile phones, connect the supplied plug adaptor to go with the mobile phone connection.
Specifications Frequency Coverage: FM 87.50 – 108 MHz AM (MW) 520 – 1710 kHz (10 kHz) 522 – 1629 kHz (9 kHz) AC Power: AC 120V/60Hz/25W (USA) AC 230V/50Hz/25W (Europe) Batteries: 6 x UM-1 (D size ) GB DC IN : 12V/1A center pin positive (operational voltage 9-14V) 3.5 mm in diameter. Output Power: 5W 10% T.H.D. @ 100 Hz @ DC battery 9V 7W 10% T.H.D. @ 100 Hz @ AC 230V or 110V Headphones socket: 3.
Aux in socket: 3.5 mm diameter, stereo jack to be mixed as monaural Input sensitivity: 100m Vrms at output 5W @ 100 Hz Input impedance: 47 kohm DC Out: 5V 500 mA Speaker unit: 6.5 inches 8 ohm 15W, full range Internal Antenna system: AM built-in ferrite aerial FM built-in removable bended spring antenna LED illuminator: 3 x white LED, current consumption 50 mA Battery life: Approx. 30 hours using Alkaline batteries at 50mW output power. Dimension: 262x385x271 mm Weight: approx. 4.
GB If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
