WR-2 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.
2 1 3 4 5 6 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 Controls Light button 2 Radio band/AUX IN selection 3 Memory presets 4 Power On/Off/Sleep button 5 Rotary Tuning Control 6 Volume/Tone control 7 IR sensor 8 Traffic information button and minute adjustment 9 Auto time button and hour adjustment 10 Alterative frequency and Select button 11 Set button 12 Display button 13 Station search and mono button 14 Earphones jack 1 3
15 16 21 20 19 17 18 External F-type FM antenna terminal 16 External AM antenna terminal ( USA version only ) 17 AC power cord socket 18 12V DC input socket ( ideal for vehicles/boats ) 19 REC out socket 20 Aux in socket 21 External/Internal antenna switch 15 GB 4
22 22 Reset button Remote Control Power on/off/Sleep button 2 Tuning control 3 Volume control 4 Tone control 5 Memory presets 6 Mute 7 Traffic button and minute adjustment 8 Auto time button and hour adjustment 9 Alternative Frequency and Select button 10 Set button 11 Display button 12 Radio band and Aux in selection 1 5 12 1 11 10 2 9 8 3 7 6 4 5
C D E F G H B J I A Display A B C D E F G H I J Frequency/Time/Station display Radio/Buzzer alarm symbol Daylight Saving Time ( DST ) , not applicable for WR-2 Sleep/Snooze status RDS indicator Time indicator Stereo indicator Traffic indicator Aux In level attenuation Memory presets GB 6
Power your radio AC operation Before you plug the AC cord into the radio, be sure the AC voltage is correct. Insert the plug on the end of the supplied power cord into the AC power socket on the back of the radio . DC operation For outdoors use, you can power the radio by using 12V DC input socket from a DC power supply (example, from the power supply of vehicles or boats). An AC power adaptor with 1 Ampere and center positive in polarity can also power the radio in house.
Clock Setting 1. When radio power is off, long press SET button until display flashes “ AM 12:00” or “0:00” depending on the sales areas. 2. Press and release Hour and Minute button or rotary tuning control button to set the required clock time. 3. Press SET button again to complete clock setting. Display stops flashing . Note : when radio power is on, press Display button to clock mode and follow same procedures as above for clock setting . 4. Same procedures can be done via supplied remote control unit.
Wake to buzzer alarm A beep tone will sound when using the buzzer alarm. The alarm beep will increase in volume every 15 seconds for one minute followed by one minute silence before repeating the cycle. The buzzer alarm will sound for one hour unless turned off by pressing the On/Off button. Pressing the On/Off button whilst the alarm is sounding will cancel the alarm for 24 hours. 1.
Wake to radio alarm When the radio alarm is selected, the radio will turn on and play the selected radio station. The radio alarm will sound for one hour unless turned off by pressing the On/Off button. Pressing the on/off button whilst the alarm is sounding will cancel the alarm for 24 hours. 1. When radio is off, press and release Display button will beep and flash alarm icon and previous alarm time . Note: when the radio is on, press and release Display button until display flashes alarm status . 2.
Monitor radio alarm station Note: remote control unit is not applicable for this operation. 1. Ensure the radio is switched off. 2. Long press the M1 button, until display shows radio frequency. Hold down another 3 seconds, display will flash radio frequency, hold down another 3 seconds to cancel the set radio station. 3. Display will show “ “, when no radio station is set. Snooze function 1.
Sleep timer The sleep timer will automatically switch off the radio after a preset time has elapsed. 1. Press and continue to hold down the Power On/Off/Sleep button, the display will cycle through the available sleep times in the order 60-45-30-15-120-90-60. Release the button when the required sleep time appears in the display and the radio will play the last station selected. 2. To cancel the sleep function, press On/Off button, the symbol will disappear.
Operating your radio AM Connecting the antenna The radio comes with built-in AM antenna which should be enough for normal listening. To improve the AM reception, you may connect the outdoor AM antenna with AM antenna terminal (USA version only). Tuning your radio Your radio is equipped with three tuning methods – Scan tuning, Rotary manual tuning and Memory preset tuning. When switch on your radio will display the waveband and frequency in use. Scan tuning 1. Press the power On/Off button. 2.
Scan tuning via remote control device 1. Switch on your radio by pressing the power button. 2. Select the required waveband. 3. Press and hold down either the tuning up or down button until the frequency in the display begins to change rapidly. Release the button. 4. Your radio will scan the selected the waveband, stopping each time it finds a station of sufficient strength. Adjust the volume control to the required level . Rotary manual tuning 1. Press the on/off button to switch on your radio. 2.
Presetting stations There are 5 memory presets for each FM and MW wavebands. 1. Press the On/Off button to turn on the radio. 2. Tune to the required station using one of methods previously described. 3. Press and hold down the required Preset button until the radio beeps (greater than 2 seconds). The preset number will appear in the display and the station will be stored under the chosen preset button. 4. Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets. 5.
FM Stereo/Mono button 1. If a station being received is weak , some hiss may be audible. To reduce the hiss, press and hold down Mono button until radio beeps and display shows MONO. 2. Press and hold down the Mono button to return to Stereo operation. 3. FM stereo is only available when using headphones. Changing tuning step Note: remote control unit is not applicable for this operation. In Europe and other parts of the world, MW tuning steps are 9 kHz, in America, the MW tuning step is 10 kHz.
2) Adjust MW tuning step 1. Ensure that your radio is switched off. Press and hold down the M4 button until AM step begins to appear in the display. Hold down the M4 button for another 8 seconds until AM step begins to flash in the display . 2. Rotary the tuning control to adjust required AM tuning step (rotary down to get 9 kHz and rotary up to get 10 kHz). 3. Press the M4 button again to complete setting. Display will return to clock status after setting. Change 12/24 hour clock format 1.
Radio Data System (RDS) The Radio Data System (RDS) is a system in which inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio program. RDS offers several useful features, the followings are available on your radio. Program Service (PS) name The Program Service name is a text usually consisting of not more than eight alphanumeric characters. It indicates information about the program being broadcast.
Clock Time (CT) automatic adjustment The Clock Time information transmitted from the broadcasting station can be used for setting and synchronizing the clock of your radio automatically. The Auto-Time function can be enabled or disabled by the user. Alternative Frequencies (AF) This feature provides a list of Alternative Frequencies for the station being received. You can switch to those frequencies directly if desired. Operating your radio using RDS (Radio Data System) 1.
Alternative Frequency (AF) The RDS system provides a list of alternative frequencies for the station you are tuned to. 1. Switch on your radio and select the FM waveband. Tune into a station carrying RDS information. 2. Press the AF button, your radio will scan the list of alternative frequencies and select the one giving best reception.
CT ( Clock Time ) In the status while listening to a RDS station, press CT button to renew the clock time. Display button Whilst tuned to a station, you can change between station name/frequency, normal time and alarm time (if set) by repeatedly pressing of the Display button. AUX IN socket On the rear of your radio is to allow signal from external device e.g. CD player to be fed into your radio and playback of the external device via your radio amplifier.
REC OUT socket On the rear of your radio is for use with a tape recording/mini disc or to allow connection to line input of a Hi-Fi system. The signal on the Record out socket is unaffected by the volume control. External 12V DC Input If mains supply is not available, your radio may be powered by 12V DC via the rear mounted 12V DC supply at 1A with the center pin of the plug positive. Headphone use Headphone use with this radio should be fitted with a 3.5 mm jack plug.
Mute the radio Press MUTE button on the remote control to mute the radio. Press MUTE button again or power on/off or volume control to release the muting. Power failure The clock will continue to run 6 minutes during power failure while preset stations can last for approx. an hour. After that, you should reset the radio and preset stations. Specifications Frequency Coverage: FM 87.
Output power: 7 W 10% T.H.D.@100 Hz Headphones socket: 3.5 mm diameter stereo jack monaural output Output : 5 mW + 5 mW Aux In socket : 3.5 mm diameter stereo jack. Input sensitivity: In 160 mV, Output 7W @ 100 Hz Input impedance: 47 Kohm REC out: Output impedance: 2.2 Kohm DC IN: 12V/1A center pin positive (operational voltage 9-14V) Accessories: FM F-terminal wire antenna AC power cord F-PAL terminal adaptor (European version only) Dimension: WxHxD in mm: 240x115x183. Weight: 2.6 kgs.
