Electrohome EU155Y User manual

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User’s Manual
MODELNO. EU155Y
AM/FM Lunchbox Utility Radio
AC. DC and Battery Power Operation
Ultra RUGGEDDesign
Water andDust Resistant

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions
ProductDiagram
Controls
LCDDisplay
Power the Radio
ManualTuning
Memory Presets Recall
Recalling Stations from Preset Memories
Display backlight
Setting Tuning Step
Clear the Preset Stations
Specifications
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings
4. Follow all instructions
5. Do not use this radio near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
these instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other apparatus that produce heat.
9. Do not defect the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
wider than the other. Agrounding type plug has two blades and
a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
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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. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the radio has been damaged in any way,
such as the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the radio,
the radio has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose
this radio to rain or moisture.
16. The Shock Hazard Marking andAssociatedGraphical Symbol
is provided on the bottom panel of this radio.
17. This radio shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, shall be placed on the this radio.
18. To avoid electric shock. Use batteries during a rainy day or
when the weather is wet.

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Product Diagram

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Controls
Volume Control
Tuning Control
FM antenna
LCD display
Power On/Off
Band Selection
Preset Station
Speaker
Battery Compartment
AC power cord storage
LCD Display
Band Indicator
Frequency
Preset Stations
Low Battery Indicator
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7
8
9
10
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B
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Power the Radio
1. Battery Operation
Installing the batteries. First turn the battery cover fixture anti-
clockwise to loosen and pull down the battery cover.
Insert 4 x C size batteries into the compartment. Ensure the
batteries are inserted in accordance with the diagram shown.
Close the battery cover and fasten the fixture by turning
it clockwise.
If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time, it is
recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
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2. AC Operation
Before you plug the AC power cord into the AC socket, be sure
the voltage is correct. If you have batteries in the radio and use the
AC power cord, the batteries will automatically be disconnected.
AC power storage is designed to store the cord when the radio is
not in use.
3. Operating the Radio
This radio is equipped with two tuning methods – Manual tuning and
Memory presets recall.
Manual Tuning
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button.
3. Be sure to screw in the rubber FM antenna properly to get the
best reception. For AM band, rotate the radio to get the
best signal.
4. Rotating the Tuning Control knob will change the frequency in the
following increments
FM: 50 or 100 kHz
AM: 9 or 10 kHz
5. Rotate the Volume Control knob to get the required sound level.
6. To turn off the radio, press the Power button. The display will
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Memory Presets Recall
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 the required station using the Tuning Control.
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. Stations stored in preset memories can be overwritten by the
following above procedures.
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.
Display backlight
When the radio is switched on, press any button (except the
Power button) and the LCD display will illuminate for approximately
15 seconds.
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Setting Tuning Step
Tuning steps in some countries are different from where you may
have purchased this radio. If you purchased this radio inNorth
America and intend to use this radio in Europe, you may have to
adjust tuning step so the radio will continue to function normally.
While the radio is switched off. Press and hold the Band button
for approx. 7 seconds, until the display flashes the current
FM tuning step 50 (kHz). Rotate the Tuning Control,
you may adjust to 100 (kHz).
Press the Band button again to confirm the setting.
After FM tuning step is reset, pressing the Band button again
will displayAM and flash 9 (kHz).
Rotate the Tuning Control, you may adjust to 10 (kHz).
Press the Band button again to confirm the setting.
Clear the Preset Stations
Whenever it is necessary, you can clear all the preset stations.
When the radio is off, press Preset button 1 and Band at the same
time for more than 2 seconds to clear all the preset stations.
The radio will reset to the original factory settings.