Kaito Voyager MAX KA900 User manual

KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio
KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio
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User’s Manual
AM|FM|Shortwave|NOAA Weather Band Radio
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KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio
T1 FM|Shortwave Band Antenna (Optional)
Quick Operation Guide
User’s Manual
Product Registration Form
Micro-USB Charge Cable
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Content
Introduction ............................................................................................................................
Product Features ....................................................................................................................
Schematic Diagram ................................................................................................................
Definition of the Button Operations ....................................................................................
Button Lock|Unlock Function ...............................................................................................
Power On|Off .........................................................................................................................
Using the Rechargeable Lithium Battery ............................................................................
Battery Strength Status .........................................................................................................
Charging the Rechargeable Lithium Battery ......................................................................
Using the Flashlight ...............................................................................................................
Using the Reading Lamp .......................................................................................................
Charging for Cellphone or Other Devices ...........................................................................
About the Main Menu ............................................................................................................
How to Play the Radio ............................................................................................................
Choose the Radio Band ..........................................................................................................
Operation in the FM Band .....................................................................................................
Operation in the AM Band .....................................................................................................
Operation in the Shortwave Band ........................................................................................
Operation in the NOAA Weather Band ................................................................................
Use the ALERT in the NOAA Weather Band .........................................................................
Volume Control .......................................................................................................................
How to Tuning in Station .......................................................................................................
Use the Antenna .....................................................................................................................
Storing the Radio Station Manually .....................................................................................
Delete the Single or All Memories ........................................................................................
Recorder Function ..................................................................................................................
Listening to the Recorded Files ............................................................................................
Music Play ...............................................................................................................................
Bluetooth Connection ...........................................................................................................
Text Browser ...........................................................................................................................
Calendar ..................................................................................................................................
System Settings ......................................................................................................................
System Time ...........................................................................................................................
Language ................................................................................................................................
Backlight .................................................................................................................................
Contrast ..................................................................................................................................
Sleep Timer .............................................................................................................................
Keypad Tone ...........................................................................................................................
Alarm & Recording .................................................................................................................
Restore Factory Settings .......................................................................................................
Line-in Function ......................................................................................................................
Earphone Jack .........................................................................................................................
Use the Micro-SD Card ..........................................................................................................
Manage the Music and Recorded Files ...............................................................................
Lyrics Display ..........................................................................................................................
Important Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................
Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................
Specifications ..........................................................................................................................
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Introduction Product Features
This KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio
is a multi-functions music machine. It features
stereo radio, Bluetooth speaker, MP3 player with
Micro-SD card, recorder and scheduled time
recorder, flashlight, reading lamp, cranking
dynamo, solar panel, NOAA weather alert, alarm
clock, sleep timer, e-book, equalizer, hand strap
and more.
It is an AM, FM, Shortwave and NOAA Weather band radio. Also provide local NOAA weather
alert emergency function to help users respond to emergency situations. This true emergency
gadget that best for outdoors or situation you need a power and information, perfect for black
out, earthquake , hurricane, and any situations that you need power and information.
It has multi-way powered include the crank dynamo, solar energy, rechargeable lithium battery,
Micro-USB port, DC-in jack etc., to ensure this radio gets enough power to help users respond
to possible emergency situations.
This radio built-in bright a LED flashlight and an adjustable tilt angle of the 5-LED reading lamp
and large solar panel, make full use of solar energy or user's environment for optimal lighting.
It is built-in two high-quality speakers, to provide good quality stereo radio listening, when
working in the MP3 player or Bluetooth playback, it also supports excellent two-channel audio
output. Not only that, it has the sound equalizer, variety of loop mode selection, lyrics display,
multi-language display, support for up to 32G memory capacity, manage up to 9999 music tracks
and more functions.
It is built-in a microphone and the recorder function, support internal radio and external voice
recording, immediate recording, time scheduled recording or more.
It can be thourgh the built-in USB output port for charging the cellphones and other devices
with USB connections, to help uses respond to emergencies.
It has E-book function, using a built-in text browser can read the .txt document stored on the
Micro-SD card, such as emergency calls and guides, etc., you can used them in the radio, to get
more help in the emergency situations.
Whatever, this KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio is designed for both everyday use
as well as emergency preparedness applications.
AM|FM|Shortwave|NOAA Weather Band Radio
Stereo Dual Speakers
Bluetooth Connection with Cellphone or Other Devices
MP3 Player with Micro-SD Card and Equalizer
NOAA Local Weather Alert
Time Scheduled Recorder for Radio Programs
Built-in Microphone for Voice Recording
Bright 5-LED Adjustable Tilt Angle Reading Lamp
Bright LED Flashlight
Adjustable Tilt Angle Solar Panel
Dynamo Crank for Emergency Charging
Multi-Way Powered Mode
Built-in 18650 Rechargeable Lithium Battery
5 Tuning Modes: ATS, Auto, Manual, Keypad Entry or Memory
Numeric Keypad To Enter the Tuning Frequency or Music Tracks
Backlit LCD Display with Adujstable Time
Variety of Audio Loop Playback Modes
Mute Function
Key Lock Function to Preserve Settings
Alarm Clock
Calendar
Sleep Timer
Battery Strength and Charging Indicator
Text Browser
Lyrics Display Function
Micro-USB Power Input Port for the Radio
USB Power Output Port for Cellphone or Other Devices
Power Input or Output Switch
Line-in Audio Input Jack
Earphone Jack for Private Listening
Multi-language Menu Setup
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Power Switch
Built-in Microphone
LCD Display with Backlight
FM Band | Play or Pause Button
Shortwave Band and MP3 Loop Play Mode Button
Radio and MP3 Player Mode Select Button
Bluetooth Connection Button
NOAA Weather Alert Button
Mute and Lock Button
Backward Recall Stored Radio Stations and
Sound Recording Function
Forward Recall Stored Radio Stations and
Equalizer Function of the MP3 Player
Backward Progress Button
Forward Progress Button
Charging LED Indicator
Built-in Right Speaker
AM or NOAA Weather Band and A B Repeat
Loop Mode
Dynamo Crank Handle
Numeric Keypad Buttons from 0 to 9
MENU Button
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21 Built-in Left Speaker
22 Digital Tuning Dial Knob
23 Sound Volume Control Knob
24 Right Hand Strap Buckle
25 Left Hand Strap Buckle
26 Micro-SD Memory Card Slot
27 Reading Lamp and Flashlight Slide Switch
28 Straight Pull Antenna
29 Solar Power Panel
30 Reading Lamp and Solar Panel Module
31 Input and Output Function Dock
32 Built-in 18650 Rechargeable Lithium Battery
Compartment
33 Bright LED Flashlight
34 Power Input and Output Switch
35 Micro-USB Input Charge Port
36 USB Output Charge Port
37 Ø3.5mm Stereo Earphone Jack
38 Ø3.5mm Line-in Audio Input Jack
39 Ø5.0mm DC 6V DC-in Input Charge Jack
40 Removable soft hand strap

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Definition of Button Operations Power On|Off
Button lock and unlock functions Using the Rechargeable Lithium Battery
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There are three ways to press the button: short press, long press or hold on.
Unless explicitly stated, all operations are short press.
Short press
Press the button, the function starts to work.
Long press
Hold down the button for more than 2 seconds, the function starts to work, can only work
effectively once.
Press and hold on
Press and hold the button until stopped, the function works at a certain frequency for several
times, such as fast forward or Backward.
CAUTIONS!
WARNING!
CAUTIONS!
CAUTIONS!
This radio has a button lock and unlock feature that allows you to manually lock and unlock the
button. Especially in the working state, after the lock to prevent accidental touch buttons affect
the listening.
Lock Function
Press and hold the [ ] button and the screen displays the lock symbol " ". Other buttons
and knobs will be locked, locking to prevent wrong operation affect the use of state.
Unlock Function
When the buttons and konbs was locked, long press the [ ] button to unlock, the lock symbol
“ ” on the LCD disappears, indicating that the button lock has been unlocked. Other buttons
and knobs return to normal working condition.
Use the [ ] button to turn on or off this radio.
Power On
Long press the [ ] button to turn on the radio.
Power Off
Short press the [ ] button to power off the radio.
Auto Turn Off
When the radio in the main menu interface and without any operation for three minutes will
automatically shut down.
By the Sleep Timer
You can also turn off the radio automatically by setting the sleep timer. Please refer to the sleep
timer section for details.
Please use the Kaito®approved rechargeable lithium battery to power this radio. This radio
comes with a 18650 rechargeable lithium battery as the radio’s power.
Do not use any unauthorized battery. Using other unqualified or wrong batteries will affect the
normal operation of radio and may cause danger of fire or explosion.
When the battery life is significantly reduced or the battery body protruding or deformed,
please immediately replace a new battery.
Installing and Replace the Battery
When the radio is power off, turn on the battery cover under the rear of the radio, remove the
battery from the battery compartment.
Depending on the polarity of the battery, the correct replacement and loading of the same type
of battery.
And then to correct installation of the battery cover.
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Use a matched external USB power adapter(DC 5V|1000mA, USB port) to charge the radio.
1. Please correct configuration and installation of the rechargeable lithium battery.
2. Use the attached the Micro-USB charge cable to properly connect the USB power adapter,
and then properly connect the Micro-USB plug to the Micro-USB charging input port on the rear
of the radio.
3. While charging, the battery strength symbol on the LCD will flow from right to left, and the
red LED charging indicator will flash regularly, indicating that charging is in progress. When the
battery is fully charged, the LED charge indicator will turn off and the battery strength symbol
will stop flowing and its such as . Then disconnect the radio and USB adapter.
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Charging the Rechargeable Lithium Battery
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WARNING!
Use a specified external AC power adapter(DC 6V, DC-in Plug) to charge the radio.
1. Please correct configuration and installation of the rechargeable lithium battery.
2. You can also charge the radio such as the Kaito AD500 with a specified type of AC adapter.
Correct insert the DC-in connector for the AC adapter into the DC-in jack on the rear of the
radio.
For more information please contact us or visit our website about the kaito AD500 AC power
adapter in the www.kaito.us.
3. While charging, the battery strength symbol on the LCD will flow from right to left, and the
red LED charging indicator will flash regularly, indicating that charging is in progress. When the
battery is fully charged, the LED charge indicator will turn off and the battery strength symbol
will stop flowing and its such as . Then disconnect the radio and AC power adapter.
Full of state
Medium of state
Low of state
Exhausted of state
The built-in rechargeable lithium battery's strength symbol is in the upper right corner of the
LCD, and you can see the current battery capacity by looking at the strength symbol.
MHz
FM M002
89.8
When charge the radio, please charge it by selecting one of Kaito approved external power
adapters, such as the DC 5V|1000mA USB adapter or 6V DC-in AC adapter.
External power adapters are purchased from Kaito Electronics, Inc. or other approved DC 5V
universal mobile power adapters are also available.
Improper use or use of an unqualified external power adapter will result in the radio not
working or damaged and may cause a fire or explosion hazard.
Charging by External USB Power Adapter (Not Included)
Charging by External AC Power Adapter (Not Included)
Micro-USB Plug DC-in Plug
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Charging by Crank Dynamo PowerCharging by Personal Computer’s USB Port
1. Correct connect the radio’s Micro-USB power input port to the personal computer’s USB port
with the attached Micro-USB charge cable.
2. When the your personal computer is running, it powers the radio through the USB port, the
ability to charge and the time will depend on the performance of the PC's USB port.
3. While charging, the battery strength symbol on the LCD will flow from right to left, and the
red LED charging indicator will flash regularly, indicating that charging is in progress. When the
battery is fully charged, the LED charge indicator will turn off and the battery strength symbol
will stop flowing and its such as . Then disconnect the radio and AC power adapter.
4. You can also use other powered devices that have USB port to power the radio like a power
bank.
CAUTIONS!
CAUTIONS!
When charging, please long press the [ ] button to turn off the radio.
Because alternating current can interfere with the radio reception signal, so it is not advisable
to use the AM or Shortwave band when charging.
Please remove the built-in rechargeable lithium battery or fully charge it once in 2 months if
the radio is not used for a long time.
When the radio is turned off and the external charger is used to charge the radio, the LCD will
display the current time and turn off after a certain period of time. The display time is related
to the backlight timer setting of the LCD. For details, refer to the date and the backlight timer
chapter.
When charging by personal computer, the USB connect symbol is shown on the radio’s display.
Please press the [ESC] button to exit the USB connection
symbol interface, back to the main menu and reselect your
desired listen mode.
Connect the PC’s USB port
In some emergency situations caused by the weather or other reasons, can not use the AC
power or can not replace the battery, you can use the crank dynamo,s emergency power supply
for the radio. Whether using the radio, flashlight or reading lamp, this generator can provide
enough emergency power to help users.
1. To get started, pull out the dynamo crank handle from its recessed holder.
2. Turn the dynamo crank handle on the clockwise or reverse direction at a steady speed to
generate power, to charge the rechargeable lithium battery, the red charge indicator will light
on front panel of the radio. All you have to do is turn the crank handle for about 1 to 2 minutes
or more, and turn off the radio and charging will be much more efficient.
3. Connect your cellphone or other devices with the USB output port on rear of the radio via
charge cable. And setting the power input or output switch to “OUT” position. Turn the dynamo
crank handle to charge the cellphone or other devices for emergencies. Before this, make sure
your phone is using DC 5V charging voltage.
Clockwise
Counterclockwise
Turn the Dyanmo Crank Handle
Charging the Cellphone or Other Devices

CAUTIONS!
In the sunlight, solar panels will automatically receive solar energy and stored in rechareable
lithium battery. The tilt angle of the solar panel can be adjustable up to 150°, to ensure that
the tilt angle adjustment so that it receives as much sunlight as possible to generate more power.
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Charging by Solar Panel
The solar panels are integrated in the rear of the radio module can be adjusted tilt angle.
It converts the energy contained in sunlight into electrical energy by photoelectric conversion
and stores it in the radio's rechargeable battery. It can also be used as a means of charging in
a state of emergency when you have not AC power or a replaceable battery.
The use of solar energy to charge the rechargeable lithium battery is relatively slow, it will take
a long time to charge the battery.
Put the radio in strong direct sunlight, and turn off the power, the solar battery will charge the
battery, but you may not notice, because this is a very slow process. Room lighting can not be
charged at any time on the radio. During the solar charging of the battery, the charging indicator
will light up.
Solar Panel
Tilt Angle Up to150°
Adjust the Solar Panel
Using the Flashlight
Using the Reading Lamp
On top of the radio, toggle this slide button to the [FLASHLIGHT] position, to turn on the bright
LED flashlight. And toggle the slide button back to the [OFF] position to close it.
This flashlight uses a high-brightness LED light with lower energy consumption than incandescent
bulbs, and it integrates the crank dynamo, solar panel and rechargeable lithium battery, the
flashlight is ideal for outdoor, darkness or emergency use.
Turn On the Flashlight
CAUTIONS!
The use of flashlight is independent, you can use it will not affect the radio's other features.
The flashlight's use of time depends only on the battery power, and charging conditions.
Start by pulling on the solar and reading lamp module at the back of the radio, adjusting it to
your desired tilt angle, and then setting the slide switch on the top of the radio to the [READING
LIGHT] position and turning on the 5-LED reading lamp.
This 5-LED reading lamp uses a high-brightness LED light with lower energy consumption than
incandescent bulbs, and it integrates the crank dynamo, solar panel and rechargeable lithium
battery, the reading lamp is ideal for outdoor, darkness or emergency use.
It features a unique design with continuously adjustable tilt angle and bright lighting brightness
and low power consumption to help users get a good user experience.

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Charging for Cellphone or Other Devices
CAUTIONS!
The use of 5-LED reading lamp is independent, you can use it will not affect the radio's other
features.
The bright 5-LED reading lamp's use of time depends only on the battery power, and charging
conditions.
CAUTIONS!
When the power input and output switch is work in “OUT” position, it’s not recommended to
listen or play the radio.
The ability of the radio to charge external devices is limited by the built-in rechargeable lithium
battery, please use it properly in possible emergency situations.
5-LED Reading Lamp
Tilt Angle Up to150°
Using the 5-LED Reading Lamp
The KA900 Voyager MAX Emergency Radio has the ability to charge cellphone and other devices
for use in outdoor and some emergency situations. It leverages its integrated the crank dynamo
, solar panel and rechargeable lithium battery for emergency powering.
Step 1.
Power off the radio, and then set the power input and output switch to the “OUT” position in
rear of the radio.
Step 2.
Take the attached Micro-USB charge cable and connect the USB end into the DC-out USB output
port in the input and output dock of the rear of the radio. And then connect the Micro-USB end
to cellphone or other devices.
This attached the charge cable’s Micro-USB plug suit most the Android cellphones. If you have
not a Micro-USB port on the phone like a iphone or iPod, you should use your USB cable that
comes with your phone. For some other devices, because the charging interface is USB port,
please choose with a USB to USB charge cable.
Step 3.
Choose different ways to power your devices.
A. Use the built-in rechargeable lithium battery charge in case of emergency.
B. Use the crank dynamo in an emergency to charge the rechargeable lithium battery while
outputting power to charge external devices.
Step 4.
Turn the power input and output switch back to “IN” position after charging is over, set the
radio to the default charging setting.
Charging the Cellphone
or Other Devices
Cellphone
Other Devices
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About the Main Menu
How to Play the Radio
When you first use the radio, it will into the Main Menu mode. Or in most work mode, press
the [ESC] button will go back to Main Menu mode. As shown below：
In the Main Menu, press the [ +] and [ -] button or use the tuning knob to select either of the
below functions and press the [MENU] button to enter.
Radio Play
If there is not any operation in the Main Menu mode, the radio will automatically into the time
display mode and turn off the power after 3 minutes.
CAUTIONS!
Radio Mode: AM|FM|Shortwave|NOAA Weather Band Radio
Music Mode: MP3|WAV|WMA Music Player
Text Browser Mode: Text Browser with the .txt Format
System Settings Mode: System Function Settings
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Calendar Mode: System Date Setting and Calendar display
In Main Menu, choose Radio Play mode and press the [MENU] button to listen to the radio
station, the radio station’s frequency point will shows on the LCD.
You can also press the [FM], [AM | WB] or [SW] buttons to select the radio band to listen to
different broadcastes, included local and remote stations or to receive the NOAA weather
warnings.
Band symbol
MHz
FM
89.8
Frequency scale and pointer
Frequency point
Stereo symbol
Battery Strength symbol
Frequency unit
FM Band Views
Frequency point
Band symbol
kHz
AM M000
1180
Frequency scale and pointer
Memory locations
Battery symbol
Frequency unit
AM Band Views
Frequency point
Band symbol
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SW12 M122
22.995
Frequency scale and pointer
Memory locations
Battery symbol
Frequency unit
Shortwave Band Views
Enter the FM Band
In the radio mode, choose press the [FM] button to enter the FM band, the operation
interface is shown below:
Enter the AM Band
In the radio mode, choose press the [AM|WB] button to enter the AM band, the operation
interface is shown below:
Enter the Shortwave Band
In the radio mode, choose press the [SW] button to enter the Shortwave band, the operation
interface is shown below:

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Because the interference current at the use the AC power charging to the radio, it is not
recommended to use the radio in the AM or Shortwave band when the radio is charging by
an external AC power adapter.
WARNING!
Frequency point
Channel symbol
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WB07
162.550
Battery symbol
Frequency unit
NOAA Weather Band Views
Enter the AM Band
In the radio mode, choose press the [AM|WB] button to enter the AM band, and then press
this button again to enter the NOAA Weather band. Then turn the tuning knob to select the
weather channel from CH1 to CH7. the operation interface is shown below:
Choose the Radio Band
Operation in the FM Band
When working in the radio mode, directly short press the [FM], [SW] or [AM|WB] buttons to
choose your desired radio band. The LCD screen will show the symbol of the radio band that
you are listening to.
When you want to listen to the FM band, press the [FM] button to enter this band.
When you want to listen to the Shortwave band, press the [SW] button to enter this band.
When you want to listen to the AM band, press the [AM|WB] button to enter this band.
When you want to listen to the Weather band, repeat press the [AM|WB] button to select this
Weather band.
When the radio is working in the FM band, press the [MENU] button to enter the below
sub-menu:
Save
Delete
Delete All
Auto Search
FM Radio
Campus FM
Japanese FM
Manual save and add the current frequency point into the memory list.
Manual detele the current frequency point from the memory list.
Detele all frequency point from the memory list.
ATS function. Auto tuning and save the radio stations into the memory list.
FM radio frequency range, from 87.0MHz to 108.0MHz
Campus FM radio frequency range, from 64.0MHz to 108.0MHz
Japanese FM radio frequency range, from 76.0MHz to 90.0MHz
Select the Frequency Range
Rotate the tuning dial knob or use the [ + ] forward and [ - ] backward progress buttons to
change the position of the pointer in the sub-menu, to select you desired the FM frequency
range, and then you can press the [MENU] button to save your selection and exit the sub-menu.
When you back to operation screen, the new FM band frequency range will be instantly
changed.
You can also press the [ESC] button, without any choice or change to return.
Manual Save a Radio Station
In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Save” position, the submenu bar will be highlight,
and then press the [MENU] button to save and add the current frequency point into the memory
list of the FM band.
Campus FM
Japanese FM
FM Radio
Delete
Delete All
Save
Auto Search

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Operation in the AM Band
Save
Delete
Delete All
Auto Search
Step Switch
Manual save and add the current frequency point into the memory list.
Manual detele the current frequency point from the memory list.
Detele all frequency point from the memory list in the AM band.
ATS function. Auto tuning and save the radio stations into the memory list.
AM band frequency step value set, selectable in the 10kHz to 9kHz.
Select the Frequency Step Switch
Enter the AM band, When “522”kHz appears on the LCD screen, it indicates 9kHz step is selected;
When it shows “520”kHz, it indicates 10kHz steps is selected. Repeatedly pressing the [MENU]
button to this submenu to change between 9kHz and 10kHz tuning frequency step value.
You can also press the [ESC] button, without any choice or change to exit the sub-menu.
Manual Save a Radio Station
In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Save” position, the submenu bar will be highlight,
and then press the [MENU] button to save and add the current frequency point into the memory
list of the AM band.
Step Switch
Delete
Delete All
Save
Auto Search
Manual Delete a Radio Station
In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Delete” position, the submenu bar will be highlight,
and then press the [MENU] button to delete the current frequency point from the memory list
of the FM band.
Delete All the Radio Station
In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Delete All” position, the submenu bar will be
highlight, and then press [MENU] button to delete the all radio stations from the memory list
of the FM band.
Using the ATS Function
In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Auto Search” position, the submenu bar will be
highlight, and then press the [MENU] button, the radio will automatic tuning radio stations and
save to memory list automatically in FM band.
About the Stereo|Mono FM Mode
When listen to the FM band, this radio based on the intensity of the reception of radio signals,
and the broadcasts transmission mode of radio stations, this stereo symbol “ ” on the LCD
screen. When the weak or mono signal FM broadcasts be listen to, the mono symbol “ ” will
display on the LCD screen.
Delete All
Save
Auto Search
Delete
Save
Auto Search
Delete
Delete All
Save
Auto Search
Delete
Delete All
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FM
89.8
M056
When the radio is working in the AM band, press the [MENU] button to enter the below
sub-menu:

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Operation in the Shortwave Band
Save
Delete
Delete All
Auto Search
Manual save and add the current frequency point into the memory list.
Manual detele the current frequency point from the memory list.
Detele all frequency point from the memory list in the Shortwave band.
ATS function. Auto tuning and save the radio stations into the memory list.
Manual Save a Radio Station
In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Save” position, the submenu bar will be highlight,
and then press the [MENU] button to save and add the current frequency point into the memory
list of the AM band.
You can also press the [ESC] button, without any choice or change to exit the sub-menu.
Manual Delete a Radio Station
In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Delete” position, the submenu bar will be highlight,
and then press the [MENU] button to delete the current frequency point from the memory list
of the Shortwave band.
Delete All the Radio Station
In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Delete All” position, the submenu bar will be
highlight, and then press [MENU] button to delete the all radio stations from the memory list
of the AM band.
Delete
Delete All
Save
Auto Search
Manual Delete a Radio Station
In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Delete” position, the submenu bar will be highlight,
and then press the [MENU] button to delete the current frequency point from the memory list
of the AM band.
Delete All the Radio Station
In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Delete All” position, the submenu bar will be
highlight, and then press [MENU] button to delete the all radio stations from the memory list
of the AM band.
Using the ATS Function
In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Auto Search” position, the submenu bar will be
highlight, and then press the [MENU] button, the radio will automatic tuning radio stations and
save to memory list automatically in AM band.
Delete All
Save
Auto Search
Delete
Delete All
Save
Auto Search
Delete
Save
Auto Search
Delete
Delete All
Save
Auto Search
Delete
Delete All
When the radio is working in the Shortwave band, press the [MENU] button to enter the below
sub-menu:
Band symbol
MHz
SW12 M122
22.995
When use the radio in the Shortwave band, Press the [SW] button repeatedly to select the
shortwave frequency range from SW1 to SW12. Each time you press this button, the shortwave
frequency range will change to the next frequency range in ascending order.
You can check the current frequency range of the Shortwave band by the band symbol and
frequency point on the LCD.

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Operation in the NOAA Weather Band
Use the ALERT in the NOAA Weather Band
Using the ATS Function
In the sub-menu, move the pointer to the “Auto Search” position, the submenu bar will be
highlight, and then press the [MENU] button, the radio will automatic tuning radio stations
from SW1 to Sw12 and save to memory list automatically in Shortwave band.
The radio takes a long time to complete this automatic search function in the Shortwave band.
Save
Auto Search
Delete
Delete All
Save
Auto Search
Delete
Delete All
When the radio is working in the Weather band, use the tuning dial knob and the [ + ] or [ - ]
buttons to select the local NOAA Weather band, from WB1 to WB7.
You can check the current frequency point of the Weather band or the channel symbol on the
LCD.
Weather Band Channel Frequency:
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Frequency point
Channel symbol
MHz
WB07
162.550
NOAA Weather band is a service broadcast of the U.S. Govemment and available in all 50 states,
Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
NOAA Alert allows you to set the radio so it is in a standby mode and will turn the radio on
automatically if there is a severe weather emergency in your area.
Set the radio’s band to Weather Band and tuning to your local weather band station.
Then press the [ALERT] button, the radio will go on automatically when there is an alert from
the National Weather Service. And the “ALERT” symbol will be show on the radio’s LCD display.
It is recommended to use the AC adapter to power the radio when you turn on the NOAA ALERT
function.
ALERT
WARNING!
Before you use the NOAA ALERT feature, make sure the radio volume is at the level you
are listening to correctly. Avoid using the wrong volume setting, causing the weather
warning alert signal not to be heard properly.
In the NOAA ALAER mode, almost all button functions are disabled except for the
[NOAA ALERT] button. The function of the tuning dial knob will also be disabled.
WB1 162.400MHz WB2 162.425MHz
WB3 162.450MHz WB4 162.475MHz
WB5 162.500MHz WB6 162.525MHz
WB7 162.550MHz

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Volume Control
How to Tuning in Station
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WARNING!
Rotate the sound volume control knob to increase or decrease the radio's volume to suit
everyone's own listening level.
Turn the sound volume control knob clockwise to increase the volume level. Turn the sound
volume control knob counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
Sound Volume Control Knob
Increase
CW
Decrease
CCW
Tuning Dial Knob
Forward Progress Tuning
CW
Backward Progress Tuning
CCW
Excessive volume levels may impair hearing. Maintain proper volume levels to use the radio to
avoid possible hearing damage.
When attempting to tune in radio stations, stay away from electrical equipment and AC power
disturbances. Optimize the use of antennas to improve signal reception.
When tuning the radio in indoors, stay near the windows for better reception. The AC current
can interfere to the radio reception, please use the built-in rechargeable lithium battery to
power the radio while tuning.
It is not recommended to use the radio in the AM or Shortwave band when charging the battery.
Select the band you want to listen to it, then rotate the tuning dial knob or press the [ + ] or [ - ]
buttons, or directly enter the frequency point via the number from the [ 0 ] to [ 9 ] buttons
until you receive the desired station.
Use the Tuning Dial Knob to Tuning
In the radio mode, you can use the tuning dial knob to tuning the radio stations.
Adjust the radio’s volume to an appropriate level. Rotate the tuning dial knob and notice the
frequency changing in the display, stop rotating when the radio receives a satisfactory station.
When the rotate tuning dial knob is turning clockwise, the frequency of the radio changes in
the forward progress direction. When you tuning the tuning dial knob counterclockwise, the
radio's frequency point changes in the backward progress direction.
When you rotate this knob slowly, the position of the tuning scale ruler pointer and the current
frequency point on the LCD, will also change slowly.
When you rotate the knob quickly, the radio will automatically searches for a station in either
the forward progress or backward progress direction, until it is tuned to a station and played.
Use the [ + ] Forward Progress Button or [ - ] Backward Progress button to Tuning
In the radio mode, you can also use the [ + ] or [ - ] buttons to tuning the radio stations.
Adjust the radio’s volume to an appropriate leve. Short press the [ + ] button, the radio's
frequency point will changing one frequency step value at forward progress direction. Short
press the [ - ] button, the radio's frequency point will changing one frequency step value at
backward progress direction. stop pressing when you get a satisfactory station.
Long press the [ + ] button, the radio will automatically search for the radio station at the
frequency forward progress direction, until it is tuned to a radio station and played. Long press
the [ - ] button, the radio will automatically search for the radio station at the frequency
backward progress direction, until it is tuned to a radio station and played.

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Use the ATS(Auto Tuning Storage) Tuning
Use the auto search function in sub-menu of the band to tuning and storage the radio stations.
Adjust the radio’s volume to an appropriate level and choose your desired band.
Press the [MENU] button to into the sub-menu and select the [Auto Search] submenu, press
the [MENU] button again to start auto tuning and store all the available radio stations into
memory in the AM, FM or Shortwave band. If the auto-tuned station frequency is inaccurate,
use the manual tuning to find the accurate radio frequency point.
When using the ATS function, it takes some time to complete the auto-tuned process, and you
can observe the frequency change of the LCD screen. When the auto tuning storage function
is complete, the radio returns to the M001 memory location automatically and plays the current
radio station.
You can also press the [ESC] button or other buttons to exit the auto-tuning function, the radio
frequency points that have been tuned and stored in the memory will be automatically saved
until you perform the next times the auto-tuning function.
Save
Auto Search
Delete
Delete All
+
Forward Progress Button Backward Progress button
MHz
SW12 M122
22.995
Memory locations
The radio’s memory location capacity is as follows: FM band: M001 - M440
AM band: M001 - M132
Shortwave band: M001 - M928
Using this auto tuning storage function will takes a long time in the short wave band.
When using this feature, place the radio in a position that has a good reception of broadcast
stations.
The NOAA Weather band can not use this function.
Memory Recall
Adjust the radio’s volume to an appropriate level and choose your desired band.
Press the [M+] or the [M-] buttons to recall a station stored within the memory in the radio.
Press the [M+] button will follow the ascending mode and exhale the radio station stored in
memory and played. Press the [M-] button will follow the Descending mode and exhale the
radio station stored in memory and played.
Forward Recall Stored Radio Button
M+
EQ
Backward Recall Stored Radio Button
M-
Direct Frequency Entry
Adjust the radio’s volume to an appropriate level and choose your desired band.
In the AM, FM and Shortwave band, enter the frequencies value corresponding to the radio
station by using the numeric buttons from the [ 0 ] to [ 9 ], and then press the corresponding
band button such as the [FM], [AM] or [SW] buttons, directly entry a radio station frequency
you want.
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9 0
ESC
MENU
Numeric buttons

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For example:
If you want input the frequency point the 102.6MHz in FM band, press the following buttons in
order, the [ 1 ], [ 0 ], [ 2 ], [ 6 ] buttons, it will following indication on LCD screen, such as below,
And then press the [FM] button, the radio will be tuned directly to 102.6MHz in the FM band
as shown below,
Similarly, you can also use this method at other frequencies and other band, this radio will be
automatically recognized according to the respective band.
The NOAA Weather band is not applicable this method.
1026
MHz
FM
102.6
Use the Antenna
Straight Pull Antenna
When listening to the FM, Shortwave or the NOAA Weather band, please extend the straight
pull antenna to receive the best signal. The straight pull antenna only works when listening to
the FM, Shortwave or Weather band, change the length of the straight pull antenna according
to the signal intensity to get better reception.
Internal Ferrite Rod Antenna
When listening to the AM band stations, the built-in internal ferrite rod antenna works for the
AM band only. Rotate the radio position to get the best reception. The radio location affects
the AM reception, changing the direction of the radio can get you much better reception on
the AM band.
It’s better to use it near a windows or open space, in order to receive better signals.
Straight Pull Antenna
Internal Ferrite Rod Antenna
T1 External Compact Antenna(Optional)
The radio had optional attached an external antenna in the package, this optional external
antenna model is T1 Compact Antenna.
When listening to the FM, SW or NOAA Weather band of the radio stations in indoors, connect
this T1 external antenna to the radio to enhance signal reception.
Especially when using the radio's NOAA ALERT function in indoors, the radio using this T1
external antenna together will significantly improve the ability to receive weather forecast
warnings
T1
Compact Antenna
23 feet Max
Radio with the T1 Compact Antenna
The external antenna just use in indoors.
Avoid interference of the AC current when using an external antenna.
Antenna State of AM Band
Antenna State of FM, Shortwave, Weather Band

Voice Recording
In any play mode except the radio mode, you can activate the built-in microphone to voice
recording function by long pressing the [ ] button.
While recording, please get the external audio source or voice close to the built-in microphone,
your voice or anything the built-in microphone can pick up.
Before recording, please make sure Micro-SD card is inserted correctly, the recorded file will
be saved as .MP3 format into the Micro-SD card.
Press the [ESC] button to end and exit the voice recording mode, the file will be saved to the
Micro-SD card automatically.
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Storing the Radio Station Manually
Delete the Single or All Memories
Recorder Function
Radio Recording
While listening to radio broadcast, you can record the programs by the following steps:
The Micro-SD card must be inserted correctly when using this recording function, the
recorded file will be saved in the root directory at defaut.
Do not pull out or replace the Micro-SD card when recording is in progress to avoid damage.
When recording, some button functions will be disabled.
Each recording will automatically creates a new series number of the music track in
numerical order.
Adjust the radio’s volume to an appropriate level and choose your desired band.
Tune into the radio station you want to record, long press the [ ] button to start recording,
the file will be save as .MP3 format.
In the recording, you can press the [ ] button to pause, and press again this button to resume
next the recording.
Press the [ESC] button to end and exit the radio recorder mode, the file will be saved to the
Micro-SD card automatically.
Select your desired station, press the [MENU] button to into the sub-menu and select the [Save]
submenu, press the [MENU] button again to confirm. The stored station’s memory location will
be stored into the memory by the order of the frequency point from low to high.
Delete
Delete All
Save
Auto Search
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After storing stations into the memory manually, you can use the Memory Recall buttons to
find the stored station quickly. All stations stored manually will be replaced when using Auto
Search(Auto Tuning Storage), its vice versa.
In the radio mode, use the memory recall function button such as the [M+] or [M-] buttons to
recall the stored stations. And then press the [MENU] button to into the sub-menu, select either
the [Delete] or [Delete all] submenu, then press the [MENU] button again to delete single
memory or all memories in the radio.
Delete All
Save
Auto Search
Delete
Save
Auto Search
Delete
Delete All
This KA900 Voyager Max radio uses its own hardware configuration and a built-in microphone,
with three recording modes, namely the radio recording, external voice recording and schedule
timer recording function.
System Date
Current Track Number
Recording Time
Memory Remaining Time

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Radio Schedule Time Recording
You can record a radio station programs at a scheduled time when the Micro-SD card is inserted
correctly.
To set up the radio schedule timer recording function, it is related to the system time and date,
alarm settings, sleep timer settings.
When the alarm clock is set to the radio recording function, the pre-selected radio station will
be turn on and recording on the Micro-SD card. And the length of the radio schedule recording
time depends on the sleep timer setting or manually.
Here are the step by step to setup the radio schedule time recording function:
1. Set Up the System Time.
Turn on the radio into the main menu mode, use the tuning dial knob to select the [System
Settings] Mode icon and press the [MENU] button into the sub-menu, and then select the
[System Time] submenu and press the [MENU] button into the setup interface.
Press the [MENU] button repeat to select the date or time setup respective. And then press the
[ + ] or the [ - ] buttons or use the tuning dial knob to adjust their to current date and time.
Press the [ESC] button to save and exit when setting finished.
2. Set Up the Alarm Clock.
In the main menu mode, select the System Settings Mode icon and press the [MENU] button
into the sub-menu, and then select the [Timer/Alarm/Recording] submenu and press the
[MENU] button into the submenu interface.
System Time
Language
Backlight
System Time
Contrast
Touch-Tone (Off)
Alarm/Recording
Sleep Timer
Exit
Alarm Time
Alarm Cycle
Alarm Off
Alarm Mode
Radio Play
Radio Recording
Beep Tone
MP3 Files
Restore Factory Settings
Exit
Timer/Alarm/Recording
Then select the [Alarm/Recording] submenu and into next the submenu.
Select the [Alarm Off] submenu and press the [MENU] button to turn on the alarm clock function,
the submenu will be changed as the [Alarm On], its indication the alarm clock function was
activation.
Then select the [Alarm Time] submenu to set the alarm time by use the same method, use the
tuning dial knob and the [MENU] button to set up the alarm time you want. And press the [ESC]
button to save and exit when setting finished.
Next to select the [Alarm Mode] submenu to into the next submenu, then select the [Radio
Recording] submenu, press the [MENU] button to confirm use the radio recording function as
the alarm clock wake up mode.
3. Perform the Function
Use the [ESC] button to exit the Radio Schedule Time Recording setup, adjust the volume of the
radio, the antenna, the placement and the frequency of the station you wish to record, and
then turn off the radio.
When your set alarm clock time comes, the radio will turn on the radio station with the preset
frequency point and automatically start the schedule time recording function to record the
radio station's program.
The settings and uses of the schedule time recording function and alarm clock settings are
interrelated, more relevant uses or settings, please refer to the alarm clock chapter.

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Listening to the Recorded Files
Music Play
State of Play. Play , Pause
000:06
003:55
0009
0025
REC0002MP3
Length of the Music Track
Playing Length of the Current Music Track
Music Equalizer Mode Indicator Repeat Mode Indicator
Series Number of the Music Tracks
Total of the Music Tracks
Recorded Track Number
or Lyrics (If included) The Bar Chart of the 9 Segment Equalizer
Select the [Music] mode in Main Menu and into the MP3 Player function, all recorded files and
current music track of numbers can be displayed on the LCD screen.
Use the Tuning dial knob or the [ + ] and [ - ] buttons to select you desired recorded files and
playback. You can also enter the series number of the music track through the numeric buttons
to directly select the playback you want. More operation information to refer the Music Play
chapter.
When the radio is inserted a Micro-SD card in the slot, you can use the radio's music player to
playback audio tracks such as MP3, WAV or WMA format files.
Select the [Music] function in the main menu mode, press the [MENU] botton to into the music
play mode. The LCD screen will be shows the information of the music tracks.
In the radio play or other mode, press the [Radio|MP3] button to swtch to the music play mode.
In any case, you can use your favorite way into the music player mode or other.
Play or Pause functions
When you into the music play mode, the current music track will be playing automatically.
Adjust the radio’s volume to an appropriate level to listen ot you want. Press the [ ] button
to repeat select the state of play such as play or pause.
When the music tracks is played, press the [ ] button will pause the music playback, press the
[ ] button again to resume the music playback.
Fast Forward and Backward Functions
When playing the music tracks, press the [ ] or [ ] buttons to select the previous or next
the music track.
When playing a music track, press and hold the [ ] or [ ] buttons to fast backward or fast
forward within the current music track playback. The time length of the currently playing
music track at the top left of the LCD screen changes rapidly.
Choose the Music Tracks
In the music play mode, at the above of the LCD screen are four sets of numbers that indicate
the total number of music tracks, the series number of the currently playing music track, the
length of the currently playing music track, and the progress of the currently playing music
track.
Use the Tuning dial knob or the [ ] and [ ] buttons to select you desired music track files
and playback. When you are making your choice, watch for changes in the serial number of the
currently selected music track at the top right of the LCD screen.
You can also enter the series number of the music track through the numeric buttons to directly
select the playback you want. Enter the serial number of the 4-digit music track directly using
the numeric buttons, and the music player will play the music track of your choice while waiting
for a little while.
For example:
If you want to select the music serial number as 0009 to play, continuous typing the 0,0,0 and 9
four figures with the numeric buttons, as shown in the figure, after a little while, the music
player will start playing your choice of music tracks.
If you want to play the music tracks directly, enter the number is not continuous or less than
four, this feature will not be completed automatically.
This radio can manage as many as 9999 music track files and up to 32G of storage space.
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