RichardSolo Voyager User manual

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Thank You:
Thank you for purchasing the RichardSolo multi-band radio receiver. Please read
the manual thoroughly before operating and keep this book in a safe place for future
reference. With proper care, you will receive many years of trouble-free service from
your new radio.
Description:
The RichardSolo multi-band radio is perfect for emergency situations and is also
ideal for anyone who does not have access to a reliable AC power source. The radio
can be powered by solar energy, batteries, hand-crank generator (magneto), and
AC adapter (not included). With coverage of the AM/FM broadcast bands, 7 NOAA
weather bands, plus 2 shortwave bands, you'll never run out of things to listen to!

LOCATION OF CONTROLS (front)
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (rear)
Carry Strap
Telescopic
Antenna
Tuning
Knob
Volume
Control
Earphone Jack
USB Port
Charge Cell Phone (Output)
Charge Built-in Battery (Input)
Charger Selector (Input or Output)
Ni-MH Rechargeable battery (Included)
Compartment for 3 AA batteries (Batteries Not Included)
Battery Compartment Cover

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This radio is designed for multiple power resources.
A)Five Ways to Power the Voyager
1. Crank Power (Rechargeable Batteries)
The rechargeable battery pack is already installed in the radio and will power all radio and flashlight functions.
To get started, open the battery compartment and simply plug the small white plug attached to the
rechargeable batteries into the slot to the left. All you need to do is turn the crank handle for about one minute
and it will generate ample power. On the front of the unit, the bottom right switch (Power Selector) should be
set to the SOLAR/CRANK.
2. AA Batteries
To use AA batteries, open the battery compartment on the back of the unit and insert 3 AA batteries making
sure the polarity is correct. Set the Power Selector to BATT/DC. To turn off the radio, set the Power Selector
to OFF position.

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3. Solar Power
When the Power Selector is set to SOLAR/CRANK, the solar panel will direct
power to the radio when exposed to sunlight or natural light indoors. When not
using the Voyager, you can easily charge the rechargeable batteries to full power
by having the unit near a window or in direct sunlight. The solar panel on the back
of the unit rotates a full 180 degrees so you can angle it for optimal charging.
4. AC Power (AC adapter not included)
You can also power the radio by using an AC adapter (optional) and plugging it
into any standard electric outlet and then plug the adapter into the DC IN jack on the back of the unit. You can
also charge the internal rechargeable batteries with this method. The DC charge voltage is 4.5V-6.0V DC.
While listening to the radio, set the Power Selector to BATT/DC. It is highly recommended to charge the
battery 6 hours or less for the first time use. You can order an AC adapter from RichardSolo.com.

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5. Power via Computer USB Cable
The Voyager has a direct USB jack on the back of the unit under the rubber flap on the bottom right. You can
connect the radio to your computer’s USB port with any standard USB cable. Then set the Charging
Selector on the back of the unit to IN, and set the Power Selector to SOLAR/CRANK, and the radio will
operate and charge the built-in battery off the USB power.
B)Power Indicators
When the rechargeable battery power is high, the HI green light on the front of the Voyager is on.
When the battery power is low, the LOW red light is on. When you see this, it is recommended to charge the
rechargeable batteries.

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1. Crank Power
When the battery level indicator is red, the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries are low. Crank the handle for 1-2
minutes until the HI LED turns green.
Note: Set the Power Selector to OFF when crank charging the battery.
This mode will charge the battery most efficiently.
2. Charging via USB (USB cable not included)
There are two functions that can be charged via USB:
a) Charge In: Select IN switch on the back of the unit to charge the rechargeable
Ni-MH batteries from your computer’s USB port. (The max charging time is 6 hours.)
b) Charge Out: Select OUT switch to charge your cell phone, iPod or MP3 players
via the Voyager’s built-in USB port. USB devices such as iPod, MP3 or BlackBerry
can plug directly into the unit’s USB port. For other cell phone models, use the included Charging Cable
and one of the Power Tips that come with the unit that charge most popular cell phone models. Once you
have plugged your cell phone or other digital device into the USB, simply turn the crank handle for a few
minutes to charge it.

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Note: For cell phones and iPod/MP3s, it is recommended that if you want to crank charge them, you do so
while there is still some battery power. It is more difficult to crank charge these units when the battery is
completely dead.
3. ACAdapter Charging
(AC adapter not included)
Plug the AC adapter into the wall outlet and connect the end to the radio’s input jack (DC IN) on the back of
the unit. You can use any of the Voyager’s functions while it is plugged in and charging.
Note: For faster charging, set the Power Selector to OFF.
IMPORTANT: Unplug the AC adapter from the radio when not in use to avoid
overcharging of the rechargeable batteries.
4. Solar Panel Charging
The solar panel charges the battery pack when it is in the sunlight, natural light
indoors and will also charge (at slower rate) from indoor lighting. The radio will
operate best in direct sunlight.