Sangean ATS-909X - WORLD BAND RADIOS User manual

ATS-909X
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Version 1

1. Read and understand all safety and operating instructions
before the radio is operated.
2. Retain instruction: The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed warnings. All warnings on the appliance and operating
instructions should be followed.
4. Follow all operations and use instructions.
5. Water and moisture: The appliance should not be used
near water. Do not use near a bathtub, washbowl, laundry tub,
kitchen sink, wet basement, swimming pool, etc.
6. Unplug the radio from the AC power outlet before cleaning.
Use only a damp cloth for cleaning the exterior of the radio.
7. Do not place the radio on an unstable cart, stand, bracket or
table. The radio may fall, causing serious personal injury and
damage to the radio.
8. Ventilation: This radio should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the radio should not be used on a bed, sofa,
rug or other soft surfaces that may block the
ventilation openings. It should not be placed in a built-in
situation like a cabinet that may reduce air ow through the
ventilation openings.
Important safety instructions
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9. Power sources: The radio should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are
not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your
radio dealer or power company.
10. Mains adaptor: The mains adaptor should be positioned so it is
not walked on, pinched, or items placed on top of it.
Pay particular attention to wires at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the unit. Unplug the mains adaptor by gripping the adaptor,
not the wire. Operate the radio using only the current type of
power source indicated. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your dealer or local
power company.
11. Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords. This can result
in a risk of re or electrical shock. Never insert objects of any
kind into the radio through opening. The objects may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts. This could cause a
re or electrical shock.
12. If the radio is left unattended or unused for long periods
of time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will prevent damage
caused by lightning or power line surges.
13. If the radio is left unattended and unused for a long period
of time, remove the batteries. The batteries may leak and
damage furniture of your radio.
14. Do not attempt to serve the receiver yourself. Removing the
cover may expose you to dangerous voltage, and will void the
warranty.
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15. Never push objects of any kind into this radio through opening
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in a re or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind or products.
16. The appliance should be serviced by qualied service
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen or liquid had been spilled into the radio.
C. The radio has been exposed to rain or water.
D. The radio does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
marked change in performance.
E. The radio has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
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The Sangean ATS-909X world band synthesized receiver provides
the following range of features:
Radio for FM/LW/MW/SW broadcasts
406 radio station presets (FM 3 pages: 27 presets /
LW 1 page: 9 presets / MW 2 pages: 18 presets /
SW 39 pages: 351 presets + 1 priority preset)
5 tuning methods: Direct frequency tuning, Auto scan,
Manual tuning, Memory recall and rotary tuning
Built in 42 world time & D.S.T. Device with 2 editable
city names
Equipped with AM wide / narrow lter and
FM mono / stereo switch
FM RDS with PS, PTY, RT and CT features
Comes with RF gain control
SSB (Single Side Band): USB / LSB 40Hz / Tuning step
3 alarm timers with snooze feature to wake you to radio alarm
or HWS (Human Wake System) buzzer
Large LCD screen with bright white LED backlight
Battery charger recharges batteries
Introduction
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Controls
Time Set
Daylight Saving Time Switch
Home / World Time Selection
Loudspeaker
Freq – Allows direct frequency input
Single Side Band (SSB) / RDS / Alarm mode
LCD display
Standby / Sleep timer
LED charge indicator
Backlight
Squelch
Rotary tuning knob – Edit characters selected /
Frequency adjustment / Home-world city selection /
SW page selection
Step – Station frequency spacing
Tuning Up Down button – Manual tuning / Auto tuning /
Page selection / Edit / Home-world time search
Lock switch (Locks all settings)
Edit / Create station name, home/world city name and page name
Priority – Instant recall favorite station
Page selection: 3 pages FM, 2 pages MW, 1 page LW,
39 pages SW
Enter selection
Memo – allows memory input
Selection cancel / SW 11 meter band
Digit input / Clock / Memory & SW meter band / Edit
Decimal point / SW 15 meter band / Edit
ATS / LW – Selects LW band / Presets all stations
METER / SW – Selects SW band
ATS / MW – Selects MW band / Presets all stations
ATS / FM – Selects FM band / Presets all stations
Timer – Alarm timers (1,2,3)
Aux-in switch
AM RF gain – Adjusts level of incoming signal to prevent overload
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AM RF gain – Adjusts level of incoming signal to prevent overload
AM Ext. Ant – Jack for external AM antenna
Aux-in socket
Rec. standby – Turn-on for external recorder
Line out – Audio output
Headphone jack
AC in 9V – Jack for 9V AC power adapter
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Controls
Folding stand
Telescopic antenna
Battery compartment
Volume control
Time set – Selects auto or manual mode for time set
Tone – Tone control (news, music, normal)
Wide narrow – AM wide / narrow lter / FM mono stereo selector
Alkaline / NiMH / NiCad rechargeable battery switch
MW / AM tuning step switch (9 kHz / 10 kHz switch,
9 kHz for European MW)
Data A,B
Data A,B
Reset – Clears time & microprocessor setup
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Buttons locked
Home / world time
Daylight saving time
RDS icon
Time
AM mode selection
Snooze icon
Sleep timer icon
Timer
Radio wake-up
HWS buzzer wake-up
Selected timer
Squelch
Battery level indicator
Signal level
SW meter band
Frequency
Digit for memory slot
Text display
Memory locked
Frequency display
Memory presets
Page
Band selected
Rotary tuning step
FM stereo indicator
Display icon
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IMPORTANT (Please read before use)
SW Memories
The ATS-909X is supplied with 39 pages of SW memory
pre-programmed. Not all of the stations pre-programmed into the
memories will be receivable, some will only be receivable at certain
times of the day.
When selecting a page of memory the ATS-909X will scan and
select the memory preset for the strongest station. At certain
times the strongest station may not be from the country/station
of the page selected.
This happens for example when say the BBC world service is
not transmitting on one of their frequencies at a particular
time – the frequency then becomes available to
another broadcaster. If this should occur simply press one of
the preset buttons 1-9 until the desired station is received.
Note:
Due to the constantly changing frequencies and transmission times
used on shortwave the user should contact the relevant
broadcasting station for the most up to date information regarding
transmission times and frequencies.
The ATS-909X operates on 4xUM-3 (AA Size) batteries. If an
external adapter is used it must be capable of providing
9.0V AC, 700mA with center connector negative.
POWER SUPPLY
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CHANGING BATTERIES
Press and remove battery cover in the direction indicated by the
arrow on the cover. Insert 4xUM-3 (AA Size) batteries with
polarities exactly as shown on diagram inside the
battery compartment. Slide battery cover back into place in
direction of arrow until case snaps into place.
Each time the ATS-909X is turned on the battery level indicator will
remain. Batteries should be replaced when battery level drops or
the level indicator ashes.
Batteries must be replaced within 3 minutes to retain
clock display. (Input memory will remain intact even during power
failure because receiver is equipped with EEPROM memory)
Note:
If you use non-rechargeable batteries, before inserting the
batteries make sure the Alkaline (Batteries) or NIMH/NICAD
(Charger) switch (which is located inside the battery
compartment) is switched to the Alkaline (Batteries) position. If you
use rechargeable batteries, make sure to switch NIMH/NICAD/
Alkaline switch to the NIMH/NICAD (Charger) position.
Note:
You may make sure to have the same capacity of the
rechargeable batteries, and then they can be balanced
to full charge.
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The ATS-909X can be used on AC by using the adapter
included with this radio. When connected, the batteries within the
radio will be automatically disconnected.
USING EXTERNAL AC ADAPTER
In keeping with world wide short wave protocol time is
programmed on a 24 hour basis. (Greenwich Mean Time)
The clock can be set with the power on or off. The clock
display will start to run as soon as batteries are inserted.
Press the Time Set button. Display time digit will be blank and
Home display will ash. Use digit buttons to enter the actual time in
hours and minutes. (Don’t forget time must be entered on a
24 hour basis). Once entered, hours and minutes will be
displayed in display. To start clock, press Enter Selection button.
To cancel an incorrect entry, press the CANCEL button. One digit
is deleted every time the button is pressed.
SETTING THE CLOCK (REAL TIME)
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The ATS-909X is programmed to provide the correct time for
42 cities worldwide. Each cities time is correct once your own
city time zone is inserted into the system.
Once you have inserted the correct time for your city as
described previously push Home/World Time Selection button.
Home display will begin to ash. Using Rotary Tuning Knob to
select your city or any designated city that shares your same time
zone and press Enter Selection button. Displayed city will remain
for about 2 seconds and disappear. To recall home city,
press Home/World Time Selection button again. Once above is
completed it is only necessary to press World/Home Time Selection
button and use Rotary Tuning Knob to get the correct time in any
city displayed.
If you would like to display and monitor another world city/time
zone rather than your own home time press Home/World
Time Selection button until World ashed. Rotate Rotary
Tuning Knob to select World city/Time zone you would like to
display and monitor. Press Enter Selection button. New time will
appear and remain in display. World city name will disappear from
display within 2 seconds.
SETTING WORLD TIME
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You may program the page name, preset station name and
World/Home city name you desire. Press EDIT button and use
Rotary Tuning Knob or the key pad to enter the rst word of the
name you desire. Then press the one of the Tuning Up/Down
buttons to move the next word you desire. When name is
completely entered press the Enter Selection button.
EDIT METHOD
You may program each one of Home and World city of your choice
into the receiver if it not among the 42 cities already programmed
into the receiver.
Press Home/World Time Selection button until the Home or World
displays ash. Using Rotary Tuning Knob to select correct time
zone required. Press EDIT button and use Rotary Tuning Knob
and to enter the correct city name you desire. When name is
completely entered press the Enter Selection button.
ADDING YOUR OWN WORLD CITY
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The selection of radio bands FM/LW/MW/SW is made by
selecting buttons 24-27.
RADIO OPERATION
Button Band Frequency Range Wavelength
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FM
LW
AM / MW
SW
87.5 – 108 MHz /
76 – 108 MHz /
64 - 108 MHz
153 – 519 kHz /
100 – 519 kHz
520 – 1710 kHz /
522 – 1710 kHz
1711 – 29999 kHz
VHF/FM
Long Wave
Medium Wave
Short Wave
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TECHNICAL DATA
WAVEBANDS FREQUENCY (MHz)
FM (VHF) 87.5 – 108 MHz (USA version)
76 – 108 MHz (European version)
64 - 108 MHz (Russian version)
Auto scan step: 0.05 MHz
AM / MW AM: 520 – 1710 kHz (USA version)
MW: 522 – 1710 kHz
(European version)
LW 153 – 519 kHz (USA version)
100 – 519 kHz (European version)
SW (Short Wave) 1.711 – 29.999MHz
The ATS-909X is a continuously tunable receiver from
153 kHz – 29999 kHz (by manual tuning). This receiver is capable
of receiving and tuning all the short wave bands and any
stations in between.
Note:
The tuning seek only cyclically scan when do scanning in any
meter band.
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This receiver offers 5 methods of frequency tuning:
ATS-Auto Tuning This system automatically sets your memory
presets based upon the signal strength of
the received station
Direct Tuning Frequency of desired station is entered into
receiver using key pad on receiver
Manual Tuning Station is selected by manually using Rotary
Tuning Knob, or short press (under 0.5s)
Tuning Up/Down button
Scan Tuning Pressing and momentarily holding the
Tuning Up/Down buttons will automatically
scan frequency band and stop when a
station is detected
Memory Tuning Stations preselected using memory will be
selected merely by pressing digital button
on the key pad
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TUNING METHODS
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The ATS-909X features an automatic tuning system that will
quickly and automatically set all your memory presets on FM,
LW and MW based upon the signal strength of the
incoming stations. Among the many conveniences offered by this
feature it is especially useful for the traveler who can automatically
nd all the local stations in any strange city he/she may travel to
with just the press of a button.
To start ATS press and hold for more than 2 seconds the button
designated ATS/FM or ATS/LW or ATS/MW. The memory presets
M1 through M9 are assigned stations selected automatically by
the ATS system. The ATS system will automatically store 18
presets on MW, 27 presets on FM and 9 presets on LW. (9 presets
on each page. Once the ATS has set the 9 presets on 1 page
press the PAGE button to change pages and repeat the ATS
procedure to select the remaining presets). An audible signal
indicates the automatic search has been completed and the
presets have been assigned. ATS is not possible on the SW band.
ATS – Automatic Tuning System
If you know the frequency of the station you are seeking press
FREQ button and enter the frequency you desire directly using
the numerical key pad. Don’t forget to use the decimal point button
if the frequency you are entering has a decimal point in
its frequency. Press the Enter Selection button to enter
the frequency.
DIRECT TUNING USING KEY PAD
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