Sangean PR-D7 User manual

PR-D7
Revision 1
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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 apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with
the instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other apparatus ( including amplifiers )
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. A grounding 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 – USA version only.

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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 apparatus has been damaged in any way,
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus
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
appliance to Rain or Moisture.
16. The Shock Hazard Marking andAssociatedGraphical Symbol is
provided on the bottom panel of unit.
17.Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects filled with liquids, shall not be placed on the apparatus.

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Controls
LCD Display
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
A
B
C
D
E
G
F
H
I
J
K
Speaker
Band Selection
LCDDisplay
Charge LED indicator
Alarm by radio
Alarm by buzzer
Power/Auto shut off button
Volume Control
TuningControl
Station Scan and Time Set
Station Presets
Battery Compartment
FM TelescopicAntenna
Headphone socket
DC In socket
Radio Band
Station Frequency
Sleep and Snooze
Clock Set
Clock
BuzzerAlarm
RadioAlarm
PM
Frequency unit
Preset Station
Battery Power Indicator

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Battery operation using alkaline batteries
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the
cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert 6 xAA ( UM3, LR6 ) alkaline batteries into the spaces in
the compartment. Take care to ensure the batteries are
inserted with correct polarity as shown inside the battery
compartment.
3. Slide the battery switch to theAlkaline position and then replace
the battery cover.
Important:
when using alkaline batteries, the battery switch must be placed in
the alkaline position. Failure to do so could result in serious
damage to the batteries or radio.
Reduced power, distortion and a “ stuttering “ sound are all signs
that the batteries may need replacing.
If the radio is not to be used for any extended of time,
it is recommended that the batteries are removed from the radio.
We would suggest for economy that the radio is used via the
supplied AC power adaptor whenever possible, with battery
operation for occasional or stand-by use only. If extended listening
using anticipated, then the use of rechargeable batteries is
suggested.

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Battery operation using rechargeable batteries
1. Remove the battery cover on the back of the unit by sliding the
cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert 6 x rechargeable AA ( UM3 ) batteries into the spaces in
the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted
with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery
compartment. The radio is designed to be used with Nickel
Metal Hydrive ( NiMH ) rechargeable batteries.
3. Slide the battery switch to the Rechargeable position and then
replace the battery cover.
4. Insert the suppliedAC power adaptor into theDC IN socket on
the left hand side of the radio and plug the adaptor into a
standard 13A mains socket outlet.
5. The charge light will flash indicating batteries are charging.
Batteries will be fully charged in around 7 hours while charge
LED will stop flashing.
Important:
when using rechargeable batteries, the battery switch must be
placed in the Rechargeable position. Batteries will only be charged
when the radio is switched off and connected to the AC adaptor.
6. Reduced power, distortion and a “ stuttering “ sound are all signs
that the batteries may need recharging. Charge LED will be
lighted when batteries have no power to turn on the radio.
7. If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time,
it is suggested that the batteries are removed from the radio.

Note:
Please be aware that the rechargeable battery undergoes a time
of charging and discharging, the battery capacity will gradually
decline during over time with repeated use. The battery icon shows
the remaining battery life on the LCD screen when the radio is
turned on. In addition, the calculation of charging time is based on
the capacity of the rechargeable battery and charging current power
output of the charger. The two examples in the below table are for
your reference only.
PR-D7(p6)
Size Model Capacity
(mAh)
Charging Current
(mA)
350
350
Charging Time
(hrs)
2600
1800 Approx.AA GP2700
GP1800 Approx. 7.5 5GB
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Using the supplied AC power adaptor
The supplied AC adaptor is 12 Volts DC output 500 mA center
pin positive.
1. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC IN socket on the left hand
side of the radio.
2. Plug the adaptor into a standard 13A mains socket outlet.
Whenever the adaptor is plugged into the radio and switched on
the mains, the batteries are automatically disconnected.
If the adaptor is plugged into the radio but not the mains is not
switched on then the radio will run from the batteries if fitted.
The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains supply and
the radio when not is use.
Setting the clock
1. Clock can be set either the radio is power on or off.
2. Display will show “ - : - - “ when the batteries are installed when
the radio is connected to the mains supply.
3. Press and hold the button for more than 2 seconds,
display will flash time set symbol and also the hour digit,
followed by a beep.
4. Press Tuning Up/Down to set required hour.
5. Press button again, the minute digits will flash.
6. Press Tuning Up/Down to set required minute.
7. Press button to complete time setting.

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Operating the radio
This radio is equipped with three tuning methods – Scan tuning,
Manual tuning and Memory presets recall.
Scan tuning
1. Press the Power button to turn on the radio.
2. Select the required waveband by pressing the Band button.
For FM band fully extend and rotate telescopic aerial to get
best reception. For AM ( MW ) band, rotate the radio to get
best signal.
3. Press and release Scan button ( long press Scan button more
than 2 seconds will activate time setting ), the radio will up
search and stop automatically when it finds a radio station with
good signal.
Press the Scan button again to pick up the found station.
The radio will continue to search next available stations if you do
not press Scan button again when it finds a radio station.
4. Rotate the Volume Control to get required sound level.
5. To turn off the radio, press the Power button. Display will
show OFF.