Sangean WR-2 User manual

WR-2
GB
Version 1

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Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliers) that
produce heat.
Do not defeat 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 provid-
ed for your safety. If the provided plug does not t into your out-
let. consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched par-
ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where
they exit from the apparatus.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufac-
turer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specied
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.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualied 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 nor-
mally, or has been dropped.
To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Electric Shock, Do not Expose
This Appliance To Rain or Moisture.
The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol
is provided on the bottom panel of unit.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
objects lled with liquids, shall be placed on the apparatus.
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Controls
Light button
Radio band
Memory presets
Power On/Off/Sleep button
Rotary Tuning Control
Volume/Tone control
Trafc information button and minute adjustment
Auto time button and hour adjustment
Alterative frequency and Select button
Set button
Station search and mono button
Earphones jack
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External F-type FM antenna terminal
External AM antenna terminal
AC power cord socket
12V DC input socket ( ideal for vehicles/boats )
REC out socket
External/Internal antenna switch

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Reset button
Frequency/Time/Station display
Daylight Saving Time ( DST ) , not applicable for WR-2
Sleep/status
RDS indicator
Time indicator
Stereo indicator
Trafc indicator
Memory presets
Display
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Power your radio
AC operation
Before you plug the AC cord into the radio, be sure the AC voltage
is correct. Insert the plug on the end of the supplied power cord
into the AC power socket on the back of the radio .
DC operation
For outdoors use, you can power the radio by using 12V DC input
socket from a DC power supply (example, from the power supply of
vehicles or boats). An AC power adaptor with 1 Ampere and center
positive in polarity can also power the radio in house.
Operating your radio –
initialize radio setting and clock setting
1. The radio display will scroll “ RDS Setting “ when the radio is
connected to the mains supply or DC power supply.
2. The RDS (Radio Data System) setting requires approximate one
minute to search required RDS data from radio stations for easier
data read out.
3. You can skip the RDS setting by pressing and releasing the power
button once (recommended for non-RDS broadcasting area).
Display will show “ — — :— — “ for clock setting.

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Clock Setting
1. When radio power is off, long press SET button until display
ashes “ AM 12:00” or “0:00” depending on the sales areas.
2. Press and release Hour and Minute button or rotary tuning control
button to set the required clock time.
3. Press SET button again to complete clock setting.
Display stops ashing.
Auto clock set
The RDS equips with auto clock set function, turn on the radio and
search for radio stations with RDS transmitting service, within one
minute the clock will show correct time along with RDS symbol indi-
cating the clock time is RDS time from radio station with RDS ser-
vice.
Note:
RDS service is mainly available in only.
Sleep timer
The sleep timer will automatically switch off the radio after a preset
time has elapsed.
1. Press and continue to hold down the Power On/Off/Sleep button,
the display will cycle through the available sleep times in the order
60-45-30-15-120-90-60. Release the button when the required
sleep time appears in the display and the radio will play the last
station selected.
2. To cancel the sleep function, press On/Off button,the symbol
will disappear.

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Display backlight
To turn on display illumination, press and release Light button.
By pressing and releasing Light button, you may also adjust display
brightness or turn off the illumination completely.
Operating your radio
Operating your radio FM
Connect the antenna
The radio comes with Built-in AM/FM antenna. To improve FM re-
ception, insert the end of the supplied FM wire antenna into the
F-type antenna terminal and adjust the wire for best reception.
A 75 ohm coaxial cable of outdoor antenna may also be attached
to the terminal. Be sure to switch external/internal antenna switch
to External position while using the supplied wire antenna or con-
nect the outdoor antenna. In some European countries, you may
have to connect the supplied antenna terminal adaptor to connect
with the outdoor antenna.
Operating your radio AM
Connecting the antenna
The radio comes with built-in AM antenna which should be enough
for normal listening. To improve the AM reception, you may connect
the outdoor AM antenna with AM antenna terminal (USA version
only).
Tuning your radio
Your radio is equipped with three tuning methods – Scan tuning,
Rotary manual tuning and Memory preset tuning. When switch on
your radio will display the waveband and frequency in use.

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Scan tuning
1. Press the power On/Off button.
2. Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressing the band
button.
3. Press and release Scan button, your radio will scan the selected
waveband and stop automatically when it finds a station of
sufcient strength.
4. Set volume control and tone control to the desired setting (described
later on volume and tone control)
5. To switch off your radio, press Power On/Off button.
Rotary manual tuning
1. Press the on/off button to switch on your radio.
2. Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressing the Band
button.
3. Rotary tuning the Tuning knob will change the frequency in the
following increments,
FM 50 kHz or 100 kHz
MW 9 kHz or 10 kHz
4. Set the volume and tone controls to the desired settings.
5. To switch off your radio , press the On/Off button.