Sangean MMR-88 User manual

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Version 1
MMR-88

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Important safety instructions
Please read these instructions carefully.
Please keep these instructions for future reference.
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
provided for your safety. If the provided plug
does not t into your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on
or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit from
the apparatus.
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Only use attachments/accessories specified by
the manufacturer.
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 a long period of time.
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.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects lled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not
expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Caution: Danger of explosion if battery replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat
such as direct sunlight, re or the like.
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, no change to the antenna or the
device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or
the device could result in the device exceeding the
RF exposure requirements and void user’s authority
to operate the device and all product warranties.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of the electric shock, do not
perform any servicing other than that contained in
the operating instructions unless you are qualied to
do so.

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Controls
LED Flashlight switch
Solar charging panel
Charging indicator
Weather alert indicator
LCD display
Tuning Up
Power button
Tuning Down
Speaker
Emergency siren button
Weather alert set button
Band selection/ Time set button
Preset station
Volume Control -down
Volume Control - up
LED Flashlight
3.5 mm headphone socket
USB charging socket to mobile phones or MP3
players
Micro USB charging outlet
Carrying strap holder
Telescopic antenna
Dynamo power hand crank
Battery compartment
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Battery power level meter
Weather alert on
FM stereo indicator
Auto shut off indicator
Memory preset
Time and radio frequency
AM/PM local time indicator
AM Frequency Band
FM Frequency Band
(WX) Weather Band
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LCD display icon
The MMR-88 is powered by an 850mAh rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery (supplied). Before operating the
radio for the rst time, ensure that you fully charge the
supplied battery.

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Please use one of the following methods to recharge
your radio or when the battery power indicator LED
blinks indicating the battery power is low.
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Inserting the supplied rechargeable
battery
Open the battery compartment on the back of
the unit by pushing the battery door following the
arrow direction.
Insert the supplied rechargeable battery into the
space in the compartment. Make sure the battery
is inserted with correct polarity as shown in the
compartment.
Recharging the radio
Using the supplied USB to Micro USB cable
simply plug the USB end into a USB socket on a
computer, tablet or any USB power supply. Then
plug the Micro USB end into the Micro USB socket
on the right hand side of the radio.
Using an AC adapter with a Micro USB connector
(not supplied) plug the AC adapter into a standard
AC outlet. Then plug the Micro USB end into
the Micro USB socket on the right hand side of
the radio. The battery power icon will illuminate
showing that charging is in progress. The
CHARGE LED indicator will also be on at the
same time during the charging process.

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NOTE:
The radio will begin charging the Lithium-ion battery.
Charging time will take approx. 2 hours to be fully
charged. The battery power icon will stop flashing
when the radio is fully charged. Reduced power,
distortion, stuttering sounds or when the battery
power indicator light is low are all signs that the
battery needs to be recharged.
NOTE:
The radio can play approx. 10 hours when the
battery is fully charged.
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Using Dynamo power
Make sure the telescopic antenna is in the rest
position before rotating the dynamo handle.
Take the Dynamo power handle from its rest
position.
Rotate the Dynamo power handle approx. 120
rotations per minute, either clock-wise or counter-
clock wise until the charging LED indicator
appears red.
Under normal listening conditions, one minute
of charging from Dynamo power will allow you
to listen to the radio for approx. 5-7 minutes (AM
band mode using the speaker at a moderate
volume level).
Make sure the handle is in its rest position after
charging is completed.

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Important:
The radio does not need to be switched on in order
for the solar panel to operate.
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Note:
The best performance of the solar panel will be
achieved when the sun is directly overhead, and the
sunlight is unobstructed by clouds, foliage, curtains etc.
In certain situations and poor light conditions, the solar
panel may not be effective and should not be relied
upon as the primary energy source for standard usage.
The solar panel is designed as a supplementary energy
source which under suitable light conditions is able to
contribute up to 100% of the radio energy requirements.
The solar panel will charge the battery only under natural
sunlight. It will not deliver a charge in articial light.
DO NOT attempt to charge the battery by placing the
solar panel directly under any kind of sun-lamp, this
will cause irreversible damage to the radio and may
damage the casing. (Doing so will void all warranties)
Using solar power
In order to recharge your MMR-88 battery using
solar power, position the radio so that the solar
panel receives direct sunlight. The more direct
sunlight that shines on the solar panel, the more
electricity it can generate to power the radio.
Adjust the position of the radio to achieve maximum
brightness of the CHARGE indicator LED.
It takes approx.15 hours to fully charge the battery
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Setting the clock
You can set the clock with either the radio turned on
or off.
After the radio is charged, the display will appear with
(- : --) Press and hold BAND/TIME SET button until
the hour setting begins blinking. Select the hour by
pressing Tuning UP/Down button until desired hour
is displayed. Press BAND/TIME SET button again to
set the minutes. The minute indicator should now be
blinking, press the Tuning button UP/DOWN until the
desired minutes are displayed. Press BAND/TIME SET
button again to complete clock setting. The time should
display solidly with the colon blinking periodically.
Radio operation
Note:
The MMR-88 features a 90 minute auto shut off
feature.
Turn on the radio, press and hold the power button
for approx. 1/2 second, the radio will turn on and
the 90 minute auto shut off icon will appear on the
display indicating the radio will auto shut off after 90
minutes of operation. If you don't require this feature,
press and hold the power button a little bit longer
until the icon disappears from the display.
Turn off the radio by pressing the Power button for
approx. 1/2 second until the display shuts OFF. The
radio will appear with the clock time in the display.

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Seek Tuning
Turn the radio on by pressing the Power button.
Select the desired band by pressing the BAND button.
Press and hold the Tuning UP/Down button for
approx. 1/2 second, the radio will seek for the
next active station. Repeat as many times until the
desired station is found.
Manual tuning
Turn the radio on by pressing the Power button;
select the desired band by pressing the Band button.
Press Tuning Up/Down button repeatedly until the
desired frequency is found.
To Preset stations
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Tuning the radio - using Seek Tuning,
Manual Tuning and Memory preset
recall.
Turn the radio on and use seek tuning or manual
tuning as described above to tune to your desired
station.
Press and hold the PRESET button for approx.
2 seconds until the display blinks M (Memory) to
enter the preset mode.
When the M (Memory) display blinks with the
previous preset station frequency, press the
Tuning UP/Down button to select the desired
memory position as shown on the display.

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Recall stations
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Press the PRESET button again to complete the
memory setting, the display will appear with a P
(preset) and the chosen preset position. After the
P and preset position disappear from the display,
you may then press the Tuning UP/Down button
again to tune to next desired station.
This radio features a total of 19 preset memories
in random selection for AM/FM
Turn on the radio, press the PRESET button to
enter the preset mode, the display will show your
last preset station position.
Press the Tuning Up/Down button to select your
desired preset station.
Press and release the PRESET button to skip
preset mode, the P (preset) and preset position
will disappear. You may then press the Tuning UP/
Down button to tune to the next desired station.

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Telescopic Antenna
The telescopic antenna is used for the FM and
Weather Band reception. Extend fully and rotate for
the best FM and Weather Band reception. There is
a built-in directional bar antenna for the AM band
reception. To achieve the best AM reception, it may
be necessary to move the radio to achieve proper
reception.
Volume Control
Press the Volume Control Button (+/-) to adjust the
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In Europe and other parts of the world the AM tuning
step is 9 kHz, in North America the AM tuning step
is 10 kHz. FM tuning steps also vary from country to
country. To change the AM/FM tuning step, proceed
as follows.
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Re-setting the AM tuning step will erase all the
preset AM stations.
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Re-setting the FM tuning step will not erase
preset FM stations.
Changing the AM/FM tuning step
When the radio is turned OFF, press and hold the
PRESET button for approx. 2 seconds, the display
will rst show software version (e.g. P01) then blink
the FM tuning step 100 (kHz). During the blinking,
press Tuning UP/DOWN to cycle through 100 and
50 (kHz) tuning step. Press PRESET button again
to choose your desired FM tuning step.
The display will then blink the AM tuning step 10
(kHz), press Tuning UP/DOWN button to cycle
through 10 and 9 (kHz). Press the PRESET button
again to choose your desired AM tuning step.
The radio will default to clock mode (radio is off)
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Listening to the Weather Band
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Programming the Weather Alert function
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Activating the Weather Alert
You can set the Weather Alert when the radio is
switched on or off.
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Weather Band and weather alert
operation
Turn on the radio and press the BAND button to
cycle through AM/FM/WX (Weather Band).
When the radio is in the WX (Weather Band)
mode, press the Tuning UP/Down button to select
desired Weather Band channel.
Turn the radio on
Tune to the strongest Weather channel station
Proceed to activate the Weather Alert function
Press and hold WX ALERT button until the display
shows WX ALERT
After the WX ALERT is broadcast the alert siren
will be activated for 15 seconds then play the
selected weather channel broadcast automatically.
During the 15 second alert siren period, the WX
ALERT indicator and LED Flashlight will both
blink. You can press any button (except Flashlight
button) on the radio to stop the alert siren and
press the selected weather channel broadcast.

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The Emergency Siren will work when either the
radio is switched on or off. Simply press and hold
Emergency Siren button for 1 second, this will
activate the siren until it’s switched off by pressing
the Emergency Siren button for 1 second or the
Power button.
The MMR-88 features 3 selections for the LED
Flashlight. Press the LED Flashlight button once for
High, again for Low, once more for Blinking and one
more time to shut the Flashlight off.
Plug the headphones into the headphone socket for
private listening. This will disconnect the external
speaker.
The WX ALERT LED will continue to blink for
approx. an hour until you press any button (except
Flashlight button) to acknowledge the alert
message from the WX station.
To cancel the WX ALERT setting, simply press
and hold WX ALERT button until the display
shows OFF.
Emergency Siren
LED Flashlight
Listening with Headphones

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The MMR-88 features a USB charging socket to
charge your mobile phone or MP3 player and related
devices with the its built-in Lithium-ion battery.
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You may attach the supplied carrying strap into the
strap holder for easy transport.
This radio is a water resistant device NOT a
waterproof device. Please ensure the rubber cover
on the USB, Micro USB and Headphone jack section
is properly secured.
Charging mobile phones and MP3
players
In order not to interfere with radio listening, we
suggest to charge your mobile phone, MP3 player
and related devices when the radio is switched off.
The USB charging socket can provide a maximum
of 500mAh of charging current.
Strap holder
Conditional water resistant

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Specications
Power Supply:
850mAH rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (supplied)
x 1
Dynamo - charging to rechargeable Lithium battery.
Solar panel - charging to rechargeable Lithium
battery
Optional Power Supply:
AC power adaptor with Micro USB connector, (not
included)
Audio Output: 400 mW
(DC In (5V/0.5A) Micro USB B Type Socket for
Charging the MMR-88. USB A to Micro B Cable &
Hand strap included)
Frequency Coverage
FM (VHF): 87.50 - 108 MHz
WX (VHF): 162.40 - 162.55 MHz
AM: 520 - 1710 kHz (10 kHz tuning step)
522 - 1710 kHz (9 kHz tuning step)
Antenna:
Telescopic antenna: FM /WX (VHF)
Built-in Ferrite rod antenna: AM

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If at any time in the future you should need to
dispose of this product please note that: Waste
electrical products should not be disposed of with
household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist.Check with yourLocalAuthority or retailer for
recycling advice. (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive)
The company reserves the right to amend the
specication without notice.
Socket
DC Socket: DC IN Micro USB 5V 500 mA
DC OUT USB Type A 5V 300 mA
Earphones Jack:
3.5, mm in diameter, Stereo, 32 ohm Impedance
Dimension: 152 x 85 x 69 mm (W x H x D)
Weight: 400g (excluding battery)