Kaito electronic Kaito KA009 User's Manual
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1. Adapter Plug the AC adapter to a power outlet on selector 13 This adapter can be used to power the radio and charge the internal battery Charging the built in Ni MH rechargeable batteries 1 Dynamo Switch main power off then use crank handle 8 at 2 turns per second cranking for 90 seconds you will get about 30 minutes playing 2 Adapter 110V or 220V The internal battery will begin charging as soon as the adapter is plugged in The radio will work on the adapter power when turning the main power switch on The first time you charge the internal battery it is recommended that you charge the battery for no less than 10 hours but no more than 13 hours Knob 1 can be in any position while the battery is charging If fully charged for at least 12 hours it will produce 24 hours or more of continuous playing on all bands 3 Solar Panel If the main power switch is powered off the solar panel will charge the built in batteries whenever there is enough light 4 Regular batteries it is recommended that you use alkaline AA batteries for best performance It depends on battery capacity for listening time from weeks to months If you store your radio for an extended period of time we strongly recommend that you remove the AA batteries from the radio Specifications FM 88 108 MHz TV1 Channel 2 6 AIR 118 137MHz NOAA Weather 162 400 162 425 162 475 162 50 162 525 162 55 continuous band TV2 Channel 7 13 AM MW2. 530 1710 K Hz SW1 4 00 9 00 MHz SW2 9 00 14 00 MHz SW3 14 00 19 00 M Hz SW4 19 00 26 00 MHz Output power 200 MW peak power using built in speaker Headset jack socket 3 5 mm External DC supply socket 6 mm positive center Sensitivity FMs 20uV MW lt U 5 mV SW lt 30uV Rechargeable batteries 3 NI MH batteries 600mAh Size 165 x 137 x 70 mm Weight 460g battery not included Caution On the VHF and AIR bands if there is a strong FM station near you you might receive interference from that strong station but when you tune in a used frequency in the VHF AIR band you will hear the tuned in station Care and Maintenance 1 Use soft cloth to clean the radio Do not use aggressive polish or cleaners 2 Do not expose to moisture or temperature above 130c 3 Take AA batteries out of the radio when you do not use the radio for a long period of time Frequently Asked Questions Q How long will the radio play when you use the Dynamo cranking to charge the batteries A There are several factors to be taken into consideration to answer this question 1 When using the crank as your source of power we recommend that you charge the batteries as soon as the low battery indicator illuminates If you use the dynamo when the batteries are almost completely dead your play time will be dramatically shorter Important if the battery is completely exhausted we recommend that you use the AC adapter to rejuvenate the b
3. TV AIR VHF SW reception you have to rotate the radio for optimum AM reception 11 Earphone jack To hear the radio privately plug the earphone into the jack The speaker will automatically shut off The earphone jack also works as a jack for the included wire shortwave antenna 12 Super bright LED 13 LED light switch Set the switch to ON position the bright LED will light set the switch to OFF to turn off the LED light 14 DC 4 5V jack The external power source is plugged in via this jack for radio operation or to charge the built in batteries by DC adapter Radio Operation see diagram for location of controls Set the power switch to the desired power source AC DC adapter external batteries internal rechargeable AA batteries or solar power Band selection There are two band selector switches which work in conjunction with each other to allow the selection of FM TV AIR VHF MW SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 To receive Medium Wave AM Broadcast Band 2A should be in AM position and 2B should be in MW position FM set 2AtoFM 2Bcanbeon any position TVi set 2A toTV1i 2B can be on any position TV2 set 2A to TV2 2B can be on any position AIR set 2A toAIR 2B can be on any position WB Weather set 2A to WB 2B can be on any position Shortwave 2A must be on AM position 2B to choose from SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 Tuning a Station Station can be tuned in with rotary knob 4 If a station is accurately tuned in the Tuning LE
4. diagram for location of controls v 1 Power source selector Down for battery or external power source up for the built in rechargeable batteries the middle is for solar power This radio uses three Nickel Metal Hydride rechargeable batteries which have no memory effect and can be fully recharged over 1000 times 2 Band selector Switch 2A selects AM FM TV1 TV2 AIR VHF Switch B selects AM bands for MW SW1 SW2 SW3 SW4 Switch 2B only works when Switch A is in the AM position 3 Volume control with main power off switch To adjust the speaker volume or earphone volume or power off the radio The off position will turn off all power sources 4 Tuner Rotate the tuner control to select the station you want to listen to 5 Tuner Charge light this LED is a two color LED It will light up in RED when you have optimized the tuning It turns to Green if you crank charge the radio 6 Battery level The green HI LED indicates the battery level is OK to use The red LO LED indicates it is time to charge the internal battery 7 Battery compartment for 3 AA batteries Alkaline batteries are recommended 8 Dynamo cranking handle crank to charge the built in batteries 9 Solar Panel Works as a power source when using the radio in the sun The solar panel charges the batteries whenever the radio is exposed to daylight 10 Antenna Telescopic with 360 degrees turning for FM
5. D lights up unless the signal is very weak Antennas The telescopic antenna 10 is for shortwave and FM TV AIR VHF SW stations A wire antenna is included which can be plugged into the earphone jack to improve shortwave reception The AM band uses an internal ferrite bar antenna Rotate or reposition the radio for best reception on the AM MW medium wave band Four Way Power Source 1 Battery Power Insert 3 x AA batteries in the battery compartment Make sure you have the correct polarity Put the power switch to BATT DC 2 Solar The built in solar panel can be used to directly power the radio even if the batteries are dead The solar panel must face direct sunlight to get enough energy to operate the radio s speaker If you cannot position the radio in direct sunlight try using the earphones Earphones require less energy to operate than the speaker does When switching to solar power always start with the volume control at the minimum position The higher you turn the volume the more light you will need Even when the main power is switched off the solar panel will still charge the built in rechargeable batteries as long as the solar panel is exposed to bright light 3 Dynamo Put power switch to DYN the radio will work on the internal built in battery You can crank it to charge the battery while the main power is switched off For improved charge efficiency we recommended that you switch off the radio while cranking the generator 4
6. KA009 Operating Manual 4 Way Powered AM FM TV2 TV13 AIR VHF Weather SW1 SW4 Portable Radio with SUPER BRIGHT LED Flashlight Thank you for purchasing the KAOO9 super portable 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 KAO09 portable 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 AC adapter and hand crank generator magneto With coverage of the AM FM TV AIR VHF Weather broadcast bands plus 4 shortwave bands you ll never run out of things to listen to Features 1 Ten Bands Receives AM FM TV1 TV2 AIR Weather broadcast bands and four shortwave bands SW1 SW4 2 Built in power generator Under emergency conditions where AC power batteries and sunlight sources are unavailable you can crank up the radio to charge the internal batteries 3 Solar power The built in solar panel is powerful enough to run the radio in direct sunlight It charges the batteries even in weak light conditions 4 Rechargeable pack It provides reliable renewable internal power for everyday use The high quality Ni MH rechargeable batteries are installed inside the radio that can be replaced by a professional technician only 5 21 2 da me sp
7. attery pack 2 If you crank from a low battery it will take approximately 2 minutes of cranking to get 10 minutes play time 3 The longer you crank the longer time it will play Turn the crank smoothly and evenly to avoid damaging the crank handle Q What is the best way to power the radio A 1 The adapter will give you the fastest charge and easiest operation We recommend that you fully charge the internal battery initially before using any of the other charging methods 2 3 AA alkaline batteries will run this energy efficient radio for a long time One set of batteries may last several months 3 Solar power If there is sunshine you can use the solar panel to directly power the radio If you leave your radio in bright light the internal battery will always be charged and ready for use 4 Dynamo The dynamo is ideal for emergency situations when other power sources are not readily available Q How long will the built in battery pack last A The rechargeable battery will last as long as a couple of years if you use it properly The powerful NI MH batteries are good for at least 500 charge cycles If the battery pack does need to be replaced it is recommended that you have a professional do this for you Any damage incurred for improper replacement will void all warranty Q Which shortwave stations can hear A This powerful shortwave radio can receive shortwave stations in many languages from all over the world What statio
8. eake The high quality speaker provides clear dynamic audio 6 AC DC power adapter You can use this adapter to charge the built in battery or to directly power the radio The AC adapter is an option in some areas DC jack A built in 4 5V DC jack is provided for external power connection Earphone A stylish earphone is included for private listening Antennas The swirl telescopic antenna can be positioned to improve reception of FM TV AIR VHF Weather and shortwave stations A built in AM ferrite antenna provides good sensitivity for AM reception Also included with the radio is a portable wire antenna that can be used to further improve shortwave reception by plugging it into the earphone jack 10 Super bright LED Long life super bright LED is convenient flashlight to use in the dark 11 Battery compartment Operates on 3 x AA size batteries Batteries not included ON Important Notice Regarding Solar Operation The built in solar panel can be used to directly power the radio even if the internal batteries are dead The solar panel must face direct sunlight to get enough energy to operate the radio s speaker If you cannot position the radio in direct sunlight try to use the earphones Earphones require less energy to operate than the speaker does When switching to solar power always start with the volume control at the minimum position The higher you turn the volume the more light you will need Operation at a Glance see
9. ns you will be able to receive depends on numerous factors including the time of day or night and your location Reception will be best if you use the radio outside If you are in a building with a lot of metal electrical equipment your reception will not be as good Bringing the radio close to a window should improve reception somewhat Generally speaking reception is better during the evening than it is during the day Q Will the solar panel charge the internal battery even if it is dead A Whenever the internal battery goes completely dead it is always best to charge it with the AC adapter Please note that the battery is always charging via the solar panel whenever there is bright light present The radio does not need to be on and the power source switch does not need to be in the SOL position for solar charging to take place If you have any further questions about this radio please call toll free number at 1 888 KAITO76 or visit our website www kaitousa com Appendix Shortwave Frequencies This document was created with Win2PDF available at http www daneprairie com The unregistered version of Win2PDF is for evaluation or non commercial use only
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