Grundig FR200 User's Manual
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1. HOW TO USE YOUR GRUNDIG FR200 AM FM Shortwave Radio DO YOU NEED HELP We ve tried to make these instructions easy to follow Please read them carefully If you need help call us toll free Monday Friday 8 30 a m 4 00 p m Pacific Standard Time 1 800 872 2228 from the U S 1 800 637 1648 from Canada 1 650 361 1611 from anywhere TABLE OF CONTENTS Thank you for purchasing the FR200 AM FM Shortwave Radio This radio has been designed and manufactured to high quality standards and will provide reliable operation for many years Please carefully read the Operation M anual in order to take advantage of the many interesting features that will provide listening to radio broadcasts around the world Page DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS OF FRONT seeen 6 DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS OF BACK wissen 7 CONNECTION POWER SOURCES 7 EXTERNAL POWER 7 BATTERY POWER 7 DYNAMO POWER 7 REPLACING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK sss 8 OPERATION GUIDE USING DYNAMO POWER sssri 8 USING THE BATTERIES OR A DC SOCKET 8 PRECAUTIONS onoi EOE 9 SERVICE INFORMATION s cscereirirsiienirerieneiirerenraeenniia 10 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY nessie 11 FEATURES The FR200 AM FM Shortwave Radio is fully portable and with many functions and features Four Band Tuning receives AM FM and shortwave SW1 and SW2 Built in power generator you can crank up the radio and listen to it under emergency conditions or when no power is available Rechargea2. alkaline for longest play time Remove the battery compartment cover and fit the batteries in the battery compartment following the diagram on the back of the battery door DYNAMO POWER This radio incorporates a rechargeable battery pack that can be recharged by the dynamo crank 1 Switch the power selector to the off position 2 Lift the dynamo crank and rotate it either clockwise or counter clockwise The Charging LED will be lighted if it is charging CONNECTING POWER SOURCES 3 Radio operation time depends on the number of turns and time per turn For example approximately 2 turns per second for 90 seconds will provide 40 60 minutes of radio opera tion at a medium to low volume level This can be done with the radio on or off 4 Return the crank to the folded position Note If turning the crank at about 2 turns per second for about 90 seconds does not power the radio for at least 15 minutes replace the rechargeable battery pack REPLACING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY PACK Replacing the rechargeable battery pack Ni MH NS 2 3AA 3 6V 600 Mah or equivalent 1 Remove the battery compartment cover 2 Lift the battery pack out from the slot and unplug the battery s pack connector 3 Insert the new battery packs plug into the socket then place the battery into the slot 4 Replace the compartment cover OPERATION GUIDE 1 Select the power source Using the Dynamo Power Rotate the crank until the r
3. ble Battery Pack provides reliable renewable internal power for everyday use 2 1 2 Diameter Speaker provides clear dynamic audio Emergency light built in light for emergency use Fine tuning control optimizes reception of stations DC jack a built in 4 5V DC jack has been provided for external power connection Earphone jack Ear 3 5mm stereo earphone socket Antennas rotatable telescopic antenna provides the best radio signal for FM and SW A built in AM antenna provides better sensitivity for AM reception Battery can be operated on three AA size batteries DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS OF FRONT 1 DYNAMO CRANK OU amp Ww COIN OPENING GAP FOR CHANGING LIGHT BULB DYNAMO CHARGING INDICATOR CARRYING HANDLE TOUCH LIGHT TUNING KNOB 7 FINE TUNING KNOB 8 POWER SELECTOR DYNAMO POWER OR BATTERIES AND DC POWER 9 LIGHT ON OFF SWITCH 10 VOLUME 11 BAND SELECTOR DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTIONS OF BACK 12 ANTENNA 13 EARPHONE JACK 14 DC JACK 4 5V 15 RECHARGEABLE BATTERY INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT NOT SHOWN 16 BATTERY COMPARTMENT THREE AA BATTERIES NOT INCLUDED CONNECTING POWER SOURCES EXTERNAL POWER A DC input socket has been provided for external power connection It requires a 4 5V DC power source negative polarity 200 milliamperes or greater Ensure that the polarity is correct BATTERY POWER This radio is designed to operate on three AA batteries
4. echargeable pack has been charged if you want to power the radio using the generator then switch the power selector to DYNAMO position or Using the batteries or DC socket Remove the battery compartment install three AA batteries into the compartment following the diagram on the back of the battery door To power the radio using the batteries or DC input socket switch the power selector to BATT ADAPTOR Note If the DC 4 5V socket is in use the battery supply will be switched off automatically OPERATION GUIDE 2 Adjust the volume to the desired listening level 3 For FM reception switch the Band Selector to FM band Select the desired radio station by turning the Tuning Knob 4 For AM SW reception Select the desired band with the Band Selector and select the desired station by turning the tuning knob 5 For best FM or SW reception fully extend the Telescopic Antenna 6 The AM band uses a built in directional ferrite bar antenna You can rotate the aerial by turning the radio itself for the best reception 7 To turn the radio off select the Power Off from the Power Selector 8 Using the emergency touch light simply turn the Light switch to the ON position 9 For private listening insert the earphone plug into the Earphone jack Ear The built in speaker will be switched off automati cally when your earphone has been plugged in the jack PRECAUTIONS 1 Do not dro
5. p and keep away from fire 2 Do not use abrasive powders to clean the cabinet Wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap and water solution 3 Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or in a place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock 4 Do not use old and new batteries together or different brands and types together 5 Always remove the batteries from the radio when it is not going to be used for a long time This will prevent the batteries from leaking inside the battery compartment
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