C.Crane CC Solar Observer
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1. 3 Location of Controls 4 5 Getting Started Display Panel 6 Powering Your Radio 6 Installing the Batteries 7 Radio Operation 8 Specifications amp Troubleshooting 9 Safety Instructions 10 Personal Station Log 11 The box should contain the CC Solar Observer Radio a Radio to USB Cell Phone Adapter and this manual If any thing is missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately We recommend you keep the box in the unlikely event your radio needs to be serviced Unpacking Page 4 CC Solar Observer Location of Controls Front of Radio CC Solar Observer Solar Observer VOLUME WEATHER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DYNAMO BATTERY OFF FM AM WEATHER TUNING Q Display Panel W Tuning Dial E Dynamo Crank R Band Switch Q E T Y U I W T Power Selection Switch Y Volume Control U Weather Dial I Speaker R CC Solar Observer Page 5 Locatio2. to change without notice To prevent damage to your radio or possible injury to you or others read these safe ty precautions and instructions entirely before applying power to your radio Keep these precautions and instructions where all who use this radio will read them 1 COMMON CARE m Check the radio and any accessories regularly Do not use the radio if there is any sign of damage Only operate in accordance with the in struc tions in this manual Only use attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer NOTE If radio is unused for more than 6 months we recommend winding the crank for at least 30 seconds to help keep the battery healthy Thereafter we recommend charging the battery fully before returning to storage 2 DISCONNECT THE RADIO IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION m If you smell or notice smoke disconnect the optional AC Adapter immediately taking care to avoid burns Contact C Crane Company or their representative for inspection and service before any future operation Only use the AC DC Adapter recommended with the unit and replace it if wires become frayed or exposed It should have an output of 5 Volts 300mA DC Use only the recom mended adapter Otherwise it may damage the radio or cause a fire or electric shock 3 KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN m Dropping the radio can cause damage or injury Keep the AC Adapter cord in a position so someone cannot trip and cause the radio to fall 4 KEEP AWAY FROM WATER AND MOISTURE m
3. INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Before Use Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 10 before use It is important to read and understand all instructions Keep these precautions and instructions where all who use this radio will read them WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE TRIAN GLE IS A WARNING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF DANGEROUS VOLTAGE INSIDE THE RADIO CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE RADIO BACK NO USER SERVICE ABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL THE EXCLAMATION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A WARN ING SIGN ALERTING YOU OF IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ACCOMPANYING THIS RADIO m m c c CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Page 2 CC Solar Observer For your future reference Serial No Date of Purchase Name amp Address of Dealer Copyright 2013 by C Crane Company Inc 1001 Main St Fortuna CA 95540 Phone 1 800 522 8863 Web ccrane com All rights reserved No part of this booklet may be reproduced in any form or means what soever without permission in writing from C Crane Company Inc found inside the battery compartment CC Solar Observer Page 3 Table of Contents Unpacking
4. Keep the radio dry Liquids and moisture can damage the radio If a liquid leaks into the radio do not operate and seek a qualified service shop To clean the radio remove the power and use a damp cloth on the exterior only 5 KEEP AWAY FROM EXTREME TEMPERATURES m Extreme temperatures can damage the radio Do not leave or use the radio where it can be subjected to high temperatures like inside a car Caution Some windows may intensify the sun s effect on your radio causing melting or a potential fire hazard 6 DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE RADIO m Refer all service work to a qualified service shop when the radio does not appear to operate normally exhibits a change in performance or the radio has received damage Never open the radio as this may expose you to dangerous voltages and this will void all warranties 7 OUTSIDE ANTENNAS OR CABLES m Outside antennas or cables that create a potential hazard should not be used with this radio unless installed by qualified personnel Safety Instructions READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS c m Page 4 CC Observer City Frequency Date amp Time PERSONAL STATION LOG Station Call Letters Please feel free to copy this page CC Observer Page 5 Model CC Solar Observer ANSI C63 4 2003 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES OPERA TION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS 1 THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE AND 2 THIS DEVICE M
5. UST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION Notice Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment Rev 3 2013c
6. ell phone Attach the included Radio to USB Adapter to your cell phone s USB charging cable not included then plug it into the jack on the radio labeled PHONE CHARGER If you do not have a USB charging cable for your cell phone you can usually purchase one from your cell phone provider Your phone will start charging as soon as you plug it in to your radio If the Observer is fully charged it will charge your cell phone battery for about 20 40 minutes If the Observer s batteries are low or dead a message may appear on your phone and may say the charger is incompatible CC Solar Observer Page 9 Specifications amp Troubleshooting FREQUENCY COVERAGE FM Band 87 5 108 MHz Stereo AM Band 520 1710 kHz WX Band 162 40 162 55 MHz POWER SOURCE Batteries 3 AA size Internal Battery Pack NiMH 2 3 AA 650 mAh Battery Pack Charging Jack Internal Battery Pack can be charged with optional AC Adapter 5V 300mA DC Winding Generator 300 500 mA DC depending on RPM Solar Panel 20 40 mA DC Depending on sunlight intensity POWER CONSUMPTION AT MODERATE VOLUME AM 38mA FM 45mA Weather 45mA Flashlight 23mA Display light 5mA AUDIO Speaker 2 5 ANTENNA FM and Weather Band Telescopic whip antenna AM Band Built in Ferrite Bar WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS Weight 1 lb Dimensions 7 25 W x 5 5 H x 2 D HEADPHONE JACK 1 8 3 5mm Will accept stereo or mono jacks Note Specifications are subject
7. mal volume for about 60 hours When using nickel metal rechargeable AA batteries about 55 hours of play can be expect ed This radio will not charge user installed batteries Getting Started Display Panel r AM Frequencies t FM Frequencies y Dynamo Indicator Light u Power Indicator Light r t y u CC Solar Observer Page 7 Getting Started Powering Your Radio Power by Charging Adapter optional accessory not included Connect the AC charging adapter between a 120Volts 60Hz wall outlet and the BATTERY PACK CHARGING JACK on the side of radio see location of jack on page 5 To fully charge the battery pack keep the charging adapter plugged in overnight When the battery pack is fully charged the radio should play for over 15 hours Note The AC charging adapter should only be used to charge the battery pack and should not be used to power the radio on a constant basis Leaving the charging adapter plugged into the radio for long periods of time will shorten the life of the internal battery pack Internal Battery Pack Fold Out Solar Panel Install 3 AA batteries as shown here Inserting Batteries 1 Position the radio face down on a soft surface to protect it 2 Remove the battery compartment cover 3 Insert the 3 AA cell batteries into the compartment as indicated in the picture below Be sure the negative end is against the spring Refer to the picture below to insure cor
8. n of Controls Side and Top of Radio w Telescopic Antenna e Display Light and Flashlight Switch O P q O LED Light P Headphone Jack Phone Charging Jack Battery Pack Charging Jack q Fold Out Solar Panel LIGHT DISPLAY OFF w e Page 6 CC Solar Observer Getting Started Powering Your Radio Before powering your radio be sure to read the Safety Instructions on page 10 The CC Solar Observer can be powered in four different ways Power using the Solar Panel Place the solar panel in direct sunlight It is best to angle the solar panel so that it is pointed directly at the sun The solar panel is hinged to allow for better positioning Do not charge the radio in a hot area like a car To charge the internal battery pack with the solar panel it is best to leave the radio turned off Eight hours of direct sunlight should provide about 4 to 6 hours of playtime at medium volume depending on sun intensity Set the Power Switch to Dynamo to play Power by Winding Unfold the handle from the side of the radio and rotate in either direction The green DYNAMO light on the front of the radio will glow indicating proper winding speed After 90 seconds of winding the radio will play for about 15 to 30 minutes This varies depending on the winding speed volume level and band selection Power using AA Batteries When using AA alkaline batteries the radio should play at nor
9. rect installation of your batteries 4 Replace the battery cover On the front of the radio slide the Power Switch to Battery to turn the radio on Page 8 CC Solar Observer Radio Operation TUNING The CC Solar Observer features three bands AM FM and WEATHER 1 Position the power switch to BATTERY or DYNAMO 2 Select band by positioning the BAND SWITCH 3 Adjust TUNING dial to desired frequency For tuning weather position the WEATHER dial to the desired channel 4 Adjust volume by rotating the VOLUME CONTROL DISPLAY LIGHT To turn the display light on move the light switch to the DISPLAY position see Top of Radio diagram on page 5 The display light will remain on unless you turn it off FLASHLIGHT Located on the left side of the CC Solar Observer is a flashlight consisting of three bright LEDs see Side of Radio diagram on page 5 To turn the flashlight on move the light switch to the LIGHT position The special LED bulbs last more than 10 000 hours and use very little electrical energy HEADPHONE JACK You can use a stereo or mono headphone with a 3 5 mm plug When you insert the headphone plug the speaker is disconnected PHONE CHARGER JACK In an emergency you may need to power your cell phone to make an important call Cranking the radio for just 90 seconds should give you enough time to make a few quick calls This of course will depend on the make and model of your c
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