Sima Products CR-100 Stereo System User Manual
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1. Time of day clock 12 Charging indicator 5 Carry st 13 Power indicat 6 Tuning dia 14 AM FM SW1 SW2 band selector HOW TO USE THE EARPHONE JACK 7 Emergency light 15 Backlight ON OFF Plug in a set of earphones of your choice that have a 1 8 inch mono S Tang aren or stereo plug When using earphones the built in speaker will be switched off automatically Note that stereo earphones will work and sound will be heard from both sides although FM is not received in stereo Page 4 Page 9 POWER SOURCES RADIO CONTROLS cont Dynamo Power Generation A rechargeable Ni MH nickel metal hydride battery pack is installed and fully charged at the factory This battery pack is re charged by turning the crank dynamo The crank can be turned either clockwise or counter clockwise to generate power NOTE Radio operation time depends on the number of turns and time per turn On the average 60 90 seconds of vigorous cranking results in about 40 60 minutes of radio play at low volume without light use Using the crank dynamo while the radio is playing does not charge as efficiently If the light is on while playing the radio the radio playtime will be dramatically reduced The light will always result in the Ni MH battery discharging at a faster rate Battery Operation The CR 100 operates on 3 AA alkaline batteries To install please refer to instructions on page 6 AC Adaptor Plugging an AC adaptor into the DC 4 5 V socket on the back2. Do not use abrasive powders to clean the cabinet Wipe it with a soft cloth moistened with a mild soap and water solution Do not leave the unit in a location near heat sources or ina place subject to direct sunlight excessive dust or mechanical shock Do not use old and new batteries together or different brands and types together Specifications Frequency Range FM 88 108 MHz AM 530 1600 KHz SW1 5 8 10 0 MHz SW2 11 22 MHz Sensitivity FM lt 5uv AM lt 1 mv m SW lt 50uv Maximum output gt 150 mW Power 3 way power Dynamo crank 60 to 90 seconds approx 40 60 minutes operation AA batteries 3 AA alkaline batteries not included AC DC adapter 4 5 V 80 100mA optional Headphone 3 5mm Page 10 Thank you for purchasing the First Alert brand CR100 AM FM Shortwave Radio a unique emergency radio Its design allows it to be powered from two sources e dynamo crank built in rechargeable Ni MH rechargeable battery e 3 AA batteries Features The CR 100 is portable with many functions and features including e Receives AM FM and international shortwave broadcasts e Receives continuous shortwave frequency coverage from 5 8 22 megahertz which includes the 13 16 19 22 25 31 41 49 60 75 and 90 meter band e Operates on power from four different sources o Built in rechargeable Ni MH rechargeable battery pack charged by the dynamo crank o 3 AA batteries o The dynamo crank alone ev
3. Sima Products Corporation 140 Pennsylvania Ave Bldg 5 Oakmont PA 15139 800 345 7462 www simaproducts com First Alert is a registered trademark of the First Alert Trust used under license PN21738 2006 Sima Products Corporation First Alert Crank Powered Radio With AM FM Short wave 1 amp 2 TUNING User Manual for Model CR 100 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION icer seats aniuecneh ts ietacataven aewigeaetetetiens 3 PEA UAE Obietocenviusetectoxaiateusaniecnsnstmnnt es oandsevelawecatsnmanaiaveouaseiien 3 CONTROL Sisering edion eiaa 4 amp 5 OPERATION GUIDE srera 6 8 lt HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES cece naaa 6 e HOW TO TURN THE RADIO ON AND OFF 6 HOW LO ADJUST THE VOLUME 2 cccec sbiecdtasadelesatushiacredeaeet 6 e HOW TO TUNE IN STATIONS ci ceee cece eee neeeeeeeeeaeneeees 7 e HOW TO OPTIMIZE SHORTWAVE RECEPTION 7 e OPTIONAL POWER SOURCES cee ceeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeeeeeees 8 HOW TO SET THE GU OCI wa sticieties gt oy euredeiveedieddiaeteeadedadetis O e HOW TO USE THE EMERGENCY LIGHT 9 e HOW TO USE THE EARPHONE JACK 9 SAFELY PREGAU TIONS nidvememnineiiecterenetis antianin 11 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY cc cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 12 Page 2 90 Day Limited Warranty Sima Products Corporation Limited Warranty Sima Products Corp Sima warrants that if the accompanying product proves to be defective to the original purchaser in mat
4. be improved by rotating the telescopic antenna For AM reception the telescopic antenna need not be extended as the AM antenna Is an internal directional ferrite bar antenna For best AM reception rotate the radio until the best signal strength is achieved See the next section for how to optimize shortwave reception HOW TO OPTIMIZE SHORTWAVE RECEPTION Being aware of the following information will help you get the best results listening to shortwave e Shortwave reception is best around sunrise sunset and at night e Nighttime shortwave reception is usually superior to day shortwave e During the day frequencies above 13 MHz are usually best e At night frequencies below 13 MHz are usually best e Around sunset and sunrise the entire shortwave range may be good e Getting very close to a window improves shortwave reception Page 7
5. en with no battery pack installed o AC DC adaptor not included e Includes built in emergency flashlight e Month and time of day clock e 2 built in antennas telescopic antenna for FM and shortwave and internal ferrite bar antenna for AM Page 3 RADIO CONTROLS HOW TO SET THE CLOCK The clock on the CR 100 will display e the month and day e the time of day e the seconds To set the clock 1 Press the MODE button two 2 times The clock will display the month Press the SET button to select the desired month i 2 Press the MODE button again to display the day Press 0 0 0 0 00 00 0000 rl the SET button to select the desired day OOOO la Aye 3 Press the MODE button again to display the hour GOCO Press the SET button to select the desired hour OOOO ofun O j 4 Press the MODE button again to display the minutes A An Press the SET button to select the desired minutes OOOO N 5 Press the MODE button to exit the clock set up menu Reh ann we ww Pressing the SET button once displays the month day setting Pressing the SET button twice displays the seconds Press again to return to normal operation C00 Orv 008 g 15 14 13 12 Radio Controls HOW TO USE THE EMERGENCY LIGHT 1 Dynamo crank CREE Set the LIGHT to the ON position Note using the light will drain the 2 12 24 hour clock mode 10 Power selection switch 3 Clock set button 11 Volume knob batteries and reduce battery life 4
6. erial or workmanship within 90 days from the original retail purchase Sima will at Sima s option either repair or replace same without charge but no cash refund will be made What you must do to enforce Warranty You must deliver mail or ship the product together with both the original bill of sale and this limited Warranty statement as proof of warranty coverage to Sima Products Corp Attn Customer Service 140 Pennsylvania Ave Bldg 5 Oakmont PA 15139 For special offers and discounts please visit us at www simaproducts com Limitation of Liability and Remedies Sima shall have no liability for any damages due to lost profits loss of use or anticipated benefits or other incidental consequential special or punitive damages arising from the use of or the inability to use this product whether arising out of contract negligence tort or under any warranty even if Sima has been advised of the possibility of such damages Sima s liability for damages in no event shall exceed the amount paid for this product Sima neither assumes nor authorizes anyone to assume for it any other liabilities Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Page 11 SAFETY WARNINGS Do not drop and keep away from fire
7. of the radio will provide power for operation and will charge the Ni MH battery pack Use only an AC Adaptor that meets the following specifications e Output of 4 5 volt DC negative polarity e Minimum of 80 100 mA current capability e A plug tip with an outer diameter of 4 0 mm inner diameter of 1 7 mm An AC Adaptor as noted above will charge the Ni MH nickel metal hydride Rear panel battery pack in the radio in approximately 8 hours after which the adaptor Telescopic antenna can be left plugged in if desired and the battery will not overcharge Dynamo power crank Battery compartment 45V AC DC adapter input Earphone jack a Sh NOTE if an AC adaptor is in use the AA batteries are switched off automatically The AC adapter is not included with the CR 100 IMPORTANT NOTE Do not use an AC adapter rated higher that 80 100 milliamps If using an AC adaptor to continuously power the radio unplug the internal rechargeable battery To play the radio set the POWER SELECTOR switch to the REFRESH position The Ni MH battery pack will charge with the POWER SELECTOR switch set in any of its positions Page 8 Page 5 OPERATION HOW TO INSTALL BATTERIES This radio is designed to operate on three AA batteries not included Alkaline batteries should be used for longest playtime Remove the cover by simultaneously pressing on the indentation labeled OPEN and pulling it down toward the bottom of the radio Install the batteries b
8. y removing the battery compartment cover and following the battery diagrams on the bottom of the compartment NOTE if an AC adaptor is in use the AA batteries are switched off automatically Turn the radio on by setting the POWER SELECTOR switch to the REFRESH position The Ni MH battery pack can also be charged by turning the dynamo crank following the instructions below 1 Switch the power selector to the POWER OFF position 2 Turn the dynamo crank vigorously either clockwise or counterclockwise The green charging LED will be lighted during charging This light will also illuminate when using the 4 5 V adapter HOW TO TURN THE RADIO ON AND OFF Turn the radio on by setting the POWER SELECTOR switch to the REFRESH Rechargeable battery pack or DC 4 5V position alkaline batteries as desired Turn it off by setting the POWER SELECTOR switch to the POWER OFF position NOTE if no power source is available including the Ni MH battery pack the radio and the light can be operated by continually turning the dynamo crank To do so set the POWER SELECTOR switch to the REFRESH position Page 6 OPERATION CONT HOW TO ADJUST THE VOLUME Turn the VOLUME control knob until the desired volume level is heard HOW TO TUNE IN STATIONS Set the band selector rotary switch to the FM AM SW1 or SW2 position Tune stations in with the TUNING knob For best FM and shortwave reception fully extend the telescopic antenna FM reception can often
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