5
GETTING STARTED
STANDBY CONTROL
To turn the radio on:
Press the • POWER/FUNC. button on the top panel.
The display will light and the radio will switch on.
To set the radio to Standby:
Press and • hold the POWER/FUNC. button on the top
panel.
The radio will set to Standby. The clock will be displayed.
POWER CONTROL
FM AERIAL
Before using your clock radio for FM reception, unwrap and
fully extend the aerial wire. You may need to adjust the
position of the aerial wire for maximum signal strength.
CONNECTING AC MAINS POWER
Before connecting the power, check that the mains voltage
on the rating plate of the AC adaptor is the same as the
voltage in your area.
Plug the DC cord from the AC adaptor into the DC jack on •
the back of the unit.
Plug the AC adaptor into the wall socket and switch the •
mains power on.
The unit is now ready for use.
NOTE:- The AC adaptor may become warm during operation
- this is normal.
When rst switched on, the clock display on your radio
will ash ‘zeros’ until the clock has been set. If you nd the
clock display reverts to this display at any time, it is possible
that there has been a power cut and the clock will need re-
setting.
To set the clock:
With the radio set to Standby -
Press and • hold the SET button.
The hours digit will ash.
Press the • SKIP-/TIME- or SKIP+/TIME+ button to set
the correct hour (24 hour clock).
Press the • SET button to conrm this setting.
The minutes digits will ash.
Press the • SKIP-/TIME- or SKIP+/TIME+ button to set
the correct minutes.
Press the • SET button to conrm this setting.
The clock is now set.
SETTING THE CLOCK
Your radio can also be powered from batteries.
When tted, batteries will also provide backup to power the
clock and alarm in the event of a power cut.
For battery tting instructions, refer to the section ‘Fitting
Batteries’ on the previous page.
Low battery warning
Your radio includes a warning symbol that ashes to indicate
when battery level is low. If you are using battery power
and the battery warning appears, change the batteries
immediately.
BATTERY OPERATION
BATTERY DISPOSAL
Dispose of used batteries with regard to the recycling
regulations in your area. Do NOT short circuit batteries or
throw them into water, the general rubbish or in a re.
Weak batteries can leak and damage the unit. Replace them
in good time!
Low battery indicator