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Sangean RCR-3 - User Manual

Sangean RCR-3
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RCR-3
Version 1
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Summary

Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Read and understand all instructions before operation; retain for future reference; heed warnings.

Water and Electrical Safety

Avoid using near water; unplug before cleaning; do not overload outlets.

Placement and Ventilation Guidelines

Do not place on unstable surfaces; ensure proper ventilation to avoid overheating.

Power Cord and Usage Safety

Position power cords safely; use only specified power sources; do not insert objects.

Service and Maintenance Safety

Do not attempt self-service; unplug when unused for long periods; handle cord safely.

Object Entry and Liquid Spills

Never insert objects or spill liquids into openings to prevent shock or fire.

Service Requirements

Appliance requires qualified service for damaged cords, spills, or performance issues.

Controls Overview

Radio Tuning and Information Controls

Buttons for accessing menu, tuning, band selection, and presets.

Time, Alarm, and Timer Controls

Controls for setting time, date, alarms, nap, and sleep timers.

Display, Audio, and System Controls

Controls for display, audio, system reset, and connectivity ports.

Display Indicators

Time and Signal Indicators

Indicators for time, radio signal, RDS, and stereo reception.

Alarm Status Indicators

Indicators for the status of alarms 1 through 4, including buzzer or radio modes.

Timer Indicators

Indicators for sleep, snooze, and nap timer functions.

Initial Setup and Operation

First Time Placement and Aerial Setup

Position the radio on a flat surface and extend the wire aerial for best reception.

Connecting to Mains Power

Insert the adaptor plug into the AC socket and follow time zone prompts.

Handling No Signal Conditions

Relocate the radio if the radio-controlled clock signal is not received.

Clock Settings

Manual Clock Setting

Procedure to manually set the clock hours and minutes if automatic setting fails.

Manual Date Setting

Procedure to manually set the year, month, and day for the clock.

12;24 Hour Clock Format

Procedure to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour display modes.

Daylight Saving Time (DST)

Setting for activating or deactivating Daylight Saving Time adjustment.

Radio-controlled Clock Setup

Automatic clock synchronization using radio signals for accurate time.

RDS Clock Synchronization

Synchronizing clock time using RDS CT signals from radio stations.

Manual Clock Time Entry

Manually setting the clock time when automatic methods are unavailable.

Radio Operation

Manual Tuning

Step-by-step guide for manually adjusting radio frequencies.

Scan Tuning

Automatic tuning process to find stations with sufficient signal strength.

Presetting and Recalling Stations

Instructions for saving and retrieving favorite radio stations.

Tuning Step Increment Settings

Adjusting the frequency step for tuning AM and FM stations.

FM Display Modes and RDS

Explanation of RDS features and display modes for FM radio.

Alarm and Timer Functions

Setting Alarms

Configuring alarm times, sources (radio/buzzer), and recurrence options.

Alarm Sound Behavior

Describes how buzzer and radio alarms sound and increase volume.

Cancelling Alarms

Procedures for cancelling active alarms or alarm settings.

Snooze Function Operation

Activating the snooze function to temporarily silence an alarm.

Sleep Timer Function

Setting the radio to turn off automatically after a preset time.

Nap Timer Operation

Setting a countdown timer that can activate an alarm or snooze.

System Settings and Maintenance

Time Zone Setting

Adjusting the radio's clock time based on geographical time zones.

Viewing Software Version

How to check the device's current software version.

Display Backlight Adjustment

How to control the brightness level of the radio's display.

Factory Reset Procedure

Procedure to restore the radio to its original default settings.

Resetting the Radio

Troubleshooting steps to reset the radio if it fails to operate correctly.

Connectivity and Specifications

Auxiliary Input Socket Usage

Using the 3.5mm socket to play audio from external sources.

Headphone Socket Usage

Connecting headphones or an earpiece to listen privately.

Technical Specifications

Details on power supply, output power, and frequency coverage.

Sangean RCR-3 Specifications

Power IconPower
power supply voltage (USA version)120 Volt
power supply voltage (Europe version)230 Volt
power supply frequency (USA version)60 Hz
power supply frequency (Europe version)50 Hz
adaptor DC output voltage12V
adaptor DC output current0.7A
adaptor AC output voltage12V
adaptor AC output current0.6A
output power1.2 W
power consumption at 120V7W
power consumption at 230V8W
Frequency Coverage IconFrequency Coverage
FM frequency range87.5 – 108.0 MHz
AM frequency range (USA version)520 – 1710 kHz
AM frequency range (Europe version)522 – 1710 kHz

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