NOTES:
• Rotate the
radio
(the
AM
antenna
is built
in)
to the position
that
produces
the
best
AM
reception.
• Fully extend the telescoping the
antenna
and
swivel it to the position
that
produces
the
best
SW, FM, TV1, TV2, AIR, VHF,
and
WX
reception.
5.
Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.
6.
To
tum
off the radio,
tum
VOLUME
counter
clockwise until it
~licks.
USING
EARPHONES
For
private
listening,
insert
an
earphone
(not
supplied)
with
plug
into
the
earphone
jack.
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NOTE: Connecting
an
earphone
automatically disconnects
the
built-in
speaker
.
LISTENING SAFELY
Do
not
listen
an
extremely
high
volume
levels. Extended,
high-volume
listening can
lead
to
permanent
hearing loss. Follow these guidelines to
protect
your
hearing, especially
when
you
use
an
earphone.
• Always
start
by
setting the
volume
to the lowest level possible
before
you
begin listening.
•
Put
the
earphones
on, then
gradually
increase the
volume
as
necessary.
•
Once
you
set the volume,
do
not
increase it.
Over
a
period
of time,
your
ears
adapt
to
the
volume
level
that
does
not
cause discomfort
might
still
damage
your
hearing.
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TRAFFIC SAFETY
Do
not
wear
earphones
while operating a
motor
vehicle or riding a
bicycle. This can create a traffic
hazard
and
is illegal in some areas.
Even
though
some
earphones
are designed
to
let
you
year
s
ome
outside
sounds
when
listening
at
normal
volume
levels, they still
present
a
traffic
hazard
.
USING
THE
CARRYING
STRAP
For
your
convenience, the
radio
is
equipped
with
a
strap
to carry
your
radio.
Care
and
Maintenance
CARING
FOR
YOUR
RADIO
Your SUN-MATE® 837 Portable
Multiband
Radio is
an
example of
superior
design
and
craftsmanship. The following suggestions will
help
you
care for the
radio
so
you
can
enjoy it for years.
Keep the radio dry.
If
it gets wet,
wipe
it
dry
immediately.
~
Water contains minerals that
can
corrode electronic circuits.
~
Handle
the radio carefully.
Dropping
it can
damage
the case
and
circuit
boards
and
cause the
product
to
work
improperly.
~
Keep the
radio
away
from
dust
and
dirt,
which
can
cause pre-
mature
wear
of
part
s.
Wipe the radio occasionally
with
a
damp
cloth to keep it look-
@
ing
new.
Do
not
use
harsh
chemicals, cleanings solvents,
or
strong
detergents to clean the radio.
CAUTION:
Modifying
or
tampering
with
the
radio's
internal
components
can
cause a
malfunction
and
might
invalidate
its
guaranty
and
void
your
warranty.
FCC
INFORMATION
The
radio
complies
with
limits as specified in
Part
15 of FCC Rules.
These limits
provide
reasonable protection against
radio
and
TV
interference in a residential area.
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