User manual SANGEAN ATS-606A

CONTENTS Features Control Locations Display Information Choosing a Power Supply Preliminary Settings Zero Second Set Tuning Mode Scan Tuning Memory Tuning ATS(Auto Tuning System) Clock Radio Operation Miscellaneous Controls Care and Maintenance Specifications 2 3 7 8 13 19 23 32 35 43 47 58 62 65 1 FEATURES Continuous tuning-permits reception of more stations than ever before without any break between LW, MW or SW bands. Large easy to read LCD display indicates station frequency, dual time, memory locations and all the functional status. Direct access keypad permits instant tuning of any desired frequency. Fifty-four memory presets offer instant access to your favorite stations on LW MW FM and SW. Supplemental tuning control allows for maximum clarity of the selected frequency. Dual time setting allows you to preset your local time or UTC time ,or any two time zones with instant recall. Scanning circuit permits you to check various frequencies on a certain band-width and lock on to it at random. Cancel button allows you to instantly change incorrect information keyed into the microprocessor. SW meter band select buttons offer instant selection of any desired frequency bandwidth on SW. Dual Alarm Feature allows presetting two wake up times for clock alarm. ATS(Auto Tuning System) which will automatically scan and select presets based on station signal strength on FM,MW and LW band. Adjustable sleep timer allows you to fall asleep to music. Standby mode turns on the radio automatically at 2 preset times either by radio program or HWS buzzer. 1 kHz/step fine tuning on AM (MW/LW/SW)band. 2 CONTROL LOCATIONS 1.Power on/off and sleep button. 2.Fine tuning button. 3.Manual tuning/auto scan button. 4.Enter command button/Display button to display frequency or time. 5.Memory entry and time set button. 6.Frequency select button. 7.Cancel button. 8.Dot,memory scan and zero second set button. 11.Multi functions for LW band knob,LW ATS and Standby by radio. 12.Multi functions for MW band knob,MW ATS and Standby by HWS buzzer. 13.Multi functions for SW band knob, SW meter band and counting down timer. 14.LCD display. 15.Light button to light LCD display 12 seconds for every push. 9.Digit button for frequency,time,SW meter band 16.Tuning LED indicator. and memory page 1 or 2. 10.Multi functions for FM band knob,FM ATS and exchange dual and real time in time mode. 3 16 10 TUNING 12 13 14 15 AUTO TUNING SYSTEM POWER/ SLEEP 1 FINE 2 -STANDBYFM LW MW HWS TIMER SW METER 120m 90m 75m 1 60m 49m 2 41m 3 6 21m TUNING MANUAL/AUTO DISPLAY ENTER TIME SET 3 4 5 6 4 31m 25m 5 8 16m 13m 7 19m 9 11m M 0 P1/P2 FM/LW/MW/SW SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER M.SCAN C FREQ ATS606A 4 9 8 7 17.Earphones jack. 18.AC adaptor jack. 19.AM external antenna jack. 20.FM stereo.mono/AM sens-DX. local mode selector. 21.Telescopic Antenna. 22.Volume control. 23.Lock switch to avoid misoperation. 24.Folding stand. DC I N 4.5V AM EXT ANT 21 24 19 VOLUME AM SENS DX FM STEREO 20 MONO LOVAL 22 17 18 23 5 25.Reset button to clear all the presets in the microprocessor except the SW preset stations. 26.9K/10K MW step switch. 27.Battery compartment. 28.Battery cover. 3 1 2 26 25 27 28 6 DISPLAY INFORMATION 1.Band indication. 2.Time set status. 3.Time adjustment and zero second set indication. 4.Memory presets. 5.Memory Page 1 and Page 2 for SW/FM bands. 10 7 6 8 9 13 2 3 6.Sleep status. 7.Lock on. SET-00 FM 8.FM stereo indication. LM 1 9.SW meter band. MW FINE KHZ 10.Auto Tuning System status. MHZ SW M P1 P2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11.Low battery. 4 TIME -STANDBY12.kHz for MW and LW, MHz for FM and SW. 5 13.Frequency and time display. 14.Time area 1 or 2. 17 15 16 14 15.Standby by radio. 16.Standby by HWS buzzer. 17.Counting down timer status. 18.Memory preset, battery strengthy and scanning status during ATS. 19.Fine tuning status. ST 12 19 11 18 MHS 7 CHOOSING A POWER SUPPLY Yo u c a n o p e r a t e t h e r e c e i v e r u s i n g * 3 Alkaline AA(UM-3)batteries. * Household AC adaptor.(optional) USING BATTERIES 1.Press latch marked "OPEN" on battery compartment covers in the direction of the arrow and lift off cover. OPEN 8 2.Insert 3 "AA" battery in battery compartment as indicated in diagram. Be sure to position them on the back of the radio and on top of lift out ribbons for easy removal. 3.Replace battery cover and press down until you hear it snap closed. OPEN PRESS 9 BATTERY REPLACEMENT Whenever the radio is turned off, the battery indicator will show for about 7 seconds to show battery condition. If the indicator falls below 2 the batteries should be replaced.Be sure to replace the battery Within 3 minutes to secure time and all memory functions. 12 USING HOUSE CURRENT ACADAPTOR The receiver may be powered by using AC adaptor. Insert the plug into the jack on the side of the radio marked DC IN 4.5V. Plug the other end of the adaptor into a standard household outlet. Whenever AC adaptor is used, the batteries are automatically disconnected. AC Adapter AM EXT ANT FM STEREO AM SENS DX MONO LOVAL DC I N 4.5V DC IN 4.5V Jack 10 TIME TO REPLACE BATTERIES 1.Turn off the power and battery indicator falls below 2 . 12 2.IF "E" flashes on LCD and low battery indicator is displayed when radio is turned on batteries should be replaced. 11 3.Whenever the low battery indicator appears on LCD display,batteries should be replaced. 12 PRELIMINARY SETTINGS SETTING THE CLOCK The time is displayed in the 24 hours mode since most shortwave broadcasting stations operate according to Greenwich Mean Time .This is the standard that is used through the world. 1.The clock will start when 3 "AA" batteries are installed. The display shows 0:00 2.Press "TIME SET" key for more than 2 seconds, display will show " SET" and flash. TIME SET 13 3.While " SET" is flashing ,set the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons .As you press the corresponding button the number shows up on the LCD display 120m 90m 75m 1 60m 49m 2 41m 3 6 21m 4 31m 25m 5 8 16m 13m 7 19m 9 C 0 P1/P2 M.SCAN 4.If you press the wrong number, press the "C " (cancel ) button which deletes one number at a time . Note :Time can be adjusted only when " is in flashing mode. SET" 120m 90m 75m 1 60m 49m 2 41m 3 6 21m 4 31m 25m 5 8 16m 13m 7 19m 9 C 0 P1/P2 M.SCAN 14 5.Now press button "ENTER" ,display will show hours and minutes. SETTING DUAL TIME A second time zone can be programmed into this unit such as your home time if you are travelling, or Greenwich Mean Time for instant access to shortwave broadcasting or local time wherever you are . 1.Press button and display will show and flash . -STANDBYTOMER LW ATS ATS MW ATS SW METER 15 2.Press "ENTER" button within 3 seconds, display will stop flashing. 3.Press "TIME SET" button for more than 2 seconds, display SET will flash. 16 4.While " SET" is flashing, set the correct time by pressing the corresponding buttons. The numbers will show up on the LCD display. 120m 90m 75m 1 60m 2 49m 3 41m 4 31m 5 25m 6 21m ENTER TIME SET 7 19m 8 16m 9 13m M 11m FREQ 0 C 5.If you press the wrong number, press the "C" button which deletes one number at a time. 31m 25m 21m TIME SET 7 19m 8 16m 9 13m M 11m FREQ 0 P1/P2 C 17 6.Now press button "ENTER" ,display shows hours and minutes. 7.Push back to button and "ENTER" again to time. -STANDBY- TOMER LW ATS ATS MW ATS SW METER 18 ZERO SECOND SET During time set period, display shows " SET" , 0'' SET 16m press 0'set button, display will show "SET-00" and flash. Now press "ENTER" button, the clock will start from its zero second. SET.00'' 19