SANGEAN RCR-30 (01) PDF MANUAL

SANGEAN RCR-30 (01) PDF SUMMARY:

How do I power the radio using the AC power adapter?

The AC power adaptor required for this unit should be 9 volts DC at 2A center pin positive. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket on the rear of the radio. Plug the adaptor into a standard AC outlet. If no time is displayed, the screen will show “- : – -”. Whenever the adaptor is used, the batteries are automatically disconnected. The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the AC outlet when not in use for long.

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What should I do to completely disconnect the radio from the power supply?

The AC adaptor is used as the means of connecting the radio to your power supply. The AC Adapter used for the radio must remain accessible during normal use. In order to disconnect the radio from the power supply completely, the AC Adaptor should be removed from the power supply outlet completely.

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How do I operate the radio using backup batteries?

1. Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the unit.
2. Insert two UM-3 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.
3. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with correct polarity as shown inside the compartment. Replace the battery cover.
4. When the low battery capacity indicator shows on the display please replace the batteries immediately.
5. When the radio is used as a clock radio or as an alarm, always keep the batteries inserted.

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What is the purpose of the backup batteries?

Batteries will only back up preset memories and clock functions during a power outage and is not intended for normal radio operation.

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What should I keep in mind when using batteries?

• Do not use a mix of rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
• Do not use batteries that have a different mAh capacity.
• Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries.

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How do I operate the radio using search tuning for AM / FM?

1. Press the Standby (main power) button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Source button as needed until the AM or FM band is selected.
3. To scan up in frequency, first rotate the Tuning control knob in a clockwise direction and then press the Tuning control button. Your radio will scan in an upwards direction (low frequency to high frequency) and stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength. To scan down in frequency, first rotate the Tuning control knob in an anti-clockwise direction and then press the Tuning control button. Your radio will scan in a downwards direction and stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient strength.
4. After a few seconds the display will update. The display will show the frequency of the signal found. If the signal is strong enough and there is RDS data present then the radio will display the station name.
5. When the end of the frequency band is reached your radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the frequency band.
6. Use the Volume control to adjust the sound level as desired.
7. To switch off your radio press the Standby (main power) button.

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How do I manually tune AM/FM stations?

1. Press the Standby (main power) button to switch on your radio.
2. Press and release the Source button to select AM or FM radio mode.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to tune to a station. The FM frequency will change in steps of 100kHz / 50kHz and AM frequency will change in steps of 10kHz / 9kHz.
4. When the end of the frequency band is reached your radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the frequency band.
5. Use the Volume control to adjust the sound level as desired.

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What display options are available for FM radio mode?

• Station name: Displays the name of the station being listened to.
• Program type: Displays the type of station being listened to such as Pop, Classic, News, etc.
• Radio text: Displays radio text messages such as new items etc.
• Stereo / Mono: Displays the radio broadcasting is in Stereo or Mono mode.
• Year / Day: Displays the year and day of the week according to the date setting of your radio.
• Date / Day: Displays the date and day of the week according to the date setting of your radio.
• Frequency: Displays the frequency of the FM station your listening to.

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How can I improve the FM radio signal if I hear hiss?

If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal some hiss may be audible. It is possible to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather than stereo.

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How do I switch to Mono mode to reduce hiss?

1. Press and release the Standby (main power) button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Source button as needed to select the FM radio mode display and tune to the required FM station.
3. Press and hold the Info / Menu button until you hear a beep (then release the button) to enter the menu setting.
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob until the FM AUTO / MONO setting shows on the display. If the setting is Auto press the Tuning control button and rotate the Tuning control knob to switch to Mono mode to reduce the hiss. Press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting.
5. To return to Auto (Stereo) mode, press and hold the Info / Menu button to enter the menu setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob until the “FM MONO” shows on the display. Press and release the Tuning control button and rotate the Tuning control knob to select AUTO. Press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting.

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How do I preset stations in AM / FM mode?

There are 5 preset stations each for AM and FM radio. They are used in the same way for each frequency band. (Please note that 9 memory presets for each band can be accessed via remote control.)

1. Press the Standby (main power) button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Source button to select the desired frequency band. Tune to the required radio station as previously described.
3. Press and hold the required Preset button until the display shows “P 4” for example after the frequency. The station will be stored using the preset number.
4. Preset stations which have already been stored may be overwritten by following the above procedure if required.

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How do I recall a preset in AM / FM mode?

1. Press the Standby (main power) button to switch on your radio.
2. Select the required frequency band by pressing the Source button.
3. Momentarily press the required Preset button to have your radio tune to one of the stations stored in the preset memory. The display will show “EMPTY” if no station has been stored to that preset.

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How do I listen to nature or soothing sounds?

There are 27 different sounds for the Sound mode. (For the Sound select button 1 / 2 / 4 / 5, each button has 5 different sounds. The Sound select button 3 has 7 different sounds.)

1. With your radio switched on, press the Source button to select the Sound mode.
2. Press the Sound select button1-5 repeatedly to select different sounds. When the radio is in the standby mode, pressing the Sound select button1-5 will turn on the radio and switch to the corresponding sound.

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How do I pair my Bluetooth device with the RCR-30 for the first time?

1. Press the Source button to select Bluetooth (BT) function. The “BT PAIRING” will show on the display and “PAIRING” will flash.
2. Activate Bluetooth on your device according to the device’s user manual to link to the radio. Locate the Bluetooth device list and select the device named ‘RCR-30’ (With some Smartphone’s that are equipped with earlier versions than BT2.1 Bluetooth device, you may need to input the pass code “0000”).
3. Once connected, there will be a confirmation tone sound and the display will change to “BT LINKED”. You can simply select and play any music from your source device. The volume control can be adjusted from your source device, or directly from the radio.
4. Use the controls on your Bluetooth-enabled device or on the radio to play / pause and navigate tracks.

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What happens if two Bluetooth devices are pairing for the first time?

If 2 Bluetooth devices are pairing for the first time, both must search for RCR-30, it will show its availability on both devices. However, if one device links with the unit first, then the other Bluetooth device will not be found on the list.

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What happens if I take my source device out of range?

If you take your source device out of range, the connection will be temporarily disconnected to your radio. Your radio will automatically reconnect if the source device is brought back in range. Be aware that during the period of disconnection, no other Bluetooth device can pair or linked with your radio.

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What should I do if ‘RCR-30’ shows in my Bluetooth device list but my device cannot connect with it?

If ‘RCR-30’ shows in your Bluetooth device list but your device cannot connect with it, please delete the item from your list and pair the device with the radio again following the steps described previously.

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What is the effective operation range between the system and the paired device?

The effective operation range between the system and the paired device is approximately 10 meters (30 feet). Any obstacle between the system and the device can reduce the operational range.

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How do I play music using Bluetooth?

1. Once playing has started adjust the volume to the required setting using the Volume control on your radio or on your enabled Bluetooth device.
2. Use the controls on your device to play / pause and navigate tracks. Alternatively, control the playback using Play / Pause ( ), Next track ( ), Previous track buttons ( ) on the radio.
3. Press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind button to move through the current track. Release the button when the desired point is reached.

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What should I know about Bluetooth connectivity performance?

Bluetooth / NFC connectivity performance may vary depending on the connected Bluetooth devices. Please refer to the Bluetooth capabilities of your device before connecting to your radio. All features may not be supported on some paired Bluetooth devices.

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How many paired Bluetooth source devices can the RCR-30 memorize?

The RCR-30 can memorize up to 8 paired Bluetooth source devices, when the memory exceeds this amount, the earliest paring device will be over written from the device.

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How do I clear the memory of all paired Bluetooth devices?

1. Press the Source button as needed to select Bluetooth mode.
2. To clear the memory of all paired devices, press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for more than 5 seconds until you hear a beep and the “CLEARING” will show on the display.

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How do I disconnect my Bluetooth device?

Press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for 2 seconds to disconnect with your Bluetooth device, you will hear a beep. You can also press the Source button to select any mode other than Bluetooth mode or turn off Bluetooth on your Bluetooth source device to disable the connection. If you disconnect the Bluetooth device when you are in Bluetooth mode, the “BT PAIRING” will show on the display, indicating Bluetooth is available again for pairing.

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How do I pair and play my device via NFC?

Your radio is equipped with wireless NFC (Near Field Communication) feature, allowing NFC enabled devices to pair and play the music with your radio. For non-NFC devices, please refer to the above sections for standard Bluetooth pairing.

1. Turn on the NFC feature on your device. Touch the NFC area of your playing device directly against the NFC tag marked on top of your radio.
2. Touch the NFC area of your playing device against the NFC area marked on the top of your radio. The unit will enter automatic pairing mode. If you pair the unit for the first time, some NFC enabled devices will ask permission to link with the radio. Once paired with a device, ‘Connecting RCR-30…’ or a similar message is shown on your NFC-enabled device.
3. Use the controls on your device or on your radio to play / pause and navigate tracks.

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How do I disconnect my NFC-enabled device?

To disconnect your device, simply touch it again on the top panel of the radio. Please make sure the screen of your playing device is on and unlocked to allow NFC to work.

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How do I set the clock display to 12 or 24 hour format?

1. Press and hold the Info / Menu button to enter the menu setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “CLOCK XXH” appears on the display, then press and release the Tuning control button to enter the setting and the setting of time format begins to flash.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select either 12 or 24 hour format. Press and release the Tuning control button to confirm your choice of clock format. The display will then revert to the previous menu. If the 12 hour clock format is chosen, the radio will then use the 12 hour clock for the setting of alarms with a PM indicator.

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How do I set the date format?

1. Press and hold the Info / Menu button to access the menu setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until a date (e.g. 1–1 ) shows on the display, then press and release the Tuning control button to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the required date format. Press and release the Tuning control button to confirm your choice of date format. The display will then revert to the previous menu.

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How do I manually set the clock time and date?

1. Press and hold the Info / Menu button to enter the menu setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until a clock symbol appears on the left side display, then press and release the Tuning control button to enter the setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “MANUAL” appears on the display, then press and release the Tuning control button to select the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “CLOCK ADJ” appears on the display. Press and release the Tuning control button to enter the setting.
4. The hour setting on the display will begin flashing. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired hour, and press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting. Then rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired minute, and press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting.
5. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “DATE ADJ” appears on the display. Press and release the Tuning control button to enter the setting.
6. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired year, and press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting. Then rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired month, and press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting. Then rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired date. Press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting and the radio will beep once.

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How do I set the clock time using Radio Data System (RDS)?

1. When tuning to a station transmitting RDS data, press and hold the Info / Menu button to enter the menu setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until a clock symbol appears on the display. Press and release the Tuning control button to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “RDS CT” appears on the display. Press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting. The clock time of the radio will set up automatically according to the RDS data received.

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How do I set the alarm clock?

There are two alarms which can each be set to wake you to AM / FM radio, or buzzer alarm. The alarms may be set while the unit is off or on. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms. If no buttons are pressed for 10 seconds, the radio will exit the alarm setup.

1. Press and hold any of the Alarm button for more than 5 seconds until the Alarm 1 icon or Alarm 2 icon flashes on the display followed by two beeps. You’ve now entered the alarm setting (e.g. Alarm 1 button to enter the alarm 1 setting).

2. The hour setting of alarm 1, for example, will begin to flash. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the required alarm hour, and press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the required alarm minute, and press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting.

3. Then the display will show the frequency options for the alarm. The alarm options are as follows:

   • ONCE – the alarm will sound once
   • DAILY – the alarm will sound everyday
   • WEEKDAY – the alarm will sound only on weekdays
   • WEEKEND – the alarm will sound only at weekends

   Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose the desired frequency for the alarm. Press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting.

4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose the desired source for the alarm (Buzzer, FM or AM). Press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting. If setting alarm to Buzzer proceed to step 5. When selecting the alarm for FM or AM, rotate the Tuning control knob to choose your required wake-up station or press and release the desired Preset button (1-5). Then press and release the Tuning control button to confirm your selection.

5. Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose the required sound level for the alarm. Press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting.

6. The alarm has now been set. The Alarm 1 icon (or Alarm 2 icon) will show on the display.

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When can the alarm radio be activated?

The alarm radio can only be activated when the unit is powered with the AC adaptor. If not (i.e. your radio is disconnected from an AC adaptor, but inserted with back up batteries), buzzer alarm (with no Humane Waking System) will be activated instead.

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How do I quickly change the alarm status?

To quickly change the OFF / DAILY (for example) status of the alarm, press and hold the corresponding alarm button (i.e. Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 button) for 2 seconds until you hear a beep, the “OFF” or “DAILY” (for example) will show on the display.

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How does the buzzer alarm work?

When the buzzer alarm activates, the alarm will start softly and gradually increase in level (Humane Wake System). It will sound for 1 minute and silence for 1 minute in repetition for 60 minutes unless cancelled. The radio will sound non-stop at the selected time for up to 60 minutes for other alarm types.

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How do I deactivate a sounding alarm?

To deactivate a sounding alarm, press the Standby (main power) button to cancel a sounding alarm.

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How do I disable/cancel alarms?

To cancel the alarm setting before the alarm sounds, press and hold the corresponding alarm button (i.e. alarm 1 or alarm 2 button) until a beep sounds and “OFF” appears on the display. The alarm indicator will disappear from the screen and the chosen alarm will now be disabled.

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How does the snooze function work?

1. When the alarm sounds, press any button other than the Standby (main power) button will silence the alarm for 5 minutes. “SNOOZE” will appear on the display.
2. To adjust the silence time for the snooze timer, press and hold the Info / Menu button to enter the menu setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “SNOOZE X” appears on the display, then press and release the Tuning control button to enter the setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob to adjust the silence time from 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes for the snooze timer.
4. To cancel the snooze timer while the alarm is suspended, press and release the Standby (main power) button.

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How do I set the sleep timer?

1. Press and hold the Standby (main power) button to enter the Sleep Timer setting.“SLEEP XX” will show on the display.
2. Keep pressing the Standby (main power) button and the Sleep Timer options will start switching on the display. Stop until the required Sleep Timer setting appears on the display. The setting will be saved and the LCD will return to normal display.
3. Your radio will turn off automatically after the preset Sleep Timer has elapsed. The Sleep Timer icon will show on the LCD display.

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How do I manually turn off the unit when the sleep timer is on?

To cancel the Sleep Timer setting before the preset time has elapsed, simply press and release the Standby (main power) button to turn the unit off manually.

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How do I control the dimmer?

1. Press and release the Snooze / Dimmer button repeatedly to adjust the brightness level of the LCD display. The backlight level will change with 8 different illumination levels, you’ll be able to see the effect of the change.
2. Stop when the desired backlight level is reached.

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How do I control the tone?

You can adjust the bass and treble of the sound of your RCR-30 to enhance the tone while listening.

1. First ensure your radio is switched on. Press and release the Volume control button to enter the tone control setting.
2. The bass value will appear on the display. Rotate the Volume control knob to adjust between +5~-5, and press and release the Volume control button to confirm the setting.
3. Then the treble value will appear on the display. Rotate the Volume control knob to adjust between +5~-5, and press and release the Volume control button to confirm the setting.
4. You can also press the Bass up / down button and Treble up / down button on the Remote control to adjust the bass and treble of the sound.

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How do I turn the Loudness function on or off?

1. Press and hold the Info / Menu button to enter the menu setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until LOUD ON / OFF appears on the display. Press and release the Tuning control button to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose ON to turn on the Loudness function, then press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting.
4. To turn off the Loudness function, select OFF and press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the setting.

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How do I use the mute function?

Press the Mute button on the remote control of your radio, it will mute the output from the loudspeakers.

1. Press the Mute button to mute the sound output.
2. Press the Mute button again or one of the Volume buttons to un-mute the sound output.

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How do I use the auxiliary input socket?

1. Press the Standby (main power) button to switch on your radio.
2. Repeatedly press and release the Source button until AUX IN is displayed.
3. Connect an external audio source (for example, iPod, MP3 or CD player) to the Auxiliary Input socket.
4. Adjust the volume setting on your iPod, MP3 or CD player to ensure an adequate signal level from the player, and then use the Volume control on the radio as needed for comfortable listening.

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How do I use the headphone socket?

A 3.5mm Stereo Headphone output socket located on the rear of your radio is provided for use with headphones. Inserting headphones will automatically mute the internal loudspeaker. Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely. It is recommended setting the volume to a low level before connecting headphones to the radio.

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How do I find the software version?

1. Turn off the radio.
2. Press and hold the Source button until you hear a beep and the software version (e.g. VER XXX) is shown on the display.

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How do I set the tuning step?

1. After the software version is shown on the display, rotate the Tuning control knob until FM xkHz or AM xkHz appears on the display, and press the Tuning control button to enter FM or AM step setting. The “xkHz” will flash on the display.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select 50kHz / 100kHz for FM radio, and 9kHz / 10kHz for AM radio. Then press the Tuning control button to confirm the setting.

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How do I adjust the FM range?

1. After the tuning step setting is completed, rotate the Tuning control knob until the FM frequency range shows on the display. Then press the Tuning control button to enter the FM range setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired FM range and press the Tuning control button to confirm the setting. The available FM range is as following:
   • FM: 87.5-108 MHz (North America) (default)
   • FM: 76-90 MHz (for Japan)
   • FM: 64-108 MHz (for Eastern European countries and Russia)
   • FM: 76-108 MHz (for some of China area and European countries)

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How do I charge my iPhone / Smartphone?

1. The radio can charge your iPhone, smartphone or similar devices when the radio is in power on or standby mode, in FM / AM radio mode, Sound mode, BT mode or AUX IN mode.
2. Connect your smartphone to the USB charging socket on the rear of your radio.
3. Your iPhone or smartphone will begin to charge.
4. Once your iPhone or smart phone has fully charged remove the USB cable.

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How do I reset the system?

1. When the radio is in power on or standby mode, press and hold the Info / Menu button until you hear a beep to enter the menu setting.
2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “FACTORY” appears on the display. Press and release the Tuning control button, the “RESET NO” will appear on the display and “NO” will flash. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select “NO” or “YES”. If you do not wish to carry out a system reset, select “No” and then press the Tuning control button. The display will revert back to the previous display.
3. To select “YES”, press and release the Tuning control button. A full reset will be performed. All station presets will be erased. Alarms will be cancelled and the sleep timer settings will be set to their default values. All the icons will show on the display and the radio will turn off automatically.