Sangean WR-2 Wooden Cabinet Digital Tuning Radio User Manual

: June 12, 2024
: Sangean

Sangean WR-2 Wooden Cabinet Digital Tuning Radio

Sangean WR-2 Wooden Cabinet Digital Tuning Radio-
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Important Safety Instructions

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampliﬁers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet. consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories speciﬁed by the manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table speciﬁed by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as a power-supply cord or plug is damaged. liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Electric Shock, Do Not Expose This Appliance To Rain or Moisture.
The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol are provided on the bottom panel of the unit.
Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects ﬁlled with liquids shall be placed on the apparatus.
Excessive sound pressure on the ear- and headphones could impair hearing ability. A higher setting that idles on the equalizer leads to higher signal voltages on the output for ears and headphones.
The power plug should be close to the radio, and easy to be approached during an emergency, to disconnect the power from the radio, just unplug the power plug from the AC power slot.
Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnected.

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Controls

Speaker
Light button
Band button
LCD display
Preset buttons
Power On / Off / Sleep button
Tuning control knob
Volume/tone control
IR sensor
Menu button
Mono button
Radio alarm button
Buzzer alarm button
Nap button
Info button
Headphone socket
AC power cord socket
12V DC input socket (ideal for vehicles/boats) REC out socket
AUX IN socket
External / Internal antenna switch
External F-type FM antenna terminal
External AM antenna terminal (USA version only)

Remote control

a Power On / Off / Sleep button Nap button
b Select button
c Info button
d Preset button
e Mute button
f Light button
g Tuning up / down button Tone control button
h Volume button
i Menu button
j Radio alarm button
k Buzzer alarm button
l Band button

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Display icons

A Frequency / Time / Station display
B Radio / Buzzer alarm indicator
C Daylight Saving Time (DST)
D Sleep / Snooze status
E RDS indicator
F Stereo indicator
G Memory preset
H Aux In level attenuation

Remote control functions

Many functions of the WR-2 radio can be operated using the remote control. Some operations require a longer press of the button.
In this case, simply keep your finger held on the remote control button for 2-3 seconds until the display on the radio shows that the command has been accepted.
Before the ﬁrst operation: please remove the small transparent foil from the battery holder to activate the battery.

Remote control battery replacement

Open the battery holder by pulling the holder out in the direction shown.
Remove the battery from the holder.
Replace the battery (CR2025 or equivalent) ensuring that the positive side of the battery faces you with the holder positioned as shown.
Replace the battery holder.

IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, ﬁre, or the like. After use, disposable batteries should if possible be taken to a suitable recycling center. On no account should batteries be disposed of by incineration.

Warning

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

[The remote control supplied with] This product contains a coin/ button cell battery. Swallowing may lead to serious injury or death. Severe burns can occur within 2 hours of ingestion. Keep batteries out of reach of small children. Coin cell batteries can be accidentally ingested. If ingested, these batteries may leak harmful contents causing chemical burns, perforation of soft tissue, and in severe cases may cause death. Coin batteries must be removed immediately if swallowed. Seek medical attention immediately, if you or your doctor suspects that a battery has been ingested.

Power your radio

AC operation
Before you plug the AC cord into the radio, be sure the AC voltage is correct. Insert the plug on the end of the supplied power cord into the AC power socket on the back of the radio.
DC operation
For outdoor use, you can power the radio by using a 12V DC input socket from a DC power supply (for example, from the power supply of vehicles or boats). An AC power adaptor with 1 Ampere and center positive in polarity can also power the radio in house.

Using the radio for the ﬁrst time

Place your clock radio on a ﬂat surface.
Insert the adaptor plug into the AC socket located on the rear of your radio.

Manual clock setting

Press the Menu button and the display will show ‘CLOCK SET’.
Press the Tuning control knob to enter the clock setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired hour and press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the hour setting. Now the minute digit will ﬂash.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to adjust the minutes and press the knob to conﬁrm the setting. Now the clock setting is completed.

Auto clock setting

Radio data system (RDS)

When you set the clock time using the RDS function, your radio will synchronize its clock time whenever it tunes to a radio station using RDS with CT signals.

When tuning to a station transmitting RDS data, press the Menu button.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until a clock symbol appears on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until RDS CT (or ‘RBDS CT’ in the US ) appears on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. The clock time of the radio will be set up automatically according to the RDS data received.
When the action is completed, you can put your radio in standby mode, the RDS icon will appear on the LCD display indicating the radio time is RDS clock time. The radio cock time will be valid for 24 hours each time the radio time is synchronized with RDS CT.

Note:
RDS service is mainly available in Europe (including the UK) and part of Northern America plus some Asian countries only.

Manual (if you don’t want to synchronize clock time with RDS CT)

When choosing the manual setting as the clock time setting of your radio, Radio Data System (RDS) function will both be disabled.

Press the Menu button.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until a clock symbol appears on the left side of the display, then press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob until ‘MANUAL’ appeared on the display, then press the Tuning control knob to select the setting.
Then follow the steps described in the section of ‘Manual clock setting’ to set the clock time manually.

Change 12/24 hour clock format

Press the Menu button to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until ‘CLOCK 24H’ is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose the 12/24 hour clock format. Press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the setting.

Date setting

Press the Menu button to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until ‘DATE SET’ is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired year and press the knob to conﬁrm the setting.
The month digit will ﬂash on the display. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired month and press the knob to conﬁrm the setting.
The date digit will ﬂash on the display. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired date and press the knob to confirm the setting. Now the date setting is completed.

Change date format

Press the Menu button to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until the date format (e.g. May 17 FR) is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose your desired format. Press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the setting.

D.S.T (Daylight Saving Time)

Press the Menu button to enter the menu setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until ‘DST OFF’ is appeared on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose ‘+1H’ (activated D.S.T.) or ‘OFF’. Then press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the setting.

Antenna setup for FM reception

The radio comes with a built-in AM/FM antenna and an external antenna. To use FM internal antenna, make sure to switch FM external/ internal antenna switch in the back of your radio to the internal antenna position (i.e. INT. FM ANTENNA). As for external antenna, you can use it to improve FM reception. Two types of antennae can be used. You can connect the supplied FM wire antenna to the F-type antenna terminal and adjust the wire for the best reception. You can also connect a 75 ohm coaxial cable of the outdoor antenna to the terminal. Make sure to switch the external/internal antenna switch to the external position while using the supplied wire antenna or connecting the outdoor antenna. In some European countries, you may have to connect the supplied antenna terminal adaptor to connect with the outdoor antenna.

Antenna setup for AM reception

The radio comes with a built-in AM antenna which should be enough for normal listening. To improve the AM reception, you may connect the outdoor AM antenna with AM external antenna terminal (USA version only).

Operating your radio

Your radio is equipped with three tuning methods – Scan tuning, manual tuning, and Memory preset tuning.

Manual tuning

Press the Power button to turn on your radio.
Press the Band button repeatedly to select AM (MW) or FM waveband.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to change the frequency.

Scan tuning

Press the power button to turn on your radio.
Select the required waveband by repeatedly pressing the Band button.
Press and hold the Tuning control knob, and your radio will scan the selected waveband and stop automatically when it ﬁnds a station of sufﬁcient strength.
Set volume control and tone control to the desired setting (volume and tone control settings will be described later).
To switch off your radio, press the Power button.

Presetting and recalling stations Presetting stations:

Press the Power button to turn on your radio.
Press the Band button repeatedly to select AM (MW) or FM waveband.
Tune into the station that you would like to preset following the steps above.
There are 5 preset buttons from 1 to 5. Press and hold one of the preset buttons until the radio beeps and the station frequency will be saved into the chosen preset.
Repeat the procedure for the remaining presets. Your radio has 5 presets for each AM and FM.
The preset can be overwritten by following the above steps.

Recalling stations:

Press the Band button for AM or FM.
Press and release one of the Preset buttons (from 1 to 5) and the preset number and frequency will appear on the display.

Setting up the tuning step increment

Press the Menu button to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until FM xxkHz or AM xxkHz appears on the display, and press the knob to enter the step increment setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to select 50kHz/100kHz for FM radio, and 9kHz/10kHz for AM radio. Then press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the setting.

Volume and Tone control

Rotate the volume control knob to set the required volume level, the display will show the volume level (maximum to 30)
Press Volume control once to get into treble control. Rotary the control until the required treble is reached.
Press the Volume control twice to get into bass control. Rotary the control until the required bass is reached.

FM Stereo / Mono button

If a station being received is weak, some hiss may be audible. To reduce the hiss, press the Mono button, and the stereo icon will disappear from the display.
Press the Mono button to return to the Stereo operation.

Note: FM stereo is only available when using headphones.

Display modes – FM

Your radio has a range of display options for FM radio mode.

Repeatedly press and release the Info button to view the RDS information of the station you are listening to.

The 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.
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.
Time Display the time according to the time setting of your radio.
Frequency Displays the frequency of the FM for the station listened to.

If there is no RDS data available (or if the signal is too weak) then the radio will display only the FM frequency.

Alarm setting

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 in standby mode or while playing. When the alarm light is on, it means the indicated alarm will active in 24 hours. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms.

Note: Alarm setting can be done only when the time setting is completed. The alarm can be operated when the radio is on or off. Setting via remote control is the same.

Wake to the radio alarm

Before setting an alarm ensure the clock time is set. To enter the alarm setting, press and hold the radio alarm button ( ) until your radio beeps.
The hour setting will begin to flash. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the required alarm hour, and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the required alarm minute, and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting.
Then the display will show the frequency options for the alarm. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired option and press the control knob to conﬁrm the setting.
- The alarm options are as follows:
- ONCE – the alarm will sound once
- DAILY – the alarm will sound every day
- WEEKDAY – the alarm will sound only on weekdays
- WEEKEND – the alarm will sound only at weekends
Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose the required alarm type, and then press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. The alarm can be set to FM or AM. When the radio type is selected, the radio frequency on the display will begin to ﬂash. Rotate the Tuning control knob to adjust the required radio frequency or press the corresponding preset button as desired for the radio alarm, then press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the required alarm volume and press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the setting. The alarm has now been set. The symbol for active alarm ( ) is shown on the display.

Wake to buzzer alarm

Before setting an alarm ensure the clock time is set. To enter the alarm setting, press and hold the buzzer alarm button ) until your radio beeps.
The hour setting will begin to ﬂash. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the required alarm hour, and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the required alarm minute, and press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the setting.
Then the display will show the frequency options for the alarm. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired option and press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the setting.
- The alarm options are as follows:
- ONCE – the alarm will sound once
- DAILY – the alarm will sound every day
- WEEKDAY – the alarm will sound only on weekdays
- WEEKEND – the alarm will sound only at weekends
4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the required alarm volume and press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the setting. The alarm has now been set. The symbol for active alarm ( ) is shown on the display.

When the alarm sounds

When the buzzer alarm activates, the alarm will start softly and gradually increase in level. It will sound for 1 minute and silence for 1 minute in repetition for 60 minutes unless canceled. When the other alarm types are set, the radio will sound non-stop at the selected time for up to 60 minutes.
When the radio alarm is activated, the alarm will go off in Humane Waking System. It will increase its volume in 0.5 increments from 0 to your set volume. To deactivate a sounding alarm, press the Power button to cancel a sounding alarm.

Disabling / canceling alarm setting

To cancel the alarm setting, press and hold the corresponding alarm button before the alarms sound off.

Snooze

When the alarm sounds, pressing any button other than the Power button will silence the alarm for 5 minutes. “ “ will appear on the display.
To adjust the silence time for the snooze timer, press the Menu button to enter the menu setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until “SNOOZE X” is shown on the display, then press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob to adjust the silence time. There are 5, 10, 15, and 20 minutes for the snooze timer. Press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the setting.
To cancel the snooze timer while the alarm is suspended, press the Power button.

Sleep timer – radio auto shut off

Your radio can be set to turn off automatically after a preset time has elapsed. The Sleep Timer setting can be adjusted between 15,30, 45, 60, 90, and 120 minutes.

Press and hold the Standby button to enter the Sleep Timer setting. “SLEEP XX” will show on the display. The display will cycle through the available sleep times in the order of 60-45-30-15-120-90-60. Release the button until the desired SleepTimer setting appears on the display. The setting will be saved and the symbol will be shown on the display.
To cancel the Sleep Timer function before the preset time has elapsed, simply press and release the Standby button to turn the unit off manually. The symbol will disappear from the display.

Display backlight

To turn on display illumination, press and release the Light button ( ). By pressing and releasing the Light button, you may also adjust the display brightness or turn off the illumination completely.

Nap timer

Press the Nap timer button to enter the menu setting. Keep holding the Nap timer button and the options will show on the display from 5 to 120 minutes. Stop until the required Nap Timer setting appears on the display. The setting will be saved and the LCD will return to normal display. After 10 seconds, the display will show the countdown of the nap time..
To cancel a sounding Nap timer, press the Power button. If any button other than the Power button is pressed when the alarm sounds, the snooze function will be activated. To cancel the function when the countdown is progressing, go to the nap timer setting menu and select ‘OFF’.

Software version

The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference.

Press the Menu button to enter the menu setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until “VER XX” appears on the display to view the software version of your radio.

Loudness

You can get compensation on lower and higher frequencies for your radio by adjusting the Loudness function.

Press the Menu button to enter the menu setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until ‘LOUD ON or OFF’ appears on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose ON to turn on the loudness function, then press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the setting.
To turn off the loudness function, select OFF and press the Tuning control knob to conﬁrm the setting.

AUX IN socket

On the rear of your radio is to allow the signal from an external device e.g. CD player to be fed into your radio and playback of the external device via your radio ampliﬁer.
Inserting a plug into the AUX IN will not mute the radio signal, however, you have to repeatedly press the Band button until the display shows ‘AUX IN’.

AUX IN input level attenuation

The input level attenuation is to allow input level reduction once the signal from an external device is too strong.

Note: the remote control unit is not applicable for this operation.

Press the Band button to select Aux-in mode.
Press the Menu button to enter the setting list.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until “ATT ON” is shown on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to select attenuation on or off. If ‘ON’ is selected, the display will show the ATT symbol indicating the input signal has been attenuated.

REC OUT socket

The rear of your radio is for use with a tape recording/mini disc or to allow connection to line input of a Hi-Fi system. The signal on the Record out socket is unaffected by the volume control.

Headphone use

Headphone use with this radio should be ﬁtted with a 3.5 mm jack plug. Insert the headphones plug into the jack in the front of the radio. When the headphones are plugged in, the loudspeaker is automatically disconnected.

IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

Mute the radio

Press the MUTE button on the remote control to mute the radio.
Press the MUTE button again or power on/off or volume control to release the muting.

Factory reset

If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing/incomplete or you simply just want to restore to the original factory setting, carry out the following procedure.

Press the Menu button to enter the menu setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob until “FACTORY RESET” is shown on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting.
Rotate the Tuning control knob to select ‘YES’, and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. A full reset will be performed.

The station list and presets will be set to empty. Alarms will be cancelled and timer and sleep timer settings will be set to their default values.

RESET the radio

If your radio fails to operate correctly or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete, please carry out the following procedure.

Switch off the radio.
With the aid of a suitable implement (e.g. paper clip), press the RESET button located in the bottom of your radio for at least 2 seconds. This will reset the microprocessor clock time and clear all stations stored in the preset memory.

Speciﬁcations

Powered:
AC 120V/60Hz/24W (US version)
AC 230V/50Hz 24W (European version)
Frequency Coverage:
FM 87.50 – 108 MHz
AM 520 – 1710 kHz (10 kHz version) or
MW 522 – 1710 kHz (9 kHz version)
Internal Antenna system:
AM built-in ferrite antenna
FM built-in wire antenna
External antenna terminal:
AM antenna terminal (USA version only)
FM F-type antenna terminal
Output power:
7 W 10% T.H.D.@100 Hz
Headphones socket:
3.5 mm diameter stereo jack
output power 1mW+1mW (load 32 ohm)
Aux In socket:
3.5 mm diameter stereo jack.
- Input sensitivity: In 280 mVrms,
- Output 7W @ 100
- Hz Input impedance: 47 Kohm
REC out:
Output impedance: 22Kohm
DC IN:
12V/1A center pin positive (operational voltage 9-14V)
Accessories:
FM F-terminal wire antenna
AC power cord:
F-PAL terminal adaptor (European version only)
Dimension: WxHxD in mm: 240x115x183.
Weight: 2.6 kgs

The company reserves the right to amend the speciﬁcation without notice.

If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the Sangean WR-2 Wooden Cabinet Digital Tuning Radio?

The Sangean WR-2 is a digital tuning radio with a wooden cabinet, offering a blend of classic design and modern features.

What are the main features of the Sangean WR-2 radio?

The main features of the WR-2 include FM/AM tuning, digital tuning with presets, auxiliary input for external devices, alarm functions, and a wooden cabinet for enhanced sound quality.

Does the radio have both FM and AM tuning?

Yes, the Sangean WR-2 has both FM and AM tuning capabilities, allowing you to access a wide range of radio stations.

How many presets can be stored on the radio?

The WR-2 typically allows you to store and access up to 10 FM and 5 AM station presets.

Can I connect my phone or MP3 player to the radio?

Yes, the Sangean WR-2 features an auxiliary input that allows you to connect external devices such as phones or MP3 players to play audio through the radio's speakers.

Does the radio have a built-in speaker?

Yes, the WR-2 has a built-in speaker that delivers audio output. The wooden cabinet design helps enhance the sound quality.

Does the WR-2 radio support Bluetooth connectivity?

No, the Sangean WR-2 does not have built-in Bluetooth connectivity.

Is the radio portable or designed for stationary use?

The WR-2 is designed for stationary use and is not battery-operated. It requires a power outlet to function.

Does the radio have an alarm function?

Yes, the Sangean WR-2 includes an alarm clock function with options for waking up to radio or buzzer sounds.

Can I dim the display of the radio?

Yes, the WR-2 usually offers adjustable display brightness settings, allowing you to dim the display to your preference.

Does the radio have a headphone jack?

Yes, the Sangean WR-2 typically includes a headphone jack, allowing you to listen to the radio privately with headphones.