Kaito KA600 Voyager Pro Digital Solar Dynamo User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Kaito
Table of Contents
KA600
FM/AM/SW/LW/WEATHER MUTI-BAND RECEIVER
DYNAMO & SOLAR POWER SUPPLY
WITH FLASHLIGHT & READING LIGHT
TEMPERATURE AND MOISTER INDICATOR
OPERATION MANUAL
KEY FEATURES
Thank You:
Thank you for purchasing the KA 600 muti-band receiver. Please read the manual
thoroughly before operating and keep this book in a safe place for future
reference. Hope the radio can give you happiness.
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FM Band: 87.0-108.0MHZ
AM (10K): 520-1710KHz
AM (9K): 522-1710KHz
SW: 2300-23000KHz
LW: 150-521KHz
WEATHER CH1-CH7 -
POWER SUPPLY Ni-MH Battery
AA Battery
Adapter -
CHARGING Ni-MH Batteries:
Dynamo Charging
External Adapter Charging
Solar Charging
Charging via PC -
The radio can charge cellphones, MP 3, MP 4, and other gadgets.
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LED flashlight plus 5-LED reading lamp
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Built-in dynamic wide range speaker for crystal clear sound.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS
TOP
FRONT
REAR
1 Reading Light Switch
2Flash Light Button
3Hand Strap Hole
4
5
6
7
9
8
10 Temperature Indicator
11 LCD Display
12
13
14
15M+/M- Button
16Speaker
17 Numeric Button
18
Power On:select AM
Power Off: select step 9K/10K| 19 Numeric 0 Button: select meter band
20 <FM/WB> Button
21
Ni-MH Ni-MH Batteries and Solar Panel
ADAPTOR External Adapter
ALKALINE AA Size Batteries
22 Moister Indicator
23 Button
24
25 Front:Solar Panel; Rear: Reading Light
26 Telescopic Antenna
27 Battery Compartment
28
29
30 <DC IN 5V> Port
31 Earphone Jack
32 <DC IN 6V> Jack
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LEFT
RIGHT
POWER ON/POWER OFF
Power On and Power Off
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Rotate the
to the valid charging position.
ALKALINE. AA Battery Charging
ADAPTOR. External Adapter Charging -
In the unit off mode, press the button
to turn on the unit, and press the button again to turn off the unit.
Sleep Timer
- Rotate the
to the valid charging position. - In the unit off mode, press the button < SLEEP> repeatedly to select your desired sleep timer from 05~90 minutes.
- If you select the sleep timer, the unit will turn on automatically after a few seconds with the icon ” ” and the minute appearing in the display.
- While reaching your setting sleep time, the unit will turn off automatically.
NOTE: If the unit turns on by pressing the button
Alarm On/Off
The unit has two alarm functions: alarm1 and alarm2.
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In the unit off mode, press and hold the button
or with the icon ” ” flashing to enter the alarm on/off function.
The setting order: hour, minute, presetting off time. -
Press the button
or to enter the next setting. -
Rotate the knob <TUN.> to adjust the alarm time and presetting off time.
Example:Set the ALARM1 on at 8:05, and alarm off after 15 minutes.
A. In the unit off mode, press and hold the button
B. Rotate the knob <TUN.> to adjust the hour.
C. Press the
D. Press the button
RADIO OPERATION
Activate and Cancel the Alarm Function
In the unit off mode, press the button
Snooze 5 Minutes
When the unit alarm on, press the button
Adjust the Volume
In the unit on mode,rotate the knob
Band Selecting
- In the unit on mode, press the button <FM/WB> to listen to the FM/AM band.
- Press the button
shortly to to listen to the AM band. Press the button shortly repeatedly to convert between MW, LW, and SW. - Press the numeric button
shortly repeatedly to select the meter band.
Frequency Diagram
FM 87-108MHz
AMMWLWSW
MW(10K) 520-1710KHz MW(9K) 522-1710KHz
LW 150-521KHz | SW 2300KHz-23000KHz |
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Meter Band(KHz) | Meter Band(MHz) |
120m 2300-2550KHz | 120m 2.300-2.550MHz |
90m 3150-3450KHz | 90m 3.150-3.450MHz |
75m 3850-4050KHz | 75m 3.850-4.050MHz |
60m 4700-5100KHz | 60m 4.700-5.100MHz |
49m 5700-6500KHz | 49m 5.700-6.500MHz |
41m 7100-7700KHz | 41m 7.100-7.700MHz |
31m 9200-10000KHz | 31m 9.200-10.000MHz |
25m 11400-12200KHz | 25m 11.400-12.200MHz |
22m 13500-13900KHz | 22m 13.500-13.900MHz |
19m 15000-15800KHz | 19m 15.000-15.800MHz |
16m 17450-17950KHz | 16m 17.450-17.950MHz |
15m 18850-19100KHz | 15m 18.850-19.100MHz |
13m 21450-21950KHz | 13m 21.450-21.950MHz |
Select AM Step 9K/10K
In the unit off mode, press and hold the button
Using the Antenna
While listening to the FM or AM programs, please extend the telescopic antenna
fully and get close to the window to get the best reception. The unit uses an
internal, ferrit bar antenna for AM or LW. While listening to the AM or LW
programs, please rotate the unit to get the best reception.
Manual Tuning in Stations
- Turn on the unit and select the band.
- Adjust the volume.
- Rotate the knob <TUN.> to listen to your desired program.
TUNING INTO STATIONS
Auto Scan Tuning
- Turn on the unit and select the band.
- Press and hold the button <M+> or
with the frequency changing in the display, then release the button, and the unit is auto scan tuning the stations. When auto-tuning the strong signal, the unit will broadcast the station.
Direct Frequency Entry
Input FM Band Frequency
After inputting the FM band number, press the <FM/AM> button shortly to listen
to the FM program.
Input AM Band Frequency
First select the frequency range(MW, AM or LW), then input the frequency
number. After inputting the number, press the
NOTE: While inputting the frequency number, the number “0” at the end of
the frequency can be deleted. The time between two steps is limited, please
perform quickly otherwise the inputting is invalid.
Example1: Input FM 95.80MHz
Input the numeric button 9 5 8 0, and then press the <FM/WB> button
shortly to confirm.
Example 2: Input AM (9K) 1287KHZ
Firstly press the
Example 3 Input SW 4900KHZ
Firstly press the
Auto Tuning Storage (ATS)
- Select the band.
- Adjust the volume.
- Press and hold the < MEMORY > button until frequency starts auto-tuning, then release the button, the unit will store the station while scanning the strong signal.
FM (ATS ): 50 memories, (from 50)
AM (ATS ): 10 memories, (from 15)
LW (ATS ): 5 memories, (from 05)
SW( ATS ): 50 memories, (from 50)
Listening to Preset Stations
(1) Manual
- Select the band.
- Press the <M+> or
button shortly to select the preset frequency address. In this way, you can find the preset station quickly.
(2) Direct Frequency Entry Listening
- Select the band.
- In the preset mode, input the frequency address directly, and then press the
button shortly to listen to the program.
NOTE In the preset mode, there are icons “M” and the frequency address is
shown in the display. You can press the <M+> or
Manual Tuning Storage
- Press the
button shortly to enter into the memory mode with “M” and the preset memory address flashes, then press the <M+> or button shortly to select the preset memory address. - Press the
button shortly once again to confirm. The station address is stored in the memory.
FM can store 100 memories and address 00 is advised to be stored while manual
tuning.
AM can store 25 memories and address 00 is advised to be stored while manual
tuning.
LW can store 10 memories and address 00 is advised to be stored while manual
tuning.
SW can store 100 memories and address 00 is advised to be stored while manual
tuning.
DELETE PRESET STATIONS
Delete A Preset Station
- Select the band.
- Press the <M+> or
shortly to select the address where the frequency is saved in. - Press the
button shortly with the icon ” ” flashing, then press thebutton shortly again to delete the address.
Delete ALL Preset Stations
- Select the band.
- Press and hold the
button (about 3 seconds) with ” ” flashing, then press thebutton shortly once again to delete all the preset frequencies.
FM RDS
- Select a strong signal station FM.
- Press the
button shortly with the icon ” ” in the display. - Press the
button repeatedly to see what is being transmitted.
Rt Station Text Message
PTY Program Type
PS Station Name
WEATHER RECEPTION
Listening to the Weather Report
- Press the <FM/WB> button shortly to enter into weather reception mode.
- Rotate the <TUN.> knob to select the local frequency position. Then you can listen to the weather report.
Weather Band Channel Frequencies
CHANNEL | FREQUENCY(MHz) |
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CH1 | 162.4 |
CH2 | 162.425 |
CH3 | 162.45 |
CH4 | 162.475 |
CH5 | 162.5 |
CH6 | 162.525 |
CH7 | 162.55 |
Weather Emergencies Reception
- Press the <FM/WB> button shortly to enter into the local weather frequency position.
- Press the
button to enter into the water emergencies reception, the icon “ALERT” will show on the display, and the light “ALERT” flashes. You can power off the unit, if there is a weather emergency, the unit will power on and report the weather emergency automatically.
SET THE DATE
Adjust the date
- In the unit off mode, press and hold the
button(about 2 seconds) with the year flashes. Then tune the knob to adjust the year, and finally press the button to confirm. - After setting the year, press the
button shortly with the month flashes. Then tune the knob to adjust the month, and finally press the button to confirm. - After setting the month,you can use the same way to set the date.
Example: set 2010.8.30
Adjust the clock
- In the unit off mode, press and hold the
button (about 2 seconds) with the hour flashes. Then tune the <TUN.> knob to adjust the hour. - After tuning the hour, press the
button shortly once again, then tune the <TUN.> knob to adjust the minute, and finally press thebutton shortly to confirm.
Example: set clock 8:35
NOTE: The clock mode is 12 H,” PM” will show on the display if the time is after 12:00.
RADIO OPERATION
Moister and Temperature Display
There is the moister and temperature indicator in the left side of the unit,
the upper indicator displays temperature and the downside displays moister.
You can press the <C/F>jack in the battery compartment with the pointy object
to convert between the Fahrenheit and celsius.
Using Flashlight
Press the
Using Reading Light
Firstly, open the solar panel, then push the
Key Lock Function
Press and hold the
Reset the Unit
If the unit operates erratically, please turn off the unit and take out the AA
batteries for several minutes then install batteries again, and the unit will
work normally.
POWER SUPPLY
Ni-MH Battery
- Remove the battery compartment’s cover by pushing the cover in the direction of the arrow.
- Install the Ni-MH batteries in its compartment, and then connect the battery port with the unit.
- Rotate the
to the Ni-MH position, the unit can work normally.
Note: The charging function of the unit is only used for the Ni-MH
batteries.
AA Batteries
- Open the battery compartment’s cover.
- Install 3 AA size batteries according to the polarity diagram.
- Rotate the
switch to the “ALKALINE” position, the unit can work normally.
NOTES:
- If you set the
to the “Ni-MH” position, the unit consumes the Ni-MH batteries, if you set the to the “ALKALINE” position, the unit consumes the AA batteries. - Please don’t mix the rechargeable batteries with the alkaline ones.
- Please don’t mix the used batteries with the new ones.
- Please don’t mix AA batteries with the metal.
- If you don’t use the unit for a long period, please remove the AA batteries lest battery corrosion.
Low Battery Power Warning
When the battery power is low, the
Adapter
- Plug one port of the adapter into the AC socket and plug the other port into the <DC IN 6V> jack.
- Select the
switch to the “ADAPTOR” position. If you connect correctly, the icon ” ” will show in the display.
CHARGING Ni-MH BATTERIES
There are four ways to charge the Ni-MH batteries: dynamo charging, solar charging, external adapter charging, and PC charging. The “CHARGE” light will be on while dynamo and solar charging. Before charging, please push the “CHARGE” switch to the “IN” position.
Dynamo Charging
You can charge the unit either in radio on mode or off mode.
- Push the
switch to the “IN” position. - Turning the hand crank, the built-in dynamo will start to generate electricity and charge the Ni-MH batteries automatically.
External Adapter Charging
You can charge the Ni-MH batteries either in radio on or off mode.
- Connect the unit with the external adapter correctly then the icon ” ” shows in the display.
- The Ni-MH batteries will be charged automatically with the battery power icon ” ” flows. When the battery power is full, ” ” stops flowing.
Solar Charging
Put the unit under the sun, if the sunlight is strong, the Ni-MH batteries
will be charged automatically either in the radio on or off mode.
Note:
Please don’t put the unit in extremely strong sunlight for long period.
Charging via PC
- Plug one port of the supplied USB cable into the USB jack of the PC and the other port into the “DC IN 5V” jack of the radio. When the connection is correct, the icon ” ” will show in the display.
- The Ni-MH batteries will be charged automatically with the battery power icon ” ” flows. When the battery power is full, ” ” stops flowing.
CHARGING GADGETS
Charging MP 3 or Cellphone
- Push the
switch to the “OUT” position. - Plug one port of the supplied USB cable into the
jack and the other port into the MP 3 or cellphone jack. - Turn the handle crank or connect the unit with an external adapter to charge Mp3 or cellphone.
- While charging, the power light “CHANGE” will be on.
NOTES:
- Some cellphones require special demands about the charging current and voltage, maybe they can’t be charged by the unit.
- While using the external adapter to charge a cellphone or MP 3 you should disconnect the Ni-MH cable with the unit.
PRECAUTIONS
- Do not expose the radio to rain or a humid environment.
- Do not expose the radio to extremely strong sunlight, close to heat sources, or leave it in a place with excessive dust.
- When charging the unit by solar, please do not put the unit in extreme sunlight for long period.
- If the radio is not used for a long time, remove all the batteries to prevent battery leakage or corrosion.
1. Frequency
FM | 87 – 108 MHz |
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MW(10K) | 520 – 1710 KHz |
MW(9K) | 522 – 1710KHz |
LW | 150 – 521KHz |
SW | 2300- 23000KHz |
WEATHER(MHz)
CH1 162.400 | CH5 162.500 |
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CH2 162.425 | CH6 162.525 |
CH3 162.450 | CH7 162.550 |
CH4 162.475 |
2. Noise Limit Sensitivity
FM | ≤10 |
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MW/LW | ≤1mv/m |
SW | ≤30 |
3. Ni-MH Batteries | 3.6V |
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AA alkaline Batteries | 4.5V |
External Adapter | 6.0V |
4. Internal Speaker | D66mm |
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5. Earphone | D3.5mm |
6. Dimension | Approx 240 138 70 |
7. Weight | Approx 560g(incl.Ni-MH batteries) |
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