Kmart 42987017 Portable FM/AM Radio Instruction Manual

Portable FM/AM Radio

MODEL: 42987017
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using this appliance!
• Follow all the safety instructions to avoid damage caused by improper use.
• Keep the instruction manual for future reference. Should this appliance be given to a third party.
• This appliance is intended for household use only. Only use this appliance indoors.
• The danger of electroshock! Do not immerse the appliance, power cord, or power plug in water or in other liquids.
• Do not place the appliance in the direct vicinity of liquids – e.g. bathtubs and sinks, in a damp basement, or close to a swimming pool.
• Do not start up the appliance with damp hands or if you are standing on a wet floor.
• The manufacturer assumes no liability for possible damages that may have been caused by incorrect usage or mishandling of the appliance.
• This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons unless they have been adequately supervised by a responsible person to ensure that they can use the appliance safely.
• Keep the appliance away from all hot surfaces and naked flames.
• Do not place any objects on the appliance. Don’t put objects with naked flames (such as candles) on or next to the appliance.
• The appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appliance.
• Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.
• Do not use the appliance if it is damaged. To avoid hazards, defective components must only be replaced by the manufacturer, his customer service or similarly qualified persons.
• Do not dismantle and repair the appliance by yourself.
• Do not insert any foreign objects into the housing.
• Do not cover the appliance while in use.
• This appliance should be only operated with the type of power source indicated on the marking label. The marketing label is located at the bottom enclosure of the appliance.
• Always turn the power off before plugging the appliance into the power outlet or unplugging it.
• Prevent damage to the power cord by not squeezing, bending or rubbing it on sharp edges.
• Keep the cord away from hot surfaces and open flames.
• Always pull the plug, not the power cord when disconnecting the appliance from a power outlet.
• Plug the appliance into an easily accessible socket, so that you can disconnect it quickly from the mains, in the event of an emergency. Unplug the appliance from the power socket to switch it off completely. Use the mains plug as a disconnecting appliance. If the appliance malfunctions due to electrostatic discharge or short-term overvoltage, disconnect it from the power supply and connect it once again. Unplug the appliance during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
• WARNING: Only uses with accessories recommend or provided.
• WARNING: The battery (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or under the windshield.
  CAUTION: To avoid possible damage to your hearing, do not listen at high levels through headphones.

CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS

1. Headphone jack
2. FM aerial
3. DC power in jack
4. Battery cover

CONTENTS

The carton should contain:
The Portable radio

• Micro-USB power cable
• Operating Manual
• If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest store for a replacement.
• Have your receipt ready when you call. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.

LOCATION
Place the unit on dry stable surface away from heat and damp and where it is unlikely to fall or be knocked over.

POWER SUPPLY
Fitting batteries
1. Press the catch on the battery cover (arrowed) and lift off the lid.

2. Fit 4 x AA batteries into the battery compartment, observing polarity as shown.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for a long time to avoid the danger of leakage.
NOTE: Never mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types. Batteries should always be replaced as sets.

Battery disposal
Dispose of used batteries with regard to the recycling regulations in your area.
Do NOT short circuit batteries or throw them into water, the general rubbish or in a fire.
Weak batteries can leak and damage the unit. Replace them in good time!

Connecting USB power

• Connect the smaller plug on the Micro-USB cable to the DC 5V IN jack on the back panel.
• Connect the USB plug to a free USB port on a computer or a 5V USB AC adapter (not supplied).

SETTING THE CLOCK

NOTE: The clock is set when set to Standby.

• Press and hold the TIME button.
  ‘24H’ will flash.

• Turn the TUNING control to change between 24 hour and 12 hour modes

• When the mode you want is displayed, press the TIME button.
  The current time will be displayed, the hour will flash.

• Turn the TUNING control to set the hour.

• When the hour is set correctly, press the TIME button.
  The minutes digits will flash.

• Turn the TUNING control to set the time minutes.

• When the minutes are set correctly, press the TIME button.
  The time setting will be saved.

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

FM and AM aerials
When listening to FM radio it is always important to extend the telescopic aerial. The aerial has a swivel base and can be moved to the position that gives best reception.
The AM aerial is built inside the radio case. There is no need to extend the telescopic aerial when listening to AM radio, though signal may improve slightly if the radio is turned on its base.

Switching the radio on or off

• Press the /MODE button to switch the radio on.
  The display will light and the radio will switch on, tuned to the last station you played.

• Press and hold the /MODE button to switch the radio off.
  Setting the volume

• Turn the VOLUME control clockwise to increase the volume or anti-clockwise to decrease the volume.
  Tuning to a different station

• Turn the TUNING control clockwise to tune up the band or anti-clockwise to tune down the band.
  The display will show the tuned frequency in MHz (FM) or kHz (AM).
  Changing between FM and AM bands

• Press the MODE button briefly.
  The radio will change between FM and AM bands.

PRESET STATIONS

Your radio can store up to 30 of your favourite stations as presets.
Storing presets automatically
You radio will scan the band and automatically store all stations found as presets.

• Press the  SCAN button.
  The radio will now scan the band and store any stations found as presets. This process may take a minute or so.
  Storing presets manually

• Tune to the station you want to store as a preset.

• Press and hold the PRESET button.
  ‘P’ will be displayed with a flashing preset number to store.

• To choose a preset location to store your station, turn the TUNING control to change the preset number displayed.

• To store the station playing in the preset number displayed, press the PRESET button.
  The preset number will stop flashing to indicate that the preset has been stored.
  To recall a preset

• Press the PRESET button.
  The last used preset number will be displayed.

• Turn the TUNING control to browse the preset stations you have stored.

• The radio will tune to the selected preset station.
  When you stop browsing the station will be selected.

SLEEP FUNCTION

You can set the Sleep timer to play music for a set period while you are falling asleep.
To set the sleep timer

• Play your choice of music.

• Press the SLEEP button.
  The sleep time of 90 minutes will be displayed.

• Press the SLEEP button repeatedly to set the sleep time option you want of 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10 minutes or OFF (sleep off).
  Music will continue to play for the time you selected, then the unit will set to Standby.
  Checking the sleep time remaining

• Press the SLEEP button.
  The sleep time remaining will be displayed.

HEADPHONES

There is a headphone output socket on the back panel of the radio. If headphones are connected to this socket for private listening, the speakers will cut out automatically.

AFTER USE

•  Set the radio to Standby or switch it off.
• Remove the batteries or unplug the USB power cable if you are leaving it unattended for a long period (holidays etc).

CARE AND CLEANING

All care and cleaning operations should be carried out with the unit unplugged from USB power.
Occasionally wipe the cabinet with a lint-free duster. Never clean the unit with liquids or solvents.

SPECIFICATIONS

Battery power: ………………………… 6V (4 x AA cells)
DC Input: ………………………………… 5 V 500m A via USB
FM: ………………………………………… 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM: ……………………………………….. 522 – 1620 kHz
Net Weight: …………………………….. 300g

WARRANTY CARD

12 Month Warranty
Thank you for your purchase from Kmart.

Kmart Australia Ltd warrants your new product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period stated above, from the date of purchase, provided that the product is used in accordance with accompanying recommendations or instructions where provided. This warranty is in addition to your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Kmart will provide you with your choice of a refund, repair or exchange (where possible) for this product if it becomes defective within the warranty period. Kmart will bear the reasonable expense of claiming the warranty. This warranty will no longer apply where the defect is a result of alteration, accident, misuse, abuse or neglect.

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase and contact our Customer Service Centre on 1800 124 125 (Australia) or 0800 945 995 (New Zealand) or alternatively, via Customer Help at Kmart.com.au for any difficulties with your product. Warranty claims and claims for expenses incurred in returning this product can be addressed to our Customer Service Centre at 690 Springvale Rd, Mulgrave Vic 3170.

Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.

For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory rights observed under New Zealand legislation.

References

• Kmart.com.au

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