SANGEAN RA-101 Digital Voice Recorder User Manual

SANGEAN RA-101 Digital Voice Recorder

Operating instruction

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Important Safety Instructions

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, shall not be placed on the apparatus.

• The batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like.

• Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and warranty.

• CAUTION: “Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.”

• Do not allow your radio to be exposed to
  water, steam, or sand.

• Do not leave your radio where excessive heat could cause damage.

• If safety-relevant, the following information should be included as far as applicable:

• minimum distances around the apparatus for sufficient ventilation;

• the ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.;

• no naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus;

• attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal;

• the use of apparatus in tropical and / or moderate climates.

• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

•  If an apparatus is provided with a replaceable lithium battery, the following applies:

• if the battery is intended to be replaced by the user, there shall be a warning close to the battery or in both the instruction for use and service instructions;

• if the battery is not intended to be replaced by the user, there shall be a warning close to the battery or in the service instructions.

• High or low extreme temperatures that a battery can be subjected to during use, storage or transportation; and

• low air pressure at high altitude.

• replacement of a battery with an incorrect type that can defeat a safeguard (for example, in the case of some lithium battery types);

• disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery, that can result in an explosion;

• leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas; and

• a battery subjected to extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas.

• The symbol indicates DC voltage.

Controls

1. Volume knob

2. Mode knob: Power off / FM / Bluetooth / TWS / Aux in

3. LED indicator
   Amber: Tuner set solid on an FM station.
   Flashing Blue: When it is under the Bluetooth / TWS pairing mode.
   Solid Blue: When it is connected / Paired to a Bluetooth device or another TWS-compatible speaker.

4. Tuning control

5. Indicating backlight
   When the battery capacity is low, the indicating backlight will flash and then turn off.
   When charging in off mode, the light will be in breathing mode until fully charged.
   Note: It is not recommended to listen to the radio while charging to avoid interference.

6. Hand strap

7. Speaker

8. DC IN 5V / 2.4A USB Type-C charging socket 9 3.5mm auxiliary input socket

9. 3.5mm external antenna socket

10. Passive speaker

Listening to music via Bluetooth streaming

• Pairing and playing your Bluetooth device for the first time

1. Rotate the Mode knob to select the BT (Bluetooth) mode. The LED indicator will flash blue to show the radio is discoverable.
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 “RA-101”. With some mobile devices (which 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. The blue LED indicator will remain steady. 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 to play / pause and navigate tracks.

Disconnecting your Bluetooth device

Rotate the Mode knob to select any mode other than Bluetooth mode to disconnect with your Bluetooth device or turn off Bluetooth function on your Bluetooth device to disable the connection.

The True Wireless Stereo (TWS) feature

True wireless stereo (also known as TWS) is a feature that allows one device to wirelessly connect with another device. Your RA-101 can be wirelessly connected to a second RA-101 and play music through both speakers at the same time.

Note: When the TWS connection is established for the first time, both speakers cannot be connected to the Bluetooth device first.

1. Rotate the Mode knob to BT (Bluetooth) mode on the first speaker. The LED indicator will flash blue.
2. Then rotate the Mode knob to TWS mode on the second speaker. The LED indicator will also flash blue.
3. After a short period of time, a confirmation tone will sound when the TWS is connected successfully. The blue LED indicator on the second speaker will remain steady.
4. Then connect the first speaker to the Bluetooth device. Once connected, there will be a confirmation tone sound and the blue LED indicator will remain steady.
5. Start playback on the connected Bluetooth device and adjust the volume on the Bluetooth device or one of the speakers for comfortable listening.
   Note: The volume setting of one speaker is reflected on the other. Not all player applications or devices may respond to all of these controls.

Switching the audio mode

• When using two speakers, repeatedly press and release the Volume knob to switch the different audio modes.
• When the indicating backlight comes up in a full circle around the dial: Both speakers play the same sound. This is the default setting.
• When the indicating backlight flashes 3 times in a half circle (left or right) around the dial: One speaker plays the sound on the left channel, while the other speaker
• plays the sound on the right channel for stereo playback between the speakers.

Disconnecting TWS connection

Rotate the Mode knob to select any mode other than the current mode to disconnect the TWS.

Adjustable dimmer on tuning scale dial

Press and hold the Volume knob for 2 seconds, then rotate the Volume knob to adjust the backlight. Press and release the Volume knob to confirm the adjustment.

Supplied accessories

• External FM Wire Antenna
• USB Type-A to USB Type-C Charging Cable

Specifications

Bluetooth
Bluetooth Specification| Bluetooth® Ver 5.0+EDR
Profile Support| A2DP
Bluetooth Audio CODEC| SBC
Transmitting Power| Power Class 2
Line of Sight Range| 10meters / 30feet
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The frequency and maximum transmitted power| ****

2402MHz ~ 2480MHz: -1.08dBm

Built-in Battery
Battery| rechargeable Lithium-ion battery 7.3V 2600mAh
Battery life| approx.19 hours for 4 hours a day at the normal volume level
Charge time| approximately 3.5Hr
Operating temperature range| 0°C to +40°C

Sangean reserves the right to amend the specifications without notice .

RECYCLING This product bears the selective sorting symbol for Waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This means that this product must be handled pursuant to European directive 2012 / 19 / EU in order to be recycled or dismantled to minimize its impact on the environment.

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