Adjusting The Volume - RIDGID R8408 Operator's Manual

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OPERATION
WIRE-STYLE FM ANTENNA (OPTIONAL)
SCREW
See Figure 6.
The radio has a connection point for a standard wire-style
WIRE-STYLE
antenna for improving indoor FM reception.
ANTENNA
For best results, use a simple -meter (39.4 in.) length of 
AWG stranded or solid copper wire. If the wire is insulated,
strip one end to expose at least / in of the conductor.
NOTE: The wire is not included with this product.
To attach a wire-style antenna, loosen the single screw in
the center of the connector and insert the stripped end of
the antenna wire into one side of the connector. Tighten
the screw.
NOTE: The wire-style antenna works for FM BAND stations
only.
STRIPPED END
LCD DISPLAY
OF WIRE
See Figure 7.
When the radio is not connected to a power supply, the LCD
display will remain off. If the radio is connected to a power
supply but in the OFF position, one LED will light the display.
If the radio is connected to a power supply and in the ON
position, three LEDs will light the display. You can view the
time, frequency, and settings in use on the LCD display.
NOTE: The LCD display will be partially lit when a battery
pack is connected as a power supply. Always disconnect
battery packs after use to prevent draining the battery
pack.
TURNING THE RADIO ON/OFF
Fig. 6
See Figure 7.
Push the ON/OFF/VOLUME knob and hold down for one-
half (0.5) second to turn the radio ON or OFF.
When the radio is OFF, only the time is displayed with colon
( : ) blinking at one-second intervals.

ADJUSTING THE VOLUME

See Figure 7.
When the radio is turned ON, the sound level will default
to Level  and will be displayed for one second. After one
second, the radio frequency will be displayed.
To increase the volume: turn the ON/OFF/VOLUME knob
RADIO OFF / vOLUME AT 0
to the right.
To decrease the volume: turn the ON/OFF/VOLUME knob
to the left.
RADIO ON / vOLUME AT 10
Fig. 7
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