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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE...
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Page 3: Owners Record/Unpacking
Date of purchase / Name & address of dealer: ___________________________ ________________________________________________________________ Unpacking The box should contain the CC Solar Observer radio, a Radio-to-USB cell phone adapter, and this manual. If anything is missing or damaged please contact C. Crane immediately. We recommend you keep the box in the unlikely event your radio needs to be serviced. -
Page 4: Introduction/Safety Instructions
6 months if the radio has not been used. This will help maintain optimal battery life. • Keep these precautions and instructions where all who will use this radio will read them. Page 4 CC Solar Observer... - Page 5 2) DISCONNECT THE RADIO IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION If you smell or notice smoke, disconnect the optional AC Adapter immediately, taking care to avoid burns. Please contact C. Crane for inspection and service before any future operation. Only use the AC-DC Adapter recommended with the unit and replace it if any wires become frayed or exposed.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Location of Controls - Left Side and Top of Radio....Getting Started Display Panel..............Powering Your Radio............Inserting the Batteries............ Radio Operation Tuning................Display Light..............Flashlight................ Listening with Earphones..........Phone Charger Jack......................Personal Station Log............Page 6 CC Solar Observer... -
Page 7: Location Of Controls - Front Of Radio
Location of Controls - Front of Radio Power Selection Switch Display Panel Volume Control Tuning Dial Weather Dial Dynamo Crank Speaker Band Switch CC Solar Observer Page 7... -
Page 8: Location Of Controls - Left Side And Top Of Radio
Location of Controls - Left Side and Top of Radio LED Light Battery Pack Charging Jack Headphone Jack Fold Out Solar Panel Phone Charging Jack Display Light and Telescopic Antenna Flashlight Switch Page 8 CC Solar Observer... -
Page 9: Getting Started Display Panel
60 hours. When using nickel metal hydride rechargeable “AA” batteries, about 55 hours of play can be expected. This radio will not charge user-installed batteries. Note: Do not use Lithium type batteries. CC Solar Observer Page 9... -
Page 10: Inserting The Batteries
Note: We do not recommend using the AC charging adapter while your cell phone is connected to the radio. Many newer cell phones require more power than the power adapter can supply. This can cause the cell phone to discharge and possibly damage the power adapter. Page 10 CC Solar Observer... -
Page 11: Radio Operation Tuning
Radio Operation TUNING The CC Solar Observer features three bands: FM, AM and WEATHER. 1. Position the power switch to “BATTERY” or “DYNAMO”. 2. Select band by positioning the “BAND SWITCH”. 3. Adjust TUNING dial to desired frequency. For tuning Weather, position the “WEATHER”... - Page 12 FM and Weather Band: Telescopic whip antenna AM Band: Built-in Ferrite Bar WEIGHT AND DIMENSIONS: Weight: 1 lb. Dimensions: 7.25” W x 5.5” H x 2” D HEADPHONE JACK: 1/8” (3.5 mm) - Will accept stereo or mono plug. Note: Page 12 CC Solar Observer...
- Page 13 No. We do not recommend having the AC Adapter connected to the radio while charging your cell phone or other devices. Hard winding of the Dynamo Crank on the CC Solar Observer is usually due to a low charge on the internal battery pack. For best results, continue winding the Dynamo Crank and try winding at a rate of two full turns per second.
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Page 14: Personal Station Log
PERSONAL STATION LOG Please feel free to copy this page. Page 14 CC Solar Observer... - Page 15 PERSONAL STATION LOG Please feel free to copy this page. CC Solar Observer Page 15...
- Page 16 NOTICE: responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Web: ccrane.com All rights reserved. No part of this booklet may be reproduced, in any form or means whatsoever, without permission in writing from C. Crane. R20-2020...