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- Page 1 KA550 WORLD RECEIVER THE KAITO KA550 - SOLAR & CRANK WEATHER ALERT MULTIBAND RADIO WITH CELL PHONE & MP3/IPOD CHARGER...
- Page 2 Description: The KA550 multi-band radio is perfect for emergency situations and is also ideal for anyone who does not have access to a reliable AC power source. The radio can be powered by solar energy, batteries, AC adapter and hand-crank generator (magneto).
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Page 3: Location Of Controls (Front)
KA550 KAITO LOCATION OF CONTROLS (front) -
Page 4: Location Of Controls (Rear)
KA550 KAITO LOCATION OF CONTROLS (rear) - Page 5 KAITO This radio is designed for multiple power resources. A) Five Ways to Power the Kaito KA550 1) Crank Power (Rechargeable Batteries) The rechargeable battery pack is already installed in the radio and will power all radio and flashlight functions.
- Page 6 ‘DC IN’ jack on the back of the unit. (Don’t try any adapter with an output voltage higher than 6V, it may permanently damage the radio, use Kaito recommend adaptor.) You can also charge the internal rechargeable batteries with this method.
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Page 7: Power Indicators
5) Power via computer USB cable (not included) The KA550 has a direct USB jack on the back of the unit under the rubber flap on the bottom right. You can connect the radio to your computers USB port with any standard USB cable set. Then set the Charging Selector on the back of the unit to “IN”, and set the Power Selector to SOLAR/CRANK, and the radio will... - Page 8 Charge Out: Select ‘OUT’ switch to charge your cell phone, iPod or MP3 Players via the KA550’s built in USB port. USB devices such as iPod, MP3 or Blackberry can plug directly into the units USB port. For other cell phone models, use one of the power tips that come with the unit that charge most popular cell phone models.
- Page 9 Plug the AC adaptor into the outlet and connect the end to the radio’s input jack (DC IN) on the back of the unit. You can use any of the KA550’s functions while it is plugged in and charging. Note: For faster charging, set the Power Selector to OFF. Unplug the adaptor from the radio when not in use to avoid overcharging of the rechargeable batteries.
- Page 10 Step 1: Connecting your cell phone Take the included cable and connect the USB end directly into the KA550’s USB Port on the back. The other end of the cable will take one of the included Power Tips that fit your phones power jack. If you have a USB phone like a Blackberry, you should have your USB Cable that comes with your phone.
- Page 11 KA550 KAITO The cell phone Power Tips and the phones they fit are listed below: Image Compatible Image Compatible Nokia 6010, 6800, 88xx, N70, N95, Nokia 3220, 6010, 6030, 2760,7030 6061, 6101, 2128i, 6236i KG90/KG800/KG90C/VX8500/VX8 Motorola RAZR V3c, 600/KG70/KG77/ku580/ke850/ke77 V3c, V3i, V323, V325,...
- Page 12 KA550 KAITO 2. Charging via computer The included Power Tips and Charging Cable allow you to charge your phone directly from your computer. Take the cable, and select the proper cellphone tip that fits for your cellphone. Connect the USB end of the cable to the computer.
- Page 13 KA550 KAITO Shortwave band allows you to listen to overseas broadcasts from stations like the BBC, Radio Moscow, Radio France, Radio Beijing, Voice of America and more. 2) Volume Control Turn the volume control knob to adjust the sound volume of the radio.
- Page 14 Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 5) NOAA Alert NOAA Alert allows you to set the KA550 so it is in a standby mode and will turn the radio on automatically if there is a severe weather emergency in your area.
- Page 15 KA550 KAITO When it is tuning, it shows Red. When set to NOAA Alert status, it shows Green intermittently. E) Reading Lamp and Flashlight 1. Using the reading lamp On bottom side of the solar panel is a 5-LED Reading Lamp.
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Page 16: Specifications
KA550 KAITO 3. Using the SOS light In a emergency, you can turn on the flashing red SOS light by setting the Lights Control switch to turn it off, set the control to OFF. Specifications FM: 88 - 108 MHz NOAA Weather: 162.400/162.425/162.450/162.475/162.50/162.525/162.55 (continuous band) -
Page 17: Care And Maintenance
KA550 KAITO Sensitivity FM ≤ 20uV AM ≤ 2.5mV SW ≤ 30uV Rechargeable batteries: 3 NI-MH batteries 600mAh Size: 204 x 128 x 66 MM (8 x 5 x 2.6 INCHES) Care and Maintenance 1. Use soft cloth to clean the radio. Do not use aggressive polish or cleaners. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Tips
KA550 KAITO Troubleshooting tips: Problem: Possible Solutions: Check the setting of the “POWER” switch • Disconnect and re-connect the battery • pack Radio doesn’t power on. Check the polarity of the AA batteries • The “IN/OUT” switch in the back must be •... - Page 19 To use the AC adapter to power the radio, I have the optional AC adapter, but when I plug it in, I disconnecting the battery pack will reduce hear a lot of noise/static. considerable amount of noise/static. Check the “BAND” selector to be set at •...
- Page 20 KA550 WORLD RECEIVER Please visit manufacturer’s website for more information: www.kaitousa.com or call for service 1-866 524 8676 5185 Cliffwood Drive, Montclair CA 91763 V110713...
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