Sangean MMR-77 - Emergency Am/FM Portable Radio Manual
- User manual (40 pages) ,
- Service manual (28 pages) ,
- Specification sheet (1 page)
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Important safety instructions
- Please read these instructions carefully.
- Please keep these instructions for future reference.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
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- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped.
- Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
- The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
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Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.- To prevent possible hear ing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
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To reduce the risk of the electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
Controls
- AM / FM band switch
- Emergency buzzer
- Dynamo power
- AM / FM band indicator
- Tuning LED indicator
- Charging LED indicator
- Backlight button
- Dial scale
- Dial pointer
- Rotary tuning
- Power and volume control
- Hand strap holder
- Earphone socket
- DC jack for AC powerv adaptor
- Battery / Dynamo switch
- Battery compartment
- Telescopic antenna
Power Supply
- Battery operation
- Open the battery compartment by pressing the marking and opening the lid.
- Take out the used batteries by pulling the first one with your index finger. Then take out the second battery.
- When inserting the new batteries (2 x 1.5V, type UM-3, AA or LR6 / R06), observe the correct polarity.
Note:
Take out the batteries when you know that the device won't be used for a long period of time. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage from used batteries.
Environmental note:
Batteries, including those which contain no heavy metal, may not be disposed of with household waste.
Please dispose of used batteries in a environmentally sound manner. Find out about the legal regulations which apply in your area.
- Mains operation (with 3V / 200mA mains power adaptor, central positive in polarity)
- Plug the mains power adaptor (not supplied) into the DC jack socket (2.5mm in diameter) on the left of the device.
- The batteries in the compartment are switched off.
Note:
You can't charge the standard battery or rechargeable battery via Mains operation.
- Dynamo power
Note:
You can charge the radio via Dynamo power either the battery switch in battery or dynamo position. The Dynamo charging is to the built-in dynamo battery not the battery in the battery compartment.
- Take out Dynamo power handle from it rest position.
- Rotary the Dynamo handle around 120 circles per minute speed, either clock or anti-clock wise until the charging LED indicator is on indicating charging condition.
- Under normal listening conditions, one minute of charging by dynamo crank allows radio listening for approx. 6 minutes via the speaker and approx. 10 minutes playing time using earphones. More dynamo crank revolutions will generate more playing time.
- Make sure the handle in its rest position after charging completed.
- You can dynamo charge the radio either radio in its on or off position.
- Make sure the telescopic antenna to be in rest position before rotary the dynamo handle.
Note:
When plugged in AC power adaptor into DC jack, the dynamo charging won't be effective.
Note:
The built-in rechargeable battery for Dynamo power will last for 300500 times of charging, therefore it's suggested to power the radio by standard battery or AC power adaptor (not supplied).
Radio operation
- Select the power to be Battery (make sure the batteries are in and powerful) or Dynamo position by switching battery / dynamo switch.
- Switch on the radio by turning the power / volume control.
- Select required radio band (AM or FM).
- For FM reception, pull out the telescopic antenna and rotary it until you receive the best signal. For AM, align the antenna by turning the radio for best reception and avoid interference from computer, electronics devices etc.
- Adjust the volume by rotary volume control.
Listening with earphones
Insert the earphones plug (3.5mm, stereo) into the earphones socket on the left side of the device.
This will automatically switches off the loudspeakers.
Conditional water resistant
This radio is a conditional water resistant device not a waterproof device, therefore make sure the rubber cover on earphones socket and DC jack are properly sealed after usage.
Emergency buzzer
Press the Emergency Buzzer button will sound the emergency buzzer to let the people know that it's in emergency status or something like "I am here and need help". Press the button again to switch off the buzzer.
Note:
The Emergency buzzer can execute either radio is in on or off position.
Backlight
The radio has a backlight next to the dial window, it will illuminate when the backlight button is pressed and turn off automatically after 5 seconds.
Technical Data
| Power Supply | |
| Battery operation | 2 x 1.5V (type Mignon LR6 / R06 / UM-3 / AA) |
| Mains operation | 3V 200mA, mains power adaptor, center Pin Positive in polarity |
| Dynamo operation | built-in 2 AAA size x 1.2V rechargeable Battery |
| Output | 100mW |
| Frequency Coverage | FM (VHF) 87.50-108 MHz |
| AM (MW) 530-1710 kHz | |
| Antenna | Telescopic antenna FM (VHF) |
| Ferrite rod antenna AM (MW) | |
| Socket | |
| DC socket | 2.5mm in diameter, 3V 200mA, center pin Positive. |
| Earphone jack | 3.5mm in diameter, stereo, 32ohm Impedance |
| Operating temperature range | 0°C to +40°C |
| ※ The barcode label on the product is defined as below: | |
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The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.
If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice. (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive)
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