Sangean U-3 Operating Instructions Manual page 8

1. Battery operation
Installing the batteries, first turn battery cover fixture anti-clockwise
to loosen and put down the battery cover. Insert 6 x D size (UM-1)
battery into the compartment. Ensure the battery is inserted in
accordance with the diagram shown.
Close the battery cover and fasten the fixture by turning clockwise.
If the radio is not to be used for any extended period of time,
it is recommended that the battery is removed from the radio.
2. AC operation
Before you plug the AC cord into the AC socket, be sure the voltage
is correct. If you have batteries in the radio and use the AC power
cord, the batteries will automatically be disconnected.
Switch the "Open" to the AC cord compartment to OPEN position,
pull back the compartment door and cylinder of the AC cord storage,
put out the AC cord to get the required length to the AC socket and
position the AC cord in the cut out in the lower right side of the
compartment door. Close the door.
You can store the AC cord after use in the opposite way you pull out
the AC cord.
3. Powered via DC IN socket
The radio can be also powered via the DC IN socket which can allow
9-14 Volt DC, which is designed to be powered by the vehicle or the
boat so you can take the radio with you outdoors or on the boat.
An additional cigarette lighter cable is required (not supplied) for
this device.
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