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The Sangean ATS-909X2 PLL synthesized receiver provides the following range of features:
The ATS-909X2 can be powered using battery power or AC power.
OPTION 1: BATTERIES
To power the radio using battery power, follow these steps:
NOTE
Do not mix different types of batteries or rechargeable batteries with different capacities.
NOTE
When replacing batteries, batteries must be replaced within 3 minutes in order to retain the clock time. Other information stored in the radio's memory will not be lost.
OPTION 2: EXTERNAL POWER ADAPTER
When using AC power, please use the AC power adapter included with this radio or any equivalent power adapter capable of providing DC 9V, 1.2A, center pin positive.
Before connecting the power adapter to a wall socket, please ensure that the voltage that the socket supplies is within the supported range (100~240 Vac, 50/60Hz). Connect the power AC adapter to the DC IN socket (41) and a wall socket. When the AC power adapter is connected, any batteries inserted in the radio will automatically be disconnected.
The Time display (F) that displays the time can be set to 12 or 24-hour format when the radio is powered on or off. By default, the clock format is set to the 24-hour format and this setting only needs to be changed if the 12-hour format is preferred.
Perform the following steps to change the clock format:
The time can be set when the radio is powered on or off.
SETTING YOUR LOCAL TIME AND TIME ZONE
In order to enter the correct local time, first set your local time zone and then set your local time.
Do this by performing the following steps:
NOTE
If you have made a mistake while entering a digit or character, press the Cancel button (31) to erase the last entered or selected digit or character. Press this button multiple times to erase more than one digit or character.
SETTING A WORLD TIME
Aside from setting your local time zone, the ATS-909X2 also allows you to set a second time zone and display the time in this time zone. This time is referred to as world time.
To select a time zone for the world time, follow these steps:
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME
This radio comes with a Daylight Saving Time feature that can be activated or deactivated by pressing the Daylight Saving Time button (2). When Daylight Saving Time is activated, the Daylight Saving Time indicator (C) will be shown on the display.
RENAMING TIME ZONE CITIES
The ATS-909X2 allows you to customize the names of the cities that are pre-programmed into the radio's memory.
If you have selected a time zone city that you would like to rename, follow these steps:
The ATS-909X2 is capable of tuning to radio stations on the SW, MW, LW, FM and AIR bands. The radio features an Automatic Tuning System (ATS) that can be used to automatically store preset stations when the SW, MW, LW or FM band is selected. When the AIR band is selected, only manual tuning and scan tuning can be used to search for stations and preset stations must be stored manually.
NOTE
Listening to airband frequencies (118-137 MHz) without a license is prohibited in some countries. Only use this device to listen to airband frequencies when this is allowed under local laws and regulations.
NOTE
For the best reception, please make sure the telescopic antenna on the back of the radio (33) is fully extended when listening to the FM, SW or AIR band. When listening to the SW, MW or LW band, make sure the included external AM antenna is connected to the AM EXT. ANT jack (36) and that the antenna is placed as high as possible and is not being obstructed.
USING THE AUTOMATIC TUNING SYSTEM (ATS) – MW/LW/FM
The Automatic Tuning System can be used to automatically scan for radio stations with a strong signal on the MW, LW or FM band and store these stations as preset stations. Since the MW and LW share the same button, simply press this button (21) twice to switch between the medium wave and the long wave.
Follow these steps to use the Automatic Tuning System on the MW/LW/FM band:
NOTE
When using the ATS feature on the MW/LW/FM band, all existing presets that have not been locked on that waveband will be cleared.
NOTE
When using the ATS feature on the MW/LW/FM band, the radio will store preset stations based on signal strength. If more stations are found than there are presets available, the stations with the weakest signals will not be stored.
USING THE AUTOMATIC TUNING SYSTEM (ATS) – SW ONLY
The Automatic Tuning System can also be used on the SW band. The process for using it is slightly different from the process on the other bands.
Follow these steps to use the Automatic Tuning System on the SW band:
NOTE
When using the ATS feature on the SW band, all existing presets that have not been locked on the selected page number will be cleared.
NOTE
When using the ATS feature on the SW band, the radio will store preset stations based on signal strength. If more stations are found than there are presets available on a preset page, the stations with the weakest signal will not be stored. If no stations are found during the scan, the radio will tune to the start frequency of the set ATS scan range.
NOTE
It is recommended to use a frequency range of approximately 5MHz for ATS scans and repeat scanning this range on different pages until no new presets are found. This way, several preset pages can be populated with presets and the entire SW band can be covered in a quick manner.
USING SCAN TUNING
The scan tuning feature of the ATS-909X2 can be used on any band to automatically scan from the current frequency to the nearest strong station with a higher/lower frequency.
Follow these steps to use the scan feature:
NOTE
The sensitivity of the scan tuning feature can be adjusted by setting the squelch level. See "SETTING THE SQUELCH LEVEL" section for more information.
USING MANUAL TUNING
Manual tuning can be used on any band to either input the frequency of a radio station directly or to manually tune or fine-tune to a station using small steps.
DIRECT TUNING
Follow these steps to directly tune to a radio station of which you know the frequency:
NOTE
If the desired frequency is on the FM band, a decimal point must be added when inputting the frequency.
MANUAL TUNING
To tune to a radio station of which you know the frequency or to fine-tune to a station, follow these steps:
SETTING THE TUNING STEP
When using manual tuning, the frequency change per tuning step using the Rotary Tuning knob (16) and the FM tuning step using the Tuning Up/Down buttons (18) can be adjusted.
To adjust the Rotary Tuning knob (16) tuning step for the SW, MW, LW, FM and AIR band, simply press the Step button (17) when listening to a radio station. The Tuning step indicator (O) on the display shows which tuning step is currently selected. In addition, you can press and hold the Step button (17) to disable tuning with the Rotary Tuning knob (16). Hold the Step button (17) again to enable tuning with the Rotary Tuning knob (16) again.
To adjust the FM tuning step of the Tuning Up/Down buttons (18), follow these steps:
The MW/AM tuning step can be adjusted using the MW/AM tuning step switch (48), which is located inside the battery compartment. This switch can be placed in either the 9kHz or 10kHz position. In Europe and most other parts of the world this switch must be placed in the 9kHz position, while in America this switch must be placed in the 10kHz position.
Finally, the ATS-909X2 also features a quick tuning feature. This feature can be used by pressing and holding the Enter button (30) while simultaneously rotating the Rotary Tuning knob (16). Quick tuning allows for even larger frequency steps, but it can only be used on the AIR, FM and SW bands.
The following table shows the available tuning steps for the Rotary Tuning knob (16) and the Tuning Up/Down buttons (18) for each of the wavebands:
AIR | FM | LW | MW | SW | ||
Rotary Tuning knob | STOP | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
FAST | 25kHz | 100kHz | 9kHz | 9kHz 10kHz | 5kHz | |
SLOW | 5kHz | 50kHz | 1kHz | 1kHz | 1kHz | |
Tuning Up /Down (scan or seek) | 25kHz | 50kHz 100kHz 200kHz | 9kHz | 9kHz 10kHz | 5kHz | |
Quick Tuning | 1MHz | 1MHz | - | - | 100kHz |
STEREO RECEPTION
The ATS-909X2 is designed to receive FM stereo broadcasts. When the radio is tuned to an FM station of sufficient strength, the FM stereo indicator (Ab) will be shown on the display and the broadcast will be played in stereo if headphones are connected or an external device is connected to the LINE OUT jack (38).
NOTE
The radio can be forced to play FM radio stations in mono by using the "FM STEREO" setting in the menu. This can help reduce noise when listening to FM stations. More details on how to enable this feature can be found in "USING THE MENU".
ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
The volume of the radio can be adjusted by rotating the Volume Control knob (12) clockwise to increase the volume or counterclockwise to decrease the volume.
The ATS-909X2 allows you to store up to 1674 radio stations in the memory of the radio. The radio has three memory banks that can each store up to 558 preset stations.
The following table gives an overview of the number of stations that can be stored in one memory bank for each of the wavebands:
WAVEBAND | PRESET PAGES (9 PRESETS P PAGE) | TOTAL NO. OF PRESETS |
AIR | 5 | 45 |
FM | 4 | 36 |
MW | 3 | 27 |
LW | 1 | 9 |
SW | 49 | 441 |
STORING PRESET STATIONS IN MEMORY – MW/LW/FM/AIR
Follow these steps to save preset stations on the MW, LW, FM and AIR bands:
NOTE
If another station has already been stored at a preset position that is selected, then the station that was previously stored at that preset position will be moved to the first available empty preset position (even if that preset position is located on another page).
STORING PRESET STATIONS IN MEMORY – SW ONLY
The procedure for storing stations on the SW band is slightly different from the procedure for the other bands described above. Follow these steps to store stations on the SW band:
NOTE
If another station has already been stored at a preset position that is selected, then the station that was previously stored at that preset position will be moved to the first available empty preset position on the same page.
If a page on the SW band already has 9 stations preset in the radio's memory, then you will have to either select a different page manually or overwrite one of the existing presets by pressing and holding the numeric button of that preset position. Overwritten presets will be moved to a different page if there are pages left with available preset positions.
NOTE
Because shortwave reception can be affected by weather conditions, radio stations on the shortwave band may have different frequencies on which they can be received depending on the conditions. It is therefore a good idea to store several frequencies for the same radio station on the same preset page, as the radio will automatically scan for the preset with the strongest signal when a page is selected on the SW band.
RECALLING PRESET STATIONS – MW/LW/FM/AIR
Follow these steps to recall a preset station on the MW, LW, FM and AIR bands:
RECALLING PRESET STATIONS – SW ONLY
Follow these steps to recall a preset station on the SW band:
LOCKING PRESET STATIONS
After storing preset stations, it is possible to lock them in order to prevent accidentally deleting them, for instance because of accidentally starting the ATS feature.
DELETING PRESET STATIONS
To delete a preset station from the radio's memory, follow these steps:
NOTE
Locked stations cannot be deleted using this method. When trying to delete a locked preset station, the Text display (U) will show the message "MEMO LOCK". In this case the preset station can only be deleted by unlocking it first.
MOVING PRESET STATIONS TO ANOTHER POSITION
Preset stations can be moved to another preset position and/or page. If another station is already saved at the desired preset position, then the stations will switch positions if they are on the same page. If they are not on the same page, the station that was originally saved at the selected preset position will be moved to the first available preset position.
You can move a preset station in memory by following these steps:
NOTE
Although locked preset stations cannot be deleted, they can be moved using this feature.
RENAMING PRESET STATIONS – MW/LW/FM/AIR
The names of preset stations on the MW, LW, FM and AIR bands can be changed by following these steps:
RENAMING PRESET PAGES – SW ONLY
On the SW band, only preset pages have names. To change the name of a preset page, follow these steps:
When the SW band is selected, a meter band can also be selected to adjust the frequency range of the radio. In total, there are 14 meter bands available that can be selected as follows:
USER INPUT | METER BAND | FREQUENCY RANGE (MHz) |
1 | 120m | 2.300-2.495 |
2 | 90m | 3.200-3.400 |
3 | 75m | 3.900-4.000 |
Freq | 60m | 4.750-5.060 |
4 | 49m | 5.900-6.200 |
5 | 41m | 7.100-7.350 |
6 | 31m | 9.400-9.990 |
Memo | 25m | 11.600-12.100 |
7 | 21m | 13.500-13.870 |
8 | 19m | 15.100-15.800 |
9 | 16m | 17.480-17.900 |
● | 15m | 18.900-19.020 |
0 | 13m | 21.450-21.750 |
Cancel | 11m | 25.600-26.100 |
NOTE
After selecting a meter band, the selected band will remain on the display as long as the radio is tuned within this meter band. When using scan tuning, the automatic scan will also loop within the selected meter band, unless you continue pressing one of the Tuning Up/Down buttons (18) till the frequency crosses the range of the meter band.
SSB is very popular among ham and business radio users because of its efficiency. Amateurs who use SSB and transmit below 10MHz generally use the lower side band (LSB), while amateur and commercial stations transmitting above 10MHz generally use the upper side band (USB). Your ATS-909X2 is capable of receiving all USB and LSB transmissions.
To receive SSB stations:
NOTE
The minimum tuning step is set to 20Hz by default, but it can be changed to 10Hz in the menu. Refer to the next section for more information on setting the SSB tuning step.
When using manual tuning on either of the single side bands, the frequency change per tuning step when using the Rotary Tuning knob (16) can be adjusted by following these steps:
LSB/USB | ||||
LW | MW | SW | ||
STOP | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Rotary | FAST | 1kHz | 1kHz | 1kHz |
Tuning knob | SLOW | 20Hz/10Hz | 20Hz/10Hz | 20Hz/10Hz |
Tuning Up/Down | 9kHz | 9kHz/10kHz | 5kHz |
The Bandwidth Control switch (13) allows you to choose whether the bandwidth for the various bands should be automatically set or manually set. When the switch is placed in the manual position, the Bandwidth Control button (26) can be used to change the bandwidth on the SW, MW, LW, FM and AIR bands.
A wide bandwidth can increase sound quality when receiving a strong signal, while a narrow bandwidth can make it easier to receive weak signals and overcome problems caused by interference. When selecting the narrowest bandwidth on the FM band, stereo playback is not always available.
There are 3 different bandwidth settings available for the AIR and FM bands, while the SW, MW and LW bands each have 5 different bandwidth settings:
Bandwidth | Indicator | FM | MW/LW | SW | AIR |
WIDEST | ![]() | 110kHz | 6kHz | 4kHz | 6kHz |
WIDE | ![]() | - | 4kHz | 3kHz | - |
NORM | ![]() | 85kHz | 3kHz | 2.5kHz | 4kHz |
NARROW | ![]() | - | 2.5kHz | 1.8kHz | - |
NARROWEST | ![]() | 65kHz | 1.8kHz | 1kHz | 2kHz |
To use automatic bandwidth control, place the Bandwidth Control switch (13) in the AUTO position. The bandwidth will now automatically be adjusted to the best setting according to the signal to noise ratio and the radio will keep monitoring the signal to noise ratio every 300 ms and adjust the bandwidth if needed.
It is also possible to manually adjust the bandwidth. To do this, follow these steps:
NOTE
The bandwidth cannot be set when using the LSB or USB band. Pressing the Bandwidth Control button (26) has no effect in this case.
When using the AIR band, the AIR button (23) can be used to perform a page scan. When performing a page scan, the ATS-909X2 will tune to all preset stations that are saved on the current page and stop when it finds a station on which a signal is being received. If the signal is no longer received for the duration of the scan delay, the radio will continue scanning the other presets on the current page (see "USING THE MENU" for more information about setting the page scan delay).
To perform a page scan, follow these steps:
NOTE
The common airband is normally used for short-term transmission. The page scan feature can monitor 9 preset stations at the same time. If a radio signal is being received on a certain preset, the radio will stop scanning and tune to that preset. When the radio no longer receives a signal on this frequency, it will wait 0.5 second to 2 seconds (depending on the set scan delay) and, if no signal is being received anymore, then continue the page scan.
Background hiss or static noise is present to some degree at every location. This is a normal phenomenon. The Squelch button (8) can be used to set the squelch level above the background noise level in order to skip unwanted stations or interference when automatically scanning, making it easier to find voice transmissions from stronger stations.
It is recommended to keep the squelch level as low as possible (to a level just before static noise can be constantly heard). This way, signals that may be weak can still be heard. If the squelch level is set too high, weak voice transmissions may be suppressed as well.
The squelch level can be adjusted using the following steps:
The AM RF Gain jog dial (40) can be used to enhance the gain of the RF amplifier while listening to the AM band. A higher gain level helps receiving signals from further away, but can also saturate the RF amplifier when the radio is situated near a strong electric field, causing it to no longer receive any normal signal. In this case, the RF gain should be lowered to avoid such saturation effects.
In general, it is recommended to place the AM RF Gain jog dial (40) in the maximum position for the best reception.
The menu of the ATS-909X2 can be accessed by pressing and holding the Menu button (29) while the radio is powered on or off. After accessing the menu, the Rotary Tuning knob (16) can be used to browse through the available settings and to select settings, while the Step button (17) or Enter button (30) can be used start configuring settings or confirm selected settings.
The following settings can be found in the menu:
![]() MANUAL/RDS CT | [RDS CT]: Set the clock using RDS CT when available. [MANUAL]*: Set the clock manually and ignore RDS CT. |
![]() FORMAT | [24H]*: Use the 24-hour clock format. [12H]: Use the 12-hour clock format with PM indicator. |
BACK LIGHT | [LIGHT 10S]: backlight timeout 10 seconds. [LIGHT 20S]*: backlight timeout 20 seconds. [LIGHT 30S]: backlight timeout 30 seconds. Use this setting to configure the backlight timeout when using battery power. |
FM STEREO | [FM.ST AUTO]*: Use FM stereo mode when available [FM.ST MONO]: Force the radio to use FM mono mode. Use this setting to allow for stereo playback (when headphones or an external device are connected) or force mono playback. Forcing mono can sometimes help reduce noise. |
SOFT MUTE | [S. MUTE ON]: FM softmute enabled. [S. MUTE OFF]*: FM softmute disabled. Softmute can reduce background hiss/noise of fading FM signals. |
MEMOBANK A/B/C | [MEMOBANK A]*: Select memory bank A. [MEMOBANK B]: Select memory bank B. [MEMOBANK C]: Select memory bank C. The ATS-909X2 features 3 memory banks each capable of storing 558 preset stations. Use all 3 of them to store up to 1674 preset stations. |
FM STEP | [FM 50kHz]: Tuning Up/Down button FM tuning step 50kHz. [FM 100kHz]*: Tuning Up/Down button FM tuning step 100kHz. [FM 200kHz]: Tuning Up/Down button FM tuning step 200kHz. |
FM RANGE | [FM 64-108 M]: Set the FM range to 64- 108 MHz. [FM 76-108 M]: Set the FM range to 76- 108 MHz. [FM 87-108 M]: Set the FM range to 87- 108 MHz. This setting can be used to configure the FM range, based on the country that you are currently in. |
SSB STEP | [SSB 10Hz]: Tuning Up/Down button SSB tuning step 10Hz. [SSB 20Hz]*: Tuning Up/Down button SSB tuning step 20Hz. |
BEEP ON/OFF | [BEEP ON]: Turn on the confirmation beep for certain operations. [BEEP OFF]: Turn off the confirmation beep for certain operations. |
SCAN DELAY | [P.SCAN 0.5S]: Set the page scan delay to 0.5s. [P.SCAN 1.0S]*: Set the page scan delay to 1.0s. [P.SCAN 1.5S]: Set the page scan delay to 1.5s. [P.SCAN 2.0S]: Set the page scan delay to 2.0s. This setting can be used to configure the page scan delay for the AIR band. This is the time the radio waits for a signal on a preset frequency (when no signal is being received) before continuing a page scan. |
VER XXX | This setting displays the software version. The software version is only for reference and cannot be changed. |
FACTORY | [RESET NO]*: Do not perform a factory reset. [RESET YES]: Perform a factory reset. A factory reset restores the clock time/alarm/menu settings to the factory defaults. Preset stations and memory banks will not be deleted. |
Note: The default settings are indicated with an asterisk (*). |
SETTING AN ALARM TIMER
The ATS-909X2 features three alarm timers which can be set when the radio is powered on or off using the timer buttons (5). The alarm timers can be configured to use either the radio's buzzer or a radio station to wake you up.
To set an alarm timer, follow these steps:
NOTE
The buzzer alarm uses the Humane Wake System (HWS). This means that when the buzzer alarm activates, the alarm will start softly and gradually increase in volume. It will repeatedly sound for 1 minute and be muted for 1 minute over a period of 30 minutes, unless the alarm is stopped. If a radio station is used as the alarm source, then the radio will sound non-stop at the selected time for 60 minutes, unless the alarm is stopped.
STOPPING AN ALARM
When an alarm sounds, press the POWER button (10) to stop the sounding alarm.
USING THE SNOOZE FEATURE
When an alarm sounds, press any button (except the Power button (10) or Backlight button (11)) to snooze the alarm for 5 minutes. This procedure can be repeated during the alarm period. The Snooze indicator (H) is shown on the display while the snooze feature is active.
DEACTIVATING AN ALARM TIMER
If an alarm timer is activated, press the corresponding timer button (5) followed by the Cancel button (31) to deactivate the alarm timer. The corresponding Timer number indicator (M) will now no longer be shown on the display.
The sleep timer allows you to automatically turn off the radio after a preset time has elapsed. It can be set from 90 minutes to 10 minutes in 10 minute decrements.
To set the sleep timer, press and hold the Power button (10) and release it when the desired sleep time is shown in the Text display (U) on the display. An active sleep timer is indicated on the display by the Sleep timer indicator (I).
The Info button (29) can be used in all modes to display basic information about the signal that is being received. After tuning to a radio station on the SW, MW, LW or AIR band, or an FM station that is not broadcasting RDS/RBDS information, repeatedly press the Info button (29) to display the following information in sequence:
The available layers of information and the information that is displayed are also shown in the table below:
Layer | SW/MW/LW/AIR/FM without RDS or RBDS |
1 | Preset or page name |
2 | RSSI -- xxDB |
3 | SNR -- xxDB |
4 | MEMOBANK - A/B/C |
Note: RSSI: Radio Signal Strength Indication SNR: Signal to Noise Ratio |
NOTE
If your radio is tuned to an FM station that broadcasts RDS/RBDS information, the Info button (29) can show additional information. Refer to the next section for more information about RDS and additional information it offers.
Radio Data System (RDS) is a service that allows FM stations to broadcast additional information. The ATS909X2 is capable of receiving RDS/RBDS signals. When receiving an FM radio station that broadcasts RDS data, the station name will be displayed in the Text display (U) and the display will show the RDS indicator (Aa).
If the RDS CT indicator (D) is shown on the display, this means that the radio's clock has been automatically synchronized with the clock signal broadcasted by the FM radio station. This feature must be enabled (it is disabled by default) for the radio to be able to synchronize its clock using the signal (see "USING THE MENU" for more information). The RDS CT feature is a convenient feature that enables you to always have the correct time set when tuning in to an FM station that broadcasts an RDS CT signal.
NOTE
Not all stations broadcast the CT and many are not always accurate, this is the fault the broadcast signal not the radio.
When tuned to an FM station with RDS, additional information that is being broadcasted can be shown in the Text display (U) by repeatedly pressing the Info button (29). The radio will show the following information in sequence:
The available layers of information and the information that is displayed are also shown in the table below:
Layer | FM with RDS or RBDS |
1 | Preset name |
2 | RDS/RBDS PS |
3 | RDS/RBDS PTY |
4 | RDS/RBDS RT |
5 | RSSI -- xxDB |
6 | SNR -- xxDB |
7 | MEMOBANK - A/B/C |
Note: RSSI: Radio Signal Strength Indication SNR: Signal to Noise Ratio RDS: Radio Data System for Europe area RBDS: Radio Broadcast Data System |
The ATS-909X2 can be used to charge rechargeable NIMH or NI-CAD batteries when the radio is powered off. Before charging batteries using the ATS-909X2, please first make sure that the batteries that are being used are rechargeable NI-MH or NI-CAD batteries.
Then follow these steps to charge the batteries:
NOTE
If any abnormalities are detected while charging batteries, the Text display (U) will show the message "BT-X-CHECK", where "X" represents the number of the battery that needs to be checked and/or replaced (e.g. "BT-1-CHECK" means that battery 1 needs to be checked and/or replaced). Which battery corresponds to which battery number is shown both on the battery compartment cover (43) and inside the battery compartment (43).
The Backlight button (11) can be used to illuminate the display or to set the brightness level of the display. Press the Backlight button (11) repeatedly to select the desired brightness level or to illuminate the display when the backlight has turned off.
CHECKING THE SOFTWARE VERSION
The radio's software version can be shown both in the menu and by performing these steps:
USING THE TONE CONTROL SWITCH
The Tone Control switch (14) at the right side of the radio allows you to adjust the tone of the radio based on the broadcasted programs. The switch has three settings: Music, Normal and News.
NOTE
This switch can also be used to reduce noise on the AM/USB/LSB bands by placing it in the News position. This can enhance the voice quality as well.
The Lock switch (15) can be used to prevent unintentional operation of the radio. This can come in handy to prevent the radio from being turned on when it is being transported or to prevent the radio from accidentally being powered off.
When the Lock switch (15) is placed in the ON position, the radio will not respond to any user input and the Button Lock indicator (A) will be shown on the radio's display. To unlock the radio, place the switch in the OFF position. The Button Lock indicator (A) will now no longer be shown and the radio can be operated again using its buttons.
You can listen to the sound of an external device through your ATS-909X2's speaker. To do this, simply connect the external device (such as iPod, MP3 player or CD player) to the radio's AUX IN jack (35) using a 3.5mm audio cable and then press the AUX IN button (39). The audio output of the external device will now be played through the speaker of your ATS-909X2 and the volume can be adjusted using the radio's Volume Control (12).
These jacks on the left side of the radio can be used to output audio (LINE OUT/38) and activate an external recorder using a timer (REC. STANDBY/37) utilizing a 2.5 or 3.5mm audio cable.
Both jacks can be connected to the LINE IN (or AUX IN) jack of an external device to record or play the programs received by the ATS-909X2. The REC. STANDBY jack has the additional benefit of being able to activate certain external recorders, such as Sangean's DAR-101, using an alarm timer on the ATS-909X2.
Refer to your external recorder's user manual to determine whether your external recording device is compatible with timer activated recording. More details about how to set the alarm of the ATS-909X2 can be found in the "SETTING AN ALARM TIMER" section above.
NOTE
The LINE OUT jack (38) differ from the Headphones jack (42). The volume level of the Headphones jack (42) varies depending on the volume of the radio. The LINE OUT jack (38) have a fixed volume level, so the output level is consistent regardless of the position of the Volume Control (12) or Tone Control switch (14).
Don't connect the AUX IN jack (35) of the ATS-909X2 to a LINE OUT jack of an external recorder, while also connecting either the LINE OUT jack (38) to the AUX IN jack of an external recorder.
Plug a pair of headphones with a 3.5mm plug into the Headphones jack (42) on the left side of the ATS-909X2 to listen to the radio using headphones. When a pair of headphones is connected to the radio, the internal speaker is automatically muted.
The Reset Switch (46) at the bottom of the radio will reset the time and microprocessor of the radio only. All settings, alarm timers and preset stations will still be available in the radio's memory. After using this switch, the time can be reprogrammed following the instructions in the "SETTING YOUR LOCAL TIME AND TIME ZONE" section.
WAVEBANDS | FREQUENCY (MHz) |
AIR | 118MHz - 137MHz |
FM (VHF) | 87.5-108 MHz (USA/European version) 64-108 MHz (Russian version) |
AM/MW | AM: 520-1710 kHz (USA version) MW: 522-1710 kHz (European version) |
LW | 153-519 kHz (USA version) 100-519 kHz (European version) |
SW | (Shortwave) 1.711-29.999 MHz |
Power Requirements | ||
Batteries | 4 x UM3 (AA Size) | |
Battery Life | Approx. 24 hours of listening with a speaker output of 10mW when using normal Alkaline batteries | |
Charging current | 500mA | |
Rechargeable battery charging time | Approx. 5hours when using 2100mAH Ni-HM batteries | |
Battery life and battery charging time depend on battery capacity. | ||
External Power Supply | DC 9V 1.2A/center pin positive Diameter of center tip pin: 2.0mm | |
Circuit Features | ||
Speaker | 3"/8Ω/3W | |
Output Power | 600mW by battery 6V, 1.3W by DC-IN 9V | |
AM EXT. ANT jack | 3.5mm stereo jack Input impedance: 50ohm @ 10MHz | |
AUX IN jack | 3.5mm jack | |
LINE OUT jack | 3.5mm stereo jack Output level: 150mVrms - 30% modulation Output impedance: 1kohm | |
STANDBY jack | 2.5mm jack single tip | |
Headphones jack | 3.5mm stereo socket | |
Operating temperature range | -10°C to +45°C | |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 207 x 134.5 x 41 (mm) 8.15'' x 5.3'' x 1.61'' | |
Weight | 728g (25.68oz) without battery | |
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