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...
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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. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no change to the antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user’s authority to operate the device and all product warranties.
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Controls LED Flashlight switch Solar charging panel Charging indicator Weather alert indicator LCD display Tuning Up Power button Tuning Down Speaker Emergency siren button Weather alert set button Band selection/ Time set button Preset station Volume Control -down Volume Control - up LED Flashlight 3.5 mm headphone socket USB charging socket to mobile phones or MP3...
AM/PM local time indicator AM Frequency Band FM Frequency Band (WX) Weather Band The MMR-88 is powered by an 850mAh rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (supplied). Before operating the radio for the first time, ensure that you fully charge the supplied battery.
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Inserting the supplied rechargeable battery Open the battery compartment on the back of the unit by pushing the battery door following the arrow direction. Insert the supplied rechargeable battery into the space in the compartment. Make sure the battery is inserted with correct polarity as shown in the compartment.
NOTE: The radio will begin charging the Lithium-ion battery. Charging time will take approx. 2 hours to be fully charged. The battery power icon will stop flashing when the radio is fully charged. Reduced power, distortion, stuttering sounds or when the battery power indicator light is low are all signs that the battery needs to be recharged.
The radio does not need to be switched on in order for the solar panel to operate. In order to recharge your MMR-88 battery using solar power, position the radio so that the solar panel receives direct sunlight. The more direct sunlight that shines on the solar panel, the more electricity it can generate to power the radio.
Radio operation Note: The MMR-88 features a 90 minute auto shut off feature. Turn on the radio, press and hold the power button for approx. /2 second, the radio will turn on and...
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Tuning the radio - using Seek Tuning, Manual Tuning and Memory preset recall. Seek Tuning Turn the radio on by pressing the Power button. Select the desired band by pressing the BAND button. Press and hold the Tuning UP/Down button for approx.
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Press the PRESET button again to complete the memory setting, the display will appear with a P (preset) and the chosen preset position. After the P and preset position disappear from the display, you may then press the Tuning UP/Down button again to tune to next desired station.
Telescopic Antenna The telescopic antenna is used for the FM and Weather Band reception. Extend fully and rotate for the best FM and Weather Band reception. There is a built-in directional bar antenna for the AM band reception. To achieve the best AM reception, it may be necessary to move the radio to achieve proper reception.
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Changing the AM/FM tuning step In Europe and other parts of the world the AM tuning step is 9 kHz, in North America the AM tuning step is 0 kHz. FM tuning steps also vary from country to country. To change the AM/FM tuning step, proceed as follows.
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Weather Band and weather alert operation Listening to the Weather Band Turn on the radio and press the BAND button to cycle through AM/FM/WX (Weather Band). When the radio is in the WX (Weather Band) mode, press the Tuning UP/Down button to select desired Weather Band channel.
Emergency Siren button for second or the Power button. LED Flashlight The MMR-88 features 3 selections for the LED Flashlight. Press the LED Flashlight button once for High, again for Low, once more for Blinking and one more time to shut the Flashlight off.
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Charging mobile phones and MP3 players The MMR-88 features a USB charging socket to charge your mobile phone or MP3 player and related devices with the its built-in Lithium-ion battery. In order not to interfere with radio listening, we suggest to charge your mobile phone, MP3 player and related devices when the radio is switched off.
AC power adaptor with Micro USB connector, (not included) Audio Output: 400 mW (DC In (5V/0.5A) Micro USB B Type Socket for Charging the MMR-88. USB A to Micro B Cable & Hand strap included) Frequency Coverage FM (VHF): 87.50 - 108 MHz WX (VHF): 162.40 - 162.55 MHz...
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Socket DC Socket: DC IN Micro USB 5V 500 mA DC OUT USB Type A 5V 300 mA Earphones Jack: 3.5, mm in diameter, Stereo, 32 ohm Impedance Dimension: 152 x 85 x 69 mm (W x H x D) Weight: 400g (excluding battery) The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.