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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS
COMPLETELY BEFORE USE
AND SAVE THIS MANUAL
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Before Use Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on page 10 before use. It is important to read and understand all instructions. Keep these precautions and instructions where all who use this radio will read them. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE RADIO BACK. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIF
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Table of Contents Unpacking .................................................................................... 3 Location of Controls ................................................................ 4-5 Getting Started Powering Your Radio .................................................... 6 Installing the Batteries ................................................. 6 Display Panel ................................................................. 7 Radio Operation .............................
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Location of Controls — Front of Radio Q W E R T I U Y Q Display Panel T Power Selection Switch W Tuning Dial Y Volume Control E Dynamo Crank U Weather Dial R Band Switch I Speaker Page 4 CC Observer
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Location of Controls — Side and Top of Radio O P { } O LED Light { Headphone Jack P Phone Charging Jack } Battery Pack Charging Jack q w q Telescopic Antenna w Display Light and Flashlight Switch CC Observer Page 5
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Getting Started – Powering Your Radio Before powering your radio, be sure to read the Safety Instructions on page 10. The CC Observer can be powered in three different ways: Power by Winding — Unfold the handle from the side of the radio and rotate in either direction. The green “DYNAMO” light on the front of the radio will glow indicating proper winding speed. After 90 seconds of wind- ing, the radio will play for about 45 minutes. Power using AA Batteries — When using AA alkaline batteries, th
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Getting Started – Powering Your Radio Power by Charging Adapter (optional accessory not included) — Connect the charging adapter between a 120Volts/60Hz wall outlet and the “BATTERY PACK CHARGING JACK” on the side of radio (see location of jack on page 5). To fully charge the battery pack, keep the charging adapter plugged in overnight. When the battery pack is fully charged, the radio should play for over 30 hours. Note: The charging adapter should only be used to charge the battery pack and sh
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Radio Operation TUNING The CC Observer features three bands: AM, FM and WEATHER. 1. Position the power switch to BATTERY or DYNAMO. 2. Select band by positioning the “BAND SWITCH”. 3. Adjust TUNING dial to desired frequency. For tuning weather, position the WEATHER dial to the desired channel. 2. Adjust volume by rotating the “VOLUME CONTROL”. DISPLAY LIGHT To turn the display light on, move the light switch to the “DISPLAY” position (see Top of Radio diagram on page 5). The display light will r
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Specifications FREQUENCY COVERAGE FM Band: 87.5 - 108 MHz Stereo AM Band: 520 - 1710 kHz WEATHER BAND Ch. 1: 162.400 MHz Ch. 5: 162.500 MHz Ch. 2: 162.425 MHz Ch. 6: 162.525 MHz Ch. 3: 162.450 MHz Ch. 7: 162.550 MHz Ch. 4: 162.475 MHz POWER SOURCE Batteries: 3 “AA” size Internal Battery Pack: NiMH 2/3 AA 650 MAH Battery Pack Charging Jack: Internal Battery Pack can be charged with optional AC Adapter 5V 100mA DC Winding Generator: 475-500 mA DC POWER CONSUMPTION AT MODERATE VOLUME AM: 14mA FM: 2
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Safety Instructions READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS To prevent damage to your radio or possible injury to you or others, read these safety precautions and instructions entirely before applying power to your radio. Keep these precautions and instructions where all who use this radio will read them. 1) COMMON CARE Check the radio and any accessories regularly. Do not use the radio if there is any sign of damage. Only operate in accordance with the instructions in this
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PERSONALSTATIONLOG Station Date & City Frequency Call Letters Time Please feel free to copy this page. CC Observer Page 11
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Model: CC Observer ANSI C63.4: 2003 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERA- TION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS. 1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION. Notice: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
