C. Crane CCRadio SW - Manual (Page 18)

Page 18 CCRadio SW
Features and Operation Explained — Left Side
“LINE OUT” is used to send the radioʼs audio to an external amplified speaker or stereo sys-
tem. It is a fixed output level designed to work with external systems. The radioʼs “VOLUME”,
“BASS” and “TREBLE” controls do not function when using “LINE OUT” to an external system.
An optional patch cord to your amplified speakers or stereo system will be needed for this con-
nection.
LINE OUT TIPS:
When using “LINE OUT”, set “AM/SW–FM” switch o to FM “STEREO” posi-
tion to hear FM stations in stereo with external systems. The word will be displayed
when a stereo sign is received.
LINE OUT
A
The “BATTERY SIZE” switch is used to select between “AA” and “D” size batteries. To power
the radio with batteries, slide “BATTERY SIZE” switch S to the size of battery being used.
Insert 4 batteries into the Battery compartment L , paying close attention to THE orientation of
the batteriesʼ + and – ends. The LCD will display a with fresh, new batteries. When the
batteries are low, the icon will display. If the batteries are too low to run the radio, the
icon will flash on the display, and ultimately, the radio will automatically shut “off”.
Batteries are also used to maintain clocks, alarms and station memory settings. When replac-
ing batteries in the radio, it is not necessary to have the AC Adapter plugged in as the radio
will hold its memory for several hours before losing them without power.
BATTERY TIPS:
Never mix new and used batteries. If you are not going to use the radio for a
long time, remove the batteries.
WARNING:
Battery charging can be dangerous and can cause batteries to overheat and
explode and or leak. THIS RADIO HAS A CHARGING CIRCUIT for both AA and D size batter-
ies. NEVER CHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES or other non-rechargeable batteries.
Pressing the “MEMORY/CHARGE” button on the front of the radio while the radio is off
and the AC Adapter is connected to power, the radio will start the charging process!
See “BATTERY CHARGING” (page 12) for proper operation of the charging circuit. See Safety
Instructions
on page 23.
BATTERY SIZE SWITCH
S
The “DC IN” jack is used to power the radio with the AC Adapter. Only use the AC Adapter
supplied by the manufacturer to power this radio. When the AC Adapter is used the will
appear on the LCD display. If batteries are installed and the AC Adapter is plugged in, the
icon will be replaced by the Adapter icon . If power to the AC Adapter is cut off, the radio will
automatically switch to batteries and the will again reappear in the display.
DC IN
D