Coby CX789 User Manual - Page 3

POWER SOURCE, Using Batteries, Battery Life, Using AC House Current, RADIO OPERATION - am fm radio

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POWER SOURCE Using Batteries . Open the battery cover. . Insert 3 "D" size (UM-1 or equivalent) batteries into the battery compartment, mak- ing sure that the batteries are installed with the proper polarities ("+" and "-"). To prevent possible damage to this unit . Load new batteries with their polarities ("+" and "-") aligned correctly. . If the radio will not be used for a long time, remove all of the batteries, and store them in a cool and dry place. . Remove dead batteries immediately and properly dispose of them. 4. Do not use old and new or different types of batteries (e.g., alkaline and manga- nese) together. Battery Life If the sound becomes low or distorted, replace all of the batteries with new ones. Using AC House Current Plug the AC cord into the AC cord socket located on the rear of the radio, and the other end into an AC wall outlet. RADIO OPERATION . Ensure that the hold switch is set to the unlocked position (slide up). . Press the POWER button to turn on the radio. . Adjust the volume by turning the volume control dial. 4. Select the preferred frequency band (AM/FM/NOAA) by pressing the BAND / ALERT button. The selected band will appear on the display (AM, FM, or WB). 5. Press the LIGHT button to turn the backlight on for about 8 seconds. . Use the TUNING DOWN / UP buttons or the NUMBER buttons to tune to a station. The frequency will be displayed on the LCD. Please see page 4 (TUNING) for more information. 7. Press and hold the TIME button to switch from FM stereo mode to FM mono mode. 8. Press the TIME button once to show the time. Press it again to display the time for alarm 1. Press it again to display the time for alarm 2. Press it again to return to the frequency. If no button is pressed, the radio will automatically return to displaying the frequency after 5 seconds. 9. Adjust the antenna for optimum reception (see page 5 for more information). 0. To set the NOAA alert function: before turning the radio off, set the NOAA band to your local NOAA frequency. Press the POWER button to turn the radio is off, then press the BAND / ALERT button to turn on the NOAA alert function (NOAA will be shown on the bottom left of the LCD). When there is a NOAA alert broadcast, the radio alarm will sound, the light will turn on and the radio will turn on to the NOAA band. -  -

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POWER SOURCE
Using Batteries
Open the battery cover.
Insert ² “D” size (UM-± or equivalent) batteries into the battery compartment, mak-
ing sure that the batteries are installed with the proper polarities (“+” and “-”).
To prevent possible damage to this unit
Load new batteries with their polarities (“+” and “-”) aligned correctly.
If the radio will not be used for a long time, remove all of the batteries, and store
them in a cool and dry place.
Remove dead batteries immediately and properly dispose of them.
Do not use old and new or different types of batteries (e.g., alkaline and manga-
nese) together.
Battery Life
If the sound becomes low or distorted, replace all of the batteries with new ones.
Using AC House Current
Plug the AC cord into the AC cord socket located on the rear of the radio, and the other
end into an AC wall outlet.
RADIO OPERATION
Ensure that the hold switch is set to the unlocked position (slide up).
Press the POWER button to turn on the radio.
Adjust the volume by turning the volume control dial.
Select the preferred frequency band (AM/FM/NOAA) by pressing the BAND /
ALERT button. The selected band will appear on the display (AM, FM, or WB).
Press the LIGHT button to turn the backlight on for about 8 seconds.
Use the TUNING DOWN / UP buttons or the NUMBER buttons to tune to a station.
The frequency will be displayed on the LCD. Please see page 4 (TUNING) for more
information.
Press and hold the TIME button to switch from FM stereo mode to FM mono mode.
Press the TIME button once to show the time. Press it again to display the time for
alarm ±. Press it again to display the time for alarm ³. Press it again to return to the
frequency. If no button is pressed, the radio will automatically return to displaying the
frequency after 5 seconds.
Adjust the antenna for optimum reception (see page 5 for more information).
To set the NOAA alert function: before turning the radio off, set the NOAA band to
your local NOAA frequency. Press the POWER button to turn the radio is off, then press
the BAND / ALERT button to turn on the NOAA alert function (NOAA will be shown on
the bottom left of the LCD). When there is a NOAA alert broadcast, the radio alarm will
sound, the light will turn on and the radio will turn on to the NOAA band.
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