Sangean Electronics ATS-606A manual

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Features 2 Control Locations 3 Display Information 7 Choosing a Power Supply 8 Preliminary Settings 13 Zero Second Set 19 Tuning Mode 23 Scan T uning 32 Memory T uning 35 A TS(Auto T uning System) 43 Clock Radio Operation 47 Miscellaneous Controls 58 Care and Maintenance 62 Specifications 65 CONTENTS 1[...]

Continuous tuning-permits reception of more stations than ever before without any break between LW , MW or SW bands. Large easy to read LCD display indicates station frequency, dual time, memory locations and all the functional status. Direct access keypad permits instant tuning of any desired frequency. Fifty-four memory presets offer instant acce[...]

1.Power on/off and sleep button. 2.Fine tuning button. 3.Manual tuning/auto scan button. 4.Enter command button/Display button to display frequency or time. 5.Memory entry and time set button. 6.Frequency select button. 7.Cancel button. 8.Dot,memory scan and zero second set button. 9.Digit button for frequency,time,SW meter band and memory page 1 o[...]

4 AUTO TUNING SYSTEM TUNING POWER/ SLEEP FINE -STANDBY- TIMER SW METER TUNING MANUAL/AUTO DISPLAY TIME SET FREQ M.SCAN MW LW FM P1/P2 120m 90m 75m 60m 49m 41m 31m 25m 21m 19m 16m 13m 11m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 C 9 ENTER M ATS606A HWS FM/LW/MW/SW SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 12 13 14 16 1 9 2 15[...]

17.Earphones jack. 18.AC adaptor jack. 19.AM external antenna jack. 20.FM stereo.mono/AM sens-DX. local mode selector . 21.T elescopic Antenna. 22.V olume control. 23.Lock switch to avoid misoperation. 24.Folding stand. 5 17 18 19 20 21 VOLUME 23 22 24 AM EXT ANT FM STEREO MONO AM SENS DX LOVAL DC I N 4.5V[...]

25.Reset button to clear all the presets in the microprocessor except the SW preset stations. 26.9K/10K MW step switch. 27.Battery compartment. 28.Battery cover . 6 1 2 3 26 27 25 28[...]

1.Band indication. 2.Time set status. 3.Time adjustment and zero second set indication. 4.Memory presets. 5.Memory Page 1 and Page 2 for SW/FM bands. 6.Sleep status. 7.Lock on. 8.FM stereo indication. 9.SW meter band. 10.Auto T uning System status. 11.Low battery . 12.kHz for MW and L W , MHz for FM and SW . 13.Frequency and time display . 14.Time [...]

CHOOSING A POWER SUPPL Y Y ou can operate the receiver using * 3 Alkaline AA(UM-3)batteries. * Household AC adaptor.(optional) 1.Press latch marked "OPEN" on battery compart- ment covers in the direction of the arrow and lift off cover. USING BA TTERIES 8 OPEN[...]

2.Insert 3 "AA" battery in battery compartment as indicated in diagram. Be sure to position them on the back of the radio and on top of lift out ribbons for easy removal. 3.Replace battery cover and press down until you hear it snap closed. 9 OPEN PRESS[...]

Whenever the radio is turned off, the battery indicator will show for about 7 seconds to show battery condition. If the indicator falls below 2 the batteries should be replaced.Be sure to replace the battery Within 3 minutes to secure time and all memory functions. BATTER Y REPLACEMEN T The receiver may be powered by using AC adap- tor. Insert the [...]

1.Turn off the power and battery indicator falls below 2 . 2.IF " E " flashes on LCD and low battery indicator is displayed when radio is turned on batteries should be replaced. TIME TO REPLACE BA TTERIES 11 1 2[...]

3.Whenever the low batte ry indicator appears on LCD display,batteries should be replaced. 12[...]

SETTING THE CLOCK The time is displayed in the 24 hours mode since most shortwave broadcasting stations operate according to Greenwich Mean Time .This is the standard that is used through the world. PRELIMINARY SETTINGS 1.The clock will start when 3 "AA" batteries are installed. The display shows 0:00 2.Press "TIME SET" key for [...]

3.While " SET " is flashing ,set the correct time by pressing the numbered buttons .As you press the corresponding button the number shows up on the LCD display 4.If you press the wrong number, press the " C " (cancel ) button which deletes one number at a time . Note : Time can be adjusted only when " SET " is in flas[...]

SETTING DUAL TIME A second time zone can be programmed into this unit such as your home time if you are travelling, or Greenwich Mean Time for instant access to shortwave broadcasting or local time wherever you are . 5.Now press button "ENTER" ,display will show hours and minutes. 1.Press button and display will show and flash . 15 ATS LW[...]

2.Press " ENTER " button within 3 seconds, display will stop flashing. 3.Press " TIME SET " button for more than 2 seconds, display SET will flash. 16[...]

4.While " SET" is flashing, set the correct time by pressing the corresponding buttons. The numbers will show up on the LCD display. 5.If you press the wrong number, press the " C " button which deletes one number at a time. 17 120m 90m 75m 60m 49m 41m 31m 25m 21m 19m 16m 13m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 C 9 11m M FREQ ENTER TIME SET P1/P2[...]

6.Now press button "ENTER" ,display shows hours and minutes. 7.Push button and " ENTER " again to back to time. 18 ATS LW MW SW ATS ATS METER -ST ANDBY- TOMER[...]

During time set period, display shows " SET " , press 0'set button, display will show "SET -00" and flash. Now press " ENTER " button, the clock will start from its zero second. ZERO SECOND SET 19 0'' SET 16m SET.00''[...]

BAND FREQUENCY PROGRAM TYPE FM 87.5-108 MHz Standard FM LW 153-513 kHz Longwave MW 520-1710 kHz Standard AM SW 1.71 1-29.999 MHz SW/13 sub-bands BAND SELECTION There are four band selector buttons located just beneath the LCD display . 20 ATS LW MW SW ATS ATS METER -STA NDBY - TIMER[...]

1.Turn radio on by pressing "POWER/SLEEP" button. Display will show last band and fre- quency selected. 2. By pressing any one of the four band selector buttons, last frequency used within that band will appear. 21 LW MW SW -ST ANDBY- TOMER SW M FW M POWER/ SLEEP Auto tuning system[...]

If you select SW, pressing " SW/METER " button again will display a flashing "m" indicating any meter band may now be selected. For example press but- ton 6/41m , display will show lowest frequency of 41 meter .i.e 7.100 Mhz. Note: 22 SW METER TIMER M M SW 120m 90m 75m 60m 49m 41m 31m 25m 21m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 SW M[...]

AUTO TUNING SYSTEM TUNING POWER/ SLEEP FINE -STANDBY- TIMER SW METER TUNING MANUAL/AUTO DISPLAY TIME SET FREQ M.SCAN MW LW FM P1/P2 120m 90m 75m 60m 49m 41m 31m 25m 21m 19m 16m 13m 11m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 C 9 ENTER M ATS606A HWS FM/LW/MW/SW SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER Locate the band you want to listen to in the following chart and adjust the antenna as ind[...]

1 2 3 Extend antenna all the FM 87.50-108 MHz way and rotate it for best reception. Y ou may select five different tuning methods to choose the frequency and station broadcasting you prefer. .Direct Tuning . Manual Tuning . Scan Tuning .Memory Recall Tuning .A TS Tuning on FM,LW and MW bands. TELESCOPIC TELESCOPIC Extend antenna all the way for bes[...]

1.Press the " POWER/SLEEP " button to turn on the radio. 2. Press the button marked FR E Q (Frequency). DIRECT TUNING Example:To tune 100.70 MHz on the FM band, follow this procedure 25 FW M POWER/ SLEEP Auto tuning system FREQ ATS LW MW SW ATS ATS METER -STANDBY - TIMER[...]

3.Press the corresponding buttons marked [1], [0],[0],[.],[7],[0], That exact frequency will now show up in the display. 4.Press the button marked "ENTER" , the frequen- cy and band will now show up in the display. Note: Be sure to press the decimal point[.] in 100.70 MHz otherwise the display will show SW [10.070 Mhz]. 26 120m 90m 75m 60[...]

5.Extend the antenna all the way and rotate for best FM reception. 6.Adjust the V olume control for comfortable listening. 27 AUTO TUNING SYSTEM TUNING POWER/ SLEEP FINE -STANDBY- TIMER SW METER TUNING MANUAL/AUTO DISPLAY TIME SET FREQ M.SCAN MW LW FM P1/P2 120m 90m 75m 60m 49m 41m 31m 25m 21m 19m 16m 13m 11m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 C 9 ENTER M ATS606A H[...]

7.When selecting a FM stereo station, and using stereo earphones, make sure the FM mode swith is in the STEREO position. To select a station when you do not know the frequency, use the Manual T uning [ ][V] button. MANUAL TUNING 28 DC I N 4.5V 75m 41m 21m 13m 3 6 9 11m M ENTER TIME SET MW SW ATS METER TIMER TUNING MANUAL/AUTO[...]

1.Press the " POWER/SLEEP " button to turn on radio. 2. Select a band. 29 POWER/ SLEEP Auto tuning system LW MW SW[...]

3.Press repeatedly the[ ]or[V]buttons to reach a desired frequency . Press and hold the[ ]or [V]button for more than half a second to change frequency rapidly . When you repeatedly press the [ ]or[V] button,the frequency change in increments of FM:100 kHz LW: 9 kHz MW: 9 kHz or 10 kHz SW: 5 kHz Note: 30 75m 41m 21m 13m 3 6 9 11m M ENTER TIME SET MW[...]

If you would like to scan the preset stations all in your mimory. Press M. Scan button the radio will start memory scan from the last station you were and stops for 4 seconds for every preset station then moving forward to next preset station until you press any functional buttons (except POWER and LIGHT) to stop the memory scan. MEMORY SCAN 31 FW [...]

1.Turn on radio by pressing "POWER/SLEEP" button. 2.Select a band. SCAN TUNING Use scan tuning to rapidly locate a station or to monitor several station within a specific band. 32 POWER/ SLEEP Auto tuning system LW MW SW[...]

3.Adjust antenna or radio position depending on the selected band. 4.Press and hold the [ ]or[V] buttons for more than half a second, the radio will scan all the frequencies in the Selected band and will stop automatically each time it lands on an active station. 33 75m 41m 21m 13m 3 6 9 11m M ENTER TIME SET MW SW ATS METER TUNING MANUAL/AUTO AUTO [...]

5.Press and hold the [ ]or[V] button again to resume scanning.When you reach the upper or lower limits of the band, the scanning starts over again as long as the button is depressed. 6.Adjust V olume control for comfortable listening. 34 75m 41m 21m 13m 3 6 9 11m M ENTER TIME SET Mw Sw ATS METER TUNING MANUAL/AUTO VOLUME[...]

1.Press "POWER/SLEEP" button to turn on radio. 2.Tune to any frequency using any of the previous- ly mentioned tuning methods. MEMORY TUNING Y ou may store up to 18 presets on FM/SW, and 9 presets on each of the , LW and MW bands for instant selection of your favorite stations. STORING A FREQUENCY POWER/ SLEEP Auto tuning system SW M 12 3[...]

3.Press the button marked " M" (memory), display "M" and suggested preset number will flash for 12 seconds. If preset 1 and 2 have been stored, it will suggest preset 3 at this stage, on display preset 3 will flash. 4.Press "ENTER" button and your station will be stored in that memory position. 36 M TIME SET SW M 1 SW [...]

5.Preset positions may be exchanged easily and at any time. Select preset that is to be changed, push memory button,( "M" and existing position will flash ) while flashing select new preset posi- tion. Presets will be exchanged automatically. 6.FM/SW bands have 18 presets. Presets 1-9 are set in normal manner. When P1 presets 1-9 are full[...]

1.If all presets have been used pushing "M" but- ton will display "FULL" on LCD. If you still desire to store new station push any button 1-9 where new station is to be positioned and hold for more than 2 seconds. New station will be put into memory in position selected and original station in this position will be canceled. 2. [...]

1.Press "POWER/SLEEP" button to turn on radio. 2.Select a band in which a station is stored that you want to recall. RECALLING A PRESET 39 POWER/ SLEEP Auto tuning s ystem 120m 90m 75m 60m 49m 41m 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENTER ATS LW MW SW ATS ATS METER[...]

1. Recall a preset station, push "M" button. On display "M" and preset digit will flash, push "C" button to cancel the preset. 1.Press any of the NUMBERED buttons for a desired station and the radio will instantly tune to it. Display will show frequency and Memory position .If you want to change to another preset stati[...]

If you want to exchange preset 2 to preset 7 for editing the memory . 1.Recall preset 2. 2.Push "M" and display "M" and preset 2 will flash. EXCHANGE THE PRESET 41 FW M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FW M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 M[...]

3.Push 7 then preset 2 and preset 7 have been exchanged. 42 FW M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7[...]

1.Push any of FM/LW/MW band buttons for more than 2 seconds. The radio will start with a beep tone and display ATS will flash indicating the radio is in A TS mode. 2.The radio will then scan from the lowest fre- quency of the Selected band and automatically preset the stations based on station signal strength in order from Memory 1-9. ATS (AUTO TUN[...]

3.After the whole scanning is completed, a beep tone will be heard. Display will show M [1] and the frequency which is the strongest signal in your area will be heard. 4.If no stations are found, display will show '----' for 2 seconds and return to last tuning frequency . 44 FW M 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 FW 9[...]

1.Maximum presets on MW and L W are 9 and 18 on FM, and if the auto preset stations are more than 9 for MW/LW bands,18 for FM band,the microporcessor will pick up only 9 stations for MW/LW bands and 18 stations for FM band into 2 memory pages (P1/P2) based on signal strength. 2.If the auto presets are less than 9, display will show actual auto pres[...]

To have best reception, while is necesary, press fine tuning button FINE, LCD will appear FINE indicating now is under Fine tuning status. The tuning step now will become 1 kHz/step on AM(MW/L W/SW) band and 50 kHz/step on FM band while pressing tuning [ ]or[V] button. FINE TUNING 46 SW M 1 2 3 4 5 6 FINE[...]

With this radio you can fall asleep to your favorite station by pressing the "POWER/SLEEP" for more than 2 seconds or wake you up to the morning news or an alarm buzzer. This radio provides two alarm times that you can set for two different wake up times at the same time. SETTING THE ALARM (ST ANDBY) The alarm can be set 1. While radio po[...]

ATS LW MW SW ATS ATS METER 120m 90m 75m 60m 49m 41m 1 2 3 4 5 6 ENTER 1. When the display is in the time mode, press " -SEANDBY" button, display " -ST ANDBY" will flash and show last alarm time (0:00 for the first time). 2 .If power is on, push "DISPLA Y" button to time mode. SETTING ALARM (STANDBY) BY RADIO 48 ATS LW [...]

1.Press the numbered buttons to activate alarm- on time. Using 24 hour time, an example will be, if you set the alarm on time at 1:30PM, press the button [1] [3 ] [3] [0] and "ENTER" button. Display will show 13:30 and "STANDBY" will stop flashing indicating alarmed by radio has been set at 1:30 PM. If the wrong number was keyed[...]

3.When the alarm time is set, the clock will return to the current time automatically. Meanwhile the colon will start to flash. 4.To verify , press "STANDBY" button then " ENTER " button again. 50 ATS LW MW SW ATS ATS METER -ST ANDBY- TIMER -STA NDBY- -STA NDBY-[...]

5 .To cancel the alarm time, press "STANDBY" but- ton and display "STANDBY" will flash, press " C " button to cancel. 1.When alarm is on press " POWER/SLEEP ' button to turn off the alarm. 2.The radio alarm will last for one hour if not turned off by pushing POWER/SLEEP button. 3.Tune the radio before setting[...]

POWER/ SLEEP Auto tuning system Setting Alarm by HWS buzzer has same procedures as setting alarm by radio except pushing "STANDBY - HWS' button instead. Turn off the HWS buzzer by pushing "POWER/ SLEEP" button. . 1. Press "TIMER" key, "TIMER" display will flash COUNTING DOWN TIMER 52 ATS LW MW SW ATS ATS METE[...]

2.Use 0-9 button to key in required time (Max 23 hours and 59 minutes). 3.Press "ENTER" button, " TIMER" display will stop flashing indicating Count Down timer has been set. Display will be back to real time within 7 seconds after time is set. 53 120m 90m 75m 60m 49m 41m 31m 25m 21m 19m 16m 13m 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 C 9 M ENTER TIME[...]

4 .Push "TIMER" button again to see remaining time. a.Push "TIMER" button again to continue timer function. b.Push "ENTER" button to re-start timer function. 5. When timer is on, buzzer will last for one minute, to turn off the buzzer, push "POWER/ SLEEP" button. 54 METER SW TIMER POWER/ SLEEP Auto tuning sys[...]

6.To cancel timer setting: a: Press "TIMER" button. Display shows remain- ing time. b: Press " C " button "TIMER" on the display will disappear, and display will show real time immediately. 1.When alarm is on, press "POWER/SLEEP" button to turn off the alarm. 2.The alarm will last for one minute if not turned[...]

1.Push POWER/SLEEP button for more than 2 seconds, LCD will show indicating the radio is in sleep (auto shut off) function. A buzzer will be heard this time, if the radio is on. 2.Continue pushing "PL WER/SLEEP" but- ton. Sleep time can be adjusted by 60-45-30- 15-60. SETTING THE SLEEP TIMER Y ou can set the sleep timer with the radio on [...]

3.Release "POWER/SLEEP" button whenever the sleep time shown on the display is acceptable to you. 4.To cancel sleep function, simply push "POWER/ SLEEP" key. Display " " will disappear and return to the real time. 57 FM M FM M POWER/ SLEEP 1 2 3 4 5 6[...]

In addition to the standard tuning methods described previously, use following controls for special operations. MISCELLANEOUS CONTROLS 1.When listening to FM stereo broadcasting and using earphones, set the switch to STEREO position to enjoy stereo programs. 2.When listening to AM (MW/LW/SW) broad- casting, this switch adjusts the receiver's s[...]

While not a control, you may consider using Head- phones to obtain the best audio clarity when listen- ing to SW. Since many SW stations broadcast only marginal signals, using Headphones will enable you to distinguish between the signal and the noise usually encountered at night. Be sure that, the Headphones terminate in a 1/8 inch plug, which is i[...]

LOCK SWITCH Using the LOCK switch prevents unauthorized opera- tion of the radio and will also prevent the station you are listening to from being changed. When the LOCK switch is moved to its up " " position, the POWER/SLEEP button and all tun ing control buttons. are completely disabled. If the radio is on, you will not be able to turn [...]

MW STEP SELECTOR SWITCH Located in the battery compartment of the radio, MW step 9K/10k switch provides means to select the incremental frequency steps for MW band, depending upon your geographic location. In the USA or CANADA, 10K steps are used so the switch should be set to 10K position. In the other parts of the world where they use 9K steps, m[...]

T h i s re ce i v e r i s a n e x am p l e o f su p e r i o r d e si g n a n d cra f t sm a n sh i p . T h e f o l l o wi n g su g g e st i o n s wi l l h e l p y o u ca re f o r t h e re ce i v e r so t h a t y o u ca n e n j o y i t f o r y e a r s. C A R E A N D M A I N T E N A N C E K e e p t h e p r o d u ct d ry . I f i t d o e s g e t we t ,[...]

Handle the prodoct gently and carefully . Dropp- ing it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the product to work improperly . Keep the product away from dust and dirt, which can cause permature wear of parts. 63[...]

Wipe the product with a dampened cloth occa- sionally to keep it looking new . Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong deter gents to clean the product. Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type. Always remove old or weak batteries. They can leak chemicals that destroy electronic circuits. Modifying or tampering with[...]

Frequency range: FM 87.50-108 MHz LW 153-513 kHz MW 520-1710 kHz/522-1710 kHz SW 1.71 1-29.999 MHz Includes short wave 13 meter bands 120m 2.300- 2.495 MHz 90m 3.200- 3.400 MHz 75m 3.900- 4.000 MHz 60m 4.750- 5.060 MHz 49m 5.900- 6.200 MHz 41m 7.100- 7.350 MHz 31m 9.400- 9.900 MHz 25m 11.600-12.100 MHz 21m 13.570-13.870 MHz 19m 15.100-15.800 MHz 16[...]

Semi conductors: 1 LSI, 10 IC, 8 FET , 24 Transistors, 25 Diode, 2 LED. Circuit: FM : Heterodyne AM(LW ,MW ,SW) : Double-conversion Heterodyne Antennas: LW/MW : Built-in Ferrite Bar Antenna SW : Telescopic Antenna or External Antenna(not included) FM : Telescopic Antenna Jack: 1.DC Jack for external power 4.5V 2.Headphones Jack-3.5 for mini stereo [...]