C. Crane CC Observer manual

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  • Page 1

    INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETEL Y BEFORE USE AND SA VE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE[...]

  • Page 2

    Before Use Please read IMPOR T ANT 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: T O PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THE LIGHTNING FLASH AND ARROWH[...]

  • Page 3

    CC Observer Page 3 T able of Contents Unpacking .................................................................................... 3 Location of Controls ....................................... ......................... 4-5 Getting Started Powering Y our Radio .................................................... 6 Installing the Batteries .......[...]

  • Page 4

    Page 4 CC Observer Location of Controls — Fr ont of Radio Q Display Panel W T uning Dial E Dynamo Crank R Band Switch Q E T Y U I W T Power Selection Switch Y V olume Control U Weather Dial I Speaker R[...]

  • Page 5

    CC Observer Page 5 Location of Controls — Side and T op of Radio q T elescopic Antenna w Display Light and Flashlight Switch O P { O LED Light P Phone Charging Jack } { Headphone Jack } Battery Pack Charging Jack q w[...]

  • Page 6

    Page 6 CC Observer Getting Started – Powering Y our Radio Before powering your radio, be sur e to read the Safety Instructions on page 10. The CC Observer can be powered in thr ee differ ent 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 radi[...]

  • Page 7

    CC Observer Page 7 Getting Started – Powering Y our Radio Getting Started – Display Panel Power by Charging Adapter (optional accessory not included) — Connect the charging adapter between a 120V olts/60Hz wall outlet and the “BA TTERY P ACK CHARGING JACK” on the side of radio (see location of jack on page 5). T o fully charge the battery[...]

  • Page 8

    Page 8 CC Observer Radio Operation TUNING The CC Observer features three bands: AM, FM and WEA THER. 1. Position the power switch to BA TTERY or DYNAMO. 2. Select band by positioning the “BAND SWITCH”. 3. Adjust TUNING dial to desired frequency . For tuning weather , position the WEA THER dial to the desired channel. 2. Adjust volume by rotatin[...]

  • Page 9

    CC Observer Page 9 Specifications FREQUENCY COVERAGE FM Band: 87.5 - 108 MHz Stereo AM Band: 520 - 1710 kHz WEA THER 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[...]

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    Page 10 CC Observer T o 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 [...]

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    CC Observer Page 11 City Frequency Date & T ime P ERSONAL S T A TION L OG Station Call Letters Please feel free to copy this page.[...]

  • Page 12

    Model: CC Observer ANSI C63.4: 2003 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH P ART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERA- TION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS. 1) THIS DEVICE MA Y NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THA T MA Y CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERA TION. Notice: Any changes or modificati[...]