Page 2 - Table of contents
1 Table of contents Important safety instructions ............................................... 2-3Introduction .............................................................................. 4Controls ................................................................................. 5-8Using your w...
Page 3 - Important safety instructions
2 GB Important safety instructions 1. Read and understand all safety and operating instructions before the radio is operated. 2. Retain instruction: The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed warnings. All warnings on the appliance and operating instructio...
Page 5 - Introduction
4 GB Introduction The Sangean PR-D9W AM/FM digital weather alert compact portableradio provides the following range in a compact portable unit: Radio for AM and FM broadcasts. The PR-D9W features weather alert / siren function that workswhenever hazardous weather condition occurs. My favorite statio...
Page 6 - Controls
5 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8.9. 10. 11. 12.13.14.15.16.17.18. SpeakerBand / step buttonLCD displayWeather alertDisplay / Stereo - monoVolume downVolume upStandby / Sleep timerCharging / Weather alert indicator Lock switchTuning upTuning downMy favorite buttonMemoClock timeRadio alarmBuzzer alarmBacklight Contr...
Page 9 - Display icon
8 GB Display icon A.B.C.D.E.F.G.H.I.J.K.L.M.N. Weather broadcast mode / siren mode iconStereo indicatorBuzzer alarm indicatorRadio alarm indicatorSleep timer iconLock switch iconVolume iconBattery capacity indicatorMy favorite iconMemory presetFM 50kHz displayTime indicator / Frequency displayAM/FM/...
Page 10 - Using the weather alert radio for the first time; Battery operation
9 Using the weather alert radio for the first time Battery operation 1. Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit by pressing the catch.Note:Before you insert the batteries, if you use non-rechargeable batteries,make sure the NiMH/Alkaline switch which located inside thebattery compartment is...
Page 11 - Operating your radio – Search tuning AM/FM
10 GB Operating your radio – Search tuning AM/FM 1. Fully extend the antenna above the radio. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Band button to select the required band. 3. Press and hold the Tuning up button, your radio will scan in an upwards direction (low frequency to...
Page 12 - Manual tuning – AM/FM
11 5 3 2 Manual tuning – AM/FM 1. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Press the Band button to select the required band. Fully extend the antenna for best reception. 3. Press and release the Tuning up/down button to tune to a station. The FM frequency will change in steps of 100/200...
Page 13 - Setting up the tuning step increment
12 3-4 2-4 GB Setting up the tuning step increment 1. Make sure your radio is in power off mode. 2. Press and hold the Band/step button until the FM tuning step setting begins to flash. 3. Press the Tuning Up / Down buttons to select either 100kHz or 200kHz for FM radio, and press and release the Ba...
Page 16 - Recalling a my favorite station; Selecting the weather channel
15 2 3 Recalling a my favorite station 1. Press the Standby button to switch on your radio. 2. Momentarily press the My Fav. Button to cause your radio switch to My Favorite mode and tune to the station stored as My Favorite Station. The My favorite icon will show on the display. 3. Press and releas...
Page 17 - Weather Band and weather alert operation
16 2 1,3-4 GB Weather Band and weather alert operation 1. When the radio is on, press the WX button to switch to the Weather Band. 2. Press the Tuning Up/Down buttons to select the desired weather channel. The LCD display will show the channel number. 3. When the radio is in the weather band, press ...
Page 18 - Clock and Alarms; Setting the clock manually
17 2,3 1,3-4 Clock and Alarms Setting the clock manually The clock of PR-D9W needs to be set up manually before the alarmfunction can be used. 1. Press and hold the clock time button until the radio beeps once and the hour digits of time setting begins to flash. 2. Press the Tuning Up / Down button ...
Page 19 - Setting the time format
18 3 1-2,4 GB Setting the time format The clock display used in stand-by mode and on the playing modescreens can be set to 12 or 24 hour format. The selected format is thenalso used when setting the alarms. 1. With your radio switched off, press and hold the Band/step button until the radio beeps on...
Page 20 - Setting the alarm clock
19 2-6 1,4-6 5 Setting the alarm clock Your PR-D9W radio has two alarms which can each be set to wake youto buzzer or AM/FM radio alarm. The alarms may be set while the unitis in standby mode or while playing. 1. Before setting an alarm ensure that the clock time is set. Press and hold one of the Al...
Page 23 - Sleep timer function
22 GB Sleep timer function Your radio can be set to turn off after a preset time has elapsed.The sleep timer setting can be adjusted between 15 and 120 minutes. 1. To use the sleep timer, press and hold the Standby button to enter the sleep timer setup. 2. Keep pressing the Standby button and the sl...
Page 24 - Display and Audio; Brightness control; Headphone socket
23 Display and Audio Brightness control The brightness of the display may be adjusted. If you use the unit inthe bedroom, you may prefer a higher brightness level. 1. Repeatedly press the backlight button to change the current brightness level. The backlight level will change at the same time so tha...
Page 25 - Information; Specifications; Circuit Features
24 GB Information Specifications Power Requirements Mains DC in 9V / 0.5A Frequency Range FM 87.5 – 108 MHzAM 520 – 1710 kHz (USA version) CHANNEL BLOCK WX: 1CH-7CH Battery 4 X 1.5V Size “AA” / UM-3 / LR6 Circuit Features LoudspeakerOutput Power Headphone socket Aerial System 2.25” 8 ohm full range0...
