Sangean RCR-40 - User Manual

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The Bluetooth

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word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by

Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by SANGEAN ELECTRONICS

INC. is under license.

Important safety instructions

For United States:

Cautions to the user

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

RF exposure statements
IMPORTANT NOTE:

To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, the antenna (s)

used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at

least 20cm (8 inches) from all persons and must not be colocated or operating in

conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. No change to the antenna or

the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could result in

the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user’s authority to

operate the device.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B

digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and

can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance

with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guaranty that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user

is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

● Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

● Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.

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CAUTION:

These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To

reduce the risk of the electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than

that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to so.

VERY IMPORTANT PLEASE READ

Sangean suggest that you keep your AC Adapter at least 12 inches away from

the radio while listening to the AM Band.

Your Sangean Radio is powered by an AC adapter which is a “switching” or

“switch-mode” type. The DOE (Department Of Energy) has a Federal mandate;

requiring all manufactures to use this type of power supply. This newer power

saving technology has the unfortunate side effect of causing interference to the

AM radio band.

Therefore, we recommend that customers keep at least a 1 foot distance

between the AC adapter and the radio. This interference will not affect the FM

Band. If you have any questions please contact customer service at (888)726-

4326, (562)941-9900 or [email protected]
If an AC adapter isn’t included in this model and if you wish to purchase an AC

Adapter separately, please refer to the specifications for the AC Adapter stated

on the final page of the manual, or please contact Sangean for the correct AC

Adapter and specifications.
To learn more about the DOE mandate please visit http://www1.eere.energy.

gov/ buildings/appliance_standards/product.aspx/productid/23
Please note not all AC adapters are alike.
The AC adapter that is included with this radio is designed to be used

exclusively with this device. Do not use an AC adapter that differs from the

specifications on the AC adapter that is included.
If an AC adapter is NOT included with your radio and in order not to damage

the unit and void your warranty, specifications for the AC Adapter are stated

on the final page of the manual, or please contact Sangean for the correct

AC Adapter and specifications. For customers in the US and Canada, please

call 562-941-9900 or 888-726-4326. For all other areas, please contact us via

[email protected].
Do not use an AC adapter that does not meet the correct specifications.

Cautions

Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water, steam or

sand. Do not leave your radio where excessive heat

could cause damage such as in a parked car where the

heat from the sun can build up even though the outside

temperature may not seem too high.

● Your radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and that no objects

filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the radio.

● It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum distance (4”

recommended) to adjacent objects in order to ensure good ventilation.

● The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or its ventilation

openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains etc.

● No open flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on the product.

● It is recommended to avoid using or storing the product at extr eme temperatures.

Avoid leaving the unit in cars, on window sills or in direct sunlight etc.

Controls

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NFC detection

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Standby (Main Power) button / Sleep timer button

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Source button

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Alarm 1 button

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Volume / Tuning control / Seek / Select button

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Alarm 2 button

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Info / Menu button

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Preset 5 button

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Preset 4 / Next track / Fast-forward button

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Preset 3 / Play / Pause button

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Snooze / dimmer button

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Preset 2 / Previous track / Rewind button

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Preset 1 / Bluetooth pairing button

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Speaker

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LCD display

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Remote control sensor

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Dimmer sensor

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USB-L and USB-R sockets for iPhone / Smartphone charging

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Backup battery compartment

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DC IN socket

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Headphone socket

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Auxiliary input socket

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FM wire anten

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Display icons

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PM indicator

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Time display

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Sleep timer icon

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Alarm 1 icon

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Alarm 2 icon

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Frequency / information for station display

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RDS indicator

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Backup battery capacity indicator

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Bluetooth icon

Remote control

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Standby button (Main Power)

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Mute button

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Preset button

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Menu button

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Tuning up button

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Seek down button / Previous track / Rewind button

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Alarm 1 button

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Treble up button

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Bass up button

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Snooze button / Dimmer button

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Loudness button

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Mono / Stereo button

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Bluetooth pairing button

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Tuning down button

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Alarm 2 button

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Seek up button / Next track / Fast-forward button

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Select button / Play / Pause button

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Info button

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Volume button

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Source button

NOTE

For the sake of clarity, the instructions for the use of the controls throughout this

instruction manual show the buttons on the radio. The buttons on the remote

control can be used if you prefer.

NOTE

The operations described below for the radio are the same as the operations for

the remote control.

1.

Rotating the Tuning control knob of the radio is the same as pressing the

Tuning Up or Down buttons on the remote control.

2.

Pressing the Tuning control button of the radio is the same as pressing and

releasing the Select button on the remote control.

3.

Rotating the Volume Knob of the radio is the same as pressing the Volume Up

or Down buttons on the remote control.

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Pressing and holding the Info / Menu button of the radio is the same as pressing

and releasing the Menu button on the remote control.

NOTE

If the remote is not to be used for an extended period of time it is recommended

that the batteries be removed.

IMPORTANT

Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or

the like. After use, disposable batteries should be taken to a suitable recycling

center. On no account should batteries be disposed of by incineration. Do not

leave batteries within reach of young children, they can be a choking hazard.

Power your radio

Using the AC power adaptor

The AC power adaptor required for this unit should be 9 volts DC at 2.5A center

pin positive.
Insert the adaptor plug into the DC socket on the rear of the radio.
Plug the adaptor into a standard AC outlet. If no time is displayed, the screen will

show “- : - -”.
Whenever the adaptor is used, the batteries are automatically disconnected. The

AC adaptor should be disconnected from the AC outlet when not in use for long

periods of time.

IMPORTANT

The AC adaptor is used as the means of connecting the radio to your

power supply. The AC Adapter used for the radio must remain accessible

during normal use. In order to disconnect the radio from the power supply

completely, the AC Adaptor should be removed from the power supply outlet

completely.

Backup battery operation

1.

Remove the battery cover on the rear of the unit.

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Insert two UM-3 (AA size) batteries into the spaces in the compartment.

3.

Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with correct polarity as shown

inside the compartment. Replace the battery cover.

4.

When the low battery capacity indicator shows on the display please replace

the batteries immediately.

5.

When the radio is used as a clock radio or as an alarm, always keep the

batteries inserted.

NOTE

Batteries will only back up preset memories and clock functions during a

power outage and is not intended for normal radio operation.

Do not use a mix of rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.
Do not use batteries that have a different mAh capacity.
Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries.

NOTE

Search tuning AM / FM

1.

Press the Standby (main power) button to switch on your radio.

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Press the Source button as needed until the AM or FM band is selected.

3.

Press and hold the Tuning control button to carry out an auto-tune. Your

radio will scan up the AM / FM band from the currently displayed frequency

and will stop scanning automatically when it finds a station of sufficient

strength.

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Alternatively, to scan down in frequency, first press the Tuning control

button to switch to the tuning control mode and the “FM” or “AM” will flash

on the display. Rotate the Tuning control knob in an anti-clockwise direction

and then press and hold the Tuning control button. Your radio will scan in

a downwards direction and stop automatically when it finds a station of sufficient

strength.

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After a few seconds the display will update. The display will show the frequency

of the signal found. If the signal is strong enough and there is RDS data present

then the radio will display the station name. When the end of the frequency band is

reached your radio will recommence tuning from the opposite end of the frequency

band.

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To adjust the volume, press the Tuning control button again to switch to the volume

control mode. Rotate the Volume knob to adjust the sound level as desired.

NOTE

While adjusting the volume, make sure the FM / AM is not flashing on the screen.

Manual tuning – AM / FM

1.

Press the Standby (main power) button to switch on your radio.

2.

Press and release the Source button to select AM or FM radio mode.

3.

Press the Tuning control button to switch to the tuning control mode and the “FM”

or “AM” will flash on the display. Rotate the Tuning control knob to tune to a station.

The FM frequency will change in steps of 100kHz / 50kHz and AM frequency will

change in steps of 10kHz / 9kHz.

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To adjust the volume, press the Tuning control button again to switch to the volume

control mode. Rotate the Volume knob to adjust the sound level as desired.

NOTE

If your radio has any interference on the AM band it might be the AC adaptor, please

move your radio away from the AC adaptor at least 12”. Your Radio is equipped with

a switching AC Adapter that is mandated by the Department of Energy (EOD) to save

energy. The unfortunate side effect of this mandate sometimes appears as noise on

the AM band.

Display modes – FM

Your radio has a range of display options for FM radio mode.

1.

Repeatedly press and release the Info / Menu button to view the RDS information of

the station you are listening to.

a.

Station name

Displays the name of the station being listened to.

b.

Program type Displays the type of station being listened to such as Pop, Classic,

News, etc.

c.

Radio text Displays radio text messages such as news items etc.

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Stereo / Mono Displays the radio broadcasting is in Stereo or Mono mode.

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Year / Day Displays the year and day of the week according to the date setting

of your radio.

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Date / Day Displays the date and day of the week according to the date setting

of your radio.

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Frequency Displays the frequency of the FM station you’re listening to.

NOTE

If no RDS information is available, the radio will be unable to display the station

name, scrolling text and program type information.

FM stereo (auto) / mono

If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal some hiss may be audible.

It is possible to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather

than stereo.

1.

Press and release the Standby (main power) button to switch on your radio.

2.

Press the Source button as needed to select the FM radio mode display and tune to

the required FM station as previously described.

3.

Press and hold the Info / Menu button until you hear a beep (then release the

button) to enter the menu setting.

4.

Rotate the Tuning control knob until the FM AUTO / MONO setting shows on the

display. If the setting is Auto press the Tuning control button and rotate the Tuning

control knob to switch to Mono mode to reduce the hiss. Press and release the

Tuning control button to confirm the setting.

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To return to Auto (Stereo) mode, press and hold the Info / Menu button to enter the

menu setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob until the "FM MONO" shows on the

display. Press and release the Tuning control button and rotate the Tuning control

knob to select AUTO. Press and release the Tuning control button to confirm the

setting.

Presetting stations in AM / FM mode

There are 5 preset stations each for AM and FM radio. They are used in the same way

for each frequency band.( Please note that 9 memory presets for each band can be

accessed via remote control.)

1.

Press the Standby (main power) button to switch on your radio.

2.

Press the Source button to select the desired frequency band. Tune to the required

radio station as previously described.

3.

Press and hold the required Preset button until the display shows “P4” for

example after the frequency. The station will be stored using the preset number.

Repeat this procedure for the remaining presets as you wish.

4.

Preset stations which have already been stored may be overwritten by following

the above procedure if required.

Recalling a preset in AM / FM mode

1.

Press the Standby (main power) button to switch on your radio.

2.

Select the required frequency band by pressing the Source button.

3.

Momentarily press the required Preset button to have your radio tune to one of

the stations stored in the preset memory.

NOTE

The display will show “EMPTY” if no station has been stored to that preset.

Listening music via Bluetooth streaming

You need to pair your Bluetooth device with your RCR-40 before you can auto-link

to play / stream Bluetooth music through your RCR-40. Paring creates a ‘bond’ so

two devices can recognize each other.

PairingandplayingyourBluetoothdeviceforthefirsttime

1.

With your radio switched on, press the Source button to select Bluetooth (BT)

function. “BT PAIRING” will appear on the display. Both “PAIRING” and the

Bluetooth icon will flash to show the radio is discoverable.

2.

Activate Bluetooth on your device according to the device’s user manual to

link to the radio. Locate the Bluetooth device list and select the device named

“RCR-40” (With some Smartphone’s that are equipped with earlier versions

than BT2.1 Bluetooth device, you may need to input the pass code “0000”).

3.

Once connected, there will be a confirmation tone sound and the display will

change to “BT LINKED”. The Bluetooth icon will remain illuminated. You can

simply select and play any music from your source device. The volume control

can be adjusted from your source device, or directly from the radio.

4.

Use the controls on your Bluetooth-enabled device or on the radio to play /

pause and navigate tracks.

Note:

● If 2 Bluetooth devices are pairing for the first time, both must search for your

radio, it will show its availability on both devices. However, if one device links

with this unit first, then the other Bluetooth device will not be found on the list.

● If you take your source device out of range, the connection will be temporarily

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