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Summary of Contents for C. Crane CCRADIO PLUS
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Page 1: Instruction Manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY BEFORE USE AND SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. - Page 2 C. Crane Company’s Mission Our mission is simple: to find, develop, and test products that enhance the lives of our customers. Guidelines As a hometown company, the C. Crane Company insists on a friendly way of doing business. For our customers, that means an unwavering commitment to offering you high quality radios and lifestyle products complemented with exceptional customer service.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Unpacking ................Button Identification ............. Getting Started Powering Your Radio ..........Installing The Batteries ..........Display Panel ............. Setting The Clock ............Setting The Alarm 9-10 ..........Snooze Feature ............Sleep Timer ............... Radio Operation Tuning ................ Weather Alert System 12-13 ........ -
Page 4: Unpacking
Before Use Please read IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on pages 27 - 28 before use. It is important to read and understand all instructions. WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN... -
Page 5: Button Identification
The appropriate symbol will then appear on the display along with sounding a “beep”. To deactivate the function, press and hold the button until it beeps again and the symbol disappears from the display. (Please see Display Panel symbols on page 8.) CCRadio plus Page 5... -
Page 6: Getting Started
NOTE: If you remove the power cord without turning the radio OFF, the radio will automatically revert to the batteries. Insert the plug on the end of the supplied power cord into the AC power jack on the back of the radio. Page 6 CCRadio plus... -
Page 7: Installing The Batteries
(if the radio is not plugged in). This symbol means This symbol means This flashing symbol means the batteries are full. batteries are dead. the batteries need replacing. CCRadio plus Page 7... -
Page 8: Display Panel
10) Alarm Status and Type 4) Sleep Timer/Snooze Status 11) AM/PM Indicator 5) Battery Symbol 12) Indicates Band In Use 6) Battery Power Level Indicator 13) AUX IN Indicator and Signal Strength Meter 14) Stereo Reception 7) Timer Active Indicator Page 8 CCRadio plus... -
Page 9: Setting The Clock
2) Using the Up/Down Tuning Button, select the appropriate hour. 3) Press the Alarm Button again. Use the Up/Down Tuning Buttons to adjust the minute to the appropriate time. 4) Press the Alarm Button again to complete the alarm setting. CCRadio plus Page 9... -
Page 10: Snooze Feature
Release the button. Now the picograph of the person in bed will appear on the display. The radio will then shut off after the set amount of time. To deactivate the Sleep Timer, simply shut the radio off using the Power Button. Page 10 CCRadio plus... -
Page 11: Radio Operation
To recall the memorized station, select the correct band and press and release the Memory Button. The radio will instantly tune to the station stored in memory. If the button is held down, the station you are tuned to will now be stored in that memory position. CCRadio plus Page 11... -
Page 12: Weather Alert System
1) To place the radio in WEATHER ALERT mode, press and hold the Weather Alert Button for two seconds: You will hear a short beep and see the alert symbol, shown on page 13 (top right), on the display. CCRadio plus Page 12... - Page 13 After an alert has been issued, the WEATHER ALERT light and/or siren will stay on for one minute or until you turn it off by pressing any button. CCRadio plus Page 13...
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Page 14: Display Light
If this happens, use the end of a paper clip or ball point pen and push it into the hole briefly to reset the radio. You will lose the clock time and all the stations stored in memory when the radio is reset. Reset Button Bottom View of CCRadio plus Page 14 CCRadio plus... -
Page 15: Audio & Recording Jacks
4) Turn on your external audio source to hear the audio played through the CCRadio plus 5) To turn the AUX off, press the Band/AUX Button again and the AUX will disappear from the display. NOTE: Volume can be controlled from the CCRadio plus. CCRadio plus Page 15... -
Page 16: Setting The Timer
AM or PM as shown on the display. 3) Press the Timer/Set Button again so the minutes and the word ON and TIMER flash on the display. 4) Use the Tuning Up/Down Buttons to set the minutes. Page 16 CCRadio plus... - Page 17 “timed” operation, the radio will automatically switch to the programmed station, and turn off at the programmed OFF TIME. The word TIMER flashes while the radio is playing in Timer Mode. CCRadio plus Page 17...
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Page 18: Instructions For Light & Solar Options
The base is also a magnet, so you can mount it to any metal surface like the front speaker grill on the radio, a refrigerator, or a car. Page 18 CCRadio plus... - Page 19 CCRadio can be operated plus while the batteries are being charged, but will increase the required charge time. The Solar Panel will run the radio in full sunlight with- out the NiMH batteries installed. CCRadio plus Page 19...
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Page 20: Nimh Battery Info
• NiMHs slowly lose their charge even without use. It is best to charge them up for a few hours once a month if you are keeping them for emer- gency use. Uncharged NiMHs can be stored indefinitely, but may need to be reconditioned before use. Page 20 CCRadio plus... -
Page 21: Specifications
2) External AM antenna directly wired through filter network into RF front end. DIMENSIONS 11" W x 6-1/2" H x 4" D (at the base) WEIGHT Approximately 3.8 pounds without batteries Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice. CCRadio plus Page 21... - Page 22 2.5 Watt Solar Panel. Do not charge alkaline batteries. Item #6CA ..6V Charging Adapter ......$10.95 Item #S04 ..C.Crane 2.5 Watt Solar Panel ..$54.95 LED LAMP JACK 4 Volt output for use with external LED lamp.
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Page 23: Troubleshooting Guide
Troubleshooting Guide The CCRadio plus will not turn on and none of the buttons work: The Lock Switch, located on the right side of the radio between the tuning and the volume knobs, is in the up position. Push the switch down to release the lock and resume normal operation of the radio. - Page 24 Note: the antenna must be fully extended to allow it to rotate. For areas that have poor reception, we recommend the FM Reflect Antenna by C. Crane. Item #FMW ... FM Reflect Antenna (white) ....$24.95 Item #FMB ..FM Reflect Antenna (black) ....$24.95 Page 24 CCRadio plus...
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Page 25: Radio Noise Troubleshooting
• Sometimes grounding can greatly reduce the hum from AC line noise. Unfortunately, most radios do not have a ground connection. Finding a good earth ground may also be difficult. For more detailed information, please visit www.ccrane.com/radionoise CCRadio plus Page 25... -
Page 26: Listening Tips
Distant listening is called DXing. One club that is devoted to DXing is National Radio Club at: PO Box 164, Mannsville, NY 13661-0164. They maintain a website at: http://www.nrcdxas.org Page 26 CCRadio plus... -
Page 27: Safety Instructions
Operate the radio using only the correct type of power source indicated. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your dealer or local power company. CCRadio plus Page 27... - Page 28 This symbol is to alert you to important operation or servicing instructions that may appear in the owner’s manual. 17) Do not charge alkaline batteries. See warnings on pages 18 and 19. CCRadio plus Page 28...
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Page 29: Personal Station Log
P ERSONAL S TATION L OG Station Time City Frequency Date Call Letters Please feel free to copy this page. CCRadio plus Page 29... -
Page 30: Personal Station Log
P ERSONAL S TATION L OG Station Time City Frequency Date Call Letters Please feel free to copy this page. Page 30 CCRadio plus... - Page 31 About C. Crane Company Inc. The C. Crane Company began soon after Bob and Sue Crane moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to the beautiful and remote Redwood Country of Northern California. As they settled into Fortuna, in the heart of the Redwoods, and tried to tune in their favorite AM stations, Bob and Sue were shocked.
- Page 32 Model: CCRadio plus FCC ID: BYG 003 THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS. 1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND 2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.