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bill garrett
March 23, 2025
why time and date won't stay set on my sangean wr-22 radio
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Mr. Anderson
March 23, 2025
The time and date on your Sangean WR-22 radio may not stay set because many RDS-enabled FM stations do not transmit the correct time. This can cause the clock to be inaccurate. To fix this, change the clock setting from RDS to manual mode in the WR-22 settings menu.
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John Moreschii
April 6, 2025
How do I replace the battery on my remote? I don't seem to be able to control volume from about 25 ft away. Is it battery or something else?
Important safety instructions Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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O n l y u s e a t t a c h m e n t s / a c c e s s o r i e s s p e c i f i e d b y t h e manufacturer.
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The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol is provided on the rear of unit. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, shall be placed on the apparatus. Excessive sound pressure on ear- and headphones could impair the hearing ability.
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Controls Speaker Bluetooth indicator Display Source button Play mode button Alarm button Alarm 2 button Nap button Menu / Info button On / Off button / Sleep button Rotary tuning control Volume control / Tone control Dimmer sensor Remote control sensor Preset 5 / Fast-forward button Preset 4 / Play / Pause button Preset 3 / Backward button...
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Controls AC power cord socket 2V DC input socket Subwoofer output socket AUX IN socket Headphone socket External / Internal antenna switch External F-type FM antenna terminal & External AM antenna terminal (USA version only) Display Frequency / Station display RDS / RBDS indicator Nap indicator PM indicator...
Remote control On / Off button / Sleep button Alarm button Volume control button Alarm 2 button Nap button Preset / Folder down button Preset 3 / Backward button Preset 2 / Folder up button Preset 4 / Play / Pause button Preset 5 / Fast-forward button Play mode button Tone control button...
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Power your radio AC operation Before plugging the AC cord into the radio, make sure the AC voltage is correct. Insert the plug on the end of the supplied power cord into the AC power socket on the back of the radio. DC operation For outdoor use, you can power the radio by using 2v DC input socket from a DC power supply (example, from the power supply of...
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Antenna setup for AM reception The radio comes with built-in AM Ferrite antenna which should be enough for normal listening. To improve the AM reception, you may connect the outdoor AM antenna (not supplied) with AM external antenna terminal.
Operating your radio Your radio is equipped with three tuning methods- Scan tuning, manual tuning and memory preset tuning. Scan tuning FM / AM . Make sure you have set up the FM antenna in advance . 2. Press the On/Off button to switch on your radio. 3.
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Manual tuning – FM / AM . Press the On/Off button to switch on your clock radio. 2. Press the Source button repeatedly to select the desired wave band. 3. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to tune to a station. The frequency will change in steps of 50kHz/00 kHz in FM or 9 kHz/0 kHz in AM.
Display modes - FM Your radio has four display modes for FM radio. These use data provided by broadcasters which is commonly known as RDS/ RBDS. The Radio Data System (RDS / RBDS) is a system in which inaudible digital information is transmitted in addition to the normal FM radio programme.
FM range setting FM range is different from countries to countries. It is necessary to adjust FM range to allow the radio to work properly. . Press and hold the Menu/ Info button to enter the menu setting. 2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary till the range of FM shows on the display.
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FM stereo / mono setting If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal some hiss may be audible by headphone. It is preferable to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the station in mono rather than stereo.
Presetting stations There are 5 memory presets for each FM/ AM wavebands. . Press the On/ Off button to turn on the radio. 2. Tune to desired station using one of methods previously described. 3. Press and hold the desired Preset button until the radio beeps. The preset number will appear in the display and the station will be stored under the chosen preset button.
Clock and Alarms Setting the time format The clock display used in stand-by mode and on the playing mode screens can be set to 2 or 24 hour format. The selected format is then also used when setting the alarms. .
Setting the clock time Manual setting . When radio power is off, press and hold Menu/ info button to enter the menu setting. 2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until ‘CLOCK SET’ shown on the display. Press the Tuning control rotary to enter the setting. 3.
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3. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until ‘RDS CT’ shown on the display. Press the Tuning control rotary to confirm the setting. The clock time of the radio will set up automatically according to the RDS/ RBDS data received. 4. When the action is completed, the RDS/ RBDS icon will appear on the LCD display indicating the radio time is RDS/RBDS clock time.
Setting the alarm clock There are two alarms which can each be set to wake you to AM, FM radio, USB buzzer alarm . The alarms may be set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing. . Before setting an alarm ensure the clock time is set. Press and hold the Alarm button to enter the alarm setting.
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4. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to choose the required alarm type, and then press the Tuning control rotary to confirm the setting. The alarm can be set to buzzer, FM, AM or USB. When radio mode is selected, the radio frequency and the preset number on the display will begin to flash.
When the alarm sounds To cancel a sounding alarm, press the Standby button to cancel a sounding alarm. When the buzzer alarm activates, the alarm will start softly and gradually increase in level. It will sound for minute and silence for minute in repetition for 60 minutes unless cancelled.
Snooze . When the alarm sounds, press any button other than the Standby button will silence the alarm for 5 minutes. “SNOOZE’ will appear on the display. 2. To adjust the silence time for the snooze timer, press and hold the Info/menu button to enter the menu setting.
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Playback MP3 or WMA Files from USB This section describes how to use your radio to access and playback your audio files via USB memory devices. USB slots are located on the front panel of the unit. Important: Your radio is only designed to work with USB memory flash memory devices.
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Cautions: In order to minimize the risk of damage to your radio, your USB Memory, please place the unit such that the device cannot easily be knocked while it is inserted in the socket. Remove the USB before carrying the unit or if not using the USB feature for a prolonged period.
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Playing MP3 and WMA files in USB . When USB is inserted, press the On/Off button to turn the radio on and then press Source button to select USB. The LCD display will show “reading“and the number of files and folders stored in the USB will appear momentarily.
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Your WR-22 allows a maximum of 200 folder (including root folder) and 9999files and 6 layers maximum within a folder. If the USB stores more than 200 folders, the extra folders will not show on the display.
Search function While the USB memory device is playing, press and hold the Fast- forward or Rewind button. Release the button when the desired part of the current file is reached. To skip to another folder With the USB memory is in stop or play mode, press and release either the Folder Up / Down button.
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Repeat File within Section A–B If you’d like to repeat the file only within the selected section (e.g. learning languages), during the playback, press and release the Tuning Down button for the selection you’d like to start the repeat, press the button once again for the selection you’d like to end the repeat.
4. Once connected, there will be a beep sound and the Bluetooth icon will remain illuminated. The display will also show the model name of you Bluetooth-enabled device. 5. WR-22 will auto link with the last linked device when that device is in range.
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For version BT 2.0 Bluetooth device, you may be asked to input PIN code, the pass code is “0000”. b) If ‘SANGEAN WR-22’ shows in your Bluetooth device list but your device cannot connect to WR-22, please delete the Sangean WR-22 item from your list and pair the device with WR-22 again following the steps described previously.
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WR-22. Playing Bluetooth music . Once your device and the WR-22 are linked you can start to play Bluetooth music via the WR-22. 2. Press the Play / Pause button on the panel or the remote control to start playing from your Bluetooth-enabled device.
Nap timer . Press and hold the Nap timer button to enter the menu setting. Keep holding the Nap timer button and the options will start switching on the display from to 20 minutes. Stop until the required Nap Timer setting appears on the display. The setting will be saved and the LCD will return to normal display with the ‘NAP’...
Time zone setting Your radio can set up the time zone for its radio clock time. . Press and hold the Info/menu button to enter the menu setting. 2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until ‘TIME ZONE’ shown on the display.
Tone control- treble and bass If you find the preset equalizer functions not to your liking, you may set up a custom treble and bass setting as follows: . Press the Volume control rotary once to get into Treble control setting.
Auto Dimmer The dimmer sensor is located on the front of the radio which will adjust the intensity of the display to suit room brightness. Dimmer control The brightness of the LCD display may be adjusted. . Press and hold the Info/ menu button to enter the menu setting. 2.
Auxiliary input socket A 3.5mm stereo Auxiliary Input socket is provided on the rear of your radio to permit an audio signal to be fed into the unit from an external audio device such as iPod, MP3 or CD player. .
Software version The software display cannot be altered and is just for your reference. . Press and hold the Info/menu button to enter the menu setting. 2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until “P XX” appears on the display to view the software version of your radio. RESET the radio If your radio fails to operate correctly or some digits on the display are missing or incomplete, please carry out the following procedure.
Specifications Powered: AC 120V/60Hz/24W (US version) AC 230V/50Hz 24W (European version) Frequency Coverage: FM 87.50 – 08 MHz AM 520 – 1710 kHz (10 kHz version) or MW 522 – 1629 kHz (9 kHz version) Bluetooth 2.4 - 2.485GHz class-II Internal Antenna system: AM built-in ferrite antenna FM built-in wire antenna...
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Aux In socket 3.5 mm diameter stereo jack. Input sensitivity: In 350 mVrms, Output 7W @ 00 Hz Input impedance: 47 Kohm DC IN 12V/1A center pin positive (operational voltage 9-14V) Accessories FM F-terminal wire antenna AC power cord F-PAL terminal adaptor (European version only) Dimension: WxHxD in mm: 240x5x83.
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Do you have a question about the WR-22 and is the answer not in the manual?
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why time and date won't stay set on my sangean wr-22 radio
The time and date on your Sangean WR-22 radio may not stay set because many RDS-enabled FM stations do not transmit the correct time. This can cause the clock to be inaccurate. To fix this, change the clock setting from RDS to manual mode in the WR-22 settings menu.
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How do I replace the battery on my remote? I don't seem to be able to control volume from about 25 ft away. Is it battery or something else?