Sangean Electronics Portable Radio ATS 606A User Guide

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CONTENTS  
Features  
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3
Control Locations  
Display Information  
Choosing a Power Supply  
Preliminary Settings  
Zero Second Set  
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13  
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Tuning Mode  
Scan Tuning  
Memory Tuning  
ATS(Auto Tuning System)  
Clock Radio Operation  
Miscellaneous Controls  
Care and Maintenance  
Specifications  
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FEATURES  
Cancel button allows you to instantly change  
incorrect information keyed into the  
microprocessor.  
Continuous tuning-permits reception of more  
stations than ever before without any break  
between LW, MW or SW bands.  
Large easy to read LCD display indicates station  
frequency, dual time, memory locations and all  
the functional status.  
Direct access keypad permits instant tuning of  
any desired frequency.  
Fifty-four memory presets offer instant access to  
your favorite stations on LW MW FM and SW.  
Supplemental tuning control allows for  
maximum clarity of the selected frequency.  
Dual time setting allows you to preset your local  
time or UTC time ,or any two time zones with  
instant recall.  
Scanning circuit permits you to check various  
frequencies on a certain band-width and lock  
on to it at random.  
SW meter band select buttons offer instant  
selection of any desired frequency bandwidth  
on SW.  
Dual Alarm Feature allows presetting two wake  
up times for clock alarm.  
ATS(Auto Tuning System) which will  
automatically scan and select presets based on  
station signal strength on FM,MW and LW band.  
Adjustable sleep timer allows you to fall asleep  
to music.  
Standby mode turns on the radio automatically at 2  
preset times either by radio program or HWS buzzer.  
1 kHz/step fine tuning on AM (MW/LW/SW)band.  
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CONTROL LOCATIONS  
1.Power on/off and sleep button.  
2.Fine tuning button.  
11.Multi functions for LW band knob,LWATS  
andStandby by radio.  
12.Multi functions for MW band knob,MW ATS  
and Standby by HWS buzzer.  
3.Manual tuning/auto scan button.  
4.Enter command button/Display button to  
display frequencyor time.  
13.Multi functions for SW band knob, SW  
meter band and counting down timer.  
5.Memory entry and time set button.  
6.Frequency select button.  
14.LCD display.  
7.Cancel button.  
15.Light button to light LCD display 12  
secondsfor everypush.  
8.Dot,memory scan and zero second set button.  
16.Tuning LED indicator.  
9.Digit button for frequency,time,SW meter band  
and memory page 1 or 2.  
10.Multi functions for FM band knob,FM ATS  
and exchange dual and real time in time  
mode.  
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13  
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TUNING  
AUTO TUNING SYSTEM  
POWER/  
SLEEP  
1
2
FINE  
-STANDBY-  
LW MW  
HWS  
TIMER  
SW  
FM  
METER  
120m  
75m  
90m  
49m  
25m  
16m  
TUNING  
MANUAL/AUTO  
3
6
1
4
7
0
2
DISPLAY  
ENTER  
60m  
3
41m  
21m  
13m  
5
8
31m  
19m  
TIME SET  
M
9
4
5
11m  
FREQ  
C
P1/P2  
M.SCAN  
FM/LW/MW/SW SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER  
ATS606A  
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9
8
7
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17.Earphones jack.  
18.AC adaptor jack.  
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19.AM external antenna jack.  
20.FM stereo.mono/AM sens-DX. local mode  
selector.  
AM EXT  
ANT  
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22  
VOLUME  
19  
AM  
SENS  
DX  
FM  
STEREO  
21.Telescopic Antenna.  
22.Volume control.  
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LOVAL  
MONO  
23.Lock switch to avoid misoperation.  
24.Folding stand.  
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18  
DC  
I
N
4.5V  
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25.Reset button to clear all the presets in the  
microprocessor except the SW preset  
stations.  
26.9K/10K MW step switch.  
27.Battery compartment.  
28.Battery cover.  
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1
2
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25  
26  
28  
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DISPLAY INFORMATION  
1.Band indication.  
2.Time set status.  
3.Time adjustment and zero second setindication.  
4.Memory presets.  
5.Memory Page 1 and Page 2 forSW/FM bands.  
6.Sleep status.  
7.Lock on.  
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2
3
10 7  
6
8
9
ST  
SET-00  
FM  
12  
19  
11  
18  
8.FM stereo indication.  
9.SW meter band.  
LM  
MW  
1
FINE  
KHZ  
MHZ  
10.Auto Tuning System status.  
11.Low battery.  
SW  
P1 P2  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
M
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12.kHz for MW andLW, MHz for FM andSW.  
TIME  
-STANDBY-  
MHS  
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13.Frequency and time display.  
14.Time area 1 or2.  
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15  
16  
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15.Standby by radio.  
16.Standby by HWS buzzer.  
17.Counting down timer status.  
18.Memory preset, battery strengthyand scanning status duringATS.  
19.Fine tuning status.  
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CHOOSING A POWER SUPPLY  
You can operate the receiver using  
* 3 Alkaline AA(UM-3)batteries.  
* Household AC adaptor.(optional)  
USING BATTERIES  
1.Press latch marked "OPEN" on battery compart-  
ment covers in the direction of the arrow and  
lift off cover.  
OPEN  
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2.Insert 3 "AA" battery in battery compartment as  
indicated in diagram. Be sure to position them  
on the back of the radio and on top of lift out  
ribbons for easy removal.  
3.Replace battery cover and press down until you  
hear it snap closed.  
OPEN  
PRESS  
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BATTERY REPLACEMENT  
Whenever the radio is turned off, the battery  
indicator will show for about 7 seconds to show  
battery condition. If the indicator falls below 2  
the batteries should be replaced.Be sure to replace  
the battery Within 3 minutes to secure time and all  
memory functions.  
1 2  
USING HOUSE CURRENT AC ADAPTOR  
The receiver may be powered by using AC adap-  
tor. Insert the plug into the jack on the side of the  
radio marked DC IN 4.5V. Plug the other end of  
the adaptor into a standard household outlet.  
Whenever AC adaptor is used, the batteries are  
automatically disconnected.  
AC Adapter  
AM  
SENS  
DX  
FM  
STEREO  
LOVAL  
MONO  
DC  
I
N
4.5V  
DC IN 4.5VJack  
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TIME TO REPLACE BATTERIES  
1.Turn offthe power and battery indicator falls  
below 2 .  
1 2  
2.IF "E" flashes on LCD and low battery indicator  
is displayed when radio is turned on batteries  
should be replaced.  
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3.Whenever the low battery indicator appears on  
LCD display,batteries should be replaced.  
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PRELIMINARY SETTINGS  
SETTING THE CLOCK  
The time is displayed in the 24 hours mode since most shortwave broadcasting stations operate according  
to Greenwich Mean Time .This is the standard that is used through the world.  
1.The clock will start when 3 "AA" batteries are  
installed. The display shows 0:00  
2.Press "TIME SET" key for more than 2 seconds,  
display will show "  
SET" and flash.  
TIME SET  
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3.While " SET" is flashing ,set the correct time  
by pressing the numbered buttons.As you press  
the corresponding button the numbershows up  
on the LCD display  
120m  
75m  
90m  
49m  
25m  
16m  
1
4
7
0
3
6
2
5
8
60m  
31m  
41m  
21m  
13m  
9
19m  
C
P1/P2  
M.SCAN  
120m  
75m  
90m  
4.If you press the wrongnumber, press the "C "  
(cancel ) button which deletesone number at a  
time .  
1
4
7
0
3
6
2
5
8
49m  
25m  
16m  
60m  
31m  
41m  
21m  
13m  
9
19m  
Note :Time can beadjusted only when " SET"  
C
P1/P2  
M.SCAN  
is in flashing mode.  
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5.Now press button "ENTER" ,display will show  
hours and minutes.  
SETTING DUAL TIME  
A second time zone can be programmed into this unit such as your home time if you are travelling, or  
Greenwich Mean Time for instant access to shortwave broadcasting or local time wherever you are .  
1.Press  
show and flash  
button and display will  
.
-STANDBY-  
LW  
ATS  
TOMER  
MW  
ATS  
SW  
METER  
ATS  
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2.Press "ENTER" button within 3 seconds, display  
willstop flashing.  
3.Press "TIME SET" button for more than 2  
seconds,display  
SETwill flash.  
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4.While " SET" is flashing, set the correct time  
by pressing the corresponding buttons. The  
numbers will show up on the LCD display.  
120m  
75m  
90m  
49m  
25m  
16m  
1
4
3
6
9
2
5
8
60m  
31m  
41m  
21m  
13m  
ENTER  
TIME SET  
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0
M
19m  
11m  
FREQ  
C
5.If you press the wrong number, press the "C"  
31m  
19m  
25m  
21m  
TIME SET  
button which deletes one number at a time.  
7
0
9
M
8
16m  
13m  
11m  
FREQ  
C
P1/P2  
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6.Now press button "ENTER" ,display shows  
hours and minutes.  
7.Push  
button and "ENTER" again to  
back to time.  
-STANDBY-  
LW  
ATS  
TOMER  
MW  
ATS  
SW  
METER  
ATS  
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ZERO SECOND SET  
0'' SET 16m  
During time set period, display shows " SET" ,  
press 0'set button, display will show "SET-00"  
and flash. Now press "ENTER" button, the clock  
will start from itszero second.  
SET.00''  
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BAND SELECTION  
There are four band selector buttons located just  
beneath the LCD display.  
-STANDBY-  
LW  
ATS  
TIMER  
MW  
ATS  
SW  
METER  
ATS  
BAND  
FM  
FREQUENCY  
PROGRAM TYPE  
Standard FM  
87.5-108  
MHz  
kHz  
LW  
153-513  
Longwave  
MW  
SW  
520-1710  
1.711-29.999  
kHz  
Standard AM  
MHz  
SW/13 sub-bands  
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1.Turn radio on by pressing "POWER/SLEEP"  
button. Display will show last band and fre-  
quency selected.  
Auto tuning system  
POWER/  
SLEEP  
FW  
M
2.By pressing any one of the four band selector  
buttons, last frequency used within that band  
will appear.  
SW  
M
-STANDBY-  
LW  
TOMER  
SW  
MW  
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Note:  
TIMER  
SW  
METER  
M
If you select SW, pressing "SW/METER" button again  
will display a flashing "m" indicating any meter  
band may now be selected. For example press but-  
ton 6/41m, display will show lowest frequency of  
41 meter.i.e 7.100 Mhz.  
S W  
M
120m  
75m  
90m  
49m  
25m  
1
4
3
6
9
2
5
8
60m  
31m  
41m  
21m  
SW  
M
7
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TUNING MODE  
ADJUSTING THE ANTENNA  
Locate the band you wantto listen to in thefollowing chart and adjust theantenna as indicated.  
BAND  
FREQUENCY RANGE  
ANTENNA TYPES  
ILLUSTRATION  
INTERANAL  
Rotate radio  
for best reception  
TUNING  
AUTO TUNING SYSTEM  
POWER/  
SLEEP  
FINE  
-STANDBY-  
LW MW  
HWS  
TIMER  
SW  
FM  
METER  
120m  
90m  
49m  
25m  
16m  
75m  
MW  
520-1710 kHz  
TUNING  
MANUAL/AUTO  
2
3
6
1
DISPLAY  
ENTER  
60m  
31m  
41m  
21m  
13m  
5
8
4
7
0
TIME SET  
M
9
19m  
11m  
FREQ  
C
P1/P2  
M.SCAN  
FM/LW/MW/SW SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER  
ATS606A  
INTERNAL  
Rotate radio  
TUNING  
AUTO TUNING SYSTEM  
POWER/  
SLEEP  
FINE  
LW  
153-513kHz  
for best reception  
-STANDBY-  
LW MW  
HWS  
TIMER  
SW  
FM  
METER  
120m  
90m  
75m  
TUNING  
MANUAL/AUTO  
2
5
8
3
6
1
4
7
0
60m  
31m  
49m  
25m  
16m  
DISPLAY  
ENTER  
41m  
21m  
13m  
TIME SET  
M
9
19m  
11m  
FREQ  
C
P1/P2  
M.SCAN  
FM/LW/MW/SW SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER  
ATS606A  
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TELESCOPIC  
TUNING  
AUTO TUNING SYSTEM  
POWER/  
SLEEP  
Extend antenna all the  
way and rotate it for best  
reception.  
FINE  
-STANDBY-  
LW MW  
HWS  
TIMER  
SW  
FM  
FM  
87.50-108 MHz  
METER  
120m  
90m  
49m  
25m  
16m  
75m  
TUNING  
MANUAL/AUTO  
2
3
6
1
DISPLAY  
ENTER  
60m  
31m  
41m  
21m  
13m  
5
8
4
7
0
TIME SET  
M
9
19m  
11m  
FREQ  
C
P1/P2  
M.SCAN  
FM/LW/MW/SW SYNTHESIZED RECEIVER  
ATS606A  
TELESCOPIC  
Extend antenna all the  
1.711-29.999 MHz way for best reception  
but do not rotate.  
SW  
3
1
2
You may select five different tuning methods to choose the frequency and station broadcasting you prefer.  
.Direct Tuning . Manual Tuning . Scan Tuning  
.Memory Recall Tuning .ATS Tuning on FM,LW and MW bands.  
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DIRECT TUNING  
Example:To tune 100.70 MHz on the FM band, follow this procedure  
1.Press the "POWER/SLEEP" button to turn on  
the radio.  
Auto tuning system  
POWER/  
SLEEP  
FW  
M
-STANDBY-  
LW  
ATS  
TIMER  
MW  
ATS  
SW  
METER  
ATS  
2.Press the button marked FREQ (Frequency).  
FREQ  
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