To Wake to Buzzer or Radio, Light Selection

5.Select your local NOAA channel with the 7 position PRESET WEATHER CHANNEL Switch (#21) located on the back of the unit.

RECEIVING EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERT

6.To receive emergency weather alert warnings, turn the unit on, tune to the strongest local NOAA channel, adjust the volume control to a level that you will hear when an alert is received. Set the BAND Switch (#1) to the WEATHER ALERT position. The radio remains silent until an “alert” broadcast occurs.

NOTE:

The NOAA Weather Service broadcasts a test alert every Wednesday between 11 am and Noon. To receive the broadcasts, the radio must be within the range of the local broadcast site, 10 - 40 miles, depending on terrain and obstructions.

TIPS FOR BEST RECEPTION

1.To insure maximum FM or WEATHER band reception, the Telescopic Antenna (#1) should be fully extended to obtain the best possible signal.

2.When tuning in AM stations, be sure to place the unit in a vertical position. To insure best AM reception, try repositioning the unit until the best signal reception is obtained.

To learn more:

Click on http://www.nws.noaa.gov/nwr/ for NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) and http://www.ec.gc.ca/ for Environment Canada.

TO WAKE TO BUZZER OR RADIO

1.Press the ALARM Button (#17) once. The Alarm Icon will appear in the right top corner of the LCD Display indicating that the alarm function is enabled. Press the ALARM Button (#17) once again to disable.

2.Tune to your favorite radio station.

3.Set the POWER SOURCE Switch (#7) to the “PWR OFF” position.

4.To wake to Alarm turn the VOLUME Knob (#10) counter-clockwise until a click is heard. The alarm will sound when the preset alarm time is reached and last for 3 minutes then stop automatically. The alarm remains set and will turn the alarm on again at the same time on the following day.

5.To wake to radio set the VOLUME Knob (#10) at a position of 50% of the total volume traveling. The radio will sound when the preset alarm time is reached and last for approximately 60 minutes then stop automatically. The alarm remains set and will turn the unit on again at the same time on the following day.

NOTE: When WAKE TO RADIO is chosen, make sure the radio station and the volume level are set correctly otherwise the alarm may not be heard.

EMERGENCY SIREN AND BLINKING

1.Set the SIREN Switch (#6) to the “SIREN” position for siren tone and light blinking.

2.To disable the siren function, set the SIREN Switch (#6) back to “OFF”.

LIGHT SELECTION

1.Set the LIGHT Switch (#2) to position for flashlight.

2.Set the LIGHT Switch (#2) to position for reading light, then lift up the LIGHT HEAD (11) and adjust the head angle for the best reading position.

3. Set the LIGHT Switch (#2) to the OFF position to turn the flashlight off.

AUX IN OPERATION

This Radio provides an AUX IN jack that allows you to connect your iPod, MP3 or other digital music player to the radio.

1.Flip open the socket cover on the back. Connect the headphone jack of your external device and the AUX IN Jack (#23) located on the back of MR- 720. (The connection cable is not included). The radio will enter the AUX function mode once the AUX IN jack is plugged.

2.Set the POWER SOURCE Switch (#7) to (Rechargeable Battery)

or (Dry Cell Battery) position depending on the type of power source you use.

3.Start to play your iPod, MP3 player or other audio device.

4.Slowly adjust both the volume controls on your MR-720 and the external device.

5.Turn off your iPod, MP3 player etc. when finish listening. Turn MR-720 off and unplug the AUX IN jack.

Remark: Once the AUX IN Jack is plugged, MR-720 will enter the AUX mode automatically no matter what position the BAND Selector Switch (# 1) is in AM, FM, WB or WEATHER ALERT mode. Remember to disconnect the connection cable from the radio after use in order to be able to listen to the broadcast again.