RIDGID R8408 manual WIRE-STYLE FM Antenna Optional, LCD display, Turning the radio on/off

WIRE-STYLE FM ANTENNA (OPTIONAL)

See Figure 6.

The radio has a connection point for a standard wire-style antenna for improving indoor FM reception.

For best results, use a simple 1-meter (39.4 in.) length of 22 AWG stranded or solid copper wire. If the wire is insulated, strip one end to expose at least 1/2 in of the conductor.

NOTE: The wire is not included with this product.

To attach a wire-style antenna, loosen the single screw in the center of the connector and insert the stripped end of the antenna wire into one side of the connector. Tighten the screw.

NOTE: The wire-style antenna works for FM BAND stations only.

LCD display

See Figure 7.

When the radio is not connected to a power supply, the LCD display will remain off. If the radio is connected to a power supply but in the OFF position, one LED will light the display. If the radio is connected to a power supply and in the ON position, three LEDs will light the display. You can view the time, frequency, and settings in use on the LCD display.

NOTE: The LCD display will be partially lit when a battery pack is connected as a power supply. Always disconnect battery packs after use to prevent draining the battery pack.

screw

WIRE-STYLE

ANTENNA

stripped end

of wire

Turning the radio on/off

See Figure 7.

Push the ON/OFF/VOLUME knob and hold down for one- half (0.5) second to turn the radio ON or OFF.

When the radio is OFF, only the time is displayed with colon ( : ) blinking at one-second intervals.

adjusting THE volume

See Figure 7.

When the radio is turned ON, the sound level will default to Level 2 and will be displayed for one second. After one second, the radio frequency will be displayed.

To increase the volume: turn the ON/OFF/VOLUME knob

to the right.

To decrease the volume: turn the ON/OFF/VOLUME knob to the left.

RADIO OFF / VOLUME AT 0

RADIO ON / VOLUME AT 10

Fig.6

Fig. 7