General
Do not allow this unit to be exposed to water, steam or sand. Do not leave the unit where excessive heat could cause damage such as in a parked car where the heat from the sun can build up even though the outside temperature may not seem too high. It is recommended that the FM band be used wherever possible as better results in terms of quality and freedom from interference will usually be obtained than on the MW or LW bands.
Mains supply
The SRC985 will operate from a supply of AC 230 volts, 50Hz 
only.
For your convenience this product is supplied with a plug which is fitted with a fuse of the appropriate rating. If the plug supplied is not suitable for your socket outlet, it should be removed by unscrewing the plug top, the terminal screws, and removing the cable.
The correct style of plug to suit your household together with a correctly rated fuse should be fitted.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN
IMPORTANT. DO NOT make any connection to the larger terminal which is marked with the letter E or by the safety earth symbol 
or coloured Green or
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following codes :-
BLUE - NEUTRALBROWN - LIVE
As these colours may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured BLACK.
The wire coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured RED.
Fuse
This apparatus must be protected by a 3A fuse (BS1362) in a 13A plug (BS1363). If another type of plug is used a 5A fuse should be fitted in the plug, adaptor or distribution board.
IF IN DOUBT - CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
Batteries
Remove the battery cover (18) on the rear of the unit by pushing the catches in the direction of the arrows. Insert five IEC size LR14 batteries (c size) into the compartment. Take care to ensure all batteries are inserted with the correct polarity as shown inside the battery compartment. Replace the battery cover.
Reduced power, distortion, and a 'stuttering' sound are all signs that the batteries may need replacing.
We would recommend for economy, that the SRC985 is used on the mains whenever possible with battery operation for occasional or
Automatic Mains/Battery switching
To change from battery to mains operation, simply plug the mains lead into the mains input socket (11) on the rear of the unit. The batteries will be automatically disconnected. It does not matter which way round the plug is inserted but make sure it is fully pushed home. The other end should be plugged into a domestic supply socket.
If you need any further advice, please call our Technical Helpline on
020 8758 0338
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