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TROUBLESHOOTING

General

Auxiliary input

Radio

CARE AND MAINTENANCE
This product has a sealed lead acid battery that should be kept fully charged. Charge before first use, immediately after each
use, and once every two months if not used regularly. Failure to do this may reduce the battery life dramatically.

Battery Replacement/Disposal

It is recommended that the unit be returned to a Black & Decker Service Center. Contact Customer Service, toll-free, at
1-800-618-5178 to locate the Service Center near to you.

Battery Disposal

Contains a maintenance-free, sealed, non-spillable, lead acid battery, which must be disposed of
properly. Recycling is required — contact your local authority for information. Failure to comply with
local, state and federal regulations can result in fines or imprisonment. For more information on
recycling or imprisonment. For more information on recycling this battery, call toll-free 1-800-822-8837.
WARNINGS
Do not dispose of this unit in fire as batteries inside this product may explode or leak.
Do not expose the unit containing a battery to fire or intense heat as it may explode.
Before disposing of the battery, protect exposed terminals with heavy-duty electrical tape to prevent shorting (shorting can
result in injury or fire).
ACCESSORIES
Recommended accessories for use with your appliance are available from your local dealer or authorized service center. If you
need assistance regarding accessories, please call: 1-800-544-6986.
WARNING: The use of any accessory not recommended for use with this appliance could be hazardous.
SERVICE INFORMATION
All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers with efficient and reliable power tool
and appliance service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black &
Decker location nearest you. To find your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools—Electric" or call:
1-800-544-6986or visit www.blackanddecker.com.
CAUTION: TO AVOID DAMAGING THE UNIT:
If the cord, wires, or cables become damaged, return the entire unit to manufacturer immediately for service/repair.
Problem Solution
Reception is poor Reorient the antenna (FM) or the unit itself (AM) to improve reception.
The sound drops out • Reduce the volume.
• Connect the AC Power/Charger Adapter to the wall outlet.
Audio is weak or has poor
quality • Connect the AC Power/Charger Adapter to the wall outlet.
• Recharge built-in battery.
Problem Solution
MP3/digital music player
player will not play • Assure that the Audio Player is functioning properly (refer to manufacturer’s
documentation for Troubleshooting).
• Assure that the cable connection between the MP3/digital music player and the unit is
secure.
• Make sure the unit is in “-AU-” Mode.
The sound drops out •Reduce the volume.
• Connect the AC Power/Charger Adapter to the wall outlet.
Problem Solution
The unit will not power ON • Corded Use: Make sure the AC Power/Charger Adapter is connected to the wall outlet (AC
power source) securely.
• Cordless Use: Make sure that the internal battery is charged. If charge is low, recharge the
battery.
• Make sure the Main Power Switch inside the Adapter Compartment is in the ON position.
Battery will not charge • Make sure the AC Power/Charger Adapter is connected to the wall outlet (AC power
source) securely and that the wall outlet (AC power source) is functioning properly.
• Make sure the Main Power Switch inside the Adapter Compartment is in the ON position.
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Note: When the unit is powered using this method, it will also be in “recharge mode” as long as it is connected to an AC wall
outlet, so there is no drain on the built-in battery and it will remain charged.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this radio outdoors in corded mode. The AC
Power/Charger Adapter is NOT weather-resistant.

Cordless Use

This unit has a built-in SLA rechargeable battery for cordless use.
Note: If audio is weak or sound drops out, it is an indication that the battery may need recharging. Refer to the “AC
Charging/Recharging” section for directions.
USING THE RADIO
Refer to the “Controls and Indicators”section to locate referenced buttons and controls.
1.Turn the ON/OFF/Volume Control Dial clockwise to turn the power ON. The LCD Display will illuminate. Adjust volume by
turning dial to desired level.
Note: The LCD Display backlight will turn OFFafter 10 seconds if no additional buttons are pressed.
2.Press the Source Pushutton to cycle through AM, FM and AUX. Select the desired band (AM or FM). Rotate the antenna
upward if the radio is tuned to an FM station.
Notes: Reception will vary depending on location and strength of radio signal.
If reception is poor: For FMstations, rotate the built-in antenna in all directions until reception improves. For AM
stations, try rotating the radio itself.
AM reception may be clearer when the unit is used in Cordless mode.
3.Press either the ▲or ▼Station Selector Pushbutton to tune in the desired station. The receiver will automatically “lock”
onto channels with strong enough signals. The station frequency will show on the LCD Display.
4.Turn the ON/OFF/Volume Control Dial clockwise to adjust the volume.

Bass Boost

• Press the Bass Boost Pushbutton while the unit is turned ON to activate the Bass Boost function.
• Press again to cancel this function. When this function is activated, the Bass Boost icon on the LCD Display will illuminate.
USING THE MP3/DIGITAL MUSIC PLAYER COMPARTMENT/CABLE PLUG
Refer to the “Controls and Indicators”section to locate referenced buttons and controls.
The

DR100B

comes with an MP3/Digital Music Player Compartment and Cable Plug. To play music from an MP3 or digital
music player:
1.Turn the ON/OFF/Volume Control Dial clockwise to turn the power ON. The LCD Display will illuminate. Adjust volume by
turning dial to desired level.
Note: The LCD Display backlight will turn OFFafter 10 seconds if no additional buttons are pressed.
2.Press the Source Pushutton to cycle through AM, FM and AUX. Select AUX.
3.Open the MP3/Digital Music Player Compartment cover door.
4.Connect one plug of the cable located inside the door to the MP3 player to the jack inside the compartment. Connect the
other jack plug to the MP3 player. Refer to the following illustrations.
5.The device can be used in two different ways:
• Stored inside the compartment with the door open or closed, or
• Seated on a table or hard surface with the door open.
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