4CONNECTING POWER SOURCES
The rechargeable Ni-MH (nickel-metal-hydride) battery pack is installed and fully charged at the factory. To use this radio with AC power, an AC Adaptor is needed. When purchasing an AC Adaptor, it must meet the following specifications:
Output of 4.5 volt DC; negative polarity; 80-100 milliamperes current capability; plug tip outer diameter of 3.4 millimeter, inner diameter of 1.3 millimeter.
For the FR200G Model, a proper AC Adaptor is included.
An AC Adaptor of 80-100 milliamperes, as noted above, should charge the radio in approximately 8 hours, after which the adaptor can be left plugged in if desired and the battery will not overcharge.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If using an AC adaptor rated higher than
80-100 milliamps, or one other than that included with the FR200G, do not allow it to charge for more than two hours and unplug the AC adaptor after charging. If using such an AC adaptor to continu- ously power the radio, unplug the internal rechargeable battery.
5EXTERNAL POWER/RECHARGEABLE BATTERY
Plugging an AC adaptor (AC adaptor only included with FR200G Model) into the DC 4.5 V socket on the back of the radio will provide power for operation and will charge the Ni-MH battery pack. To play the radio, set the POWER SELECTOR switch to the DYNAMO ADAPTOR position. The Ni-MH battery pack will charge with the POWER SELECTOR switch set in any of its positions.
FR200/FR200G OPERATION MANUAL
6AA BATTERY OPERATION
This radio is designed to operate on three AA batteries (not included). Alkaline batteries should be used for longest playtime. Install the batteries by removing the battery compartment cover and following the battery polarity diagrams imprinted on the underside of the cover. Remove the cover by simultaneously pressing on the indentation labeled OPEN and pulling it down toward the bottom of the radio. Turn the radio on by setting the POWER SELECTOR switch to the BATTERY position.
NOTE: if an AC adaptor is in use, the AA batteries are switched off automatically.
7DYNAMO POWER
The Ni-MH battery pack can also be charged by turning the dynamo crank following the instructions below:
1.Switch the power selector to the POWER OFF position.
2.Turn the dynamo-crank vigorously either clockwise or counter- clockwise. The red charging LED will be lighted during charging.
NOTE: It can be charged while the radio is playing, however it does not charge as efficiently, thus reducing playtime.
With hand-crank dynamo charging, radio operation time depends on the number of turns and time per turn. On the average, 60-90 seconds of vigorous cranking results in about 40-60 minutes of radio play at low volume, without light use. If the light is on while playing the radio, the radio playtime will be dramatically reduced. The light will always result in the Ni-MH battery discharging at a faster rate.
