WR-2A GB Revision 1
Important Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with dry cloth. 7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
Controls Speaker 2 Light button 3 Band button 4 LCD display 5 Preset buttons 6 Power On / Off / Sleep button 7 Tuning control knob 8 Volume / tone control 9 IR sensor 10 Menu button 11 Mono button 12 Radio alarm button 13 Buzzer alarm button 14 Nap button 15 Info button 16 Headphone socket 17 AC power cord socket 18 12V DC input socket (ideal for vehicles / boats) 19 REC out socket 20 AUX IN socket 21 External / Internal antenna switch 22 External F-type FM antenna terminal 23 External AM antenna terminal (
Remote control a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Power On / Off / Sleep button Nap button Select button Info button Preset button Mute button Light button Tuning up / down button Tone control button Volume button Menu button Radio alarm button Buzzer alarm button Band button
Display icons A B C D E F G H Frequency / Time / Station display Radio / Buzzer alarm indicator Daylight Saving Time (DST) Sleep / Snooze status RDS indicator Stereo indicator Memory preset Aux In level attenuation GB
Remote control functions Many functions of the WR-2 radio can be operated using the remote control. Some operations require a longer press of the button. In this case simply keep your finger held on the remote control button for 2-3 seconds until the display on the radio shows that the command has been accepted. Before the first operation: please remove the small transparent foil from the battery holder to activate the battery.
Remote control battery replacement 1. Open the battery holder by pulling the holder out in direction shown. GB 2. Remove battery from holder. 3. Replace battery (CR2025 or equivalent) ensuring that the positive side of the battery faces you with holder positioned as shown. 4. Replace the battery holder. IMPORTANT: The batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. After use, disposable batteries should if possible be taken to a suitable recycling center.
Power your radio AC operation Before you plug the AC cord into the radio, be sure the AC voltage is correct. Insert the plug on the end of the supplied power cord into the AC power socket on the back of the radio. DC operation For outdoors use, you can power the radio by using 12V DC input socket from a DC power supply (example, from the power supply of vehicles or boats). An AC power adaptor with 1 Ampere and center positive in polarity can also power the radio in house.
Auto clock setting a. Radio data system (RDS) When you set the clock time using the RDS function, your radio will synchronize its clock time whenever it tunes to a radio station using RDS with CT signals. 1. When tuning to a station transmitting RDS data, press the Menu button. 2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until a clock symbol appears on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. 3. Rotate the Tuning control knob until RDS CT (or ‘RBDS CT’ in the US ) appears on the display.
b. Manual (if your don’t want to synchronized clock time with RDS CT) When choosing manual setting as the clock time setting of your radio, Radio Data System (RDS) function will both be disabled. 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until a clock symbol appears on the left side of the display, then press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob until ‘MANUAL’ appeared on the display, then press the Tuning control knob to select the setting. 3.
Date setting 1. Press the Menu button to enter the setting. GB 2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until ‘DATE SET’ is highlighted on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. 3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired year and press the knob to confirm the setting. 4. The month digit will flash on the display. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired month and press the knob to confirm the setting. 5. The date digit will flash on the display.
D.S.T (Daylight Saving Time) 1. Press the Menu button to enter the menu setting. 2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until ‘DST OFF’ is appeared on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. 3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose ‘+1H’ (activated D.S.T.) or ‘OFF’. Then press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. Antenna setup for FM reception The radio comes with built-in AM/FM antenna and external antenna.
Antenna setup for AM reception The radio comes with built-in AM antenna which should be enough for normal listening. To improve the AM reception, you may connect the outdoor AM antenna with AM external antenna terminal (USA version only). Operating your radio Your radio is equipped with three tuning methods – Scan tuning, manual tuning and Memory preset tuning. A. Manual tuning 1. Press the Power button to turn on your radio. 2. Press the Band button repeatedly to select AM (MW) or FM waveband. 3.
C. Presetting and recalling stations Presetting stations: 1. Press the Power button to turn on your radio. 2. Press the Band button repeatedly to select AM (MW) or FM waveband. 3. Tune into the station that you would like to preset following the steps above. 4. There are 5 preset buttons from 1 to 5. Press and hold one of preset buttons until the radio beeps, and the station frequency will be saved into the chosen preset. 5. Repeat the procedure for the remaining presets.
Setting up the tuning step increment 1. Press the Menu button to enter the setting. GB 2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until FM xxkHz or AM xxkHz appears on the display, and press the knob to enter the step increment setting. 3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select 50kHz/100kHz for FM radio, and 9kHz/10kHz for AM radio. Then press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. Volume and Tone control 1.
Display modes - FM Your radio has a range of display options for FM radio mode. 1. Repeatedly press and release the Info button to view the RDS information of the station you are listening to. a. Station name b. Program type c. Radio text d. Year / Day e. Date / Day f . Time g. Frequency Displays the name of the station being listened to. Displays the type of station being listened to such as Pop, Classic, News, etc. Displays radio text messages such as new items etc.
Alarm setting There are two alarms which can each be set to wake you to AM/ FM radio or buzzer alarm. The alarms may be set while the unit is in standby mode or while playing. When the alarm light is on, it means the indicated alarm will active in 24 hours. Ensure that the time is set correctly before setting the alarms. Note: Alarm setting can be done only when time setting is completed. Alarm can be operated when radio is on or off. Setting via remote control is the same. a. Wake to radio alarm 1.
3. Then the display will show the frequency options for the alarm. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the desired option and press the control knob to confirm the setting. The alarm options are as follows: ONCE – the alarm will sound once DAILY – the alarm will sound everyday WEEKDAY – the alarm will sound only on weekdays WEEKEND – the alarm will sound only at weekends 4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose the required alarm type, and then press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting.
b. Wake to buzzer alarm 1. Before setting an alarm ensure the clock time is set. To enter the alarm setting, press and hold buzzer alarm button ( ) until your radio beeps. 2. The hour setting will begin to flash. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the required alarm hour, and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select the required alarm minute, and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. 3.
When the alarm sounds When the buzzer alarm activates, the alarm will start softly and gradually increase in level. It will sound for 1 minute and silence for 1 minute in repetition for 60 minutes unless cancelled. When the other alarm types are set, the radio will sound non-stop at the selected time for up to 60 minutes. When the radio alarm is activated, the alarm will go off in Humane Waking System. It will increase its volume in 0.5increments from 0 to your set volume.
Snooze 1. When the alarm sounds, press any button other than the Power button will silence the alarm for 5 minutes. “ “ will appear on the display. 2. To adjust the silence time for the snooze timer, press the Menu button to enter the menu setting. 3. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “SNOOZE X” shown on the display, then press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. Rotate the Tuning control knob to adjust the silence time. There are 5, 10, 15 and 20 minutes for the snooze timer.
Display backlight To turn on display illumination, press and release Light button ( ). By pressing and releasing Light button, you may also adjust display brightness or turn off the illumination completely. Nap timer 1. Press the Nap timer button to enter the menu setting. Keep holding the Nap timer button and the options will show on the display from 5 to 120 minutes. Stop until the required Nap Timer setting appears on the display. The setting will be saved and the LCD will return to normal display.
Loudness You can get compensation on lower and higher frequency for your radio by adjusting the Loudness function. GB 1. Press the Menu button to enter the menu setting. 2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until ‘LOUD ON or OFF’ appears on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. 3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to choose ON to turn on the loudness function, then press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting. 4.
AUX IN input level attenuation The input level attenuation is to allow input level reduction once the signal from external device is too strong. Note: remote control unit is not applicable for this operation. 1. Press Band button to select Aux in mode. 2. Press Menu button to enter the setting list. 3. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “ATT ON” shown on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. 4. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select attenuation on or off.
Headphone use Headphone use with this radio should be fitted with a 3.5 mm jack plug. Insert the headphones plug into the jack in the front of the radio. When the headphones are plugged in, the loudspeaker is automatically disconnected. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. Mute the radio Press MUTE button on the remote control to mute the radio. Press MUTE button again or power on/off or volume control to release the muting.
Factory reset If your radio fails to operate correctly, or some digits on the display are missing/incomplete or you simply just want to restore to original factory setting, carry out the following procedure. 1. Press the Menu button to enter the menu setting. 2. Rotate the Tuning control knob until “FACTORY RESET” shown on the display. Press the Tuning control knob to enter the setting. 3. Rotate the Tuning control knob to select ‘YES’, and press the Tuning control knob to confirm the setting.
Specifications Powered: AC 120V/60Hz/24W (US version) AC 230V/50Hz 24W (European version) GB Frequency Coverage: FM 87.50 – 108 MHz AM 520 – 1710 kHz (10 kHz version) or MW 522 – 1710 kHz (9 kHz version) Internal Antenna system: AM built-in ferrite antenna FM built-in wire antenna External antenna terminal: AM antenna terminal (USA version only) FM F-type antenna terminal Output power 7 W 10% T.H.D.@100 Hz Headphones socket 3.5 mm diameter stereo jack output power 1mW+1mW (load 32 ohm) Aux In socket 3.
REC out Output impedance: 22Kohm DC IN 12V/1A center pin positive (operational voltage 9-14V) Accessories FM F-terminal wire antenna AC power cord F-PAL terminal adaptor (European version only) Dimension: WxHxD in mm: 240x115x183. Weight: 2.6 kgs The company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice. If at any time in the future you should need to dispose of this product please note that: Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
