FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
1. BAND SELECT SWITCH
2. LIGHT SWITCH
3. CHARGING INDICATOR
4. LCD DISPLAY with BACK LIGHT
5. RADIO POWER INDICATOR
6. SIREN ON-OFF SWITCH
7. POWER SOURCE SWITCH
8. DYNAMO CRANK HANDLE
9. TUNING KNOB
MODEL MR-720
SELF-POWERED AM/FM WEATHER BAND CLOCK RADIO
10. VOLUME KNOB
11. LAMP HEAD
12. SPEAKER
13. 360° TELESCOPIC ANTENNA
14. BACK LIGHT BUTTON
15. MINIUTE SET BUTTON
16. HOUR SET BUTTON
17. ALARM ON-OFF BUTTON
18. TIME SET BUTTON
19. ALARM SET BUTTON
20. SWAP RADIO/CLOCK DISPLAY
BUTTON
21. PRESET WHEATHER CHANNEL
SWITCH
22. HANDLE
23. AUX-IN JACK
24. DC 6V IN JACK
25. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
Please read this Instruction Manual carefully before
using the unit and retain it for future reference
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1. Plug the rechargeable battery into the socket as describe above if required
2. Set the POWER SOURCE Switch to the “PWR OFF” position.
3. Plug the AC adaptor into a standard 120VAC household outlet.
TO SET OR RESET ALARM TIME
1. Set the POWER SOURCE Switch (#7) to “PWR OFF”.
2. Press and hold the ALARM SET Button (#19), press the HOUR Button (#15)
to set the hour and the MINUTE Button (#16) to set the minutes.
3. To view the alarm time, press the ALARM SET Button (# 19) once.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH
WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT,
FULLY INSERT.
NOTE: When setting the time, make sure to correctly set for AM or PM in order
for the Alarm to function properly.
4. Connect the adaptor’s plug to the DC IN Jack (#24) on the back of the unit.
The CHARGE Indicator (#3) will light.
TO ACTIVATE THE ALARM
1. Set the current and alarm time as describe in the above procedures.
2. Turn off the radio by sliding the POWER SOURCE Switch (#7) to the
“POWER OFF” position
3. Press the ALARM Button (#17) once. The Alarm Indicator, “ “, will appear
in the top right corner of the display.
TO SHUT THE ALARM OFF
1. When the alarm sounds, press the ALARM Button (#17) once. The alarm
will turn off and automatically reset for the next day. (Alarm icon will keep
showing in the LCD display.)
5. After charging the unit for 12 hours, unplug the adaptor to avoid over-
charging the battery pack. The CHARGE Indicator will go off.
2. Press the ALARM Button twice when the alarm sounds and the alarm will
turn off and will not sound again when the alarm time is reached in the
future. (Alarm icon will disappear in the LCD display.)
IMPORTANT: DO NOT CHARGE BATTERY CONTINUOUSLY FOR 16 HOURS
OR MORE. DOING SO CAN CAUSE THE PERFORMANCE OF
THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY TO DETERIORATE.
BACK LIGHT OPERATION
Press the BACK LIGHT Button (#6) once and the back light will turn on for 2
seconds and turn off automatically.
DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION BATTERY
Bring the Lithium Ion batteries to an RBRC participating retailer. To find a retailer
or call: 1-800-8-battery
RADIO OPERATION
Lithium Ion batteries can also be discarded with household trash.
LISTENING TO AM, FM, OR WEATHER BAND
1. Set the POWER SOURCE Switch (#7) to
(Rechargeable Battery)
TO SET OR RESET CURRENT TIME
1. Setting the POWER SOURCE Switch (#7) to “PWR OFF”.
2. Press and hold the TIME SET Button (#18), press HOUR (#15) to set hour
and MINUTE (#16) to set minute.
or (Dry Cell Battery) position depending on the power source you
choose to use.
2. Select AM, FM or WB (Weather Band) with the BAND SELECT switch (#1).
3. Tune to your favorite AM or FM stations with the TUNING knob (#9). The
current radio station frequency will appear on the LCD Display.
4. During AM or FM reception, to view the time simply press the RADIO/CLOCK
(# 20) Button once.
NOTE: When setting the time, make sure to correctly set for AM or PM in order
for the Alarm to function properly.
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5. Select your local NOAA channel with the 7 position PRESET WEATHER
CHANNEL Switch (#21) located on the back of the unit.
NOTE: When WAKE TO RADIO is chosen, make sure the radio station and the
volume level are set correctly otherwise the alarm may not be heard.
RECEIVING EMERGENCY WEATHER ALERT
6. To receive emergency weather alert warnings, turn the unit on, tune to the
strongest local NOAA channel, adjust the volume control to a level that you
will hear when an alert is received. Set the BAND Switch (#1) to the
WEATHER ALERT position. The radio remains silent until an “alert”
broadcast occurs.
EMERGENCY SIREN AND BLINKING
1. Set the SIREN Switch (#6) to the “SIREN” position for siren tone and light
blinking.
2. To disable the siren function, set the SIREN Switch (#6) back to “OFF”.
LIGHT SELECTION
NOTE:
1. Set the LIGHT Switch (#2) to
2. Set the LIGHT Switch (#2) to
position for flashlight.
position for reading light, then lift up the
The NOAA Weather Service broadcasts a test alert every Wednesday between
11 am and Noon. To receive the broadcasts, the radio must be within the range
of the local broadcast site, 10 - 40 miles, depending on terrain and obstructions.
LIGHT HEAD (11) and adjust the head angle for the best reading position.
TIPS FOR BEST RECEPTION
1. To insure maximum FM or WEATHER band reception, the Telescopic Antenna
(#1) should be fully extended to obtain the best possible signal.
2. When tuning in AM stations, be sure to place the unit in a vertical position. To
insure best AM reception, try repositioning the unit until the best signal
reception is obtained.
3. Set the LIGHT Switch (#2) to the OFF position to turn the flashlight off.
To learn more:
AUX IN OPERATION
This Radio provides an AUX IN jack that allows you to connect your iPod, MP3
or other digital music player to the radio.
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1. Flip open the socket cover on the back. Connect the headphone jack of
your external device and the AUX IN Jack (#23) located on the back of MR-
720. (The connection cable is not included). The radio will enter the AUX
function mode once the AUX IN jack is plugged.
TO WAKE TO BUZZER OR RADIO
1. Press the ALARM Button (#17) once. The Alarm Icon will appear in the right
top corner of the LCD Display indicating that the alarm function is enabled.
Press the ALARM Button (#17) once again to disable.
2. Set the POWER SOURCE Switch (#7) to
(Rechargeable Battery)
or
(Dry Cell Battery) position depending on the type of power source
2. Tune to your favorite radio station.
you use.
3. Set the POWER SOURCE Switch (#7) to the “PWR OFF” position.
4. To wake to Alarm turn the VOLUME Knob (#10) counter-clockwise until a
click is heard. The alarm will sound when the preset alarm time is reached
and last for 3 minutes then stop automatically. The alarm remains set and
will turn the alarm on again at the same time on the following day.
5. To wake to radio set the VOLUME Knob (#10) at a position of 50% of the
total volume traveling. The radio will sound when the preset alarm time is
reached and last for approximately 60 minutes then stop automatically. The
alarm remains set and will turn the unit on again at the same time on the
following day.
3. Start to play your iPod, MP3 player or other audio device.
4. Slowly adjust both the volume controls on your MR-720 and the external
device.
5. Turn off your iPod, MP3 player etc. when finish listening. Turn MR-720 off
and unplug the AUX IN jack.
Remark: Once the AUX IN Jack is plugged, MR-720 will enter the AUX mode
automatically no matter what position the BAND Selector Switch (# 1) is in AM,
FM, WB or WEATHER ALERT mode. Remember to disconnect the connection
cable from the radio after use in order to be able to listen to the broadcast again.
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COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience difficulties in the use of this music system please check the
following or call 1 800 777 5331 for Customer Service.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital Device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Symptom
Possible Cause
VOLUME Control is set to
minimum.
Solution
Adjust the VOLUME control.
Tune the station properly.
No/low sound
when power
on the radio
Station has not been tuned Extend and rotate the FM
properly.
FM reception is weak.
AM reception is weak.
antenna.
Relocate the position of the
unit.
Unit in Weather Alert Mode Select AM, FM or WB as
desired
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
The built-in rechargeable
battery pack is low
The batteries are
exhausted
Recharge the built-in
rechargeable battery pack.
Replace all the batteries.
Power is not
on
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15vof the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
SERVICE
Please refer to the instructions on the enclosed warranty card for returning your
unit for service. When returning the unit, please remove any batteries to
prevent damage to the unit in transit and/or from possible battery leakage. We
are not responsible for batteries returned with the product or for the cost of
replacement.
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
WARNING:
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Distributed by:
Spectra Merchandising International, Inc.
Chicago Industry Tech Park
4230 North Normandy Avenue
Chicago, IL 60634, U.S.A.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
1. Clean your unit with a damp (never wet) cloth. Solvents or detergents should
never be used.
2. Avoid leaving your unit in direct sunlight or in hot, humid or dusty places.
3. Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise
such as fluorescent lamps or motors.
Please have model number ready, for Customer Service, call 1-800-777-5331
4. If the unit is not used for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.
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