C Crane Portable Radio CCRadio SW User Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
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Table of Contents  
Unpacking ....................................................................................................... 2  
Quick Start ..................................................................................................... 4  
Radio Identification .................................................................................. 5-7  
Front View ............................................................................................. 5  
Side Views ............................................................................................. 6  
Back View ............................................................................................... 7  
Features and Operation Explained  
Introduction ......................................................................................... 8  
Sleep Mode ............................................................................................. 8  
Clock Set .......................................................................................... 10-11  
Saving Stations to Memory ................................................................. 11  
Alarm Set ......................................................................................... 11-12  
Battery Charging ............................................................................. 12-13  
Shortwave Band .................................................................................. 13  
AM RF Gain ...................................................................................... 15-16  
LCD Display .......................................................................................... 17  
Audio Line Out ...................................................................................... 18  
AM IF Output ........................................................................................ 20  
Specifications .................................................................................................. 21  
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................................................. 22  
PAL Connector Assembly .............................................................................. 22  
Safety Instructions .......................................................................................... 23  
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Quick Start  
1. Turn AM RF GAINcontrol knob y full clockwise.  
2. Slide AM SENSITIVITYswitch H to DISTANTposition.  
3. Slide FM/SW ANTENNAswitch J to INTERNALposition.  
4. Select band by rotating band selection knobs:  
a) For AM band turn AM/SWknob i to AMand AM/SWFMknob o  
to WIDE.  
b) For FM band turn AM/SWknob o to MONO.  
c) For SW turn AM/SWknob i to SW1, SW2or SW3and  
AM/SWFMknob o to WIDE.”  
5. Apply power:  
a) Use AC ADAPTER by connecting the adapter to DC INjack D; or  
b) Install batteries by sliding BATTERY SIZEswitch S to type of battery  
being used. Insert 4 batteries into Battery Compartment L, paying  
close attention to orientation of the batteries+ and ends.  
6. Turn on the radio by pressing the POWER button Q.  
7. Press the DIAL SPEED FASTbutton w above the tuning knob.  
8. Use the TUNINGknob q to locate a station.  
9. Adjust VOLUMEknob e, TREBLEknob t and BASSknob r to  
desired levels.  
For Button and Knob locations, see Radio Identification diagrams on pages 5-7.  
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Radio Identification — Front View  
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Front/Top Identification  
Q POWER or SLEEP Timer  
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TIMER A  
TIMER B  
t TREBLE Control  
y AM RF GAIN  
W DUAL TIME Button  
E LOCK Button  
P MEMORY or CHARGE  
u Headphone Jack  
R Down or MINUTE  
{ SW BAND Selection  
i AM/SW BAND Selection  
o AM/SWFM Band Selection  
p LCD Display  
T Up or HOUR or  
} RESET  
12/24 Hour Clock  
q TUNING Knob  
w DIAL SPEED Selection  
e VOLUME Control  
r BASS Control  
Y MEMORY SET or  
[ SNOOZE Button  
CLOCK SET  
] LIGHT Button  
U ALARM  
NOTE: The “•” next to a button description means “press and holdfor a second  
function.  
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Radio Identification Side Views  
Left  
Right  
F
A
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Left View  
Right View  
A LINE OUT Jacks  
S BATTERY SIZE Switch  
D DC POWER IN Jack  
F Radio Handle  
G KEY LIGHT Switch  
H AM SENSITIVITY Switch  
J FM/SW ANTENNA Switch  
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Radio Identification Back View  
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Inside Battery Compartment  
SIZE AA  
1.5V  
SIZE AA  
1.5V  
Back View  
SIZE D  
1.5V  
SIZE AA  
1.5V  
SIZE AA  
1.5V  
K Whip Antenna  
L Battery Compartment  
: AM IF OUTPUT  
9K  
10K  
a AM EXTERNAL ANTENNA  
s GROUND  
SIZE D  
1.5V  
SIZE D  
1.5V  
SIZE D  
1.5V  
d FM/SW EXTERNAL ANTENNA  
f AM Tuning Step Switch  
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Introduction  
The CCRadio-SW can receive weaker signals, with superior audio, than perhaps any portable  
radio ever made. You are given much more control over how the radio works, sounds and  
picks up a signal. You can even deliver a digital signal to a computer for decoding. Learning  
how the radio works will help you with your audio experience.  
Please refer to the Radio Identification diagrams on pages 5-7 as you read through this  
instruction manual. Radio controls and their functions are listed numerically in this manual.  
NOTE: The “•” next to a button description on the radio means that button has a dual function.  
Press and holdbriefly to activate the second function. The dual functions are usually done  
with the power off, while AC power is connected or batteries installed.  
POWER  
Q
SLEEP  
The POWER SLEEPbutton has nine operational settings: 90, 60, 45, 30, 15, 10, 5, 1 (min-  
utes) and ON(continuous).  
When you press and release the POWERbutton the first time you will see 60minutes dis-  
played for about two seconds. This indicates the radio is set to operate for 60 minutes and  
then shut off. A SLEEP icon  
mode. When the radio shuts off, the SLEEP icon  
will also be displayed continuously during this timed playing  
will disappear. This is the radios  
SLEEPoperation. The radio will function with this 60minute SLEEPtime limit every time  
you turn the radio onuntil you change it to a different one of the nine SLEEP settings.  
To change to a different setting, press and release the POWER SLEEPbutton while any  
one of the nine SLEEPsettings is displayed. They are only displayed for two seconds at a  
time. Each press of the button will display the next setting respectively. Stop on the setting you  
desire and it will be remembered for your convenience each time you turn the radio on. If you  
select any one of the sleep settings, except ON, the SLEEP icon  
will be displayed while  
the radio is on. When onis selected, the radio will simply turn on and off when the power  
button is pushed.  
Pressing the POWER SLEEPbutton while the radio is operating on any of the settings will  
turn the radio off.  
DUAL TIME  
W
The DUAL TIME”  
button has two functions:  
1) It toggles between WORLDand LOCALtime clock with the radio onor off. The  
radio displays the word LOCAL or WORLD indicating which clock time is the default  
display time clock. Press and release this button and the alternate time clock will  
display its time for two seconds, along with the word LOCAL or WORLD.  
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2) It sets the WORLDor LOCALtime clock to the default time clock when the radio is  
off.  
To change the default display time clock, with the radio off, hold the button down for  
five seconds. The radio display will change displaying the word LOCAL or WORLD  
indicating the time clock that will now be the new default time clock. See CLOCK SET”  
(page 10) to set the time on the default clock.  
Tip: Many people set the WORLDtime clock to UTC(Universal Time Coordinated) because  
SW radio broadcasts are scheduled on this time. UTCis broadcast on a 24-hour format.  
Tune into 10,000 kHz or 15,000 kHz to hear the time in UTC.  
LOCK  
E
The LOCKbutton locks out the operation of all the buttons on the radio except the display  
LIGHTbutton E and the KEY LIGHTswitch G.  
Press and release the LOCKbutton and the KEY LOCKicon  
will be displayed. When  
the KEY LOCKicon is displayed, all radio buttons become locked off except for the LCD  
display light and the key light. Press and hold the LOCKbutton for one second to turn off this  
feature. This button LOCKis normally used for travel so the radio does not turn on acciden-  
tally.  
MINUTE  
R
The “ • MINUTE button performs four functions:  
When the radio is on:  
1) It will decrease the frequency one step at a time with each press and release of the  
button.  
2) It will automatically search downin frequency until it finds a relatively strong station to  
stop on when you press and hold the button for two seconds.  
3) When used with MEMSETbutton Y it toggles memory number positions for storing  
stations to memory. See MEMORY SET(page 11) to set stations to memory.  
When the radio is off:  
4) It is used with CLOCK SETon button Y to set the minutes for the clocks and timers.  
See CLOCK SET(below) and ALARM SET(page 12) to set clock and alarm times.  
HOUR  
T
The “ • HOUR button performs five functions:  
When the radio is on:  
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1) It will increase the frequency one step at a time with each press and release of the  
button.  
2) It will automatically search upin frequency until it finds a relatively strong station to  
stop on, when you press and hold the button for two seconds.  
3) When used with MEMSETbutton Y it toggles memory number positions for storing  
stations to memory. See MEMORY SET(page 11) to set stations to memory.  
When the radio is off:  
4) It is used with CLOCK SETon button Y to set the hours for the clocks and timers.  
See CLOCK SET(below) and ALARM SET(page 12) to set clock and alarm times.  
5) Press and hold the button for five seconds to toggle the clock time on the display  
between 12 or 24 hour modes. AMand PMindicators will be displayed when the  
clock is set to 12 hour mode.  
Note: This sets both LOCALand WORLDtime clocks to the same hour format.  
CLOCK SET  
Y
The  
button has two functions:  
1) When the radio is off, the  
button sets the time on the default clock.  
CLOCK SET  
See DUAL TIME”  
(page 8) to set WORLDor LOCALtime clock to the default  
time clock.  
To set the time, press and hold the CLOCK SETbutton Y until the Hour begins to flash.  
While the Hour is flashing use the HOUR button T or TUNINGdial knob q to set  
the hour. Then press the MINUTE button R to select the minutes. The Minutes will  
flash on the display. While the Minutes are flashing use the MINUTE button or the  
TUNINGdial to set the minutes. To complete setting the time, you must press the  
CLOCK SETbutton while the time is flashing. If you dont press CLOCK SETwhile the  
time is flashing, the time will change back to the time you started with and you will have to  
start over.  
NOTE: Pressing the HOUR or MINUTE buttons will increase the numbers only. Using  
the TUNINGdial will allow you to increase and decrease the numbers with the change of  
direction of the dial.  
CLOCK TIPS: You can also use the TUNINGdial after pressing HOURor MINUTE. Read  
DUAL TIME”  
(page 8) to use the clocks the way you prefer. See also the HOUR  
button (page 10) to change the hour to 12/24 hour format.  
NOTE: Setting the LOCALtime clock also sets the WORLDtime clock. Next to the  
WORLDclock you will see Time DIFF and a number displayed. If you set the WORLDtime  
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clock to UTC(Universal Time Coordinated) the Time DIFF number is the number of hours  
between LOCALtime and WORLDtime. As an example, San Francisco, CA, is 8 hours  
behind UTC. Set the WORLDtime clock 8 hours ahead of LOCALtime, rotating the TUN-  
INGdial until the Time DIFF number is +8.  
2) When the radio is on, the  
button stores stations to a Memory Preset number.  
MEMORY SET  
To memorize a station, tune to it, then press the  
button. The word Preset will flash  
with a memory number below it. If this is the memory number you want for this station,  
press  
press the  
to complete while Preset is flashing. If this is not the memory number you want  
or button to pick a memory number between 1 to 10 then press to  
complete. You must do this while Preset is flashing or you will have to start over.  
MEMORY TIPS: You have only four seconds to perform this action or you will have to start  
over. It is best to write down your memory stations and numbers to make entering them easier.  
Note: When a station is stored to memory, whenever the radio is tuned to that station, the  
word Preset and its number are always displayed. If you press  
to store a station, Preset  
will begin flashing and the number will increment to the next number.  
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The CCRadio SW is equipped with dual alarms and there are two different alar modes to  
choose from. You can choose to wake up to the radio or to a buzzer tone . The  
buttons to set the alarms and to turn the alarms off.  
button is used with  
or  
ALARM SET  
I
To set the alarm time, press and hold  
button until word Timer Aand the alarm  
hour begin to flash on the display. While they are flashing, press the HOUR button  
to set the hour and the MINUTE button to set the minutes. With the word Timer A”  
still flashing, press and release the ALARM”  
first icon to appear on the display next to the word Timer Awill be  
alarm to Buzzer mode. Press this button again and the will display, setting the  
button to set the alarm mode. The  
. This sets the  
alarm to Speaker mode. This activates the radio to play a radio station. Press the but-  
ton again and both icons will disappear from the display, indicating that the alarm is  
off. You have about four seconds between pressing buttons or you must start over.  
Alarm Modes:  
On Buzzer, the alarm will sound for three minutes and the  
will flash.  
On Speaker, the radio will come on to the station and volume setting that you listened  
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to before turning the radio off. The radio will play for 60 minutes. While the radio is  
playing, the  
will flash and the  
will also be displayed.  
To stop a Timerfor the day but retain the alarm setting, press the POWERbutton.  
The Timerwill then come on automatically the next day.  
Snooze:  
To snooze, press and release the SNOOZEbar [ on top of the radio, while the  
alarm is sounding. The alarm icon will flash on the display. Each press on the snooze  
bar will pause the alarm for five minutes. You can snooze up to four times, then the  
alarm will automatically shut off until the next day.  
ALARM TIPS: Set the time on the alarms first. A timer will not be activated until the  
alarm mode is selected. You must select  
or the  
. The mode you have selected  
will appear on the LCD display. To turn a timer offpermanently, press and hold the  
timer button that is active until Timer Aor Timer Band the clock flash and then  
press the  
button until both icons disappear. When no icon is displayed on the  
LCD, the Timerwill not go off even though an alarm time has been set.  
Timer A and Timer B work in either the WORLDor LOCALtime that has been  
selected as the default time clock, not in the alternate time clock. If you want to change  
the Timersto function on the alternate time clock, you must use the DUAL TIME”  
button to change it to be the default time clock. See DUAL TIME”  
on page 8.  
O
Repeat the same procedure as described for TIMER A.  
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The MEMORY”  
button has two functions:  
1) When the radio is offand plugged into the AC Adapter, this button turns onthe  
radios battery charging mode.  
BATTERY CHARGING  
There is a built in charging system on the CCRadio-SW. WARNING: DO NOT  
CHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES OR OTHER NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.  
If you charge alkaline batteries, they will leak, they will ruin your radio and it will  
void your warranty. Only use the supplied AC Adapter for charging batteries in this  
radio. Using a different AC Adapter could ruin your radio and it will void your war-  
ranty.  
Charging Rechargeable Batteries:  
Select the battery size you would like to charge by using the BATTERY SIZEswitch  
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S on the left side of the radio. Install AAor Dsize rechargeable batteries such as  
Nickel Metal Hydride into the AAor Dslots according to the diagram etched in the  
battery compartment. Be very careful to orientate the batteries correctly as labeled.  
Connect the radio to power using the supplied AC Adapter. While the radio is offand  
the radio is connected to a power source, press the CHARGE”  
tery icon will flash during the charge cycle  
button. The bat-  
.
CHARGING TIPS: 1) The charging circuit will not work while the radio is turned on.  
The charging cycle will resume when the radio is turned offand connected to power  
with the AC Adapter. 2) The charge cycle shuts offafter 12 hours whether the batter-  
ies are fully charged or not. 12 hours is long enough to fully charge AAbatteries. High  
capacity Dsize batteries (9000 MAh) require three or four charge cycles to become  
fully charged. The charge system is designed to stop charging if an attempt is made to  
charge an already fully charged battery. If you attempt to charge dead alkaline bat-  
teries, they will leak, they will ruin your radio, and it will void your warranty.  
2) When the radio is on, pressing and releasing the  
CHARGE”  
button selects  
stations stored to the memory presets. See MEMORY SET(page 11) to store stations  
to memory presets.  
SW BAND  
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This button is best used to quickly step to the beginning of each of the commonly designated  
SW broadcast bands. Example: In the evening turn the AM/SW BANDknob r to SW1.  
Press the SW BANDbutton until it reads 9400 on the LCD display. Press and hold the  
button to start scanning through this SW band. Different SW Bands work better at different  
times of the day, year and even solar cycle. (See Common Shortwave Broadcast Bands”  
below.) This button can also be used to increment through the AM band by 100 kHz steps and  
the FM band by 1000 kHz steps.  
COMMON SHORTWAVE BROADCAST BANDS  
2300 2495 120 Meters  
11600 12100  
13570 13870  
15100 15800  
17480 17900  
18900 19020  
21450 21850  
25670 26100  
25 Meters  
22 Meters  
19 Meters  
16 Meters  
15 Meters  
13 Meters  
11 Meters  
3200 3400  
3900 4000  
4750 5060  
5900 6200  
7100 7450  
9400 9900  
90 Meters  
75 Meters  
60 Meters  
49 Meters  
41 Meters  
31 Meters  
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RESET  
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RESETis used to clear up the radio if it should become scrambled and the buttons do not  
respond, or if you wish to change AM Tuning Steps. To push the RESET, use the end of a  
paperclip and push it into the hole briefly. Stations stored in Memory are saved after you  
resetthe radio.  
If you change the AM Tuning Stepswitch from 10 kHz to 9 kHz tune spacing, you must press  
the RESETto activate the change after you flip the switch. 9 Kilohertz spacing is used in  
Europe and many other countries. See BATTERY COMPARTMENTL on page 21 for more  
information on the AM Tuning Stepswitch.  
TUNING DIAL KNOB  
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The TUNINGdial has two functions:  
1) When the radio is on, it is used to tune in stations; and  
2) When the radio is off, it can be used to adjust the time for time clocks and alarms.  
See CLOCK SET(page 10) and ALARM SET(page 12).  
DIAL SPEED  
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Press and release the  
button to disable the TUNINGdial q. The word Stop will appear  
on the display, indicating the TUNINGdial has been disabled. This is used to prevent fre-  
quency changes with accidental bumps of the dial.  
Press and release the  
button and the word Slow will appear on the display. When the  
radio is in AM or SW band the TUNINGdial will the tune in 1kHz steps. In FM band it will  
tune in 10 kHz steps.  
This feature is good for fine tuning AM reception. You may find the best reception of some AM  
stations is one or two KHz off of the frequency you would expect. It is also good for tuning  
away from a strong offending station that is next to the station you want on the dial.  
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Press and release the  
button and the word Fast will be displayed. When the radio is in  
AM band, the TUNINGdial q will now tune in 10 kHz or 9 kHz steps, depending on the AM  
Step Switchf setting in the battery compartment (page 21). In SW band, tuning is 5 kHz  
steps, and in FM band tuning is 100 kHz steps.  
This setting may take some time to get use to. It allows fast access across the dial in all fre-  
quency ranges.  
VOLUME KNOB  
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The VOLUMEdial adjusts volume for the speaker and HEADPHONEjack. It does not  
adjust volume for LINE OUTjacks A. Turn the volume down before plugging in headphones.  
BASS KNOB  
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The best bass response is achieved when the radio is connected to the AC Adapter because  
of the greater power available. If you turn the bass up full while operating on batteries, the  
audio will distort. If the bass is kept at a lower level while operating on batteries, distortion will  
be kept to a minimum. To turn the bass up, rotate the BASSknob clockwise.  
TREBLE KNOB  
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Treble can be used to raise the range of highs to improve music fidelity. It can also be used to  
adjust for your hearing to make voices more legible. To turn the treble up, rotate the TREBLE”  
knob clockwise.  
AM RF GAIN KNOB  
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The AM RF GAINcontrol is used to:  
1) Reduce overload from an overly strong nearby station. If you have background  
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distortion, try reducing the AM RF GAINfor a clearer signal; and  
2) Reduce static. When a signal is amplified by the RF amplifier, background noise is gen-  
erally amplified out of proportion to the audio signal. This is due to the inherent nature  
of solid state chips. By reducing the AM RF GAINcontrol you can reduce static while  
keeping a decent audio signal.  
TUNING TIP: The AM RF GAINknob should be set to full clockwise to begin. AM and SW  
station signal strengths are indicated on the display with signal bar graph. If you  
experience background noise or overlapping stations when tuning to your sta-  
tion, turn the AM RF GAINdown or counter clockwise and it will reduce inter-  
ference in many cases.  
HEADPHONE JACK  
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The HEADPHONEjack output will be in stereo for FM stations that broadcast in stereo. Set  
AM/SWFMband switch o to FM STEREOposition to hear FM stations in stereo with  
headphones.  
will be displayed when the AM/SWFMband switch is set to FM  
STEREOand a stereo signal is received.  
HEADPHONE JACK TIP: When using headphones, turn down the volume before plugging in  
headphones.  
AM/SW SWITCH  
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This switch is used with AM/SWFMband switch o to select AM band or SW band ranges  
SW1, SW2and SW3.  
AM/SWFM BAND SWITCH  
o
This switch is used to select AM and SW WIDEand NARROWmodes. It is also used to  
select FM MONOand STEREOmodes. The MONOsetting will give the best reception  
while listening to a weak station.  
TUNING TIP: To tune to SW, set this switch to AM WIDE.Then using the AM/SW BAND”  
switch i, select either SW1, SW2or SW3. To tune to AM, set this switch to AM WIDE.  
Then set the AM/SW BANDswitch i to AM. If you experience overlapping stations or back-  
ground noise, try setting the switch to NARROW. When tuning FM stations, set the switch to  
STEREOonly when you are listening with headphones. The word  
will be displayed  
when a stereo signal is received.  
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LCD DISPLAY  
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1) BATTERY Symbol  
7) MEMORY Location (1 - 10)  
8) DIAL SPEED Indicators  
9) FREQUENCY/CLOCK Display  
10) DUAL TIME Indicator  
2) AC ADAPTER Symbol  
3) SLEEP Timer/SNOOZE Status  
4) KEY LOCK On/Off  
5) ALARM Status and Type  
6) Signal Strength Meter  
11) Indicates BAND In Use  
12) STEREO Reception  
SNOOZE BAR  
[
The SNOOZEbar is used to pause an alarm. See SETTING THE ALARMon page 11.  
To snooze, press and release the SNOOZEbar [ on top of the radio, while the alarm is  
going off. The alarm icon will flash on the display. Each time the SNOOZEbar is pressed, the  
alarm will be paused for five minutes. You can snooze up to four times and then the alarm will  
be automatically shut off.  
LIGHT BAR  
]
Press and release LIGHTbar to turn the LCD display light on for eight seconds. If you want  
the display light to remain on, press and hold the LIGHTbar for 2 seconds or more. Press  
and release the LIGHTbutton again to turn the LCD display light off.  
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LINE OUT  
A
LINE OUTis used to send the radios audio to an external amplified speaker or stereo sys-  
tem. It is a fixed output level designed to work with external systems. The radios VOLUME,  
BASSand TREBLEcontrols do not function when using LINE OUTto an external system.  
An optional patch cord to your amplified speakers or stereo system will be needed for this con-  
nection.  
LINE OUT TIPS: When using LINE OUT, set AM/SWFMswitch o to FM STEREOposi-  
tion to hear FM stations in stereo with external systems. The word  
when a stereo sign is received.  
will be displayed  
BATTERY SIZE SWITCH  
S
The BATTERY SIZEswitch is used to select between AAand Dsize batteries. To power  
the radio with batteries, slide BATTERY SIZEswitch S to the size of battery being used.  
Insert 4 batteries into the Battery compartment L, paying close attention to THE orientation of  
the batteries+ and ends. The LCD will display a  
with fresh, new batteries. When the  
batteries are low, the icon will display. If the batteries are too low to run the radio, the  
icon will flash on the display, and ultimately, the radio will automatically shut off.  
Batteries are also used to maintain clocks, alarms and station memory settings. When replac-  
ing batteries in the radio, it is not necessary to have the AC Adapter plugged in as the radio  
will hold its memory for several hours before losing them without power.  
BATTERY TIPS: Never mix new and used batteries. If you are not going to use the radio for a  
long time, remove the batteries.  
WARNING: Battery charging can be dangerous and can cause batteries to overheat and  
explode and or leak. THIS RADIO HAS A CHARGING CIRCUIT for both AA and D size batter-  
ies. NEVER CHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES or other non-rechargeable batteries.  
Pressing the MEMORY/CHARGEbutton on the front of the radio while the radio is off  
and the AC Adapter is connected to power, the radio will start the charging process!  
See BATTERY CHARGING(page 13) for proper operation of the charging circuit. See Safety  
Instructions on page 25.  
DC IN  
D
The DC INjack is used to power the radio with the AC Adapter. Only use the AC Adapter  
supplied by the manufacturer to power this radio. When the AC Adapter is used the will  
appear on the LCD display. If batteries are installed and the AC Adapter is plugged in, the  
icon will be replaced by the Adapter icon . If power to the AC Adapter is cut off, the radio will  
automatically switch to batteries and the  
will again reappear in the display.  
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RADIO HANDLE  
F
The handle is made of a special, high-tensile strength plastic to resist breakage. It is designed  
to fold down when not in use.  
KEY LIGHT SWITCH  
G
Setting the KEY LIGHTswitch to onturns the button back light function on. When this  
switch is on, the front panel buttons will light for 8 seconds when any button is pressed.  
KEY LIGHT TIP: If you are running the radio on batteries, you may want to keep the key light  
switch offto conserve battery power.  
AM SENS (SENSITIVITY) SWITCH  
H
The AM SENSITIVITYswitch has two positions: DISTANTand LOCAL.  
Set AM SENSITIVITYswitch to DISTANTto enhance signal strength for weak and long dis-  
tance stations. If you have distortion or stations overlapping, set the switch to LOCAL.  
FM/SW ANTENNA SWITCH  
J
The FM/SW ANTENNAswitch has two positions: INTERNALand EXTERNAL.  
When FM/SW ANTENNAswitch is set to INTERNALthe radio uses the Whip Antenna K  
to receive FM and SW stations. For best reception, extend the Whip Antennafully and try  
rotating it into different positions. It is best to try the radio with the Whip Antennafirst. Then  
try using external antennas if stations are weak or hard to receive.  
When the FM/SW ANTENNAswitch is set to EXTERNALyou must connect another anten-  
na to the FM/SW EXTERNAL ANTENNAjack d. For best reception, different types of anten-  
nas are used for FM and SW. For FM we recommend beginning with C. Cranes FM Reflect  
Antenna. SW can be greatly improved with the addition of a simple antenna. A small diameter  
stranded wire, about 60 feet in length is a good place to start.  
FM/SW ANTENNA TIP: Set AM SENSITIVITYswitch H to DISTANTto start when using  
external antennas.  
WHIP ANTENNA  
K
The Whip Antennais used to receive FM and SW stations. For best reception with the Whip  
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Antenna, set FM/SW ANTENNAswitch J to INTERNAL, extend the Whip Antennafully  
and try rotating it into different positions. It is best to try the radio with the Whip Antennafirst.  
While on FM, try collapsing the last two telescopic elements for better reception. This length  
resonates better with FM band frequencies. Then try using external antennas if stations are  
weak or hard to receive.  
BATTERY COMPARTMENT  
L
The battery compartment will accept 4 AAor 4 Dsize batteries. Recommendation: Use D”  
size if you plan to operate the radio primarily on battery power. You can use AAsize for  
emergency backup when you plan to operate the radio primarily with the AC Adapter. See  
BATTERY SIZEswitch S on page 19 for battery size selection.  
WARNING: Battery charging can be dangerous and can cause batteries to overheat and  
explode and or leak. THIS RADIO HAS A CHARGING CIRCUIT for both AA and D size  
batteries. NEVER CHARGE ALKALINE BATTERIES or other non-rechargeable batteries.  
Pressing the MEMORY/CHARGEbutton on the front of the radio while the radio is  
connected to the AC Adapter will start the charging process! See BATTERY CHARGING  
on page 13 for proper operation of the charging circuit. See Safety Instructions on page  
25.  
The AM TUNING STEPswitch f is also located in the battery compartment. Set this switch  
to 10K tuning steps for the United States. 9 K tuning steps are used in Europe and many other  
countries.  
NOTE: If you change the AM TUNING STEPswitch you must press the RESETto activate  
the change. See RESET} on page 14 for more information.  
AM IF OUT JACK  
:
The AM IF OUTjack is used for AM, SW1, SW2, and SW3 only.  
This an interesting feature if you are a radio experimenter. There are many different digital for-  
mats that are currently being broadcast such as weather, marine, aeronautical information, and  
a digital SW format called DRM. You can use the CCRadio SW to tune in these digital broad-  
casts and input them into your computer for deciphering. You can search the internet for free  
utility programs to decode these broadcasts. For long range broadcasts, SW is the only fre-  
quency range that can cover hundreds and even thousands of miles.  
To connect to this jack, a PAL type connector is needed. See PAL connector assembly on  
page 22.  
MW (AM) EXTERNAL ANTENNA  
a
If you are in a brick or metal building, AM can be greatly improved with the addition of a sim-  
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ple antenna. A small diameter insulated stranded wire, about 60 feet in length is a good place  
to start. Antenna wire can be attached by pressing the spring loaded lever and inserting the  
wire. See GROUNDjack s to complete the antenna. If you are not familiar with external  
wires we recommend hiring a qualified installer. See Safety Instructions on page 25.  
NOTE: AM as we commonly call it in the United States is MW or Medium Wave in the rest of  
the world.  
GROUND JACK  
s
The GROUNDjack is used with the MW (AM) EXTERNAL ANTENNAjack a. Attach one  
end of a length of wire to the GROUNDjack and the other end to a good earth ground. See  
MW (AM) EXTERNAL ANTENNAjack a above for more information.  
FM/SW EXTERNAL JACK  
d
See FM/SW ANTENNAswitch J on page 20 for more information. To connect to this jack, a  
PAL type connector is needed.  
Specifications  
DIMENSIONS  
11.4" W x 7.3" H x 2.75" D  
(290mm x 185mm x 70mm)  
FREQUENCY COVERAGE  
FM Band:  
87.00 - 108 MHz Stereo  
522 - 1620 kHz (9 kHz step)  
520 - 1710 kHz (10 kHz step)  
1711 - 10010 kHz  
9990 - 20010 kHz  
199901 - 29999 kHz  
AM (MW) Band:  
AM (MW) Band:  
SW1 Band:  
SW2 Band:  
SW3 Band:  
WEIGHT  
4.5 pounds without batteries  
INPUT POWER  
4 AAor 4 Dsize batteries  
9V DC 500mA tip negative  
TUNING  
AM 10 kHz - 9 kHz  
FM 50 kHz  
AUDIO OUTPUT  
2.5 Watt  
SENSITIVITY  
FM > 5uv  
SPEAKER  
5 Watt 8 ohm  
MW > 0.2 mV/m  
SW >20 uv  
HEADPHONE JACK  
3.5mm 32 ohm  
SELECTIVITY  
Wide > 40 db (100x)  
AM DUAL CONVERSION  
55.845 MHz 1st IF  
455 kHz 2nd IF  
Narrow > 60 db (1000x)  
MEMORY PRESETS  
50 Total (10 Per Band)  
AM IF OUTPUT  
For expansion of  
CW, SSB, DRM, SSTV, etc.  
Note: Specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
The CCRadio SW will not turn on:  
1. Make sure the LOCKis off.  
2. Check the BATTERY SELECTIONswitch to make sure it is in the proper position.  
3. Be sure that the batteries are installed correctly.  
4. Make sure all batteries are good.  
5. If using the AC Adapter, make sure that it is plugged fully into the power jack.  
The CCRadio SW has poor reception on FM and SW:  
1. Check the FM/SW ANTENNAswitch on the right side of the radio for the proper setting.  
2. Check the position of the AM SENSITIVITYswitch for LOCALor DISTANTsetting.  
3. Check the position of the AM RF GAINcontrol. It should be fully clockwise.  
The CCRadio SW has poor reception on AM:  
1. Check the position of the AM RF GAINcontrol. It should be fully clockwise.  
2. Rotate the radio for the best reception.  
3. Concrete, brick, and metal buildings can greatly reduce radio reception. Try the radio out-  
side. If the reception is improved, add an external AM antenna like C. Cranes Twin Coil  
FerriteAM Antenna or see feature a on page 20.  
I changed the AM Tuning Stepsfrom 10 kHz to 9 kHz, but my radio does not respond:  
You must press the RESETto activate the change. To press the RESET, use the end of a  
paperclip and push it into the hole briefly.  
PAL Connector Assembly  
1
2
3
4
RG 59 Cable  
1/2"  
1/4"  
1/4"  
1/2"  
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Safety Instructions  
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT  
ƽ
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
To prevent damage to your radio or possible injury to you or others, read these safety precau-  
tions and instructions entirely before applying power to your radio. Keep these precautions and  
instructions where all who use this radio will read them.  
1) COMMON CARE ƽ  
Check the radio, AC adapter, batteries and any accessories regularly. Do not use the radio if there  
is any sign of damage. Only operate in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Only use  
attachments or accessories specified by the manufacturer.  
2) BATTERY CHARGING ƽ  
Battery charging can be dangerous and can cause batteries to overheat and explode and/or leak.  
THIS RADIO HAS A CHARGING CIRCUIT for both AA and D size batteries. NEVER CHARGE  
ALKALINE BATTERIES OR other non-rechargeable batteries. Pressing the MEMORY/CHARGE”  
button on the front of the radio while the radio is connected to the AC Adapter will start the charging  
process! See BATTERY CHARGING (page 13) for proper operation of the charging circuit.  
3) PROPER BATTERY HANDLING  
Never mix different type of batteries or use old batteries with new. This may cause the batteries to  
leak or explode. Dead batteries are prone to leakage. Remove the batteries when no charge  
remains. Orientate the batteries correctly in the unit according to the diagram. Do not store batteries  
with metal objects like paper clips. We recommend you remove batteries from the radio if you are  
not going to use the radio for one month or more.  
4) DISCONNECT THE RADIO IN CASE OF MALFUNCTION ƽ  
If you smell or notice smoke, disconnect the AC adapter and remove the batteries immediately  
taking care to avoid burns. Contact C. Crane Company or their representative for inspection and  
service before any future operation. Only use the AC adapter supplied with the unit and replace it if  
wires become frayed or exposed.  
5) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN ƽ  
The radio is heavy, especially when batteries are installed. Use only on a stable level surface.  
Dropping the radio can cause damage or injury. Keep the AC Adapter cord in a position so some-  
one cannot trip and cause the radio to fall.  
6) KEEP AWAY FROM WATER AND MOISTURE ƽ  
Keep the radio dry. Liquids and moisture can damage the radio. If a liquid leaks into the radio do  
not operate and seek a qualified service shop. To clean radio, remove the power and use a damp  
cloth on the exterior only.  
7) KEEP AWAY FROM EXTREME TEMPERATURES ƽ  
Extreme temperatures can damage the radio. Do not leave or use the radio where it can be  
subjected to high or very cold temperatures.  
8) DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE RADIO ƽ  
Refer all service work to a qualified service shop when the radio does not appear to operate  
normally, exhibits a change in performance or the radio has received damage. Never open the radio  
as this may expose you to dangerous voltages and this will void all warranties.  
9) OUTSIDE ANTENNAS OR CABLES ƽ  
Outside antennas or cables should not be used with this radio unless installed by  
qualified personnel.  
CCRadio SW  
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Model: CCRadio SW  
ANSI C63.4: 2003  
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES.  
OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS.  
1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND  
2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED,  
INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED  
OPERATION.  
Notice: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the  
party responsible for compliance could void the users authority  
to operate the equipment.  
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