C. Crane CCRadio SW - Manual (Page 15)

CCRadio SW Page 15
Features and Operation Explained — Front of Radio
The “VOLUME” dial adjusts volume for the speaker and “HEADPHONE” jack. It does not
adjust volume for “LINE OUT” jacks A . Turn the volume down before plugging in headphones.
VOLUME 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 “BASS” knob clockwise.
BASS 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.
TREBLE KNOB
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Press and release the button and the word Fast will be displayed. When the radio is in
AM
band, the “TUNING” dial q will now tune in 10 kHz or 9 kHz steps, depending on the “AM
Step Switch” f 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.
The “AM RF GAIN” control is used to:
1) Reduce overload from an overly strong nearby station. If you have background
AM RF GAIN KNOB
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