User manual SANGEAN PT-50

[. . . ] As little material as possible was used in the packaging of your device. It can be divided into two separate materials: cardboard (box) and polyethylene (bag). Switches between 12 and 24 hour clock format. [. . . ] This system is based on a standard time zone called UTC (Coordinated Universal Time), previously known as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Short wave stations always give the time according to UTC. Before you set the clock, find out your local time zone. When you first switch on the device, or if it has been without a power supply for a lengthy period, »HOME« and »- : --« appear in the display. the time zone code , for example »5« , flashes to indicate that the clock has to be set. 1 Set the time zone using the knob on the front of the device. 5 Press »12/24« to switch between 12 and 24 hour clock format. 1 Hold down »TIME SET« until the time flashes in the display. 2 Press »H/W SUMMER« to put the clock forward by one hour. 1 Hold down »TIME SET« until the time flashes in the display. 1 Set the time zone using the knob on the front of the device. 1 Press »12/24« to switch between 12 and 24 hour clock format. Before you set the alarm time, you must select the alarm signal (radio station or signal tone). ­ Display: » « or » « flashes for two seconds and then remains lit. 3 Hold down »ALARM SET« until the alarm time flashes in the display. 4 Set the hours for the alarm time using »HR. Notes: For FM reception pull out the telescopic antenna and tilt it until you receive the best signal. For short wave reception (SW) the antenna should be upright. [. . . ] At present these are the only wavelengths which provide listeners with direct reception over long distances. For this reason, short wave frequencies are not only used by radio stations, but also by other users such as amateur radio enthusiasts, shipping, aircraft and radio navigation systems. If you want to listen to a particular SW station, you need to know the precise frequency and wavelength. [. . . ]