b. HD RadioTM status
Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various
options.
● The maximum number of presets is 20 (4 pages x 5 presets)
each for HD Radio FM and AM band. If during APS operation
more than 20 (HD Radio FM or AM) are found only 20 strongest
stations will be stored in the preset memories.
● All previously stored preset stations will be erased when APS
operation commences and HD Stations are found.
● T o recall the preset station, press the Page button to select Page
1 to 4, and then press the preset numeric button.
NOTE
Display options
a. RDS (Radio Data System) status
Y our radio has a range of display options when in FM mode.
Press and release the Info button to cycle through the various
options.
The radio only provides displays when there is information
available. So if there is no text, for example, that display is not
available.
If no RDS information is available, the radio will be unable to
display the program service (e.g. station name), scrolling text and
program type information.
NOTE
5. If you wish to cancel the “RBDS Auto CT” function, select “Manual”
and press the Select button to conrm the setting. Please refer to
the later section “Setting the clock manually” to set the clock time
and date.
● If the clock time was not auto adjusted within 24 hours, the
symbol “CT” will disappear on the display .
● If clock time from local RDS / RBDS station is not correct, you
should consider disabling the “RBDS Auto CT” function.
● Please note that at times the RDS / RBDS signal may broadcast
the wrong time, this is the fault of the radio station and not your
radio.
NOTE
Setting the clock manually
When choosing manual setting as the clock time setting of your
radio, the “RBDS Auto CT” function will be disabled.
1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu setting and
then press the T uning up / down button to select “Clock”.
2. Press the Select button to enter the time setting. The hour digit
will ash on the display .
3. Press the Tuning up / down button to set the desired hour . Then
press the Select button to conrm the setting. The minute digit
will ash on the display .
4. Press the T uning up / down button to set the desired minute and
press the Select button to confirm the setting. Now the month
digit will ash on the display .
5. Follow the steps above to set the month / day / year . When the
time and date setting is completed, the display will show “Saved”.
Setting the time format
1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu setting and
then press the T uning up / down button to select “12 / 24 hour”.
2. Press the Select button and press the T uning up / down button
to select 12 or 24 hour format. Press the Select button to conrm
the setting.
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Operating instruction
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HD Radio T echnology manufactured under license from iBiquity Digital
Corporation. U.S. and Foreign Patents. For patents see http://dts.com/
patents. HD Radio and the HD, HD Radio, and "ARC" logos are registered
trademarks or trademarks of iBiquity Digital Corporation in the United
States and / or other countries.
For United States:
Cautions to the user
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the
equipment.
The 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 instruction, may cause harmful interference to radio
communication. However , there is no guaranty 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:
●Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
● Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver .
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
● Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
CAUTION
These servicing instructions are for use by qualied service personnel
only . T o reduce the risk of the electric shock, do not perform any
servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless
you are qualied to so.
VERY IMPOR T ANT PLEASE READ
Sangean suggest that you keep your AC Adapter at least 12 inches away
from the radio while listening to the AM Band.
Y our Sangean Radio is powered by an AC adapter which is a “switching”
or “switch-mode” type. The DOE (Department Of Energy) has a Federal
mandate; requiring all manufactures to use this type of power supply .
This newer power saving technology has the unfortunate side effect of
causing interference to the AM radio band.
Therefore, we recommend that customers keep at least a 1 foot distance
between the AC adapter and the radio. This interference will not affect the
FM Band. If you have any questions please contact customer service at
(888)726-4326, (562)941-9900 or service@sangean.com If an AC adapter
isn’t included in this model and if you wish to purchase an AC Adapter
separately , please refer to the specifications for the AC Adapter stated on
the final page of the manual, or please contact Sangean for the correct
AC Adapter and specifications.
T o learn more about the DOE mandate please visit http://www1.eere.
energy . gov/buildings/appliance_standards/product.aspx/productid/23
Please note not all AC adapters are alike.
The AC adapter that is included with this radio is designed to be used
exclusively with this device. Do not use an AC adapter that differs from
the specifications on the AC adapter that is included.
If an AC adapter is NOT included with your radio and in order not to
damage the unit and void your warranty , specifications for the AC Adapter
are stated on the final page of the manual, or please contact Sangean
fo r t he correct AC Adapter and specifications. For customers in the US
and Canada, please call 562-941-9900 or 888-726-4326. For all other
areas, please contact us via contact@sangean.com.
Do not use an AC adapter that does not meet the correct specifications.
Cautions
Do not allow this radio to be exposed to water ,
steam or sand. Do not leave your radio where
excessive heat could cause damage such as in a
parked car where the heat from the sun can build
up even though the outside temperature may not
seem too high.
● Y our radio should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and
that no objects lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
radio.
● It is recommended to operate the product such that there is a minimum
distance (“4” recommended) to adjacent objects in order to ensure
good ventilation.
● The ventilation of the product should not be restricted by covering it or
its ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths,
curtains etc.
station in mono rather than stereo.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button as needed to select the FM radio mode and tune
to the desired FM station as previously described.
3. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu setting and then
press the T uning up / down button to select “Force Mono”. Press the
Select button to enter the setting.
4. Press the T uning up / down button to select the “Mono” or “Stereo”.
Press the Select button to conrm the setting.
NOTE
FM stereo is only available via earphones or in HD Radio mode.
T uning region
Y our radio can be configured for any one of the four international tuning
regions.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select your required frequency band.
3. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu setting and then
press the T uning up / down button to select “Region”. Press the Select
button to enter the setting.
4. Press the T uning up / down button to select your required tuning region
and then press the Select button to conrm your selection.
Region A (Most countries) FM: 87.5-108, 100kHz
Region A (Philippines, Romania) AM: 522-1710, 9kHz
Region B (US, Mexico, Canada) FM: 87.5-107.9, 200kHz
Region B (US, Mexico, Canada) AM: 520-1710, 10kHz
Region C (Most countries) FM: 87.5-108, 50kHz
Region C (SE Asia) AM: 522-1620, 9kHz
Region D (Brazil, Japan) FM: 76-108, 100kHz
Region D (Brazil) AM: 522-1629, 9kHz
Clock time display option
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu setting.
3. Press the T uning up / down button to select “Clock On Standby” and
press the Select button to enter the setting.
4. Press the T uning up / down button to select “Auto” or “On”. The "On"
represents that the real time clock is enabled in standby mode under
battery operation and AC adaptor power . The "Auto" represents that the
real time clock is disabled in standby mode under battery operation but
is enabled under AC adaptor power . The factory default is "Auto". Press
the Select button to conrm your setting.
NOTE
When in “Auto” mode, the menu cannot be set if using batteries and the
radio is switched off.
Scan tuning FM / AM
1. Fully extend the wire antenna on the radio. (HDR-14CL only)
2. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
3. Press the Band button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band.
4. T o scan up in frequency , press and hold the T uning up button. Y our
radio will scan in an upwards direction (low frequency to high frequency)
and stop automatically when it nds a station of sufcient strength. T o
scan down in frequency , press and hold the T uning down button. Y our
radio will scan in a downwards direction and stop automatically when it
nds a station of sufcient strength.
5. After a few seconds the display will update. The display will show the
frequency of the signal found. If the signal is strong enough and there is
RDS / RBDS data present then the radio will display the station name.
Manual tuning – FM / AM
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button repeatedly to select the desired frequency band.
3. Press and release the Tuning up / down button to tune to a station. The
frequency will change in steps of 50kHz / 100kHz / 200kHz in FM or 9kHz /
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10kHz in AM.
4. When the frequency band end is reached the radio will recommence
tuning from the opposite frequency band end.
5. Adjust the V olume control to the desired volume settings.
6. T o switch off your radio press the Power button.
NOTE
If your radio has any interference in the AM band because of its adaptor,
please move your radio away from its AC adaptor at least 12”.
Presetting stations
There are 20 presets (4 pages x 5 presets) each
for FM and AM radio. They are used the same way
for each operating mode.
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. T une to the required radio station as previously described.
3. T o store the station as a preset, press the Page button to select the
required preset page 1 to 4 and press and hold the required preset
button (1-5) until you hear a beep and the display will show the page
and the memory pre-set you selected. e.g. “ ”.
4. Stations which are already stored in the presets may be overwritten by
following the above procedure.
Recalling a preset station
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Select the required operating mode using the
Band button.
3. Press the Page button to select the required preset page and
momentarily press the required Preset button, your radio will tune to
the station stored in the selected preset memory . The chosen preset
number is shown in the upper right hand side of the radio display , e.g. “
”.
Stereo / Mono switching
If the FM radio station being listened to has a weak signal, some hiss may
be audible. It is possible to reduce this hiss by forcing the radio to play the
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Contrast
The contrast of the display can be adjusted.
1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu setting.
2. Press the T uning up / down button to select “Set Contrast” and press
the Select button to enter the setting.
3. Press the T uning up / down button to adjust the contrast. The contrast
level indication on the screen will change at the same time. When you
nd the setting that gives the best legibility for the location in which the
radio is used, press the Select button to save the setting.
Language
Y our radio can be configured to a different language.
1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu setting and then
press the T uning up / down button to select “Language”. Press the
Select button to enter the setting.
2. Press the T uning up / down button to select your required language.
3. Press the Select button to confirm your selection. The display will
change to the chosen language.
Headphone socket
A 3.5mm Headphone socket located on the left hand side of your radio is
provided for use with headphones.
HDR-14CL:
Inserting headphones automatically mutes the internal loudspeaker .
HDR-14CLX:
Insert the headphones into the headphone socket. The cord connecting
the headphones to the radio acts as an antenna during FM radio reception
and should be extended as much as possible to increase the sensitivity .
Please be aware that the sensitivity of headphones can vary widely . We
therefore recommend setting the volume to a low level before connecting
headphones to the radio.
● Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones
can cause hearing loss.
● T o prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high
volume levels for long periods.
IMPORT ANT
Software version
The software version display cannot be altered and is just for your
reference.
Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu setting. Then press the
Tuning up / down button to select “V ersion” and you can view the software
version on the display .
Reset the radio
If your radio fails to operate correctly or some digits on the display are
missing or incomplete, please carry out the following procedure.
1. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu setting.
2. Press the T uning up / down button to select “Factory Default” and press
the Select button to enter the setting.
3. Press the Tuning up / down button to select “Y es” or “No”. If you do not
wish to carry out a system reset, select “No” and then press the Select
button to conrm the setting.
4. With “Y es” selected, press the Select button. A full reset will be
performed. The radio will erase all saved settings and all settings will
revert to the factory default settings. In case of malfunction due to
electrostatic discharge, reset the product (reconnection of the power
source may be required) to resume normal operation.
Lock Switch
The lock switch is used to prevent unintentional operation of the radio.
Set the Lock switch located on the right hand side of the radio to the
position. The display will show “Key Locked On”. The power and all other
buttons will be disabled. This will prevent accidental operation when the
radio is packed in a suitcase or carrying pouch. T o release the Lock, move
the Lock switch to position. The display will show “Key Locked Off”.
Specifications
Power requirements
Power Supply
AC 100~240 volts,
50Hz-60Hz,
DC 5V 0.8A only (switching adaptor)
Batteries 3 x 1.5V UM-3 / R6 (AA size)
Frequency Coverage
Region A (Most countries) FM: 87.5-108, 100kHz
Region A (Philippines, Romania) AM: 522-1710, 9kHz
Region B (US, Mexico, Canada) FM: 87.5-107.9, 200kHz
Region B (US, Mexico, Canada) AM: 520-1710, 10kHz
Region C (Most countries) FM: 87.5-108, 50kHz
Region C (SE Asia) AM: 522-1620, 9kHz
Region D (Brazil, Japan) FM: 76-108, 100kHz
Region D (Brazil) AM: 522-1629, 9kHz
Antenna system
HDR-14CL: FM wire antenna
HDR-14CLX: The wire of headphone
works as an antenna for receiving
FM signals.
AM built-in ferrite antenna
Output power 0.2W @ 1% T .H.D.
(HDR-14CL only)
Headphones socket
3.5mm diameter stereo jack
Output power 1mW+1mW load
18ohm
NOTE
Resetting the tuning region will erase your preset stations stored in the
radio. The memory presets will revert to the factory default settings.
Receiving HD RadioTM stations
When the radio is tuned to an HD Radio station, the HD Radio logo will
flash in the display , indicating that the signal is blending from analog to
digital. Once the receiver acquires the HD Radio signal, the HD Radio
logo will remain solid on the screen.
Receiving Multicast Stations
When the radio is tuned to an HD Radio station, it will determine that one
or more Multicast stations are available and “HD1+”, for example, may
appear on the display . “HD1” indicates the number of the current multicast
program and plus (+) means that additional HD Radio programs are
available. Press the T uning up / down button on the radio to tune to HD2 /
HD3 Multicast channel.
HD SEEK function
Using the HD Seek button, the radio will seek to the next available HD
Radio station. This function will also scan to the Multicast program if
available.
Pressing and releaseing the HD Seek button will tune to the next available
HD Radio station of sufficient signal strength.
HD RadioTM (APS) Auto Preset System
This system will automatically scan and preset the received stations in the
order of signal strength, .i.e. best reception station will be preset at Preset
1 of Page 1 and so on. APS function is only available in the HD Radio FM
/ AM bands.
1. Press the Band button to select your required frequency band.
2. Press and hold the APS button to initiate scan. The radio will scan
from the lowest frequency on the selected band, automatically storing
stations in preset memory based on signal strength order . During the
scanning process, as new stations are detected the station counter on
the right hand side of the display will increase. 3
RDS clock
time indicator
Time
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Signal strength
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Station
Preset number (1-5)
Preset page (1-4)
Program service
Call sign
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Signal strength
HD Radio
indicator
index
Plus (+) indicator: additional HD Radio
stations are available
Preset number (1-5)
Preset page (1-4)
Frequency band
Station
● No open ame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on
the product.
● It is recommended to avoid using or storing the product at extreme
temperatures. Avoid leaving the unit in cars, on window sills or in direct
sunlight etc.
Controls
1 LCD display
2 Power button
3 Low battery indicator
4
Tuning up / down button
5 Select / Page button
6 HD Seek / APS button
7 Preset 1-5
8 Info / Menu button
9 Band button
10 Lock switch
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Speaker (HDR-14CL only)
12 V olume control
13 Headphone socket
14 DC IN socket
15
Wire antenna (HDR-14CL only)
16 Battery compartment
Battery operation
1. Open the battery cover on the rear of the unit by pushing the latch
downward.
2. Insert 3 x UM-3 / R6 (AA size) batteries into the battery compartment.
Ensure the batteries are inserted with correct polarity as shown on the
rear cabinet. Close the battery cover .
3. Reduced power , distortion and a stuttering sound or the low battery
LED indicator is red are all signs that the batteries need replacing. If
the radio is not to be used for an extended period of time, it is
recommended that the batteries be removed from the radio.
IMPORT ANT
Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct
sunlight, re or the like. After use, disposable batteries should be
taken to a suitable recycling center . On no account should batteries
be disposed of by incineration. Do not leave batteries within reach
of young children; they can be a choking hazard.
Using the AC power adaptor
1. The AC power adaptor required for this unit should be 5 volts DC
at 0.8A center pin positive. Insert the adaptor plug into the DC
socket on the left hand side of the radio. Plug the adaptor into a
standard AC outlet.
Whenever the adaptor is used, the batteries are automatically
disconnected.
The AC adaptor should be disconnected from the AC outlet when not in
use.
2. Fully extend the wire antenna on the radio. (HDR-14CL only)
3. Press and release the Power button to switch on your radio. It
may be necessary to relocate your radio to a position giving better
reception. T o switch off your radio, press and release the Power
button.
IMPORT ANT
The AC adaptor is used as the means of connecting the radio to
the power supply . The AC Adapter used for the radio must remain
accessible during normal use in order to disconnect the radio from
the power supply completely , the AC Adaptor should be removed
from the power supply outlet completely .
Auto clock set mode
1. Press the Power button to switch on your radio.
2. Press the Band button to select FM radio mode.
3. Press and hold the Menu button to enter the menu setting and
then press the T uning up / down button to select “RBDS Auto CT”.
Press the Select button to enter the setting.
4. Press the T uning up / down button to select “Auto” or “Manual”.
With “Auto” selected, press the Select button to confirm the
setting. Y our radio will synchronize its clock time whenever it tunes
to a radio station using RDS / RBDS with CT signals. The symbol
“CT” will appear on the display indicating the radio time is RDS /
RBDS clock time.
DC IN 5V / 0.8A center pin positive
Operating temperature range 0°C to +40°C
※ The barcode label on the product is defined as below:
Serial number
Production month
Production year
Product code
Sangean reserves the right to amend the specifications 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. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling
advice. (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive).
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