KA500 WORLD RECEIVER THE KAITO VOYAGER-SOLAR & CRANK WEATHER ALERT MULTIBAND RADIO WITH CELL PHONE & MP3/IPOD CHARGER
KA500 KAITO Thank You: Thank you for purchasing the KA500 multi-band radio receiver. Please read the manual thoroughly before operating and keep this book in a safe place for future reference. With proper care, you will receive many years of trouble-free service from your new radio. Description: The KA500 multi-band radio is perfect for emergency situations and is also ideal for anyone who does not have access to a reliable AC power source.
KA500 KAITO LOCATION OF CONTROLS (front) Reading Lamp Solar Panel Charge/Tuning (Right) Battery Level (Middle) Crank Handle Lights Control Flashlight Frequency Mark Speaker Weather Band Selector Power Selection Band Selector
KA500 KAITO LOCATION OF CONTROLS (rear) Carry Strap Telescopic Antenna Tuning Knob Volume Control Earphone Jack USB Port Charge Cellphone（Output） Charge Built-in Battery (Input） ● Charger Selector (Input or output) ● ● ● ● Battery Compartment Cover Ni-MH rechargeable battery (included) AA X3 Battery compartment ( Battery Not included)
KA500 KAITO This radio is designed for multiple power resources. A) Five Ways to Power the Kaito Voyager 1) Crank Power (Rechargeable Batteries) The rechargeable battery pack is already installed in the radio and will power all radio and flashlight functions. To get started, open the battery compartment and simply plug the small white plug attached to the rechargeable batteries into the slot to the left. All you need to do is turn the crank handle for about one minute and it will generate ample power.
KA500 KAITO When set the power selector is set to SOLAR/CRANK, the solar panel will direct power to the radio when exposed to sunlight or natural light indoors. When not using the Voyager, you can easily charge the rechargeable batteries to full power by having the unit near a window or in direct sunlight. The solar panel on the back of the unit rotates a full 180 degrees so you can angle it for optimal charging.
KA500 KAITO 5) Power via computer USB cable The Voyager has a direct USB jack on the back of the unit under the rubber flap on the bottom right. You can connect the radio to your computers USB port with any standard USB cable set. Then set the Charging Selector on the back of the unit to “IN”, and set the Power Selector to SOLAR/CRANK, and the radio will operate and charge the built-in battery of the USB power.
KA500 KAITO 1. Crank Power When the battery level indicator is RED, the rechargeable Ni-MH batteries are low. Crank the handle for 1-2 minutes until the HI LED turns Green. Note: Set the power selector to OFF when crank charging the battery. This This mode will charge the battery most efficiently. 2.
KA500 KAITO Note: For Cell Phones and iPod/MP3’s, it is recommended that if you want to crank charge them, you do so while there is still some battery power. It is more difficult to crank charge these units when the battery is completely dead. Charge out 3. AC Adaptor Charging Plug the AC adaptor into the outlet and connect the end to the radio’s input jack (DC IN) on the back of the unit. You can use any of the Voyager’s functions while it is plugged in and charging.
KA500 KAITO Charging Your Cellphone or Portable Digital Device 1. Charging the cellphone with the radio Step 1: Connecting your cellphone Take the included cable and connect the USB end directly into the Voyager’s USB Port on the back. The other end of the cable will take one of the included Power Tips that fit your phones power jack. If you have a USB phone like a Blackberry, you should have your USB Cable that comes with your phone.
KA500 KAITO The supplied cellphone Power Tips and the phones they fit are listed below: No. Image Compatible Image Compatible Motorola E815, Nokia 3220, 6010, V276, V266, V551, 6030, 6061, 6101, V557, V710 ROKR 1 No. 2128i, 6236i 2 E1, MPx220 KA500 No. KAITO Image Compatible No.
Motorola RAZR LG VX400-G4015, V3c, V3c, V3i, VX4500, VX6000 4 3 V323, V325, V332, V360, V361, V6, V8, SLVRL7, PEB Samsung SCH-a310, Samsung SA D800 / SCH-a670, SGH-C207, D808 / D828 / D528 / SGH-X495, SGH-X497, 5 SGH-T309, SGH-E635, SGH-A900, SGH-D357, SGH-D307, A400, A500, N400, SPH-A920 6 D820 / P300 / T809 / A707
KA500 KAITO 2. Charging via computer The included Power Tips and Charging Cable allow you to charge your phone directly from your computer. Take the cable, and select the proper cellphone tip that fits for your cellphone. Connect the USB end of the cable to the computer. As long as the computer is turned on, it will starts charge your phone. C) Radio Operation 1) Band Selector Rotate the band selector switch to choose the band you want to listen to.
KA500 KAITO France, Radio Beijing, Voice of America and more. 2) Volume Control Turn the volume control knob to adjust the sound volume of the radio. 3) Tuning Select the band you want to listen to, then turn the tuning knob slowly until you receive the desired station. Note: When listening to FM/SW1/SW2 and Weather Band, please extend the telescopic antenna to receive the best signal.
KA500 KAITO 4) Weather Band Set the band selector to Weather, and choose one of the 7 bands to find your local weather station. Note: NOAA Weather band is a service broadcast of the U.S. Government and available in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. 5) NOAA Alert NOAA Alert allows you to set the Voyager so it is in a standby mode and will turn the radio on automatically if there is a severe weather emergency in your area.
KA500 KAITO When it is tuning, it shows Red. When set to NOAA Alert status, it shows Green intermittently. E) Reading Lamp and Flashlight 1. Using the reading lamp On bottom side of the solar panel is a 5-LED Reading Lamp. The lamp will rotate 180 degrees allowing you to tilt it to one of many desired positions. On the Light Control Panel on the top of the unit, set the light to in order to turn on the lamp. To turn off the reading lamp, set the lights control to OFF. 2.
KA500 KAITO 3. Using the SOS light In a emergency, you can turn on the flashing red SOS light by setting the Lights Control switch to To turn it off, set the control to OFF. Specifications FM: 88 - 108 MHz NOAA Weather: 162.400/162.425/162.450/162.475/162.50/162.525/162.55 (continuous band) AM (MW): 530 -1710 KHz SW1: 3.20- 8.00 MHz SW2: 9.00- 22.00 MHz Output power: 200 MW peak power using built-in speaker. Headset jack socket: 3.5 mm External DC supply socket: 6 mm (positive center) Power Supply: 4.
KA500 KAITO Sensitivity FM ≤ 20uV MW ≤ 2.5mV SW ≤ 30uV Rechargeable batteries: 3 NI-MH batteries 600mAh Size: 204 x 128 x 66 MM (8 x 5 x 2.6 INCHES) Care and Maintenance 1. Use soft cloth to clean the radio. Do not use aggressive polish or cleaners. 2. Do not expose to moisture or temperature above 130 F. Do not leave it on dash board in your car, the extreme heat will damage the electronic parts inside the radio. 3.
KA500 RECEIVER THE KAITO VOYAGER-SOLAR & CRANK WEATHER ALERT MULTIBAND RADIO WITH CELL PHONE & MP3/IPOD CHARGER Please visit manufacturer’s website for more information: www.kaitousa.
