Sangean WR-22 User Manual - Digital Radio with Bluetooth and USB

Important Safety Instructions

1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15. To Reduce the Risk of Fire or Electric Shock, Do not Expose This Appliance To Rain or Moisture.
16. The Shock Hazard Marking and Associated Graphical Symbol is provided on the rear of unit.
17. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, shall be placed on the apparatus.
18. Excessive sound pressure on ear- and headphones could impair the hearing ability. Higher setting that idle on the equalizer leads to higher signal voltages on the output for ear and headphones.
19. The power plug should be close to the radio, and easy to be approached that during the emergency, to disconnect the power from the radio, just unplug the power plug from the AC power slot.
20. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnected device shall remain readily operable.

IMPORTANT NOTE: To comply with the FCC RF exposure compliance requirements, no change to the antenna or the device is permitted. Any change to the antenna or the device could result in the device exceeding the RF exposure requirements and void user's authority to operate the device.

Product Overview and Controls

The Sangean WR-22 is a digital radio receiver featuring FM/AM bands, RDS/RBDS, Bluetooth connectivity, and USB playback capabilities.

Front Panel Controls:

• 1 Speaker: The primary audio output.
• 2 Bluetooth indicator: Shows the status of the Bluetooth connection.
• 3 Display: Shows frequency, station name, time, and other information.
• 4 Source button: Selects the audio source (FM, AM, USB, Bluetooth, AUX).
• 5 Play mode button: Controls playback modes for USB/Bluetooth (e.g., repeat, shuffle).
• 6 Alarm 1 button: Sets and controls the first alarm.
• 7 Alarm 2 button: Sets and controls the second alarm.
• 8 Nap button: Activates the nap timer function.
• 9 Menu/Info button: Accesses menu settings and displays information.
• 10 On/Off button/Sleep button: Powers the unit on/off and sets the sleep timer.
• 11 Rotary tuning control: Used for tuning stations, adjusting settings, and scrolling through menus.
• 12 Volume control/Tone control: Adjusts the audio volume and tone (treble/bass).
• 13 Dimmer sensor: Automatically adjusts display brightness based on ambient light.
• 14 Remote control sensor: Receives signals from the remote control.
• 15 Preset 5/Fast-forward button: Stores/recalls preset station 5, or fast-forwards during playback.
• 16 Preset 4/Play/Pause button: Stores/recalls preset station 4, or plays/pauses media.
• 17 Preset 3/Backward button: Stores/recalls preset station 3, or rewinds during playback.
• 18 Preset 2/Fold up button: Stores/recalls preset station 2, or folds up the antenna (if applicable).
• 19 Preset 1/Fold down button: Stores/recalls preset station 1, or folds down the antenna (if applicable).
• 20 USB port: For connecting USB flash drives for media playback.
• 21 Reset button: Resets the radio to its default settings.

Rear Panel Connections:

• 22 AC power cord socket: For connecting the AC power adapter.
• 23 12V DC input socket: For connecting an external 12V DC power source.
• 24 Subwoofer output socket: For connecting an external subwoofer.
• 25 AUX IN socket: For connecting external audio devices via a 3.5mm stereo jack.
• 26 Headphone socket: For connecting headphones via a 3.5mm stereo jack.
• 27 External/Internal antenna switch: Selects between internal and external antennas.
• 28 External F-type FM antenna terminal: For connecting an external FM antenna.
• 29 & 30 External AM antenna terminal: For connecting an external AM antenna (USA version only).

Display Indicators:

• A Frequency/Station display: Shows the current radio frequency or station name.
• B RDS/RBDS indicator: Indicates when Radio Data System information is available.
• C Nap indicator: Shows when the nap timer is active.
• D PM indicator: Shows when the time is in PM for a 12-hour format.
• E Time indicator: Displays the current time.
• F Sleep indicator: Shows when the sleep timer is active.
• G Alarm 1 indicator: Shows when Alarm 1 is set.
• H Alarm 2 indicator: Shows when Alarm 2 is set.
• I Fast-forward indicator: Indicates fast-forward operation.
• J Play/pause indicator: Shows the current playback status (playing or paused).
• K Backward indicator: Indicates rewind operation.
• L Shuffle: Indicates shuffle playback mode.
• M Repeat all: Indicates repeat all mode.
• N Repeat folder: Indicates repeat folder mode.
• O Repeat one: Indicates repeat one file mode.
• P Repeat section A-B: Indicates a custom section repeat is active.
• Q Stereo indicator: Shows when a stereo FM signal is received.

Remote Control:

• a On/Off button/Sleep button: Powers the unit on/off and sets the sleep timer.
• b Alarm 1 button: Sets and controls the first alarm.
• c Volume control button: Adjusts the audio volume.
• d Alarm 2 button: Sets and controls the second alarm.
• e Nap button: Activates the nap timer function.
• f Preset 1/Folder down button: Stores/recalls preset station 1, or navigates down folders.
• g Preset 3/Backward button: Stores/recalls preset station 3, or rewinds during playback.
• h Preset 2/Folder up button: Stores/recalls preset station 2, or navigates up folders.
• i Preset 4/Play/Pause button: Stores/recalls preset station 4, or plays/pauses media.
• j Preset 5/Fast-forward button: Stores/recalls preset station 5, or fast-forwards during playback.
• k Play mode button: Controls playback modes (e.g., repeat, shuffle).
• l Tone control button: Adjusts treble and bass settings.
• m Repeat A-B/Select button/Bluetooth pairing button: Sets repeat sections, selects options, or initiates Bluetooth pairing.
• n Tuning up/down button: Tunes to the next/previous station or adjusts settings.
• o Info/menu button: Accesses menu settings and displays information.
• p Source button: Selects the audio source.

Warning: The remote control contains a coin/button cell battery. Keep out of reach of children. Swallowing may lead to serious injury or death.

Powering Your Radio

AC Operation:

Ensure the AC voltage is correct before plugging the supplied power cord into the AC power socket on the back of the radio.

DC Operation:

For outdoor use, power the radio via the 12V DC input socket from a DC power supply (e.g., vehicle or boat power supply). An AC power adapter with 1 Ampere and center positive polarity can also be used.

Antenna Setup

FM Reception:

The radio has built-in AM/FM antennas and supports external antennas. For internal FM antenna, ensure the switch on the back is set to 'INT. FM ANTENNA'. For external FM reception, connect the supplied FM antenna to the F-type terminal or use a 75-ohm coaxial cable from an outdoor antenna. Ensure the external/internal antenna switch is set to 'EXTERNAL' when using an external antenna. Note: Some European countries may require an adapter plug for external antennas.

AM Reception:

The radio includes a built-in AM Ferrite antenna. For improved AM reception, connect an optional outdoor AM antenna to the AM external antenna terminal.

Operating Your Radio

The radio offers three tuning methods: Scan tuning, manual tuning, and memory preset tuning.

Scan Tuning (FM/AM):

1. Ensure the FM antenna is set up.
2. Turn on the radio using the On/Off button.
3. Press the Source button to select the desired wave band (FM or AM).
4. Press the Tuning control rotary. The radio will scan upwards (low to high frequency) and stop at the first strong station.
5. The display will update, showing the frequency and, if available, the station name (RDS/RBDS data).
6. Press the Tuning control rotary again to find other stations.
7. If the end of the waveband is reached, tuning restarts from the opposite end.
8. Adjust the Volume buttons to the desired level.
9. Turn off the radio by pressing the On/Off button.

Manual Tuning (FM/AM):

1. Turn on the radio using the On/Off button.
2. Press the Source button to select the desired wave band.
3. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to tune to a station. Frequency steps are 50kHz/100kHz for FM or 9kHz/10kHz for AM.
4. Tuning wraps around from the end of the waveband to the beginning.
5. Adjust the Volume buttons as needed.
6. Turn off the radio by pressing the On/Off button.

Setting the Tuning Step Increment:

1. In AM/FM mode, press and hold the Info/menu button to enter the menu.
2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until 'FM xxK' or 'AM xxkHz' is displayed, then press the rotary to enter the setting.
3. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to select 50kHz/100kHz for FM or 9kHz/10kHz for AM, then press the rotary to confirm.

Display Modes - FM

The radio supports four display modes for FM radio using Radio Data System (RDS/RBDS) information transmitted by broadcasters.

RDS/RBDS features include:

• Station name: Displays the name of the station.
• Programme Type: Shows the genre (e.g., Pop, News).
• Radio text: Displays text messages from the broadcaster.
• Year/Day: Shows the current year and day of the week.
• Date/Day: Shows the current date and day of the week.
• Frequency: Displays the station's frequency.

If RDS/RBDS data is unavailable or weak, only the FM frequency and Stereo indicator will be shown.

FM Stereo / Mono Setting:

To reduce hiss on weak FM signals, you can force the radio to play in mono:

1. Turn on the radio using the Standby button.
2. Tune to the desired FM station.
3. Press and hold the Menu/Info button to enter the menu.
4. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until 'FM AUTO' or 'FM MONO' is displayed, then press the rotary to enter.
5. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to select 'MONO' to reduce hiss.
6. To return to stereo (Auto) mode, rotate the Tuning control rotary to select 'AUTO'.

Presetting and Recalling Stations

Presetting Stations:

There are 5 memory presets for each FM/AM band.

1. Turn on the radio.
2. Tune to the desired station using any tuning method.
3. Press and hold the desired Preset button until the radio beeps. The preset number will appear on the display, storing the station.
4. Repeat for remaining presets.
5. Presets can be overwritten by repeating this procedure.

Recalling a Preset Station:

1. Turn on the radio.
2. Select the desired wave band using the Source button.
3. Momentarily press the desired Preset button. The preset number and station frequency will appear on the display.

Clock and Alarms

Setting the Time Format:

The clock can be set to 12 or 24-hour format, which also applies to alarm settings.

1. Press and hold the Info/menu button to enter the menu.
2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until 'CLOCK XXH' is displayed, then press the rotary to enter the time format setting (the format will flash).
3. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to select 12 or 24-hour format, then press the rotary to confirm. The display returns to the previous menu.

If 12-hour format is chosen, a PM indicator will show for alarms.

Setting the Date Format:

1. Press and hold the Info/menu button to access the menu.
2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until a digit series for month/date/day is shown, then press the rotary to enter the date format setting (month/date digits will flash).
3. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to select the desired date format, then press the rotary to confirm. The display returns to the previous menu.

Setting the Clock Time:

Manual Setting:

1. With the radio off, press and hold the Menu/info button to enter the menu.
2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until 'CLOCK SET' is displayed, then press the rotary to enter.
3. The hour digits will flash. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to select the desired hour, then press the rotary to confirm.
4. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to select the desired minute, then press the rotary to confirm.

Radio Data System (RDS / RBDS) Time Sync:

The radio can synchronize its clock time with RDS/RBDS CT signals from stations.

1. When tuned to a station with RDS/RBDS data, press and hold the Info/menu button.
2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until a clock symbol is displayed, then press the rotary to enter.
3. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until 'RDS CT' is displayed, then press the rotary to confirm. The clock time will automatically set according to the received RDS/RBDS data.
4. An RDS/RBDS icon will appear on the display, indicating the time is synchronized. This time is valid for 2 days after synchronization.

Setting the Alarm Clock:

Two alarms can be set to wake you to AM, FM radio, or USB buzzer. Alarms can be set in standby or playing mode.

1. Ensure the clock time is set before setting an alarm. Press and hold the Alarm 1 button to enter Alarm 1 settings.
2. The alarm hour digits will flash. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to select the required hour, then press the rotary to confirm. Rotate the rotary again to select the minute, then press to confirm.
3. The display will show alarm options. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to select the desired option (ONCE, DAILY, WEEKDAY, WEEKEND) and press to confirm.
4. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to choose the alarm type (buzzer, FM, AM, USB) and press to confirm. For radio alarms, tune to the desired frequency or preset number.
5. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to select the required sound level, then press to confirm. The alarm is now set, indicated by a symbol on the display.

Note: If USB is selected as the alarm type but no USB is inserted, the buzzer alarm will sound instead.

When the Alarm Sounds:

To cancel a sounding alarm, press the Standby button. The buzzer alarm starts softly and increases gradually, sounding for 1 minute and silencing for 1 minute, repeating for 60 minutes unless cancelled. Other alarm types sound continuously for up to 60 minutes. Radio alarms use a Humane Waking System, gradually increasing volume.

Disabling / Cancelling Alarm Setting:

To cancel an alarm setting, press and hold the corresponding alarm button before the alarm sounds.

Snooze:

1. When an alarm sounds, press any button except Standby to silence it for 5 minutes. "SNOOZE" will appear on the display.
2. To adjust snooze time, press and hold the Info/menu button to enter the menu.
3. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until "SNOOZE X" is displayed, then press the rotary to enter. Rotate the rotary to select snooze duration (5, 10, 15, or 20 minutes).
4. To cancel snooze while the alarm is suspended, press the Standby button.

Sleep Timer:

The sleep timer automatically switches off the radio after a set time.

1. Press and hold the Power On/Off button. The display will cycle through sleep times (60-45-30-15-120-90-60 minutes). Release the button when the desired time is shown. The radio will play the last selected station.
2. To cancel the sleep function, press the Power On/Off button. The radio will turn off, and the sleep symbol will disappear.

Playback MP3 or WMA Files from USB

This section explains how to play audio files from USB memory devices. USB slots are on the front panel. The radio is designed for USB flash memory devices only, not hard disk drives or other USB devices. SD/SDHC cards may work with a suitable USB adapter, but compatibility is not guaranteed. The unit has been tested with USB devices up to 32GB and supports USB 2.0 and 3.0. USB memory must use FAT or FAT32 file systems; NTFS is not supported. Supported audio formats are MP3 and WMA. Files encoded with WMA lossless, WMA Voice, WMA 10 professional, or DRM protection are not supported.

Cautions:

• To prevent damage, avoid knocking the unit while a USB device is inserted.
• Remove the USB device before carrying the unit or if not using it for an extended period. Place the unit in standby mode before removing the USB device.
• The USB connection is for flash memory devices only. Hard disk storage media is not supported. Playback from MP3 players is not guaranteed.

Playing MP3 and WMA Files in USB:

1. Insert the USB device. Press the On/Off button to turn on the radio, then press the Source button to select USB. The display will show "reading" and the number of files/folders. Error messages may appear if the file system is unsupported ('Unknown') or no compatible files are found ('No music').
2. Press the Play/Pause button to start playback. The track number (e.g., 'TRACK 25') will be displayed momentarily.
3. Press Play/Pause again to pause or resume playback.
4. Press the Info button repeatedly to view media file information (supports English letters only; symbols will appear blank).

Notes on USB Playback:

• If the unit is put into standby without pausing, it will resume the last played track upon turning on.
• It is recommended to store only music files (MP3/WMA) on the USB device. Folders containing non-music files may be skipped.
• The WR-22 supports a maximum of 200 folders (including the root folder) and 9999 files, with up to 6 layers within a folder. Extra folders beyond 200 will not be displayed.

Selecting a File:

1. While USB playback is active, use the fast-forward or rewind buttons to change to the desired file. The track number updates on the display. If multiple folders exist, files in the current folder play first, then the next folder.
2. You can skip to a desired file by pressing and releasing the fast-forward or rewind buttons when the track number is displayed.

Search Function:

While the USB memory device is playing, press and hold the Fast-forward or Rewind button. Release when the desired part of the current file is reached.

To Skip to Another Folder:

With the USB memory in stop or play mode, press and release the Folder Up/Down button. The first file of the next or previous folder will play. If a folder is empty, it will be skipped.

Play Mode:

Press the Play mode button to select:

• Repeat 1: Repeats the current file.
• Repeat Folder: Repeats all files within the current folder.
• Repeat All: Repeats all folders in the USB.
• Random: Plays files in random order.

Repeat File within Section A-B:

To repeat a specific section of a file (e.g., for language learning):

1. During playback, press the Tuning Down button to mark the start of the section.
2. Press the Tuning Down button again to mark the end of the section.
3. The radio will repeat playback only within the selected section, indicated on the display.
4. To cancel the repeat, press the button again; the display icon will disappear.

Charging with USB Socket:

• The USB jack provides power (1A 5V maximum) for USB memory sticks and most iPhone models. It does not support external Hard disk drives or other electronic devices.
• Charging is only available in AUX-IN, USB, or Bluetooth modes.
• The maximum speaker output volume may decrease while the USB is charging.
• Important: Do not connect this USB socket to a PC USB port, as this may cause damage to the unit.

Listening to Bluetooth Music

Pair your Bluetooth device with the radio to stream music. Pairing creates a permanent bond for easy recognition.

Paring Your Bluetooth Device for the First Time:

1. Press the Source button to select Bluetooth. The Bluetooth icon will flash.
2. Press and release the Tuning control rotary to activate pairing.
3. Activate Bluetooth on your device and follow its manual to link to the WR-22.
4. Upon connection, a beep will sound, and the Bluetooth icon will remain illuminated. The display will show the model name of your Bluetooth device.
5. The WR-22 will automatically link with the last connected device when it is in range.

Notes on Bluetooth Pairing:

• For BT 2.0 devices, the PIN code may be "0000".
• If 'SANGEAN WR-22' appears in your device's list but connection fails, delete it and re-pair.
• The effective operation range is approximately 10 meters (30 feet). Obstacles can reduce this range.

Pair with Your Bluetooth Device Before:

If a device was previously paired, the WR-22 will remember it. When the device is in range, it will prompt for permission to link. The WR-22 can store up to 8 paired devices; older pairings are removed when the limit is exceeded.

Delete Pairing Device Memory:

Press and hold the Tuning control rotary to clear all stored Bluetooth pairing memory.

Playing Bluetooth Music:

1. Once linked, you can play music via Bluetooth.
2. Press the Play/Pause button on the panel or remote to start playback from your Bluetooth device.
3. Press Play/Pause to pause or resume playback.

Selecting a File (Bluetooth):

While Bluetooth playback is active, use the fast-forward or rewind buttons to change to the desired file.

Timers and Settings

Nap Timer:

1. Press and hold the Nap timer button to enter the menu. The display will cycle through options from 1 to 120 minutes. Release when the desired Nap Timer setting is shown. The setting is saved, and the 'NAP' icon will appear.
2. To view remaining timer time, press the Nap timer button. To cancel a sounding Nap timer, press the Standby button. Pressing any other button will activate snooze.
3. To cancel the function during countdown, go to the nap timer setting menu and select 'OFF'.

Time Zone Setting:

Set the time zone for the radio's clock.

1. Press and hold the Info/menu button to enter the menu.
2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until 'TIME ZONE' is displayed, then press the rotary to enter.
3. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to choose your time zone, then press to confirm.

Note: After a power disconnection, the time zone setting must be completed before normal operation.

Daylight Saving Time:

1. Press and hold the Info/menu button to enter the menu.
2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until "DST XX" is displayed, then press the rotary to enter.
3. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to choose an adjustment (e.g., +1H for 1 hour forward), then press to confirm.
4. To revert from DST, select 'OFF' and press to confirm.

Tone Control (Treble and Bass):

Customize treble and bass levels:

1. Press the Volume control rotary once to access Treble control. Rotate the control to set the desired treble level.
2. Press the Volume control rotary again to access Bass control. Rotate the control to set the desired bass level. Press the Volume control to confirm.

Additional Features

Loudness:

Enhance bass and treble response by adjusting the Loudness function.

1. Press and hold the Info/menu button to enter the menu.
2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until 'LOUD ON or OFF' is displayed, then press the rotary to enter.
3. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to select 'ON' to enable loudness, then press to confirm.
4. To disable, select 'OFF' and press to confirm.

Auto Dimmer:

The dimmer sensor on the front automatically adjusts display intensity based on room brightness.

Dimmer Control:

Manually adjust the LCD brightness:

1. Press and hold the Info/menu button to enter the menu.
2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until 'DIMMER' is displayed, then press the rotary to enter.
3. Rotate the Tuning control rotary to adjust the LCD backlight (darker or brighter), then press to confirm.

Note: The default dimmer setting is the lowest. Adjust as needed.

Auxiliary Input Socket:

A 3.5mm stereo Auxiliary Input socket on the rear allows audio input from external devices like iPod, MP3, or CD players.

1. Press the Band button repeatedly until 'AUX IN' is shown.
2. Connect your external audio source to the Auxiliary Input socket.
3. Adjust the volume on your external device for an adequate signal level, then adjust the radio's Volume control for comfortable listening.

Headphone Socket:

A 3.5mm Headphone socket on the rear allows connection of headphones or earpieces. Inserting a plug mutes the internal loudspeaker. IMPORTANT: Excessive sound pressure from headphones can cause hearing loss.

Software Version:

The software version cannot be altered and is for reference only.

1. Press and hold the Info/menu button to enter the menu.
2. Rotate the Tuning control rotary until "P XX" is displayed to view the software version.

RESET the Radio:

If the radio malfunctions or display digits are incomplete, perform a reset:

1. Switch off the radio.
2. Using a suitable implement (e.g., a paper clip), press the RESET button on the bottom of the radio for at least 2 seconds. This resets the clock and clears all preset stations.

Subwoofer Out Socket:

Connect the subwoofer input with a built-in amplifier. Subwoofer output level adjusts with the radio's volume.

Specifications

Accessories

• FM F-terminal wire antenna
• AC power cord
• F-PAL terminal adaptor (European version only)

Dimension: WxHxD in mm: 240x115x183.

Weight: 2.6kgs

Notice: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

The Company reserves the right to amend the specification without notice.

Disposal Information: 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).