Sangean MMR-99 Portable AM/FM Radio with Bluetooth: User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

• Read these instructions carefully.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• 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.
• Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
• Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
• 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.
• Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for a long period of time.
• 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.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
• The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
• To prevent possible hearing damage, do not listen at high volume levels for long periods.
• This apparatus is provided with protection against splashing water and dust ingress (IP55).
• The battery should be used or stored at an air pressure above 11.6 kPa, otherwise it may cause the battery to explode or leak flammable liquids and gases.
• CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

Controls

• 1: LED Flashlight button / Emergency light button
• 2: Emergency siren button
• 3: Solar charging panel
• 4: Illumination mode button of LED flashlight
• 5: Speaker
• 6: Power / Auto off button
• 7: Band / Lock button
• 8: LCD display
• 9: Info / Menu button
• 10: Page / Alarm button
• 11: Enter / Seek button
• 12: Tuning up / down button
• 13: Bluetooth LED indicator
• 14: Charging LED indicator
• 15: Volume up / down button
• 16: Preset 5 button
• 17: Preset 4 / Next track / Fast forward button
• 18: Preset 3 / Play / Pause button
• 19: Preset 2 / Previous track / Rewind button
• 20: Preset 1 / Bluetooth pairing button
• 21: DC IN socket
• 22: Auxiliary input socket
• 23: 3.5mm headphone socket
• 24: USB charging socket for mobile phones or MP3 players
• 25: Hand Strap
• 26: Telescopic antenna
• 27: Dynamo power hand crank
• 28: Low beam (red)
• 29: High beam (white)
• 30: Low beam (white)

LCD Display Indicators

• A: FM stereo indicator
• B: Emergency light icon
• C: Alarm indicator
• D: Narrow / Wide band width indicator
• E: RDS station
• F: CT (auto clock set time)
• G: Station signal strength indicator
• H: Battery power
• I: Time and radio frequency
• J: Lock button activated
• K: Soft Mute indicator
• L: Menu indicator
• M: Memory preset
• N: Memory preset page

Charging the Radio

The MMR-99 is powered by a 2600mAh built-in Lithium-ion battery. Before operating the radio for the first time, ensure that you fully charge the supplied battery.

Charging Methods:

• USB Charging: Use the supplied USB A Type to USB C Type cable. Plug the USB A Type end into a USB socket on a computer, tablet, or any USB power supply. Then plug the USB C Type end into the DC IN socket on the right-hand side of the radio.
• AC Adapter Charging: Use an AC adapter (not supplied) with a USB C Type connector. Plug the AC adapter into a standard AC outlet. Then plug the USB C Type end into the DC IN socket on the right-hand side of the radio.

The battery power icon will cycle on the display when the battery is charging. The charging LED indicator will also be on during charging. A full charge takes approximately 3 hours. Signs that the battery needs recharging include reduced power, distortion, stuttering sounds, or a flashing empty battery icon. A fully charged battery provides approximately 24 hours of playback.

Using Dynamo Power

1. Ensure the telescopic antenna is in the rest position before rotating the dynamo handle.
2. Take the Dynamo power handle from its rest position.
3. Rotate the Dynamo power handle at approximately 100 rotations per minute (clockwise or counterclockwise) until the charging LED indicator turns green.
4. One minute of dynamo charging provides approximately 10 minutes of listening time under normal conditions.
5. Return the handle to its rest position after charging.

Note: Do not use excessive force when using the dynamo hand crank to prevent damage.

Using Solar Power

The radio does not need to be switched on for the solar panel to operate. Position the radio so the solar panel receives direct sunlight for recharging. The more direct sunlight, the more electricity generated.

Note: Optimal performance occurs with direct overhead sunlight. Poor light conditions may render the panel ineffective as a primary source. The solar panel is a supplementary source. Do not attempt to charge under sun-lamps, as this can cause irreversible damage and void warranties.

Tuning the Radio

1. Turn on the radio using the Power button.
2. Select FM / AM mode by pressing the Band button.
3. Press the Seek button to scan for the next active station. The radio stops at a station of sufficient strength. The display shows the frequency and, if available, the station name via RDS.
4. Alternatively, press and hold the Tuning up or Tuning down button to scan manually.
5. Press Tuning up or Tuning down briefly to fine-tune the frequency.
6. Adjust the volume using the Volume up / down button.

Note: A volume warning ("VOL WARN") appears at volume 15. Extend the telescopic antenna fully for best FM reception. Use the built-in bar antenna for AM reception, repositioning the radio as needed.

Preset Memory Stations

The radio has 20 memory presets for AM and FM bands, stored across 4 pages with 5 presets per page.

1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press the Page button to cycle through memory pages 1-4 to select a storage page.
3. Press and hold a preset button (1-5) until the memory digit stops flashing and a beep is heard. The station is stored.
4. Repeat for other presets. Stations can be overwritten but not deleted.

Recall Memory Station: Turn on the radio, select the band, select the memory page using the Page button, then press the desired preset button (1-5).

Emergency Siren

The Emergency Siren can be activated whether the radio is on or off. Pressing the Emergency Siren button activates it until it is switched off by pressing the button again or the Power button.

LED Flashlight

Press the LED flashlight button repeatedly to cycle through modes: Low beam (white), High beam (white), Low beam (red), and Off.

Press the Illumination mode button to select flashlight modes: High brightness, Low brightness, SOS (three short, three long, three short flashes), and Blinking.

Emergency Light

Press and hold the Emergency light button for 2-3 seconds to enable or disable the Emergency light. The Emergency light icon will appear or disappear on the display.

Using the Menu

Menu settings can be accessed with the radio on or off.

1. Turn on the radio.
2. Press and hold the Info / Menu button for 2-3 seconds until "MENU" appears.
3. Use Tuning up / down buttons to scroll through options, and Enter to confirm. Press Menu to exit.

Menu Options:

• [TIME SET]: Manually set the clock (hour, then minute).
• [RDS CT or MANUAL]: Synchronize clock with RDS CT signals or set manually. Note: RDS time accuracy depends on the broadcast station.
• [CLOCK 12H or 24H]: Select clock format.
• [ALARM OFF or ON]: Enable/disable alarm. If ON, set alarm hour and minute. The buzzer volume can also be adjusted. To quickly change alarm state, press and hold the Alarm button. When the alarm sounds, press Power to cancel; any other button snoozes for 5 minutes.
• [LOUD ON or OFF]: Enable/disable loudness feature.
• [RADIO]: Radio settings:
  • [FM AUTO or MONO]: Select FM reception mode (Auto or Mono) for weak signals.
  • [SOFTMUTE]: Reduce background hiss/noise for FM/AM signals (MUTE ON/OFF).
  • [A.T.S]: Auto Tuning System to automatically store stations. (ATS ON/OFF).
  • [FM B.W.]: Select FM bandwidth (Narrow/Normal).
  • [AM B.W.]: Select AM bandwidth (Wide/Narrow/Normal).
• [LIGHT]: Set display illumination time (10S, 20S, 30S, OFF).
• EL OFF: Enable/disable Emergency light (EL ON/OFF).
• [FACTORY]: Factory reset options:
  • FM 87-108: Set FM frequency range (e.g., 87-108 MHz).
  • FM 100K: Set FM tuning step (50K or 100K).
  • AM 10K: Set AM tuning step (9K or 10K). Note: Changing AM step clears AM presets.
  • DCOUT OFF: Control USB charging port output (ON/OFF). When OFF, USB port does not charge external devices.
  • RESET: Reset radio to factory defaults (RESET YES/NO).
  • VER XXX: Displays software version.

Setting the Auto off timer

Set the radio to turn off automatically from 15 to 120 minutes by pressing and holding the Power / Auto off button. Pressing and releasing the Power button manually turns off the radio and cancels the timer.

Display Information

Press the Info button to cycle through display options. In FM mode with RDS, it can show Program service, Program type, Radio text, Clock time, Auto off timer time, and Frequency. Clock time and Auto off timer time are also available in AM/Bluetooth/Aux modes. The display reverts to conventional time 10 seconds after the last button press, unless scrolling text is shown.

Listening to Music via Bluetooth Streaming

Pair your Bluetooth device with the radio before streaming. Pairing creates a bond for recognition.

Pairing and Playing for the First Time:

1. Turn on the radio and select Bluetooth mode. The Bluetooth LED will flash blue.
2. Activate Bluetooth on your device and select "MMR-99" from the list (enter "0000" if prompted for older BT versions).
3. Once connected, a confirmation tone sounds, and the Bluetooth LED turns solid blue. You can now play music from your device. Volume can be adjusted on the device or radio.
4. Use device or radio controls to play/pause and navigate tracks.

Notes on Bluetooth:

• If two devices pair simultaneously, both must search; if one connects first, the other won't find it.
• If the source device goes out of range, the connection is temporarily lost but will auto-reconnect when back in range. No other device can connect during disconnection.
• If "MMR-99" is listed but won't connect, remove it from the device list and re-pair.
• Effective range is approximately 10 meters (30 feet); obstacles reduce range.
• Connectivity performance varies by device. Not all features may be supported.
• Mobile phone activities (calls, texts) may temporarily mute or disconnect Bluetooth audio. This is device-dependent.

Playing a Previously Paired Device: The radio remembers up to 6 devices and attempts to reconnect to the last connected one.

Disconnecting Bluetooth: Press and hold the Bluetooth pairing button for 2-3 seconds, or select another mode, or turn off Bluetooth on the source device.

Key Lock

Press and hold the Lock button (7) for 2-3 seconds until the lock icon appears on the display. This disables all buttons except the three on top. Press and hold again to release.

Listening with Headphones

Plug headphones into the headphone socket (23) for private listening. This disconnects the external speaker. Important: Avoid listening at excessive volumes to prevent hearing damage.

Auxiliary Input Socket

Connect external audio devices (iPod, MP3, CD player) to the 3.5mm Aux input socket (22). Turn on the radio, select "AUX IN" using the Band button, connect the device, and adjust volume on both the device and the radio.

Conditional Water Resistance

The radio is water-resistant, not waterproof. Ensure rubber covers on USB, Aux, and headphone sockets are properly secured.

Specifications

Power Supply

2600mAh rechargeable built-in Lithium-ion battery, Dynamo, Solar panel, DC IN (5V / 2.4A) USB C Socket. USB A to USB C Cable & Hand strap included.

Frequency Coverage

FM: 87.5-108 MHz, AM: 520-1710 kHz (10kHz step) / 522-1710 kHz (9kHz step)

Bluetooth Specification

Bluetooth® 5.0 +EDR, Profiles: A2DP, AVRCP, Codec: SBC

Transmitting Power

Power Class 2

Line of Sight Range

10 meters / 30 feet

Frequency and Maximum Transmitted Power

2402MHz ~ 2480MHz: 1.65dBm (Bluetooth EDR & LE)

Antenna

Telescopic Antenna (FM), Built-In Ferrite Rod Antenna (AM)

Sockets

DC IN (USB Type C, 5V / 2.4A), DC OUT (USB Type A, 5V / 1A), Earphones Jack (3.5mm stereo), Auxiliary Socket (3.5mm stereo)

Speaker

2.25", 4Ohm, 5Watts

Output Power

1.5Watts

Operating Temperature Range

5°C to 35°C

Barcode Label Information: Serial number, Production month, Production year, Product code.

The company reserves the right to amend specifications 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)