PRODUCT NAME
Hitachi Cordless Radio
UR 18DSL
Model
MARKETING OBJECTIVE
(1) Possible use of sliding-fit type battery (14.4 or 18 V) and plug-in type battery (9.6, 12, 14.4 or 18 V) (only 18 V
batteries for use in North America)
(2) High sensitivity (due to use of a ferrite bar antenna with total length of 160 mm for AM broadcast reception
and a long rod antenna with maximum length of 920 mm for FM broadcast reception)
(3) High sound volume due to powerful speakers and bass reflex structure
(4) AUX input terminal to enable connection of a mobile music player
(5) Possible charging of mobile phones (requiring a commercially available USB charging adapter)
We aim to expand our market share and increase sales with the new radio having the features above.
APPLICATION
• Listening to the radio in outdoor places, such as at building sites
SELLING POINTS
[ NEW FEATURES ]
Possible use of Hitachi cordless tool batteries
(sold separately)
(only 18 V batteries for use in North America)
Highly sensitive large ferrite bar antenna 160-mm
long overall for AM radio
Highly sensitive long rod antenna up to 920-mm
long for FM radio
High sound volume due to powerful speakers
and bass reflex structure
AUX input terminal to connect a mobile music player
Possible charging of mobile phones
SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT.
LIST No. H843
Oct. 2009
Sales Division
U
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  • Page 1 • Listening to the radio in outdoor places, such as at building sites SELLING POINTS [ NEW FEATURES ] Possible use of Hitachi cordless tool batteries (sold separately) (only 18 V batteries for use in North America) Highly sensitive large ferrite bar antenna 160-mm...
  • Page 2 REMARK: For more information about HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, visit our website at: http://www.hitachi-koki.com/manual_view_export/ Throughout this TECHNICAL DATA AND SERVICE MANUAL, a symbol(s) is(are) used in the place of company name(s) and model name(s) of our competitor(s). The symbol(s) utilized here is(are) as follows:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1. Safety Instructions -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 2. Caution Plates ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 3. Precautions on the Battery Charger and Rechargeable Battery--------------------------------------8 TROBLESHOOTING GUIDE-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9 REPAIR GUIDE---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Disassembly and Reassembly ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Checks after Reassembly -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 STANDARD REPAIR TIME (UNIT) SCHEDULES-------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Assembly Diagram for UR 18DSL...
  • Page 4: Selling Points

    Possible use of Hitachi cordless tool batteries (sold separately) The UR 18DSL can be used with a sliding-fit type battery (14.4 or 18 V) or a plug-in type battery (9.6, 12, 14.4 or 18 V) (only 18 V batteries for use in North America).
  • Page 5 About the search function The search function may be unable to tune in a desired broadcast due to the orientation of the UR 18DSL or for environmental reasons. Even in such cases, you can tune in the desired broadcast by manually adjusting the frequency on the UR 18DSL.
  • Page 6 {5: Excellent, 4: Good, 3: Average, 2: Poor, 1: Unusable} =>The reception sensitivity data indicates that the UR 18DSL has higher sensitivity than product M. The evaluation results based on listening indicate that the UR 18DSL and product M provide equivalent...
  • Page 7 UR 18DSL in AUX mode. Possible charging of mobile phones The UR 18DSL enables the user to connect a mobile phone to the UR 18DSL and charge the mobile phone in AUX mode . (Charging a mobile phone by using the UR 18DSL requires a commercially available USB charging adapter.)
  • Page 8: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS 1. Specifications Model UR 18DSL FM: 87.5 to 108 MHz (Europe, Australia, New Zealand, and North America) Frequency bands AM: 522 to 1620 kHz (Europe, Australia, and New Zealand) AM: 520 to 1710 kHz (North America) FM: Rod antenna...
  • Page 9: Comparison With Similar Products

    COMPARISON WITH SIMILAR PRODUCTS 1. Comparison of Specifications (Superior specifications: Maker HITACHI Model UR 18DSL 14.4, 18 V Sliding-fit type 9.6, 12, 14.4, 18, 24 V (only 18 V for North America) Battery voltage 9.6, 12, 14.4, 18 V Plug-in type 9.6, 12, 14.4, 18, 24 V...
  • Page 10: Precautions On Sales Promotion

    [For the USA and Canada] For safe operation, see instruction manual. CAUTION Charge HITACHI rechargeable battery types of the BSL 14 and BSL 18 series. Other types of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. Charge at a temperature between 32°F and 104°F. Wait at least 15 minutes between the charging of batteries.
  • Page 11: Precautions On The Battery Charger And Rechargeable Battery

    POUR CHARGER UNIQUEMENT ACCUMULATEURS HITACHI DU TYPES EB 7, EB 9, EB 12, EB 14, EB 18, BCL 14, BCL 18, EBM 18 SERIES. D’AUTRES TYPES D’ACCUMULATEURS POURRAIENT ECLATER ET CAUSER DES BLESSURES OU DOMMAGES. 3. Precautions on the Battery Charger and Rechargeable Battery (1) A rechargeable battery may be unable to be recharged soon after being used.
  • Page 12: Trobleshooting Guide

    Power cannot be turned on by Go to the next check. Go to check method (1)-(iii). both methods (i) and (ii). (ii) Connect AC-Adapter [501] to the UR 18DSL, Power can be turned on by Terminal Ass'y [65] is abnormal. Replace Terminal Ass'y [65].
  • Page 13 (3) AM radio (i) Put the UR 18DSL in a place without The broadcast can be Radio waves are blocked by Move the UR 18DSL to a better reception environment (e.g., near a window), broadcast surrounding walls or buildings blocking radio received.
  • Page 14 Sound is not produced. Go to the next check. Go to check method (6)-(ii). (ii) Disassemble the UR 18DSL, and then check Some connectors are Same as on the left. Connect the disconnected connectors. whether all connectors are properly disconnected.
  • Page 15: Repair Guide

    REPAIR GUIDE The [Bold] numbers in the descriptions below correspond to item numbers in the parts list for the UR 18DSL. The rechargeable battery must be removed from the UR 18DSL before disassembling or repairing the UR 18DSL. Disassembly and Reassembly 1.
  • Page 16 2. Disassembling and reassembling the back housing <> (1) Remove five Machine Screws (W/Flange) (M3 x 10) (Black) [9]. Then you can remove the Speaker Back Cover [60]. (Fig. 2) Fig. 2 Inside the back housing Remove five Machine Screws (W/Flange) (M3 x 10) (Black) [9] fixing the Speaker Back Cover [60].
  • Page 17 <> For reassembly, reverse the disassembling procedure while paying attention to the following: (1) When reassembling the Terminal Ass'y [65], be sure to mount the jack located internally on the left side prior to the EB battery box. (The two parts cannot be assembled when mounted in reverse order.) (2) Be careful not to mount the Jack [68] upside down.
  • Page 18 (2) Similarly, disassemble the Rod Antenna [1] mounted on the UR18DSL by dividing it at the joint. To disassemble the Rod Antenna [1] mounted on the UR 18DSL, turn the Rod Antenna [1] by 90 degrees as shown in the figure below, and then use a screwdriver to remove the screw fixing the joint from the right side of the UR 18DSL (of which the shaft is at least 140-mm long).
  • Page 19: Checks After Reassembly

    (If noise increases or the sound is interrupted, connectors may be loose or a circuit board may be faulty.) While receiving an FM radio broadcast, tap the side of the UR 18DSL with your hand, and then check that noise does not increase or sound is not interrupted each time you tap the radio.
  • Page 20: Standard Repair Time (Unit) Schedules

    STANDARD REPAIR TIME (UNIT) SCHEDULES Variable MODEL 60 min. Fixed Work Flow UR 18DSL Function PCBA Front Housing Control PCBA Ass’y Tpe Cover (A) Dial Tpe Cover (B) Speaker Cover General Assembly Speaker Back Back Housing Cover Tpe Cover (D) Terminal Ass’y...
  • Page 21 LIST NO. H843 CORDLESS RADIO 2009 6 9 Model UR 18DSL (E1) UR18DSL(1/2) TU01702 Rev.1...
  • Page 22 UR 18DSL UR18DSL(2/2) Rev.1 TU01703 06 - 09 - 2 -...
  • Page 23 PARTS UR 18DSL ITEM CODE NO. DESCRIPTION REMARKS USED 331-428 ROD ANTENNA 331-605 GUARD BAR 331-606 MACHINE SCREW M4 X 15 (BLACK) 331-607 TPE COVER (A) 331-608 SPEAKER COVER 331-609 DIAL 331-610 FUNCTION LABEL 331-611 FRONT HOUSING ASS'Y INCLUD. 7...
  • Page 24 PARTS UR 18DSL ITEM CODE NO. DESCRIPTION REMARKS USED 331-655 JACK COVER (R) 331-656 METAL SHAFT (A) 331-657 TPE COVER (C) STANDARD ACCESSORIES ITEM CODE NO. DESCRIPTION REMARKS USED 331-370 AC-ADAPTER (EURO) 331-429 AC-ADAPTER (UK) AA BATTERY - 4 -...

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