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AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo
(120-2157) Features Faxback Doc. # 58421
Your RadioShack AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo has many practical, easy
to use features, and you can install it in almost any vehicle. The
stereo's detachable flat-face control panel lets you quickly remove it to
protect against theft. The automatic travel programming feature lets you
store strong local stations into a separate travel memory.
Memory tuning, seek and sca
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with Preset Scan your favorite stations (18 FM and 12 AM), which you can access by pressing the corresponding memory button or using the Preset Scan function. Last Station Memory - automatically returns to the last station tuned in a band each time that band is selected. Automatic Travel - lets you automatically
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Preset Equalizer - lets you easily set the tone to your favorite sound mix, such as FLAT, JAZZ, POP, CLASSIC, ROCK, and VOCAL. Fader Control - lets you balance the relative output level of front and rear speakers. Pre-Amp Outputs - allows easy connection to external power amplifiers. High output level keeps system
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AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo (120-2157) Installation Faxback Doc. # 58422 Before you Begin the Installation Before you install your stereo, read all the instructions in this owner's manual. You should be able to answer all of these questions about your vehicle's electrical and sound system. Which terminal in my vehicle's fuse box supplies power even when the ignition is turned off? Which terminal in my vehicle's fuse box is for accesso
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If you install speakers, avoid routing the speaker wires near moving parts or sharp edges. You can usually route them along the wiring channel beneath the vehicle's door facings by carefully removing the molding that holds the carpet in place. After you route the speaker wires, replace the molding. Removing the Shipping Screw The shipping screw helps protect the stereo from being damaged during shipment. Before you mount the stereo, use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the
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connections in the order shown, damage to the stereo is possible if any wire connections are made incorrectly. You must connect a separate wire to each speaker terminal as described in the following procedure. Do not use a common wire or chassis ground for any speaker connection. Using an Adapter Harness If you are replacing an existing stereo, or if your vehicle has been factory-wired for auto sound components, you might be a
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optional equipment, designed to run from a switched source, that you want the stereo to turn on and off (such as a booster or a power antenna). Cut the loop at the end and strip about 1/2 inch of insulation for connection. Note: This wire does not provide power to the components. It simply turns them on or off. If you do not use this wire, secure it with a wire tie and do not let it touch metal. Connecting an Equalizer/Booster If you are connecting
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terminal. Connecting the Antenna Connect the vehicle's antenna cable to the antenna jack on the back of the stereo. Completing and Testing the Connections Make sure you have securely made all other connections, then plug the harness' connector into the stereo's 14-pin wiring socket. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle's negative (-) battery terminal. Install your stereo's control panel (see "Installing the Control Panel") and turn on your vehicle's ignition, the stereo
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2. Remove the control panel, then store it in the supplied carry case. CAUTION: To keep the metal connecting pins clean, do not touch the connecting pins in the recess or on the back of the control panel. Mounting the Stereo Be sure you verify that the stereo is connected properly (see "Completing and Testing the Connections" above). Then follow these steps to mount the stereo. 1. Make sure the ignition is turned off, then disconnect the cable from
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Panel" above). Note: You might need to reset the stereo's clock after you reconnect the cable to the vehicle battery. Removing the Stereo From the Dash If you want to remove the stereo from the dash, follow these steps. 1. Disconnect the cable from your vehicle's negative (-) battery terminal. 2. If you secured the stereo to an existing mounting hole under the dash, slide out the stereo to free the mounting bolt from the mounting hole. Or, remove the
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AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo (120-2157) Operation Faxback Doc. # 58423 Turning the Stereo ON and OFF To turn on the stereo, press PWR. The radio automatically tunes to the last station and band selected. To turn off the stereo, press PWR again. Setting the Clock Display format Your stereo's clock is factory set to display the time in a 12-hour format. Follow these steps to change the clock display to a 24-hour format: 1. Turn the s
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The stereo is factory set to display the clock as a default. Follow these steps to change the default display: 1. Turn the stereo off and leave the vehicle's ignition on. 2. Hold down DISP for about 2 seconds. The digits on the display flash. 3. Within 5 seconds, press 2 RPT until the desired display - FRE (Frequency) or CLK (Clock) - appears. Adjusting the Sound When you listen to your stereo, adjust these controls to suit your listening preferences. Preset EQ (E
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To return to normal sound, hold down SEL/LD until LOUD disappears. Playing the Radio 1. Press BAND to select the desired band. AM1 or AM2 appears when the AM band is selected. FM1, FM2, or FM3 appears when the FM band is selected. 2. Tune to the desired station in one of the following ways: Manual Tuning - Hold down BAND until MANU appears. Repeatedly press (or hold down) TUNE/SEEK > or < to tune up or down the frequency bandwidth.
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FM1, FM2, and FM3). 2. Tune to the station you want to store either by Manual or Auto-Seek Tuning. 3. To store the station's frequency, press one of the memory preset buttons (1-6) for at least 2 seconds. The sound mutes momentarily and M (Memory), the selected memory number, and the frequency of the station appear. 4. Repeat Steps 2-3 for each station you want to store. Repeat these steps for each memory group where you want to store stations. Storing
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Using the Weather Band To access the weather band channel at any time, press WB (Weather Band) once. The tuner automatically tunes to the strongest weather band station. To return to the CD or tuner, press WB again. CD Player Operation CAUTIONS: Play only CDs that have this mark on them: COMPACT D I S K DIGITAL AUDIO The stereo has a wide dynamic range. As a result, if you turn your stereo's volume
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Note: See "Adjusting the Sound" above for information about changing the stereo's other settings. 4. To pause the player, press MUTE ||>. PAUSE appears. Press MUTE ||> again to resume play. 5. Repeatedly press < or > to search for a track. The current track number appears. 6. To advance play at high speed to locate a particular section of a track, hold down > during play. The display shows the elapsed time or the current track. To reverse p
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Scanning The Tracks You can set the CD player to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the loaded CD, so you can find the track you want to hear. To begin scanning, press 3 INTRO. INTRO appears during scanning. Press 3 INTRO again to resume normal play. INTRO disappears. Program Play Your CD player can store up to 10 tracks in memory for programmed playback. 1. For each track you want to store, repeatedly press < or > to select the track, then hold down 5 P.M
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auxiliary signal source. Repeatedly press MODE. The stereo switches from the CD player to the AUX input, to the radio, back to the CD player.
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AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo (120-2157) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 58424 To enjoy your RadioShack AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo for a long time: Keep the stereo dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the stereo only in normal temperature environments. Handle the stereo gently and carefully. Do not drop it. Keep the stereo away from dust and dirt. Wipe the stereo with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it l
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If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your stereo. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference receive
