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Cat. No. 12-798
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AM/FM Portable Radio
with Dual Time, Single Alarm
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FEATURES Your Optimus AM/FM Portable Radio is designed for your active lifestyle. Its portable, lightweight design lets you listen to music, sports, or news on the AM and FM bands almost anywhere you go. The alarm clock and sleep timer features make this radio really useful. The radio’s features in- clude: Two Band Selection — lets you listen to FM and AM stations. 20 Station Memory — lets you store ten stations in each band into mem- ory for easy access. LCD Display — clearly shows the time and
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CONTENTS Preparation ............................................................................................ 4 Supplying Power .............................................................................. 4 Using Internal Battery Power ..................................................... 4 Using AC Power ......................................................................... 5 Using Vehicle Battery Power ...................................................... 5 Setting the Clock ........
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PREPARATION SUPPLYING POWER Using Internal Battery Power When you use batteries, your radio requires four AA batteries for opera- tion. It also uses two AAA batteries for clock and memory station backup. We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552 (for AA) and 23-555 (for the AAA size). Caution: Always use fresh batteries of the required size and recommend- ed type. Follow these steps to install batteries. 1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arr
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Using AC Power To power the radio with AC power, you need an AC adapter such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1663 (not supplied). Cautions: • You must use an AC adapter that supplies at least 6 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the radio’s DC 6V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these spec- ifications could damage the radio or the adapter. • Always plug the adapter into t
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• Always plug the adapter into the radio before you plug it into the ciga- rette-lighter socket. Always unplug the DC adapter from the cigarette- lighter socket before you unplug it from the radio. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V. illustration 2. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the radio’s DC 6V jack. 3.Insert the adapter’s cigarette- lighter plug into the vehicle’s ciga- rette-lighter socket. Note: If the radio does not operate when you turn it on, remove the DC adapter from you
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USING EARPHONES OR HEADPHONES You can use the built-in speaker to listen to the radio. Or, you can use 1 stereo earphones or headphones (not supplied) with /8-inch plug to listen privately. Insert the earphones’ plug into the radio’s jack. illustration Note: The built-in speaker disconnects when you connect earphones or headphones. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, following these guidelines when you use ear- phones or headphones. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin
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USING THE STAND You can use the radio’s stand to set the radio at an angle so you can eas- ily see the display. Simply lift the stand away from the back of the radio and set the radio on a flat surface. illustration 8
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OPERATION TUNING THE RADIO 1. Turn VOLUME to its lowest setting, then lift and fully extend the antenna. illustration 2. Press POWER to turn on the radio. The last tuned frequency appears. illustration 3. Slide BAND AM/FM to the desired band. illustration 4. If you selected the FM band, set SENS (Sensitivity) to DX or LOC. illustration • DX (distant) – to receive weak (distant) signals • LOC (local) – to receive strong (local) signals Note: SENS only works for FM reception. 5. Press TUNING + or
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USING THE STATION MEMORIES You can store up to 20 stations (10 FM and 10 AM) into memory and quickly recall each. Follow these steps to store a station. 1. Turn on the radio and select a band (see “Tuning the Radio” on Page 9). 2. Press TUNING + or – to tune to the station you want to store. 3. Press MEM/TIME. MEMO flashes. illustration 4.Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press SELECT until the number for the desired illustration memory location (1–10) appears. (Or, you can simply press a number butt
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LIGHTING THE DISPLAY To light the display for easy viewing in low light situations, hold down LIGHT. illustration USING THE SLEEP TIMER The sleep timer lets you go to sleep with the radio playing. The radio plays for up to 90 minutes, then turns off automatically. 1. Tune to the desired station. 2. Press POWER (if necessary) to turn off the radio. 3. Press SLEEP. SLEEP and 90 appear and the radio turns on. illustration To have the radio play for less than 90 min- utes, repeatedly press SLEEP. Wi
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2. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press (or hold down) HOUR to set the alarm hour. 3. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press (or hold down) MIN to set the ((( alarm minute. The alarm time is set and the ( • appears, showing that the alarm is on. Turning the Alarm On and Off 1. Turn on the radio and tune to the station you want to hear at the set alarm time. 2. Adjust the volume to the desired level. 3. Turn off the radio. ((( 4. To turn on the alarm, repeatedly press ALARM until ( • appears on the scr
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MAINTENANCE Your Optimus AM/FM Portable Radio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the radio so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the elec- tronic circuits. Handle the radio gently and carefully. Dropping it can dam- age circuit boards and cases and can cause the radio to work improperly. Use and store the radio only in normal temp
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your radio is causing the interference, turn off your radio. If the interference goes away, your radio is causing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: • moving your radio away from the TV or other radio • connecting your radio to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver • contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot
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SPECIFICATIONS Frequencies AM ............................................................................... 530–1710 kHz FM ............................................................................ 87.5–108.1 MHz Power Sources ........ 2 AAA Batteries (for backup) (Cat. No. 23-555) and 4 AA Batteries (Cat. No. 23-552) DC Adapter (Cat. No. 273-1802) AC Adapter (Cat. No. 273-1663) 3 5 11 Dimensions (HWD) ............................................. 4 / · 7 / · 1 / Inches 8 8 16 111 · 193 · 4
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company- owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITT
