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Cat. No. 12-808
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Multiband PLL Radio
with Direct Key Entry
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12-808.fm Page 2 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM FEATURES Your Optimus Multiband PLL Radio is de- Three Power Sources — lets you power signed for your active lifestyle. Its portable, your radio from internal batteries, your vehi- lightweight design lets you listen to music, cle's cigarette-lighter socket (using an op- sports, or news almost anywhere you go. tional DC adapter), or AC power (using an The radio tunes the AM, FM, SW (short optional AC adapter). wave), TV sound, and weather ba
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1 - 8 0 0 - 8 12-808.fm Page 3 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM PREPARATION bols (+ and –) marked outside and CONNECTING POWER above the compartment. Your radio requires four AA batteries (not supplied) for power and two AAA batteries (not supplied) for clock and memory backup. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batter- ies. 4. Replace the cover. Cautions: When the radio does not receive usually • Use only fresh batteries of the required strong FM s
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12-808.fm Page 4 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM fications could damage the radio or the Connecting an AC Adapter adapter. You can power the radio using a 6V, 300-mA • Always connect the DC adapter to the ® AC adapter and a size M Adaptaplug adapt- radio before you connect it to the power er (neither supplied). Both are available at source. When you finish, disconnect the your local RadioShack store. adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the radio. Cautions: Set the
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12-808.fm Page 5 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss. • Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause discomfort might still damage your hearing. Traffic Safety Do not wear earphones or headphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and could be
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12-808.fm Page 6 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM OPERATION USING THE CLOCK TUNING THE RADIO You can use the clock to keep track of the 1. Turn VOL to its lowest setting, then lift time in two different time zones. and fully extend the antenna. Follow these steps for each time zone to set the clock in that zone. 1. Press POWER ON/OFF to turn off the radio, then press DUAL TIME to select 2. Press POWER ON/OFF to turn on the Time 1 or Time 2. 1 or 2 appears. radio. The last tuned frequency a
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12-808.fm Page 7 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM USING THE STATION USING LOCK MEMORIES To avoid accidentally changing any front panel setting, slide LOCK to the right. A red You can store 10 stations in each band into indicator panel appears on the left end of the memory (for a total of 50 stored stations) and switch and LOCK appears above the frequen- quickly recall each station. cy. Follow these steps to store a station. 1. Turn on the radio and select a band (see “Tuning the Radio” o
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12-808.fm Page 8 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM To have the radio play for less than 90 Turning the Alarm On and Off minutes, repeatedly press SLEEP. With each press, the displayed number (rep- 1. Turn on the radio and tune to the station resenting how many minutes the radio is you want to hear at the set alarm time. set to play) decreases by 10. 2. Adjust the volume to the desired level. Notes: 3. Turn off the radio. • To turn off the Sleep Timer but let the 4. Repeatedly press ALARM un
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12-808.fm Page 9 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Optimus Multiband PLL Radio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your 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 electronic circuits. Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of ele
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12-808.fm Page 10 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM • Connect the equipment into an outlet on THE FCC WANTS YOU TO a circuit different from that to which the KNOW receiver is connected. • Consult your local RadioShack store or Your radio might cause TV or radio interfer- an experienced radio/TV technician for ence even when it is operating properly. To help. determine whether your radio is causing the • If you cannot eliminate the interference, interference, turn off your radio. If the in
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12-808.fm Page 11 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM SPECIFICATIONS Frequencies: AM ..................................................................................................... 530–1710 kHz FM ........................................................................................................ 88–108 MHz SW ...................................................................................................... 3.8–12.5 MHz TV ........................................................
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12-808.fm Page 12 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM 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 PURP
