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12-801.fm Page 1 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM
Cat. No. 12-801
OWNER'S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AM/FM Self-Powered Radio

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  • Page 1 12-801.fm Page 1 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM Cat. No. 12-801 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. AM/FM Self-Powered Radio...
  • Page 2 12-801.fm Page 2 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack AM/FM Self-Powered Radio lets you enjoy music, sports, and news almost anywhere — even without conventional batteries! The radio’s features include: Two Band Tuning — receives both FM and AM sta- tions.
  • Page 3 12-801.fm Page 3 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM Display Light — lets you see the dial scale in low light situations. Multiple Power Options — let you power your radio from internal replaceable batteries (not supplied), a supplied rechargeable battery pack, or the built-in power generator.

  • Page 4: Connecting Power

    12-801.fm Page 4 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER You can power your radio from any of these sources. • internal AA batteries (not supplied) • internal Ni-Cd rechargeable battery pack (sup- plied) • built-in power generator (dynamo)
  • Page 5 12-801.fm Page 5 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by push- ing in the cover’s two tabs (shown removed) then pulling the cover in the direction of the arrow marked on the cover. 2. Place the batteries in the compartment, as indi- cated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked...

  • Page 6: Using The Rechargeable Battery Pack

    12-801.fm Page 6 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM 4. Set DYNAMO/ BATT to BATT. 5. When the radio does not operate properly or the sound weakens, replace the AA batteries. Warning: Dispose of batteries promptly and properly; do not bury or burn them.
  • Page 7 12-801.fm Page 7 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM the radio for about 30 minutes. Follow these steps to power your radio using the generator and the re- chargeable battery pack. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. The supplied Ni-Cd battery is installed but not connected.
  • Page 8 12-801.fm Page 8 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM 3. Set DYNAMO/BATT to DYNAMO or BATT. Charging takes place using either position. 4. Set FM/AM/OFF to OFF. 5. Lift the crank and rotate it clockwise or counter- clockwise. Radio operation time depends on the number of turns and the time per turn.
  • Page 9 12-801.fm Page 9 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM provide about 30 minutes of radio operation at a medium volume level. You can recharge the bat- tery pack even while the radio plays. 6. Return the crank to the folded position.
  • Page 10 12-801.fm Page 10 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM OPERATION PLAYING THE RADIO 1. Rotate DYNAMO/BATT BATT installed AA batteries. To power the radio using the Ni-Cd pack or the generator, rotate BATT DYNAMO 2. Set to the desired band.
  • Page 11 12-801.fm Page 11 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM stop the alarm. Any broadcast stops temporarily when the beep sounds. USING EARPHONES/ HEADPHONES To listen to the radio privately, connect an earphone or headphone with a -inch (3.5-mm) plug to the jack beneath the rubber flap on the side of the radio.

  • Page 12: Listening Safely

    12-801.fm Page 12 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone or headphone. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
  • Page 13 12-801.fm Page 13 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM CARE To enjoy your AM/FM Self-Powered Radio for a long time: • Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the radio only in normal tempera- ture environments.

  • Page 14: The Fcc Wants You To Know

    12-801.fm Page 14 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM 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 ra- dio.

  • Page 15: Specifications

    12-801.fm Page 15 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM SPECIFICATIONS BANDS Frequency Range: AM ... 530–1710 kHz FM ... 88–108 MHz Intermediate Frequency: AM ... 455 kHz FM ... 10.7 MHz GENERAL Power Output (Maximum) ... 80 mW Power Requirement ... 3V DC (2 AA batteries) 2.4V DC Ni-Cd Battery Pack...
  • Page 16 12-801.fm Page 16 Tuesday, February 22, 2000 2:29 PM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.

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