Radio Shack 1201476 User Manual

1201476 Package Contents
User's Guide
• Tabletop Radio
• AC Adapter
Features
AM/FM/Weather • Forecasting
Tabletop Radio
• Predicts and displays the weather forecast
• Water-resistant remote sensor transmits wirelessly up
to nearly 90 feet away (accuracy based on line of sight)
• Receives all NOAA weather channels
• Stores 27 preset stations (10 AM, 10 FM, 7 weather)
• Auxiliary input for connecting other audio source
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
1. Read instructions before operating the product.
2. Retain instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding - type plug. When the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
Thank you for purchasing your AM/FM/Weather Forecasting
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Tabletop Radio from RadioShack. Please read this user's guide
10. P rotect the power cord from being walked on or
before setting up and using your new radio.
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pinched, particularly plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the radio.
• Remote Sensor
11. O nly use attachments/accessories specified by the
• User's Guide
manufacturer.
12. U nplug this radio during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
13. R efer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the radio has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the radio, the radio has been exposed
to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
14. T he radio shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on radio.
15. B atteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
Power Your Radio
Connect the supplied AC adapter barrel plug into the AC
9V jack at the back of the unit, and plug the adapter into
a standard AC outlet. The LCD backlit display lights blue.
Install Backup Batteries
Backup batteries are for power outages only. Settings
and data memory will be lost if both AC is out and
batteries are removed.
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Install three AA batteries (not included) as indicated
by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.
3. Replace the battery cover.
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Telescoping Antenna Set Up the Remote Sensor
AC 9V
Install Batteries
RESET
1. Slide open the battery cover.
Resetting
your radio
2. Insert two AA batteries (not
clears all
included) in the battery
your saved
compartment matching the
settings.
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
inside.
DIMMER
3. Replace the battery cover.
Switch to LOW or HIGH to
dim or brighten the radio
backlit display. Place the Remote Sensor
AUX IN Place the sensor on a flat surface within 90 feet (27.4 m)
Connect to an external audio of your radio, in an open area free from trees or other
source using a 3.5mm plug
obstructions.
(not included).
To mount the sensor on a wall:
1. Select a position that is not higher
than 5 feet (1.5 m) on an outdoor
wall.
Battery Notes:
• When and the readings in the radio's RADIO/TIME
2. Drill a hole at the position.
display flash, replace the batteries.
3. Thread a screw (not included) into
• Dispose of batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or
the hole and let it extend slightly
bury them.
from the wall.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of 4. Fit the head of the screw into the
batteries (alkaline or rechargeable), or rechargeable keyhole slot of the sensor.
batteries of different capacities.
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Note:
• If you do not plan to use the radio for a long time, remove
the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage • When and the readings flash in the radio's OUTDOOR
display, replace the batteries in the sensor.
electronic parts.
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• Before mounting the remote sensor, verify the radio can
Keyhole Slot
receive signals from the chosen location. Move the sensor
closer if the radio does not receive any signals.
• Do not block vents. Do not submerge the sensor in water.
Avoid exposing the sensor to direct rain, snow, or sunlight.
Remove the sensor from outdoors in extreme or harsh
weather. Do not place the sensor in areas of high winds.
Weather Forecast
The radio calculates the weather forecast for the next 12
to 24 hours, and it displays the current indoor/outdoor
temperature and humidity readings.
When you power on the radio, wait for about 3 minutes
to receive an outdoor signal from the remote sensor.
flashes until the signal is received, then it disappears
when ready.
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Note:
If AC power is interrupted and you have not
installed backup batteries, the radio will begin searching for a
signal.
LED
Flashes once a minute Weather
to indicate signal Forecast
transmission.
Outdoor
Humidity
Outdoor
Temperature
Vents
Indoor
Indoor Humidity Radio Frequency
Temperature
or Clock Time
5 6
TIME
• Press to display the current time for 5
UP/HOUR
seconds in AM/FM/WX mode.
• Press to tune to
• Press and hold to enter time setting in
stations or select a
standby or AUX modes.
weather channel.
°C/°F
Press and hold to scan
Toggle between Celsius
available stations.
and Fahrenheit.
• Adjust the hour setting.
ALERT
Enter the alert standby
mode in weather band.
Alert Indicator
AM/FM/WX/
AUX
Select band
or change to
auxiliary mode.
PRESET
PROGRAM Select a preset
station.
Enter
programming.
DOWN/MIN
VOL
• Press to tune to stations or select a
Turn to switch on/off the
weather channel. Press and hold to
radio and adjust volume.
scan available stations.
• Adjust the minute setting.
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