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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL DX-392 PLL ALL-BAND PORTABLE RECEIVER WITH CASSETTE RECORDER Please read before using this equipment. Cat. No. 20-219B...
- Page 2 Radio Shack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation. Dual Time — lets you set a primary clock to your local time and a second-...
- Page 3 MW Step Setting — lets you choose the correct setting for whatever part of the world you are in. AM RF Gain Control — lets you ad- just the receiver’s sensitivity when you listen to SW to provide the best possi- ble reception.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Preparation ... 6 Setting the MW (AM) Tuning Increment ... 6 Installing Back-Up Batteries ... 6 Connecting to Primary Power ... 7 Internal Battery Power ... 7 AC Power ... 8 DC Power ... 8 Using the Folding Stand and Memo Pad ... 9 Using the Receiver... - Page 5 Recording... 20 Recording from the Radio ... 20 Recording from the Radio Using the Standby Feature ... 21 Recording AM Broadcasts ... 22 Recording Using the Built-In Microphone ... 22 Additional Features ... 23 Connecting Headphones ... 23 Listening Safely ... 23 Lighting the Display...
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Page 6: Preparation
The receiver uses three AA batteries for back-up power. For the best perfor- mance, we recommend alkaline bat- teries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552. Note: You cannot operate the receiver using only the back-up batteries. If you... -
Page 7: Connecting To Primary Power
AC Power With an optional AC adapter, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1664, you can power the receiver from standard AC power. Caution: You must use an AC adapter that supplies 6 volts with the center tip set to negative. -
Page 8: Dc Power
Note: Using an adapter disconnects the primary power batteries. DC Power With an optional DC adapter, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 270-1562, you can power the receiver from your vehi- cle’s battery. Cautions: • You must use a DC adapter that supplies 6 volts with the center tip set to negative. -
Page 9: Using The Folding Stand And Memo Pad
USING THE FOLDING STAND AND MEMO PAD You can position the receiver more se- curely and possibly improve the sound by resting the receiver on its stand. Lift the latch on the back of the receiver to open the stand. You can use the memo pad under the receiver’s stand to record helpful information, such as the memory location numbers of your... -
Page 10: Using The Rotary Dial
2. Press the number buttons (and decimal button where appropriate) to enter the frequency. If you make a mistake, press (cancel) to erase the last digit. If you wait more than 15 seconds to press a button, the previous fre- quency returns to the display and you must begin again at Step 1. -
Page 11: Tuning With The Arrow Keys
Tuning with the Arrow Keys You can select a lower or higher fre- quency by pressing . The frequency changes in the following increments. Band Tuning Increment 0.1 MHz 9 kHz 9 or 10 kHz (see (AM) “Setting the MW (AM) Tuning Increment”... -
Page 12: Memory Tuning
Memory Tuning For easy selection, you can store the frequencies of your favorite stations in memory. You can store up to 18 SW and 18 FM frequencies, and up to 9 frequencies in each of the other bands. Follow these steps to store a frequen- cy into memory. -
Page 13: Connecting An External Antenna
CONNECTING AN EXTERNAL ANTENNA To improve SW reception, you can connect a portable external antenna (such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 278- 1374) directly to the telescoping an- tenna or you can make an antenna using a shortwave antenna kit (such as Radio Shack Cat. -
Page 14: Am Rf Gain
AM RF Gain control affects signal AM RF GAIN strength for SW reception. If the signal is weak, turn AM RF GAIN If the sound is distorted, turn toward GAIN BFO Switch and BFO Dial Some SW and LW stations transmit in Morse Code using a form of transmis- sion called continuous wave (CW). - Page 15 If you then want to set the alarm again, press . While STANDBY flashes, press ENTER USING THE SLEEP TIMER The sleep timer sets the receiver to turn off after a length of time you set, so you can fall asleep as you listen to the receiver.
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Page 16: Using The Clock Radio
USING THE CLOCK RADIO Your receiver has two clocks. We rec- ommend you set the primary clock for local time and the secondary clock for UTC (Coordinated Universal Time — formerly called Greenwich Time), because most shortwave sta- tions announce broadcast times in UTC. -
Page 17: Changing The Clock Display
Changing the Clock Display To change from one clock display to the other, press the right button. appears or disappears to show you which clock you are viewing. To briefly change the clock display, hold down the left DUAL TIME Release the left DUAL TIME return to the previous clock display. -
Page 18: Playing A Cassette Tape
PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE 1. Set STANDBY REC 2. Set to either TAPE SELECT according to the type of tape you are going to play. 3. Press . The PLAY indica- PLAY tor lights. 4. Adjust to a comfortable VOLUME listening level. -
Page 19: Recording
6. Press RECORD recording. PLAY goes down and the RECORD indi- cator lights. The DX-392 automatically stops when the tape reaches the end. To record the other side, turn the tape over. Caution: Never attempt to force down removed your cassette’s erase-... -
Page 20: Recording Am Broadcasts
“Recording from the Radio” on Page 19. But, instead of tun- ing to a radio station in Step 4, simply position the DX-392 near the source you are recording. Then continue with Step 6. switch to the... -
Page 21: Additional Features
For private listening and for stereo sound during FM stereo broadcasts, you can connect optional stereo head- phones with a -inch plug. Your local Radio Shack store sells a wide selec- tion of stereo headphones. Insert the headphones’ plug into the receiver’s jack. This disconnects the receiver’s internal speaker. -
Page 22: Locking The Controls
The information in this section can help you make the most of your DX-392. REFERENCE SOURCES Many books and magazines about shortwave through your local library or news- stand. -
Page 23: Band Allocations
To convert kHz to MHz, divide by 1,000. For example: 2780 kHz ³ 1000 = 2.780 MHz To convert MHz to meters, divide 300 by the number of MHz. For example: 300 ³ 7.1 MHz = 42.25 meters To convert meters to MHz, divide 300 by the number of meters. -
Page 24: Aircraft Frequencies
time). Band Frequency Range (in meters) (in MHz) 120 * 90 * 75 * 60 * 41 ** 11.600–12.100 13.600–13.800 15.100–15.800 17.480–17.900 21.450–21.750 25.600–26.100 * These bands are reserved for sta- tions in tropical areas. ** Interference is heavy in the 41m band (7.100–7.300 MHz) because am- ateur radio operators and international stations share this range. -
Page 25: Longwave Band
2,500 kHz 5,000 kHz 10,000 kHz 15,000 kHz 20,000 kHz CHU in Canada: 7,335 kHz V N G in A u s tr a lia : 4 , 5 0 0 a n d 12,000 kHz Longwave Band The 150–519 kHz range is known as the longwave band. - Page 26 Station 4,755 Imo Regional Radio Station 4,777 Radio/TV Gabon 4,795 Radio Nueva America 4,820 Radio Paz y Bien 4,832 Radio Reloj 4,855 Radio Clube do Para Page 22. Station 4,890 National Broadcasting Commission 4,915 Voice Kenya 4,920 Australian Broadcasting Commission 4,945 Radio Colosal 4,965...
- Page 27 Station 5,954 Radio Casino Station 5,960 Radio Canada International 5,980 Radio RSA 6,005 CFCX 6,025 Radio Malaysia 6,045 Radio Australia 6,055 Nihon Shortwave Broadcasting Company Station 6,060 Radio Nacional 6,075 Radio Sutatenza 6,090 Radio Luxembourg 6,095 Polskie Radio 6,105 Radio New Zealand 7,140 Trans World...
- Page 28 Station 9,530 Spanish Foreign Radio Station 9,535 Swiss Radio International 9,540 Radio Prague 9,570 Radio Bucharest 9,575 Italian Radio and Television Service 9,610 Radio-TV Algeria 9,620 Radio Berlin International Station 9,645 Radio Norway 9,720 Radio Iran 9,745 HCJB 9,770 Austrian Radio 9,800 Radio Kiev 9,835...
- Page 29 Station 11,745 Voice of Free China Station 11,815 Radio Japan 11,825 Radio Tahiti 11,835 4VEH 11,845 Radio Canada International 11,850 Deutsche Welle 11,890 Voice of Chile 11,900 Radio RSA 11,910 Station 11,930 Radio Havana Cuba 11,935 Radio Portugal 11,945 Radio Beijing 11,955 Voice of Turkey 11,980...
- Page 30 Station 15,205 All India Radio Station 15,260 15,265 Finnish Radio 15,275 Radio Sweden 15,305 Swiss Radio International 15,310 Radio Japan 15,320 Radio Australia 15,400 15,430 Radio Mexico 15,465 Radio Pakistan Location New Delhi, India Location London, England Helsinki, Finland Stockholm, Sweden Berne, Switzerland Tokyo, Japan Melbourne, Australia...
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Page 31: Birdies
Station 17,720 Radio France International 17,825 Vatican Radio 17,860 Austrian Radio 21,495 Israel Radio 21,525 Radio Australia 21,625 Israel Radio 21,645 Radio France International 21,735 Radio-TV Morocco 25,790 Radio RSA BIRDIES Birdies are the products of internally generated signals that make some frequencies difficult or impossible to receive. -
Page 32: Tape Tips And Techniques
If you want to quickly erase a tape, you might prefer to use a bulk tape eraser, available at your local Radio Shack store. It erases both sides of an entire tape in a few seconds. -
Page 33: Tape Tension
driver. If you wish to protect Side B (or 2), remove the Side B (or 2) tab. To record on the tape again, place a piece of strong plastic tape over the erase-pro- tection tab holes. Note: Removal of the erase-protection tab does not prevent a bulk eraser from eras- ing the tape. -
Page 34: Cleaning The Tape Mechanism
20 hours of use. You can use recorder cleaner and cleaning swabs or a convenient head-cleaner cassette. All these cleaning products are available at your local Radio Shack store. -
Page 35: Troubleshooting
ROTARY TUNING tons do not respond. If you still have problems after follow- ing the suggestions below, take the re- ceiver to your local Radio Shack storefor assistance. Cause • The primary-power batteries are weak. • Antenna needs adjusting. -
Page 36: Resetting The Radio
RESETTING THE RADIO If the radio displays random characters or the display does not work properly, you might need to reset it. Important: This procedure clears all information you stored in the radio’s memory. Reset the radio only when you are sure it is not working properly. 1. -
Page 37: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CARING FOR THE RECEIVER Your Radio Shack DX-392 PLL All- Band Portable Receiver with Cassette Recorder is an example of superior de- sign and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your receiver so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 38: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Circuit: FMHeterodyne LW/MW/SWDual-Conversion erodyne Frequency Range: FM87.5–108 MHz LW150–519 kHz MW520–1,710 kHz SW1.711–29.999 MHz SW Sub-Bands: 2.300 – 2.495 MHz (120 meters) 11.600 – 12.100 MHz (25 meters) 3.200 – 3.400 MHz (90 meters) 13.570 – 13.870 MHz (21 meters) 3.900 –... - Page 39 Battery Life (Alkaline Batteries): Back-Up (Radio Off)... Up to 375 Days Primary... 75 Hours Continuous Operation @ 50 mW Dimensions (HWD) ...7 Weight... 3.2 lbs (1.4 kg without batteries) Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
- Page 40 In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the Radio Shack sales re- ceipt as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Radio Shack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor;...