Realistic 12-609 - AM/FM Pocket Radio Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Your new Realistic AM/ FM Pocket Radio has been carefully designed to give you many years of reliable and enjoyable service. It incorporates 1 0 transistors and 6 diodes. We've added two ceramic filters to assure you of best selectivity. All you have to do is install the battery and you're ready to enjoy your sensitive Radio.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

Remove the back cover by gently pushing the "OPEN" tab (at the bottom of the case), in and upward. Snap a 9-volt battery onto the battery connector as indicated in the diagram in the compartment. We recommend Radio Shack's battery, Catalog Number 23-151, for reliability and long life. Replace the compartment cover.

When sound becomes weak and/or distorted, it's time for a new battery. use either our Catalog Number, 23-1 51 or 23-553 for extra-long-life.Never leave weak or dead batteries in any batterypowered device. Even "leakproof" types can leak damaging chemicals.

OPERATION

1. Turn On-Off/VOLUME downward to turn Radio on.
2. Set AM/ FM slide switch (on back) to the desired band.
3. Adjust TUNE for the desired station.
4. Set VOLUME to suit your taste.

NOTES

For FM reception, extend the telescoping antenna to its full length.

For AM reception, the built-in high-efficiency ferrite loopstick antenna will pick up even weak and distant stations (telescoping antenna not needed). You will notice that AM reception is affected by moving and rotating the Radio. This is normal—position it for best reception.

EARPHONE JACK

For private listening, insert the plug of the earphone into the Earphone Jack; the built-in speaker will automatically be disconnected.

1. On-off/volume control
2. Tuning control
3. Antenna
4. AM/FM Switch
5. Earphone Jack

TIPS

Excessive heat can damage your radio; avoid leaving it in high temperature areas such as in direct sunlight, a closed auto or on a heated surface.

Replace used batteries with fresh ones when sound begins to fade or becomes distorted. If you feel your radio needs servicing, check it first with fresh batteries. The old batteries may be weak or defective. If you are not going to use the Radio for a few weeks or months, remove the battery before storing.

Radios are sensitive to direction. For clearer reception rotate the radio to different positions. Inside steel or concrete buildings, place the radio near a window for better reception.

Correct FM tuning is very important for good sound. Make sure your radio is correctly tuned. In weaker reception areas, extend antenna to its full length.

RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY

This equipment is warranteed against defects for 90 days from date of purchase. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs, Nor does it cover equipment subjected to misuse or accidental damage.

This Warranty gives you specific legat rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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