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- Page 1 12-808.fm Page 1 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM Cat. No. 12-808 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Multiband PLL Radio with Direct Key Entry...
- Page 2 Earphone Jack — lets you connect ear- phones or headphones (not supplied) to the radio. © 1999 Tandy Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Optimus, Adaptaplug, and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
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Page 3: Connecting Power
12-808.fm Page 3 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER bols (+ and –) marked outside and 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. -
Page 4: Connecting An Ac Adapter
12-808.fm Page 4 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM Connecting an AC Adapter fications could damage the radio or the 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). -
Page 5: Traffic Safety
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. -
Page 6: Operation
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. -
Page 7: Using The Station Memories
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. -
Page 8: Using The Alarm
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. -
Page 9: Care And Maintenance
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. -
Page 10: The Fcc Wants You To Know
12-808.fm Page 10 Wednesday, November 3, 1999 9:56 AM THE FCC WANTS YOU TO • Connect the equipment into an outlet on 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. -
Page 11: Specifications
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 ......................CH2–CH13 WX ....................162.4–162.55 MHz Power Sources ......2 AAA (Memory Backup) and 4 AA (Power) Batteries AC and DC Adapter 6V DC, 300 mA Dimensions (HWD) .............. - Page 12 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.