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Optimus AM/FM Headset Radio Owner's Manual

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Cat. No. 12-916A
OWNER'S MANUAL
AM/FM
Headset Radio

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  • Page 1 Cat. No. 12-916A OWNER’S MANUAL AM/FM Headset Radio...
  • Page 2 FEATURES Your Optimus AM/FM Headset Radio is designed for comfort and convenience. Its twin speakers surround you with stereo sound, and its portable design lets you take it anywhere. The adjustable double headband lets you adjust the headband over and behind your head for comfort.
  • Page 3 Automatic Power Off — saves battery power by automatically turning off the headset 60 minutes after it was turned on. Low Battery Indicator — alerts you when it’s time to change the batteries. Water-Resistant Construction — lets you use the headset in all weather conditions.

  • Page 4: Installing Batteries

    PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Your headset requires two AAA batteries (not supplied). For the best results, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Ra- dioShack Cat. No. 23-555. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom- mended type. •...

  • Page 5: Adjusting The Headset

    Notes: • Replace both batteries when appears on the dis- BATTERY play. • If you are not going to use the headset for a week or more, remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from leak- ing batteries. ADJUSTING THE HEADSET 1.
  • Page 6 2. Adjust the outer headband by first positioning the rubber earcushions directly over your ears, then sliding each side of the headband’s center section in or out until it fits snugly across the top of your head. 3. Adjust the back-support band by sliding the grips until it fits snugly across the back of your head.

  • Page 7: Listening Safely

    Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use the headset. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listen- ing. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a com- fortable level. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION USING THE HEADSET VOLUME LOCK 1. Hold down until the band and station appear on the POWER display. 2. Press to select BAND 3. Press to select the desired station. TUNING Hold down for 1 second to quickly search TUNING for a station.

  • Page 9: Memory Tuning

    MEMORY TUNING You can store up to 20 of your favorite stations (10 AM and 10 FM) into memory so you can easily tune to them. Storing a Station in Memory 1. Select the band and station you want to store into memory. 2.

  • Page 10: Locking The Controls

    Tuning to a Stored Station To tune the headset to a stored station, select the appropriate band and repeatedly press until the desired memory M-SELECT location number appears on the display. To move quickly through the memory locations, hold down SELECT LOCKING THE CONTROLS prevents you from accidentally turning the headset...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Your Optimus AM/FM Headset Radio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the headset so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry im- mediately.

  • Page 12: Fcc Statement

    Wipe the radio with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemi- cals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the radio. Modifying or tampering with the headset’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

  • Page 13: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Frequency Coverage: 530–1710 kHz (10 kHz step) 87.5–108.1 MHz (200 kHz step) Output Power ..........18 mW + 18 mW Power Requirements ............3 VDC (Two AAA Batteries, Cat. No. 23-555) Alkaline Battery Life .......... About 28 Hours Weight with Battery ..........7 oz (200 g) Specifications are typical;...
  • Page 14 NOTES...
  • Page 16 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 Ra- dioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the Ra- dioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store.

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