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- Page 1 1200093 User’s Guide Weather Radio Alarm Clock Thank you for purchasing your Weather Radio Alarm Clock from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new weather radio.
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Page 2: Package Contents
Package contents • Weather Radio Alarm Clock • AC Adapter • User’s Guide Features • Receives local NOAA Weather Radio channels • Provides audible alerts • Dual-powered • Auto channel-scan Mount Your Weather Radio Place your weather radio on a flat surface, such as a desk, shelf, or table or mount it on the wall. To mount it on the wall, you need two screws (not supplied) with heads that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of the weather radio. 1. Use a pencil to mark the screw locations 3 in (94 mm) apart on the wall. 2. Drill a hole at each marked location. Thread a screw into each hole, making sure each screw’s head extends about ¼ in (6.5 mm) from the wall. 3. Align the keyhole slots on the bottom of the weather radio with the screw heads, and slide the radio down to secure it. 4. Extend the antenna. -
Page 3: Install Batteries
Power Your Weather Radio Use the supplied 6V, 300mA AC adapter for power or an AC/DC adapter (not included) to connect in your vehicle. You can also install four AA batteries (not supplied) in case AC power fails or is temporarily disconnected. AC Power Connection 1. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the weather radio’s DC 6V jack. 2. Plug the other end of the adapter into a standard AC outlet. 3. Route the adapter’s cord through the strain relief on the radio. Install Batteries 1. Slide off the battery compartment cover to remove it. 2. Place four AA batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. 3. Replace the cover. Battery Notes: • The battery icon (j) shows battery power. When all the segments are lit, the batteries have full power. -
Page 4: Signal Strength
Signal Strength Indicator WEATHER/SNOOZE Press to start and stop the weather broadcast or to enable the alarm or snooze feature. Press to adjust the broadcast and alert volume, or to set the channel number, clock time, and alarm time values. ALARM ON/OFF/SNOOZE DC 6V Connect the supplied AC adapter or a car adapter. AC Adapter... -
Page 5: Alarm Time
Alarm Time Clock Time Hold for 2 seconds to enter function setup mode and press to confirm selections. ALERT ON/OFF SWITCH The weather radio responds to National Weather Service (NOAA) alert broadcasts in two ways: When ALERT is set to ON and an alert broadcast is received, an alert sounds for five minutes. To stop the alert and listen to the broadcast, press WEATHER/ SNOOZE. Press WEATHER/SNOOZE again to turn off the weather broadcast. OFF When ALERT is set to OFF and an alert broadcast is received, an alert sounds for 10 seconds. The radio automatically switches to the weather broadcast for five minutes. Press WEATHER/SNOOZE to switch from the alert tone to the broadcast before the radio switches automatically, or to stop the broadcast before 5 minutes. -
Page 6: Function Setup
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. • Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities. • If you do not plan to use the weather radio with batteries for a week or more, remove the batteries. - Page 7 Set Channel 1. Hold down SET until you hear a beep. CH 1-7 (current channel number) flashes. 2. Press SET to enable channel selection. nOAA appears. 3. Press ) or ( to manually change the channel and turn on broadcast audio. Hold down ) or ( to automatically search for the strongest channel. 4. Press SET to confirm the selected channel number. The alarm time flashes. 5. Hold down SET to return to the normal display. Or, press SET to proceed and set the alarm time (see next section). Set the Alarm Time 1. Hold down SET until you hear a beep. CH 1-7 (current channel number) flashes. 2. Press ) once. The current alarm time flashes. 3. Press SET. The alarm hour digits flash. 4. Press or hold down ) or ( to set the alarm hour. 5. Press SET to confirm. The alarm minute digits flash. 6. Press or hold down ) or ( to set the alarm minutes. 7. Press SET to confirm. The clock time flashes. 8. Hold down SET to return to the normal display or, press SET to set the clock time (proceed to step 4 in the next section).
- Page 8 4. Press or hold down ) or ( to set the hour. 5. Press SET to confirm. The minute digits flash. 6. Press or hold down ) or ( to set the clock minutes. 7. Press SET to confirm. % and the current signal loss reminder setting (On or OFF) appear. 8. Hold down SET to return to the normal display. Or, press SET to enable or disable the signal loss reminder (proceed to step 4 in the next section). Enable/Disable the Signal Loss Reminder 1. Hold down SET until you hear a beep. CH 1-7 (current channel number) flashes. 2. Press ) three times. The current setting (On or OFF) and % appear. 3. Press SET. % flashes. 4. Press ) or ( to toggle between On and OFF. 5. Press SET to confirm. CH and the current channel number flash. 6. Hold down SET to return to the normal display, or press SET once to return to channel setting mode. Enable/Disable the Alarm 1. Slide ALARM to ON or SNOOZE to enable the É...
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Page 9: Care And Maintenance
Notes: • PM appears to indicate PM hours in alarm and clock setting modes and disappears to indicate AM hours. • The signal loss reminder beep does not sound while listening to a NWS broadcast. • The backlight is always on when operating with AC power. When operating on battery power, the backlight turns on only when you press a button. Ê • The signal strength indicator ( ) shows the power of the received signal. If the signal is lost and the signal loss reminder is enabled, the radio emits a short beep at 30 seconds, 1 minute, 1.5 minutes, and so on up to 5 minute intervals. It then sounds every five minutes until you press any key, or until a signal is received. If you press a key to silence the reminder, the reminder beeps will be terminated. If a strong enough signal is detected for more than 10 minutes and lost again, the reminder beep will start again at 30 seconds. Care and Maintenance • Keep the weather radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the weather radio only in normal temperature environments. • Keep the weather radio away from dust and dirt, and handle the weather radio gently and carefully. • Modifying or tampering with the weather radio’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty. If your weather radio is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. -
Page 10: Specifications
Specifications Frequency Coverage (MHz): Channel 1 ................162.400 Channel 2 ................162.425 Channel 3 ................162.450 Channel 4 ................162.475 Channel 5 ................162.500 Channel 6 ................162.525 Channel 7 ................162.550 Receiving Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) ........ 0.6µ V Signal-to-Noise Ratio .............40 dB Audio Output Power: Maximum ................250 mW At 10% THD ................200mW Channel Selectivity ..........±25KHz, 40 dB Power Supply ..........6V DC 300mA Adapter ..............DC 6V battery for backup Antenna ..........Telescoping Rod Antenna Dimensions (HDW) .....1.4×4.6×5.5 in (35.1×117.5×140 mm) Weight (no battery) ............. 8.8 oz (250g) Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice. Actual product may vary from the images found in this document. FCC Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interfer-... -
Page 11: Limited Warranty
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your equipment. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Product Weather Radio Alarm Clock Model 1200093 Responsible RadioShack Party 300 RadioShack Cir. Fort Worth, TX 76102 Phone 817-415-3200 Limited Warranty RadioShack warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship under normal use by the original purchaser for ninety (90) days after the date of purchase from a RadioShack-owned store or an authorized RadioShack franchisee or dealer. RADIOSHACK MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES. This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to abuse, misuse, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, accident, Acts of God (such as floods or lightning), or excess voltage or current; (b) improper or incorrectly performed repairs by persons who are not a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) ordinary wear and tear or cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service, adjustment or reinstallation; and (g) claims by persons other than the original purchaser. - Page 12 RADIOSHACK EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER- CHANTABILITY AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL EXPIRE ON THE EXPIRATION OF THE STATED WARRANTY PERIOD. EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, RADIOSHACK SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE AND ANY LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT AND ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RADIOSHACK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied waranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. You may contact RadioShack at: RadioShack Customer Relations 300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102 04/08 www.RadioShack.com Protect the environment by recyling used electronics. Go to E-CyclingCentral.com to find an electronic recycling center near you. ©2011. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. Printed 02B11 1200093 in China...