AM/FM VHF TV Pocket Radio
(120-0617)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 18057

CONNECTING POWER

Using Internal Battery Power

You can power your radio using three AA batteries.  For up to 60 hours of
operation, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No.
23-552.

Caution:  Use only fresh batteries of the recommended size and type. 
Always remove old or weak batteries.  They can leak chemicals that can
destroy electronic circuits.

1.  Push down on the battery compartment cover and slide it off in the
    direction of the arrow.

2.  Insert the batteries over the ribbon, according to the polarity symbols
    (+ and -) located inside the battery compartment.

3.  Replace the cover.

If the radio's sound becomes weak, replace the batteries.

NOTE:  To remove old batteries, gently pull on the ribbon.

Using AC Power

To connect the radio to a standard AC outlet, you need an AC adapter (not
supplied), such as Cat. No. 273-1662.

CAUTIONS:  The recommended adapter supplies 4.5 volts with the center tip
           set to negative, delivers 300 milliamps, and its plug properly
           fits the radio's DC 4.5V jack.  Using an adapter that does not
           meet these specifications could seriously damage the radio or
           the adapter.

           Unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it
           from the radio.

1.  Set the adapter's voltage switch to 4.5V.

2.  Insert the green-tipped Adaptaplug's black end into the AC adapter cord
    to read TIP-NEG.

3.  Insert the Adaptaplug's other end into the DC 4.5V jack on the back of
    the radio.  This automatically disconnects internal battery power.

4.  Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

To use your vehicle's battery to power the radio, you need a DC adapter
(not supplied), such as Cat. NO. 270-1560.

CAUTIONS:  Your vehicle must have a 12-volt DC, negative ground electrical
           system.

           Unplug the adapter from your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket
           when you turn off the ignition.  This protects your vehicle's
           battery from being drained if you leave the radio on when you
           turn off the ignition.

           Unplug the adapter from your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket
           before you unplug it from the radio.

           The recommended adapter supplies 4.5 volts with the center tip
           set to negative, delivers 300 milliamps, and its plug properly
           fits the radio's DC 4.5V jack.  Using an adapter that does not
           meet these specifications could seriously damage the radio or
           the adapter.

1.  Set the adapter's voltage switch to 4.5V.

2.  Insert the blue-tipped Adaptaplug's two prongs into the DC adapter's
    cord to read TIP-NEG.

3.  Insert the Adaptaplug's other end into the DC 4.5V jack on the back of
    the radio.  This automatically disconnects internal battery power.

4.  Plug the adapter's cord into the vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket.

USING THE EARPHONE

You can use the supplied earphone for private listening.

1.  Insert the earphone's plug into the EAR jack.

2.  Place the earphone's other end in your ear and adjust the volume to a
    comfortable listening level.


(EB 11/22/95)