AM/FM Stereo Portable Radio
(120-0732)                 Operation                  Faxback Doc. # 19745

CONNECTING POWER

You can power the radio from any of these power sources:

    Internal battery power

    Standard AC power (using an optional AC adapter)

    Vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter)

Using Internal Battery Power

You can power your radio from four AA batteries (not supplied).  For the
best performance, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack
Cat. No. 23-557.

Follow these steps to install the batteries.

1.  Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing down on its top center
    and sliding it in the direction of the arrows.

2.  Remove the old batteries (if any are installed) by pulling up on the
    ribbon.

    CAUTIONS:  Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

               If you do not plan to use the radio for a month or more,
               remove the batteries.  Never leave dead, old, or weak
               batteries in the radio.  Batteries can leak chemicals and
               corrode and damage electronic circuits.

3.  Insert the batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -)
    marked on the radio's back panel.

    CAUTIONS:  Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
               Never mix fresh and old batteries, or different battery
               types, such as standard and alkaline batteries.

    NOTE:  To make it easier to replace the batteries later, place them
           over the ribbon.

4.  Replace the battery compartment cover.

    NOTE:  If the sound weakens or distorts, replace the batteries.

Using Standard AC Power

You can power the radio from standard AC power using an optional AC
adapter, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1454.

CAUTIONS:  The recommended AC adapter supplies 6 volts and delivers at
           least 150 milliamps.  Its center tip is set to negative, and its
           plug correctly fits the radio's DC 6V jack.  Using an AC adapter
           that does not meet these specifications might damage the radio
           or the adapter.

           Always plug the AC adapter into the radio before you plug it
           into the AC outlet, and always unplug it from the AC outlet
           before you unplug it from the radio.

           Insert the barrel plug into the radio's DC 6V jack.  Then plug
           the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

NOTE:  Connecting an AC adapter automatically disconnects internal battery
       power.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

You can power the radio from a vehicle's battery using an optional DC
adapter, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 270-1560.

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

           The recommended DC adapter supplies 6 volts and delivers at
           least 150 milliamps.  Its center tip is set to negative, and its
           plug correctly fits the radio's DC 6V jack.  Using a DC adapter
           that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage
           the radio or the adapter.

           Always plug the DC adapter into the radio before you plug it
           into the vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket, and always unplug
           it from the cigarette-lighter before you unplug it from the
           radio.

Follow these steps to power the radio from a vehicle's battery.

1.  Set the adapter's voltage switch to 6V.

2.  Insert the blue-tipped barrel plug's twin connectors into the adapter
    cord's smaller end so it reads TIP-NEG.

3.  Insert the adapter's barrel plug into the radio's DC 6V jack.

    NOTE:  Connecting a DC adapter automatically disconnects internal
           battery power.

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

PLAYING THE RADIO

WARNING:  To protect your hearing, set the volume controls to their lowest
          settings before you turn on the radio.

1.  Set POWER ON..OFF to ON.

2.  Set FM STEREO/FM/AM to the desired band.

    NOTE:  For stereo sound on FM stations, set it to FM STEREO.

3.  Rotate TUNING DOWN/UP to the desired radio station.

4.  Adjust VOLUME MAX/MIN to a comfortable listening level.

5.  Adjust LEFT/RIGHT BALANCE CONTROL as desired for equal balance between
    the left and right speakers.

6.  To turn off the radio, set POWER ON..OFF to OFF.

NOTES:  For the best FM reception, fully extend the telescoping antenna.

        The AM antenna is built-in.  Move the radio to improve AM
        reception.

        When you tune to an FM stereo station with the band switch set to
        FM STEREO, the FM stereo indicator steadily lights.

       To improve reception for weak FM stereo stations, set FM STEREO/FM/
       AM to FM.  The sound is monaural, but the reception improves.

CONNECTING HEADPHONES

To listen to the radio in privacy, you can connect a pair of stereo
headphones.  Your local Radio Shack store sells a wide selection of stereo
headphones.

Insert the headphones' 1/8-inch plug into the radio's HEADPHONE JACK.

NOTE:  Connecting headphones into HEADPHONE automatically disconnects
       the built-in speakers.

Listening Safely

Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  Extended high-volume
listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.  To protect your hearing,
follow these guidelines when you use headphones.

    Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening.

    After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

    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.

Traffic Safety

Do not wear headphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle.
This can cause a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.

Even though some headphones are designed to let you hear outside sounds
when listening at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic
hazard.


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