RadioShack 12-801 - Manuals

Page 2 - FEATURES; The radio’s features include:

2 FEATURES Your RadioShack AM/FM Self-Powered Radio letsyou enjoy music, sports, and news almost anywhere— even without conventional batteries! The radio’s features include: Two Band Tuning — receives both FM and AM sta-tions. Built-In Power Generator (Dynamo) — you can“crank up” the radio and liste...

Page 4 - PREPARATION; CONNECTING POWER; You can power your radio from any of these sources.; Using AA Batteries; • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and

4 PREPARATION CONNECTING POWER You can power your radio from any of these sources. • internal AA batteries (not supplied) • internal Ni-Cd rechargeable battery pack (sup- plied) • built-in power generator (dynamo) Using AA Batteries Your radio can use two AA batteries (not supplied) forpower. For th...

Page 5 - Remove the battery compartment cover by push-

5 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by push- ing in the cover’s two tabs (shown removed) thenpulling the cover in the direction of the arrowmarked on the cover. 2. Place the batteries in the compartment, as indi- cated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) markedinside. 3. Replace the cover. 12-80...

Page 6 - When the radio does not operate properly or the; Using the Rechargeable Battery Pack; generator recharges the Ni-Cd battery which powers

6 4. Set DYNAMO/ BATT to BATT. 5. When the radio does not operate properly or the sound weakens, replace the AA batteries. Warning: Dispose of batteries promptly and properly;do not bury or burn them. Caution: If you do not plan to use the radio for aweek or more, remove the AA batteries. That type ...

Page 7 - The supplied Ni-Cd battery is installed but not

7 the radio for about 30 minutes. Follow these steps topower your radio using the generator and the re-chargeable battery pack. 1. Remove the battery compartment cover. 2. The supplied Ni-Cd battery is installed but not connected. Insert the battery pack’s white pluginto the socket. Replace the comp...

Page 10 - OPERATION; PLAYING THE RADIO

10 OPERATION PLAYING THE RADIO 1. Rotate DYNAMO/BATT to BATT if you have installed AA batteries. To power the radio usingthe Ni-Cd pack or the generator, rotate DYNAMO/ BATT to DYNAMO . 2. Set FM/AM/OFF to the desired band. 3. Rotate TUNING to select the desired station. 4. Adjust VOLUME to a comfor...

Page 12 - Listening Safely; • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you; Traffic Safety

12 Listening Safely To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines whenyou use an earphone or headphone. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjustthe volume to a comfortable level. • Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended ...

Page 13 - CARE; • Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry

13 CARE To enjoy your AM/FM Self-Powered Radio for a longtime: • Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. • Use and store the radio only in normal tempera- ture environments. • Handle the radio gently and carefully. Do not drop it. • Keep the radio away from dust and dirt. • Wipe...

Page 14 - THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW; • moving your radio away from the receiver

14 THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your radio might cause TV or radio interference evenwhen it is operating properly. To determine whetheryour radio is causing the interference turn off your ra-dio. If the interference goes away, your radio is caus-ing it. Try to eliminate the interference by: • moving yo...

Page 15 - SPECIFICATIONS; BANDS; GENERAL

15 SPECIFICATIONS BANDS Frequency Range: AM ........................................................ 530–1710 kHzFM ........................................................... 88–108 MHz Intermediate Frequency: AM .................................................................. 455 kHzFM ............