Radio Shack Radio 12 801 User Guide

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Cat. No. 12-801  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
Please read before using this equipment.  
AM/FM Self-Powered Radio  
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Display Light — lets you see the dial scale in low  
light situations.  
Multiple Power Options — let you power your radio  
from internal replaceable batteries (not supplied), a  
supplied rechargeable battery pack, or the built-in  
power generator.  
Telescoping Antenna — provides the best radio sig-  
nal for FM. A built-in AM antenna provides quality AM  
reception.  
Important: This radio can use nick-  
el-cadmium rechargeable batteries.  
At the end of a nickel-cadmium bat-  
tery's useful life, it must be recycled  
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or disposed of properly. Contact your  
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local, county, or state hazardous  
waste management authorities for in-  
formation on recycling or disposal programs in your  
area or call 1-800-843-7422. Some options that might  
be available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-  
off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack  
store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back pro-  
grams.  
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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) for  
power. For the best performance and longest life, we  
recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.  
Caution:  
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and  
recommended type  
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types  
of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable).  
Follow these steps to install batteries.  
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1. Remove the battery compartment cover by push-  
ing in the cover’s two tabs (shown removed) then  
pulling the cover in the direction of the arrow  
marked on the cover.  
2. Place the batteries in the compartment, as indi-  
cated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked  
inside.  
3. Replace the cover.  
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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 a  
week or more, remove the AA batteries. That type of  
battery can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic  
parts.  
Using the Rechargeable Battery Pack  
Your radio has a built-in power generator which can  
charge the internal rechargeable battery pack and let  
you play your radio without the AA batteries. When  
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you rotate the crank for as little as 1 / minutes, the  
generator recharges the Ni-Cd battery which powers  
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the radio for about 30 minutes. Follow these steps to  
power 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 plug  
into the socket. Replace the compartment cover.  
Battery  
Pack  
Caution: The battery pack’s polarized plug fits  
into the socket only one way. If the plug does not  
fit properly, turn it over and try again. Do not force  
it.  
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3. Set DYNAMO/BATT to DYNAMO or BATT.  
Charging takes place using either position.  
4. Set FM/AM/OFF to OFF.  
5. Lift the crank and rotate it clockwise or counter-  
clockwise.  
Radio operation time depends on the number of  
turns and the time per turn. For example, approx-  
imately 2 turns per second for 90 seconds will  
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provide about 30 minutes of radio operation at a  
medium volume level. You can recharge the bat-  
tery pack even while the radio plays.  
6. Return the crank to the folded position.  
If turning the crank at about 2 turns per second for  
about 1 minute does not power the radio for at least  
15 minutes, replace the Ni-Cd battery pack. We rec-  
ommend RadioShack Cat. No. 23-290, available at  
your local RadioShack store.  
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.  
2. Unplug the rechargeable battery pack connector  
and lift the pack out of the compartment.  
3. Insert a new battery pack’s plug into the socket  
then place the battery into the compartment.  
Caution: The supplied battery pack plug has the  
red wire toward the top of the radio when  
inserted correctly. To ensure proper polarity, only  
use the supplied or recommended replacement  
battery pack.  
4. Replace the compartment cover.  
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OPERATION  
PLAYING THE RADIO  
1. Rotate DYNAMO/BATT to BATT if you have  
installed AA batteries. To power the radio using  
the 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 comfortable listening level.  
5. To turn off the radio, set FM/AM/OFF to OFF.  
USING THE DISPLAY LIGHT  
Hold down LIGHT to illuminate the dial in low-light  
conditions.  
USING THE SIGNAL ALARM  
Press EMERGENCY ALARM. The radio sounds a loud,  
repeating beep. Press EMERGENCY ALARM again to  
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stop the alarm. Any broadcast stops temporarily when  
the beep sounds.  
USING EARPHONES/  
HEADPHONES  
To listen to the radio privately, connect an earphone  
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or headphone with a / -inch (3.5-mm) plug to the  
jack beneath the rubber flap on the side of the radio.  
Plugging in an earphone or headphone disconnects  
the internal speaker.  
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Listening Safely  
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when  
you use an earphone or headphone.  
• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you  
begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust  
the volume to a comfortable level.  
• Do not listen at extremely high volume levels.  
Extended high-volume listening can lead to per-  
manent hearing loss.  
• 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 earphones or headphones while operat-  
ing a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create  
a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas.  
Even though some earphones or headphones let you  
hear some outside sounds when listening at normal  
volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.  
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CARE  
To enjoy your AM/FM Self-Powered Radio for a long  
time:  
• 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 the radio with a damp cloth occasionally to  
keep it looking new.  
Modifying or tampering with the  
’s internal com-  
radio  
ponents can cause a malfunction and might invalidate  
its warranty and void your FCC authorization to oper-  
ate it. If your  
is not performing as it should, take  
radio  
it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.  
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW  
Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even  
when it is operating properly. To determine whether  
your 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 your radio away from the receiver  
• contacting your local RadioShack store for help  
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC re-  
quires that you stop using your radio.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
BANDS  
Frequency Range:  
AM ........................................................ 530–1710 kHz  
FM ........................................................... 88–108 MHz  
Intermediate Frequency:  
AM .................................................................. 455 kHz  
FM ................................................................ 10.7 MHz  
GENERAL  
Power Output (Maximum) ........................................ 80 mW  
Power Requirement ........................ 3V DC (2×AA batteries)  
2.4V DC Ni-Cd Battery Pack  
( RadioShack Cat. No. 23-290)  
Speaker Impedance .................................................. 8 Ohm  
Speaker .............................................................. 13/4 Inches  
(45 mm)  
Antenna:  
AM ............................................................... Ferrite Bar  
FM ......................................................Telescoping Rod  
Dimensions (HWD) ......................... 33/4 × 71/2 × 23/8 Inches  
(96 × 190 × 61 mm)  
Weight (without batteries) ....................................... 1 lb 5 oz  
(600 g)  
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Speci-  
fications are subject to change and improvement without no-  
tice.  
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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 RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized  
RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN,  
RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED  
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FIT-  
NESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO  
THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED  
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO  
LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PER-  
SON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAM-  
AGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE  
OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-  
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULT-  
ING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY,  
REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR  
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-  
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts  
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the  
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.  
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product  
and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any Ra-  
dioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by  
law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and la-  
bor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) re-  
fund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on  
which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or recon-  
ditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty  
service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the re-  
mainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or re-  
placement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.  
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attribut-  
able to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage,  
failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alter-  
ation, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any re-  
pairs other than those provided by  
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RadioShack Authorized Service  
Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage;  
(e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product re-  
moval, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other  
rights which vary from state to state.  
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor,  
Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
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