Radio Shack 120-0456 User Manual

Portable Multiband (120-0456) Features Faxback Doc. # 3661 Radio

The Radio Shack Portable Multiband Radio is an all-in-one radio system designed to provide high-quality sound. The multi-band tuner lets you listen to the radio, VHF television audio, weather, and aircraft transmissions. Its portable design means you can use it anywhere you go, indoors or out, at work or play.

Its features include:

Three Power Options - you can power your radio from four AA batteries, standard AC power (with an optional adapter), or vehicle battery power (with an optional adapter).

Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) - lets you listen to drift-free FM reception with reduced sound distortion.

Telescoping Antenna - for good FM and TV audio reception.

Earphone Jack - allows private listening.

Wrist Strap - lets you hang the radio from your wrist.

Power Indicator - indicates when the radio's power is on.

Portable Multiband (120-0456) Power Sources Faxback Doc. # 3662 Radio

You can power your radio from:

Internal battery power, using four AA batteries

Standard AC power, using an optional AC adapter

Vehicle battery power, using an optional DC adapter

USING BATTERIES

You can power your radio from four AA batteries (not supplied). For the best results, we recommend alkaline batteries such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-552.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

2. If necessary, remove the old batteries by pulling the ribbon.

Cautions: To protect the radio from battery leakage, never leave dead, weak, or old batteries in the radio. If you do not plan to use the radio for a month or more, or if you plan to use an AC or DC adapter, remove the batteries.

Always dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

3. Insert four fresh AA batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked in the compartment.

Cautions: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

Never mix fresh with old batteries.

4. Replace the battery compartment cover.

When you use batteries and the radio does not operate properly or the sound weakens or distorts, replace the batteries.

USING STANDARD AC POWER

You can power your radio from standard AC power using an optional AC adapter, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1662.

Cautions: The recommended AC adapter supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 100 milliamps. Its center tip is set to negative, and its plug correctly fits your radio's DC 6V jack. Using an AC adapter that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage the radio or the adapter.

To avoid exposure to hazardous voltage, always plug the AC adapter into the radio before you plug it into a standard AC outlet and always unplug the adapter from the AC outlet before you unplug it from radio.

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

Note: The radio automatically disconnects the internal batteries when you connect the AC adapter.

2. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER

You can power your radio from your vehicle battery using an optional DC adapter, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1802.

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

The recommended DC adapter supplies 6 volts and delivers at least 100 milliamps. Its center tip is set to negative, and its plug correctly fits your radio's DC 6V jack. Using a DC adapter that does not meet these specifications could seriously damage the radio or the adapter.

To avoid exposure to hazardous voltage, always plug the DC adapter into the radio before you plug it into your car's cigarette-lighter socket and always unplug the adapter from your car's cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from the radio.

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

Note: The radio automatically disconnects the internal batteries when you connect the DC adapter.

2. Plug the adapter's larger plug into the vehicle's cigarette-lighter

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