Radio Shack 12-519 User Manual

12-519

User’s Guide

All-Hazards Weather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn

Thank you for purchasing your All-Hazards Weather Alert Clock Radio with Skywarn from RadioShack. Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up, and using your new weather radio.

Contents

Package Contents ........................................................................................................3

Features .........................................................................................................................3

Contents

Setup .................................................................................................................. 4

Understanding Your Radio ............................................................................................ 4

Power your Radio .......................................................................................................... 6

Install Backup Batteries .............................................................................................6

Use the Antenna ............................................................................................................ 7

Basic Operation ..................................................................................................8

Set the Clock ................................................................................................................. 8

Set the Alarm................................................................................................................. 8

When the Alarm Sounds ........................................................................................... 8

Using the Radio ............................................................................................................. 8

Set Radio Station Memory ........................................................................................ 9

Using the Weather Radio ......................................................................................... 9

Set Weather Channel Memory ..................................................................................9

Viewing Weather Alerts .......................................................................................... 10

Receiving Alerts for Speciﬁc Areas ......................................................................... 10

Using Skywarn ............................................................................................................. 10

Programming Skywarn Channels into Memory ......................................................11

Advanced Operation ........................................................................................12

Changing Radio Settings ............................................................................................12

Turning Audible Alerts ON or OFF ............................................................................. 15

Connecting an External Alert ...................................................................................... 15

Restoring Factory Default Settings .............................................................................15

Additional Information ..................................................................................... 16

NWS Alert Descriptions ..............................................................................................16

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) ........................................................................... 19

Speciﬁcations............................................................................................................... 22

Care ............................................................................................................................. 22

Service and Repair .......................................................................................................22

FCC Information .......................................................................................................... 23

Limited Warranty ......................................................................................................... 24

Package Contents

• Radio • AC Adapter

• BNC-to-Phono Adapter

• User’s Guide • Quick Start

Features

• Multifunctional design: alarm clock, radio, and weather radio

• Receive FM, AM, seven NOAA weather channels, and Skywarn reports.

• Digital SAME technology.

• Programmed with all U.S. states and counties.

• Sixteen alert volume levels.

• Separate daytime and night time alert volume settings.

• Different color LEDs indicate if the alert is a warning (red), watch (orange), or advisory (yellow).

• Alert reminder lets you know if you’ve missed an incoming transmission.

• Alert notiﬁcations display as text and can sound as tone or tone with voice.

• Auxiliary input enables you to play an MP3 player or other device through the radio speakers.

• Dual alarm clock can be set for two people to wake up at different times.

• Choose an alarm to wake you up: FM, AM, or alarm tone.

• Battery indicators.

• 60-hour battery backup.

• Recharges Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

• Bilingual display: English or Spanish.

Setup

Understanding Your Radio

Telescopic Antenna

Adjust to receive best signal reception.

SNOOZE

Pause the alarm for 15 minutes.

Alert Indicators ADVISORY/WATCH/WARNING

• Flashes for 60 seconds when the alert begins, then lights for the duration of the aler

• Alternating ﬂashes indicate loss of weather signal.

Right Panel Back Panel

ALERT ON/OFF

Turn audible alerts on or off.

ALARM1 SET/ON/OFF, ALARM2 SET/ON/OFF

Turn the alarm on /off or set alarm.

DC 12V

Connect the AC adapter.

ALERT OUT

Connect to a compatible external alert device with a

3.5mm phono plug.

AUX INPUT

Connect to an external audio source.

Number Buttons

Enter FIPS code or Skywarn channel frequency.

Manual/Scan/Program/Enter

Refer to “Using Skywarn” on page 10.

Setup

CLOCK

Press and hold to set the clock.

AUX

Listen to an external audio source. appears.

AUX

FM/AM/ WX SKYWARN

Select a band.

M1 – M5

Radio station memory locations.

Menu and

,,,

• Set time and choose radio stations.

• Navigate and adjust menu items.

Increase /decrease volume.

SELECT

Conﬁrm settings.

n Note: The power source must supply 12V DC and deliver at least 400mA. Its

center tip must be set to positive and its plug must ﬁt the DC 12V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these speciﬁcations could damage the radio or adapter.

Power your Radio

Connect the supplied AC adapter to the DC 12 V jack and plug in to a standard household outlet.

Install Backup Batteries

1. Open the battery compartment cover.

2. Slide the RCH/ALK switch to RCH for

rechargeable or ALK for alkaline backup batteries.

Setup

3. Install six AA alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable

batteries (neither supplied). Insert batteries as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

n Notes:

•

• If the radio’s power supply is switched from AC to battery operation, the

ﬂashes when the rechargeable batteries are charging, will appear when charging is ﬁnished. Charging can take up to 30 hours.

three alert LEDs will blink for 3 minutes.

b Battery Notes:

• When

• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury them.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

• If you do not plan to use your radio for a long period, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that may damage electronic parts.

displays, replace the batteries.

RCH/ALK

Recycle Rechargeable Batteries

Placing rechargeable batteries in the trash can be harmful to the environment. Instead, recycle old rechargeable batteries at your local RadioShack store free of charge.

preserving the environment and conserving natural resources. Call 1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-

7422) for more information.

Use the Antenna

Telescopic Antenna

External Antenna

For better reception, you can install an external antenna to your radio.

1. Pull out the installed telescopic antenna.

Basic Operation

2. If needed, connect the supplied BNC-to-phono adapter to the phono/RCA

plug from your antenna.

3. Connect the external antenna (Follow the installation instructions that came with your external antenna.)

BNC-to-Phono Adapter

Phono/RCA plug

Basic Operation

Set the Clock

1. If necessary, press CLOCK to switch to clock

mode.

2. Brieﬂy hold CLOCK until the hour digits ﬂash.

3. Use

4. After setting clock , press

Set the Alarm

1. Slide ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to SET.

2. Press ,,,  to set the alarm hour, minute, and alarm source (buzzer

3. After setting the alarm, slide

4. To turn the alarm on, slide

When the Alarm Sounds

• The alarm will sound for 2 hours at the set time.

• To pause the alarm for 15 minutes, press

• When the alarm time expires, the alarm will sound again the next day at the

,,, to set the hour, minute and AM/PM.

CLOCK or SELECT to conﬁrm and exit.

loudness / / or FM / AM).

ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 to ON/OFF to conﬁrm

and exit.

ALARM 1 / ALARM 2 to ON. To turn it off, slide

ALARM 1 / ALARM 2 to OFF.

SNOOZE.

same time.

n Note: The radio automatically exits setting mode if you do not press any

button for 15 seconds while setting the alarm or clock.

Using the Radio

Press AM or FM to enter radio mode.

Manual Scan – Press  or  to ﬁnd a station.

Auto Scan – Brieﬂy hold  or  until the channels start to change rapidly. The

radio automatically stops when it ﬁnds a station. If no station is found, the radio will continue scanning.

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