Radio Shack 12-829 User Manual

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Digital AM/FM Radio

with Clock #12-829

Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack Digital AM/FM Radio with Clock. You will find this powerful radio’s compact size makes it easy to carry and enjoy anywhere.

Step One

Installing Batteries

Your Digital AM/FM Radio requires two AAA batteries (not included) to operate.

1. Toopen the battery compartment, push the compartment cover in the direction of the arrow.

2. To allow easy removal of the batteries, position the black fabric strip across the bottom of the battery compartment.

3. Insert two AAA batteries as indicated by the polarity markings (+ /–) inside the compartment. Then replace the cover.

Battery Compartment

CLOCK ADJUST

Batteries

Replace the batteries when; (the low battery indicator) appears in the display.

Step Two

Setting the Time

1. If the radio is on, press POWER to turn it off.

2. Press and hold down the hour digits begin to flash.

3. Continuously press e ord until the desired hour appears.

4. Press digits begin to flash.

5. Continuously press e orduntil the desired minute appears.

6. Press

CLOCK ADJUST

Compartment Cover

CLOCK ADJUST until

CLOCK ADJUST to set. Theminute

CLOCK ADJUST again to set.

Neck-strap anchor— Toattach the supplied neck-strap, loop the thin cord under this metal bar.

+TUNING– /e d— Press to tune the radio or set the time.

MEMORY — Press to store radio stations into one of ten preset locations.

PRESET — Press to cycle through stations stored in memory.

BAND — Press to toggle between AM and FM.

POWER — Press to turn theradioonoroff.

Headphones

VOLUME – / + — Toincreasethe

volume, press +.Todecreasethe volume, press –.

LOCK ON OFF — To secure the settings so that they cannot be accidentally changed, slide LOCK to ON. > appears on the display and none of the buttons (except DBBS) will respond. Torelease the controls slide LOCK to OFF.

DBBS ON OFF — To turn the Dynamic Bass Boost (DBBS) on or off, slide this control to ON or OFF.

DBBS appears on the display when

Dynamic Bass Boost is active. PHONE — Tolistentotheradio,

plug the supplied headphones into this jack.

Step Three

Manual & Auto Tuning

1. Press BAND to selectbetweenAMandFM.

2. Press e or d once to move through frequencies one step at a time.

3. Press and hold e or d for auto tuning. The radio scans through the band’sfrequencies and stops when it receives a broadcast signal.

Step Four

Storing a Station in Memory

You can program 20 preset stations into memory for quick recall. There are ten memory locations in the AM band, and ten additional locations in the FM band.

1. Tunethe radio to the desired band and station.

2. Press MEMORY.Then press e or d to select the desired memory location (1–10).

3. Press MEMORY again to save the station to the selected location.

Memory Locations Display — (1–10 per band)

Band Display

Frequency Display

Step Five

Recalling Stations in Memory

1. Press BAND to select between AM and FM.

2. Press PRESET once to move through the memory locations one at a time.

Helpful Hints

• If none of the function buttons seem to be working, be sure to check that LOCK is in the OFF position.

• The backlight functions whenever a button is pressed, even if LOCK is in the ON position. To activate the backlight when POWER is off, press CLOCK ADJUST.

• To avoid losing your preset stations, promptly replace the batteries when; appears in the display.If the batteries are removed for more than 30 seconds, the memorymay be lost.

Battery Notes

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

• Do not burn or bury batteries.

• 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),or rechargeable batteriesof different capacities.

• If you do not plan to use the radio for several weeks, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts.

Specifications

FM frequency coverage....... 87.3 – 108.1 MHz

AM frequency coverage.......... 520 – 1720 KHz

Max. output (headphones).....20 mW + 20 mW

(32 Ohms)

Nominal Operating Voltage..................... 3VDC

Dimensions (HWD).......... 4.2 x 1.9 x.9 Inches

Weight (radio without batteries)................. 70g

Specificationsaretypical; individualunitsmight vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.

What’s Included

AM/FM Radio 6 Neck-strap 6 Headphones 6

Belt-clip 6 User’s Guide

Optional Accessories

Rechargeable Batteries 6 Battery Chargers 6 Replacement Headphones

Care

Keepthe radio dry;if it getswet, wipe itdry immediately.Use and store the radioonly in normaltemperature environments. Handle the radio carefully; do not drop it. Keep the radio away from dust and dirt, and wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Service

If your radio is not performing as itshould, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature on RadioShack's website (www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The Shack (843-7422) and follow the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

The FCC Wants You to Know

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your radio.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Limited 90 Day Warranty

This product iswarranted byRadioShack against manufacturingdefects inmaterial and workmanshipunder normaluse for [ninety(90) days]from the dateof purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorizedRadioShack franchisees anddealers. EXCEPT ASPROVIDED HEREIN,RadioShack MAKES NOEXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANYIMPLIED WARRANTIES,INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR APARTICULAR PURPOSE,ARE LIMITED INDURATION TO THE DURATION OF THEWRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIESCONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPTAS PROVIDEDHEREIN, RadioShack SHALLHAVENO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANYOTHER PERSONOR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANYLIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE ORPERFORMANCE OF THEPRODUCT OR ARISINGOUT OF ANYBREACH OF THIS WARRANTY,INCLUDING, BUTNOT LIMITEDTO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTINGFROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OFTIME, DATA,PROPERTY,REVENUE, O R PROFITOR ANY INDIRECT,SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IFRadioShack HAS BEENADVISE D OFTHE POSSIBILITY OFSUCH DAMAGES.

Some states donot allowlimitations on howlong an impliedwarranty lastsor theexclusion orlimitation ofincidental orconsequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may notapply toyou.

In the event of aproduct defectduring the warrantyperiod, takethe product and theRadioShack sales receiptas proofof purchase dateto anyRadioShack store. RadioShack will,at its option,unless otherwiseprovided bylaw: (a)correct thedefect byproduct repairwithout chargefor partsand labor;(b) replacethe productwith oneof thesame orsimilardesign; or (c)refund thepurchase price.All replacedparts andproducts, andproducts onwhich arefund ismade, becomethe propertyof RadioShack.New orrecond itioned parts and products maybe used in theperform ance of warranty service. Repaired orre placed partsand productsare warranted f or the remainder of the originalwarranty period. You will be charged for repairor replacementof theproduct made afterthe expirationof the warrantyperiod.

This warranty doesnot cover:(a) damage orfailure causedby orattributable to acts of G od, abuse,accident, misuse, improperor abnormalusage, failure tofollow instructions, improper installation or maintenance,alteration, lightning orother incidenceof excess voltageor current; (b) anyrepairs other than thoseprovided by aRadioShack Authorized ServiceFacility; (c) consumablessuch asfuses orbatteries; (d)cosmetic damage;(e) transportation,shipping orinsurance costs; or (f)costs ofpro duct removal,installation, setup service adjustmentor reinstallation.

This warranty givesyou specificlegal rights,and you mayalso haveother rights whichvary from st ate tostate

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