Radio Shack 12-898 Owner's Manual

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Connecting Power ...................... 2

Using Internal Battery Power .. 2

Using AC or DC Power ........... 2

Setting the Clock ........................ 3

Using Earphones or

Headphones ............................... 3

Listening Safely ....................... 3

Traffic Safety ...................... 4

Using the Stand .......................... 4

Tuning the Radio ........................ 4

Using the Station Memory ....... 5

Using LOCK ............................... 5

Using the Backlight .................... 5

Using the Sleep Timer ................ 5

Setting the Alarm Time ............... 6

Turning the Alarm On and Off . 6

Care ........................................... 6

Service and Repair ..................... 6

The FCC Wants You to Know .... 7

Specifications ............................. 8

Parts and Accessories ............... 8

OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.

Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack AM/FM Portable
Radio. Your radio is perfect for your active lifestyle. Its
portable, lightweight design lets you listen to music, sports,
or news on the AM and FM bands almost anywhere you go.
The alarm clock and sleep timer features make this radio
really useful.

PLL Tuning — digital phase locked
loop synthesizer provides drift-free
frequency tuning with the highest
degree of accuracy and stability.

Lock Switch —
prevents you from
accidentally changing
the tuned frequency.

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20 Station Memory —

lets you store ten stations
from each band into
memory for easy access.

Dual Timer — lets you
keep track of the time in a
different time zone.

Three Power Sources — lets you power your radio
from internal batteries, your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket (using an optional DC adapter), or AC power
(using an optional AC adapter).

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RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks

All Rights Reserved.

used by RadioShack Corporation.

DX/LOC (Sensitivity) —

lets you set the radio for
the best reception of
distant or local stations.

Connecting Power

VOLUME
MAX/MIN

TONE
HI/LO

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DC 6V

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Using Internal Battery Power

• Always use fresh batteries of
the required size and
recommended type.

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

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Using AC Power

• You must use (Class
2 for AC) power
source that supplies
at least 6V DC and
delivers at least 300 mA. Its
center tip must be set to
negative and its plug must fit
the radio’s DC 6V jack. The
recommended adapter meets
these specifications. Using an
adapter that does not meet
these specifications could
damage the radio or the
adapter.

• Always connect the adapter to
the radio before you plug it into
the power source . Always
unplug the adapter from the
power source before you
unplug it from the radio.

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When you use batteries, your radio requires four AA
batteries for operation. It also uses two AAA batteries for
clock and memory station backup. For the best performance
and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline
batteries.

1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of

2. Put the two AAA batteries into the lower level of the

3. Put the four AA batteries into the battery compartment

4. Replace the cover.

If the radio operates erratically or does not receive strong
FM signals, replace the AA batteries. Replace the AAA
batteries about every six months.

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To power the radio from an AC outlet or your vehicle’s
battery power, you need an AC adapter and a size M
Adaptaplug
RadioShack store or online at RadioShack.com).

1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V.

2. Attach the Adaptaplug to the adapter, with the tip set to

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the arrow and remove the cover.

battery compartment on top of the attached ribbon, as
indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
inside.

as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
outside and above the compartment.

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negative (–).

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If the radio does not operate when
you turn it on, remove the DC
adapter from your vehicle’s
cigarette-lighter socket and check
the socket for debris. Also check
the fuse in your adapter and your
vehicle’s fuse block.

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3. Insert the barrel plug into
the radio’s

DC 6V

jack. This
disconnects the internal
batteries.

4. Plug the other end of the
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You can use Time 1 and Time 2 to keep track of the time in
two different time zones.

1. Turn off the radio, then press
or Time 2.

2. Press

3. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press or hold down
to set the hour.

4. Repeatedly press or hold down

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5. To view both time zones while the radio is on, hold
down
displayed appears.

6. Press

TIME 1/2

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MEM/TIME

for 3 seconds. The time zone last

TIME 1/2

appears.

. The display flashes.

again to view the other time zone.

TIME 1/2

MIN

to select Time 1

HOUR

to set the minute.

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You can use the built-in speaker, or stereo earphones or
headphones (not supplied, available from RadioShack) with

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/8-inch plug to listen privately to the radio.

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appears at an AM hour.

• When you change the minute
setting for one time zone, it
automatically changes for both.

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Setting the Clock

To listen to the radio using earphones or headphones, insert
the earphones/headphones’ plug into the radio’s
This disconnects the built-in speaker.

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To protect your hearing, following these guidelines when
you use earphones or headphones.

• 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 permanent 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.

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