OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
PROGRAM — Press to
program a sequence of
tracks to play in a
specified order.
SKIP/SEARCH
— Press to
scroll forward or
backward
through tracks
(SKIP for CD
and CDG,
SEARCH for
CD only).
MIC VOLUME
— Adjusts the
microphone
volume.
MIC 1 and MIC
2 — Use the
supplied
microphone
along with an
optional
microphone to
sing duets, lead,
or background
vocals.
PLAY/PAUSE —
Plays or pauses the
CD player.
Cassette Deck
Buttons
POWER —
Turns on and
off the karaoke
system power.
STOP — Stops CD
player.
MASTER
VOLUME —
Adjusts the CDG
and tape play
volume.
TAPE SPEED —
Adjust tape play
speed to match
your voice pitch.
ECHO — Add
echo to enrich
your voice for a
live concert hall
effect.
FUNCTION
SELECT —
Slide to CD/CDG
to use the CDG
player, slide to
TAPE to use the
tape player
functions.
AUTO VOICE — Replace the
original singer’s voice with
your voice when you sing
along with a tape or CDG disc.
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paragraph, go to the box on that
page with the corresponding icon
for pertinent information.
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— Note
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Thank you for purchasing the RadioShack Karaoke System
with CDG and Single Cassette. It is a stylish, affordable
karaoke system with a full array of great features. It lets you
sing along with your favorite recordings on a CD, CDG
(compact disc with a graphic track), or cassette tape, and
hear your voice over the music through the powerful built-in
speaker.
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO
USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REF ER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The lightning symbol is int e nded to al e rt yo u t o
the presence of uninsula ted da nge ro us v ol ta ge
within this product’s enclos ure t hat migh t be of
sufficient magnitude to constit ute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.
The exclamation symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and maintenance
instructions are included in the literature
!
accompanying this product.
CAUTION
DO NOT OPEN
The karaoke system lets you play CDs or CDGs. Connect
the karaoke system to a TV or monitor and read the lyrics of
..
!
your favorite tunes as they scroll in front of a still video
background. Or, you can sing along without video, using a
karaoke audio cassette. You can even sing along with your
favorite pre-recorded cassette tapes and CDs! Plus, you
can connect another audio component, such as an
equalizer/booster or a PA system. Use your karaoke system
as a portable PA system for speaking at parties or other
gatherings — just plug in the microphone and turn on the
power!
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Read Instructions
instructions should be read before the product is operated.
— All the safety and operating
Retain Instructions
— The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings
— All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions
— All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
Cleaning
— Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments
— Do not use attachments not recommended
by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Water and Moisture
— Do not use this product near water
(for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub; in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like).
Accessories
— Do not place this product on an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall,
causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the product should follow
the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the manufacturer. A product
and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick
stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
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Ventilation
— Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the
product, and to protect it from overheating. These openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a
built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s
instructions have been adhered to.
Power Sources
— This product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated on the marking
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power company.
For products intended to operate from battery power, or
other sources, refer to the operating instruction.
Grounding or Polarization
— This product may be
equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit
into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Power-Cord Protection
— Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and
points where they exit from the product.
Lightning
— For added protection for this product during a
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for
long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
surges.
Important Safety Instructions
Overloading
— Do not overload wall outlets, extension
cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
— Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings, as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spi ll liquid of any kind on the
product.
Servicing
— Do not attempt to service this product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose you to
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dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
Connections
Damage Requiring Service
the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
product,
• If the product has been exposed to rain or water,
• If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions as an
improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to its normal
operation,
• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way, and
• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance – this indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have
the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other
hazards.
— When replacement parts are
— Unplug this product from
Safety Check
to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
— The product should be situated away from heat
Heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
— Upon completion of any service or repairs
— The product should be
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The system has two microphone jacks, so you can use the
supplied microphone to sing along with your favorite
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recordings, and connect an optional microphone (not
supplied, available at your local RadioShack store) for
duets, lead, or background vocals. For the best
performance, the microphone should be a unidirectional
600-ohm dynamic type with a
an ON/OFF switch.
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1
/4-inch (6.35-mm) plug and
.
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To avoid electrical shock, do not
connect the system to AC power
until all other connections are
complete.
.
Before connecting a microphone, set
Plug a single microphone into
microphone, plug it into
down the built-in microphone holder on the right side of the
system and place the microphone in the holder’s grip.
. To store the microphone, pull
MIC 2
MIC VOLUME
. If you add a second
MIC 1
to
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AUX OUTPUT R
and L— Lets
you connect the
karaoke system
to another audio
component.
To see the words from a karaoke video cassette or CD/CDG
on a TV or monitor, plug one end of the supplied cable into
the karaoke system’s
your TV or monitor’s VIDEO IN jack.
VIDEO OUT
jack and the other end into
VIDEO OUT —
Lets you
connect your
karaoke
system to a TV.
Connections
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To hear your voice and music from the system through an
optional audio component, connect the system’s
OUTPUT R
and L jacks to the component’s audio input jacks.
AUX
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When you have made all other connections, plug your
system’s power cord into a standard AC outlet.
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The supplied power cord has a
polarized plug that fits into the
outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit properly, turn it over
and try again. Do not force it.
.
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OPEN/CLOSE
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CD/CDG Player Operation
• See “Recording Your Voice
With Music” on Page 8 for
instructions on how to record
your voice with a tape or CD.
• To temporarily stop play, press
ffff
.
and the track number
ä
appear. To resume play, press
again.
ä
• Do not apply excessive force to
the CD/CDG door, or press the
door while a CD/CDG is playing.
• Never place anything except a
compact disc in the disc tray.
Foreign objects can damage the
player.
• Never place more than one disc
in the disc tray at a time.
CD/CDG Player Operation
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1. Press
2. Slide
3. Press
4. Place a CD/CDG in the
5. Press down on the compartment door to close it.
6. Press ä. J appears and the CD/CDG begins to play
7. The system automatically stops at the end of the CD/
POWER
indicator lights.
FUNCTION SELECT
OPEN/CLOSE
the top of the system to
open the CD/CDG
compartment door.
disc tray over the center
hub, with the label facing
up.
appears, then the CD/CDG’s total number of tracks and
play time appear.
track 1.
CDG’s last track. To stop it sooner, press
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While the disc is paused, you can skip backward or forward
to the desired track by pressing
play the selected track, press
to turn on the system. The POWER
on
to
CD/CDG
SKIP/SEARCH
ä
.
.
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backward or forward during play. The CD plays rapidly and
you hear the sound at an accelerated speed.
SKIP/SEARCH
or - to search rapidly
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You can program the CD/CDG player to play up to 20 tracks
in any order you choose. Make sure the CD/CDG player is
stopped before you begin programming tracks.
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press
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PROGRAM
SKIP/SEARCH
track.
PROGRAM
and
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to store the selected track.
appear.
and
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appear.
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4. Repeat Steps 1–3 to program up to 20 tracks.
5. Press
track number appears and plays.
6. Program play automatically stops at the end of the last
programmed track. To stop play sooner, press '.
to play the stored tracks. The first stored
ä
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While play is stopped, repeatedly press
the programmed sequence.
To replace a programmed track, press
track you want to replace appears. Press
or - or to select the desired track, then press
store the track. The old track is replaced by the newly
programmed track.
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PROGRAM
PROGRAM
SKIP/SEARCH
to review
until the
PROGRAM
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to
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Do one of the following to erase a programmed sequence:
• Press
• Slide
• Press
OPEN/CLOSE
FUNCTION SELECT
POWER.
before or after programmed play.
to
TAPE.
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1. Press
STOP/EJECT
compartment door.
to open the cassette
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You cannot review a programmed
sequence if programmed memory
is full (20 tracks).
2. Insert a cassette with the exposed tape down and the
desired side facing you. Avoid touching the tape.
3. Close the cassette compartment door by pressing on it
until it clicks shut.
4. Press
5. Slide
6. Press
7. Rotate
8. When the tape reaches its end, it automatically stops
POWER
FUNCTION SELECT
PLAY
preference.
and
PLAY
play sooner.
.
.
JJJJ
MASTER VOLUME
is released. Press
Jý
Jý
JýJý
to
.
TAPE
to suit your listening
STOP/EJECT
ªýto stop
Cassette Deck Operation
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Karaoke Operation
Cassette Deck Operation
• To temporarily stop play, press
• To rapidly wind the tape forward
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PAUSE
again to resume play.
or backward, press FAST-F
or REWIND
EJECT
the desired section.
. Press PAUSE
. Press STOP/
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when you reach
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Recording Your Voice With
Music
When you record, the tape speed
is activated. Rotate TAPE SPEED
to medium.
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STOP/EJECT
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When a microphone is plugged into
system mixes the microphone output with recorded music
from cassette tapes, CDs, or CDGs.
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1. Press
POWER
to turn on the system. The POWER
indicator lights.
2. Plug the supplied microphone into the
an additional microphone into the
3. Rotate
ECHO, TAPE SPEED,
and
the desired levels.
4. T o hear your voice with the music, set the microphone's
ON/OFF
switch to ON. Rotate
MIC VOLUME
your voice's volume.
5. To replace the prerecorded origi nal singer’s voice with
your own, slide
AUTO VOICE
to ON.
or
MIC 1
MIC 2
MASTER VOLUME
, the
MIC 2
jack. Plug
MIC 1
jack, if desired.
to adjust
to
6. When you are finished, slide the microphone's
switch to
OFF
. Press
POWER
to turn off the system.
ON/OFF
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1. Load a blank audio cassette (or one you want to record
over) in the cassette deck.
2. Follow Steps 1–5 in “CD/CDG Player Operation” on
Page 6.
3. Slide
FUNCTION SELECT
4. To record your voice with a CD/CDG, repeatedly press
SKIP/SEARCH
) or - until the desired track number
appears.
5. Press
the cassette deck at the same time. The tape deck
, then press both
ä
records your voice along with the sound from the CD/
CDG.
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to
CD/CDG
RECORD
for a CD/CDG.
ç and
PLAY
J on
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If your karaoke system is not working properly, the following
suggestions might help.
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No power when
the power is
turned on.
No sound. • MASTER VOLUME
Sound from an
audio cassette
tape is irregular
or distorted.
Cannot record.The erase-prevention
CD skips or will
not play.
No song lyrics
appear on the
screen.
No power plug
connection at the AC
outlet.
or MIC VOLUME is
set to the lowest
setting.
• The wrong function
is selected.
• Dirty head or
capstan.
• Irregular cassette
tape winding.
tabs have been
removed from the
cassette.
•CD is inserted
upside down.
• CD is dirty.
• CD is scratched.
• Moisture has
formed inside the
CD deck.
• Video cable is not
connected properly
to the TV.
• TV’s source
selector is not set to
VIDEO.
Insert the power plug
into the AC outlet.
• Adjust MASTER
VOLUME or MIC
VOLUME.
• Slide FUNCTION
SELECT to the
correct function.
• See “Cleaning the
Tape-Handling
Parts” on Page 11.
• See “Restoring
Tape Tension and
Sound Quality” on
Page 10.
See “Preventing
Accidental Erasure”
on Page 11.
• Insert CD correctly.
• Wipe clean with soft
cloth.
• Use a new CD.
• Turn the CD player
off and let it dry for
20 to 30 minutes.
• Connect the video
cable to VIDEO OUT and to the TV’s
VIDEO IN.
• Use your TV’s
remote control to
select VIDEO.
If you cannot find the problem, take your karaoke system to
your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
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Care
Keep the karaoke system dry; if it
gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
Use and store the karaoke system
only in normal temperature
environments. Handle the karaoke
system carefully; do not drop it.
Keep the karaoke system away
from dust and dirt, and wipe it with
a damp cloth occasionally to keep
it looking new.
Service and Repair
If your karaoke system is not
performing as it should, take it to
your local RadioShack store for
assistance. Modifying or tampering
with the karaoke system’s internal
components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it.
CD Care Tips
Even though a compact disc is
durable, treat the CD surface with
care.
• Do not write on either side of the
CD, particularly the non-label
side (signals are read from the
non-label side).
• Do not store CDs in high
temperature, high-humidity
locations. They might warp.
• Keep CDs dry. A water drop can
act as a lens and affect the laser
beam’s focus.
• Always handle a CD by the
edges to avoid fingerprints and
always keep it in its protective
case or sleeve when it is not in
use. Fingerprints and scratches
on the CD’s surface can prevent
the laser beam from correctly
reading the digital information. If
the CD gets scratched, use
RadioShack Scratch ‘n Fix to
repair the disc.
Troubleshooting
9
Tape Tips
the
FCC Rules
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.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• 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 karaoke system.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by
RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
You must use shielded interface cables with this equipment.
. These limits are designed to provide
.
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Be careful not to damage the
cassette when tapping it. Do not
touch the exposed tape or allow
any sharp objects near the
cassette.
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After you play a cassette tape several times, the tape might
become tightly wound on the reels. This can cause playback
sound quality to deteriorate.
To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the tape from the
beginning to the end of one side, then completely rewind it.
Then loosen the tape reels by gently tapping each edge of
the cassette on a flat surface.
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To record over a cassette tape, simply record as usual. The
cassette deck records over the previous recording .
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You can quickly erase both sides of a cassette tape using a
RadioShack bulk tape eraser.
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Cassette tapes have two erase-protection tabs — one for
each side. When a tab is in place, you can record on that
side. To prevent accidental erasure of a tape recording, use
a screwdriver to remove one or both of the cassette tape’s
erase-protection tabs. This prevents
pressed. If you later decide to record on a tape side after
you have removed the erase-protection tab, place a piece of
strong plastic tape over that side’s erase-protection hole. Be
sure you cover only the hole originally covered by the eraseprotection tab.
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from being
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Dirt, dust or particles of the tape's coating can accumulate
on the tape heads and other parts that the tape touches.
This can greatly reduce the performance of the cassette
player. After every 20 hours of tape player operation, follow
these steps to clean the tape-handling parts or use a
RadioShack cassette deck cleaning kit.
1. Disconnect AC power.
2. Open the cassette compartment door and press
to expose the tape-handling parts.
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Jý
JýJý
3. Use a cotton swab dipped in denatured alcohol or tape
head cleaning solution to clean the tape guides, record/
play head, erase head, pinch roller, and capstan.
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If you use a metal or high-bias type
tape, the recorded sound might not
be erased properly.
.
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Removing the erase-protection
tabs does not prevent a bulk eraser
from erasing a cassette tape.
.
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You might permanently damage
your speakers by cleaning them
with a vacuum cleaner. Use a
feather duster or a soft loose cloth
instead.
.
.
Tape Tips
4. When you finish cleaning, press
close the cassette compartment door. Then reconnect
power.
STOP/EJECT
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and
11
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against man ufacturing 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 FITNESS 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 PERSON OR ENTITY WITH
RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE
CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA,
PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BE EN AD VISE D
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 RadioShack store.
RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwi se provided
by law: (a) cor rect the defect by product repair without
charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with
one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and produ cts, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of
RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products
may be used in the performance of warranty servi ce. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for
the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be
charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure
caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident,
misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to foll ow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess vol tage or
current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a
RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables
such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e)
transportation, shipping or insurance cost s; o r (f) costs of
product removal, installation, set-up service adjus tment
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
12/99
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Power Output (Maximum) .....................................................8 Watts