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User’s Guide
See reverse for Detailed Instructions
Quick Reference
What’s Included
Powerhorn
User’s Guide
Features
• Adjust volume to save battery
power.
• Talk through the detachable
mic to project your voice.
• Switch on the built-in siren for
a loud alarm sound.
• Adjust feedback control to
adjust the amplifier’s volume to
eliminate feedback problems
indoors.
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 batteries of
different size or chemistries.
• If you do not plan to use your
powerhorn for a long time,
remove the batteries. Batteries
can leak chemicals that can
damage electronic parts.
Specifications
Frequency coverage .............450 Hz - 10 kHz
Power source ................... 8 C 1.5 V Batteries
Operating voltage.................................... 12V
Power rating .......................10 W (Maximum)
Impedance......................... Speaker: 8 Ohms
..Microphone: Low impedance (Condenser)
Current drain ....................... 140 mA-250 mA
Drive current................At Talk: 2.4A (Under);
.....................................At Siren: 4.0A (Under)
Output level............................... Over 105 dB
Distance range (approx.) ................................
......... 1.6 mi (2.57 km) (Quiet suburban area)
........................ 0.8 Miles (1.29 km) (City area)
Dimensions (H×W×D) (Without Microphone
Attached) ................................ 9.9 × 13 × 9 in
......................................... (25 × 33 × 22.7 cm)
Weight........................................ 4.4 lbs (2 kg)
Specifications are subject to change and
improvement without notice. Actual product may
vary from the images found in this document.
Lift latch to open battery
compartment.
Remove the two battery
containers and insert four C
batteries in each container.
Replace and secure latch when
finished.
Install Batteries
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Latch
Lift latch to open battery compartment.
Shoulder Strap
TALK Bar
Press when you speak to project your
voice.
Slide to LOCK so you can speak for a
long time without having to hold the
TALK button.
Microphone
Hold the microphone about 5 inches
away from your mouth when talking.
VOLUME
Rotate VOLUME to adjust the desired
volume level.
SIREN ON/OFF
Turns siren on / off.
TALK Button
Press to talk.
Battery Containers
NOTE
Always set SIREN ON/OFF to OFF
before installing batteries.
User’s Guide
See reverse for Quick Reference
Detailed Instructions
Installing Batteries
Your Powerhorn requires eight C
batteries (not supplied) for power.
Replace the batteries when the
powerhorn’s sound weakens.
Set SIREN ON/OFF to OFF.
Lift the battery compartment
cover’s latch and open the
cover.
Lift out the two battery
containers. Put four batteries in
each container, as indicated by
the diagrams on the containers.
Replace the battery containers
in the compartment with the
markings on the containers
facing away from the handle.
Close the cover and secure the
latch.
Using Powerhorn with
Microphone Mounted
You can operate the powerhorn
with one hand by mounting the
microphone on the rear of the
powerhorn.
Set SIREN ON/OFF to OFF.
Align the slot in the
microphone’s back with the
mounting bracket on the
battery compartment cover and
slide the microphone onto the
bracket.
Slide the TALK bar on the
microphone to LOCK.
Firmly hold the powerhorn and
place the microphone about
5 inches (12.7 cm) from your
mouth.
Press the talk button on the
powerhorn’s handle and speak
into the microphone. Release
the talk button when finished.
Using Powerhorn without
Microphone Mounted
When using the powerhorn for an
extended time, you can use the
shoulder strap to hold the powerhorn
and then use the microphone to
broadcast your message.
Set SIREN ON/OFF to OFF.
Place the strap over your
shoulder and adjust it as
desired.
Place the microphone about 5
inches (12.7 cm) away from your
mouth and press the TALK bar
when you speak.
To speak continuously without
having to press the TALK bar,
slide it in the direction of the
LOCK arrow until it clicks. Slide
the bar to the opposite position
to unlock it.
NOTE
If feedback occurs, move the
microphone away from the front of
the speaker, decrease the volume or
adjust FEEDBACK CONTROL (see
“Using Feedback Control”).
Adjusting Volume
Rotate VOLUME on the microphone
toward 10 to increase, or toward 0 to
decrease the powerhorn’s volume.
Using Siren
To turn on the siren, set SIREN to
ON. To turn it off, set SIREN to OFF.
WARNING:
Do not point the powerhorn directly at
someone when you turn on the siren.
Using Feedback Control
If you experience feedback
problems while using the
powerhorn indoors, open the
battery compartment and use
a small Phillips screwdriver to
rotate FEEDBACK CONTROL
counterclockwise to reduce
feedback.
NOTE
Adjust FEEDBACK CONTROL to
reduce feedback also reduces the
volume. To increase the volume,
rotate FEEDBACK CONTROL
clockwise until the sound is audible
without feedback. If you are unsure
how to make this adjustment, take the
powerhorn to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.
Care
Keep the powerhorn dry. If it gets wet,
wipe it dry immediately. Use and store
your powerhorn in normal temperature
environments only. Keep your powerhorn
away from dust and dirt. Wipe it with a
damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new.
Modifying or tampering with the
powerhorn’s internal components can
cause a malfunction and might invalidate
its warranty. If your powerhorn is not
performing as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
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Protect the environment by
recycling used electronics. Go to
www.ecyclingcentral.com to find a
recycling location near you.
Limited Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against
manufacturing 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 BEEN ADVISED 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 otherwise provided by law: (a) correct
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 products, 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 service. 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 follow instructions,
improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or
other incidence of excess voltage 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 costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation,
set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
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