Radio Shack Deceiver Owner's Manual

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

Your RadioShack Deceiver will fool all
your friends as it transforms from a
monster truck into a high-profile race
car and back at the touch of a butto n!
The Deceiver’s headlights blink and
the engine makes realistic sounds.

The Deceiver comes in two frequen­cies — 27 MHz and 49 MHz — so you
can race with your friends. Check the
box for the frequency listing.

The Deceiver is recommended for
ages 8 and up.

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO

THE FCC WANTS YOU TO THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW

KNOW

KNOWKNOW

Your Deceiver or transmitter might
cause TV or radio interference even
when it is operating properly. To de­termine whether your Deceiver or
transmitter is causing the interfer­ence, turn off your Deceiver and re­lease the transmitter’s control sticks.
If the interference goes away, your
Deceiver or transmitter is causing it.
Try to eliminate the interference by:

• Moving your Deceiver or transmit­ter away from the TV or radio

• Contacting your local RadioShack
store for help

If you cannot eliminate the interfer­ence, the FCC requires that you stop
using your Deceiver and transmitter.

INSTALLING BATTERIES

INSTALLING BATTERIES

INSTALLING BATTERIESINSTALLING BATTERIES

Cautions:

• Use only a fresh battery/battery
pack of the required size and rec­ommended type.

• If you will not be using the De­ceiver for a week or more, remove
the battery from the transmitter
and the battery pack from the
Deceiver. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can damage elec­tronic parts.

• Never leave dead or weak batter­ies in the Deceiver or the trans­mitter.

Warning:

promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.

In the Transmitter

In the Transmitter

In the TransmitterIn the Transmitter

The transmitter requires one 9-volt
battery. For the best performance
and longest life, we recommend a
RadioShack alkaline battery.

1. Press down and slide the battery

2. Place a battery in the battery

Dispose of old batteries

compartment cover off in the
direction of the arrow.

compartment according to the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
inside.

Is it a monster truck or a race car? Both! It’s two toys in one!

3. Replace the cover and snap it into
place.

Note:

When the transmitter’s range

decreases, replace its battery.

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In The Vehicle

In The Vehicle

In The VehicleIn The Vehicle

The Deceiver requires one 9.6-volt re­chargeable battery pack for power.

You must charge a rechargeable battery
pack before you can use it to power your
Deceiver. To charge it, follow the battery
charger’s instr u ctions.

Caution:

tors and wires do not touch the Deceiver's
moving parts.

Be sure the battery pack’s connec-

1. Slide

OFF/ON/SOUND OFF

of the Deceiver to

OFF

.

on the bottom

the charging time), disconnect it from
the charger. Overcharging the battery
pack could damage it.

• When you disconnect the battery pack
from the charger, do not pull on the
connector’s wires. You might damage
the battery pack.

Notes:

• If you want to run your vehicle for
extended periods of time, we suggest
you purchase an extra battery pack.
You can charge one while you use the
other.

2. Press the battery lid stopper and slide
it in the direction of the
then lift the battery lid stopper.

3. Place the bat­tery pack in the
battery com­partment with
its connector
on the same
side as the
vehicle’s
matching con­nector and push
it in all the way.

4. Connect the battery pack’s connector
to the vehicle’s connector. The connec­tor fits only one way.

5. Replace the battery lid stopper.

If the Deceiver loses power or does not re­spond to the transmitter, recharge the
battery pack.

Cautions:

• Use only the recommended battery
pack and charger.

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• Occasionally, let the battery pack fully
discharge before recharging it. Other­wise the battery pack may lo se its abil­ity to fully charge.

Important:

RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal
on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates RadioShack
is voluntarily participating in
an industry program to collect and recycle
these batteries at the end of their useful
life, when taken out of service in the Unit­ed States or Canada. The RBRC program
provides a convenient alternative to placing
used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the
municipal waste stream, which may be ille­gal in your area. Please call 1-800-THE­SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for information
on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area.
RadioShack’s involvement in this program is
part of the company’s commitment to pre­serving our environment and conserving our
natural resources.

ATTACHING THE

ATTACHING THE

ATTACHING THE ATTACHING THE
TRANSMITTER'S AN TE N N A

TRANSMITTER'S AN TE N N A

TRANSMITTER'S AN TE N N ATRANSMITTER'S AN TE N N A

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• Do not charge or recharge the battery
pack while it is in the Deceiver.

• After you charge or recharge the bat­tery pack (see the charger’s manual for

Attach the antenna to the transmitter by
screwing the threade d end into the tr ans­mitter's antenna connector.

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INSTALLING THE

INSTALLING THE

INSTALLING THE INSTALLING THE
VEHICLE'S ANTENNA TUBE

VEHICLE'S ANTENNA TUBE

VEHICLE'S ANTENNA TUBEVEHICLE'S ANTENNA TUBE

The antenna tube holds up the antenna wire
for the best reception and range.

DRIVING THE DECEIVER

DRIVING THE DECEIVER

DRIVING THE DECEIVERDRIVING THE DECEIVER

Fully extend the transmit ter’s
antenna. For maximum range,
hold the transmitter wi th the
antenna pointing straight up.

The transmitter has no power
switch. When you press either
control lever, the Deceiver
responds and the red indicator
lights.

Left Control Lever

Push forward to mov e forward.
Pull back to move backward.
Release to st op.

1. Push the antenna wire's loose end
through the tube.

2. Insert the tube securely into the vehi­cle's tube holder. Let the extra
antenna wire hang freely.

Transform Button

Press while the vehicle is
stopped to make the De­ceiver transform. The De­ceiver transforms from a
monster truck to a race car
and back again.

Cautions:

• If you make the Dece iver

Right Control Lever

Push left to move left.
Push right to move
right.
Release to go straight.

transform wh ile it is
moving, it might change
the vehicle’s direction.

• Never insert your finger
or other object inside
the chassis while the
Deceiver is tran sf or mi ng.

Warning:

Never play with your Deceiver in

the street.

Caution:

Do not drive the vehicle in pud­dles, on a wet floor, on sand, or in mud, rain,
or snow. These can damage it.

Note:

To perform the coolest stunts, your

Deceiver needs to be running at high speed.

1. Slide

OFF/ON/SOUND OFF

on the bottom

of the Deceiver to ON.

2. To make the Deceiver pop a wheelie,
quickly switch from reverse to for­ward. If the road surface is rough or
the battery is running low, your
Deceiver might not pop a wheelie.

Caution:

If the Deceiver gets stuck
under an object, immediately release
the transmitter’s control levers and
retrieve the car.

3. You hear the Deceiver’s engine sound

OFF/ON/SOUND OFF

when

is set to ON.
To drive the Deceiver with the sound
off, set

OFF

.

OFF/ON/SOUND OFF

to

SOUND

4. When you finish driving the Deceiver,
slide

OFF/ON/SOUND OFF

ADJUSTING WHEEL

ADJUSTING WHEEL

ADJUSTING WHEEL ADJUSTING WHEEL
ALIGNMENT

ALIGNMENT

ALIGNMENTALIGNMENT

to

OFF

.

If the Deceiver does not drive in a straight
line when you release the right control le­ver, adjust the wheel alignment control
(between the front wheels, underneath the
car). Turn the control toward L (left) if the
car is pulling to the ri g ht, or toward R
(right) if the car is pulling to the left.

HELPFUL HINTS

HELPFUL HINTS

HELPFUL HINTSHELPFUL HINTS

• Running your car for long periods gen­erates high heat levels. Heat causes
wear and tear on the motor. To help
keep heat levels down, when your
Deceiver’s battery power dies, let the
car cool at least 10 minutes before
installing a newly charged battery pack.

• If someone uses a CB nearby, it might
interfere with control of the Deceiver.

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If this happens, move the car and

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transmitter away from the CB.

• You cannot operate your Deceiver near
devices with transmitters that use the
same frequency as the Deceiver (either
27 MHz or 49 MHz).

• If the Deceiver moves slowly, and you
just installed a fully charged battery
pack, check the wheel mechanisms for
lint, threa d , h air or dust.

CARE

CARE

CARECARE

Keep the Deceiver dry. Use and store the
Deceiver only in normal temperature envi­ronments. Handle the Deceiver carefully;
do not drop it. Modifying or tampering with
the Deceiver’s internal components can
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty and void your FCC authorization
to operate it. If your Deceiver is not per­forming as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.

USER-REPLACEABLE PARTS

USER-REPLACEABLE PARTS

USER-REPLACEABLE PARTSUSER-REPLACEABLE PARTS

Part Description RSU #

Front Bumper Set: Front Bumper

12258232

and Tapping Screw (3x14 #8,Qty

2)
Transmitter Antenna 10538213
Transmitter Battery Lid 12055364
Transmitter (27 MHz) 12333118
Transmitter (49 MHz) 12333126
Antenna Tube Set 10681781
Service Manual (not pictured) 12258133
Owner’s Manual (not pictured) 12258190

Antenna Tube Set

Transmitter
Antenna

You can order replacement parts for your
vehicle at your local RadioShack store. Sim­ply identify the part(s) you need from the
exploded view on the right, then find the
part number in this list.

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 consequent ial damages, so the abov e 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 rec eipt as proof of purchase date to a ny 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 purchas e price. A ll 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) c onsumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic dam age; (e) trans port ation, shipping o r insurance costs; o r (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment 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

Limited Ninety-Day Warranty

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Front Bumper Set:
Front Bumper and
Tapping Screw

Transmitter
Battery Lid

Transmitter

12/99

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