Cat. No. 20-226
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
DX-396
AM/SW/FM Stereo PLL Portable Receiver
FEATURES
Your lightweight and compact RadioShack DX-396 AM/SW/FM-Stereo
PLL Portable Receiver lets you choose
from a wide variety of broadcasts on
FM, AM, and SW (shortwave) bands.
The 12 international SW bands let you
tune in to the news and other programs
from such sources as the British Broadcasting Company, Radio Cairo, and Radio Moscow, bringing the voices of the
world to you.
Its features include:
Dual Clock
— has a primary clock,
which you can set to your local time, and
a secondary clock, which you can set for
another time zone.
Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) Synthesized Receiver
— ensures accurate
tuning.
Direct-Access Tuning
— directly tunes
to the desired frequency when you enter
the frequency on the keypad.
Large, Fast-Response Display
—
shows the band, frequency, wave length
(for SW), memory, battery, time, and
other indicators.
Memory Tuning
— stores up to 30 frequencies in memory (10 frequencies in
each band) so you can easily tune to
your favorite stations.
Tone Control
— lets you set the receiver to accentuate high or low frequency
sounds.
Search Tuning
— searches up or down
the band for the next available station.
Memory Scan
— scans the stored fre-
quencies in each band’s memory.
LED Tuning Indicator
— lights when
the receiver tunes to a signal.
Shortwave Quick Select
— allows you
quick access to any of the 12 shortwave
broadcast bands.
Key Lock
— prevents you from accidentally turning the receiver on or off,
changing the band or frequency, or
changing other front-panel controls.
Alarm
— sounds a buzzer or turns on
the radio at a set time.
Sleep Timer
— plays the radio for 90,
60, 30, or 15 minutes, then automati cally
turns it off.
Headphone Jack
— lets you connect
optional stereo headphones so you can
listen privately and hear FM broadcasts
in stereo.
DX/Local Control
— helps to reduce
distortion of broadcasts.
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Three Power Options
the receiver with internal batteries (not
supplied), standard household AC power (using an optional AC adapter), or DC
vehicle battery power (using an optional
DC adapter).
— let you power
Memory Backup
grammed stations in your receiver’s
memory for about 30 seconds without
batteries.
Frequency Step Switch
the correct frequency step for different
countries.
12H/24H Clock Switch
lect a 12- or 24-hour time display.
Folding Stand
receiver at an angle.
Because this product is so versatile,
please take a few moments to review
this Owner’s Manual before you operate
your receiver.
— keeps the pro-
— lets you set
— lets you se-
— securely positions the
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CONTENTS
Preparation .............................................................................................................. 5
Connecting Power .................................... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ... 5
Using Internal Battery Power .......... ... .... ... ... ... ....................................... ... ... 5
Using AC Power ........................................................................................... 5
Using Vehicle Battery Power ........................................................................ 6
Setting the Time ....... ....................................... ... ... .... ...................................... ... 7
Choosing the Time Format ..................... ... ... ... .... ...................................... ... 7
Setting the Primary Clock ...................................... ... ................................... 7
Setting the Secondary Clock ........................... .... ... ... ... ... ............................. 8
Setting the AM/FM Tuning Increment ....... .... ...................................... .... ... ... ... ... 8
Using Stereo Headphones ................................................................................. 9
Listening Safely .. ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... ................................ 9
Traffic Safety ............................................. ... ... .... ...................................... ... 9
Using the Folding Stand ..................................................................................... 9
Operation ............................................................................................................... 10
Listening to the Receiver .................................................................................. 10
Selecting the Band ..................................................................................... 10
Selecting the International Radio Frequency Band .................................... 10
Tuning to a Radio Station ........................................................................... 11
Using the Sensitivity Switch ....................................................................... 12
Using the Antenna .......................................... .... ...................................... . 12
Storing Station Frequencies ............................ ... ... ....................................... ... . 12
Erasing Stored Frequencies ..................... .... ... ... ....................................... ... ... . 13
Listening Hints ................................. ... ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ... ... . 13
International Broadcast Frequencies ......................................... ... ... ... .... ... ....... 13
Time Standard Frequencies ............................................................................. 14
Frequency Conversion ..................................................................................... 14
Special Features ................................................................................................... 15
Using the Key Lock ........................................................................................... 15
Using the Alarm .................................. ... ... ....................................... ... .... ... ....... 15
Setting the Alarm Time ........................................................... ... ... .... .......... 15
Turning the Alarm On/Off ................................ .... ... ... ... ... ........................... 15
Using the Sleep Timer ...................................................................................... 16
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 17
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................... 18
Specifications .......................... .......................... ...................... ....................... ....... 19
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your receiver from:
• Internal battery power (two alkaline
C batteries, not supplied).
• Standard household AC power (with
an optional AC adapter).
• Vehicle battery power (with an
optional DC adapter).
Using Internal Battery Power
To use battery power, you need two C
batteries (not supplied). For the best
performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended
type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or
different types of batteries.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment cover
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
OPEN
SIZE”C” x2 BATTERIES
2. Place the batteries in the compartment and on top of the attached ribbon, as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked outside
the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
When
BATTERY flashes on the display
or the receiver stops operating properly,
replace the batteries.
Warning:
Dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.
Caution:
If you do not plan to use the
receiver with batteries for a month, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
Using AC Power
You can power the receiver using a 3V,
700-mA AC adapter, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1756, and a size
H Adaptaplug
are available at your local RadioShack
store.
®
(neither supplied). Both
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Cautions:
You must use a Class 2
power source that supplies
!
3V DC and delivers at least
300 mA. Its center tip must be set to
positive and its plug must fit the receiver's
er that does not meet these
specifications could damage the receiver or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to
the receiver before you connect it to
AC power. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC power
before you disconnect it from the
receiver.
• If you disconnect power from the
receiver for about 30 seconds, all
information stored in memory will be
lost. However, if you disconnect the
AC adapter plug from the receiver’s
DC 3V
installed, the memory stays intact.
Follow these steps to power the receiver
from AC power.
1. Connect the Adaptaplug to the
adapter’s cord with the TIP set to
+POS.
2. Insert the barrel plug into the
receiver’s
nects the internal batteries.
DC 3V
jack. Using an adapt-
jack and have batteries
DC 3V
jack. This discon-
Using Vehicle Battery Power
You can power the receiver from a vehicle’s 12V power source (such as cigarette-lighter socket) using a 3V, 300-mA
DC adapter and a size H Adaptaplug
(neither supplied). Both are available at
your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
You must use a power
source that supplies 3V DC
!
and delivers at least 300
mA. Its center tip must be set to
positive and its plug must fit the receiver's
er that does not meet these
specifications could damage t he receiver or the adapter.
• Always connect the DC adapter to
the receiver before you connect it to
the power source. When you finish,
disconnect the adapter from the
power source before you disconnect
it from the receiver.
• If you disconnect power from the
receiver for about 30 seconds, all
information stored in memory will be
lost. However, if you disconnect the
DC adapter plug from the receiver’s
DC 3V
installed, the memory stays intact.
DC 3V
jack. Using an adapt-
jack and have batteries
3. Plug the adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
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Follow these steps to power your receiver from your vehicle’s battery power.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to
3V.
2. Connect the Adaptaplug to the
adapter’s cord with TIP set to
+POS.
3. Insert the adapter's barrel plug into
the receiver’s
DC 3V
jack. This dis-
connects the internal batteries.
Setting the Primary Clock
Follow these steps to set your local time.
1. Press
receiver.
on the display.
2. Press
flashes.
3. Press
flashes for 60 seconds.
POWER
to turn on the
FM 87.50 MHz appears
CLOCK
TIME SET
. 12:00 slowly
. 12:00 rapidly
4. Plug the other end of the adapter
into your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter
socket.
SETTING THE TIME
The receiver has a dual time clock so
you can set the primary clock for your local time and the secondary clock for another time zone. You can select a 12- or
24-hour clock display format.
Choosing the Time Format
1. Slide the battery compartment cover
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
2. Remove any batteries from the compartment.
3. Set
CLOCK
mat or to
4. Replace the batteries.
12H
to
24H
for a 12-hour for-
for a 24-hour format.
4. Use the number keys to enter the
correct time while the display
flashes. For example, to enter 9:30
AM, press
To enter a PM time, press
STORE AM/PM
9, 3
, and 0.
. pm 9:30 appears
MEMORY/
on the display.
Note:
You can use
>
or < to set the
time instead of using the number
keys. Press
<
to set the time back.
5. Press
>
to advance the time or
TIME SET
again when the time
shows correctly. The display stops
flashing, and the clock starts.
Notes:
• If you set the time using the time
tone from a time standard frequency, press
TIME SET
when the
time tone sounds to synchronize the
seconds. (See “Time Standard Frequencies” on Page 14.)
5. Replace the cover.
6. Press
POWER
to turn on the
receiver and activate the format
change.
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• When the receiver is off, the display
always shows local time. When the
receiver is turned on, the time disappears and a radio frequency
appears. To see the time when the
receiver is on, press
CLOCK
again to return to the radio
CLOCK
. Press
frequency display.
returns to the primary clock time or
the radio frequency display (when
the receiver is on).
To return to the primary clock or
radio frequency display before 10
seconds have passed, press
TIME
again.
DUAL
Setting the Secondary Clock
Follow these steps to set the secondary
clock.
1. Press
TIME
2. Press
POWER
, then press
. WORLD TIME appears.
TIME SET
. The hour digit and
WORLD TIME flash for 10 seconds.
3. While the display flashes, use the
number keys to enter the hour for
the secondary clock. Or, press
advance the hour or
Notes:
• The minutes change automatically,
according to the primary clock setting.
• If the clock is in 12-hour format and
you press
>
or < to set the hour, PM
automatically appears on the display. If you use the number keys to
enter the hour, press
the time is PM.
4. Press
TIME SET
secondary clock.
<
to set it back.
AM/PM
again to set the
DUAL
>
to
to note
SETTING THE AM/FM
TUNING INCREMENT
You can set the AM/FM tuning increment to the correct frequency used in
other countries as you travel.
1. Slide the battery compartment cover
in the direction of the arrow and
remove the cover.
2. Remove any batteries from the compartment.
3.
To easily receive broadcasts when
you travel to other countries
to A.
To easily receive broadcasts at
, set
A/B
to B.
home
For example, 10 kHz is used in
North and South America, while 9
kHz is dominant in Europe.
, set
A/B
To see the secondary clock time,
press
shows the time and
DUAL TIME
. The display
WORLD TIME
for 10 seconds, then automatically
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4. Replace the batteries.
5. Replace the cover.
USING STEREO
HEADPHONES
For private listening, connect optional
stereo headphones into the receiver's
8
-inch jack. Your local RadioShack store
offers a wide selection of stereo headphones.
If you use headphones with your receiver while riding a bicycle, be very careful.
Do not listen to a continuous broadcast.
Even though some headphones let you
hear some outside sounds when listen-
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ing at normal volume levels, they still
can present a traffic hazard.
Note:
The built-in speaker disconnects
when you plug in headphones.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these
guidelines when you use 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.
USING THE FOLDING
STAND
You can use the stand on the back of
the receiver to prop it up so you can
easily see the clock display. Simply lift
the stand away from the receiver and
set the receiver on a flat surface.
The back of the stand shows a world
map with time zone changes. You can
use the map to help you set the Secondary Clock to determine broadcast times
in other parts of the world.
T raffic Safety
Do not use headphones with your receiver when operating a motor vehicle or
riding a bicycle in or near traffic. Doing
so can create a traffic hazard and could
be illegal in some areas.
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OPERATION
LISTENING TO THE
RECEIVER
Warning:
and hearing loss, set
mum before you turn on the receiver. After you turn on the receiver, set
to a comfortable listening level.
Follow these steps to listen to the receiver.
To prevent possible ear in jury
VOLUME
to mini-
VOLUME
BAND
Press
MW, or SW) appears on the display.
•
If you select FM
until the desired band (FM,
, FM, MHz, and
STEREO (when you tune to a stereo
broadcast) appear on the display.
Note:
Your receiver has only one
speaker. To listen to a stere o broadcast, use stereo headphones (not
supplied). (See “Using Stereo Headphones” on Page 9.)
1. Press
receiver.
2. Press
(FM, MW, or SW) appears on the
display. (See “Selecting the Band.” )
3. Press
9
) to tune to the desired station.
(See “Tuning to a Radio Station” on
Page 11.)
4. Adjust your receiver’s antenna for
the best reception. (See “Using the
Antenna” on Page 12.)
5. Adjust
desired.
6. Press
receiver.
POWER
BAND
<
or > or the number keys (0 –
VOLUME
POWER
to turn on the
until the desired band
and
to turn off the
TONE
as
Selecting the Band
You can select the Frequency Modulation (FM), Medium wave (MW), or the
12-band Shortwave (SW) band for operation.
Note:
The medium wave band is also
known as the Amplitude Modulation
(AM) band due to its modulation system.
•
If you select MW,
appear on the display.
•
If you select SW
, m, SW, and kHz appear on
BAND
the display. See “Selecting the International Radio Frequency Band.” to
select each international radio frequency band.
Note:
SW BROADCAST BAND and
MW and kHz
, SW BROADCAST
m only appear on the display if you
select an SW frequency that falls
between the ranges printed on the
SHORTWAVE BANDS chart printed
below the display.
Selecting the International
Radio Frequency Band
If you select the shortwave band, you
can further choose one of the 12 inter national radio frequency bands using
SW SELECT
Follow these steps to directly select one
of the 12 SW radio broadcast bands.
1. Press
band.
.
BAND
to select shortwave
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2. Press
SW SELECT
. m (meter) flashes
for 10 seconds.
3. While
m flashes, press the desired
band key (
120m
-
13m
).
The receiver tunes to the lowest frequency in the selected band.
Tuning to a Radio Station
You can tune to a station using the manual, search, direct access, preset, or
scan tuning methods.
• Up-Down Manual
To manually tune to a frequency,
repeatedly press
play shows the desired frequency.
•Search
To let the receiver find a station,
press and hold
2 seconds. The tuner rapidly scans
all frequencies. When you release
the button, the receiver automatically tunes to the next strong station.
Note:
As the receiver rapidly scans
for a station, you will be able to hear
the sounds broadcast from the
passing frequencies.
• Direct Access
To tune directly to a station’s frequency, press
flashes for about 10 seconds. While
it is flashing, press the number buttons to select the desired station’s
frequency. Then press
again.
<
or > until the dis-
<
or > for more than
ENTER
. ENTRY
ENTER
Notes:
• Your receiver automatically
rounds the entered frequency to
the nearest valid frequency. For
example, if you try to enter a frequency of 1453 in AM, your
receiver accepts it as 1450. (See
“Setting the AM/FM Tuning Increment” on Page 8.)
• If you make a mistake in entering
a frequency,
EEEE flashes on the
display. Enter the frequency
again.
• Preset
To tune directly to a station that is
entered into memory, simply press
the desired preset number (
Note:
You must first store the
0–9
desired stations into memory. (See
“Storing Station Frequencies” on
Page 12.)
•Scan
To scan the preset memory locations, press
SCAN
. The receiver
stops at each station for about 5
seconds. To end scanning, press
SCAN
again, or press a preset sta-
tion memory button.
Note:
If no frequency is stored in a
memory channel or no signal is
received at a memory channel, the
receiver stops at the memory channel for 1 second and then moves to
the next memory channel.
).
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Using the Sensitivity Switch
If you are listening to a strong FM, AM,
or SW station
ed, set the sensitivity switch to
This decreases the receiver’s sensitivity
which reduces distortion from strong signals and prevents reception of weak and
noisy signals which are more common.
If you are listening to a weak station
the sensitivity switch to
This increases the receiver’s sensitivity
and improves the station’s reception.
, and the sound is distort-
LOCAL
, set
DX
(distant).
store a station’s frequency using a memory button, you can press this button to
select the stored station.
.
Caution:
If you disconnect power from
the receiver for about 30 seconds, all information stored in memory will be lost.
However, if you disconnect the AC or
DC adapter plug from the receiver’s
3V
jack and have batteries installed, the
memory stays intact.
Follow these steps to store a frequency
in memory.
DC
Using the Antenna
Use the following guidelines to adjust
your receiver’s antenna.
Band Antenna Adjustments
Fully extend and rotate the
telescoping antenna.
FM
AMRotate the receiver.
(AM uses an internal antenna.)
SWFully extend the
telescoping antenna.
Note:
For better AM and SW reception,
you can connect an external antenna to
the telescoping antenna.
STORING STATION
FREQUENCIES
For easy selection, you can store up to
30 of your favorite stations’ frequencies
in memory (10 frequencies in each
band; FM, MW, and SW). Once you
1. Press
POWER
to turn on the
receiver.
2. Press
BAND
until the desired band
(FM, MW, or SW) appears on the
display.
3. Press
<
or > or the number keys (0 –
9
) to tune to the desired station.
4. Adjust your receiver’s antenna for
the best reception.
Note:
Use manual, search, or direct
access tuning to tune to the station’ s
frequency you want to store.
5. Press
MEMORY/STORE/AM/PM
MEMORY flashes.
6. While
number button to select the memory
location.
Note:
within about 10 seconds,
stops flashing and you must repeat
Step 5.
MEMORY flashes, press a
If you do not press a number
MEMORY
.
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ERASING STORED
FREQUENCIES
Your shortwave receiver permanently
keeps programmed stations stored in
memory. However, you can eras e all or
single stored frequencies from the memory buttons.
To clear all the memory buttons
must reset the receiver.
Note:
Resetting the receiver clears the
current clock settings.
Using a straightened paper clip, press
RESET
ceiver) once.
play. Then reset the primary and
secondary clocks.
(located on the bottom of the re-
12:00 flashes on the dis-
To clear a single memory button
MEMORY/STORE/AM/PM
ory location button,
ENTER
press
tion.
to clear the memory loca-
. Press the mem-
dELE appears. Then
, you
, press
LISTENING HINTS
Listening to shortwave radio can be ve ry
exciting. Newscasts from a country
where important events are taking place
give you a sense of immediacy that local
newscasts seldom deliver.
Although shortwave listening requires
no special knowledge, you might enjoy it
more if you read some of the numerous
books available on this subject. There
are also several periodicals that give listening hints and seasonal program
schedules.
INTERNATIONAL
BROADCAST
FREQUENCIES
International commercial broadcasts are
found in the following bands. Programming (often in English) usually contain s
news, commentaries, music, and special
features reflecting the culture of the
broadcasting country. You might find it
easiest to hear these broadcasts between 6:00 PM and midnight (your time).
Note:
European stations often list a frequency by giving its wavelength. For example, the 19-meter band refers to the
range of frequencies whose waves are
about 19 meters long.
Band
(In meters)
*120 2.300-2.495
*90 3.200-3.400
75 3.900-4.000
*60 4.750-5.060
49 5.950-6.200
**41 7.100-7.300
31 9.500-9.900
25 11.650-12.050
22 13.600-13.800
19 15.100-15.600
16 17.550-17.900
13 21.450-21.850
*These bands are reserved for stations
in tropical areas.
Frequency Range
(In MHz)
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**The 41-meter band is shared by ham
operators in the United States and international stations.
TIME STANDARD
FREQUENCIES
The following frequencies announce the
exact time of day at specified intervals
for the United States.
FREQUENCY
CONVERSION
The location of a station can be expressed in frequency (KHz or MHz) or in
wavelength (meters). The following information can help you make the necessary conversions.
To convert from MHz to kHz
1,000.
, multiply by
2.500 MHz
WWV
Fort Collins,
Colorado:
WWVH
Kauai, Hawaii:
Note:
Other countries also have signal
stations transmitting this type of information over WWV or WWVH. You can find
more information about time standard fre quencies in Canada at www.inms.nrc.co/
inms.chu.html or in Japan at
www.crl.go.jp/cgi-bin/nph-watch.
5.000 MHz
10.000 MHz
15.000 MHz
20.000 MHz
10.000 MHz
15.000 MHz
20.000 MHz
For example:
9.62 MHz x1,000=9,620 kHz
To convert from kHz to MHz
1,000.
For example:
15,500 kHz/1,000 = 15.5 MHz
, divide by
To convert from MHz to meters
300 by the number of MHz.
For example:
300/12 MHz = 25 meters
, divide
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SPECIAL FEATURES
USING THE KEY LOCK
The lock feature prevents you from accidentally turning the receiver on or off,
changing the band or frequency, or
changing other front-panel controls. You
can still adjust
sensitivity switch.
To lock the controls, set
LOCK appears on the display.
To unlock the controls, set
.
display.
Note:
If you press a “locked” button,
briefly flashes on the display.
VOLUME, TONE
LOCK
, and the
to IN.
LOCK
to
LOCK disappears from the
USING THE ALARM
Setting the Alarm Time
You can set an alarm so the buzzer
sounds or the receiver plays at a specified time.
Follow these steps to set the alarm time.
1. Hold down
STANDBY appear. Press
SET
, the display flashes. Release
SET/OFF
2. While the display flashes, use the
number keys to enter an alarm time.
If the time is p.m. press
PM
once.
3. Press
time is set. The display returns to
SET/OFF
TIME SET
and
TIME SET
, BUZZER or
TIME
.
STORE AM/
again. The alarm
the radio frequency display if you
have the power on.
When you set an alarm time, the buzzer
or radio (standby) is preset for the alarm
sound. To choose the other alarm
sound, see “Turning the Alarm On/Off.”
Note:
To view the set alarm time, press
SET/OFF
SET/OFF
on.
. This turns off the alarm. Press
again to turn the alarm back
Turning the Alarm On/Off
1. Set the receiver to the desired station and volume.
2. Press
BUZZER or STANDBY , then:
• To have the buzzer sound at the
alarm time, press
until BUZZER appears.
• To have the radio turn on at the
alarm time, press
until STANDBY appears.
3. If the buzzer alarm is turned on, at
the preset alarm time, the buzzer
sounds for about an hour, and the
radio also plays. If the radio alarm is
turned on, at the preset alarm time,
the radio plays for 1 hour.
Note:
for the alarm, set
imum position.
4. To turn off the alarm, press
The alarm sounds again the next day at
the specified alarm time.
SET/OFF
If you want to use the buzzer
to display either
ALARM/STANDBY
ALARM/STANDBY
VOLUME
to its min-
POWER
.
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To turn off the alarm so it will not sound
again the next day, press
SET/OFF
.
BUZZER or STANDBY disappears
when the alarm is turned off.
USING THE SLEEP TIMER
The sleep timer sets the radio to turn off
after 90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes so you
can fall asleep as you listen to the radio.
To set the sleep timer, press
The radio turns on,
SLEEP
90 appears briefly. After 90 minutes, the
radio turns off automatically.
If you want to set a shorter sleep time,
SLEEP
press
repeatedly to select 60, 30,
or 15 minutes.
SLEEP
flashes and
.
Note:
Each time you press
SLEEP
, the
remaining sleep time appears briefly.
To turn off the radio before it automa ti-
cally turns off, press
POWER
.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Your receiver should give you years of trouble-free service if you follow the care instructions given in this manual. If yo u do have problems, th e chart below might help
you solve them.
Problem Probable Cause Solution
No display or incorrect
display.
No sound.
Weak sound, intermittent sound, or poor sensitivity.
Controls do not function.
Display does not show
the band and frequency
for the receiver.
• Batteries are weak or dead.
• AC or DC adapter is
plugged into the receiver
but not into the power
source. (Plugging an
adapter into the receiver
automatically disconnects
the receiver’s batteries.
• DC adapter ’s voltage is set
to the wrong position.
• Batteries are weak or dead.
•
VOLUM
• Headphones are plugged
into the receiver. (This disconnects the speaker.)
• AC or DC adapter is
plugged into the receiver
but not into the power
source. (Plugging an
adapter into the receiver
automatically disconnects
the receiver’s batteries.)
• Batteries are weak.
• The sensitivity switch is set
to
• Antenna needs adjusting.
• Metal is blocking the signal.
Key is locked.
appears on the display.
The clock display is selected.
E is set too low.
LOCAL
.
LOCK
• Replace the batteries.
• Connect the ad apter to the
• Adjust DC adapter to
• Replace the batteries.
•Adjust
• Disconnect the head-
• Connect the ad apter to the
• Replace the batteries.
• Set it to DX.
• Adjust the antenna.
• Move the receiver near a
Set
position.
Press
display.
AC or DC power source.
proper voltage position.
VOLUME
desired.
phones.
AC or DC power source.
window when operating it
inside a vehicle or metal
frame building.
LOCK
CLOCK
to change the
as
to the other
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Problem Probable Cause Solution
Clock flashes.
Tuning does not stop.
Scan tuning does not
stop.
The receiver had a power interruption.
The sensitivity switch is set to
LOCAL
the receiver does not stop in
LOCAL
. If the signal is weak,
.
• Receiver is set to memory
scan.
• No incoming signal or
scans in
LOCAL
.
Set the time.
Set it to
DX
•Press
number key.
• Set it to DX.
.
SCAN
or press the
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
Your RadioShack DX-396 AM/SW/FM-Stereo PLL Portable Receiver might cause
television or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine
whether your receiver is causing the interference, turn it off. If the interference goes
away, your receiver is causing the interference.
To try to eliminate the interference:
• Reorient the DX-396 receiver’s antenna.
• Move your DX-396 receiver away from the television or radio receive r.
• Connect your DX-396 receiver to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit
from the television or radio receiver.
• Contact your local RadioShack store for assistance.
If you cannot eliminate the interfer ence, the FCC requ ires that you stop using you r receiver.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range
(with frequency step
switch set to AM 10 kHz FM 200 kHz):
FM.................................87.5-108.0 MHz
AM ...................................530-1710 kHz
SW...............................2300-21850 kHz
( . . . set to AM 9 kHz FM 100 kHz):
FM.................................87.5-108.0 MHz
AM ...................................531-1710 kHz
SW...............................2300-21850 kHz
SW Sub-Bands:
120 meter.....................2,300-2,495 kHz
90 meter.......................3,200-3,400 kHz
75 meter.......................3,900-4,000 kHz
60 meter.......................4,750-5,060 kHz
49 meter.......................5,950-6,200 kHz
41 meter.......................7,100-7,300 kHz
Jacks:
External Power............................DC 3V,
Center Positive
Stereo Headphones ..................
1
/8 inch
Speaker......................3 Inches (77 mm)
Permanent Magnet, Dynamic Type
Power Output:
Speaker................350 mW at 10% THD
Headphones.....35 mW x 2 at 10% THD
32 ohm
Battery Life at 10 mW.............. 60 Hours
(Alkaline Battery)
Power Source:
Internal Batteries...........Two C Batteries
(3 Volts)
AC Power...... ... ... .... ... .............120 Volts
with Optional AC Adapter
31 meter.......................9,500-9,900 kHz
25 meter...................11,650-12,050 kHz
22 meter...................13,600-13,800 kHz
19 meter...................15,100-15,600 kHz
16 meter...................17,550-17,900 kHz
13 meter...................21,450-21,850 kHz
Antennas:
FM....................................... Telescoping
AM ...................................Built-In Ferrite
SW.....................(2,3 MHz - 7,095 MHz)
Built-In Ferrite
SW...............(7,100 MHz - 21,850 MHz)
Telescoping
Vehicle Battery.......................... 12 Volts
with Optional DC Adapter
Sleep Timer....... 90, 60, 30, 15 minutes;
Auto-off
Dimensions (HWD):
5
7
/16 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/2 Inches
(186.5 x 120 x 38.5 mm)
Weight...............................18 oz (503 g)
(without batteries)
Specifications are typical; individual
units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without
notice.
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Limited Ninety-Day 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 companyowned 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, INCIDENT AL, O R CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG ES, EVEN IF Radio Shack HAS B EEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or t he e xclusion 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.
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
We Service What We Sell
04/99
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
12A99 Printed in Hong Kong
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