Cat. No. 12-798
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AM/FM Portable Radio
with Dual Time, Single Alarm
FEATURES
Your Optimus AM/FM Portable Radio is designed 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. The radio’s features include:
Two Band Selection
20 Station Memory
— lets you listen to FM and AM stations.
— lets you store ten stations in each band into mem-
ory for easy access.
LCD Display
Alarm Clock
Sleep Timer
— clearly shows the time and the currently selected station.
— turns on the radio automatically at a time you set.
— plays the radio for 10–90 minutes then automatically
turns it off.
Dual Timer
PLL Tuning
— lets you keep track of the time in a different time zone.
— digital phase locked loop synthesizer provides drift-free
frequency tuning with the highest degree of accuracy and stability.
Built-in Speaker
— provides quality sound that you can share with oth-
ers.
Earphone Jack
plied) with a
Lock Switch
— lets you connect earphones or headphones (not sup-
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/8-inch plug to the radio.
— prevents you from accidentally changing the tuned fre-
quency.
Display Light
DX/LOC (Sensitivity) Switch
— lets you see the display in low light situations.
— lets you set the radio for the best recep-
tion of distant or local stations.
Three Power Sources
— let 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).
1998 T andy Corporation.
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RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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All Rights Reserved.
CONTENTS
Preparation .............................. .......... ......... .......... .......... ......... .......... .... 4
Supplying Power .................................................... ... ....................... 4
Using Internal Battery Power .... ... ... .... ... .................................... 4
Using AC Power ......................................................................... 5
Using Vehicle Battery Power ...................................................... 5
Setting the Clock .......... ... ... .......................................... .................... 6
Using Earphones or Headphones .................................................... 7
Listening Safely ......................................................................... 7
Traffic Safety .............................................................................. 7
Using the Stand ............................................................................... 8
Operation .............................. ......... .......... .......... .......... ......... .......... ....... 9
Tuning the Radio .............................................................................. 9
Using the Station Memories ........................................................... 10
Using Lock ..................................................................................... 10
Lighting the Display ........................................................................ 11
Using the Sleep Timer ................................................................... 11
Using the Alarm ............................................................................. 11
Setting the Alarm Time ............................................................ 11
Turning the Alarm On and Off .................................................. 12
Maintenance ......................... ....................................... ........................ 13
The FCC Wants You to Know ......................................................... 14
Specifications ..................................................................................... 15
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PREPARATION
SUPPLYING POWER
Using Internal Battery Power
When you use batteries, your radio requires four AA batteries for operation. It also uses two AAA batteries for clock and memory station backup.
We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552
(for AA) and 23-555 (for the AAA size).
Caution:
ed type.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment
2. Put the two AAA batteries into the
3. Put the four AA batteries into the
4. Replace the cover.
Always use fresh batteries of the requir ed size and re commend-
cover in the direction of the arrow
and remove the cover.
battery compartment on top of the
attached ribbon, as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and –)
inside the compartment.
battery compartment as indicated
by the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked outside and above the
compartment.
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If the radio operates erratically or does not receive st ro ng FM sta tions, replace the AA batteries. Replace the AAA batteries about every six
months.
Caution:
bury them.
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Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly. Do not burn or
Using AC Power
To power the radio with AC power, you need an AC adapter such as
RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1663 (not supplied).
Cautions:
• You must use an AC adapter t hat supplies a t least 6 volts and deliv ers
at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative and its
plug must fit the r adio’s
these specifications. Using an adap ter that do es not meet these spe cifications could damage the radio or the adapter.
• Always plug the adapter into the radio before you plug it into the AC
outlet. Always unplug the AC adapter from the AC outlet before you
unplug it from the radio.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage
switch to 6 volts.
2. Attach the adapter’s 5.5 mm
outer diameter/2.1 mm inner
diameter adaptaplug to the
adapter, with TIP set to –.
jack. The recommended adapter mee ts
DC 6V
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3. Insert the adaptaplug into the radio’s
4. Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.
DC 6V
jack.
Using Vehicle Battery Power
To power the radio from your ve hicle’s cigarette-ligh ter socket, you need
a DC adapter such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1802 (not supplied).
Cautions:
• You must use a DC adapter that supplies at least 6 volts and delivers
at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative and its
plug must fit the r adio’s
these specifications. Using an adap ter that do es not meet these spe cifications could damage the radio or the adapter.
jack. The recommended adapter mee ts
DC 6V
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• Always plug the adapter into the radio before you plug it into the ciga-
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rette-lighter socket. Always unplug the DC adapter from the cigarettelighter socket before you unplug it from the radio.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to
6V.
2. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug
into the radio’s
3. Insert the adapter’s cigarettelighter plug into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
Note:
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.
DC 6V
jack.
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SETTING THE CLOCK
You can use Time 1 and Time 2 to keep track of the time in two different
time zones.
The alarm works only from the Time 1 setting.
Follow these steps to set the clock.
1. Turn off the radio, then press
select Time 1 or Time 2.
2. Press
3. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press (or ho ld
4. Repeatedly press (or hold down)
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MEM/TIME
down)
HOUR
Notes:
•
• When you change the minute settin g fo r on e ti me zo ne , it au to m at -
appears when the clock displays a PM hour. AM appears when
PM
the clock displays an AM hour.
ically changes for both.
. The display flashes.
to set the hour.
1
TIME 1/2
or 2 appears.
MIN
to
to set the minute.
USING EARPHONES OR HEADPHONES
You can use the built-in speaker to listen to the radio. Or, you can use
stereo earphones or headphones (not supplied) with
privately.
Insert the earphones’ plug into the radio’s jack.
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Note:
The built-in speaker disconnects when you connect earphones or
headphones.
1
/8-inch plug to listen
Listening Safely
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.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear earphones/headphones while operating a motor vehicle or
riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in
some areas.
Even though some earphones/headphones let you hear some outside
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a
traffic hazard.
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USING THE STAND
You can use the radio’s stand to set t he ra dio at an an gle so you ca n easily see the display. Simply lift the stand away from the back of the radio
and set the radio on a flat surface.
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OPERATION
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TUNING THE RADIO
1. Turn
VOLUME
to its lowest setting, then lift
and fully extend the antenna.
2. Press
POWER
to turn on the radio. The last
tuned frequency appears.
3. Slide
BAND AM/F M
to the desired band.
4. If you selected the FM band, set
or
DX
DX
•
LOC
•
Note:
.
LOC
(distant) – to receive weak (distant) signals
(local) – to receive strong (local) signals
only works for FM reception.
SENS
(Sensitivity) to
SENS
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5. Press
TUNING +
or – to tune up or down to
the desired station.
To automatically tune the radio to the next
strong signal, hold down
TUNING +
or – for
about 2 seconds.
6. Rotate
7. Slide
VOLUME
TONE
8. To turn off the radio, press
to a comfortable level.
to HI or LO to suit your listening preference.
POWER
again.
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USING THE STATION MEMORIES
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You can store up to 20 stations (10 FM and 10 AM) into memory and
quickly recall each. Follow these steps to store a station.
1. Turn on the radio and select a band (see “Tuning the Radio” on Page
9).
2. Press
3. Press
4. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press
5. Press
To tune to a stored station, press a number button, or repeatedly press
SELECT
pears.
To replace a stored station, store a different station in its locati on.
TUNING +
MEM/TIME
SELECT
memory location (
can simply press a number button (
store a station in a memory location from 1
through 5.) The memory number appears
on the display.
Note:
pears. Repeat Steps 3–5.
until the number for the desired
MEM/TIME
If you do not store a station within 5 seconds,
until the number (
or – to tune to the station you want to store.
.
again to store the station.
flashes.
MEMO
) appears. (Or, you
1–10
1–5
) to
MEMO
) for the desired memory location ap-
1–10
disap-
USING LOCK
To avoid accidentally changing the station, set
to . This prevents the station from be-
LOCK
ing changed.
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LIGHTING THE DISPLAY
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To light the display for easy viewing in low light
situations, hold down
LIGHT
.
USING THE SLEEP TIMER
The sleep timer lets you go to sleep with the radio playing. The radio
plays for up to 90 minutes, then turns off automatically.
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press
3. Press
POWER
SLEEP
the radio turns on.
To have the radio play for less than 90 min-
utes, repeatedly press
press, the displayed number (representing
the minutes the radio is set to play)
decreases by 10.
To turn off the radio before it automatically turns off, press
(if necessary) to turn off the radio.
.
SLEEP
and 90 appear and
. With each
SLEEP
POWER
USING THE ALARM
You can set your radio to automatically turn on at a time you set.
Note:
The radio uses the Time 1 (not Time 2) setting for the alarm.
Setting the Alarm Time
(
(
1. Press
appears.
ALARM
. The display flashes and (
(
•
.
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2. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press (or hold down)
alarm hour.
HOUR
to set the
3. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press (or hold down)
(
(
alarm minute. The alarm time is set and the (
(
appears, showing
•
to set the
MIN
that the alarm is on.
Turning the Alarm On and Off
1. Turn on the radio and tune to the station you want to hear at the set
alarm time.
2. Adjust the volume to the desired level.
3. Turn off the radio.
(
(
4. To turn on the alarm, repeatedly press
ALARM
the screen. At the set alarm time, the radio turns on and plays until
you turn it off.
To turn off the alarm so it does not sound again the next day, repeat-
(
(
edly press
ALARM
until (
(
disappears.
•
until (
(
appears on
•
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MAINTENANCE
Your Optimus AM/FM Portable Radio is an example of superior design
and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the
radio so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the radio gently and carefully. Drop ping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the radio to
work improperly.
Use and store the radio only in normal t emperature environments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and distor t or me lt plasti c
parts.
Keep the radio away from dust and d irt, which can cause
premature wear of parts.
Wipe the radio with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the radio.
Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate the radio’s warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it. If your radio is not performing as it should, take
it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW
Your radio might cause TV or radio inter fer e nce even when it is operating
properly. To determine whether your radio is causing the interference,
turn off your radio. If the interference goes away, your radio is causing it.
Try to eliminate the interference by:
• moving your radio away from the TV or other radio
• connecting your radio to an outlet that is on a dif f erent electrical circuit
from the receiver
• contacting your local RadioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using your radio.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequencies
AM ............................................................................... 530–1710 kHz
FM ...................................... ...................................... 87.5–108.1 MHz
Power Sources ........ 2 AAA Batteries (for back up) (Cat. No. 23-555) and
4 AA Batteries (Cat. No. 23-552)
DC Adapter (Cat. No. 273-1802)
AC Adapter (Cat. No. 273-1663)
Dimensions (HWD) ............................................. 4
Weight (Without Batteries) .......................................... 15 oz. (425.25 gm)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are
subject to change and improvement without notice.
3
/8 × 75/8 × 111/16 Inches
111
193 × 42 mm)
×
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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 DURAT ION 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 the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions ma y 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, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
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RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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