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Your RadioShac k AM/FM Pocket Stereo with TV Sound and Weather Band is designed for your acti ve lifestyle. Its compact design lets you li sten to broadcasts on AM, FM, TV audio, and weather bands almost anywhere you go. The built-in alarm clock and sleep timer make this radio even more useful. Its features incl ude: digital tuning , built-in speaker, 40station memory, sleep timer, clock and daily alarm, bass boost, stereo earphone jack, stereo -mono switch, lock switch, an d a liq u id crystal display.

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Digital T uning - Provide s drift-free tuning with

the highest degree of accuracy and stability. Built-in Speaker - Allows you to listen without

earphones or headphones. 40-Station Memory - Lets you store and recall

up to 40 of your favorite stations. Sleep Timer - Lets you play the radio for up to

90 minutes, and then it automatically shuts off. Clock and Daily Alarm - Shows the time, and

allows you to set the alarm to sound at a time you select.

Bass Boost - Enhances bass sound. Stereo Earphone Jack - Lets you connect

earphones or headphones (not supplied) with a 1/8-inch plug to the radio.

Stereo-Mono Switch - Improves sound quality of weak FM stations.

Lock Switch - Allows you to lock controls to prevent you from accidentally turning your radio on or off or changing the settings.

Liquid Crystal Display - Clearly displays the time, band, station, and other information.

Listening to the Radio

In addition to regular AM and FM bands, you can use your radio to listen to audio from TV stations, as well as weather broadcasts in the 162 MHz range.

1. Press POWER to turn on the radio.

2. Repeatedly press BAND until the desired band (AM, FM, TV or WX) appears.

3. Use TUNING

Manual Tuning

Repeatedly press TUNING selected band. Hold down TUNING H/Gto rapidly tune the band. Press again to stop the tuning.

Seek Tuning

Hold down TUNING automatically tunes to the next highest or lowest station with a strong signal.

Notes:

• If no strong signal is found, press TUNING H/Gto stop tuning.

H/G to select the desired station.

H/Gto tune up or down on the

H/G for about one second. The radio

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Your radio requires two AAA batteries for power.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Insert two AAA batteries in the compartment, matching the polarity (+ and –) symbols inside.

3. Replace the cover.

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1. With the radio off, press MEM/CLOCK. The time display flashes.

2. Repeatedly press (or hold down) TUNING H to set the hour.

3. Repeatedly press (or hold down) TUNING G to set the minute. Note: PM appears during PM hours.

4. Press MEM/CLOCK to store the time. If you do not press MEM/CLOCK immediately, the radio will store the time five seconds after the last keypress.

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To listen to your radio using the built-in speaker, make sure the SPK./PHONES is set to SPK. For the best reception while using the built-in speaker, connect the supplied antenna (see Using the TV/FM/WX Antenna). Or, you can use a pair of stereo earphones or headphones (not supplied) with an 1/8-inch (3.5mm) plug to listen to your radio.

1. Insert the earphones’ or headphones’ plug into your radio’s Vjack.

• For the best reception, fully uncoil the earphones’ or headphones’ cord, or fully extend the antenna. The AM antenna is built-in. Move the radio to improve AM reception.

• To improve the reception of a weak FM station, set STEREO/ MONO to MONO. The sound changes from stereo to monaural, but reception should improve.

•Set E-BASS to ON for an enhanced bass effect. Or, set it to OFF for a normal bass sound.

4. Set the volume to the desired listening level.

5. Press POWER to turn the radio off.

Unlock/Lock

2. Set SPK./PHONES to PHONES. Notes:

• The built-in speaker disconnects when you set SPK./PHONES to PHONES. The phones’ cord acts as an

antenna.

• Set the volume to the lo west set ting bef ore you begin l isten ing. Afte r you b egin listeni ng, set the volum e 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 n ot increase it. Ove r time, you r ears adapt to the volume, so a volume level tha t

does not cause discomfort may still damage your hearing.

Stereo/Mono

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For hands-free carrying, slide the radio’s removable belt clip over your belt or waistband.

To remove the belt clip, press the tab on the clip and slide it in the direction of the arrow marked on the clip. Then, lift the bottom of the clip away from the radio.

To re-attach the clip, place the two tabs into the recessed areas on the radio and slide the clip in the opposite direction of the arrow marked on it until it snaps into place.

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You can store up to 40 stations in memory (10 in each band).

1. Tune to the band and station you want to store.

2. Press MEM/CLOCK. M flashes.

3. Within five seconds, repeatedly press SELECT until the number (1-10) for the desired memory location appears.

Y our radio’ s AM/FM band is preset to tune in 10 kHz increments for AM and 200 kHz for FM (the standard frequency steps for radio frequencies in the United States). If you travel to other countries where the step rate is 9 kHz for AM and 50 kHz for FM (Europe, for example), you can set your radio to tune in those increments.

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.

2. Use a pointed object (such as a straightened paper clip) to set the switch inside the compartment to 10K for the U.S. or 9K for other countries.

3. Replace the cover.

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To receive FM, TV audio, or weather broadcasts while you are listening to the built-in speaker, connect the supplied antenna by inserting its 1/8-inch (3.5mm) plug into the radio’s Vjack.

1. Press ALARM. The current alarm time and

appear, while the display

flashes.

2. Repeatedly press or hold down

TUNING Hto set the alarm hour. PM appears during PM hours.

3. Repeatedly press Gto set the alarm minute. To rapidly advance the setting, hold down the TUNING

H/G.

4. Press ALARM to store the alarm. If you do not press ALARM immediately, the radio will store the time five seconds after the last keypress.

The alarm sounds at the set time. Press POWER or ALARM to turn it off. The alarm sounds at the same time the next day.

To turn off the alarm so it does not sound at the set time, hold down ALARM until

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disappears. To turn the alarm on again, hold down

ALARM until

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When you set the sleep timer, the radio plays up to 90 minutes and then automatically turns off.

1. Tune your radio to the desired band and station.

2. Turn the radio off.

3. Press SLEEP. The number 90 and SLEEP appear on the display and the radio turns on.

4. To reduce the sleep time, repeatedly press SLEEP. The time is reduced by 10 minutes. The minimum sleep time you can have is 10 minutes.

The radio automatically turns off and SLEEP disappears when the sleep time is up. To turn the sleep timer off sooner, press POWER.

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Your radio might cause TV or radio interference, 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 radios

• contacting your local RadioShack store for assistance

If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using the radio immediately.

4. Press MEM/CLOCK again. The station is now stored in that memory location.

Notes:

• If you do not store the station

within five seconds, M disappears and you need to repeat Steps 2-4.

• To tune to a stored station,

repeatedly press SELECT until the number for the desired memory location and the station appear.

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To avoid accidentally tu rning the radio on or off, or changing the station, time or alarm settings, you can set LOCK/ UNLOCK to LOCK.

To use all of th e radio’s features, set LOCK/UNLOCK back to UNLOCK.

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• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.

• When the sound weakens, replace the batteries.

• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

• Do not burn or bury batteries.

• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

• If you do not plan to use the radio for a week or more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that may destroy electronic parts.

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• Keep your radio dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

• Use and store your radio only in room temperature environments.

• Handle your radio carefully; do not drop it.

• Keep your radio away from dust and dirt. Wipe it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

• If your radio is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. To locate your nearest RadioShack, use the store locator feature on RadioShack's website (www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The Shack (843-7422) and follow the menu options.

• Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can cau s e a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.

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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 PARTI CULAR PURPO SE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATIO N T O 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 T O ANY LIABI LITY, 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, PROP ERTY, 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. 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

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