Optimus AM/FM Headset Radio User manual

Cat. No. 12-1613
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AM/FM Clock Radio
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FEATURES
This symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are includ-
ed in the literature accompanying
this product.
The graphical symbols with supplemental mark-
ings are located on the bottom of the radio.
Caution: To prevent electric shock,
one blade on the AC power cord’s plug
is wider than the other and the plug
only fits one way. If you cannot easily
insert the plug, turn it over and try
again. Do not force it.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
Warnin
g
: To prevent fire or shock
hazard, do not expose this product
to rain or moisture.
CAUTION
!
!
© 1997 Tandy Corporation
All Rights Reserved.
Battery Sentinel and Optimus are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
Your AM/FM Clock Radio is a superior
electronic design that has many spe-
cial features:
Lar
g
e Di
g
ital Displa
y
with Bri
g
ht-
ness Control — makes the clock easy
to read.
Push Button Operation — makes the
clock radio easy to use.
Sleep Feature — plays the radio for
up to 2 hours before it automatically
turns off.
Snooze Feature — temporarily silenc-
es the alarm or radio for about 9 min-
utes so you can get a few extra
minutes of sleep.
Batter
y
Back-Up with Batter
y
Senti-
nel®— keeps the clock running and
the alarm set if power is interrupted
and lets you know when the battery
needs to be replaced.
Alarm Settin
g
— lets you set the
alarm to sound or the radio to turn on
at the preset time.
Extra-Loud Alarm — 96 decibel alarm
adds extra volume to wake deep
sleepers.
Note:
Your clock radio needs a 9Vbat-
tery for back-up power.
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING TO AC
POWER
Plug the clock radio’s power cord into
a standard AC outlet. The display
flashes.
INSTALLING A BACK-UP
BATTERY
Your clock radio uses a 9V battery (not
supplied) to operate the clock and
alarm during a power failure. The dis-
play turns off, but the clock operates
for at least 8 hours if the time has been
set, and the alarm continues to sound
for at least 10 minutes after the power
failure. For the best performance, we
recommend an alkaline battery, such
as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553.
Caution: Use only a fresh battery of
the required size and type.
The BATTERY SENTINEL indicator
appears if the back-up battery is not in-
stalled or needs to be replaced. To
prevent unnecessary drain on the bat-
tery, install it only after connecting the
clock radio to AC power.
1. Push the battery compartment
latch in the direction of the arrow
and lift off the battery compart-
ment cover.
2. Snap the clock radio’s battery
contacts onto the battery’s termi-
nals, then insert the battery into
the compartment. The BATTERY
SENTINEL indicator turns off.
Note: If the BATTERY SENTI-
NEL indicator remains lit, press
SNOOZE to reset the indicator. If
the indicator remains lit after
SNOOZE is pressed, replace the
back-up battery.
3. Replace the cover.
Warnin
g
: Always dispose of old bat-
teries promptly and properly.
illustration of cord
being plugged in illustration
illustration of
battery being put in
the compartment
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OPERATION
SETTING THE TIME
1. Hold down TIME, then press
HOUR. The hour digits advance by
1 each time you press HOUR.
(Press and hold HOUR to rapidly
advance the hour digits.)
The PM indicator appears on the
bottom left side of the display if
you set the alarm to a PM hour.
2. Hold down TIME, then press
MINUTE. The minute digits ad-
vance by 1 each time you press
MINUTE. (Press and hold MINUTE
to rapidly advance the minute dig-
its.)
Note: The display shows minutes and
seconds when ALARM and SLEEP are
held down together.
ADJUSTING THE
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
You can change the brightness of the
display by setting the DIMMER switch
on the side of the clock radio to HI or
LO.
PLAYING THE RADIO
1. Set ALARM/AUTO/OFF/ON to ON.
2. Set AM/FM to the desired band.
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Notes:
• The clock radio has a built-in
AM antenna. For the best AM
reception, rotate the radio.
• The radio’s power cord acts as
the FM antenna. For the best
FM reception, fully extend the
power cord.
3. Adjust TUNING to the desired sta-
tion.
4. Rotate VOLUME to the desired
sound level.
5. Turn off the radio by setting
ALARM/AUTO/OFF/ON to OFF.
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USING THE ALARM
Setting the Alarm Time
1. Set ALARM/AUTO/OFF/ON to OFF.
2. Hold down ALARM, then press
HOUR. The hour digits advance by
1 each time you press HOUR.
(Press and hold HOUR to rapidly
advance the hour digits.)
The PM indicator appears on the
bottom left side of the display if
you set the alarm to a PM hour.
3. Hold down ALARM, then press
MINUTE. The minute digits ad-
vance by 1 each time you press
MINUTE. (Press and hold MINUTE
to rapidly advance the minute dig-
its.)
To view the alarm time at any time,
hold down ALARM.
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Waking to the Alarm
To wake to the alarm, set ALARM/
AUTO/OFF/ON to ALARM. The ALARM
indicator lights.
At the preset alarm time, the alarm
sounds, then turns off after about 2
hours.
To turn off the alarm sooner, set
ALARM/AUTO/OFF/ON
to
OFF.
To stop the buzzer and turn on the ra-
dio, set ALARM/AUTO/OFF/ON toAUTO
to play the radio for about 2 hours or to
ON to leave the radio on.
To reset the alarm to sound again at
the same time the next day, set it back
to ALARM.
Waking to the Radio
Set the radio to the desired station and
volume, then set ALARM/AUTO/OFF/
ON to AUTO. The ALARM indicator
lights.
At the preset time, the radio turns on,
then automatically turns off after about
2 hours.
To turn off the radio sooner, set
ALARM/AUTO/OFF/ON to OFF.
To reset the alarm or radio to sound
again at the same time the next day,
set it back to ALARM or AUTO.
USING THE SLEEP
TIMER
You can set the radio to play for up to
2 hoursand thenautomaticallyturnoff.
1. Make sure the radio is off by set-
ting ALARM/AUTO/OFF/ON to OFF.
2. Follow these guidelines to set the
sleep timer to the desired time.
To play the radio for 1 hour, press
SLEEP once.
To play the radio for less than 1
hour.
• Press and hold SLEEP. The ra-
dio displays 0:59.
• While you hold SLEEP, press
MINUTE. The minutes decrease
by 1 each time you press
minute. (Hold MINUTE to rapidly
decrease the play time.)
To play the radio for the maximum
of 2 hours.
• Press and hold SLEEP. The ra-
dio displays 0:59.
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• While you hold SLEEP, press
HOUR once. The time increases
to 1 hour, 59 minutes.
Note: The radio turns off after 1
hour, 59 minutes, 59 seconds (2
hours). You cannot adjust the sec-
onds.
To play the radio for more than 1
hour, but less than 2 hours.
• Press and hold SLEEP. The ra-
dio displays 0:59.
• While you hold SLEEP, press
HOUR once. The time increases
to 1 hour, 59 minutes.
• While you hold SLEEP, press
MINUTE. The minutes decrease
by 1 each time you press
MINUTE. (Hold MINUTE to rap-
idly decrease the play time.)
3. To turn off the radio before it auto-
matically turns off, press SNOOZE.
USING SNOOZE
To temporarily silence the alarm buzz-
er or radio, press SNOOZE. This silenc-
es the alarm for about 9 minutes.
You can repeat this cycle as many
times as you like. To turn off the alarm
so it does not sound again, set ON/
OFF/AUTO/ALARM to OFF.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your AM/FM Clock Radio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The
following suggestions will help you care for the clock radio so you can enjoy it for
years.
Keep the clock radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the clock radio gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage
circuit boards and cases and can cause the clock radio to work im-
properly.
Use and store the clock radio only in normal temperature environ-
ments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic de-
vices and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the clock radio away from dust and dirt, which can cause pre-
mature wear of parts.
Wipe the clock radio with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong deter-
gents to clean the clock radio.
Modifying or tampering with the clock radio’s internal components can cause a mal-
function and might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to oper-
ate it. If your clock radio is not performing as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
CLEANER
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THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW
Your clock radio might cause TV or ra-
dio interference even when it is operat-
ing properly. To determine whether
your clock radio is causing the interfer-
ence, turn off your clock radio. If the in-
terference goes away, your clock radio
is causing the interference. Try to elim-
inate the interference by:
• Moving your clock radio away
from the TV or another radio
• Connecting your clock radio to an
outlet that is on a different electri-
cal circuit from the TV or another
radio
• Contacting your local Ra-
dioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interfer-
ence, the FCC requires that you stop
using the clock radio.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Bands......................................................................................... AM: 530–1710 kHz
FM: 88–108 MHz
Power Output .......................................................................... 450 mW (maximum)
Speaker .......................................... 3 Inch (7.6 cm) Ferrite, Dynamic-Type, 4 Ohm
Alarm .............................................................................................................. 96 dB
Power Requirements ............................................................ 120V AC, 60 Hz, 8 W
Back-up Battery ............................................................................................ 9V DC
Dimensions (HWD) ............................ 23/8×95/8×61/8Inches (60 × 245 × 155 mm)
Weight........................................................................................... 1 lb 15 oz (885 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications and designs are
subject to change and improvement without notice.
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NOTES
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RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
2A7 Printed in Hong Kong
RadioShack Limited Warranty
This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from
RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and deal-
ers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring
your RadioShack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. War-
ranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to mis-
use or accidental damage.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES
AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do
not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limita-
tion(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
This warranty
g
ives you specific le
g
al ri
g
hts and you may also have other ri
g
hts which vary from
state to state.
We Service What We Sell
10/95
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