Optimus AM/FM Headset Radio User manual

Cat. No. 12-916A
OWNER’S MANUAL
AM/FM
Headset Radio
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FEATURES
Your Optimus AM/FM Headset Radio is designed for comfort
and convenience. Its twin speakers surround you with stereo
sound, and its portable design lets you take it anywhere. The
adjustable double headband lets you adjust the headband over
and behind your head for comfort.
Its features include:
Digital Tuning — gives you push-button convenience for
changing stations.
Frequency Display — lets you easily see the station you are
tuned to.
Flexible FM Antenna — provides excellent reception in most
areas.
Rubber Ear Cushions — provide comfortable listening and
block out noise.
Lock — prevents you from accidentally changing any control
settings, but lets you adjust the volume.
Memory — stores up to 20 stations in memory (10 stations in
each band).
©1997 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Optimus and Stereo Mate are registered trademarks used by
Tandy Corporation.
RadioShack is a trademark used by Tandy Corporation.
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Automatic Power Off — saves battery power by automatically
turning off the headset 60 minutes after it was turned on.
Low Battery Indicator — alerts you when it’s time to change
the batteries.
Water-Resistant Construction — lets you use the headset in
all weather conditions.
Important:
• This product is designed to be water-resistant, but should
not be immersed in water or come in continuous contact
with water. Before installing the batteries, be sure to wipe
off drops of water on the product.
• Never use an electric hair dryer while wearing the head-
phones.
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PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Your headset requires two AAA batteries (not supplied). For the
best results, we recommend alkaline batteries, such as Ra-
dioShack Cat. No. 23-555.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom-
mended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batter-
ies (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Press the battery compartment cover and lift it in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
2. Install two AAA batteries, as indicated by the polarity sym-
bols (+ and –) marked beside the compartment.
3. Close the cover.
+
+
-
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AM-FM STEREO MATE
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Notes:
• Replace both batteries when appears on the dis-
play.
• If you are not going to use the headset for a week or more,
remove the batteries to avoid possible damage from leak-
ing batteries.
ADJUSTING THE HEADSET
1. Rotate the back-support band toward the back so it is at a
right angle to the outer headband. Then place the headset
over your head.
BATTERY
Outer
Headba
n
Back-Support
Band
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2. Adjust the outer headband by first positioning the rubber
earcushions directly over your ears, then sliding each side
of the headband’s center section in or out until it fits snugly
across the top of your head.
3. Adjust the back-support band by sliding the grips until it fits
snugly across the back of your head.
Grips
Back-Support Band
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Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use
the headset.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listen-
ing. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a com-
fortable 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 the headset while operating a motor vehicle or
riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and could be il-
legal in some areas.
Even though the headset might let you hear some outside
sounds when listening at normal volume levels, it can still
present a traffic hazard.
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OPERATION
USING THE HEADSET
1. Hold down POWER until the band and station appear on the
display.
2. Press BAND to select AM or FM.
3. Press TUNING or to select the desired station.
Hold down TUNING or for 1 second to quickly search
for a station. The headset automatically tunes to the next
strong station.
4. Adjust VOLUME on the left earpiece to a comfortable level.
5. Press POWER to turn off the headset.
Note: If you do not turn off the headset, it turns off automat-
ically in 60 minutes to save battery power. To continue lis-
tening, hold down POWER again until the band and station
appear on the display.
VOLUME
IN
LOCK
OUT
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MEMORY TUNING
You can store up to 20 of your favorite stations (10 AM and 10
FM) into memory so you can easily tune to them.
Storing a Station in Memory
1. Select the band and station you want to store into memory.
2. Press MEMORY. 1appears and MEMORY flashes on the dis-
play for about 10 seconds.
Note: If you do not make an entry within 10 seconds, MEM-
ORY disappears and you must begin again at Step 2.
3. While MEMORY flashes, repeatedly press M-SELECT until
the display shows the memory location number (1–10 for
each band) you want to assign to this station.
4. Press MEMORY again. The headset stores the displayed
station into the selected memory location.
Note: If you assign a memory location number that was
previously assigned, the new station replaces the old one.
5. To store additional stations, repeat Steps 1–4.
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Tuning to a Stored Station
To tune the headset to a stored station, select the appropriate
band and repeatedly press M-SELECT until the desired memory
location number appears on the display.
To move quickly through the memory locations, hold down M-
SELECT.
LOCKING THE CONTROLS
LOCK IN/OUT prevents you from accidentally turning the headset
on/off or changing the band, station, or other controls. But, you
can still adjust VOLUME.
To lock the controls, set LOCK IN/OUT on the right earpiece to
IN. LOCK appears on the display.
To unlock the controls, set LOCK IN/OUT to OUT. LOCK dis-
appears from the display.
Note: Automatic power-off works even when LOCK IN/OUT is set
to IN.
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MAINTENANCE
Your Optimus AM/FM Headset Radio is an example of superior
design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help
you care for the headset so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry im-
mediately. Liquids might contain minerals that
can corrode the electronic circuits.
Use and store the radio only in normal tempera-
ture environments. Temperature extremes can
shorten the life of electronic devices(, damage
batteries,) and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the radio away from dust and dirt, which
can cause premature wear of parts.
Handle the radio gently and carefully. Dropping
it can damage circuit boards and cases and can
cause the radio to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
type. Batteries can leak chemicals that damage
your radio’s electronic parts.
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Wipe the radio with a damp cloth occasionally to
keep it looking new. Do not use harsh chemi-
cals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the radio.
Modifying or tampering with the headset’s internal components
can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and
void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your headset is not
performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store
for assistance.
FCC STATEMENT
Your headset might cause TV or radio interference even when it
is operating properly. To determine whether your headset is
causing the interference, turn it off. If the interference goes
away, your headset is causing it. Try to eliminate the interfer-
ence by:
• Moving your headset away from the receiver
• Contacting your local RadioShack store for assistance
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that
you stop using the headset.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Coverage:
AM 530–1710 kHz (10 kHz step)
FM 87.5–108.1 MHz (200 kHz step)
Output Power ................................................. 18 mW + 18 mW
Power Requirements ....................................................... 3 VDC
(Two AAA Batteries, Cat. No. 23-555)
Alkaline Battery Life .......................................... About 28 Hours
Weight with Battery ................................................ 7 oz (200 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifica-
tions are subject to change and improvement without notice.
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NOTES
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