Radio Shack 12-2157 User manual

Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car
Stereo
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2Contents
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Contents
Features ................................................................................................................... 4
Installation ............................................................................................................... 6
Before You Begin the Installation ....................................................................... 6
Preparing the Mounting Area ....................................................................... 6
Routing Speaker Wires ................................................................................ 6
Removing the Shipping Screw ..................................................................... 6
Making the Connections ..................................................................................... 7
Using an Adapter Harness ........................................................................... 8
Connecting Ground, Power, and Optional Components .............................. 8
Connecting an Equalizer/Booster ................................................................ 9
Connecting Speakers ................................................................................... 9
Connecting the Antenna ............................................................................ 10
Completing and Testing the Connections .................................................. 10
Using the Control Panel .................................................................................... 10
Installing the Control Panel ........................................................................ 10
Removing the Control Panel ...................................................................... 11
Mounting the Stereo ......................................................................................... 11
Removing the Stereo from the Dash ................................................................ 12
Basic Operation .................................................................................................... 13
Turning the stereo On and Off .......................................................................... 13
Setting the Clock Display Format ..................................................................... 13
Setting the Time ............................................................................................... 13
Setting the Display ............................................................................................ 14
Adjusting the Sound ......................................................................................... 14
Radio Operation .................................................................................................... 15
Playing the Radio ............................................................................................. 15
Memory Tuning ................................................................................................. 15
Storing Stations in Memory Groups ........................................................... 16
Storing Stations in Automatic Travel Programming (ATP) Memory ........... 16
Selecting a Stored Station ......................................................................... 16
Preset Scan ............................................................................................... 16
Using the Weather Band .................................................................................. 17
CD Player Operation ............................................................................................. 17
Playing a CD ..................................................................................................... 17
Shuffle Play ...................................................................................................... 18
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Repeat Play ...................................................................................................... 18
Scanning the Tracks ......................................................................................... 19
Program Play .................................................................................................... 19
Auxiliary Input ................................................................................................... 19
Switching Between Modes ............................................................................... 19
Care and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 20
CD Care Tips .................................................................................................... 20
Replacing a Fuse ............................................................................................. 21
Specifications ....................................................................................................... 22
FCC DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules
. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the
FCC Rules
. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that in-
terference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an out-
let on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult your local RadioShack store
or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
• If you cannot eliminate the interfer-
ence, the FCC requires that you
stop using your Weatheradio.
Product: AM/FM/CD Weather
Band Car Stereo
Model: 12-2157
Responsible
Party: RadioShack 100 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: [phone]
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4Features
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by RadioShack may cause in- terference and void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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Features
Your RadioShack AM/FM/CD Weather
Band Car Stereo has many practical,
easy-to-use features, and you can install
it in almost any vehicle. The stereo’s de-
tachable flat-face control panel lets you
quickly remove it to protect against theft.
The automatic travel programming fea-
ture lets you store strong local stations
into a separate travel memory.
Memory tuning, seek and scan tuning,
and FM optimizer circuitry all help make
your stereo’s operation quick and easy
to help you drive safely.
Caution: Do not change your stereo’s
settings in heavy traffic or during haz-
ardous driving conditions.
CD Player
10-Track Programmable Memory —
lets you program up to 10 tracks from
the loaded disc into memory for play-
back.
Audible Search — lets you rapidly play
a CD in either direction to locate a de-
sired section of a track.
Track Intro Scan — lets you scan and
play the first 10 seconds of each track
on a compact disc so you can decide
whether to play or skip a track.
Shuffle Play — lets you randomly select
and play tracks from the loaded CD.
Repeat Play — automatically repeats
the current track.
Track Skip — lets you advance play to
the next track or go back to the previous
track.
AM/FM Stereo with Weather
Band
Built-In Weather Band with 7 Preset
Stations — lets you receive up-to-date
weather reports from the National
Weather Service.
Phase-Lock-Loop (PLL) Quartz Syn-
thesizer Tuning — provides the highest
accuracy.
30 Memory Preset Stations with Pre-
set Scan — lets you quickly store and
tune up to 30 of your favorite stations
(18 FM and 12 AM), which you can ac-
cess by pressing the corresponding
memory button or using the Preset Scan
function.
Last Station Memory — automatically
returns to the last station tuned in a
band each time that band is selected.
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Automatic Travel Programming —
lets you automatically store the first 6
strong stations in each band (AM and
FM) into a separate travel memory so
you can quickly find local stations while
traveling.
Automatic Seek and Manual Tuning
— lets you “tune-in” radio stations two
ways, either by Manual Tuning or with
Automatic Seek. Automatic Seek Tuning
searches the frequency bandwidth and
stops when a radio station is detected.
Preset Memory Scan — scans all sta-
tions stored in memory, playing each for
5 seconds.
Advanced FM Optimizer Circuitry —
automatically adjusts the tuner’s stereo
separation and high-frequency response
to give you the best possible sound, re-
gardless of the signal level.
General
Built-In 4-Channel High Power Ampli-
fier — capable of producing 4 ×22 watts
RMS output power.
Electronic Bass, Treble, Fader and
Balance Controls — let you easily ad-
just high and low sounds and the bal-
ance between the left/right and front/
rear speakers, to suit your preference.
Loudness Control — lets you increase
the low range of sounds at low volume
levels.
Audio Mute Function — allows you to
silence or restore the sound by pressing
a single button for your convenience.
Auxiliary Input — allows connection to
external signal source, such as a Porta-
ble Mini Disc player or external CD
changer.
Preset Equalizer — lets you easily set
the tone to your favorite sound mix, such
as FLAT, JAZZ, POP, CLASSIC, ROCK,
and VOCAL.
Fader Control — lets you balance the
relative output level of front and rear
speakers.
Pre-Amp Outputs — allow easy con-
nection to external power amplifiers.
High output level keeps system noise to
a minimum with increased dynamic per-
formance.
This stereo is made and tested to meet
exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety
performance standards of the U.S. De-
partment of Health and Human Servic-
es.
Warnings:
• This stereo employs a laser light
beam. Only a qualified service per-
son should remove the cover or
attempt to service this device, due
to possible eye injury.
• The use of controls, adjustments, or
procedures other than those speci-
fied herein might result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
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6Installation
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Installation
BEFORE YOU BEGIN THE
INSTALLATION
Before you install your stereo, read all
the instructions in this owner’s manual.
You should be able to answer all of
these questions about your vehicle’s
electrical and sound systems.
• Which terminal in my vehicle’s fuse
box supplies power even when the
ignition is turned off?
• Which terminal in my vehicle’s fuse
box is for accessories?
• How do I connect a wire to the fuse
box?
Also, be aware that installation in your
vehicle might require cutting or modify-
ing your vehicle.
Place the stereo as close as possible to
the selected mounting location. We rec-
ommend that you install the stereo by
temporarily connecting it to ground and
power, optional components, and your
speakers. Then test the connections,
disconnect the stereo, mount it in your
vehicle, and reconnect it. The instruc-
tions in this manual are arranged in this
order.
Preparing the Mounting Area
Before you mount the stereo, make sure
you have all the necessary materials.
Then confirm that the stereo fits your ve-
hicle’s mounting area. This auto sound
stereo system is a DIN-E size stereo
that requires a 21/16-inch high by 71/8-
inch wide by 515/16-inch deep (52 ×181 ×
152 mm) mounting area.
Note: If the mounting area is too large,
you might be able to mount the stereo
with an in-dash installation kit, available
at your local RadioShack store. Follow
the installation kit’s instructions to mount
the stereo.
Cautions:
• Make sure the stereo will not tilt up
more than 30°when it is mounted.
• Be sure to avoid obstructions behind
the mounting surface.
Routing Speaker Wires
If you install speakers, avoid routing the
speaker wires near moving parts or
sharp edges. You can usually route
them along the wiring channel beneath
the vehicle’s door facings by carefully
removing the molding that holds the car-
pet in place. After you route the speaker
wires, replace the molding.
Removing the Shipping Screw
The shipping screw helps protect the
stereo from being damaged during ship-
ment.
Before you mount the stereo, use a Phil-
lips screwdriver to remove the shipping
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screw and rubber washer from the top of
the stereo.
Note: Save the screw and washer in
case you need to mail or ship the stereo.
Secure them to the back of the stereo
with a piece of tape.
MAKING THE
CONNECTIONS
The supplied harness with the 14-pin
connector includes all the lead wires you
need to connect the stereo to ground,
power, some optional components, and
speakers.
Important: Do not cut these wires. If
you cut any wire, you cannot obtain a re-
fund or exchange on this product. How-
ever, your local RadioShack store will
provide warranty service if you cut a
wire and find that the product is defec-
tive.
You might need additional wire, depend-
ing on your autosound system, to com-
plete the connections. Your local
RadioShack store carries a full line of
wire and wire management accessories.
Cautions:
• For added safety and to protect your
stereo, disconnect the cable from
your vehicle battery’s negative (–)
terminal before you begin.
• Be sure your speakers can handle
92 watts of power (23 watts per
channel). Each speaker must have
an impedance of at least 4 ohms.
Your local RadioShack store carries
a full line of speakers.
• You must connect the GROUND,
+12V TO IGNITION, and +12V TO
BATTERY wires first, then make all
other connections as described in
the following sections before you
plug the harness with the 14-pin
connector into the stereo. If you do
not make connections in the order
shown, damage to the stereo is pos-
sible if any wire connections are
made incorrectly.
• You must connect a separate wire to
each speaker terminal as described
in the following procedure. Do not
use a common wire or chassis
ground for any speaker connection.
Shipping
Rubber
Washer
Screw
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8Installation
Using an Adapter Harness
If you are replacing an existing stereo,
or if your vehicle has been factory-wired
for auto sound components, you might
be able to use an adapter harness to
connect the power and speakers. Ra-
dioShack stores sell adapter harnesses
for most vehicles.
Follow the directions that come with the
adapter harness to temporarily connect
the ground, power, optional compo-
nents, and speakers. Then go to “Con-
necting the Antenna” on Page 10.
Connecting Ground, Power,
and Optional Components
Follow these steps to connect the har-
ness with the 14-pin connector to
ground, primary and memory backup
power, and optional components.
1. Disconnect the cable from your
vehicle’s negative (–) battery termi-
nal.
2. Connect the black GROUND (–) wire
to a chassis ground, such as a metal
screw attached to a metal part of the
vehicle’s frame. Be sure that the
screw is not insulated from the
chassis by a plastic part.
3. Connect the red +12V TO IGNITION
power wire (with in-line fuse holder)
to a point in your vehicle’s fuse
block that has power only when you
turn the vehicle’s key to either the
accessory (ACC) or START posi-
tion. This connection turns on the
stereo when you turn on the ignition
or turn the key to ACC, and turns off
the stereo when you turn off the igni-
tion. This prevents your vehicle’s
battery from being drained if you
leave the stereo on when you turn
off the ignition.
4. Connect the yellow +12V TO BAT-
TERY wire (with in-line fuse holder)
to your vehicle battery’s positive (+)
terminal or to a point in your vehi-
cle’s fuse block that provides a con-
tinuous source of 12 volts. This
connection provides power for the
stereo’s components (such as the
stereo), and continuous power for
the stereo’s memory when the igni-
tion is turned off.
5. Connect the blue/white AMP
REMOTE TURN ON 500mA MAX wire
to any optional equipment, designed
to run from a switched source, that
you want the stereo to turn on and
off (such as a booster or a power
antenna). Cut the loop at the end
and strip about 1/2inch of insulation
for connection.
Note: This wire does not provide
power to the components. It simply
turns them on or off. If you do not
Black GROUND (–)
Red +12V TO IGNITION
Blue/White AMP
REMOTE TURN ON 500mA MAX
Yellow +12V TO BATTERY
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use this wire, secure it with a wire tie
and do not let it touch metal.
Connecting an Equalizer/
Booster
If you are connecting the stereo to a
separate equalizer or booster, you need
additional wires (not included).
To increase the total power output from
your system, connect the R(right) and L
(left) line output jacks on the back of the
stereo and blue/white wire, if necessary,
to the equalizer or booster.
Refer to the equalizer/booster’s owner’s
manual for directions.
Connecting Speakers
If you are using both front and rear
speakers, follow these steps to connect
the harness with the 14-pin connector to
the speakers. If you are using only one
pair of speakers, follow Steps 1–4 only.
1. Connect the gray wire to the right
front speaker’s positive terminal.
This terminal is usually marked with
a plus (+) sign or red mark.
2. Connect the gray/black wire to the
right front speaker’s negative termi-
nal. This terminal might be marked
with a minus (–) sign, or it might not
be marked at all.
3. Connect the white wire to the left
front speaker’s positive terminal.
4. Connect the white/black wire to the
left front speaker’s negative termi-
nal.
5. Connect the violet wire to the right
rear speaker’s positive terminal.
6. Connect the violet/black wire to the
right rear speaker’s negative termi-
nal.
7. Connect the green wire to the left
rear speaker’s positive terminal.
8. Connect the green/black wire to the
left rear speaker’s negative terminal.
White-
White/Black
FRONT LEFT
Gray-
Gray/Black
FRONT RIGHT
Green-
Green/Black
REAR LEFT
Violet-
Violet/Black
REAR RIGHT
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Connecting the Antenna
Connect the vehicle’s antenna cable to
the antenna jack on the back of the ste-
reo.
Completing and Testing the
Connections
Make sure you have securely made all
other connections, then plug the har-
ness’ connector into the stereo’s 14-pin
wiring socket. Reconnect the cable to
the vehicle’s negative (–) battery termi-
nal.
Install your stereo’s control panel (see
“Installing the Control Panel”) and turn
on your vehicle’s ignition. The stereo’s
clock display light. Then press PWR.
If the stereo does not work, immediately
disconnect the cable from your vehicle’s
negative (–) battery terminal. Then re-
check your connections.
After you verify that the buttons/display
light, follow the instructions in “Mounting
the Stereo” on Page 11.
Caution: If you played a CD while test-
ing the connections, be sure to remove
the CD from the stereo before continu-
ing.
USING THE CONTROL
PANEL
The stereo’s control panel must be in-
stalled for the stereo to operate. When
you remove it, the stereo will not oper-
ate. This is a simple but effective securi-
ty measure. Any stored stations remain
in memory when the control panel is re-
moved.
Installing the Control Panel
1. Insert the left edge of the control
panel into the left edge of the
recess. The hole in the control panel
interlocks with the tab in the recess.
2. Gently push the right edge of the
control panel into the recess until
you hear a click.
Antenna
Cable
Harness’
Connector
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Removing the Control Panel
1. Press REL on the right side of the
control panel. The control panel
swings out.
2. Remove the control panel, then
store it in the supplied carry case.
Caution: To keep the metal connecting
pins clean, do not touch the connecting
pins in the recess or on the back of the
control panel.
MOUNTING THE STEREO
Be sure you verify that the stereo is con-
nected properly (see “Completing and
Testing the Connections” on Page 10).
Then follow these steps to mount the
stereo.
1. Make sure the ignition is turned off,
then disconnect the cable from your
vehicle’s negative (–) battery termi-
nal.
2. Disconnect the wire harness and the
antenna.
3. Press REL to remove the control
panel.
4. Insert the two supplied release keys
into the slots on both sides of the
stereo to remove the mounting
sleeve from the stereo.
5. If your vehicle has an existing
mounting hole behind the dash, use
pliers or a 5/16-inch box-end wrench
to attach the short end of the sup-
plied mounting bolt to the back of
the stereo.
6. Reconnect the wire harness and the
antenna.
7. Slide the stereo into the sleeve until
it locks into place.
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8. If you are securing the stereo in an
existing mounting hole in the dash,
push the supplied rubber mounting
grommet onto the mounting bolt.
Then push the mounting bolt (cov-
ered by the grommet) through the
mounting hole and make sure it is
secure.
Or, use one of the supplied bolts
(with attached washer) to attach one
end of the supplied metal strap to
the mounting hole on the back of the
stereo. If necessary, bend the strap
to fit your vehicle’s mounting area.
Then use either the supplied sheet
metal screws or the other bolt (with
attached washer) to attach the other
end of the strap to a solid metal part
of the vehicle under the dashboard.
This strap also helps ensure proper
electrical grounding of the stereo.
9. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle
battery’s negative (–) terminal. Then
install the stereo’s control panel
(see “Installing the Control Panel”
on Page 10).
Note: You might need to reset the ste-
reo’s clock after you reconnect the cable
to the vehicle battery.
REMOVING THE STEREO
FROM THE DASH
If you want to remove the stereo from
the dash, follow these steps.
1. Disconnect the cable from your
vehicle’s negative (–) battery termi-
nal.
2. If you secured the stereo to an exist-
ing mounting hole under the dash,
slide out the stereo to free the
mounting bolt from the mounting
hole. Or, remove the bolt holding the
metal strap attached to the back of
the stereo.
3. Press REL to remove the stereo’s
control panel.
4. Insert the supplied keys into the
slots at the left and right sides of the
stereo. Press the keys downward
and slide the stereo out of the dash.
5. Remove the keys from the slots.
6. Disconnect the wire harness and the
antenna.
7. If you are mailing or shipping the
stereo, use a Phillips screwdriver to
reinstall the shipping screw and rub-
ber washer in the top of the stereo.
8. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle
battery’s negative (–) terminal.
Rubber
Mounting
Grommet
Mounting
Bolt
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13Basic Operation
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Basic Operation
TURNING THE STEREO
ON AND OFF
To turn on the stereo, press PWR. The
radio automatically tunes to the last sta-
tion and band selected. To turn off the
stereo, press PWR again.
SETTING THE CLOCK
DISPLAY FORMAT
Your stereo’s clock is factory set to dis-
play the time in a 12-hour format. Follow
these steps to change the clock display
to a 24-hour format:
1. Turn the stereo off and leave the
vehicle’s ignition on.
2. Hold down DISP for about 2 sec-
onds. The digits on the display flash.
3. Within 5 seconds, press 1 SHUFF to
change the clock display to a 24-
hour format. 24HR lights.
4. Repeat Steps 2–3 to return to the
12-hour format. 12HR lights.
SETTING THE TIME
1. Turn the stereo off and leave the
vehicle’s ignition on.
2. Press DISP for more than 2 sec-
onds. The hour digits flash. .
3. Repeatedly press (or hold down) +
or –until the stereo displays the cor-
rect hour.
Note: If you do not press +or –
within 5 seconds, the regular time
display returns.
4. Press DISP again, the minute digits
flash. Repeatedly press +or –until
the stereo displays the correct
minute. (To continuously advance
the minute, hold down +or –.)
PWR
SEL/
LD
WB EQ
TUNE/SEEK
SHUFF
1
TRACK
MUTE
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SETTING THE DISPLAY
While you are playing the radio or a CD,
the display shows the tuned frequency
or information about the current CD. To
display the clock at any time while the
radio or a CD is playing, press DISP.
The stereo is factory set to display the
clock as a default. Follow these steps to
change the default display:
1. Turn the stereo off and leave the
vehicle’s ignition on.
2. Hold down DISP for about 2 sec-
onds. The digits on the display flash.
3. Within 5 seconds, press 2 RPT until
the desired display — FRE (Fre-
quency) or Clk (Clock) — appears.
ADJUSTING THE SOUND
When you listen to your stereo, adjust
these controls to suit your listening pref-
erences.
Preset EQ (Equalizer) — Repeatedly
press EQ to select the desired EQ set-
ting: FLAT, JAZ (Jazz), POP, CLAS
(Classical),
ROCK, VOCAL, or BT (Bass/
Treble — EQ Off).
Note: The Bass and Treble controls are
bypassed in any EQ mode except EQ
Off.
Volume — Repeatedly press (or hold
down)
+or – to increase or decrease the
volume. VOL and a volume level num-
ber (0–40) appear.
Warning: To protect your hearing, do
not listen at high volume levels. Slowly
increase the volume to a comfortable lis-
tening level.
Audio Control — Repeatedly press
SEL/LD until BAS (Bass), TRE (Treble),
BAL (Balance), or FAD (Fader) and a
number appear on the display. Then,
within 5 seconds, repeatedly press (or
hold down) +or –to change the stereo’s
settings.
Notes:
• When you adjust the balance toward
the left speakers, Land a number
(0–9) appear on the display. When
you adjust the balance toward the
right speakers, Rand a number (0–
9) appear.
• When you adjust the fader toward
the front speakers, Fand a number
(0–9) appear on the display. When
you adjust the fader toward the rear
speakers, Rand a number (0–9)
appear.
•If
BAS, TRE, BAL, or FAD and the
number disappear before you press
+or –, repeatedly press SEL/LD until
the setting you want reappears, then
repeatedly press (or hold down) +or
–to set it.
Loudness — To enhance bass sounds,
hold down SEL/LD until LOUD appears.
To return to normal sound, hold down
SEL/LD until LOUD disappears.
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15Radio Operation
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Radio Operation
PLAYING THE RADIO
1. Press BAND to select the desired
band. AM1 or AM2 appears when
the AM band is selected. FM1, FM2
or FM3 appears when the FM band
is selected.
2. Tune to the desired station in one of
the following ways:
Manual Tuning — Hold down
BAND until MANU appears. Repeat-
edly press (or hold down) TUNE/
SEEK7or6to tune up or down the
frequency bandwidth.
Seek Tuning —Hold down BAND
until MANU disappears. Press TUNE/
SEEK7or 6. LOC (Local) appears
and the tuner searches up or down
the band for the next station, then
stops when it detects a station.
Press TUNE/SEEK7or6again to
search for the next station.
Notes:
•ST appears when an FM signal is
received in stereo.
• See “Adjusting the Sound” on
Page 14 for information about
changing the stereo’s other settings.
• The Auto-Loc mode in Seek tuning
first tries to tune a relatively strong
or local station. If it searches a band
completely and cannot find a strong
station, it automatically changes to
Auto-DX mode to search for weaker
stations. To return to Auto-Loc
mode, turn the stereo’s power off
then on, or change the function
mode or band.
• The tuner automatically returns to
the last station played on a band
each time the band is selected, or
whenever the tuner is powered on.
MEMORY TUNING
You can manually store up to 12 AM and
18 FM stations in 5 memory groups.
Each memory group (AM1, AM2, FM1,
FM2 and FM3) holds up to 6 stations.
You can also automatically store the first
PWR
SEL/
LD
WB EQ
TUNE/SEEK
SHUFF
1
TRACK
MUTE
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16 Radio Operation
6 strong AM and first 6 strong FM sta-
tions as separate automatic travel pro-
gramming memory.
Storing Stations in Memory
Groups
1. Repeatedly press BAND to select
the desired memory group (AM1,
AM2, FM1, FM2 or FM3).
2. Tune to the station you want to store
either by Manual or Auto-Seek Tun-
ing.
3. To store the station’s frequency,
press one of the memory preset but-
tons (1–6) for at least 2 seconds.
The sound mutes momentarily and
M(Memory), the selected memory
number, and the frequency of the
station appear.
4. Repeat Steps 2–3 for each station
you want to store.
Repeat these steps for each memory
group where you want to store stations.
Storing Stations in Automatic
Travel Programming (ATP)
Memory
Follow these steps to store up to 6
strong AM and up to 6 strong FM sta-
tions into the stereo’s automatic travel
programming (ATP) memory.
1. Press BAND to select the desired
band (AM1 or FM1). ATP appears.
2. Press PS/AS for at least 2 seconds.
The tuner searches the band, stor-
ing the first 6 strongest stations in
ascending order, then resumes nor-
mal radio reception of the last stored
station.
Caution: Stations you store using Auto
Memory Store replace any stations pre-
viously stored in the AM1 or FM1 memo-
ry groups.
Selecting a Stored Station
To select a station you manually stored
in AM1, AM2, FM1, FM2 or FM3, repeat-
edly press BAND to select the desired
memory group, then press (do not hold
down) a memory preset button (1–6)
once. The memory location number (M1,
for example) appears.
Note: Holding down the memory preset
button stores the currently tuned station
into that location.
Preset Scan
The radio can scan all stored stations in
the selected band, pausing for 5 sec-
onds at each station.
Press PS/AS. The tuner scans the preset
stations stored in memory, stopping on
each one for five seconds. The memory
number (M1, for example) flashes.
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To cancel Preset Scan, press PS/AS
again. The tuner stops on the currently
tuned station.
Note: Preset Scan will not stop on weak
stations.
USING THE WEATHER
BAND
To access the weather band channel at
any time, press WB (Weather Band)
once. The tuner automatically tunes to
the strongest weather band station. To
return to the CD or tuner, press WB
again.
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CD Player Operation
Cautions:
• Play only CDs that have this mark
on them:
• The stereo has a wide dynamic
range. As a result, if you turn your
stereo’s volume up too high during
soft (low volume) sections of a pro-
gram, your speakers might be dam-
aged when a sudden loud passage
occurs.
• If the stereo is jolted during play, the
rotation speed might suddenly
change or the stereo might make an
unusual noise. This is not a mal-
function.
PLAYING A CD
1. Insert a CD (label side up) in the
slot. The player gently grabs the
disc and automatically loads it.
Caution: Do not use force. If you
encounter resistance to loading,
remove the disc and then reload.
The stereo automatically turns the
power on (or switches to CD mode if
the radio is playing) and displays
CD. Then the display shows CDin,
TRACK, and 1, the CD starts to play
from Track 1, and the elapsed time
appears.
2. If a CD is already in the player
(CDin appears steadily), simply
press
MODE to play the CD. The
stereo displays CD, TRACK, and the
number of the track you last played,
PWR
SEL/
LD
WB EQ
TUNE/SEEK
SHUFF
1
TRACK
MUTE
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and the CD starts to play from the
point where you last stopped it.
After the CD player plays the entire
CD, it automatically repeats all
tracks, starting with Track 1.
3. Press +or –to increase or decrease
the volume as desired.
Note: See “Adjusting the Sound” on
Page 14 for information about
changing the stereo’s other settings.
4. To pause the player, press MUTE
II7. PAUSE appears. Press MUTE
II7again to resume play.
5. Repeatedly press 6or 7to search
for a track. The current track num-
ber appears.
6. To advance play at high speed to
locate a particular section of a track,
hold down7during play. The dis-
play shows the elapsed time of the
current track. To reverse play at high
speed, hold down6during play.
7. To eject the disc, press and
remove the disc from the player.
Caution: To avoid damaging the CD
mechanism, do not try to reinsert a
disc while it is in the ejected posi-
tion. Always remove the disc com-
pletely, then reinsert.
Note: If you eject a CD while it is
playing but do not remove it from the
CD player, the CD player automati-
cally draws the CD back in after
about 15 seconds.
SHUFFLE PLAY
You can set the CD player to randomly
select and play tracks from the loaded
CD. After each track plays, the CD play-
er automatically selects another track
and plays it until you stop shuffle play.
To begin shuffle play, press 1 SHUFF.
SHUF appears during shuffle play.
Press
1 SHUFF again to resume normal
play. SHUF disappears.
Note: You can advance to the next track
or use audible search during shuffle
play.
REPEAT PLAY
You can set the CD player to repeat a
single track on the loaded CD.
To repeat a track, press 2 RPT during
play. RPT appears during repeat play.
When the track ends, it automatically re-
peats.
To stop repeating the track and resume
normal play, press 2 RPT. RPT disap-
pears.
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SCANNING THE TRACKS
You can set the CD player to play the
first 10 seconds of each track on the
loaded CD, so you can find the track you
want to hear.
To begin scanning, press 3 INTRO. IN-
TRO appears during scanning. Press 3
INTRO again to resume normal play.
INTRO disappears.
PROGRAM PLAY
Your CD player can store up to 10 tracks
in memory for programmed playback.
1. For each track you want to store,
repeatedly press7or6to select the
track, then hold down 5 P.MEM for
more than 2 seconds. A program
memory number (P1–P10)
flashes.
2. Press 5 P.MEM within 4 seconds to
store the track in memory.
3. To start program play, press 6
P.PLAY. The player begins playing
back the tracks stored in memory.
The current memory number
appears.
Note: During programmed play, P
and the program number memory
appear. Press DISP to see the
elapsed time and track number.
Within 4 seconds, press DISP again
to see the current time for about 4
seconds.
4. To clear the programmed memory,
hold down P.CL (
PS/AS) for more
than 2 seconds. CLr flashes. Press
P.CL (PS/AS) again within 4 seconds
to clear all memories.
AUXILIARY INPUT
You can connect an external auxiliary
signal source (such as a portable mini-
disc player or cassette player) to the
AUX input jack in the bottom right corner
of the front panel, using an optional au-
dio cable (available at your local Ra-
dioShack store) with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm)
plug.
Plug the other end of the audio cable
into the output jack of the audio source,
then press MODE until AUX appears. Ad-
just the volume, bass, treble, balance
and fader controls to the desired level.
SWITCHING BETWEEN
MODES
You can temporarily stop a CD and lis-
ten to the radio or a connected auxiliary
signal source. Repeatedly press MODE.
The stereo switches from the CD player
to the AUX input, to the radio, back to
the CD player.
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20 Care and Maintenance
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Care and Maintenance
To enjoy your RadioShack AM/FM/CD
Weather Band Car Stereo for a long
time:
• Keep the stereo dry. If it gets wet,
wipe it dry immediately.
• Use and store the stereo only in nor-
mal temperature environments.
• Handle the stereo gently and care-
fully. Do not drop it.
• Keep the stereo away from dust and
dirt.
• Wipe the stereo with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the stereo’s
internal components can cause a mal-
function and might invalidate its warran-
ty and void your FCC authorization to
operate it. If your stereo is not perform-
ing as it should, take it to your local Ra-
dioShack store for assistance.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the
FCC Rules
. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equip-
ment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not in-
stalled and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that in-
terference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be deter-
mined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to cor-
rect the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an out-
let on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Consult your local RadioShack store
or an experienced radio/TV techni-
cian for help.
• If you cannot eliminate the interfer-
ence, the FCC requires that you
stop using your stereo.
Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by RadioShack may cause in-
terference and void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
CD CARE TIPS
Even though a compact disc is durable,
treat the CD surface with care.
• Do not write on either side of the
CD, particularly the non-label side
(signals are read from the non-label
side).
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