Radio Shack 14-1265 User manual

Owner’s Manual Please read before using this equipment.
AM/FM Digital Tune
Auto Reverse Stereo
Cassette Player
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2Table of Contents
ˆ Table of Contents
Features ............................................. 3
The FCC Wants You to Know ......... 6
Preparation ........................................ 7
Using the Belt Clip .......................... 7
Powering the cassette player .......... 8
Setting the Clock ........................... 15
A Quick Look at
Your Cassette Player ....................... 19
Using the Radio ............................... 20
Using the Cassette Player .............. 25
Using the Alarm ............................... 28
Care .................................................. 30
Cleaning the Tape-Handling Parts 31
Restoring Tape Tension and Sound
Quality ............................................... 32
Specifications .................................. 34
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Features
ˆ Features
Your RadioShack Digital Tuning AM/FM
Stereo Auto-Reverse Cassette Player de-
livers excellent sound from its built-in ra-
dio or your favorite cassette tapes, using
optional speakers or stereo headphones.
You can set the time on the display, set
an alarm, and store up to 20 radio sta-
tions in memory. PLL (Phase-Locked
Loop) circuitry gives you precise tuning
and drift-free reception.
AM/FM Radio with 20-Station Memory
— lets you store up to 20 radio stations
(10 FM and 10 AM) in memory so you
can quickly tune to your favorite stations.
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RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks
used by RadioShack Corporation.
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4Features
Auto-Reverse Cassette Deck — lets
you continuously play a cassette tape.
LCD with Clock and Alarm — displays
the current time and lets you set the
cassette player to sound an alarm at the
time you select.
BASS ON/OFF Switch — lets you em-
phasize bass sounds to suit your listening
preferences.
Jack — lets you connect headphones
for private listening, or speakers to share
the sound with others.
Seek Tuning — searches forward or
backward to the next strong station in the
selected band, so you can quickly find
new stations.
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Features
Three Power Options — let you power
the cassette player from internal batter-
ies, standard AC power (with an optional
AC adapter), or your vehicle's cigarette-
lighter socket (with an optional DC adapt-
er).
Removable Belt Clip — lets you attach
the cassette player to your belt for hands-
free carrying when you are on the go.
Key Lock — lets you lock any of the oth-
er front panel keys, to prevent you from
accidentally turning the radio on or off, re-
setting the clock time, or losing radio sta-
tions stored in memory.
Note: You need a pair of headphones or
amplified speakers (neither supplied) with
a 1/8-inch plug to operate your cassette
player. Your local RadioShack store sells
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6Features
a wide variety of headphones and speak-
ers.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
This equipment complies with the limits
for a Class B digital device as specified in
Part 15 of
FCC Rules
. These limits pro-
vide reasonable protection against radio
and TV interference in a residential area.
However, your equipment might cause
TV or radio interference even when it is
operating properly.
To eliminate interference:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the distance between the
equipment and the radio or TV.
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Preparation
• Use outlets on different electrical cir-
cuits for the equipment and the radio
or TV.
Consult your local RadioShack store if
the problem still exists.
ˆ Preparation
USING THE BELT CLIP
To attach the belt clip,
align the tab on the back
of the clip with the re-
cess on the back of the
case, then slide the clip
up until it snaps into
place.
PUSH/
RELEASE
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8Preparation
To remove the belt clip, press the upper
part of the clip and slide it down.
POWERING THE CASSETTE
PLAYER
You can power your cassette player from
any of three power sources:
• internal batteries (not supplied)
• standard AC power (with an optional
AC adapter)
• your vehicle's cigarette-lighter socket
(with an optional DC adapter)
Note: Connecting an optional adapter
disconnects internal batteries.
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Preparation
Using Batteries
You can power your cassette player from
two AA batteries (not supplied). We rec-
ommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
You can also use rechargeable nickel-
cadmium batteries. If you use recharge-
able batteries, you also need a battery
charger (not supplied, available at your
local RadioShack store).
Cautions:
• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (standard,
alkaline, or nickel-cadmium), or
rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and type.
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1. Press down on the battery compart-
ment cover and slide it in the direc-
tion of the arrow, then lift it up on its
hinge to open it.
2. Install the batteries as indicated by
the polarity symbols (+ and –)
marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
Note: If your cassette player stops work-
ing, remove one of the batteries, then re-
install it.
Replace the batteries when the low bat-
tery icon flashes, the sound distorts, or
the volume weakens.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.
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Preparation
Caution: If you do not plan to use the
cassette player for a month or more, re-
move the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
Important: The EPA certi-
fied RBRC® Battery Recy-
cling Seal on the nickel-
cadmium (Ni-Cd) battery in-
dicates RadioShack is vol-
untarily participating in an industry
program to collect and recycle these bat-
teries at the end of their useful life, when
taken out of service in the United States
or Canada. The RBRC program provides
a convenient alternative to placing used
Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the mu-
nicipal waste stream, which may be ille-
gal in your area. Please call 1-800-THE-
SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for informa-
tion on Ni-Cd battery recycling and dis-
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12 Preparation
posal bans/restrictions in your area.
RadioShack’s involvement in this pro-
gram is part of the company’s commit-
ment to preserving our environment and
conserving our natural resources.
Using AC or DC Power
You can power the cassette player using
a 3V, 300 mA AC or DC adapter and a
size H Adaptaplug®, (neither supplied).
All are available at your local RadioShack
store.
Cautions:
You must use a Class 2
power source that supplies
3V DC and delivers at
least 300 mA. Its center tip must be
set to positive and its plug must fit
the cassette player's DC 3V jack. Us-
!
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Preparation
ing an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could damage
the cassette player or the adapter.
• Always connect the adapter to the
cassette player before you connect it
to the power source. When you fin-
ish, disconnect the adapter from the
power source before you disconnect
it from the cassette player.
1. Set the adapter's voltage switch to
3V.
2. Insert the Adaptaplug into the
adapter's socket. Line up TIP on the
plug with +POS on the socket.
3. Insert the barrel plug into the cas-
sette player's DC 3V jack.
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4. Plug the AC adapter into a standard
AC outlet or the vehicle's cigarette-
lighter socket.
Note: If the cassette player 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 the adapter and your vehi-
cle's fuse block.
SETTING THE CLOCK
1. In the time mode, press MEMORY/
CLOCK. The current time flashes.
Note: If you do not press HOUR or
MIN within 5 seconds, the current
time stops flashing. If that happens,
repeat this step.
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Preparation
2. Repeatedly press (or hold down)
HOUR until the display shows the
correct hour.
3. Repeatedly press (or hold down) MIN
until the display shows the correct
minute.
4. When the display shows the correct
time, press MEMORY/CLOCK again,
or wait until the display stops flash-
ing.
CONNECTING
HEADPHONES OR
AMPLIFIED SPEAKERS
To listen to the cassette player, you need
a pair of headphones or amplified speak-
ers (neither supplied) with a 1/8-inch (3.5-
mm) plug. Your local RadioShack store
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carries a wide selection of headphones
and amplified speakers.
Insert the headphones' or speakers' 1/8-
inch plug into the cassette player's jack.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these
guidelines when you use 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 vol-
ume levels. Extended high-volume
listening can lead to permanent
hearing loss.
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Preparation
• Once you set the volume, do not
increase it. Over time, your ears
adapt to the volume level, so a vol-
ume level that does not cause dis-
comfort might still damage your
hearing.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear headphones while operating
a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This
can create a traffic hazard and can be il-
legal in some areas.
Even though some headphones let you
hear some outside sounds when listening
at normal volume levels, they can still
present a traffic hazard.
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18 A Quick Look at Your Cassette Player
ˆ A Quick Look at
Your Cassette Player
LOCK
Memory
Location
Buttons
Memory
Location
Buttons
HOUR/UP
MIN/DOWN
RADIO
ON/OFF
MEMORY/
CLOCK ALARM BAND
Play
Fast-Forward Rewind Stop
< DIRECTION >
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Using the Radio
ˆ Using the Radio
Important: Make sure you have connect-
ed headphones or speakers to the
cassette player. See “Connecting Head-
phones or Amplified Speakers” on
Page 15.
1. Press
RADIO ON/OFF to turn on the
radio.
2. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable lis-
tening level.
3. Press BAND until the display shows
the desired band (AM or FM).
4. Tune to the desired station using
manual or seek tuning.
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Manual Tuning: Repeatedly press
UP or DOWN to tune up or down the
selected band. To rapidly tune the
band, hold down UP or DOWN.
Seek Tuning: Hold down UP or
DOWN for about 1 second. The
cassette player tunes up or down the
selected band, then stops at the next
higher or lower station that has a
strong signal.
Notes:
• The cassette player has a built-in
AM antenna, and the head-
phones’ or speakers’ cord serves
as an FM antenna. For the best
AM reception, rotate the cassette
player. For the best FM reception,
fully uncoil the headphones’ or
speakers’ cord.
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