Radio Shack Deceiver User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
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Is it a monster truck or a race car? Both! It’s two toys in one!
Deceiver
DeceiverDeceiver
Deceiver
Your RadioShack Deceiver will fool all
your friends as it transforms from a
monster truck into a high-profile race
car and back at the touch of a button!
The Deceiver’s headlights blink and
the engine makes realistic sounds.
The Deceiver comes in two frequen-
cies — 27 MHz and 49 MHz — so you
can race with your friends. Check the
box for the frequency listing.
The Deceiver is recommended for
ages 8 and up.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
THE FCC WANTS YOU TOTHE FCC WANTS YOU TO
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
KNOWKNOW
KNOW
Your Deceiver or transmitter might
cause TV or radio interference even
when it is operating properly. To de-
termine whether your Deceiver or
transmitter is causing the interfer-
ence, turn off your Deceiver and re-
lease the transmitter’s control sticks.
If the interference goes away, your
Deceiver or transmitter is causing it.
Try to eliminate the interference by:
• Moving your Deceiver or transmit-
ter away from the TV or radio
• Contacting your local RadioShack
store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interfer-
ence, the FCC requires that you stop
using your Deceiver and transmitter.
INSTALLING BATTERIES
INSTALLING BATTERIESINSTALLING BATTERIES
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Cautions:
• Use only a fresh battery/battery
pack of the required size and rec-
ommended type.
• If you will not be using the De-
ceiver for a week or more, remove
the battery from the transmitter
and the battery pack from the
Deceiver. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can damage elec-
tronic parts.
• Never leave dead or weak batter-
ies in the Deceiver or the trans-
mitter.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury them.
In the Transmitter
In the TransmitterIn the Transmitter
In the Transmitter
The transmitter requires one 9-volt
battery. For the best performance
and longest life, we recommend a
RadioShack alkaline battery.
1. Press down and slide the battery
compartment cover off in the
direction of the arrow.
2. Place a battery in the battery
compartment according to the
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
inside.
3. Replace the cover and snap it into
place.
Note: When the transmitter’s range
decreases, replace its battery.

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In The Vehicle
In The VehicleIn The Vehicle
In The Vehicle
The Deceiver requires one 9.6-volt re-
chargeable battery pack for power.
You must charge a rechargeable battery
pack before you can use it to power your
Deceiver. To charge it, follow the battery
charger’s instructions.
Caution: Be sure the battery pack’s connec-
tors and wires do not touch the Deceiver's
moving parts.
1. Slide OFF/ON/SOUND OFF on the bottom
of the Deceiver to OFF.
2. Press the battery lid stopper and slide
it in the direction of the OPEN arrow,
then lift the battery lid stopper.
3. Place the bat-
tery pack in the
battery com-
partment with
its connector
on the same
side as the
vehicle’s
matching con-
nector and push
it in all the way.
4. Connect the battery pack’s connector
to the vehicle’s connector. The connec-
tor fits only one way.
5. Replace the battery lid stopper.
If the Deceiver loses power or does not re-
spond to the transmitter, recharge the
battery pack.
Cautions:
• Use only the recommended battery
pack and charger.
• Do not charge or recharge the battery
pack while it is in the Deceiver.
• After you charge or recharge the bat-
tery pack (see the charger’s manual for
the charging time), disconnect it from
the charger. Overcharging the battery
pack could damage it.
• When you disconnect the battery pack
from the charger, do not pull on the
connector’s wires. You might damage
the battery pack.
Notes:
• If you want to run your vehicle for
extended periods of time, we suggest
you purchase an extra battery pack.
You can charge one while you use the
other.
• Occasionally, let the battery pack fully
discharge before recharging it. Other-
wise the battery pack may lose its abil-
ity to fully charge.
Important: The EPA certified
RBRC® Battery Recycling Seal
on the nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cd)
battery indicates RadioShack
is voluntarily participating in
an industry program to collect and recycle
these batteries at the end of their useful
life, when taken out of service in the Unit-
ed States or Canada. The RBRC program
provides a convenient alternative to placing
used Ni-Cd batteries into the trash or the
municipal waste stream, which may be ille-
gal in your area. Please call 1-800-THE-
SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for information
on Ni-Cd battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area.
RadioShack’s involvement in this program is
part of the company’s commitment to pre-
serving our environment and conserving our
natural resources.
ATTACHING THE
ATTACHING THEATTACHING THE
ATTACHING THE
TRANSMITTER'S ANTENNA
TRANSMITTER'S ANTENNATRANSMITTER'S ANTENNA
TRANSMITTER'S ANTENNA
Attach the antenna to the transmitter by
screwing the threaded end into the trans-
mitter's antenna connector.

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INSTALLING THE
INSTALLING THEINSTALLING THE
INSTALLING THE
VEHICLE'S ANTENNA TUBE
VEHICLE'S ANTENNA TUBEVEHICLE'S ANTENNA TUBE
VEHICLE'S ANTENNA TUBE
The antenna tube holds up the antenna wire
for the best reception and range.
1. Push the antenna wire's loose end
through the tube.
2. Insert the tube securely into the vehi-
cle's tube holder. Let the extra
antenna wire hang freely.
DRIVING THE DECEIVER
DRIVING THE DECEIVERDRIVING THE DECEIVER
DRIVING THE DECEIVER
Warning: Never play with your Deceiver in
the street.
Caution: Do not drive the vehicle in pud-
dles, on a wet floor, on sand, or in mud, rain,
or snow. These can damage it.
Note: To perform the coolest stunts, your
Deceiver needs to be running at high speed.
1. Slide OFF/ON/SOUND OFF on the bottom
of the Deceiver to ON.
2. To make the Deceiver pop a wheelie,
quickly switch from reverse to for-
ward. If the road surface is rough or
the battery is running low, your
Deceiver might not pop a wheelie.
Caution: If the Deceiver gets stuck
under an object, immediately release
the transmitter’s control levers and
retrieve the car.
3. You hear the Deceiver’s engine sound
when OFF/ON/SOUND OFF is set to ON.
To drive the Deceiver with the sound
off, set OFF/ON/SOUND OFF to SOUND
OFF.
4. When you finish driving the Deceiver,
slide OFF/ON/SOUND OFF to OFF.
ADJUSTING WHEEL
ADJUSTING WHEELADJUSTING WHEEL
ADJUSTING WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
ALIGNMENTALIGNMENT
ALIGNMENT
If the Deceiver does not drive in a straight
line when you release the right control le-
ver, adjust the wheel alignment control
(between the front wheels, underneath the
car). Turn the control toward L (left) if the
car is pulling to the right, or toward R
(right) if the car is pulling to the left.
HELPFUL HINTS
HELPFUL HINTSHELPFUL HINTS
HELPFUL HINTS
• Running your car for long periods gen-
erates high heat levels. Heat causes
wear and tear on the motor. To help
keep heat levels down, when your
Deceiver’s battery power dies, let the
car cool at least 10 minutes before
installing a newly charged battery pack.
• If someone uses a CB nearby, it might
interfere with control of the Deceiver.
Left Control Lever
Push forward to move forward.
Pull back to move backward.
Release to stop.
Transform Button
Press while the vehicle is
stopped to make the De-
ceiver transform. The De-
ceiver transforms from a
monster truck to a race car
and back again.
Cautions:
• If you make the Deceiver
transform while it is
moving, it might change
the vehicle’s direction.
• Never insert your finger
or other object inside
the chassis while the
Deceiver is transforming.
Right Control Lever
Push left to move left.
Push right to move
right.
Release to go straight.
Fully extend the transmitter’s
antenna. For maximum range,
hold the transmitter with the
antenna pointing straight up.
The transmitter has no power
switch. When you press either
control lever, the Deceiver
responds and the red indicator
lights.

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If this happens, move the car and
transmitter away from the CB.
• You cannot operate your Deceiver near
devices with transmitters that use the
same frequency as the Deceiver (either
27 MHz or 49 MHz).
• If the Deceiver moves slowly, and you
just installed a fully charged battery
pack, check the wheel mechanisms for
lint, thread, hair or dust.
CARE
CARECARE
CARE
Keep the Deceiver dry. Use and store the
Deceiver only in normal temperature envi-
ronments. Handle the Deceiver carefully;
do not drop it. Modifying or tampering with
the Deceiver’s internal components can
cause a malfunction and might invalidate its
warranty and void your FCC authorization
to operate it. If your Deceiver is not per-
forming as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.
USER-REPLACEABLE PARTS
USER-REPLACEABLE PARTSUSER-REPLACEABLE PARTS
USER-REPLACEABLE PARTS
You can order replacement parts for your
vehicle at your local RadioShack store. Sim-
ply identify the part(s) you need from the
exploded view on the right, then find the
part number in this list.
Part Description RSU #
Front Bumper Set: Front Bumper
and Tapping Screw (3x14 #8,Qty
2)
12258232
Transmitter Antenna 10538213
Transmitter Battery Lid 12055364
Transmitter (27 MHz) 12333118
Transmitter (49 MHz) 12333126
Antenna Tube Set 10681781
Service Manual (not pictured) 12258133
Owner’s Manual (not pictured) 12258190
OPEN
Front Bumper Set:
Front Bumper and
Tapping Screw
Antenna Tube Set
Transmitter
Battery Lid
Transmitter
Antenna
Transmitter
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