Radio Shack 12-801 User manual

Cat. No. 12-801
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AM/FM Self-Powered Radio
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack AM/FM Self-Powered Radio lets
you enjoy music, sports, and news almost anywhere
— even without conventional batteries!
The radio’s features include:
Two Band Tuning —receives both FM and AM sta-
tions.
Built-In Power Generator (Dynamo) — you can
“crank up” the radio and listen to it under emergency
conditions when no power is available.
Rechargeable Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack (In-
cluded) — provides reliable, renewable, internal
power for everyday use.
1¾" Diameter Speaker — provides clear audio in a
compact radio.
Emergency Alarm — produces a loud, high-pitched
beep you can use as an emergency signal.
Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) — provides
drift-free FM reception with reduced sound distortion.
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Display Light — lets you see the dial scale in low
light situations.
Multiple Power Options — let you power your radio
from internal replaceable batteries (not supplied), a
supplied rechargeable battery pack, or the built-in
power generator.
Telescoping Antenna —provides the best radio sig-
nal for FM. A built-in AM antenna provides quality AM
reception.
Important: This radio can use nick-
el-cadmium rechargeable batteries.
At the end of a nickel-cadmium bat-
tery's useful life, it must be recycled
or disposed of properly. Contact your
local, county, or state hazardous
waste management authorities for in-
formation on recycling or disposal programs in your
area or call 1-800-843-7422. Some options that might
be available are: municipal curbside collection, drop-
off boxes at retailers such as your local RadioShack
store, recycling collection centers, and mail-back pro-
grams.
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your radio from any of these sources.
• internal AA batteries (not supplied)
• internal Ni-Cd rechargeable battery pack (sup-
plied)
• built-in power generator (dynamo)
Using AA Batteries
Your radio can use two AA batteries (not supplied) for
power. For the best performance and longest life, we
recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
Caution:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and
recommended type
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types
of batteries (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable).
Follow these steps to install batteries.
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1. Remove the battery compartment cover by push-
ing in the cover’s two tabs (shown removed) then
pulling the cover in the direction of the arrow
marked on the cover.
2. Place the batteries in the compartment, as indi-
cated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked
inside.
3. Replace the cover.
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4. Set DYNAMO/ BATT to BATT.
5. When the radio does not operate properly or the
sound weakens, replace the AA batteries.
Warning: Dispose of batteries promptly and properly;
do not bury or burn them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the radio for a
week or more, remove the AA batteries. That type of
battery can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic
parts.
Using the Rechargeable Battery Pack
Your radio has a built-in power generator which can
charge the internal rechargeable battery pack and let
you play your radio without the AA batteries. When
you rotate the crank for as little as 11/2minutes, the
generator recharges the Ni-Cd battery which powers
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the radio for about 30 minutes. Follow these steps to
power your radio using the generator and the re-
chargeable battery pack.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. The supplied Ni-Cd battery is installed but not
connected. Insert the battery pack’s white plug
into the socket. Replace the compartment cover.
Caution: The battery pack’s polarized plug fits
into the socket only one way. If the plug does not
fit properly, turn it over and try again. Do not force
it.
Battery
Pack
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3. Set DYNAMO/BATT to DYNAMO or BATT.
Charging takes place using either position.
4. Set FM/AM/OFF to OFF.
5. Lift the crank and rotate it clockwise or counter-
clockwise.
Radio operation time depends on the number of
turns and the time per turn. For example, approx-
imately 2 turns per second for 90 seconds will
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provide about 30 minutes of radio operation at a
medium volume level. You can recharge the bat-
tery pack even while the radio plays.
6. Return the crank to the folded position.
If turning the crank at about 2 turns per second for
about 1 minute does not power the radio for at least
15 minutes, replace the Ni-Cd battery pack. We rec-
ommend RadioShack Cat. No. 23-290, available at
your local RadioShack store.
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Unplug the rechargeable battery pack connector
and lift the pack out of the compartment.
3. Insert a new battery pack’s plug into the socket
then place the battery into the compartment.
Caution: The supplied battery pack plug has the
red wire toward the top of the radio when
inserted correctly. To ensure proper polarity, only
use the supplied or recommended replacement
battery pack.
4. Replace the compartment cover.
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OPERATION
PLAYING THE RADIO
1. Rotate DYNAMO/BATT to BATT if you have
installed AA batteries. To power the radio using
the Ni-Cd pack or the generator, rotate DYNAMO/
BATT to DYNAMO.
2. Set FM/AM/OFF to the desired band.
3. Rotate TUNING to select the desired station.
4. Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.
5. To turn off the radio, set FM/AM/OFF to OFF.
USING THE DISPLAY LIGHT
Hold down LIGHT to illuminate the dial in low-light
conditions.
USING THE SIGNAL ALARM
Press EMERGENCY ALARM. The radio sounds a loud,
repeating beep. Press EMERGENCY ALARM again to
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