Radio Shack 1201850 User manual

1201850
User’s Guide
Rechargeable • AM/FM/Weather
Emergency Crank Radio

We hope you enjoy your Portable Emergency
Crank Radio from RadioShack. Please read
this User’s Guide before operating your new
radio.
Package Contents
• Radio
• Charging Cable
• User’s Guide
Features
• Receives AM/FM and NOAA weather
stations
• NOAA weather alert keeps you up-to-
date in emergencies
• Powered by an internal rechargeable
battery or AAA batteries
• Charges using hand crank, solar panel,
or USB
• Built-in LED ashlight
• USB port for charging other devices
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Specications
Frequency Range ............. AM 520 to 1710 kHz
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FM 87.5 to 108 MHz
. . . . . . . . . . WX 162.4 to 162.55 MHz (NOAA Ch. 1 to 7)
Speaker .................................8Ω, 0.5W
Dimensions ..........5.9 × 3.1 × 1.5” (15 × 8 × 4cm)
Hand Crank ...................200mA @ 120 RPM
Solar Panel ........................... 50mA max.
Power Output ......................USB-A, 5V, 1A
Power Input ........................Micro USB, 5V
Internal Battery.............3.7V 1,000 mAh Li-ion
Alkaline Batteries ...........3 × AAA (not included)
Battery Life* ......~20 hrs. listening time (internal)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~60 hrs. listening time (alkaline)
* Estimated time based on listening through the
speaker at half volume. Alkaline battery life
assumes the use of new RadioShack alkaline
batteries. Actual battery life may vary depending
on battery type and usage.
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Powering Your Radio
Your new RadioShack radio can be powered by
four sources: 3 AAA batteries (not included), the
built-in rechargeable battery, the built-in solar
panel, and a USB power adapter (not included).
Install Alkaline Batteries
Open the compartment cover of on the back of
the radio and insert 3 AAA batteries (not included)
matching the polarity symbols (+ and -) inside the
battery compartment.
Alkaline batteries are optional and not required to
use the radio. However, we recommended having
batteries on hand as a secondary power source in
the event of an emergency.
Alkaline Battery Notes
• Dispose of used batteries promptly and properly. Do
not burn or bury them.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
• Replace batteries when they are low. Do not mix old
and new batteries or batteries of dierent types,
capacities, or chemistries.
• If you do not plan to use your radio for a long period
of time, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can damage electronic parts.
• For best results, we recommend using RadioShack
alkaline batteries.
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Charging the Internal Battery
You can charge the internal battery using the hand crank,
built-in solar panel, or micro USB port (USB IN).
The internal battery is not user-replaceable. Do not
attempt to replace the internal battery.
IMPORTANT! Read all safety precautions at the end of
this User’s Guide before using the built-in Li-ion battery.
Charging Using the Hand Crank
1. Release and fully open the hand crank located on the
back of the radio.
2. Crank in either direction in a steady, continuous,
circular motion.
3. For best results, crank at approximately 2 rotations
per second (120 RPM).
4. As you turn the crank handle, the CHARGING LED
on the front panel will illuminate to indicate that the
battery is charging. Note that if the radio is on, this
LED will illuminate continuously.
Charging Using the Solar Panel
• Remove and dispose of the protective lm from the
solar panel before rst use.
• For best results, leave the radio powered o during
solar charging.
• Place the radio in a sunny location, with the solar
panel facing the sun.
• To place the radio at an angle towards the sun, open
the battery cover and use it as a stand.
• The CHARGING LED will illuminate to indicate that the
battery is charging; the brighter the LED illuminates, the
more power the radio is receiving from the solar panel.
• Under ideal conditions, the internal battery will
become fully charged in approximately 20 hours.
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Charging Using a USB Power Source
• Connect the USB charging cable to a USB power
source and to the micro USB input (USB IN) on the side
of the radio.
• The internal battery will charge fully in approximately
8 hours.
• The radio may be used while charging.
Listening to Your Radio
1. Set the battery switch on the front of the radio
to your desired power source, selecting either
(internal battery) or (alkaline batteries,
sold separately).
2. Turn the VOLUME control dial on the side of the
radio to turn on the radio and adjust the speaker
volume to a comfortable listening level.
3. Select AM, FM, WX, or ALERT on the front panel
switch to choose between AM radio, FM radio,
NOAA weather radio, or NOAA weather alert.
Note: When ALERT is selected, the radio will remain
silent until a weather alert is issued in your listening area.
4. Tune to the desired station using the rotary
TUNING control on the side of the radio and enjoy.
5. For FM and weather radio, extend and position
the antenna as required for best reception.
The TUNE LED indicator will illuminate with a
bright, steady red color when the radio is tuned
in to a station.
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Using the LED Flashlight
To turn on the LED ashlight, slide the switch on
the top of your radio to LIGHT (middle position of
the switch).
Using the USB Charging Port
Your new RadioShack radio can also be used to
charge other USB-powered devices (including
smartphones).
1. Set the power switch on the front of the radio
to your desired power source, selecting either
. (internal battery) or (alkaline batteries,
sold separately).
2. Connect your device to the USB power output
on the side of the radio (USB OUT).
3. Slide the switch on top of the radio to USB OUT.
4. Your device will begin charging.
Note: When using the USB charging feature, the
radio will not function so that power can be routed
to the connected USB device.
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Lithium Battery Safety
This product contains a lithium-ion battery.
WARNING: Use caution when using lithium-ion
batteries. They may catch re or explode if mishandled.
Risk of personal injury, re hazard, or death.
Read the following safety guidelines before charging or
using your new radio.
• Do not burn or bury batteries. Do not puncture or crush.
Do not disassemble. Do not attempt to modify.
• Do not use a damaged, modied, or wet battery. Doing so
could create a re and explosion hazard.
• The battery is not user-replaceable. Do not attempt to
replace the battery. Contact RadioShack to inquire about
any available service options.
• Recycle lithium batteries. Do not dispose of in the trash.
For more information, or to locate a recycling center near
you, visit www.call2recycle.org.
• Do not expose this product to extreme temperatures
or pressure. Do not store in a hot vehicle. Do not heat
or place near a re. Avoid airtight enclosures to prevent
over-pressurization. Do not charge battery below 32°F
(0°C) or above 113°F (45°C).
• If the electrolyte in the cells should get on your skin,
thoroughly wash with soap and water. If in the eyes, rinse
thoroughly with cool water. Immediately seek medical
attention.
• Follow the instructions for charging. Fully charge
battery before rst use. Do not charge longer than
recommended. Do not charge on or around ammable
surfaces. Unplug the USB cable when the battery is
charged. Do not leave unattended while charging.
• When charging the built-in lithium-ion battery using
the USB charging port, use only a compatible, UL-listed
power adapter.
• The battery may discharge completely after a long period
without use. Recharge.
• Discontinue use immediately if the battery emits an
unusual odor, feels hot, or changes color or shape.
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FCC Information
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 equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct 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 outlet on a circuit
dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC
requires that you stop using your product. Changes
or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.
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 interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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1-Year Limited Warranty
General Wireless Operations Inc., doing business as
RadioShack (hereafter “RadioShack”) warrants this
product against defects in materials and workmanship
under normal use by the original purchaser for one (1)
year after the date of purchase from a RadioShack-owned
store, RadioShack.com or an authorized RadioShack
franchisee or dealer. RADIOSHACK MAKES NO OTHER
EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure
caused by attributable to abuse, misuse, failure to follow
instructions, improper installation or maintenance,
alteration, accident, Acts of God (such as oods or
lightning), or excess voltage or current; (b) improper or
incorrectly performed repairs by persons who are not a
RadioShack Authorized Service facility; (c) consumables
such as fuses or batteries; (d) ordinary wear and tear
or cosmetic damage; (f) costs of product removal,
installation, set-up service, adjustment or re-installation;
and(g)claimsby persons otherthan theoriginal purchaser.
Should a problem occur that is covered by this warranty,
take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as
proof of purchase date to the original purchase location
or visit www.radioshack.com/warranty. RadioShack will,
at its option, unless otherwise provided by law (a) replace
the product with the same or a comparable product, or
(b) refund the purchase price. If the product is required
to be sent to a RadioShack Authorized Service facility,
shipping fees may apply. All replaced products, and
products on which a refund is made, become the property
of RadioShack.
RADIOSHACK EXPRESSLYDISCLAIMSALLWARRANTIES
AND CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE
IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, SHALL EXPIRE ON THE EXPIRATION OF THE
STATED WARRANTY PERIOD.
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