Radio Shack Six-Element Triple-Drive FM Antenna User manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
FM Stereo Transmitter
Your RadioShack FM Stereo Transmitter lets you play compact
discs using your CD player and hear them using any portable, car,
or home FM stereo receiver.
Because it transmits an FM signal, the transmitter requires no wir-
ing or permanent installation, making its use quick, easy, and con-
venient.
Its features include:
Compact Size — lets you carry it anywhere.
Low Power-Consuming Circuitry — provides up to 100 hours of
operation on two AAA batteries.
Crystal-Controlled Circuit — provides clear, drift-free operation.
Four Selectable Frequencies — let you select the frequency that
operates best in your environment.
Stereo/Mono Switch — lets you select either stereo or monaural
reception.
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FCC NOTICE
Your transmitter might cause TV or radio interference even when
it is operating properly. To determine whether your transmitter is
causing the interference, turn off your transmitter. If the interfer-
ence goes away, your transmitter is causing it.
Try to eliminate the interference by:
• Moving your transmitter away from the TV or other radio's
receiver
• Contacting your local RadioShack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you
stop using your transmitter.
This device complies with part 15 of
FCC Rules
. Operation is sub-
ject to the following conditions.
• This device must not cause harmful interference, and
• This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
PREPARATION
Installing Batteries
Your transmitter requires two AAA batteries (not supplied) for
power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend
RadioShack alkaline batteries.
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Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom-
mended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
(standard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batter-
ies of different capacities.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Slide POWER to OFF.
2. Press down on the battery compart-
ment cover and slide it off in the direc-
tion of the arrow.
3. Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+and –) marked inside.
4. Replace the cover.
When the transmitter stops operating properly, replace the batter-
ies.
Warnings:
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
• Do not burn or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the transmitter for two weeks or
more, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that can
destroy electronic parts.
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Connecting to a Compact Disc Player
If your compact disc player has a line-out jack, you can insert the
transmitter's 1/8-inch plug into it.
Notes:
• When you connect the transmitter to the CD player's line-out
jack, set the volume using the receiver's volume control, not
the CD player's volume control.
• Also, some CD players' output level is either too high or too
low at the line-out jack. If it is too high, the sound might be
distorted. If it is too low, the sound might be too noisy. If this
happens, connect the transmitter's plug to the headphone
jack instead.
If your compact disc player does not have a line-out jack, you can
connect the transmitter's plug to the headphone jack.
Note: For the best sound when you connect the transmitter to the
CD player's headphone jack, set the volume using the CD player's
volume control, not the receiver's volume control.
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OPERATION
With the transmitter connected to a CD player, you can hear the
CD player's output sound from any FM radio or receiver.
1. Slide POWER to ON to turn on the transmitter.
2. Extend the wire antenna to its full length for better transmis-
sion.
3. Turn on the receiver and the CD player.
4. Refer to the table below and set the transmitter's two fre-
quency switches to the frequency you want to use.
5. Tune the radio or receiver to the same frequency you chose
in Step 4. You hear the CD player through the receiver. Try
Frequency Switch 1 (S1) Switch 2 (S2)
88.9 MHz F1 (Left) Lo (Left)
89.1 MHz F2 (Right) Lo (Left)
106.9 MHz F2 (Right) Hi (Right)
106.7 MHz F1 (Left) Hi (Right)
Frequency
Switch 1 (S1) Frequency
Switch 2 (S2)
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each frequency and use the one that gives you the best
sound.
Note: For the best sound when you connect the transmitter to
the CD player's headphone jack, follow these guidelines:
• Tune the receiver to an FM broadcast so you can adjust
the receiver's volume control to the desired level. Then
tune the receiver to the same frequency as you chose in
Step 4.
• Adjust the CD player's volume control so the receiver's vol-
ume is the same as before.
6. Adjust the receiver's volume control (not the CD player's) to
the desired level.
7. Set STEREO/MONO to STEREO for stereo sound. Set STEREO/
MONO to MONO if the sound is monaural, weak, or noisy.
8. Set POWER to OFF to turn off the transmitter.
Notes:
• Always set POWER to OFF when you are not using your trans-
mitter.
• When a received signal is weak or noisy, move the transmit-
ter closer to the receiver's antenna.
• Some compact disc players emit noise. If the received signal
is not weak but is noisy, move the transmitter as far as possi-
ble away from the compact disc player.
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CARE
To enjoy your RadioShack FM Stereo Transmitter for a long time:
• Keep the transmitter dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
• Use and store the transmitter only in normal temperature
environments.
• Handle the transmitter gently and carefully. Do not drop it.
• Keep the transmitter away from dust and dirt.
• Wipe the transmitter with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the transmitter’s internal components
can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty and
void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your transmitter is not
performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for
assistance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Modulation .............................................................. FM Stereo Modulation
Frequencies ................................................. 88.9, 89.1, 106.7, 106.9 MHz
Audio Input Plug ......................................................... 1/8-Inch Stereo Plug
Audio Input Level .......... 800 mV for Full Modulation (75 kHz) at 1.5 kohm
(350 mV for the Headphone Jack's Low Impedance)
Power Requirement ...........................................................2 AAA Batteries
Battery Life ............................................ 100 Hours with Alkaline Batteries
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are
subject to change and improvement without notice.
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RadioShack — A Division of
Tandy Corporation
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