Radio Shack BEDSIDE 12-260 User manual

Bedside Weather
Radio
12-260
What’s Included
Mounting the Weather Radio
You can place your weather radio on a flat
surface, such as a desk, shelf, or table, or
mount it on the wall. To mount it on the wall,
youneedtwoscrews(notsupplied)withheads
that fit into the keyhole slots on the bottom of
the weather radio.
1. Use a pencil tomark the mounting screw
locations 311/16-inch (94mm) apart on the
wall.
2. Drill a hole at each marked location.
Thread a screw into each hole, making
sure each screw's headextends about ¼
inch (6.5mm) from the wall.
3. Alignthekeyholeslotsonthebottomofthe
weather radio with the screw heads, and
slide the radio down to secure it.
4. Extend the antenna upward.
Connecting Power
Your weather radio uses the supplied 6V, 300mA AC adapter for power.
YoucanalsoinstallfourAA batteries(notsupplied)forbackuppowerifAC
power fails or is temporarily disconnected.
AC Power Connection
1. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug
into the weather radio's
DC 6V jack.
2. Plug the other end of the
adapter into a standard AC
outlet.
3. Route the adapter's cord
through the strain relief.
Installing Backup Batteries
1. Slide off the battery compartment
cover to remove it.
2. Place four AA batteries in the
compartment as indicated by the
polarity symbols (+ and -) marked
inside.
3. Replace the cover.
The battery icon (0) shows battery
power. When all segments are lit, the
batterieshavefull power. Thenumberoflitsegmentsdecreaseasbattery
power decreases.
DC 6V
Strain Relief
Step One
Step Three
• Weather Radio
•ACAdapter
Step Two
• Owner’s Manual
Using the Weather Radio for the First Time
When you turn on the weather radio the first time, all LCD segments light for a few seconds, and the automatic channel search
begins. When an active channel is found,Êappears. If no channels are detected, ©flashes.
1. Connect the weather radio to AC power and install the backup batteries.
2. Extend the weather radio’s antenna.
3. Press WEATHER/SNOOZE to listen to the weather broadcast.
4. Repeatedly press eor dto adjust the broadcast volume to the desired level. VOLand the volume level (1-8) appear.
5. Press WEATHER/SNOOZE to turn off the broadcast.
6. Repeatedly press eor dto adjust the weather alert volume to the desired level.VOLand the volume level (1-8) appear.
Step Four
Function Setup
Function setup allows you to select a channel, and set the alarm
and clock time. You can also enable or disable the signal loss
reminderso that an alert sounds when the radio signal is lost.
Set Channel
1. HolddownSET until you hear a beep. CH1-7(current channel
number) flashes.
2. Press SET to turn on the broadcast audio. NOAA appears.
3. Press eor dtomanually change the channel. Or, hold down
eor dto automatically search for the strongest channel.
4. Press SETtoconfirmtheselectedchannelnumber.Thealarm
time flashes.
5. Hold down SET to return to the normal display. Or, press SET
to set the alarm time (proceed to number 4 below).
Set the Alarm Time
1. Hold down SET untilyouhearabeep. CH1-7(currentchannel
number) flashes.
2. Press eonce. The current alarm time flashes
3. Press SET. The alarm hourdigits flash.
4. Press or hold down eor dto set the alarm hour.
5. Press SET to confirm. Thealarm minute digits flash.
6. Press or hold down eor dto set the alarm minutes.
7. Press SET to confirm. The clock time flashes.
8. Hold down SET to return to the normal display. Or, press SET
to setthe clock time (proceed to number 4 in the next section).
Set the Clock Time
1. Hold down SET until you hear a beep. CH 1-7(current
channelnumber) flashes.
2. Press etwice. The current clock time flashes
3. Press SET. The clock hour digits flash.
4. Press or hold down eor dto set the hour.
5. Press SET to confirm. The minute digits flash.
6. Press or hold down eor dto set the clock minutes.
7. Press SET to confirm. %and thecurrent signal loss
reminder setting (On or OFF) appear.
8. Hold down SET to return to the normal display. Or, press
SET to enable or disable the signal loss reminder (proceed
to number 4 below).
Enable/Disable the Signal Loss Reminder
1. Hold down SET until you hear a beep. CH 1-7(current
channel number) flashes.
2. Press ethreetimes.Thecurrentsetting(Onor OFF) and %
appear.
3. Press SET.%flashes.
4. Press eor dto toggle betweenOn and OFF.
5. Press SET to confirm. CH and the current channel number
flash.
6. Hold down SET to return to the normal display. Or, press
SET to return to channel setting mode.
SET —Hold for two
seconds toenter function
setup mode, or pressto
confirm selections.
eand d— Press to adjust
the broadcast and alert
volume, or to set thechannel
number, clock time, andalarm
time values.
WEATHER/SNOOZE — Press
to start and stop the weather
broadcast or to enable the
alarm or snooze feature.
ÔBATTERY NOTES Ô
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
• Do not burn or bury batteries.
• Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries, or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
• If you do not plan to use the weather radio for a month or more, remove the
batteries. Batteries leak chemicals that can damage electronic parts.
ÔNOTES Ô
•PM appears for a PM hour in alarm and clock setting mode.
• The signal loss reminder beep does not sound when the NWS broadcast is on.
• The backlight is always on when operating with AC power. When operating on
battery power, the backlight turns on only when you press a button.
Alarm Time
Clock Time
Signal Strength Indicator

Enable/Disable the Alarm
1. Slide ALARM to ON or SNOOZE to enable
the alarm. Éappears.
2. The alarm sounds at the preset alarm time,
becomingprogressively louder the longer it
sounds.
3. Tosnooze,pressWEATHER/SNOOZE.The
alarm stops for 10 minutes. After 10
minutes, the alarm sounds again until you
slide ALARM to OFF to turn it off.
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This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under
normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and
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TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the eventof a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt
as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided
by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with
one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and
products on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and
products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are
warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the
product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident,
misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance,
alteration, lightningor other incidence of excess voltage orcurrent; (b) any repairs other than those provided
by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic
damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up
service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights whichvary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor,Fort Worth, TX 76102 12/99
Limited 90-Day Warranty
Step Five
RF Signal Strength
The signal strength indicator (Ê) shows the level
of receiving signal. If the signal is lost and the
signallossreminderisenabled,theradioemitsa
short beep at 30 seconds. The radio then beeps
every 30 second seconds (at 1 minute, 1.5
minutes,andsoon)for5minutes.Itthensounds
every five minutes until you press any key, or
until a signal is received.
If you press any key to silencethe reminder, the
reminder beepsstop.If a signal is detectedfor
more than 10 minutes and then lost again,the
reminder beeps regenerate.
Step Seven
Specifications
Frequency Coverage (MHz):
Channel 1 ...........................................................................................................................................................................162.400
Channel 2 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 162.425
Channel 3 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 162.450
Channel 4 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 162.475
Channel 5 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 162.500
Channel 6 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 162.525
Channel 7 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 162.550
Receiving Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD) ................................................................................................................................ 0.3µV
Signal to Noise Ratio ............................................................................................................................................................ 40 dB
Audio Output Power:
Maximum ...................................................................................................................................................................... 250 mW
At 10% THD .................................................................................................................................................................. 200 mW
Channel Selectivity ................................................................................................................................................ ±25KHz, 40 dB
Power Supply ............................................................................................................................................ 6V DC 300mA Adapter
DC 6V battery for backup
Antenna ................................................................................................................................................. Telescoping Rod Antenna
Dimensions (HWD) .................................................................................................................................... 35.1 x 117.5 x140 mm
Weight (without battery) ........................................................................................................................................................ 250 g
FCC Declaration of Conformity
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, includinginterferencethatmay cause
undesired operation.
The FCC Wants You to Know
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 againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and,if not installedand usedin accordancewith 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 off 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 different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult your local RadioShack store or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
If youcannot eliminatethe interference, the FCC requires that you stopusing your weather radio.
Changesor modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Product: Bedside Weather
Radio
Model: 12-260
Responsible Party: RadioShack
100 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone: [phone]
FCC Information Care
Keep the weather radio dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use
and store the weather radio only in normal temperature environments.
Handle the weather radio carefully; do not drop it. Keep the weather
radioawayfromdustanddirt,andwipeitwithadampclothoccasionally
to keep it looking new.
If yourweather radio isnot performing as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack store for assistance.To locateyour nearest RadioShack,
use the store locator feature on RadioShack's website
(www.radioshack.com), or call 1-800-The Shack(843-7422) and follow
the menu options. Modifying or tampering with the weather radio's
internal componentscan cause amalfunction and might invalidate its
warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
You can set the weather radio to respond to an
NWS (NOAA) alert broadcast in two ways:
ON — When ALERT is set to ON and an
alert broadcast is received, an alert sounds
for five minutes.To stopthe alert and listen
to the broadcast, press WEATHER/
SNOOZE. Press WEATHER/SNOOZE
again to turn off the weather broadcast.
OFF — When ALERT is set to OFF and an
alert broadcast is received, an alert sounds
for10seconds.Theradiothenautomatically
switches to the weather broadcast for five
minutes. Press WEATHER/SNOOZE to
switch from the alert tone to the broadcast
before the 10 seconds, or to stop the
broadcast before it automatically stops.
O
N OFF SNOOZE
A
LARM ON OFF
ALERT
Step Six