43-494.fm Page 1 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM Cat. No. 43-494 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
43-494.fm Page 2 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM FEATURES Your RadioShack FM Cordless Room Monitor lets you hear what's going on in another room, when you cannot be in the room yourself. It is simple to use and install. Your room monitor's features include: Two Channels — let you switch frequencies to reduce interference from outside sources. 5 LED Sound Level Indicator — shows the loudness of a sound by the number of indicators that light on the front of the receiver.
43-494.fm Page 3 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT OPEN. ! CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
3-494.fm Page 4 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM • Turn the transmitter off when not in use since it continues to transmit as long as power is on. Caution: The room monitor is designed to assist adults in child supervision. It does not replace watchful and responsible care of a child. To hear its transmissions, you must stay within the room monitor's range when you are using it, and you should regularly monitor its transmissions to ensure it receives properly.
43-494.fm Page 5 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM CONTENTS Preparation ............................................................................ Selecting a Location ........................................................ Powering the Transmitter ................................................ Powering the Receiver .................................................... Using AC Power ....................................................... Battery Installation...............................................
43-494.fm Page 6 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM PREPARATION SELECTING A LOCATION Select a location for the transmitter that is: • near an AC outlet • out of the reach of children • out of the way of normal activities • away from electric machinery, electrical appliances, metal walls or filing cabinets, wireless intercoms, alarms, and cordless phones The transmitter's location affects the receiver's range. If you have a choice of several locations, try each to see which provides the best reception.
43-494.fm Page 7 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM 1. Insert the supplied AC adapter's barrel plug into the transmitter's DC9V jack. Caution: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9 volts DC and delivers at least 100 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the monitor's DC9V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the monitor or the adapter. ! 2.
43-494.fm Page 8 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM Using AC Power Warning: Before you connect the adapter, make sure the receiver's power switch is set to OFF. DC9V 1. Insert the supplied AC adapter's barrel plug into the receiver's DC9V jack. Caution: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 9 volts DC and delivers at least 100 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must fit the monitor's DC9V jack. The supplied adapter meets these specifications.
43-494.fm Page 9 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM Note: Unplug the adapter if you will not use the receiver for an extended period of time. Caution: To prevent a possible short circuit, always unplug the adapter from the outlet first, then unplug it from the receiver. Battery Installation Warning: Disconnect AC power before installing the battery. 1. Open the battery compartment cover on the receiver's back by sliding it toward the bottom of the receiver then lifting it. 2.
43-494.fm Page 10 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM 3. Replace the cover by aligning two tabs on the cover with the slots on the bottom of the receiver, then pivoting the cover down until it clicks shut. Notes: • If the reception range decreases or the power indicator does not light when you turn on the receiver, replace the battery. • When you connect the AC adapter, the battery is automatically disconnected. Caution: If you do not plan to use the battery for a week or more, remove it.
43-494.fm Page 11 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM OPERATION 1. To turn on the transmitter, slide POWER to the right. The indicator lights. CHANNEL A B POWER 2. Lift the transmitter's antenna to the vertical position for the maximum transmission range. 3. To turn on the receiver, slide OFF ON (located on the top of the receiver) to ON. The POWER indicator lights. Note: If the receiver produces shrill sounds, it is too close to the transmitter.
43-494.fm Page 12 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM Notes: • As the distance between the transmitter and receiver increases, the hissing background noise also increases. Move closer to the transmitter to eliminate the noise. • Range varies depending on obstructions, such as the number of walls between the transmitter and receiver and the location of furniture and appliances. 6. To turn off the receiver, slide OFF ON to OFF, and the POWER indicator turns off. 7.
43-494.fm Page 13 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM TROUBLESHOOTING If a problem occurs, check that: • both units are on • both adapters are plugged in firmly, or the transmitter's adapter is plugged in firmly and the receiver has a fresh battery • volume on the receiver is turned up • both units are set to the same channel If you cannot solve the problem, bring your units to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
43-494.fm Page 14 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM CARE Your RadioShack FM Cordless Room Monitor is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the monitor so you can enjoy it for years. • Keep the transmitter and receiver dry. If they get wet, wipe them dry immediately. Liquids can contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. • Handle the transmitter and receiver gently and carefully.
43-494.fm Page 15 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequencies: Channel A .............................................................. 49.860 MHz Channel B ............................................................. 49.890 MHz Power: Transmitter ............................................... Supplied AC Adapter Receiver ....................................................Supplied AC Adapter or One 9-Volt Battery Dimensions (HWD): Transmitter .....................................
43-494.fm Page 16 Thursday, June 3, 1999 9:10 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty 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 authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
