Cat. No. 12-798 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
FEATURES Your Optimus AM/FM Portable Radio is designed for your active lifestyle. Its portable, lightweight design lets you listen to music, sports, or news on the AM and FM bands almost anywhere you go. The alarm clock and sleep timer features make this radio really useful. The radio’s features include: Two Band Selection — lets you listen to FM and AM stations. 20 Station Memory — lets you store ten stations in each band into memory for easy access.
CONTENTS Preparation ............................................................................................ Supplying Power .............................................................................. Using Internal Battery Power ..................................................... Using AC Power ......................................................................... Using Vehicle Battery Power ...................................................... Setting the Clock ..............................
PREPARATION SUPPLYING POWER Using Internal Battery Power When you use batteries, your radio requires four AA batteries for operation. It also uses two AAA batteries for clock and memory station backup. We recommend alkaline batteries, such as RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552 (for AA) and 23-555 (for the AAA size). Caution: Always use fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Follow these steps to install batteries. 1.
Using AC Power To power the radio with AC power, you need an AC adapter such as RadioShack Cat. No. 273-1663 (not supplied). Cautions: • You must use an AC adapter that supplies at least 6 volts and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative and its plug must fit the radio’s DC 6V jack. The recommended adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the radio or the adapter.
• Always plug the adapter into the radio before you plug it into the cigarette-lighter socket. Always unplug the DC adapter from the cigarettelighter socket before you unplug it from the radio. 1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V. illustration 2. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug into the radio’s DC 6V jack. 3. Insert the adapter’s cigarettelighter plug into the vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
USING EARPHONES OR HEADPHONES You can use the built-in speaker to listen to the radio. Or, you can use stereo earphones or headphones (not supplied) with 1/8-inch plug to listen privately. Insert the earphones’ plug into the radio’s jack. illustration Note: The built-in speaker disconnects when you connect earphones or headphones. Listening Safely To protect your hearing, following these guidelines when you use earphones or headphones. • Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening.
USING THE STAND You can use the radio’s stand to set the radio at an angle so you can easily see the display. Simply lift the stand away from the back of the radio and set the radio on a flat surface.
OPERATION TUNING THE RADIO 1. Turn VOLUME to its lowest setting, then lift and fully extend the antenna. 2. Press POWER to turn on the radio. The last tuned frequency appears. illustration illustration 3. Slide BAND AM/FM to the desired band. illustration 4. If you selected the FM band, set SENS (Sensitivity) to DX or LOC. • DX (distant) – to receive weak (distant) signals illustration • LOC (local) – to receive strong (local) signals Note: SENS only works for FM reception. 5.
USING THE STATION MEMORIES You can store up to 20 stations (10 FM and 10 AM) into memory and quickly recall each. Follow these steps to store a station. 1. Turn on the radio and select a band (see “Tuning the Radio” on Page 9). 2. Press TUNING + or – to tune to the station you want to store. 3. Press MEM/TIME. MEMO flashes. illustration 4. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press SELECT until the number for the desired memory location (1–10) appears.
LIGHTING THE DISPLAY To light the display for easy viewing in low light situations, hold down LIGHT. illustration USING THE SLEEP TIMER The sleep timer lets you go to sleep with the radio playing. The radio plays for up to 90 minutes, then turns off automatically. 1. Tune to the desired station. 2. Press POWER (if necessary) to turn off the radio. 3. Press SLEEP. SLEEP and 90 appear and the radio turns on. illustration To have the radio play for less than 90 minutes, repeatedly press SLEEP.
2. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press (or hold down) HOUR to set the alarm hour. 3. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press (or hold down) MIN to set the alarm minute. The alarm time is set and the ((((• appears, showing that the alarm is on. Turning the Alarm On and Off 1. Turn on the radio and tune to the station you want to hear at the set alarm time. 2. Adjust the volume to the desired level. 3. Turn off the radio. 4. To turn on the alarm, repeatedly press ALARM until ((((• appears on the screen.
MAINTENANCE Your Optimus AM/FM Portable Radio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the radio so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Handle the radio gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards and cases and can cause the radio to work improperly.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO KNOW Your radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your radio is causing the interference, turn off your radio. If the interference goes away, your radio is causing it.
SPECIFICATIONS Frequencies AM ............................................................................... 530–1710 kHz FM ............................................................................ 87.5–108.1 MHz Power Sources ........ 2 AAA Batteries (for backup) (Cat. No. 23-555) and 4 AA Batteries (Cat. No. 23-552) DC Adapter (Cat. No. 273-1802) AC Adapter (Cat. No. 273-1663) Dimensions (HWD) .............................................
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 companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.
