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AM/FM/CD/Cassette Portable
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herein might result in hazardous radia-
tion exposure.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
This equipment complies with the limits for a
Class B digital device as specified in Part 15
of FCC Rules. These limits provide reason-
able protection against radio and TV interfer-
ence in a residential area. However, your
equipment might cause TV or radio interfer-
ence even when it is operating properly. To
eliminate interference, you can try one or
more of the following corrective measures:
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-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
• reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna
• increase the distance between the
equipment and the radio or TV
This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might
be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.
• use outlets on different electrical circuits
for the equipment and the radio or TV
Consult your local RadioShack store if the
problem still exists.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accom-
panying this product.
!
ˆ A Quick Look at Your System
TUNING
AC Jack
Battery
Compartment
BAND
TONE
FM MONO
BEAT CUT/
FM STEREO
Headphone
Jack
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A Quick Look at Your System
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FUNCTION
VOLUME
ˆ Preparation
Connecting the power cord to the system au-
tomatically disconnects the internal batteries.
CONNECTING POWER
You can power your system from either of
these sources:
INSTALLING BATTERIES
• standard AC power, using the supplied
AC power cord
You can power your system with eight C bat-
teries. For the best performance and longest
life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline
batteries.
• internal battery power, using eight C bat-
teries (not supplied)
Cautions:
CONNECTING AC POWER
• Use only fresh batteries of the required
size and recommended type.
Plug the supplied AC power cord into the AC
jack on the back of the system, then plug the
other end into a standard AC outlet.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, differ-
ent types of batteries (standard, alka-
line, or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
Cautions:
• Always connect the AC power cord to
the system before you connect it to AC
power. When you finish, disconnect the
power cord from AC power before you
disconnect it from the system.
Follow these steps to install batteries into the
system.
1. Press down the tabs on the battery com-
partment cover, and pull the cover to
remove it.
• Both ends of your system's power cord
are designed to fit only one way. If you
have difficulty connecting the power
cord to the AC jack or the plug into the
outlet, do not force it! Turn the power
cord and try again.
2. Place the batteries in the compartment
as indicated by the polarity symbols (+
and –) marked outside the compart-
ment.
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3. Replace the cover.
Listening Safely
When your system's sound weakens or dis-
torts, replace the batteries.
To protect your hearing, follow these guide-
lines when you use headphones or ear-
phones.
Cautions:
• Set the volume to the lowest setting
before you begin listening. After you
begin listening, adjust the volume to a
comfortable level.
• Dispose of old batteries promptly and
properly. Do not burn or bury them.
• If you do not plan to use the system with
batteries for a month or more, or if you
plan to use only AC power, remove the
batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.
• Do not listen at extremely high volume
levels. Extended high-volume listening
can lead to permanent hearing loss.
• Once you set the volume, do not
increase it. Over time, your ears adapt
to the volume level, so a volume level
that does not cause discomfort might
still damage your hearing.
USING HEADPHONES/
EARPHONES
For private listening, you can connect stereo
headphones (not supplied) or an earphone
1
8
with a / -inch (3.5-mm) plug into the .jack.
USING THE CARRYING
HANDLE
Your local RadioShack store carries a wide
selection of stereo headphones and ear-
phones.
For easy carrying, pull out the portable han-
dle under the cassette deck. When you fin-
ish, replace it.
Note:
Connecting headphones or an ear-
phone automatically disconnects the built-in
speaker.
ˆ Radio Operation
FUNCTION
RADIO
1. Set
to
.
swivel it to the position that produces
the best reception. For the best AM
reception, rotate the system to posi-
tion the built-in AM antenna.
BAND
AM
FM
FM MONO
. Set
2. Slide
to
or
BEAT CUT/FM STEREO
FM STEREO
to
for
for
FM MONO
FM stereo sound or to
monaural sound. When
FM MONO BEAT
• If FM stereo reception gets weak
CUT/FM STEREO
FM STEREO
FM MONO BEAT CUT/FM STE-
is set to
the FM ST./PROG indicator lights.
,
while
REO
FM STEREO
FM
FM
is set to
, set
MONO BEAT CUT/FM STEREO
to
TUNING
3. Adjust
to the desired station.
MONO
. The sound is no longer in ste-
reo, but reception should improve.
Notes:
VOLUME
4. Adjust
to a comfortable level.
• For the best FM reception, fully
extend the telescoping antenna and
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Radio Operation
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TONE
HIGH
FUNCTION
6. To turn off the radio, set to
5. Slide
to
to emphasize the
LOW
STD BY.TAPE
.
treble sounds or to
the bass sounds.
to emphasize
ˆ CD Player Operation
VOLUME
5. Adjust
Adjust
to a comfortable level.
HIGH
to emphasize tre-
LOADING AND PLAYING A
CD
TONE
to
LOW
ble sounds or to
bass sounds.
to emphasize
FUNCTION CD --
to flashes on the
1. Set
.
display, then 00appears.
6. The CD stops after playing the last
track. To stop play sooner, press . Wait
a few seconds for the CD to stop turn-
ing, then open the CD door and remove
the CD.
2. Open the CD door by lifting the tab on
the left of the door. Place a CD in the
center with label facing up, press it down
over the hub to secure it, and then close
the door. --flashes for a couple of sec-
onds, then the total number of tracks
appears on the display.
USING AUTOMATIC
SEARCH MUSIC SYSTEM
3. Press
.to play all the tracks in order,
The automatic search music system lets you
quickly locate the beginning of any track on
the CD, including the current track.
starting with Track 1. The current track
number appears on the display and the
play/pause indicator (the dot to the right
of the track number) lights.
If the CD is playing:
REPEAT
(STOP)
• Press
of the current track
.once to return the beginning
PROGRAM
FM ST./
PROG
• Press
.twice to return the beginning
Indicator
of the previous track
• Press
.to skip to the beginning of
the next track
If the CD is stopped, repeatedly press or hold
down or until the display shows the
desired track number, then press . The
(PLAY/
PAUSE)
CD player starts playing the selected track.
SKIP
To search backward or forward within a track
while the CD is playing, hold down either
SKIP
or
. You hear the track play rapidly
4. To temporarily pause the CD, press
and the play/pause indicator flashes. To
and at a lower volume. Release the button to
resume normal play.
resume play, press
.again.
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CD Player Operation
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4. Repeat Steps 2–3 to store up to 16
tracks.
USING REPEAT PLAY
The system lets you continuously repeat a
single track, all tracks on a CD, or an entire
programmed sequence of tracks.
Note:
If you try to store more than 16
tracks, the 17th track is not stored and
Prflashes on the display.
To continuously repeat a single track, press
5. Press
. to play the programmed
tracks. The first programmed track num-
ber appears and the play/pause indica-
tor and the FM ST./PROG indicator
lights. The CD begins to play starting
with the first programmed track.
REPEAT
once so the repeat indicator in front
of the right digit of the track number flashes.
To continuously repeat all tracks on the CD,
REPEAT
press
twice so the repeat indicator in
front of the track number lights.
To continuously repeat an entire pro-
grammed sequence, first program the tracks
you want to play (see “Programming
Reviewing a Programmed
Sequence
REPEAT
twice, so
Tracks”), press
the repeat indicator lights.
then
To review a programmed sequence, with
PROGRAM
play stopped, press
once (if you
have stored all the tracks in the sequence).
To cancel repeat play during play, repeatedly
PROGRAM
Otherwise, press
twice. The FM
REPEAT
press
until the indicator turns off.
ST./PROG indicator flashes and the track
number of each stored track appears.
The CD player resumes normal play.
The repeat indicator remains lit after
is
pressed. To cancel repeat play when the CD
Erasing a Programmed Sequence
REPEAT
is stopped, press .again or
once.
You can do any of the following to erase a
programmed sequence:
PROGRAMMING TRACKS
FUNCTION
STD BY.TAPE
or
• Set
to
You can program the system to play up to 16
tracks in any order you choose, and you can
program the same track to play more than
once.
RADIO
.
• Open the CD door with play stopped.
• Press with play stopped.
Storing/Playing a Programmed
Sequence
CD AND CD PLAYER TIPS
Even though a compact disc is durable, treat
the CD surface with care.
1. With a CD loaded but not playing, press
PROGRAM Pr
.
flashes on the display
and the FM ST./PROG indicator flashes.
• Do not write on either side of the CD,
particularly the non-label side. Signals
are read from the non-label side.
SKIP
SKIP
.or
2. Repeatedly press
until the desired track number
appears.
• Do not store CDs in high temperature,
high-humidity locations. They might
warp.
PRO-
3. To store the selected track, press
GRAM Pr
.
flashes on the display and
the FM ST./PROG indicator flashes.
• Keep CDs dry. A water drop can act as a
lens and affect the laser beam’s focus.
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Cautions:
• Always handle a CD by the edges to
avoid fingerprints and always keep it in
its protective case or sleeve when it is
not in use. Fingerprints and scratches
on the CD’s surface can prevent the
laser beam from correctly reading the
digital information. If the CD gets
scratched, use RadioShack Scratch ‘n
Fix to repair the disc.
• To avoid damaging the CD player, do
not place anything but a CD in the CD
compartment.
• Remove any loaded CD from the CD
compartment before moving the system
to avoid damaging the CD.
• Moving the radio suddenly from a cold
place to a warmer one can cause mois-
ture to form on the CD player's pickup
lens and disrupt operation. If this hap-
pens, unplug the radio, then wait about
an hour before plugging it back in and
playing a CD.
If the radio is subjected to a sudden shock or
jolt during play, the CD's rotation speed
might be briefly interrupted. This is not a mal-
function.
ˆ Cassette Deck Operation
VOLUME
4. Adjust
to a comfortable level.
LOADING AND PLAYING A
TONE
HIGH
Adjust
to
to increase treble
to increase bass
TAPE
LOW
sounds or to
sounds.
FUNCTION
STD BY.TAPE
.
1. Slide
to
5. The cassette deck automatically stops
the tape when it reaches the end. To
2. Press
.to open the cassette door.
Load a cassette tape into the guides on
the door with the side you want to play
facing up and the exposed tape edge
facing you. Close the door.
stop it sooner, press
.
To fast forward when the tape is stopped,
press , or rewind by pressing
.
RECORDING
Notes:
(RECORD)
(PAUSE)
• The system’s Automatic Level Control
(ALC) automatically adjusts the record-
(STOP/
(PLAY)
EJECT)
VOLUME
ing level.
recording.
has no effect on
(FAST
FORWARD)
(REWIND)
• Tape quality greatly affects the quality of
the recording. We recommend regular
length (60- or 90-minutes) cassette
tapes. We do not recommend long-play
cassette tapes such as C-120s because
they are thin and can tangle easily. For
3. Press .to play the tape.
Note:
To temporarily pause play, press
. Press .again to resume play.
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low-noise, wide-range recordings, use
normal bias tape.
5. To stop the CD player before it automati-
cally stops, press .on the CD player.
• Before you load a cassette tape for
recording, turn the cassette's hub with
your finger or a pencil to move the tape
past its leader.
Recording from the Radio
1. Follow Steps 1–4 in “Radio Operation”
on Page 5.
• Before recording, be sure the erase pro-
tection tabs are in place on the cassette
tape you are using to record. See “Pre-
venting Accidental Erasure” on Page 10.
2. Insert a blank cassette tape, or one you
want to record over, into the cassette
compartment.
3. Press .on the cassette deck. The cas-
sette deck starts recording from the
radio.
• If you try to record on a tape that has
had its erase protection tabs removed,
you cannot press . Do not force it, as
this can damage the mechanism.
Notes:
• To temporarily pause recording, press
on the cassette deck. Press
again to resume recording.
Recording from the CD Player
FUNCTION
CD
.
1. Set
to
• To reduce a whistling sound (called
an AM beat) heard during a recording
2. Load the cassette you want to record on
into the cassette compartment. Load a
CD into the CD compartment.
BEAT
from an AM broadcast, slide
CUT
to the position that produces the
3. If you want to begin recording on a dif-
best quality recording.
SKIP
ferent track besides the first, press
.on the CD player until the desired
track number appears, then press
4. To stop recording before the tape
reaches the end, press
sette deck.
on the cas-
.
The cassette deck starts recording and
the CD starts to play the first track or the
track you selected.
TAPE TIPS
Notes:
Erasing a Cassette Tape
• To temporarily pause recording, press
on the cassette deck. Press
again to resume recording.
To erase a previously recorded tape, simply
record over it. To erase an entire side of a
FUNCTION
CD
and do
cassette tape, set
to
• If you also want to pause the CD
not load a CD. Then start recording and let
FUNCTION
the tape record to the end. Or, set
player, press
. Press
.again
TAPE
to resume playing the CD.
to
and press
.
To quickly erase both sides of a cassette
tape, use a bulk tape eraser, available at
your local RadioShack store.
SKIP
• If you hold down
.or
.to
search within a track during record-
ing, the cassette deck will record the
sound.
4. To stop recording before the tape
reaches the end, press
sette deck.
.on the cas-
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Preventing Accidental Erasure
Restoring Tape Tension and
Sound Quality
Cassette tapes have two erase-protection
tabs — one for each side. To protect a re-
cording from being accidentally recorded
over or erased, use a screwdriver to remove
one or both erase-protection tabs.
After you play a cassette tape several times,
the tape might become tightly wound on the
reels. This can cause playback sound quality
to deteriorate.
If you want to record on a tape’s side after
you have removed the erase-protection tab,
place a piece of strong plastic tape over that
side’s erase-protection hole. Be sure you
cover only the hole originally covered by the
erase-protection tab.
To restore the sound quality, fast-forward the
tape from the beginning to the end of one
side, then completely rewind it. Then loosen
the tape reels by gently tapping each edge of
the cassette on a flat surface.
Caution:
Be careful not to damage the cas-
Note:
Removing erase-protection tabs does
sette when tapping it. Do not touch the ex-
posed tape or allow any sharp objects near
the cassette.
not prevent a bulk eraser from erasing a cas-
sette tape.
ˆ Care and Maintenance
To enjoy your AM/FM/CD/Cassette Portable
for a long time:
CLEANING THE
TAPE-HANDLING PARTS
• Keep the system dry. If it gets wet, wipe
it dry immediately.
Dirt, dust or particles of the tape's coating
can accumulate on the tape heads and other
parts that the tape touches. This can greatly
reduce the performance of the cassette play-
er. After every 20 hours of tape player opera-
• Use and store the system only in normal
temperature environments.
tion, use
cleaning kit to clean the tape heads.
a
RadioShack cassette deck
• Handle the system gently and carefully.
Do not drop it.
Your local RadioShack store sells a com-
plete line of cassette deck cleaning supplies.
• Keep the system away from dust and
dirt.
• Wipe the system with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the system’s in-
ternal components can cause a malfunction
and might invalidate its warranty. If your sys-
tem is not performing as it should, take it to
your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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ˆ Specifications
GENERAL
Power Supply ...................................................................................................................... 120V AC 60 Hz
or eight C batteries
Tuning Range ..................................................................................................... AM 530 through 1710 kHz
FM 88 through 108 MHz
Speaker size .................................................................................................................. 31/2 inch (88.9 mm)
Dimensions (HWD) ............................................................................................ 59/16 × 147/8 × 103/8 Inches
(141.3 × 377.8 × 263.5 mm)
Weight ............................................................................................................................................ 81.13 oz
(2.3 kg)
Included Accessories ........................................................................................................... AC power cord
CD PLAYER
Number of Programmable Tracks ............................................................................................................ 16
Frequency Response .............................................................................................. 100 Hz – 20 kHz ±1 dB
Flat ................................................................................................................................................ BPFA=70
Dynamic Range ................................................................................................................................... 80 dB
Signal-to-Noise .................................................................................................................................... 60 dB
Distortion (measured at .12%)............................................................................................................. 0.05%
Channel Separation:
1 kHz............................................................................................................................................ 50 dB
20 kHz .......................................................................................................................................... 35 dB
CASSETTE DECK
Wow and Flutter:
Limit ................................................................................................................................................ .3%
Measured ............................................................................................................................ .09 – .19%
Frequency Response, Limit:
R/P ........................................................................................................ 200 Hz ±4/-3 dB, 7 kHz ±3 dB
P/B ......................................................................................................... 125 Hz ±4 dB, 6.3 kHz ±6 dB
Frequency Response, Measured:
R/P ....................................................................................................................... –0.5/0 dB, –1/–2 dB
P/B ............................................................................................................ –0.3/+0.1 dB, –1.3/–1.2 dB
Recording System ........................................................................................................................... AC Bias
Erase System ................................................................................................................................... Magnet
Power Output ....................................................................................................................................... 1.2W
Specifications are typical; individual systems might vary. Specifications are subject to change and im-
provement without notice.
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Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman-
ship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-
owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED
HEREIN, RadioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES
CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABIL-
ITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RE-
SPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE
OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WAR-
RANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVE-
NIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN AD-
VISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limita-
tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you.
In the event of 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, un-
less 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 prop-
erty 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, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (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 which vary from
state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
12/99
We Service What We Sell
RadioShack Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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