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Cat. No. 20-225
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
DX-395
FM/AM/SW1/SW2
PLL Synthesized Receiver
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PREPARATION
Caution: Always use fresh bat-
teries of the required size and
type.
SUPPLYING POWER
Using Internal Battery
Power
3. Insert the four AA batteries into
the battery compartment, as
indicated by the polarity sym-
bols (+ and –) above the com-
partment.
When you use battery power, your
radio requires four AA batteries for
operation and two AAA batteries for
clock and memory station backup.
We recommend alkaline batteries
such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-
552 and 23-555.
Follow these steps to install batter-
ies.
4. Replace the cover.
Note: If the radio operates erratically
or does not receive strong FM sta-
tions, replace the batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment
cover in the direction of the
arrow and remove the cover.
Using Vehicle Battery
Power
To power the radio from your vehi-
cle’s cigarette lighter socket, you
need a DC adapter (not supplied)
such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 14-
844.
2. Insert the two AAA batteries into
the battery compartment, as
indicated by the polarity sym-
bols (+ and –) inside the com-
partment.
Cautions:
Note: To make it easy to
remove the batteries later, place
the batteries on top of the rib-
bon.
• You must use an adapter that
supplies 6 volts with the center
tip set to negative, delivers at
least 300 milliamps, and has a
plug that correctly fits the radio’s
DC 6V jack. The recommended
adapter meets these require-
ments. Using an adapter that
does not meet these specifica-
tions could seriously damage
the radio.
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• Always plug the adapter into the
radio before you plug it into the
cigarette lighter socket. Always
unplug the DC adapter from the
cigarette lighter socket before
you unplug it from the radio.
tions could seriously damage
the radio.
• Always plug the adapter into the
radio before you plug it into the
AC outlet. Always unplug the AC
adapter from the AC outlet
before you unplug it from the
radio.
Follow the adapter’s instruc-
Note:
tions to set the voltage switch to 6
volts and select the proper adapta-
plug.
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch
to 6V.
2. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug
into the radio’s DC 6V jack.
3. Insert the adapter’s cigarette-
lighter plug into the vehicle’s
cigarette lighter socket.
1. Insert the adaptaplug into the
Using AC Power
radio’s DC 6V jack.
2. Plug the adapter into a standard
AC outlet.
To power the radio with AC power,
you need an AC adapter (not sup-
plied). We recommend Radio Shack
Cat. No. 273-1650.
Cautions:
• You must use an adapter that
supplies 6 volts with the center
tip set to negative, delivers at
least 300 milliamps, and has a
plug that correctly fits the radio’s
DC 6V jack. The recommended
adapter meets these require-
ments. Using an adapter that
does not meet these specifica-
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SETTING THE CLOCK
USING EARPHONES
SEC
After you connect power,
flashes
You can use the built-in speaker to
listen to the radio. Or, you can use
stereo earphones (not supplied) with
on the display and the clock begins
to run.
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a /8-inch plug to listen in private.
Follow these steps to set the time.
1
Insert the earphones’ /8-inch plug
ADJ
TIME ADJ
1. Press and hold
appears.
.
into the radio’s earphone jack.
TIME ADJ
2. While holding down
,
,
Note: The built-in speaker discon-
nects when you plug in earphones.
HR
press
to set the hour.
TIME ADJ
to set the minute.
3. While holding down
MIN
press
Notes:
• To advance the settings rap-
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these
guidelines when you use earphones.
HR
idly, press and hold
MIN
or
• Set the volume to the lowest
setting before you begin listen-
ing. After you begin listening,
adjust the volume to a comfort-
able level.
.
• PM appears when the clock
displays PM hour. AM
a
appears when the clock dis-
plays an AM hour.
• Do not listen at extremely high
volume levels. Extended high-
volume listening can lead to
permanent hearing loss.
ADJ
TIME ADJ
4. Release
pears.
.
disap-
• 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.
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Traffic Safety
USING THE STAND
Do not wear earphones while oper-
ating a motor vehicle or riding a bicy-
cle. This can create a traffic hazard
and is illegal in some areas.
You can use the stand on the back of
the radio to prop it up so you can
easily see the clock display. Simply
lift the stand away from the radio and
set the radio on a flat surface.
Even though some earphones are
designed to let you hear some out-
side sounds when listening at nor-
mal volume levels, they still present
a traffic hazard.
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RADIO OPERATION
TUNING THE RADIO
4. Set SENS to DX or LOC.
• DX — to receive weak signals
1. Set the volume to its lowest set-
ting, and lift up and extend the
antenna.
• LOC — to receive strong
(local) signals
SENS only functions for
FM and shortwave reception.
Note:
2. Set ON/OFF to ON to turn on the
radio. The last frequency tuned
is automatically selected and
displayed.
5. Press TUNING or to tune
to the desired station.
Note: To automatically tune the
radio to the next strong signal,
press and hold TUNING
or
for about 2 seconds.
6. Adjust the volume to a comfort-
able level.
3. Slide FM/AM/SW1/SW2 to the
desired band.
7. Set the tone switch to HI or LO.
• HI — to enhance music
• LO — to enhance speech
• FM — to receive signals in
the 87.5 to 107.9 MHz range
• AM — to receive signals in
the 530 to 1710 KHz range
• SW1 — to receive signals in
the 3.20 to 7.30 MHz range
8. Set ON/OFF to OFF to turn off
the radio.
• SW2 — to receive signals in
the 9.50 to 21.75 MHz range
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STORING STATIONS
INTO MEMORY
SETTING THE SLEEP
FUNCTION
You can store up to 20 stations (5
each in FM, AM, SW1 and SW2) and
recall them with the touch of a but-
ton. Follow these steps to store a
station into memory.
This feature allows you to go to
sleep with the radio playing. The ra-
dio plays for 59 minutes, then turns
off automatically.
1. Tune to the desired station.
TUNING
1. Press
or
to tune
ON/OFF
OFF
.
2. Set
to
to the station you want to store.
SLEEP
SLEEP
3. Press
.
and the last
STORE
2. Press
. ch flashes.
selected frequency appear and
the radio turns on.
3. Within 5 seconds, press a num-
ber button (1-5) to store a sta-
tion in that memory location.
The button number appears on
the display.
To turn off the sleep function before
it automatically turns off, press
SLEEP
SLEEP
again.
disappears and
the radio turns off.
Note: If you do not store a sta-
tion within 5 seconds, ch disap-
pears. Repeat Steps 2-3.
USING LOCK
To tune to a stored station, press the
desired memory location button.
To prevent accidentally changing the
station, you can set the lock switch
to
. This prevents manual tuning
or selecting any of the preset memo-
ry buttons.
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TIME ADJ
4. While holding down
,
LIGHTING THE
DISPLAY
MIN
press
to set the alarm
minute.
To view the screen in dark surround-
Note: To advance the settings
HR
LIGHT
ings, press and hold
.
rapidly, press and hold
MIN
or
.
ADJ
STANDBY
TIME ADJ
5. Release
.
and
ON TIME
disappear, but
remains.
Note: The alarm time is now set, and
the alarm is on.
Follow these steps to turn the alarm
on or off.
1. Turn on the radio, and tune to
the station you want to hear at
the set alarm time.
USING THE ALARM
The alarm feature lets you select a
time for the radio to turn on. Follow
these steps to set the alarm time.
Adjust the volume to the desired
level.
2. Turn off the radio.
STANDBY
ALARM
1. Press
.
and
ON TIME
STANDBY
appear with the current
ALARM
3. Press
until
ap-
time.
pears on the screen.
At the set alarm time, the radio
turns on and plays until you turn
it off.
4. To turn off the alarm, press
STANDBY
ALARM
until
disappears.
5. To turn the alarm back on to
sound again the next day, press
STANDBY
ALARM
until
appears.
ADJ
TIME ADJ
2. Press and hold
appears.
.
DISPLAY
Note: Press
at any time to
see the alarm time and the station
you set.
TIME ADJ
3. While holding down
,
HR
press
to set the alarm hour.
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MAINTENANCE
Your Radio Shack DX-395 FM/AM/SW1/SW2 PLL Synthesized Receiver is
an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions
will help you care for the receiver so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the receiver dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic
circuits.
Handle the receiver gently and carefully. Dropping it can dam-
age circuit boards and cases and can cause the receiver to
work improperly.
Use and store the receiver only in normal temperature environ-
ments. Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic
devices and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the receiver away from dust and dirt, which can cause
premature wear of parts.
Wipe the receiver with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
CLEANER
looking new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or
strong detergents to clean the receiver.
Modifying or tampering with the DX-395’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and might invalidate the receiver’s warranty and void your FCC
authorization to operate it. If your receiver is not performing as it should, take
it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
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THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW
Your radio might cause TV or radio
interference even when it is operat-
ing properly. To determine whether
your radio is causing the interfer-
ence, turn off your radio. If the inter-
ference goes away, your radio is
causing the interference. Try to elim-
inate the interference by:
• Moving your radio away from
the receiver
• Connecting your radio to an out-
let that is on a different electrical
circuit from the receiver
• Contacting your local Radio
Shack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interfer-
ence, the FCC requires that you stop
using your radio.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequencies
AM ........................................................................................ 530–1710 KHz
FM ...................................................................................... 87.5–107.9 MHz
SW1.......................................................................................... 3.2–7.3 MHz
SW2...................................................................................... 9.5–21.75 MHz
Power Sources.................... 2 AAA batteries (for backup) (Cat. No. 23-555) and
4 AA batteries (Cat. No. 23-552),
DC Adapter (Cat. No. 14-844),
AC Adapter (Cat. No. 273-1650)
3
5
11
Dimensions (HWD)......................................................... 4 /8 × 7 /8 × 1 /16 Inches
(111 × 193 × 42 mm)
Weight .................................................................................. 1 lb. 7 oz. (771 gm)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject
to change and improvement without notice.
RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of pur-
chase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio
Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it with-
bring your Radio Shack sales
out charge for parts and labor. Simply
slip
as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does
not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to
misuse or accidental damage.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK MAKES NO
EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIM-
ITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED
WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not permit limita-
tion or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limita-
tion(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary
from state to state.
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