Cat. No. 12-808
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Multiband PLL Radio
with Direct Key Entry
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PREPARATION
bols (+ and –) marked outside and
above the compartment.
CONNECTING POWER
Your radio requires four AA batteries (not
supplied) for power and two AAA batteries
(not supplied) for clock and memory backup.
For the best performance and longest life,
we recommend RadioShack alkaline batter-
ies.
4. Replace the cover.
Cautions:
When the radio does not receive usually
strong FM stations or if it stops operating
• Use only fresh batteries of the required
size and recommended type.
properly and
flashes, replace the AA bat-
• Do not mix old and new batteries, differ-
ent types of batteries (standard, alka-
line, or rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
teries. Replace the AAA batteries about every
six months.
Note: To prevent losing the station memory,
and alarm settings, replace the AAA batteries
within 30 seconds.
You can also use optional nickel-cadmium
(Ni-Cd) batteries to power your radio. Before
you use Ni-Cd batteries, you must charge
them with a separate battery charger (avail-
able at your local RadioShack store).
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the radio
for several months, remove the batteries.
Batteries can leak chemicals that can de-
stroy electronic parts.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment cover in
the direction of the arrow to remove it.
Important: This radio can
use nickel-cadmium re-
chargeable batteries. At the
end of a nickel- cadmium
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battery's useful life, it must
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be recycled or disposed of
properly. Contact your lo-
2. Place two AAA batteries in the compart-
ment and on top of the attached ribbon,
as indicated by the polarity symbols (+
and –) marked above the compartment.
cal, county, or state hazardous waste man-
agement authorities for information on
recycling or disposal programs in your area
or call 1-800-843-7422. Some options that
might be available are: municipal curbside
collection, drop-off boxes at retailers such as
your local RadioShack store, recycling col-
lection centers, and mail-back programs.
3. Place four AA batteries in the compart-
ment as indicated by the polarity sym-
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fications could damage the radio or the
adapter.
Connecting an AC Adapter
You can power the radio using a 6V, 300-mA
AC adapter and a size M Adaptaplug® adapt-
er (neither supplied). Both are available at
your local RadioShack store.
• Always connect the DC adapter to the
radio before you connect it to the power
source. When you finish, disconnect the
adapter from the power source before
you disconnect it from the radio.
Cautions:
Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V, con-
nect the Adaptaplug adapter to the DC
adapter, plug the adapter into your radio’s
You must use a Class 2 power
source that supplies 6V DC
and delivers at least 300 mA.
!
DC 6V
jack, then plug the other end of the
Its center tip must be set to positive and
its plug must fit the radio's DC 6V jack.
Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could damage the
radio or the adapter.
adapter into your vehicle’s 12V power source
socket.
Note:
If the radio does not charge properly,
unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter
socket and clean the socket to remove ashes
and debris.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the
radio before you connect it to AC power.
When you finish, disconnect the adapter
from AC power before you disconnect it
from the radio.
USING EARPHONES OR
HEADPHONES
Connect the Adaptaplug adapter to the AC
adapter, plug the adapter into your radio’s
DC 6V jack, then plug the other end of the
adapter into a standard AC outlet.
The radio has a built-in speaker to listen to
but you can use stereo earphones or head-
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phones (not supplied) with a / -inch (3.5-
mm) plug to listen privately.
Connecting a DC Adapter
Insert the earphones’ plug into the radio's
earphone jack.
You can power the radio from a vehicle’s
12V cigarette-lighter socket or similar power
source using a 6V, 300-mA DC adapter and
a size M Adaptaplug adapter (neither sup-
plied). Both are available at your local Ra-
dioShack store.
Note: The built-in speaker disconnects when
you connect an earphone or headphones.
Listening Safely
Cautions:
To protect your hearing, follow these guide-
lines when you use earphones or head-
phones.
You must use a power source
that supplies 6V DC and deliv-
ers at least 300 mA. Its center
!
• Set the volume to the lowest setting
before you begin listening. After you
begin listening, adjust the volume to a
comfortable level.
tip must be set to positive and its plug
must fit the radio's DC 6V jack. Using an
adapter that does not meet these speci-
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• 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.
Traffic Safety
Do not wear earphones or headphones while
operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle.
This can create a traffic hazard and could be
illegal in some areas.
Even though some earphones or head-
phones let you hear some outside sounds
when listening at normal volume levels, they
still can present a traffic hazard.
USING THE STAND
You can use the radio's stand to set the radio
at an angle so you can easily see the dis-
play. Simply lift the stand away from the back
of the radio and set the radio on a flat sur-
face.
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OPERATION
USING THE CLOCK
TUNING THE RADIO
You can use the clock to keep track of the
time in two different time zones.
1. Turn VOL to its lowest setting, then lift
and fully extend the antenna.
Follow these steps for each time zone to set
the clock in that zone.
1. Press POWER ON/OFF to turn off the
radio, then press DUAL TIME to select
Time 1 or Time 2. 1 or 2 appears.
2. Press POWER ON/OFF to turn on the
radio. The last tuned frequency appears.
3. Slide BAND AM/FM/SW/TV/WX to the
desired band. If you select AM, MW
appears.
4. If you set AM/FM/SW/TV/WX to FM,
SW, TV, or WX, set SENS (sensitivity) to
LOC to receive strong local signals, or
set it to DX to improve reception of a
weak station.
2. Press MEM/TIME. The display flashes.
5. Repeatedly press TUNING UP or
3. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press or
hold down HOUR to set the hour. Then
repeatedly press or hold down MIN to
set the minute.
DOWN to tune to the desired station.
Note: To automatically tune the radio to
the next strong signal, hold down TUN-
ING UP or DOWN for about 2 seconds.
Notes:
Or, use the number keys to directly enter
the band (AM/FM/SW only) and fre-
quency you want to tune. For example,
to tune FM station 97.1, slide AM/FM/
SW/TV/WX to FM then press FM 9 7 1
then FM again. Enter the entire AM/SW
frequency even if the last number is 0.
ERR appears if the frequency is out of
the selected range.
• PM appears when the clock displays a
PM hour. AM appears when the clock
displays an AM hour.
• When you change the minute setting for
a time zone, the radio automatically
changes the minute setting for the other
time zone.
To view both time zones while the radio is
on, hold down DUAL TIME for 3 seconds.
The time zone last displayed appears. Press
DUAL TIME again to view the other time
zone.
6. Adjust VOL to a comfortable listening
level.
7. Slide TONE to HIGH or LOW to suit
your listening preference.
8. To turn off the radio, press POWER ON/
OFF again.
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USING THE STATION
MEMORIES
USING LOCK
To avoid accidentally changing any front
panel setting, slide LOCK to the right. A red
indicator panel appears on the left end of the
switch and LOCK appears above the frequen-
cy.
You can store 10 stations in each band into
memory (for a total of 50 stored stations) and
quickly recall each station.
Follow these steps to store a station.
1. Turn on the radio and select a band (see
“Tuning the Radio” on Page 6).
2. Repeatedly press TUNING UP or
DOWN to tune to the station you want to
store.
LIGHTING THE DISPLAY
To light the display for easy viewing in low-
light situations, hold down LIGHT.
3. Press MEM/TIME. MEMO flashes.
4. Within 5 seconds, repeatedly press a
number button (0–9) to store a station in
a memory location from 1 (1) through 10
(0). The memory number appears.
USING THE SLEEP TIMER
5. Press MEM/TIME again to store the sta-
tion .
The sleep timer lets you go to sleep with the
radio playing. The radio plays for up to 90
minutes, then automatically turns off.
Notes:
• If you do not store a station within 5 sec-
onds, MEMO disappears. Repeat Steps
3–5.
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press POWER ON/OFF (if necessary)
• To replace a stored station, store a dif-
ferent station in its location.
to turn off the radio
3. To have the radio play for 90 minutes,
press SLEEP. SLEEP and 90 appear
and the radio turns on.
To tune a stored station, press the desired
station’s number button (1-9, or 0 for 10).
The number (1-10) of the selected memory
location appears.
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To have the radio play for less than 90
minutes, repeatedly press SLEEP. With
each press, the displayed number (rep-
resenting how many minutes the radio is
set to play) decreases by 10.
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.
Notes:
• To turn off the Sleep Timer but let the
radio play, press SLEEP.
4. Repeatedly press ALARM until
appears to turn on the alarm.
• To turn off the radio and the sleep timer,
press POWER.
At the set alarm time, the radio turns on and
plays until you turn it off. To turn off the alarm
so it does not sound again the next day, re-
peatedly press ALARM until
pears.
disap-
USING THE ALARM
You can set your radio to automatically turn
on at a time you set. The alarm setting ap-
plies to both dual time settings. For example,
if Time 1 is set to Eastern time and Time 2 is
set to Pacific time, the alarm will wake you at
the same time in either zone. You need not
readjust the alarm setting if you change time
zones.
Using SNOOZE
To silence the alarm but have it sound again
in a few minutes, press SNOOZE after the
radio turns on. This silences the radio for
about 9 minutes. You can press SNOOZE as
many times as you like.
Setting the Alarm Time
1. Press ALARM. The display flashes and
appears.
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
appears
steadily Indicating that the alarm is on.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Your
is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The
Optimus Multiband PLL Radio
following suggestions will help you care for your 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.
Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments. Temperature
extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, damage batteries, and dis-
tort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the radio away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of
parts.
Handle the radio gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit boards
and cases and can cause the radio to work improperly.
Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type. Batteries
can leak chemicals that damage your radio’s electronic parts.
Wipe the radio with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new. Do not use
harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the radio.
Modifying or tampering with the radio’s internal components can cause a malfunction and
might invalidate its warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your radio is not
performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.
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• 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 you cannot eliminate the interference,
the FCC requires that you stop using
your Multiband Radio.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
Your radio might cause TV or radio interfer-
ence even when it is operating properly. To
determine whether your radio is causing the
interference, turn off your radio. If the inter-
ference goes away, your radio is causing it.
Try to eliminate the interference by:
• moving your radio away from the
receiver
• connecting your radio to an outlet that is
on a different electrical circuit from the
receiver
FCC DECLARATION OF
CONFORMITY
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC
• contacting your local RadioShack store
for help
. Operation is subject to the following
Rules
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, in-
cluding interference that may cause undes-
ired operation.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the
FCC requires that you stop using your radio.
This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
Rules
FCC
. These limits are designed to provide
Product:
Portable Multiband
Radio
reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed
and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guar-
antee that interference will not occur in a par-
ticular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or televi-
sion 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:
Model:
12-808
Responsible Party:
RadioShack
100 Throckmorton
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone:
817-415-3200
• Reorient or relocate the receiving anten-
na.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Frequencies:
AM ..................................................................................................... 530–1710 kHz
FM ........................................................................................................ 88–108 MHz
SW ...................................................................................................... 3.8–12.5 MHz
TV ........................................................................................................... CH2–CH13
WX .............................................................................................. 162.4–162.55 MHz
Power Sources ........................ 2 AAA (Memory Backup) and 4 AA (Power) Batteries
AC and DC Adapter
6V DC, 300 mA
2
3
Dimensions (HWD)
3
4
......................................................................5 × 8 / × 1 / Inches
(
220 45 mm)
127 ×
×
Weight (without batteries) ...............................................................................1 lb 5 oz
(600 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement 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 the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of in-
cidental 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.
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04/99
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