Radio Shack Cassette Player DX 392 User Guide

OWNER’S MANUAL  
DX-392  
PLL ALL-BAND PORTABLE RECEIVER  
WITH CASSETTE RECORDER  
Please read before using this equipment.  
Cat. No. 20-219B  
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MW Step Setting — lets you choose  
the correct setting for whatever part of  
the world you are in.  
Battery Power Indicator — lets you  
know when the batteries need to be re-  
placed.  
AM RF Gain Control — lets you ad-  
just the receiver’s sensitivity when you  
listen to SW to provide the best possi-  
ble reception.  
Back-Up Battery Power — keeps the  
clock running, protects the stations  
stored in memory, and powers the dis-  
play if the receiver’s primary power  
source is interrupted.  
Narrow/Wide Control — lets you re-  
duce interference from other stations  
when you listen to SW, MW (AM), and  
LW broadcasts.  
Memo Pad — lets you record helpful  
information such as the memory loca-  
tion numbers of your favorite stations.  
BFO Controls — let you tune to sta-  
tions that transmit in continuous wave  
(CW) and single sideband (SSB).  
We recommend you record the serial  
number of your receiver here. The  
number is inside the battery compart-  
ment.  
Built-In Cassette Recorder — lets  
you record and play back programs.  
Serial Number_________________  
Standby Recording — lets you record  
your favorite program at a preset time.  
Beat Cut Switch — reduces the hum  
or whistling sound sometimes heard  
when recording AM broadcasts.  
Built-In Condenser Microphone —  
lets you make live recordings.  
Three Power Options — let you  
choose from internal batteries, stan-  
dard household AC power (requires an  
AC adapter), or DC vehicle battery  
power (requires a DC adapter) so you  
can use the receiver just about any-  
where.  
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CONTENTS  
Preparation ............................................................................................................ 6  
Setting the MW (AM) Tuning Increment ........................................................... 6  
Installing Back-Up Batteries ............................................................................. 6  
Connecting to Primary Power........................................................................... 7  
Internal Battery Power .............................................................................. 7  
AC Power .................................................................................................. 8  
DC Power .................................................................................................. 8  
Using the Folding Stand and Memo Pad.......................................................... 9  
Using the Receiver.............................................................................................. 10  
Turning the Receiver On/Off........................................................................... 10  
Tuning............................................................................................................. 10  
Selecting the Band .................................................................................. 10  
Direct-Access Tuning .............................................................................. 10  
Using the Rotary Dial .............................................................................. 11  
Tuning with the Arrow Keys ..................................................................... 12  
Scanning ................................................................................................. 12  
Memory Tuning ....................................................................................... 13  
Adjusting the Antenna .................................................................................... 13  
Connecting an External Antenna.................................................................... 14  
Adjusting Special Tuning Controls.................................................................. 14  
FM Mono/FM Stereo ............................................................................... 14  
AM Narrow/AM Wide .............................................................................. 14  
AM RF Gain ............................................................................................ 15  
BFO Switch and BFO Dial ...................................................................... 15  
Tone ........................................................................................................ 15  
Using the Clock Radio........................................................................................ 16  
Setting the Clocks........................................................................................... 16  
Changing the Clock Display .................................................................... 17  
Using the Alarm (Standby) Feature................................................................ 17  
Setting the Alarm .................................................................................... 17  
Silencing the Alarm ................................................................................. 18  
Turning the Alarm Off/On ........................................................................ 18  
Using the Sleep Timer .................................................................................... 18  
Making a Recording............................................................................................ 19  
Loading a Cassette Tape................................................................................ 19  
Playing a Cassette Tape................................................................................. 19  
Fast-Forward and Rewind ....................................................................... 20  
Cue and Review ...................................................................................... 20  
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Recording....................................................................................................... 20  
Recording from the Radio ....................................................................... 20  
Recording from the Radio Using the Standby Feature ........................... 21  
Recording AM Broadcasts ...................................................................... 22  
Recording Using the Built-In Microphone ............................................... 22  
Additional Features ............................................................................................ 23  
Connecting Headphones ............................................................................... 23  
Listening Safely ...................................................................................... 23  
Lighting the Display........................................................................................ 24  
Locking the Controls ...................................................................................... 24  
Listening Hints.................................................................................................... 25  
Reference Sources ........................................................................................ 25  
Frequency Conversion................................................................................... 25  
Band Allocations ............................................................................................ 25  
Amateur Radio Frequencies ................................................................... 25  
International Frequencies ....................................................................... 26  
Aircraft Frequencies ............................................................................... 27  
Ships and Coastal Station Frequencies ................................................. 27  
Time Standard Frequencies ................................................................... 27  
Longwave Band ...................................................................................... 27  
Listening Guide .................................................................................................. 28  
Birdies ............................................................................................................ 33  
Tape Tips and Techniques................................................................................. 34  
Storing Your Cassettes ................................................................................. 34  
Erasing Tapes ............................................................................................... 34  
Accidental Erasure Prevention ...................................................................... 34  
Tape Tension ................................................................................................. 35  
Cleaning the Tape Mechanism ...................................................................... 35  
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. 36  
Resetting the Radio ....................................................................................... 37  
Maintenance........................................................................................................ 38  
Caring for the Receiver .................................................................................. 38  
The FCC Wants You to Know ........................................................................ 38  
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 39  
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PREPARATION  
SETTING THE MW (AM)  
TUNING INCREMENT  
INSTALLING BACK-UP  
BATTERIES  
In the United States, the Federal Com-  
munications Commission (FCC) as-  
signs frequencies for stations in the  
MW band in 10-kilohertz increments.  
(In the United States, we commonly  
call the MW band the AM band.) In Eu-  
rope and some other parts of the  
world, MW frequencies are assigned in  
9-kilohertz increments.  
Back-up batteries power the receiver’s  
clock and the display and save the sta-  
tions stored in memory if the receiver’s  
primary power source is interrupted.  
The receiver uses three AA batteries  
for back-up power. For the best perfor-  
mance, we recommend alkaline bat-  
teries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No.  
23-552.  
Note: You cannot operate the receiver  
using only the back-up batteries. If you  
press POWER when the back-up bat-  
teries are the only available power  
source, Eflashes on the display.  
Follow these steps to install the back-  
up batteries.  
1. Remove the battery compart-  
ment’s cover by pushing the cover  
in the direction of the arrow.  
The MW STEP switch is located in-  
side the battery compartment. Before  
you install the back-up batteries, set  
the switch to 9k or 10k using the fol-  
lowing guidelines:  
2. Install three AA batteries, according  
to the polarity symbols (+ and –)  
marked next to the compartment.  
For easy removal, place the bat-  
teries on top of the lift-out ribbon.  
• If you are in the United States,  
Canada, or another North or  
South American country, be sure  
the switch is set to 10k.  
• If you are in a country where  
the AM frequency increments  
are 9 kHz, set the switch to 9k.  
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3. Replace the cover, or install addi-  
tional batteries for primary power  
as described in “Internal Battery  
Power.”  
To check the back-up batteries’ power  
level, disconnect the receiver from the  
primary-power source. Then look at  
the receiver’s display. If it is dim, re-  
place the back-up batteries.  
3. Replace the cover.  
To check the primary-power batteries,  
turn off the receiver. The battery pow-  
er indicator appears on the display for  
several seconds. Fresh batteries  
show a power level of 7. If the indica-  
tor shows a power level of 2 or below,  
replace the primary-power batteries.  
CONNECTING TO  
PRIMARY POWER  
You can power the receiver from inter-  
nal batteries, standard AC power, or  
your vehicle’s battery.  
Internal Battery Power  
RADIO POWER  
Note: If you press  
to  
Your receiver uses four D batteries.  
For the best performance, we recom-  
mend alkaline batteries, such as Radio  
Shack Cat. No. 23-550.  
turn on the receiver when the primary-  
power batteries are dead, Eflashes on  
the display if back-up batteries are in-  
stalled.  
Follow these steps to install batteries  
for use as the primary power source.  
AC Power  
1. Remove the battery compart-  
ment’s cover by pushing the cover  
in the direction of the arrow.  
With an optional AC adapter, such as  
Radio Shack Cat. No. 273-1664, you  
can power the receiver from standard  
AC power.  
2. Slide four D batteries into the  
compartment, according to the  
polarity symbols (+ and –) marked  
next to the compartment. For easy  
removal, place the batteries on  
top of the lift-out ribbon.  
Caution: You must use an AC adapter  
that supplies 6 volts with the center tip  
set to negative. It must deliver at least  
400 milliamps, and its plug must prop-  
DC IN 6V  
erly fit the receiver’s  
jack. Us-  
ing an adapter that does not meet  
these specifications could damage the  
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receiver or the adapter.  
least 400 milliamps, and its plug  
must properly fit the receiver’s DC  
IN 6V jack. Using an adapter that  
does not meet these specifica-  
tions could damage the receiver  
or the adapter.  
To protect your vehicle’s electrical  
system, be sure the adapter is  
connected to the cigarette-lighter  
socket only when it is also con-  
nected to the receiver.  
Follow these steps to use AC power.  
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to  
6V.  
2. Line up the 5.5 mm outer diam-  
eter/2.1 mm inner diameter  
barrel plug with the adapter’s  
socket so it reads  
the plug.  
, and insert  
–TIP  
3. Insert the barrel plug into the re-  
ceiver’s DC IN 6V jack.  
4. Plug the adapter into a standard  
AC outlet.  
• Follow these steps to use DC  
power.  
Using an adapter disconnects  
the primary power batteries.  
Note:  
1. Set the adapter’s voltage switch to  
6V.  
2. Line up the 5.5 mm outer diam-  
eter/2.1 mm inner diameter  
barrel plug with the adapter’s  
DC Power  
With an optional DC adapter, such as  
Radio Shack Cat. No. 270-1562, you  
can power the receiver from your vehi-  
cle’s battery.  
socket so it reads  
the plug.  
, and insert  
–TIP  
3. Insert the adapter’s barrel plug  
into the receiver’s DC IN 6V jack.  
Cautions:  
4. Insert the adapter’s plug into the  
vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.  
• You must use a DC adapter that  
supplies 6 volts with the center tip  
set to negative. It must deliver at  
Using an adapter disconnects  
Note:  
the primary-power batteries.  
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USING THE FOLDING  
STAND AND MEMO PAD  
The display shows the band, frequen-  
cy, and signal strength. (A reading of 7  
indicates the strongest signal.)  
You can position the receiver more se-  
curely and possibly improve the sound  
by resting the receiver on its stand.  
Lift the latch on the back of the receiver  
to open the stand. You can use the  
memo pad under the receiver’s stand  
to record helpful information, such as  
the memory location numbers of your  
favorite stations.  
RADIO POWER  
Press  
again to turn off  
the receiver.  
TUNING  
USING THE RECEIVER  
Selecting the Band  
TURNING THE  
RECEIVER ON/OFF  
FM MW LW  
SW  
Press  
,
,
, or  
to select the  
RADIO POWER  
Press  
to turn on the re-  
MW  
band. (Press  
for AM.) To select a  
ceiver, then adjust the volume.  
smaller band within the SW band,  
METER  
press  
, then enter the desired  
band by pressing its labeled button on  
the keypad.  
Direct-Access Tuning  
Follow these steps to directly tune to a  
station.  
FREQ  
1. Press  
. The frequency dis-  
play disappears.  
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2. Press the number buttons (and  
decimal button where appropriate)  
to enter the frequency.  
If you make a mistake, press C  
(cancel) to erase the last digit.  
er so you can fine tune the frequency,  
as shown in the following table.  
If you wait more than 15 seconds  
to press a button, the previous fre-  
quency returns to the display and  
you must begin again at Step 1.  
Band  
FM  
Fast  
Fine  
0.1 MHz  
9 kHz  
0.05 MHz  
1 kHz  
3. Press ENTER. The selected fre-  
LW  
quency appears.  
MW (AM)  
SW  
9/10 kHz  
1 kHz  
0.005 MHz 0.001 MHz  
Using the Rotary Dial  
You can select a higher or lower fre-  
quency by turning the ROTARY TUNING  
knob up or down.  
You can also set FAST/FINE/LOCK to  
lock the ROTARY TUNING dial. This  
prevents you from accidentally chang-  
ing the frequency.  
This locks only the ROTARY  
Note:  
TUNING dial. For information about  
locking the front-panel buttons, see  
“Locking the Controls” on Page 22.  
Set FAST/FINE/LOCK to select the rota-  
ry tuning increments or to lock the RO-  
TARY TUNING dial. If you select FAST,  
the rotary tuning increments are the  
same as when you use the MANUAL/  
AUTO  
or  
keys. If you select  
FINE, the tuning increments are small-  
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To scan for a frequency in one of 13  
shortwave bands, press METER. Then  
press the correct button on the numer-  
ic keypad to select the shortwave  
band.  
Tuning with the Arrow Keys  
You can select a lower or higher fre-  
quency by pressing MANUAL/AUTO  
or  
. The frequency changes in  
the following increments.  
When scanning in a smaller band, the  
receiver searches only within the se-  
lected band and stops at the upper and  
lower limits of the band.  
Band  
FM  
Tuning Increment  
0.1 MHz  
9 kHz  
LW  
See “International Frequencies” on  
Page 23 for a list of the shortwave  
bands.  
MW  
(AM)  
9 or 10 kHz (see  
“Setting the MW (AM)  
Tuning Increment” on  
Page 6)  
Note: When scanning, the receiver  
only searches for frequencies with  
strong signals. To search for stations  
with weaker signals, use one of the  
manual tuning methods.  
SW  
0.005 MHz  
Scanning  
To automatically tune up or down to  
the next active frequency in the se-  
lected band, press and hold down  
MANUAL/AUTO  
or  
for about 2  
seconds. The receiver scans up or  
down the selected band and tunes to  
the first frequency it finds with a strong  
signal.  
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Memory Tuning  
ADJUSTING THE  
ANTENNA  
For easy selection, you can store the  
frequencies of your favorite stations in  
memory. You can store up to 18 SW  
and 18 FM frequencies, and up to 9  
frequencies in each of the other bands.  
For the best reception, adjust the tele-  
scoping antenna for the band you want  
to listen to.  
FM — Fully extend the antenna and  
rotate it for the best reception.  
Follow these steps to store a frequen-  
cy into memory.  
1. Use direct-access or manual tun-  
ing to tune to the frequency you  
want to store.  
2. Press M.  
LW and MW (AM) — Rotate the re-  
ceiver. The receiver uses the internal  
antenna for the LW and MW (AM)  
bands.  
3. While M flashes, enter a memory  
location code using the numeric  
keypad. For SW and FM bands,  
select from 1–9 and 01–09. For  
other bands, select from 1–9. The  
frequency is stored, Mstops flash-  
ing, and the display shows the  
memory location code  
Note: If you wait more than 15 sec-  
onds to press a memory location code  
number, Mstops flashing and you must  
begin again at Step 2.  
To select a stored frequency, press  
FM, MW, LW, or SW to select the band.  
Then enter the memory location code.  
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SW — Fully extend the antenna and  
point it straight up.  
ADJUSTING SPECIAL  
TUNING CONTROLS  
Several controls affect the receiver’s  
sound. This section explains how to  
adjust these controls.  
CONNECTING AN  
EXTERNAL ANTENNA  
To improve SW reception, you can  
connect a portable external antenna  
(such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 278-  
1374) directly to the telescoping an-  
tenna or you can make an antenna  
using a shortwave antenna kit (such  
as Radio Shack Cat. No. 278-758).  
FM Mono/FM Stereo  
To improve reception for weak FM ste-  
FM MONO/FM STEREO  
reo stations, set  
FM MONO  
to  
. The signal becomes  
monaural, but the sound might im-  
prove. To return to a stereo signal, set  
FM MONO/FM STEREO  
FM STEREO  
.
to  
Follow the antenna’s supplied instruc-  
tions to connect the receiver to the an-  
tenna.  
AM Narrow/AM Wide  
To reduce interference from adjacent  
stations in the SW, MW, or LW bands,  
AM NARROW/AM WIDE  
AM NAR-  
to  
set  
ROW  
.
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For the FM and MW bands and for SW  
stations that do not transmit in SSB or  
CW, set the BFO switch to OFF. The  
BFO dial has no effect when the BFO  
switch is set to OFF.  
AM RF Gain  
The AM RF GAIN control affects signal  
strength for SW reception. If the signal  
is weak, turn AM RF GAIN toward MAX.  
If the sound is distorted, turn AM RF  
GAIN toward MIN.  
Tone  
In all bands, adjust TONE for the best  
sound.  
BFO Switch and BFO Dial  
Some SW and LW stations transmit in  
Morse Code using a form of transmis-  
sion called continuous wave (CW).  
Some SW stations use a special type  
of voice transmission called single  
sideband (SSB).  
Silencing the Alarm  
When the display shows the alarm  
time, the radio turns on or the buzzer  
sounds and  
play.  
flashes on the dis-  
To tune to a CW or SSB station, select  
the band and frequency and adjust the  
antenna. In addition, set the BFO  
switch to ON. Then, beginning at its  
midpoint, slowly adjust the BFO dial  
until the reception becomes clear.  
After several seconds, the buzzer’s  
volume increases. After a few more  
seconds, the volume increases again.  
The buzzer automatically stops or the  
receiver automatically turns off after 60  
minutes. To silence the alarm sooner,  
press RADIO POWER. The flashing  
disappears and the alarm sounds  
again the next day at the set time.  
Turning the Alarm Off/On  
To turn off the alarm so it does not  
sound again, press STANDBY. While  
STANDBYflashes, press C.  
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If you then want to set the alarm again,  
press STANDBY. While STANDBY  
flashes, press ENTER.  
MAKING A RECORDING  
LOADING A CASSETTE  
TAPE  
1. Press STOP/EJECT  
to open the  
cassette compartment’s door.  
2. Use your finger or a pencil to turn  
the cassette’s hub and take up  
any slack.  
USING THE SLEEP  
TIMER  
The sleep timer sets the receiver to  
turn off after a length of time you set,  
so you can fall asleep as you listen to  
the receiver.  
1. When the receiver is off, press  
SLEEP. The receiver turns on, and  
appears on the display.  
Avoid touching the tape. Finger-  
Note:  
prints attract dust and dirt that can af-  
fect sound quality.  
3. Insert the cassette into the com-  
partment with the open side up,  
full reel to the right, and the  
desired tape side facing you.  
2. Repeatedly press SLEEP until the  
desired amount of sleep time (15,  
30, 60, or 90 minutes) appears on  
the display.  
3. Tune to the desired station.  
After the amount of time you set in  
Step 2, the receiver turns itself off. To  
turn off the receiver sooner, press RA-  
DIO POWER.  
4. Close the compartment’s door.  
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USING THE CLOCK RADIO  
Your receiver has two clocks. We rec-  
ommend you set the primary clock for  
local time and the secondary clock for  
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time —  
formerly called Greenwich Mean  
Time), because most shortwave sta-  
tions announce broadcast times in  
UTC.  
2. Press TIME SET. TIME SET  
flashes on the display.  
The time zone map on the back of the  
receiver shows the difference in hours  
between UTC and each time zone. To  
determine your local time, tune your  
receiver to a time standard frequency  
(see “Time Standard Frequencies” on  
Page 24) and get the current UTC  
time. Then add or subtract the speci-  
fied number of hours from UTC time.  
During Daylight Saving Time, subtract  
1 more hour.  
3. While TIME SET flashes, set  
the correct time by pressing the  
number buttons. Do not precede  
single-digit hours with a 0. For  
example, enter 930 for 9:30 AM.  
If you make a mistake, press C  
(cancel) to erase the last digit.  
SETTING THE CLOCKS  
Follow these steps to set each clock.  
Both clocks display the time in the 24-  
hour format (0:00–23:59).  
Note: If you wait more than 15  
seconds to press a button, TIME  
SETstops flashing and you must  
begin again at Step 2.  
1. Repeatedly press the right DUAL  
4. Press ENTER. The clock starts  
TIME button to select the clock  
running from the time you set.  
you want to set.  
appears when  
the secondary clock is selected  
and disappears when the primary  
clock is selected.  
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set the alarm for the UTC broadcast  
time, and be sure the display shows  
the secondary clock.  
Changing the Clock Display  
Setting the Alarm  
1. Press STANDBY. STANDBYflash-  
es on the display and the current  
alarm time appears.  
To change from one clock display to  
the other, press the right DUAL TIME  
2. While STANDBY flashes, press  
the number buttons to enter the  
alarm time.  
button.  
appears or disappears to  
show you which clock you are viewing.  
To briefly change the clock display,  
hold down the left DUAL TIME button.  
Release the left DUAL TIME button to  
return to the previous clock display.  
If you make a mistake, press C  
(cancel) to erase the last digit.  
Note: If you wait more than 15  
seconds to press  
a
button,  
STANDBYstops flashing and you  
must begin again at Step 1.  
USING THE ALARM  
(STANDBY) FEATURE  
3. Press ENTER.  
The clock display returns after a  
few seconds. STANDBY stops  
flashing and remains on the dis-  
play.  
You can set a buzzer to sound or have  
the radio turn on at a specified time.  
The alarm sounds when the current  
clock display (either primary or sec-  
ondary) shows the alarm time. Be sure  
the clock display is set to show the de-  
sired clock when the alarm time ar-  
rives.  
4. Set STANDBY BUZZER/RADIO to  
BUZZER to set the buzzer to  
sound or to RADIO to set the radio  
to turn on at the alarm time.  
For example, you can use the alarm to  
remind you to tune to a foreign broad-  
cast. Set the secondary clock for UTC,  
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PLAYING A CASSETTE TAPE  
STANDBY REC  
OFF  
1. Set  
to  
.
To temporarily stop playback,  
PAUSE  
press  
back, press  
. To resume play-  
PAUSE  
again.  
• At the end of a tape, the tape  
motor automatically stops and the  
PLAY  
selected  
button  
(
,
TAPE SELECT  
NOR-  
RECORD  
CUE/FAST-F  
2. Set  
to either  
,
, or  
MAL  
CrO  
REVIEW/REWIND  
or  
2 according to the type  
) pops up.  
of tape you are going to play.  
To play the other side, turn the  
cassette tape over.  
Fast-Forward and Rewind  
CUE/FAST-F  
Press  
to rapidly ad-  
REVIEW/REWIND  
PLAY  
3. Press  
. The PLAY indica-  
vance a tape. Press  
tor lights.  
to quickly rewind a tape. When the  
tape reaches the desired point, press  
STOP/EJECT  
.
Caution: To avoid damaging the tape,  
do not go directly from rewind to fast-  
forward or from fast-forward to rewind  
VOLUME  
4. Adjust  
to a comfortable  
STOP/EJECT  
without pressing  
first.  
listening level.  
Cue and Review  
CUE/FAST-F  
Holding down  
while  
playing a cassette tape lets you cue  
(play the cassette tape at high speed)  
so you can quickly locate any desired  
section on the tape. When you release  
STOP/  
STOP/EJECT  
5. To stop the tape, press  
CUE/FAST-F  
, the recorder returns  
EJECT  
. Press  
to normal play.  
again to open the cassette com-  
partment’s door and remove the  
cassette tape.  
REVIEW/REWIND  
Holding down  
after you press  
PLAY  
lets you re-  
view (play the cassette tape in re-  
verse at high speed). When you  
REVIEW/REWIND  
release  
, the re-  
Notes:  
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RECORDING  
Caution: Never attempt to force  
RECORD  
Recording from the Radio  
down  
. If you have  
STANDBY REC  
OFF  
1. Set  
to  
.
removed your cassette’s erase-  
protection tabs, you cannot press  
2. Load the cassette tape you want  
to record on.  
RECORD  
. See “Accidental Era-  
sure Prevention” on Page 32.  
TAPE SELECT  
CrO  
2 or  
3. Set  
to either  
7. To temporarily stop recording,  
NORMAL  
according to the tape  
PAUSE  
PAUSE  
. Press  
press  
you loaded.  
again to resume recording.  
4. Tune to the desired station.  
8. When the recording is complete,  
VOLUME  
STOP/EJECT  
5. Adjust  
to a comfortable  
press  
twice, and  
listening level.  
remove the cassette from the  
recorder.  
Note: The Automatic Level Con-  
trol automatically adjusts the vol-  
ume recorded on the tape.  
Recording from the Radio  
Using the Standby Feature  
RECORD  
PLAY  
6. Press  
to begin  
automatically  
recording.  
This feature lets you record your favor-  
ite program at a preset time.  
goes down and the RECORD indi-  
cator lights.  
1. Turn on the receiver and tune to  
the desired station.  
2. Turn off the receiver.  
STANDBY REC  
ON  
.
3. Set  
4. Set  
to  
The DX-392 automatically stops  
when the tape reaches the end.  
To record the other side, turn the  
tape over.  
STANDBY BUZZER/RADIO  
to  
RADIO  
.
STANDBY  
5. Press  
.
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6. While STANDBYflashes, enter the  
starting time of the program you  
want to record. Then press  
ENTER. STANDBYstops flashing.  
Recording AM Broadcasts  
Sometimes you might hear a hum or  
whistling sound when recording an AM  
broadcast. To reduce or eliminate this  
sound, set the BEAT CUT switch to the  
position that gives you the best record-  
ing.  
Be sure the clock display is  
set to show the desired clock  
when the alarm time arrives.  
Note:  
7. Load a tape with adequate length  
for the period you are going to  
record. For instance, load a C-60  
tape for recording a 30-minute  
program.  
8. Set TAPE SELECT to either CrO2 or  
NORMAL according to the type of  
tape you loaded.  
9. Press RECORD  
(PLAY  
auto-  
matically goes down). The radio  
turns on at the preset time and the  
recorder starts recording. The  
tape stops automatically at the  
end of the tape, but the radio  
keeps playing until you turn it off.  
Recording Using the Built-In  
Microphone  
Your cassette recorder has a built-in  
condenser microphone on the front. To  
record with the built-in microphone, fol-  
low the steps in “Recording from the  
Radio” on Page 19. But, instead of tun-  
ing to a radio station in Step 4, simply  
position the DX-392 near the source  
you are recording. Then continue with  
Step 6.  
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES  
Listening Safely  
CONNECTING  
HEADPHONES  
To protect your hearing, follow these  
guidelines when you use headphones.  
• Set the volume to the lowest set-  
ting before you begin listening.  
After you begin listening, adjust  
the volume to a comfortable level.  
• Do not listen at extremely high  
volume levels. Extended high-  
volume listening can lead to per-  
manent hearing loss.  
For private listening and for stereo  
sound during FM stereo broadcasts,  
you can connect optional stereo head-  
phones with a /8-inch plug. Your local  
Radio Shack store sells a wide selec-  
tion of stereo headphones.  
• 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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Insert the headphones’ plug into the  
receiver’s  
jack. This disconnects  
LIGHTING THE DISPLAY  
the receiver’s internal speaker.  
Press LIGHT to briefly light the display.  
When you connect stereo headphones  
and tune to a stereo broadcast,  
ST  
appears on the display. For the best  
reception, fine tune the receiver until  
ST  
remains steady.  
The display light automatically turns off  
about 15 seconds after you release  
LIGHT. Press LIGHT again to turn it off  
sooner.  
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LOCKING THE  
CONTROLS  
REFERENCE SOURCES  
The lock feature prevents you from ac-  
cidentally turning the receiver on or off,  
changing the band or frequency, or se-  
lecting front-panel buttons.  
Many books and magazines about  
shortwave listening are available  
through your local library or news-  
stand. Consult sources such as the  
World Radio Handbook, Radio Ama-  
teur’s Handbook, Passport to World  
Band Radio, Monitoring Times, and  
Popular Communications. These pub-  
lications can help you learn about the  
conditions that make long-distance re-  
ception possible and provide up-to-  
date listings for shortwave broadcasts  
in English and in other languages.  
Set the lock switch to  
to lock all  
ROTA-  
the front-panel buttons and the  
RY TUNING  
dial. You can still adjust  
VOLUME TONE  
,
, and other controls.  
Set the switch to the other position to  
unlock the buttons.  
FREQUENCY  
CONVERSION  
ROTARY TUN-  
Note: To lock only the  
ING  
Page 10.  
A band is a group of frequencies.  
Sometimes, bands are grouped ac-  
cording to their wavelengths, in  
meters. The tuning location of a station  
can be expressed as a frequency (kHz  
or MHz) or a wavelength (meters).  
dial, see “Using the Rotary Dial” on  
LISTENING HINTS  
Amateur radio operators generally re-  
fer to the frequencies they operate on  
using the frequency’s wavelength. For  
example, the 19-meter band refers to  
the range of frequencies with waves  
about 19 meters long.  
Shortwave listening is a hobby with  
thousands of participants worldwide. It  
requires no special knowledge or  
skills, but your enjoyment increases as  
you gain experience and develop spe-  
cial listening techniques.  
Use the following equations to convert  
kHz, MHz, and meters.  
The information in this section can help  
you make the most of your DX-392.  
To convert MHz to kHz, multiply by  
1,000. For example:  
9.62 MHz ¥ 1000 = 9,620 kHz  
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To convert kHz to MHz, divide by  
1,000. For example:  
2780 kHz ³ 1000 = 2.780 MHz  
3,800–4,000 kHz: SSB  
To convert MHz to meters, divide 300  
by the number of MHz. For example:  
40 meters:  
7,000–7,150 kHz: CW  
7,150–7,300 kHz: SSB  
300 ³ 7.1 MHz = 42.25 meters  
To convert meters to MHz, divide 300  
by the number of meters. For exam-  
ple:  
20 meters:  
14,000–14,200 kHz: CW  
14,200–14,350 kHz: SSB  
300 ³ 42.25 meters = 7.1 MHz  
15 meters:  
21,000–21,250 kHz: CW  
21,250–21,450 kHz: SSB  
BAND ALLOCATIONS  
Certain bands are set aside for specific  
purposes.  
10 meters:  
28,000–28,500 kHz: CW  
28,500–29,700 kHz: SSB  
Amateur Radio Frequencies  
Note: These ranges are not precisely  
observed everywhere in the world.  
Tuning to the amateur radio frequen-  
cies can be interesting and helpful, be-  
cause amateur radio operators often  
broadcast emergency information  
when other means of communication  
break down.  
INTERNATIONAL  
FREQUENCIES  
Amateur radio operators use the fol-  
lowing bands. Portions of these bands  
are set aside for continuous wave  
(CW) Morse code communication or  
for single sideband (SSB) voice com-  
munication, as shown below.  
International commercial broadcasts  
are found in the following shortwave  
bands. Programs (often in English)  
usually contain news, commentaries,  
music, and special features reflecting  
the culture of the broadcasting country.  
Reception for this range is best be-  
tween 6:00 PM and midnight (your  
160 meters:  
1,800–2,000 kHz: SSB  
80 meters:  
3,500–3,800 kHz: CW  
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time).  
4,650–4,750 kHz  
6,545–6,765 kHz  
8,815–9,040 kHz  
11,175–11,400 kHz  
13,200–13,360 kHz  
15,010–15,100 kHz  
17,900–18,030 kHz  
Band  
(in meters)  
Frequency Range  
(in MHz)  
120 *  
90 *  
75 *  
60 *  
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2.300–2.495  
3.200–3.400  
3.900–4.000  
4.750–5.060  
5.900–6.200  
Ships and Coastal Station  
Frequencies  
41**  
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7.100–7.350  
9.400–9.990  
Most transmissions from ships and  
coastal stations are in SSB and CW.  
You can hear these transmissions in  
the following bands.  
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11.600–12.100  
13.600–13.800  
15.100–15.800  
17.480–17.900  
21.450–21.750  
25.600–26.100  
21  
19  
2,000–2,300 kHz*  
4,063–4,139 kHz  
4,361–4,438 kHz  
8,195–8,181 kHz  
12,330–12,420 kHz  
13,107–13,200 kHz  
16,460–16,565 kHz  
16  
13  
11  
* These bands are reserved for sta-  
tions in tropical areas.  
** Interference is heavy in the 41m  
band (7.100–7.300 MHz) because am-  
ateur radio operators and international  
stations share this range.  
* The Coast Guard and small boats  
use this band, with 2,182 kHz set aside  
as the international distress and emer-  
gency channel.  
Aircraft Frequencies  
Time Standard Frequencies  
Aircraft on international routes some-  
times use SW. Most transmissions are  
in SSB, although you can still hear  
some AM transmissions. Here are  
some bands where you might hear air-  
craft communications.  
The following frequencies announce  
the exact time of day at specified inter-  
vals.  
WWV in Fort Collins, Colorado:  
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2,500 kHz  
5,000 kHz  
10,000 kHz  
15,000 kHz  
20,000 kHz  
Most stations in this range use CW  
(Morse code), although some use AM  
voice transmission for weather broad-  
casts.  
CHU in Canada: 7,335 kHz  
VNG in Australia: 4,500 and  
12,000 kHz  
LISTENING GUIDE  
The following list contains some of the  
more frequently heard stations. All sta-  
tions broadcast in English unless oth-  
erwise specified.  
Longwave Band  
The 150–519 kHz range is known as  
the longwave band. Most stations in  
this range serve as beacons for aircraft  
and marine navigation by continuously  
transmitting their call letters. Recep-  
tion for this range is best between 6:00  
PM and midnight (your time).  
You can hear these stations through-  
out North America. However, recep-  
tion varies based on the season, time  
of day, and a number of other condi-  
tions.  
This information can change at any  
time. For sources of yearly, up-to-date  
listings, see “Reference Sources” on  
Some ships also use this range, with  
500 kHz set aside as an international  
distress and emergency station.  
kHz  
Station  
Location  
Remarks  
3,223 Radio SR  
Swaziland  
3,265 Radio Mozambique  
3,300 Radio Cultural  
Maputo, Mozambique  
Guatemala City,  
Guatemala  
Religious Programs  
3,380 Radio Iris  
3,385 FR3  
Esmeraldas, Ecuador  
Programs in Spanish  
Programs in French  
Cayenne,  
French Guiana  
3,396 Radio Kaduna  
4,750 Radio Bertoua  
Kaduna, Nigeria  
Bertoua, Cameroon  
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kHz  
Station  
Location  
Remarks  
Remarks  
4,755 Imo Regional  
Radio  
Imo, Nigeria  
kHz  
Station  
Location  
4,777 Radio/TV Gabon  
Libreville, Gabon  
La Paz, Bolivia  
Programs in French  
Programs in Spanish  
4,795 Radio Nueva  
America  
4,820 Radio Paz y Bien  
4,832 Radio Reloj  
Ambala, Ecuador  
San Jose, Costa Rica  
Belem, Brazil  
Programs in Spanish  
Programs in Spanish  
4,855 Radio Clube do  
Para  
Programs in  
Portugese  
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kHz  
Station  
Location  
Remarks  
4,890 National  
Papua New Guinea  
Broadcasting  
Commission  
4,915 Voice Kenya  
Nairobi, Kenya  
4,920 Australian  
Broadcasting  
Brisbane, Australia  
Commission  
4,945 Radio Colosal  
4,965 Radio Santa Fe  
4,980 Ecos del Torbes  
Neiva, Colombia  
Bogota, Colombia  
Programs in Spanish  
Programs in Spanish  
Programs in Spanish  
San Cristobal,  
Venezuela  
5,020 Solomon Islands  
Broadcasting  
Honiara, Solomon  
Islands  
Service  
5,057 Radio Gjirokaster  
Gjirokaster, Albania  
Georgetown, Guyana  
Programs in Albanian  
5,950 Guyana  
Broadcasting  
Service  
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kHz  
5,954 Radio Casino  
kHz Station  
Station  
Location  
Remarks  
Remarks  
Puerto Limon,  
Costa Rica  
Location  
5,960 Radio Canada  
International  
Montreal, Canada  
5,980 Radio RSA  
Johannesburg, South  
Africa  
6,005 CFCX  
Montreal, Canada  
6,025 Radio Malaysia  
Kuala Lumpur,  
Malaysia  
Programs in Chinese  
Programs in Japanese  
6,045 Radio Australia  
Lyndhurst, Australia  
Tokyo, Japan  
6,055 Nihon Shortwave  
Broadcasting  
Company  
kHz  
Station  
Location  
Remarks  
6,060 Radio Nacional  
Buenos Aires,  
Argentina  
Programs in Spanish  
6,075 Radio Sutatenza  
Bogota, Colombia  
Programs in Spanish  
6,090 Radio  
Luxembourg  
Ville Louvigny,  
Luxembourg  
6,095 Polskie Radio  
Warsaw, Poland  
6,105 Radio New  
Zealand  
Wellington, New  
Zealand  
7,140 Trans World  
Radio  
Monte Carlo, Monaco  
7,170 Radio Noumea  
Noumea, New  
Caledonia  
Programs in French  
7,300 Radio Tirana  
9,475 Radio Cairo  
9,515 Voice of Greece  
9,525 Radio Korea  
Tirana, Albania  
Cairo, Egypt  
Athens, Greece  
Seoul, South Korea  
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kHz  
Station  
Location  
Remarks  
Remarks  
9,530 Spanish Foreign  
Radio  
Madrid, Spain  
Location  
kHz  
Station  
9,535 Swiss Radio  
International  
Berne, Switzerland  
9,540 Radio Prague  
Prague,  
Czech Republic  
9,570 Radio Bucharest  
Bucharest, Romania  
Rome, Italy  
9,575 Italian Radio and  
Television  
Service  
9,610 Radio-TV Algeria  
Algiers, Algeria  
Berlin, Germany  
Programs in Arabic  
9,620 Radio Berlin  
International  
kHz  
Station  
Location  
Remarks  
9,645  
9,720  
9,745  
9,770  
9,800  
9,835  
Radio Norway  
Radio Iran  
Oslo, Norway  
Tehran, Iran  
Programs in Farsi  
HCJB  
Quito, Ecuador  
Vienna, Austria  
Kiev, Ukraine  
Austrian Radio  
Radio Kiev  
Radio Budapest  
Budapest, Hungary  
Hanoi, Vietnam  
Jerusalem, Israel  
Kuwait City, Kuwait  
Stockholm, Sweden  
Moscow, Russia  
Sofia, Bulgaria  
10,040 Voice of Vietnam  
11,655 Israel Radio  
11,690 Radio Kuwait  
11,705 Radio Sweden  
11,720 Radio Moscow  
11,735 Radio Sofia  
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kHz  
Station  
Location  
Remarks  
Remarks  
11,745 Voice of Free  
China  
Taipei, Taiwan  
kHz  
Station  
Location  
11,815 Radio Japan  
11,825 Radio Tahiti  
11,835 4VEH  
Tokyo, Japan  
Papeete, Tahiti  
Cap Haitien, Haiti  
Montreal, Canada  
Programs in Tahitian  
11,845 Radio Canada  
International  
11,850 Deutsche Welle  
11,890 Voice of Chile  
11,900 Radio RSA  
Cologne, Germany  
Santiago, Chile  
Johannesburg, South  
Africa  
11,910 BBC  
London, England  
kHz  
Station  
Location  
Remarks  
11,930 Radio Havana  
Cuba  
Havana, Cuba  
11,935 Radio Portugal  
11,945 Radio Beijing  
11,955 Voice of Turkey  
11,980 Radio Moscow  
Lisbon, Portugal  
Beijing, China  
Ankara, Turkey  
Moscow, Russia  
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia  
15,038 Saudi Arabian  
Broadcasting  
Programs in Arabic  
Programs in Farsi  
Service  
15,084 Voice of Iran  
15,135 Radio Moscow  
15,165 HCJB  
Tehran, Iran  
Moscow, Russia  
Quito, Ecuador  
Brussels, Belgium  
15,190 ORU  
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kHz  
Station  
Location  
Remarks  
Remarks  
15,205 All India Radio  
kHz Station  
New Delhi, India  
Location  
15,260 BBC  
London, England  
Helsinki, Finland  
Stockholm, Sweden  
Berne, Switzerland  
15,265 Finnish Radio  
15,275 Radio Sweden  
15,305 Swiss Radio  
International  
15,310 Radio Japan  
15,320 Radio Australia  
15,400 BBC  
Tokyo, Japan  
Melbourne, Australia  
London, England  
Mexico City, Mexico  
15,430 Radio Mexico  
Programs in  
Spanish  
15,465 Radio Pakistan  
Islamabad, Pakistan  
Programs in Urdu  
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kHz  
Station  
Location  
Remarks  
17,720 Radio France  
International  
Paris, France  
17,825 Vatican Radio  
17,860 Austrian Radio  
21,495 Israel Radio  
21,525 Radio Australia  
21,625 Israel Radio  
Vatican City  
Vienna, Austria  
Jerusalem, Israel  
Melbourne, Australia  
Jerusalem, Israel  
Paris, France  
21,645 Radio France  
International  
21,735 Radio-TV  
Morocco  
Rabat, Morocco  
Programs in Arabic  
25,790 Radio RSA  
Johannesburg, South  
Africa  
BIRDIES  
Birdies are the products of internally generated signals that make some frequencies  
difficult or impossible to receive. If you program one of these frequencies, you hear  
only noise on that frequency. The most common birdies to watch for are listed below.  
450 kHz  
3,844 kHz  
9,000 kHz  
10,250 kHz  
18,000 kHz  
20,490 kHz  
21,835 kHz  
21,868 kHz  
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TAPE TIPS AND TECHNIQUES  
The following suggestions will help you get the best performance from your cas-  
settes and cassette deck.  
STORING YOUR CASSETTES  
• Keep them away from excessive dust and dirt.  
• Do not expose them to moisture or high humidity.  
• Keep them away from strong magnetic fields that can be generated by other  
electronic devices (transformers, motors, and so on).  
• Store them in protective plastic containers. Your local Radio Shack store offers a  
complete selection of tape storage containers.  
ERASING TAPES  
Each time you record on a cassette tape, the previous recording is automatically  
erased.  
If you want to erase a tape without making a new recording, load the tape into the  
cassette compartment and press RECORD  
. The deck erases the tape as the  
tape passes the record head. If you want to quickly erase a tape, you might prefer  
to use a bulk tape eraser, available at your local Radio Shack store. It erases both  
sides of an entire tape in a few seconds.  
Note: The built-in microphone records any sounds in the area onto the tape as you  
record. Be sure to place the radio in a quiet area if you want to erase a tape by re-  
cording over it.  
ACCIDENTAL ERASURE PREVENTION  
All cassettes have erase-protection tabs. When in place, these tabs let you record  
on the tape. Once you remove these tabs, you cannot press RECORD . To avoid  
erasing or recording over Side A (or 1), break off the Side A (or 1) tab with a screw  
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driver. If you wish to protect Side B (or 2), remove the Side B (or 2) tab.  
To record on the tape again, place a piece of strong plastic tape over the erase-pro-  
tection tab holes.  
Note: Removal of the erase-protection tab does not prevent a bulk eraser from eras-  
ing the tape.  
Caution: When using a cassette that has had the erase-protection tabs broken off,  
RECORD  
do not try to force down  
anism.  
. Doing so might damage the recording mech-  
TAPE TENSION  
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.  
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 side of the cassette’s outer shell on a flat surface.  
Caution: Be careful not to damage the cassette when tapping it. Do not touch the  
exposed tape or allow any sharp objects near the cassette.  
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CLEANING THE TAPE MECHANISM  
After repeated use, dust, lint and tape  
oxides accumulate on the tape-han-  
dling mechanisms. For the best perfor-  
mance and sound quality, clean the  
record/play heads, pinch rollers, cap-  
stans, and erase head after approxi-  
mately every 20 hours of use. You can  
use recorder cleaner and cleaning  
swabs or a convenient head-cleaner  
cassette. All these cleaning products  
are available at your local Radio Shack  
store.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Your receiver should give you years of  
trouble-free service if you follow the in-  
structions given in this manual. If you  
have problems, the chart below might  
help.  
If you still have problems after follow-  
ing the suggestions below, take the re-  
ceiver to your local Radio Shack  
storefor assistance.  
Problem  
Cause  
Weak or intermittent sound.  
• The primary-power batteries are  
weak.  
• Antenna needs adjusting.  
• Metal is blocking the signal. Move  
the receiver near a window when  
you use it inside a vehicle or metal  
frame building.  
• Frequency needs fine tuning. See  
“Tuning” on Page 9.  
Scan stops when there is no clear sig- This is caused by birdies. See “Bird-  
nal.  
ies” on Page 31. Using an outdoor an-  
tenna might reduce these signals.  
Frequency does not change when you  
FAST/FINE/LOCK switch is set to  
turn ROTARY TUNING.  
LOCK.  
ROTARY TUNING and front panel but-  
If  
appears on the display, the lock  
tons do not respond.  
switch is set to  
.
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RESETTING THE RADIO  
If the radio displays random characters or the display does not work properly, you  
might need to reset it.  
Important: This procedure clears all information you stored in the radio’s memory.  
Reset the radio only when you are sure it is not working properly.  
1. Remove the battery compartment’s cover by pushing the cover in the direction  
of the arrow.  
RESET  
2. Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paper clip, into the  
inside the battery compartment. Then gently press then release  
hole  
RESET  
.
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MAINTENANCE  
Wipe the receiver with a  
damp cloth occasionally to  
keep it looking new. Do not  
CARING FOR THE  
RECEIVER  
use  
harsh  
chemicals,  
Your Radio Shack DX-392 PLL All-  
Band Portable Receiver with Cassette  
Recorder is an example of superior de-  
sign and craftsmanship. The following  
suggestions will help you care for your  
receiver so you can enjoy it for years.  
cleaning solvents, or strong  
detergents to clean your re-  
ceiver.  
Modifying or tampering with your re-  
ceiver’s internal components can  
cause a malfunction and might invali-  
date the receiver’s warranty and void  
your FCC authorization to operate the  
receiver. If your receiver is not per-  
forming as it should, take it to your lo-  
cal Radio Shack store for assistance.  
Use only fresh batteries of  
the recommended size and  
type. Never leave dead or  
weak batteries in the re-  
ceiver. They might leak  
chemicals that can damage  
the receiver.  
Keep the receiver dry. If it  
gets wet, wipe it dry imme-  
diately. Liquids can contain  
minerals that can corrode  
the electronic circuits.  
THE FCC WANTS YOU  
TO KNOW  
Your receiver might cause interference  
on other radio/TV devices even when it  
is operating properly. To determine  
whether your receiver is causing the  
interference, turn off your receiver. If  
the interference goes away, your re-  
ceiver is causing it.  
Handle the receiver gently  
and carefully. Dropping it  
can damage circuit boards  
and can cause the receiver  
to work improperly.  
Use and store the receiver  
only in normal temperature  
environments. Tempera-  
ture extremes can shorten  
the life of electronic devic-  
es, damage batteries, and  
distort or melt plastic parts.  
Try to eliminate the interference by:  
• Moving your receiver away from  
the other device.  
• Connecting your receiver to an  
outlet that is on a different electri-  
cal circuit from the other device.  
Keep the receiver away  
from dust and dirt, which  
can cause premature wear  
of parts.  
• Contacting your local Radio  
Shack store for help.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Tape Speed17/8 ips (4.76 cm/s) ±  
3%  
Recording SystemAC Bias  
Erasing SystemMagnetic Erasing  
Frequency Response125–8000 Hz  
Signal to Noise Ratio (Play)Normal  
46 dB, Limit 40 dB  
Circuit:  
FMHeterodyne  
LW/MW/SWDual-Conversion Het-  
erodyne  
Frequency Range:  
FM87.5–108 MHz  
Jacks:  
LW150–519 kHz  
MW520–1,710 kHz  
SW1.711–29.999 MHz  
SW Sub-Bands:  
External PowerDC IN 6V  
Stereo Headphones 1/8-Inch  
Power Sources:  
2.300 – 2.495 MHz (120 meters)  
11.600 – 12.100 MHz (25  
meters)  
3.200 – 3.400 MHz (90 meters)  
13.570 – 13.870 MHz (21  
meters)  
3.900 – 4.000 MHz (75 meters)  
15.100 – 15.800 MHz (19  
meters)  
Back-Up3 AA Batteries  
Primary(4) D Batteries  
AC (Requires Optional Adapter)6V/  
400mA, Center Tip Negative  
DC (Requires Optional Adapter)6V/  
400mA, Center Tip Negative  
4.750 – 5.060 MHz (60 meters)  
17.480 – 17.900 MHz (16  
meters)  
5.900 – 6.200 MHz (49 meters)  
21.450 – 21.750 MHz (13  
meters)  
7.100 – 7.350 MHz (41 meters)  
25.600 – 26.100 MHz (11  
meters)  
9.400 – 9.990 MHz (31 meters)  
Antenna:  
LW/MWBuilt-In Ferrite  
SWTelescoping or Optional Exter-  
nal  
FMTelescoping  
Output700 mW @ 10% THD  
Recorder:  
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Battery Life (Alkaline Batteries):  
Back-Up (Radio Off).................................................................... Up to 375 Days  
Primary............................................. 75 Hours Continuous Operation @ 50 mW  
Dimensions (HWD) ............................71/2 ¥ 117/8 ¥ 27/8 Inches (192 ¥ 300 ¥ 75 mm)  
Weight.................................................................... 3.2 lbs (1.4 kg without batteries)  
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 Radio Shack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under  
normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and au-  
thorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Radio Shack MAKES NO  
EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABIL-  
ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF  
THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Radio  
Shack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR  
ENTITY WITH RESPECT 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 INCONVENIENCE,  
LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,  
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF Radio Shack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF  
SUCH DAMAGES.  
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion 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 Radio Shack sales re-  
ceipt as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Radio Shack will, at its option, unless 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 prod-  
ucts, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of Radio Shack. New or reconditioned  
parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and prod-  
ucts are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replace-  
ment 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, alter-  
ation, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a  
Radio Shack 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 ad-  
justment or reinstallation.  
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to  
state.  
Radio Shack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102  
We Service What We Sell  
3/97  
RADIO SHACK  
A Division of Tandy Corporation  
Fort Worth, Texas 76102  
3816526A  
12A6  
Printed in Taiwan  
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