Optimus AM/FM Portable Radio
(120-0603B) Operation Faxback Doc. # 56284
Operating the Radio
WARNING: To protect your hearing, turn VOLUME to its lowest setting
before you turn on the radio.
1. Push in POWER to ON.
2. Set BAND to FM or AM.
3. Rotate the tuning knob to select the desired station.
Notes: To precisely tune to a weak FM station using automatic
frequency control, slide AFC to OFF. Rotate the tuning knob
to select the desired station, then slide AFC to ON for drift
free reception.
To get better audio fidelity when selecting a strong station,
slide BANDWIDTH to WIDE. If you hear whistling noises, slide
BANDWIDTH to NORMAL to get better selectivity.
For the best FM reception, extend the telescoping antenna to
its full length.
For AM stations, rotate the radio to the position that
provides the best reception.
4. Adjust VOLUME, BASS, and TREBLE for the best sound.
5. To turn off the radio, push POWER to OFF.
Using an Earphone
for private listening, plug a monaural earphone (not supplied) with a 1/8
inch plug into the EAR jack on the right of the radio. This automatically
disconnects the built-in speaker.
Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of earphones.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use an earphone.
Set the volume to the lowest level before you begin listening. After
you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level.
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 an earphone while operating a motor vehicle or riding a
bicycle. This can cause a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.
Even though some earphones let you hear outside sounds when listening at
normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.
(EB 8/10/99)
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