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User’s Guide
12-550
Weather Radio Alarm Clock
Thank you for purchasing your Weather Radio Alarm Clock from
RadioShack
. Please read this user’s guide before
installing, setting up, and using your new weather radio.
What’s Included
Weather Radio Alarm Clock
AC Adapter
User’s Guide
Specifications
Frequency Coverage (MHz):
Channel 1 ............................. 162.400
Channel 2 .............................. 162.425
Channel 3 .............................. 162.450
Channel 4 .............................. 162.475
Channel 5 .............................. 162.500
Channel 6 .............................. 162.525
Channel 7 .............................. 162.550
Receiving Sensitivity (at 12 dB SINAD)
..................................................0.3μ V
Signal-to-Noise Ratio.............. 40 dB
Audio Output Power:
Maximum ............................ 250 mW
At 10% THD ......................... 200 mW
Channel Selectivity... ±25KHz, 40 dB
Power Supply.....................................
..................... 6V DC 300mA Adapter
.................DC 6V battery for backup
Antenna.. Telescoping Rod Antenna
Dimensions (HDW)....... 1.4×4.6×5.5 in
....................... (35.1×117.5×140 mm)
Weight (no battery) ......8.8 oz (250g)
Specifications are subject to change
and improvement without notice.
Actual product may vary from the
images found in this document.
Battery Notes:
•
Dispose of batteries promptly
and properly. Do not burn or bury
them.
•
Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and type.
•
Do not mix old and new
batteries, different types of
batteries (standard, alkaline, or
rechargeable), or rechargeable
batteries of different capacities.
•
If you do not plan to use the
weather radio with batteries for
a week or more, remove the
batteries. Batteries can leak
chemicals that can damage
electronic parts.
Recycle Rechargeable Batteries
Placing rechargeable batteries
in the trash can be harmful to
the environment. Instead,
recycle old rechargeable
batteries at your local
RadioShack
store free of charge.
RadioShack
participates in the RBRC
©
battery
recycling program, and is committed to
preserving the environment and
conserving natural resources. Call
1-800-THE-SHACK (1-800-843-7422) for
more information.
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Care and Maintenance
• Keep the weather radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it
dry immediately.
• Use and store the weather radio only in normal
temperature environments.
• Keep the weather radio away from dust and dirt,
and handle the weather radio gently and carefully.
• Modifying or tampering with the weather radio’s
Modifying or tampering with the weather radio’s
difying or tampering with the weather radio’s
internal components can cause a malfunction and
might invalidate its warranty. If your weather radio
is not performing as it should, take it to your local
RadioShack
store for assistance.
FCC Information
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference 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 guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.
• 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 weather radio. Changes or
modifications not expressly approved by
RadioShack
may
cause interference and void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Limited Warranty
RadioShack
warrants this product against defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use by the
original purchaser for
ninety (90) days
after the date of
purchase from a
RadioShack
-owned store or an authorized
RadioShack
franchisee or dealer.
RADIOSHACK
MAKES
NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure
caused by or attributable to abuse, misuse, failure to
follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance,
alteration, accident, Acts of God (such as floods or
lightning), or excess voltage or current; (b) improper or
incorrectly performed repairs by persons who are not a
RadioShack
Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables
such as fuses or batteries; (d) ordinary wear and tear or
cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance
costs; (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up
service, adjustment or reinstallation; and (g) claims by
persons other than the original purchaser.
Should a problem occur that is covered by this warranty,
take the product and the
RadioShack
sales receipt as
proof of purchase date to any
RadioShack
store in the U.S.
RadioShack
will, at its option, unless otherwise provided
by law: (a) repair the product without charge for parts
and labor; (b) replace the product with the same or a
comparable product; or (c) refund the purchase price. All
replaced parts and products, and products on which a
refund is made, become the property 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.
RADIOSHACK
EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES
AND CONDITIONS NOT STATED IN THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES THAT MAY BE
IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND, IF APPLICABLE, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE, SHALL EXPIRE ON THE EXPIRATION OF THE
STATED WARRANTY PERIOD.
EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE,
RADIOSHACK
SHALL
HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO THE
PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT 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 WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
INCONVENIENCE AND ANY LOSS OF TIME, DATA,
PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT AND ANY INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES,
EVEN IF
RADIOSHACK
HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of
incidental or consequential damages, so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from State to State. You may
contact
RadioShack
at:
RadioShack
Customer Relations
300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102 04/08
www.RadioShack.com
Protect the environment by recycling used
electronics. Go to www.E-CyclingCentral.com to
find a recycle location near you.
Mount Your Weather Radio
Place your weather radio on a flat surface, such as a
desk, shelf, or table or mount it on the wall.
Power Your Weather Radio
Plug the supplied AC adapter into the
DC 6V
jack
and the other end to a standard AC outlet.
or
Insert 4 AA batteries (not supplied), matching the
marked polarity (+ or –) symbols.
Listen to a Weather Channel
Listen to a Weather Channel
When you turn on the weather radio the first time,
all LCD segments light for a few seconds, and the
automatic channel search begins.
Function Setup
•
Set Channel
•
Set the Alarm Time
•
Set the Clock Time
•
Enable/Disable the Signal Loss Reminder
Product
Weather Radio Alarm Clock
Model
12-550
Responsible
Party
RadioShack
300 RadioShack Circle
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Phone
817-415-3200
)
and
(
Press to adjust the
broadcast and alert volume,
or to set the channel
number, clock time, and
alarm time values.
WEATHER/SNOOZE
Press to start and stop
the weather broadcast
or to enable the alarm
or snooze feature.
SET
Hold for 2 seconds to
enter function setup
mode and press to
confirm selections.
Clock Time
Alarm Time
Signal Strength
Indicator
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