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Powering Your Radio

Power your radio in one of two ways:

•  Insert a 6V, 400mA AC adapter with  

DC plug center negative (not included) into 
the 

DC IN 6V

 jack to power your radio.

 

OR

•  Insert 4 “AA” batteries (not included). Insert batteries as  

indicated by the polarity s and -.

 

Battery Note:

• 

When 

BATT

 flashes, replace the batteries.

• 

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 (alkaline or rechargeable), or 

rechargeable batteries of different capacities.

• 

If you do not plan to use the radio for a long time, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak 

chemicals that can damage electronic parts.

Basic Operation

Setting the Time

When you turn on your radio for the first 
time, the clock displays 

0:00

 or 

AM

 

12:00

 

and the clock time icon 

1

.

Set the Clock Time

1.

  Press 

POWER

 to turn on the radio.

2.

  Press 

DISPLAY

 to show time status.

3.

  Press and hold 

  until 

1

 flashes.

4.

  Using the digit buttons, enter the 

correct time and press 

 again to 

confirm.

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Note:

 If you enter an incorrect time (such 

as 9:99), the radio will beep and 

Err

 flashes in 

the display.

Set Dual Time

You can set an additional clock time for 
another time zone.

1.

  With the radio on, press 

CLOCK 1/2

 to 

set dual time, 

2

 flashes.

2.

  Press 

 . 

2

 stops flashing.

3.

  Press and hold 

 until 

2

 flashes.

4.

  Using the digit buttons, enter the 

correct time and press 

 again to 

confirm.

View Clock and Dual Time

•  Press 

CLOCK 1/2

 to show clock and 

dual time. The display will show each 
time for 7 seconds.

•  Press 

CLOCK 1/2

 and 

 to change 

your default standby time display to 
either clock or dual time.

Summary of Contents for 2000629

Page 1: ...2000629 User s Guide AM FM Shortwave Radio Thank you for purchasing your Shortwave Radio from RadioShack Please read this user s guide before setting up and using your new radio ...

Page 2: ...11 Setting the Alarm 12 Set the Radio Alarm 12 Set the Beep Alarm 12 Set the Sleep Timer 13 Advanced Operation 14 Mode Configuration Options 14 Continuous Wave and Single Side Band 15 FM Mono Stereo 15 Headphones 16 Lock Switch 16 Display Backlight 16 DX Local Switch 17 SW EXT ANT 17 Troubleshooting 18 Care and Maintenance 18 Specifications 19 FCC Information 20 Limited Warranty 21 Package Content...

Page 3: ...function Display backlight Select SW band Beep alarm Tuning up down Confirm frequency and time set Music Normal News tone control CLARIFY DX Local switch Headphone jack FM mono FM stereo SSB AM switch External shortwave antenna jack Telescopic antenna Lock switch Volume control Mode setup Toggle display radio frequency cock time Radio alarm Cancel selection Select band Front view Side view Left Si...

Page 4: ...c parts Basic Operation Setting the Time When you turn on your radio for the first time the clock displays 0 00 or AM 12 00 and the clock time icon 1 Set the Clock Time 1 Press POWER to turn on the radio 2 Press DISPLAY to show time status 3 Press and hold until 1 flashes 4 Using the digit buttons enter the correct time and press again to confirm n Note If you enter an incorrect time such as 9 99 ...

Page 5: ...ect the required SW meter band The radio displays the SW frequency n Note This radio covers SW 120 to 11 meter bands Direct Tuning 1 Turn on the radio 2 Press BAND to select a waveband 3 Press the radio displays 4 Enter the station number then press to confirm n Note Make sure you enter the correct number otherwise the radio will switch to another waveband 5 Extend the antenna fully and rotate for...

Page 6: ...ow M2 nNote If all presets have been set and you press M the display shows FULL If you still want to store a new station press and hold any digit button The new station will overwrite the original station Recall a Preset 1 Press BAND to select a waveband 2 Enter the preset memory location using the digit buttons to go to the preset station Auto Preset Scanning Auto Preset Scanning APS lets you aut...

Page 7: ...n flashes 2 Use the digit buttons to enter the alarm time 3 Press to confirm To cancel the beep alarm Press to enter the beep alarm time mode Then either Press C the alarm icon disappears OR When the alarm sounds press POWER to turn off the alarm nNote A repeat beep tone sounds when the beep alarm activates The alarm beep will increase volume every 15 seconds for one minute followed by one minute ...

Page 8: ...ve and Single Side Band Some SW and LW stations transmit in Morse Code using a form of transmission called Continuous Wave CW Some SW stations use a special type of voice transmission called Single Side Band SSB To tune to a CW or SSB station select the band and frequency and adjust the antenna Set the FM FM ST SSB AM switch to SSB The TUNE SSB LED lights red Turning from its midpoint slowly adjus...

Page 9: ... the display backlight for approximately 7 seconds Press again to turn off the light immediately DX Local Switch When listening to SW or FM broadcasting the DX Local switch adjusts the receiver s sensitivity When listening to a station with a strong signal set the switch to LOCAL for best reception For stations with normal or weak signals set to DX for maximum sensitivity SW EXT ANT To improve SW ...

Page 10: ...ay fails to operate correctly 1 Switch off the radio and remove the batteries or unplug your adapter 2 With the aid of a pointed tool such as the end of paper clip or pen press the RESET button for at least 1 second This will reset the clock time and clear all stations stored in the preset memory 3 Replace batteries or reconnect your adapter and power on Care and Maintenance Keep your radio dry if...

Page 11: ...ot 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 Rad...

Page 12: ...n All rights reserved RadioShack is a registered trademark used by RadioShack Corporation Complies with the European Union s Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive which protects the environment by restricting specific hazardous materials and products ...

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