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Scan Tuning

1.

  Press 

BAND

 to select a waveband.

2.

  Press and hold   or   to start scan tuning. The radio will scan all frequencies in the 

selected band and stop automatically when a station is found.

3.

  Press and hold   or   again to continue scanning for the next active station. When the 

waveband ends, the radio will beep and continue tuning in descending order. 

Preset Memory Tuning

You can store up to 45 preset stations (FM, AM, and LW: 9 presets each; SW: 18 presets).

1.

  Tune to the desired frequency.

2.

  Press 

M

M

 and a preset number flash in the display. Press 

 

to 

store your station in that memory position.

•  You can exchange your preset positions easily. Press 

to select a 

preset station, and then enter your desired digit to select a new preset position. 

•  When SW presets 1 – 9 are all set, press 

SW PAGE

 to select presets 10 – 18 on page 2. 

The display will show 

M2

.

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Note: 

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 automatically scan and store stations on FM, AM, and 
LW bands.

1.

  With the radio on, press 

BAND

 to select the desired waveband.

2.

  Press   and   at the same time. The radio beeps and then scans from the lowest 

frequency on the selected band. The radio automatically stores stations in the preset 
memory based on signal strength.

  

When APS completes, the radio beeps, and the display shows 

M1

 and the strongest 

signal. If the radio finds no stations, the display shows the lowest frequency of the 
selected band.

3.

  Press 

POWER

 

to exit APS.

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Note:

• 

FM, AM, and LW wavebands each have a maximum of 9 presets. 

• 

APS is not available for SW waveband.

• 

APS erases all previously stored preset stations.

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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