Optimus AM-FM Portable Radio User Manual

© 1999 Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
Cat. No.
12-603A.
B
AM•FM Portable Radio
Your Optimus AM•FM Portable Radio
lets you enjoy music, sports, and
news almost anywhere.
Its features include:
Bass and Treble Controls
— let you
adjust the sound to suit your tastes.
Bandwidth Switch
— lets you im-
prove audio fidelity when listening to
strong stations.
Sensitive Tuned RF Receiver
— lets
you receive distant AM stations with
good quality reception.
Built-In 5-Inch Speaker and 1
1
/
2
-
Inch Tweeter
— provide great sound.
Telescoping Antenna
— for excel-
lent FM reception.
Built-In AM Antenna
— lets you en-
joy great AM reception anywhere.
Switchable Automatic Frequency
Control (AFC)
— ensures drift-free
FM reception.
External Antenna Terminals
— let
you connect an external antenna for
even better reception.
Earphone Jack
— lets you connect
an earphone so you can listen without
disturbing others.
This symbol is intended to alert you
to the presence of uninsulated dan-
gerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are in-
cluded in the literature accompany-
ing this product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICE-
ABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVIC-
ING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
WARNING
: To reduce the risk of
fire or shock hazard, do not ex-
pose this product to rain or mois-
ture.
!
!
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Optimus AM-FM Portable Radio Specifications

General

Type	Portable Radio
Brand	Optimus
Model	AM-FM Portable Radio
Radio Bands	AM, FM
Power Source	Batteries
Speaker	Built-in
Headphone Jack	Yes
Antenna	Telescopic

Summary

Safety Information

Fire and Moisture Hazard

Reduce risk of fire/shock by not exposing to rain or moisture.

Electric Shock Hazard

Do not remove cover; no user-serviceable parts inside.

Connecting Power

Using Batteries

How to install six D batteries for radio power.

Using AC Power

Steps to power the radio using a standard AC outlet.

Connecting an External Antenna

For Better AM Reception

Connect an external AM antenna for improved reception.

For Better FM Reception

Connect an external FM antenna for improved reception.

Operating the Radio

Basic Operation

Turn radio on/off, adjust volume, bass, treble, and tune stations.

Advanced Tuning

Use AFC and Bandwidth switch for optimal reception and fidelity.

Using an Earphone

Listening Safely

Guidelines for protecting hearing when using earphones.

Traffic Safety

Warning about using earphones while operating vehicles.

Care and Maintenance

General Care

Keep dry, use in normal temperatures, avoid dust and dirt.

The FCC Wants You to Know

Information regarding potential TV/radio interference.

Specifications

Limited Ninety-Day Warranty