Radio Shack 12-888 User Manual

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installing, setting up and using your new product
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Thank you for purchasing your Digital
AM/FM/WX (Weather) Radio from RadioShack.
It provides excellent AM and FM radio reception
and local weather information. You can store up to
20 radio stations and access them with the touch
of a button.
radio user’s guide
You can power your radio with AC power or with
batteries. The attached AC power cord’s plug is
polarized and fi ts into AC power outlets only one
way. If the plug does not fi t your outlet, turn the
plug over and try reinserting it. If it still does not
fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician to change your
outlet, or use a different AC outlet.
1. Remove
the battery
compartment
cover.
2. Extend the AC
power cord and
plug it into a
standard 120V
AC outlet. Or,
insert four size C batteries according to the
polarity markings in the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
12-888
Digital AM/FM/WX Radio
The clock is the default display. PM appears for
afternoon time.
1. Hold down MEMORY SET until you hear a beep.
The hour digits fl ash.
2. Rotate TUNER/SEEK to adjust the hour, and press
MEMORY SET to confi rm. The minutes fl ash.
3. Rotate TUNER/SEEK to adjust the minutes, and
then press MEMORY SET to confi rm. A beep
sounds to confi rm the time is set.
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expose this product to rain or moisture.
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PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
PERSONNEL.
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uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure
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electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.
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STATION PRESETS — To hear a preset station, press the
STATION PRESET button corresponding to a frequency
saved in that location. Press the button twice to
access stations 6-10.
MEMORY SET — Hold down to enter clock setting mode. Then, press to confi rm your
hour and minutes settings. In radio mode, tune to the desired frequency, and then
hold down MEMORY SET to save the frequency in a desired location (1-10).
RADIO/CLOCK — Press to toggle
between radio and clock mode.
DYNAMIC BASS — Press to activate the dynamic bass
(DBS). DBS appears on the display when DBS is on.
TUNER/SEEK — Rotate to adjust the hour and minutes
in clock mode. Rotate to search for a radio station in
radio mode.
VOLUME — Turn clockwise until it clicks to turn on the
radio. Then, rotate to your desired listening level.
BAND — Press to listen to
AM, FM, or WX radio.

Radio Shack 12-888 Specifications

General

Brand	Radio Shack
Model	12-888
Category	Radio
Language	English

Summary

Setting Your Clock

Initiate Clock Setting

Hold MEMORY SET to hear a beep and flash hour digits for adjustment.

Adjust and Confirm Hour

Rotate TUNER/SEEK to set the hour and press MEMORY SET to confirm.

Adjust and Confirm Minutes

Rotate TUNER/SEEK to set minutes and press MEMORY SET for confirmation.

Powering Your Radio

Access Battery Compartment

Remove the battery compartment cover to access power options.

Connect Power Source

Plug into AC outlet or insert C batteries according to polarity markings.

Replace Battery Cover

Secure the battery compartment after installing batteries or connecting AC power.

Using Your Radio

Radio Initialization and Power Indicator

Turn on the radio; display indicates AC or battery power status.

Antenna Adjustment for Reception

Extend and adjust the antenna for optimal signal reception.

Band Selection

Press BAND to choose between AM, FM, or WX radio bands.

Volume Adjustment

Rotate VOLUME clockwise to turn on and adjust to desired listening level.

Tuning Stations

Rotate TUNER/SEEK to tune or hold for auto-search; STEREO indicates FM stereo.

Powering Off the Radio

Turn VOLUME counterclockwise until it clicks to switch the radio off.

Presetting Stations

Tune to Desired Station

Select AM or FM band and tune to the station you wish to save.

Initiate Station Saving

Hold MEMORY SET until a beep sounds and a location number flashes.

Assign Station to Preset

Press a STATION PRESET button to save the tuned station to that location.

Confirm Station Storage

Press MEMORY SET to confirm; timeout prevents accidental storage.

Listen to Preset Stations

Press the corresponding STATION PRESET button to recall and play a saved station.