INSTALLING BATTERIES
Your radio is powered by four C batteries. For the longest operation, we recommend alkaline batteries (not supplied), such as Radio Shack Cat. No.
Follow these steps to install batteries.
1.Press the two latches on the battery com- partment cover and pull it off in the direc- tion of the arrows.
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2.Place four C batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and
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Cautions:
•Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
•Never mix fresh and old batteries, bat- teries of different types (standard, alka- line, or rechargeable), or rechargeable batteries of different capacities.
•Never leave dead or weak batteries in the radio. They can leak chemicals that can damage the radio.
•If you do not plan to use the radio, or if you are using the power cord, for a month or more, remove the batteries.
3.Replace the cover.
4.Set AC/DC to DC.
When the sound weakens, replace the batter- ies.
USING AC POWER
1.Press the two latches on the battery com- partment cover and pull it off in the direc- tion of the arrows.
2.Pull out the AC power cord from the upper level of the compartment and plug it into any standard AC power outlet.
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3.Route the power cord through the hole on the battery compartment cover and replace the cover.
4.Set AC/DC to AC.
OPERATING YOUR RADIO
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1.To turn on the radio, turn VOLUME clock- wise until it clicks.
2.Set AM/FM to the desired band.
Note: For better FM reception, extend the telescoping antenna to its full length. For better AM reception, turn or move the radio.
3.Rotate the tuning control to select the desired station.
4.Set AFC to OUT when tuning an FM sta- tion. Set AFC to IN to lock in the tuned FM station for
5.Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable listening level.
6.Adjust TONE LOW/HIGH to the desired tone.
7.Turn VOLUME to OFF until it clicks to turn off the radio.