Radio Shack DX-392 owner manual Changing the Clock Display, Setting the Alarm

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Changing the Clock Display

set the alarm for the UTC broadcast time, and be sure the display shows the secondary clock.

To change from one clock display to the other, press the right DUAL TIME

button. appears or disappears to show you which clock you are viewing.

To briefly change the clock display, hold down the left DUAL TIME button. Release the left DUAL TIME button to return to the previous clock display.

USING THE ALARM (STANDBY) FEATURE

You can set a buzzer to sound or have the radio turn on at a specified time.

The alarm sounds when the current clock display (either primary or sec- ondary) shows the alarm time. Be sure the clock display is set to show the de- sired clock when the alarm time ar- rives.

For example, you can use the alarm to remind you to tune to a foreign broad- cast. Set the secondary clock for UTC,

Setting the Alarm

1.Press STANDBY. STANDBY flash- es on the display and the current alarm time appears.

2.While STANDBY flashes, press the number buttons to enter the alarm time.

If you make a mistake, press C (cancel) to erase the last digit.

Note: If you wait more than 15 seconds to press a button, STANDBY stops flashing and you must begin again at Step 1.

3.Press ENTER.

The clock display returns after a few seconds. STANDBY stops flashing and remains on the dis- play.

4.Set STANDBY BUZZER/RADIO to

BUZZER to set the buzzer to sound or to RADIO to set the radio to turn on at the alarm time.

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Contents PLL ALL-BAND Portable Receiver With Cassette Recorder DX-392Digital Synthesized Receiver FeaturesPage Contents Reference Sources Frequency Conversion Preparation Installing BACK-UP BatteriesAC Power Connecting to Primary PowerInternal Battery Power DC Power Tuning Using the Receiver Turning the Receiver ON/OFFDirect-Access Tuning Selecting the BandBand Fast Fine Using the Rotary DialScanning Tuning with the Arrow KeysMemory Tuning Adjusting AntennaAdjusting Special Tuning Controls Connecting AN External AntennaFM Mono/FM Stereo AM Narrow/AM WideSilencing the Alarm BFO Switch and BFO DialTurning the Alarm Off/On AM RF GainMaking a Recording Loading a Cassette Tape Using the Sleep TimerSetting the Clocks Using the Clock RadioChanging the Clock Display Setting the AlarmCue and Review Playing a Cassette TapeFast-Forward and Rewind Recording from the Radio Recording from the Radio Using the Standby FeatureRecording Recording AM Broadcasts Recording Using the Built-In MicrophoneConnecting Headphones Additional FeaturesLighting the Display Listening SafelyReference Sources Locking ControlsListening Hints Frequency ConversionInternational Frequencies Band AllocationsAmateur Radio Frequencies MetersShips and Coastal Station Frequencies Aircraft FrequenciesTime Standard Frequencies Band Frequency Range Meters MHzKHz Station Location Remarks Listening GuideLongwave Band Location Remarks Station KHzCfcx KHz StationHcjb BBC 15,205 All India Radio New Delhi, India Birdies Storing Your Cassettes Tape Tips and TechniquesErasing Tapes Accidental Erasure PreventionTape Tension Cleaning the Tape Mechanism Troubleshooting Resetting the Radio FCC Wants YOU to Know MaintenanceCaring for Receiver Specifications Battery Life Alkaline Batteries Fort Worth, Texas Division of Tandy Corporation

DX-392 specifications

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One of the standout features of the DX-392 is its capability to receive AM, FM, and shortwave frequencies. This versatility enables users to tune in to a variety of broadcasts, from local radio stations to international shortwave channels. The receiver covers a frequency range from 530 kHz to 30 MHz, granting access to an impressive selection of AM and shortwave stations. This wide coverage is a major draw for users looking to explore diverse content from around the world.

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