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Connecting an AC Adapter
You can power the radio using a 6V, 300-mA
AC adapter and a size M Adaptaplug® adapt-
er (neither supplied). Both are available at
your local RadioShack store.
Cautions:
You must use a Class 2 power
source that supplies 6V DC
and delivers at least 300 mA.
Its center tip must be set to positive and
its plug must fit the radio's DC 6V jack.
Using an adapter that does not meet
these specifications could damage the
radio or the adapter.
• Always connect the AC adapter to the
radio before you connect it to AC power.
When you finish, disconnect the adapter
from AC power before you disconnect it
from the radio.
Connect the Adaptaplug adapter to the AC
adapter, plug the adapter into your radio’s
DC 6V jack, then plug the other end of the
adapter into a standard AC outlet.
Connecting a DC Adapter
You can power the radio from a vehicle’s
12V cigarette-lighter socket or similar power
source using a 6V, 300-mA DC adapter and
a size M Adaptaplug adapter (neither sup-
plied). Both are available at your local Ra-
dioShack store.
Cautions:
You must use a power source
that supplies 6V DC and deliv-
ers at least 300 mA. Its center
tip must be set to positive and its plug
must fit the radio's DC 6V jack. Using an
adapter that does not meet these speci-
fications could damage the radio or the
adapter.
• Always connect the DC adapter to the
radio before you connect it to the power
source. When you finish, disconnect t he
adapter from the power source before
you disconnect it from the radio.
Set the adapter’s voltage switch to 6V, con-
nect the Adaptaplug adapter to t he DC
adapter, plug the adapter into your radio’s
DC 6V jack, then plug the other end of the
adapter into your vehicle’s 12V power source
socket.
Note: If the radio does not charge properly,
unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter
socket and clean the socket to remove ashes
and debris.
USING EARPHONES OR
HEADPHONES
The radio has a built-in speaker to listen to
but you can use stereo earphones or head-
phones (not supplied) with a 1/8-inch (3.5-
mm) plug to listen privately.
Insert the earphones’ plug into the radio's
earphone jack.
Note: The built-in speaker disconnects when
you connect an earphone or headphones.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these guide-
lines when you use earphones or head-
phones.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting
before you begin listening. After you
begin listening, adjust the volume to a
comfortable level.
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