Radio Shack Radio Using Earphones Or Headphones, Listening Safely, Traffic Safety, illustration

USING EARPHONES OR HEADPHONES

You can use the built-in speaker to listen to the radio. Or, you can use stereo earphones or headphones (not supplied) with 1/8-inch plug to listen privately.

Insert the earphones’ plug into the radio’s jack.

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Note: The built-in speaker disconnects when you connect earphones or headphones.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, following these guidelines when you use ear- phones or headphones.

•Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening. After you begin listening, adjust the volume to a comfortable level.

•Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.

•Once you set the volume, do not increase it. Over time, your ears adapt to the volume level, so a volume level that does not cause dis- comfort might still damage your hearing.

Traffic Safety

Do not wear earphones/headphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas.

Even though some earphones/headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.

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