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Preparation

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Preparation

POWERING THE CLOCK 
RADIO

Your clock radio uses standard AC pow-
er for normal operation and one 9V bat-
tery (not supplied) for backup power
when AC power fails or is temporarily
disconnected. For the best performance
and longest life, we recommend a Ra-
dioShack alkaline battery.

Cautions: 

• Use only a fresh battery of the

required size and recommended
type.

• Do not use a rechargeable battery in

your clock radio.

Note:  A fresh backup battery will save
the clock radio’s settings for up to 4
hours.

Connecting the Clock Radio to
AC Power

Plug the clock radio’s power cord into a
standard AC outlet. 

Warning: Your clock radio’s power cord
has a polarized plug (one blade is wider
than the other). If you have difficulty in-
serting the plug into the outlet, do not
force it! Turn the plug over and try again.

Installing the Backup
Battery

1. Press and slide down the battery

compartment cover on the bottom of

the radio, then lift up the cover to
remove it.

2. Snap a 9V battery onto the battery

terminals inside the compartment,
then place the battery inside the
compartment.

3. Replace the cover. 

4. Press 

SNOOZE

 to reset BATTERY

SENTINEL.

When BATTERY SENTINEL on the
front of the clock radio lights, replace the
battery.

Warning:  Dispose of an old battery
promptly and properly. Do not burn or
bury it.

Caution: Always remove an old or weak
battery. Batteries can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.

PLACING THE CLOCK 
RADIO

You can place your clock radio on any
flat surface such as a desk, shelf, or ta-
ble. 

The clock radio has three built-in anten-
nas. Its AC power cord functions as the
FM antenna, its telescoping antenna
helps it receive weather signals, and its
built-in antenna helps it receive AM sig-
nals.

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Summary of Contents for 12-1627

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Please read before using this equipment AM FM Clock Radio with Weather Alert 12 1627 fm Page 1 Tuesday May 23 2000 3 56 PM...

Page 2: ...ou to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock Do not open the product s case This symb...

Page 3: ...r ence goes away your clock radio is causing it Try to eliminate the interfer ence by moving your clock radio away from the receiver connecting your clock radio to an outlet that is on a different ele...

Page 4: ...roadcast Backup Battery 9V not supplied protects the clock radio s clock alarm and weather settings during a power failure A Quick Look at Your Clock Radio WEATHER ALERT Indicator WX HOUR MIN SNOOZE A...

Page 5: ...Turn the plug over and try again Installing the Backup Battery 1 Press and slide down the battery compartment cover on the bottom of the radio then lift up the cover to remove it 2 Snap a 9V battery...

Page 6: ...ift it up and adjust the angle until the clearest signal is received SETTING THE CLOCK 1 Hold down TIME then repeatedly press or hold down HOUR until the correct hour appears 2 Hold down TIME then rep...

Page 7: ...here you can hear its alert tone In the United States the NWS National Weather Service broadcasts a test alert every week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 1 PM To find out the specific test schedule in...

Page 8: ...oice trans missions clearly or if the alert tone sounds when you manually test it Also if you are in a fringe area your clock radio might be triggered by a broadcast when it is placed in one area but...

Page 9: ...n off the radio and switch to the weather broadcast If the weather broadcast is on press WX to turn off the weather broadcast and switch to the previously tuned band If the radio is on and the clock r...

Page 10: ...2 425 Channel 3 162 450 Channel 4 162 475 Channel 5 162 500 Channel 6 162 525 Channel 7 162 550 Receiving Sensitivity at 12 dB SINAD 1 2 V Audio Output 200 mW Dimensions HWD 415 32 727 32 329 32 in 12...

Page 11: ...11 Notes Notes 12 1627 fm Page 11 Tuesday May 23 2000 3 56 PM...

Page 12: ...the warranty period take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store RadioShack will at its option unless otherwise provided by law a correct the de...

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