Cat. No.
OWNER???S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AM/FM POCKET RADIO
with Digital Tuning and
STEREO MATE??
Cat. No.
OWNER???S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
AM/FM POCKET RADIO
with Digital Tuning and
STEREO MATE??
FEATURES
Your Radio Shack Stereo Mate AM/FM Pocket Radio with Digital Tuning and
Its features include:
10 Station Memory ??? lets you store and eas- ily recall up to 10 of your favorite AM and FM stations.
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Radio Shack and Stereo Mate are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
Digital Tuning ??? gives you
LCD Display ??? clearly displays the band, sta- tion frequency, and other indicators.
Key Lock ??? lets you lock all tuning and mem- ory buttons to prevent accidental changes.
Removable
Earphones Jack ??? lets you listen to your ra- dio without disturbing others, using
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CONTENTS
PREPARATION
INSTALLING BATTERIES
Your radio requires two AAA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend alkaline bat- teries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No.
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1.To remove the battery compartment cover, slide it in the direction of the arrow.
2.Insert the batteries into the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and
Caution: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type.
3.Replace the cover.
Notes:
???If you wont be using the radio for a week or more, remove the batteries.
???Replace the batteries when the radio???s sound weakens or distorts.
Caution: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.
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USING EARPHONES
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You can use 
jack.
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Notes:
???Connecting earphones or headphones disconnects the radio???s
???While connected to the radio, the ear- phones??? or headphones??? cord acts as the FM antenna.
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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???Do not listen at extremely high volume levels. Extended
???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 discomfort might still damage your hearing.
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Traffic Safety
Do not wear earphones or headphones while operating a motor vehicle or riding a bicycle. This can create a traffic hazard and is illegal in some areas.
Even though some earphones and head- phones are designed to let you hear some out- side sounds when listening at normal volume levels, they still present a traffic hazard.
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CONNECTING THE FM
ANTENNA
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To receive FM stations (when you are not us- ing earphones or headphones), you must con- nect the supplied FM antenna. To connect the FM antenna, insert its 
jack.
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USING THE
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To attach the
To remove the
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OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
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1.Turn VOLUME toward the left to its lowest setting.
2.Set OFF/ON to ON to turn on the radio. The last selected band and station appear on the display.
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3.To change the band, press Band. AM or FM and the last selected station in that band appear on the display.
4.To change the station, press TUNE 
or 
. As you press it, the station changes on the display.
To rapidly scan the stations, press and hold TUNE 
or 
for about 1 second. When you release it, the tuner automati- cally stops at the next strong station.
Notes:
???For the best FM reception, fully uncoil the earphones???/headphones??? or FM antenna???s cord.
???The AM antenna is
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5.Adjust VOLUME to a comfortable level.
6.Set MONO/STEREO to STEREO for stereo sound or MONO for monaural sound.
Notes:
???If MONO/STEREO is set to STEREO and earphones/headphones are con- nected, STEREO appears on the dis- play when the radio receives an FM broadcast in stereo.
???The sound from the radio???s
???To improve reception of weak FM ste- reo stations, set MONO/STEREO to MONO. The sound is monaural, but the reception should improve.
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7.Set
8.Set OFF/ON to OFF to turn off the radio.
Changing the AM Band
Your radio???s AM band is preset to tune in 10 KHz increments ??? the standard
Follow these steps to change your radio???s AM band
1.Open the battery compartment and remove the batteries.
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2.Set the switch inside the compartment to 10K to tune the AM band in increments of 10 KHz, or set it 9K for increments of 9 KHz.
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3. Replace the batteries and cover.
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USING MEMORY TUNING
You can store and easily recall up to 10 AM and FM stations in your radio???s memory.
Storing a Station in Memory
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1.Press Band to select AM or FM.
2.Press TUNE 
or 
to tune to the desired station.
3.Press Mem. MEMORY flashes on the dis- play.
4.Within 10 seconds, press the desired memory location button(s) to store the station.
???For memory locations
???For memory locations
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MEMORY stops flashing then disappears from the display after about 5 seconds.
Notes:
???If MEMORY disappears before you press a memory location button, start again from Step 2.
???Repeat these steps to store a station in each memory location.
???You cannot remove a station from mem- ory, but you can store a new one in its place.
???All memory stations are cleared when battery power is disconnected for more than 1 minute.
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Recalling a Station in Memory
To recall a station stored in memory, simply press the desired station???s memory location button(s).
???For memory locations
???For memory locations
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USING LOCK
You can lock the tuning and memory controls on your radio to prevent accidental band, sta- tion, or memory changes.
To turn on the lock feature, simply set OFF/ LOCK to LOCK. To turn it off, set it back to OFF.
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Note: When OFF/LOCK is set to LOCK, you can still turn the radio on and off, and adjust
VOLUME, MONO/STEREO, and
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MAINTENANCE
???Keep the radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.
???Handle the radio gently and carefully. Don???t drop it.
???Use and store the radio only in normal temperature environments.
???Keep the radio away from dust and dirt.
???Wipe the radio with a damp cloth occa- sionally to keep it looking new.
Modifying or tampering with the radio???s inter- nal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty, and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your radio is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio Shack store for assistance.
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THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW
Your radio might cause TV or radio interfer- ence even when it is operating properly. To determine whether your radio is causing the interference, turn off your radio. If the interfer- ence goes away, your radio is causing the in- terference. Try to eliminate the interference by:
???Moving your radio away from the TV or radio.
???Contacting your local Radio Shack store for help.
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your radio.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.
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NOTES
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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from Radio Shack company- owned stores and authorized Radio Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without charge for parts and labor. Simply bring your Radio Shack sales slip as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to misuse or accidental damage.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK
MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION
TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WAR- RANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; there- fore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.