AM/FM/CD/Cassette Portable
(140-0518)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 63493

A Quick Look at Your System

Your AM/FM/CD/Cassette Portable has the following controls:

Located on the Rear:

  TUNING Control
  BAND Switch
  TONE Switch
  FM MONO/BEAT CUT/FM STEREO Switch
  AC Jack
  Headphone Jack
  Battery Compartment

Located on the Right-Hand Side:

  VOLUME Control
  FUNCTION Switch

Preparation

Connecting Power

You can power your System from either of these sources:

  Standard AC power, using the supplied AC power cord.

  Internal battery power, using eight C batteries (not supplied).

Connecting AC Power

Plug the supplied AC power cord into the AC jack on the back of the 
system, then plug the other end into a standard AC outlet.

CAUTIONS: Always connect the AC power cord to the system before you
          connect it to AC power.  When you finish, disconnect the power
          cord from AC power before you disconnect it from the system.

          Both ends of your system's power cord are designed to fit only
          one way.  If you have difficulty connecting the power cord to
          the AC jack or the plug into the outlet, do not force it!  Turn
          the power cord and try again.

Connecting the power cord to the system automatically disconnects the 
internal batteries.

Installing Batteries

You can power your system with eight C batteries.  For the best 
performance and longest life, we recommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.

CAUTIONS: Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended
          type.

          Do not mix old and new batteries, different types of batteries
          (standard, alkaline, or rechargeable) or rechargeable batteries
          of different capacities.

Follow these steps to install batteries into the system.

1.  Press down the tabs on the battery compartment cover, and pull the
    cover to remove it.

2.  Place the batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity
    symbols (+ and -) marked outside the compartment.

3.  Replace the cover.

When your system's sound weakens or distorts, replace the batteries.

CAUTIONS: Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.  Do not burn or
          bury them.

          If you do not plan to use the system with batteries for a month
          or more, or if you plan to use only AC power, remove the
          batteries.  Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy 
          electronic parts.

Using Headphones/Earphones

For private listening, you can connect stereo headphones (not supplied) or 
an earphone with a 1/8 inch (3.5 mm) plug into the (headphones symbol) 
jack.  Your local RadioShack store carries a wide selection of stereo 
headphones and earphones.

Note: Connecting headphones or an earphone automatically disconnect the
      built-in speaker.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones 
or earphones.

  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 discomfort
  might still damage your hearing.

Using the Carrying Handle

For easy carrying, pull out the portable handle under the cassette deck.  
When you finish, replace it.

(EB 12/5/00)

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