DX-397 AM/FM/SW 12-Band Portable Receiver
(200-0227)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 46745

CONNECTING TO POWER

You can power the receiver from internal batteries, standard AC power, or
your vehicle's battery.

Installing Batteries

You can use three AA batteries (not supplied) to power the receiver.  For
the best results and longest life, we recommend alkaline batteries such as
RadioShack Cat. No. 23-552.

CAUTIONS:  Always use 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 the batteries.

1.  Open the battery compartment cover by pressing on the dotted portion
    and sliding it in the direction of the arrow.

2.  Slide three AA batteries into the compartment according to the
    polarity symbols (+ and -) marked inside.

3.  Close the cover.

CAUTIONS:  If you will not be using battery power or if you will only use
           an adapter for several months, remove the batteries.

           Dispose of old batteries promptly and properly.

USING STANDARD AC POWER

To power the receiver from standard AC power, you need an optional AC
adapter, such as Cat. No. 273-1662.

Note:  Connecting an AC adapter disconnects internal batteries.

CAUTIONS:  The AC adapter must be capable of delivering 4.5 volts, its
           center tip must be set to negative, it must deliver at least
           200 milliamps, and its barrel plug must properly fit the
           receiver's DC IN 4.5V jack.  The recommended adapter meets
           these specifications.  Using an adapter that does not meet
           these specifications could damage the receiver or the adapter.

           When you finish using the AC adapter, unplug it from the AC
           outlet first, then disconnect it from the receiver.

Follow these steps to use AC power.

1.  Set the adapter's voltage switch to 4.5V.

2.  Line up the 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug
    with the adapter's socket so it reads (-TIP), and insert the plug into
    the socket.

3.  Insert the barrel plug into the receiver's DC IN 4.5V jack.

4.  Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

USING VEHICLE BATTERY POWER

To power the receiver from your vehicle's battery, you need an optional DC
cigarette lighter adapter, such as Cat. No. 270-1560.

CAUTIONS:  The DC cigarette lighter adapter must be capable of delivering
           4.5 volts, its center tip must be set to negative, it must
           deliver at least 200 milliamps, and its barrel plug must
           properly fit the receiver's DC IN 4.5V jack. The recommended
           adapter meets these specifications. Using an adapter that does
           not meet these specifications could damage the receiver or the
           adapter.

           Always plug the DC cigarette lighter adapter into the receiver
           before you plug it into your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket
           Always unplug the adapter from the vehicle's cigarette lighter
           socket before you unplug it from the receiver.

Follow these steps to power the receiver from your vehicle's battery.

1.  Set the DC cigarette lighter adapter's voltage switch to 4.5V.

2.  Line up the 5.5 mm outer diameter/2.1 mm inner diameter barrel plug
    with the adapter's socket so it reads (- TIP) and insert the plug into
    the socket.

3.  Insert the adapter's barrel plug into the receiver's DC IN 4.5V jack.

4.  Insert the adapter's plug into the vehicle's cigarette lighter socket.

ADJUSTING THE ANTENNAS

FM/SW - For the best FM and Shortwave reception, pull up the telescoping
        antenna's base, then fully extend the antenna and position it for
        the best reception.

MW (AM) - For the best MW reception, rotate the receiver.  The receiver
          uses a built in antenna for this band.

CONNECTING AN EARPHONE/HEADPHONES

For private listening you can plug optional mono headphones or an earphone
with a 1/8-inch (3.5 mm) plug (both available at your local RadioShack
store) into the headphones jack on the left side of the receiver.  This
automatically disconnects the internal speaker.

LISTENING SAFELY

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

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

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

  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.

TRAFFIC SAFETY

Do not use an earphone or headphones with your receiver when operating a
motor vehicle or riding a bicycle in or near traffic.  Doing so can create
a traffic hazard and could be illegal in some areas.

If you use an earphone or headphones with your receiver, be very careful.
Do not listen to a continuous broadcast.  Even though some earphones or
headphones let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal
volume levels, they still can present a traffic hazard.

(LB/tc 04/20/98)