DX-396 AM/SW/FM Stereo PLL Portable Receiver
(200-0226)                 Preparation                Faxback Doc. # 58674

Connecting Power

You can power your receiver from:

  Internal battery power (two alkaline C batteries, not supplied).

  Standard household AC power (with an optional AC adapter).

  Vehicle battery power (with an optional DC adapter).

Using Internal Battery Power

To use battery power, you need two C batteries (not supplied).  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 or different types of
           batteries.

Follow these steps to install batteries.

1.  Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and
    remove the cover.

2.  Place the batteries in the compartment and on top of the attached
    ribbon, as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and -) marked outside
    the compartment.

3.  Replace the cover.

When BATTERY flashes on the display or the receiver stops operating 
properly, replace the batteries.

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

CAUTION:  If you do not plan to use the receiver with batteries for a
          month, remove the batteries. Batteries can leak chemicals that
          can destroy electronic parts.

Using AC Power

You can power the receiver using a 3V, 700 mA AC adapter, such as Radio 
Shack Cat. No. 273-1756, and a size H Adaptaplug (neither supplied).
Both are available at your local RadioShack store.

CAUTIONS: You must use a Class 2 power source that supplies 3V DC and
          delivers at least 300 mA. Its center tip must be set to positive
          and its plug must fit the receiver's DC 3V jack.  Using an
          adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the
          receiver or the adapter.

          Always connect the AC adapter to the receiver before you connect
          it to AC power.  When you finish, disconnect the adapter from AC
          power before you disconnect it from the receiver.

          If you disconnect power from the receiver for about 30 seconds,
          all information stored in memory will be lost.  However, if you
          disconnect the AC adapter plug from the receiver's DC 3V jack
          and have batteries installed, the memory stays intact.

Follow these steps to power the receiver from AC power.

1.  Connect the Adaptaplug to the adapter's cord with the TIP set to +POS.

2.  Insert the barrel plug into the receiver's DC 3V jack.  This
    disconnects the internal batteries.

3.  Plug the adapter into a standard AC outlet.

Using Vehicle Battery Power

You can power the receiver from a vehicle's 12V power source (such as 
cigarette-lighter socket) using a 3V, 300 mA DC adapter and a size H 
Adaptaplug (neither supplied).  Both are available at your local Radio 
Shack store.

CAUTIONS:  You must use a power source that supplies 3V DC and delivers at
           least 300 mA.  Its center tip must be set to positive and its
           plug must fit the receiver's DC 3V jack.  Using an adapter that
           does not meet these specifications could damage the receiver or
           the adapter.

           Always connect the DC adapter to the receiver before you
           connect it to the power source.  When you finish, disconnect
           the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from
           the receiver.

           If you disconnect power from the receiver for about 30 seconds,
           all information stored in memory will be lost.  However, if you
           disconnect the DC adapter plug from the receiver's DC 3V jack
           and have batteries installed, the memory stays intact.

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

1.  Set the adapter's voltage switch to 3V.

2.  Connect the Adaptaplug tot he adapter's cord with TIP set to +POS.

3.  Insert the adapter's barrel plug into the receiver's DC 3V jack.  This
    disconnects the internal batteries.

4.  Plug the other end of the adapter into your vehicle's cigarette
    lighter socket.

Setting the Time

The receiver has a dual time clock so you can set the primary clock for 
your local time and the secondary clock for another time zone.  You can 
select a 12- or 24-hour clock display format.

Choosing the Time Format

1.  Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and
    remove the cover.

2.  Remove any batteries from the compartment.

3.  Set CLOCK to 12H for a 12-hour format or to 24H for a 24-hour format.

4.  Replace the batteries.

5.  Replace the cover.

6.  Press POWER to turn on the receiver and activate the format change.

Setting the Primary Clock

Follow these steps to set your local time.

1.  Press POWER to turn on the receiver.  FM 87.50 MHz appears on the
    display.

2.  Press CLOCK.  12:00 slowly flashes.

3.  Press TIME SET.  12:00 rapidly flashes for 60 seconds.

4.  Use the number keys to enter the correct time while the display
    flashes.  For example, to enter 9:30 AM, press 9, 3, and 0.

    To enter a PM time, press MEMORY/STORE AM/PM.  Pm 9:30 appears on the
    display.

    Note:  You can use > or < to set the time instead of using the number
           keys.  Press > to advance the time or < to set the time back.

5.  Press TIME SET again when the time shows correctly.  The display stops
    flashing, and the clock starts.

Notes:  If you set the time using the time tone from a time standard
        frequency, press TIME SET when the time tone sounds to synchronize
        the seconds.  (See "Time Standard Frequencies" in Faxback Doc. #
        58675.)

        When the receiver is off, the display always shows local time.
        When the receiver is turned on, the time disappears and a radio
        frequency appears.  To see the time when the receiver is on, press
        CLOCK. Press CLOCK again to return to the radio frequency display.

Setting the Secondary Clock

Follow these steps to set the secondary clock.

1.  Press POWER, then press DUAL TIME.  WORLD TIME appears.

2.  Press TIME SET.  The hour digit and WORLD TIME flash for about 10
    seconds.

3.  While the display flashes, use the number keys to enter the hour for
    the secondary clock.  Or, press > to advance the hour or < to set it
    back.

    Notes: The minutes change automatically, according to the primary
           clock setting.

           If the clock is in 12-hour format and you press > or < to set
           the hour, PM automatically appears on the display.  If you use
           the number keys to enter the hour, press AM/PM to note the time
           is PM.

4.  Press TIME SET again to set the secondary clock.

    To see the secondary clock time, press DUAL TIME.  The display shows
    the time and WORLD TIME for 10 seconds, then automatically returns to
    the primary clock time or the radio frequency display (when the
    receiver is on).

    To return to the primary clock or radio frequency display before 10
    seconds have passed, press DUAL TIME again.

Setting the AM/FM Tuning Increment

You can set the AM/FM tuning increment to the correct frequency used in 
other countries as you travel.

1.  Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the arrow and
    remove the cover.

2.  Remove any batteries from the compartment.

3.  To easily receive broadcasts when you travel to other countries, set
    A/B to A.

    To easily receive broadcasts at home, set A/B to B.

    For example, 10 kHz is used in North and South America, while 9 kHz is
    dominant in Europe.

4.  Replace the batteries.

5.  Replace the cover.

Using Stereo Headphones

For private listening, connect optional stereo headphones into the 
receiver's 1/8-inch jack.  Your local RadioShack store offers a wide 
selection of stereo headphones.

Note:  The built-in speaker disconnects when you plug in headphones.

Listening Safely

To protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use 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 discomfort
  might still damage your hearing.

Traffic Hearing

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

Using the Folding Stand

You can use the stand on the back of the receiver to prop it up so you can 
easily see the clock display. Simply lift the stand away from the receiver 
and set the receiver on a flat surface.

The back of the stand shows a world map with time zone changes.  You can 
use the map to help you set the Secondary Clock to determine broadcast 
times in other parts of the world.

(EB 2/21/00)