Radio Shack Portavision 50 User's Manual
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1. hear a buzzing and hissing noise from the TV s signal Set tuning very carefully to get the best sound 4 Set TON to HI or LO for the desired emphasis on high frequency sounds BI 5 Adjust VOLUME OFF MAX to a comfortable listening level 6 Rotate VOLUME OFF MAX counterclockwise until it clicks to turn off the radio Using Earphones Traffic Safety Do not wear earphones 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 are designed to let you hear some outside sounds when listening at normal volume levels they still present a traffic hazard Follow these steps to listen with earphones 1 Turn down VOLUME and turn on the band you want to hear 2 Insert the supplied earphone into the Portavision 50 EAR jack Note Inserting a plug into the ear jack automatically disconnects the built in speaker 3 Adjust the VOLUME as needed Listening Safely Do not listen at extremely high volume levels especially using an earphone Extended high volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss Always start by setting the lowest volume level possible first then gradually increase the volume as necessary Once you set the volume do not increase it Over a period of time your ears adapt to the volume level so a volume level that does not cause discomfort migh2. Portavision 50 AM FM TV1 TV2 Portable Radio 120 0687A Features Faxback Doc 52412 Your RadioShack Portavision 50 AM FM TV1 TV2 Portable Radio lets you hear your favorite television shows wherever you go Set it on your desk or take it with you in your car to listen to daytime dramas sports or important news events when you cannot watch television You can power the radio using household AC power or internal battery power so you can take the radio with you wherever you go WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this product to rain or moisture CAUTION To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover or back No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified personnel Portavision 50 AM FM TV1 TV2 Portable Radio 120 0687A Power Faxback Doc 52413 Powering Your Radio You can power your radio from four C batteries When the sound weakens replace the batteries For longest operation we recommend alkaline batteries such as RadioShack Cat No 23 551 Follow these steps to install the batteries 1 Press the two latches on the battery compartment cover and pull it off in the direction indicated by the arrows 2 Place four C batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols and marked in the compartment CAUTIONS Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type Never mix fresh with old batteries or chargeable w
3. ith non chargeable batteries Never leave dead or weak batteries in the radio They might leak chemicals that can damage your radio and corrode electronic circuits If you do not plan to use the radio for a week or more remove and store the batteries 3 Replace the battery compartment cover Using AC Power To power the radio with standard AC power use the supplied power cord Connect one end of the cord to the radio AC jack and the other end to a standard AC outlet To prevent electric shock one blade on the AC power cord s plug is wider than the other and the plug only fits one way If you cannot easily insert the plug turn it over and try again Do not force it Note Internal batteries if installed automatically disconnect when you plug the power cord into the radio Portavision 50 AM FM TV1 TV2 Portable Radio 120 0687A Operation Faxback Doc 52414 Listening To Your Radio Follow these steps to play your radio 1 Rotate VOLUME OFF MAX clockwise until it clicks to turn on the radio 2 Set the AM FM TV1 TV2 band selector to the desired band AM or FM for radio broadcasts TV1 for TV Channels 2 6 or TV2 for TV Channels 7 13 Note Extend the telescoping antenna to its full length when listening to FM or TV broadcasts To improve AM reception adjust the radio s position 3 Set TUNING to the desired station Note As you tune through the TV channels you might
4. perly To determine if your radio is causing the interference turn it off If the interference goes away the radio is causing the interferenc Try to eliminate the interference by Moving the radio away from the receiver Contacting your local RadioShack store for help If you cannot eliminate the interference the FCC requires that you stop using the radio Portavision 50 AM FM TV1 TV2 Portable Radio 120 0687A Specifications Faxback Doc 52416 EXEQUENCEY Range MEM SD eee A A Oe eee we Ale eee 88 108 MHz CAM Yes a A E e ean A e e Ea da 520 1710 kHz NA O A es ease ASS Gi eisle Wel o eee eae ee 59 88 MHz NA AS hiked And ec AN Mek NO 179 216 MHz Power Requirements 22 06 120 VAC 60 Hz 6W 6 VDC 4 x 1 5v Power OUEDUt at 10 TADEO See eee oye Hee Maximum 400 mW Speakers ui 4 120 mm Permanent Magnet Dynamic 4 Ohms Impedance Dimensions HWD dieron a do 8 1 2 x 9 3 4 x 3 1 8 Inches WEI A a sees daub Mey abe E A a a E a a 36 oz AGCESS OLY AAA A AA ADS a A EA ADOS A 3 5 mm Earphone Specifications are typical individual units might vary Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice EB 5 6 99 LN 03 04
5. t still damage your hearing Portavision 50 AM FM TV1 TV2 Portable Radio 120 0687A Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc 52415 Caring for your Portavision 50 Your RadioShack Portavision 50 AM FM TV1 TV2 Portable Radio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship The following suggestions will help you care for the radio so you can enjoy it for years Keep the radio dry If it gets wet wipe it dry immediately Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits Use and store the radio in normal temperature environments Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices damage batteries and distort or melt plastic parts Handle the radio gently and carefully Dropping it can damage the circuit boards and can cause the radio to work improperly Keep the radio away from dust and dirt which can cause premature wear of parts Wipe the radio with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new Do not use harsh chemicals cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the radio Modifying or tampering with the radio s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the radio s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it If your radio is not performing as it should take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance The FCC Wants you to Know Your radio might cause TV or radio interferenc ven when it is operating pro
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