Radio Shack 12-261 Quick Start Manual

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Desktop SAMEWeatheradio®12-261Powering the WeatheradioYour Weatheradio uses the supplied AC adapterfor power, and a 9V backup battery (not supplied)if AC power fails or is disconnected.AC Power1. Insert the supplied AC adapter’s barrel pluginto the weatheradio©’s DC 9V jack.2. Plug the other end of the adapter into astandard AC outlet.Backup Battery1. Slide the battery compartment coverdownward to remove it.2. Place a 9V battery in the compartmentaccording to the polarity symbols.3. Replace the cover.When ² appears on the display, backup batterypower is low. When ² flashes and AC power isconnected, the battery is dead, or not installedcorrectly. Replace or install a fresh battery.EXT.ANT.JackDC 9V JackALERTOUTALERTON/OFFALARMON/OFF/SNOOZEProgrammingYour Weatheradio is preset to receive any weather alert broadcast within itsreception range. The first time you use your Weatheradio ©, it automaticallyscans for the strongest channel and receives all SAME alert signalsbroadcast within a 50-mile radius of its location. If you do not press any keywithin about 45 seconds, all valid channels are stored. The Weatheradiodoes not receive alert signals while it is being programmed.1. Press MENU. SEL CH appears.2. Repeatedly press e or d to scroll through and customize the followingsix menu options: Channel Setup, Alert Type Setup, Missed AlertReminder, Signal Loss Reminder, Response Location, and Tone Defeat.3. Refer to your owner’s manual for details on how to customize eachoption.Step OneStep TwoOperation1. Connect the Weatheradio to power.2. The Weatheradio starts searching channels.SEARCH, CHANNEL and the channel number(1 to 7) appear.3. When a channel is detected, WEATHER,CHANNEL #, AVLABLE, and Ê appear.4. If no channels are detected, NO CH AVLABLE,BACK TO, and CHANNEL # (last set channel)appear. Ê flashes.5. The Weatheradio monitors the signalstrength at all times. If the signal is lost,SIGNAL LOSS appears, and Ê and the alerttype LEDs flash.Listening to a Weather Broadcast1. To listen to a weather broadcast, pressWEATHER. NOAA appears.2. Repeatedly press e or d to adjust thevolume level (from 1-16). VOL # appears.3. To turn off the weather broadcast, pressWEATHER. NOAA disappears.Using the AlertTo set the alert to sound when the NWSbroadcasts a warning, watch, or statement, slideALERT ON/OFF to ON. i appears.To deactivate the alert, slide ALERT ON/OFF toOFF. Two beeps sound and Í appears.Step ThreeQuick Start Guidefor installing, setting up and using your new product©2003 RadioShack Corporation. 12-261All Rights Reserved. Printed in ChinaRadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks 09A03used by RadioShack Corporation.Liquid CrystalDisplay — a large,easy-to-read displayshows alert andchannel information.e, d, f, g — Press to navigateprogramming menus.MENU — Press to selectprogramming options.CLOCK — Press to set theclock and alarm time.WEATHER/SNOOZE — Press to listen toa broadcast. Press to stop the alarm fromsounding or to snooze..ADVISORY/WATCH/WARNING LEDs —Light to indicate theseverity of a weatheralert.

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