Radio Shack DX 375 User Manual - RigPix Database

1 Radio Shack DX 375 Shortwave RadioUser ManualDX-375 (200-0212) FeaturesYour Realistic DX-375 AM/SW/FM-Stereo PLL Synthesized Receiver lets youchoose from a wide variety of broadcasts on FM, AM, and SW (shortwave)bands. The 12 international SW bands let you tune in to the news andother programs from such sources as the British Broadcasting Corporation, Radio Cairo, and Radio Moscow, bring the voices of the world to you. Thelightweight, compact receiver lets you take it almost anywhere you special features include: Phase-Locked Loop (PLL) - ensures accurate tuning. Synthesized ReceiverLarge, Fast-Response Display - shows the band, frequency, wave length (for SW), memory, battery, and other indicators. Memory Tuning - stores up to 30 frequencies in each band) so you can easily tune to your favorite stations.

2 Direct-Access Tuning - directly tunes to the desired frequency when you enter the frequency on the keypad. Search Tuning - searches up or down the band for the next available station. Memory Scan - scans the stored frequencies in each band's memory. LED Tuning Indicator - lights when the receiver tunes to a signal. Shortwave Quick Select - allows you quick access to any of the 12 shortwave broadcast bands. Key Lock - prevents you from accidentally turning the receiver on or off, changing the band or frequency, or changing other front-panel controls. Sleep Timer - lets you set the receiver to turn off after 60 minutes so you can fall asleep as you listen to the receiver.

3 DX/Local Control - helps to reduce distortion of broadcasts. Headphone Jack - lets you connect optional stereo headphones so you can listen privately and hear FM broadcasts in stereo. Three Power Options - let you power the receiver with internal batteries, standard household AC power (using an optional AC adapter), or DC vehicle battery power (using an optional DC adapter). Tone Control - lets you set the receiver to accentuate high or low frequency sounds. Memory Backup - keeps the programmed stations in your receiver's memory for up to 1 hour without batteries.

4 Frequency Step Switch - lets you set the correct frequency step for different countries. Folding Stand - securely positions the receiver at an this product is so versatile, please take a few minutes to reviewthis Manual before you THE CONTROLSThe lock feature prevents you from accidentally turning the receiver on oroff, changing the band or frequency, or changing other front-panelcontrols. You an still adjust VOLUME, TONE, and lock the controls, set LOCK/IN to IN. LOCK appears on the unlock the controls, set LOCK/IN away from IN. LOCK disappears fromthe THE SLEEP TIMERThe sleep timer sets the receiver to turn off after 60 minutes so you canfall asleep as you listen to the use the sleep timer, press SLEEP. SLEEP appears on the 60 minutes, the receiver turns off.

5 To turn off the receiversooner, press THE SENSITIVITY SWITCHIf you are listening to a strong FM, AM, or SW station, and the sound isdistorted, set SENS to LOCAL. For normal or weak stations, set SENS to DX(distant).(ALL-02/27/95)DX-375 (200-0212) InstallationPOWER SOURCESYou can power your receiver from: Internal battery power (two alkaline C batteries). Standard household AC power (with an optional AC adapter). Vehicle battery power (with an optional DC adapter).Internal Battery PowerYou can power the receiver with two C batteries. For best performance, werecommend alkaline batteries, such as Radio Shack Cat. No. : If you disconnect power from the receiver for about 1 hour, all information stored in memory will be lost. To keep the frequencies stored in memory, keep the batteries : Replace the batteries when BATTERY appears on the display.

6 Before you replace the batteries, be sure to turn off the receiver's these steps to install the Push the cover in the direction of the arrow and remove it from the battery Remove the old batteries and discard them : If you do not plan to use the receiver for a month or more, remove and store the batteries. Never leave dead, old, or weak batteries in the receiver. they can leak chemicals and corrode or damage electronic circuits. Always dispose of them promptly and properly. Never incinerate Place two C batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ or -) marked beside the compartment. For easy removal, place the batteries on top of the lift-out : Use only fresh batteries of the required size and type. Never mix fresh and old Replace the compartment THE AM/FM TUNING INCREMENTThe AM/FM frequency increment switch sets the correct frequency incrementsfor different countries.

7 The switch is located in the the switch using the following guidelines: If you are in the United States, Canada, or another north or south American country, the switch is already set to B for you. In this setting, the AM frequency increments are 10 KHZ and the FM frequency increments are 200 kHz. If you are in a country where the AM frequency increments are 9 kHz, set the switch to A. In this setting, the FM frequency increments are 100 : All stored frequencies erase when you change the switch STEREO HEADPHONESFor private listening, connect optional stereo headphones into thereceiver's 1/8-inch jack. This disconnects the receiver's internalspeaker. Your local Radio Shack store offers a wide selection of stereoheadphones with the required 1/8-inch SafelyDo not listen at extremely high volume levels, especially using anearphone.

8 Extended, high-volume listening can lead to permanent protect your hearing, follow these guidelines when you use headphones. Always start by setting the volume to the lowest level possible before you begin listening. Put the earphone or headphones on, 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 might still damage your THE FOLDING STANDYour receiver has a folding stand on the back. Use it to position thereceiver more securely and for easier viewing of the display.(ALL-02/27/95)DX-375 (200-0212) Alternate Power SourcesSTANDARD AC POWERTo power your receiver from an AC outlet, you need an AC adapter (such asCat. No. 273-1654).CAUTIONS: You must use an AC adapter that supplies 3 volts DC power and delivers at least 300 milliamps.

9 Its center tip must be set to negative, and it must have a plug that properly fits your receiver's DC 3V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage your receiver or the adapter. If you disconnect power from the receiver for about 1 hour, all information stored in memory will be lost. We recommend you keep the batteries installed when you use the AC adapter to protect the memory from a power these steps to power the receiver AC Set the adapter's voltage switch to Connect the adapter's black barrel plug to the adapter's cord with the TIP set to Insert the barrel plug into the receiver's DC 3V jack. This disconnects the internal Plug the adapter into a standard AC BATTERY POWERTo power your receiver from a vehicle's battery power, you need a DCadapter (such as Cat.)

10 No. 270-1560A).CAUTIONS: The vehicle must have a 12-volt, negative-ground electrical system. You must use a DC adapter that supplies 3 volts DC adapter that supplies 3 volts DC power and delivers at least 300 milliamps. Its center tip must be set to negative, and it must be set to negative, and it must have a plug that properly fits your receiver's DC 3V jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage your receiver or the adapter. Plug the adapter into your receiver before you plug it into the cigarette-lighter socket. Also, unplug the adapter from the cigarette-lighter socket before you unplug it from your receiver. An unconnected plug might touch a metal object and damage the adapter or your vehicle's electrical these steps to power your receiver from your vehicle's Set the adapter's voltage switch to Connect the adapter's orange barrel-plug to the adapter's cord with TIP set to Insert the adapter's barrel plug into the receiver's DC 3V jack.