Radio Shack 12-2157 Owner's Manual - General
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Features
Automatic Travel Programming —
lets you automatically store the first 6
strong stations in each band (AM and
FM) into a separate travel memory so
you can quickly find local stations while
traveling.
Automatic Seek and Manual Tuning
— lets you “tune-in” radio stations two
ways, either by Manual Tuning or with
Automatic Seek. Automatic Seek Tuning
searches the frequency bandwidth and
stops when a radio station is detected.
Preset Memory Scan — scans all sta-
tions stored in memory, playing each for
5 seconds.
Advanced FM Optimizer Circuitry —
automatically adjusts the tuner’s stereo
separation and high-frequency response
to give you the best possible sound, re-
gardless of the signal level.
General
Built-In 4-Channel High Power Ampli-
fier — capable of producing 4
×
22 watts
RMS output power.
Electronic Bass, Treble, Fader and
Balance Controls — let you easily ad-
just high and low sounds and the bal-
ance between the left/right and front/
rear speakers, to suit your preference.
Loudness Control — lets you increase
the low range of sounds at low volume
levels.
Audio Mute Function — allows you to
silence or restore the sound by pressing
a single button for your convenience.
Auxiliary Input — allows connection to
external signal source, such as a Porta-
ble Mini Disc player or external CD
changer.
Preset Equalizer — lets you easily set
the tone to your favorite sound mix, such
as FLAT, JAZZ, POP, CLASSIC, ROCK,
and VOCAL.
Fader Control — lets you balance the
relative output level of front and rear
speakers.
Pre-Amp Outputs — allow easy con-
nection to external power amplifiers.
High output level keeps system noise to
a minimum with increased dynamic per-
formance.
This stereo is made and tested to meet
exacting safety standards. It meets FCC
requirements and complies with safety
performance standards of the U.S. De-
partment of Health and Human Servic-
es.
Warnings:
• This stereo employs a laser light
beam. Only a qualified service per-
son should remove the cover or
attempt to service this device, due
to possible eye injury.
• The use of controls, adjustments, or
procedures other than those speci-
fied herein might result in hazardous
radiation exposure.
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