POWERING UP
This portable stereo operates on battery or AC power.
BATTERY POWER
Insert 2 AA-sized alkaline batteries (not
supplied) in the battery compartment as
tuner preset backup power. Then, insert 8
D-sized alkaline batteries (not supplied)
and you can take your stereo just about
anywhere. Open the battery compartment
door on the back of the unit by pressing
down on the two tabs and pulling out the
cover. Insert batteries as shown on the back
of the unit.
FM Antenna AC power jack
Battery Compartment
Important Battery Information
• If you're not going to use your player for a month or more, be sure to remove batteries
because they can leak and cause damage.
• Dispose of batteries in the proper manner, according to federal, state, and local
regulations.
• Any battery may leak electrolyte if mixed with a different battery type, if inserted
incorrectly, if all batteries are not replaced at the same time, if disposed of in fire, or if
an attempt is made to charge a battery not intended to be recharged.
• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can cause skin burns or other
personal injury.
AC POWER
Plug the power supply cord into the AC power jack on thej _
back of the unit, and into an AC power outlet that accepts
the polarized plug (one blade wider than the other).
Can't find the AC power cord? Look in the battery h
Lcompartment on the back of the unit,
For Your Safety
The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other)
and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the plug won't go into the outlet
completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it stilLwon't fit, contact
a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to
bypass this safety feature.
ANTENNAS
The AM antenna is built in, so adjusting the position of the unit may help AM
reception.
The FM whip antenna on the back of the unit can be extended and rotated for
better FM reception.
H EADPHON ES (STAN DARD ACCESSORY FOR RP-7982)
To listen to your stereo with headphones (not included), use the 3.5rnm PHONES
jack on the back of the unit.
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