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Tandy 120-2157 manual

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  • Page 1

    AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo (120-2157) Features Faxback Doc. # 58421 Your RadioShack AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo has many practical, easy to use features, and you can install it in almost any vehicle. The stereo's detachable flat-face control panel lets you quickly remove it to protect against theft. The automatic travel programming [...]

  • Page 2

    with Preset Scan your favorite stations (18 FM and 12 AM), which you can access by pressing the corresponding memory button or using the Preset Scan function. Last Station Memory - automatically returns to the last station tuned in a band each time that band is selected. Automatic Travel - lets you automatically store the first 6 Programming strong[...]

  • Page 3

    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 - allows easy connection to external power amplifiers. High output level keeps system noise to a minimum with increased [...]

  • Page 4

    AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo (120-2157) Installation Faxback Doc. # 58422 Before you Begin the Installation Before you install your stereo, read all the instructions in this owner's manual. You should be able to answer all of these questions about your vehicle's electrical and sound system. Which terminal in my vehicle's fuse box[...]

  • Page 5

    If you install speakers, avoid routing the speaker wires near moving parts or sharp edges. You can usually route them along the wiring channel beneath the vehicle's door facings by carefully removing the molding that holds the carpet in place. After you route the speaker wires, replace the molding. Removing the Shipping Screw The shipping scre[...]

  • Page 6

    connections in the order shown, damage to the stereo is possible if any wire connections are made incorrectly. You must connect a separate wire to each speaker terminal as described in the following procedure. Do not use a common wire or chassis ground for any speaker connection. Using an Adapter Harness If you are replacing an existing stereo, or [...]

  • Page 7

    optional equipment, designed to run from a switched source, that you want the stereo to turn on and off (such as a booster or a power antenna). Cut the loop at the end and strip about 1/2 inch of insulation for connection. Note: This wire does not provide power to the components. It simply turns them on or off. If you do not use this wire, secure i[...]

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    terminal. Connecting the Antenna Connect the vehicle's antenna cable to the antenna jack on the back of the stereo. Completing and Testing the Connections Make sure you have securely made all other connections, then plug the harness' connector into the stereo's 14-pin wiring socket. Reconnect the cable to the vehicle's negative [...]

  • Page 9

    2. Remove the control panel, then store it in the supplied carry case. CAUTION: To keep the metal connecting pins clean, do not touch the connecting pins in the recess or on the back of the control panel. Mounting the Stereo Be sure you verify that the stereo is connected properly (see "Completing and Testing the Connections" above). Then[...]

  • Page 10

    Panel" above). Note: You might need to reset the stereo's clock after you reconnect the cable to the vehicle battery. Removing the Stereo From the Dash If you want to remove the stereo from the dash, follow these steps. 1. Disconnect the cable from your vehicle's negative (-) battery terminal. 2. If you secured the stereo to an exist[...]

  • Page 11

    AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo (120-2157) Operation Faxback Doc. # 58423 Turning the Stereo ON and OFF To turn on the stereo, press PWR. The radio automatically tunes to the last station and band selected. To turn off the stereo, press PWR again. Setting the Clock Display format Your stereo's clock is factory set to display the time in a 12-[...]

  • Page 12

    The stereo is factory set to display the clock as a default. Follow these steps to change the default display: 1. Turn the stereo off and leave the vehicle's ignition on. 2. Hold down DISP for about 2 seconds. The digits on the display flash. 3. Within 5 seconds, press 2 RPT until the desired display - FRE (Frequency) or CLK (Clock) - appears.[...]

  • Page 13

    To return to normal sound, hold down SEL/LD until LOUD disappears. Playing the Radio 1. Press BAND to select the desired band. AM1 or AM2 appears when the AM band is selected. FM1, FM2, or FM3 appears when the FM band is selected. 2. Tune to the desired station in one of the following ways: Manual Tuning - Hold down BAND until MANU appears. Repeate[...]

  • Page 14

    FM1, FM2, and FM3). 2. Tune to the station you want to store either by Manual or Auto-Seek Tuning. 3. To store the station's frequency, press one of the memory preset buttons (1-6) for at least 2 seconds. The sound mutes momentarily and M (Memory), the selected memory number, and the frequency of the station appear. 4. Repeat Steps 2-3 for eac[...]

  • Page 15

    Using the Weather Band To access the weather band channel at any time, press WB (Weather Band) once. The tuner automatically tunes to the strongest weather band station. To return to the CD or tuner, press WB again. CD Player Operation CAUTIONS: Play only CDs that have this mark on them: COMPACT D I S K DIGITAL AUDIO The stereo has a wide dynamic r[...]

  • Page 16

    Note: See "Adjusting the Sound" above for information about changing the stereo's other settings. 4. To pause the player, press MUTE ||>. PAUSE appears. Press MUTE ||> again to resume play. 5. Repeatedly press < or > to search for a track. The current track number appears. 6. To advance play at high speed to locate a part[...]

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    Scanning The Tracks You can set the CD player to play the first 10 seconds of each track on the loaded CD, so you can find the track you want to hear. To begin scanning, press 3 INTRO. INTRO appears during scanning. Press 3 INTRO again to resume normal play. INTRO disappears. Program Play Your CD player can store up to 10 tracks in memory for progr[...]

  • Page 18

    auxiliary signal source. Repeatedly press MODE. The stereo switches from the CD player to the AUX input, to the radio, back to the CD player.[...]

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    AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo (120-2157) Care and Maintenance Faxback Doc. # 58424 To enjoy your RadioShack AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo for a long time: Keep the stereo dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the stereo only in normal temperature environments. Handle the stereo gently and carefully. Do not drop it. Keep [...]

  • Page 20

    If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop using your stereo. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by RadioShack may cause interference and void the user's authority to operate the equipment. FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fo[...]

  • Page 21

    1. Disconnect the cable from your vehicle's negative (-) battery terminal. 2. To open either fuse holder, unlatch the two latches on the fuse holder until it springs apart. 3. Slide off the metal holder on each end of the fuse and remove the fuse. 4. If the fuse is blown, replace it. Use only standard 1-1/4 inch fuses with the proper rating. T[...]

  • Page 22

    AM/FM/CD Weather Band Car Stereo (120-2157) Specifications Faxback Doc. # 58425 Radio: FM (Nominal) ... AM (Nominal) ......... Weather Band Frequency Range: ..... 88-108 MHz .... 530-1710 kHz ..... 162.4-162.55 kHz Frequency Response: .. 50-15 kHz ...... 50-2.3 kHz ....... - - - - - - - - IF Rejection: .......... 80 dB ........... 46 dB ......... -[...]

  • Page 23

    Error Correction: ................................................... CIRC Number of Channels: ..................................... 4-Channel Stereo General: Power Source: ..................................... 12 VDC Negative Ground Speaker Output Impedance: ......................................... 4 Ohms Power Output (RMS): .....................[...]