Realistic Radio 120 1451 User Guide

REALISTIC Stereo Three AM/FM Radio  
(120-1451) Features  
Faxback Doc. # 18906  
Your REALISTIC Stereo Three is a complete solid-state 3-piece FM/AM Stereo  
System. Its size and styling will fit well in any room or location in your  
home or at the office. Each of the three pieces is finished in a walnut  
finished, mar proof surface. The stereo speaker cabinets house high-  
efficiency permanent-magnet dynamic speakers and have been specially  
designed to match the tuner/amplifier, both in appearance and electrical-  
acoustical performance.  
FEATURES  
Complete FM/AM Stereo System  
Bookshelf size  
Inputs for Phono and Tape  
Automatic Stereo Indicator Light  
Lighted Slide Rule Dial  
Stereo Headphone Jack  
Balance Control for Optimum Stereo Separation  
Built-In Antenna for both AM and FM, plus terminals for connecting an  
external FM antenna (for superior reception)  
Solid-State Circuitry with 18 Transistors and 16 Diodes (including 3  
in power circuit)  
 
PHONES Jack - plug in stereo headphones for private listening.  
When phones are plugged in, the speakers are  
automatically disconnected. We suggest Radio  
Shack Catalog Number 33-1038 or 33-195; your Radio  
Shack store has a complete selection of Stereo  
Headphones.  
On the Rear of the Receiver  
SPEAKER R and L Jacks - connect speaker cables between these jacks and the  
Speakers; connect R jack to the speaker positioned  
at the right of your listening position and L jack  
to the left speaker.  
PHONO R and L Jacks - are to be used when connecting a Record Changer/  
Turntable to your Stereo Three system. The Record  
Changer/Turntable must have a ceramic cartridge to  
function with this system. Connect the Right  
output cable to the R jack and Left output to the  
L. jack.  
TAPE R and L Jacks - are to be used when connecting a Tape Deck to your  
Stereo Three system. Connect the Right output  
cable to the R jack and Left output to the L jack.  
Use a Cassette, 8-track Cartridge or Reel-to-Reel  
Tape Deck with these jacks. Your local Radio  
Shack store has a complete line of Tape Decks for  
use with your system.  
FM Antenna screw - are for connecting either the line cord antenna  
terminals  
(as supplied from the factory) or for connecting  
an external antenna for superior FM reception (use  
an "FM antenna" or a signal "splitter" in  
conjunction with your TV antenna). Check your  
Radio Shack store for antennas and antenna ideas.  
Line Cord - connect the line cord to a source of 120 volts, 60  
Hz AC power (standard AC power outlet).  
CONNECTING EQUIPMENT  
SPEAKERS - connect speaker cables between the jack on the  
back of the speaker cabinets and the jack on the  
back of the Receiver (L for the Left speaker and  
R for the Right speaker).  
 
FM Antenna - in most metropolitan areas, the line cord  
antenna will provide adequate reception. For  
superior reception, especially of Stereo  
signals, disconnect the line cord antenna and  
connect 300 ohm twin lead to these FM screw  
terminals from an FM dipole or other FM antenna.  
Or, you can obtain a "signal splitter" and use  
your present TV antenna. Check with your local  
Radio Shack store for help.  
Record Changer/Turntable - If you have a Record Changer/Turntable which has  
a ceramic cartridge, you can play records though  
your system. Connect the cables from your  
Record Changer/Turntable to the PHONO jacks and  
plug the line cord from the changer into a  
source of AC power.  
Tape Deck - If you have a Tape Deck (Cassette, Cartridge or  
Reel-to-Reel) with an output of approximately  
1/2-volt, connect it to the TAPE jacks on the  
back of your Receiver. Plug the line cord of  
the Tape Deck into a source of AC power.  
Plug the line cord of your Stereo Three into  
a source of 120 volts, 60 Hz AC power.  
NOTE: Never operate your system without the  
speakers being connected.  
Felt pads are provided to prevent marring of  
furniture and mounting surfaces. Remove  
paper backing and press into position on the  
bottom of the cabinets.  
 
REALISTIC Stereo Three AM/FM Radio  
(120-1451) Operation  
Faxback Doc. # 18907  
Be sure all equipment is connected as described previously and as shown in  
the illustration. Do not operate the Stereo Three without speakers  
properly connected.  
Extend the AC line cord to its full length (to assure maximum benefit from  
the FM Line Cord Antenna) and plug it into a source of 120 volts, 60 Hz AC  
power.  
AM Reception  
1. Set the Selector switch to AM.  
2. Turn VOLUME in a clockwise direction to turn power "on".  
3. Adjust Tuning control to the station you want to listen to, as  
indicated on the slide rule tuning dial.  
4. Adjust VOLUME, TONE and BALANCE for best sound.  
FM Reception  
1. Set the Select or switch to FM.  
2. Turn VOLUME in a clockwise direction to turn power "on".  
3. Adjust Tuning to the desired station as indicated on the slide rule  
tuning dial.  
The built-in AFC circuit (automatic frequency control) will  
automatically lock-in the station for drift free reception.  
The Stereo Indicator Light will automatically light up when you are  
tuned to a station which is broadcasting a stereo signal.  
4. Adjust VOLUME, TONE and BALANCE for the best sound.  
PHONO Operation  
1. If you have cables connected from a Record Changer/Turntable to the  
PHONO jacks on the rear of the unit, set the Selector switch to PHONO.  
2. Turn power "on" using the VOLUME control.  
 
3. Place a disc on your Record Changer/Turntable and activate it.  
4. Adjust VOLUME, TONE and BALANCE for best sound.  
NOTE: Only a Record Changer/Turntable with a ceramic cartridge will  
function with this system.  
TAPE Operation  
1. If you have cables connected from a Tape Deck with an output of  
approximately 1/2-volt to the TAPE jacks on the rear of the unit, set  
the Selector switch to TAPE.  
2. Turn power "On" using the VOLUME control.  
3. Place a tape in your Tape Deck and activate it.  
4. Adjust VOLUME, TONE and BALANCE for best sound.  
Stereo Headphone Operation  
For private listening and for a unique stereo listening experience, plug  
stereo headphones into the PHONES jack. This automatically disconnects  
the speakers and sound is heard only from the headphones.  
 
REALISTIC Stereo Three AM/FM Radio  
(120-1451)  
Specifications  
Faxback Doc. # 18908  
AM Section  
Frequency Coverage:.........................................520 to 1600 kHz  
Intermediate Frequency:.............................................455 kHz  
FM Section  
Frequency Coverage:...........................................88 to 108 MHz  
Intermediate Frequency:............................................10.7 MHz  
Sensitivity:.............................................8 microV or better  
Stereo Separation:...............................28 dB or better at 1000 Hz  
Audio Section  
Output Power:.........................................2.5 watts per channel  
Frequency Response:.........................................50 to 15,000 Hz  
PHONO & TAPE Sensitivity:............................................200 mv  
Dimensions:....................................9 1/2 X 6-3/4" X 4-3/4 (hwd)  
(each cabinet)  
SERVICE MANUAL SPECIFICATIONS  
Circuit:....................................AM/FM/MPX stereo radio receiver  
18 silicon transistors, 16 diodes  
Frequency:................................................AM:520 - 1605 kHz  
FM: 88 - 108 MHz  
Intermediate frequency:...................................AM:455  
FM: 10.7  
kHz  
MHz  
Speakers:.......................................4" P.D. type 8 ohm (2 pcs.)  
Power source:................................................AC 120 V 60 Hz  
Tuning system:..........................................Vertical slide dial  
Automatic Frequency Control (AFC):.................................Built-in  
Antenna:............................................1. Ferrite core for AM  
2. Line cord for FM  
Stereo indicator:..................................................built-in  
Controls:...................................1. Selector - AM/FM/PHONO/TAPE  
2. Balance  
3. Tone  
4. Volume with on/off switch  
5. Tuning  
External connection:.................1. Speaker jacks  
2. Phono jacks  
 
3. Tape jacks  
4. External antenna balanced 300 ohms  
5. Headphones jack  
Dimensions:  
Receiver:...........................9 1/2" (h) x 6 3/4" (w) x 4 3/4" (d)  
Speaker Box (2 pcs.):..............................each same as receiver  
Weight:  
Receiver:......................................................4.85 lbs.  
Speaker Box:.............................................1.97 lbs. each.  
(SP/all-02/08/96)  
LN-03/04  
 

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