RCA RP3710 - AM/FM Clock Radio User manual

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

T H E L I G H T N I N G

FLASH AND ARROW-

HEAD WITHIN THE

T R I A N G L E I S A

W A R N I N G S I G N

ALERTING YOU OF

" D A N G E R O U S

VOLTAGE" INSIDE

THE PRODUCT.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

D O N OT R E M OV E C OV E R

( O R B A C K ) . N O U S E R -

S E RV I C E A B L E PA R T S I N -

S I D E . R E F E R S E RV I C I N G

T O Q UA L I F I E D S E RV I C E

PERSONNEL.

THE EXCLAMATION

POINT WITHIN THE

T R I A N G L E I S A

WARNING SIGN

ALERTING YOU OF

I M P O R T A N T

I N S T R U C T I O N S

A C C O M P A N Y I N G

T H E P R O D U C T.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT

TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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FCC Information

FCC Information

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not expressly approved by Thomson multimedia Inc. could void the user’s authority to operate this product.

This device generates and uses radio frequency

(RF) energy, and if not installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to radio and television reception.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception (which you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for the radio or television that is

“receiving” the interference).

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal

Communications Commission has prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve

Radio TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing

Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

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 will not go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

For Your Records

In the event that service should be required, you may need both the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase:

Date of Purchase:

Place of Purchase:

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this

Guide.

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Battery Back-Up Operation

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This clock radio is equipped with a memory holding system that can be powered with a 9V battery (not included). The power failure protection circuit will not operate unless battery is installed.

When normal household power is interrupted, or AC line cord is unplugged, the battery will power the clock radio to keep track of time and alarm settings programmed into memory. When the battery backup functions, the digital display will not be backlighted, however, the function of alarm still occurs during the power interruption if remaining battery power is adequate. Normal operation will resume after AC power is restored so you will not have to reset the time or the alarm.

Install battery as follows:

1. Remove battery compartment door (located at the bottom of the radio) by applying thumb pressure to area indicated on battery door and then lift the door out and off the cabinet.

2. Connect a 9V battery to the connector plug.

3. Insert battery in the compartment and replace the compartment door.

Power Failure Indicator

When AC power is interrupted (disconnected) for a short period of time, both time and alarm settings will change (unless optional battery is installed). After AC power is restored (reconnected), the Digital Display will blink to indicate that power was interrupted and you should readjust the time and alarm settings.

Note: Alkaline (NEDA 1604A / IEC 6LR61) battery is recommended. Carbon Zinc (NEDA 1604 / IEC 6F22) battery may be used but memory holding time will be substantially reduced. Memory holding time for a fresh alkaline battery is approximately 8 hours (if radio or alarm is not operated), which should take care of short, nuisance-type AC power failures. To preserve battery life, the radio should remain plugged into an AC outlet. As batteries get older, their voltage drops and memory may be lost. Be sure to replace the battery periodically. Battery should be removed if the radio will be stored for more than one month. Leaky batteries may badly damage the clock radio.

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Operating the clock

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Setting Clock Time Setting the Wake Time

Your digital clock operates on a 12-hour standard mechanism. An indicator will be shown beside AM or PM accordingly.

1. Press the SET button until a clock icon is shown on display..

2. Press REV or FWD to set the clock time.

When you press and hold REV or FWD, the time decrements or increments will follow by a faster rate. No adjustment can be made when LOCK mode is selected.

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1. Press the SET button once to set WAKE

1 (1 will flash on display), twice to set

WAKE 2 (2 will flash on display).

2. Press REV or FWD to set wake time.

3. When wake time is set. You can exit set mode by pressing SET button until no flashing sign or clock icon is displayed.

Example 1: WAKE 1 mode setting:

8:50 AM Wake to Alarm

Example 2: WAKE 2 mode setting:

Alarm off

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Operating the Clock

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Waking by Selected Source

Programme

You may be woken up by music or alarm .

1. Select an AM or FM station. (refer to

“Tuning the Stations”)

2. Set wake time (see above direction).

3. Press the WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 button to select waking up by music or alarm.

An indicator is up next to the selected setting.

4. Adjust the volume by turning VOLUME.

Note: When you turn off the alarm or the music by pressing O F F alarm or the music will turn on at the same time tomorrow.

increase gradually to its maximum in about

30 to 45 seconds.

Sleep Mode

In sleep mode, the radio will turn off automatically. Simply:

1. Press SLEEP then the time display will exhibit 0:59 and the radio will turn on.

2. While holding SLEEP, press REV or FWD to set the sleep time. The time range is from 1 minutes to 2 hours.

3. Release SLEEP and the current time will be shown again. The radio is turned on and you may select the station as usual. The radio will turn off when the preset time elapses. If you decide to turn off the radio sooner, press SNOOZE or OFF.

4. When SLEEP is activated again, the sleep time will be the same as the one you set before.

5. Press SLEEP to read the remaining sleep time.

Nap Mode

This function wakes you up after a short period of time. Simply:

1. Press NAP and release. The NAP indicator will light.

2. While holding NAP, press REV or FWD to adjust nap time. The time range is from 10 minutes to 2 hours.

3. The clock will be shown after 5 seconds if no button is pressed. The NAP indicator will lit up.

4. Press NAP once to show time left.

Stop the Nap alarm

Press NAP or follow “Turning off Alarm”.

Notes: setting.

2. Only alarm sound can be selected.

3. If the radio is currently on (by pressing ON/BAND button), then the radio

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Operating the radio

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Tuning the Stations

1. Press ON/BAND (located on the top of the radio) to turn on the radio.

2. Press ON/BAND to change the broadcast band, press the OFF button to turn off the radio.

3. Press or to select a station.

4. If you want to memorize this station,

press MEMO button once, and press

MEMORY RECALL button to choose the

station number you want to record in,

once you choose a number, press MEMO

again to confirm.

5. If you set the station in the AL location,

it will be the wake up station of the

alarm.

Note: This unit can store up to 11 preset stations, while AL location is for the wake up station.

Automatic station search

1. Press ON/BAND (located on the top of the radio) to turn on the radio.

2. Press and hold or for

2 seconds, it will automatically search a station for you.

The descriptions and characteristics in this owner’s manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not as a guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should any discrepancies arise in other languages.

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Operating the Clock

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Turning off Alarm

Silence the alarm momentarily

Press SNOOZE. The alarm will sound again when the snooze period is over. (see

“Snooze Alarm Operation”).

Stop the alarm

Press OFF. Then the alarm will be on the following day at the same time.

Disable the alarm permanently

1. Press CANCEL button.

2. The WAKE 1 and WAKE 2 indicator will be flashing.

3. Press WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 button within

3 seconds to deactivate the alarm function permanently, “OFF” will be shown when the above procedures are done.

Tip: You can activate the previously

1. Press and hold SNOOZE.

2. Press REV or FWD to set the “quiet” period (the default time is 9 minutes) from

1 minute to 30 minutes. Release button, then the “quiet” period is set.

Seconds Time Display

The unit may display in seconds.

1. The clock should be in normal mode.

2. Press or to show seconds display.

3. Release to return to the hour and minute display.

Brightness control

You can adjust the backlight by the

BRIGHTNESS button, there are three modes you may select from:

OFF - Backlight always off.

HIGH - Backlight always high.

LOW - Backlight always low.

Snooze Alarm Operation

This operation allows extra sleep time after the alarm is on. The alarm will be off by pressing SNOOZE until the snooze period is over. Snooze function can be used repeatedly up to 2 hours. After this, the alarm will yurn off until the next alarm conditions are met. Set the “quiet time” as follow:

Brightness

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U.S. Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of purchase.

The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first.

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What we will do:

• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first rental is also required.

How to make a warranty claim:

• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product.

We recommend using the original carton and packing materials.

• Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Thomson Inc.

Product Exchange Center

11721 B Alameda Avenue

Socorro, Texas 79927

• Insure your shipment for of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Thomson.

• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating Instructions and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)

• Installation and set-up service adjustments.

• Batteries.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

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U.S. Limited Warranty

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Limitation of Warranty:

• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL

OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO

VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES

SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY

OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF

ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES

AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT

TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO

THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.

If you purchased your product outside the USA:

This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.

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Canadian Limited Warranty

Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation.

This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.

Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:

1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,

OR

2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product complete with accessories in the original carton (or equivalent). Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:

Thomson multimedia Ltd.

6200 Edwards Blvd.,

Mississauga, Ontario,

L5T 2V7

Canada

The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary to comply therewith.

If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:

Thomson Inc.

P.O. Box 0944

Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944

Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is needed during the warranty period.

PURCHASE DATE

NAME OF STORE

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