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- Page 1 63-968.fm Page 1 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM Cat. No. 63-968 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment. Radio-Controlled Clock...
- Page 2 63-968.fm Page 2 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM FEATURES Your RadioShack Radio-Controlled Clock combines a simple design with advanced technology. You can set the clock so It automatically sets the time and date using a radio signal it re- ceives.
- Page 3 63-968.fm Page 3 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM Snooze Control — lets you temporarily silence the alarm for about 8 minutes so you can sleep a little longer. Low Battery Indicator — appears when the batteries are weak. Display Backlight — lets you see all information on the display in low-light situations.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
63-968.fm Page 4 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM CONTENTS Preparation ... 5 Installing the Batteries ... 5 Replacing the Batteries ... 8 Placing the Antenna ... 8 Mounting the Clock ... 9 Selecting a Location ... 9 Mounting the Antenna ... 11 Daylight Saving Time ... -
Page 5: Preparation
63-968.fm Page 5 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM PREPARATION INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Your clock requires two AAA batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend Ra- dioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom- mended type. - Page 6 63-968.fm Page 6 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM Notes: • If the clock does not operate after you install the batteries, remove them and wait about 5 seconds until the display clears. Then reinstall them. • The clock displays the day of the week in English. To set the clock so it displays in another language, see “Manually...
- Page 7 63-968.fm Page 7 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM What You See What it Means The clock has not received a radio signal strong enough to set the date and time within the last 96 hours. Reposition or ro- tate the antenna before 2, 3, 4, or 9 AM, or 3 or 9 PM, or set the date and time manu- ally (see “Manually Setting the Time, Date,...
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Page 8: Replacing The Batteries
63-968.fm Page 8 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM Notes: • On very cloudy and stormy days, the radio signal might not be strong enough to set the clock. • If the clock does not receive a strong signal within about 2 minutes, it stops scanning and looks for a signal again at the next preprogrammed time (see “Turning Automatic... -
Page 9: Mounting The Clock
63-968.fm Page 9 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM MOUNTING THE CLOCK You can place the clock on any flat surface such as a desk, shelf, or table, or mount it on a wall using hook-and-loop tape (not supplied). Selecting a Location Choose a location indoors near a window to mount the clock, so you can mount the antenna near the window. - Page 10 63-968.fm Page 10 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM To place the clock on a flat surface, turn the base on the bottom of the clock clockwise until it stops, then place the clock on the surface. To mount the clock on a wall using hook-and-loop tape (not supplied), follow these steps.
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Page 11: Mounting The Antenna
63-968.fm Page 11 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM Mounting the Antenna After you have found the best location for reception (see “Plac- ing the Antenna” on Page 8), attach the antenna to the mount- ing surface using the supplied double-sided tape or hook-and- loop tape (not supplied). -
Page 12: Operation
63-968.fm Page 12 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM OPERATION To switch between viewing the seconds display and the day of the week, press . To switch between viewing the MODE/SET month/date and the alarm time, press ALARM STOP/ALARM Note: After the clock successfully receives a good signal, appears for about 96 hours. -
Page 13: Turning The Alarm On/Off
63-968.fm Page 13 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM 2. Repeatedly press or hold down hour digits. 3. Press ALARM STOP/ALARM SET 4. Repeatedly press or hold down minute digits. 5. Press ALARM STOP/ALARM SET alarm time appears. Notes: • To switch between viewing the alarm time and the month/... -
Page 14: Using Snooze
63-968.fm Page 14 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM After 2 minutes, the alarm turns off automatically. The first time this happens, the snooze feature activates and continues to flash. In about 8 minutes, the alarm sounds again. If the alarm... -
Page 15: Special Features
63-968.fm Page 15 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM SPECIAL FEATURES MANUALLY SETTING THE TIME, DATE, AND LANGUAGE When you turn off automatic time setting or if the clock does not receive a good radio signal, you can manually set the time and date. -
Page 16: Turning Automatic Time Setting Off/On
63-968.fm Page 16 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM 7. Repeatedly press +/AUTO ON 8. Press . The current hour, minute, and day of the MODE/SET week appear, and the month digit flashes. 9. Repeatedly press +/AUTO ON 10. Press . -
Page 17: Care And Maintenance
63-968.fm Page 17 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Radio-Controlled Clock is an example of su- perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your clock so you can enjoy it for years. -
Page 18: Resetting The Clock
63-968.fm Page 18 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM Modifying or tampering with the clock’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warranty. If your clock is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. -
Page 19: Specifications
63-968.fm Page 19 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM SPECIFICATIONS Power ... 3V with Two AAA Batteries Snooze ... About 8 Minutes Dimensions (HWD) ... 3 Inches 22 mm) Weight (without Batteries) ... 7.2 oz (204 g) Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifica-... - Page 20 63-968.fm Page 20 Friday, July 2, 1999 2:19 PM Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized Ra- dioShack franchisees and dealers.