RCA RP5405 User Manual

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user manual

manual de usuario

RP5405

WAKE

EN/E

It is important to read this instruction prior to using your new product for the ﬁ rst time.

Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.

Service information

Technical information

This product should be serviced

Product: Clock Radio

only by those specially trained in

Brand: RCA

appropriate servicing techniques.

Model: RP5405

For instructions on how to obtain

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz

service, refer to the warranty

Power Consumption: 4 Watts

included in this user manual.

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 modiﬁ cations without

prior notice. The English version serves

as the ﬁ nal reference on all product and

operational details should any discrep-

ancies arise in other languages.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM OF PRODUCT

WARNING:

TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO

RAIN OR MOISTURE.

Radio

Antennas

Turning on/off

AM Antenna – A built-in ferrite

• Slide the

OFF

rod antenna eliminates the need

selector to ON

for an outside antenna for AM re-

on the top of

ception. Rotating the unit slightly

the unit to turn

may improve reception of distant

on the radio.

OFF

AM stations.

• To turn off,

slide the

FM Antenna – The power cord

selector to OFF.

acts as your FM antenna. The

power cord picks up moderate to

Selecting bands

strong stations and eliminates the

Slide the BAND switch

need for an external antenna in

on the side of the unit to

most strong signal areas. Be sure

select between AM and

the power cord is stretched out

FM bands.

to its full length. Do not coil or

bunch the cord together. Chang-

Tuning to stations

ing position of the power cord

Rotate the tuning knob

may improve reception.

on the side of the unit to

tune up and down radio

Built-In AFC – The Built-In Au-

frequency.

tomatic Frequency Control (AFC)

works only on FM. It helps to

reduce drift on FM reception and

to keep the radio locked in on the

FM station to which it is tuned.

Sleep function

In sleep function, the unit will

If you set Sleep function

turn off automatically after a

with low volume level

speciﬁ ed time.

before going to bed, we

advise using Wake to

Setting Sleep time

alarm mode.

1. Press

, the time display

shows 0:59 (default time) and

the radio will turn on.

2. While holding

, press HR

or MIN to set the sleep time

(from 0:01 to 1:59).

MIN

3. Release

. The sleep time is

set and the display reverts to

current time.

• If you decide to turn off the

unit sooner, press SNOOZE.

• Sleep time will be reset to

00:59 when

is pressed.

Note

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FCC information

• Reorient or relocate the receiv-

ing antenna.

This device complies with Part

• Increase the separation

15 of the FCC Rules. Operation

between the equipment and

is subject to the following two

receiver.

conditions: (1) This device may not

• Connect the equipment into

cause harmful interference, and

an outlet on a circuit differ-

(2) this device must accept any

ent from that to which the

interference received, including

receiver is connected.

interference that may cause unde-

• Consult the dealer or an expe-

sired operation.

rienced radio/TV technician for

This equipment has been tested

help.

and found to comply with the

limits for a Class B digital device,

Changes or modiﬁ cations not

pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.

expressly approved by the party

These limits are designed to

responsible for compliance could

provide reasonable protection

void the user's authority to oper-

against harmful interference in a

ate the equipment.

residential installation. This equip-

ment generates, uses, and can

Audiovox Electronics Corp,

radiate radio frequency energy

150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge,

and, if not installed and used in

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accordance with the instructions,

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may cause harmful interference to

radio communications.

For your records

However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur

In the event that service should be

in a particular installation. If this

required, you may need the model

equipment does cause harmful

number and the serial number. In

interference to radio or television

the space below, record the date

reception, which can be deter-

and place of purchase and the

mined by turning the equipment

serial number:

off and on, the user is encouraged

Model No.:

to try to correct the interference

Date of Purchase:

by one or more of the following

Place of Purchase:

measures:

Serial No.:

Before you begin

Plugging in for power

Battery back-up operation

AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY:

The power failure protection

120V~60Hz

circuit will not operate unless

battery is installed.

The AC power plug is

polarized (one blade is

When the battery backup

wider than the other)

functions, the digital display will

and only ﬁ ts into AC

not light, however, the wake

power outlets one way.

function still occurs during the

If the plug will not go into the

power interruption if remaining

outlet completely, turn the plug

battery power is adequate.

over and try to insert it the other

way. If it still does not ﬁ t, contact

Normal operation will resume

a qualiﬁ ed electrician to change

after AC power is restored so you

the outlet, or use a different one.

will not have to reset the time or

Do not attempt to bypass this

wake.

safety feature.

Install battery as follow:

Power is fed to the unit even

1. Remove battery compartment

when it is not functioning. To cut

door (located at the bottom of

the power supply off, the power

the radio) by applying thumb

cable must be unplugged.

pressure to the tab on battery

door and then lift the door

out and off the cabinet.

2. Connect a 9-volt battery (not

supplied) to the connector

plug.

3. Replace the compartment door.

Clock

Setting clock time

1. Press and hold

on the top of

The clock time blinks if it

the unit.

is not set or after power

2. While holding

, press HR

interruption (without

RADIO

ALARM

WAKE

or MIN to select the hour or

back-up battery installed).

minute value of the current

clock time.

ALARM

RADIO

MIN

WAKE

• The clock is in 12 hour format.

BAND

The AM or PM indicator lights

to show the respective time on

AM FM

the front display.

3. Release

and the clock time

is set.

MHz

530

kHz

Limited warranty

Limited Warranty (US)

How to make a warranty claim:

• Properly pack your unit. In-

What your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or work-

clude any cables, etc., which

were originally provided with

manship.

the product. We recommend

using the original carton and

For how long after your purchase:

• One year from date of pur-

packing materials.

• Include evidence of purchase

chase.

• The warranty period for rental

date such as the bill of sale.

Also print your name and ad-

units begins with the ﬁ rst

rental or 45 days from date of

dress and a description of the

defect. Send via standard UPS

shipment to the rental ﬁ rm,

whichever comes ﬁ rst.

or its equivalent to:

What we will do:

Thomson Inc.

Product Exchange Center

• Provide you with a new, or at

our option, a refurbished unit.

11721 B Alameda Avenue

The exchange unit is under

Socorro, Texas 79927

warranty for the remainder of

the original product's warranty

• Insure your shipment for loss

or damage. Thomson accepts

period.

• Proof of purchase in the form

no liability in case of damage

or loss en route to Thomson.

of a bill of sale or receipted

invoice which is evidence that

• Pay any charges billed to you

by the Exchange Center for

the product is within the war-

ranty period must be present-

service not covered by the war-

ranty.

ed to obtain warranty service.

For rental ﬁ rms, proof of ﬁ rst

• A new or refurbished unit

will be shipped to you freight

rental is also required.

prepaid.

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PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Some of the following information may

• Route power cord to prevent it

not apply to your particular product;

from being pinched, or walked on,

however, as with any electronic product,

or melted by a hot stove or radiator.

precautions should be observed during

• To clean cabinet, unplug AC power

handling and use.

cord, then use a soft cloth damp-

• Before using the product, please

ened only with water.

follow and adhere to all warnings,

• Do not place lighted candles, ciga-

safety and operating instructions

rettes, cigars, etc. on the product.

located on the product and in the

• Unplug AC power cord from outlet

user book. Save all instructions for

during a lightning storm or when

future reference.

product is left unused for a long pe-

• Do not expose product to rain and

riod of time to prevent damage due

do not use near water; such as, sink,

to lightning or power line surges.

wet basement, swimming pools, etc.

• Care should be taken so that objects

• Always leave sufﬁ cient space around

do not fall and liquids do not spill

the product for ventilation. Do

into the product.

not place product in or on a bed,

• Never add accessories that the

rug, bookcase or cabinet that may

product has not been designed to

prevent air ﬂ ow through vent open-

accommodate.

ings.

• Use only the manufacturer's ap-

• Do not expose product to extreme

proved mounting instructions and

temperatures such as found near

hardware when installing product.

a hot radiator or stove, or in a car

• Do not attempt to disassemble

parked in the Summer sun.

the cabinet. This product does not

• Connect power cord only to AC

contain customer serviceable compo-

power source as marked on the

nents.

product.

• Do not handle the unit or power

• Some products employ a polarized

cord when your hands are wet or

AC line plug (one blade is wider).

damp

This is a safety feature. The plug

• Carts and Stands —

will go in the power outlet only

The appliance should

one way. If the plug doesn't go into

be used only with a

the outlet completely, turn the plug

cart or stand that is

over and put it in the other way. If

recommended by the

it still doesn't ﬁ t, contact a qualiﬁ ed

manufacturer.

electrician to change the outlet. Do

• An appliance and cart combination

not defeat the safety purpose of

should be moved with care. Quick

the polarized plug.

stops, excessive force, and uneven

Power failure indicator

When AC power is interrupted

Alkaline (NEDA 1604A/

IEC 6LR61) battery

(disconnected) for a short period

of time, both time and alarm

is recommended.

Carbon-zinc battery may be

settings will change (unless

used but memory holding

battery is installed). After AC

time will be substantially

power is restored (reconnected),

reduced. Memory holding

the Digital Display will blink

time for a fresh alkaline

to indicate that power was

battery is approximately 8

interrupted and you should

hours (if radio or alarm are

readjust the time and alarm

not operated) which should

settings.

take care of short, nuisance-

type AC power failures. To

preserve battery life, the unit

should remain plugged into

an AC outlet. As the battery

gets older, its voltage drops

and memory may be lost. Be

sure to replace the battery

periodically. Battery should

be removed if the unit will

be stored for more than one

month. Leaky battery can

badly damage the clock radio.

Wake function

Setting wake time

Selecting wake source

1. Press and hold WAKE on the

You can select to be woken up by

top of the unit.

either the radio or alarm.

2. While holding WAKE, press

HR or MIN to select the hour

Wake to radio: slide the selector

or minute value of the wake

to RADIO WAKE.

time.

OFF

• The clock is in 12 hour format.

The AM or PM indicator lights

RADIO

ALARM

WAKE

to show the respective time on

the front display.

• The last tuned frequency is the

wake radio station.

• Adjust the wake volume to a

MIN

suitable level when selecting

the wake to radio mode.

OFF

WAKE

Wake to alarm: slide the selector

to ALARM WAKE.

3. Release WAKE and the wake

OFF

time is set.

ALARM

RADIO

WAKE

Checking wake time

Press and hold WAKE on the top

of the unit to show the currently

set wake time. Release the button

to revert to current time.

What your warranty does not

Limitation of Warranty:

cover:

• THE WARRANTY STATED

• Customer instruction. (Your

ABOVE IS THE ONLY WAR-

Owner's Manual provides in-

RANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS

formation regarding operating

PRODUCT. ALL OTHER WAR-

Instructions and user controls.

RANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

For additional information, ask

(INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WAR-

your dealer.)

RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY

• Installation and set-up service

OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICU-

adjustments.

LAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY

• Batteries.

DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR

WRITTEN INFORMATION GIVEN

• Damage from misuse or ne-

glect.

BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS

OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE

• Products which have been

modiﬁ ed or incorporated into

A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY

INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS

other products.

• Products purchased or serviced

WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT

outside the USA.

• Acts of nature, such as but not

AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS

WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE

limited to lightning damage.

REMEDY OF THE CONSUMER.

THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mail

LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES

the Product registration Card

packed with your unit. It will

RESULTING FROM THE USE OF

THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING

make it easier to contact you

should it ever be necessary.

OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WAR-

The return of the card is not

required for warranty cover-

RANTY ON THIS PRODUCT.

THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRAN-

age.

TIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY

ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS

OF THE STATE OF INDIANA.

Audiovox Electronics Corp,

150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge,

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)

Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)

www.rcaaudiovideo.com

surfaces may cause the appliance

an attempt is made to charge a bat-

and cart combination to overturn.

tery not intended to be recharged.

• Damage Requiring Service –This

C. Discard leaky batteries immedi-

product should be serviced by quali-

ately. Leaking batteries can cause

ﬁ ed service personnel when:

skin burns or other personal injury.

A. The power supply cord or the

When discarding batteries, be sure

plug has been damaged; or

to dispose of them in the proper

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has

manner, according to provincial and

been spilled into the product; or

local regulations.

C. The product has been exposed to

rain; or

Important Battery Precautions

• Any battery may present a risk of

D. The product does not appear

to operate normally or exhibits a

ﬁ re, explosion, or chemical burn

marked change in performance; or

if abused. Do not try to charge a

E. The product has been dropped,

battery that is not intended to be

or the cabinet damaged.

recharged, do not incinerate, and

• When service or repairs are com-

do not puncture.

pleted, ask the service technician to

• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as

perform the safety check described

alkaline batteries, may leak if left in

in the service manual and to

your product for a long period of

time. Remove the batteries from the

conﬁ rm that replacement parts have

the same safety characteristics as

product if you are not going to use

the original parts.

it for a month or more.

• Overloading - Do not overload the

• If your product uses more than one

wall outlets, extension cords or inte-

battery, do not mix types and make

gral convenience receptacles as this

sure they are inserted correctly.

can result in a risk of ﬁ re or electric

Mixing types or inserting incorrectly

may cause them to leak.

shock.

• IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON

• Discard any leaky or deformed bat-

tery immediately. They may cause

BATTERIES, adhere to the follow-

]

ing precautions:

skin burns or other personal injury.

A. Any battery may leak electrolyte

• Please help to protect the environ-

if mixed with a different battery

ment by recycling or disposing of

type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all

batteries according to federal, state,

batteries are not replaced at the

and local regulations.

same time.

B. Any battery may leak electrolyte

or explode if disposed of in ﬁ re or

General controls

Left view

+ VOL – – adjusts volume

BAND AM/FM – selects radio

band

+ VOL –

BAND

AM FM

Top view

FM MHz / AM kHz – adjusts radio

frequency

– activates sleep function

OFF – turns radio off, cancels the

wake function

ON – turns radio on

RADIO WAKE – activates wake to

radio mode

ALARM WAKE – activates wake

to alarm mode

MHz

OFF

530

SNOOZE – when wake setting

MIN

kHz

RADIO

ALARM

SLEEP

WAKE

activates, press this button to

OFF

WAKE

OFF

quiet the wake alarm or radio

temporarily until the snooze

period (9 minutes) is over; press

this button to cancel the sleep

function

HR/MIN – adjusts either the hour

or minute value of the clock or

wake time

– adjusts the clock time (refer

to Clock)

WAKE (OFF) – adjusts the wake

time, turns off the wake function

(refer to Wake Function)

Turning off wake function

• The wake indicator

Silence the wake function

lights on the front

momentarily:

display once any

Press SNOOZE. The wake function

of the wake sources is

will activate again when the

selected.

snooze period (9 minutes) is over.

• Once the wake source is

selected, the wake function

will be activated at the set

wake time.

Stop the wake function:

Press WAKE OFF. The wake

function will activate again on the

following day at the same time.

WAKE

Cancel the wake function

completely:

Slide the selector to OFF.

OFF

RADIO

WAKE

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PRO-

HIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW,

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF

MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS

FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE

ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED

TO THE APPLICABLE WARRAN-

TY 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 speciﬁ c

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 war-

ranty information.

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ALARM

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