RCA RP5412 User Manual

FCC Information Safety Information
English
For Your Safety
FCC Information
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC The AC power plug is polarized
(one blade is wider than the
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful other) and only fits into AC
power outlets one way. If the
interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference plug will not go into the outlet
completely, turn the plug over
that may cause undesired operation.
In accordance with FCC requirements, changes and try to insert it the other
way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
or modifications not expressly approved by
Thomson Inc. could void the user's authority to electrician to change the outlet, or use a
different one. Do not attempt to bypass this
operate this product.
This device generates and uses radio frequency safety feature.
(RF) energy, and if not installed and used
properly, this equipment may cause interference For Your Records
to radio and television reception.
I
n the event that service should be required, you
If this equipment does cause interference to
may need the model number. In the space
radio or television reception (which you can
below, record the date and place of purchase:
determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct
the interference by one or more of the following
Date of Purchase:
measures:
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the
Place of Purchase:
antenna for the radio or television that is
"receiving" the interference).
• Move the unit away from the equipment that
Service Information
is receiving interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so
This product should be serviced only by those
that the unit and the equipment receiving
specially trained in appropriate servicing
interference are on different branch circuits.
techniques. For instructions on how to obtain
CAUTION
If these measures do not eliminate the
service, refer to the warranty included in this
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interference, please consult your dealer or an
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should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
Before You Begin General Controls
Plugging In For Power
Note: Note:
Note: Note: Note:
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY:
Power is fed to the unit even
120V~60Hz
when it is not functioning. To cut
the power supply off, the power cable
Battery Back-Up Operation
must be unplugged.
This clock radio is equipped with a
memory holding system that can be
powered with 2 "AA" batteries (included).
Power Failure Indicator
The power failure protection circuit will
When AC power is interrupted (disconnected)
not operate unless battery is installed.
for a short period of time, both time and
When normal household power is
alarm settings will change (unless battery is
interrupted, or AC line cord is unplugged,
installed). After AC power is restored
the batteries will power the clock radio to
(reconnected), the Digital Display will blink to
keep track of time and alarm settings
programmed into memory. When the indicate that power was interrupted and you
battery backup functions, the digital should readjust the time and alarm settings.
display will not light, 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 GEFAHR EINES
ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGS
will not have to reset the time or the
alarm.
Install batteries as follow:
1. Remove battery compartment door
(located at the bottom of the radio)
by applying thumb pressure to the
tab on battery door and then lift the
door out and off the cabinet.
2. Insert 2 AA batteries (included).
3. Replace the compartment door.
Note: we recommend that you replace the
batteries every 2-3 years.
Radio

Wake Function

Wake Function

Switching Band

Setting Wake Time

When tuning in FM stations, you may notice
Slide the BAND/FM•AM switch on the left that the station you are tuning can This unit allows two wake times to be set.
of the unit to select FM or AM band. be well-tuned on two or three nearby Turn the wake time setting knob WAKE
points on the dial. Always tune carefully or WAKE

Tuning the Radio

at the loudest and clearest point. adjust wake time 1 and 2 respectively .
The time decrements or increments will
Turn the TUNING knob on the left of the
AM Antenna
follow by a faster rate when you push and
unit to adjust radio frequency.
hold the knob. "WAKE 1" or "WAKE 2"
A built-in ferrite rod antenna eliminates the
icon flashes on the display while you are
FM Antenna need for an outside antenna for AM
adjusting respective wake time.
reception. Rotating the unit slightly may
The FM antenna cord is attached at the
improve reception of distant AM stations.
back of the unit. We recommend the cord

Selecting Wake Source

be fully extended for best FM reception.
You may be woken up by radio or alarm.
1. Select an AM or FM station (see
Built-In AFC
The Built In Automatic Frequency Control
2. Set a wake time (see above direction).
(AFC) works only on FM. It helps reducing
3. Slide the switch WAKE 1 or WAKE 2
drift on FM reception and keeping the
radio locked in on the FM station to which
it is tuned.

Display Brightness

Checking Wake Time

Clock time and radio frequency are
Press WAKE 1 CHECK TIME or WAKE 2
display on the display area at the front of
CHECK TIME on the sides of the unit to
the unit. You can adjust the brightness of
check respective wake time. Wake time
the display by sliding BRIGHTNESS/
shows briefly on the display.
LO••HI on the right of the unit.
Important Information
Technical Information • Make sure that you keep your set
away from water and high
Product: Clock Radio
temperatures.
Brand: RCA
• Do not use your System immediately
Model: RP5412/RP5414
after transporting it from a cold place
to a warm place, as condensation may
Electrical Consumption
cause the system to malfunction.
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
• Keep your unit away from humid
Power Consumption: 5 Watts
areas and abnormally hot places.
• To prevent personal injury, do not
IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. reverse any batteries.
• The use of apparatus in moderate
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc climates.
C.P. 06700. México, D.F. • The apparatus shall not be exposed to
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
dripping or splashing and that no
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
objects filled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
• No naked flame sources, such as
lighted candles, should be placed on
the apparatus.
• Attention should be drawn to the
environmental aspects of battery
disposal.
• Minimum distances (2cm) around the
apparatus for sufficient ventilations.
• The ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the ventilation
opening with items, such as
newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• The rating plate is located at the
bottom cabinet of apparatus.
General Controls
Front View
power switch - turns the unit on or off.
Left View
BAND/FM••AM - selects FM or AM band.
TUNING - selects radio frequency.
WAKE 1 - activates Wake 1 settings and
changes Wake 1 mode.
• (Wake to alarm) - selects alarm as the
waking mode.
• (Wake to music) - selects radio as the
waking mode.
• OFF - deactivates Wake 1 waking mode.
WAKE 1 CHECK TIME - press once to check
waking time.
Right View
BRIGHTNESS/LO••HI - selects display
brightness (LO - low, HI - high)
-VOLUME+ - adjusts volume.
WAKE 2 - activates Wake 2 settings and
changes Wake 2 mode.
• (Wake to alarm) - selects alarm as the
waking mode.
• (Wake to music) - selects radio as the
waking mode.
• OFF - deactivates Wake 2 waking mode.
WAKE 2 CHECK TIME - press once to check
waking time.
Wake Function
Turning Off the Wake Alarm or SmartSnooze
This operation allows extra sleep time
Radio
after the wake function is on. The alarm
Press SNOOZE on the top of the unit. The
on the back of the unit to will be off by pressing SNOOZE, sleep or
wake alarm or radio will be switched off
display until the snooze period is over.
temporarily. The alarm or radio will be on
Snooze function can be used repeatedly
again when the snooze period is over. (see
up to 30 minutes. After this, the wake
"SmartSnooze TM Operation")
function will turn off until the next day.
Set the "quiet" period as follow:
To turn off the wake alarm or radio
completely, press . The wake alarm or
1. Press and hold SNOOZE.
radio will activate again the next day unless
2. Turn the clock setting knob
you switch off the Wake function (see
back of the unit to adjust the snooze

"Switching off Wake Function").

"quiet" period. The time decrements
or increments will follow by a faster
directions on "Radio").
rate when you push and hold the
Tip: The unit equips with GRAD- GRAD- GRAD- GRAD- GRAD-
knob.
U-WAKE U-WAKE feature, the alarm tone U-WAKE U-WAKE U-WAKE
on the sides of the unit to /
volume will increase gradually to
(wake by alarm) or / (wake by

Sleep Function

its maximum in about 30 to 45
radio). Corresponding icon lights on
seconds.
the front of the unit.
- Wake 1 by alarm
In sleep mode, you can set the duration
- Wake 1 by radio
(up to 2 hours) before the radio turn off
- Wake 2 by alarm
automatically.
- Wake 2 by radio
1. Press and hold SLEEP and turn the
clock setting knob
the unit to adjust the duration up to 2
hours. The time decrements or
increments will follow by a faster rate
when you push and hold the knob.
Note: The radio will be switched on.
Ecology
Help protect the environment - we
recommend that you dispose of used
batteries by putting them into specially
designed receptacles.
Maintenance
Clean the unit with a soft cloth, or a damp
chamois leather. Never use solvents.
IMPORTADOR
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
EXPORTER
Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 1976
Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976
©2006 Thomson Inc.
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Printed in China / Impreso en China
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Clock
Before You Plug for Power
1. Setting Time Zone
You may slide the time zone selector at
Top View the bottom of the unit to Eastern,
Central, Mountain or Pacific. (refer to the
display - switches between analogue and
maps on the right)
digital clock display.
SNOOZE - turns off the alarm.
2. Day Light Saving
sleep - activates sleep function.
You can slide the day light saving switch
at the bottom of the unit to turn on/ off
in areas observing/ not observing such
time change.
WARNING: Please avoid playing with
these buttons after entering the
Clock/Alarm set mode.
Back View
Auto Clock Set
WAKE - adjusts Wake 1 time.
You do not have to set the clock time as a
- adjusts clock time.
WAKE - adjusts Wake 2 time. built-in automatic time set system is
equipped in this clock powered by 3V (2
X AA batteries (included). All you have to
do is to plug this clock for power and
current time will be shown automatically.
However, the batteries can also be
exhausted and we recommend that you
Bottom View
replace the batteries every 2-3 years.
Time zone selector - selects time zone.
Daylight saving switch - switches day light
saving time on or off.
TM
Operation Switching Off Wake Function
Slide the switch WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 on the
sides of the unit to OFF to switch off
respective wake function. The set wake time
will not be erased and can be used the next
day when you switch on wake function again.
on the
2. To check the remaining duration before
the radio turns off, press and hold SLEEP.
3. To cancel the sleep function, press
SNOOZE or power switch.
on the back of
RP5412/5414
EN/F/E
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Clock
US Time Zones

Setting Clock

Turn the clock setting knob on the back
of the unit to adjust clock time. The time
decrements or increments will follow by a
faster rate when you push and hold the
knob. A clock icon flashes on the display
while you are adjusting the time.
Selecting between Analogue
and Digital Clock
Press display to select between analgoue
and digital clock display.
Canadian Time Zones
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