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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
Caution: The screw fastening power cord at the
bottom enclosure is served as a means of power
to radio and television reception.
If this equipment does cause interference to
cord strain relief. Do not loosen or throw this
screw away!
radio or television reception (which you can
determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct
For Your Records
the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
I
n the event that service should be required, you
• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the
may need the model number. In the space
antenna for the radio or television that is
below, record the date and place of purchase:
"receiving" the interference).
• Move the unit away from the equipment that
Date of Purchase:
is receiving interference.
• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so
Place of Purchase:
that the unit and the equipment receiving
interference are on different branch circuits.
CAUTION
If these measures do not eliminate the
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interference, please consult your dealer or an
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
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This product should be serviced only by those
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additional suggestions. Also, the Federal
specially trained in appropriate servicing
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service, refer to the warranty included in this
" D A N G E R O U S
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Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet
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The descriptions and characteristics in this owner's manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not
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as a guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications
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without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details
should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
Before You Begin
General Controls
Plugging In For Power
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY:
Note:
Note:
Note:
Note:
Note:
120V~60Hz
Power is fed to the unit even
when it is not functioning. To
cut the power supply off, the power
Battery Back-Up Operation
cable must be unplugged.
This clock radio is equipped with a
memory holding system that can be
powered with 2 "AA" batteries (included).
The power failure protection circuit will
Power Failure Indicator
not operate unless battery is installed.
When normal household power is
When AC power is interrupted (disconnected)
interrupted, or AC line cord is unplugged,
for a short period of time, both time and
the batteries will power the clock radio to
alarm settings will change (unless batteries
keep track of time and alarm settings
are installed). After AC power is restored
programmed into memory. When the
(reconnected), the Digital Display will blink to
battery backup functions, the digital
indicate that power was interrupted and you
display will not light, however, the
should readjust the time and alarm settings.
function of alarm still occurs during the
power interruption if remaining battery
power is adequate. Normal operation will
GEFAHR EINES
resume after AC power is restored so you
ELEKTRISCHEN SCHLAGS
will not have to reset the time or the
alarm.
Install battery 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.
Wake Function
Wake Function
Setting Wake Time
Turning Off the Wake Alarm or
SmartSnooze
This unit allows two wake times to be set.
Radio
This operation allows extra sleep time
1. Slide the switch
/WAKE1/WAKE2/
after the wake function is on. The alarm
Press SNOOZE on the top of the unit. The
on the top of the unit to WAKE 1 or
will be off by pressing SNOOZE, NAP,
wake alarm or radio will be switched off
WAKE 2 position.
SLEEP,
temporarily. The alarm or radio will be on
2. Press
REV or FWD
to set the
snooze period is over. Snooze function can
again when the snooze period is over. (see
respective wake time. The time
be used repeatedly up to 30 minutes
"SmartSnooze
TM
Operation")
decrements or increments will follow
(default: 9 minutes). After this, the wake
by a faster rate when you press and
function will turn off until the next day.
To turn off the wake alarm or radio
hold the buttons. The ":" between
Set the "quiet" period as follow:
completely, press OFF. The wake alarm or
hour and minute time flashes when
radio will activate again the next day unless
you are setting the time.
1. Press and hold SNOOZE.
you switch off the Wake function (see
3. Slide the switch
/WAKE1/WAKE2/
2. Press
"Switching off Wake Function").
on the top of the unit to
position
when finished.
Selecting Wake Source
Tip: The unit equips with GRAD-
GRAD-
GRAD-
GRAD-
GRAD-
U-WAKE feature, the alarm tone
U-WAKE
U-WAKE
U-WAKE
U-WAKE
You may be woken up by radio or alarm.
volume will increase gradually to
Sleep Function
1. Select an AM or FM station (see
its maximum in about 30 to 45
directions on "Radio").
seconds.
2. Set a wake time (see above direction).
3. Press WAKE -
OFF 1 or 2
In sleep mode, you can set the duration
repeatedly on the top of the unit to
(up to 2 hours) before the radio turn off
select a waking mode. Corresponding
automatically.
icon lights on the front of the unit.
1
- Wake 1 by alarm
1. Press and hold SLEEP on the top of the
1
- Wake 1 by radio
2
- Wake 2 by alarm
2
- Wake 2 by radio
Checking Wake Time
Slide the switch
/WAKE1/WAKE2/
on the top of the unit to WAKE 1 or
WAKE 2 position to check the currently
set wake time.
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: RP5420
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: 4 Watts
areas and abnormally hot places.
• To prevent personal injury, do not
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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
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dripping or splashing and that no
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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.
Clock
Top View
Before You Plug for Power
OFF - turns the unit on or off.
1. Setting Time Zone
FWD
- sets time (increases value).
You may slide the TIME ZONE selector at
SNOOZE - enters snooze mode where the
the back of the unit to Eastern (EST),
alarm will quiet but sound again once the
Central (CST), Mountain (MST) or Pacific
snooze period is over.
(PST) (refer to the maps on the right).
REV - sets time (decreases value).
RADIO/AUX - selects radio or AUX mode.
2. Daylight Saving
WAKE -
OFF - activates and sets wake
You can slide the DST switch at the back
function.
of the unit to turn on/ off in areas
/WAKE1/WAKE2/
- slide switch to set
observing/ not observing such time
Wake 1, Wake 2 and clock time.
NAP - activates nap function.
change.
SLEEP - activates sleep function.
WARNING: Please avoid playing with
these buttons after entering the
Back View
Clock/Alarm set mode.
BRIGHTNESS - selects display brightness.
Auto Clock Set
TIME ZONE - slide to select time zone
corresponds to your location.
You do not have to set the clock time as a
DST - turns daylight saving function on or off.
built-in automatic time set system is
AM/FM - selects between AM and FM bands.
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
replace the batteries every 2-3 years.
Right View
-VOLUME+ - adjusts volume.
TUNING - selects radio frequencies.
AUX IN - AUX input jack.
Nap Function
TM
Operation
This function wakes you up after a short
Switching Off Wake Function
period of time (from 10 minutes to 2
Press WAKE -
OFF 1 or 2 repeatedly on
hours).
the top of the unit until no wake mode icon
shows on the display.
1. Press and hold NAP on the top of the
REV or FWD
until the
unit and use
set the duration up to 2 hours (each
press decreases or increases duration
Note: SmartSnooze
TM
is only
by 10 minutes).
available when
/WAKE1/
/WAKE1/
/WAKE1/
/WAKE1/
/WAKE1/
2. The clock time shows after a few
WAKE2/
WAKE2/
WAKE2/
is at the lock
WAKE2/
WAKE2/
seconds if no button is pressed. NAP
position.
icon shows on the display to indicate
the function is activated.
REV or FWD
to set the
quiet period. The time decrements or
increments will follow by a faster rate
when you press and hold the buttons.
2. To check the remaining duration before
the radio turns off, press and hold SLEEP.
3. To cancel the sleep function, press
SNOOZE or OFF.
unit and use
REV or FWD
to
set the duration up to 2 hours. The
time decrements or increments will
follow by a faster rate when you press
and hold the buttons.
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
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Clock
Setting Clock
US Time Zones
1. Slide the switch
/WAKE1/WAKE2/
on the top of the unit to
clock position.
2. Press
REV or FWD
to set the clock
time. The time decrements or increments
will follow by a faster rate when you press
and hold the buttons. The ":" between
hour and minute time flashes when you
are setting the time. AM or PM icon will
also beside the time.
3. Slide the switch
/WAKE1/WAKE2/
on the top of the unit to
position
when finished.
(PST)
Canadian Time Zones
3. To check remaining nap time, press NAP
once to show the time on the display
briefly.
4. When the alarm sounds, press SNOOZE to
switch it off.
REV or FWD
to
• To cancel the function before the nap
time ends, press and hold NAP until no
nap icon shows on the display.
EN/F/E
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.
Radio
Selecting Radio Mode
Press RADIO/AUX to switch on radio.
Switching Band
Slide the AM/FM switch on the back of the
unit to select FM or AM band.
Tuning the Radio
Turn the TUNING knob on the right of the
unit to adjust radio frequency. Radio
frequency shows on the display.
Built-In AFC
The Built In Automatic Frequency Control
(AFC) works only on FM. It helps reducing
(MST)
drift on FM reception and keeping the
radio locked in on the FM station to which
(CST)
it is tuned.
(EST)
When tuning in FM stations, you may
Brightness Control
Clock time and radio frequency are
display on the display area at the front of
the unit. Slide BRIGHTNESS switch on the
back of the unit to HI (high) or LO (low)
position to adjust the brightness.
(CST)
(EST)
(PST)
(MST)
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m a n u a l
RP5420
notice that the station you are tuning can
be well-tuned on two or three nearby
points on the dial. Always tune carefully
at the loudest and clearest point.
AM Antenna
A built-in ferrite rod antenna eliminates the
need for an outside antenna for AM
reception. Rotating the unit slightly may
improve reception of distant AM stations.
Listening to Auxiliary Source
1. Connect your auxiliary source (e.g. mp3
player) to the AUX input jack on the right
side of the unit.
2. Turn on the unit and your auxiliary source.
3. Press RADIO/AUX to switch to listen to
auxiliary source. The AUX indicator on the
front will turn on. Press again to switch
back to listen to the radio.
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