RCA RC46 User Manual

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user manual
guide de l'utilisateur
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It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the fi rst time.
Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d'instructions avant d'utiliser votre
nouveau produit pour la première fois.
Service information Technical information
This product should be serviced only by Product: Clock Radio
those specially trained in appropriate Brand: RCA
servicing techniques. For instructions Model: RC46
on how to obtain service, refer to the
warranty included in this user manual.
Electrical consumption
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
For your records
Power Consumption: 6 Watts
In the event that service should be
required, you may need the model
number and the serial number. In the
space below, record the date and place
of purchase and the serial number:
Model No.:
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
Serial No.:
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM OF PRODUCT
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Clock
Auto clock set Setting clock manually
You do not have to set the clock time as 1. Slide the switch /WAKE1/
a built-in automatic time set system is
WAKE2/ on the top of the unit
equipped in this clock powered by 2 AA to clock position.
batteries (included and installed).
2. Press REV or FWD
To set the clock time correctly: clock time. The time decrements or
1. Plug for power
increments will follow by a faster
• Insert the plug of the rate when you press and hold the
unit into an AC power
buttons.
outlet. • The ":" between hour and minute
time fl ashes when you are setting
2. Select daylight saving the time. AM or PM icon will also
• Slide the DST switch at the show beside the time.
back of the unit to turn on/
off in areas observing/not 3. Slide the switch /WAKE1/
observing such time change.
WAKE2/ on the top of the unit
to lock position when fi nished.
3. Select your time zone
• Press TIME ZONE
repeatedly at the
back of the unit to
cycle through the
time zones (EST > CST
> MST > PST > AKST > HST > AST
> EST...). The default time zone is
Eastern (EST) (refer to the maps on
the right).
Your clock is now set and ready
for use.
WARNING: Please avoid playing with
these buttons after entering the Clock/
Alarm set mode.
Wake function
Turning off the wake TM
SmartSnooze
alarm or radio This operation allows extra sleep time
after the wake function is on. The alarm
• To silence the wake function
will be off by pressing SNOOZE, SLEEP,
momentarily:
WAKE – OFF 1, or 2 until the
To turn off the wake function, press
snooze period is over. Snooze function
SNOOZE on the top of the unit.
can be used repeatedly up to 60
The wake alarm or radio will be
minutes. After this, the wake function
switched off temporarily. The alarm
will turn off until the next day.
or radio will be on again when the
snooze period (default: 9 minutes) is
To set the "quiet" period:
over. (read "SmartSnooze TM ")
1. Press and hold SNOOZE.
• To turn off the wake alarm or
2. Press REV or FWD
radio:
quiet period that shows on the
Press OFF. The wake alarm or radio
large display. The time decrements
will activate again the next day
or increments will follow by a faster
unless you switch off the Wake
rate when you press and hold the
function.
buttons.
• Snooze period can be set from 1 to
• To disable the wake function
30 minutes (default: 9 minutes).
completely:
Press WAKE – OFF 1 or 2
3. Release SNOOZE.
repeatedly on the top of the unit
until no wake mode icon (1 , 1
or 2 , 2 ) shows on the large
SmartSnooze TM is only
display.
available when
/WAKE1/WAKE2/
the lock position.
FCC information • Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for
This device complies with Part 15 of the
help.
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
Changes or modifi cations not expressly
may not cause harmful interference,
approved by the party responsible
and (2) this device must accept any
for compliance could void the user's
interference received, including
authority to operate the equipment.
interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Manufacturer/Responsible Party
Audiovox Electronics Corp.,
RC46 This equipment has been tested and
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge,
found to comply with the limits for
NY 11788
a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
Before you begin
Plugging in for power
2. Insert 2 AA batteries (included).
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY: 120V~60Hz
3. Replace the compartment door.
Refer to the "Clock" section and
Note: we recommend that you replace
follow the instructions to get the
the batteries every year.
clock time shown correctly with the
Auto Clock set feature.
Power failure indicator
Battery back-up operation
When AC power is interrupted
(disconnected) for a short period of
• This clock radio is equipped with
time, both time and alarm settings
a memory holding system that can
will change (unless batteries are
be powered with 2 "AA" batteries
installed). After AC power is restored
(included). The power failure
(reconnected), the Digital Display
protection circuit will not operate
will blink to indicate that power was
unless battery is installed.
interrupted and you should readjust the
• When normal household power
time and alarm settings.
is interrupted, or AC line cord
is unplugged, the batteries will
power the clock radio to keep
track of time and alarm settings
Power is fed to the unit even
programmed into memory.
when it is not functioning. To
• When the battery backup functions,
cut the power supply off, the
the digital display will not light,
power cable must be unplugged.
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.
To install batteries:
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.
US time zones
Seattle
Olympia
Washington
Montana
North Dakota
Salem Helena
Bismarck
Minnesota
Oregon Idaho
St. Paul
Boise South Dakota
to set the
Pierre
Wyoming
Iowa
Alaska
Cheyenne Nebraska
Sacramento Carson City
Salt Lake City Lincoln Des Moines
Nevada
(AKST)
San Francisco Utah
Denver
Colorado Topeka
California Kansas
Las Vegas
Summer Winter
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Oklahoma
Arizona
Oklahoma City
Phoenix New Mexico
Hawaii-
Dallas
Aleutian
Texas
Austin
(HST)
Houston
Pacific Mountain Central Eastern
(PST) (MST)
Canadian time zones
Yukon
Territory
Nunavut
Northwest Territories
British
Columbia
Summer Winter
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon Ontario
Regina
Winnipeg
Pacific Mountain Central Eastern
(PST) (MST) (CST) (EST)
Warranty information
Sleep function
In sleep mode, you can set the duration 12 Month Limited Warranty
(up to 90 minutes) before the radio turn Applies to RCA Audio/Video
off automatically. Products
To set the sleep mode: AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the
• Press SLEEP repeatedly to cycle Company) warrants to the original retail
among the sleep times available
purchaser of this product that should
(90min, 60min, 30min, 15min and this product or any part thereof, under
OFF. 90min is the default setting) on normal use and conditions, be proven
the large display. defective in material or workmanship
• The radio will be switched on. within 12 months from the date of
original purchase, such defect(s) will be
To check the remaining time in repaired or replaced with reconditioned
to set the sleep mode: product (at the Company's option)
• Press and hold SLEEP to check the without charge for parts and repair
remaining sleep time on the large
labor.
display.
To obtain repair or replacement
To cancel the sleep mode: within the terms of this Warranty, the
• If you decide to turn off the unit product is to be delivered with proof
sooner, press SNOOZE or OFF. of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill
of sale), specifi cation of defect(s),
transportation prepaid, to the Company
at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the
elimination of externally generated
is at static or noise, to correction of
antenna problems, loss/interruptions of
broadcast or internet service, to costs
incurred for installation, removal or
reinstallation of product, to corruptions
caused by computer viruses, spyware or
other malware, to loss of media, fi les,
data or content, or to damage to tapes,
discs, removable memory devices or
cards, speakers, accessories, computers,
Some of the following information may
not apply to your particular product;
however, as with any electronic product,
precautions should be observed during
handling and use.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near
water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifi ers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fi t into
your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories
specifi ed by the manufacturer.
General controls
Wake 1 mode
Large display: Clock time or
radio frequency
AUX
AM
FM PM MHz
AM kHz
Small display: Wake time
Wake 2 mode
Radio
Selecting radio mode
Press RADIO to switch on radio.
Maine Switching band
Augusta
Montpelier N.H.
Vt. Concord Slide the BAND switch on the back of
Albany Boston
Wisconsin Mass.
New York Providence
Michigan
Madison Lansing Hartford R.I.
the unit to select FM or AM band.
Conn.
Detroit Pennsylvania New York
Chicago Philadelphia Trenton
Harrisburg New Jersey
Ohio
Indiana Md. Delaware
Illinois
Columbus West Annapolis
Indianapolis Virginia Washington, D.C.
Springfield
Richmond Tuning the radio
St. Louis Charleston
Virginia
Frankfort
Jefferson City
Missouri Kentucky
Raleigh
Nashville North Carolina Rotate the TUNING knob on the
Tennessee
Memphis
Arkansas Columbia
right of the unit to adjust the radio
Atlanta South
Little Rock Carolina
Alabama Georgia
Mississippi
Montgomery
Jackson frequency that shows on the large
Louisiana
display.
Baton
Rouge
New Orleans
Florida
Puerto Rico
Miami
Built-in AFC
Atlantic
(CST) (EST) (AST)
The Built In Automatic Frequency
Control (AFC) works only on FM. It helps
reducing drift on FM reception and
keeping the radio locked in on the FM
station to which it is tuned.
Brightness control
Slide BRIGHTNESS switch on the back
Newfoundland
of the unit to Hi (high) or Lo (low)
position to adjust the brightness of all
Quebec the displays at the front of the unit.
Atlantic
(AST)
computer peripherals, other media
players, home networks or vehicle
electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any
product or part thereof which, in the
opinion of the Company, has suffered
or been damaged through alteration,
improper installation, mishandling,
misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal
or defacement of the factory serial
number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT
OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED
ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE
COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER
FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other
express warranties or liabilities. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH
OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE
BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24
MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL
PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

• Use only with the cart, the product for ventilation. Do
stand, tripod, bracket, not place product in or on a bed,
]
or table specifi ed by rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that
the manufacturer, or may prevent air fl ow through vent
sold with the apparatus. openings.
When a cart is used, use caution • Do not place lighted candles,
when moving the cart/apparatus cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
combination to avoid injury from product.
tip-over. • Connect power cord only to AC
• Unplug this apparatus during power source as marked on the
lightning storms or when unused product.
for long periods of time. • Care should be taken so that objects
• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed do not fall into the product.
service personnel. Servicing is • Do not attempt to disassemble
required when the apparatus has the cabinet. This product does
been damaged in any way, such not contain customer serviceable
as power-supply cord or plug is components.
damaged, liquid has been spilled • IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON
or objects have fallen into the BATTERIES, adhere to the following
apparatus, the apparatus has been precautions:
exposed to rain or moisture, does A. Any battery may leak electrolyte
not operate normally, or has been if mixed with a different battery
dropped. type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all
batteries are not replaced at the
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION same time.
• Main plug is used as disconnect B. Any battery may leak electrolyte
device and it should remain readily or explode if disposed of in fi re
operable during intended use. In or an attempt is made to charge
order to disconnect the apparatus a battery not intended to be
from the mains completely, the recharged.
mains plug should be disconnected C. Discard leaky batteries
form the mains socket outlet immediately. Leaking batteries can
completely. cause skin burns or other personal
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to injury. When discarding batteries,
dripping or splashing and no objects be sure to dispose of them in
fi lled with liquids, such as vases, the proper manner, according to
shall be placed on the apparatus. your state/provincial and local
• Always leave suffi cient space around regulations.
Front view
SNOOZE – enter snooze mode where
the alarm will quiet but sound again
once the snooze period is over.
RADIO – turn on the radio.
REV – set clock or wake time
(decrease value).
FWD – set clock or wake time
(increase value).
OFF – turn off the unit.
CHECK WAKE TIME – check the
currently set wake time.
–VOLUME+ – adjust volume.
TUNING – select radio frequencies.
Wake function
Setting wake time
When tuning in FM stations, you may
This unit allows two wake times to
notice that the station you are tuning
can be well-tuned on two or three be set.
1. Slide the switch
nearby points on the dial. Always tune
carefully at the loudest and clearest WAKE2/ on the top of the unit
point. to WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 position.
2. Press REV or FWD
AM antenna
respective wake time. The time
A built-in ferrite rod antenna eliminates
decrements or increments will
the need for an outside antenna for
follow by a faster rate when you
AM reception. Rotating the unit slightly
press and hold the buttons.
may improve reception of distant AM
• The wake time, corresponding wake
stations.
timer indicator (WK-1 for WAKE 1
and WK-2 for WAKE 2) and AM/
PM time indicator fl ash on the small
display.
3. Slide the switch
WAKE2/ on the top of the unit
to position when fi nished.
Selecting wake source
You may be woken up by radio or
alarm.
1. Select an AM or FM station (see
directions on "Radio").
2. Set a wake time (see above
direction).
3. Press WAKE –
repeatedly on the top of the unit to
select a waking mode.
• Corresponding icon lights on the
large display.
representative is authorized to assume default settings, and without any
for the Company any liability other than pre-loaded content which may have
expressed herein in connection with the been installed in the originally
sale of this product. purchased products. Consumer will
be responsible for reloading data
Some states do not allow limitations on and content. Consumer will be
how long an implied warranty lasts or responsible to restore any personal
the exclusion or limitation of incidental preference settings.
or consequential damage so the above • Properly pack your unit. Include
limitations or exclusions may not apply any remotes, memory cards, cables,
to you. This Warranty gives you specifi c etc. which were originally provided
legal rights and you may also have with the product. However DO NOT
other rights which vary from state to return any removable batteries,
state. even if batteries were included
with the original purchase. We
How to make a warranty claim: recommend using the original
• If your product is capable of storing carton and packing materials.
content (such as an mp3 player, • Include evidence of purchase date
digital voice recorder, etc), it is such as the bill of sale. Also print
recommended to make periodic your name and address and a
backup copies of content stored description of the defect. Send via
on the product. If applicable, standard UPS or its equivalent to:
before shipping a product, make
a back up copy of content or data Audiovox Electronics Corp.
stored on the device. Also, it is Attn: Service Department.
advisable to remove any personal 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge
content which you would not want N.Y. 11788
exposed to others. IT IS LIKELY 1-877-833-3491
THAT CONTENTS AND DATA ON
THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING • Insure your shipment for loss or
SERVICE AND REFORMATTING. damage. Audiovox accepts no
AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY liability in case of damage or loss en
FOR LOST CONTENT OR DATA, route to Audiovox.
OR FOR THE SECURITY OF ANY • Pay any charges billed to you by
PERSONAL CONTENT OR DATA ON the Exchange Center for service not
THE RETURNED DEVICE. Product covered by the warranty.
will be returned with factory
D. Do not expose batteries to
excessive heat (for example, by
leaving them in sunlight or close to
fi re).
• The marking information is located
at the bottom of apparatus.
• Caution marking is located at
bottom of apparatus.
Important Battery Precautions
• Any battery may present a risk of
fi re, explosion, or chemical burn
if abused. Do not try to charge a
battery that is not intended to be
recharged, do not incinerate, and
do not puncture.
• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as
alkaline batteries, may leak if left in
your product for a long period of
time. Remove the batteries from the
product if you are not going to use
it for a month or more.
• If your product uses more than one
battery, do not mix types and make
sure they are inserted correctly.
Mixing types or inserting incorrectly
may cause them to leak.
• Discard any leaky or deformed
battery immediately. They may
cause skin burns or other personal
injury.
• Please help to protect the
environment by recycling or
disposing of batteries according to
federal, state, and local regulations.
Back view
BRIGHTNESS – select display
brightness (high or low).
DST – turn daylight saving function on
or off.
TIME ZONE – press repeatedly to select
a time zone
BAND – select between AM and FM
bands.
Top view
SLEEP – activate sleep function.
/WAKE1/WAKE2/ – slide switch to
set Wake 1, Wake 2 and clock time.
WAKE – OFF – activate and set
wake function.
1 – Wake 1 by alarm
1 – Wake 1 by radio
2 – Wake 2 by alarm
/WAKE1/ 2 – Wake 2 by radio
• The unit equips with GRAD-U-
WAKE feature, the alarm tone
to set the volume will increase gradually to
its maximum in about 30 to 45
seconds.
Checking wake time
• Press CHECK WAKE TIME
repeatedly to show the currently set
wake time 1 and 2.
• The wake time, corresponding wake
timer indicator (WK-1 for WAKE 1
and WK-2 for WAKE 2) and AM/
/WAKE1/
PM time indicator show on the
small display.
• If corresponding wake function is
not activated, OFF shows on the
small display.
OFF 1 or 2
• A new or refurbished unit will be
shipped to you freight prepaid.
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.
For Canada Customers, please ship
to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5
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.
Audiovox Electronics Corp.,
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788
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