RCA RPC100 User Manual

v4.0 (EN/F)
user manual
guide de l'utilisateur
EN/F
It is important to read this instruction 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.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM OF PRODUCT
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZ-
ARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Technical information Service information
Product: Clock Radio This product should be serviced
only by those specially trained in
Brand: RCA
Model: RPC100 appropriate servicing techniques. For
instructions on how to obtain service,
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 5 Watts refer to the warranty 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 discrepancies arise in other
languages.
General controls
Left and right
TUNING – selects radio frequency
VOLUME – adjusts sound volume
BAND – selects radio band (FM/AM)
LIGHT – selects On, Off or Auto mode
for the night light located at the
bottom of the unit
DISPLAY – adjusts the display
brightness
AUX IN – connects external audio
Back
source (e.g. mp3 player) with an audio
cable (not supplied)
Bottom TIME ZONE – selects time zone
DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME – switches
the daylight saving time on or off
I T M E Z O N E
Radio
Switching on or off Antennas
Press ON (RADIO/AUX) to turn on the
• AM Antenna – A built-in ferrite rod
radio. Press OFF to turn it off .
antenna eliminates the need for an
outside antenna for AM reception.
Rotating the unit slightly may
improve reception of distant AM
stations.
• FM Antenna – The power cord
acts as your FM antenna. The
Switching band
power cord picks up moderate
Slide BAND on the left of the unit to
to strong stations and eliminates
select AM or FM band.
the need for an external antenna
in most strong signal areas. Be
sure the power cord is stretched
out to its full length. Do not
coil or bunch the cord together.
Changing position of the power
Tuning radio
cord may improve reception.
Rotate TUNING on the right of the unit • Built-In AFC – The Built In
to select radio frequency. Current radio Automatic Frequency Control
frequency shows on the display. (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.
When tuning in FM stations, you
may 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.
Sleep function
You can set the radio to play for a set
• The default sleep time is
length of time (up to 90 min) before
90 minutes.
turning off automatically.
• The radio will be
switched on once SLEEP is
Press SLEEP repeatedly to select
pressed.
a duration (90, 60, 30, 15 min or
• If you set Sleep function with
OFF) before the radio turns off
low volume level before going
automatically.
to bed, we advise using the
Wake to Alarm mode.
• To check the remaining duration
before the unit turns off , press
SLEEP once.
• To cancel the sleep function, press
SNOOZE/LIGHT or OFF.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Some of the following information • Protect the power cord from being
may not apply to your particular walked on or pinched particularly
product; however, as with any at plugs, convenience receptacles,
electronic product, precautions should and the point where they exit from
be observed during handling and use. the apparatus.
• Read these instructions. • Only use attachments/accessories
RPC100
• Keep these instructions. specifi ed by the manufacturer.
• Heed all warnings. • Use only with the cart, stand,
• Follow all instructions.
tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed
• Do not use this apparatus near by the manufacturer, or sold with
water.
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
• Clean only with dry cloth. use caution when moving the cart/
• Do not block any ventilation
apparatus combination to avoid
openings. Install in accordance injury from tip-over.
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.
• Unplug this apparatus during
• Do not defeat the safety purpose lightning storms or when unused
of the polarized or grounding-type
for long periods of time.
plug. A polarized plug has two • Refer all servicing to qualifi ed
blades with one wider than the
service personnel. Servicing is
other. A grounding type plug has required when the apparatus has
two blades and a third grounding
been damaged in any way, such
prong. The wide blade or the third as power-supply cord or plug is
prong is provided for your safety. If
damaged, liquid has been spilled
the provided plug does not fi t into or objects have fallen into the
your outlet, consult an electrician
apparatus, the apparatus has been
for replacement of the obsolete exposed to rain or moisture, does
outlet.
Before you begin
Plugging in for power
Battery back-up operation
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY: • This clock radio is equipped with a
120V~60Hz
memory holding system that can
be powered with 2 "AA" batteries
• The AC power plug is
(included).
polarized (one blade • The power failure protection circuit
is wider than the
will not operate unless battery is
other) and only fi ts installed.
into AC power outlets
• When normal household power
one way. is interrupted, or AC line cord
• If the plug will not go into the
is unplugged, the batteries will
outlet completely, turn the plug power the clock radio to keep
over and try to insert it the other
track of time and alarm settings
way. programmed into memory.
• If it still does not fi t, contact a
• When the battery backup
qualifi ed electrician to change the functions, the digital display will
outlet, or use a diff erent one.
not light, however, the function of
• Do not attempt to bypass this alarm still occurs during the power
safety feature.
interruption if remaining battery
• Power is fed to the unit even when power is adequate.
it is not functioning. To cut the
• Normal operation will resume after
power supply off , the power cable AC power is restored so you will
must be unplugged.
not have to reset the time or the
alarm.
To install the 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.
Clock
Before plugging for power Setting clock manually
1. Set the Time Zone
1. Slide SET to
Slide the time zone selector at
the bottom of the unit to Eastern,
Central, Mountain or Pacifi c. (Refer
to the maps on the right)
2. Set the Daylight Saving Time
Slide the day light saving selector
2. Press REV
at the bottom of the unit to turn
clock time. The time decrements or
on/off in areas observing/not
increments will follow by a faster
observing such time change. The
rate when you press and hold the
icon shows on the display when
buttons. AM or PM also shows
daylight saving time is active.
beside the time on the display.
WARNING: Please avoid playing with
these buttons after entering the Clock/
Alarm set mode.
Auto clock set
3. When fi nished, slide SET to
You do not have to set the clock time
lock the current setting.
as a 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 replace the batteries every year.
Auxiliary input
1. Connect your auxiliary input source 5. When fi nished listening, press ON
(e.g. mp3 player) to the AUX IN (RADIO/AUX) to switch to the
jack on the back of the unit with radio or press OFF to turn off the
an audio cable (not supplied). unit.
2. Press ON (RADIO/AUX) twice to
turn on the unit and select the
AUX mode.
• The AUX icon lights on the display.
3. Start playback from the auxiliary
source.
4. Adjust the auxiliary source to
mid-range volume and adjust the
master volume by rotating the
VOLUME knob on the unit.
• Do not turn the volume of the
auxiliary source too high as this
may aff ect the sound quality.
• For other playback operations,
control them on your auxiliary
source.
NAP function
For catnaps up to 2 hours without
disturbing the regular wake function • Press NAP once to show
briefl y the NAP time left.
settings. The NAP function wakes you
up after a set length of time. • Only alarm tone can be
used with the NAP function.
1. Press NAP repeatedly to cycle • Press OFF to cancel the NAP
alarm, or press and hold NAP
among the NAP time available (10
min, 20min, 30min, 60min, 90min until the NAP icon no longer
shows on the display to cancel
and OFF; 20min is the default
setting). the NAP function.
• The NAP icon fl ashes on the
display while adjusting.
2. When the desired NAP time is
selected, release NAP and wait for
about 5 seconds, the NAP time is
now set.
• The icon NAP lights on the display.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
• ADDITIONAL SAFETY
INFORMATION
• Apparatus shall not be exposed
to dripping or splashing and no
objects fi lled with liquids, such
as vases, shall be placed on the
apparatus.
• Always leave suffi cient space
around the product for ventilation.
Do not place product in or on a
bed, rug, in a bookcase or cabinet
that may prevent air fl ow through
vent openings.
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• Do not place lighted candles,
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
product.
• Connect power cord only to AC
power source as marked on the
product.
• Care should be taken so that
objects do not fall into the
product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet. This product does
not contain customer serviceable
components.
2. Insert 2 AA batteries (included).
3. Replace the compartment door.
Note: we recommend that you replace
the batteries every year.
Power failure indicator
When AC power is interrupted
(disconnected) for a short period of
time, both time and alarm settings
will change (unless battery is
installed). After AC power is restored
(reconnected), the Digital Display
will blink to indicate that power was
interrupted and you should readjust
the time and alarm settings.
US time zones
.
Seattle
Olympia
Washington
Montana North Dakota
Salem
Helena
Bismarck
Minnesota
Oregon Idaho
Boise South Dakota
Pierre
Wyoming
Cheyenne Nebraska
Sacramento Carson City Salt Lake City
Nevada Lincoln
San Francisco Utah
Denver
or FWD to set the Colorado Topeka
California Kansas
Las Vegas
Summer Winter
Los Angeles
Santa Fe
Oklahoma
Arizona
Oklahoma City
Phoenix
New Mexico
Dallas
Texas
Austin
Houston
Pacific Mountain
Canadian time zones
to
Yukon
Territory
Nunavut
Northwest Territories
British
Columbia
Summer Winter
Alberta
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Saskatoon
Regina
Winnipeg
Pacific Mountain Central Eastern
Wake function
Setting wake time
1. Slide SET to .
2. Press REV or FWD to set the
wake time. The time decrements or
increments will follow by a faster
rate when you press and hold the
buttons.
• Currently set wake time shows
on the smaller display located at
the upper right corner. AM or PM
indicator also lights beside the
wake time. Refer to Wake time
display.
3. When fi nished, slide SET to to
lock the current setting.
Warranty information
12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to RCA Audio/Video Products
• AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORP. (the
Company) warrants to the original retail
purchaser of this product that should
this product or any part thereof, under
normal use and conditions, be proven
defective in material or workmanship
within 12 months from the date of
original purchase, such defect(s) will be
repaired or replaced with reconditioned
product (at the Company's option)
without charge for parts and repair labor.
• To obtain repair or replacement within
the terms of this Warranty, the product
is to be delivered with proof 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
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,
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 suff ered
or been damaged through alteration,
improper installation, mishandling,
FCC information
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
• IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES
This device may not cause harmful
ON BATTERIES, adhere to the
interference, and (2) this device must
following precautions:
accept any interference received,
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte
including interference that may cause
if mixed with a diff erent battery
undesired operation.
type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all
batteries are not replaced at the
This equipment has been tested
same time.
and found to comply with the
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte
limits for a Class B digital device,
or explode if disposed of in fi re
pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
or an attempt is made to charge
These limits are designed to provide
a battery not intended to be
reasonable protection against
recharged.
harmful interference in a residential
C. Discard leaky batteries
installation. This equipment generates,
immediately. Leaking batteries can
uses, and can radiate radio frequency
cause skin burns or other personal
energy and, if not installed and used in
injury. When discarding batteries,
accordance with the instructions, may
be sure to dispose of them in
cause harmful interference to radio
the proper manner, according to
communications.
your state/provincial and local
regulations.
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:
General controls
Important battery
Top and front
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.
Display
Display brightness
Rotate DISPLAY on the left of the unit
to increase or decrease the display
brightness.
Maine
Augusta
Montpelier N.H.
Vt. Concord
St. Paul
Albany Boston
Wisconsin Mass.
New York Providence
Michigan
Madison Lansing Hartford R.I.
Conn.
Detroit Pennsylvania New York
Iowa Chicago Trenton
Philadelphia
New Jersey
Harrisburg
Des Moines Ohio
Indiana Md. Delaware
Illinois Columbus West Annapolis
Indianapolis Virginia Washington, D.C.
Springfield
Richmond
St. Louis
Charleston Virginia
Frankfort
Jefferson City
Missouri Kentucky
Raleigh
Nashville North Carolina
Tennessee
Memphis
Arkansas Columbia
South
Little Rock Atlanta
Carolina
Mississippi Alabama Georgia
Montgomery
Jackson
Louisiana
Baton
Rouge
New Orleans
Florida
Night light
Miami
Central Eastern
To select the night light setting:
Night light is located at the bottom
of the unit. Slide LIGHT on the left of
the unit to select one of the following
settings:
Newfoundland
• ON – always turns on the night
light;
Quebec • AUTO – turns on the automatic
Ontario
night light mode;
• OFF – always turns off the night
light.
Selecting wake source
Turning off the wake function
Slide WAKE MODE to or . To silence the wake function
temporarily for extra sleep time:
• With SmartSnooze™, press
SNOOZE/LIGHT, SLEEP or NAP
to turn off the wake function
temporarily for extra sleep time.
• – wake to radio
• – wake to alarm
• The indicator lights against the
wake source icon on the smaller
display located at the upper right
corner. Refer to Wake time display.
• Once the wake source is selected,
or
the wake function will be activated
at the set wake time.
• The wake function will activate
again when the snooze period (9
Wake time display
minutes) is over.
• The smaller wake time display is
• The snooze period is fi xed and
located at the upper right corner
cannot be changed.
of the unit.
To stop the wake function:
Press OFF. The wake function will
activate again on the following day at
the same time.
• The above example shows the
wake time is set at 8:30am with
alarm selected as the wake source.
misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal How to make a warranty claim:
or defacement of the factory serial • If your product is capable of storing
number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT content (such as an mp3 player, digital
OF THE COMPANY'S LIABILITY UNDER voice recorder, etc), it is recommended
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE to make periodic backup copies of
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED content stored on the product. If
ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE applicable, before shipping a product,
COMPANY'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE make a back up copy of content or data
PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER stored on the device. Also, it is advisable
FOR THE PRODUCT. to remove any personal content which
• This Warranty is in lieu of all other you would not want exposed to others.
express warranties or liabilities. ANY IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTENTS AND
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF DURING SERVICE AND REFORMATTING.
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN LOST CONTENT OR DATA, OR FOR THE
WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH SECURITY OF ANY PERSONAL CONTENT
OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER OR DATA ON THE RETURNED DEVICE.
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF Product will be returned with factory
MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT default settings, and without any pre-
WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS loaded content which may have been
FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. installed in the originally purchased
IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE products. Consumer will be responsible
LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR for reloading data and content.
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH Consumer will be responsible to restore
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No any personal preference settings.
person or representative is authorized • Properly pack your unit. Include any
to assume for the Company any remotes, memory cards, cables, etc.
liability other than expressed herein in which were originally provided with the
connection with the sale of this product. product. However DO NOT return any
• Some states do not allow limitations on removable batteries, even if batteries
how long an implied warranty lasts or were included with the original purchase.
the exclusion or limitation of incidental We recommend using the original carton
or consequential damage so the above and packing materials.
limitations or exclusions may not apply • Include evidence of purchase date such
to you. This Warranty gives you specifi c as the bill of sale. Also print your name
legal rights and you may also have other and address and a description of the
rights which vary from state to state. defect. Send via standard UPS or its
equivalent to:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between
the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit diff erent from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician
for help.
Changes or modifi cations not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Maufacturer/Responsible Party
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge,
NY 11788
For your records
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.:
OFF – turns off the unit; turns off the
wake function and sleep mode
ON (RADIO/AUX) – turns on the radio
or auxiliary input mode
REV / FWD – sets clock or wake
time
SET – selects setting wake time
( ), clock time ( ) or lock the current
wake and clock time settings ( )
WAKE MODE – selects wake to radio
( ), wake to alarm ( ) or deactivate
the wake function (OFF)
SLEEP – activates the Sleep function
SNOOZE/LIGHT – turns off the wake
function temporarily; cancels the
sleep function; turns on the night light
briefl y with AUTO mode selected (refer
to Night light for more information)
NAP – activates the NAP function
To use the automatic night light
mode:
• Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to turn on
the night light for about 5 seconds.
• The night light also turns on when
the wake function activates.
To cancel the wake function
completely:
• Slide WAKE MODE to OFF. No
indicator lights against the wake
source icon.
,
• The wake time display shows OFF
to indicate that wake function has
been deactivated.
• The set wake time will not be
erased and can be used the next
time when you switch on wake
function again.
Wake to Alarm uses
GRAD-U-WAKE, a
gentle increase to the
maximum alarm tone volume
over 30 to 45 seconds.
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Attn: Service Department.
150 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppauge N.Y. 11788
1-877-833-3491
• Insure your shipment for loss or damage.
Audiovox accepts no liability in case of
damage or loss en route to Audiovox.
• Pay any charges billed to you by the
Exchange Center for service not covered
by the warranty.
• 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
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
150 Marcus Blvd, Hauppauge, NY 11788
1-877-833-3491
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