IDT Technology NR868A 01 User Manual

"Genoa" Motion Activated Clock

Model: JMR868A / NR868A

USER MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific

"Genoa" Motion Activated Clock This device is

designed to give you many years of reliable service,
including the following conveniences:

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CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................... 1

Key Features - Main Unit ..................................... 2

Front View / LCD Symbols ................................ 2

Back View .......................................................... 2

Table Stand ........................................................ 3

Key Features - Nightlight with

Motion Sensor ...................................................... 3

Front View .......................................................... 3

Back View .......................................................... 3

Safety and Care .................................................... 4

Safety Precautions ............................................. 4

Caring for this Product ....................................... 4

Getting Started ..................................................... 4

How Your Clock Works with

the Nightlight - Overview ................................... 4

Package Contents .............................................. 4

Batteries ............................................................. 4

AC Adaptor ......................................................... 5

About Atomic Clock Reception .......................... 5

Turning the Atomic Clock Reception ON / OFF ....

Clock / Calendar ................................................... 6

Clock / Calendar Display ................................... 6

Setting the Clock / Calendar .............................. 6

Hourly Chime ..................................................... 6

Temperature ....................................................... 6

Alarm ...................................................................... 6

Alarm Display ..................................................... 6

Setting the Alarm ............................................... 6

Activating / Deactivating the Alarm ................... 7

Alarm Sound ...................................................... 7

Turning the Alarm Sound Off ............................. 7

Clock Backlight .................................................... 7

To Manually Turn the Backlight On ................... 7

To Activate the Backlight Using the

Motion / Light Sensor ......................................... 7

To Enable / Disable the

Remote-Controlled Clock Backlight .................. 7

Nightlight ............................................................... 7

Activating the Nightlight Using

the Mode Button ................................................. 7

Activating the Clock Backlight Using

the Control Button .............................................. 8

The Code Switch ................................................ 8

The Channel Switch ........................................... 8

+ Light - Rotary Knob ......................................... 8

Reset Button ...................................................... 8

Technical Specifications ..................................... 9

Troubleshooting ................................................... 10

About Oregon Scientific ...................................... 11

FCC Statement ...................................................... 11

Declaration of Conformity .................................. 11

 Atomic Calendar Clock
 Temperature Display
 Nightlight with Motion Sensor
 Sensor or Manual Activated Backlight
 US time zone selection
 2-Minute Crescendo Alarm
 Hourly Chime Function
 Day of the Week in 1 of 5 Languages
 Wall Mount and Table Stand

Keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It
contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as
technical specifications and warnings you should know.

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KEY FEATURES - MAIN UNIT

FRONT VIEW / LCD SYMBOLS

BACK VIEW

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6

1. Channel 1 / 2

 Ch.1 or Ch.2 will appear when the related remote

nightlight sensor has been activated.

2. Alarm On Icon

 Appears when the alarm is enabled.

3. AL

 Appears when you are in the Alarm Display

Mode.

4. Alarm / Calendar (DD / MM)

 Shows alarm time.
 Shows the date in DD / MM or MM / DD format.

5. Time

 HH / MM, 12 / 24 Hour, AM / PM.

6. Atomic Clock Reception Icon

 Shows the strength of the reception signal.

7. Start

 Start-time for the remotely controlled backlight

by nightlight with motion sensor.

8. Hourly Chime

 Appears when the hourly chime is enabled.

9. Stop

 Stop-time for the remotely controlled backlight

by nightlight with motion sensor.

10. Battery Low Icon

 Appears when the 2 clock batteries are low.

11.Time Zone Offset / Day of the Week

 Offsets the atomic time when you are in a

different US time zone.

 Name of the day in 1 of 5 languages.

12. Temperature

 ˚C / ˚F.

13. Light Icon with Battery Low Icon

 Appears when the 2 main backlight batteries are

low.

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13

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2

3

LIGHT MODE ALARM

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5
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7

C

RESET

F

LIGHT MODE ALARM

C

F

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RESET

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1. Wall Mount Hole

2. Table Stand

3. Battery Compartment

 Uses 4 x UM-3 / AA 1.5V batteries.

4. LIGHT button

 Press to activate the clock backlight for 5

seconds.

5. MODE button

 Press to toggle between 3 clock displays.
 Press and hold to enter Clock Setting Mode -

US time zone offset, 12- / 24-hour format, hour,

minute, year, DD / MM or MM / DD format,
month, day, day-of-the-week language and
hourly chime on / off.

6. ARROW UP and ARROW DOWN buttons

 Press to increase / decrease the value of a

setting (in any setting mode).

 Press and hold to activate / deactivate the atomic

clock reception (in normal Display Mode).

 Press to activate / deactivate the alarm function

when the respective alarm is selected.

7. ALARM button

 Press to toggle between 3 alarm displays.
 Press and hold in the respective Alarm Display

Mode to enter its Setting Mode for the daily
alarm, clock Code for the remote nightlight
sensor or, the remote-controlled backlight start
and stop time.

8. ˚C / ˚F - Temperature

 Slide to select between ˚C / ˚F display format.

9. RESET

 Press to return all values to the default settings.

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The clock can be placed on a table using the table

stand.

KEY FEATURES - NIGHTLIGHT WITH
MOTION SENSOR

FRONT VIEW

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BACK VIEWTABLE STAND

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1. Rotary Motion Sensor

 Detects motion and activates the nightlight and

clock backlight in accordance with the
settings used.

 Twist the knob to direct the sensor to the position

you want.

2. Light Sensor

 Detects the light intensity of the environment.

3. Light ON

 Press to turn the clock backlight ON for 10

seconds remotely.

4. Power - ON / OFF

 Slide to the appropriate setting to turn the battery

or AC power ON or OFF.

5. 4.5V Adaptor Socket

6. Light Panel

 When activated the panel will light up.

7. LED Indicator

1. Wall Mount Hole

2. Battery Compartment

 Uses 3 x UM-3 / AA 1.5V batteries.

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3. Channel 1 / 2

 Slide to select either Channel 1 or Channel 2.

4. Code switch

 Slide to change the Code.

5. Mode - On / Off / Auto

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 Slide switch to ON - the nightlight will turn on in

a dark room.

 Slide switch to OFF - the nightlight is turned off.
 Slide switch to AUTO - the nightlight will only be

activated by motion in a dark room.

6. Clock Control - On / Off

 Slide switch to ON - when motion is detected,

the clock backlight will be activated.

 Slide switch to OFF - the clock backlight will not

be activated by the motion sensor.

7. + Light - Rotary knob

 Rotate to adjust the sensitivity of the light sensor.

8. Reset button

 Press to reset the nightlight.

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SAFETY AND CARE

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Please observe the following safety precautions when
setting up and using this product.

 LCD panel - The LCD panel is made of glass, and

may break if the unit is dropped.

 Heat sources - Keep the product away from heat

sources, such as radiators, stoves, heaters, and
other heat-generating products.

 Water and moisture - Do not use the product in or

near water or in high moisture areas, such as a
bathroom.

 Power source - The product may be susceptible to

power surges. It should be unplugged during severe
storms or whenever you will be away for a long
time. Only use the type of power source specified
in this manual. Do not overload power strips and
extension cords, as this can cause a fire hazard.

CARING FOR THIS PRODUCT

To ensure you receive the maximum benefit from using
this product, please observe the following guidelines.

GETTING STARTED

HOW YOUR CLOCK WORKS WITH THE
NIGHTLIGHT - OVERVIEW

 The clock can be set independently to give you

time, calendar and alarm facilities.

 The nightlight can be set independently to light up

in the dark so you can see where you are going.

 The clock and nightlight can also be used together

to turn the clock backlight on when you walk into a
dark room, or wave your arm from the comfort of
your bed. It can do this because the nightlight has
2 types of sensor. One sensor responds to light
and the other responds to movement. From the
clock unit you can set these sensors to be active
during a certain period of time.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

When you unpack your clock with remote nightlight,
make sure you keep all the packing materials in a safe
place, in case you need to later transport the device or
return it for servicing.

In the box, you will find:

 Do not clean any part of the product with benzene,

thinner or other solvent chemicals - this may cause
permanent damage that is not covered by the
guarantee. When necessary, clean it with a damp
cloth.

 Keep your product away from hot, humid conditions

or strong sunlight.

 Every effort has been made to ensure the highest

standards of reliability for your clock with remote
nightlight. However, if something does go wrong,
please do not try to repair it yourself - consult your
supplier.

 Do not use your product outdoors in the rain, or

handle it with wet hands - water can damage
electrical equipment.

 Clock Unit
 Remote Nightlight
 4 x UM-3 / AA 1.5V Batteries for the Clock
 3 x UM-3 / AA 1.5V Batteries for the Nightlight
 4.5V AC Adapter

BATTERIES

The clock uses:

 4 x UM-3 / AA 1.5V batteries.

The nightlight uses:

 3 x UM-3 / AA 1.5V batteries.

NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline
batteries with this product for longer performance.

To install the batteries, simply insert them making sure
they match the correct polarities (+ and -).

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Clock:

NOTE The nightlight has a Power ON / OFF switch to
help conserve power. Use the AC adaptor when using
the nightlight for long periods of time. The batteries
are a good power source for back-up usage.

ABOUT ATOMIC CLOCK RECEPTION

This clock can automatically synchronize the date and
time with official time-keeping organizations in Boulder,

Colorado. The unit can pick up an atomic clock signal

when it is within 932 miles (1500 km) of Boulder.

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Nightlight:

NOTE Replace the batteries whenever the low battery

icon

is displayed. Change all the batteries at the
same time - it is dangerous to mix old and new
batteries. Protect your environment by taking
exhausted batteries to authorized disposal stations.

shows on the clock display when the batteries

are low.

The LED indicator on the motion sensor will flash in
red when the batteries are low.

AC ADAPTOR

The 4.5V AC adaptor connects to the nightlight as
shown below.

NOTE For best results, place the unit away from metal
or electrical objects, and near a window with a clear
view to the sky.

TURNING THE ATOMIC CLOCK RECEPTION ON / OFF

To turn the atomic clock reception on:

 Press and hold the clock button for 2 seconds.
 The atomic clock reception icon will appear and

flash on the display to indicate it is searching for
the atomic clock signal.

Once batteries have been installed in the clock, the
reception icon will flash to indicate it is searching for a
signal.

When the reception signal has been received the
reception icon will show the signal strength by
displaying between 0 and 3 waves:

STRONG
SIGNAL

WEAK SIGNAL

NO SIGNAL

To turn the atomic clock reception off:

 Press and hold the button for 2 seconds.
 The atomic clock reception icon will disappear from

the display.

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CLOCK / CALENDAR

CLOCK / CALENDAR DISPLAY

There are 3 types of clock display:

Calendar /
Clock / Sec

Press the MODE button to toggle between the 3 types
of display.

Calendar /
Clock / Day

Calendar / Clock /
Offset Time

HOURLY CHIME

The hourly chime function when set to ON will beep
once at the beginning of every hour, and the chime
icon

will show on the display.

TEMPERATURE

To choose between ˚C / ˚F, slide the switch up or down
to the setting you want.

The display can show indoor temperatures ranging
from 23˚F to +122˚F (-5˚C to +50˚C).

SETTING THE CLOCK / CALENDAR

Before you can manually set the clock and calendar,
you must specify the current time zone you live in and
the time format (12- or 24-hour) as follows:

1. Press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds.
The time zone offset hour digits will flash. The

default setting of the time zone offset hour is -8,
which stands for Pacific Time. To change to other
U.S. time zones, select the following:

-7 for Mountain Time

-6 for Central Time

-5 for Eastern Time

2. Enter the value by pressing the

3. Confirm the entry by pressing the MODE button.
The 12- or 24-hour display format will flash.

4. Repeat (2) and confirm the entry by pressing the
MODE button.

5. Repeat the above procedures to set the hour,
minute, year, MM / DD or DD / MM format, month,
day, day-of-the-week language and hourly chime
(On / Off).

You can select 1 of the 5 following languages:

SYMBOL LANGUAGE

English

German

French

Italian

Spanish

or buttons.

ALARM

ALARM DISPLAY

There are 3 types of alarm display:
Press the ALARM button to toggle between the 3 types

of display.

Daily Alarm /
Clock

IMPORTANT When you press and hold ALARM for 2
seconds to enter the Setting Mode you need to make
sure you are in the correct alarm display (see above
for reference).

SETTING THE ALARM

To set the alarm:

1. Press and hold the ALARM button for 2 seconds
when the selected alarm is displayed. The hours
will flash.

2. Enter the values by pressing

3. Confirm the entry by pressing the ALARM button.

4. The minutes will flash.

5. Repeat (2) and (3) to finish the setting. The alarm
will be activated automatically and the alarm icon

will appear on the display.

Start Time for
Backlight
activated by
Nightlight

Stop Time for
Backlight
activated by
Nightlight

or .

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ACTIVATING / DEACTIVATING THE ALARM

To activate or deactivate the alarm:

1. Press the ALARM button.

2. Press the

or button. When the alarm icon
appears on the display, the alarm is activated.
When the alarm icon does not appear on the
display, the alarm is deactivated.

ALARM SOUND

When activated, the alarm icon flashes, the backlight
will come on for 8 seconds and a beeping noise starts
quietly. The alarm gradually becomes louder until it
crescendos at 2 minutes.

TURNING THE ALARM SOUND OFF

To turn the alarm sound off and automatically activate
it again after 24 hours, press any of the following
buttons:

 MODE
 ALARM
 UP
 DOWN

CLOCK BACKLIGHT

TO MANUALLY TURN THE BACKLIGHT ON

Press the LIGHT button on the clock, and the backlight
will turn on for 5 seconds.

6. The Motion Start Hour will flash.

7. Repeat (4) and (5).

8. Continue the above procedures to set the Motion
Stop Hour.

9. When the icon appears on the display, the
function is activated. When the icon does not
appear on the display, the function is deactivated.

NOTE Light ON – Press to turn the clock backlight
ON for 10 seconds remotely.

NOTE The nightlight Clock Control switch must be
set to On for this function to work.

TO ENABLE / DISABLE THE REMOTE-CONTROLLED
CLOCK BACKLIGHT

1. Press the ALARM button twice to reach the display
below.

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TO ACTIVATE THE BACKLIGHT USING THE
MOTION / LIGHT SENSOR

The clock backlight can be set up for a certain period
of time to turn on for 10 seconds when a movement is
detected in a dark room. Simply:

1. Press the ALARM button twice to get to the
Backlight Setting Display.

2. Press and hold the ALARM button for 2 seconds
to enter the Backlight Setting Mode.

3. The Code setting will flash.

4. Press the or buttons to change the setting.
(Make sure you select the Code setting that
matches the Code switch in the back of the
nightlight).

5. Confirm the entry by pressing the ALARM button.

2. Press the

or buttons to change the setting to

either:

Enabled OR Disabled

NIGHTLIGHT

ACTIVATING THE NIGHTLIGHT USING THE MODE
BUTTON

The nightlight can be activated independently to the
clock unit. You can set the nightlight to the following
options:

1. Nightlight On - When the room is dark the nightlight
will stay on.

 Slide the Mode button to On.

2. Nightlight Off - The nightlight stays off all the time.

 Slide the Mode button to Off.

3. Nightlight Auto - When the nightlight detects motion
in a dark room, it will light up for 20 seconds.

 Slide the Mode button to Auto.

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NOTE When the motion sensor on the nightlight is
turned on, it needs approximately 2 minutes to warm
up before giving a response.

ACTIVATING THE CLOCK BACKLIGHT USING THE
CONTROL BUTTON

You can control the backlight of the clock through the
nightlight. You can set the backlight to the following
options:

1. Control On - The clock backlight is controlled by
the activation of the nightlight.

 Slide the Clock Control switch to On.

2. Control Off - The nightlight does not control the
clock backlight.

 Slide the Clock Control switch to Off.

NOTE See the Clock Backlight section, which shows

you how to set the nightlight sensors to be activated at
times specified by you.

THE CODE SWITCH

The Code switch on the nightlight must be set to the
same setting as the Code setting on the clock. The
Code allows the nightlight to recognize the clockís
settings.

THE CHANNEL SWITCH

Up to 2 nightlights can be linked to 1 clock. (An
additional nightlight can be purchased separately.) By
setting 1 nightlight to Channel 1 and the other to
Channel 2, the clock display can tell you which sensor
has been activated by flashing “ch. 1” or “ch.2” on the
display.

RESET BUTTON

Insert a thin blunt instrument into the hole below Reset
to return to the default settings.

The default settings are:

Clock Time: 12.00 PM
Date: 1st January 2004
Time Offset: -8 (Pacific Time)
Alarm Time: 6.00 AM
Daily Alarm: Disabled
Motion Alarm Start Time: 12.00 AM
Motion Alarm Stop Time: 6.00 AM
Motion Alarm: Disabled
Display Setting: 12hr, MM / DD, ˚F

+ LIGHT - ROTARY KNOB

The light sensor’s level of sensitivity can be adjusted.
Turn the Light rotary knob towards + to make it more
sensitive to light or - to make it less sensitive to light.

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE DESCRIPTION

Main Unit Dimensions

L x W x H 11.69 x 0.98 x 6.5 inches (297 x 25 x 165 mm)

Weight (without battery) 1.37 lbs (622 g)

Remote Unit Dimensions

L x W x H 3.46 x 1.69 x 4.41 inches (88 x 43 x 112 mm)

Weight (without battery) 0.31 lbs (140 g)

Temperature

Unit ˚C / ˚F

Operating Range 32˚F to +122˚F (0˚C to +50˚C)

Indoor Range 23˚F to +122˚F (-5˚C to +50˚C)

Resolution 0.2˚F (0.1˚C)

Main Unit Atomic Clock

Atomic Clock Frequency System WWVB-60

Atomic Clock Synchronization Auto or disabled

RF Frequency 433 MHz

Reception Range 100 feet (30 meters) with no obstructions

Synchronization Auto or disabled

Remote Unit

Motion Sensor Coverage Distance Approx. 16 feet (5 meters)

Motion Sensor Warm-Up Time Approx. 2 minutes after power-on

Main Unit Display

Clock HH:MM:SS

HH:MM:Day of Week

HH:MM:Time Zone Offset

Hour Format 12hr AM / PM or 24hr

Calendar DD / MM or MM / DD, user selectable. Weekday

selection in 5 languages (E, D, F, I, S)

Alarm 2-minute crescendo

Power

Main Unit 4 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries

Remote Unit 3 x UM-3 (AA) 1.5V batteries or 4.5V AC adaptor

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NOTE Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

NOTE It is recommended that you use alkaline batteries with this product for longer performance.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM SYMPTOM REMEDY

Clock time is not
correctly set

No alarm Alarm does not sound Turn on the alarm setting

Operation not normal Certain functions do not

Calendar Strange day

Clock Cannot change clock Disable the atomic clock signal and set

Clock / calendar

Temperature

Remote nightlight Does not activate the clock

No atomic clock reception Place the main unit far away from PCs,

perform

Cannot auto-synchronize the
clock

Shows “LLL” or “HHH”

backlight

phones, and other electronic equipment
and near a windowsill. Wait for at least
24 hours

Reset the main unit and the
remote nightlight

Check it is set to your own
language

the clock manually

1. Adjust batteries

2. Press Reset on the main unit

Temperature is out of range

1. Adjust batteries / AC adaptor

2. Check Control Clock switch, is set
to On

3. Check the Code switch on the
nightlight matches the main unit Code
display

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ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC

Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn
more about Oregon Scientific products such as digital
cameras; MP3 players; children’s electronic learning
products and games; projection clocks; health and
fitness gear; weather stations; and digital and
conference phones. The website also includes contact
information for our customer care department in case
you need to reach us, as well as frequently asked
questions and customer downloads.

We hope you will find all the information you need on
our website, however if you’d like to contact the Oregon
Scientific Customer Care department directly, please
visit:

www2.oregonscientific.com/service/support

OR

Call 949-608-2848 in the US.

For international enquiries, please visit:
http://www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international/

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 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.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV

technician for help.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

The following information is not to be used as contact
for support or sales. Please call our customer service
number (listed on our website at
www.oregonscientific.com, or on the warranty card for
this product) for all inquiries instead.

We

Name: Oregon Scientific,Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Place,

Tualatin, Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
Fax No.: 1-503-684-8883

declare that the product

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FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the 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:

Product No.: JMR868A / NR868A
Product Name: Atomic Wall Clock with Remote

Nightlight
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,

Phase 1,41 Man Yue St.,

Hung Hom, Kowloon,

Hong Kong

is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1)
This device may not cause harmful interference. 2)
This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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"Genoa" Motion Activated Clock

Model: JMR868A / NR868A

USER MANUAL

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