Optimus ACR-326, 12-1626 User Manual
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Cat. No. 12-1626
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
ACR-326
Atomic Clock Radio
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FEATURES
Your Optimus Atomi c Clock Radi o combines a simple design with advanced
technology. It automati cally updates the
clock setting by receiving a 60 kHz longwave radio signal from station WWVB
which broadcasts the t ime according to
the U.S. government’s atomic clock in
Boulder, Colorado. The clock checks this
continuous signal several times each
day, giving you the mo st accurate time
possible. Its features include:
World Times Display
— lets you see
the current time for the United States
time zones and up to 24 world cities.
NASA (National Aeronautics and
Space Administration) and Military
Time Accuracy
— the Colorado radio
signal provides an exact standard for
your home or business.
WWVB External Antenna
— receives
the atomic clock signal wi th no installation.
Display Shows Home Time, World
Times, Date, and Calendar
— to provide you with accurate, complete information.
3" Speaker
— provides excellent r adio
fidelity.
AM/FM Radio
— lets you wake to pro-
grams on your favorite broadcast station.
Backlit Display
— lets you see the dis-
play in low light situations.
Sleep Timer
— lets you set the radio to
play as you fa ll as leep, t hen aut omat ically turn off.
Snooze Bar
— lets you temporarily turn
off the alarm or radio for about 9 minutes
so you can get a few extra minutes of
sleep.
WARNING:
hazard, do not expose this product to rain or
moisture.
CAUTION:
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
!
To reduce the risk of fire or shock
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This symbol is intended to alert
you to the presence of uninsu-
lated dangerous voltage within
the product’s enclosure that might
be of sufficient magnitude to con-
stitute a risk of electric shock. Do
not open the product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
maintenance instructions are
included in the literature accom-
panying this product.
!
Dual Alarm
— lets you set a separate
daily alarm for weekd ays a nd week ends
(for example).
©
1999 Tandy Corporation.
Optimus and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING AC POWER/
SETTING Y OUR LOCAL
TIME ZONE
Plug the clock radio’s power cord into a
standard AC outlet. As soon as you connect AC power, all display segments
briefly appear, then the following appear:
•
(indicating the time zone for
LAX
Los Angeles) flashes for about 15
seconds and flashes. While
flashes, set yo ur local time zone at
this point by selec ting a city in your
time zone from the char t on Pag e 8,
repeatedly pressing
until that city appears, then pr es sing
MODE
once to store your selection.
If
Note:
you press
clock radio, wait abou t 30 seconds,
then plug the clock radio back in and
repeat the above procedure.
stops flashing before
LAX
UP
or
UP
DOWN
, unplug the
or
LAX
DOWN
INSTALLING A BACKUP
BATTERY
To keep the clock running for up to 8
hours during an AC powe r fail ure, inst all
a 9-volt battery (not sup plied) i n the b attery compartment. For the longest life,
we recommend a RadioShack alkaline
battery.
Caution:
required size and recommended type.
Note:
the battery, plug in the power cord
install the battery.
Follow these steps to install a back-up
battery.
Use only a fresh batte ry o f the
To prevent unne cessary drain on
then
•
Caution:
cord is equipped with a polarized plug to
prevent electric shock. One blade on the
cord’s plug is wider than the other and
the plug only fits an outlet one way. If you
can not easily insert the plug, turn it over
and try again. Do not force it.
and
-:--
every two seconds. The seconds
start to count up from
while the radio searches for a good
WWVB signal. See “Automatic
Time/Date Setting” on Page 6 and
“Checking the Signal Status” on
Page 7
The clock radio’s AC power
appear and flashes
00
00
to
59
1. Slide the battery compartment cover
in the direction of the arrow and
remove it.
2. Snap the battery onto the connec tor
in the compartment and place the
battery in the compartment.
3. Replace the cover.
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When appears, check or replace the
backup battery. When you connect a
new battery, disappears. Press
SNOOZE
to reset the backup battery
monitor if the does not disappear
with a new battery ins talled. Under normal conditions, a battery lasts about 6
months.
Warning:
Always dispose of a n old bat tery promptly and pro perly. Do not burn
or bury it.
Caution
: Always remove an old or weak
battery. Batteries can leak chemicals
that can destroy electronic parts.
Notes:
• The display does no t light when the
ACR-326 is operating only on battery power.
• A prolonged power failure can drain
the battery. If the display flashes
after an AC power failure, the battery is too low to run the clock.
Replace the battery and reset the
clock.
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A QUICK LOOK AT THE CONTROLS
BATTERY
SENTINEL
Display
Control Panel Switches
DAILY-WEEKDAY
SNOOZE
RX
ALARM ON/OFF
UP
FM 88 94 100 106 108
MODE
DISPLAY
DOWN
SLEEP
ATOMIC CLOCK RADIO
Alarm, Radio, Operation
Antenna Bar
MHz
x10kHz
Radio Tuning Dial
(Left Side View)
TUNING Control VOLUME Control FM/AM Switch
(Right Side View)
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