Panasonic RC6099 User Manual

Panasonic

FM-AM Digital Clock Radio

RC-6099

Operating Instructions

Bafore connection, ocerating or adjueting this product, ptease read these instructions completely.

Thank you for purchasing the FMAM Digital Clock Radio, RC-6099.

For optimum performance and safety, please read these instruc tions carefully.

Precautions ................................................ 4

Safety ..................................................... 4

Installation

Environment........................................ 4

Placement Maintenance

Service.................................................... 5

Sure Time Battery

Back-Up................................................. 6

Battery installation When replacing the battery

Operation................................................ 7

Notes

To Set the Correct Time .... s

Helpful Hints............................................... 9

How to use with earphone ..................... 9

Front Panel Controls and

Functions

Radio Operation

Antennas .............................................. 12

Operation for Dual Wake-Up

System................................................. 13

Alarm time setting

Radio alarm (ALARM 1) Buzzer alarm (ALARM 2)

Combination of the alarm 1 and the

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alarm 2 ............................................. 16

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Special Features

Doze operation

Radio sleep timer

Radio steep timer and alarm

Product Service

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Specifications........................... 19

Index ...............................Back cover

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•The following mark and symbols are located on bottom of the unit.

A A

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC

SHOCK. DO NOT REMOVE SCREWS. NO USER'SERVICEABLe PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICE personnel.

The lightning flash with arrow head symbol, within an equi

lateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage" within the product’s enclosure that may be of suf ficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to per sons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is in tended to alert the user to the presence of important oper ating and maintenance (ser vicing) instructions in the lit erature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX POSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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Precautions

Before using this unit please read these operating instructions carefuily. Take spe cial care to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as well as the safety suggestions listed below. Afterwards keep them handy for future reference.

Safety

1. Power Source - The unit should be connected to power supply only of the type described in the operating in

structions or as marked on the unit.

2. Polarization - If the unit is equipped with a polarized AC power plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other),

that plug will fit into the AC outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug, if the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

Installation -

Environment

1. Water and Moisture - Do not use this unit near water—for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, swimming pool, or the like. Damp basements should also be avoided.

3. Power Cord Protection - AC power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Never take hold of the plug or cord if your hand is wet, and always grasp the plug body when connecting or disconnecting it.

4. Nonuse Periods - When the unit is not used, turn the power off. When left unused for a long period of time, the unit should be unplugged from the

household AC outlet.

2. Heat - The unit should be situated

away from heat sources such as ra diators and the like. It also should not be placed in temperatures less than 5“C

(41 “F) or greater than 35“C (95“F).

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Placement

1. Ventilation - The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper

, ventilation. Allow 10 cm (4") clearance

from the rear of the unit.

2. Foreign Material ~ Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the unit. Do not subject this unit to excessive smoke, dust, mechanical vibration, or shock.

3. Magnetism - The unit should be situated away from equipment or de vices that generate strong magnetism.

5. Surface - Place the unit on a flat, level

Surface.

6. Carts and Stands - The unit should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. The unit and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the unit and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The unit should not be mounted to a wail or

Sure Time Battery Back-Up

The back-up battery will keep the clock and alarm time during a power interruption. When power is resumed, the digits of the clock will illuminate and will show the time.

Battery installation

06F22/6LR61 0 006P 9V

1 Connect a 9-Volt battery

(not included) to the snaps,

observing correct polarity.

A battery installed with incorrect polarity may leak and damage the unit.

The alarm “memory" is not affected by a power interruption—so there is no need to reset the alarm.

Place the battery In the compartment by inserting it in the direction of the arrow

while pushing the bat

tery holder in the direction

of the arrow O-

Note no battery cover is used.

When replacing the battery

Unplug the AC power cord from the AC outlet. After several seconds, plug it back into the outlet. If the digits flash con tinuously, replace the battery with a new one.

Replace the battery with a new one after one year of use (most batteries have a

shelf life of approximately one year).

If an extended power failure or interruption occurs, replace the battery with a new one.

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