Radio Shack 63-973 User Manual

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Radio-Controlled Clock

Cat. No. 63-973

OWNER’S MANUAL

Please read before using this equipment.

with Thermometer

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FEATURES

Your RadioShack Radio Controlled
Clock with Thermometer combines a
simple design with advanced technolo­gy.

You can set the clock so it automatically
sets the time and date, using a a 60 kHz
longwave radio signal from radio station
WWVB. (This station broadcasts the
time according to the U.S. government’s
atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado.) The
clock checks the radio signal several
times each day and automatically up­dates the time and date, providing the
most accurate time possible. Or, if you
are unable to receive the time-setting
signal, you can set the clock manually.

Its other features include:

Large Liquid Crystal Display

—
makes the clock easy to read from
across the room. The display shows the
current time and alarm time, the time
zone you are in, the indoor temperature,
and the day of the week.

Thermometer

ture between 23
50

°C).

Mounting Options

— displays the tempera-

° and 122°F (–5° to

– you can place the
clock on a flat surface using the supplied
stand, or mount it on a wall using the
supplied mounting bracket.

Low Battery Indicator

— appears

when the battery is weak.

Four Time Zones

— let you see the
time for Pacific, Mountain, Central, or
Eastern time zones.

Snooze Control

— temporarily silences
the alarm for about 8 minutes so you
can sleep a little longer.

Crescendo Alarm

— at the set alarm
time, the clock sounds a series of beeps
that gradually increase in volume.

2000 Tandy Corporation.

©

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

All Rights Reserved.

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PREPARATION

INSTALLING BATTERIES

Your clock requires two AA batteries
(not supplied) for power. For the best
operation and longest life, We recom­mend RadioShack alkaline batteries.

Cautions:

• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and type.

• Do not mix old and new batteries,
different types of batteries (stan­dard, alkaline, or rechargeable), or
rechargeable batteries of different
capacities.

1. Pull the tab on the battery compart­ment cover at the back of the clock
to remove the cover.

Notes:

As soon as you install the batteries, all
display segments briefly appear. Then

AM 12:00 and the seconds display ap-

pear.
1, and the clock displays the current in­door temperature. To change the dis­play language, see “Manually Setting
the Time, Date, and Language” on
Page 6.

• When

• If the clock does not operate after

BATT flashes on the display,

replace the batteries with fresh
ones.

you install the batteries, remove
them and wait about five seconds
until the display clears. Then rein­stall the batteries.

D

1M1

appears, indicating January

2. Place the batteries in the compart­ment as indicated by the polarity
symbols (+ and –) marked inside.

3. Replace the cover.

For about 2 minutes after you install the
batteries, the clock scans for the radio
signal while flashes.

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Keyhole Slot

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The clock also automatically shows a
time zone to the left of the time. While
the clock is scanning for a signal, you
can set it (if necessary) to show your
time zone. To change the time zone, re­peatedly press
time zone (

ZONE

until the desired

PACIFIC, MOUNTAIN,

CENTRAL, or EAST) appears.

Note:

each time you install batteries.

You must reset the time zone

MOUNTING

You can place the clock on a flat surface
using the built-in stand, or mount it on a
wall using a screw (not supplied).

Selecting a Location

Choose an indoor location:

• where the clock will not be in direct
sunlight

Mounting the Clock on a Wall

To mount the clock on a wall, you need

1

a

/8-inch (3-mm) screw (not supplied)
with a head that fits into the keyhole slot
on the back of the clock.

1. Drill a hole in the wall at the desired
mounting location.

2. Thread a screw into the wall until the
head extends about
wall.

3. Position the keyhole slot over the
screw and slide the thermometer
down to secure it.

1

/4 inch from the

• away from heat or cold sources
such as stoves, heating and air con­ditioning vents, and radiators

• not near a TV, high power cable, or
metal table (because these could
interfere with radio signal reception)

Using the Stand

To set the clock on
a flat surface, pull
the built-in stand
away from the back
of the clock.

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SETTING THE TIME

Automatic Time/Date Setting

The clock checks the radio signal six
times a day, at about 2:00 AM, 3:00 AM,
4:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 3:00 PM, and 9:00
PM (as shown on the clock). When the
clock receives a good signal, it automat­ically sets the time and date.

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Checking the Signal Status

The clock displays these symbols to indicate the current or last status of radio signal
reception.

The clock received a radio signal strong enough to set the dat e
and time within the last 96 hours.

The clock has not received a radio signal strong e nough to se t the
date and time within the last 96 hours. Repositi on the clock before
2, 3, 4, or 9 AM, or 3 or 9 PM, or set the date and time manually.

The displayed time has been manually set.

No indicator Automatic time setting is turned off. Remove and replace the bat-

teries, or use a pointed object (such as a straightened paper clip )
to press

RESET

.

The clock is receiving the radio signal and the time/date will be set
shortly .

The clock is receiving a signal, but reception is not strong enough
to set the clock. Reposition or rotate the antenna bar before the
antenna symbol stops blinking (about 2 minutes).

Notes:

• On very cloudy and stormy days, the signal might not be strong enough to reset

the clock.

• If the clock does not receive a strong signa l with in about 2 min ut es, it stops scan-

ning and looks for a signal again at the next preprogrammed time (see “Turning
Off Automatic Time Setting” on Page 6).

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Turning Off Automatic Time
Setting

If you move to an area where the time­setting signal is unavailable, you can
turn off automatic time setting. Hold

ZONE

down
disappears.

for about 3 seconds until

Manually Setting the Time,
Date, and Language

When you turn off automatic time setting
or if the clock does not rec eive a good
radio signal, you can set the time and
date manually.

Important:

overrides the manual setting. If you do
not want this to happen, turn off auto­matic time setting. (See “Turn ing Of f Au ­tomatic Time Setting.”)

Note:

about 2 minutes, the clock returns to the
current time display.

1. Repeatedly press
the desired time zone.

2. Hold down
its flash.

3. Repeatedly press (or hold down)
to advance the hour digits.

Good radio signal reception

If you do not press a button for

ZONE

to select

CLOCK

until the hour dig-

8888

ALARM

6. Press

7. Repeatedly press
the year setting.

8. Press
flash.

9. Repeatedly press
the month digits.

10. Press

11. Repeatedly press
the date digits.

12. Press
the language used for the day of the
week flashes.

13. Repeatedly press
desired language (
French,

14. Press
The time, month, and date appear.

8888

CLOCK

CLOCK

CLOCK

CLOCK

S = Spanish).

CLOCK

CLOCK

ON/OFF

. The year digits flash.

. The month digits

. The date digits flash.

. A letter representing

to store the setting.

ZONE

8

8 to advance

88

8

8 to advance

88

8

8 to advance

88

8

8 to select the

88

E = English, F =

Note:

and

4. Press
flash.

5. Repeatedly press
the minute digits.

6

AM appears for an AM time

PM appears for a PM time.

CLOCK

. The minute digits

8

8 to advance

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OPERATION

To switch between the seconds display
and the day of the week, press

To switch between viewing the month/
date and the alarm time, press
(see “Using the Alarm”).

To view the time in another time zone,

ZONE

press
appears.

until the desired time zone

CLOCK

ALARM

USING THE ALARM

Setting the Alarm Time

1. Hold down
hour digits flash.

2. Repeatedly press (or hold down)
to advance the hour digits.

Notes:

•

AM appears for an AM time and
PM appears for a PM time

• appears as soon as you press

8

8.

88

3. Press
flash.

4. Repeatedly press
the minute digits.

ALARM

ALARM

until the alarm

8888

. The minute digits

8

8 to advance

88

Turning the Alarm On/Off

.

To turn on the alarm, press
so appears.

At the set alarm time, flashes on the
display and the alarm sounds one soft
beep every 2 seconds. To silence the
alarm, press
display and the alarm sounds at the set
alarm time the next day.

If you do not silence the alarm, after 20
seconds, two quick beeps sound every 2
seconds and the volume increases
slightly. After 20 more seconds, three
quick beeps sound every 2 seconds and
the volume increases to its maximum
level. After another 20 seconds, the
beeping becomes continuous (about
four beeps per second) for about 1
minute.

After 2 minutes, the alarm turns off auto­matically. The first time this happens,
the snooze feature activates and
continues to flash. In about 8 minutes,
the alarm sounds again. If the alarm
turns off automatically a second tim e,
remains on the display and the alarm
will sound again at the set alarm time
the next day.

ALARM

. rema ins on the

ON/OFF

5. Press
The alarm time remains displayed.

Notes:

• To switch between viewing the
alarm time and the month/date,
press

• The alarm time does not need to be
displayed for the alarm to sound.

ALARM

ALARM

to store the setting.

.

To turn off the alarm, press
so disappears.

ON/OFF

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USING SNOOZE

When the alarm sounds, you can press

((SNOOZE))

about 8 minutes. flashes on the dis­play. After 8 minutes, the alarm sounds
again. You can use the snooze feature
repeatedly for up to 24 hours.

to silence the alarm for

((SNOOZE))

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Your

RadioShack Radio Controlled Clock with Thermometer
perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for
your clock so you can enjoy it for years.

Keep the clock dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might
contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.

Use and store the clock only in normal temperature environments.
Temperature extremes can shorten the life of electronic devices, dam­age batteries, and distort or melt plastic parts.

Keep the clock away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature
wear of parts.

Handle the clock gently and carefully. Dropping it can damage circuit
boards and cases and can cause the clock to work improperly.

Use only fresh batteries of the required size and recommended type.
Batteries can leak chemicals that damage your clock’s electronic parts.

is an example of su-

Wipe the clock with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.
Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to
clean the clock.

Modifying or tampering with the clock’s internal components can cause a malfunc­tion and might invalidate its warranty. If your clock is not performing as it should,
take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance.

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RESETTING THE CLOCK

If the clock stops operating or locks up,
you can reset it.

RESET

Press
as a straightened paper clip.

All display segments briefly appear, then
the clock starts scanning for the radio
signal.

with a pointed object, such

RESET

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SPECIFICATIONS

Battery ................................................................................................. 2 AA Batteries

Snooze .............................................................................................. About 8 Minutes

5

7

Dimensions (HWD) .............................................................. 9

Weight (without batteries) ............................................................................... 22.5 oz

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.

8

/

× 8

/16 × 115/16 Inches

(247

×

214

× 36 mm)

(640 g)

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Limited One-Year Warranty

This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workman­ship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from Radi oSha ck company- owned
stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra­dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RE­SPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT T O ANY
LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFOR­MANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, IN­CLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS
OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN­TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limit a­tion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to
you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period, take the product and the RadioShack
sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will, at its option, un­less otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by product repair without charge for parts and
labor; (b) replace the product with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase
price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the prop­erty of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of
warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the
expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse,
accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; (c) consumables such as
fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs
of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallat i on.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.

RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102

We Service What We Sell

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RadioShack

A Division of Tandy Corporation

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