RCA 2-9291 User Manual

12 Number Memory FM/AM Clock
Radio Telephone User’s Guide

2-9291

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FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Your GE telephone equipment is registered with the Federal Communications Commission and is in compliance
with parts 15 and 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.

1 Notification to the Local Telephone Company

On the bottom of this equipment is a label indicating, among other information, the FCC Registration
number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for the equipment. You must, upon request, provide this
information to your telephone company.
The REN is useful in determining the number of devices you may connect to your telephone line and still
have all of these devices ring when your telephone number is called. In most (but not all) areas, the sum of
the RENs of all devices connected to one line should not exceed 5. To be certain of the number of devices you
may connect to your line as determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company.

Notes

• This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company.

• Party lines are subject to state tariffs, and therefore, you may not be able to use your own telephone
equipment if you are on a party line. Check with your local telephone company.

• Notice must be given to the telephone company upon permanent disconnection of your telephone from your
line.

2 Rights of the Telephone Company

Should your equipment cause trouble on your line which may harm the telephone network, the telephone
company shall, where practicable, notify you that temporary discontinuance of service may be required.
Where prior notice is not practicable and the circumstances warrant such action, the telephone company
may temporarily discontinue service immediately. In case of such temporary discontinuance, the telephone
company must: (1) promptly notify you of such temporary discontinuance; (2) afford you the opportunity to
correct the situation; and (3) inform you of your right to bring a complaint to the Commission pursuant to
procedures set forth in Subpart E of Part 68, FCC Rules and Regulations.
The telephone company may make changes in its communications facilities, equipment, operations of procedures
where such action is required in the operation of its business and not inconsistent with FCC Rules and Regulations.
If these changes are expected to affect the use or performance of your telephone equipment, the telephone
company must give you adequate notice, in writing, to allow you to maintain uninterrupted service.

INTERFERENCE INFORMATION

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.
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:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna (that is, the antenna for radio or television that is “receiving” the
interference).

• Reorient or relocate and increase the separation between the telecommunications equipment and receiving
antenna.

• Connect the telecommunications equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiving antenna is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your dealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Communications Commission has
prepared a helpful booklet, “How To Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems.” This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify stock number
004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY

This telephone system meets FCC standards for Hearing Aid Compatibility.

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FCC NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM
REN NUMBER IS LOCATED ON THE CABINET BOTTOM

INTRODUCTION

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Your GE 2-9291 12 Number Memory FM/AM Clock Radio Telephone is
designed to give you flexibility in use and high quality performance. To get
the most from your new clock radio telephone, we suggest that you take a
few minutes right now to read through this instruction manual.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FCC REGISTRATION INFORMATION ........... 2

NTERFERENCE INFORMATION ................... 2

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HEARING AID COMPATIBILITY .................. 2

NTRODUCTION ..................................... 3

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ETTING STARTED ................................ 4

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN .............................. 4

ODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS ............. 4

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OWERING UP ..................................... 5

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“NO WORRY” BATTERY BACKUP ............ 5

NSTALLATION ....................................... 6

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OWER FAILURE INDICATOR ..................... 6

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EMO LOG .......................................... 6

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TELEPHONE OPERATION ......................... 7

ETTING RINGER VOLUME ...................... 7

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EMPORARY TONE FEATURE ................... 7

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FLASH BUTTON .................................... 8

EDIAL BUTTON ................................... 8

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EMORY DIALING ................................ 9

M

STORING A NUMBER IN MEMORY ............ 9

TORING A PAUSE TO THE DIALING

S

SEQUENCE ........................................ 9

CHANGING A STORED NUMBER ............. 10

IALING A NUMBER FROM MEMORY ...... 10

D

IALING THE EMERGENCY QUICK DIAL

D

WARNING:

OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO PREVENT FIRE

NUMBERS ....................................... 10

PERATE THE RADIO ............................. 11

O

BUILT-IN AFC ....................................... 11

NTENNAS ......................................... 11

A

ET THE TIME ..................................... 12

S

SET THE WAKE TIME ............................. 12

AKE TO MUSIC ................................. 13

W

AKE TO ALARM ................................. 13

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SLEEP TO MUSIC ................................. 14

LEEP TO MUSIC AND WAKE TO MUSIC OR

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............................................ 15

ALARM

SING SNOOZE ALARM ....................... 15

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MINUTES AND SECONDS T IME DISPLAY .. 16

ROUBLESHOOTING TIPS ...................... 17

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ELEPHONE ........................................ 17

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GENERAL PRODUCT CARE .................... 18

ERVICE ............................................ 18

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NDEX ............................................... 19

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LIMITED WARRANTY ............................ 20

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

THE LIGHTNING
FLASH AND ARROW­HEAD WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
"DANGEROUS
VOLTAGE" INSIDE
THE PRODUCT.

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BACK). NO USER­SERVICEABLE PARTS IN­SIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

THE EXCLAMATI
POINT WITHIN T
TRIANGLE IS
WARNING SI
ALERTING YOU
IMPORTAN
INSTRUCTION
ACCOMPANYIN
THE PRODUC

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GETTING STARTED

Make sure your package contains the following items:

QUICK DIAL

A

C

B

ABC3DEF

2

1

MNO5JKL4GHI

6

WXYZ8TUV7PQRS

9

OPER

0

#

STORE

FLAS REDIAL

MEM DIAL

HI LO OFF PULSE TONE

AC power cord

handset cord

Telephone
line cord

QUICK DIAL

A

B

ABC3DEF

2

1

MNO5JKL4GHI

WXYZ8TUV7PQRS

OPER

0

STORE

FLAS REDIAL

MEM DIAL

HI LO OFF PULSE TONE

Handset

C

6

9

#

HOUR MIN

SLEEP WAKE

AM

F

M

A

ON ALARM

8

8

M

5

OFF MUSIC

9

3

0

6

VOLUME

SNOOZE

WAKE

z

H

M

8

0

1

2

4

9

0

1

6

0

1

0

z

kH

0

0

7

1

5

30

0

1

0

0

800

1

Base

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

MODULAR JACK REQUIREMENTS

You need an RJ11(CA11A) type modular jack, which is
the most common type of phone jack and might look
like the one pictured here. If you don’t have a modular
jack, call your local phone company to find out how to
get one installed.

4

POWERING UP

“NO WORRY” BATTERY BACKUP

This clock radio is equipped with a
memory holding system that can be
powered with a customer-installed
9-volt alkaline battery (not in­cluded).

When power is interrupted, or AC
line cord is unplugged, the battery
will power the clock radio to keep
track of time and alarm settings
programmed into memory. When
on battery power, the digital display
will not light; however, should
WAKE time occur during the power
interruption, the radio will operate
or the alarm will sound if remaining
battery power is adequate. Normal
operation will resume after AC
power is restored.

Install battery as follows:

1. Open the battery compartment
door (located on the back of the
radio) by applying thumb pres­sure to area indicated on battery
door and pushing out.

2. Connect a 9-volt battery.

3. Insert battery in compartment
and replace compartment door.

NOTE: Alkaline (NEDA 1604A)
batteries are recommended. Carbon­zinc (NEDA 1604) batteries may be
used but memory holding time will be
substantially reduced. Memory holding
time for a fresh alkaline battery is
approximately 8 hours (if Wake System
is not activated), which should take care
of short, nuisance-type AC power
failures. To preserve battery life, the
radio should remain plugged into an
AC outlet. As the battery gets older, its
voltage will drop and memory may be
lost. Be sure to replace the battery
periodically. Battery is not included
with this clock radio.

5

INSTALLATION

1. Plug the telephone cord into the
modular wall jack.

2. Connect the handset to the base
unit.

3. Set the PULSE/TONE switch (located
on the handset) to TONE if you have
touch-tone service, or to PULSE if
you have rotary dial service.

4. Plug the power cord into any
120V AC wall outlet.

POWER FAILURE INDICATOR

If AC power is interrupted (discon­nected) for a short period both time
and alarm settings will change unless
optional battery is installed. After AC
power is restored (reconnected) the
digital display will blink to indicate that
power was interrupted and you must
readjust the time and alarm settings. To
stop display from blinking, press the
HOUR or MIN button.

MEMO LOG

For your convenience a memo log
located beneath the handset on the base
unit can be used to write down emer­gency or personal phone numbers.

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HOUR MIN

SLEEP WAKE

OFFMUSIC

ON ALARM

AM

F

M

8

8

9

2

A

M

5

3

0

6

5

OPER

0

STORE

FLAS REDIAL

MEM DIAL

HI LO OFF PULSE TONE

2

QUICK DIAL

A

C

B

ABC3DEF

2

1

MNO5JKL4GHI

6

WXYZ8TUV7PQRS

9

OPER

0

#

STORE

FLAS REDIAL

MEM DIAL

HI LO OFF PULSE TONE

1

VOLUME

SNOOZE

WAKE

z

H

M

8

0

1

4

9

0

1

6

0

1

0

z

kH

0

0

7

1

30

0

1

0

0

800

1

#

3

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