RCA RC141 User Manual

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user manual

guide de l’utilisateur

manual de usuario

v1.0 (1.0.1.0) (EN/F/E)

Before you begin

Before you begin

Refer to the Clock section for instructions on
properly setting the Clock.

Battery back-up operation

• This clock radio is equipped with a time keeping
system that is powered with 2 “AA” batteries
(included). The power failure protection circuit will
not operate unless batteries is installed.

• When normal household power is interrupted, or AC
line cord is unplugged, the batteries will power the
clock radio to keep track of time and alarm settings
programmed into memory.

• Normal operation will resume after AC power is
restored so you will not have to reset the time or the
alarm.

To install the battery:

1. Remove battery compartment door (located at the
bottom of the radio) by applying thumb pressure to
the tab on battery door and then lift the door out
and off the cabinet.

2. Insert 2 AA batteries (included).

3. Replace the compartment door.

General controls

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Some of the following information may not apply to
your particular product; however, as with any electronic
product, precautions should be observed during handling
and use.

• Read these instructions.

• Keep these instructions.

• Heed all warnings.

• Follow all instructions.

• Do not use this apparatus near water.

• Clean only with dry cloth.

• Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifi ers) that produce heat.

• Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fi t into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of
the obsolete outlet.

• Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

• Only use attachments/accessories specifi ed by the
manufacturer.

• Use only with the cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table specifi ed
by the manufacturer, or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to
avoid injury from tip-over.

• Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused for long periods of
time.

• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or
plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects
have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate
normally, or has been dropped.

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION

• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or
splashing and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as
vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

• Always leave suffi cient space around the product for
ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug,
in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air fl ow
through vent openings.

• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on
the product.

• Connect power cord only to AC power source as
marked on the product.

• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into
the product.

• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This
product does not contain customer serviceable
components.

• The marking information is located at the bottom of
apparatus.

• To be completely disconnect the power input, the
mains plug of apparatus shall be disconnected from
the mains.

• Mains plug is a disconnect device. The mains plug

should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed
during intended use.

• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items such as
newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.

• No naked fl

ame sources such as lighted candled

should be placed on the apparatus.

• Attention should be drawn to the environmental
aspects of battery disposal.

• The use of apparatus in moderate climates.

This is class II equipment designed with
double or reinforced insulation so it does not
require a safety connection to electrical earth
(US: ground).

Plugging in for power

AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY:
120 V ~ 60 Hz

The AC power plug is polarized (one
blade is wider than the other) and only
fi ts into AC power outlets one way.
If the plug will not go into the outlet
completely, turn the plug over and try
to insert it the other way. If it still does

not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician to
change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt
to bypass this safety feature.

Important battery precautions

• Any battery may present a risk of fi re, explosion,

or chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge a
battery that is not intended to be recharged, do not
incinerate, and do not puncture.

• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline batteries,

may leak if left in your product for a long period of
time. Remove the batteries from the product if you
are not going to use it for a month or more.

• If your product uses more than one battery, do not

mix types and make sure they are inserted correctly.
Mixing types or inserting incorrectly may cause them
to leak.

• Discard any leaky or deformed battery immediately.
They may cause skin burns or other personal injury.

• Please help to protect the environment by recycling or
disposing of batteries according to federal, state, and
local regulations.

WARNING: The battery (battery or batteries or battery
pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fi re or the like.

Ecology

Help protect the environment - we recommend that you
dispose of used batteries by putting them into specially
designed receptacles.

Electrical consumption

Power Supply: 120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 4 Watts

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

• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver.

FCC Information

Top view

OFF – Turn the unit off

REV/FWD – Adjust clock time

SNOOZE – Turn off the wake function momentarily
(9 minutes); turn off the current sleep timer

RADIO/AUX – Select radio or AUX mode

WAKE – OFF – Activate or change alarm settings

/WAKE1/WAKE2/ – Slide switch to set Wake 1,

Wake 2 and clock time

NAP – Activate nap function

SLEEP – Activate sleep function

English

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian
ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

• 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.

Changes or modifi cations not expressly approved by
Audiovox could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

Note: It is recommended to replace the batteries at least
once per year even if no power failures have occurred.

Power failure indicator

If you have not installed the 2 “AA” batteries in the
product, or the batteries runs out while AC power is
disconnected, all the settings (clock and alarm) will be lost.
After AC power is reconnected, the Digital Display will fl ash
to indicate that power was interrupted and you should
readjust the time settings.

WAKE 1 WAKE 2

FCC Information

RC141

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Portable Cart Warning

Clock

Setting clock manually

1. Slide the /WAKE1/WAKE2/ switch to to
enter the clock setting mode.

2. Press REV or FWD to set the time.

• Press and hold to decrease or increase the time value
quickly.

• The “:” fl ashes on the display in clock setting mode.

• The clock is in 12 hour format. The AM indicator lights
to show AM time.

3. Slide the /WAKE1/WAKE2/ switch to .

Radio

Selecting radio mode

Press RADIO/AUX to turn on the radio.

Tuning the radio

Rotate the TUNING knob on the right of the unit to adjust
the radio frequency. Radio frequency shows on the display.

Built-in AFC

The Built In Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) helps to
reduce drift on FM reception and keeps the radio locked in
on the FM station to which it is tuned.

This unit is equipped with an FM antenna at the back.
Uncoil the antenna to its full length for best reception.
Tape the end of the antenna onto the wall if possible to
improve reception.

Setting wake time

1. Slide the /WAKE1/WAKE2/ switch to select
WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 setting mode.

2. Press REV or FWD to set the wake time.

• Press and hold to decrease or increase the time value
quickly.

• The “:” fl ashes on the display in wake time setting
mode.

• The clock is in 12 hour format. The AM indicator lights
to show AM time.

3. Slide the /WAKE1/WAKE2/ switch to .

Selecting wake source

You may be woken up by radio or alarm.

• Press WAKE – OFF 1 or 2 repeatedly to select
your choice of wake source (alarm / radio ).

• The corresponding wake setting icon will light when
alarm is set to activate.

Wake function

Wake function

In sleep mode, the unit will turn off automatically after a
specifi ed time (up to 2 hours).

1. Press and hold SLEEP.

2. While holding SLEEP, press REV or FWD to set
the time for sleep mode. The time range is up to 2
hours. The radio will then be switched on.

3. To view remaining time in sleep mode, press and hold
SLEEP.

4. To cancel the sleep function, press SNOOZE or OFF.

1. Connect your auxiliary source (e.g. mp3 player) to the
AUX input jack on the right side of the unit with an
audio cable (not included).

2. Turn on the unit and your auxiliary source.

3. Press RADIO/AUX to switch to listen to auxiliary
source. The AUX indicator on the front will turn on.
Press again to switch back to listen to the radio.

Slide BRIGHTNESS switch on the back of the unit to Hi
(high) or Lo (low) position to adjust the brightness of the

display.
For catnaps up to 2 hours without disturbing the regular
alarm settings, the NAP function wakes you up after a short
period of time.

To set the NAP time:

1. Press NAP once and the NAP icon will fl ash on the

display. Press NAP repeatedly to set the NAP time
(each press decreases or increases duration by 10
minutes. When you fi rst set the NAP time, the fi rst
default value is 20 minutes).

2. The current time shows after a few seconds if no

button is pressed. The icon NAP lights on the display.

3. To check remaining NAP time, press NAP once to show

briefl y the NAP time left with the NAP icon fl ashing
on the display.

4. When the alarm sounds, press SNOOZE to switch it

off.

• To cancel the function before the nap time ends, press

and hold NAP until no nap icon shows on the display.

Sleep function

Auxiliary source

Brightness control
NAP function

Warranty information

12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to RCA Clock Radios

AUDIOVOX ACCESSORIES CORP. (the Company) warrants
to the original retail purchaser of this product that should
this product or any part thereof, under normal use and
conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship
within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such
defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with reconditioned
product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts
and repair labor.

To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this
Warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of
warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specifi cation of
defect(s), transportation prepaid, to the Company at the
address shown below.

This Warranty does not extend to the elimination of
externally generated static or noise, to correction of
antenna problems, loss/interruptions of broadcast or
internet service, to costs incurred for installation, removal
or reinstallation of product, to corruptions caused by
computer viruses, spyware or other malware, to loss of
media, fi les, data or content, or to damage to tapes, discs,
removable memory devices or cards, speakers, accessories,
computers, computer peripherals, other media players,
home networks or vehicle electrical systems.

This Warranty does not apply to any product or part
thereof which, in the opinion of the Company, has suffered
or been damaged through alteration, improper installation,
mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal or
defacement of the factory serial number/bar code label(s).
THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS
WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT
PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE
COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID
BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or
liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY

LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY.
ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY
HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD
OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE.
IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH
OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or
representative is authorized to assume for the Company
any liability other than expressed herein in connection with
the sale of this product.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damage so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This
Warranty gives you specifi c legal rights and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

Recommendations before returning your product for
a warranty claim:

• Properly pack your unit. Include any remotes, memory
cards, cables, etc. which were originally provided with
the product. However DO NOT return any removable
batteries, even if batteries were included with the
original purchase. We recommend using the original
carton and packing materials. Ship to the address
shown below.

• Note that product will be returned with factory
default settings. Consumer will be responsible to
restore any personal preference settings.

Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Attn: Service Department.
150 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppauge N.Y. 11788

1-800-645-4994

WAKE 1 WAKE 2

Right view

–VOLUME+ –
Adjust volume

TUNING –
Select radio
frequencies

AUX IN –
Auxiliary input
jack

General controls

Back view

BRIGHTNESS

– Select display
brightness (Hi
or Lo)

TIME ZONE

– Press
repeatedly to
select a time
zone

DST – Turn
daylight saving
function on
or off

See giftbox for instructions on how to use
the Automatic Time Set feature.

Wake to alarm

The unit is equipped with GRAD-U-WAKE. The alarm
volume will increase gradually to its maximum in about 30
to 45 seconds.

Wake to radio

To set wake radio station:

1. Select radio band.

2. Select desired station.

3. Adjust the volume by + VOL –.

Checking wake time

Slide the /WAKE1/WAKE2/ switch to WAKE 1 or
WAKE 2 to check the set wake time.

Ways to turn off alarm

• To silence the wake function momentarily, press
SNOOZE. The alarm or radio will be on again when
the snooze period (default: 9 minutes) is over. (see
SmartSnoozeTM section for more info)

• To turn off the alarm, press OFF. The wake alarm or
radio will activate again the next day.

• To disable the wake function completely, press WAKE
– OFF 1 or 2 repeatedly until no wake mode
icon shows on the display.

SmartSnooze

TM

• This operation allows extra sleep time when the alarm
sounds. The alarm can be turned off temporarily by
pressing SNOOZE, NAP, SLEEP, REV or FWD
until the snooze period is over.

• Snooze function can be used repeatedly up to 30
minutes. After this, the alarm will turn off until the
next alarm conditions are met.

• SmartSnoozeTM will be activated only when the /

WAKE1/WAKE2/ switch is set to .

To set the “quiet” period with Snooze:

1. Press and hold SNOOZE.

2. Press

REV or FWD to adjust snooze time. Then

release SNOOZE button to save the setting.

For Canada Customers, please ship to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5

Illustrations contained within this publication are for Illustrations contained within this publication are for
representation only and subject to change.representation only and subject to change.

The descriptions and characteristics given in this document The descriptions and characteristics given in this document
are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee.
In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we
reserve the right to make any improvement or modifi cation reserve the right to make any improvement or modifi cation
without prior notice. without prior notice.