RCA RC40 User Manual

v2.0 (1.0.2.0) (EN/F)

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

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

user manual

guide de l’utilisateur

RC40

RC40R

EN/F

It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the ﬁ rst time.

Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.

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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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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Portable Cart Warning

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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 main plug of apparatus shall be disconnected from the mains.

• Main plug is a disconnect device. The main 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

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.

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

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.

For your records

In the event that service should be required, you may need the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase and the serial number: Model No.: Date of Purchase: Place of Purchase: Serial No.:

Service information

This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this user manual.

Technical information

Product: Clock Radio Brand: RCA Model: RC40, RC40R Power Supply: 120 V ~ 60 Hz Power Consumption: 6 Watts

FCC Information

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.

• 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.

Manufacturer/Responsible Party Audiovox Accessories Corporation 111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350 Carmel, IN 46032

Before you beginFCC Information

Plugging in for power

AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY: 120V~60Hz

Refer to the “Clock” section and follow the instructions to get the clock time shown correctly with the Auto Clock set feature.

Battery back-up operation

• This clock radio is equipped with a memory holding system that can be powered with 2 “AA” batteries (included). The power failure protection circuit will not operate unless battery 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.

• When the battery backup functions, the digital display will not light, however, the function of alarm still occurs during the power interruption if remaining battery power is adequate.

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

To install batteries:

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.

Note: we recommend that you replace the batteries every year.

Power failure indicator

When AC power is interrupted (disconnected) for a short period of time, both time and alarm settings will change (unless batteries are installed). After AC power is restored (reconnected), the Digital Display will blink to indicate that power was interrupted and you should readjust the time and alarm settings.

Power is fed to the unit even when it is not functioning. To cut the power supply off, the power cable must be unplugged.

General controls

Wake 1 mode

Large display: Clock time or radio frequency

Small display: Wake time

Wake 2 mode

Front view

SNOOZE – enter snooze mode where the alarm will quiet but sound again once the snooze period is over.

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RADIO – turn on the radio.

REV – set clock or wake time

(decrease value).

FWD – set clock or wake time (increase value).

Back view

BRIGHTNESS – select display brightness (high or low).

DST – turn daylight saving function on or off.

TIME ZONE – press repeatedly to select a time zone

BAND – select between AM and FM bands.

OFF – turn off the unit.

CHECK WAKE TIME – check the

currently set wake time.

–VOLUME+ – adjust volume.

TUNING – select radio frequencies.

Top view

SLEEP – activate sleep function.

/WAKE1/WAKE2/ – slide switch to

set Wake 1, Wake 2 and clock time.

WAKE – wake function.

OFF – activate and set

Clock

Auto clock set

You do not have to set the clock time as a built-in automatic time set system is equipped in this clock powered by 2 AA batteries (included and installed).

To set the clock time correctly:

1. Plug for power

• Insert the plug of the unit into an AC power outlet.

2. Select daylight saving

• Slide the DST switch at the back of the unit to turn on/ off in areas observing/not observing such time change.

3. Select your time zone

• Press TIME ZONE repeatedly at the back of the unit to cycle through the time zones (EST > CST > MST > PST > AKST > HST > AST > EST...). The default time zone is Eastern (EST) (refer to the maps on the right).

Your clock is now set and ready for use.

WARNING: Please avoid playing with

these buttons after entering the Clock/ Alarm set mode.

Setting clock manually

1. Slide the switch /WAKE1/ WAKE2/ on the top of the unit

position.

to clock

2. Press

• The “:” between hour and minute

3. Slide the switch /WAKE1/

REV or FWD to set the clock time. The time decrements or increments will follow by a faster rate when you press and hold the buttons.

time ﬂ ashes when you are setting the time. AM or PM icon will also show beside the time.

WAKE2/ on the top of the unit to lock position when ﬁ nished.

US time zones

Alaska (AKST)

Hawaii-

Aleutian

(HST)

Canadian time zones

Yukon

Territory

Pacific Atlantic

Seattle

Olympia

Washington

Montana

Salem

Oregon

Idaho

Boise

Carson City

Sacramento

Salt Lake City

Nevada

San Francisco

Utah

California

Las Vegas

Summer

Los Angeles

Arizona

Phoenix

Pacific Mountain Central Eastern

(PST)

Northwest Territories

British

Columbia

Summer Winter

Alberta

Saskatchewan

Regina

Mountain Central Eastern

North Dakota

Helena

Saskatoon

Bismarck

Minnesota

St. Paul

South Dakota

Pierre

Wyoming

Cheyenne

Colorado

Winter

Santa Fe

New Mexico

Nunavut

Manitoba

Winnipeg

Iowa

Nebraska

Des Moines

Lincoln

Denver

Topeka

Kansas

Oklahoma

Oklahoma City

Dallas

Texas

Austin

Houston

Ontario

(EST)(CST)(MST)(PST)

Jefferson City

Missouri

Arkansas

Little Rock

Louisiana

Radio

Selecting radio mode

Press RADIO to switch on radio.

Maine

Augusta

Montpelier

N.H.

Vt.

Concord

Boston

Albany

Wisconsin

Michigan

Lansing

Madison

Detroit

Chicago

Indiana

Illinois

Indianapolis

Springfield

St. Louis

Kentucky

Nashville

Tennessee

Memphis

Alabama

Mississippi

Montgomery

Jackson

Baton Rouge

New Orleans

(EST)(CST)(MST)

Mass.

Providence

New York

R.I.

Hartford

Conn.

New York

Pennsylvania

Trenton

Philadelphia

New Jersey

Harrisburg

Ohio

Md.

Delaware

Annapolis

Columbus

West

Virginia

Washington, D.C.

Richmond

Charleston

Virginia

Frankfort

Raleigh

North Carolina

Columbia

South

Atlanta

Carolina

Georgia

Florida

Miami

Puerto Rico

Atlantic

(AST)

Switching band

Slide the BAND switch on the back of the unit to select FM or AM band.

Tuning the radio

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

Built-in AFC

The Built In Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) works only on FM. It helps reducing drift on FM reception and keeping the radio locked in on the FM station to which it is tuned.

When tuning in FM stations, you may notice that the station you are tuning can be well-tuned on two or three nearby points on the dial. Always tune carefully at the loudest and clearest point.

AM antenna

A built-in ferrite rod antenna eliminates the need for an outside antenna for AM reception. Rotating the unit slightly may improve reception of distant AM stations.

Brightness control

Newfoundland

Quebec

(AST)

Slide BRIGHTNESS switch on the back of the unit to Hi (high) or Lo (low) position to adjust the brightness of all the displays at the front of the unit.

Wake function

Setting wake time

This unit allows two wake times to be set.

1. Slide the switch WAKE2/ to WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 position.

2. Press

• The wake time, corresponding wake

3. Slide the switch /WAKE1/

Selecting wake source

You may be woken up by radio or alarm.

1. Select an AM or FM station (see

2. Set a wake time (see above

3. Press WAKE –

• Corresponding icon lights on the

REV or FWD to set the respective wake time. The time decrements or increments will follow by a faster rate when you press and hold the buttons.

timer indicator (WK-1 for WAKE 1 and WK-2 for WAKE 2) and AM/ PM time indicator ﬂ ash on the small display.

WAKE2/ to position when ﬁ nished.

directions on “Radio”).

direction).

repeatedly on the top of the unit to select a waking mode.

large display.

/WAKE1/

on the top of the unit

OFF 1 or 2

– Wake 1 by alarm – Wake 1 by radio

1 2 – Wake 2 by alarm 2 – Wake 2 by radio

• The unit equips with GRAD-U- WAKE feature, the alarm tone volume will increase gradually to its maximum in about 30 to 45 seconds.

Checking wake time

• Press CHECK WAKE TIME repeatedly to show the currently set wake time 1 and 2.

• The wake time, corresponding wake timer indicator (WK-1 for WAKE 1 and WK-2 for WAKE 2) and AM/ PM time indicator show on the small display.

• If corresponding wake function is not activated, OFF shows on the small display.

Wake function

Turning off the wake alarm or radio

• To silence the wake function

momentarily:

To turn off the wake function, press

SNOOZE on the top of the unit. The wake alarm or radio will be switched off temporarily. The alarm or radio will be on again when the snooze period (default: 9 minutes) is over. (read “SmartSnoozeTM”)

• To turn off the wake alarm or

radio:

Press OFF. The wake alarm or radio

will activate again the next day unless you switch off the Wake function.

• To disable the wake function

completely:

Press WAKE –

repeatedly on the top of the unit until no wake mode icon (1 , 1 or 2 , 2 ) shows on the large display.

OFF 1 or 2

SmartSnooze

This operation allows extra sleep time after the wake function is on. The alarm will be off by pressing SNOOZE, SLEEP, WAKE – snooze period is over. Snooze function can be used repeatedly up to 60 minutes. After this, the wake function will turn off until the next day.

To set the “quiet” period:

1. Press and hold SNOOZE.

2. Press quiet period that shows on the large display. The time decrements or increments will follow by a faster rate when you press and hold the buttons.

• Snooze period can be set from 1 to 30 minutes (default: 9 minutes).

OFF 1, or 2 until the

REV or FWD to set the

3. Release SNOOZE.

SmartSnooze available when

the lock

is only

/WAKE1/WAKE2/ is at

position.

Sleep function

In sleep mode, you can set the duration (up to 90 minutes) before the radio turn off automatically.

To set the sleep mode:

• Press SLEEP repeatedly to cycle among the sleep times available (90min, 60min, 30min, 15min and OFF. 90min is the default setting) on the large display.

• The radio will be switched on.

To check the remaining time in sleep mode:

• Press and hold SLEEP to check the remaining sleep time on the large display.

To cancel the sleep mode:

• If you decide to turn off the unit sooner, press SNOOZE or OFF.

Warranty information

12 Month Limited Warranty Applies to RCA Audio/Video Products

AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS 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 IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE 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.

How to make a warranty claim:

• If your product is capable of storing content (such as an mp3 player, digital voice recorder, etc), it is recommended to make periodic backup copies of content stored on the product. If applicable, before shipping a product, make a back up copy of content or data stored on the device. Also, it is advisable to remove any personal content which you would not want exposed to others. IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTENTS AND DATA ON THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING SERVICE AND REFORMATTING. AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY FOR LOST CONTENT OR DATA, OR FOR THE SECURITY OF ANY PERSONAL CONTENT OR DATA ON THE RETURNED DEVICE. Product will be returned with factory default settings, and without any pre-loaded content which may have been installed in the originally purchased products. Consumer will be responsible for reloading data and content. Consumer will be responsible to restore any personal preference settings.

• 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.

• Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:

Audiovox Electronics Corp. Attn: Service Department. 150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge

N.Y. 11788

1-877-833-3491

• Insure your shipment for loss or damage. Audiovox accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en route to Audiovox.

• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

What we will do:

Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.

For Canada Customers, please ship to:

Audiovox Return Centre c/o Genco 6685 Kennedy Road, Unit#3, Door 16, Mississuaga, Ontario L5T 3A5

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