RCA RP-3701 User Manual

LARGE DISPLAY

AM/FM CLOCK RADIO

RP-3701

FCC 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.

In accordance with FCC requirements, changes or modifications not
expressly approved by Thomson Consumer Electronics could void the
user’s authority to operate this product.

This device generates and uses radio frequency (RF) energy, and if not
installed and used properly, this equipment may cause interference to
radio and television reception.

If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception
(which you can determine by unplugging the unit), try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:

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

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that the unit and the
equipment receiving interference are on different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate the interference, please consult your
dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional
suggestions.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN

THE LIGHTNING

WARNING:

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

Model RP-3701
550 077 00 Rev.0 (E/F)
98-52
Printed in China

TO PREVENT FIRE

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE

FLASH AND ARROW-

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,

HEAD WITHIN THE

DO NOT REMOVE COVER

TRIANGLE IS A

(OR BACK). NO USER-

WARNING SIGN

SERVICEABLE PARTS IN-

ALERTING YOU OF

SIDE. REFER SERVICING

"DANGEROUS

TO QUALIFIED SERVICE

VOLTAGE" INSIDE

PERSONNEL.

THE PRODUCT.

SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT

© 1998 Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.

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THE EXCLAMATION
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TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.

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before you begin

For Your Safety

The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the
other) and only fits into AC power outlets one way. If the plug
won’t go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try
to insert it the other way. If it still won’t fit, contact a qualified
electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not

attempt to bypass this safety feature.

Important Battery Information

• When storing the unit or unplugging it from AC outlet for a
day or more, be sure to remove battery because it can leak
and damage the unit.

• Batteries may leak electrolyte if inserted incorrectly, if
disposed of in fire, or if an attempt is made to charge a
battery not intended to be recharged.

• Discard leaky batteries immediately. Leaking batteries can
cause skin burns or other personal injury.

• Dispose of batteries, according to federal, state, and local
regulations.

“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). 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 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 so you will not have to reset time or alarm.

Install battery as follows:

1. Remove battery compartment door (located on the bottom of
the unit) by pressing down on the thumb tab and pulling it
out the cabinet.

2. Connect a 9-volt battery to battery connector plug.

3. Insert the battery and replace compartment door.

NOTE: Alkaline (NEDA 1604A) battery are recommended. Carbon-zinc
battery may be used but memory holding time will be substantially
reduced. Memory holding time for a fresh alkaline battery is
approximately 8 hours (if radio or alarm are not operated), 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 drops and memory may be lost. Be sure
to replace the battery periodically.

Battery should be removed if the radio will be stored for more than
one day.

Leaky battery can badly damage the clock radio.

Power Failure Indicator

When 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 and hold the TIME SET or WAKE SET/OFF button
together with the HOUR or MINUTE button.

features & usage

AM

Indicator

AM/FM

Band

Switch

TIME SET/

HI•LO Dimmer

Switch

Hour Button

Minute Button

Snooze Button

am indicator

To indicate the AM time.

am/fm band switch

To select AM or FM band.

Battery compartment

To store a 9V back up battery.

volume knob

To adjust the volume.

tuning knob

To select different broadcasting station.

wake indicator

To indicate the wake function is activated.

minute / hour button

To adjust the minute and hour.

time set / hi•lo dimmer switch

TIME SET - to set the correct time.
HI•LO - to control the brightness of the LED display.

function switch

ON position - to turn on the radio.
OFF position - to turn off all Wake functions and radio.
MUSIC position - to activate the Wake to Radio function.
ALARM position - to activate the Wake to Alarm function.

sleep button

To turn on the radio and turn itself off automatically at your
desired sleep time. (select any sleep time between 1 minute and
1 hour 59 minutes)

wake set/off button

To set wake time.
To turn off the Wake function during alarm active period.

snooze button

To turn off the radio or alarm for 9 minutes extra sleep. (up to
2 hours)
To turn off the sleep mode.

Volume

Knob

Tuning

Knob

WAKE

Indicator

FUNCTION Switch

On/Off/Music/Alarm

Sleep Button

Wake Set/Off

Button

operating the radio

1. Plug the power cord into any 120V AC household outlet.

2. Slide the FUNCTION switch to ON to turn on the radio.

3. Slide the AM/FM BAND switch to desired broadcast band.

4. Turn TUNING knob to select a station.

5. Adjust the VOLUME knob to your preferred listening level.

6. To turn the radio off, slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF.

Built-in AFC

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

When tuning in FM stations, you may notice that often the
station you desire can be heard on two or three nearby points on
the dial. Always tune carefully to the loudest and clearest point.

Antennas

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.

FM Antenna - The power cord acts as your FM antenna. The
power cord picks up moderate to strong stations and eliminates
the need for an external antenna in most strong signal areas. Be
sure the power cord is stretched out to its full length. Do not coil
or bunch the cord together. Changing position of the power cord
may improve reception.

Setting the Time

Your digital clock timer operates on a 12-hour cycle. The AM
indicator on the left side of the display will light up to let you
know if the display is reading AM time.

1. Slide the TIME SET/HI•LO Dimmer switch to TIME SET position
and use the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to set the correct
time.

2. Slide the switch to HI or LO position to finish the time setting.

Setting the Wake Time

1. Press and hold WAKE SET/OFF button. Wake time is displayed.

2. While holding the WAKE SET/OFF button, use the HOUR and
MINUTE buttons to change the display to desired wake-up
time.

3. Release WAKE SET/OFF button and the current time is
displayed again. Wake time is set.

Wake To Music or Wake To Alarm

For Music

1. Select an AM or FM station.

2. Set wake time (See SETTING THE WAKE TIME directions).

3. Slide the FUNCTION switch to MUSIC position. (The WAKE
indicator in the display will light.)

4. Adjust the volume to your desired sound level.

For Alarm (grad-u-wake alarm)

1. Set the wake time (See SETTING THE WAKE TIME directions).

2. Slide the FUNCTION switch to ALARM position. (The WAKE
indicator in the display will light.)

The built-in GRAD-U-WAKE alarm system works only on ALARM
mode. It gradually increases the alarm loudness during the first
30 seconds on wake up mode.

The alarm tone or radio will sound at the wake time you set and
turn itself off after approximately 2 hours. To turn off the alarm
sooner, set FUNCTION switch to OFF or press WAKE SET/OFF
button. When FUNCTION switch is left in MUSIC or ALARM wake
mode, it will turn itself on again at the same time the following
day.

Sleep to Music

You can drift off to sleep to music knowing that the radio will
turn itself off automatically.

1. Slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF position.

2. Press and hold the SLEEP button. The time display will exhibit
0:59. The radio will turn on automatically.

3. While holding SLEEP button, press the MINUTE button and
time will start to count down. Select any sleep time between
59 minutes and 1 minute. For sleep time of more than 59
minutes, up to 1 hour and 59 minutes, momentarily press the
HOUR button (while holding down the SLEEP button). The
display will exhibit 1:59. Then, press MINUTE button to select
the desired amount of sleep in excess 1 hour.

4. Release SLEEP button and the current time is once again
displayed. The radio is now on and you can select your station
in the usual way. Play will be for the chosen length of time
(up to 1 hour 59 minutes), and then the radio will turn itself
off. If you decide to turn the radio off sooner, press the
SNOOZE button.

sleep to music and wake to music or alarm

You can set your digital clock radio to lull you to sleep, turn itself
off, then awaken you at a preset time - all automatically.

1. Set the wake time.

2. Follow the steps under WAKE TO MUSIC or WAKE TO ALARM.

3. Then, proceed with Steps 2 through 4 under SLEEP TO MUSIC.

Snooze Alarm Operation

The Snooze-Alarm button has three functions:

1. It allows extra sleep time after the radio comes on in the
WAKE TO MUSIC mode. Press SNOOZE button to silence the
radio. About 9 minutes later, the radio will play again.

2. It allows extra sleep time in the WAKE TO ALARM mode.
When the alarm sounds, touch the SNOOZE button to silence
the alarm. About 9 minutes later, the alarm will sound again.
You can use the SNOOZE feature repeatedly for up to two
hours, after which the radio or alarm will turn off until the
next day.

3. It shuts off the sleep cycle. (See SLEEP TO MUSIC).

Minutes and Seconds Time Display

For a display of time in minutes and seconds:

1. Press and hold the WAKE SET/OFF button.

2. While holding down WAKE SET/OFF button, momentarily
press the SLEEP button. The hour digits will display minutes;
the minute digits will display seconds and start to increment.
Release the buttons to return to hour and minute display.

Canadian Warranty

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc. warrants to the
purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect
becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the
original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge,
including return transportation.

This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting
from accidents, misuse or leaking batteries.

Should your product not perform properly during the warranty
period, either:

1. Return it to the selling dealer with proof of purchase
for replacement, or

2. Remove the batteries (where applicable), and pack product
complete with accessories in the original carton (or equiv
alent).

— Mail prepaid (with proof of purchase) and insured to:
Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc
Distribution Centre
7400 A Bramalea Road
Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1X1
The provisions of this written warranty are in addition to and

not a modification of or subtraction from the statutory
warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any
applicable legislation, and to the extent that any such
provisions purport to dis claim, exclude or limit any such
statutory warranties and other rights and remedies, such
provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent
necessary to comply therewith.

If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty
service, you may write to:

Thomson Consumer Electronics Canada, Inc.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A., 46206-0944
Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference.

This information is required if service is needed during the
warranty period.

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