FCC Information
FCC Information
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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 Inc. 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:
• Re-orient 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. 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, DC 20402. Please specify
stock number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering
copies.
Technical Specification
Product: Clock Radio
Brand: RCA
Model: RP3740
Electrical Consumption
Power Supply: 120V~60Hz
Power Consumption: 15 Watts
IMPORTER
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V.
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra 57
Col. Ampliación Granada
C.P. 11529 Mexico D.F.
Telefono: (55)25 81 53 20
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
For Your Records
In the event that service should be required,
you may need both the model number and the
serial number. In the space below, record the
date and place of purchase:
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase:
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
Guide.
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Safety Information
• Do not use your set
immediately after transport
from a cold place to a warm
place: there may be
condensation problems.
• This set uses a laser beam. To prevent
any accident due to this type of beam,
the set should only be opened by
properly trained personnel.
• Make sure that you keep your set
away from water and high
temperatures.
• To prevent personal injury, do not
reverse any battery and do not
mix battery types.
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.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
WARNING:
SHOCK HAZARD,
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
TO PREVENT FIRE
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
Ecology
Help protect the environment we recommend that you
dispose of used batteries by
putting them into specially
designed receptacles.
Maintenance
Clean the unit with a soft
cloth, or a damp chamois
leather. Never use solvents.
OR ELECTRICAL
THE EXCLAMATION
POINT WITHIN THE
TRIANGLE IS A
WARNING SIGN
ALERTING YOU OF
IMPORTANT
INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.
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Table of Content
FCC information / Safety Information
EN
Before Your Begin ............................ 2
1. Before Plug-In ............................... 2
Automatic Time Set ............................ 2
Setting Time Zone ............................... 2
U.S. Time Zone (Figure 1) ................... 3
Canadian Time Zone (Figure 2) ......... 3
2. Plugging In for Power .................. 4
For Your Safety ................................... 4
3. Daylight Saving Time .................. 4
General Controls .............................. 5
Front View ................................................ 5
Top View ................................................... 5
Side Views ................................................. 6
Display .............................................. 7
Setting the Clock ............................. 8
Weekday Setting ...................................... 8
Setting Clock ............................................. 8
Operating the Radio ........................ 9
Built-In AFC ...............................................9
Antennas ................................................... 9
Turning on/off the Radio ........................ 9
Selecting Bands ........................................ 9
Tuning to Stations .................................... 9
Radio Frequency Memory ..................... 10
CD Player ........................................ 10
Play and Pause CD ................................. 10
Stop ......................................................... 10
Skip/Search Tracks .................................. 10
Playback Options .................................... 10
Wake Settings ................................ 11
Setting Wake Time ................................. 11
Wake by Selected Source ...................... 11
Wake to Tone ......................................... 11
Wake to Radio ........................................ 11
Wake to CD ............................................ 12
Cancel Wake Setting .............................. 12
Turning off Alarm .................................. 12
Operating the Clock ....................... 13
Sleep Mode ............................................. 13
Nap Mode ............................................... 13
Snooze Alarm Operation ....................... 14
Weekend Cancel ..................................... 14
Seconds Time Display ............................. 14
Display Brightness .................................. 14
Installing Back-Up Batteries .......... 15
Battery Back-Up ................................ 15
Installing batteries ............................ 15
Power Failure Indicator .................... 15
U.S. Warranty .................................. 16
Canadian Warranty ........................ 18
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Before You Begin
1. Before Plug-In
Automatic Time 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 3V
(2 x “AA” batteries (included)). All you
have to do is to plug this clock for
power and current time will be shown
automatically.
Before plugging in for power, follow
the steps below to select time zone.
Setting Time Zone
You may slide the time zone selector at
the bottom of the clock to Pacific,
Mountain, Central or Eastern.
PACIFIC
EASTERN
CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN
PACIFIC
EASTERN
CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN
UM3/AA/LR6
UM3/AA/LR6
Refer to Figure 1 for U.S. Time Zone
details.
Refer to Figure 2 for Canadian Time
Zone details.
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Before Your Begin
U.S. Time Zone (Figure 1)
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Canadian Time Zone (Figure 2)
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Before You Begin
2. Plugging In For Power
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY:
120V~60Hz
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 will not go into the
outlet completely, turn the plug over
and try to insert it the other way. If it
still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to change the outlet, or use
a different one. Do not attempt to
bypass this safety feature.
NoteNote
Note:
NoteNote
Power is fed to the unit even when it
is not functioning. To cut the power
supply off, the power cable must be
unplugged.
3. Daylight Saving Time
Press and hold DAYLIGHT SAVING
button at the side of the unit to turn on/
off daylight saving time in areas
observing/ not observing such time
change. The daylight saving time icon
will be displayed when the feature is
activated.
DAYLIGHT
WEEKEND
NAP
SAVING
CANCEL
WARNING:WARNING:
WARNING: Please avoid playing with
WARNING:WARNING:
the DAYLIGHT SAVING button and
TIME ZONE switch after entering
the Clock/Wake set mode.
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