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Important InformationFCC Information Safety Information
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 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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
THE LIGHTNING 
FLASH AND ARROWHEAD WITHIN THE 
TRIANGLE IS A 
WARN ING SIGN 
ALERTING YOU OF 
"DANGEROUS 
VOLTAGE" INSIDE 
THE 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.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM / BACK OF PRODUCT
TO PREVENT FIRE
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PR ODUCT
THE EXCLAMATION 
POINT WITHIN THE 
TRIANGLE IS A 
WARNI NG    SIGN 
ALERTING YOU OF 
IMPORTANT 
INSTRUCTIONS 
ACCOMPANYING 
THE PRODUCT.
OR ELECTRICAL
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.
For Your Records
In the event that service should be required, you
may need the model 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.
The descriptions and characteristics in this owner’s manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not 
as a guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications 
without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details 
should any discrepancies arise in other languages.
Technical Information
Product: Clock Radio 
Brand: RCA 
Model: RP5412/RP5414
Electrical Consumption
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz 
Power Consumption: 5 Watts
IMPORTER 
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. 
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. 
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc 
C.P. 06700. México, D.F. 
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
• Make sure that you keep your set 
away from water and high 
temperatures.
•  Do not use your System immediately 
after transporting it from a cold place 
to a warm place, as condensation may 
cause the system to malfunction.
•  Keep your unit away from humid 
areas and abnormally hot places.
•  To prevent personal injury, do not 
reverse any batteries.
• The use of apparatus in moderate 
climates.
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to 
dripping or splashing and that no 
objects filled with liquids, such as 
vases, shall be placed on the 
apparatus.
• No naked flame sources, such as 
lighted candles, should be placed on 
the apparatus.
• Attention should be drawn to the 
environmental aspects of battery 
disposal.
• Minimum distances (2cm) around the 
apparatus for sufficient ventilations.
• The ventilation should not be 
impeded by covering the ventilation 
opening with items, such as 
newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• The rating plate is located at the 
bottom cabinet of apparatus.
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.
IMPORTADOR 
Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V. 
Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. 
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc 
C.P. 06700. México, D.F. 
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360 
RFC: CTM-980723-KS5
EXPORTER 
Thomson Inc. 
P. O. Box 1976 
Indianapolis, IN 46206 - 1976 
©2006 Thomson Inc. 
Trademark(s) ® Registered 
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s) 
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s) 
www.rca.com 
Printed in China / Impreso en China
5629 7750 (EN/F/E)
user
manual
EN/F/E
It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time.
RP5412/5414
Before You Begin
Plugging In For Power
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY:
120V~60Hz
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.
Install batteries as follow:
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 2-3 years.
the power supply off, the power cable 
must be unplugged.
Power Failure Indicator
When AC power is interrupted (disconnected) 
for a short period of time, both time and 
alarm settings will change (unless battery is 
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.
Note:Note:
Note:
Note:Note:
Power is fed to the unit even 
when it is not functioning. To cut
General Controls
Front View
    power switch - turns the unit on or off.
Left View
BAND/FM••AM - selects FM or AM band. 
TUNING - selects radio frequency. 
WAKE 1 - activates Wake 1 settings and
changes Wake 1 mode.
•   (Wake to alarm) - selects alarm as the 
waking mode.
•   (Wake to music) - selects radio as the 
waking mode.
• OFF - deactivates Wake 1 waking mode.
WAKE 1 CHECK TIME - press once to check 
waking time.
Right View
BRIGHTNESS/LO••HI - selects display
brightness (LO - low, HI - high)
-VOLUME+ - adjusts volume.
WAKE 2 - activates Wake 2 settings and
changes Wake 2 mode.
•   (Wake to alarm) - selects alarm as the 
waking mode.
•   (Wake to music) - selects radio as the 
waking mode.
• OFF - deactivates Wake 2 waking mode.
WAKE 2 CHECK TIME - press once to check 
waking time.
General Controls Clock
Before You Plug for Power
1. Setting Time Zone
You may slide the time zone selector at
Top View
display - switches between analogue and
digital clock display.
SNOOZE - turns off the alarm. 
sleep - activates sleep function.
Back View
WAKE    - adjusts Wake 1 time.
    - adjusts clock time. 
WAKE    - adjusts Wake 2 time.
Bottom View
Time zone selector - selects time zone. 
Daylight saving switch - switches day light 
saving time on or off.
the bottom of the unit to Eastern, 
Central, Mountain or Pacific. (refer to the 
maps on the right)
2. Day Light Saving
You can slide the day light saving switch 
at the bottom of the unit to turn on/ off 
in areas observing/ not observing such 
time change.
WARNING: Please avoid playing with 
these buttons after entering the 
Clock/Alarm set mode.
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 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. 
However, the batteries can also be 
exhausted and we recommend that you 
replace the batteries every 2-3 years.
Setting Clock
Turn the clock setting knob    on the back 
of the unit to adjust clock time. The time 
decrements or increments will follow by a 
faster rate when you push and hold the 
knob. A clock icon flashes on the display 
while you are adjusting the time.
Selecting between Analogue 
and Digital Clock
Press display to select between analgoue 
and digital clock display.
Clock
US Time Zones
Canadian Time Zones
Radio
Switching Band
Slide the BAND/FM•AM switch on the left 
of the unit to select FM or AM band.
Tuning the Radio
Turn the TUNING knob on the left of the 
unit to adjust radio frequency.
FM Antenna
The FM antenna cord is attached at the 
back of the unit. We recommend the cord 
be fully extended for best FM reception.
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.
Display Brightness
Clock time and radio frequency are 
display on the display area at the front of 
the unit. You can adjust the brightness of 
the display by sliding BRIGHTNESS/
LO••HI on the right of the unit.
Wake Function
Wake Function
Setting Wake Time
This unit allows two wake times to be set. 
Turn the wake time setting knob WAKE 
or WAKE    on the back of the unit to 
adjust wake time 1 and 2 respectively . 
The time decrements or increments will 
follow by a faster rate when you push and 
hold the knob. “WAKE 1” or “WAKE 2” 
icon flashes on the display while you are 
adjusting respective wake time.
Selecting Wake Source
You may be woken up by radio or alarm.
1. Select an AM or FM station (see 
directions on “Radio”).
2. Set a wake time (see above direction).
3. Slide the switch WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 
on the sides of the unit to   / 
(wake by alarm) or    /   (wake by 
radio). Corresponding icon lights on 
the front of the unit.
- Wake 1 by alarm
- Wake 1 by radio
- Wake 2 by alarm
- Wake 2 by radio
Checking Wake Time
Press WAKE 1 CHECK TIME or WAKE 2 
CHECK TIME on the sides of the unit to
check respective wake time. Wake time 
shows briefly on the display.
Turning Off the Wake Alarm or 
Radio
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 is over. (see 
“SmartSnoozeTM Operation”)
To turn off the wake alarm or radio 
completely, press   . The wake alarm or 
radio will activate again the next day unless 
you switch off the Wake function (see 
“Switching off Wake Function”).
Tip: The unit equips with 
U-WAKE U-WAKE 
U-WAKE feature, the alarm tone
U-WAKE U-WAKE 
volume will increase gradually to 
its maximum in about 30 to 45
seconds.
GRAD-GRAD-
GRAD-
GRAD-GRAD-
Wake Function
SmartSnoozeTM Operation
This operation allows extra sleep time 
after the wake function is on. The alarm 
will be off by pressing SNOOZE, sleep or 
display until the snooze period is over. 
Snooze function can be used repeatedly 
up to 30 minutes. After this, the wake 
function will turn off until the next day. 
Set the “quiet” period as follow:
1. Press and hold SNOOZE.
2. Turn the clock setting knob    on the 
back of the unit to adjust the snooze 
“quiet” period. The time decrements 
or increments will follow by a faster 
rate when you push and hold the 
knob.
Sleep Function
In sleep mode, you can set the duration 
(up to 2 hours) before the radio turn off 
automatically.
1. Press and hold SLEEP and turn the 
clock setting knob    on the back of 
the unit to adjust the duration up to 2 
hours. The time decrements or 
increments will follow by a faster rate 
when you push and hold the knob. 
Note: The radio will be switched on.
Switching Off Wake Function
Slide the switch WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 on the 
sides of the unit to OFF to switch off 
respective wake function. The set wake time 
will not be erased and can be used the next 
day when you switch on wake function again.
2. To check the remaining duration before 
the radio turns off, press and hold SLEEP.
3. To cancel the sleep function, press
SNOOZE or    power switch.