RCA RP5430 User Manual

English

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.

Caution: The screw fastening power cord at the
bottom enclosure is served as a means of power
cord strain relief. Do not loosen or throw this
screw away!

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: RP5430

Electrical Consumption

Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 4 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 7940 (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.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo.

RP5430

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 battery 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 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.

Note:Note:

Note:

Note:Note:

Power is fed to the unit even
when it is not functioning. To cut

General Controls

Top View

OFF - turns the unit on or off.
FWD - sets time (increases value).
SNOOZE - enters snooze mode where the

alarm will quiet but sound again once the
snooze period is over.

REV - sets time (decreases value).
RADIO/AUX - selects radio or AUX mode.
WAKE - OFF - activates and sets wake

function.
/WAKE1/WAKE2/ - slide switch to set
Wake 1, Wake 2 and clock time.

NAP - activates nap function.
SLEEP - activates sleep function.

Back View

AUTO DIMMER - turns auto dimmer function

on or off.
TIME ZONE - slide to select time zone
corresponds to your location.

PST MST CST EST

DST - turns daylight saving function on or off.
AM/FM - selects between AM and FM bands.

Right View

-VOLUME+ - adjusts volume.
TUNING - selects radio frequencies.
AUX IN - AUX input jack.

Clock

Before You Plug for Power

1. Setting Time Zone

You may slide the TIME ZONE selector at
the back of the unit to Eastern (EST),
Central (CST), Mountain (MST) or Pacific
(PST) (refer to the maps on the right).

2. Daylight Saving

You can slide the DST switch at the back
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

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

2. Press 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. The “:” between
hour and minute time flashes when you
are setting the time. AM or PM icon will
also beside the time.

3. Slide the switch /WAKE1/WAKE2/
on the top of the unit to position
when finished.

Clock

US Time Zones

(PST)

Canadian Time Zones

(MST)

(PST)

(MST)

(CST)

(CST)

(EST)

(EST)

Radio

Selecting Radio Mode

Press RADIO/AUX to switch on radio.

Switching Band

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

Tuning the Radio

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

Listening to Auxiliary Source

1. Connect your auxiliary source (e.g. mp3
player) to the AUX input jack on the right
side of the unit.

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.

Auto Brightness Control

Clock time and radio frequency are
display on the display area at the front of
the unit. The display brightness can be
adjusted automatically by analyzing the
intensity of surrounding light sources.

Slide AUTO DIMMER on the back of the
unit to ON position to activate the
function.

Wake Function

Setting Wake Time

This unit allows two wake times to be set.

1. Slide the switch /WAKE1/WAKE2/
on the top of the unit to WAKE 1 or
WAKE 2 position.

2. Press 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. The “:” between
hour and minute time flashes when
you are setting the time.

3. Slide the switch /WAKE1/WAKE2/
on the top of the unit to position
when finished.

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. Press WAKE - OFF 1 or 2
repeatedly on the top of the unit to
select a waking mode. Corresponding
icon lights on the front of the unit.

1 - Wake 1 by alarm
1 - Wake 1 by radio
2 - Wake 2 by alarm
2 - Wake 2 by radio

Checking Wake Time

Slide the switch /WAKE1/WAKE2/
on the top of the unit to WAKE 1 or
WAKE 2 position to check the currently
set wake time.

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
“SmartSnooze

To turn off the wake alarm or radio
completely, press OFF. The wake alarm or
radio will activate again the next day unless
you switch off the Wake function (see
“Switching off Wake Function”).

TM

Operation”)

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

SmartSnooze

This operation allows extra sleep time
after the wake function is on. The alarm
will be off by pressing SNOOZE, NAP,
SLEEP, REV or FWD until the snooze
period is over. Snooze function can be
used repeatedly up to 30 minutes (default:
9 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. Press REV or FWD to set the
quiet period. The time decrements or
increments will follow by a faster rate
when you press and hold the buttons.

TM

Operation

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 on the top of the
unit and use REV or FWD to
set the duration up to 2 hours. The
time decrements or increments will
follow by a faster rate when you press
and hold the buttons.
Note: The radio will be switched on.

Switching Off Wake Function

Press WAKE - OFF 1 or 2 repeatedly on
the top of the unit until no wake mode icon
shows on the display.

Note: SmartSnooze
available when

WAKE2/WAKE2/

WAKE2/ is at the lock

WAKE2/WAKE2/

position.

2. To check the remaining duration before
the radio turns off, press and hold SLEEP.

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

TM

is only

/WAKE1/ /WAKE1/

/WAKE1/

/WAKE1/ /WAKE1/

Nap Function

This function wakes you up after a short
period of time (from 10 minutes to 2
hours).

1. Press and hold NAP on the top of the
unit and use REV or FWD to
set the duration up to 2 hours (each
press decreases or increases duration
by 10 minutes). The time decrements
or increments will follow by a faster
rate when you press and hold the
buttons.

2. The clock time shows after a few
seconds if no button is pressed. NAP
icon shows on the display to indicate
the function is activated.

3. To check remaining nap time, press NAP
once to show the time on the display
briefly.

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.