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RNIB Talking Cube Clock
CC36
Please retain these instructions for future reference. These
instructions are also available in other formats.
General description
This simple alarm clock announces the time at the press of a
button in a natural male English voice and all mode settings are
spoken. Clock features an optional hourly announcement, five
alarm sounds and a volume control.
Orientation
A large round yellow button is situated on the top of the clock. This
is the Talk button, which when pressed announces the time.
There are four round non-slip feet situated on the bottom of the
clock, which prevent the clock from moving when positioned on a
flat surface.
The large speaker grille is situated on the front of the clock. This
has a ridged texture.
A removable cover forms the back of the clock and there is a small
clip towards the bottom of this side, which when pushed up
enables you to remove the cover to reveal the clock’s controls and
battery compartment.
With the cover removed you will notice a series of controls within
the recessed top section. The square button on the left is the
Mode button, which when pressed takes you through all of the
mode functions (these are listed in full further on in these
instructions).
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Located centrally towards the bottom edge of this recessed area is
the rotary dial for the volume control, which when moved to the
left (anti-clockwise) decreases the sound and when moved to the
right (clockwise) increases the sound.
The round button on the right is the Set button, which when
pressed in the mode settings changes the options.
Below these controls is the battery compartment. The plastic
holder, contained within the compartment, holds the four batteries,
two on each side.
Getting started
Inserting/replacing batteries
Remove the battery cover on the back of the clock and take out the
detachable battery holder – you don’t need to detach it from the
connectors unless you find it easier this way. To do this, simply pull
the battery holder from the connector pad, which is attached to a
small wire towards the left edge of the compartment.
The four AA batteries should each be inserted with their negative
(flat) ends positioned against the springs in the battery holder.
Ensure each battery is fitted securely into the holder and then put
the holder back into the battery compartment by re-attaching the
holder to the connector pad noting the negative connection on the
holder should align to the positive connector on the pad and viceversa with the other connectors.
Please note: After inserting batteries, you will need to set the time
before re-attaching the battery cover.
Replacement AA batteries are available from RNIB (product code
CP03). Please note: RNIB does not guarantee batteries.
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Using the product
Setting the volume
Press the Talk button on top of the clock to hear the time
announcement. You can then increase or decrease the volume by
using the rotary dial on the back.
Setting the clock
To set the time and/or alarm, or to activate the optional hourly
announcement, follow these instructions.
The square Mode button is used to enter the menu. To change the
settings of the function selected press the round Set button. At any
time during set up you can press the large Talk button to return to
current time announcement mode or you can simply proceed to the
next function by pressing the Mode button once more.
As you press the Mode button the menu is announced in the
following order:
Activating the hourly time announcement
Press the Mode button and the clock will say "announce off".
Press the Set button and the clock will say "announce on".
Pressing the Set button when in this mode will toggle between on
and off. When activated, the clock will announce the time on the
hour every hour.
Setting the alarm
Press Mode again and you will enter the alarm setting. The clock
will announce "alarm off". To change to “alarm on” press the Set
button. Set the alarm time by pressing the Mode button again. The
clock will say "alarm hour" followed by the actual alarm hour
setting (e.g. "alarm hour 6"). Change this by pressing the Set
button. The clock will announce each alarm hour as you cycle
through them. Press Mode to advance to the alarm minutes. The
clock announces "alarm minute" followed by the current alarm
minute setting. Change this using the Set button. Note: To
advance the minutes quickly press and hold the Set button and the
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alarm minutes will advance in five minute blocks (five, ten, and so
on) until the button is released.
Alarm am/pm setting
The next mode announces "alarm" followed by the current alarm
am/pm setting. Toggle this setting between am and pm by pressing
the Set button.
Choosing the alarm sound
In the next mode the clock says "alarm" followed by the default
alarm sound. Choose from the following alarm sounds: a two-tone
alarm, a mechanical bell sound, a horn sound, a cuckoo and a
beeping alarm by pressing the Set button.
Alarm reminder
The clock's alarm will sound for one minute at the time set and will
then pause for four and a quarter minutes. This process will be
repeated five times and then stop, unless you cancel it by pressing
the Talk button on the top of the clock.
Setting the time
Press the Mode button until the clock says "clock hour" followed by
the current clock hour setting. Use the Set button to advance the
hours. Press Mode to move to setting the minutes, whereupon the
clock says "clock minute" and the current clock minute setting.
Change this with the Set button. To advance the minutes quickly
press and hold the Set button and the minutes will advance in five
minute blocks until the button is released.
Clock am/pm setting
In the next mode the clock says "clock" then the current am/pm
setting. Change this by pressing the Set button. Pressing the
Mode button once more will return the clock to the current time
announcement mode which can also be used to confirm your time
setting.
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Alarm check
To confirm the alarm status, simply press the Set button in the
current time announcement mode. The clock will announce the
current alarm settings - alarm sound, alarm on/off and the alarm
time. This action will not change any of the clock's settings.
Re-setting clock
Reset the clock’s settings to default by removing and re-inserting
the batteries.
How to contact RNIB
Phone number: 0303 123 9999
Textphone: 0845 758 5691
Postal address: RNIB, PO Box 173, Peterborough PE2 6WS, U.K.
Email: shop@rnib.org.uk
Web address: www.rnib.org.uk
Email for international customers: exports@rnib.org.uk
Terms and conditions of sale
This product is guaranteed from manufacturing faults for 12
months from the date of purchase. If you have any issues with the
product and you did not purchase directly from RNIB then please
contact your retailer in the first instance.
For all returns and repairs contact RNIB to get a returns
authorisation number to help us deal efficiently with your enquiry.
You can request our full terms and conditions from RNIB Helpline
or view them online.
Registered Charity No. 226227
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This product is CE marked and fully complies with all applicable
EU legislation.
At the end of the product’s life you can return it to the supplier or
manufacturer for free of charge disposal. This is to comply with
‘The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive’ (WEEE).
Date: January 2014
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