Timex T152 Owner Manual

Rotating Alarm Clock

with Nature Sounds

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Model T152

A Consumer Guide to Product Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This unit has been designed and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result
in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully
before installation and use. Keep these instructions handy for future reference. Take special note, adhere
to all warning, and always follow the instructions on the unit and in the instructions and service manuals.

1. Water and Moisture - The unit shoul d not be us ed near water. For example: near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement.

2. Ventilation - The uni t should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its
proper ventilation. For example, it should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that
may block ventilation openings. Also, it sh ould not be plac ed in a built-i n installation, such as a
book case or cabi net that may i mpede the fl ow of air throu gh the venti lation op enings .

3. Heat - The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves
or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

4. Power Sources - The unit should be connected to a p ower supply only of the type described in
the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

5. Groundi ng or Polari zation - This product is equipped with a polar ized alternating current line
plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). As a safety feature this plug will fit into the power
outlet only one way. If you are unable to fit the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the
plug still fails to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.

6. Power-Cord Protection - Power supp ly cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. It is always best to have a clear area
from where the cord exits the unit to where it is plugged into an AC outlet.

7. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the well outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

8. Non-Use Periods – The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when it is to
be left unused for a long period of time.

9. Objects and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into the enclosure through openings.

10. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they
may cause hazards.

11. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable s ystem. This will prevent damage to the product due to ligh tning and p ower-line surges.

12. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

13. Damage Require Service - The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
B. Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the enclosure.
C. The unit has been exposed to rain.
D. The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
E. The unit does n ot appear t o operate n ormally or exhibits a marked change in performanc e.

14. Servici ng - The user should not attempt to s ervice the unit beyo nd that described in the user’s
operat ing in struction s. All other servi cing s hould be ref erred to qua lified service person nel.

15. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service telchnician
to perfor m sa fety checks to dete rmine that the produ ct i s in pro per operatin g co ndition.

16. Antenna - Do not connect to an external antenna.

17. If you have any questions, call SDI Technologies Inc. Timex Audio Products Division Customer Service,
1-800-888-4491.

Limited 90-Day Warranty Information

Timex Audio Products, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI Technologies),
warrants this product to b e free from defects in workmanship and material s, under normal use
and co ndi tion s, for a pe rio d of 90 da ys fro m t he dat e o f o rigi nal pur cha se.
Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to first return it to the store
where it was originally purchased. Should this fail to resolve the matter and service still be required
by reason of any defect or malfunction during the warranty period, SDI Technologies will repair
or, at its discretion, replace this product without charge (except for a $5.00 charge for handling,
packing, return UPS/postage, and insurance). This decision is subject to verification of the defect
or malfunction upon delivery of this product to the Factory Service Center listed below. The
product must include proof of purchase, including date of purchase. The fee for service after the
warranty period or without proof of purchase is $10.00.
Before returning this product for service, please first replace the batteries (if applicable) with fresh
ones, as exhausted or defective batteries are the most common cause of problems encountered.

If service is still required:

1. Remove the batter ies (if applicable) and pac k the unit in a well padded, heavy corrugated
box.

2. Enclose a photocopy of your sales receipt, credit card statement, or other proof of the date
of purchase, if within the warranty period.

3. Enclose a check or money order payable t o the order of SDI Technologies, for the sum of
$5.00 ($10.00 after warranty period).

4. Send t he unit p repaid a nd insu red, to th e Factor y Servi ce Cente r liste d below.

Consumer Repair Department

SDI Technologies Inc.

Timex Audio Products Division

1401 Pullman Drive, Suite A

NOTE: This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed.
It does not cover (i) products which have been damaged by negligence, misuse or accident, or
which have been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons; (ii) cracked or broken cabinets,
or units damaged by excessive heat; (iii) damage to CD’s or tape cassettes (if applicable); (iv) the
cost of shipping this product to the Factory Service Center and its return to the owner.
This warranty is valid only in the United States of America and does not extend to owners of the
product subsequent to the original purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are also limited
to 90 days, and SDI Technologies will not be liable for consequential damages. (Some states do
not allow limitations o n implied warr anties or excl usion of conse quential damages, so these
restrictions may not apply to you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.

For questions or comments regarding this or other products, please call our toll-free number
1-800-888-4491.

TIMEX is a registered trademark of T imex Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

El Paso, TX 79936-7726

Sound On/Sleep Button

Try-Me Pull Tab

Controls and Indicators

°F/°C/Year Button

Minute/Date Button

Hour/Month Button

Snooze/Off
/Backlight Button

Dimmer Switch

OPEN

Volume Control

Setting Switch

DIMMER VOLUME

LO HI

LOCK

LO

MED HI

DC 6V
400mA

ALARM

TIMEDATE

DC Jack

BACK VIEW

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1. Place unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat.

Note: Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural oil or lacquered finish.

A c loth or other protective material should be pl aced between i t and the
furniture.

2. Open battery compartment and install batteries as Getting Started.

3. Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water. Stronger
cleaning agents , such as Benzine, thinner or simil ar materials can mar the surface
of the case.

4. If the unit is not to be used for a prolonged period, such as a month or longer, remove
the batteries to prevent possible corrosion. Should the battery compartment become
corroded or dirty, clean the compartment thoroughly and replace all the batteries.

Getting Started

Important! You may need to remove the Try-Me Pull Tab from the back of this unit.

The Pull Tab is for in-store use only. Throw the plastic tab away.
The Rotati ng Temperature Ala rm Clock operates either by AC adapter o r batteri es. It

including 3 "AAA" batteries is meant for in-store demonstration use only, and should be
replaced with fresh batteries when th e Alarm C lock is b rought home. Also, it needs a
CR-2032 (not inc luding) lithium battery for alar m clock setting backup. To replace or
install the batteries, follow these instructions:

Installation and Maintenance

Install Backup Batteries:

1. The battery c ompartm ent is locat ed on the
back of th e cabin et and op ens the ba ttery
compartment door.

2. Take out all "AAA" batteries if n ecessary and
then insert a flat-headed screwdriver into the
slot on the back up battery compartment cover,
gently pry off and remove the back up battery
cover.

3. Install a "CR-2032" lithium battery into the back
up battery compartment, making sure that the
positive and negative polarities match up as
indicated inside the battery box.

4. Close the back up battery compartment cover,
making sure the cover latch clicks shut.

CR-2032

Back up
battery cover

Install Operating Batteries:

1. The battery compartment is located on the back
of th e c abin et a nd op ens t he b at tery
compartment door.

2. Ins tall 3 "AAA" batte ries, maki ng sure t hat the
positive an d negative polarities match up with
the diagram inside the battery box.

3. Cl ose t he ba ttery compartme nt do or, making
sure the door latch clicks shut.

For the Best Possible Performance:

We recommend using alkaline batteries.
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Rechargeabl e bat teries are to be removed from the clock before being charged

(if removable).

Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed.
Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
Remove exhausted batteries from the clock.
The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.

For using AC a dapter, you don't need to install "AAA" batteries but we recommend to
install backup battery to prevent setting lost by power failure.

Install AC Adpater:

Plug the included AC Adapter into the DC Jack located on the back of the unit, then
plug the AC Adapter into a wall outlet.

If you are using a different AC adap ter then the one supplied, make sure that it is a
DC 6V, 400mA Positive Center AC Adapter.

Setting Date, Time and Alarm Time

Setting Date

1. Slide the Setting Switch which is located on the back of the unit to Date The display
will show date setting on the screen and flash.

2. Press the Hour/Mon th Button to advance the month forward, t he Minute/Da te
Button to advance the date forward, or °F/°C/Year Button to advance the year
forward.

Note: While pressing and holding Hour/Month, Minute/Date or °F/°C/Year Button

the month/date/year will advance at a moderate pace and then get faster. This
will assist you in setting the date qucikly and accurately.

Setting Clock Time

1. Slide the Setting Switch to Time. The display will show time setting on the screen

and flash.

2. Press the Hour/Month Button to advance the hour forward, or the Minute/Date

Button to advance the minute forward. Remember to set the correct AM or PM
time.

Note: While pressing and holding either Hour/Month or Minute/Date Button

the hour/minute will advance at a moderate pace and then get faster. This
will assist you in setting the date quickly and accurately.

3. The cl ock has auto DST (day saving time) feature which will automatically adjust
the clock time for DST. If your li ving area has no DST, please manually adjust.

Setting Alarm Time

1. Sl ide t he Se tting Switch to A larm. The display will show alarm time setting

screen and flashing.

2. Press the Hour/Month Button to advance the hour forward, or the Minute/Date

Button to advance the minute forward. Remember to set the correct AM or PM
alarm time.

Note:After all the settings, slide the Setting Switch to Lock to return to the normal

display mode.

Operating the Alarm

1. Set alarm time as indicated in Setting Alarm Time.

2. Rot ate the unit to vertical mode to active the alarm . ALARM ON will show on

middle of the display to indicate alarm is actived.

3. To stop the alarm from sounding on the following day, just rotate the unit to horizontal

mode. ALARM OF F will show on left sid e o f the unit to indic ate alarm is off.

4. If the alarm is not turned off after it sounds, it will play for approximately 5 minutes

then turn off automatically. This cycle will repeat every 24 hours unless the controls
are changed.

Listening to Nature Sounds

1. P ress the Sound On/Sleep Button to lis ten to nature sound s. Pre ss the

Hour/Month Button or the Minute/Date Button to select the sounds.

2. Press the Sound On/Sleep Button again for sleep mode. Nature sound will turn

off automatically after several minutes. Press the Sound On/Sleep Button again
to change the amount of sleep time.

3. Adjust the Volume Control as desired.

4. When listening i s completed, press the Snooz e/Off/Backlight Bu tton to tur n

it off.

Snooze/ Back-light Operation

1. Press the Snooze/Off/Backlight Button after the alarm came, the alarm will go

off and will come on again in approximately 9 minutes (Adjustable). You may repeat
this cycle during the one hour alarm cycle.

2. To adj ust sno oze pe riod, slide the Setting Switch to A larm and hold t he

Snooze/Off/Backlight Button until it show current snooze period. Then press
Hour/Month Bu tton to a dvance forward or Minute/Date Button to advance

backward. Snooze period can be adjust from 1 to 15 minutes.

3. As normal condition, press the Snooze/Off/Backli ght Button to acti ve the 10

seconds Backlight in case you are using batte ries onl y. For using AC adapter,
backlight will be always turned on.

Dimmer Switch

Set the Dimmer Switch to HI or LO to adjust backlight brightness depending on the
brightness in the room.

Thermometer

The unit has a b uilt in thermome ter which shows indo or t emperature. P ress the
°F/°C/Year Button to set the °F or °C reading.

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