Timex T222 Owner Manual

Model T222

Kitchen AM/FM Clock Radio

with TV Band

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Table of Contents

A Consumer Guide to Product Safety ...............................................................3-5

Setup and Installation .......................................................................................6-7

Unpacking and Maintenance .......................................................................................6

Battery Power and Backup Installation ................................................................6

Optional AC Adapter .............................................................................................7

Controls and Indicators .......................................................................................7-8

Operating Instructions .....................................................................................9-11

Setting the Clock ................................................................................................9

Setting the Calendar .................................................................................................9

Listening to the Radio or TV Band ..................................................................................9

Antenna Information and Adjustment ........................................................................9

Setting the Radio/TV Band Alarm Time ..................................................................10

Setting the Buzzer Alarm Time ................................................................................10

Using the Dual Alarm System .......................................................................................10

Sleeping to the Radio/TV Band with Timer ..............................................................11

Adjusting the Backlight .........................................................................................11

90-Day Limited Warranty ............................................................................................12

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION:

OR BACK OF UNIT. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING:

THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE

The lightning flash with arrowhead in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.

The symbols above are located at the bottom of the cabinet.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord

receptacle or other outlets unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

ATTENTION: Pour prévenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche polarisée avec

un prolongateur. Une prise de courant, ou une autre sortie de courant sauf si les lames
peuvent étre insérées à fond sans en laisser aucune partie à decouvert.

This device complies with part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission Rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.

A Consumer Guide to Product Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal
safety. However, improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety
and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for future
reference. Take special note of all warnings listed in these instructions and on the unit.

1. Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water. For example: near a bathtub, washbowl,
kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a wet basement.

2. Ventilation – The unit 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 should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet,
that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

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 power supply only of the type described in the
operating instructions or as marked on the appliance itself.

5. Grounding or Polarization – This product is equipped with a polarized 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 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 your
polarized plug by forcing the plug into the outlet.

6. Power-Cord Protection – Power supply 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.

A Consumer Guide to Product Safety

7. Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended. See the Maintenance section of this
manual for cleaning instructions.

8. Objects and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled into any openings or vents located on the product.

9. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer.

10. Lightning and Power Surge Protection – Unplug the unit from the wall outlet during a lightning
storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent damage
to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

11. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles
as this can result in fire or electric shock.

12. Damage Requiring 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 exhibits a marked change in performance or does not operate normally.

13. Antenna – Do not connect an external antenna to the unit.

14. Periods of Nonuse – If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of time, such as a month
or longer, the power cord should be unplugged from the unit to prevent damage or corrosion.

15. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those methods described in the
user’s operating instructions. Service methods not covered in the operating instructions should be
referred to qualified service personnel.

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

5

Setup and Installation

Unpacking and Maintenance

• Remove the unit and all packing materials from
carton. Save packing materials in case unit needs
to be returned for service. If you do not wish to
save the materials, please dispose of them properly.

• Please see the enclosed paperwork for instructions
on installing the unit under a cabinet or cupboard.

• If you wish to place the unit on a desk, table, or
counter, place the unit on a stable, level surface,
out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of
dust, dirt, heat, water, moisture, vibration, or strong
magnetic fields. If you are using an optional AC
Adapter, set the unit up near an AC outlet.

•Protect your furniture when placing the unit on
natural wood or wood with a lacquered or coated
finish. A cloth or other protective material should
be placed between the unit and the furniture.

• Remove any clear protective film labels that may
be affixed to the clock display. Do not remove
any warning labels from the back of the unit.

• Clean the casing with a soft cloth moistened only
with mild soap and water. Stronger cleaning agents
are not recommended, as they may damage the
surface of the case.

6

Battery Power and Backup Installation

2 X UM-3 "AA" SIZE

4 X UM-2 "C" SIZE

Back of Unit

This clock radio is powered by either 4 “C” batteries
or an optional AC Adapter. In addition, installing
2 “AA” batteries will activate the “Sure Alarm” Battery
Backup, which ensures that the clock and alarm will
operate in the case of AC or battery power interruption.

1. Turn the unit over and open the compartment.

2. Install 2 "AA" batteries (alkaline batteries are

recommended for longer life) into the compartment,
making sure that the polarities are correct.

3. Slide the door back on so that it locks into place.
Note: If the backup batteries have not been installed

or are running low on power, the display’s Battery
Low Indicator will flash.

Preparation for Use (Continued) Display with Indicators

Using an Optional AC Adapter

This clock radio is powered by either batteries or an
optional AC Adapter. To connect your AC Adapter,
please follow the below instructions.

1. The DC 6V Jack is located on the left side of the
unit. Plug a center-plus polarity, 6V, 450mA AC
Adapter into the Jack.

Note: Use of any other type of AC Adapter may
cause serious damage to both the unit and the
electrical system.

2. After the AC Adapter is firmly connected to the
Jack, plug it into your wall outlet.

3. Battery power will not be drained while the unit
is operating on AC power. It is recommended that
2 “AA” batteries be installed, as described in the
Battery Power and Backup Installation section,
to activate the “Sure Alarm” Battery Backup.

쐃쐇 쐋 쐏 쐄

BUZZERRADIOPOWER DST

쐂
쐆

쐊

쐎

SLEEP

DM

SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT

PM

쐃 Battery Low Indicator
쐇 Radio/TV Band Power Indicator
쐋 Radio Alarm Indicator
쐏 Buzzer Alarm Indicator
쐄 Daylight-Saving Time Indicator

4. The backlight is only fully operational while on AC
power. While running on the battery power, the
display offers a one-touch, five-second backlight.
This is done to conserve the battery power.

쐂 PM Indicator
쐆 Sleep Sounds Icon
쐊 Calendar / Sleep Timer
쐎 7-5-2 Settings

7

Controls and Features

1

5

2

6

3

7

9

10
11

8

1. AM/FM/TV1/
TV2 Band Switch

2. Volume Control

3. Tuning Control

4. Battery Compartment
(Back)

8

4

5. Alarm Mode Button

6. Off/Reset Button

7. Calendar Set Button

8. Date/Reverse Button

9. On/Sleep Button

12
13

10. Time Set Button

11. Alarm Set Button

12. Month/Forward
Button

13. 7-5-2/Year Button

Operating Instructions

Setting the Clock

1. Hold the 햻 Time Set Button until display flashes.

2. Press 햹 Reverse or 햾 Forward to set the time.

Hold a button for a few seconds to advance or
reverse the time rapidly. Set the correct AM/PM
time, shown by the PM Indicator on the display.

3. After setting the time, press the 햻 Time Set

Button or wait ten seconds for the unit to beep
twice and return to the normal display mode.

Setting the Calendar

1. It is important to set the calendar to use the

alarms. Hold the 햸 Calendar Set Button until
the display shows the last two digits of the year.

2. Press the 햹 Year/7-5-2, 햿 Month/Forward,
and 햾 Date/Reverse Buttons to set the
calendar. The bottom of the display will
automatically show the current day of the week.

3. After setting the calendar, press the 햸 Calendar
Set Button or wait ten seconds for the unit to
beep twice and return to the normal display mode.

Listening to the Radio or TV Band

1. Press the 햺 On/Sleep Button once to turn on

the radio/TV band and light the dial.

Note: Pressing the 햺 On/Sleep Button more than
once will start the sleep timer; see Sleeping to
Radio/TV Band with Timer for more about this feature

2. Slide the 햲 AM/FM/TV1/TV2 Band Switch to

AM, FM/TV1, or TV2. The middle setting is for
both FM and TV1 (Channels 2-6).

3. Use the 햴 Tuning Control to select a signal.

4. Use the 햳 Volume Control to adjust the volume.

5. Press the 햷 Off/Reset Button to turn off the

radio/TV band.

Antenna Information and Adjustment

FM Radio – Extend the FM wire antenna to its full
length and vary the direction to its strongest signal.

AM Radio – The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet.
Rotate the unit until you find the strongest AM signal.

TV Band – To adjust the audio from the TV Band,
follow the FM Radio adjustment instructions above.

Note: The clock/calendar automatically adjusts for
daylight-saving time and leap years.

9

Operating Instructions (Continued)

This clock features two independent alarms: a
radio/TV band alarm and a buzzer alarm. Each alarm
utilizes the 7-5-2 setting to set it in advance for a full
week, Monday through Friday, or the weekend.

Setting the Radio/TV Band Alarm Time

1. Follow the instructions in Listening to the Radio
or TV Band to select the alarm sound and volume.

2. Press the 햽 Alarm Set Button once to access
the radio alarm settings. The Radio Alarm
Indicator and the blinking radio alarm time/
7-5-2 setting will appear on the display.

Note: If no buttons are pressed, the display will revert
to the standard clock display after about ten seconds.

3. Press 햹 Reverse or 햾 Forward to set the radio
alarm time. Be sure to set the needed AM/PM
time, shown by the PM Indicator on the display.

4. After setting the radio alarm time, press the 햿
7-5-2/Year Button to program the days on which
the radio alarm will sound. These will appear at
the bottom of the display.

Note: Be sure that the calendar has been set correctly.

5. To finish, press the 햽 Alarm Set Button to see
the buzzer alarm settings, or wait ten seconds
for the display to revert to the standard clock.

10

Setting the Buzzer Alarm Time

1. The buzzer alarm settings appear after the radio
alarm is set. To access the settings from the
main display, press the 햽 Alarm Set Button
twice. The Buzzer Alarm Indicator and blinking
alarm time/7-5-2 setting will appear on the display.

2. Follow directions 2-4 in Setting the Radio/TV
Band Alarm Time to set the buzzer alarm time.

3. To finish, press the 햽 Alarm Set Button.

Using the Dual Alarm System

1. Press the 햶 Alarm Mode Button to choose
which alarms will sound. When an Alarm
Indicator appears on the display, it means that
the alarm will sound at the set time/day.

2. When an alarm sounds, press the 햷 Off/Reset
Button to shut it off and automatically reset it for
the programmed 7-5-2 setting. As long as an
Alarm Indicator appears on the display, it will
sound at the set time/day.

Note: If the unit is running on low battery power, the
radio alarm may sound as the buzzer.

3. To turn off an alarm completely, press the 햶
Alarm Mode Button until its indicator no longer
appears on the display.

Operating Instructions (Continued)

Sleeping to the Radio/TV Band with Timer

1. Press the 햺 On/Sleep Button twice to turn on

the radio/TV band and start the sleep timer. The
Sleep Sounds Icon will appear on the display,

and the timer will show “S-90,” for 90 minutes.

2. Follow the instructions in Listening to the Radio
or TV Band to select a sleep sound and volume.

3. Continue pressing the 햺 On/Sleep Button to
adjust the timer to 90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes. The
timer will remain on the display for the sleep
period, counting down the time remaining.

4. When the time elapses, the radio/TV band will
automatically shut off. To turn off the unit before
the time elapses, press the 햷 Off/Reset Button.

Note: If the alarm has been set to wake to the
radio/TV band, it will sound with the same
station/volume chosen for the sleep sounds.

Adjusting the Backlight

1. If the unit is operating on AC power, the display
features an adjustable backlight. Press the
햿 7-5-2/Year Button to adjust the brightness.

2. If the unit is operating on battery power, the
display offers a one-touch backlight instead of a
constant backlight. Press the 햿 7-5-2/Year
Button to turn the backlight on for five seconds.

11

Limited 90-Day Warranty Information

Timex Audio Products, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI Technologies), warrants this product to be free
from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase.
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 batteries (if applicable) and pack 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 to the order of SDI Technologies, for the sum of $5.00 ($10.00 after warranty period).

4. Send the unit prepaid and insured, to the Factory Service Center listed below.

Consumer Repair Department

SDI Technologies Inc.

Timex Audio Products Division

1401 Pullman Drive, Suite A

El Paso, TX 79936-7726

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 on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential 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.
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