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lighted candled, should be placed
on the apparatus.
• Attention should be drawn to the
environmental aspects of battery
disposal.
• The use of apparatus in moderate
climates.
This is class II
equipment designed
with double or
reinforced insulation
so it does not require
a safety connection to
electrical earth (US:
ground).
Plugging in for power
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY:
120 V ~ 60 Hz
The AC power plug is
polarized (one blade is
wider than the other)
and only fi ts 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 fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician
to change the outlet, or use a different
one. Do not attempt to bypass this
safety feature.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects
fi lled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on the apparatus.
• Always leave suffi cient space around
the product for ventilation. Do
not place product in or on a bed,
rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that
may prevent air fl ow through vent
openings.
• Do not place lighted candles,
cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the
product.
• Connect power cord only to AC
power source as marked on the
product.
• Care should be taken so that objects
do not fall into the product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble
the cabinet. This product does
not contain customer serviceable
components.
• The marking information is located
at the bottom of apparatus.
• To be completely disconnect the
power input, the mains plug
adaptor of apparatus shall be
disconnected from the mains.
• Mains plug is a disconnect device.
The mains plug should not be
obstructed OR should be easily
accessed during intended use.
• The ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items such as
newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.
• No naked fl ame sources, such as
prong. The wide blade or the third
prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fi t into
your outlet, consult an electrician
for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
• Protect the power cord from being
walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the
apparatus.
• Only use attachments/accessories
specifi ed by the manufacturer.
• Use
only
with the cart,
stand, tripod,
bracket, or table
specifi ed by the
manufacturer,
or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
• Unplug this apparatus during
lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed
service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is
damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the
apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
user
manual
manual
de usuario
EN/E
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the fi rst time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.
RC124
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin
General controls
Clock
FCC information
Radio
Clock projector
Room temperature
Wake function
Some of the following information may
not apply to your particular product;
however, as with any electronic product,
precautions should be observed during
handling and use.
• Read these instructions.
• Keep these instructions.
• Heed all warnings.
• Follow all instructions.
• Do not use this apparatus near
water.
• Clean only with dry cloth.
• Do not block any ventilation
openings. Install in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Do not install near any heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifi ers) that produce heat.
• Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the
other. A grounding type plug has
two blades and a third grounding
Refer to the Clock section for
instructions on properly setting the
Clock.
Battery back-up operation
• This clock radio is equipped with
a time keeping system that is
powered with battery (CR2032)
(not 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 battery will
power the clock radio to keep
track of time and alarm settings
programmed into memory.
• Normal operation will resume after
AC power is restored so you will not
have to reset the time or the alarm.
Note: It is recommended to replace the
batteries at least once per year even if
no power failures have occurred.
To install the battery:
1. Remove the screw on the battery
door at the bottom of the unit.
2. Slide the battery door in the
direction shown below.
3. Take note on the battery polarity
and place a CR2032 battery inside.
4. Replace the battery door and install
the screw.
Power failure indicator
If you have not installed the button
cell battery in the product, or the
battery runs out while AC power is
disconnected, the clock and alarm
settings will be lost. After AC power
is reconnected, the time 12:00 will be
shown on the LCD screen to indicate
that power was interrupted and you
should readjust the time settings.
“Are you observing daylight savings
time at this moment? If so, fi rst see
“Select daylight saving” section below.
Set clock manually
1. Press and hold
MODE
until the year
fl ashes on the display.
2. Press
/
to set the value. The
value increases or decreases quickly
when you press and hold the
button.
3. Press
MODE
to confi rm. Repeat step
2 to set month, day, 12H/24H, hour
and minute.
4. To save and exit the date and time
setting mode, press
MODE
.
Select daylight saving
This convenient feature provides a
simple way to change your clock when
daylight savings time starts or ends.
1. Press and hold
to toggle
between daylight saving on and off.
2. A shows on the display when
you turn on the daylight saving
time.
Display brightness
• Slide
the
DIMMER
switch to adjust
the desired brightness level.
• When
AUTO OFF
is selected, the
display will be
• turned on automatically when
alarm sounds.
• turned off automatically when
sleep function is activated.
• turned off automatically when in
clock mode.
Listening to the radio
To turn on or off radio:
• Press to turn on/off the radio.
Radio frequency and radio band
icon will be shown for a while and
then the clock time will be shown.
To select radio band (AM/FM):
• Press
BAND
to select radio band.
The selected radio band icon lights
on the display.
To tune frequency:
• Use the tuning knob to tune the
frequency. The selected frequency
shows on the display.
FM Antenna
This unit is equipped with an FM
antenna at the back. Uncoil the antenna
to its full length for best reception. Tape
the end of the antenna onto the wall if
possible to improve reception.
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.
Set wake time
1. Press and hold
AL. TIME
until the
hour of alarm 1 fl ashes and
lights on the display.
2. Press
/
to set the value. The
value increases or decreases quickly
when you press and hold the
button.
3. Press
AL. TIME
to confi rm and
move to minute.
4. Press
/
to set the value. The
value increases or decreases quickly
when you press and hold the
button.
5. Press
AL. TIME
to confi rm. Press
/
to select weekday settings
as follows:
1-1: Once per week
1-5: Monday to Friday
1-7: Whole week
6-7: Saturday and Sunday
6. Press
AL. TIME
to confi rm. Hour of
alarm 2 will fl ash and
will
light on the display. Repeat step 2
to 5 to set alarm 2.
Select the wake source
You may wake to the radio or buzzer.
1. Set a wake time (refer to the above
instructions).
2. Press
AL. 1
or
AL. 2
to
select wake by radio ( ) or wake by
buzzer ( ).
Disable the wake function
• Press
AL. 1
or
AL. 2
until
no corresponding wake icon ( 1,
2, 1, 2) shows on the display.
Stop the Alarm Sounding
To silence the wake function
momentarily:
• Press
SNOOZE/SLEEP
. The wake
icon ( 1,
2, 1 or 2) will fl ash
and the alarm will sound again
when the snooze period (9 minutes)
is over. Snooze function can be used
repeatedly up to 30 minutes. After
this, the wake function will turn off
until the next day.
To stop the wake function:
• Press ,
AL. 1
or
AL. 2
. The alarm will be on
again the following day or the
next week, depends on the alarm
weekday settings.
Sleep function
To set the sleep time:
1. When listening to radio, press
SNOOZE
/
SLEEP
repeatedly to cycle
among the sleep time available
(90min, 60min, 30min and 15min).
When you fi rst set the sleep time,
the sleep time is default to 90 min.
2. When the desired sleep time is
selected, release
SLEEP
and wait for
about 5 seconds, the sleep time is
now set. The icon
SLP
lights on the
display.
To change sleep time:
• Press
SLEEP
repeatedly to select
another sleep time.
To cancel the sleep mode:
• Press
to cancel the sleep mode.
To select line in mode:
1. Connect your auxiliary source (e.g.
mp3 player) to the LINE IN jack at
the back of the unit with an audio
cable (not supplied).
2. If necessary, press
to turn on the
unit. Adjust the auxiliary player
to mid-range volume and adjust
the master volume on the unit.
Do not turn the volume of the
auxiliary player too high as this may
affect the sound quality. For other
playback operations, control them
on your auxiliary player.
Line in
12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to RCA Clock Radios
AUDIOVOX ACCESSORIES CORP. (the
Company) warrants to the original retail
purchaser of this product that should
this product or any part thereof, under
normal use and conditions, be proven
defective in material or workmanship
within 12 months from the date of
original purchase, such defect(s) will be
repaired or replaced with reconditioned
product (at the Company’s option)
without charge for parts and repair
labor.
To obtain repair or replacement
within the terms of this Warranty, the
product is to be delivered with proof
of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill
of sale), specifi cation of defect(s),
transportation prepaid, to the Company
at the address shown below.
This Warranty does not extend to the
elimination of externally generated
static or noise, to correction of
antenna problems, loss/interruptions of
broadcast or internet service, to costs
incurred for installation, removal or
reinstallation of product, to corruptions
caused by computer viruses, spyware or
other malware, to loss of media, fi les,
data or content, or to damage to tapes,
discs, removable memory devices or
cards, speakers, accessories, computers,
computer peripherals, other media
players, home networks or vehicle
electrical systems.
This Warranty does not apply to any
product or part thereof which, in the
opinion of the Company, has suffered
or been damaged through alteration,
improper installation, mishandling,
misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal
or defacement of the factory serial
number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT
OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED
ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE
COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE
PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER
FOR THE PRODUCT.
This Warranty is in lieu of all other
express warranties or liabilities. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN
WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH
OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE
BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24
MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL
PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR
ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or
representative is authorized to assume
for the Company any liability other than
expressed herein in connection with the
sale of this product.
Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts or
the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damage so the above
limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you. This Warranty gives you specifi c
legal rights and you may also have
other rights which vary from state to
state.
Recommendations before returning
your product for a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include
any remotes, memory cards, cables,
etc. which were originally provided
with the product. However DO NOT
return any removable batteries,
even if batteries were included
with the original purchase. We
recommend using the original
carton and packing materials. Ship
to the address shown below.
• Note that product will be returned
with factory default settings.
Consumer will be responsible to
restore any personal preference
settings.
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Attn: Service Department.
150 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppauge N.Y. 11788
1-800-645-4994
For Canada Customers, please ship to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5
DATE/TIME
AL.SET
DST
press & hold
Warranty information
To view alarm 1 time or alarm
2 time, press
AL. TIME.
To listen to the radio, remove
the audio cable from the LINE
IN jack.
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Portable Cart Warning
Important battery
precautions
• Any battery may present a risk of
fi re, explosion, or chemical burn
if abused. Do not try to charge a
battery that is not intended to be
recharged, do not incinerate, and
do not puncture.
• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as
alkaline batteries, may leak if left in
your product for a long period of
time. Remove the batteries from the
product if you are not going to use
it for a month or more.
• If your product uses more than one
battery, do not mix types and make
sure they are inserted correctly.
Mixing types or inserting incorrectly
may cause them to leak.
• Discard any leaky or deformed
battery immediately. They may
cause skin burns or other personal
injury.
• Please help to protect the
environment by recycling or
disposing of batteries according to
federal, state, and local regulations.
WARNING: The battery (battery or
batteries or battery pack) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fi re or the like.
Note:
This equipment has been tested
and found to comply with the limits
for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an
outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
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© 2011 Audiovox Accessories Corporation
111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350
Carmel, IN 46032
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China
Visit
http://store.audiovox.com
to find the best
accessories for your products.
Illustrations contained within this
publication are for representation only
and subject to change.
The descriptions and characteristics
given in this document are given as
a general indication and not as a
guarantee. In order to provide the
highest quality product possible,
we reserve the right to make any
improvement or modifi cation without
prior notice.
Changes or modifi cations not expressly
approved by Audiovox could void
the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus
complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe
B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
DATE/TIME
AL.SET
DST
press & hold
Top view
Right view
Back view
Front view
AL. TIME
– Enter alarm setting mode;
view alarm 1 time or alarm 2 time
– Adjust values; view month and
day; switch between temperature unit
(°C / °F)
– Adjust values; view year; turn on/
off DST
MODE
– Enter date and time setting
mode
– Turn on/off the radio
SNOOZE/SLEEP
– Turn off the wake
function momentarily (9 minutes);
turn on/off the Sleep timer
BAND
– Select radio band
AL. 1
– Activate or change alarm
1 settings
AL. 2
– Activate or change alarm
2 settings
RESET
– Reset the unit’s settings
LINE IN
– Line in jack
FOCUS
– Adjust the focus of the
projected image
180
O
FLIP
– Rotate the projected
image by 180
o
PROJECTION ON/OFF
– Turn the
projector on or off.
DIMMER
– Adjust display brightness
-
–Adjust volume
TUNING
– Adjust radio frequency
A time projector is located on the
left side of the unit. Clock time can
be projected onto ceilings or walls
in a darkened environment for easy
reference. The distance between the
projector and the projected surface
should be within 3 to 9 feet.
Rotate the
FOCUS
to adjust the focus of
the projected image.
Press
PROJECTION ON/OFF
to turn on
or off the projector.
To rotate the projected image, press
180
O
FLIP
repeatedly.
This unit is equipped with a
temperature sensor for room
temperature measurement.
To switch between the temperature unit
°C/°F, press and hold
.
temperature
sensor
FM antenna
Reset
All the clock and alarm
settings will be lost.
When you replace the battery or the
unit is not performing as expected,
use a non-metal pointed object (e.g.
toothpick) to press the reset button at
the back of the unit. All settings will be
returned to the default value.
Ecology
Help protect the environment - we
recommend that you dispose of used
batteries by putting them into specially
designed receptacles.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type.
Electrical consumption
Power Supply: 120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 5 Watts
View date
• To view the year, press
. Wait
for about 5 seconds or press
to
return to clock mode.
• To view month and day, press
.
Wait for about 5 seconds or
press
to return to clock mode.