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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.
Station presets
To store a station as preset:
1. Tune to a radio station.
2. Press
STORE
.
• An available preset location
(e.g.
) shows on the display.
3. Press and hold
/
(or
RECALL
)
to select a desired preset location
(P1 - P10).
4. Press
STORE.
•
The corresponding preset location
will stop fl ashing as confi rmation.
•
You can save up to 10 preset
stations.
To recall a preset station:
1. In radio mode, press
RECALL
.
• The existing preset station number
shows on the display.
2. Press /
(or
RECALL
) to select a
desired preset station.
user
manual
guide de l’utilisateur
RC140
v2.0 (1.0.2.0) (EN/F)
Before you begin
Clock
EN/F
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the fi rst time.
Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre
nouveau produit pour la première fois.
MHz
AM
PM
AM
FM
kHz
AUX
Plugging in for power
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY: 120V~60Hz
Refer to the Clock section for
instructions on properly setting the
Clock using the Automatic Time Set
feature.
Battery back-up operation
• This clock radio is equipped with
a memory holding system that is
powered with 2 “AA” batteries
(included and installed). The power
failure protection circuit will
not operate unless batteries are
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 battery backup is operating
during a power interruption, the
clock display will not light, however
the alarm will function at the set
time as long as the 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.
Note: It is recommended to replace the
batteries at least once per year even if
no power failures have occurred.
To replace batteries:
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.
Power failure indicator
If back-up batteries have been removed
or are too weak and AC power is
disconnected for a short period of time,
the time and alarm settings will be lost.
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.
It is recommended to plug
the unit for AC power while
replacing batteries to avoid
the loss of clock and wake time/
mode settings.
Right view
General controls
BRIGHTNESS
– select display brightness
(high or low).
DST
– turn daylight saving function on
or off.
TIME ZONE
– press repeatedly to select
a time zone
Setting clock manually
1. Slide the switch
/
WAKE1/
WAKE2
/ on the top of the unit
to clock position.
2. Press /
to set the clock time.
The time decrements or increments
will change at a faster rate when
you press and hold the buttons.
• The “:” between hour and minute
time fl ashes when you are setting
the time. AM or PM icon will also
show beside the time.
3. Slide the switch
/
WAKE1/
WAKE2
/ on the top of the unit
to lock
position when fi nished.
US time zones
Automatic time 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 2 AA
batteries (included and installed).
To set the clock time correctly:
1. Plug for power
• Insert the plug of the
unit into an AC power
outlet.
2. Select daylight saving
• Slide
the
DST
switch at the
back of the unit to turn
on/off in areas currently
observing / not observing
Daylight Savings Time.
3. Select your time zone
• Press
TIME ZONE
repeatedly at the
back of the unit to
cycle through the
time zones (EST > CST
> MST > PST > AKST > HST > AST
> EST...). The default time zone is
Eastern (EST) (refer to the maps on
the right).
Your clock is now set and ready
for use.
WARNING:
Do not change these button
settings during the Clock or Alarm Set
mode.
Washington
Oregon
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Oklahoma
Kansas
Colorado
Utah
Nevada
California
Idaho
Montana
North Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Arkansas
Mississippi
Alabama
Louisiana
Florida
Georgia
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
New Jersey
New York
Conn.
R.I.
Mass.
N.H.
Maine
Wyoming
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Virginia
West
Delaware
Md.
Vt.
Carolina
North Carolina
South
Olympia
Boise
Helena
Salt Lake City
Pierre
Cheyenne
Lincoln
St. Paul
Des Moines
Madison
Lansing
Harrisburg
Trenton
Providence
Hartford
Concord
Albany
Montpelier
Augusta
Carson City
Phoenix
Santa Fe
Denver
Oklahoma City
Austin
Jefferson City
Little Rock
Jackson
Springfield
Indianapolis
Montgomery
Columbus
Charleston
Columbia
Atlanta
Richmond
Raleigh
Annapolis
Boston
Washington, D.C.
Topeka
New York
Chicago
Miami
Philadelphia
Detroit
Houston
Dallas
Seattle
Las Vegas
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sacramento
Memphis
New Orleans
St. Louis
Baton
Rouge
Salem
Bismarck
South Dakota
Tennessee
Kentucky
Nashville
Frankfort
Pacific Mountain
Central Eastern
Summer
Winter
Winnipeg
Saskatoon
Regina
Yukon
Territory
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ontario
British
Columbia
Quebec
Newfoundland
Northwest Territories
Nunavut
Pacific
Atlantic
Hawaii-
Aleutian
Alaska
Mountain Central Eastern
Summer
Winter
Atlantic
Puerto Rico
(AST)
(EST)
(CST)
(MST)
(PST)
(HST)
(AKST)
(AST)
(EST)
(CST)
(MST)
(PST)
Canadian time zones
Radio
Selecting radio mode
Press
RADIO
to switch on radio.
Switching band
Press
RADIO
repeatedly to select FM or
AM band.
Tuning the radio
Press
/
to adjust the radio
frequency that shows on the large
display.
Before adjusting the radio
frequency, slide the switch
/
WAKE1/WAKE2
/ to
to avoid changing clock or alarm
settings.
Built-in AFC
The Built In Automatic Frequency
Control (AFC) works only on FM. It helps
to reduce drift on FM reception and
keeps 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.
Brightness control
Press
BRIGHTNESS
switch on the back
of the unit to
Hi
(high) or
Lo
(low)
position to adjust the brightness of all
the displays at the front of the unit.
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 /
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 wake time, corresponding wake
timer indicator (
WK-1
for
WAKE 1
and
WK-2
for
WAKE 2
) and AM/
PM time indicator fl ash on the small
display.
3. Slide the switch
/
WAKE1/
WAKE2
/ on the top of the unit
to
position when fi nished.
Selecting wake source
You may choose to wake to radio or
alarm sound.
1. Select an AM or FM station (see
directions on “Radio”).
2. Set a wake time (see Setting Wake
Time directions).
3. Press
WAKE
–
OFF 1
or
2
repeatedly on the top of the unit to
select a wake mode.
• A corresponding icon lights on the
large display.
Turning off the wake
alarm or radio
•
To silence the wake function
momentarily:
To turn off the wake function, 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 (default: 9 minutes) is
over. (read “SmartSnooze
TM
”)
•
To turn off the wake alarm or
radio:
Press
OFF
. The wake alarm or radio
will activate again the next day
unless you switch off the Wake
function.
•
To disable the wake function
completely:
Press
WAKE
–
OFF 1
or
2
repeatedly on the top of the unit
until no wake mode icon (1 , 1
or 2 , 2 ) shows on the large
display.
1 – Wake 1 by alarm
1 – Wake 1 by radio
2 – Wake 2 by alarm
2 – Wake 2 by radio
• The unit is equipped with
GRAD-U-WAKE. The alarm tone
volume will increase gradually to
its maximum in about 30 to 45
seconds.
Checking wake time
• Press
CHECK WAKE TIME
repeatedly to show the currently set
wake time 1 and 2.
• The wake time, corresponding wake
timer indicator (
WK-1
for
WAKE 1
and
WK-2
for
WAKE 2
) and AM/
PM time indicator show on the
small display.
• If corresponding wake function is
not activated,
OFF
shows on the
small display.
Wake function
SmartSnooze
TM
This operation allows extra sleep time
when the alarm sounds. The alarm will
be silenced by pressing
SNOOZE
and
VOL+/-
until the snooze period is over.
Snooze function can be used repeatedly
up to 60 minutes. After this, the wake
function will turn off until the next day.
To set the “quiet” period with
Snooze:
1. Press and hold
SNOOZE
in clock
mode, radio mode, clock setting
mode or alarm setting mode.
2. Press
/
to set the quiet period
that shows on the large display.
• The Snooze Period range can be
from 1 to 30 minutes. (default: 9
minutes).
3. Release
SNOOZE
to save setting.
In sleep mode, you can set the duration
(up to 90 minutes) before the radio turn
off automatically.
To set the sleep mode:
• Press
SLEEP
repeatedly to cycle
among the sleep times available
(90min, 60min, 30min, 15min and
OFF. 90min is the default setting) on
the large display.
• The radio will be switched on.
To check the remaining time in
sleep mode:
• Press and hold
SLEEP
to check the
remaining sleep time on the large
display.
To cancel the sleep mode:
• If you decide to turn off the unit
sooner, press
SNOOZE
or
OFF
.
Sleep function
SmartSnooze
TM
is only
available when
/
WAKE1/WAKE2
/ is at
the lock
position.
Wake function
MHz
AM
PM
AM
FM
kHz
AUX
Large display:
Clock time or
radio frequency
Small display:
Wake time
Wake 1 mode
Wake 2 mode
Illustrations contained within this
Illustrations contained within this
publication are for representation only
publication are for representation only
and subject to change.
and subject to change.
The descriptions and characteristics
The descriptions and characteristics
given in this document are given as
given in this document are given as
a general indication and not as a
a general indication and not as a
guarantee. In order to provide the
guarantee. In order to provide the
highest quality product possible,
highest quality product possible,
we reserve the right to make any
we reserve the right to make any
improvement or modifi cation without
improvement or modifi cation without
prior notice.
prior notice.
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111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350
Carmel, IN 46032
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China
Visit
http://store.audiovox.com
to find
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Warranty information
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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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
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.
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 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
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.
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.
]
Portable Cart Warning
WARNING: The battery (battery or
batteries or battery pack) shall not
be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fi re or the like.
Ecology
Help protect the environment - we
recommend that you dispose of used
batteries by putting them into specially
designed receptacles.
Electrical power
information
Power Supply: 120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 5 Watts
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.
FCC Information
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.
–
– adjust volume.
SNOOZE
– enter snooze mode where
the alarm will quiet but sound again
once the snooze period is over.
OFF
– turn off the unit.
– search radio frequencies, set clock
time or wake time (decrease value).
– search radio frequencies, set clock
time or wake time (increase value).
SLEEP
– activate sleep function.
RADIO
– turn on the radio and select
between AM and FM bands.
/
WAKE1/WAKE2
/ – slide switch
to set Lock, Wake 1, Wake 2 and clock
time.
RECALL
– recall a stored radio station
STORE
– store a radio station
WAKE
–
OFF 1
or
2
– activate and
set wake function.
Front view
CHECK WAKE TIME
– check the
currently set wake time.
Back view
Top view