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Power Source
This unit is supplied with an AC adaptor; take the following steps to connect the adaptor.
1. Unwind the cord of the AC adaptor to its full length.
2. Connect the AC adaptor to the DC jack on the back of the unit.
3. Plug the AC adaptor into a wall outlet. Connecting this system to any other power source may cause
damage to the system. For sufficient ventilation, keep other objects at least 4 inches away from the
unit.
4. To switch the unit off completely, withdraw the AC adaptor from the wall outlet.
Setting Clock Time
AUTOSET CLOCK
This alarm clock is equipped with an autoset clock, meaning the clock will automatically set itself when
plugged in. Please note: the clock will automatically default to Eastern Standard Time, but can be
adjusted by pressing the TIME ZONE button on the back of the unit. Use the following list to properly
select desired time zone:
A1. AST
A3. CST A5. PST
A7. HST
A2. EST
A4. MST A6. AKST
MANUALLY SETTING THE CLOCK
1. Make sure the unit is plugged in, but powered off.
2. Press the Clock button located on the top of the unit. Use the Forward and Reverse buttons
to adjust the time zone (default is A-2: EST)
3. Press the Clock button. The hour will begin flashing. Use the Forward and Reverse buttons to
adjust the hour, paying attention to the PM indicator light (upper left corner of the display).
4. Press the Clock button to set the minutes.
5. Press the Clock button again and the “DAY” icon will begin flashing. Set the day of the week, using
1 for Monday
5 for Friday
2 for Tuesday
6 for Saturday
3 for Wednesday
7 for Sunday
4 for Thursday
This alarm clock is equipped with a 7-5-2 alarm feature which allows an alarm to be set
everyday (Sunday-Saturday), weekday (Monday-Friday) or weekend (Saturday and Sunday)
(see SETTING THE ALARM section for detailed instructions), which is why properly setting
the day of the week is important.
6. Press the Clock button again to exit Clock Setting mode.
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME & 12/24 HOUR FUNCTION
This alarm clock is equipped with a DST button on the back of the unit, which will move the time forward
and backward one hour to observe Daylight Savings Time. When in Daylight Savings Time, the DST icon
will appear on the display.
This alarm clock is equipped with a 12/24 hour button on the back of the unit, which can be used to
switch between 12 hr. (standard) and 24 hr. (also known as Military) time.
Setting and Using the Alarms
SETTING ALARM 1 or ALARM 2
Please note: Any time after the alarm is set, simply press the Alarm button to check the set alarm time.
The display will show the set alarm time followed by the alarm type (7, 5, or 2-day)
1. Make sure the unit is plugged in, but powered off.
2. Press and hold the desired alarm button (Alarm 1 or Alarm 2) located on the top of the unit. The hour
and alarm indicator will begin flashing.
3. Use Forward and Reverse buttons on top of the unit to adjust the hour, paying attention to the
PM indicator light (upper left corner of the display).
4. Press the Alarm button again to set the minutes.
5. Press the Alarm button a third time to select a 7, 5, or 2-day alarm. A 7-day alarm will sound at the
same time 7 days a week, 5-day will sound at the same time Monday through Friday, and 2-day will
sound at the same time Saturday and Sunday.
6. Press the Alarm button to set the wakeup source, using the Forward and Reverse buttons to toggle
between FM/AM or BEEP (icons will show on the display to confirm the wakeup source).
7. Press the Alarm button to exit Alarm Set mode.
TURNING OFF THE ALARM / SNOOZE OPERATION
• To turn the alarm OFF while it is sounding, press the A-OFF button on the top of the unit.
• To disable the alarm (turn the alarm off completely), press the Alarm button repeatedly (which toggles
through the wakeup sources) until the Alarm icon (AL1 or AL2) no longer appears on the display.
To Snooze, press the Snooze button located on the top of the unit. The alarm will turn off and then sound
again in nine minutes.
Please note: You may only press the Snooze button during the Alarm mode for one hour (7
times). After the seventh time, the alarm will turn off and will not sound again until the next
set time.
Listening to the Radio/Station Presets
Note: For best reception, fully extend the wire antenna. DO NOT strip, alter or attach to
other antennas.
1. Press the Power button located on top of the unit.
2. Press the Source (S) button on the unit to select the AM or FM radio function (“AM” or “FM” will appear
on the display).
3. Use the Forward and Reverse buttons on the top of the unit to select desired station. Each
press of the Forward or Reverse buttons will increase the radio by .1 MHz (1 KHz for AM). If you press
and hold the Forward or Reverse buttons, the radio will scan and stop on the next “clear” station.
