TUNING
VOLUME
OPERATING THE RADIO
OPERATING THE CLOCK
Setting Clock Time
Your digital clock operates on a 12-hour standard mechanism. An indicator will be shown beside AM or PM
accordingly.
1. Press and hold TIME.
2. Press HOUR or MINUTE to set the clock time. When you press and hold HOUR or MINUTE, the time
increments will follow by a faster rate. Release TIME to store your setting.
U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY
What your warranty covers:
• Defects in materials or workmanship.
For how long after your purchase:
• One year from date of purchase.
The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the
rental firm, whichever comes first.
What we will do:
• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for
the remainder of the original product’s warranty period.
• Proof of purchase in the form of a bill of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the product is
within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of first
rental is also required.
How to make a warranty claim:
• Properly pack your unit. Include any cables, etc., which were originally provided with the product. We
recommend using the original carton and packing materials.
• Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your name and address and a
description of the defect. Send via standard UPS or its equivalent to:
Thomson Inc.
Product Exchange Center
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927
• Insure your shipment for of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en
route to Thomson.
• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.
• A new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.
What your warranty does not cover:
• Customer instruction. (Your Owner’s Manual provides information regarding operating Instructions and
user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer.)
• Installation and set-up service adjustments.
• Batteries.
• Damage from misuse or neglect.
• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.
• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.
• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.
Limitation of Warranty:
• THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT. ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION
GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY
INCREASE THE SCOPE OF THIS WARRANTY.
• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR
IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES AND LIMITED WARRANTY
ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.
How state law relates to this warranty:
• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state to state.
If you purchased your product outside the USA:
This warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer for warranty information.
GENERAL CONTROLS
Function Switch
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Selects
BUZZ / AUTO / OFF / ON
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VOLUME -
Increases or decreases output volume.
BAND FM / AM -
Selects between FM and AM radio bands.
TUNING -
Rotate to search for radio stations.
ALARM -
Set alarm time.
TIME -
Set clock time.
SLEEP -
Set sleep time and turn to sleep mode.
HOUR -
Adjust the hour for alarm / clock / sleep time.
MINUTE -
Adjust the minute for alarm / clock / sleep time.
SNOOZE -
To temporarily the alarm and ring again after 9 minutes.
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Tuning the Stations
1. Plug the power cord into any 120V AC household outlet.
2. Push the FUNCTION switch to ON position to turn on the radio.
3. Slide the FM/AM switch to the desired broadcast band.
4. Turn the TUNING knob to select a station.
5. Push the FUNCTION switch to OFF position to turn off the radio.
Antennas
FM antenna - Fully externd the FM antenna to insure the best reception. Changing position of the FM
antenna may 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.
Built-In AFC
The Built In Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) works only on FM. It helps reducing drift on FM reception
and keeping 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 to the loudest and clearest point.
Tip: You may try to move the FM antenna in order to improve the reception.
Setting the Wake Time
1. Press and hold ALARM.
2. Press HOUR or MINUTE to set the wake time. The time increments will follow by a faster rate when you
press and hold either HOUR or MINUTE.
3. Release ALARM to store your setting.
Waking by BUZZER
1. Set wake time (refer to setting wake time).
2. Push FUNCTION switch to BUZZER position, Alarm indicator is up on the display.
NOTE :
When set to waking by buzzer, the volume controse not will effect the buzzer
sound level.
Sleep Mode
In sleep mode, the radio will turn off automatically. Simply:
1. Press SLEEP, then the time display will exhibit 0:59 and the radio will turn on.
2. While holding SLEEP, press HOUR or MINUTE to set the sleep time. The time range is from 1 minute to
119 minutes.
3. Release SLEEP and the current time will be shown again. The radio is turned on and you may select the
station as usual. The radio will turn off when the preset time elapses. If you decide to turn off the radio
sooner, press SNOOZE.
Turning off Alarm
Silence the alarm momentarily Press SNOOZE. The alarm will sound again when the snooze period is over.
(see “Snooze Alarm Operation”).
Disable the alarm permanently
1. Push FUNCTION switch to OFF position.
2. The Alarm indicator will disappear.
3. To activate the alarm again, push FUNCTION switch to AUTO / BUZZER position, and the ALARM indicator
will appear.
Snooze Alarm Operation
This operation allows extra sleep time after the alarm is on. The alarm will be off by pressing SNOOZE and
alarm on again after 9 minutes. Snooze function can be used repeatedly up to 2 hours. After this, the alarm
will turn off until the next alarm conditions are met.
Seconds Time Display
The unit may display in seconds.
1. Press the ALARM and SLEEP to show seconds display.
2. Release those to return to the hour and minute display.
Waking by Radio
1. Select an AM or FM station. (refer to “Tuning the Stations”).
2. Set wake time (refer to setting wake time).
3. Push FUNCTION switch to AUTO position, Alarm indicator is up on the display.
4. Adjust the volume by turning VOLUME.
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