Model T045
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Thank you for purchasing this Timex model T045 Radio Controlled ‘Atomic’ Alarm Clock. Please read this instruction manual
carefully and completely to insure that you understand the proper operation of your new alarm clock, and that you get the
maximum benefit from all the advanced features included in this model.
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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 service 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
$3.00 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 $6.00.
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 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.
3. Enclose a check or money order payable to the order of Soundesign, for the sum of $3.00 (or
$6.00 if after the warranty period or without proof of purchase).
4. Send the unit prepaid to the Factory Service Center listed below:
Consumer Repair Department
SDI Technologies Inc.
Timex Audio Products Division
1330 Goodyear Dr.
El Paso, TX 79936-6420
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 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.
TIMEX is a registered trademark of Timex Corporation the United States and other countries.
T045-060309-A
Printed in China
Atomic Desktop
Alarm Clock
MODEL: T-045 (FRONT)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SCALE: 480W x 174H mm
DATE: June 3, 2009
COLOR: WHITE BACKGROUND PRINTING BLACK
MODEL: T-045 (REAR)
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
SCALE: 480W x 174H mm
DATE: June 3, 2009
COLOR: WHITE BACKGROUND PRINTING BLACK
MODE / SET
12/24
ºC/ºF
The WWVB receiver turns on and begins searching for the WWVB signal. The WWVB signal
indicator flashes in the display to confirm that the receiver is searching for the signal.
Note: While the WWVB indicator is flashing in the display all other controls are disabled except
for the momentary backlight.
If the WWVB signal is received successfully the display will show the correct time, month,
date and day in the Pacific Time Zone. The WWVB indicator stops flashing and remain ‘On’
to confirm that the clock has synchronized.
If the WWVB signal is not received within 7 minutes due to atmospheric interference the
WWVB receiver switches ‘Off’ automatically and the WWVB indicator disappears from the
display. You may manually turn the WWVB receiver ‘On’ again, or you may manually set the
clock.
To manually turn the WWVB receiver ‘On’ again depress and hold the DOWN (
) Button for
3 seconds.
To increase the likelihood that your clock synchronizes automatically, do not place the clock
near other devices that generate interference such as computer monitors, television sets,
etc. Also avoid placing the clock on a metal shelf or metal table. For best results, try placing
the clock near a window with the back of the clock facing in the general direction of Colorado.
If the WWVB signal is not received after 7 minutes you may wait until after midnight when
the atmospheric interference is reduced or you may set the clock manually. When you manually
set the clock the WWVB receiver will automatically turn ‘On’ at 2:00 AM, 3:00 AM, 4:00 AM,
and 5:00 AM (based on the clock’s current time setting) and attempt to synchronize with the
Atomic Clock when atmospheric interference is reduced and the WWVB signal is at its
strongest. The WWVB indicator will remain in the display to confirm that the signal was
received successfully.
Setting the Clock Manually
Note: You cannot set the clock manually if the WWVB indicator is flashing in the display
(controls are disabled during signal seeking). If the WWVB indicator is flashing you must
manually turn the WWVB receiver ‘Off’ again by depressing and holding the DOWN (
)
Button for 3 seconds until the WWVB indicator disappears from the display.
Selecting The Correct Time Zone
The default time zone setting of your Timex alarm clock is Pacific Time. The time zone
indicator appears in the upper right corner of the display. The darkened portion of the
map tells you which zone is selected, as follows:
To change the time zone from Pacific Time to Mountain Time, for example, press and hold
the UP (
) button for two seconds. The clock will ‘beep’ and the time zone indicator will
now show Mountain Time. Repeat this procedure to move the indicator to Central Time or
Eastern Time as required.
Selecting 12-Hour or 24-Hour Display Mode
Press the UP (
) button momentarily to switch the display between the 12-Hour and 24-Hour
format. If you select the 24-Hour format the “24H” indicator will appear in the display. In the
24-Hour format midnight is displayed as “0:00”, 1 PM is displayed as “13:00”, 6 PM is
displayed as “18:00”, etc. The 24-Hour format is often referred to as Military Time.
In the 12-Hour format midnight is displayed as “12:00”. Noon is displayed as
“PM 12:00”. If the “PM” indicator does not appear, the time displayed is AM. There is no AM
indicator.
Setting The Time / Year / Month / Date and Daylight Saving / Standard Format
After you have set the clock to the correct time zone and selected the 12 or 24-Hour display
format, proceed as follows:
1. Press and hold the MODE button for two seconds until the Hour digits begin flashing,
then press either the UP (
) or DOWN (
) buttons to set the display to the correct hour,
AM or PM. If the PM indicator does not appear the hour displayed is AM.
Setting The Time – Automatic Synchronization
After you insert the batteries, the clock ‘beeps’ once, the display comes on and appears as
shown below:
Operating Instructions
2. When the correct hour appears press the MODE button once to start the Minute digits
flashing, then press either the UP (
) or DOWN (
) buttons to set the display to the
correct minute.
3. When the correct minutes appear press the MODE button once to start the Seconds
digits flashing. If you want to set the seconds counter to “00” press either the UP (
) or
DOWN (
) button once. If you do not wish to ‘zero’ the seconds, proceed to step 4.
4. Press the MODE button once more to start the Year display flashing. The default year is
2004. Press the UP (
) button to set the display to the correct year.
5. Press the MODE button once more to start the Month display flashing, then press either
the UP (
) or DOWN (
) buttons to set the display to the correct month.
6. Press the MODE button once more to start the Date display flashing, then press either
the UP (
) or DOWN (
) buttons to set the display to the correct date. Note that the
Day of the Week indicator changes automatically as you adjust the Date display.
7. Press the MODE button once more. The “DST” (Daylight Saving Time) indicator begins
flashing. Press either the UP (
) or DOWN (
) buttons to select between the DST On
or DST Off modes. If you are currently observing Daylight Saving Time select the DST On
mode. If you are currently observing Standard Time select the DST Off mode.
8. After you have completed these adjustments you may press the MODE button once more
to exit the setting mode and return to the current time display. Or if you do nothing the
display will return to the current time automatically after 15 seconds.
Note:
You must complete each of the above steps and move to the next step within 15
seconds. If you do not make any adjustment within 15 seconds the clock will exit the setting
mode and return to the previously displayed information. You must then start with Step 1
again and make sure you complete each step within 15 seconds, while the display is flashing.
Setting the Alarm Time
1. When the correct time, month, and date are showing on the display press the MODE
button once to change the display from current time to alarm time. The initial default alarm
setting is 12:00 (AM). The “AL” indicator appears between the Hour and Minute digits to
confirm that you are in the alarm-setting mode.
2. While the display is in the alarm-setting mode depress and hold the MODE button for two
seconds until the Alarm Hour digits begin flashing, then press either the UP (
) or DOWN
(
) buttons to set the display to the desired wake-up hour, AM or PM. If the PM indicator
does not appear the hour displayed is AM.
3. When the desired wake up hour appears press the MODE button once to start the Minute
digits flashing, then press either the UP (
) or DOWN (
) buttons to set the display to
the desired wake-up minute.
4. When the desired wake-up time appears on the display you may press the MODE button
once more to return to the current time display. After 15 seconds the display returns to
the current time mode automatically.
5. If you wish to reconfirm the wake-up time just press the MODE button once. The display
will change from current time to alarm time. After 15 seconds the display changes back
to current time automatically.
Activating The Alarm
To turn the alarm ‘On’ slide the ALARM switch on the back panel to the ‘On’ position. The
Alarm On indicator appears in the display.
At the selected wake-up time the alarm turns on automatically. The alarm begins with a single
‘beep’ and then the frequency of the ‘beeps’ increases. The alarm continues for two minutes,
then shuts off automatically and resets itself for the same time on the following day.
To stop the alarm sooner, press any button on the front panel. The alarm stops immediately
and resets itself for the same time on the following day.
Snooze Function
The Timex model T045 gives you the option of activating or deactivating not only the alarm
function but the Snooze function as well. To activate the Snooze function slide the ALARM
switch on the back panel to the “SNZ” position. Both the Alarm indicator and the Snooze
indicator will appear in the display
After the alarm turns on you may press the Snooze Bar for an extra 5 minutes sleep. The
alarm will stop and then start again 5 minutes later. You may repeat the Snooze operation
up to 8 times, but after 8 times the alarm resets itself for the following day. The Snooze
indicator flashes in the display during Snooze operation.
To deactivate the Snooze function slide the ALARM switch on the back panel back to the
‘On’ position. The Snooze indicator disappears from the display and Snooze function is
deactivated. Pressing the Snooze Bar when the snooze function is off will reset the alarm.
Deactivating The Alarm
If you want to deactivate the alarm so that it does not turn on, slide the ALARM switch on
the back panel to the ‘Off’ position. The Alarm On and Snooze indicators disappear
from the display.
Care and Maintenance
Replacing The Batteries
If you notice that the time display is beginning to fade, or if it has completely disappeared,
replace the batteries. Replace both batteries at the same time and do not mix different types
of batteries. Do not leave exhausted batteries in the clock for a long period of time. They may
eventually leak and cause damage to the clock itself or to the table, desk, or shelf on which
the clock is placed.
Please dispose of the exhausted batteries properly.
Note:
After replacing the batteries the clock will return to its original default settings. When
this occurs you must allow the clock to again synchronize with the WWVB signal, or reset
the clock manually.
After replacing the battery please recheck your alarm settings and re-set if necessary.
Pacific Time
Mountain Time
Central Time
Eastern Time
The United States Atomic Clock is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, and is operated by the
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), an agency of the Department of
Commerce. It is considered to be one of the most accurate time measurement instruments
in the world, with an accuracy of + / - one second per million years. NIST also operates radio
station WWVB in Fort Collins that transmits the time and frequency signals from the US Atomic
Clock. Your Timex model T045 contains a special antenna and receiver that picks up the
60kHz signal from station WWVB and automatically synchronizes the T045 clock display with
the US Atomic Clock.
It takes one full minute for WWVB to transmit the complete time code that contains the year,
month, date, day, and time information, and your T045 must receive the complete signal in
order to synchronize itself with the Atomic Clock and display the correct time. Therefore it will
take at least two minutes or more for your clock to receive the complete signal and set itself.
IMPORTANT:
The default time zone in this model is Pacific Time. When the WWVB signal is
received the time displayed will be Pacific Time. If you live in a different time zone you must
set the T045 to your own zone.
It’s important to note that the signal from WWVB is subject to interference from atmospheric
conditions and from electromagnetic interference generated by devices such as computer
monitors. The interference in the atmosphere is normally reduced between midnight and
dawn, so if you live in an area that is far from Fort Collins – for example parts of New England
and Florida – your clock may not be able to receive the WWVB signal and synchronize until
after midnight. This is normal and not an indication of any problem with your unit.
The WWVB signal may also be blocked if you live in a building with a metal roof or in a mobile home.
For additional information about WWVB Radio Controlled Clocks you may refer to the following
NIST website:
http://tf.nist.gov/timefreq/stations/radioclocks.htm
Snooze Bar –
When Snooze function is activated, press to stop alarm temporarily. After 5
minutes alarm turns ‘On’ again. Snooze operation can be repeated up to 8 times. If snooze
is not activated, pressing Snooze Bar resets alarm to following day. During normal operation,
pressing the Snooze Bar also turns on the display backlighting momentarily for nighttime
viewing. After 5 seconds the lighting turns off automatically
.
Mode Button –
Used to switch between time and alarm time display modes, and to enter
manual time and alarm setting modes.
UP (
) Button -
Used to switch the time display between 12-hour and 24-hour formats
and to select the correct time zone. Also used to manually advance the time, year, month,
and date displays.
DOWN (
) Button –
Used to manually switch the Radio Controlled receiver On or Off, and
to manually ‘back-up’ the time, year, month, and date displays.
°C / °F Button –
Press to switch the temperature display between the Centigrade and
Fahrenheit modes. Please note that if the clock is placed where it is exposed to direct sunlight
the accuracy of the indoor temperature display may be affected.
Alarm Off/On/Snooze Switch –
Use to activate or deactivate the alarm, and to enable or
disable the Snooze function.
Controls and Their Functions
Installing Batteries
Open the Battery Compartment cover by pressing
down on the locking tab in the direction of the arrow
(
). Insert 2 “AA” batteries, not included, in the
battery compartment. Be sure to insert the batteries
according to the polarity markings (“+” / “−“) inside
the battery compartment. If the batteries are inserted
incorrectly the unit will not work. We recommend
you use a well-known brand of alkaline batteries for
longest life and best performance.
Preparation for Use
Display
Controls
‘Atomic’ Clock Information
Mode /Set Button
Time Display
24 Hour Display
PM Indicator
Alarm ON Indicator
Alarm Time
Indicator
Time Zone
Indicator
Second
Indicator
DST
Indicator
Month/Date/
Display
Up
12/24 Button
Down
Button
Snooze Bar/NightLight Switch
WWVB Signal
Received
Indicator
Alarm Off/On/
Snooze Switch
Temperature Mode Button ( °C / °F )
MODE / SET
12/24
ºC/ºF
Temperature
Dispaly
Battery Compartment
Day Display
Snooze ON Indicator
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These
limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.
However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate
interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV.
• Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV.
• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician if the problem still exists.
Modifying or tampering with your system’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate
the system’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil digital de classe B est compatible avec l’ICES-003 canadien.
This Catergory II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.
Ce dispositif de radiocommunication de caté
gorie II respecte la norme CNR-310 d’Industrie Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and Industry Canada Standard RSS-310, operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: If your unit does not receive the WWVB signal and set itself automatically within 7
minutes after you insert the two “AA” batteries, we recommend that you follow the instructions
and set the unit to your own time zone, if necessary, and set the time to your correct local
time, AM or PM. It is not necessary to set the Year, Month or Date. Setting the time to your
correct local time will insure that the receiver turns ‘on’ correctly at 2 AM, 3 AM, 4 AM, and
5 AM, local time, when interference is reduced. When your unit does receive the WWVB
signal the Year, Month, and Date displays will be corrected automatically and the time display
will be synchronized to the exact second with the US Atomic Clock.
