RCA RC05 Leaflet

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user manual
guide de l’utilisateur
EN/F
It is important to read this instruction 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.
RC05
v1.0 (EN/F) 
FCC information
This device complies with Part 15 of 
the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to 
the following two conditions: (1) This 
device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept 
any interference received, including 
interference that may cause undesired 
operation. 
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 protec-
tion 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 instruc-
tions, may cause harmful interference to 
radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particu-
lar 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 out-
let on a circuit different from that 
to which the receiver is connected.
•   Consult the dealer or an experi-
enced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifi cations not expressly 
approved by the party responsible for 
compliance could void the user’s author-
ity to operate the equipment.
Maufacturer/Responsible Party
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788
Service information
This product should be serviced only by 
those specially trained in appropriate 
servicing techniques.  For instructions 
on how to obtain service, refer to the 
warranty included in this user manual.
Technical information
Product: Clock Radio
Brand: RCA
Model: RC05
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 4 Watts
The descriptions and characteristics in 
this owner’s manual are for the purpose 
of general reference only and not as a 
guarantee. In order to provide you with 
the highest quality product, we may 
make changes or modifi cations without 
prior notice. 
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Before you begin
General controls
Radio
Clock
Limited warranty (US)
WARNING:
 
TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL 
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO 
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Sleep function
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY11788
©2009 Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Marque(s) ® Deposée(s)
Marca(s) ® Registrada(s)
www.rcaaudiovideo.com
Printed in China
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 bat-
tery immediately. They may cause 
skin burns or other personal injury.
•  Please help to protect the environ-
ment by recycling or disposing of 
batteries according to federal, state, 
and local regulations.
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.
•   Before using the product, please 
follow and adhere to all warnings, 
safety and operating instructions 
located on the product and in the 
user book. Save all instructions for 
future reference.
•   Do not expose product to rain and 
do not use near water; such as, sink, 
wet basement, swimming pools, etc.
•   Always leave suffi cient space around 
the product for ventilation. Do 
not place product in or on a bed, 
rug, bookcase or cabinet that may 
prevent air fl ow through vent open-
ings.
•   Do not expose product to extreme 
temperatures such as found near 
a hot radiator or stove, or in a car 
parked in the Summer sun.
•   Connect power cord only to AC 
power source as marked on the 
product.
•   Some products employ a polarized 
AC line plug (one blade is wider). 
This is a safety feature. The plug 
will go in the power outlet only 
one way. If the plug doesn’t go into 
the outlet completely, turn the plug 
over and put it in the other way. If 
it still doesn’t fi t, contact a qualifi ed 
electrician to change the outlet. Do 
not defeat the safety purpose of 
the polarized plug.
•   Route power cord to prevent it 
from being pinched, or walked on, 
or melted by a hot stove or radiator.
•   To clean cabinet, unplug AC power 
cord, then use a soft cloth damp-
ened only with water.
•   Do not place lighted candles, ciga-
rettes, cigars, etc. on the product.
•   Unplug AC power cord from outlet 
during a lightning storm or when 
product is left unused for a long pe-
riod of time to prevent damage due 
to lightning or power line surges.
•   Care should be taken so that objects 
do not fall and liquids do not spill 
into the product.
•   Never add accessories that the 
product has not been designed to 
accommodate.
•   Use only the manufacturer’s ap-
proved mounting instructions and 
hardware when installing product.
•   Do not attempt to disassemble 
the cabinet. This product does not 
contain customer serviceable compo-
nents.
•   Do not handle the unit or power 
cord when your hands are wet or 
damp
•   Carts and Stands — 
The appliance should 
be used only with a 
cart or stand that is 
recommended by the 
manufacturer.
•   An appliance and cart combination 
should be moved with care. Quick 
stops, excessive force, and uneven 
surfaces may cause the appliance 
and cart combination to overturn.
•   Damage Requiring Service –This 
product should be serviced by quali-
fi ed service personnel when:
 
A. The power supply cord or the 
plug has been damaged; or
 
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has 
been spilled into the product; or
 
C. The product has been exposed to 
rain; or
 
D. The product does not appear 
to operate normally or exhibits a 
marked change in performance; or
 
E. The product has been dropped, 
or the cabinet damaged.
•   When service or repairs are com-
pleted, ask the service technician to 
perform the safety check described 
in the service manual and to 
confi rm that replacement parts have 
the same safety characteristics as 
the original parts.
•   Overloading - Do not overload the 
wall outlets, extension cords or inte-
gral convenience receptacles as this 
can result in a risk of fi re or electric 
shock.
•   IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON 
BATTERIES, adhere to the follow-
ing precautions:
 
A. Any battery may leak electrolyte 
if mixed with a different battery 
type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all 
batteries are not replaced at the 
same time.
 
B. Any battery may leak electrolyte 
or explode if disposed of in fi re or 
an attempt is made to charge a bat-
tery not intended to be recharged.
 
C. Discard leaky batteries immedi-
ately. Leaking batteries can cause 
skin burns or other personal injury. 
When discarding batteries, be sure 
to dispose of them in the proper 
manner, according to provincial and 
local regulations.
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Plugging in for power
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY: 
120V~60Hz
•  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.
•  Power is fed to the unit even when 
it is not functioning. To cut the 
power supply off, the power cable 
must be unplugged.
Battery back-up operation
•  The power failure protection circuit 
will not operate unless battery is 
installed.
•  When the battery backup functions, 
the digital display will not light, 
however, the wake function still 
occurs during the power interrup-
tion if remaining battery power is 
adequate.  
•  Normal operation will resume after 
AC power is restored so you will not 
have to reset the time or wake.
To install the battery:
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.
Power failure indicator
When AC power is interrupted 
(disconnected) for a short period of 
time, both time and alarm settings 
will change (unless battery is 
installed). 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.  
Alkaline (NEDA 1604A/IEC 
6LR61) battery is recom-
mended. Carbon-zinc battery 
may be used but memory holding 
time will be substantially reduced. 
Memory holding time for a fresh 
alkaline battery is approximately 
8 hours (if radio or alarm are not 
operated) which should take care 
of short, nuisance-type AC power 
failures. To preserve battery life, 
the unit should remain plugged 
into an AC outlet. As the battery 
gets older, its voltage drops and 
memory may be lost. Be sure to 
replace the battery periodically. 
Battery should be removed if the 
unit will be stored for more than 
one month. Leaky battery can 
badly damage the clock radio. 
Turning on/off the Radio
Press the ON/OFF button on the top 
of the unit to turn on the radio. Press 
again to turn off the radio.
Selecting bands
Slide the band switch on the side of 
the unit to select between AM and FM 
band.
Tuning to stations
Turn the TUNING knob on the side of 
the unit to tune up and down radio 
frequency.
Antennas
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.
FM Antenna – The power cord acts 
as your FM antenna.  The power cord 
picks up moderate to strong stations 
and eliminates the need for an external 
antenna in most strong signal areas.  Be 
sure the power cord is stretched out to 
its full length.  Do not coil or bunch the 
cord together.  Changing position of the 
power cord may improve reception.
Built-In AFC – The Built-In Automatic 
Frequency Control (AFC) works only on 
FM. It helps to reduce drift on FM recep-
tion and to keep the radio locked in on 
the FM station to which it is tuned.
Left view
•  + VOL – – adjust volume
• AM/FM – select radio band
• TUNING – adjust radio frequency
Top view
• ON/OFF – turn radio on or off; 
cancel the wake function.
• 
 / WAKE 1 / WAKE 2 /   – se-
lect setting mode ( 
 : lock mode, 
WAKE 1 / WAKE 2 : wake setting 
mode, 
 : clock setting mode)
• SNOOZE – quiet the wake alarm or 
wake radio temporarily (default: 9 
minutes); cancel the sleep function
• 
 – decrease value when setting 
clock, wake, snooze and sleep 
modes.
• 
 – increase value when setting 
clock, wake, snooze and sleep 
modes.
• 
 – activate the sleep function.
• WAKE 
1 – activate the Wake 1 set-
tings; change wake 1 mode (radio/
tone).
• WAKE 
2 – activate the Wake 2 set-
tings; change wake 2 mode (radio/
tone).
Wake function
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM OF PRODUCT
2.  Connect a 9-volt battery (not sup-
plied) to the connector plug.
3.  Replace the compartment door.
12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to RCA Audio/Video 
Products
AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS 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, files, 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.
 
How to make a warranty claim:
•  If your product is capable of storing 
content (such as an mp3 player, digital 
voice recorder, etc), it is recommended 
to make periodic backup copies of 
content stored on the product. If 
applicable, before shipping a product, 
make a back up copy of content or 
data stored on the device. Also, it 
is advisable to remove any personal 
content which you would not want 
exposed to others. IT IS LIKELY THAT 
CONTENTS AND DATA ON THE DEVICE 
WILL BE LOST DURING SERVICE AND 
REFORMATTING. AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS 
NO LIABILITY FOR LOST CONTENT OR 
DATA, OR FOR THE SECURITY OF ANY 
PERSONAL CONTENT OR DATA ON THE 
RETURNED DEVICE. Product will be 
returned with factory default settings, 
and without any pre-loaded content 
which may have been installed in 
the originally purchased products.  
Consumer will be responsible for 
reloading data and content. Consumer 
will be responsible to restore any 
personal preference settings. 
•  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.
•  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:
 
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
 
Attn: Service Department.
 
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge N.Y. 
11788
 1-877-833-3491
     
•   Insure your shipment for loss or 
damage. Audiovox accepts no liability 
in case of damage or loss en route to 
Audiovox.
•   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 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.
For Canada Customers, please ship 
to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5
 
More information
To set the clock:
1. Slide the 
 / WAKE 1 / WAKE 2 
 switch to   to enter the clock 
setting mode.
2.  Press 
 or 
 to set the time.
•  Press and hold to decrease or 
increase the time value quickly.
•  The “:” fl ashes on the display in 
clock setting mode.
3.  Slide the 
 / WAKE 1 / WAKE 2 / 
 switch to 
.
•  The clock is in 12 hour 
format. The AM indicator 
lights to show am time.
•  The clock time blinks 
if it is not set or after power 
interruption (without back-up 
battery installed).
Setting wake time
1. Slide the 
 / WAKE 1 / WAKE 2 / 
 switch to select WAKE 1 or  
WAKE 2 setting mode.
2. Press   or 
 to set the wake time.
•  Press and hold to decrease or 
increase the time value quickly. 
•  The “:” fl ashes on the display in 
wake time setting mode. 
3.  Slide the 
 / WAKE 1 / WAKE 2 / 
 switch back to 
 .
Selecting wake source
• Press WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 
repeatedly to select a wake source 
(tone   / radio   ). 
•  The green indicator lights against the 
corresponding wake icon when the 
wake source is selected.
Wake to tone
When wake to tone is selected, the 
green indicator lights against the   icon.
•  The unit equips with GRAD-U-WAKE 
feature, the alarm tone volume will 
increase gradually to its maximum in 
about 30 to 45 seconds.
•  If you set SLEEP function with low 
volume level before going to bed, 
we advise using Wake to tone  mode 
to wake you up since its volume will 
automatically increase.
Wake to radio
When wake to radio is selected, the 
green indicator lights against the   icon.
To set wake station:
1.  Select radio band.
2.  Select desired station.
3.  Adjust the volume by + VOL –.
Turning off alarm
To silence the alarm momentarily:
• Press SNOOZE or any one of the 
SmartSnooze
TM
 buttons (  /
 / 
). The alarm will sound again when 
the snooze period is over. (Read 
“SmartSnooze
TM
”)
To stop the alarm completely: 
• Press 
ON/OFF. The alarm will 
activate again at the same time on 
the following day.
To disable the wake function 
completely:
• Press 
WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 
repeatedly until no indicator lights 
against the wake icons (   /   ) on 
the display.
•  You can activate the 
previously set alarm time 
by pressing the WAKE 1 
or WAKE 2 button.
•  When AC power is interrupted 
and the unit is operating 
through the DC backup 
batteries, all wake mode will 
work with buzzer instead.
SmartSnooze
TM
•  This operation allows extra sleep 
time after the alarm is on. The 
alarm can be turned off temporarily 
by pressing SNOOZE or any one of 
the SmartSnooze
TM
 buttons until the 
snooze period is over.  
• SmartSnooze
TM
 buttons include: 
 
 / 
 / 
 / SNOOZE.
•  Snooze function can be used 
repeatedly up to 2 hours. After this, 
the alarm will turn off until the 
next alarm conditions are met.  
To set the “quiet” period:
1.  Press and hold SNOOZE.
2.  Press 
 or 
 to adjust snooze time. 
Release button, then, the “quiet” 
period is set.  
•  The “quiet” period is from 1 minute 
to 30 minutes. (The default time is 9 
minutes)
• SmartSnooze
TM
 will be activated 
only when the 
 / WAKE 1 / 
WAKE 2 /   switch is set to 
Wake function
In sleep mode, the unit will turn off  
automatically after a specifi ed time. 
To set sleep time:
1.  Press   . The time display will show 
“0:59” and the radio will turn on.
2.  While holding   , press 
 or 
 to 
set the time for sleep mode.
•  The time range is from 1 minute 
to 2 hours. (The default time is 59 
minutes.)
3.  Release   and the display will revert 
to the current time. 
•  You may select radio stations as 
usual in sleep mode. The radio 
The last setting in sleep mode 
is saved for repeated use.
will turn off when the preset time 
elapses. 
To cancel the sleep function: 
•  If you decide to turn off the radio 
sooner, press SNOOZE or ON/OFF.
To view remaining time in sleep 
mode:
• Press  once.
•  AM – AM time
• 1   – Wake time 1 to tone
• 1   – Wake time 1 to radio
• 2   – Wake time 2 to tone
• 2   – Wake time 2 to radio
Display
Indicator
For your records
In the event that service should be 
required, you may need the model 
number and the serial number.  In the 
space below, record the date and place 
of purchase and the serial number:
Model No.: 
Date of Purchase: 
Place of Purchase: 
Serial No.: