RCA RC50 - Manual

This equipment is a Class II
or double insulated electrical
appliance. It has been designed
in such a way that it does not
require a safety connection to
electrical earth.
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.
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.
• Caution marking is located at
bottom of apparatus.
user manual
guide de l’utilisateur
RC50
v1.0 (EN/F)
Before you begin FCC Information
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.
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the “Clock” section and
follow the instructions to set the
clock.
Battery back-up operation
• This clock radio is equipped with
a memory holding system that can
be powered with a 9-volt alkaline
battery (not included). The power
failure protection circuit will not
operate unless battery is 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 the battery backup functions,
the digital display will not light,
however, the function of alarm
still occurs during the power
interruption 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 the alarm.
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.
2. Connect a 9-volt alkaline battery
(not included) to the connector
plug.
3. Replace the compartment door.
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.
Power failure indicator
When AC power is interrupted
(disconnected) for a short period of
time, both time and alarm settings
will change (unless batteries are
installed). After AC power is restored
(reconnected), the Digital Display
will blink to indicate that power was
interrupted and you should re-adjust
the time and alarm settings.
General controls
VOICE RECOGNITION – turn
on/off the voice recognition
function
Setting clock manually
1. Press SET thrice.
2. Press REV or FWD to set the
clock time. The time decrements
or increments follow by a faster
rate when you press and hold the
button.
• AM indicator lights when the time is
set to AM.
3. To save and exit the clock setting,
wait for about 5 seconds or
press SET to listen to the voice
confi rmation message.
Setting clock in Voice
recognition mode
1. Press VOICE RECOGNITION at the
back panel of the unit to switch
on the function if the blue voice
recognition indicator is off.
2. Say Wake up sleepy head to start
using the voice recognition mode.
3. Say Set time after What can I do
for you? is heard.
4. Say the current time including AM
or PM. The time will then be set
and the current time will be heard.
Clock time
To read out the clock time, press
SNOOZE once or use the voice
command Time to read out the time.
Radio
Selecting radio mode
Press ON to switch on radio.
Press OFF to switch off radio.
Switching band
Slide the BAND switch on the right of
the unit to select FM or AM band.
Tuning the radio
Rotate the TUNING knob on the
right of the unit to adjust the radio
frequency that shows on the display
for a while.
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 at the loudest and clearest
point.
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.
Setting wake time
This unit allows two wake times to
be set.
1. Press SET once to set time for Alarm
1 or twice to set for Alarm 2.
2. Press REV or FWD to set the
wake time.
• The time decrements or increments
will follow by a faster rate when
you press and hold the buttons.
3. To save and exit the alarm setting,
wait for about 5 seconds or press
SET until the current time is
displayed. A voice confi rmation
message will be heard.
Selecting wake source
You may be woken up by radio or alarm
(buzzer).
1. Set a wake time (see above
instructions).
2. Press WAKE 1 MODE or WAKE
2 MODE repeatedly to select a
waking mode.
• Corresponding indicator lights
against the wake indicator.
– Wake 1 by alarm
– Wake 1 by radio
– Wake 2 by alarm
– Wake 2 by radio
• The unit equips with GRAD-U-
WAKE feature, the alarm tone
volume will increase gradually to
its maximum in about 30 to 45
seconds.
• Your last tuned radio station will be
the wake source if wake by radio is
selected.
Setting wake time
and source in Voice
recognition mode
1. Press VOICE RECOGNITION at the
back panel of the unit to switch
on the function if the blue voice
recognition indicator is off.
2. Say Wake up sleepy head to start
using the voice recognition mode.
3. Say Set alarm.
4. Say Alarm One or Alarm Two
after Please choose Alarm One or
Alarm Two is heard.
5. Say the alarm time including AM or
PM. The alarm time will then be set
and the alarm time will be heard.
6. Say buzzer or radio after Please
choose the source, buzzer or
radio is heard.
7. Wake time and source are heard.
Wake function
Set sleep time manually
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. Off is the default setting.
When you fi rst set the sleep time,
the sleep time is default to 90 min).
• The radio will be switched on.
To check the remaining time in
sleep mode:
• Press
SLEEP once to check the
remaining sleep time on the display.
To cancel the sleep mode:
• If you decide to turn off the unit
sooner, press OFF or press SLEEP
repeatedly untill OFF is displayed.
Set sleep time in Voice
recognition mode
1. Press VOICE RECOGNITION at the
back panel of the unit to switch
on the function if the blue voice
recognition indicator is off.
2. Say Wake up sleepy head to start
using the voice recognition mode.
Sleep function
Audiovox Electronics Corp.,
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788
©2010 Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Trademark(s) ® Registered
Printed in China
Warranty information
Limited warranty
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, 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.
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
Wake function
Help
Voice Recognition mode Demo mode
• 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
• Main plug is used as disconnect
device and it should remain readily
operable during intended use. In
order to disconnect the apparatus
from the mains completely, the
mains plug should be disconnected
from the mains socket outlet
completely.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to
dripping or splashing and no objects
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.
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Portable Cart Warning
Power is fed to the unit even
when it is not functioning. To
cut the power supply off, the
power cable must be unplugged.
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.
Ecology
Help protect the environment - we
recommend that you dispose of used
batteries by putting them into specially
designed receptacles.
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.
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.:
Technical information
Product: Voice activated clock radio
Brand: RCA
Model: RC50
Electrical consumption
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 5 Watts
Modifi cations not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance
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 class
B est conforme à la norme NMB-003
du Canada.
Illustrations contained within this
publication are for representation only
and subject to change.
The descriptions and characteristics
given in this document are given as
a general indication and not as a
guarantee. In order to provide the
highest quality product possible,
we reserve the right to make any
improvement or modifi cation without
prior notice.
OFF – turn off the unit.
ON (RADIO) – turn on the radio.
REV – set clock or wake time
(decrease value).
FWD – set clock or wake time
(increase value).
WAKE 1 MODE – select Wake 1 mode.
WAKE 2 MODE – select Wake 2 mode.
SET – Enter setting mode for setting
clock time, Wake 1 time or Wake 2 time
Front view
Top view
Side view
–VOLUME+ – adjust volume.
BAND – select between AM and FM
bands.
TUNING – select radio frequencies.
SLEEP – activate sleep function.
Back view
Voice recognition mode
This unit recognizes voice commands.To
switch on the voice recognition mode,
press the VOICE RECOGNITION button
on the rear panel of the unit. The blue
Voice recognition indicator on the front
of the unit will then be lighted. You can
use below voice commands to control
the unit.
Demo mode
To activate the Demo mode, press and
hold the SNOOZE button for a while. A
voice message will guide you to fi nish
the setting without memorizing a series
of commands.
Alternatively, you can use the default
voice commands to control the unit.
Refer to the next section for details.
SNOOZE – when alarm is on, enter
snooze mode where the alarm will quiet
but sound again once the snooze period
is over; press once to read out the time;
press and hold for a while to activate
Demo mode.
Microphone and Voice
recognition indicator
Functions
To start using the
Voice recognition
mode
Provides the
current time
Set the clock time
Tells you the
current alarm time
Set alarm 1 or
alarm 2 with voice
commands
Turn off the alarm
Set sleep time
Offers a help menu
for assistance
Voice Commands
Wake up
sleepy head
Time
Set time
Alarm
Set alarm
Turn off the alarm
Sleep
Help
• Remember to use the
voice command “Wake up
sleepy head” before using
all other voice commands.
• The unit will not response to
a command when the radio is
turned on, when the alarm is
sounding or when the unit is
sounding.
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 (9 minutes) is over.
• 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 MODE repeatedly until
no wake mode indicator
( , or , ) lights.
Disabling the wake
function
1. Press VOICE RECOGNITION at the
back panel of the unit to switch
on the function if the blue voice
recognition indicator is off.
2. Say Wake up sleepy head to start
using the voice recognition mode.
3. Say Turn off the alarm.
4. Say Alarm One or Alarm Two
after Please choose Alarm One or
Alarm Two is heard.
5. The wake function will then be
disabled.
Checking wake time in
Voice recognition mode
1. Press VOICE RECOGNITION at the
back panel of the unit to switch
on the function if the blue voice
recognition indicator is off.
2. Say Wake up sleepy head to start
using the voice recognition mode.
3. Say Alarm after What can I do for
you? is heard.
4. Say Alarm One or Alarm Two
after Please choose Alarm One or
Alarm Two is heard.
5. The wake time and source will be
heard.
If you need help
1. Press VOICE RECOGNITION at the
back panel of the unit to switch
on the function if the blue voice
recognition indicator is off.
2. Say Wake up sleepy head to start
using the voice recognition mode.
3. Say Help after What can I do for
you? is heard.
4. A list of voice commands will be
read out to help you understand
how to use the unit.
3. Say Sleep after What can I do for
you? is heard.
4. Say the desired sleep timer duration
after Sleep time is now set at 90
minutes. Please choose the sleep
timer duration: 90, 60, 30, 15
minutes or off is heard.
5. A message confi rming the sleep
timer duration will be heard.
When the Voice Recognition
function is turned off, the
unit will still announce the
settings when you set the time, the
wake source, the wake time and
the sleep time.
Alkaline (NEDA 1604A/
IEC 6LR61) battery is
recommended. 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.