Operating the RCA RC10 Clock Radio

Operating the RCA RC10 Clock Radio

Powering the Clock Radio

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 fits 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 fit, contact a qualified electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature.

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 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 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.
2. Connect a 9-volt battery (not supplied) to the connector plug.
3. Replace the compartment door.

General Controls

Clock

Setting clock time:

1. Slide the switch SET Alarm/Time/Lock to the Time position.
2. Press REV or FWD to set the clock time on the large display. The time decrements or increments will follow by a faster rate when you press and hold the buttons. The “:” between hour and minute time fl ashes when you are setting the time. AM or PM icon will also show beside the time.
3. Slide the switch SET Alarm/Time/Lock to Lock position.

Radio

Selecting radio mode: Press ON (RADIO) to switch on 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.

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.

Wake Function

Setting wake time:

1. Slide the switch SET Alarm/Time/Lock to Alarm position.
2. Press << or >> to set the wake time on the small display. The time decrements or increments will follow by a faster rate when you press and hold the buttons.
3. Slide the switch SET Alarm/Time/Lock back to Lock.

Selecting wake source: You may be woken up by radio or alarm.

1. Set a wake time (see above instructions).
2. Press WAKE MODE repeatedly to select a waking mode. Corresponding indicator lights against the wake icon on the small display.

Notes:

• The unit equips with GRAD-UWAKE 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.

Checking wake time:

• The set wake time always shows on the small display with a wake mode selected.
• If wake function is not activated, OFF shows on the small display.

Turning off the wake alarm or radio:

• To silence the alarm 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 (default: 9 minutes) is over. (Read “SmartSnooze™”)
• To turn off the 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 OFF shows on the small display.

SmartSnooze™: This operation allows extra sleep time after the alarm is on. The alarm will be off by pressing SNOOZE, ON, <<, >> or SLEEP until the snooze period is over. Snooze function can be used repeatedly up to 60 minutes. After this, the wake function will turn off until the next day.

To set the “quiet” period:

1. Press and hold SNOOZE.
2. Press << or >> to set the quiet period that shows on the large display. The time decrements or increments will follow by a faster rate when you press and hold the buttons. Snooze period can be set from 1 to 30 minutes (default: 9 minutes).
3. Release SNOOZE.

Note: SmartSnooze™ is only available when the switch SET Alarm/Time/Lock is at the Lock position.

Sleep Function

In sleep mode, you can set the duration (up to 90 minutes) before the radio turns off automatically.

To set the sleep mode:

• Press SLEEP repeatedly to cycle among the sleep times available (90min, 60min, 30min, 15min and OFF. 90min is the default setting) on the large display.
• The radio will be switched on.
• The indicator lights against the sleep icon on the large display when sleep mode is activated.

To check the remaining time in sleep mode: Press and hold SLEEP to check the remaining sleep time on the large display.

To cancel the sleep mode: If you decide to turn off the unit sooner, press SNOOZE or OFF.

For more information, please refer to your Owner's Manual.