Operating the RCA RC05 Clock Radio

Operating the RCA RC05 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.
• 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 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

Radio

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 reception and to keep the radio locked in on the FM station to which it is tuned.

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.

Clock

To set the clock:

1. Slide the Lock/Wake/Power Switch 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 Lock/Wake/Power Switch to Lock.

Notes:

• 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).

Wake Function

Setting wake time:

1. Slide the Lock/Wake/Power 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 Lock/Wake/Power Switch back to Lock.

Selecting wake source:

• Press WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 repeatedly to select a wake source (tone or 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 Music 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™ buttons (Z's/<</>>). The alarm will sound again when the snooze period is over. (Read “SmartSnooze™”)
• 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.

Notes:

• 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™:

• 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™ buttons until the snooze period is over.
• SmartSnooze™ buttons include: Z's/<</>>/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.
3. The “quiet” period is from 1 minute to 30 minutes. (The default time is 9 minutes)
4. SmartSnooze™ will be activated only when the Lock/Wake/Power switch is set to Lock.

Sleep Function

In sleep mode, the unit will turn off automatically after a specified time.

To set sleep time:

1. Press Z's. The time display will show “0:59” and the radio will turn on.
2. While holding Z's, 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 Z's and the display will revert to the current time. You may select radio stations as usual in sleep mode. The radio 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 Z's once.

Note: The last setting in sleep mode is saved for repeated use.

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