Operating the RCA RCD30 Alarm Clock

Operating the RCA RCD30 Alarm Clock

Before you Begin 

Plugging in for power:

• Connect the power cord to a convenient wall outlet.
• Once connected with power, the clock flashes. Refer to the Clock section for instructions on properly setting the Clock.

Battery back-up operation:

• This clock is equipped with a timekeeping 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, the battery will power the clock 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 back of the clock) 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.

Power failure indicator: If you have not installed the 9-volt alkaline battery in the product, or the battery runs out while power is interrupted, all the settings (clock and alarm) will be lost. After AC power is restored, the Digital Display will flash to indicate that power was interrupted and you should readjust the time settings.

NOTE: It is recommended to replace the battery at least once per year even if no power failures have occurred.

NOTE: Alkaline (NEDA 1604A/IEC 6LR61) type 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 alarm is 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. A leaky battery can badly damage unit.

General Controls

• HR – Adjust hour in clock setting mode or alarm setting mode
• MIN – Adjust minute in clock setting mode or alarm setting mode
• SNOOZE – Enter snooze mode where the alarm will quiet but sound again once the snooze period is over.

• ALARM ON/OFF – Turn the alarm on/off
• DIMMER LOW/HIGH – Adjust the brightness of the display
• TIME SET/ALARM SET – Enter clock setting mode or alarm setting mode.

Clock

Setting clock manually:

1. Slide the TIME SET/ALARM SET switch to the TIME SET position to enter clock setting mode.
2. Press HR to set the hour. The clock is in 12 hour format. The PM indicator will appear for showing a PM time.
3. Press MIN to set the minute.
4. Slide the TIME SET/ALARM SET switch to the LOCK position to confirm and exit clock setting mode.

Alarm

Setting alarm time:

1. Slide the TIME SET/ALARM SET switch to the ALARM SET position to enter alarm setting mode.
2. Press HR to set the hour. The clock is in 12 hour format. The PM indicator will appear for showing a PM time.
3. Press MIN to set the minute.
4. Slide the TIME SET/ALARM SET switch to the LOCK position to confirm and exit alarm setting mode.

Turning on/off the alarm:

1. Slide the ALARM ON/OFF switch to the ON position. The AL indicator will turn on to show that the alarm is on.
2. Slide the ALARM ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. The AL indicator will turn off to show that the alarm is off.

Ways to turn off alarm:

• To silence the wake function momentarily, press SNOOZE. The alarm will be on again when the snooze period (9 minutes) is over.
• To disable the wake function completely, slide the ALARM ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. The AL indicator will turn off to show that the alarm is off.

Light

Slide the DIMMER LOW/HIGH to adjust the brightness of the display.