user manual guide de l’utilisateur
RC10
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
Modifications 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 classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Maufacturer/Responsible Party
Audiovox Electronics Corp.
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788
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 |
| amplifiers) 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 |
•Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
•Use only with the cart,
stand, tripod, bracket, | ] |
or table specified 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 qualified 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.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to |
dripping or splashing and no objects |
filled with liquids, such as vases, |
shall be placed on the apparatus. |
• Always leave sufficient 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 flow 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 |
Important Battery Precautions
• Any battery may present a risk of |
fire, 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 |
| For your records | The descriptions and characteristics in |
| In the event that service should be | this owner’s manual are for the purpose |
| of general reference only and not as a |
| required, you may need the model |
| guarantee. In order to provide you with |
| number and the serial number. In the |
| the highest quality product, we may |
| space below, record the date and place |
| make changes or modifications without |
| of purchase and the serial number: |
| prior notice. |
| Model No.: |
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| Date of Purchase: | |
| Place of Purchase: | |
| Serial No.: | |
Technical information
Product: Clock Radio
Brand: RCA
Model: RC10
Electrical consumption
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 5 Watts
Before you begin
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.
Install battery as follow:
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.
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.
| | | General controls |
| • Power is fed to the unit | Front view |
| Large display: Clock time |
| | even when it is not |
| | functioning. To cut the | |
| | power supply off, the power | |
| | cable must be unplugged. | |
| • | Alkaline (NEDA 1604A/IEC | |
| | 6LR61) battery is recommended. | AM |
| | Carbon-zinc battery may be | PM |
| | used but memory holding time | SET |
| | |
| | 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 | Right view |
| | 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. | |
Small display:
Wake time and wake mode
SNOOZE (on top of unit) – enter snooze mode where the alarm will quiet but sound again once the snooze period is over.
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).
SLEEP – activate sleep function.
WAKE MODE – select wake mode.
SET 
/ 
/ 
– slide switch to set wake or clock time.
–VOLUME+– adjust volume.
BAND – select between AM and FM bands.
TUNING – select radio frequencies.
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 
/ 
/ 
to 
position.
2.Press 
REV or FWD 
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 
/ 
/ 
to 
position.
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.
– Wake by alarm
– Wake 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.
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 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 (default: 9 minutes) is over. (read “SmartSnoozeTM”)
•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 OFF shows on the small display.
SmartSnoozeTM
This operation allows extra sleep time after the wake function is on. The alarm will be off by pressing SNOOZE, ON, 
REV, FWD 
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 
REV or FWD 
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.
SmartSnoozeTM is only available when the switch
SET 
/ 
/ 
is at the 
position.
Sleep function
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. 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.
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), specification 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 specific 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
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SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM OF PRODUCT 
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