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It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time.
Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su equipo.
Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.
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 a 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 prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit 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 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 has been 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
•The AC/DC adapter supplied with this product is intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or floor mount position.
•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, bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air flow through vent openings.
•Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. 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 the apparatus.
•To completely disconnect the power input, the AC/DC adapter of the apparatus should be disconnected from the mains.
•AC/DC adapter is a disconnect device. The AC/DC adapter should not be obstructed OR should be easily accessed during intended use.
•The ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
•No naked flame sources such as lit candles should be placed on the apparatus.
•Batteries should be properly disposed of.
Electrical power information
AC/DC Adapter:
Input: 100 - 240 V ~ AC 50/60 Hz
Output: 5.0 V---DC 1.2 A
Note: 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.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by VOXX Accessories Corporation 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.
Before you begin
Plugging in for power
•Connect the power adapter to a convenient wall outlet.
•Once connected to power, the clock display 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 2 AA batteries (not included). The power failure protection circuit will not operate unless batteries are installed.
•When normal household power is interrupted, the batteries will power the clock to keep track of time and alarm settings programmed into memory.
•Normal operation will resume after AC power is restored so you will not have to reset the time and alarms.
To install the batteries:
1.Remove battery compartment door (located at the bottom of the device) by applying thumb pressure to the tab on battery door and then lift the door out and off the cabinet.
2.Insert 2 AA batteries (not included) to the battery compartment.
3.Replace the compartment door.
Power failure indicator
If you have not installed 2 AA batteries (not included) in the product, or the batteries run 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 and alarm settings.
Note: It is recommended to replace the batteries at least once per year even if no power failures have occurred.
General controls
Top view
Vol –/Set Al 1 – Set Alarm 1 alarm source (beep/radio/off) or decrease volume; press and hold to Set Al 1 alarm time.
Vol +/Set Al 2 – Set Alarm 2 alarm source (beep/radio/off) or increase volume; press and hold to Set Al 2 alarm time.
Off/Set Clock – Press to turn off audio or alarms; press and hold to set clock time.
Soundflow On / Off – Press to switch the Soundflow audio feature on and off.
General controls
Clock Tuning – Select radio frequencies; when setting clock or alarm time, press to decrease time, or press and hold to decrease time rapidly.
Clock Tuning 
– Select radio frequencies; when setting clock or alarm time, press to increase time, or press and hold to increase time rapidly.
Store – Store a radio station.
FM / Recall – Turn on the radio; recall stored radio stations.
Snooze/Sleep – Turn off the alarm function momentarily (9 minutes); activate sleep function.
Clock
The first time you plug in your device it will automatically be in clock setting mode. Use the 
Clock Tuning or Clock Tuning
buttons to set the time.
Setting clock manually
1.In clock mode, press and hold Set Clock until the clock flashes to enter the clock setting mode.
2.Press 
Clock Tuning or Clock Tuning 
to set the time.
• Press and hold Clock Tuning or
Clock • Tuning 
to decrease or increase the time value quickly.
•The clock time is displayed in 12 hour format. The PM indicator appears to show PM time.
3.Press Set Clock to confirm and exit clock setting mode.
Soundflow
Playback with Soundflow
1.Place your smartphone with audio playing on the top of the dock.
2.Press Soundflow On / Off to enable Soundflow audio playback.
3.The SOUNDFLOW indicator appears and the dock amplifies your audio automatically.
Soundflow
•Soundflow works with any smartphone or music player with an external speaker. No
wires or cables are required.
•If you are using your phone’s built in
alarm or your favorite application to wake up, make sure Soundflow is on before you go to sleep.
Radio
Turning on/off the Radio
In clock mode, press FM / Recall to turn on the radio. Press Off to turn off the radio.
Tuning the radio
Press 
Clock Tuning or Clock Tuning
to adjust the
radio frequency. Press and hold Clock Tuning
or Clock Tuning 
for two seconds to automatically search for the next available station.
Built-in AFC
The Built In Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) helps to reduce drift on FM reception and keeps the radio locked in on the FM station to which it is tuned.
This unit is equipped with an FM antenna at the back. Uncoil the antenna to its full length for best reception. Tape the end of the antenna onto the wall if possible to improve reception.
Station presets
To store a station as preset:
1.Tune to a radio station.
2.Press Store. Preset location P01 flashes on the display.
Press Vol – / Vol + to select desired preset number, then press Store again to save the station to that preset.
•This unit can store up to 20 stations. Your presets are stored one by one from P01 to P20.
To recall a preset station:
1.While the radio is playing, press FM / Recall. The current preset station number shows on the display.
2.Press FM / Recall repeatedly to select a desired preset station.
Setting alarms
Setting alarm time
This unit allows two alarms to be set.
1.Before setting the time, make sure no audio is playing through the FM radio or Soundflow by pressing the Off button, then press and hold Set Al 1 to Set Alarm 1.
2.Press 
Clock Tuning or Clock Tuning 
to set the
alarm time. Press and hold 
Clock Tuning or Clock
Tuning 
to decrease or increase the time value quickly.
3.To confirm this alarm time, press Set Al 1.
4.Follow steps 1 through 3 to Set Alarm 2.
Selecting alarm source
You may choose radio or alarm as your alarm source.
•In clock mode, press Set Al 1 repeatedly to select desired alarm source (beep, radio, or off).
BEEP – Wake to beep tone.
RADIO – Wake to radio. (You will wake up to your most recently tuned radio station.)
•After setting Alarm 1, press Set Al 2 repeatedly to select alarm source for Alarm 2.
Tune to a valid desired station before you select wake to Radio.
Wake to radio
To set wake radio station:
1.Turn on the radio and tune to the desired station.
2.Turn off the radio and press Set Al 1 to set the alarm mode to radio, then press and hold Set Al 1 to adjust the alarm time.
3.After pressing Set Al 1 to store the alarm time you will be prompted to set the radio alarm volume.
4.Press 
Clock Tuning or Clock Tuning 
to select the desired volume level.
5.Press Set Al 1 to commit your selection.
The audio source must be turned off before setting alarm mode and time.
Ways to turn off alarm
•To silence the alarm function momentarily, press Snooze/Sleep. The BEEP or RADIO alarm mode indicator will be flashing during the snooze period. The alarm or radio will turn on again when the snooze period (9 minutes) is over.
•To turn off the alarm, press Off. The alarm or radio will activate again the next day.
Setting alarms
•To disable the alarm function completely, from clock mode press Set Al 1 or Set Al 2 repeatedly until no alarm mode indicator shows on the display.
Sleep function
In sleep mode, the unit will turn off automatically after a specified time (up to 90 minutes).
1.Press Snooze/Sleep repeatedly to cycle through the available durations for Sleep Mode (90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10, or 0 minutes.) Note that the radio will automatically turn on when initiating SLEEP mode, and it will stay on for the duration of the selected Sleep time.
2.To view remaining time in sleep mode, press Snooze/ Sleep.
3.To cancel the sleep function, press Off or press Snooze/Sleep repeatedly to select OFF.
USB charging
Use the USB charging port on the left of the dock to charge your smartphone or to power USB powered devices such as a USB type lamp or fan.
To connect your cell phone for charging:
Use a USB cable (not included) to connect your cell phone to the USB connector of the dock. Your cell phone should start charging.
Charging function may not be supported for all phones or electronic devices.
Warranty information
12 Month Limited Warranty Applies to RCA Clock Radios
VOXX Accessories Corporation (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 broafast 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.
Recommendations before returning your product for a warranty claim:
•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. Ship to the address shown below.
•Note that product will be returned with factory default settings. Consumer will be responsible to restore any personal preference settings.
Audiovox Return Center
Attn: Service Department.
150 Marcus Blvd.
Hauppauge N.Y. 11788
1-800-645-4994
For Canada Customers, please ship to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road, Unit#3, Door 16, Mississuaga, Ontario L5T 3A5
