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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
user manual guide de l’utilisateur
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. |
• Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer,
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 |
RC50
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It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the first time. Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre nouveau produit pour la première fois.
• | 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 |
| 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. |
or sold with
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from
•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
•ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
•Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
•Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects
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 |
bottom of apparatus. |
This equipment is a Class II or double insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.
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 | Ecology |
when it is not functioning. To | Help protect the environment - we |
cut the power supply off, the | recommend that you dispose of used |
power cable must be unplugged. | batteries by putting them into specially |
| designed receptacles. |
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.
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•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 federal, state, and local regulations.
Service information
This product should be serviced only by those specially trained in appropriate servicing techniques. For instructions on how to obtain service, refer to the warranty included in this user manual.
For your records
In the event that service should be required, you may need the model number and the serial number. In the space below, record the date and place of purchase and the serial number: Model No.:
Date of Purchase:
Place of Purchase: Serial No.:
Technical information
Product: Voice activated clock radio
Brand: RCA
Model: RC50
Electrical consumption
Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 5 Watts
FCC Information
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.
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
Illustrations contained within this publication are for representation only and subject to change.
The descriptions and characteristics given in this document are given as a general indication and not as a guarantee. In order to provide the highest quality product possible, we reserve the right to make any improvement or modification without prior notice.
Before you begin
Refer to the “Clock” section and follow the instructions to set the clock.
Battery back-up operation
•This clock radio is equipped with a memory holding system that can be powered with a
•When normal household power is interrupted, or AC line cord is unplugged, the batteries will power the clock radio 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 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
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 batteries are installed). After AC power is restored (reconnected), the Digital Display will blink to indicate that power was interrupted and you should
Alkaline (NEDA 1604A/ 
IEC 6LR61) battery is
recommended.
General controls
Front view
Microphone and Voice recognition indicator
Top view
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).
WAKE 1 MODE – select Wake 1 mode.
WAKE 2 MODE – select Wake 2 mode.
SET – Enter setting mode for setting clock time, Wake 1 time or Wake 2 time
SNOOZE – when alarm is on, enter snooze mode where the alarm will quiet but sound again once the snooze period is over; press once to read out the time; press and hold for a while to activate Demo mode.
Back view
Side view
VOICE RECOGNITION – turn on/off the voice recognition function
When the Voice Recognition 
function is turned off, the 
unit will still announce the settings when you set the time, the wake source, the wake time and the sleep time.
BAND – select between AM and FM bands.
TUNING – select radio frequencies.
SLEEP – activate sleep function.
Demo mode
Voice Recognition mode
Clock
Radio
Wake function
Demo mode
To activate the Demo mode, press and hold the SNOOZE button for a while. A voice message will guide you to finish the setting without memorizing a series of commands.
Alternatively, you can use the default voice commands to control the unit. Refer to the next section for details.
Voice recognition mode
This unit recognizes voice commands.To switch on the voice recognition mode, press the VOICE RECOGNITION button on the rear panel of the unit. The blue Voice recognition indicator on the front of the unit will then be lighted. You can use below voice commands to control the unit.
Functions | Voice Commands |
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To start using the | Wake up |
Voice recognition | sleepy head |
mode |
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Provides the | Time |
current time |
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Set the clock time | Set time |
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Tells you the | Alarm |
current alarm time |
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Set alarm 1 or | Set alarm |
alarm 2 with voice |
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commands |
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• Remember to use the voice command “Wake up sleepy head” before using all other voice commands.
•The unit will not response to a command when the radio is turned on, when the alarm is sounding or when the unit is sounding.
Setting clock manually
1.Press SET thrice.
2.Press 
REV or FWD 
to set the clock time. The time decrements or increments follow by a faster rate when you press and hold the
button.
•AM indicator lights when the time is set to AM.
3.To save and exit the clock setting, wait for about 5 seconds or press SET to listen to the voice confirmation message.
Setting clock in Voice recognition mode
1. | Press VOICE RECOGNITION at the |
| back panel of the unit to switch |
| on the function if the blue voice |
| recognition indicator is off. |
2. | Say Wake up sleepy head to start |
| using the voice recognition mode. |
3. | Say Set time after What can I do |
| for you? is heard. |
Selecting radio mode
Press ON to switch on radio.
Press OFF to switch off 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 that shows on the display for a while.
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
Setting wake time
This unit allows two wake times to be set.
1.Press SET once to set time for Alarm 1 or twice to set for Alarm 2.
2.Press 
REV or FWD 
to set the
wake time.
•The time decrements or increments will follow by a faster rate when you press and hold the buttons.
3.To save and exit the alarm setting, wait for about 5 seconds or press SET until the current time is displayed. A voice confirmation message will be heard.
Selecting wake source
You may be woken up by radio or alarm (buzzer).
1.Set a wake time (see above instructions).
2.Press WAKE 1 MODE or WAKE 2 MODE repeatedly to select a
waking mode.
• Corresponding indicator lights |
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.
Setting wake time and source in Voice recognition mode
1. | Press VOICE RECOGNITION at the |
| back panel of the unit to switch |
| on the function if the blue voice |
| recognition indicator is off. |
2. | Say Wake up sleepy head to start |
| using the voice recognition mode. |
3. | Say Set alarm. |
4. | Say Alarm One or Alarm Two |
| after Please choose Alarm One or |
| Alarm Two is heard. |
5. | Say the alarm time including AM or |
| PM. The alarm time will then be set |
| and the alarm time will be heard. |
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 (9 minutes) is over.
•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
no wake mode indicator (
, 
or 
, 
) lights.
Disabling the wake function
1. Press VOICE RECOGNITION at the |
Turn off the alarm | Turn off the alarm |
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Set sleep time | Sleep |
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Offers a help menu Help for assistance
4. Say the current time including AM |
or PM. The time will then be set |
and the current time will be heard. |
Clock time
To read out the clock time, press SNOOZE once or use the voice command Time to read out the time.
AM antenna
A
against the wake indicator. |
– Wake 1 by alarm |
– Wake 1 by radio |
– Wake 2 by alarm |
– Wake 2 by radio |
• The unit equips with |
WAKE feature, the alarm tone |
6. | Say buzzer or radio after Please |
| choose the source, buzzer or |
| radio is heard. |
7. | Wake time and source are heard. |
| back panel of the unit to switch |
| on the function if the blue voice |
| recognition indicator is off. |
2. | Say Wake up sleepy head to start |
| using the voice recognition mode. |
3. | Say Turn off the alarm. |
Wake function
Sleep function
Warranty information
4.Say Alarm One or Alarm Two after Please choose Alarm One or Alarm Two is heard.
5.The wake function will then be disabled.
Checking wake time in Voice recognition mode
1.Press VOICE RECOGNITION at the back panel of the unit to switch on the function if the blue voice recognition indicator is off.
2.Say Wake up sleepy head to start using the voice recognition mode.
3.Say Alarm after What can I do for you? is heard.
4.Say Alarm One or Alarm Two after Please choose Alarm One or Alarm Two is heard.
5.The wake time and source will be heard.
Set sleep time manually
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. Off is the default setting. When you first set the sleep time, the sleep time is default to 90 min).
•The radio will be switched on.
To check the remaining time in sleep mode:
•Press SLEEP once to check the remaining sleep time on the display.
To cancel the sleep mode:
•If you decide to turn off the unit sooner, press OFF or press SLEEP repeatedly untill OFF is displayed.
Set sleep time in Voice recognition mode
1.Press VOICE RECOGNITION at the back panel of the unit to switch on the function if the blue voice recognition indicator is off.
2.Say Wake up sleepy head to start using the voice recognition mode.
3.Say Sleep after What can I do for you? is heard.
4.Say the desired sleep timer duration after Sleep time is now set at 90 minutes. Please choose the sleep timer duration: 90, 60, 30, 15 minutes or off is heard.
5.A message confirming the sleep timer duration will be heard.
Help
If you need help
1.Press VOICE RECOGNITION at the back panel of the unit to switch on the function if the blue voice recognition indicator is off.
2.Say Wake up sleepy head to start using the voice recognition mode.
3.Say Help after What can I do for you? is heard.
4.A list of voice commands will be read out to help you understand how to use the unit.
Limited warranty
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
•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
•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
Audiovox Electronics Corp.,
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788
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