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Radio Shack 63-973 manual

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  • Page 1

    Cat. No. 63-9 73 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equ ipment. Radio-Controlled Clock with Thermometer 63-973.fm Page 1 Frid ay, January 7, 2000 7:45 AM[...]

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    2 FEA TURES Your RadioShack Radio Controlled Clock with Thermo meter combines a simple design with advanced technolo- gy. You can set the clock so it automatically sets the time and dat e, using a a 60 kHz longwave radio signal fro m radio station WWVB. (This stat ion broadcasts th e time according to the U.S. go vernment’s atomic clock in Boul d[...]

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    3 PREPARATION INSTALLING BATTERIES Your clock requires two AA ba tteries (not supplied ) for power. For th e best operation and longe st life, We recom- mend RadioShack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • Use only fresh batteries of th e required siz e and type. • Do not mix old a nd new batteries, diff erent types of ba tteries (stan- dard, alkali[...]

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    4 The clock also automatica lly shows a time zone to the left of the tim e. While the clock is scanning for a signal, you can set it (if necessary) to show your time zone. To change th e time zone, re- peatedly press ZONE until the desir ed time zone ( PACIFIC , MOUNTAIN , CENTRAL , or EAST ) appears. Note: You must reset the time zone each time yo[...]

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    5 Checking the Signal Status The clock displays these symbols to indicat e the current or last status of radio signal reception. Notes: • On very cloudy and stormy days, the signal might not be stron g enough to reset the clock. • If the clock do es no t re ceive a st ro ng signa l with in about 2 minut es, it sto ps scan- ning and loo ks for a[...]

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    6 T urning Off Automatic T i me Setting If you move to an are a where the time- setting signal is unavailable, you can turn off auto matic time settin g. Hold down ZONE for about 3 seconds until disappear s. Manually Setting the Time, Date, and Language When you turn off aut omat ic t ime set ting or if the cl ock does no t receive a g ood radio si[...]

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    7 OPERATION To switch between the seconds display and the da y of the we ek, press CLOCK . To switch between viewing t he month/ date and the alarm t ime, press ALARM (see “Using the Alarm”). To view the time in an other time zo ne, press ZONE until the desire d time zone appears. USING THE ALARM Setting the Alarm Time 1. Hold down ALARM until [...]

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    8 USING SNOOZE When the a larm sounds, you can pr ess ((SNOOZE)) to silence the al arm for about 8 minutes. flashes on the dis- play. After 8 minut es, the alarm sounds again. You can us e the snooze fea ture repeatedly f or up to 24 hours. ((SNOOZE)) 63-973.fm Page 8 Frid ay, January 7, 2000 7:45 AM[...]

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    9 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your RadioShack Radio Controlled Clock with Ther mometer is an example of su- perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your clock so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the clock dry. If it gets wet, wip e it dry immediately. Liqu ids might contain minerals th at can corrode the elect ron[...]

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    10 RESETTING THE CLOCK If the clock stop s operating or locks up, you can reset it. Press RESET with a pointed object , such as a straightened pa pe r clip. All display segments brief ly appear, t hen the clock sta rts scanning for the radio signal. RESET 63-973.fm Page 10 Friday, January 7, 20 00 7:45 AM[...]

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    11 SPECIFICATIONS Battery ......... ................... ................ ................. ................ ................ .... 2 AA Bat teries Snooze ......... ................ ................ ................ ................. ................ .... About 8 Minutes Dimensions ( HWD) ...................... ................ ................. ....[...]

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    RadioShack A Division of T andy Corporation Fort W orth, T exas 7610 2 01A00 Printed in Hong Kong Limited One-Y ear W arranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufactu ring defects in material and workman- ship under normal use for one (1 ) year from t he da te of pu rchase from Radi oSha ck compan y- owned stores and authorized Rad[...]