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RP3765 AM / FM Dual Wake Clock Radio with Remote Feature Description Digital AM/FM CD Clock Radio A great AM/FM CD clock radio with digital tuning which tunes with maximum accuracy and minimum drift. TV/Weatherband Tune into TV band as well as one-touch Instant Weather. Motorized Vertic[...]
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RP3765 Technical Specifications : BRAND Limited Warranty Yes - One Year Brand RCA CLOCK REMOTE Number of Alarms 2 - Multi-Function Dual Wake Model Number - Alarm Mode CD / Alarm / Radio Number of Buttons 12 Graduwake™ Yes ?[...]
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EN W ARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD , DO NO T EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. SEE MARKING ON BO TT OM / B A CK OF PRODUCT CA UTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NO T OPEN THE EXCLAMA TION POINT WITHIN THE TRIANGLE IS A W ARNING SIGN ALERTING Y OU OF IMPORT ANT INSTRUCTIONS A CCOMP ANYING THE PRODUCT . THE LIGHTNING FLASH AN[...]
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EN 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 the 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[...]
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EN 1 T able of Contents FCC information Battery Back-Up Operation .......... 2 Power Failure Indicator ..................... 2 General Controls ........................... 3 Front view ........................................... 3 Bottom view ....................................... 3 T op view .............................................. 4 Back v[...]
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EN The descriptions and characteristics in this owner’ s manual are for the purpose of general reference only and not as a guarantee. In order to provide you with the highest quality product, we may make changes or modifications without prior notice. The English version serves as the final reference on all product and operational details should a[...]
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EN W AKE UP CD TRACK / ST A TION- sets the wake up radio station or CD track. - selects repeat 1 / repeat all / shuffle / repeat shuf fle in CD mode. - skips / searches backward. - starts / pauses CD playback. - skips / searches forward. - stops CD playback. OFF - turns off the radio / alarm / CD RECALL - recalls available preset radio stations. ME[...]
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EN 4 OPEN / CLOSE - opens / closes the CD compartment. W AKE 1 - activates WAKE 1 setting, press repeatedly to cycle wake mode: v v v CANCEL - cancels WAKE setting. W AKE 2 - activates WAKE 2 setting, press repeatedly to cycle wake mode: v v v NAP - sets the alarm to sound after a specific period of time. (Alarm tone only) SLEEP - activates SLEEP f[...]
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EN 5 PM Wx TV AM CH FM AM The Display Clock Display AM FM TV Wx MHz/kHz CD Wake 1 and Wake 2 Display W AKE 1 WAKE 2 / / / / / / / AM PM In clock setting mode. Nap activated. Sleep activated. In AM radio band. In FM radio band. In TV radio band. In Weather radio band. Radio frequency unit. In CD mode. Repeats the current track. Repeats the whole dis[...]
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EN Automatic Time Set Y ou do not have to set the clock time as a built-in automatic time set system is equipped in this clock powered by 2 X AA batteries (included). All you have to do is to plug this clock for power and current time will be shown automati- cally . Daylight Saving Y ou can press and hold DA YLIGHT SA VING TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME[...]
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EN 7 Canadian Time Zone (Figure 2) U.S. Time Zone (Figure 1) Befor e Y ou Begin[...]
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EN This unit has a built-in automatic time set system that automatically generates the correct clock time once the unit is plugged in. Y ou are not required to set the clock manually , however , in case the memory holding batteries are accidentally removed, you may set the clock manually with following procedures: Setting Clock 1. Be sure T ime Zon[...]
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EN 9 Operating the W ake Timer Setting the Wake Time 1. Press SET CLOCK/WAKE repeatedly un- til W AKE 1 or WA KE 2 icon shows on the display . 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 either REV or FWD . 3. Press SET CLOCK/WAKE repeatedly to exit setting wake ti[...]
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EN Waking to RADIO When the waking to radio is selected, / icon will light. 1. Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio. 2. Set the wake time . 3. Press W AKE 1 or W AKE 2 to select waking up by RADIO / will light accordingly .. 4. Press VOLUME + / - to adjust to your desired wake up volume. 5. Press OFF to turn off the radio. Y ou can select your [...]
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EN 11 Tip: Tip: Tip: Tip: Tip: If you set the SLEEP function with low volume level before going to bed, we advise using Waking to Alarm Tone mode to wake you up since the volume will automatically increase. Note: Note: Note: Note: Note: You can activate the previous wake settings by pressing WAKE 1 WAKE 1 WAKE 1 WAKE 1 WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 WAKE 2 WAKE [...]
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EN Operating the Radio TV Band CH 2-13 are available for TV Band. 1. Press RADIO ON / BAND to access TV Bands. 2. Press REV or FWD to select among the TV channels. 3. TV will light and the channel number will show on the display . Using the Weather Band W eather information is given continuously from U.S. Government W eather Stations on frequencies[...]
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EN 13 Antennas FM antenna - The power cord acts as your FM antenna. It picks up moderate to strong radio stations and eliminates the need for an external antenna in most strong signal areas. Be sure the power cord is stretched to its full length. Do not coil or bunch the cord together . Changing position of the power cord may improve reception. AM [...]
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EN Setting the Preset Radio Stations 1. Press RADIO ON/BAND to turn on the radio. 2. Press RADIO ON/BAND to change the broadcast band. 3. Press REV or FWD to tune to your de- sired radio station. 4. If you want to memorize this radio sta- tion, press MEMO/SET once, and then press RECALL repeatedly to choose the radio station number you want to reco[...]
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EN 15 Operating the CD Player Listening to Compact Disc 1. Press OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD com- partment. 2. Insert a disc, press OPEN/CLOSE to close the CD compartment door . 3. Press . 4. Press VOLUME + / - to adjust to your desired listening level. 5. Press or to skip backward or for- ward the CD track. 6. Press and hold or to search back- ward [...]
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EN Alarm Settings Sleep to CD 1. Under sleep mode, press to start CD playback. 2. CD play mode will be automatically in Repeat All mode when using Sleep to CD setting. 3. The unit will turn off automatically once the sleep time is reached. Viewing Remaining Time Press SLEEP to read the remaining sleep time. Setting Sleep Time In sleep mode, the rad[...]
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EN 17 Alarm Settings Nap Mode For catnaps up to 2 hours without disturbing the regular alarm settings, the NAP function wakes you up after a short period of time. Simply: 1. Press NAP , the NAP indicator will flash. While the NAP indicator is flashing, press REV or FWD to adjust nap time. The time range is from 10 minutes to 2 hours at 10 minutes i[...]
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EN Car e and Maintenance Handling Compact Discs • Do not touch the signal surfaces. Hold by the edges, or by one edge and the hole. • Do not affix labels or adhesive tape to the label surfaces. Also, do not scratch or damage the label. • Discs rotate at high speeds inside the player . Do not use damaged (cracked or warped) discs. Cleaning Com[...]
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EN 19 U.S. Limited W arranty What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: • Provide you with a n[...]
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EN U.S. Limited W arranty Limitation of Warranty: • THE WARRANTY ST ATED ABOVE IS THE ONL Y W ARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUCT . ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANT ABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A P ARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO VERBAL OR WRITTEN INFORMA TION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS [...]
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EN Canadian Limited W arranty Thomson multimedia Ltd. warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase, it will be replaced free of charge, including return transportation. This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from[...]