Oregon Scientific RM813 User manual

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Radio Controlled
KidsProjectionClock
withNightlight
MODEL:RM813PA
Instruction Manual
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the RF Projection Clock
RM813PA.
The RM813PA is a multifunctional radio-controlled clock. It can
automatically synchronize its current time and date when brought
within range of the U.S. Atomic Clock.
The unit comes with a projector that in the dark can project large,
clear clock-time digits onto the flat surfaces. It also has a nightlight
at the back of the unit.
MAIN FEATURES

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A Two-line display
Displays the current time and calendar or alarm time
B[ ] Radio reception signal
Indicates the condition of radio reception
C[ ] Alarm icon
Appears when alarm is activated
D[ ] Alarm icon
Appears when alarm time is displayed
E[
SNOOZE ] button
Enablesthesnoozefunctionwhenthealarmgoesofforactivates
the projector for five seconds
F Up[ ]button
Increases or decreases the value of a setting
G[
ZONE ]button
Press to toggle among the 4 U.S. time-zones: Pacific (P),
Mountain (M), Central (C) or Eastern (E)
H[ ON/OFF ] button
Press to turn on or off the alarm
I[ ] button
Sets the time for the alarm
J[
MODE ] button
Toggles the display modes and confirms entry in clock setting
mode
K Projector
For projecting the current time on the wall or ceiling
L[ PROJECTION ON ] switch
Used with the power adapter to enable extended use of the
projector
M[
LIGHT ON ] switch
Used with power adapter to enable extended use of the guiding
light
N[
TEST ] button
Turn on the nightlight as long as it is pressed and held
O[
RESET ] button
Resets the unit by returning all settings to factory default
values
P Batterycompartment
Accommodates two (2) UM-3 or “AA” size batteries
Q Night light
R ACadapterjack
BATTERY INSTALLATION
The unit uses two (2) UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V batteries.
To insert batteries:
1. Slide the battery door in the direction of the arrow.
2. Insert the batteries according to the polarities shown therein.
3. Replace the battery compartment door.
4. Press the [RESET] button.

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When the low battery indicator [ ] is shown on the display,
replace with fresh batteries.
Note: Under normal circumstances, the batteries are good for 1
year. However, the battery life can be reduced vastly by frequent
use of the projector or snooze function.
If not disposed of properly batteries can be harmful.
Protect the environment by taking exhausted batteries
to authorized disposal stations.
MOMENTARY PROJECTION FEATURE
Press [ SNOOZE ] and the projection will be activated for
approximately 5 seconds.
Note: Make sure the [ PROJECTION ON ] switch is switched to the
front i.e. it is in the “Off” position.
CONTINUOUS PROJECTION FEATURE
WITH POWER ADAPTER
RM813PA comes with an AC power adapter. Use of the AC power
adapter is required for continuous time projection.
To install the adapter:
1. Insert adapter into the jack at the bottom of the unit.
2. Plug the adapter into an electrical wall outlet.
Note: Make sure the voltage is correct.
Once the power adapter is in place, you can select to turn on the
projector for longer time (such as throughout the night) by sliding
the [ PROJECTION ON ] switch (located on the side of the unit) to
thebacki.e.itisinthe“On”position.Toturnofftheprojector,slide
the switch to the front to the “Off” position.
Note that this switch can only be used with the power
adapter. For momentary projection, use the [ SNOOZE ].

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ABOUT RADIO RECEPTION
RM813PA is designed to synchronize its calendar clock
automatically once it is brought within range of the U.S. Atomic
Clock.When theunitis newandjust outofthe box,synchronization
with the U.S. atomic clock can take up to 72 hours. The unit will
receive the most dependable and interference free signal
automatically between Midnight and 4 AM.
When the unit is receiving signal, the Radio Reception symbol
[] will start to blink. Generally, complete reception takes
around 2 to 10 minutes depending on the strength of the radio
signal.
To disable the reception of RF signal manually, press and hold the
[ ZONE ] button for 3 seconds until the Radio Reception symbol
and the US-map outline disappear.
To enable the reception again, press and hold the [ ] button for
3 seconds. The Radio Reception symbol and the US-map outline
will blink and the unit will search for RF signal automatically.
STRONG
WEAK
NORECEPTION
RECEIVING
Interference
Receptioncanbeaffectedbyanumberoffactors.Forbestreception,
place the device away from metal objects and electrical appliances.
Other causes for signal interference include electrical power
transmission towers, steel reinforced concrete construction, and/
or metal siding.
When the icon [ ]. appears on the display, re-locate the unit to
enhance better reception of radio signal.
Note: Radio Frequency appliances such as the Projection Alarm
Clock perform best when placed near a window. After receiving the
initial signal, updates are accomplished with greater ease. Even
though there are areas that may have more difficulty in receiving
a signal, the Projection Alarm Clock contains very accurate quartz
movement and will retain precise time even if a signal is missed on
a rare occasion.
HOW TO SET THE CLOCK AND
CALENDAR MANUALLY
To set the clock and calendar:
1. Press and hold [MODE] for 2 seconds and the hour digits will
flash.
2. Enter the value by [ ] button.
3. Confirm the entry by pressing [MODE] and the minutes digits
will flash.
4. Repeat (2) and confirm the entry by pressing [MODE].
5. Repeat the above steps to set the year, month, day and language

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for day-of-week. For the day of the week language you can
select among English (E), French (F) or Spanish (S).
Day-of-the-week
Language Monday Tuesday Wed. Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
English
French
Spanish
To toggle among the 4 U.S. time-zones, press [ZONE] button to
display Pacific, Mountain, Central or Eastern.
HOW TO SET THE ALARM
This unit is equipped with a daily alarm.
To set and activate the alarm:
1. Display the alarm time by pressing [] .
2. Press and hold [] for 2 seconds. The hours digits will flash.
3. Enter the values by [ ] buttons.
4. Confirm the entry by pressing [] .
5. The minutes digits will flash.
6. Repeat (3) and (4) to finish the setting. The alarm will be
activated automatically.
To deactivate the alarm:
1. Press [ ON/OFF ] to deactivate the Alarm. [ ] will
disappear when the alarm is being deactivated.
2. Press [ ON/OFF ] to activate the alarm again.
CRESCENDO ALARM AND
SNOOZE FUNCTION
When the alarm goes off at the preset time, the projection will be
turned on for 8 seconds. The [ ] icon will be flashing and the
alarm sound will be turned on.
The crescendo alarm function allows the alarm sound to start off
gently with step-up intensity. Without interruption, the alarm will
be on for 2 minutes.
To stop the alarm, press [], [ ON/OFF ] or [SNOOZE]. If
[ ON/OFF]is pressed, the alarm will be turned off permanently.
If [] is pressed, the alarm will be turned off and be activated
again after 24-hours. If [SNOOZE] button is pressed, the alarm
sound will be turned off temporarily and the snooze function will
be activated. The alarm will go off again after approx. 8 minutes
until other key is pressed to turn off the alarm.
RESETTING THE UNIT
In case of malfunction or abnormal display, press the [RESET]
button at the bottom of the unit wth a blunt stylus. All settings will
be cleared and reset to their default values.

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HOW TO USE THE NIGHTLIGHT
RM813PA is equipped with a nightlight. To turn on the nightlight
temporarily for testing its functionality, press the [TEST] button
with a blunt stylus at the bottom of the unit. The light will be on
as long as the button is pressed and held.
For continuous use of the nightlight, AC Power adapter is required
to be connected. For instructions on how to install the adapter,
please see Section “Continuous Projection feature with Power
Adaptor.”
Oncethepoweradapterisinplace,slidethe [LIGHTON ]switch
(located at the side of the unit) to the back i.e. the “On” position.
The nightlight will be turned on for a longer time. To turn the light
off, simply slide the switch in the opposite direction.
Note that this switch can only be used when the power adapter is
installed. For turning the light on momentarily, use the [TEST]
instead.
HOW TO CHANGE
THE GUIDING LIGHT BULB
RM813PA is pre-installed with a 3V lightbulb. In case you want to
change the lightbulb follow the instructions below:
1. Un-install the power adapter from the unit to prevent electric
shock. Also,removethebatteriesfromthebatterycompartment.
2. Remove the tail of the unit as shown.
3. Then, remove the lightbulb by rotating it in a anti-clockwise
direction.
4. Replace with new light bulb with correct specifications. Make
sure the light bulb is securely fixed.
5. Replace the tail of the unit as shown.
6. To test if the guiding light is working properly, install batteries
into the battery compartment and press the [TEST] button. The
light should be turned on as long as the button is held.
7. If the light does not turn on, check if the lightbulb is broken or
if the lightbulb is well-connected to the unit.
MAINTENANCE
When handled properly, this unit is engineered to give you years
of satisfactory service. Here are a few product care instructions:

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1. Do not immerse the unit in water. If the unit comes in contact
with water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-free cloth.
2. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials.
Abrasive cleaning agents may scratch the plastic parts and
corrode the electronic circuit.
3. Do not subject the unit to excessive: force, shock, dust,
temperature, or humidity. Such treatment may result in
malfunction, a shorter electronic life span, damaged batteries,
or distorted parts.
4. Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components. Doing so
will terminate the unit’s warranty and may cause damage. The
unit contains no user-serviceable parts.
5. Only use new batteries as specified in this instruction manual.
6. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating the
unit.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Temperature : +23°F to +122°F (-5°C to 50°C)
Radio Controlled : Auto synchronizes current time and
date by Radio signal generated from
the U.S. Atomic Clock
Calendar : Day of week in English / French /
Spanish
Current month / day format
Clock Time : 12-hour format
Accuracy : +/- 0.5 second/day
(when RF is disabled)
Battery Type : Two(2)UM-3or“AA”size1.5Vbatteries
Unit Dimension : 3.54 x4.37 x5.83inches ( H x W x D )
Unit Weight : 7.05ounces (without battery)
Lightbulb Rating : 3V, 300mA
Lightbulb Dimension : T10 x 1.10inches
CAUTION
— The content of this manual is subject to change without
further notice.
— Due to printing limitation, the displays shown in this
manual may differ from the actual display.
— The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
Should you require assistance regarding this product and its
operation, please contact our customer care department at
800-853-8883 or via email at [email protected].

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WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for a
period of 90 days from date of retail purchase. Defective product
should be directed to the place of retail purchase for exchange.
Should this not be possible, contact our customer care department
for assistance and a return material authorization. No returns may
be made without a return authorization. Please retain your retail
receipt as you may be asked to provide a copy of it for proof of date
purchased.
This warranty does not cover product subjected to abuse, misuse,
accidental damage or tampering.