Oregon Scientific RM901 User manual

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Rainbow Clock with 4 Soothing
Sounds
MODEL: RM901 / RM901U / RM901A
USER MANUAL
INDEX
Overview ........................................................................2
Front view ................................................................2
Back view .................................................................2
Bottom view .............................................................3
Getting started ...............................................................3
Power supply ...........................................................3
Clock ..............................................................................3
Clock reception ........................................................3
Manually set clock ....................................................4
Audio options ................................................................4
Soothing sounds ......................................................4
Music from external audio device ............................4
Volume control .........................................................5
Alarm ..............................................................................5
Color play .......................................................................5
Sleep timer .....................................................................5
Backlight ........................................................................6
Reset ..............................................................................6
Specifications ................................................................6
Precautions ....................................................................6
About Oregon Scientific ...............................................7
EU Declaration of conformity .......................................7
FCC Statement ..............................................................7

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OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
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1. SNOOZE · SOUND: activate snooze alarm; turn
soothing sound on / off; select soothing sound
2. : clock signal reception indicator
3. ZONE: time zone offset
4. : daily alarm is on
5. : soothing sound is on
6. : external audio device successfully connected
7. OFF Zz: sleep function enabled (ZZ) / disabled (OFF ZZ)
8. VOL: volume level is displayed
9. Name of soothing sound selected is displayed
BACK VIEW
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1. : activate / deactivate alarm function; set alarm
2. : set clock
3. ZZ: activate sleep timer; adjust timer settings (120, 90,
60, 30, 15, 0)
4. COLOUR (OFF·PROGRAM·LOOP): activate /
deactivate color-changing light show; select pre-
programmed (sound specific) light show or rainbow
loop effect
5. DIMMER: select display brightness
6. VOL+ / VOL-: increase / decrease value
of the setting; increase / decrease volume
7. RESET : reset unit to default settings
8. PAUSE: select a specific color lighting; restart color-
changing effect

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9. Socket for audio line-in
BOTTOM VIEW
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1. Battery compartment
2. Adapter socket
GETTING STARTED
POWER SUPPLY
1 x CR2032 battery for memory back-up
To insert battery:
1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the battery, matching the polarities.
3. Press RESET after each battery change.
LOCATION MEANING
Clock area Main unit batteries low
Adapter
The adapter powers the unit. Plug adapter into socket,
making sure the adapter is not obstructed and is easily
accessible to the unit.
To completely disconnect from power, the adapter should be
disconnected from the main unit.
NOTE The main unit and adapter should not be exposed to
wet conditions. No objects filled with liquid, such as vases,
should be placed on the main unit and adapter.
CLOCK
CLOCK RECEPTION
This product is designed to synchronize its clock
automatically with a clock signal.
RM901: EU: DCF-77 signal: within 1500km (932 miles) of
Frankfurt, Germany.
RM901U: UK: MSF-60 signal: within 1500km (932 miles) of
Anthorn, England.
RM901A: US: WWVB-60 signal: within 3200km (2000
miles) of Fort Collins, Colorado.
To enable / disable signal reception:
Press and hold VOL+ to enable, or VOL- to
disable signal reception.
NOTE Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak,
it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.

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If signal reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next to
a window, press and hold VOL+ to force another
signal search.
Clock signal reception indicator:
STRONG SIGNAL WEAK / NO SIGNAL
MANUALLY SET CLOCK
To set the clock manually, disable the clock signal reception
first.
1. Press and hold .
2. Press VOL+ or VOL- to change the
settings.
3. Press to confirm.
The setting order is: time zone offset, 12/24-hour format,
hour, minute.
RM901 / RM901U: Time zone offset sets the clock +/- 23
hours from the received clock signal time. If you have
deactivated the clock signal reception, do not set a value
for time zone.
NOTE If you enter +1 in the time offset setting, this will
give you your local time plus one hour. If you are in the US
(RM901A) set the clock to:
0 for Pacific time +1 for Mountain time
+2 for Central time +3 for Eastern time
AUDIO OPTIONS
SOOTHING SOUNDS
To activate / deactivate soothing sounds:
• Place finger on SNOOZE·SOUND for 2 seconds.
To toggle soothing sounds:
• Touch SNOOZE · SOUND repeatedly to select desired
sound (1-4).
The selected sound name and will be displayed.
MUSIC FROM EXTERNAL AUDIO DEVICE
Using a cable, plug one end to your music storage device
and one end to audio line-in socket ( ) located at the
back of unit.
When cable has been successfully connected, will
be displayed on the LCD screen and sound will emit from
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NOTE
• To play music from external audio device, ensure
soothing sound is turned off.
• Connecting / disconnecting of external audio device will
turn the alarm off.
VOLUME CONTROL
• Press VOL+ or VOL-.
ALARM
To set the alarm:
1. Press and hold .
2. Press VOL+ or VOL- to change the
settings.
3. Press to confirm.
The setting order is: Hour, minute, alarm option (
soothing sound / beep), sound type (1-4: soothing sound, 5:
beep) , volume (cannot be adjusted for beep alarm).
To toggle alarm ON / OFF:
1. Press to display alarm time.
2. Press again to turn alarm ON / OFF.
indicates alarm is on.
To silence the alarm:
• Touch SNOOZE · SOUND to silence it for 8 minutes
OR
• Press any other key (except DIMMER) to turn the alarm
off and activate it again after 24 hours.
COLOR PLAY
To activate light show (looped):
• Slide COLOR switch to LOOP.
To stop light show at a particular color:
• Press PAUSE when it reaches desired color.
Press PAUSE again to restart loop.
Each soothing sound is programmed with a unique color-
changing light show which complements the music, improves
the ambience and adds a decorative touch to any room.
To start programmed light show:
• Slide COLOR switch to PROGRAM.
To deactivate light show:
• Slide COLOR switch to OFF.
SLEEP TIMER
To activate audio sleep timer:
• Press SLEEP to activate sleep timer.

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Zz indicates sleep timer is on.
NOTE
• If soothing sound is not activated when SLEEP is
pressed, the unit will automatically activate the last
soothing sound played.
• If soothing sound is playing when SLEEP is pressed, the
unit will start counting down sleep timer and soothing
sound will continue playing.
To select duration:
• Press SLEEP repeatedly.
To view time remaining:
• Press SLEEP.
NOTE If external audio device is plugged in while sleep
timer is on (and soothing sound is not playing), OFFZZ will
be displayed briefly to indicate sleep function has been
temporarily disabled.
BACKLIGHT
To adjust brightness:
• Press DIMMER.
RESET
Press RESET to return to the default settings.
SPECIFICATIONS
TYPE DESCRIPTION
L x W x H 155 x 43 x 145 mm
(6.1 x 1.7 x 5.7 in)
Weight 516 g (18.2 oz)without battery
Power 4.5V adapter and 1x CR2032
for memory back-up
PRECAUTIONS
• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust,
temperature or humidity.
• Do not cover the ventilation holes with any items such
as newspapers, curtains etc.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid over
it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive
materials.
• Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components. This
invalidates the warranty.
• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
batteries.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the actual
display.
• When disposing of this product, ensure it is collected
separately for special treatment and not as normal
household waste.
• Placement of this product on certain types of wood
may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon

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Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture
manufacturer's care instructions for information.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced
without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal
waste. Collection of such waste separately for special
treatment is necessary.
• Please note that some units are equipped with a
battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the battery
compartment before first use.
NOTE The technical specifications for this product and the
contents of the user manual are subject to change without
notice.
NOTE Features and accessories will not be available in all
countries. For more information, please contact your local
retailer.
ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
Visit our website (www.oregonscientific.com) to learn more
about Oregon Scientific products.
If you're in the US and would like to contact our Customer
Care department directly, please visit: www2.oregonscientific.
com/service/support.asp
For international inquiries, please visit:
www2.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp
EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this Rainbow
Clock with 4 Soothing Sounds (Model: RM901 / RM901U /
RM901A) is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. A
copy of the signed and dated Declaration of Conformity is
available on request via our Oregon Scientific Customer
Service.
COUNTRIES RTTE APPROVAL COMPLIED
All EC countries,Switzerland CH
and Norway N
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This
device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
WARNING Changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void
the user's authority to operate the equipment.
NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant

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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 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.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
The following information is not to be used as contact
for support or sales. Please visit our website at www2.
oregonscientific.com/service for all enquiries.
We
Name: Oregon Scientific, Inc.
Address: 19861 SW 95th Ave.,Tualatin,
Oregon 97062 USA
Telephone No.: 1-800-853-8883
declare that the product
Product No.: RM901 / RM901U / RM901A
Product Name: Rainbow Clock with 4 Soothing
Sounds
Manufacturer: IDT Technology Limited
Address: Block C, 9/F, Kaiser Estate,
Phase 1, 41 Man Yue St.,
Hung Hom, Kowloon,
Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: 1) This device may
not cause harmful interference. 2) This device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.