Radio Shack 63-963 User manual

Cat. No. 63-963
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
Talking Alarm Clock
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FEATURES
Your RadioShack Talking Alarm Clock
combines a simple design with advanced
technology. It's features include:
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) — lets you
easily read the current time, alarm time,
and function icons.
10-Minute Snooze — so you can get an
extra10 minutes of rest.
Function Icons — appear in the display to
let you know when the alarm is on, when
snooze is on, and when the hourly report is
on.
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RadioShack is a registered trademark
used by Tandy Corporation.
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Hourly Report — announces each hour.
Three Alarm Sounds — you can select
one of three sounds for the alarm: a rapid
beeping, a cuckoo, or a rooster.
Backlight Display — the display can be il-
luminated to help you read it in the dark.
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CONTENTS
Installing Batteries ............................... 5
Operation .............................................. 8
Setting the Current Time ................ 8
Setting the Alarm .......................... 10
Alarm Sound Selection ................. 12
Using Snooze ............................... 12
Hourly Report ............................... 13
Voice and Alarm
Volume Control ............................. 14
Backlight ....................................... 14
Care ..................................................... 15
Specifications ..................................... 17
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INSTALLING BATTERIES
Your Talking Alarm Clock requires two AA
batteries (not supplied) for power. For the
best performance and longest life, we rec-
ommend RadioShack alkaline batteries.
Cautions:
• Use only fresh batteries of the
required size and recommended type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, dif-
ferent types of batteries (standard,
alkaline,orrechargeable), orrecharge-
able batteries of different capacities.
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Follow these steps to install batteries.
1. Slide the battery compartment cover
on the back of the clock in the direc-
tion of the arrow to remove it.
2. Place the batteries in the compart-
ment as indicated by the polarity sym-
bols (+ and –) marked inside.
3. Replace the cover.
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Notes:
• When you install new batteries, the
clock starts at 12:00 am.
• If nothing appears on the display,
make sure the batteries are fresh and
installed properly.
If the display begins to dim, the voice or
alarm sounds warped, or the clock stops
operating properly, replace the batteries.
Warning: Dispose of old batteries promptly
and properly. Do not burn or bury them.
Caution: If you do not plan to use the clock
for a month, remove the batteries. Batteries
can leak chemicals that can destroy elec-
tronic parts.
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OPERATION
SETTING THE CURRENT
TIME
1. Press MODE twice until the display
flashes.
2. To set the hour, repeatedly press
HOUR to advance the hour display
one hour at a time. The clock sounds
a tone and announces each hour as
you advance the display.
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If you advance the display to a pm
hour,
PM appears.
If you do not press HOUR after 1 sec-
ond, the clock sounds a tone and
announces the time on the display.
The display flashes for about 5 sec-
onds and the time is set.
3. To set the minutes, follow the same
instructions for setting the hour, but
press
MINUTE in Step 2.
4. A second after setting the hour and
minute, a tone sounds and the clock
announces the time you set. The dis-
play flashes for 5 seconds, then the
time is set.
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SETTING THE ALARM
1. Press MODE until the display flashes
and AL appears.
2. Follow Steps 2 and 3 under “Setting
the Current Time” on Page 8 to set
alarm hour and minute.
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3. A second after setting the hour and
minute, a tone sounds and the clock
announces the alarm time you set.
The display flashes seven times, then
the alarm time is set and the display
returns to the current time.
To activate the alarm, press AL ON/OFF
until Zz appears at the top of the display
and a small bell icon appears at the lower
right corner of the display.
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ALARM SOUND SELECTION
Press HOUR to select the sound you like.
Each time you press HOUR, the clock dem-
onstrates a rooster alarm, a chirping alarm,
or a cuckoo alarm.
USING SNOOZE
At the alarm time you set, the alarm sounds
for one minute, then automatically shuts off.
You can use the snooze to silence the
alarm for 10 minutes. Press SNOOZE. Zz
flashes on the display, which means the
snooze function is turned on. Ten minutes
later, the alarm sounds again.
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Note: To entirely shut off the alarm before it
automatically shuts off, press AL ON/OFF.
HOURLY REPORT
Press HR ANNOUNCE, a “radiant” icon ap-
pears in the upper left corner of display.
The clock announces each hour.
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VOICE AND ALARM VOLUME
CONTROL
Set VOLUME to HI or LO to set the volume
for the clock’s voice and the alarm.
BACKLIGHT
To illuminate the display, press and hold
LIGHT. The clock announces the current
time. Release LIGHT to stop the illumina-
tion of the display.
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CARE
To enjoy your Talking Alarm Clock for a
long time:
• Keep the clock dry. If it gets wet, wipe
it dry immediately.
• Use and store the clock only in normal
temperature environments.
• Handle the clock gently and carefully.
Don’t drop it.
• Keep the clock away from dust and
dirt.
• Wipe the clock with a damp cloth
occasionally to keep it looking new.
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Modifying or tampering with the clock’s in-
ternal components can cause a malfunction
and invalidate its warranty. If your clock is
not performing as it should, take it to your
local RadioShack store for assistance.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Power ...................... 2 AA (1.5V) Batteries
Accuracy ................... ± 0.67 Seconds/Day
Snooze .................................... 10 Minutes
Dimensions (HWD):
43/4×31/8×115/16 Inches
(120 ×80 ×50 mm)
Weight (without batteries) ............... 44/5oz
136 g
Battery Life ...................................... 1 year
Specifications are typical; individual units
might vary. Specifications are subject to
change and improvement without notice.
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NOTES
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Limited One-Year Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufac-
turing defects in material and workmanship under normal use
for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack
company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchi-
sees and dealers. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, Ra-
dioShack MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MER-
CHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR-
POSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION
OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED
HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack
SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO
CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH
RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE
CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PER-
FORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF
ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM IN-
CONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REV-
ENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF
RadioShack HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an im-
plied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or conse-
quential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may
not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warranty period,
take the product and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof
of purchase date to any RadioShack store. RadioShack will,
at its option, unless otherwise provided by law:
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(a) correct the defect by product repair without
charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the product with one of
the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price.
All replaced parts and products, and products on which a re-
fund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or
reconditioned parts and products may be used in the perfor-
mance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and
products are warranted for the remainder of the original war-
ranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of
the product made after the expiration of the warranty period.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused
by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, im-
proper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, im-
proper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning or
other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs
other than those provided by a RadioShack Authorized Ser-
vice Facility; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d)
cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance
costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up ser-
vice adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may
also have other rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, 6th
Floor, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
04/99
RadioShack
A Division of Tandy Corporation
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
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