RCA RCS27 IB 02 RCS27 Sounds Clock Manual
Before you begin
Plugging in for power
- Connect the power adapter to a convenient wall outlet.
- Once connected with power, the clock flashes. Refer to the Clock section for instructions on properly setting the Clock.
Battery back-up operation
- This clock is equipped with a timekeeping system that can be powered with 2 AAA batteries (not included). The power failure protection circuit will not operate unless batteries are installed.
- When normal household power is interrupted, the batteries will power the clock to keep track of time and alarm settings programmed into memory.
- Normal operation will resume after AC power is restored so you will not have to reset the time or the alarm.
To install the batteries:
- Remove the battery compartment door (located at the bottom of the clock) by applying thumb pressure to the tab on the battery door and then lift the door out and off the cabinet.
- Insert 2 AAA batteries (not included) into the battery compartment.
- Replace the compartment door.
Power failure indicator
If you have not installed 2 AAA batteries (not included) in the product, or the batteries run out while power is interrupted, all the settings (clock and alarm) will be lost. After AC power is restored, the Digital Display will flash to indicate that power was interrupted and you should readjust the time settings. Note: It is recommended to replace the batteries at least once per year even if no power failures have occurred.
Clock Radio
Setting the clock manually
- In clock mode, press and hold Set time until the clock flashes to enter the clock setting mode.
- Press Hour + and Minute + to set the time.
- Press and hold to decrease or increase the time value quickly.
- The clock is in a 12-hour format. The PM indicator appears to show PM time.
- Press Set time to confirm and exit clock setting mode.
Turning on/off the Radio
In clock mode, press the ON/OFF to turn on the radio. Press ON/OFF again to turn off the radio.
Tuning the radio
Press TUNE +/TUNE – to adjust the radio frequency. Press and hold TUNE +/ TUNE – for two seconds to automatically search for the next available station.
Built-in AFC
The Built-In Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) helps to reduce drift on FM reception and keeps the radio locked in on the FM station to which it is tuned. This unit is equipped with an FM antenna at the back. Uncoil the antenna to its full length for the best reception. Tape the end of the antenna onto the wall if possible to improve reception.
Station presets
To store a station as preset:
- Tune in to a radio station.
- Press and hold Store. Preset location P01 flashes on the display. Press Store again to store the station on preset position 1.
- This unit can store up to 10 stations. Your presets are stored one by one from P01 to P10.
Soothing Sounds
The USB Charging Clock Radio offers 6 different soothing sounds.
To turn on soothing sounds:
- Press the ON/OFF button to turn on the radio/soothing sounds.
- Press the SOURCE button to switch to soothing sound mode (the display shows n-1 for the first soothing sound).
To choose from the soothing sounds: Press the TUNE + or TUNE – button to go to the next or previous soothing sound. The sounds are labeled n-1 to 6 on the display. To turn the soothing sound volume up or down: Press the VOL+ or VOL– button. To turn off soothing sounds: Press the ON/OFF button again.
Alarms
Setting Alarms 1 and 2
You can set 2 different alarm times and sources. To set AL1 (alarm 1):
- In clock mode, press and hold AL 1 to set Alarm 1. The display blinks with the current time for Alarm 1.
- Use the Hour + and Minute + buttons to set the time for Alarm 1. Press AL1 to confirm the time for Alarm 1. Note: Press and hold to decrease or increase the time value quickly.
- Use the Hour + and Minute + buttons to choose from the alarm sound options BP wakes you to a steady beep. 87.5 (or a different radio station frequency) wakes you to the latest-tuned radio station. n-1 wakes you to the current soothing sound. Note: If you choose soothing sounds as your alarm source, the next step will let you choose which soothing sound you want.
- Press AL1 to finish setting Alarm 1.
Turning Alarms On and Off
To turn Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 on: Press the AL1 or AL2 button. The dot on the clock’s display shows the sound for that alarm—BEEP means the steady beep, and MUSIC means either radio or soothing sounds.
Ways to turn off the alarm
- To silence the wake function momentarily, press SNOOZE. The BEEP or MUSIC wake mode indicator will be flashing during the snooze period. The alarm will be on again when the snooze period (9 minutes) is over.
- To turn off the alarm, press ON/OFF. The alarm will activate again the next day.
- To disable the wake function completely, press AL 1 or AL 2 so that the alarm indicator disappears from the display.
Sleep and Dimmer functions
In sleep mode, the unit will turn off automatically after a specified time (up to 90 minutes)
- Press Sleep repeatedly to cycle through the available durations for Sleep Mode (90min, 80min, 70min … 10min or OFF. The sleep time default is OFF). The maximum time is 90 minutes. Note that the radio will automatically turn on when initiating SLEEP mode, and it will stay on for the duration of the selected Sleep time.
- To view the remaining time in sleep mode, press Sleep.
- To cancel the sleep function, press ON/OFF or press Sleep repeatedly to select OFF
General controls
Top view ON/OFF – Turns the radio or soothing sounds on/off. Source – Switches between radio and soothing sound audio. Sleep – Activates the sleep function. Recall/Store – Recalls a stored radio station; stores a radio station. Set time – Adjusts clock time. VOL– / AL1 – – Decreases volume when the radio or soothing sounds are playing. Turns Alarmed 1 on and off at other times. Press and hold to set Alarm 1 and select its sound source.
VOL+ / AL2 – – Increases volume when the radio or soothing sounds are playing. Turns Alarmed 2 on and off at other times. Press and hold to set Alarm 2 and select its sound source. TUNE –/Minute + – Tunes the radio; adjusts the minute in clock and alarm set modes. TUNE +/Hour + – Tunes the radio; adjusts the hour in clock and alarm set modes. SNOOZE / Dimmer – When the alarm is sounding, silences the alarm for 9 minutes. At other times, adjusts the display brightness.
REFERENCE LINK
https://www.rcaaudiovideo.com/clock-radios/usb-clock-radios/?sku=RCS27
