RCA RC140 User's Manual

RCA Clock Radio User's Manual - RC140.
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AM antenna
A built-in ferrite rod antenna eliminates 
the need for an outside antenna for 
AM reception. Rotating the unit slightly 
may improve reception of distant AM 
stations.

Station presets
To store a station as preset:
1.  Tune to a radio station.

2. Press STORE
•  An available preset location  

(e.g. 

 ) shows on the display. 

3.  Press and hold 

 / 

 (or RECALL

to select a desired preset location 

 

(P1 - P10).

4. Press STORE.
•  
The corresponding preset location 

will stop fl ashing as confi rmation.

•  You can save up to 10 preset 

stations.

To recall a preset station:
1.  In radio mode, press RECALL
•  The existing preset station number 

shows on the display.

2. Press   / 

 (or RECALL) to select a 

desired preset station.

user manual

guide de l’utilisateur

RC140

v2.0 (1.0.2.0) (EN/F) 

Before you begin

Clock

EN/F
It is important to read this user manual prior to using your new product for the fi rst time.
Nous vous recommandons de lire ce manuel d’instructions avant d’utiliser votre  
nouveau produit pour la première fois.

MHz

AM

PM

AM

FM

kHz

AUX

Plugging in for power
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY: 120V~60Hz 

Refer to the Clock section for 
instructions on properly setting the 
Clock using the Automatic Time Set 
feature.

Battery back-up operation
•  This clock radio is equipped with 

a memory holding system that is 
powered with 2 “AA” batteries 
(included and installed). The power 
failure protection circuit will 
not operate unless batteries are 
installed. 

•  When normal household power 

is interrupted, or AC line cord 
is unplugged, the batteries will 
power the clock radio to keep 
track of time and alarm settings 
programmed into memory. 

•  When battery backup is operating 

during a power interruption, the 
clock display will not light, however 
the alarm will function at the set 
time as long as the remaining 
battery power is adequate. 

•  Normal operation will resume after 

AC power is restored so you will not 
have to reset the time or the alarm.

Note: It is recommended to replace the 
batteries at least once per year even if 
no power failures have occurred.

To replace batteries:
1.  Remove battery compartment door 

(located at the bottom of the radio) 
by applying thumb pressure to the 
tab on battery door and then lift 
the door out and off the cabinet.

2.  Insert 2 AA batteries (included).

3.  Replace the compartment door.

Power failure indicator
If back-up batteries have been removed 
or are too weak and AC power is 
disconnected for a short period of time,  
the time and alarm settings will be lost.
After AC power is restored 
(reconnected), the Digital Display 
will blink to indicate that power was 
interrupted and you should readjust the 
time and alarm settings.  

It is recommended to plug 
the unit for AC power while 
replacing batteries to avoid 
the loss of clock and wake time/
mode settings.

Right view

General controls

BRIGHTNESS – select display brightness 
(high or low).  

DST – turn daylight saving function on 
or off.

TIME ZONE – press repeatedly to select 
a time zone 

Setting clock manually
1.  Slide the switch 

 /WAKE1/

WAKE2/   on the top of the unit 
to clock   position.

2. Press   / 

 to set the clock time. 

The time decrements or increments 
will change at a faster rate when 
you press and hold the buttons. 

•  The “:” between hour and minute 

time fl ashes when you are setting 
the time. AM or PM icon will also 
show beside the time.

3.  Slide the switch 

 /WAKE1/

WAKE2/   on the top of the unit 
to lock 

 position when fi nished.

US time zones

Automatic time set
You do not have to set the clock time as 
a built-in automatic time set system is 
equipped in this clock powered by 2 AA 
batteries (included and installed). 

To set the clock time correctly:
1.  Plug for power
•  Insert the plug of the 

unit into an AC power 
outlet. 

2.  Select daylight saving
• Slide 

the 

DST switch at the 

back of the unit to turn 
on/off in areas currently 
observing / not observing 
Daylight Savings Time. 

3. Select your time zone
• Press 

TIME ZONE 

repeatedly at the 
back of the unit to 
cycle through the 
time zones (EST > CST 
> MST > PST > AKST > HST > AST 
> EST...). The default time zone is 
Eastern (EST) (refer to the maps on 
the right). 

Your clock is now set and ready 
for use.

WARNING: Do not change these button 
settings during the Clock or Alarm Set 
mode.

 

Washington

Oregon

Arizona

New Mexico

Texas

Oklahoma

Kansas

Colorado

Utah

Nevada

California

Idaho

Montana

North Dakota

Nebraska

Minnesota

Iowa

Missouri

Arkansas

Mississippi

Alabama

Louisiana

Florida

Georgia

Wisconsin

Illinois

Indiana

Ohio

Michigan

New Jersey

New York

Conn.

R.I.

Mass.

N.H.

Maine

Wyoming

Pennsylvania

Virginia

Virginia

West

Delaware

Md.

Vt.

Carolina

North Carolina

South

Olympia

Boise

Helena

Salt Lake City

Pierre

Cheyenne

Lincoln

St. Paul

Des Moines

Madison

Lansing

Harrisburg

Trenton

Providence

Hartford

Concord

Albany

Montpelier

Augusta

Carson City

Phoenix

Santa Fe

Denver

Oklahoma City

Austin

Jefferson City

Little Rock

Jackson

Springfield

Indianapolis

Montgomery

Columbus

Charleston

Columbia

Atlanta

Richmond

Raleigh

Annapolis

Boston

Washington, D.C.

Topeka

New York

Chicago

Miami

Philadelphia

Detroit

Houston

Dallas

Seattle

Las Vegas

Los Angeles

San Francisco

Sacramento

Memphis

New Orleans

St. Louis

Baton
Rouge

Salem

Bismarck

South Dakota

Tennessee

Kentucky

Nashville

Frankfort

Pacific Mountain

Central Eastern

Summer

Winter

 
 
 

 
 
 

 
 
 

Winnipeg

 
 
 

Saskatoon

 
 
 

Regina

 
 
 

 
 
 

Yukon

Territory

 
 
 

Alberta

Saskatchewan

Manitoba

Ontario

British

Columbia

 
 
 

Quebec

 
 
 

 
 
 

Newfoundland

 
 
 

 
 
 

Northwest Territories

Nunavut

Pacific

Atlantic

Hawaii-

Aleutian

Alaska

Mountain Central Eastern

Summer

Winter

Atlantic

Puerto Rico

(AST)

(EST)

(CST)

(MST)

(PST)

(HST)

(AKST)

(AST)

(EST)

(CST)

(MST)

(PST)

Canadian time zones

Radio

Selecting radio mode
Press RADIO to switch on radio.

Switching band
Press RADIO repeatedly to select FM or 
AM band.

Tuning the radio
Press 

 / 

 to adjust the radio 

frequency that shows on the large 
display.

Before adjusting the radio 
frequency, slide the switch 

 /WAKE1/WAKE2/   to  
 to avoid changing clock or alarm 

settings.

Built-in AFC
The Built In Automatic Frequency 
Control (AFC) works only on FM. It helps 
to reduce drift on FM reception and 
keeps the radio locked in on the FM 
station to which it is tuned.

When tuning in FM stations, you may 
notice that the station you are tuning 
can be well-tuned on two or three 
nearby points on the dial. Always tune 
carefully at the loudest and clearest 
point.

Brightness control

Press BRIGHTNESS switch on the back 
of the unit to Hi (high) or Lo (low) 
position to adjust the brightness of all 
the displays at the front of the unit.

Setting wake time
This unit allows two wake times to 
be set.
1.  Slide the switch 

 /WAKE1/

WAKE2/   on the top of the unit 
to WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 position.

2. Press   / 

 to set the respective 

wake time. The time decrements or 
increments will follow by a faster 
rate when you press and hold the 
buttons. 

•  The wake time, corresponding wake 

timer indicator (WK-1 for WAKE 1 
and WK-2 for WAKE 2) and AM/
PM time indicator fl ash on the small 
display.

3.  Slide the switch 

 /WAKE1/

WAKE2/   on the top of the unit 
to 

 position when fi nished.

Selecting wake source
You may choose to wake to radio or 
alarm sound.
1.  Select an AM or FM station (see 

directions on “Radio”).

2.  Set a wake time (see Setting Wake 

Time directions).

3. Press WAKE –   

 OFF 1 or 2 

repeatedly on the top of the unit to 
select a wake mode.

•  A corresponding icon lights on the 

large display. 

Turning off the wake 
alarm or radio
•   To silence the wake function 

momentarily:

 

To turn off the wake function, press 
SNOOZE on the top of the unit. 
The wake alarm or radio will be 
switched off temporarily. The alarm 
or radio will be on again when the 
snooze period (default: 9 minutes) is 
over. (read “SmartSnoozeTM”)

•  To turn off the wake alarm or 

radio:

 Press 

OFF. The wake alarm or radio 

will activate again the next day 
unless you switch off the Wake 
function.

•   To disable the wake function 

completely:

 

Press WAKE –   

 OFF 1 or 2 

repeatedly on the top of the unit 
until no wake mode icon (1  , 1   
or 2   , 2   ) shows on the large 
display.  

 1  – Wake 1 by alarm
 1  – Wake 1 by radio
 2  – Wake 2 by alarm
 2  – Wake 2 by radio

•  The unit is equipped with  

GRAD-U-WAKE. The alarm tone 
volume will increase gradually to 
its maximum in about 30 to 45 
seconds.

Checking wake time
• Press 

CHECK WAKE TIME 

repeatedly to show the currently set 
wake time 1 and 2.

•  The wake time, corresponding wake 

timer indicator (WK-1 for WAKE 1 
and WK-2 for WAKE 2) and AM/ 
PM time indicator show on the 
small display.

•  If corresponding wake function is 

not activated, OFF shows on the 
small display. 

Wake function

SmartSnoozeTM 
This operation allows extra sleep time 
when the alarm sounds. The alarm will 
be silenced by pressing SNOOZE and 
VOL+/- until the snooze period is over. 
Snooze function can be used repeatedly 
up to 60 minutes. After this, the wake 
function will turn off until the next day. 

To set the “quiet” period with 
Snooze:
1.  Press and hold SNOOZE in clock 

mode, radio mode, clock setting 
mode or alarm setting mode.

2.  Press 

 

 to set the quiet period 

that shows on the large display.  

•  The Snooze Period range can be 

from 1 to 30 minutes. (default: 9 
minutes).

3. Release SNOOZE to save setting.

In sleep mode, you can set the duration 
(up to 90 minutes) before the radio turn 
off automatically.

To set the sleep mode:
•   Press SLEEP repeatedly to cycle 

among the sleep times available 
(90min, 60min, 30min, 15min and 
OFF. 90min is the default setting) on 
the large display. 

•  The radio will be switched on.

To check the remaining time in 
sleep mode:
•  Press and hold SLEEP to check the 

remaining sleep time on the large 
display. 

To cancel the sleep mode:
•   If you decide to turn off the unit 

sooner, press SNOOZE or OFF

Sleep function

SmartSnoozeTM is only 
available when

 /WAKE1/WAKE2/   is at 

the lock 

 position.

Wake function

MHz

AM

PM

AM

FM

kHz

AUX

Large display: Clock time or 
radio frequency

Small display: Wake time

Wake 1 mode

Wake 2 mode

Illustrations contained within this 

Illustrations contained within this 
publication are for representation only 

publication are for representation only 
and subject to change.

and subject to change.

The descriptions and characteristics 

The descriptions and characteristics 
given in this document are given as 

given in this document are given as 
a general indication and not as a 

a general indication and not as a 
guarantee.  In order to provide the 

guarantee.  In order to provide the 
highest quality product possible, 

highest quality product possible, 
we reserve the right to make any 

we reserve the right to make any 
improvement or modifi cation without 

improvement or modifi cation without 
prior notice. 

prior notice. 

© 2011 Audiovox Accessories Corporation

111 Congressional Blvd., Suite 350

Carmel, IN 46032

Trademark(s) ® Registered

Printed in China

Visit http://store.audiovox.com to find 

the best accessories for your products. 

Warranty information

12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to RCA Clock Radios

AUDIOVOX ACCESSORIES CORP. (the 
Company) warrants to the original retail 
purchaser of this product that should 
this product or any part thereof, under 
normal use and conditions, be proven 
defective in material or workmanship 
within 12 months from the date of 
original purchase, such defect(s) will be 
repaired or replaced with reconditioned 
product (at the Company’s option) 
without charge for parts and repair 
labor.

To obtain repair or replacement 
within the terms of this Warranty, the 
product is to be delivered with proof 
of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill 
of sale), specifi cation of defect(s), 
transportation prepaid, to the Company 
at the address shown below.

This Warranty does not extend to the 
elimination of externally generated 
static or noise, to correction of 
antenna problems, loss/interruptions of 
broadcast or internet service, to costs 
incurred for installation, removal or 
reinstallation of product, to corruptions 
caused by computer viruses, spyware or 
other malware, to loss of media, fi les, 
data or content, or to damage to tapes, 
discs, removable memory devices or 
cards, speakers, accessories, computers, 

computer peripherals, other media 
players, home networks or vehicle 
electrical systems.

This Warranty does not apply to any 
product or part thereof which, in the 
opinion of the Company, has suffered 
or been damaged through alteration, 
improper installation, mishandling, 
misuse, neglect, accident, or by removal 
or defacement of the factory serial 
number/bar code label(s). THE EXTENT 
OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER 
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE 
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED 
ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE 
COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE 
PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER 
FOR THE PRODUCT.

This Warranty is in lieu of all other 
express warranties or liabilities. ANY 
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING 
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF 
MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE LIMITED 
TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN 
WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH 
OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER 
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY 
OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE 
BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 
MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL 
PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE 
COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY 
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL 
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR 

ANY OTHER WARRANTY. No person or 
representative is authorized to assume 
for the Company any liability other than 
expressed herein in connection with the 
sale of this product.

Some states do not allow limitations on 
how long an implied warranty lasts or 
the exclusion or limitation of incidental 
or consequential damage so the above 
limitations or exclusions may not apply 
to you. This Warranty gives you specifi c 
legal rights and you may also have 
other rights which vary from state to 
state.
 
Recommendations before returning 
your product for a warranty claim:
•  Properly pack your unit. Include 

any remotes, memory cards, cables, 
etc. which were originally provided 
with the product. However DO NOT 
return any removable batteries, 
even if batteries were included 
with the original purchase. We 
recommend using the original 
carton and packing materials. Ship 
to the address shown below.

•  Note that product will be returned 

with factory default settings. 
Consumer will be responsible to 
restore any personal preference 
settings.

Audiovox Electronics Corp.
Attn: Service Department.
150 Marcus Blvd.  
Hauppauge N.Y. 11788

1-800-645-4994
     

For Canada Customers, 
please ship to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Some of the following information may 
not apply to your particular product; 
however, as with any electronic product, 
precautions should be observed during 
handling and use.
•  Read these instructions. 
•  Keep these instructions. 
•  Heed all warnings. 
•  Follow all instructions. 
•  Do not use this apparatus near 

water. 

•  Clean only with dry cloth. 
•  Do not block any ventilation 

openings. Install in accordance with 
the manufacturer’s instructions. 

•  Do not install near any heat sources 

such as radiators, heat registers, 
stoves, or other apparatus (including 
amplifi ers) that produce heat. 

•  Do not defeat the safety purpose 

of the polarized or grounding-type 
plug. A polarized plug has two 
blades with one wider than the 
other. A grounding type plug has 

two blades and a third grounding 
prong. The wide blade or the third 
prong is provided for your safety. If 
the provided plug does not fi t into 
your outlet, consult an electrician 
for replacement of the obsolete 
outlet. 

•  Protect the power cord from being 

walked on or pinched particularly at 
plugs, convenience receptacles, and 
the point where they exit from the 
apparatus. 

•  Only use attachments/accessories 

specifi ed by the manufacturer. 

•  Use only with 

the cart, stand, 
tripod, bracket, 
or table 
specifi ed by the 
manufacturer, 
or sold with 
the apparatus. 
When a cart is used, use caution 
when moving the cart/apparatus 
combination to avoid injury from 
tip-over.

•  Unplug this apparatus during 

lightning storms or when unused 
for long periods of time. 

•  Refer all servicing to qualifi ed 

service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus has 
been damaged in any way, such 
as power-supply cord or plug is 
damaged, liquid has been spilled 
or objects have fallen into the 
apparatus, the apparatus has been 

exposed to rain or moisture, does 
not operate normally, or has been 
dropped. 

ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
•   Apparatus shall not be exposed to 

dripping or splashing and no objects 
fi lled with liquids, such as vases, 
shall be placed on the apparatus.

•   Always leave suffi cient space around 

the product for ventilation. Do 
not place product in or on a bed, 
rug, in a bookcase or cabinet that 
may prevent air fl ow through vent 
openings.

•   Do not place lighted candles, 

cigarettes, cigars, etc. on the 
product.

•   Connect power cord only to AC 

power source as marked on the 
product.

•   Care should be taken so that objects 

do not fall into the product.

•   Do not attempt to disassemble 

the cabinet. This product does 
not contain customer serviceable 
components.

•  The marking information is located 

at the bottom of apparatus.

•  To be completely disconnect the 

power input, the mains plug of 
apparatus shall be disconnected 
from the mains.

•  Mains plug is a disconnect device. 

The mains plug should not be 
obstructed OR should be easily 
accessed during intended use.

•  The ventilation should not be 

impeded by covering the ventilation 
openings with items such as 
newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.

•  No naked fl ame sources, such as 

lighted candled, should be placed 
on the apparatus.

•  Attention should be drawn to the 

environmental aspects of battery 
disposal.

•  The use of apparatus in moderate 

climates.

This is class II 
equipment designed 
with double or 
reinforced insulation 
so it does not require 
a safety connection to 
electrical earth (US: 
ground). 

Plugging in for power
AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY: 
120 V ~ 60 Hz

The AC power plug is 
polarized (one blade is 
wider than the other) 
and only fi ts into AC 
power outlets one 
way. If the plug will 
not go into the outlet 

completely, turn the plug over and try 
to insert it the other way. If it still does 
not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician 
to change the outlet, or use a different 
one.  Do not attempt to bypass this 
safety feature.

Important battery 
precautions
•  Any battery may present a risk of 

fi re, explosion, or chemical burn 
if abused. Do not try to charge a 
battery that is not intended to be 
recharged, do not incinerate, and 
do not puncture.

•  Non-rechargeable batteries, such as 

alkaline batteries, may leak if left in 
your product for a long period of 
time. Remove the batteries from the 
product if you are not going to use 
it for a month or more.

•  If your product uses more than one 

battery, do not mix types and make 
sure they are inserted correctly. 
Mixing types or inserting incorrectly 
may cause them to leak.

•  Discard any leaky or deformed 

battery immediately. They may 
cause skin burns or other personal 
injury.

•  Please help to protect the 

environment by recycling or 
disposing of batteries according to 
federal, state, and local regulations.

]

Portable Cart Warning

WARNING: The battery (battery or 
batteries or battery pack) shall not 
be exposed to excessive heat such as 
sunshine, fi re or the like. 

Ecology
Help protect the environment - we 
recommend that you dispose of used 
batteries by putting them into specially 
designed receptacles.

Electrical power 
information
Power Supply: 120 V ~ 60 Hz
Power Consumption: 5 Watts

Note: This equipment has been tested 
and found to comply with the limits 
for a Class B digital device, pursuant 
to Part 15 of 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.

FCC Information

Changes or modifi cations not expressly 
approved by Audiovox could void 
the user’s authority to operate the 
equipment.

This Class B digital apparatus 
complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe 
B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 
du Canada.

–VOLUME+ – adjust volume.

SNOOZE – enter snooze mode where 
the alarm will quiet but sound again 
once the snooze period is over.

OFF – turn off the unit.

  – search radio frequencies, set clock 

time or wake time (decrease value).

 – search radio frequencies, set clock 

time or wake time (increase value).

SLEEP – activate sleep function. 

RADIO – turn on the radio and select 
between AM and FM bands.

 /WAKE1/WAKE2/   – slide switch 

to set Lock, Wake 1, Wake 2 and clock 
time.

RECALL – recall a stored radio station

STORE – store a radio station

WAKE –     OFF 1 or 2 – activate and 
set wake function.

Front view

CHECK WAKE TIME – check the 
currently set wake time.

Back view

Top view

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