RCA Clock Radio Model Rc40b Manual

							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.
•   IF YOUR PRODUCT OPERATES ON 
BATTERIES, adhere to the following 
precautions:
  A. Any battery may leak electrolyte 
if mixed with a different battery 
type, if inserted incorrectly, or if all 
batteries are not replaced at the 
same time.
  B. Any battery may leak electrolyte 
or explode if disposed of in fi re 
or an attempt is made to charge 
a battery not intended to be 
recharged.
  C. Discard leaky batteries 
immediately. Leaking batteries can 
cause skin burns or other personal 
injury. When discarding batteries, 
be sure to dispose of them in 
the proper manner, according to 
your state/provincial and local 
regulations.user manual
guide de l’utilisateur
RC40
v1.0 (EN/F) 
The descriptions and characteristics in 
this owner’s manual are for the purpose 
of general reference only and not as a 
guarantee. In order to provide you with 
the highest quality product, we may 
make changes or modifi cations without 
prior notice. 
Before you begin
Clock
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR ELECTRICAL 
SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO 
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SEE MARKING ON BOTTOM OF PRODUCT
EN/FIt 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Plugging in for powerAC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY: 120V~60Hz 
Refer to the “Clock” section and 
follow the instructions to get the 
clock time shown correctly with the 
Auto Clock set feature.
Battery back-up operation•  This clock radio is equipped with 
a memory holding system that can 
be powered with 2 “AA” batteries 
(included). The power failure 
protection circuit will not operate 
unless battery is 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 the battery backup functions, 
the digital display will not light, 
however, the function of alarm 
still occurs during the power 
interruption if 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.
To install 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.
Note: we recommend that you replace 
the batteries every year.
Power failure indicatorWhen AC power is interrupted 
(disconnected) for a short period of 
time, both time and alarm settings 
will change (unless batteries are 
installed). 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.  
Power is fed to the unit even 
when it is not functioning. To 
cut the power supply off, the 
power cable must be unplugged.
Front viewSNOOZE – enter snooze mode where 
the alarm will quiet but sound again 
once the snooze period is over.
RADIO – turn on the radio.
 REV – set clock or wake time 
(decrease value).
FWD 
 – set clock or wake time 
(increase value).
OFF – turn off the unit.
CHECK WAKE TIME – check the 
currently set wake time.
–VOLUME+ – adjust volume.
TUNING – select radio frequencies.
General controls
Back viewBRIGHTNESS – select display 
brightness (high or low).  
DST – turn daylight saving function on 
or off.
TIME ZONE – press repeatedly to select 
a time zone 
BAND – select between AM and FM 
bands.
Top viewSLEEP – activate sleep function. 
 /WAKE1/WAKE2/  – slide switch to 
set Wake 1, Wake 2 and clock time. 
WAKE – 
  OFF – activate and set 
wake function.
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Setting clock manually1.  Slide the switch  /WAKE1/
WAKE2/  on the top of the unit 
to clock  position.
2. Press 
 REV or FWD  to set the 
clock time. The time decrements or 
increments will follow by 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
Auto clock setYou 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 observing/not 
observing such time change. 
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: Please avoid playing with 
these buttons after entering the Clock/
Alarm set mode.
 
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Radio
Selecting radio modePress RADIO to switch on radio.
Switching bandSlide the BAND switch on the back of 
the unit to select FM or AM band.
Tuning the radioRotate the TUNING knob on the 
right of the unit to adjust the radio 
frequency that shows on the large 
display.
Built-in AFCThe Built In Automatic Frequency 
Control (AFC) works only on FM. It helps 
reducing drift on FM reception and 
keeping 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.
AM antennaA 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.
Brightness control
Slide 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 timeThis 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 
 REV or FWD  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 sourceYou may be woken up by radio or 
alarm.
1.  Select an AM or FM station (see 
directions on “Radio”).
2.  Set a wake time (see above 
direction).
3. Press WAKE – 
  OFF 1 or 2 
repeatedly on the top of the unit to 
select a waking mode.
•  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 “SmartSnooze
TM”)
• 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 equips with GRAD-U-
WAKE feature, 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 
after the wake function is on. The alarm 
will be off by pressing SNOOZE, SLEEP, 
WAKE – 
  OFF 1, or 2 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:
1.  Press and hold SNOOZE.
2.  Press 
 REV or FWD  to set the 
quiet period that shows on the 
large display. The time decrements 
or increments will follow by a faster 
rate when you press and hold the 
buttons. 
•  Snooze period can be set from 1 to 
30 minutes (default: 9 minutes).
3. Release SNOOZE.
SmartSnoozeTM is only 
available when
 /WAKE1/WAKE2/  is at 
the lock  position.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
Audiovox Electronics Corp.,
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, NY 11788
©2009 Audiovox Electronics Corp.
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Warranty information
12 Month Limited Warranty
Applies to RCA Audio/Video 
Products
AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS 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.
 
How to make a warranty claim:
•  If your product is capable of storing 
content (such as an mp3 player, 
digital voice recorder, etc), it is 
recommended to make periodic 
backup copies of content stored 
on the product. If applicable, 
before shipping a product, make 
a back up copy of content or data 
stored on the device. Also, it is 
advisable to remove any personal 
content which you would not want 
exposed to others. IT IS LIKELY 
THAT CONTENTS AND DATA ON 
THE DEVICE WILL BE LOST DURING 
SERVICE AND REFORMATTING. 
AUDIOVOX ACCEPTS NO LIABILITY 
FOR LOST CONTENT OR DATA, 
OR FOR THE SECURITY OF ANY 
PERSONAL CONTENT OR DATA ON 
THE RETURNED DEVICE. Product 
will be returned with factory default settings, and without any 
pre-loaded content which may have 
been installed in the originally 
purchased products.  Consumer will 
be responsible for reloading data 
and content. Consumer will be 
responsible to restore any personal 
preference settings. 
•  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.
•  Include evidence of purchase date 
such as the bill of sale. Also print 
your name and address and a 
description of the defect. Send via 
standard UPS or its equivalent to:
  Audiovox Electronics Corp.
  Attn: Service Department.
  150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge 
N.Y. 11788
 1-877-833-3491
     
•   Insure your shipment for loss or 
damage. Audiovox accepts no 
liability in case of damage or loss en 
route to Audiovox.
•   Pay any charges billed to you by 
the Exchange Center for service not 
covered by the warranty.•   A new or refurbished unit will be 
shipped to you freight prepaid.
What we will do:
Provide you with a new, or at our 
option, a refurbished unit. The 
exchange unit is under warranty for 
the remainder of the original product’s 
warranty period. 
For Canada Customers, please ship 
to:
Audiovox Return Centre
c/o Genco
6685 Kennedy Road,
Unit#3, Door 16,
Mississuaga, Ontario
L5T 3A5
Wake function
Large display: Clock time or 
radio frequency
Small display: Wake time
Wake 1 mode
Wake 2 mode
FCC informationThis 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. 
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.
Changes or modifi  cations not expressly 
approved by the party responsible 
for compliance could void the user’s 
authority to operate the equipment.
Manufacturer/Responsible Party
Audiovox Electronics Corp.,
150 Marcus Blvd., Hauppauge, 
NY 11788•   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
•  Main plug is used as disconnect 
device and it should remain readily 
operable during intended use.  In 
order to disconnect the apparatus 
from the mains completely, the 
mains plug should be disconnected 
form the mains socket outlet 
completely.
•   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  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.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.
Technical informationProduct: Clock Radio
Brand: RCA
Model: RC40
Electrical consumptionPower Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz
Power Consumption: 6 Watts
Service informationThis product should be serviced only by 
those specially trained in appropriate 
servicing techniques.  For instructions 
on how to obtain service, refer to the 
warranty included in this user manual.
For your recordsIn the event that service should be 
required, you may need the model 
number and the serial number.  In the 
space below, record the date and place 
of purchase and the serial number:
Model No.: 
Date of Purchase: 
Place of Purchase: 
Serial No.:  D. Do not expose batteries to 
excessive heat (for example, by 
leaving them in sunlight or close to 
fi re).
•  The marking information is located 
at the bottom of apparatus.
•  Caution marking is located at 
bottom of apparatus.