EC101 - Alarm clock radio OREGON SCIENTIFIC - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Alarm Clock Radio
Brand	Oregon Scientific
Model	EC101
Dimensions (approx)	14.5 x 8.5 x 6 cm
Weight	0.3 kg
Power Supply	AC adapter (DC 5V, 1A) or 3 AAA batteries (backup)
Display Type	LED digital display
Alarm Sound	Buzzer or FM radio
Radio Bands	FM 87.5 – 108 MHz
Snooze Function	Yes, 9 minutes
Backup Battery	Maintains time and alarm settings during power outage
Care and Cleaning	Wipe with dry cloth; avoid liquids; do not use abrasive cleaners
Safety Precautions	Keep away from water; do not expose to extreme temperatures
Spare Parts	AC adapter (model: ADS-5FS-05 05010EPCU) available; contact Oregon Scientific support
Repairability	Not user-serviceable; contact authorized service center
General Information	Alarm clock radio with FM radio and LED display; designed for bedside use

Frequently Asked Questions - EC101 OREGON SCIENTIFIC

How do I set the alarm on the Oregon Scientific EC101?

Press and hold the ALARM button until the hour flashes. Use the + and - buttons to set the hour, then press ALARM again to set the minutes. Press ALARM once more to confirm.

Can I use the EC101 without batteries?

Yes, the clock works with the included AC adapter. Batteries are only for backup to keep time and alarm settings during a power outage.

How do I switch between buzzer and radio alarm?

Press the MODE button repeatedly to toggle between BUZZER and RADIO alarm. The display will show the current alarm mode.

How do I set the time on the EC101?

Press and hold the TIME button until the hour flashes. Use +/- to adjust, then press TIME again to set minutes. Press TIME once more to confirm.

How do I use the snooze function?

When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button (top of the unit). The alarm will stop for 9 minutes and then sound again. You can snooze multiple times.

How do I tune the FM radio?

Press the RADIO button to turn on the radio. Use the +/- buttons to manually tune stations or press and hold to auto-scan. Press RADIO again to turn off.

The display is dim, can I adjust brightness?

Yes, press the DIMMER button to cycle through low, medium, and high brightness levels. Some models have an auto-dimming feature based on ambient light.

What kind of batteries does the EC101 use?

The backup battery compartment requires 3 AAA alkaline batteries (not included). Replace them when the display flickers or time resets.

How do I reset the Oregon Scientific EC101?

Use a paperclip to press the RESET button located on the bottom of the unit. This clears all settings. You will need to set time and alarm again.

The radio has poor reception, what can I do?

Extend the wire antenna fully. Move the clock away from electronic devices. If reception is still poor, try placing the unit near a window.

USER MANUAL EC101 OREGON SCIENTIFIC

EasyPlus Talk o'Clock

MODEL: EC101

USER MANUAL

INDEX

Overview 2

Front view 2

Bottom view 2

Back view....3

LCD display....3

Getting started....3

Main unit installation ....3

Clock 4

Clock reception 4

Manually set clock....4

Alarm....5

Radio 5

Projection....6

Audible time function ....6

Display brightness....6

Reset 6

Specifications....6

Precautions....6

About Oregon Scientific....7

EU Declaration of conformity....7

FCC Statement 8

OVERVIEW

FRONT VIEW

1. RADIO ON / OFF: turn radio on / off
2. VOL + / -: increase / decrease volume when in radio mode
3. TUNE + / -: auto-search / adjust radio frequency when in radio mode
4. SNOOZE / TALK: announce the time; activate snooze function
5. ON / OFF: display alarm time; turn alarm on / off
6. ⚙️ HI / LO: select display brightness

7. Projector

8. SET + / -: enter alarm setting; increase / decrease value of the alarm setting

BOTTOM VIEW

1. TALK HI / LO: select volume
2. ALARM HI / LO: select volume
3. SET CLOCK: set time; confirm setting
4. SET CLOCK + / -: increase / decrease value of the clock setting; toggle setting options
5. Battery compartment
6. LANGUAGE: display country; toggle between country options
7. ALARM ☐ / ☑ select between beep alarm

and radio alarm

1. FLIP: flip projection 180°
2. PROJECTION ON / OFF: switch projection on / off
3. RESET: reset unit to default settings
4. EU / UK: select the nearest radio signal
5. RCC: enable / disable clock reception

BACK VIEW

1. FOCUS wheel: adjust projection focus
2. Adaptor socket

LCD DISPLAY

1. radio controlled clock reception icon
2. AM / PM: 12 hour clock
3. Clock
4. Day of the week
5. Calendar
6. ☐: main unit batteries low / no battery
7. ☐: daily alarm is on

GETTING STARTED

MAIN UNIT INSTALLATION

1. Slide EU / UK switch to select nearest radio signal (if applicable).
2. Plug adaptor into socket.

NOTE

• Make sure the adaptor is not obstructed and is easily accessible to the unit.
  • To completely disconnect from power, the adaptor should be disconnected from the mains.
• The main unit and adaptor should not be exposed to wet conditions. No objects filled with liquid, such as vases, should be placed on the main unit and adaptor.

Insert batteries (for memory back-up only):

1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
2. Insert the batteries, matching the polarities.

NOTE Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine or fire.

CLOCK

CLOCK RECEPTION

Once connected to a power source, the clock will automatically start scanning for the radio-controlled time signal.

To search for signal reception: Press RCC.

Reception takes 2-10 minutes. If the signal is weak, it can take up to 24 hours to get a valid signal.

Clock reception indicator

No signal Weak	signal Strong ignal

In some cases, you may not receive the signal immediately. Due to the atmospheric disturbance, the best reception often occurs at night.

If signal reception is unsuccessful, place your unit next to a window, press RCC to attempt another signal search. Manually forcing another signal search will consume more battery power.

Daylight savings time (DST)

The clock has been programmed to automatically switch when daylight savings time is in effect.

MANUALLY SET CLOCK

If located outside the radio signal range, you can manually set the clock.

NOTE Once clock is within range and receives radio signal, clock will automatically synchronise and replace the time / date that was set manually.

1. Press SET CLOCK.
2. Press SET + / - to change the settings. Press and hold SET + / - to rapidly change values.
3. Press SET CLOCK to confirm.

The settings order is: 12 / 24 hr format, time zone, time, year, calendar format (m / d), date.

Time zone offset sets the clock + / - 23 hours from the received clock signal time.

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 set the clock to:

0	Pacific time	+1	Mountain time
+2	Central time	+3	Easter time

Select language to display weekday:

Press LANGUAGE repeatedly to select between ENG / FRE / GER / ITA / SPA.

To save setting, do not press any key for 5 seconds.

ALARM

To set the alarm:

1. Press ⏻ SET + / - to enter alarm setting.
2. Press ⏻ SET + / - repeatedly to adjust the alarm time.
   To rapidly change value, press and hold key.

To save setting, do not press any key for 5 seconds.

indicates alarm is on.

Select between beep alarm or radio alarm:

- Slide ALARM / switch to select.

Adjust volume:

- Slide ALARM HI / LO to select.

To activate / deactivate alarm:

- Press ON / OFF.

To silence the alarm:

• Press SNOOZE / TALK to silence it for 8 minutes.

OR

- Press any key to turn the alarm off and activate it again after 24 hours.

RADIO

1. Press and hold ON / OFF to turn radio on.
2. Press and hold TUNE + / - to auto search or press TUNE + / - to adjust frequency marginally.

Adjust volume:

- Press VOL + / -.

For your convenience, the radio frequency will be stored in memory for the next time radio is turned on.

PROJECTION

This unit projects time and alarm status onto a dark background.

Projection feature only operates when unit is connected to the mains.

To turn (continuous) projection on / off:

- Slide PROJECTION switch to ON / OFF.

To flip projected image by 180°:

- Press FLIP.

To focus image:

- Turn FOCUS wheel.

NOTE If projection is illuminated, do not look directly into the projector.

AUDIBLE TIME FUNCTION

To hear the time:

- Press SNOOZE / TALK.

To hear the day, press SNOOZE / TALK again while voice announces the time.

Adjust volume:

- Slide TALK HI / LO switch to select.

DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS

To adjust brightness:

- Press ⚙HI/LO.

RESET

Press RESET to return to default settings.

SPECIFICATIONS

TYPE DESCRIPTION
L x W x H 200 x 105 x 65 mm(7.9 x 4.1 x 2.6 in)
Weight 514 g (18.1 oz) without battery
Power AC / DC 6V adaptor 2 x UM - 4(AAA) 1.5 V batteries

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 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.

• Should there be any discrepancy between the English and other language versions, the English version shall apply and prevail.

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: https://us.oregonscientific.com/service/support.asp

For international inquiries, please visit: https://us.oregonscientific.com/about/international.asp

EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that this EasyPlus Talk

o'Clock (Model: EC101) 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 EU 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

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 call our customer service number (listed on our website at www.oregonscientific.com), or on the warranty card for this product) for all inquiries instead.

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.: EC101

Product Name: EasyPlus Talk o'Clock

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, and 2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.