RA-F230W - Réveil JVC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL RA-F230W JVC

This appliance is intended for domestic household use only and should not be used for any other purpose or in any other application, such as for non domestic use or in a commercial environment. Ventilation Allow at least a 10 cm gap all around the product. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc. No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus. To protect the environment, use local recycling facilities for battery disposal. This apparatus is not suitable for use in a tropical climate. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus. Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS MAINS SUPPLY This equipment is designed to operate from a 230 Volt, 50Hz AC mains supply. Other power sources may damage it.

SYMBOLS This equipment is double insulated and an earth connection is not required.

This mark is applied to show the equipment conforms to European radio equipment directive.

Dangerous voltage constituting a risk of electric shock is present inside this equipment.

There are important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying this equipment.

The marking plate is located at the bottom of the apparatus.

BATTERY HANDLING AND USAGE Only adults should handle battery. Do not allow a child to use this apparatus unless the battery cover is securely attached to the unit. The battery type used in the unit is 2 x 1.5V AAA size batteries (not included) which are accessible and can be replaced. Remove the battery cover located at the bottom of the unit to remove the batteries. Disposal of a battery into fire or a hot oven, or mechanically crushing or cutting of a battery or expose to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like that can result in an explosion. Leaving a battery in an extremely high temperature surrounding environment that can result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. A battery subjected in extremely low air pressure that may result in an explosion or the leakage of flammable liquid or gas. Different types of batteries or new and used batteries are not to be mixed. Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the product. The supply terminal are not to be short-circuited.

MEM button Battery cover (at the bottom) PROJECTOR ON/OFF button Projector wheel Projector Alarm 1 buzzer indicator Alarm 1 radio indicator Alarm 2 buzzer indicator Alarm 2 radio indicator

BATTERY BACKUP The clock, alarm and preset stations settings can be protected against AC power failure with the batteries for a short period of time. If no backup batteries are installed or the power failure is prolonged, you will need to set the clock again.

STANDBY MODE Place the unit on a flat stable surface and plug the power cord into the mains socket.  The unit is in standby mode and “0:00” will flash on the display.

SETTING THE CLOCK 1. 2. 3.

In standby mode, press and hold SET until the display flashes. Whilst the display is flashing, repeatedly press HR and MIN respectively until the desired clock time appears.  Press and hold HR and MIN respectively for fast advance. Press SET to confirm.  The hour and minute digits will stop flashing.

POWER ON/RADIO MODE Press POWER to switch the unit on and enters the radio mode.  The radio frequency will briefly appear on the display and then return to clock time.

Press POWER to turn on the radio.  The default FM frequency or the last frequency you tune the radio to.  The default FM radio frequency is 87.5 MHz. EN-3

Press BAND once to enter the AM radio mode.  The default AM radio frequency is 522 kHz. Repeatedly press BAND to select the desired radio band.

Adjust the volume by repeatedly pressing VOLUME

Repeatedly press TUNING

to tune into the desired station.

/ for about 2 seconds and then release Press and hold TUNING the button, the unit will scan the frequencies until a broadcasting station strong enough for good reception is found.

For the best FM reception, extend the FM aerial to its full length. For the best AM reception, rotate the unit to the position giving best reception.

PRESETTING YOUR FAVOURITE RADIO STATIONS Up to 10 FM and 10 AM radio stations can be preset. 1. Follow steps in "RADIO OPERATION" and tune into the station that you wish to preset. 2. Press and hold SET for about 2 seconds, “P01” will flash on the display. 3. Press SET again to store the station. 4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to store desired stations. 5. To listen to preset radio stations, press MEM repeatedly to select the desired radio station.

DUAL ALARMS OPERATION Before setting the alarm time, make sure the Clock has been set.

SETTING ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 1. 2.

In standby mode, press and hold AL1 / AL2 for 2 seconds.

• The hour and minute digits will flash.

While the hour and minute digits are flashing, set the alarm time by repeatedly pressing HR and MIN respectively.

• Press and hold HR and MIN respectively for fast advance. 3.

Repeatedly press AL1 / AL2 to set the alarm to wake to buzzer or radio.

• The corresponding indicator light(s) will illuminate on the display.

CHECKING ALARM TIME Press and hold AL1 / AL2 for 2 seconds, the alarm time will flash on the display. EN-4

To turn off the alarm, press POWER and the alarm will come on again at the set

time on the following days. To cancel the alarm, repeatedly press AL1 / AL2 until the alarm indicator light goes out on the display.

SNOOZE FUNCTION This function can be used to stop the alarm temporarily for about 9 minutes once the alarm is activated. When you press SNOOZE, the buzzer or radio alarm sounds will stop and sound again after about 9 minutes.

SLEEP TIMER OPERATION The sleep function is designed to automatically turn off the Radio.

1. Press SLEEP. • “90” will illuminate on the display. 2. Repeatedly press SLEEP to select the desired sleep time from 90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20 or 10 minutes. 3. The radio will be turned off after the selected time has elapsed. To check remaining sleep time, press SLEEP. To cancel sleep timer, press SLEEP until “OFF” is selected. To turn off the radio before the sleep time has elapsed, press POWER.

PROJECTOR With this projection function, you can conveniently project the clock time onto a surface e.g. walls.  To turn on or off the projection, press PROJECTOR ON/OFF.  To focus the projected time, rotate the projector wheel.  To change the projection to a desired angle, rotate the projector. NOTE: When turning on the projector, consideration has to be made to prevent the projection lens being looked into. Looking into the projection lens is dazzling and could cause damage to your eyes. Do not stare directly at the projection lens. The maximum projection distance is 2 metres. EN-5