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Radio Shack 63-968 Owner's Manual
Summary of 63-968
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Cat. No. 63-968 owner’s manual please read before using this equipment. Radio-controlled clock 63-968.Fm page 1 friday, july 2, 1999 2:19 pm.
Page 2: Features
2 features your radioshack radio-controlled clock combines a simple design with advanced technology. You can set the clock so it automatically sets the time and date using a radio signal it re- ceives. The clock checks this radio signal several times each day and automatically updates the time and d...
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3 snooze control — lets you temporarily silence the alarm for about 8 minutes so you can sleep a little longer. Low battery indicator — appears when the batteries are weak. Display backlight — lets you see all information on the display in low-light situations. Manual clock setting — let you manuall...
Page 4: Contents
4 contents preparation ............................................................................ 5 installing the batteries ........................................................ 5 replacing the batteries ............................................... 8 placing the antenna .......................
Page 5: Preparation
5 preparation installing the batteries your clock requires two aaa batteries (not supplied) for power. For the best performance and longest life, we recommend ra- dioshack alkaline batteries. Cautions: • use only fresh batteries of the required size and recom- mended type. • do not mix old and new b...
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6 notes: • if the clock does not operate after you install the batteries, remove them and wait about 5 seconds until the display clears. Then reinstall them. • the clock displays the day of the week in english. To set the clock so it displays in another language, see “manually setting the time, date...
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7 the clock has not received a radio signal strong enough to set the date and time within the last 96 hours. Reposition or ro- tate the antenna before 2, 3, 4, or 9 am, or 3 or 9 pm, or set the date and time manu- ally (see “manually setting the time, date, and language” on page 15). No indicator yo...
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8 notes: • on very cloudy and stormy days, the radio signal might not be strong enough to set the clock. • if the clock does not receive a strong signal within about 2 minutes, it stops scanning and looks for a signal again at the next preprogrammed time (see “turning automatic time setting off/on” ...
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9 mounting the clock you can place the clock on any flat surface such as a desk, shelf, or table, or mount it on a wall using hook-and-loop tape (not supplied). Selecting a location choose a location indoors near a window to mount the clock, so you can mount the antenna near the window. The clock’s ...
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10 to place the clock on a flat surface, turn the base on the bottom of the clock clockwise until it stops, then place the clock on the surface. To mount the clock on a wall using hook-and-loop tape (not supplied), follow these steps. 1. Use a damp cloth to clean the back of the clock. Let the surfa...
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11 mounting the antenna after you have found the best location for reception (see “plac- ing the antenna” on page 8), attach the antenna to the mount- ing surface using the supplied double-sided tape or hook-and- loop tape (not supplied). Daylight saving time the radio signal automatically adjusts f...
Page 12: Operation
12 operation to switch between viewing the seconds display and the day of the week, press mode/set . To switch between viewing the month/date and the alarm time, press alarm stop/alarm set . Note: after the clock successfully receives a good signal, appears for about 96 hours. It might change during...
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13 2. Repeatedly press or hold down +/auto on to advance the hour digits. 3. Press alarm stop/alarm set . The minute digits flash. 4. Repeatedly press or hold down +/auto on to advance the minute digits. 5. Press alarm stop/alarm set to store the setting. The alarm time appears. Notes: • to switch b...
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14 after 2 minutes, the alarm turns off automatically. The first time this happens, the snooze feature activates and continues to flash. In about 8 minutes, the alarm sounds again. If the alarm turns off automatically a second time, remains on the dis- play and the alarm will not sound again until t...
Page 15: Special Features
15 special features manually setting the time, date, and language when you turn off automatic time setting or if the clock does not receive a good radio signal, you can manually set the time and date. Important: the clock automatically updates the time and date whenever you program it to automatical...
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16 7. Repeatedly press +/auto on to set the year. 8. Press mode/set . The current hour, minute, and day of the week appear, and the month digit flashes. 9. Repeatedly press +/auto on to set the month. 10. Press mode/set . The date digit flashes. 11. Repeatedly press +/auto on to set the date. 12. Pr...
Page 17: Care and Maintenance
17 care and maintenance your radioshack radio-controlled clock is an example of su- perior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your clock so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the clock dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry imme- diately. Liquids might contain mineral...
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18 resetting the clock if the clock stops operating properly or locks up, you can reset it. To reset the clock, use a pointed object such as a straight- ened paper clip to press reset on the back of the clock. All display segments briefly appear, then the clock starts to scan for a radio signal. Mod...
Page 19: Specifications
19 specifications power .............................................. 3v with two aaa batteries snooze ............................................................ About 8 minutes dimensions (hwd) .................................. 3 9 / 16 × 2 3 / 4 × 7 / 8 inches (91 × 70 × 22 mm) weight (without...
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07a99 printed in china limited one-year warranty this product is warranted by radioshack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from radioshack company-owned stores and authorized ra- dioshack franchisees and dealers. Exc...