2-1626.fm Page 1 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM Cat. No. 12-1626 OWNER’S MANUAL Please read before using this equipment.
12-1626.fm Page 2 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM FEATURES Your Optimus Atomic Clock Radio combines a simple design with advanced technology. It automatically updates the clock setting by receiving a 60 kHz longwave radio signal from station WWVB which broadcasts the time according to the U.S. government’s atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado. The clock checks this continuous signal several times each day, giving you the most accurate time possible.
12-1626.fm Page 3 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM PREPARATION CONNECTING AC POWER/ SETTING YOUR LOCAL TIME ZONE Plug the clock radio’s power cord into a standard AC outlet. As soon as you connect AC power, all display segments briefly appear, then the following appear: • LAX (indicating the time zone for Los Angeles) flashes for about 15 seconds and flashes.
12-1626.fm Page 4 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM When appears, check or replace the backup battery. When you connect a new battery, disappears. Press SNOOZE to reset the backup battery monitor if the does not disappear with a new battery installed. Under normal conditions, a battery lasts about 6 months. Warning: Always dispose of an old battery promptly and properly. Do not burn or bury it. Caution: Always remove an old or weak battery. Batteries can leak chemicals that can destroy electronic parts.
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12-1626.fm Page 6 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM PREPARATION AUTOMATIC TIME/DATE SETTING The ACR-326 checks the WWVB time signal four times a day, at midnight, 6 AM, noon, and 6 PM. When the clock receives a good signal, it automatically sets the time and date. You can obtain more information about WWVB on the World Wide Web at: www.bldrdoc.gov/timefreq/wwvstatus.htm You can also set the ACR-326 manually. See “Manually Setting the Clock” on Page 8.
12-1626.fm Page 7 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM Checking the Signal Status Daylight Savings Time (DST) The following chart shows the symbols for the current or last update to the radio reception. The WWVB radio signal adjusts for daylight saving time so the time displayed on the clock is accurate, regardless of the time of year. When the signal contains DST information, appears. Not Flashing Within the last 6 hours, the signal reception was poor and the clock settings were not set or updated.
12-1626.fm Page 8 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM 3. Press UP to select a city (time zone) east of your location, or DOWN to select a city west of your location. You See –1H City GMT –1 UT Difference –1 4. Press MODE twice to store your setting and resume normal operation. To select a second (world) time zone, see “Setting the World Times” on Page 9.
12-1626.fm Page 9 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM Note: Changing the date automatically changes the month, the day of the week, and the year. The calendar automatically adjusts for a leap year, also. 5. Press MODE to store the setting. “Resetting Your Local Time Zone” on Page 7. 3. Press UP to select a city (time zone) east of your location. Press DOWN to select a city west of your location. 4. Press MODE to store your selection.
12-1626.fm Page 10 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM OPERATION SELECTING THE DISPLAY FORMAT The Atomic Clock has four different display formats. To select the desired display, hold down (or repeatedly press) DISPLAY until the clock displays the desired format. Select This Format The Clock Shows 5. Rotate VOLUME to the desired sound level. 6. To turn off the radio, slide ALARM/ AUTO/OFF/ON to OFF. USING THE ALARMS - - The local time and day of the week.
12-1626.fm Page 11 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM Using the Alarms USING THE SLEEP TIMER 1. Repeatedly press MODE until the desired alarm’s display (AL1 or AL2) appears, then press ALARM ON/OFF to set the selected alarm to sound. or appears to confirm that one or both alarms are set to sound. You can set the radio to play for up to 1 hour and 59 minutes then automatically turn off. You can use this feature to have the radio play as you go to sleep. 2.
-1626.fm Page 12 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM RESETTING THE CLOCK On rare occasions, your clock might not work properly or it might lock up. If that happens, follow these steps to reset the clock. If you still encounter difficulties, take it to your local RadioShack store for assistance. 1. Disconnect the AC power cord and remove the back-up battery. 2. Reconnect the clock radio to AC power and reinstall the battery.
12-1626.fm Page 13 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM CARE AND MAINTENANCE Your Atomic Clock Radio is an example of superior design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for your clock radio so you can enjoy it for years. Keep the clock radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits. Use and store the clock radio only in normal temperature environments.
12-1626.fm Page 14 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM SPECIFICATIONS Bands ........................................................................................... AM: 530–1710 kHz FM: 88–108 MHz Power Output ............................................................................. 360 mW (maximum) Speaker ........................................................................................... 3 Inches (7.6 cm) Ferrite Dynamic-Type 8 ohms Power Requirements .........................................
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12-1626.fm Page 16 Friday, January 14, 2000 9:32 AM Limited Ninety-Day Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioShack companyowned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers.