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Model T609
Nature Sounds Stereo CD
Dual Alarm Clock Radio
with Digital Tuning
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CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user of the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that
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Table of Contents A Consumer Guide to Product Safety ............................................................................................................................3 -6 Safety Instructions FCC Information Laser Safety Set up Installation and Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................7 Battery Backup Installation Battery Backup System Maintenance Cont
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A Consumer Guide to Product Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This unit has been designed and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use. Keep these instructions handy for future reference. Take special note, and adhere to all warnings on the unit and in the instruction and service manual. 1. Water and Moisture – The unit should not b
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A Consumer Guide to Product Safety 9. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 10. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards. 11. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. Thi
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A Consumer Guide to Product Safety FCC Information This device complies with part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission Rules. Operation is subject to 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 complies with the limits for Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits provide reasonable protec
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A Consumer Guide to Product Safety Set Up 1. Remove radio and all packing materials from the carton. 2. It is a good idea to save all packing materials in case the unit ever needs to be returned for service. If you do dispose of the packaging, please do so properly. 3. Remove any feature labels, fact tags, or clear protective films from the front or top of the radio, if applicable. Do not remove any labels from the back or bottom of the radio. 4. Place the unit on a level surface, close to an AC
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Installation and Maintenance Battery Backup Installation 1. Gently turn the unit over and open the battery compartment door. 2. Install 2 AA batteries. We recommend using an alkaline battery for longest dependable life. The battery will maintain the correct time in the event of power failure or accidental line cord disconnection, even though the display is darkened. 3. Close the battery compartment door, turn the unit right side up, and plug in the AC cord. Battery Backup System The backup batte
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Controls and Indicators Set Alarm 1 Button Power Off/Alarm Reset Button Set Alarm 2 Button POWER OFF ON / SLEEP ALARM 1 ALARM 2 DISPLAY Toggle Display Button ALARM RESET On/ Sleep Button Play/Pause Button Program Button CLOCK PLAY PROG. Clock Adjust Button ADJ. MODE HOUR MIN. Play Mode Button Stop Button Forward/Minute Button Reverse/Hour Button Volume Wheel Tuning Wheel OPEN SNOOZE Dimmer switch Sound Select Switch Function Switch
Snooze Button Headphone Jack
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Clock Display Random/Repeat/Program Indicator Sleep Indicator Current Time/Alarm Time Alarm-1 Indicator Alarm-2 Indicator MP3 Indicator Track Number CD Icon FM/AM/PM Indicator 9
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Setting The Clock Time 1. Press and hold the Clock Adj. Button until the display flashes. 2. Press the Forward/Minute Button and Reverse/Hour Button until the correct time is displayed. Watch the PM Indicator icon at the lower left of the display to set the correct AM or PM. 3. Press the Clock Adj. Button again or wait a few seconds to return to normal mode. Listening to Compact Discs 1. Press OPEN on the CD door to open the CD player door. 2. Place a disc on the CD spindle with the printe
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Listening to Compact Discs Repeat Play � Press the Play Mode Button once to repeat the current track. The Repeat Indicator located on the left side of the display will flash for Repeat mode. The track that is playing will repeat continuously until cancelled. � Press the Play Mode Button twice for Repeat All mode. The Repeat indicator will stop flashing, indicting Repeat All mode, and the entire disc will repeat continuously until cancelled. To turn off/cancel Repeat or Repeat All modes, p
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Listening to Radio and Nature Sounds Antenna Information FM – Fully extend the FM wire antenna and vary the direction to find its strongest signal. AM – The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet, Rotate the cabinet until you find the strongest AM signal. 1. Press the On/Sleep Button to turn the radio on. 2. The display will show the current radio frequency. Slide the
Function Switch to select AM, FM or Sounds. If you choose sounds, use the Sound Select Switch to choose the nature sound you
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Alarm Operation Important! � To wake to the CD Player or Buzzer you must set Alarm 1 to the desired wake time. � To wake to the Radio or Nature Sound, set Alarm 2. Wake to CD or Buzzer 1. Press and hold the Alarm-1 Button until the display flashes and the Alarm-1 icon appears in the upper right corner of the display. You have a few seconds to begin setting the alarm before the display reverts to the standard setting. 2. Press the Forward/Minute Button and Reverse/Hour Button to set the a
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Alarm Operation 3. Use the
Function Switch, Tuning Thumbwheel and Volume Thumbwheel to select your Alarm- 2 wake up sound settings. For more information, see the Listening to the Radio section of this manual. 4. When you’ve made your Radio or Nature Sound settings, press the Alarm-2 Button or wait a few seconds to return to the standard display. The Alarm-2 Indicator will appear on the display, showing that Alarm 2 is set. 5. To disarm the alarm, press the Alarm 2 Button once. To re-
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Snooze Operation To temporarily shut off the alarm, press the Snooze Button after the alarm sounds.The alarm will turn off then come back on in approximately 6 minutes. You may repeat this several times during the one-hour alarm cycle. Dimmer Switch Set the Dimmer Switch to HI or LO to adjust backlight brightness depending on the brightness in the room. Stereo Headphone Jack Connect a headphone (not included) to the headphone jack on the right of the unit for private listening. The built- in
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY The alarm does not sound The alarm was not set correctly for AM/PM Check the alarm time setting Alarm icons are not on the display Press the Alarm Button until the Alarm icon appears on the display The alarm sounds at an incorrect time Make sure the alarm you wish to wake to The wrong alarm icon was on the display is the only Alarm icon that appears on the display The alarm was not set correctly for AM/PM Buzzer alarm is heard when waking to CD When
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Poor FM reception on certain stations Weak or distant station Try adjusting the direction of the FM wire antenna Poor AM reception on certain stations Weak or distant station Rotate the unit to try and gain better reception Unit is on but there is low volume or no Main volume has been turned all the way Raise the volume with the volume dial volume at all down Headphones are connected to Headphone Disconnect the headphones Jack Unit was in the Sleep M
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Limited 90-Day Warranty Information Timex Audio Products, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI Technologies), warrants this product to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to first return it to the store where it was originally purchased. Should this fail to resolve the matter and service
