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    Cool RF Projection Clock with Animated Projection Model : RM818P User Manual RM818P English Cover R7 OP 7/15/04, 10:16 AM 1[...]

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    EN 1 USER MANUAL CONTENTS Introduction .............................................................. 2 Key Features ............................................................ 2 Front View .............................................................. 3 Back View .............................................................. 4 LCD Display Symbols[...]

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    EN 2 NOTE INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific TM RM818P Cool RF Projection Clock with Animated Projection as your product of choice. This device is designed to give you many years of reliable service, including the following conveniences: • Radio-controlled calendar clock* • Daily dual alarm with 8-minute Snooze • Vibra[...]

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    EN 3 FRONT VIEW The Cool RF Projection Clock with Animated Projection features: 1. Projection Unit • The projector can swivel 180 degrees back and to the front. 2. Main LCD Display • Displays current time, date and RF signal reception indicator . 3. SNOOZE / LIGHT button • Press to activate projection and backlight for 5 seconds. 4. ALARM but[...]

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    EN 4 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Battery compartment • The unit uses 2 AAA / UM-4 1.5V batteries for power . 2. Adaptor slot 3. Reset hole • Returns all settings to default values. 4. [EU / UK] switch • Slide to select your nearest radio signal base i.e. England or Germany . 5. UP button • Press and hold for 2 seconds to enable and start the RF functi[...]

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    EN 5 LCD DISPLA Y SYMBOLS 1. Radio Reception Signal -Indicates the condition of radio reception. 2. Clock Time 3. Alarm 4. Alarm Time 5. Animation speed -Can select fast or slow . 6. Low Battery -Appears when power is low . 7. Time Zone indicator 8. Alarm-on -Appears when alarm is activated. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 RM818P English R7 OP 9/10/04, 3:20 PM 5 B[...]

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    EN 6 • Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD display as this may cause damage. GETTING ST ARTED UNP ACKING THE PRODUCT When you unpack your product, make sure to keep all the packing materials in a safe place, in case you need to later transport or return it for servicing. The following items should be included in this package: • Clock un[...]

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    EN 7 1. Locate the battery compartment. 2 . Install the batteries by matching the correct polarity . Always use the correct battery type (2 x UM-4 AAA-sized 1.5V batteries). W ARNING Reversing the polarity may damage the product. Replace the batteries whenever the low battery icon is shown , the display is dim, or the display does not illuminate wh[...]

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    EN 8 Even though there are areas that may have more difficulty in receiving a signal, the Radio-controlled / RF clock contains accurate quartz movement and will retain precise timing if the signal is missed on a rare occasion. Reception can be affected by a number of factors. For best reception, place the device away from metal objects and electric[...]

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    EN 9 ENABLING / DISABLING RECEPTION T o manually enable the reception of the RF signal: 1. Press and hold the UP button for 2 seconds until the Radio Reception symbol appears and flashes. T o manually disable the reception of the RF signal: 2. Press and hold the DOWN button for 2 seconds until the Radio Reception symbol disappears. SETTING THE CLOC[...]

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    EN 10 Press the CLOCK button to toggle between the three modes. CLOCK SETTING MODE T o set the time: 1. Press and hold the CLOCK button for more than 2 seconds. 2. Press the CLOCK button two more times. (Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the hour). NOTE 3. Press the CLOCK button once more to set the minutes. (Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adju[...]

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    EN 11 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select the time format (whether 12-hour to 24-hour format). 4. Press the ALARM button to exit the set mode. TIME FORMA T SETTING MODE T o set the current date: 1. Press and hold the CLOCK button for 2 seconds. 2. Press CLOCK four more times. 3. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the year. 4. Press the CLOC[...]

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    EN 12 DA TE FORMA T SETTING MODE MONTH SETTING MODE YEAR-SETTING MODE The order of the flashing items is: time zone offset, 12 / 24hr format, hour , minute, year , DM<  MD, month, day , language, exit clock setting mode. SELECTING A LANGUAGE The main unit can display the weekday in five different selectable languages: English, German, French,[...]

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    EN 13 4. Press the CLOCK button once more to exit the set mode. LANGUAGE SETTING MODE Press the ALARM button or the PROJECTION ON button to exit the Clock Setting mode. Any changed item will be effective afterward. NOTE THE ALARM FUNCTION RM818P English R7 OP 9/10/04, 3:20 PM 13 Black[...]

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    EN 14 The three squiggly lines indicate "on" for the optional vibrating wake up device. SETTING THE ALARM TIME Press and hold the Alarm button for 2 seconds to enter the Alarm Setting mode. T o adjust the alarm time, make sure that the alarm time is currently displayed on the LCD screen. (T o do this, press the ALARM button). T o set the [...]

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    EN 15 3. Adjust the minute of the alarm time by using the UP and DOWN buttons. 4. Press the ALARM button when done. 5. Select the alarm types (sound only; vibration alarm only or both) by using the UP and DOWN buttons. 6. Press the ALARM button when done. The alarm time should now be displayed. ACTIV A TING / DEACTIV A TING THE ALARM T o set the al[...]

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    EN 16 If the AC / DC adaptor is plugged, press the PROJECTOR ON and the projector will stay continuously on. Press the PROJECTOR ON button again to deactivate the continuous projection-on function. ANIMA TION SPEED SETTING T o enter to the projector setting mode: 1. Press the PROJECTOR ON button for 2 seconds. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to sele[...]

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    EN 17 T o flip the projected time upside down: 1. Press the SNOOZE / LIGHT button. 2. While the projector is on, press the SNOOZE / LIGHT button again to flip the time. 3. T o flip again, press the SNOOZE / LIGHT button again, etc. THE VIBRA TING DEVICE (OPTIONAL) The vibrating wake-up device receives a signal from the main unit and performs a wake[...]

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    EN 18 NOTE The vibrating device is powered by two "AA" 1.5V alkaline batteries (included). It is also compatible with rechargeable batteries (not included). THE BACKLIGHT The user can press the SNOOZE / LIGHT button at the base of the unit to enable the backlight function and the backlight will be turned on and last for 5 seconds. THE RES[...]

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    EN 19 Problem: Radio antenna is not displayed on the LCD screen. Symptom: The RF signal cannot be received. Check this: Obstacles (either electromagnetic interference or objects) are barring the signal from reaching the main unit. Remedy: Move the unit away from any sources of interference, including other electronic devices. Problem: Low-battery s[...]

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    EN 20 Alarm Duration: 2 minute Power supply: 2 x UM-4 / AAA 1.5V batteries Operation temperature: -5 ° C to +50 ° C W ARNINGS T o ensure you use your product correctly and safely , read these warnings and the entire user manual before using the product. The warnings given here provide important safety information and should be observed at all tim[...]

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    EN 21 EC-DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY This product complies with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999 / 5 / EC Directive, if used as intended and the following standards have been applied: Safety of information technology equipment (Article 3.1.a of the R&TTE Directive) Applied Standard EN 60950 : 2000 Electromagnetic com[...]

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    © 2004 Oregon Scientific. All rights Reserved. P/N.: 086-003536-018 RM818P English Back R7 OP 7/15/04, 10:16 AM 1[...]