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Cool RF Projection Clock
with Animated Projection
Model : RM818P
User Manual
RM818P English Cover R7 OP 1 7/15/04, 10:16 AM
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Activating / Deactivating the Alarm ...................... 15 USER MANUAL CONTENTS The Snooze Function ............................................. 15 Introduction .............................................................. 2 The Projector Function .......................................... 16 Key Features ............................................................ 2 Activating the Projector ........................................ 16 Front View .............................................
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INTRODUCTION KEY FEATURES TM Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific RM818P The desktop dual-band radio-controlled clock with Cool RF Projection Clock with Animated Projection as animated time projection function features: your product of choice. 1. Radio-controlled clock function. 2. Time, alarm status and animation projection on your This device is designed to give you many years of reliable wall or ceiling. service, including the following conveniences: 3. Auto-calendar from 2000 to 2
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FRONT VIEW The Cool RF Projection Clock with Animated Projection features: 1 1. Projection Unit • The projector can swivel 180 degrees back and to the front. 2. Main LCD Display 4 • Displays current time, date and RF signal reception indicator. 3. SNOOZE / LIGHT button • Press to activate projection and backlight for 5 2 5 seconds. 4. ALARM button • Press to toggle between Alarm 1, Alarm 2 and Calendar mode. 6 5. ON / OFF button • Press to activate / deactivate the alarm function. 6. CLOCK but
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BACK VIEW 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. 5 4. [EU / UK] switch • Slide to select your nearest radio signal base i.e. England or Germany. 5. UP button 6 1 • Press and hold for 2 seconds to enable and start the RF function when in normal mode. • Press to increase the flashing item by 1 in Setting mode. 7 6. DOWN button • Press and hold for 2 seconds to disable the RF function when
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LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS 1 1. Radio Reception Signal-Indicates the condition of radio reception. 2. Clock Time 6 3. Alarm 2 4. Alarm Time 5. Animation speed-Can select fast or slow. 7 6. Low Battery-Appears when power is low. 3 7. Time Zone indicator 8 8. Alarm-on-Appears when alarm is activated. 4 5 5 RM818P English R7 OP 5 9/10/04, 3:20 PM Black EN
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• Do not scratch hard objects against the LCD SAFETY & CARE INSTRUCTIONS display as this may cause damage. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Please observe the following safety precautions when setting up and using this product. GETTING STARTED • LCD panel-The LCD panel is made of glass, UNPACKING THE PRODUCT and may break if the unit is dropped. When you unpack your product, make sure to keep all • Heat sources-Keep the product away from heat the packing materials in a safe place, in case you need sources, su
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1. Locate the battery compartment. ADAPTOR 2. Install the batteries by matching the correct By plugging in the adaptor, the projector will project the polarity. Always use the correct battery type time on the wall / ceiling continuously. (2 x UM-4 AAA-sized 1.5V batteries). WARNING Reversing the polarity may damage the product. NOTE Replace the batteries whenever the low battery icon is shown , the display is dim, or the display does not illuminate when the power is on. Replace all the batte
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RADIO RECEPTION This product is designed to synchronize its calendar clock automatically once it is brought within range of the radio signal. NOTE When the unit is receiving the signal, the Radio Reception symbol with start to blink. Generally, complete reception takes around 2 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength of the signal. To select the most suitable radio signal for your location, slide the [EU / UK] switch to the appropriate setting. Even though there are areas that may have more Pre
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ENABLING / DISABLING RECEPTION CLOCK MODE To manually enable the reception of the RF signal: The Clock mode has 3 types of display: 1. Press and hold the UP button for 2 seconds until the a) HH_MM_SS / Calendar Radio Reception symbol appears and flashes. To 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 CLOCK MANUALLY To adjust the clock settings manually without automatic RF synchronizatio
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c) HH-MM-ZONE OFFSET / Calendar HOUR-SETTING MODE 3. Press the CLOCK button once more to set the minutes. (Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust NOTE Press the CLOCK button to toggle between the the minutes). three modes. MINUTE-SETTING MODE CLOCK SETTING MODE To 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). 10 RM818P English R7 OP 10 9/10/04, 3:20 PM Black EN
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4. Press the ALARM button to exit the set mode. 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. To select the time zone: 1. Press and hold the CLOCK button for 2 seconds. The time-zone offset hour digits will blink. Use TIME FORMAT SETTING MODE the UP and DOWN buttons to select your time zone (e.g. +1, the time displayed will be the RF clock time plus 1 hour). 2. Press the ALARM button to exit the set m
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DATE FORMAT SETTING MODE YEAR-SETTING MODE NOTE The order of the flashing items is: time zone MONTH SETTING MODE 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, Italian and Spanish. To choose a language: 1. Press and hold the CLOCK button for 2 seconds. 2. Press CLOCK eight times. 3. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select
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4. Press the CLOCK button once more to exit the set THE ALARM FUNCTION mode. LANGUAGE SETTING MODE NOTE Press the ALARM button or the PROJECTION ON button to exit the Clock Setting mode. Any changed item will be effective afterward. 13 RM818P English R7 OP 13 9/10/04, 3:20 PM Black EN
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BASIC FUNCTIONS When the alarm sounds: • The backlight will go on for 5 seconds; • The projection will go on for 5 seconds; • And if you have a vibration device, it will vibrate for 1.5 minutes. To turn off the alarm sound: • Press any button. NOTE If you do not press any button, the alarm will NOTE The three squiggly lines indicate "on" for the automatically stop ringing after 2 minutes. optional vibrating wake up device. DISPLAYING THE ALARM TIME SETTING THE ALARM TIME By default, the unit's L
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3. Adjust the minute of the alarm time by using the You will see the bell icon appear beside the NOTE UP and DOWN buttons. date on the lower half of the LCD display. The first bell will turn on the alarm for Alarm #1. If you press the 4. Press the ALARM button when done. ON / OFF button a second time, you will activate the 5. Select the alarm types (sound only; vibration alarm second alarm as well (as shown by the appearance of only or both) by using the UP and DOWN buttons. the second bell ic
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NOTE If the AC / DC adaptor is plugged, press the THE PROJECTOR FUNCTION PROJECTOR ON and the projector will stay ACTIVATING THE PROJECTOR continuously on. Press the PROJECTOR ON button again to deactivate the continuous projection-on function. ANIMATION SPEED SETTING To enter to the projector setting mode: 1. Press the PROJECTOR ON button for 2 seconds. 2. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select either fast or slow animation. 3. Press the PROJECTION ON button to confirm. To turn on the projector:
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To flip the projected time upside down: ANIMATION ON / OFF SETTING 1. Press the SNOOZE / LIGHT button. To set the animation on: 2. While the projector is on, press the SNOOZE / LIGHT 1. Press and hold the PROJECTION ON button for button again to flip the time. 2 seconds. 3. To flip again, press the SNOOZE / LIGHT button 2. Select the animation speed by using the UP and again, etc. DOWN buttons. 3. Press the PROJECTION ON button 4. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to select "on" or THE VIBRATING DEV
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• The battery status is displayed. NOTE The vibrating device is powered by two "AA" 1.5V alkaline batteries (included). It is also compatible • The projector is disabled. 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 RESET HOLE If the clock behaves strangely or stops responding, insert and press a blunt stylus into the c
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Problem: Radio antenna is not displayed on the Check this: Alarm is disabled. LCD screen. Remedy: Turn on the alarm setting. Symptom: The RF signal cannot be received. Check this: Obstacles (either electromagnetic Problem: Operation is not normal. interference or objects) are barring the Symptom: Certain functions do not perform. signal from reaching the main unit. Check this: Device requires reset. Remedy: Move the unit away from any sources of interference, including other electronic Remedy: R
