Onn AAABLK100008726 - User Manual

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Summary

Information and Safety Instructions

General Safety Instructions

Covers essential safety guidelines for device usage, placement, and maintenance.

FCC Compliance and Warnings

Details FCC regulations and user actions for radio interference correction.

Additional Safety Precautions

Highlights potential hazards like electric shock, fire, and battery issues.

Product Overview and Controls

Key Components and Indicators

Identifies and describes the function of buttons, indicators, and display elements.

Power and Battery Options

Explains AC power connection and AAA battery backup functionality.

Clock, Timer, and Alarm Operations

Setting the Clock

Step-by-step instructions for setting the current time on the clock radio.

Setting the Sleep Timer

Guide on how to configure the automatic power-off timer for listening.

Setting and Disabling Alarms

Instructions for configuring alarm times, sound types, and disabling them.

Snooze and Alarm Reset

Procedures for temporarily delaying or turning off the alarm.

Radio Functions

Tuning AM;FM Radio Stations

How to tune into stations, adjust volume, and search for frequencies.

Saving and Preset Tuning

Instructions for saving favorite stations and cycling through presets.

Radio Reception Tips

Advice on adjusting the antenna and device position for better reception.

This document describes the onn. Digital Clock Radio, Model: AAABLK100008726, a device designed for timekeeping, alarm functions, and radio reception.

Function Description:

The onn. Digital Clock Radio serves as a multi-functional bedside companion. Its primary functions include displaying the time, setting alarms (two independent alarms are available), and tuning into AM/FM radio stations. It also features a sleep timer, allowing users to fall asleep to the radio, and a snooze function for temporary alarm delays. The device incorporates a dimmer for adjusting display brightness.

Important Technical Specifications:

Model Number: AAABLK100008726
Power Source: The unit can be powered via an AC adaptor (included) plugged into a standard power outlet.
Battery Backup: It requires 2 AAA batteries (not included) for battery backup, which is intended for short power outages only. Primary functions cannot run on battery backup alone.
Radio Bands: AM and FM.
Antenna: A wired FM antenna is built into the unit and exits from the rear for improved reception.
Display: LED display with PM indicator and alarm indicators (Alarm 1 and Alarm 2, for Buzzer/Radio).

Usage Features:

Setting the Clock:
1. In Off mode (or if in Radio Mode, turn the unit off by pressing and holding Power/Source/Al Off).
2. Press and hold Clock/Mem until the display blinks.
3. Use Hour to adjust the hour (PM indicator lights for PM hours).
4. Use Min to adjust the minute.
5. Press Clock/Mem to finalize time setting.
Setting the Sleep Timer:
1. Press Snooze/Sleep repeatedly to select a sleep timer duration (90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10 minutes, or OFF).
2. The clock radio will automatically power off after the set time expires. Note: There may be up to a 1-minute deviation in the sleep timer.
Setting Alarms (Alarm 1 and Alarm 2):
1. In Off mode (or if in Radio Mode, turn the unit off by pressing and holding Power/Source/Al Off).
2. Press AL1 or AL2 until the display blinks.
3. Use Hour to adjust the hour (PM indicator lights for PM hours).
4. Use Min to adjust the minute.
5. Press AL1 or AL2 repeatedly to choose between Radio or Buzzer for the alarm sound.
6. The alarm will sound at the set time.
7. To set the other alarm, follow the same steps.
Disabling Alarms: Press AL1 or AL2 repeatedly until the corresponding indicator light is no longer lit.
Snooze and Alarm Reset:
- After the alarm sounds, press Snooze/Sleep to delay it for several minutes.
- Press Power/Source/Al Off to turn off the alarm until the set alarm time is reached again.
Tuning the AM or FM Radio:
1. Press Power/Source/Al Off to turn the radio on.
2. Press Power/Source/Al Off again to switch between AM and FM.
3. Use Tun+/- buttons to adjust the frequency incrementally.
4. Press and hold Tun+/- buttons to search for the next available frequency.
5. Use Vol+/- buttons to adjust the volume.
6. Press and hold Power/Source/Al Off to turn the radio off.
Saving and Tuning to a Station as a Preset:
1. Tune to the desired station.
2. Press Clock/Mem to cycle through preset radio stations.
3. Use Tun+/Tun- to select the preset number (up to 10 stations can be saved).
4. Press Clock/Mem to save the selected station.
5. To listen to a preset, press Clock/Mem and then Tun+/Tun- to select the desired preset.
Display Dimmer: Press Dimmer to adjust the brightness of the display.
Volume Control: Use Vol+/- buttons to adjust the audio volume.

Maintenance Features:

Cleaning: Clean the unit only with a dry cloth.
Battery Replacement: When replacing batteries, ensure to use 2 new AAA batteries of the same or equivalent type. Do not mix old and new batteries, or alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh) batteries.
Safety Precautions:
- Do not use near water.
- Do not block ventilation openings.
- Keep away from heat sources.
- Ensure proper plug insertion (polarized plug with one wider blade).
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched.
- Unplug during lightning storms or when unused for long periods.
- Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.
- Avoid placing the unit on furniture surfaces with soft, porous, or sensitive finishes, as the feet could cause marks or staining. A protective barrier (cloth or glass) is recommended.
- Dispose of batteries according to state and local guidelines.
- If the coin/button cell battery (if applicable, though the manual specifies AAA) is swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.
Radio Reception Improvement: Adjust the position of the wired FM antenna at the rear of the unit, or adjust the position of the clock radio itself.