RCA RC250BK

50%
Soundmat
Bars
Line up your phone’s speaker with one of the
bars on the Soundmat.
Where’s my phone’s speaker?
Almost every phone model has its speaker in a different place. Some,
like the Samsung Galaxy SIII (shown here), have their speakers on
the back, toward the top. Others, like the iPhone 5, have speakers
on the bottom of the phone. Listen to the music you’re playing and
look for an opening with a grill where it seems to be louder—that’s
probably the speaker.
Finding your phone’s “sweet spot”
Some phone speakers line up perfectly with the Soundmat. Unfortunately, some phones
have speakers that don’t. If you have problems getting the desired sound from your
phone on the wireless dock, try your phone in a variety of positions, as shown below.
Place your phone on the Soundmat.
Within seconds the wireless dock’s
speaker starts playing your audio.
Note: If you don’t hear audio, or if the audio
is distorted, see ‘Finding your phone’s “sweet
spot”’ below.
1. Play music on your phone.
Choose a song with a fairly consistent volume
level for the first time you use Soundflow. This
helps you find the best spot for your phone on the
Soundmat™.
2. Set phone volume around 50%.
Depending on the kind of phone you have, you might
need to set it at higher or lower volume to get the
best results from the Soundflow wireless dock.
50% volume is a good starting point— once you place
your phone, you can experiment with different phone
volume levels until you find the right setting for your
phone.
Speaker
on a
Samsung
Galaxy SIII
3. Place your phone on the Soundmat.
Right-side up Upside-down Angled Slightly up/down
3. Turn on Soundflow.
Press the Soundflow On/Off button on top
of the wireless dock. The SOUNDFLOW
indicator on the wireless dock’s front panel
illuminates.
Speakers on the sides?
If your phone’s speaker(s) are
on one of the edges or sides
of the device, center that side
of the device over the top or
bottom of the Soundmat as
shown here.
Does your phone’s case cover its speaker?
Most cases work great with Soundflow. However, if your phone’s case
covers its speakers, the wireless dock will have trouble “finding” the
sound from your phone. If you’re having problems with your phone’s
case and Soundflow, try your phone without the case.

RCA RC250BK Specifications

General

Brand	RCA
Model	RC250BK
Category	Clock Radio
Display Type	LED
Alarm	Yes
Power Source	AC
Radio Band	AM/FM
Preset Stations	10
Snooze Function	Yes
Sleep Timer	Yes
Color	Black
Backup Battery	Yes

Summary

Play Music on Your Phone

Set Phone Volume

Set phone volume to approximately 50% as a starting point for best results.

Turn On Soundflow

Press the Soundflow On/Off button to activate the wireless dock.

Place Phone on Soundmat

Align Speaker with Soundmat Bars

Align your phone's speaker with the bars on the Soundmat for optimal sound.

Locate Phone Speaker

Locate your phone's speaker by listening for the loudest output or checking its physical position.

Phone Case Obstruction

Ensure your phone's case does not obstruct the speaker for proper Soundflow function.

Finding Optimal Phone Position

Experiment with different phone positions on the Soundmat to achieve the best sound.

Adjust Dock Volume

Set the Clock

Clock Setting Procedure

Follow steps to remove phone, turn off Soundflow, and set the clock time.

Troubleshooting Soundflow

Intermittent Sound Issues

Adjust phone volume for dynamic range music or remove phone case.

Distorted Sound

Reduce phone volume if it's too loud for the Soundflow dock to amplify correctly.

Soundflow Not Working

Check if Soundflow is on, phone volume is adequate, and test different phone positions.

Noise or Hum Issues

Temporary noise may occur; try restarting or using airplane mode.

Low Volume

Ensure phone case does not cover speaker and test different phone positions.