Timex T309 - User Manual

Model T309
Alarm Clock Radio with
Digital Tuning and Nature Sounds
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Summary

Installation and Maintenance

Initial Setup and Placement

Guide on placing the unit and connecting power.

Battery Backup Installation

Instructions for installing backup batteries.

Care and Cleaning Procedures

How to clean and maintain the clock radio.

Controls and Indicators Overview

LCD Display and Indicator Meanings

Setting the Clock and Calendar

How to Set the Clock Time

Step-by-step guide to setting the current time.

How to Set the Calendar Date

Steps for configuring the date and year.

Adjusting Display Brightness

Instructions for changing screen backlight settings.

Listening to the Radio

Operating the Radio Functions

Turning on, tuning, and adjusting radio volume.

Programming Radio Presets

Saving and selecting favorite radio stations.

Antenna and Reception Tips

Guidance on optimizing radio signal strength.

Last Station Memory Feature

Information on the auto-recall station feature.

Sleep Timer Functions

Setting Radio Sleep Timer

How to set the radio to turn off automatically.

Setting Nature Sounds Sleep Timer

Setting nature sounds to play for a duration.

Operating the Alarms

Setting the Radio Alarm

Configuring the alarm to wake you with the radio.

Setting the Nature Sounds Alarm

Configuring the alarm to wake you with nature sounds.

Operating the Alarms (Continued)

Setting the Buzzer Alarm

Configuring the alarm to wake you with a buzzer.

Checking and Turning Off Alarms

How to verify and deactivate alarms.

Overview

1. Function Description
2. Important Technical Specifications
3. Usage Features
4. Maintenance Features

The Timex Model T309 is an alarm clock radio designed with digital tuning and a range of nature sounds, offering a comprehensive set of features for timekeeping, audio entertainment, and wake-up functions. This device is equipped with a "Sure Alarm" battery backup system, ensuring that clock and alarm settings are maintained even during AC power interruptions.

Function Description:

The primary functions of the Timex T309 include displaying the time and date, functioning as an AM/FM radio, and providing multiple alarm options. It features three independently operated alarms: an AM/FM radio alarm, a nature sound alarm, and a buzzer alarm. Each alarm can be configured with a 7-5-2 Advance Alarm setting, allowing for specific wake-up schedules for a full week, Monday through Friday, or the weekend. The radio component offers digital tuning and the ability to program up to 18 preset radio stations (6 for each of the two FM bands and 6 for the AM band). The nature sounds feature provides a choice of four distinct sounds: Ocean Surf, Forest Spring, Rushing Brook, and Summer Wind, which can be used for waking up or for a sleep timer function. The device also includes a sleep timer for both radio and nature sounds, allowing users to fall asleep to their preferred audio for a set duration (90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes). A snooze feature is available for alarms, providing approximately nine minutes of additional sleep before the alarm sounds again.

Important Technical Specifications:

While specific technical specifications like power output or frequency ranges are not explicitly detailed in the provided manual excerpts, the device operates on AC power and utilizes two "AAA" batteries for its "Sure Alarm" battery backup system. Alkaline batteries are recommended for longer life. The display is an LCD with indicators for various settings such as PM, alarm types (Buzzer, Radio, Sounds), 7-5-2 alarm settings, clock/sleep timer, date/year, AM/FM radio bands, battery low status, sleep volume, radio frequency, calendar display, and nature sounds. The display backlight is adjustable with dim, medium, and bright settings.

Usage Features:

The Timex T309 is designed for user-friendly operation with clearly labeled controls and indicators.

• Controls:

  • Volume Thumbwheel: Located on the back of the unit, used to adjust audio volume.
  • Off/Reset Button (1): Turns off the radio or alarm and resets settings.
  • Nature Sounds Button (2): Activates and selects nature sounds, also used for sleep timer.
  • Radio On/Sleep Button (3): Turns on the radio, activates sleep mode, and selects sleep time.
  • Snooze/Dimmer Bar (4): Activates snooze for alarms and adjusts display backlight brightness.
  • Time Set Button (5): Initiates time setting.
  • Date Set / 7-5-2 Button (6): Initiates date setting and selects 7-5-2 alarm schedules.
  • Sleep Volume Button (7): Adjusts sleep volume independently of alarm volume.
  • Radio Band Button (8): Selects between FM1, FM2, and AM radio bands.
  • Memory Set 1-6 Buttons (9): Programs and selects preset radio stations.
  • Reverse/Tuning Button (10): Tunes radio frequency backward or reverses time/date settings.
  • Radio Alarm Button (11): Sets the radio alarm.
  • Sounds Alarm Button (12): Sets the nature sounds alarm.
  • Buzzer Alarm Button (13): Sets the buzzer alarm.
  • Forward/Tuning Button (14): Tunes radio frequency forward or advances time/date settings.
  • Enter Button (15): Confirms settings.

• Setting the Clock and Calendar: The clock is set by holding the Time Set Button, then using the Reverse/Forward Buttons to adjust the time, and finally pressing the Enter Button. The calendar is set similarly by holding the Date Set/7-5-2 Button, adjusting the year, then the month/day using the Reverse/Forward Buttons, and confirming with the Enter Button.

• Radio Operation: The radio is turned on by pressing the Radio On/Sleep Button. Users can select bands (FM1, FM2, AM) with the Radio Band Button and tune to stations using the Tuning Buttons or preset Memory Set Buttons. Volume is adjusted via the Volume Thumbwheel. The radio remembers the last station played.

• Sleep Timer: Both radio and nature sounds can be set to play for a specified duration (90, 60, 30, or 15 minutes) before automatically turning off. Sleep volume can be adjusted independently.

• Alarm Settings: Three distinct alarms (radio, nature sounds, buzzer) can be set by holding their respective alarm buttons, adjusting the time with the Tuning Buttons, and selecting the desired sound or station. The 7-5-2 Advance Alarm setting allows for flexible scheduling. Alarm volume for radio and nature sounds can be adjusted.

• Snooze: Pressing the Snooze/Dimmer Bar when an alarm sounds provides a temporary nine-minute pause.

• Display Backlight: The Snooze/Dimmer Bar also cycles through dim, medium, and bright backlight settings for the LCD.

Maintenance Features:

• Placement: The unit should be placed on a stable, level surface, away from direct sunlight, excessive heat, dust, dirt, water, moisture, vibration, and strong magnetic fields.
• Furniture Protection: When placing the unit on natural wood or lacquered furniture, a protective cloth or material is recommended to prevent damage.
• Cleaning: The casing should be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened with mild soap and water. Stronger cleaning agents like thinner are not recommended as they may damage the surface.
• Battery Maintenance: For prolonged periods of non-use (a month or longer), batteries should be removed to prevent corrosion. If the battery compartment becomes corroded or dirty, it should be cleaned thoroughly before replacing batteries.
• Antenna Adjustment: The FM wire antenna should be extended to its full length and its direction varied for the strongest signal. The internal AM bar antenna requires rotating the entire unit to find the strongest AM signal.

Timex T309 Specifications