Timex T150 User Manual

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NOAA Instant-Weather  
Triple Alarm Clock  
with Nature Sounds  
TIME SET  
ALARM  
WEA  
7-5-2  
SET  
THER  
SOUNDS  
ALARM  
BUZZER  
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DAIL  
CAL. SET  
POWER  
FWD  
SLEEP VOL.  
DST  
ONTH  
M
REV  
LOW  
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LOW  
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DA  
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SUN  
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Model T150  
Preparation for Use  
Preparation for Use  
1. Remove the radio and all packing materials from the carton. You should  
save all the packing materials if the unit ever needs to be returned for  
service. If you do not wish to save the materials, please dispose of  
them properly.  
2. Place the unit on a stable, level surface, close to an AC outlet, out of  
direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess dust, dirt, heat, water,  
moisture, vibration and strong magnetic fields.  
DC Operation  
• This unit can operate on both AC and DC power. An AC adapter was  
included with this unit. For further instructions on operating this unit  
using AC power, see AC Operation.  
• 3 “AA” alkaline batteries can operate the unit without AC power. They  
will also continue running the unit if it is operating on AC power and  
there is a power failure. For best results, you should always have fresh  
“AA” alkaline batteries installed in this unit.  
• This unit comes with a CR-2032 lithium battery already installed. The  
CR-2032 is to maintain the time and alarm settings.  
3 “AA” Main Battery Installation  
1. Gently turn the unit over and remove the battery compartment door.  
2. Install 3 “AA” alkaline batteries, while making sure that the + and – ends  
match up with those inside the battery compartment.  
3. Close the battery compartment door and turn the unit right side up.  
Note: This unit was designed to operate on alkaline batteries only.  
You must use alkaline batteries with this unit. When the  
LOW  
batteries are getting weak the Battery Low Icon ( ) will flash on  
the right side of the display.  
Lithium Battery Backup Installation  
1. Gently turn the unit over and open the battery compartment door. If  
necessary, remove the 3 “AA” batteries to get to the lithium battery  
door.  
2. Loosen the screw and remove the lithium battery door.  
3. Replace the CR-2032 lithium battery, while making sure that the + and  
– ends match up with the markings inside the battery compartment.  
4. Place the door back on and tighten the screw, then reinstall the 3 “AA”  
batteries and close the battery compartment door.  
Note: This unit comes equipped with a CR-2032 lithium battery used for  
battery backup purposes only. When the lithium battery is getting  
LOW  
weak the Lithium Battery Low Icon ( ) will flash on the left side  
of the display.  
Battery Backup System  
If the unit is being operated through AC power and there is a power  
interruption, the 3 “AA” batteries will takeover and run the unit. All settings,  
alarms, and instant weather will operate.  
If the unit is operating through DC power (3 “AA” batteries) and there is a  
power interruption, then the lithium battery (CR-2032) will maintain the time  
and alarm time settings and operate the sure alarm. The sure alarm will  
default all alarms to buzzer and turn on for 2 minutes.  
All settings will be lost if there is a power failure and no batteries are installed.  
AC Adapter Operation  
• Plug the supplied AC adapter into the  
unit, then plug the cord into an outlet.  
DC Jack on the back of the  
• If you are using a different AC adapter then the one supplied, make  
sure that it is a 6V, 300mA Positive Center AC adapter.  
Setting the Clock Time and Calendar  
Important  
• While setting the time or calendar, if you do not press the appropriate  
buttons (as explained below) within approximately 8 seconds the display  
will stop flashing. If this happens you must follow the steps again from  
step 1.  
• While setting the time, if you press and hold the µ ¸ FWD or REV  
button the minutes will begin at a moderate pace, then get faster. This  
will assist you in setting the time both fast and exact.  
Setting the Clock Time  
1. Press and hold the ƽ Time Set button until the display begins flashing.  
2. Press the µ ¸ FWD or REV button to set the correct time. REMEMBER  
to set the correct AM or PM. The PM Indicator is located on the  
upper left side of the display.  
3. Press the ƽ Time Set button to return to normal mode. A beep will  
confirm that the time is set.  
Setting the Calendar  
1. Press and hold the Ƽ Calendar Set button until the display begins  
flashing.  
2. Press the µ FWD (Month) button to set the correct month.  
3. Press the ¸ REV (Date) button to set the correct day.  
4. Press the Ƽ Calendar Set button to return to normal mode. A beep  
will confirm that the calendar is set.  
Listening to Instant Weather  
Fully extend the wire antenna and vary the direction for the strongest signal.  
Important – If the Weather On/Sleep button is pressed more than  
once the unit will enter the sleep mode. At the bottom of  
the display the calendar will change to the Sleep Time  
Indicator (90, 60, 30, 15). The Sleep Volume Indicator  
will also appear at the bottom of the display. Press the ᕤ  
Off/Reset button to turn the weather off, then press the ᕢ  
Weather On/Sleep button again (only once).  
1. Press the Weather On/Sleep button once to turn on the NOAA  
weather report.  
2. Slide the ƿ Weather Band switch to find the number position that  
has the best reception for your area. They are as follows:  
1 – 162.475MHz  
2 – 162.450MHz  
3 – 162.400MHz  
4 – 162.425MHz  
5 – 162.525MHz  
6 – 162.500MHz  
7 – 162.550MHz  
3. Adjust the ƾ Volume control as desired.  
4. Press the Off/Reset button to turn the weather report off.  
Important Information Regarding Weather Broadcasts  
• The weather band broadcast transmission is a very low power and not  
the same as the transmission of FM radio broadcasts.  
• Weather band stations are located in specific geographical locations  
and terrain, which means the area in which you live may not be within  
the range of such a station. If you receive AM/FM stations in your area  
without a problem, but cannot receive weather band information, you  
may be beyond the range of the nearest weather station.  
To help improve the reception, move the antenna or rotate the unit until  
you get the best reception. Reception also varies from daytime to  
nighttime.  
Listening to Nature Sounds  
Important – If the Sound On/Sleep button is pressed more than once  
the unit will enter the sleep mode. At the bottom of the  
display the calendar will change to the Sleep Time Indicator  
(90, 60, 30, 15). The Sleep Volume Indicator will also  
appear at the bottom of the display. Press the Off/Reset  
button to turn the weather off, then press the Weather  
On/Sleep button again (only once).  
1. Press the Sound On/Sleep button once to turn on the nature  
sounds.  
2. Press any of the four nature sound buttons ¹ Ƹ ƹ ƺ (Wind, Brook,  
Forest, Ocean).  
3. Adjust the ƾ Volume control as desired.  
4. Press the Off/Reset button to turn the nature sounds off.  
Note: If you are going to wake to nature sounds, then the last nature  
sound you listen to will be the same nature sound you wake to  
when the alarm sounds, unless the controls are changed.  
Alarm Operation  
Important  
• While setting the alarm times, if you do not press the appropriate buttons  
(as explained below) within approximately 8 seconds the display will  
stop flashing. If this happens you must follow the steps again from  
step 1.  
• While setting the alarm times, if you press and hold the µ ¸ FWD or  
REV button the minutes will begin at a moderate pace, then get faster.  
This will assist you in setting the time both fast and exact.  
Setting the Alarm Time(s)  
1. Press the Alarm Set button until the Alarm Indicator that you wish  
to wake to appears on the top of the display ( Weather, Sounds,  
Buzzer) and the alarm time is flashing.  
2. Press the µ ¸ FWD or REV button to set the correct alarm time.  
REMEMBER to set the correct AM or PM. The PM Indicator is located  
on the upper left side of the display.  
3. Press the 7•5•2 button to set the alarm for 7, 5, or 2 days a week.  
The Days of the Week Indicators are located at the back of the  
display.  
4. Repeatedly press the Alarm Set button until the display returns to  
normal mode. A beep will confirm that the alarm time is set.  
“Wake to” Operation  
Wake to Instant Weather  
1. Set the Instant Weather alarm time as indicated under Setting the Alarm  
Time(s).  
2. Follow the instructions under Listening to Instant Weather to tune into  
the best weather station possible. The last ƿ Weather Band you  
listen to will be the one you wake to when the alarm turns on unless  
the controls are changed.  
3. Adjust the ƾ Volume control to find the volume level that you wish to  
wake to.  
4. Press the Weather button. The Weather Alarm Indicator will  
appear on the top of the display. The weather alarm is set to turn on  
at the time it is set for.  
Wake to Nature Sounds  
1. Set the Nature Sounds alarm time as indicated under Setting the Alarm  
Time(s).  
2. Follow the instructions under Listening to Nature Sounds to listen to  
the nature sounds of your choice. Play the nature sound you wish  
to wake to before turning the unit off. The last nature sound that  
is played will be the same nature sound that will play when the alarm  
turns on.  
3. Adjust the ƾ Volume control to find the volume level that you wish to  
wake to.  
4. Press the Sounds button. The Sounds Alarm Indicator will appear  
on the top of the display. The weather alarm is now set to turn on at  
the time it is set for.  
Wake to Buzzer  
1. Set the Buzzer alarm time as indicated under Setting the Alarm Time(s).  
2. Press the Buzzer button. The Buzzer Alarm Indicator will appear  
on the top of the display. The buzzer alarm is now set to turn on at the  
time it is set for.  
Turning Off the Alarm(s)  
1. After the alarm sounds, press the Off/Reset button to turn off the  
alarm. The alarm will be automatically reset to turn on at the same time  
the following day.  
Note: If more than 1 alarm is set, when you press the Off/Reset button  
to stop the alarm from sounding, this will not affect the other alarm(s)  
from turning on at the time(s) they are set for.  
2. To cancel any or all three of the alarms from turning on simply press the  
Weather button, Sounds button, or Buzzer button until the  
alarm indicator(s) disappear from the top of the display.  
3. If the alarm is not turned off after it sounds it will play for approximately  
1 hour then turn off automatically. This cycle will repeat everyday the  
alarm is set for (7•5•2) unless the controls are changed.  
Snooze/Dimmer Operation  
1. If you press the Snooze/Dimmer bar after the alarm sounds, the  
alarm will turn off for approximately 9 minutes then turn back on.  
2. Using AC power, adjust the displays back lighting by pressing the ᕣ  
Snooze/Dimmer for Hi/Med/Low. Using DC power, press the ᕣ  
Snooze/Dimmer to turn on the back light for 5 seconds.  
Sleep to Instant Weather  
1. Press the Weather On/Sleep button twice to enter the sleep mode.  
The calendar will change to the Sleep Time Indicator (S-90, S-60,  
S-30, S-15).  
2. Repeatedly press the Weather On/Sleep button to choose the  
sleep time in 90, 60, 30, and 15 minute increments.  
3. Follow the instructions under Listening to Instant Weather to tune into  
the best weather station possible. REMEMBER if you are going to  
wake to instant weather, the weather band that you set to “sleep to”  
will be the same that you will “wake to” unless the controls are changed.  
4. Press the ƻ Sleep Volume button to adjust the sleep volume. The  
Sleep Volume Indicator is located at the bottom of the display when  
the unit is in the sleep mode. You can also adjust the main volume  
with the ƾ Volume control. If you use the ƾ Volume control, this will  
also affect your “wake to” volume if you are waking to instant weather.  
5. Press the Off/Reset button if you wish to turn off the instant weather  
before the time has elapsed.  
Sleep to Nature Sounds  
1. Press the Sound On/Sleep button twice to enter the sleep mode.  
The calendar will change to the Sleep Time Indicator (S-90, S-60,  
S-30, S-15). Repeatedly press the Sound On/Sleep button to  
choose the sleep time in 90, 60, 30, and 15 minute increments. Follow  
the instructions under Listening to Nature Sounds to choose the nature  
sound of your choice. REMEMBER if you are going to wake to nature  
sounds, the nature sound that you set to “sleep to” will be the same  
that you will “wake to” unless the controls are changed.  
2. Press the ƻ Sleep Volume button to adjust the sleep volume. The  
Sleep Volume Indicator is located at the bottom of the display when  
the unit is in the sleep mode. You can also adjust the main volume  
with the ƾ Volume control. If you use the ƾ Volume control, this will  
also affect your “wake to” volume if you are waking to nature sounds.  
3. Press the Off/Reset button if you wish to turn off the nature sound  
before the time has elapsed.  
Maintenance  
1. Protect your furniture when placing the unit on a natural wood and  
lacquered finish. A cloth or other protective material should be placed  
between the unit and the furniture.  
2. You may clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap  
and water. Stronger cleaning agents can mar the surface of the case.  
This device complies with part 15 of the Federal Communications  
Commission Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device  
must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Important Radio FCC Information  
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by  
the party responsible for compliance could void the users authority to  
operate the equipment.  
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits  
for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These  
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful  
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses  
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in  
accordance with the instructions, may caused harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular  
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or  
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment  
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one  
or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to  
which the receiver is needed.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Limited 90 Day Warranty  
Timex Audio Products, Division of SDI Technologies Inc., warrants this product to  
be free from defects in workmanship and material under normal use and conditions  
for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase.  
Should service be required by reason of any defect or malfunction, it is best to first  
return this product and all parts there of, to the store where it was originally  
purchased. If you need to send the product for service, and it is during the first 90  
days of the warranty period, SDI Technologies Inc. will repair, or at its discretion,  
replace this product with proof of purchase, without charge (except for a $3.00  
charge for handling, packing, return UPS/postage and insurance). After 90 days  
the cost of labor is the customers responsibility. The fee for service after the  
warranty period or without proof of purchase is $6.00.  
Before returning this product for service, replace the batteries (if applicable) with  
fresh ones, because exhausted or defective batteries are the most common cause  
of problems encountered.  
If service is still required:  
1. Remove the batteries (if applicable) and pack the unit in a well padded, heavy  
corrugated box.  
2. Enclose a photocopy of your sales receipt, credit card statement, or other proof  
of the date of purchase, if within the warranty period.  
3. Also enclose a check or money order payable to the order of SDI Technologies  
Inc., for the sum of $3.00 (or $6.00 after the warranty period).  
4. Send the unit prepaid and insured, to the Factory Service Center listed below.  
Consumer Repair Department  
SDI Technologies Inc.  
Timex Audio Products Division  
1401 Pullman Drive, Suite A  
El Paso, TX 79936-7726  
Please Note: This warranty is valid only in the United States of America. Any  
applicable implied warranties are also limited to 90 days, and SDI Technologies  
Inc. will not be liable for consequential damages. (Some states do not allow  
limitations on implied warranties or exclusions of consequential damages, so that  
these restrictions may not apply to you). This warranty gives you specific legal  
rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.  
For questions or comments regarding this or other products, please call  
our toll-free number 1-800-888-4491.  
TIMEX is a registered trademark of Timex Corporation in the U.S. and other  
countries.  
T150V1-03/27/01-0  
Printed in China  
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