Honeywell RC402W Clock User Manual


 
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• 12 or 24 hour time format
• Dual crescendo time alarm with programmable snooze
• LED backlight
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
FRONT VIEW
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Digiview Atomic Clock Radio.
This product combines an Atomic Clock with AM/FM
Radio. This device includes precise time keeping and
perpetual calendar that you can use from the comfort of
your home.
In this package you will find:
• One Atomic Clock Radio
• One AC adapter
• One User Manual
• One Quick Start Guide
Please keep this manual handy as you use your new item.
It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as
technical specifications and precautions you should know.
ABOUT HIDEKI ELECTRONICS
Visit our website (www.digiviewtime.com) to learn more
about Hideki Electronics precise projection time pieces,
environmental products and weather monitoring devices.
The website also includes important information about
extended warranty programs and other useful facts.
PRODUCT FEATURES
AM/ FM Radio
• AM/ FM radio station tuning
• Radio alarm
Atomic Clock
• Precise time and date set via RF signals from the US 
Atomic Clock
• Calendar displaying date with month and day in English,
Spanish, French, German and Italian
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REAR VIEW
TOP VIEW
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BATTERY INSTALLATION
• Open the battery compartment door
• Install 4batteries (UM-3 or “AA” size 1.5V) matching
the polarity as shown in the battery compartment.•
We recommend using alkaline batteries
• Avoid using rechargeable batteries. (Rechargeable
batteries cannot maintain correct power requirements).
• Replace the battery compartment door.
• Connect 6V AC/DC adapter provided to the main display
unit and plug into the power outlet.
WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME
The NIST (National Institute of Standards and
Technology) radio station (WWVB) is located in Ft.
Collins, Colorado. It transmits an exact time signal
continuously throughout the most of the continental United
States at 60 KHz frequency. The Atomic Clock in your
Radio can receive this WWVB signal through the internal
antenna from up to 2,000 miles away. Due to the nature of
the Earth’s ionosphere, reception can be limited during the
daylight hours. The radio controlled clock will search for
an alternate station that receives the atomic time signal
from the NIST Atomic clock in Boulder, Colorado.
The WWVB tower icon on the unit’s display will flash
indicating a radio signal reception from the WWVB
station. If the tower icon is not fully lit, or if the time and
date are not set automatically, please consider the
following:
• During night-time hours, atmospheric disturbances are
typically less severe and radio signal reception may
improve. A single daily reception is sufficient enough
to keep the clock accuracy within 1 second.
SIDE VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
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TIME AND CALENDAR WINDOWS
The Atomic Clock Radio displays time in an
hour-minutes-seconds format in the Time Window.
The date is displayed in month-date format next to the day
of the week in the Calendar Window.
MANUAL SETTINGS
If desired, the time, date and other available parameters
can be programmed manually. It is necessary to set your
Time Zone manually.
TIME ZONE
Option 1
• Slide the Time Zone switch inside the battery
compartment to the desired US time zone position.
Option 2
• Enter the US Time Zone programming mode by
pressing and holding the UP (+) button for 3 seconds.
• Keep holding UP (+) button until the desired time zone
(Pacific, Mountain, Central or Eastern) is highlighted
on the unit’s display map in the Time Window.
• Release the UP (+) button and the desired Time Zone
will be selected.
CLOCK
• Press and hold TIME SET button for 3 seconds until the
hour digits in the Calendar Window will flash
• Press UP (+) or DOWN (-) adjusting a correct hour
• Press TIME SET to confirm and move to the next
parameter – the minute digit will flash
• Press UP (+) or DOWN (-) adjusting the current minute
and then press TIME SET to confirm – the year digit
will flash
• Press UP (+) or DOWN (-) adjusting the year and then
press TIME SET to confirm – the month digit will flash
• Press UP (+) or DOWN (-) adjusting the month and
then press TIME SET to confirm – the date will flash
• Make sure the unit is positioned at 8 feet (2 meters)
distance from any interference source such as a TV,
computer monitor, microwave, etc.
• Within concrete wall rooms such as basements or office
buildings, the received signal may be weakened. Always
place the unit near the window for better reception.
ATOMIC CLOCK
Immediately after battery installation, the clock will beep
and display all available LCD segments for a moment.
Immediately the atomic time signal receiver will start
searching for the atomic time signal. It usually takes
between 5-8 minutes to synchronize the clock.
NOTE: Do not press any buttons on the unit during
auto search as it may interrupt product’s operation,
and you will need to start the set up procedure again.
If the reception is successful and the atomic time signal is
received, the date and time will be set automatically, and
the [ ] icon will appear on the display.
NOTE: It is necessary to set your Time Zone, the
default zone is a Pacific Standard Time (PST).
(Refer to the MANUAL SETTINGS section)
If the initial reception was not successful and the time
signal has not been synchronized in the first 8 minutes, you
may use the WAVE button to set the time and date
manually. (Refer to the MANUAL SETTINGS section).
After the clock is set manually, place it by the window for
the better reception. The atomic time receiver will continue
to search for the atomic time signal daily each hour
between 1:00 am and 4:00 am.
NOTE: Allow at least 24 hours for the atomic time
receiver to pick up the signal. In some cases, depending
on the location, it may take up to 72 hours.
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• Press the TIME SET button again, the minute digits will
flash.
• Enter the minutes parameter by using UP (-) or
DOWN (+) button.
• Press the TIME SET button one last time to confirm the
setting.
• Use the same procedure for setting the time for
ALARM 2.
RADIO ALARM SETTING
• Slide the alarm switch to the RADIO position.
• Adjust the radio station at the corresponding band range.
• Follow the same procedures as BELL ALARM
SETTING, the radio will be turn on at the pre-set time.
HOW TO STOP AN ALARM
• Press the ALARM button, the alarm will be disabled
and the alarm icons will disappear from the display.
DIGITAL AM/ FM RADIO
The band range of AM and FM Radios operate from 540
to 1700 kHz and from 87.5 to 108.1 MHz respectively.
GENERAL OPERATION
• Slide the RADIO switch to turn on the radio.
• Rotate TUNNING knob to search the desired radio
station.
• Rotate VOLUME knob to adjust the desired volume.
• If the reception is weak, try to extend the wire antenna
horizontally to improve the reception.
• Slide the RADIO switch to turn off the radio. The radio
function will be automatically off when the low battery
indicator is displayed. Replace old batteries or connect
to AC adapter.
• Press UP (+) or DOWN (-) adjusting the date and then
press TIME SET to confirm that the last parameter
is set
• To select either 12 hour or 24 hour clock operation,
simply press the UP button
DAY OF THE WEEK LANGUAGE
• Press and hold DOWN (-) button for 3 seconds to enter
the day of the week language programming mode: the
default language abbreviation will appear
(example – EN - is for English)
• Continue holding DOWN (-) button until the desired day
of the week language abbreviation is displayed
• Release the DOWN (-) button and the day of the week
will be displayed in selected language
ALARMS SETTING
The Atomic Clock Radio has two time alarms, AL 1 and
AL 2. The alarms are activated when their respective bell
icon is displayed. When triggered, they will sound at the
set time and the alarm icon will flash. Also, you can select
the alarm sound, either radio or beep sound, by switching
to the desired position.
BELL ALARM SETTING
• Slide the alarm switch to the BUZZER position. Press
ALARM button, the alarm icon will be shown on
the display.
• Then, press TIME SET button, “AL 1” will be displayed
under the US map.
• Press and hold the TIME SET button for 3 seconds
again - the hour digit will flash.
• Enter the hour parameter by using UP (-) or DOWN (+)
button.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Radio
AM frequency: 540 to 1700 kHz
FM frequency: 87.5 to 108.1 MHz
Time
12/24 hour display in hh: mm format
Date format: month – day
User-selectable US Time Zones: PST, MST, CST, EST
Day of the week: User-selectable in 5 languages- English,
Spanish, French, German or Italian
Dual 4 minutes crescendo alarm
LED backlight: 5 seconds on battery power
Power
4 AA size (UM-3) 1.5V batteries (not included)
AC/DC adapter - 6V, 120mA (included)
Dimensions
6.85(L) x 3.4(H) x 4.31(D) inches
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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.
Warning: Changes or modification to this unit not
expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
NOTE: This equipment had 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
SNOOZE & BACKLIGHT
When any alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT
button to temporarily stop the alarm and the blue display
backlight will be activated for 5 seconds. The alarm icon
will begin flashing. After 4 minutes, the alarm sound will
resume. Snooze may be pressed as times, as desired. If the
alarm is not disabled (or put in to snooze mode) it will stop
by itself after 4 minutes and the alarm icon will stop
flashing.
PRECAUTIONS
This product is engineered to give you years of satisfactory
service if handled carefully. Here are a few precautions:
• Do not immerse the unit in water.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials.
They may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the
electronic circuits.
• Do not subject the product to excessive force, shock,
dust, temperature, or humidity, which may result in
malfunctions, shorter lifespan, damaged batteries, and
damaged parts.
• Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components.
Doing so will invalidate the warranty and may cause
damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts.
• Use only fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old
batteries.
• Read the user's manual thoroughly before operating the
unit.
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This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION
This product is warranted from manufacturing defects for
one year from the date of retail purchase. It does not cover
damages or wear resulting from accident, misuse, abuse,
commercial use, or unauthorized adjustment and repair.
Note that online product registration is required to ensure
valid warranty protection.
To register your product, go to our Company website at:
www.digiviewtime.com. Click Online Product
Registration under the Customer Service menu.
Should you require assistance with this product and its
operation, please contact our Customer Service Hotline
1(866) 443 3543.
Please direct all returns to the place of the original
purchase. Should this not be possible, contact Hideki
Customer Service Hotline for assistance and to obtain a
Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Returns
without a return authorization will be refused. Please retain
your original receipt as you may be asked to provide a
copy for proof of purchase.
Hideki Electronics, Inc. reserves the right to repair or
replace the product at our option.
Copyright (2007) Hideki Electronics Inc. All Rights
Reserved. The Honeywell Trademark is used under license
from Honeywell Intellectual Properties Inc.
Honeywell International Inc. makes no representations or
warranties with respect to this product.
All user manual contents and information are subject to
change. (Print Date: 1 Aug 2007)
interference in a residential installation. This equipment,
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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 improve or correct turning 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 to an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV
technician for help.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Name: Hideki Electronics, Inc.
Contact Person: Mr. James Boyle
Address: 7865 SW Mohawk, Tualatin, OR 97062
Telephone No.: 1 503 612 8395
declare that the product
Product No.: RC402W
Product Name: AM/ FM Clock Radio
Manufacturer: Hideki Electronics Ltd.
Address: Unit 2304-06, 23/F Riley House, 88 Lei Muk
Road, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong
is in conformity with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
Digiview
Atomic Clock with AM/FM Radio
(RC402W)
USER MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 3
ABOUT HIDEKI ELECTRONICS 3
PRODUCT FEATURES & OVERVIEW 3
BATTERY INSTALLATION  8
WWVB RADIO CONTROLLED TIME 8
ATOMIC CLOCK 9
TIME AND CALENDAR WINDOWS 10
ALARMS SETTINGS 11
DIGITAL AM/ FM RADIO 12
SNOOZE & BACKLIGHT 13
PRECAUTIONS 13
SPECIFICATIONS 14
FCC STATEMENT 14
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 15
STANDARD WARRANTY INFORMATION 16
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DIGIVIEW RC402W MANUAL (ENG)
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A.ATOMIC TIME
B. CALENDAR
C.WEEKDAY
D.RECEPTION TOWER
E. DUAL ALARMS
• Displays time with
seconds and US map
indicating Time Zone
• Displays calendar 
format in month-date 
format
• Displays day of the
week abbreviation in
5 languages
• Displays the strength of
atomic time reception
• Displays alarm 1 and
alarm 2’s activation
F. AM RADIO
G.FM RADIO
• Displays the radio
station from a band
range of 540 to1700kHz
• Displays the radio 
station from a band 
range of 88 to 108 MHz
.LIGHT ON/ OFF
SWITCH
.TUNNING KNOB
.VOLUME KNOB
• Activates continuous
backlight when AC
adapter is connected
• Selection of the desired 
frequency
• Selection of the desired 
sound volume
. TIME ZONE SWITCH • Selection of the desired 
time zone
H.AC/DC ADAPTOR
INPUT
• Connects clock to the
power outlet through
the AC to 6V DC
adapter provided
I. AM/ FM RADIO
SWITCH
J. RADIO ALARM
SWITCH
K.WAVE BUTTON
L. TIME SET BUTTON
M.RADIO ON/ OFF
SWITCH
N.DOWN (-) BUTTON
O.UP (+) BUTTON
P. ALARM BUTTON
Q.LIGHT/ SNOOZE
BUTTON
• Selects AM or FM radio
frequency
• Selects Radio or Buzzer
alarm
• Enforces the clock to
receive the atomic time
signal
• Sets the current time and
alarm time manually
• Turns the radio on and
off
• Decreases all function
parameters
• Activates a language
selection mode for the
day of the week
• Increases all function
parameters
• Activates US Time
Zone selection
• Selects 12 or 24 hour
time display format
• Activates or deactivates
alarm 1 and alarm 2
• Activates LED
backlight and snooze
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