Naxa NRC-181 Bluetooth Dual Alarm Clock Instruction Manual
- June 12, 2024
- Naxa NRC-181
Table of Contents
Naxa NRC-181 Bluetooth Dual Alarm Clock
Important Safety Information
- CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
- The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that maybe of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
- The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruc-tions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
FCC NOTICE
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.
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 in-structions, may cause 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 the 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.
CAUTION ON MODIFICATIONS
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device may void the authority granted by the FCC to operate the equipment.
WARNING: Handling the cord(s) on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
At a Glance
1| CLK/MEM/
| Radio: Press to save a preset station. BT: Press to start/pause playback.
Clock: Press to view the date. Press and hold to adjust the clock time.
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2| / HR| Radio: Press to tune to lower radio frequencies.
BT: Press to skip to the previous track.
Clock: Press to adjust the hour in CLOCK or ALARM time.
3| / MIN| Radio: Press to tune to higher radio frequencies.
BT: Press to skip to the next track.
Clock: Press to adjust the hour in CLOCK or ALARM time.
4| DIMMER| Press to adjust the brightness of the display.
5| ALM2 / VOL-| Press to decrease the volume.
When off, press to adjust the alarm ALARM 2 settings.
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6| ALM1 / VOL +| Press to increase the volume.
When off, press to adjust the alarm ALARM 1 settings.
7| ALM OFF / SOURCE
/ POWER
| Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to turn it off.
When it is on, press to change the active source mode (FM, AUX, BT).
When the alarm is sounding, press to stop the alarm.
8| SNOOZE/
SLEEP
| When the alarm is sounding, press to snooze the alarm. The alarm will stop but will sound again after 9 minutes.
At any other time, press to set the sleep timer. The unit will turn off automatically at the end of the sleep timer.
| 9 | LED | Display the clock, mode, and radio frequency. |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | PM Indicator | Indicates when lit that the time display is PM when. |
| 11 | AL1-B |
Indicator
| Indicates when lit that ALARM-1 is active and in buzzer mode.
12| AL1-R
Indicator
| Indicates when lit that ALARM-1 is active and in radio mode.
13| BT indicator| Indicates Bluetooth status.
14| AL2-B
Indicator
| Indicates when lit that ALARM-2 is active and in buzzer mode.
15| AL2-R
Indicator
| Indicates when lit that ALARM-2 is active and in radio mode.
| 16 | Speakers | Sound output. |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | DC IN 5V | Power input. |
| 18 | USB charge port | USB port provides power for your USB devices. |
| 19 | AUX IN | Auxiliary audio input (3.5 mm). |
| 20 | Battery Compartment | Compartment for the back-up batteries. |
Connecting the Unit to Power
- Before plugging in the AC/DC power adapter to an AC wall outlet, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indi-cated on the rating plate or power adapter.
Battery Backup
- Battery backup will preserve the current time, alarm settings, and stored radio stations in the case of power failure or interrupted AC power. The LED display will remain off until power has been restored.
- Insert two UM-4 batteries (AAA) into the bat-tery compartment. Be sure to observe the proper polarity (the “+” and “-” signs) as indi-cated inside the battery compartment.
Setting the Clock
Make sure the power is off before setting the clock time. (Press and hold ALM OFF/SOURCE/POWER to turn off the power.)
- Press and hold CLK/MEM until the display begins to flash.
- Press the /HR and /MIN buttons to adjust the time.
- Take note of the PM indicator when setting the time.
- Press CLK/MEM. The year will start to flash.
- Press the /HR and /MIN buttons to adjust the year.
- Press CLK/MEM. The date will start to flash.
- Press the /HR and /MIN buttons to adjust the date.
- The date format is “MONTH : DAY”. For example, March 15th will appear as “3:15”.
- Press CLK/MEM. The day of the week will be shown.
- The day is calculated automatically from the year and the date.
- The week starts on Monday. Therefore, “d1” is Monday, “d2” is Tuesday, “d3” is Wednesday, “d4” is Thursday, “d5” is Friday, “d6” is Saturday, and “d7” is Sunday.
- Press CLK/MEM to save and exit the setting mode.
Setting the Alarm
Make sure the power is off before setting the alarms. (Press and hold ALM OFF/SOURCE/POWER to turn off the power.)
- Press ALM1/VOL+ to set the alarm 1 mode to buzzer, radio, or off.
- The LED indicators will light for buzzer or radio mode.
- The alarm is off if all indicators are off.
- Press and hold ALM1/VOL+; the time for ALARM 1 will begin to flash.
- Press the /HR and /MIN buttons to adjust the alarm time.
- Take note of the PM indicator when setting the alarm time.
- Press ALM1/VOL+ again to change the daily repeat mode of ALARM 1.
- Press the /HR and /MIN buttons to adjust the repeat mode.
- Select d1-d7 to have the alarm sound every day.
- Select d1-d5 to have the alarm sound on weekdays only (e.g., Monday to Friday).
- Select d6-d7 to have the alarm sound on weekends only (e.g., Saturday and Sunday).
- Press ALM1/VOL+ to save and exit the setting mode for ALARM 1.
- LLTo set ALARM 2, press ALM2/VOL— instead in the instructions above.
Snooze
- Press the SNOOZE button when the alarm is sounding to stop the alarm and have it sound again automatically after 9 minutes.
Turning the Alarm Off
When the alarm sounds, press ALM OFF/SOURCE/POWER to turn it off.
- This will turn off the alarm for the day, only. The alarm indicators will remain unchanged and the alarm will sound again as scheduled.
Setting the Sleep Time
Set a timer so that the radio will turn itself off automatically.
- Press the Sleep button repeatedly to set the sleep time (90, 80, 70, 60, 50, 40, 30, 20, 10 min or OFF).
Radio Mode
Press ALM OFF/SOURCE/POWER to turn the radio on and to select FM radio band.
- Press /HR or /MIN to tune to the desired station.
- Press and hold /HR or /MIN to scan to the next frequency with a radio signal.
- Press ALM2/VOL- or ALM1/VOL+ to adjust the volume.
- Press CLK/MEM to tune to a preset station.
- To save the current station to preset memory:
- Press and hold CLK/MEM
- Press /HR or /MIN to select a preset memory number (P01 to P10).
- Press CLK/MEM to save.
To remove a station from preset memory, you will have to save over it with another station. The radio antennas are built into the clock cabinet. You may need to reposition the clock to optimize radio reception.
Bluetooth® (bt) Mode
A Bluetooth enabled device must be paired with the radio before using them together for the first time. After a device has been paired, the radio will automatically connect to it when placed in Bluetooth (bt) mode.
- Make sure Bluetooth® is enabled on your device. Enable it if it hasn’t.
- Press ALM OFF/SOURCE/POWER until the display reads bt. The radio is now in Bluetooth mode.
- Use your device to search for available Bluetooth devices (i.e., your radio). This function is usually in the Bluetooth settings menu; refer to your device’s instruction manual to learn more
- The radio will announce itself as “NAXA NRC-181.” Select it from the list.
- The radio will play an ascending tone to indicate that pairing was successful. Start playback on your device.
- LLIf the pairing process fails, turn the radio off, place it in BT mode again, and repeat steps 1-5.
- Make sure that the volume of your device is set to its maximum level; then use the radio to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
- If your device supports Bluetooth remote functions, you will also be able to use buttons on the radio to control playback.
- The radio cannot be paired with more than one device at a time. Use your device to unpair with the radio before attempting to pair another device.
AUX Input Mode
Connect any audio device equipped with a standard headphone jack to the radio.
Use a 3.5 mm male to male audio patch cable to connect the headphone jack of your device to the AUX IN jack found on the back of the radio.
- Prepare the radio. Press ALM OFF/SOURCE/POWER until the display reads AUX, then press ALM2/VOL– to lower the volume level.
- Prepare the audio device. Start playback on the device, then set the volume level of the device to approximately 80% of its maximum.
- Adjust the final volume on the radio. Use the ALM2/VOL– and ALM1/VOL+ buttons to set the volume to a comfortable level.
Use the audio device to control playback (e.g., stop, play, next). Use the radio to control the volume.
Charging Your USB Devices
Use the USB cable provided by your device manufacturer to connect the device to the USB charge port on the rear of the radio. USB cables may differ by manufacturer, so be sure to use the one provided with your device.
- Some devices may not support USB charging or may require a higher power rating than this product provides. Observe the charging status on your device, or refer to the manufacturer’s specifications. There are many different devices with different power requirements; we cannot guarantee charge support for all devices.
- Ensure that your device is working properly before attempting to charge it.
Specifications
| Display Type | Jumbo 1.8″ LED |
|---|---|
| Speaker Type | Mono, 50 mm |
| Bluetooth Version | 2.1 + EDR |
| Radio Tuner | FM with digital preset tuning |
| Alarm Clock | Programmable dual timers (daily, weekday, weekend) |
| Input | 3.5 mm AUX |
| Power Source | AC 100-240V adapter |
USB charge output (5V, 1A)
2 x AAA batteries (clock backup, not included)
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Support
If you have problems with your device, please consult the instructions in this manual. Please also visit us on the web at www.naxa.com to get up-to-the-minute news, alerts, and documentation for your device. For additional assistance, please contact Naxa Technical Support.
NAXA Technical Support 2320 East 49th St. Vernon, CA 90058
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the Naxa NRC-181 Bluetooth Dual Alarm Clock?
The Naxa NRC-181 is a clock with dual alarms, Bluetooth connectivity, and various features designed for both timekeeping and audio playback.
What are the main functions of the Naxa NRC-181 clock?
It functions as a clock, alarm, FM radio, and Bluetooth speaker.
Can I connect my smartphone to the Naxa NRC-181 via Bluetooth?
Yes, you can connect your smartphone or other Bluetooth-enabled devices to the clock to play audio.
What is the purpose of the dual alarms on the Naxa NRC-181?
Dual alarms allow you to set two separate alarm times, ideal for multiple wake-up schedules.
Can I wake up to the FM radio using the Naxa NRC-181?
Yes, you can set the alarm to wake you up to your favorite FM radio station.
What type of audio quality can I expect from the clock's built-in Bluetooth speaker?
The audio quality is generally decent for a clock speaker, suitable for casual listening.
Does the clock have a snooze function?
Yes, the Naxa NRC-181 typically includes a snooze function to give you a few extra minutes of sleep.
What is the size and design of the Naxa NRC-181?
The size and design can vary, but it's usually a compact alarm clock with a digital display.
Does the Naxa NRC-181 have a battery backup in case of power outages?
Some models come with a battery backup to maintain the time and alarm settings during power interruptions.
Can I charge my smartphone using the clock's USB port?
Some versions of the Naxa NRC-181 have a USB charging port that you can use to charge your devices.
Does the clock display show the time in 12-hour or 24-hour format?
The clock usually offers the option to display the time in both 12-hour and 24-hour formats.
What is the range of the clock's Bluetooth connectivity?
The Bluetooth range is typically around 30 feet (10 meters), but it can vary based on the environment.
Can I listen to music from sources other than Bluetooth, such as an MP3 player or CD player?
Some versions might include an AUX input, allowing you to connect non- Bluetooth devices using a cable.
Is the clock's display backlit for easy nighttime visibility?
Yes, the display is often backlit to provide clear visibility in dark environments.
Is the Naxa NRC-181 compatible with voice assistants like Siri or Google Assistant?
Typically, the clock does not have integrated voice assistant compatibility.
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