SHARP SPC051 Digital Alarm Clock Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Sharp
Table of Contents
SHARP SPC051 Digital Alarm Clock
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase of this quality clock. The utmost care has gone into the design and manufacture of your clock. Please read these instructions and store them in a safe place for future reference.
CONTROLS
- PM Indicator
- Alarm Indicator
- Time Button
- Alarm Button
- Hour Button
- Minute Button
- Alarm ON/OFF Switch
- Snooze Button
POWER SUPPLY
- Begin by plugging in the power cord into a standard household outlet. The display will flash indicating it needs to be set.
SETTING THE TIME
- Press & hold the TIME button down to activate time setting.
- While holding down the TIME button, press the HOUR button to advance to the correct hour. The PM indicator will light when the hour is advanced into the PM time.
- While holding down the TIME button, press the MIN button to advance to the correct minute.
- Release the TIME button when the correct time is shown on the display.
- Be careful setting the time. The PM indicator dot will appear in the upper left corner of the display when the time is past 11 :59 AM.
SETTING THE ALARM
- Press & hold the ALARM button down to activate alarm setting.
- While holding down the ALARM button, press the HOUR button to advance to the correct hour. The PM indicator will light when the hour is advanced into the PM time.
- While holding down the ALARM button, press the MIN button to advance to the correct minute.
- Release the ALARM button when the correct alarm time is shown on the display.
- Be careful setting the alarm time. The PM indicator dot will appear in the upper left corner of the display when the time is past 11 :59 AM.
USING THE ALARM
- Slide the ALARM ON/OFF switch to the ON position. On the front of the clock the ALARM indicator dot will be lit.
- Slide the ALARM ON/OFF switch to the OFF position to deactivate the alarm. The ALARM indicator dot will no longer be visible.
USING THE SNOOZE
- Pressing the SNOOZE button after the wake-up ALARM sounds will cause the alarm to pause and the ALARM will sound again in 9 minutes. This will happen each time the SNOOZE button is pressed.
BATTERY BACKUP
Turn the clock over and insert two new AAA batteries as indicated to provide battery back up. The batteries will hold the ALARM and TIME setting until power is restored. There will be no display under battery power and the ALARM will sound at the correct time. If there are no batteries and the power is interrupted, the display will flash 12:00 and the ALARM and the TIME will need to be reset.
CARE OF YOUR CLOCK
- Replace the backup battery annually, or store the clock without a battery when not in use. A soft cloth or a paper towel may be used to clean your clock. Do not use any corrosive cleanser or chemical solutions on the clock. Keep the clock clean and dry to avoid any problems.
BATTERY WARNING
- Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
- Follow the polarity ( +) & (-) to place battery.
- Don’t mix old and new batteries.
- Don’t mix Alkaline, Standard (Carbon-Zinc), or Rechargeable (Nickel-Cadmium) batteries
- Incorrect battery placement will damage the clock movement and battery may leak.
- Exhausted battery is to be removed from the product.
- Remove batteries from equipment which is not to be used for an extended period of tim .
- Don’t dispose of batteries in fire. Batteries may explode or leak.
FCC INFORMATION
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 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 receiver.
- Connect the equipment into 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.
DIGITAL ALARM CLOCK
DANGER: This lightning flash and arrowhead within the triangle is a
warning sign alerting you of “dangerous voltage” inside the product.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF The ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(ON BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT USETHIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE, OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY
INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Please read this before operating your unit.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Read these instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is operated.
- Keep these instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
- Heed all warnings – All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
- Follow all instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
- Do not use this apparatus near water -The appliance should not be used near water or moisture – for example, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like.
- Clean only with dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings, Install in accordance with the manufactures 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 with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at the plugs, convenience receptacles, and at 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 or rack is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip – over.
- Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified 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 has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
- Please keep the unit in a good ventilation environment.
- CAUTION : These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
WARNING : The mains plug is used as disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable. This equipment is a Class II or double
insulated electrical appliance. It has been designed in such a way that it
does not require a safety connection to electrical earth. Do not install this
equipment in a confined or building-in space such as a book case or similar
unit, and remain a well ventilation conditions. The ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper,
table-cloths, curtains etc.
WARNING : All above markings were located on the external enclosure of
the apparatus, except for label of Date Code was pasted inside the battery
compartment. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and
that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on
apparatus.
Caution : Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
WARNING : The battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is this alarm’s loudest decibel setting?****
A 75–80 dB alert is present.
Is it possible to set the alarm for the morning hours?****
Yes. For instance, if you want to set your alarm for 7AM and it is currently set for 7PM, simply advance it 12 hours to set it for 7AM. When you set the clock (both for the regular time and the alarm time), the clock first goes through the 12 AM hours (you will know this because the PM light will be off) and then the 12 PM hours (you will know this because the PM light will turn on).
Can you use the electrical socket to plug in the alarm clock?****
Yes, in order for this clock to work, it must be plugged into an electrical outlet.
The alarm on the clock doesn’t sound. I verified that it is appropriately set. Is there a fix for the silent alarm?****
Please double-check that the time and alarm have the PM indicator set correctly. If you continue to experience issues.
How big are the digits on this Sharp alarm clock that looks like a keyboard, in inches?****
The numbers on the LCD are 0.6 inches tall.
Is there a time change for daylight savings time?****
No, the clock will need to be manually set.
Can I use the alarm clock’s battery alone without plugging it in?****
No, to operate correctly, this clock has to be plugged in. The batteries are merely a backup to keep your settings in place in the event of a blackout or other power outage. This indicates that even though the screen will dim, the time and alarm settings will remain in effect, saving you the trouble of having to restart the clock.
What qualities ought to a SHARP SPCO51 alarm clock have?****
Simple to read Whether a clock has hands or a digital display, it should be simple to see at a glance. Pleasant noises The finest alarm will gently awaken you.
What advantages does a SHARP SPCO51 alarm clock offer?****
Keeping up with civilization Without alarms, many of us would oversleep and be late for work. establishing regular sleep schedules. The usage of alarm clocks can help people keep regular sleep habits.
What is the lifespan of a SHARP SPCO51 alarm clock?****
On an Android, the default alarm time is 10 minutes. An Android alarm’s ring time can be changed, unlike the iPhone. The alarm’s settings tab allows you to change the “silences after” option.
Why does that sound come from SHARP SPCO51 alarm clocks?****
Digital alarm clocks use oscillators to create the tone that awakens you. Modern alarm clocks’ beeping noise was most likely created to replicate the bells that cities and villages once used to signal the passage of time.
You have a SHARP SPCO51 alarm clock; can you get used to it?****
If you get out of bed at the same time every day, your body will become accustomed to waking up at that time. Your circadian rhythm controls your sleep/wake cycle, and by consistently setting your alarm for the same time each day, you may train your body to become alert at a given time.
Without a SHARP SPCO51 alarm clock, is it possible to awaken?****
Be relaxed. You can wake up on your own every morning; you don’t need an alarm clock. Your body clock can function on its own if you only train it to. Each of us has what is known as our circadian rhythm, also referred to as our biological clock.
How does an alarm clock sound?****
A radio station’s sound or a beeping sound are frequently produced by digital alarm clocks. Alarm clocks that produce a ringing sound by repeatedly striking two bells with a small hammer are common.