RGA RCQ500 Wireless Charging Alarm Clock User Guide

: June 5, 2024
: RGA

Table of Contents

Getting Started
Everyday Use
Tour of the Wireless Charging Alarm Clock
12 Month Limited Warranty Applies to RCA Clock Radios
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
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RCQ500 Wireless Charging Alarm Clock
User Guide

Getting Started

Step 1: Install Batteries or Plug-In

Your can power your wireless charging alarm clock by installing 3 AAA batteries (not included) or by plugging the power adapter into a power outlet.

To install batteries:

Open the battery compartment on the back of the clock.
Insert three AAA batteries (not included). Follow the + and – indications printed on the compartment.
Close the battery compartment.

Note: When the clock is running on batteries alone (i.e., when it’s not plugged in), the display will time out after 75 seconds to extend battery life. To turn the display back on, press any clock button or make a sound next to the clock.
Battery Precaution: Always remove old, weak or worn-out batteries promptly and recycle or dispose of them in accordance with Local and National Regulations.

To use the power adapter:

Plug the included power adapter into the DC 5V jack on the back of the clock.
Plug the other end into a power outlet.

BATTERY BACKUP
Your clock has a pre-installed battery backup that will keep the time in case power is interrupted (like by a power outage, for example). If you notice that battery backup is no longer working, simply replace the CR2032 coin-cell battery behind the AAA battery compartment. Remove the AAA batteries, then remove the small screw in the back of the AAA battery compartment to access the CR2032 battery compartment.

Step 2: Set the Time

When you first plug it in, the clock display shows 12:00.

While 12:00 is displayed, press and hold the SET button on the back of the clock to enter time set l2Hr is displayed.
Press the UP or DOWN button on the back of the clock to switch between 12- and 24-hour time formats (for example, 5:00 pm in 12-hour format would be 17:00 in 24-hour format). By default, the clock uses the 12-hour Press SET to choose your preference and go to the next step.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons on back of the clock to adjust the hour. Press the SET button to set the hour and move to the minutes.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the minutes. Then press SET to finish setting the time.

Step 3: Set the Date

If the time is displayed, press the SET button to switch to date display. While the date is displayed, press and hold the SET button to enter date set The year digits blink.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons on back of the clock to adjust the year. Press the SET button to set it and move to the month.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the month. Press the SET button to set it and move to the date.
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the date. Then press SET to finish setting the

Everyday Use

Setting the Alarm

While the clock is displaying the time, press the SET button twice to go to the alarm — A1 appears on the clock display.
Press and hold the SET button on the back of the clock until the hour digits start
Use the UP and DOWN buttons on back of the clock to adjust the hour for the alarm. Press the SET button to set it and move to the
Use the UP and DOWN buttons to adjust the minutes for the Press the SET button to set it.
The clock offers three alarms you can set for different times. If you’d like to set the other two alarms, follow steps 2-4 to set Otherwise, press the SET button twice to return to display the time again.

To turn the alarm on/off: While the clock is displaying the time, press SET twice to display on Al (or — Al if the alarm is not on). Press UP to turn the alarm on or off. The alarm indicator appears in the display when the alarm is on.

Notes:

The alarm sounds for one minute when activated.
Press any button to activate snooze. The alarm indicator remains on the clock display.

Using Display Time-Out

You can set the clock so that it automatically turns off its display after several seconds. The display comes back on when it senses a sufficiently loud sound.

To turn display time-out on/off: Press DOWN. The press DOWN again to toggle between time-out on (on Sd) and off (• • Sd).

Switching Temperature Display Between Celsius and Fahrenheit
By default, the clock displays temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.
To switch between degrees Fahrenheit and Celsius: Press and hold the DOWN button on the back of the clock.

Changing the Display Mode

The wireless charging alarm clock offers multiple modes.
To cycle through displays: Press the SET button. Press the SET button five more times to go back to time display.
To change the default display mode: Press the UP button. Press the UP button again to cycle through the display modes:

dP-1 alternates between time and date displays
dP-2 shows the current display until you press the SET button (for example, if the time is showing, it will keep showing until you press SET-then the date will show until you press SET again)
dP-3 is like dP-2, but the display will return to time after 15 seconds

Charging your Device

IMPORTANT: Before you try to charge your device, make sure it is compatible with wireless charging. If your device has a metal case, remove it before you put the device on the charger.

Place your wireless charging-compatible device directly onto the charging pad on top of the clock. Refer to the placement illustrations here as a guid.
Check your device’s screen to see the progress of charging. You can remove your device at any time during charging.
When your device is completely charged, remove it from the charging

Note: The clock must be plugged in to provide wireless charging.

Tour of the Wireless Charging Alarm Clock

Back
DOWN button adjusts the flashing value when setting the Time, Date, or Alarm It also accesses display time-out (press) and changes between Fahrenheit and Celsius temperature display (press and hold).
UP button adjusts the flashing value when setting the Time, Date, or Alarm. It also accesses and changes the display mode setting. SET button switches the clock display between time, date, and alarm status. Press and hold to adjust the currently displayed parameter.

Top
Wireless charging pad lets you charge compatible devices wirelessly when the clock is using AC power.

Display
PM indicator shows that the time displayed is PM (does not apply to 24-hour format).
Time/date digits show the current time, date, display mode, or Time/Alarm setting values.
Alarm indicator shows that an alarm is set.
Temperature shows the current ambient temperature.

12 Month Limited Warranty Applies to RCA Clock Radios

Voxx Accessories Corporation (the “Company”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof, under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within 12 months from the date of original purchase, such defect(s) will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product (at the Company’s option) without charge for parts and repair labor. To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of the warranty, the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage (e.g. dated bill of sale), specification of defect(s), transportation prepaid, to an approved warranty station. For the location of the nearest warranty station to you, call toll-free to our control office: 1-800-645-4994.

This Warranty is not transferable and does not cover product purchased, serviced or used outside the United States or Canada. The warranty does not extend to the elimination of externally generated static or noise, to costs incurred for the installation, removal or reinstallation of the product. The warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which, in the opinion of the company, has suffered or been damaged through alteration, improper installation, mishandling, misuse, neglect, accident or exposure to moisture. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by an AC adapter not provided with the product, or by leaving non-rechargeable batteries in the product while plugged into an AC outlet.

THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND, IN NO EVENT, SHALL THE COMPANY’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT. This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED TO DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY, MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER. No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product.
Some states/provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state/province to state/province.

FCC Statement

Any Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body.
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.

ISED RSS Warning:

This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device may not cause interference, and
this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

ISED RF exposure statement:

This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator& your body.This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.