SHARP SPC729 Bluetooth Alarm Clock Radio with USB Port Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Sharp

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SHARP SPC729 Bluetooth Alarm Clock Radio with USB Port
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FCC WARNINGS
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SHARP SPC729 Bluetooth Alarm Clock Radio with USB Port

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

PM indicator
Alarm 1 indicator
Bluetooth indicator
Alarm 2 indicator
FM indicator
/FM/OFF button
ALARM 1 button
TUNING < button
SNOOZE/SLEEP button
TUNING >button
TIME SET button
ALARM 2 button
MIN/VOL+ button
HOUR/VOL- button
USB charging port
DC 5V jack

CONNECTING TO THE POWER SUPPLY
Begin by plugging in the AC adapter into a standard household outlet and the other end of the cord into the DC 5V jack at the back of the unit.

INSTALLING THE CLOCK & ALARM BACK UP BATTERIES
The clock time and alarm (if set) can be maintained during a power failure by 2 x AAA/ LR03 batteries (not supplied). Once the power is restored, check the time to make sure it is accurate and re-set if necessary.

INSERTING THE BATTERIES

Open the battery compartment at the back of the unit by pressing on the catch and removing the cover.
Insert 2 x AAA/ LR03 batteries (preferably alkaline batteries) into the battery compartment, following the polarity as shown on the diagram inside the compartment.
Replace the battery compartment cover

USB CHARGING
To charge, connect your USB device to the USB port of this clock.
Note:

Use only with devices that require 5V USB power.
Each USB port provides 2,000mA recharging current. Devices requiring more than 2,000mA should not be used.
Charging time may vary for different devices.

SETTING THE CLOCK

While the radio is off, press and hold the TIME SET button to activate time setting.
While holding down the TIME SET 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 SET button, press the MIN button to advance to the correct minute
Release the TIME SET button when the correct time is shown on the display

USING THE ALARM FUNCTION

Press the ALARM 1/2 button to select wake to beep or radio, and the selected alarm mode will light up.
The beep or radio will come on at the set time.
To stop the alarm, press /FM/OFF or ALARM 1/2 button and the alarm will sound again the next day.
To turn the alarm off completely, press the ALARM 1/2 button until the alarm indicator has disappeared from front display.

Note : While the beep alarm volume is fixed and cannot be adjusted, the radio alarm volume can be adjusted to your desired level using the VOLUME buttons. To select a radio station to wake up to, see the section on “LISTENING TO THE RADIO”.

SNOOZE FUNCTION
Pressing the SNOOZE button after the 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

SLEEP FUNCTION
With this function, you can listen to the radio for up to 60 minutes, after which it will turn off automatically.

When the radio is turned on, press the SLEEP button repeatedly to select the duration: 60, 45, 30, 15, 05 minutes or OFF.
At the end of the set time, the radio turns off automatically.
To cancel the sleep function before the end of the set time, press the /FM/OFF button to turn off the radio immediately

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

Press the /FM/OFF button to select the FM mode.
Press and hold the buttons to start automatic tuning up/down. Release the button when the unit is receiving a station you would like to listen to. For manual fine-tuning, you can press it briefly to adjust the frequency step by step.
Press the VOLUME +/- buttons to adjust the volume level.
Press the /FM/OFF button to turn off the radio.

For optimum reception
In FM mode, extend and position the FM antenna to achieve optimum reception

PRESET RADIO STATIONS
You can store up to 10 stations.

Use the buttons to search for a station. Press and hold the PRESET button to store the station and a number to be assigned for the preset will flash. Optional: Use the buttons to change the preset number to an alternative preset number.
Press the PRESET button again to confirm the preset.
Repeat steps (1) to (2) above to store other stations. Listening to a preset station While listening to the radio, press the PRESET button to select a preset station

USING BLUETOOTH FUNCTION

Press the button to enter Bluetooth mode and the Bluetooth indicator will flash.
Using the native controls on your Bluetooth device, select the “SPC729” in your Bluetooth settings to pair.
When successfully paired and connected, the Bluetooth indicator will light up.
Use the native controls on the connected Bluetooth device to select a track.
To play, skip or pause the track, use the native controls on the connected Bluetooth device.
Audio played through the connected Bluetooth device will now be heard through the speakers.
To adjust the volume, press the VOLUME +/- button on the alarm clock

IMPORTANT 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 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 plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding 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 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.
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.
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 at open site. The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper, table-cloths, curtains etc.
WARNING : Only use attachments/accessories specified or provided by the manufacturer (such as the exclusive supply adapter, battery etc).
WARNING: Please refer the information on exterior bottom enclosure for electrical and safety information before installing or operating the apparatus.
WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. 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.
WARNING : The batteries (battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
WARNING : The mains plug or appliance coupler 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.
This lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Warning : To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back) as there are no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
CAUTION : Risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
Attention should be drawn to environmental aspects of battery disposal.
The product is designed to use in moderate climates.

FCC WARNINGS

WARNING : Changes or modifications 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 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.

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. 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.