Model T612
Stereo CD Clock Radio with
Nature Sounds and MP3 Line-In
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CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
OR BACK OF UNIT. 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.
The lightning flash with arrowhead in an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user of the presence of uninsulated“dangerous voltage”within the product’s enclosure
that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user of
the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Caution Marking and rating plate was located at bottom enclosure of the apparatus.
The symbols above are located at the bottom of the cabinet.
CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension
cord receptacle or other outlets unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade
exposure.
ATTENTION: Pour prévenir les chocs électriques ne pas utiliser cette fiche polarisée
avec un prolongateur. Une prise de courant, ou une autre sortie de courant sauf si les
lames peuvent étre insérées à fond sans en laisser aucune partie à decouvert.
Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference
caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modification
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
1. Read these Instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers
instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. 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. When the provided plug does not fit
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
Portable Cart Warning
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
12. Use only with a 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.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
14. 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.
15. The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus.
16. Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use.
In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be discon
nected form the mains socket outlet completely.
17. Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
19. Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphone can cause hearing loss.
20. If you have any questions, call SDI Technologies Inc., Timex Audio Products Division Customer Service,
1-800-285-4147.
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A Consumer Guide to Product Safety
FCC Information
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.
This equipment complies with the limits for a Class B digital device as specified in Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits
provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in a residential area.
However, your equipment might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To eliminate
interference you can try one or more of the following corrective measures:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the distance between the equipment and the radio or TV.
Use outlets on different electrical circuits for the equipment and the radio or TV.
Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/television technician if the problem still exists.
Modifying or tampering with your system’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate the
system’s warranty and void your FCC authorization to operate it. If your system is not performing as it should, call
SDI Technologies Inc., Timex Audio Products Consumer Services, 1-800-888-4491 for assistance.
Laser Safety
This unit employs a laser. Only a qualified person should remove the cover or attempt to service this device, because
of possible eye injury.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN SPECIFIED
HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED OR DEFEATED, AVOID DIRECT
EXPOSURE TO BEAM.
CAUTION: HAZARDOUS LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK DEFEATED.
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Preparation for Use
Unpacking and set up
1. Remove radio and all packing materials from the carton.
2. It is a good idea to save all packing materials in case the unit ever needs to be returned for service. If you do
dispose of the packaging, please do so properly.
3. Remove any feature labels, fact tags, or clear protective films from the front or top of the radio, if applicable. Do
not remove any labels from the back or bottom of the radio.
4. Place the unit on a level surface, close to an AC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from source of excess
dust, dirt, heat, water, moisture, vibration, and strong magnetic fields.
5. Do not block the ventilation holes on the back or bottom of the cabinet.
6. Plug the AC cord into an outlet.
Note: Backup battery should be installed before plugging in the AC cord. The clock will start working when the AC
cord is plugged in for the first time. For backup operation, refer to Battery Backup System.
Battery Backup Installation
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1. Gently turn the unit over and open the battery compartment door.
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2. Install 2 AA batteries, making sure to match the battery polarity (+ and -)
to the diagram in the batteries compartment. We recommend using alkaline
battery for longest dependable life.
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3. Close the battery compartment door, turn the unit right side up, and plug
in the AC cord.
Battery Compartment
Battery Backup System
The backup batteries will maintain the time and alarm settings in the event of a temporary power interruption. If the
power foes out, the CD, nature sounds and radio will not play and no display will be visible but the clock will continue
to run. However, alarms will not sound during power interruption.
If a power failure occurs and backup battery is not installed or dead, all settings will be lost. When the power is
restored the display will read “12:00” and continue to run.
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Controls and Indicators
Snooze/Dimmer Button
Repeat Button
Volume Thumbwheel
Tuning Thumbwheel
Alarm-1 Button
Alarm-2 Button
Time Set Button
Sleep Button
DST Switch
Function Switch
Headphone Jack
MP3 line in Jack
Power On/Off/
Alarm Reset Button
<< Button
Random Button
>> Button
Play/Pause Button
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Operation Instruction
Setting Clock Time and Calendar
1. Depending on the Daylight Saving Time (DST) status in your location, switch the DST Switch to +1 or -1 to add
or subtract 1 hour to the current time. When the DST switch is set to +1, the DST Icon will appear on the lower
right of the time display.
2. To adjust the time, press and hold the Time Set Button until the display flashes.
3. Press the >> Button or << Button to adjust the time (press and hold to adjust rapidly). REMEMBER to set the
correct AM or PM. An icon in the upper right corner of the time digits is the PM indicator; there is no AM indicator.
4. Press the Time Set Button again to set the current year. Press the >> Button or << Button to adjust the year
(press and hold the buttons for rapid adjustment).
5. Press the Time Set Button again to set the current date. Press the >> Button or << Button to adjust the date
(press and hold the buttons for rapid adjustment).
6. Press the Time Set Button again to return to normal mode.
Listening to Compact Discs
1. Open the CD player door by pulling down the front panel from right hand side.
2. Place a disc on the CD spindle with the printed side facing up, then close the CD player door.
3. Press the Play/Pause Button. The CD will begin to play and the CD icon located on the lower left corner will
appear along with the current CD track number.
4. Press the Play/Pause Button during play if you wish to Pause play. The CD icon will flash. Press the Play/Pause
Button again to continue play.
5. Rotate the Volume Dial during play to adjust the volume level.
6. When you are finished listening, press the Power On/Off/Alarm Reset Button to stop play.
High Speed Music Search
Press and hold the >> or << Button to search for specific musical passages. When you find the passage you
are searching for, release the button. High speed search must be done while a track is playing.
Skip Tracks
1. Press the >> Button to skip to the beginning of the next track.
2. Press the << Button to skip back to the beginning of the track that is playing. Press the << Button again
to skip to the beginning of the previous track.
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Operation Instruction
Repeat Play
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Press the
Repeat Button once. The Repeat Indicator located below CD icon will flash for Repeat
mode. The track that is playing will repeat continuously until the controls are changed.
Press the
Repeat Button once more for Repeat All mode (the Repeat Indicator will stay lit and the
entire disc will repeat continuously until the controls are changed).
Press the
Repeat Button once more to turn off repeat mode. The indicator will be turned off too.
Random Play
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Press the
Random Button. The Random Indicator located below the CD icon will turn on and all
tracks on the CD will play once in random order. While in Random play mode, press the
Repeat
Button to have all tracks play repeatedly in random order
Notes:
• Repeat and Random setting will be cancelled after power off or when the CD door is opened.
Listening to Radio and Nature Sounds
Antenna Information
FM – Fully extend the FM wire antenna and vary the direction to find the strongest signal.
AM – The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet. Rotate the cabinet until you find the strongest AM signal.
1. Press the Power On/Off/Alarm Reset Button once to turn the radio/nature sound on. The lower part of the
display will show the current radio frequency or nature sound.
2. Slide the Function Switch to select AM, FM radio or nature sounds.
3. If you choose nature sounds, press >> or << Button to select the nature sound you like.
4. For listening to AM or FM radio, rotate the Tuning Thumbwheel to find the station you desire.
5. Rotate the Volume Thumbwheel to adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
6. Press the Power On/Off/Alarm Reset Button to turn unit off.
Sleep to Radio/Nature Sounds
1. Turn the unit on then press the Sleep Button to start sleep mode. Change mode from AM, FM or nature sounds
if desired The Sleep indicator located on the lower left corner will turn on.
2. By default, the sleep time will begin at 90 minutes. Press the Sleep Button continuously to cycle through the sleep
time intervals (90-60-30-15-off).
3. If you continue to press the Sleep Button after 15-minutes sleep time, it will cycle to off and then turn off the unit.
4. If you want to turn the unit off before the sleep timer has expired, press the Power On/Off/Alarm Reset Button.
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Alarm Operation
Important!
• If you wish to wake to CD or Buzzer you must set Alarm 1 to the time that you desire to wake to.
• If you wish to wake to Radio or nature sound, then you must set Alarm 2 to the time that you desire.
Wake to CD or Buzzer
1. Press and hold the Alarm-1 Button until the Alarm-1 icon and alarm time located on the lower part of the display
flashes.
2. Press the >> Button or << Button to set the alarm time (press and hold to adjust rapidly). Remember to set the
correct AM or PM time.
3. After you have set the time for Alarm 1, press the Alarm 1 Button or wait approx. 10 seconds to return to the
standard display. The Alarm-1 Indicator will appear on the display, showing that Alarm 1 is on. If the Indicator
does not appear, press the Alarm-1 Button once.
4. If you wish to wake to CD, make sure the disc is inserted correctly into the CD player and the volume is left at a
comfortable level to wake up to. (See Listening to Compact Discs). For waking to the Buzzer, make sure that a
CD is not inserted in the CD player.
Note: Whatever volume level the unit is left at will be the same volume level the CD alarm will reach when it turns on.
Wake to Radio or Nature Sound
1. Press and hold the Alarm-2 Button until the Alarm-2 icon and alarm time located on lower part of the display
flashes.
2. Press the >> Button or << Button to set the alarm time (press and hold to adjust rapidly). Remember to set the
correct AM or PM time.
3. After you have set the time for Alarm 2, press the Alarm 2 Button or wait approx. 10 seconds to return to the
standard display. The Alarm-2 Indicator will appear on the display, showing that Alarm 2 is on. If the Indicator
does not appear, press the Alarm-2 Button once.
4. Using the Function Switch, Tuning Thumbwheel and Volume Thumbwheel, select your Alarm-2 radio
settings to wake to . For more information, see the Listening to the Radio section for this manual.
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Alarm Operation
Arming and Disarming Alarm (Turn Alarm Function On and Off)
1. Press the Alarm 1 (or Alarm 2) Button once. The unit will show the current alarm time on the bottom part of the
display .
Press again to disarm the alarm. The alarm is set to go on when the alarm icon is displayed.
Resetting the Alarm to come on the Next Day
• After the alarm sounds, press the Power On/Off/Alarm Reset Button to turn off the alarm. The alarm will be
automatically reset and back for the same time the following day.
Note: If more than one alarm is set, when you press the Power On/Off/Alarm Button to stop the alarm that is
sounding, this will not affect the other alarm from turning on at the time it is set for.
• If you do not want the alarm to turn on the following day, press the corresponding alarm button once until the
alarm indicator is turned off.
• If the alarm is not turned off after it sounds, it will play for approximately one hour, then turn off automatically.
This cycle will repeat every 24 hours unless the controls are changed.
Snooze Operation
1. Press and hold the Snooze button during normal operation to set the Snooze period. Press the >> Button or
<< Button to set the snooze period from 1 to 30 minutes (press and hold to adjust rapidly).
2. Press the Snooze Button after the alarm sounds. The alarm will turn off then come back on after the selected
snooze period. You may repeat this several times during one-hour alarm cycle.
Stereo Headphone Jack
Connect a headphone (not included) to the jack on the right side of the unit for private listening. The built-in speakers
are shut off when headphones are connected.
Important! You must disconnect the headphone from the headphone jack before you go to sleep or you will not
hear the built-in speakers when the alarm sounds.
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AUX-in/MP3 input Operation
The unit comes with an AUX cord for you to connect the T612 with your MP3 player or other audio device. Just plug
one end of the aux cable to your MP3 audio output or headphone jack and the other end of the cable to the unit
MP3-in jack. Turn on your audio device to listen to it through the T612 (you may need to press the Power On/Off/Alarm
Reset Button to turn on the unit). Adjust the volume on your audio device to a comfortable level.
Press the Power On/Off/Alarm Reset Button to turn off the unit.
Note: Once you plug a device into the MP3-in jack, you will not able to turn on the CD, radio or nature sounds (they
will still work during alarm operation).
Important! You should plug in the MP3-in cord for AUX input only and always unplug it for normal operation.
Dimmer Operation
During normal operation, press the Snooze/Dimmer Button to control the brightness of the LCD display.
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Limited 90-Day Warranty Information
Timex Audio Products, a division of SDI Technologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI Technologies), warrants this product to be free from
defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase.
Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory manner, it is best to first return it to the store where it was originally purchased. Should
this fail to resolve the matter and service still be required by reason of any defect or malfunction during the warranty period, SDI Technolo-
gies will repair or, at its discretion, replace this product without charge (except for a $10.00 charge for handling, packing, return
UPS/postage, and insurance). This decision is subject to verification of the defect or malfunction upon delivery of this product to the
Factory Service Center listed below. The product must include proof of purchase, including date of purchase. The fee for service after the
warranty period or without proof of purchase is $30.00.
Before returning this product for service, please first replace the batteries (if applicable) with fresh ones, as exhausted or defective batteries
are the most common cause of problems encountered.
If service is still required:
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Remove the batteries (if applicable) and pack the unit in a well padded, heavy corrugated box.
Enclose a photocopy of your sales receipt, credit card statement, or other proof of the date of purchase, if within the warranty
period.
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Enclose a check or money order payable to the order of SDI Technologies, for the sum of $10.00 ($30.00 after warranty period).
Send the unit prepaid and insured, to the Factory Service Center listed below.
Consumer Repair Department
SDI Technologies Inc.
Timex Audio Products Division
1330 Goodyear Dr.
El Paso, TX 79936-6420
NOTE: This warranty is valid only if the product is used for the purpose for which it was designed. It does not cover (i) products which have
been damaged by negligence, misuse or accident, or which have been modified or repaired by unauthorized persons; (ii) cracked or broken
cabinets, or units damaged by excessive heat; (iii) damage to CD’s or tape cassettes (if applicable); (iv) the cost of shipping this product to
the Factory Service Center and its return to the owner.
This warranty is valid only in the United States of America and does not extend to owners of the product subsequent to the original
purchaser. Any applicable implied warranties are also limited to 90 days, and SDI Technologies will not be liable for consequential damages.
(Some states do not allow limitations on implied warranties or exclusion of consequential damages, so these restrictions may not apply to
you.) This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
For questions or comments regarding this or other products, please call our toll-free number 1-800-888-4491.
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