Naxa NRC-180 User manual

Brand: Naxa

Model: NRC-180

Category: Alarm clocks

Type: User manual

Naxa NRC-180 is an easy-to-read dual alarm clock radio with a USB charge port. It features a large, easy-to-read LED display, dual alarms with multiple wake-up options, and a sleep timer. The built-in FM radio has 20 presets so you can easily tune in to your favorite stations. You can also connect your smartphone or other compatible device via Bluetooth to stream music wirelessly. Additionally, the Naxa NRC-180 has a convenient USB charge port so you can keep your devices powered up while you sleep or listen to the radio.

Easy-Read Dual Alarm Clock Radio

with USB Charge Port

NRC-180

Instruction Manual

Please read carefully before use and keep for future reference.

Important Safety Information

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol, within

an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user

to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous volt-

age” within the product’s enclosure that maybe of

sufcient 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 impor-

tant 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.

WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known

to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects

or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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 dry cloth.

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-

dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,

heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including am-

pliers) 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. If the pro-

vided plug does not t into your outlet, consult an elec-

trician 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.

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11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the man-

ufacturer.

12. Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, brack-

et, or table specied 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 qualied service personnel. Servic-

ing 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 ap-

paratus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois-

ture, 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 ac-

cept 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 reason-

able 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 accor-

dance 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 differ-

ent 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 modications not expressly approved by the

grantee of this device may void the authority granted by the

FCC to operate the equipment.

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At a Glance

1 PRESET/

TIME SET

MEM/

FM: Press to tune to a differ-

ent preset station.

FM: Press and hold to save a

preset station.

BT: Press to start/pause/re-

sume playback.

BT: Press and hold to place the

system in Pairing mode.

Standby (Off): Press and hold

to set the clock time.

2VOL–/AL1 SET FM, BT: Press to decrease the

volume level.

Standby (Off): Press to en-

able/disable Alarm 1.

Standby (Off): Press and hold

to set Alarm 1.

3VOL+/AL2 SET FM, BT: Press to increase the

volume level.

Standby (Off): Press to en-

able/disable Alarm 2.

Standby (Off): Press and hold

to set Alarm 2.

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4FM: Press to tune to a lower

frequency.

FM: Press and hold to scan for

the next station on a lower

frequency. (To cancel scan-

ning, press again.)

BT: Press to skip to the previ-

ous track.

When setting the clock or an

alarm, press to set the hour.

5FM: Press to tune to a higher

frequency.

FM: Press and hold to scan for

the next station on a higher

frequency. (To cancel scan-

ning, press again.)

BT: Press to skip to the next

track.

When setting the clock or

an alarm, press to set the

minutes.

6Press to turn the system on,

and to switch between FM, BT

function modes.

Press and hold to turn the

system off.

7 SNOOZE/SLEEP/

DIMMER

FM, BT: Press to set the Sleep

timer.

Standby (Off): Press to change

the intensity of the display

screen.

When an alarm is sounding,

press to temporarily disable

the alarm for 9 minutes.

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8 PM LED On: The current time is within

PM hours.

Off: The current time is within

AM hours.

9AL1 LED On: The Alarm 1 timer is

active.

Off: The Alarm 1 timer is

inactive.

10 AL2 LED On: The Alarm 2 timer is

active.

Off: The Alarm 2 timer is

inactive.

11 SLEEP LED On: The Sleep timer is active.

Off: The Sleep timer is

inactive.

12 FM LED On: FM radio is active.

Off: FM radio is inactive.

13 Bluetooth LED Blinking: Bluetooth is active

and ready to connect to a

device (pairing mode).

On: Bluetooth is active and

connected to a device.

Off: Bluetooth is inactive.

14 Display Screen Jumbo easy to read LED

screen displays the time,

alarm timers, FM radio fre-

quency, and more.

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15 Battery

compartment

Remove the lid to install

two “AAA” batteries in order

to save the time and alarm

settings during a power out-

age. When power is restored,

the clock will automatically

restore all settings.

16 FM antenna Extend the wire antenna

fully and position for optimal

reception.

17 USB charge port Convenient charge port

provides power for your

smartphone or other USB

device.

18 Power input (DC

5V)

Connect to a power source

with the included power

adapter.

19 3.5mm AUX input 3.5mm stereo connection for

devices with 3.5mm line-out

or headphone output.

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Connecting the Unit to

Power

Plug one end of the power adapter into the Power In-

put jack, and then plug the other end into AC wall out-

let. Before switching on the unit, make sure that the

voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that

indicated on the rating label of the power adapter.

ѥѥThe included adapter accepts AC

100-240V power.

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.

Insert two UM-4 batteries (AAA) into the battery

compartment. Be sure to observe the proper po-

larity (the “+” and “-” signs) as indicated inside the

battery compartment.

Setting the Clock

While the system is in Standby mode (i.e., the radio

is off):

1. Press and hold the PRESET/TIME SET button.

The time will begin to ash on the display.

2. Press the button to adjust the hour; press

the button to adjust the minutes.

• Hours and minutes run forward only

when being set; if you pass the desired

time, continue pressing the button until

the time cycles back around.

3. When the correct time is set, press the PRESET/

TIME SET button again to conrm.

ѥL Take note of the PM LED indicator

when setting the clock.

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Setting the Alarms

While the system is in Standby mode (i.e., the radio

is off):

1. Press and hold the VOL+/AL1-SET button to set

Alarm 1. The AL1 LED and time will ash on the

display.

•To set Alarm 2, press and hold the VOL−/

AL2-SET button instead. The AL2 LED and

time will begin to ash on the display.

2. Press the button to adjust the alarm hour;

press the button to adjust the alarm min-

utes.

• Hours and minutes run forward only

when being set; if you pass the desired

time, continue pressing the button until

the time cycles back around.

3. When the correct alarm time is set, press the

VOL+/AL1 -SET button to conrm (or VOL−/

AL2-SET for Alarm 2).

4. To change the alarm type, press the or

button. The available alarm types are:

• bp: Beeper

• S-1: Birds

• S-2: Waves

• S-3: Rainforest

• S-4: Thunder

• Radio frequency: the current FM radio

station.

Snooze Function

1. Whenever the alarm (radio or buzzer) acti-

vates, it can be temporarily suspended for 9

minutes by pressing the SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIM-

MER button once.

2. The alarm will then sound again automatically

after 9 minutes.

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Turning o the Alarm

Press the button to turn the alarm off

when it sounds. The alarm will reset and be ready

for the next day.

Listening to the Radio

Press the button until the display

screen shows the FM radio frequency. The FM band

is active when the FM LED is lit.

1. Press the or buttons to manually

tune to a radio station. Press and hold the

or buttons to scan to the next station

with a strong signal.

2. To tune to a preset station:

a. Press the /TIME SET button; the

display screen will ash with the current

preset station number (e.g., “P02”).

b. While the preset station number is ash-

ing, press the or buttons to

change the preset station.

ѥL Stations with a weak signal can only

be tuned in manually.

Saving a Radio Station to

Memory

1. Tune the radio to the frequency you want to

save as a preset station.

2. Press and hold the MEM/ button; the display

screen will show the current preset station num-

ber (e.g., “P01”).

3. Press the or buttons to choose the

preset station number, then press the MEM/

button to save the current frequency as Preset 01.

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4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to save additional preset sta-

tions.

ѥL Up to 20 stations can be stored in

memory (P01 to P20).

Sleep to Music Function

Place the radio on a timer so that you can listen to

music as you fall asleep.

1. Press the SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIMMER button.

The display will show the default sleep time of

90 minutes

2. Continue to press the SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIM-

MER button to toggle through the timer

length options.

3. The options are 90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20-

10-min. or OFF.

4. The radio will turn off automatically after the

set time has elapsed.

Listening to Connected

Bluetooth® Devices

Pairing a Device with Blue-

tooth®

A device must be paired with the system before us-

ing them together for the rst time.

Press the button until the display

screen shows “bt” and the Bluetooth LED is ash-

ing. The system will automatically search for a

paired device to connect to. If it does not detect

a paired device, it will switch to Pairing mode (the

Bluetooth LED will continue to ash.

While the Bluetooth LED is ashing:

1. Make sure Bluetooth® is enabled on your de-

vice. Enable it if it hasn’t.

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2. Use your device to search for available Blue-

tooth devices. (This function is usually in the

Bluetooth settings menu; refer to your de-

vice’s instruction manual to learn more.)

3. The speaker will announce itself as the “NAXA

NRC-180.” Select it from the list of devices.

4. If your device asks for a passcode, use “0000”

to complete the pairing process.

ѥL If the speaker fails to pair with your

device: 1) Make sure Bluetooth is

enabled on your device; 2) Press and

hold the MEM/ button until the

Bluetooth LED ashes; 3) Use your

device to search for the Naxa NRC-

180 again.

Using the Bluetooth® Controls

If your device supports Bluetooth remote functions,

you will be able to do the following it is connected to

the system:

To do this... ...do this

Start, pause, or resume

audio playback

Press MEM/ .

Skip to the previous track Press .

Skip to the next track Press .

Decrease the volume level Press VOL–/AL1-SET.

Increase the volume level Press VOL+/AL2-SET.

ѥL Make sure the volume of your con-

nected device is set to maximum,

then use the speaker’s controls to

adjust the volume to a comfortable

listening level.

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Using AUX Input

Connect devices without Bluetooth® by using the

AUX connection. A 3.5mm AUX cable is required to

make this connection.

AUX input only works when the system is in FM

radio mode and a 3.5mm AUX cable is plugged in.

1. Press the button until the dis-

play screen shows the FM radio frequency.

2. Use the 3.5mm plug of the included AUX cable

to connect the device’s headphone or line-out

jack to the AUX connector of the system.

3. Turn on the device and the system. Lower the

volume on both.

4. Set the device volume to 80% of its maximum

and then start playback.

5. Press VOL–/AL1-SET to gradually increase the

volume of the speaker to a comfortable level.

ѥL Use the connected AUX device to

control all functions in AUX mode.

The speaker can only be used to

adjust the volume.

Charging Your Devices

Connect the standard end of a USB cable (not in-

cluded) to the USB port on the rear of the unit and

connect the other end to the charging port of your

device. USB cables may differ by manufacturer, so

be sure to use the one provided with your device.

ѥL 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 specications.

There are many different devices

with different power requirements;

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we cannot guarantee charge sup-

port for all devices. Ensure that your

device is working properly before

attempting to charge it.

Specications

Display Type LED (1.8” jumbo)

Speaker Type Mono

Radio Tuner FM with digital preset

tuning

Alarm Clock Dual timer with optional

nature sounds

Input Bluetooth v2.1+EDR

3.5mm AUX audio

USB Charge Port Yes (DC 5V, 1A)

Power Source AC 100-240V adapter

2 x AAA batteries (clock

backup, not included)

Specications are subject to change without prior

notice.

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Support

If you have problems with your device, please con-

sult the instructions in this manual. Please also vis-

it 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

http://www.naxa.com/naxa_support/

Naxa NRC-180 User manual

Brand: Naxa

Model: NRC-180

Category: Alarm clocks

Type: User manual

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