Model T205
Color Changing
Alarm Clock
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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.
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 Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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Quick start
1: power
2: clock battery backup
RESET
R E S E T
TESTT E S T
AM FM SOUNDS AUX
+1
DST
-1
FUNCTION
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MP3-IN
Connect the AC adaptor cord into the DC jack on
the back of the unit and plug the other end into a
working wall socket.
Insert 2 x “AA” battery as indicated into battery
compartment. Replace battery compartment cover.
3: clock & calendar setting
4: alarm setting
ALM RESET
RANDOM
COLOR
ALM RESET
RANDOM
COLOR
SNOOZE / DIMMER
SNOOZE / DIMMER
Press and hold the Button on the top of the unit
until the alarm time display flashes. Press the << or
>> Button to adjust the alarm time (hold for rapid
adjustment). A PM indicator appears for PM setting;
there is no AM indicator. When the correct alarm
time is set, press the Button to exit setting. The
alarm 1 icon will appear.
Follow the same steps using the Button to set
Alarm 2. Note that the alarm source for either alarm
is determined by the function switch.
Press and hold the Time Set Button on the top of
the T205 until the time display flashes. Press the <<
or >> Button to adjust the time (hold for rapid
adjustment). A PM indicator appears for PM setting;
there is no AM indicator. Press the Time Set
Button then << or >> Button adjust the year.
Press the Time Set Button then << or >> Button
adjust the date. Press the Time Set Button. Two
beeps will confirm clock setting is complete.
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Controls and Indicators
Back of Clock
Alarm 1 Button
Alarm 2 Button
Color Button / Random Button
Power Button / Alm. Reset Button
Time Set Button
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Bedtime Beats/Sleep Button
Snooze / Dimmer Button
Reverse Button
Forward Button
Back of Clock
Bottom of Clock
Side of Clock
AM FM SOUNDS AUX
TIME ZONE
+1 -1
TUNING
VOLUME
FUNCTION
DST
DC 7.5V
350mA
MP3IN
DC Jack DST Switch MP3 Jack -in Function
Switch
Time Zone Button
Tuning
Volume
(AM, FM, Sounds, AUX)
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Display
MP3 Line-in Indicator
Battery
DST Indicator
Sleep Display
Alarm Indicator
PM Indicator
Time Display
Alarm Display
Date Indicator
AM/FM Indicator
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Installing the Backup Batteries
Installing the Backup Batteries
Installation of Backup Batteries
If the backup batteries have been installed and a power failure occurs or
the AC cord is accidentally disconnected, the current time and alarm time
settings will be temporarily maintained.
If the backup batteries have not been installed or are dead, when the AC
power resumes the display will show 12:00 and you must reset the time
and alarm settings.
1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the bottom of the unit.
2. Install 2 x “AA” battery.
3. Close the battery cover.
AC adaptor
The unit comes with an AC adaptor that must be used to power the unit (unit will not run on back up battery).
Plug the cable into the DC jack located inside battery compartment on the bottom of unit and plug the other end into AC wall
outlet.
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Getting Started
Daylight-Saving Time
This unit is a preset Clock: the clock is already preset to Eastern Standard Time. It’s simple to match settings to where you
live. For daylight saving time:
1. Set the DST Switch to +1. The DST icon will appear on top of display and the time will advance 1 hour.
2. Set the DST Switch to -1 to set the time back 1 hour.
Pre-Set Time and Date Settings
This model is equipped with a preset feature; the time and date have been set for Eastern Standard Time at the factory.
1. To change your time zone setting, press and hold the Time Zone Button. The current time zone will flash briefly at the
bottom of the display.
2. While the Time Zone is flashing, press the << or >> Button to select your time zone. The time display will show the
current time for the selected time zone. There are seven zones to choose from:
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Atlantic Standard Time
Eastern Standard Time
Central Standard Time
Mountain Standard Time
Pacific Standard Time
Alaskan Standard Time
Hawaiian Standard Time
Setting Time and Calendar
1. Press and hold the Clock Adjust Button located on the back of the unit for 2 seconds until the time display flashes. If
the time is correct, press the Clock Adjust Button again to accept the setting. Otherwise, press the << or >> Button
to adjust the time (hold for a few seconds to advance or reverse rapidly). Remember to set the correct AM or PM time.
(An icon at the upper right hand corner of the display is the PM Indicator; there is no AM indicator). When the correct
time is displayed, press the Clock Adjust button to confirm. The year display will flash.
2. Press the Clock Adjust Button to accept the current year setting or press the << or >> Button until the correct year
is displayed. Press the Clock Adjust Button to confirm year setting after adjustment.
3. The display will change to show the date flashing. Press the Clock Adjust Button to accept the current date setting
or press the << or >> Button until the correct date is displayed (holding the button for a few seconds will advance or
reverse rapidly). Press the Clock Adjust Button to confirm the date setting after adjustment. You will hear 2 beeps
indicating that clock and calendar setting is complete and it will exit the setting mode.
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Operating the Dual Alarm System
Note: The T205 has a dual alarm feature allowing you to wake to Nature Sounds or Radio. A buzzer alarm will still sound in
the event of power failure (if backup batteries are installed).
Setting the Alarm(s)
1. Press and hold the Button until the display flashes. Press the << and >> Button to set the alarm time. Remember to
set the correct AM or PM time.
2. Press the Button again or wait for 10 seconds. Alarm 1 is now armed, indicated by the numbered alarm clock icon.
3. To set Alarm 2, just repeat steps 1 and 2 above but using Button.
4. Set the Function Switch located on the back of the unit to wake to AM/FM radio or Nature Sounds. Both alarms (1 and
2) will wake you to the same sound source.
NOTE: The radio alarm will wake you to the currently tuned band and station.
Review, Arming and Disarming Alarm (Turn Alarm Function On and Off)
1. Press the (or ) Button once. The display will show the current alarm time on the bottom part of the display for alarm
time review.
2. During alarm review, press the button again to arm or disarm the alarm. When the alarm is armed, the related alarm icon
appears in the display.
Resetting the Alarm to Come on the Next Day
1. When the alarm is sounding, press the Button to silence the alarm and reset it to come on the following day.
Snooze
1. Press the Snooze/Dimmer Button after the alarm sounds. The alarm will be silenced and come on again about 9
minutes later. Snooze can be pressed several times during the 1 hour alarm cycle.
Color Change
1. During normal mode, press and hold the Color Button on top of the unit to activate the random color sequence (the
color of the cabinet and display backlight will fade from one color into the next). There are seven colors. To stop on a
particular color, press the Color Button when the desired color is displayed.
2. You can control the brightness by pressing the Snooze/Dimmer Button as needed.
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Listening to Auxiliary Audio Devices
If you are using another MP3 player or other portable audio device, you can play it through the T205 via the Line-in Jack.
device and the other end of the patch cord into the T205 MP3 Line-in Jack located on the back of the unit.
2. Set the Function Switch to AUX. The
Icon appears on the top of the display, indicating Line-in playing mode.
3. Turn on and play your device.
4. Adjust the Volume Dial on the left of the T205.
5. To turn off the unit, press the Button on the T205. Please remember to turn off your device, too.
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Listening to Radio
Tuning and Playing the Radio
1. Press the Button to turn the unit on.
2. Move the Function Switch as needed to select AM or FM radio band. The currently tuned
station frequency will appear at the bottom of the display, with FM or AM icon showing the
radio band setting.
3. Turn the Tuning Dial to tune the radio to a desired station.
Extend the FM antenna as far from unit as possible and position for best reception. Do not strip or alter the antenna wire.
The unit has an internal AM antenna. Position the unit as needed for best AM reception.
4. Turn the Volume Dial to adjust the volume.
5. To turn off the unit, press the Button.
Sleep Operation: Bedtime Beats and Radio
Sleep mode lets you sleep to Bedtime Beats or the radio until the T205 shuts off at your selected time.
1. Move the Function Switch as needed to select your sleep source: Sounds for Bedtime
Beats, or select AM or FM radio band. Do not set source to AUX.
2. Press the Sleep Button to enter sleep mode. The Sleep Icon will appear on top of the display to indicate the unit is in
sleep mode. You can adjust the sleep timer from 90, 60, 30,15 minutes or OFF by pressing the Sleep Button as needed.
The unit will automatically turn off after the selected time.
3. When the display changes from the sleep time setting, if you have selected Sound as your sleep source, the currently
selected Bedtime Beat (bb1 = classical, bb2 = jazz, bb3 = new age, bb4 = selections from beats 1-3) will be displayed.
Press the << or >> Button to cycle to your preferred Bedtime Beat.
During sleep mode, press the Sleep Button once to show the sleep time remaining. Pressing it again will change sleep
time to the next lowest increment.
4. Turn the Volume Dial to adjust the sleep volume. The volume will remain at that level the next time the unit is activated
by alarm or by pressing the Button.
5. To stop listening at any time, press the Button on the T205 to turn the unit off.
Dimmer Operation
During normal operation, press the Snooze/Dimmer Button to control the brightness of the LCD display.
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A Consumer Guide to Product Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This unit has been designed and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire
hazards. Please read all the safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use. Keep these instructions handy for future
reference. Take special note, adhere to all warning, and always follow the instructions on the unit and in the instruction and service manuals.
1. Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water. For example: near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
swimming pool or in a wet basement.
2. Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with it’s proper ventilation. For example, it
should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block ventilation openings. Also, it should not be placed in a built-in
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
3. Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
4. Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked
on the appliance itself.
5. Power-cord Protection – Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them. It is always best to have a clear area from where the cord exits the unit to where it is plugged into an AC outlet.
6. Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning.
7. Non-Use Periods – The power cord of the unit should be unplugged from the outlet when it is to be left unused for a long period of
time.
8. Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into an enclosure through
openings.
9. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
10. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
11. Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
12. Damage Require Service – The unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A.The power supply cord or plug has been damaged.
B.Objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the enclosure.
C.The unit has been exposed to rain.
D.The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
E.The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance.
13. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond that described in the user’s operating instructions. All other servicing
should be referred to qualified service personnel.
14. Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
For questions or comments regarding this or other products, please call our toll-free number 1-800-888-4491.
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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 service be required by reason of any defect or malfunction during the warranty period, SDI Technologies will repair
or, at its discretion, replace this product without charge (except for a $3.00 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 $6.00.
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:
1. Remove batteries (if applicable) and pack the unit in a well-padded, heavy corrugated box.
2. Enclose a photocopy of your sales receipt, credit card statement, or other proof of the date of purchase.
3. Enclose a check or money order payable to the order of SDI Technologies, Inc. for the sum of $3.00 (or $6.00 if after the
warranty period or without proof of purchase).
4. Send the unit prepaid to the Factory Service Center listed below:
Consumer Repair Department
SDI Technologies Inc.
Timex Audio Products Division
1330 Goodyear Drive
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 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.
© 2008 SDI Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved
TIMEX is a registered trademark of Timex Corporation the United States and other countries
T205-1201208-A
Printed in China
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