The Timex T463 is a clock radio that allows you to hear your local weather report. It has an analog tuner with a seven preset memory functions. You can listen to the radio, the weather or nature sounds. The T463 features a calendar and a triple alarm function. The unit runs on AC/DC power. If your home loses power, the T463 runs on five "AA" backup batteries.
Instructions
Set the Clock and Calendar
1. Lift the cover on top of the clock radio to reveal the set buttons.
2. Press and hold the "Time Set" button until the clock digits begin flashing.
3. Press and hold either the forward arrow or reverse arrow button to rapidly advance the time. When you are close to the current time, release the button and press it repeatedly to slowly advance the numbers until you arrive at the correct value. Press the "Time Set" button to return to display mode.
4. Press and hold the "Cal Set" button until the display begins flashing.
5. Press the forward arrow button to set the month and press the reverse arrow button to set the date. Press the "7.5.2" button repeatedly until the correct day of the week flashes on the display. Press the "Cal Set" button to return to the display mode.
Set the Alarm
6. Press the "Alarm Set" button on the front of the clock radio. You can set up to three alarms. Each time you press the "Alarm Set" button, you cycle to the next alarm. If you press the button a fourth time, the clock radio returns to display mode.
7. Open the lid on top of the clock radio. Press the forward or reverse arrow button to set the alarm time.
8. Press the "7.5.2" button repeatedly until the amount of days you would like the alarm to be set appears on the display. "7" means the alarm will sound daily, "5" means the alarm will sound Monday through Friday and "2" means the alarm will sound on Saturday and Sunday.
9. Press "Alarm Set" until the clock beeps and returns to the normal display mode. Press any or all three of the "Radio," "Weather" or "Sound" buttons on the front of the clock radio to select the sound you want to wake to.
Listening Options
10. Open the clock radio lid and press the "Radio On" button to turn the radio on. Slide the band on the right side of the unit to either "FM" or "AM." Slide the tuner on the right side of the unit to select a radio station. Press the "Off/Reset" button to turn the radio off.
11. Lift the lid on top of the clock radio and press the "Sound On" button to listen to nature sounds. Press one of the sound buttons on the front of the unit to choose your desired sound: "Ocean," "Forest," "Brook" or "Wind." Press the "Off/Reset" button to turn the sound off.
12. Lift the lid and press the "Instant Weather On" button to listen to the weather. Set the weather channel on the left side of the unit to the position that has the best reception. Press the "Off/Reset" button to turn the weather off.
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