Victrola Bedside Clock Radio

Product Overview

The Victrola VC-250 is a bedside clock radio designed for convenience and ease of use. It features a clear LED display, FM radio functionality, and alarm settings.

[Image: A Victrola bedside clock radio with a grey wood-grain finish. The front features a large, bright LED display showing the time '12:30' and indicators for AM/PM, SLEEP, and FM. Several control buttons are visible on the top and front of the unit, including 'SNOOZE'.]

Key Components and Controls:

• 1 LED Display: The front display shows the time, alarm status, FM frequency, and volume level.
• 2 Power ON/OFF (Standby): Press briefly to turn the unit on. Press and hold to turn the unit off (standby mode). When the unit is on, a short press switches input modes.
• 3 Alarm Button: Press briefly to turn all alarm clocks on or off.
• 4 Conversion Key: In FM mode, press to toggle between volume ('VOL') and frequency ('FrE') adjustment. Use with Previous/Next buttons.
• 5 Backlight Level Adjustment: Press to cycle through backlight brightness levels: High, Medium, and Low.
• 6 Set Button: In clock mode: Short press to set the time. Long press to switch between 24-hour and 12-hour formats. In FM mode: Short press to switch to saved FM radio stations. Long press to select a position to save a station. In alarm mode: Short press to set up alarm clocks.
• 7 Previous: In FM mode, when 'FrE' is displayed, short press to go to the previous frequency. Press and hold to scan for the nearest FM station. When 'VOL' is displayed, short press to decrease volume by one step. Press and hold to continuously decrease volume.
• 8 Snooze: Short press when an alarm sounds to activate the snooze function. The alarm will sound again in 5 minutes.
• 9 Next: In FM mode, when 'FrE' is displayed, short press to go to the next frequency. Press and hold to scan for the nearest FM station. When 'VOL' is displayed, short press to increase volume by one step. Press and hold to continuously increase volume.
• 9 Power Indicator Light: A red light illuminates when the unit is connected to the power adapter.
• 10 Reset Hole: A small hole for resetting the unit. Requires a pin or paperclip.
• 11 Micro USB Power Port: Connects to the included power adapter via a Micro USB cable.
• 12 Antenna: Extendable antenna for receiving FM radio signals.

Operation

Powering On/Off

1. Connect the Micro USB cable to the Wall Adapter (included) and then to the Micro USB Power Port on the back of the unit.
2. Connect the Wall Adapter to the nearest power outlet. The Power Indicator light will turn red.
3. Press the Standby button to power on the unit. The LED Display will show "LoAd" and then "00:00".
4. Press and hold the Standby button to power off the unit.

Clock Set Up

1. Press Standby to power on; the display shows "LoAd".
2. Long press the SET button to choose between the 24-hour and 12-hour time systems.
3. Press the SET button. The hour digits will flash. Use the Previous/Next buttons to adjust the hour. Press SET again to confirm the hour.
4. After the hour is confirmed, the minute digits will flash. Repeat the same steps to set the minute value.
5. Press SET again to return to Standby mode, or the unit will automatically return to standby mode in 10 seconds.

Alarm Clock

Setting Alarms

1. Press Standby until the display shows "ALA1".
2. Press the Previous/Next buttons to select between the four available alarms: "AL1", "AL2", "AL3", and "AL4".
3. After selecting an alarm, press the SET button. Then, use the Previous/Next buttons to choose the alarm mode:
   • "OFF": The alarm is deactivated.
   • "bEEP": The alarm will sound with a beeping tone.
   • "rad": The alarm sound will be the previously selected FM station.
4. To set the alarm time: The hour digits will flash. Use the Previous/Next buttons to adjust the hour. Press SET again to confirm. After the hour is confirmed, the minute digits will flash. Repeat the steps to set the minute value.
5. After completing these steps, press SET once more to confirm.
6. Press the Standby button twice to return to Standby mode.
7. In Standby mode, press the Alarm button to turn all alarms ON or OFF. Note: The alarm icons will disappear when alarms are turned off.

Snooze or Stop Alarms

1. When the alarm sounds, press any button (except Snooze) to stop the alarm.
2. When you press Snooze, the display will show a snooze icon, and the alarm icon will flash. After 5 minutes, the alarm will sound again.

FM Radio

1. Press Standby twice to enter FM mode. The display will show the radio frequency, and the FM icon will light up (this may take a few seconds). Note: After a few seconds, the display will automatically show the time if no buttons are pressed.
2. Press the Conversion Key, and the display will show "FrE" to manually tune the radio.
   • Press the Previous/Next buttons to manually tune the frequency in 0.1MHz increments to find a station.
   • Press and hold the Previous/Next buttons to scan for the nearest FM stations in reception.

Note: For best reception, fully extend the antenna located on the back of the unit.

Program Preset Stations

The unit allows you to save up to 20 preset FM radio stations.

1. In FM mode, first select the desired radio station. Then, long press the SET button to save the current station. "P01" will flash on the LED Display. Use the Previous/Next buttons to choose the desired preset position (P01 to P20). Long press the SET button to confirm and exit. Repeat this process for all 20 presets.
2. Press the SET button to select from the saved stations, cycling from P01 to P20.

Adjusting Volume

1. Press the Conversion Key button to enter volume adjustment mode; the display will show "VOL".
2. Press the Previous/Next buttons to increase or decrease the volume level.

Radio Sleep Timer

1. Long press the Brightness button to set the sleep function: OFF / S 15 / S 30 / S 45 / S 60 / S 90 / S 120.
2. The "SLEEP" icon on the LED Display will be lit. The radio will automatically power off after the selected duration (15, 30, 45, 60, 90, or 120 minutes). Select OFF to disable the sleep function.

Specifications

Troubleshooting Guide

Safety Information and Compliance

[Image: A lightning bolt within an equilateral triangle indicates the presence of dangerous voltage and a risk of electric shock.] [Image: An exclamation point within an equilateral triangle indicates important operating and maintenance instructions.]

CAUTION: TO PREVENT RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. The appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall not be placed on apparatus.

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. [Image: A square symbol with a circle inside represents Class II or double-insulated electrical appliance, meaning it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.]

The mains plug is used as the disconnect device; the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

The symbol with ~ indicates AC voltage.

No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

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.

FCC Statement

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.

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 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.

WARNING: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

The device must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.

This device complies with FCC and IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. The device should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

California Prop 65 Warning

WARNING

This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Warranty Information

Victrola is a registered trademark of Innovative Technology Electronics LLC.

Innovative Technology Electronics LLC. Limited Warranty: 90 Days Labor, One Year Parts

Innovative Technology Electronics LLC. (IT) warrants the product to be free from “Defects” in materials under normal use for a period of “One Year” from the date of the original purchase. The Warranty is “Not” transferable. IT agrees, within the initial "90 Day” period, to repair or replace the product if it is determined to be defective at “No Charge”. It is further agreed that IT will cover the cost to repair or replace damaged “Parts” only for a total period of “One Year” from the date of the original purchase. The warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, antennas, AC cords, cabinets, headbands, ear-pads, or damage due to line power surges, connection to improper voltage supply or settings, misuse, mishandling, accident, acts of God or attempted repair by an unauthorized service agent.

To obtain service, the purchaser MUST present an original sales receipt / proof of purchase. Please contact us at www.victrola.com to request an RMA (Return Material Authorization) number to return products for service or replacement. Returns without an RMA number on the package will be refused and returned to sender. Upon receipt of the returning item and our full inspection, IT may issue a replacement to the customer for the same item or one that has equivalent value and features. To return an item, supply full name, return address, phone number, item purchased, receipt of purchase, and reason for return to obtain an RMA number.

All returns must be in the original packaging or a reasonable substitute to prevent damage. Customer “Must” include full name, shipping address, and telephone number inside the package. No return will be shipped back to a PO Box or APO address.

Please include your check or money order in the amount of:

• USD $5.00 for items $10.00 to $39.99. (Price Paid Per Unit)
• USD $10.00 for items $40.00 to $99.99. (Price Paid Per Unit)
• USD $16.00 for items $100.00 and up. (Price Paid Per Unit)
• Shipping fees are non-refundable.

Payments should be made payable to Innovative Technology Electronics LLC. (for handling and return shipping charges). IT will not be responsible for delays or unprocessed claims resulting from a purchaser's failure to provide any / all of the necessary information. Send all inquiries or RMA requests via our website www.victrola.com/pages/technical-support.

Innovative Technology Electronics LLC.
1 Channel Drive
Port Washington, NY 11050
Toll free: 1-877-483-2497
Website for support: www.victrola.com/pages/technical-support

There are no express warranties except as listed above.

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE CUSTOMER. (IT) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations 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.