Alarm not going off I got this clock two days ago, maybe I didn't do something right, though I followed the directions. I have it set to wake to radio. I turned on the radio, set the station and the volume, and then pressed the "power" button to turn it back off. I then turned alarm one on wake to radio, and set the time. It is set for AM. and the AL1 light is on. But for some reason the alarm never makes noise when it goes off. The AL1 light blinks when its supposed to go off, but it never turns the radio on. I even set Alarm 2 to buzzer and set it for a few minutes ahead. Same thing. The AL2 light is blinking, but no sound. Any ideas on what is wrong? Alarm not going off I got this clock two days ago, maybe I didn't do something right, though I followed the directions. I have it set to wake to radio. I turned on the radio, set the... » Read More Alarm not going off I got this clock two days ago, maybe I didn't do something right, though I followed the directions. I have it set to wake to radio. I turned on the radio, set the station and the volume, and then pressed the "power" button to turn it back off. I then turned alarm one on wake to radio, and set the time. It is set for AM. and the AL1 light is on. But for some reason the alarm never makes noise when it goes off. The AL1 light blinks when its supposed to go off, but it never turns the radio on. I even set Alarm 2 to buzzer and set it for a few minutes ahead. Same thing. The AL2 light is blinking, but no sound. Any ideas on what is wrong? « Show Less
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Your sensor is putting it into snooze (the sensor that you can wave your hand over to get it to go into snooze). I hated the sensor because it would go off too easily so I put electrical tape over it. That worked for a year and my clock stopped going into snooze, but now it's doing what yours is doing. It goes to snooze before it even goes off. I can tell because the AL1 light flashes in snooze. I wish I had returned it because now I can't rely on it at all.
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The same thing is happening to me....I just purchased this yesterday and can't seem to get the alarm to work either. What was your solution??
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Happened to me at 1 am a few times! It is alarm. I don't have it handy or I could give more details. The instruction sheet should help you out though. Good luck :)
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Turn off the sleep timer. Put it back on 90, wait for the light to go off, then push/hold the red OFF button until it stops. Otherwise, you might just be hitting the snooze button to the alarm. Lol
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Sounds like the radio has a problem. If the station you have set for alarm isn't accessible, the backup alarm 'chime' should have sounded. The fact that the clock is slow also makes me believe the radio is defective. Your question regarding having the time display quickly is a good one - I don't believe you can. It's another little annoyance in the UI that should be fixed.
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Do you have the instructions? Bottom button puts you in the correct mode: one time is alarm mode, twice sets alarm, etc. It also says press top button to turn chime on or off. Other than these directions, I honestly do not know.
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The alarm should not be able to go off if it doesn't have the break disc in between it. Even with the unit off the bike and in the locked position, it should not go off. Maybe you have a faulty unit.
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The wake setting will stay on until you reset the alarm. There is an option for two alarms, but I always reset it for my daughter's nap and then reset it again for her wake time in the morning. I have not tried the two alarms because I am afraid it might mess things up. So far, my daughter LOVES this clock. It works really well. She does not make any noise until the bunny wakes up.
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is the alarm setting on its own when you plug in the battery? It should only activate when you hold down B, maybe you got a defective one or you have a battery that is almost dead. I would try a new battery. I ordered 2 at the time since there so cheap and I got 2 working alarms! only thing i can think that would make them better is if they gave off a electric shock.
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Sorry but I can't help you with information about the alarm. I am retired and do not need the help of an alarm anymore. The instructions say that you can wake to the radio, buzzer or CD. You can set the alarm for two separate times as well.
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Yes. This has happened twice now. At first I assumed that I set the time wrong however, the alarm was going off at a different time.
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This alarm will NOT alert you that it has been set off... it's only $16... it's just an alarm. If you want something that will alert you in any way, it's going to cost quite a bit more money I'd imagine.
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We were able to turn the audio off. There is a setting to mute the alarm. We are away on vacation now and do not have the book with us but it was clear in the instructions how to mute the sound. Not sure why you are having problems. Worked great for us. Sorry couldn't be of more help.
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Depends on what you mean by "turn the alarm off". I have only used the radio, so when it comes on you press the power button to turn it off. To not have it go off, press the Alarm 1 (or Alarm 2, if that's the one) button repeatedly until the little pictograph for alarm and sound are both off on the display.
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If (and that's a big IF) you can manage to get it turned on and close the door without setting it off, the only way to turn it off is to open the door and turn it off. The alarm WILL go off.
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I have sensitive ears, so the alarm was so loud to me that I didn't just let it go to see if it reset itself. I just shut it off physically. Hope that helps.
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Yes, I don't usually use the alarm on mine, but I checked it out to answer your question. It starts quietly/gently and gradually increases in both sound and intensity. You can also get more info by looking at the users manual online for this model (Sangean WR-5). Page 29 of the manual states: "When the buzzer alarm activates, the alarm will start softly and gradually increase in level. It will sound for 1 min and silence for 1 min in repetition for 60 min unless cancelled." You can also wake to your iPod, FM or AM. I hope this helps answer your question. We have had our unit for over a year and it has been great! Yes, I don't usually use the alarm on mine, but I checked it out to answer your question. It starts quietly/gently and gradually increases in both sound and intensity. You can also get more info by looking at the users manual online for this model (Sangean WR-5). Page 29 of the manual states: "When the buzzer alarm activates, the alarm will start softly and gradually increase in level. It will sound for 1 min and silence for 1 min in repetition for 60 min unless cancelled." You can also wake to your iPod, FM or AM. I hope this helps answer your question. We have had our unit for... » Read More Yes, I don't usually use the alarm on mine, but I checked it out to answer your question. It starts quietly/gently and gradually increases in both sound and intensity. You can also get more info by looking at the users manual online for this model (Sangean WR-5). Page 29 of the manual states: "When the buzzer alarm activates, the alarm will start softly and gradually increase in level. It will sound for 1 min and silence for 1 min in repetition for 60 min unless cancelled." You can also wake to your iPod, FM or AM. I hope this helps answer your question. We have had our unit for over a year and it has been great! « Show Less
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I don't know how to answer this Question but if i set both alarms they both go off and the radio plays for an hour and then turns off but the alarm is still fine for the next day.