Operation confirmed. Batteries replaced with new ones. Some rust is visible on the batteries, but it does not appear to affect the operation (see photo 7). Instruction manual not included. Product Overview: Hourly Melody Electronic melodies announce each hour. The melody changes in order, with 12 songs played each hour. Song List: Tales from the Vienna Woods Voices of Spring Menuet (Boccherini) Dance of the Hours American Patrol Menuet ("L'Arlésienne" Suite No. 2) La Sorella Flower Song The Mill in the Black Forest The Harmonious Blacksmith Doll's Dream and Awakening In the Ballroom