AM/FM CLOCK RADIO with SURE-ALARM™ BATTERY BACK-UP and NIGHT LIGHT OWNER'S MANUAL GP808 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com GP808_ib072502.
WARNI NG TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Thank you for purchasing this Girlpower AM/FM Clock Radio with Sure-Alarm™ Battery Back Up System. It has been designed and engineered to provide you with many years of reliable operation with a minimum of care. Listen to your favorite AM/FM radio stations, wake up to the radio or an electronic buzzer alarm, sleep to music with the auto shut-off timer and use the Snooze Alarm when you need a few more minutes sleep before you can get up and face a new day.
IMPORTANT NOTES • Avoid installing this unit in places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters, on top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat, places lacking ventilation or dusty areas, places subject to constant vibration and/or humid or moist areas. • Before turning on the power, make certain that the power cord is properly installed.
PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET UP • Remove all packing materials from the unit. Also remove any descriptive labels from the front or top of the radio. Do not remove any labels from the back or bottom of the radio. • Place the radio on a stable shelf, desk, nightstand, table, etc, convenient to a 120V 60Hz AC outlet, and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, humidity, moisture, dust, or vibration. • Unwind the AC power cord.
POWER SOURCE This radio is designed to operate on normal 120V 60Hz AC house current only. Operating the radio with any other power supply may cause damage to the unit which is not covered by your warranty. Fully extend the AC power cord and insert the plug into a polarized AC120V 60Hz outlet. Note that this unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. This is a safety feature designed to protect you from electric shock.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1.) ALARM Set/RESET Button. 10.) MINUTE Button. 2.) Power Switch. 11.) TUNING Control. (BUZZ/AUTO/ON/OFF) 12.) HOUR Button. 3.) SLEEP Button. 13.) CLOCK Set Button. 4.) NIGHT LIGHT 14.) SNOOZE Button. 5.) NIGHT LIGHT Selector Switch. 15.) Battery Compartment (Bottom of unit). (HI/LO/OFF) 16.) Tuning Dial. 6.) Speaker. 17.) AUTO(Alarm) ‘On’Indicator. 7.) AC Power Cord. 18.) AM Indicator. 8.) VOLUME Control. 19.) Clock Display. 9.) BAND (AM/FM)Selector.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETTING THE CLOCK When the unit is plugged in for the first time the clock will show (AM) "12:00" and the display will flash. The flashing will stop after the clock has been set. AM indicator AUTO ‘On’indicator 1.) Depress the CLOCK button and the HOUR button together to adjust the clock to the correct hour, then release the buttons. Note: Be sure to set the hour correctly for AM or PM. If the AM Indicator is On', the time displayed is AM.
LISTENING TO RADIO 1.) Set the BAND switch to the desired band, AM or FM. 2.) Set the VOLUME control to a low setting. 3.) Slide the Power switch to the 'ON' position. 4.) Use the TUNING control to select the desired station. 5.) Adjust the VOLUME control to a comfortable level. 6.) When you are finished listening, slide the Power switch to the 'OFF' position. Hints For Better Reception FM The FM antenna is inside the power cord. Make sure the power cord is fully extended for best reception.
WAKE TO RADIO 1.) Depress the ALARM/RESET button. The display will change from the correct time to wake up time. Adjust the wake up time as described on page 7, if necessary. 2.) Slide the Power switch to the 'ON' position and select the station and the volume level that you want to hear when you wake up. 3.) Slide the Power switch to the 'AUTO' position. The radio will turn off and the AUTO indicator comes on. 4.) At the selected wake up time the radio will turn 'On' automatically.
SNOOZE (REPEAT ALARM) If you need a few extra minutes sleep when the alarm comes on in the morning, press the SNOOZE button. The alarm will stop for approximately 9 minutes, and then turn on again. This operation can be repeated several times if necessary. SLEEP TO MUSIC TIMER The sleep to music timer allows you to fall asleep to music for up to 1 hour and 59 minutes, and then shuts the radio off automatically.
NIGHT LIGHT Slide the NIGHT LIGHT switch to either the ‘LO’ or ‘HI’ position to turn on the nightlight. Slide to the ‘OFF’position to turn the nightlight off. BULB REPLACEMENT To change the bulb use a coin to turn the bulb holder clockwise slightly until it pops up from the bottom cabinet. Remove the bulb holder and discard the old bulb. Place the new bulb in the bulb holder and insert the bulb holder into the cabinet. Turn counterclockwise slightly to lock it in place. See following illustration.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE There are no user serviceable parts inside this radio. Please refer all service problems to a qualified service facility. See the warranty page of this manual for further details. If the cabinet becomes dusty, wipe the exterior with a soft dust cloth only. Never use dusting sprays or polishes on the cabinet. If the cabinet becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be wiped with a soft cloth that has been slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution.
LIMITED WARRANTY Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. With your dated proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts (excluding bulbs) at an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion.
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