Instruction Manual CR-224 Explorer I
External AM Antenna
Welcome Thank you for purchasing the Crosley Radio CR224 Explorer I. Before operating this unit, please read this manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference. Features XM Ready XM offers 160 digital radio channels of commercial-free music and premier news, sports, talk, and traffic and weather in 21 metro markets. XM's on-air hosts broadcast live from studios in Washington, D.C., New York City and Nashville. XM is broadcast via satellite to subscribers from coast to coast.
Getting Started Table of Contents Getting Started Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Control Locators . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Connector Locators . . . . . . . . . . .7 Basic Operation Unit Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9 Clock Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Audio Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Factory Restore . .
Getting Started 8 5 6 7 3 4 2 Control Locators 1. Power 2. Tuning / Enter 3. Volume 4. Menu 4 5. Preset 6. Audio 7. Mode 8.
Getting Started 13 10 9 7 14 5 11 4 1 6 12 15 16 17 18 19 Remote Locators 9. Mute 10. Volume Up 11. Volume Down 12. Memory 13. Tuning Down 14. Tuning Up 15. Numeric keys 16. Snooze 17. Sleep 18. Alarm 1 19.
Getting Started 1 4 2 3 5 Display Locators 1. Time 2. Mode 3. XM Antenna Signal 4. Station Information 5.
Getting Started 9 10 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Connector Locators 1. FM Antenna 2. External AM Antenna 3. XM Antenna Jack 4. Auxillary In 5. Headphone Jack 6. Line Out 7. 12v Jack 8. AroundSound™ Control 9. Remote Holder 10.
Basic Operation Unit Controls 1. Power Button – This button turns the main power on/off. When in the off position, the time and date will be displayed. 2. Tuning Knob – The Tuning Knob is used to change AM/FM/XM stations. Pressing the Tuning Knob enters the selected station during tuning, and also selected menu options. 3. Volume Knob – Rotate to adjust volume to desired listening level. 4. Menu – The Menu Button is used to access all menu items.
Basic Operation 15. Enter – Use to select stations and menu functions. 16. Number Keys – Use to enter in stations or presets. 17. Snooze – The Snooze Button on the remote works slightly different than the one on the radio. 1. Pressing when the alarm is activated puts the unit into Snooze mode. 2. Pressing the Snooze Button while the unit is on accesses the Snooze Setup section of the menu. 3. Pressing with the power off will temporarily light the display so the time and date can be seen. 18.
Basic Operation Audio Setup Use this feature to customize your sound by adjusting bass, treble and balance settings. 1. Press the Menu Button. 2. Rotate the Tuning Knob to highlight Audio and press to select. 3. Choose which audio feature you want to adjust and press the Tuning Knob to select. 4. Rotate the Tuning Knob to select the desired value (- 5 to +5 ) and press to select. Contrast Setup Using this feature, you can change the contrast of the LCD to your desired level.
Radio Operation XM Radio XM $12.95 monthly service subscription sold seperately. XM Passport or Connect and Play system required to receive XM service (sold seperately). Installation costs and other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. Subscription fee is consumer only. All fees and programming subject to change. Channels with frequent explicit language are indicated with an XL. Channel blocking is available for XM radio receivers by calling 1-800-XMRADIO.
Alarm Alarm Alarm Setup This unit is equipped with dual alarms. The alarms can be set independently of each other. You can also choose to wake to AM, FM, XM or the buzzer. To set Alarm 1, follow the steps below. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. With the power turned on, press the Menu Button. Rotate the Tuning Knob to select Alarm Setup and press to enter. Select Alarm 1 and press the Tuning Knob to enter. Press the Tuning Knob to turn the selected alarm on or off.
Alarm Sleep and Snooze Setup These features allow you to customize sleep and snooze settings. Sleep settings can be adjusted from 10-90 minutes. Snooze can be adjusted from 5-30 minutes. Follow the instructions below to set each. Sleep Setup 1. With the power turned on, press the Menu Button. 2. Rotate the Tuning Knob to select Sleep and Snooze Setup and press to enter. 3. Rotate the Tuning Knob to select Sleep Setup and press to enter. 4. Press Tuning Knob to turn Sleep on/off.
Portable Audio Ready Portable Audio Ready Auxiliary Output This unit comes ready for portable audio. Using the supplied mini pin cable, hooking up portable audio is a snap. Follow the instruction below to hook up your portable audio player. 1. Using the supplied mini pin cable, connect one end to the Aux In jack on the back of the unit. 2. Connect the other end into the output jack or the headphone jack of your external device. 3.
General General Troubleshooting Guide There is no power. 1. Make sure AC to DC power cord is plugged in at the wall and at the back of the unit. 2. Check that the Function Knob is not in the OFF position. There is no sound. 1. Make sure the Function switch is not in the AUX position. 2. Make sure the mute feature is not on. The sound is distorted. 1. Adjust the tuner and/or antenna to improve the signal strength. Under certain circumstances, the reception may be improved by relocating the unit. 2.
Warranty ED WARRANTY Crosley Radio Products are warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of 1 Year beginning from the date of sale to the original purchaser. Should the unit fail under normal usage during the 1 Year warranty period, a request for RETURN AUTHORIZATION (R.A.) must be made by the original customer before returning the unit. Call Crosley Radio customer service for Return Authorization at (502) 583-4246 from 9 AM to 5 PM (EST) Monday to Friday.
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