AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio with SmartSet ® Automatic Time Setting System and Sure Alarm (U.S. Patent No. 6,567,344) OWNER’S MANUAL CKS1701 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com CKS1701_032306.
CAUT I ON 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.
Congratulations! And thank you for purchasing the SmartSet® Clock Radio from Emerson Research. SmartSet® is the world’s first and only LED clock radio that will automatically set itself to the correct ‘Year’, ‘Month’, ‘Date’, and ‘Time’as soon as you plug it in. The only thing you have to do is tell the SmartSet® what time zone you are in, and the built in computer does everything else for you immediately. And not only the first time, but every time the power is interrupted as well.
I M P O R TAN T N O T E S • Avoid installing this unit in places • Operate controls and switches as exposed to direct sunlight or close to described in the manual. heat radiating appliances such as • Before turning on the power, make electric heaters, on top of other stereo certain that the power cord is properly equipment that radiates too much installed.
P R E PAR AT I O N F O R U S E Unpacking And Set-up • Remove the radio from the carton and remove all packing material from the radio. We suggest that you save the packing material, if possible, in the unlikely event that your radio ever needs to be returned for service. The original carton and packing material is the only safe way to pack your radio to protect it from damage in transit. • Remove any descriptive labels or stickers on the front or top of the cabinet.
Power Source This radio is designed to operate on normal 120V 60Hz AC power only. Do not attempt to operate the radio on any other power source. You could cause damage to the radio that is not covered by your warranty. This radio should be connected to an AC outlet that is always ‘live’. Do not connect it to an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. When the power to the radio is interrupted, the built in lithium battery takes over to maintain the time and alarm settings.
L O C AT I O N O F C O N T R O L S AN D I N D I C AT O R S Front Panel 2 3 4 1 5 7 Top Panel 16 6 3 17 15 14 13 12 18 11 10 19 9 8 Left Side Panel 24 Right Side Panel 23 22 21 20 6 CKS1701_032306.
1.) AM indicator. 2.) Time/Date Display. 3.) Dial Pointers. 4.) FM Dial Scale. 5.) AM Dial Scale. 6.) LOW BATT. LED Indicator. 7.) Back Up Battery Compartment (Bottom Cabinet). 8.) SNOOZE (SLEEP OFF) Button. 9.) TIME ZONE Button. 10.) TIME Setting Button. 11.) SLEEP Button (Sleep To Music Timer). 12.) MONTH/DATE Setting Button. 13.) OFF-ON-BUZZ.-AUTO Selector Switch. 14.) AUTO ON Indicator. 15.) AC Power Cord (Back Cabinet). 16.) ALARM setting Button. 17.) Speaker (Top Cabinet). 18.) SET + Button. 19.
O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Daylight Saving Time (DST) ON/OFF Switch IMPORTANT: The Daylight Saving Time (DST) ON/OFF switch is located on the left side panel. This switch was set to the “OFF” position at our factory prior to shipment. At the beginning of Daylight Saving Time set the DST switch to the “ON” position. The time will advance by one hour. At the end of Daylight Saving Time set the DST switch to the “OFF” position. The time will back up by one hour.
There are 7 time zones programmed into your SmartSet® clock radio as follows: ZONE 1 — Atlantic Time ZONE 2 — Eastern Time ZONE 3 — Central Time ZONE 4 — Mountain Time ZONE 5 — Pacific Time ZONE 6 — Yukon Time ZONE 7 — Hawaiian Time (Default Setting) To change the default time zone display, depress the TIME ZONE button. The number “2” will appear on the display indicating that the default zone is ZONE 2, Eastern Time.
Year Display To see the correct year, depress the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons together. The display changes from time to year. When you release the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons the display returns to the correct time. Manual Time Adjustments Some people like to set their clocks 5 to 10 minutes fast to make sure that they will always be on time. Even though the SmartSet® sets the time by itself, you still have the option of adjusting the time manually if you wish.
Adjusting The Wake Up Time 1.) Depress and hold the ALARM setting button. The display will change from the correct time to the Alarm wake up time. 2.) While holding the ALARM setting button, depress either the SET + or – button to move the display ahead or back to your desired wake up time. 3.) When the desired wake up time appears on the display, release the SET + or – buttons. Note: Be sure that you have set the wake up time correctly by observing the AM indicator.
Listening To The Radio 1.) Set the BAND selector to the desired band, AM or FM. 2.) Set the VOLUME control to a low setting. 3.) Switch the OFF-ON-BUZZ-AUTO selector switch to the “ON” position. 4.) Select your desired station with the TUNING control. 5.) Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired setting. 6.) When you are finished listening, Switch the OFF-ON-BUZZ-AUTO selector switch to the “OFF” position. Antenna Information AM – The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet.
Wake To Radio 1.) Turn the radio ‘On’and select the band, station, and volume level that you wish to hear when the alarm comes on. 2.) Reconfirm the wake up time by pressing the ALARM button. 3.) Set the OFF-ON-BUZZ-AUTO selector switch to the “AUTO” position. The AUTO ON indicator will light up to confirm that the alarm is set. 4.) At the selected wake up time the radio will turn ‘On’. It will play for one hour and then shut off automatically. 5.) To stop the radio sooner, press the ALARM button.
Snooze Alarm After the radio or buzzer alarm sounds in the morning you may press the SNOOZE (SLEEP OFF) Bar for a few more minutes sleep. The alarm will stop for approximately 9 minutes and then turn on again. You may repeat the Snooze operation up to seven times if desired, but after the seventh time the alarm will not turn on again. Sleep To Music Timer You can program the sleep timer to play the radio for up to 90 minutes and then shut off automatically. 1.) Press the SLEEP button.
Changing The Lithium Battery Like all batteries, eventually the built in lithium battery will need to be replaced. A number of factors, such as, the length of time between the date the radio was manufactured and the date you plugged it in for the first time determine the amount of time before replacement. During this initial storage period, the lithium battery is supplying power to the SmartSet® computer memory.
4.) Remove the original battery from the holder and insert the new battery into the holder the same way, observing the positive (+) direction. Slide the holder with the new battery back into the slot in the cabinet. 5.) Replace the screw that secures the battery holder in the cabinet. 6.) Turn the radio right side up and confirm that the LOW BATT. indicator is ‘Off’. 7.) Save these instructions. You’ll have to do this again five to eight years from now! 16 CKS1701_032306.
Resetting The Clock After A Total Memory Loss If you do not change the built in lithium battery within a reasonable period of time after you see the ‘flashing’LOW BATT. warning indicator, the lithium battery may become exhausted and will no longer be able to supply back up power to the SmartSet ® internal computer.
5.) Depress the TIME button and the SET + button to set the display to the correct Time. Be sure to confirm that you have set the time correctly to ‘AM’or ‘PM’by observing the AM indicator. 6.) After you set the time, reconfirm that the Month/Date displays are still correct. Make final adjustments if necessary. The SmartSet® clock memory is now reset and the new lithium battery will maintain it for the next 5 to 8 years, depending on the number and duration of the power outages you experience.
C AR E AN D M AI N T E N AN C E If the cabinet becomes dusty, wipe it with a soft cloth. If the cabinet becomes smudged or dirty, clean it with a soft, slightly dampened cloth. Never allow water or any liquid to get inside the cabinet. Never use any abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads as these will damage the finish of your radio. Lithium Battery Precautions • Dispose of the old battery properly. Do not leave it lying around where a young child or pet could play with, or swallow it.
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 at an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion.
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