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Rechargeable Flashlight
with AM/FM/TV Sound,
Instant Weather Radio,
Digital Alarm Clock,
and Night Light
OWNER'S MANUAL
RP3228 (Black)
RP3228SL (Silver)
Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com
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CAUTION 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. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN ! The lightning flash with arrow- The exclamation point within WARNING: TO REDUCE THE head symbol, within an equi- an equilateral triangle is in- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK lateral triangle is inten
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IMPORTANT! CONNECT THIS UNIT TO AN AC OUTLET FOR 24 HOURS TO FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERIES BEFORE FIRST USE Thank You……………… For purchasing this Emerson multi-function rechargeable flashlight/radio combination. This unique device is designed for connection directly to your household AC outlet, and it includes a built-in rechargeable Ni-Cad battery pack so that it is always ready to use in case of a power failure. Not only does it provide you with an emergency light source but it also has a built-in
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IMPORTANT NOTES • Operate controls and switches as electric heaters, on top of other stereo described in the manual. equipment that radiates too much • Avoid installing this unit in places heat, places lacking ventilation or exposed to direct sunlight or close to dusty areas, places subject to constant heat radiating appliances such as vibration and/or humid or moist areas. NOTE: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equ
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PREPARATION FOR USE IMPORTANT! This flashlight/radio has built in rechargeable Ni-Cd batteries. The batteries were fully charged when they were installed in the unit at our factory. However, when not connected to an AC outlet the batteries will slowly discharge even though the unit is not being used. We suggest that you connect this unit to your AC outlet and allow it to charge for 24 hours, or at least over-night, before you use it. When the built in batteries are fully charged you can expect a
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To connect this unit to your AC outlet unfold the built-in AC plug located on the bottom cabinet as shown and connect to your outlet. ON Note: This device has a polarized plug and can only be connected to a normal polarized residential/household polarized outlet with the wider slot on the left side. This is a safety feature. When properly connected to the outlet the flashlight will be facing upward toward the ceiling and the nightlight will be facing downward toward the floor. 5 RP3228_030205.p6
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Power Source This device 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 device that is not covered by your warranty. If the plug will not fit, you may have an older non-polarized AC outlet. Do not defeat the safety feature by trying to file the wider blade, or replacing the plug. Contact an electrician to replace your outdated outlet. AC Plug AC Outlet 6 RP3228_030205.p65 6 2/3/2005, 10:32
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL LEFT SIDE PANEL 7 8 12 13 14 7 6 6 WB 15 5 9 16 10 4 11 3 3 2 22 2 17 1 18 EARPHONE 20 19 21 1.) Speaker. TOP PANEL 2.) Flashlight Red Cover. 3.) TUNING Control. ON 4.) Clock SET Button. 5.) LCD Clock. 12 6.) NIGHT LIGHT. 2 13 7.) WEATHER Band Button. 14 8.) Telescopic Antenna. 8 (FM/TV/Weather Bands) 7 9.) Clock MODE Button. 6 10.) Back LIGHT Button. 11.) VOLUME Control. 11 3 Power On/OFF Switch. 17.) Band Selector Switch. 12.) F
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Flashlight Operation The flashlight has 3 operating modes: ON – When the flashlight control switch is set to the ‘ ON’ position, the light is “on’ constantly. FLASH – When the flashlight control switch is set to the ‘ FLASH’ position the light flashes on and off continuously. AUTO – When the flashlight control switch is set to the ‘ AUTO’ position and the unit is connected to the AC outlet, the flashlight will turn ‘ On’ automatically if the AC power is interrupted, either
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Night Light This unit includes a built-in Night Light with automatic light sensor that turns the Night Light on and off automatically when needed. To prevent unnecessary battery drain, the Night Light only operates when the unit is connected to the AC outlet. 9 RP3228_030205.p65 9 2/3/2005, 10:32
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Radio Operation 1.) Turn on the radio by rotating the VOLUME control clockwise. 2.) Slide the Band Selector switch to select the desired band (AM, FM/TV 1 or TV 2). • Select AM to tune AM radio stations. • Select FM/TV 1 to tune FM radio stations and TV channels 2 through 6. • Select TV 2 to tune TV channels 7 through 13. 3.) Tune the desired station by rotating the TUNING control. 4.) Adjust the VOLUME control as desired. 5.) To turn the unit off, rotate the VOLUME control counterclockwise unti
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If you do not hear the weather reports when you press the WEATHER button, very slowly rotate the WB FINE TUNING control on the left side cabinet of the radio until you are receiving the frequency of the National Weather Radio transmitter that is broadcasting in your area. You only need to do this one time, unless you move to a different area. In that case you might have to adjust the WB FINE TUNING control again. 11 RP3228_030205.p65 11 2/3/2005, 10:33
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Antenna Information AM – This unit has a built-in ferrite rod antenna, which eliminates the need for an external antenna, and provides adequate reception in most areas. If reception is weak, turn the unit to improve reception. FM, TV, WEATHER BAND – The telescopic antenna on the right side of the unit is for these bands only. If reception is weak, adjust the length of the antenna. Note: The FM Antenna should be fully retracted (lowered) when the unit is connected to your AC outlet for recharging
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Clock Operation Setting The Date And Time Note: The month and date are displayed numerically (MM/DD). th For example, February 28 is displayed as “2 28”. 1.) Press the MODE button four times. The Month display appears. 2.) Press the SET button repeatedly to advance the display to the correct month. 3.) Press the MODE button again. The Day display appears. 4.) Press the SET button repeatedly to advance the display to the correct day. 5.) Press the MODE button again. The Hour display appears toge
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Setting The Alarm Time 1.) Press the MODE button twice. The AL indicator appears. The Hour digit flashes. 2.) Press the SET button repeatedly to advance the display to the correct hour, AM “A” or PM “P”. 3.) Press the MODE button again. The Minutes display flashes. 4.) Press the SET button repeatedly to advance the display to the correct minute. 5.) Press the MODE button again. The Alarm time is set, and the display returns to current time. 6.) To check the set Alarm time, press the SET button o
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To Activate The Alarm Time 1.) Press the MODE button once. The AL indicator appears. The Alarm time flashes. 2.) Press the SET button until the indicator appears. 3.) Press the MODE button repeatedly to return to current time. 4.) When the Alarm time reached, the buzzer sounds for 30 seconds and then stops. 5.) To stop the Alarm sooner, press the MODE button. Snooze Alarm When the alarm turns ‘On ’, you may temporary stop the buzzer sound within 30 seconds. 1.) Press the SET button once, the i
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To Activate The Hourly Chime 1.) Press the MODE button once. The AL indicator appears. The Alarm time flashes. 2.) Press the SET button until the indicator appears. 3.) Press the MODE button repeatedly to return to current time. 4.) During “:00” second of every hour, a “BEEP” sound will be heard. 16 RP3228_030205.p65 16 2/3/2005, 10:33
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To Activate The Alarm Time And Hourly Chime 1.) Press the MODE button once. The AL indicator appears. The Alarm time flashes. 2.) Press the SET button once, the indicator appears. Alarm time is activated. 3.) Press the SET button once more, both and indicators appear. Both Alarm time and Hourly Chime are activated. 4.) Press the MODE button repeatedly to return to current time. 17 RP3228_030205.p65 17 2/3/2005, 10:33
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To Deactivate The Alarm Time And Hourly Chime 1.) Press the MODE button once. The AL indicator appears. The Alarm time flashes. 2.) Press the SET button once, the indicator disappears. Alarm time is deactivated but Hourly Chime is still activated. 3.) Press the SET button once more, the indicator disappears. Hourly Chime is also deactivated. 4.) Press the MODE button repeatedly to return to current time. Clock Display Lighting To see the time in low-light conditions, press the LIGHT button. Th
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Replacing the Rechargable Ni-Cd battery pack If after recharging, the battery power is still weak, replace the 4.8V 320mAH rechargeable battery pack. 1.) Turn the unit on its side and use a small screwdriver to remove 2 the screws securing the battery 1 compartment cover. 2.) Remove the compartment cover by sliding it in the direction of “arrow”. 3.) Unplug the rechargeable battery pack connector from the socket 4 and lift the pack out of the compartment. 4.) Connect the new battery pack ’s plug
