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®
SmartSet CD Clock Radio
with Automatic Time Setting System
Digital Tuning Stereo Receiver
and Touchless Snooze Control
OWNER’S MANUAL
CKD5809
(U.S. Patent No. 6,567,344)
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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- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE The exclamation point within head symbol, within an equi- an equilateral triangle is in- RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK lateral triangle is inten
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Thank You………… For purchasing this Emerson Research Stereo CD Clock Radio with the patented ® SmartSet automatic time setting system. As soon as you plug-in your radio for the first time, and after every power interruption, the clock will automatically set itself to the correct, year, month, date, day, and time. It will also automatically adjust itself for all Daylight Saving Time changes, through the year 2099. There are dual alarms that can be set and used independently. The alarms can be set f
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We have taken great care to make sure that this unit was in perfect working order when it left our factory. If you have any problems with the set-up or operation of this model please do not return it to the dealer. Please call the Emerson Consumer Products Customer Service Hotline, toll-free at: 1-800-898-9020. One of our customer service representatives will try to diagnose and correct the problem for you. If we cannot solve the problem by phone you will be instructed how to receive a replaceme
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IMPORTANT NOTES • Avoid installing this unit in places exposed • Operate controls and switches as to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating described in the manual. appliances such as electric heaters, on • Before turning ‘On’ the power, make top of other stereo equipment that certain that power cord is properly radiates too much heat, places lacking installed. ventilation or dusty areas, places subject • Store your CDs in a cool area to avoid to constant vibration and/ or humid or damage
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PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking and Set-up • Remove the unit from the shipping carton and remove all packing material from the unit. Please save the carton and packing material if possible in the event that your unit ever needs to be returned for service. Using the original carton and packing materials is the only way to protect your unit from damage in transit. • Carefully remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to keep the CD door closed during shipment. • Press on the CD d
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Installing The Sure-Alarm Back-up Battery (Not Included) The Sure-Alarm battery compartment is located on the back panel. 1.) Press down on the battery door locking tab as shown and remove the battery door. 2.) Gently pull the battery terminal outside of the compartment just far enough so you can connect the battery. 3.) Connect a fresh, well-known brand of 9-Volt Alkaline battery to the battery terminal. It can only be connected one way. 4.) Push the battery back into the battery compartment an
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Low Battery Indicator The Low Battery indicator “ ” only appears in the main display when the unit is in the power ‘Off’ mode. • If you install a 9-Volt battery in the Sure Alarm circuit as described above, the Low Battery indicator disappears. • If the Low Battery indicator remains ‘ On ’, this indicates that either you have not installed the 9-Volt battery, or that the 9-Volt battery is exhausted and needs to be replaced. • If the Low Battery indicator flashes, this indicates that the 3-
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Power Source This system is designed to operate on 120V AC 60Hz house current only. Connecting this system to any other power source may cause damage to the system and such damage is not covered by your warranty. NOTE: The system has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. The plug will only fit into matching polarized AC outlets. This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility of electric shock. If the plug will not fit in your AC outlet, you probably have an outdated n
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL 2 33 1 1 3 4 TOP PANEL 12 11 10 13 14 9 15 16 8 17 7 18 6 5 19 32 20 31 21 30 22 23 29 27 24 26 28 25 9 CKD5809_030706.p65 9 7/3/2006, 14:57
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1.) Speakers. 2.) Multi-Function LED Display. 3.) 3-Volt Lithium Battery Compartment (Bottom Cabinet). 4.) TOUCHLESS SNOOZE SENSOR. 5.) POWER ON/OFF Button. 6.) SLEEP Button. 7.) ALARM 1 (BUZZER/RADIO/CD/OFF) Selector Switch. 8.) ALM (Alarm) 1 Button. 9.) ALARM 2 (BUZZER/RADIO/CD/OFF) Selector Switch. 10.) DIMMER (LO/HI) Selector Switch. 11.) 9-Volt Battery Compartment (Back Cabinet). 12.) AC Power Cord. 13.) CD Door. 14.) PRESET + Button. 15.) REV. SKIP/TUNING – Button. 16.) F
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure that you have extended the AC power cord to its full length. The FM antenna is built into the power cord. • Make sure that you have installed a fresh 9-Volt battery in the Sure Alarm circuit if you want the Sure Alarm battery back up circuit to operate. If you do not install a 9-Volt battery the Low Battery indicator will remain ‘on’, but this will not affect any other functions or operation of this product. • Make sure that you have removed the “dummy CD
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Setting The Time, The First Time ® IMPORTANT: The first time you connect your new SmartSet CD clock radio to the AC outlet the internal computer will automatically set the time correctly for the Eastern Time Zone, which is the initial default setting. The display will scan for a few seconds and then show the correct Day and Time in the Eastern zone. If you live in the Eastern Time zone, there’ s nothing else to do. Your clock is set correctly and running. If you do not live in the Eastern Time z
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Date Display To see the correct date at any time, depress the MONTH/DATE button. The display changes from time to month and date (MM/DD). st For example, May 21 will appear as “5 21”. When you release the MONTH/DATE button the display returns to the correct 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. Daylight Saving and
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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. To manually adjust the time display depress and hold the TIME button, and press either the or buttons to adjust the time display ahead or back as desired. Each press of the or buttons will change the display by one minute. If you hold the or b
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Selecting The Alarm Mode ® Your SmartSet clock radio allows you to select from among three different alarm operation modes for either alarm. The alarm modes are: • Everyday – the alarm will turn on all 7 days. • Weekdays only – the alarm will only turn on Monday through Friday; • Weekends only – the alarm will only turn on Saturday and Sunday; To check the Alarm Mode setting for Alarm 1, depress the ALM 1 setting button. The display will show the Alarm 1 wake up time and the day of the week i
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Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the top panel. The display will change from time to radio frequency. The first time you turn your unit on the display will show FM 87.5 MHz. 2.) To switch between the FM and AM bands press the AM/FM button. The first time you select the AM band the display will show AM 520 KHz. 3.) Tune to the desired station with the or buttons on the top panel as follows: • Manual Tuning Repeatedly press either the or button until the display sh
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Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory You can store a total of 20 stations, 10 FM and 10AM, in the tuner memory for easy recall at any time. 1.) Using either the Automatic or Manual Tuning method described above, tune to the first station you wish to store in the tuner memory. Example: FM 92.5 MHz 2.) When the desired frequency appears on the display press the MEMORY button once. “F 1” will begin flashing on the display indicating that you can now store your station in FM Preset Memory #1. 3.)
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Notes: • The FM memories are numbered F1 through F10. The AM memories are numbered A1 through A10. • After you press the memory button the first time you must select a Preset Memory number and press the MEMORY button again within 10 seconds, while the memory number is flashing, or the station will not be memorized. Recalling Preset Stations Press the AM/FM button to select the desired band. Press the PRESET – or + buttons to scroll through the preset stations one by one. Changing Preset Stat
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Antenna Information FM: The FM antenna is built in the AC power cord. You may have to extend and vary the direction of the AC power cord until you find the position that provides the best reception. AM: The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit. You may need to change the position of the main unit until you find the position that provides the best reception for your favorite AM stations. 19 CKD5809_030706.p65 19 7/3/2006, 14:57
