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AM/FM STEREO CLOCK RADIO
with COMPACT DISC PLAYER
POWER PANEL LOADING SYSTEM
and REMOTE CONTROL
(Model CKD2330 only)
OWNER’S MANUAL
CKD2328 (Without Remote Control)
CKD2330 (With Remote Control)
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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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Thank you… … … … … … for purchasing this Emerson stereo clock radio with CD player and Power Panel CD loading system. The motorized front panel rotates 90 degrees at the touch of a button to make loading and unloading your CDs simple and easy. The Power Panel loading system also means that this radio takes up less space on the bedside table than other radios with drawer type CD loading systems. In addition to the excellent sound from both the radio and the CD player this unit also features a dig
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IMPORTANT NOTES • 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 power cord is properly equipment that radiates too much heat, installed. places lacking ventilation or dusty areas, • Store your CDs in a cool area to avoid places subject to constant vibration and/ damage from heat. or
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PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SETUP • Carefully remove the main unit and the accessories from the display carton. Remove all the packing material from the unit and verify that you have the following items: Main unit, external AM antenna, and remote control (for model CKD2330 only). • Carefully remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to prevent the Power Panel from moving in transit. • Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length. • Unwind the lead wire FM
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External AM Antenna This unit utilizes an external AM loop antenna instead of a built in ferrite bar antenna. 1.) Insert the small white plug from the AM loop antenna into the AM antenna jack on the back of the radio. The plug can only be inserted one way. 2.) Attach the AM loop antenna to the antenna bracket on the back of the radio as shown. 5 CKD2328_2330_B091103.p65 5 11/9/2003, 14:51
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3.) Adjust the angle of the loop antenna until you find the position that provides the best AM reception. Note: If you find that AM reception is still unsatisfactory you can remove the loop antenna from the antenna mounting bracket and attach it to the wall with a thumbtack or small nail through the “keyhole” opening on the antenna frame. Hanging Screw Key Hole 6 CKD2328_2330_B091103.p65 6 11/9/2003, 14:51
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Battery Back Up System This model includes a battery back up circuit that will maintain the clock and alarm settings in the event of a temporary power interruption. The battery back up system requires two “AA” batteries, not included. The battery compartment is located on the bottom of the cabinet. 1.) Turn the radio upside down. Slide the battery door in the direction of the arrow and remove the door. 2.) Insert two fresh “AA” alkaline batteries in the compartment. Be sure to observe the polar
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Remote Control (Model CKD2330 Only) Model CKD2330 includes a credit card size 10-button remote control that allows you to operate the CD player, control the volume, and switch the system ‘ On’ and ‘ Off’ from across the room. The remote control operates on one, button-style lithium battery (Type CR2032 or equivalent), included. We have placed a clear plastic spacer between the battery and the battery contact plate so that the battery will remain fresh until you are ready to use the remote. Pull
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IMPORTANT BATTERY PRECAUTIONS: • Do not leave the exhausted battery lying around where a child or pet might play with or swallow it. • If the battery is swallowed contact a physician immediately. • Do not attempt to open the battery and do not dispose of the battery in a fire. PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE !! This model is equipped with non-skid rubber 'feet' to prevent the product from moving when you operate the controls. These 'feet' are made from non-migrating rubber material specially formul
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POWER SOURCE This radio is designed to operate on 120V 60Hz AC only. Attempting to operate this radio on any other power source could cause damage to the unit and such damage is not covered by your warranty. Make sure the radio is connected to an AC outlet that is always “live”. Do not connect the radio to an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. NOTE: This unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. This plug will only fit into a matching polarized AC outlet. Th
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3 5 FRONT PANEL 7 4 6 8 9 10 2 11 12 13 14 1 15 16 17 18 21 19 23 22 20 BACK PANEL 27 28 29 30 26 31 25 32 24 33 RIGHT SIDE PANEL 9 36 35 34 11 CKD2328_2330_B091103.p65 11 11/9/2003, 14:51
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1.) CD Power Panel (Flashing Blue Light When Opening). 2.) Mute Indicator (Red). 3.) ALARM SET Button. 4.) Snooze Sensor. 5.) CLOCK SET Button. 6.) Display AUTO DIMMER. 7.) PROGRAM Button. 8.) LCD Display. 9.) TUNING Control. 10.) Remote Sensor. 11.) Reverse SKIP/Search Button. 12.) PLAY/PAUSE Button. 13.) Forward SKIP/Search Button. 14.) STOP Button. 15.) REPEAT Button. 16.) OPEN/CLOSE Button. 17.) Standby LED Indicator. 18.) STANDBY/ON Button. 19.) SLEEP Button. 20.) MI
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REMOTE CONTROL (Model CKD2330 Only) 5 6 7 4 3 8 9 2 1 10 11 1.) VOLUME – Button. 2.) MUTE Button. 3.) Reverse SKIP/SEARCH Button. 4.) STOP Button. 5.) STANDBY/ON Button. 6.) PLAY/PAUSE Button. 7.) OPEN/CLOSE Button. 8.) RANDOM Button. 9.) Forward SKIP/SEARCH Button. 10.) VOLUME + Button. 11.) Battery Compartment (Back Cabinet) 13 CKD2328_2330_B091103.p65 13 11/9/2003, 14:51
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure you have installed the back up batteries in the battery compartment. • Make sure you have installed the AM loop antenna and extended the FM lead wire antenna to its full length. • Make sure you have removed the remote control battery spacer from the remote handset (Model CKD2330 only). • Connect the AC power cord plug to a 120V 60Hz AC outlet. SETTING THE CLOCK When the radio is connected to the AC outlet for the first time the red Standby indicator wil
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SETTING THE WAKE-UP TIME 1.) Depress and hold the ALARM SET button. The display will change from clock time to wake-up time and show “7:00 ”. Repeatedly press the HOUR button to adjust the display to the correct wake-up hour, AM or PM. 2.) Continue to depress the ALARM SET button and repeatedly press the MINUTE button to adjust the display to the correct wake-up minute. 3.) When the display shows the desired wake-up time release all the buttons. To check the wake-up time just press the ALARM SET
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LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1.) Slide the CD/RADIO selector switch, located on the top cabinet, to the RADIO position. 2.) Press the STANDBY/ON button on the front panel or the remote control (model CKD2330 only) to turn the system ‘ On’ . The Standby indicator goes off and an AM or FM radio frequency appears on the display. 3.) Select the desired band – AM, FM, or FM ST. – by sliding the Band selector, located on the right side, to the appropriate position. 4.) Tune to the desired station by slowly
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Hints For Better Reception FM – Adjust the position and direction of the FM lead wire antenna until you find the position and direction that provides the best reception. AM Loop Antenna FM Wire Antenna AM – Adjust the direction of the AM loop antenna that you connected to the back of the radio. If this does not provide sufficient improvement try removing the loop from the antenna bracket and moving it further away from the radio cabinet (as far as the wire will allow). You may also attach the lo
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PLAYING COMPACT DISCS NOTE: Although this CD player can read CD-R and CD-RW discs, in addition to normal CDs, the playability of CD-R and CD-RW discs may be effected by the type of software that was used to create the discs, as well as the quality and condition of the blank media you are using. 100% playability cannot be guaranteed. This is not an indication of a problem with the player. IMPORTANT: THIS MODEL HAS A MOTORIZED ELECTRONIC CD DOOR. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE DOOR MANUALLY. THIS COUL
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4.) The Power Panel will rotate 90 degrees to allow you to load your disc in the CD player. Before loading your own disc be sure to remove the dummy CD transit card from the player and discard it. 5.) Place your disc on the center spindle with the printed label side facing you. Gently press on the disc near the center hole to insure that the disc is properly ‘ seated’ on the spindle. 6.) Press the OPEN/CLOSE button on the front panel or on the remote control (Model CKD2330 only). The Power P
