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Jumbo Display
Dual Alarm AM/FM Clock Radio
®
with SmartSet
Automatic Time Setting System
OWNER’S MANUAL
CKS2288
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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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Congratulations! ® And thank you for purchasing the Jumbo Display 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’ , ‘ Day’ , 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 i
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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 the power cord is properly equipment that radiates too much installed. heat, places lacking ventilation or dusty • When moving the set, be sure to first areas, places subject to constant disconnect the AC power cord. vibra
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PREPARATION FOR USE 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. Do not remove any labels or stickers f
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 5 27 26 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 12 15 16 13 14 17 25 Top Panel Right Side 1. MONTH/DATE Setting Button. 15. VOLUME Control. 2. TIME setting Button. 16. BAND(AM/FM) Switch. 3. ALARM MODE Button. 17. TUNING Control. (weekdays/weekends/everyday alarm) 4. ALM(Alarm) 1 Setting Button. Front Panel 5. ALM(Alarm) 2 Setting Button. 6. SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF Button. 18. ALM(Alarm) 2 ‘On’ Indicator. 7. SET - Button. 19. ALM(Alarm) 1 ‘On’ Indica
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS SETTING THE TIME, THE FIRST TIME IMPORTANT: ® The first time you connect your new SmartSet 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 set the correct month, date, 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
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DATE DISPLAY The correct month and date appear in the small display. The month and date are expressed numerically in the MM/DD format. For example, May 21st will be displayed as (5. 21). This display adjusts automatically for months of different lengths. For example, at midnight on February 28th (2. 28), the display will automatically change to March 1st (3. 1), unless it is a Leap Year, in which case the display will change to February 29th (2. 29). YEAR DISPLAY To see the correct year, dep
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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 SET + or SET – buttons to adjust the time display ahead or back as desired. Each press of the SET + or SET – buttons will change the display by one minute. If
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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: 1.) Weekdays only – the alarm will only turn on Monday through Friday; 2.) Weekends only – the alarm will only turn on Saturday and Sunday; 3.) Everyday – the alarm will turn on all 7 days. 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 wee
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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.) Press the RADIO ON/OFF button to turn the radio ‘ On’ . The radio dial pointer will light. 4.) Select your desired station with the TUNING control. 5.) Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired setting. 6.) When you are finished listening, press the RADIO ON/OFF button to turn the radio ‘ Off’ . The radio dial pointer light goes off. ANTENNA INFORMATION AM –The AM bar a
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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, then turn the radio ‘ Off’ again. 2.) Reconfirm the wake up time and alarm mode settings for the alarm you are using, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both alarms. 3.) Set the ALARM selector switch for one or both alarms to the RADIO position. The appropriate ALM 1 and/or ALM 2 indicators will light up to confirm that the alarms are set. 4.) At the selected wake up time the ra
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RADIO AND BUZZER OPERATION You may also set one alarm for wake to radio and the other for wake to buzzer. Just set the ALARM 1 and ALARM 2 selector switches to the desired positions. SNOOZE ALARM After the radio or buzzer alarm sounds in the morning you may press the SNOOZE 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
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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. Once you plug the radio in, your household outlet supplies the power, and the batte
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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 low battery warning indicator, the lithium battery may become ® exhausted and will no longer be able to supply back up power to the SmartSet internal computer. If the unit is disconnected from the AC outlet after the battery is ® exhausted, or if a power interruption occurs, the SmartSet memory will be lost and the clock will need to be reset when t
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE 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. If the battery is swallowed, contact a physician immediately. • Battery may expolde if mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge it or disassemble it. Do not dispose of the old battery in a fire. CARE OF THE CABINET • If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth. Do not use any wax or polish sprays o
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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. For repair or replacement, pack your unit in a padded box, enclose your c
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