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AM / FM / TV Bands
Instant Weather
Portable Radio with Clock
OWNER'S MANUAL
RP6248 (White)
RP6249 (Dark Grey)
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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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Before We Begin Thank you for purchasing this Emerson audio product. The Emerson brand is your assurance of quality, performance and value. Our engineers have included many useful and convenient features in this product. Please be sure to read this Owner’s Manual completely to make sure you are getting the maximum benefit from each feature. This product was manufactured using the highest quality components and standards of workmanship. It was tested by Emerson inspectors and found to be in perfe
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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
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• Remove the coiled AC cord from the storage compartment and extend it to its full length. • Position the cover over the battery compartment and place the cord into the notch on the battery compartment cover as shown. OPEN OPEN • Slide the battery cover upward until it snaps back into place. Connect the AC cord to your 120V 60Hz outlet. Note: When the AC power cord is connected to the outlet the power source automatically switches to AC. You may leave batteries inside the unit if desired.
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BATTERY OPERATION This unit requires 4 “AA” batteries, not included. We recommend using a well- known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance. OPEN • Open the battery compartment by pressing on the “ ” marks on the cover and sliding it downward in the direction of the arrows. • If necessary, fold the AC power cord as shown and push it back into the cord storage compartment. OPEN OPEN • Insert the 4 “AA” batteries into the battery compartment as shown. Be sure to
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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 formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber 'feet' to soften, and leave marks or a rubber residue on the furniture. To prevent any damage to your furniture
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS TOP VIEW 4 3 5 2 6 1 FRONT VIEW 2 6 10 1 11 9 12 8 13 14 7 15 1.) WEATHER Band Button. 7.) PHONES Jack. 2.) FM/TV/Weather Band 8.) Speaker. Telescopic Antenna. 9.) Clock SET Button. 3.) WEATHER BAND FINE 10.) Back LIGHT Button. TUNING Control. 11.) Clock MODE Button. 4.) Battery & AC Cord 12.) LCD Clock. Compartment. 13.) TUNING Control. 5.) Carrying Handle. 14.) Dial Pointer. 6.) VOLUME/Power “On/Off” 15.) Band (AM-FM/TV1-TV2) Selector Cont
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS RADIO OPERATION 1.) Turn on the radio by rotating the VOLUME control clockwise. 2.) Rotate the Band Selector switch to select the desired band (AM, FM/TV1 or TV2). • Select AM to tune AM radio stations. • Select FM/TV1 to tune FM radio stations and TV channels 2 through 6. • Select TV2 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 c
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If you do not hear the weather reports when you press the WEATHER button, very slowly rotate the WEATHER BAND FINE TUNING control on the back 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 WEATHER BAND FINE TUNING control again. ANTENNAS AM – This unit has a built-in ferrite rod antenna, which el
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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 twice. 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 together with either the
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NOTE: This radio includes a special circuit that will keep the clock running for a certain time after the batteries are exhausted, even if the unit is not connected to the AC outlet. However if you do not replace the batteries for a long period of time the clock will stop running and will need to be reset after fresh batteries are installed. DISPLAY LIGHT To see the time in low-light conditions, press the LIGHT button. The display lighting will turn on for a few seconds and then shut off automat
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE There are no user serviceable parts inside this radio. Please refer all service problems to a qualified service facility. If the cabinet becomes dusty, wipe the exterior with a soft dust cloth only. Never use dusting sprays or polishes on the cabinet. If the cabinet becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be wiped with a soft cloth that has been slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Always disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet before cleanin
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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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