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Portable AM / FM / TV Sound
Instant Weather Band Radio
with Digital Clock
OWNER'S MANUAL
RP6250
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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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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 perf
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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 AC power cord is equipment that radiates too much properly 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. v
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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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AC Operation The AC power cord is located inside the battery compartment. It is permanently attached to the radio to prevent loss. ” marks on the cover 1.) Open the battery compartment by pressing on the “ and sliding it downward in the direction of the arrows. 2.) Remove the coiled AC cord form the storage compartment and extend it to its full length. 3.) Position the cover over the battery compartment and place the cord into the notch on back cabinet as shown. (Notch on Back Cabinet) 4.) Slide
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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. There is no battery consumption when the power cord is connected to an AC outlet. Caution This radio 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 radio that is not covered by your warranty. This radio uses a polarized AC plug which has on
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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. ” marks on the cover 1.) Open the battery compartment by pressing on the “ and sliding it downward in the direction of the arrows. 2.) If necessary, fold the AC power cord as shown and push it back into the cord storage compartment. 3.) Insert the 4 “AA” batteries into the battery compartment as shown. Be sure to observe the pola
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 3 4 2 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 Top Panel 13 16 15 14 1.) PHONES Jack. 10.) FM/TV/Weather Band Telescopic Antenna. 2.) Speaker. 11.) WEATHER BAND FINE TUNING 3.) LCD CLOCK. Control (Back Cabinet). 4.) VOLUME Control. 12.) Battery & AC Cord Compartment. 5.) Dial Pointer. (Back Cabinet). 6.) TUNING Control. 13.) Display Back LIGHT Button. 7.) (AM-FM/TV1-TV2) BAND 14.) Clock MODE Button. Selector Switch. 15.) Clock SET Button. 8.) POWER ON/
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Radio Operation 1.) Move the POWER ON/OFF selector switch to the “ON” position to turn the radio ‘On ’. 2.) Move 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 ’ , mo
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Note: Since the National Weather Radio transmitters operate at much lower power than commercial radio stations, the volume on the weather band will be lower than for AM/FM or TV bands. This is normal and not an indication of any trouble with your unit. Adjust the VOLUME when listening to the Weather Band if necessary. 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 rec
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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. Care Of Cabinets 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 AC power cord from the AC 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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