COBY electronic CR-A129 User's Manual
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1. If possible turn the appliance off or move the unit to another location Ensure that the radio is in broadcast reception range Decrease the volume level Page 14 Coby Electronics Corporation SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply AC 120V 60Hz 5W Tuning System AM 530 1710kHz FM 88 108MHz Audio Output Stereo Speakers x2 Audio Input 3 5mm Aux Line In Output Power 500mW Speaker Impedance 160 x2 Operating Conditions Humidity 50 90 Temperature 50 113 F Specifications and manual are subject to change without notice www cobyusa com Page 15 COBY Electronics Corp 56 65 Rust Street Maspeth NY 11378 www cobyusa com www ecoby com2. In jack lt The CR A129 sound output will be replaced by the external audio source once the cable connection is made The CR A129 sound output will resume once the cable is disconnected 2 Start playback on the external audio device lt Ifthe alarm turns on during auxiliary mode playback the external audio output will be replaced by the alarm Turn the alarm off to return to auxiliary mode playback You must use the external audio device to control playback To avoid distortion do not set the volume from the external audio device to very high levels www cobyusa com Page 13 TROUBLESHOOTING If you have a problem with this device please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our website at www cobyusa com for Frequently Asked Questions FAQs and firmware updates If these resources do not resolve the problem please contact Technical Support COBY Electronics Technical Support Address 56 65 Rust St Maspeth NY 11378 Hours 8 30 AM 11 00 PM EST seven days a week Phone 800 681 2629 or 718 416 3197 Email techsupport cobyusa com Web www cobyusa com There is no power to the device Ensure that the power cord is securely connected to the unit and the proper wall outlet There is no sound Try adjusting the volume Ensure that nothing is connected to the AUDIO IN jack The sound is distorted The unit may be positioned too closely to a large appliance e g a TV or refrigerator
3. O10 53 S CR A129 Digital AM FM Alarm Clock Radio with Touch Sensitive Snooze INSTRUCTION MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before operation PRECAUTIONS CAUTION WARNING SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT OPEN AVIS RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE NE PAS OUVRIR CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER OR BACK OF THE UNIT REFER SERVICING ONLY TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magni tude to constitute a risk of electric shock The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and servicing instruc tions in the literature accompanying the appliance For Customer Use Enter below the serial number that is located on the unit Retain this informa tion for future reference Model No CR A129 Serial No WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this device to rain or moisture Dangerous high voltage is present inside the enclosure Do not open the cabinet CAUTION To prevent electric shock match wide blade of plug to wide slot of outlet and fully insert ON For recycling or disposal information about this product please contact your local authorities or the Electronics Ind
4. alked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and at the point which they exit from the product 14 Protective Attachment Plug The product may be equipped with an at tachment plug with overload protection This is a safety feature See the operating instructions for replacement or directions to reset the protective device If replacement of the plug is required be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug that has the same overload protection as the original plug as specified by the manufacturer 15 Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna is connected to the product be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANS NFPA 70 provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit size of grounding conductors location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode see figure Electric Service Equipment Antenna Discharge Unit NEC Section 810 20 Grounding Conductors NEC Section 810 21 Ground Clamps Power Service Grounding Electrode System NEC Art 250 Part H 16 Lightning For added protection for this product unplug it from the wall outlet and disco
5. been spilled or if objects have fallen into the product c if the product has been exposed to rain or water d if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to re store the product to its normal operation e if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service 22 Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure that your service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manu facturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards 23 Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to ensure that the prod uct is in proper operating condition 24 Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer 25 Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as ra diators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat www cobyusa com Page 5 TABLE OF CONTENTS PRECAUTION G cccscssorsssonssssncs
6. d cart com bination to overturn 10 Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating These openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer instructions have been adhered to 11 Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power com pany For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions 12 Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug that has one blade wider than the other This plug will only fit into the power outlet in one direction This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the direction of the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug www cobyusa com Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 13 Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be w
7. m Mode Switch Buzz Radio Band Switch FM AM FM Antenna AC Power Cord Alarm Set Off Time Set Hour 10 Minutes 11 Sleep LIGHT DIMMER HIGH mm OFF LOW HIGH 1 CAN DO A 12 Radio Tuning Indicator 13 Radio Frequency Band Left View 14 Radio Tuning Dial 15 Volume Level Dial Rear View 16 Battery Backup Compartment 17 Light Dial 18 Dimmer Switch Low High Page 8 Coby Electronics Corporation GETTING STARTED Power Connection AC Power This unit runs on AC 120V power Plug the AC Power Cord into a 120V household electrical wall outlet er than that which is indicated here or on the label as h Do not connect the power plug to a power outlet oth this may result in the risk of fire or electric shock Do not handle the power plug with wet hands Doing so may cause electric shock Battery Backup The battery backup function maintains the clock time should the AC power be interrupted When power is restored the correct time will be displayed Connect one 9 volt battery not included to the battery terminals in the battery compartment The time will not be displayed nor will any functions be available during power failure www cobyusa com Page 9 CLOCK ALARM MODE Setting the Clock Time To change the clock hour while holding the TIME SET button press the HOUR button lt The PM indicator on the display will light for PM hours To change the cl
8. nnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning or power line surges 17 Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicin ity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Page 4 Coby Electronics Corporation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 18 Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral con venience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock 19 Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or shout out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product 20 Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 21 Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a when the power supply or plug is damaged b if liquid has
9. ock minutes while holding the TIME SET button press the MIN button Setting the Alarm Time To change the alarm hour while holding the ALARM SET button press the HOUR button The PM indicator on the display will light for PM hours To change the alarm minutes while holding the ALARM SET button press the MIN button Setting the Alarm Mode You can set the alarm to wake to the radio or to a buzzer To wake to radio set the ALARM MODE switch to the Radio posi tion To wake to a buzzer set the ALARM MODE switch to the Buzzer position Turning the Alarm On Off When the alarm is turned on an alert will sound for 1 hour and 59 minutes at the preset Alarm Time To turn the alarm on set the POWER switch to the Auto position the Auto indicator on the display will light To turn the alarm off for the day press the ALARM SET OFF but ton The alarm will be reset for the next day To turn the alarm off completely set the POWER switch to the Off position Page 10 Coby Electronics Corporation CLOCK ALARM MODE Snooze Function When the alarm sounds you can turn the alarm off temporarily for 9 minutes The entire front grill of the unit functions as the Snooze Sensor Touch the front grill Snooze Sensor of the unit when the alarm sounds The alarm will resume automatically after 9 minutes lt You may continue to activate the snooze function for one hou
10. r lt To turn the alarm off you may press the ALARM SET OFF but ton Setting the Sleep Timer The sleep timer allows you to go to sleep to music The radio will turn itself off automatically at the end of the timer To set the sleep timer Press SLEEP The display will show 0 59 to indicate that the radio will turn off automatically after 59 minutes Hold SLEEP and press MINUTE to shorten the sleep timer To turn off the radio before the sleep timer has elapsed touch the front grill Snooze Sensor www cobyusa com Page 11 RADIO MODE Basic Operation 1 Set the POWER switch to the On position to turn the player on 2 Set the BAND switch to AM Listen to AM broadcasts FM Listen to FM broadcasts Tuning Turn the Radio Tuning Dial to change the station frequency lt The current station is displayed by the Radio Tuning Indicator Radio Frequency Band Reception For FM broadcasts extend the FM antenna fully and adjust its posi tion for best reception For AM broadcasts the unit should be positioned for best signal strength the AM antenna is built into the unit Page 12 Coby Electronics Corporation AUXILIARY MODE Auxiliary Aux mode allows you to play any audio device e g MP3 CD cassette player etc through your CR A129 radio Basic Operation 1 Use a 3 5mm male to male audio cable to connect the Headphone jack of an audio device to the CR A129 Audio Line
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12. ustries Alliance www eiae org Page 2 Coby Electronics Corporation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1 Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated 2 Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be re tained for future reference 3 Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc tions should be adhered to 4 Follow Instructions All operating and usage instructions should be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 6 Attachments Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer Use of other attachments may be hazardous 7 Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water e g near a bath tub washbow l kitchen sink laundry tub in wet basements or near a swim ming pool and the like 8 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table Use only with carts stands tripods brackets or tables recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mount ing of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory rec A ommended by the manufacturer 9 A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product an
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