Emerson CKS2020 Clock Radio User Manual
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1. How does state law apply to your warranty THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS BUT YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATETO STATE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IN SL Tae R CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE SO THESE RESTRICTIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO Y d gt Zz Oummammm DIOP 2 z029 Z254 gt 0 Qm lt JD a a D gt D gt Z Ho lt wn Ho ov o ba m m S O U AU898F EMERSON Part No 16 2785 011 02 I eI a DN emerson e Researc alr Printed in China2. Press the Radio On Off button to turn the radio On The radio dial pointer will light Select your desired station with the Tuning control Adjust the Volume control to the desired setting 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 antenna is inside the cabinet If AM reception is weak change the position of cabinet until the internal antenna picks up the strongest signal FM The FM antenna is built in to the AC power cord If FM reception is weak try varying the position and direction of the power cord until you find the strongest signal 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 Reconfirm the wake up time and alarm mode settings for the alarm you are using Alarm 1 Alarm 2 or both alarms Set the Alarm selector switch for one or both alarms to the Radio position The appropriate Alarm 1 and or Alarm 2 indicators will light up to confirm that the alarms are set At the selected wake up time the radio will turn On It will play for one hour and then shut off automatically To stop the radio sooner press either the appropriate Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 button or press the Radio On Off button The radio will stop but the alarm rema
3. S e Research Dual Alarm AM FM Clock Radio with SmartSet Automatic Time Setting System OWNER S MANUAL CKS2020 Visit our web site at www emersonradio com Congratulations And thank you for purchasing the 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 is interrupted as well We all know how annoying it is to wake up in the morning and see the dreaded flashing 12 00 display on our clocks or clock radios This means that your power was interrupted some time during the night while you were sleeping and your clock doesn t know what time it is anymore Unfortunately it probably also means that you are late for work or for school again But with your SmartSet Clock Radio the dreaded flashing 12 00 display is a thing of the past The SmartSet resets itself as soon as the power is restored and gets you up on time every time And if that isn t enough the SmartSet computer also knows when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends and it will adjust itself for those changes automatically for the next 99 years Leap Years to
4. s nothing else to do Your clock is set correctly and running If you do not live in the Eastern Time zone you must change the default zone display to your own zone You only do this one time and the SmartSet will remember the new default zone setting and will always return to that setting after a power interruption There are 7 time zones programmed into your SmartSet clock radio as follows Zone 1 Atlantic Time Zone2 Eastern Time Zone3 Central Time Zone4 Mountain Time Zone5 Pacific Time Zone6 Yukon Time Zone7 Hawaiian Time To change the default time zone display depress the Time Zone button The number 2 will appear on the display indicating that the default zone is Zone 2 Eastern Time Hold the Time Zone button and then press either the Up or Down buttons until your own time zone appears on the display then release the buttons The clock display will change to the correct time in the time zone you selected The clock will always return to the correct time in the zone you selected after every power interruption If you move to a different time zone simply change the default zone display to the new zone and the SmartSet will remember that setting for you DATE DISPLAY To see the correct date at any time depress the Date button The display changes from time to month and date MM DD For example May 21 will appear as 5 21 When you release the Date button the display returns to the c
5. 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 again SLEEP TO MUSIC TIMER You can program the sleep timer to play the radio for up to 90 minutes and then shut off automatically 1 Press the Sleep On button The display will briefly show 10 and the radio will begin to play After 10 minutes the radio will shut off automatically Each time you press the Sleep button the sleep timer will start at 10 minutes This is the sleep timer default setting 2 To increase or decrease the amount of time that the radio will play before shutting off hold the Sleep On button and press either the Up or Down button to change the display to the desired sleep time up to a maximum of 90 minutes or at minimum of 2 minutes Note When you change the sleep timer from the 10 minute default setting to a different setting the new setting becomes the default setting Whenever you activate the sleep timer it will begin with your new default setting and count down to zero from that point 3 To cancel the sleep timer before it counts down to 00 and shut the radio Off immediately press the Snooze Bar IMPORTANT Remember that the station and volume settings you choose for the Sleep To Music operation are the same settings you will hear if you set the alarm for wa
6. give you many years of enjoyment and dependable service Once again all of us at Emerson Research thank you for your purchase For future reference record the Serial Number here IMPORTANT NOTES CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE DANGEROUS VOLTAGE Uninsulated Dangerous Voltage that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons is present within this product s enclosure ATTENTION The Owner s Manual contains important operating and maintenance instructions For your safety it is necessary to refer to the manual FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television r
7. if a power interruption occurs the SmartSet memory will be lost and the clock will need to be reset when the power is restored Be sure to install a fresh lithium battery before you reset the clock otherwise the clock will need to be reset each time the power is interrupted If the lithium battery is exhausted and you experience an interruption in the AC power supply the clock will reset itself to its initial default setting when the power is restored The initial default setting is 6 00 AM Thursday January 1st 1 1 1998 If you notice that the time on your SmartSet clock radio is completely incorrect and the day indicator is also wrong press the Time and Date buttons together to see the year If the year display is showing 1998 you probably experienced a total memory loss To reset the clock after a total memory loss proceed as follows 1 Follow the instructions on page 10 and install a new CR2430 lithium battery in the battery compartment 2 Connect the radio to your AC outlet and let the clock set itself 3 Depress the Time and Date buttons together The display will change from time to year 4 While holding the Time and Date buttons press the Up button to set the display to the correct year then release the buttons 5 Depress the Date button The display will change from time to month date mm dd 6 While holding the Date button press the Up button to set the display to the correct m
8. type is CR2430 or equivalent Remove the battery from its package so it is ready to install Important Leave the radio power cord connected to your AC outlet This will provide power to the SmartSet computer memory while the original lithium battery is removed Turn the radio upside down and use a small screwdriver to remove the screw securing the battery holder to the cabinet BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE THIS SMALL SCREW Turn the radio right side up and remove the battery holder Then remove the original battery from the holder and insert the new battery into the holder the same way with the positive side facing up Slide the holder with the new battery back into the opening in the cabinet Turn the radio upside down again and replace the screw that secures the battery holder in the cabinet Turn the radio right side up and confirm that the Low Battery indicator is Off Save these instructions You ll have to do this again five to eight years from now NEGATIVE SIDE m BATTERY POSITIVE soe 11 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
9. your new setting is entered into the SmartSet memory If the power is interrupted the display will return to your new setting not the original setting when the power is restored ADJUSTING THE WAKE UP TIMES Your SmartSet clock radio has two separate alarms that can be set and used independently You may use the alarms to wake two people at different times or you may use one alarm for weekdays and the other for weekend wake up times The procedure for adjusting the wake up time is the same for both Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 a Depress and hold either the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 setting button The display will change from the correct time to the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 wake up time 2 While holding the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 setting button depress either the Up or Down button to move the display ahead or back to your desired wake up time 3 When the desired wake up time appears on the display release the Up or Down buttons Note Be sure that you have set the wake up time correctly by observing the AM indicator If the AM indicator is On the wake up time is AM If the AM indicator is Off the wake up time is PM 4 When the desired wake up time AM or PM appears on the display release the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 setting buttons 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 e Weekdays only the alarm w
10. 25 23 24 18 19 D Ca CE es Top Panel Right Side 1 Sleep button sleep to music timer 15 Tuning control 2 Time Zone button 16 Band switch AM FM 3 Alarm Mode button 17 Volume control weekdays weekends everyday alarm 4 Alarm 1 setting button Front Panel 5 Alarm 2 setting button 6 Down button 18 AM indicator 7 Up button 19 Alarm 1 On indicator 8 Radio On Off button 20 Time Date display 9 Date setting button 21 Alarm 2 On indicator 10 Time setting button 22 Low Battery indicator 11 Snooze Sleep Off button 23 Day indicators 24 Tuning Dial Left Side 25 Lighted Dial Pointer 12 Display Dimmer switch Low High 13 Alarm 1 selector switch Back Panel Buzzer Radio Off 26 Back up battery compartment 14 Alarm 2 selector switch 27 AC power cord Buzzer Radio Off 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 show the correct month date day and time in the Eastern zone If you live in the Eastern Time zone there
11. eception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 2 PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET UP e 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 e Remove any descriptive labels or stickers on the front or top of the cabinet Do not remove any labels or stickers from the back or bottom of the cabinet e Note the serial number on the bottom of your radio and write this number in the space provided on Page 1 of this manual e Place your radio on a level surface such as a table desk
12. ill only turn on Monday through Friday e Weekends only the alarm will only turn on Saturday and Sunday e Everyday the alarm will turn on all 7 days To check the Alarm Mode setting for Alarm 1 depress the Alarm 1 setting button The display will show the Alarm 1 wake up time and the day of the week indicators will show you the alarm mode which is selected If all 7 indicators are On the Everyday mode is selected If only the Monday through Friday indicators are On the Weekdays only mode is selected If only the Saturday and Sunday indicators are On the Weekends only mode is selected To change the Alarm Mode setting for Alarm 1 hold the Alarm 1 setting button and press the Alarm Mode button until the day indicators show the desired mode setting Weekdays only Weekends only or Everyday operation Release the Alarm Mode and Alarm 1 setting buttons and the display will return to the correct time CHECKING THE WAKE UP TIMES AND ALARM MODE Whenever you want to check the wake up time or the alarm mode settings simply press either the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 setting buttons The display will change from correct time to wake up time and the day indicators will show you the alarm mode which is currently selected Release the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 setting buttons to return to correct time 7 LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1 2 Set the Band selector to the desired band AM or FM Set the Volume control to a low setting
13. ins set and will turn the radio on again at the same time on the following day depending on the Alarm Mode setting 6 If you do not want the alarm to turn the radio on the following day set the appropriate Alarm selector to the Off position WAKE TO BUZZER 1 Reconfirm the wake up time and alarm mode settings for the alarm you are using Alarm 1 Alarm 2 or both alarms 2 Set the Alarm selector switch for one or both alarms to the Buzzer Buzz position The appropriate Alarm 1 and or Alarm 2 indicators will light up to confirm that the alarms are set 3 At the selected wake up time the buzzer will sound It will continue for one hour and then shut off automatically 4 To stop the buzzer sooner press either the appropriate Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 button The buzzer will stop but the alarm remains set and will turn the buzzer on again at the same time on the following day depending on the Alarm Mode setting To stop the buzzer and turn on the radio immediately press the Radio On Off button instead of the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 button 5 If you do not want the alarm to turn the buzzer on the following day set the appropriate Alarm selector to the Off position 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
14. ke to radio the following morning DIMMER CONTROL The Dimmer control was set to the High position at our factory If you find the clock display is too bright in a darkened room set the Dimmer control to the Low position 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 battery is not being used A fresh lithium battery can supply power to the SmartSet computer for at least 3 years even if it is never connected to an AC power supply If your radio was connected to your AC supply within a few months after it was manufactured and you experience only the normal nuisance type short duration power interruptions your battery may last for up to 5 years or even longer When the battery power drops below a certain level the Low Battery indicator will come on When you see this indicator you should change the battery as soon as it is convenient for you to do so To change the battery proceed as follows 10 Purchase a replacement 3V lithium battery wherever batteries are sold The battery
15. o And best of all the long life lithium battery backup battery is already installed in your radio You don t have to remember to put a new 9 volt battery in your radio every 6 months Under normal circumstances the lithium battery can last for up to 5 years and when it does need to be changed a low battery indicator will come on to let you know The CR2430 lithium battery is available almost anywhere that batteries are sold and it costs about the same as a normal 9 volt battery You can do the math yourself Change the built in lithium battery after 5 years or buy a 9 volt battery when you buy your radio and every 6 months from then on That s a no brainer You ll save so much money on batteries it s like getting the SmartSet radio for free The SmartSet also gives you dual alarms that can be set to go off on weekdays only weekends only or all 7 days You can set one alarm to wake you up to buzzer Monday through Friday when you have to get up early and use the second alarm to wake you up to soft music on Saturday and Sunday when you can sleep in Someday all clocks and clock radios may be this smart But today the technology is only available from Emerson Research Good Housekeeping magazine was so impressed with SmartSet that it was selected for their Good Buy 2000 Award as one of the seven most innovative products of the year 2000 Were sure you ll be happy and amazed by your SmartSet Clock Radio and that it will
16. onsumer Affairs Dept 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch TX 75234 13 EMERSON RADIO CORP LIMITED WARRANTY What does this warranty cover Any manufacturing defects in original material including original parts and workmanship under normal use and conditions For how long For a period of ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase in the U S What will we do If you need service under this Warranty and you provide us with the 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 How do you make your warranty claim If it becomes necessary to repair your unit you can obtain the name and mailing location of a Depot Repair Facility by dialing 1 800 695 0098 You should pack your unit in a well padded heavy corrugated box enclose your check or money handling costs and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase warranty service will not be provided without a dated proof of purchase Finally you should ship the unit prepaid via UPS or parcel post insured What does your warranty not cover Your warranty does not cover the following Damage from negligence misuse abuse accident or failure to follow operating instructions Use of product in a commercial application or rentals Changes or repairs by anyone other than an authorized Depot Repair Facility Damage because your unit is impr
17. onth and date The Day indicator will change automatically as you adjust the month date settings When the correct month and date appear on the display release the buttons 7 Depress the Time button and the Up button to set the display to the correct time Be sure to confirm that you have set the time correctly to AM or PM by observing the AM indicator 8 After you set the time reconfirm that the Day and Month Date displays are still correct Make final adjustments if necessary 12 The SmartSet clock memory is now reset and the new lithium battery will maintain it for the next 5 to 8 years depending on the number and duration of the power outages you experience IMPORTANT NOTE After resetting the clock don t forget to reset your wake up times and alarm mode settings and sleep timer settings as well CARE AND MAINTENANCE If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft cloth If the cabinet becomes smudged or dirty clean it with a soft slightly dampened cloth Never allow water or any liquid to get inside the cabinet Never use any abrasive cleaners or cleaning pads as these will damage the finish of your radio TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE Emerson N MBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 695 0098 FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 1 972 884 2350 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE PLEASE WRITE TO Emerson Radio Corp C
18. operly connected to the equipment of other manufacturers Unit on which the serial number has been defaced modified or removed Damage to equipment not properly connected to the product Cost incurred in shipping your unit to and from an authorized Depot Repair Facility Ordinary adjustments which you can perform as outlined in the owner s manual Signal reception problems caused by external antenna or cable systems Products purchased used serviced or damaged outside of the United States Damage to compact discs or cassettes What other limitations apply to your warranty THIS WARRANTY IS NON TRANSFERABLE AND APPLIES ONLY TO TH PURCHASER AND DOES NOT EXTEND TO SUBSEQUENT OWNERS OF TH THIS WARRANTY IS VALID ONLY IN THE UNITED STATES OF APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE MERCHANTABILITY ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO A PERIOD O WARRANTY AS PROVIDED ABOVE BEGINNING WITH THE DATE PURCHASE AT RETAIL AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSE SHALL APPLY TO THE PRODUCT THEREAFTER WE MAKENO WARRA FITNESS OF THE PRODUCT FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE THE EXTENT OF OUR LIABILITY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT WILL OUR LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY THE PURCHASER OF THE PRODUCT UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL WE BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS DIRECT INDIRECT INCIDENTAL SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF ORIN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT
19. or shelf convenient to an AC outlet out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excess heat dirt dust moisture humidity or vibration e Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length The FM antenna is built in to this cord It must be fully extended to provide the best FM reception POWER SOURCE This radio is designed to operate on normal 110V 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 should be connected to an AC outlet that is always live Do not connect it to an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch When the power to the radio is interrupted the built in lithium battery takes over to maintain the time and alarm settings To maximize the life of the lithium battery keep the radio connected to a live AC outlet at all times You will note that this system is Gib equipped with a polarized AC power plug having one blade wider than the AC Outlet other This is a safety feature If this plug does not fit into your existing AC outlet do not try to defeat this safety feature by filing the wide blade to make it fit into your outlet If this plug will not fit into your outlet you probably have an out dated non polarized AC outlet You should have your outlet changed by a qualified licensed electrician 3 AC Plug LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 20 21 22
20. orrect time YEAR DISPLAY To see the correct year depress the Time and Date buttons together The display changes from time to year When you release the Time and Date buttons the display returns to the correct time DAYLIGHT SAVING AND LEAP YEAR ADJUSTMENTS All Daylight Saving and Leap Year adjustments are made automatically by the SmartSet internal computer as follows Start of Daylight Saving Time At 1 59 59 AM on the first Sunday in April the clock will automatically advance to 3 00 AM End of Daylight Saving Time At 2 59 59 AM on the last Sunday in October the clock will automatically reset to 2 00 AM Leap Year At 12 Midnight on February 28th the calendar display will change to 2 29 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 Up or Down buttons to adjust the time display ahead or back as desired Each press of the Up or Down buttons will change the display by one minute If you hold the Up or Down buttons the display will continue to change The display will change slowly at first one minute at a time But if you continue holding the Up or Down buttons the display will change rapidly Note If you manually adjust the time
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