Emerson CKS2288 manual

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    Jumbo Dtsplay Dual Alarm AMIFM Clock Radio with S martsef@ Automatic Time Setting SYstem OWNER'S MANUAL cKs2288 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com[...]

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    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 The lightning flash with arrow- IWARNING:TO REDUCE THE head symbol, within an equi- IRt[...]

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    Go ng ratu lations! 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[...]

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    Avoid installing this unit in places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters, on top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat, places lacking ventilation or dusty areas, places subject to constant vibration and/or humid or moist areas. . Operate controls and switches as described in the[...]

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    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[...]

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    12 -g- 25 _ii, ' !t_ 18 19 20 Top Panel 1. MONTH/DATE Setting Button, 2. TIME setting Button. 3. ALARM MODE Button. (weekdays/weekends/everyday alarm) 4. ALM(Alarm) 1 Setting Button, 5. ALM(Alarm) 2 Setting Button. 6. SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF Button. 7. SET - Button. B. SET + Button. 9. TIME ZONE Button. 10. SLEEP Button. 11. RADIO ON/OFF Button. Left[...]

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    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 East[...]

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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 21 st will be displayed as (5. 21). This display adjusts automatically for months of different lengths. For example, at midnight on Febru ary 28th (2. 28), the display will automatically change to M[...]

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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 SmaftSet@ 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 [...]

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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.[...]

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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 yo[...]

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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 bo[...]

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    RADIO AND BUZZER OPERATION You may also set one alarm for wake to radio and the other for wake lo 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 m[...]

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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 lit[...]

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    RESETTING THE CLOCK AFTER A TOTAL MEMORY LOSS lf 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. lf the unit is disconnected from the AC ou[...]

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    LITHIU M 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. lf the battery is swallowed, contact a physician im mediately. . Battery may expolde if mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge it or disassemble it, Do not dispose of the old battery in a fire. [...]

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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 [...]

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