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u s e r m a n u a l GES050 It is important to read this instruction book prior to using your new product for the first time. Es importante leer este manual antes de usar por vez primera su euipo. EXPORTER Thomson Inc. P .O. Box 1976 Indianapolis, IN 46206-1976 ©2006 Thomson Inc. T rademark(s) ® Registered Marque(s) Deposée(s) Marca(s) ® Registr[...]
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EN EN FCC Information T echnical Information Product: Spacemaker Brand: GE Model: GES050 Electrical Consumption Power Supply: 120V ~ 60Hz Power Consumption: 72 Watts IMPORTER Comercializadora Thomson de México, S.A. de C.V . Álvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13. Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc C.P . 06700. México, D.F . T elefono: 52-55-11-020360[...]
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EN EN First Things First 2 Under Cabinet Mounting Instructions T ools Required • Drill and 1 / 4 " Drill Bit • Ruler or T ape Measure • Nail or Awl • Scissors • Screwdriver - Phillips • Countersink (Optional) • Masking T ape • Safety Glasses Parts Packed with your Unit 3 — Washers Spacers 3 — 1 / 4 " 3 — 1 / 2 "[...]
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EN EN First Things First 4 Note: Note: Note: Note: Note: If your cabinet has glue blocks or other obstructions, cut out corresponding areas on the Template to clear them. Do not cut out or cut through the screw holes indicated on the Template. Note: Note: Note: Note: Note: It is recommended that safety glasses be worn while drilling screw holes to [...]
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EN EN Automatic Time Set Selecting Time Zone The Time Zone switch is located in the battery compartment on the side of the unit. Open the compartment door by rotating the lock in the direction of the arrow . TIME ZONE - Slide the switch to select time zone. Refer to Figure 1 for U.S. Time Zone details. Refer to Figure 1 for U.S. Time Zone details. [...]
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EN EN This clock radio is equipped with a memory holding system that can be powered with 2 “AAA” batteries (included). The power failure protection circuit will not operate unless battery is installed. When normal household power is interrupted, or AC line cord is unplugged, the batteries will power the Spacemaker to keep track of time and time[...]
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EN EN In Battery Compartment TIME ZONE - Slide the switch to select time zone. (Refer to the back of the battery compartment door for selection details.) Select 1 for Eastern Daylight Time Select 2 for Central Daylight Time Select 3 for Mountain Daylight Time Select 4 for Pacific Daylight Time Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 on page 6 and 7 for time[...]
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EN EN Volume Wx TV Setting the Countdown Timer 1. Press TIMER ON/OFF to enter timer setting mode. The red TIMER icon will flash on the display . 2. T o select countdown time, use the / buttons to select the correct time. Press and hold to fast reverse or fast forward countdown time. 3. Press TIMER ON/OFF again to activate the timer . The unit will [...]
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EN EN 1. Press the INST ANT WEATHER button to access Weather Bands with strong signals to the unit. The Wx indicator and the channel number lights on the display when weather band is selected. 2. Use the o r arrow buttons to select among the 7 weather channels. The Weather transmission, broadcast 24 hours a day , are taped messages that are repeate[...]
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EN EN Tr oubleshooting Tips Remote Control • Is the unit plugged into a working AC outlet? Tr y plugging it into one that you know will work. • Is the unit on? Press RADIO ON / BAND or PLA Y PAUSE to turn the unit on. • Have you selected the correct function when pressing on the buttons? For example, if the unit is in CD mode and you try tuni[...]
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EN EN U.S. W arranty 18 What your warranty covers: • Defects in materials or workmanship. For how long after your purchase: • One year from date of purchase. The warranty period for rental units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the rental firm, whichever comes first. What we will do: •P rovide you with a new , [...]