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Jensen JCR-290 manual

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  • Page 1

    MODEL JCR-290 AM/FM TALKING DUAL ALARM CLOCK RADIO WITH SMART TALK™ PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. USER MANUAL TM[...]

  • Page 2

    E-1 TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CA N B E F UL LY IN SER TE D T O P RE VE NT BL AD E E XP OS UR E. TO PR EV ENT FI RE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. WARNING 1) Read these Instructions. 2) Keep these Instructions. 3) Heed[...]

  • Page 3

    CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF AC PLUG TO WIDE SLOT. FULLY INSERT. E-2 810-00000S-190 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufactur er ’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that pro[...]

  • Page 4

    This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a radio receiver , 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[...]

  • Page 5

    E-4 Sound can be deceiving. Over time your hearing "comfort level" adapts to higher volumes of sound. So what sounds "normal" can actually be loud and harmful to your hearing. Guard against this by setting your equipment at a safe level BEFORE your hearing adapts. To establish a safe level: • Start your volume control at a low[...]

  • Page 6

    Controls and Functions of Unit 1. V olume Control 12. On/Off Button 2. ALARM 1 (AL1) On/Off Button 13. LCD Panel 3. T rigger On/Off Switch 14. Rating Label 4. < (Down) Button 15. Reset Button 5. Set Button 16. Battery Compartment Cover 6. > (Up) Button 17. Speaker 7. AM/FM Band Selector 18. Line In Jack 8. ALARM 2 (AL2) On/Off Button 19. Disp[...]

  • Page 7

    E-6 Avoid installing the unit in locations described below: • Places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters. • Humid, moist or dusty places. • Places subject to constant vibration. • Noisy places. IMPORTANT NOTES This unit operates on 120V~ 60Hz and requires 2 x CR2032 Lithium batteries (no[...]

  • Page 8

    INSTALLING BACKUP BATTERIES 1. Remove the BA TTERY COMP ARTMENT COVER. 2. Install 2 x 3V type CR2032 Lithium batteries (not included) according to the polarity indications on the BA TTERY COMP ARTMENT COVER. 3. Close the BA TTERY COMP ARTMENT COVER. NOTE: The unit will operate without batteries installed, but your time and alarm settings will be lo[...]

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    E-8 Smart T alk is an innovative clock operating system using the latest voice recognition technology . It’s the HANDS-FREE way to set your alarm clock. No more fumbling with instructions or pressing multiple buttons to set the time and alarm. Once the system is activated by saying the trigger word “Smart T alk”, you now simply say one of the[...]

  • Page 10

    7. Press SET BUTTON (#5) to proceed to AL2 settings following steps #1 to 6 above. AL2 indicators (#26) will respond to the features chosen. 8. Press SET BUTTON (#5) to proceed to TIME settings following steps #1 to 4 above. 9. Press SET BUTTON (#5) to proceed to Sleep Sound settings. 10. Use the > (UP) (#6) or < (DOWN) (#4) BUTT ONS to choos[...]

  • Page 11

    E-10 SMART TALK COMMANDS COMMAND PHRASE Smart Talk Time Set Time Alarm Set Alarm Alarm Sound Alarm Off Snooze Sleep Time Play Sleep Sound Display Cancel FUNCTION DESCRIPTION AND FACTORY PRESET T rigger word to activate the voice recognition system. T o check the current time. * Factory preset time is 12:00AM. T o set the current time in AM or PM. T[...]

  • Page 12

    TO SET THE CURRENT TIME 1. Start by saying the trigger word “Smart Talk” or press the SNOOZE BAR (#1 1). 2. The unit will reply “Yes” and will wait for your next command. 3. Say “Set Time” and the unit will reply “Tell me the current time including AM or PM”. 4. Say the current time you wish to set the clock to. Example: to set the [...]

  • Page 13

    E-12 3. Say “Set Alarm” and the unit will reply “Say Alarm One or Alarm Two”. 4. T o set Alarm One, say “Alarm One”. Y ou can also say the command “Cancel” during this step if you wish to cancel setting the alarm and the unit will reply “OK” to confirm.. 5. If the unit fails to understand the alarm source given, it will reply , [...]

  • Page 14

    E-13 TO SET THE ALARM WAKE SOUNDS (AL1/AL2) 1. Start by saying the trigger word “Smart Talk” or press the SNOOZE BAR (#1 1). 2. The unit will reply “Yes” and will wait for your next command. 3. Say “Alarm Sound” and the unit will reply “To set alarm sound, please say Alarm One or Alarm Two”. 4. To set Alarm One, say “Alarm One”.[...]

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    E-14 NOTE: - When the preset alarm time is reached, the chosen alarm sound will start sounding at a fairly low volume level and gradually increase to a very loud volume level in 60 seconds. It will last for 60 minutes if uninterrupted. - When the alarm is sounding, there will be a periodic pause in the alarm sound if you chose a nature sound (Ocean[...]

  • Page 16

    When the preset alarm time is reached, the chosen alarm sound will start. Y ou can momentarily stop the alarm sound for 9 minutes by using the snooze function. The snooze function can be repeated for a maximum of 6 times within 60 minutes from the original preset alarm time. MANUAL OPERATION 1. When any alarm is sounding, press the SNOOZE BAR (#1 1[...]

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    Y ou can turn the alarm off for the day only so that it will sound again on the following day or you can turn the alarm completely of f by disabling it. MANUAL OPERATION 1. When an alarm is sounding, press the ON/OFF button (#12) to turn the alarm off only for the day . The alarm will sound again the next day at the same preset time. The alarm indi[...]

  • Page 18

    Y ou can choose either a nature sound (Ocean, Rain or Brook) or the radio as a sleep sound. The sleep time can be adjusted from: 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes and OFF . MANUAL SETTING SETTING THE SLEEP SOUND 1. The Sleep Sound can be set by repeatedly pressing the SET BUTTON until you get to the to Sleep Sound settings. 2. Use the > (UP) (#6) or <[...]

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    E-18 ACTIVATE SLEEP MODE AND SETTING SLEEP TIME 1. Press the SLEEP BUTTON (#10) to start the sleep mode. 2. The sleep time is default to 60 minutes on first use and “60” will on the display (#24). 3. Press the SLEEP BUTTON (#10) repeatedly to cycle through shorter sleep time options of 45, 30, 15 minutes or OFF . USING SMART TALK™ SETTING THE[...]

  • Page 20

    1. Select your desired radio band using the BAND SELECT OR (#7) for AM or FM. 2. Press the ON/OFF BUTTON (#12) to turn radio on. 3. Rotate the TUNING CONTROL (#9) to your desired radio station according to the dial scale on the unit. 4. Rotate the VOLUME CONTROL (#1) to adjust to the desired output level. 5. T o turn of f the radio, press the ON/OF[...]

  • Page 21

    MANUAL SETTING The display HI/LO DIMMER BUTT ON (#19) is located on the back of the unit. Pressing it will toggle between bright and dim backlight options for the display . USING SMART TALK™ 1. Start by saying the trigger word “Smart Talk” or press the Snooze Bar (#1 1). 2. The unit will reply “Yes” and will wait for your next command. 3.[...]

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    SPECIFICATIONS E-21 Frequency Range: AM 530 - 1710 kHz FM 88 - 108 MHz AC Power Source: 120V~ 60Hz 5W Backup Battery: 2 x 3V type CR2032 Lithium batteries (Not included) Clock Accuracy: up to +/- 60 seconds per month In case of an erroneous display or prolonged abnormal behavior during normal use, you can also safely restore it to its factory prese[...]

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    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE E-22 The clock does not recognize your voice commands correctly Smart T alk™ accidentally triggers without saying the trigger word Clock does not always recognize “Alarm Off” command during alarm and snooze Noise or distorted sound on AM or FM broadcast AM or FM no sound Sound appears distorted at high volume setting LCD[...]

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    SPECTRA MERCHANDISING INTERNA TIONAL, INC. warrants this unit to be free from defective materials or factory workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of original customer purchase and provided the product is utilized within the U.S.A. This warranty is not assignable or transferable. Our obligation under this warranty is the repair or repla[...]

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    IF THE UNIT IS OUTSIDE THE W ARRANTY PERIOD, please include a check for $15.00 to cover the cost of repair, handling and return postage. All out of warranty returns must be sent prepaid. It is recommended that you contact SPECTRA first at 1-800-777-5331 or by e-mail at info@spectraintl.com for updated information on the unit requiring service. In s[...]