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Hi-Fidelity Bedside Clock Radio with iPod dock Model KC-80 Owner’s Manual Audio Systems 11131 Dora St. Sun Valley, CA 91352[...]
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The lightning flash with arrowhea d symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the us er to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the produc t’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended t[...]
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8) Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any mounting of the product should [...]
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Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NE C which provides guide lines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that th e cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. 15)[...]
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d) if the product does not operate norma lly by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those c ontrols that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation. e) if the pr[...]
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FCC Statement 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 promote reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates , uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if no[...]
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Thank you for purchasing the musicdock by KLH model KC-80 AM/FM clock radio with iPod dock and remote. With proper care this device should provide many years of reliable operation. Unpack and verify that all accessories are present and have been removed from the packing. Here is what is included: 1. The main unit w/ FM wire antenna attached 2. [...]
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Antenna preparation Unpack the AM antenna and snap it’s cylindrical end onto the base/mounting plate. Stretch out the twisted cord and Insert the small re ctangular plug at the end into the socket located at the bottom c enter on the back of the radio. Note, this plug is keyed and only fits one wa y. Orient the AM antenna for best reception of yo[...]
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Button locations[...]
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Button descriptions A: POWER button. Press once to turn unit on, press again to place unit in standby mode. B: MUTE. (Remote only function) Pre ss to temporarily silence the unit, press again to restore sound. C: PRESET. (Remote only function) Used to recall favorite stations in radio mode. D: SLEEP. Sets the sleep timer delay to 120, 90, 60, 30, o[...]
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O: iPod dock. (Main unit onl y feature) Insert the appropriate adapter for your particular iPod, and insert the iPod. A dapters for older iPods are included with the KC-80. Newer iPods include adapters; so if an adapter was packed with your iPod, then use that adapter. Insert the flat cover (supplied) if the iPod dock will not be used. P: CLOCK but[...]
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Using the radio 1. Press the POWER button (A) to turn the unit on. If the radio does not begin playing, press BAND/RADIO button (N) to activate the radio. When in radio mode, this button alte rnates between AM and FM bands. 2. Use the SKIP buttons (I) to tune the radio. There are two tuning modes. You can hold either SKIP butt on down until you rea[...]
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2. While the display is flashing, use the SKIP buttons (I) to set the wake up hour and minute. In 12-hour mode, you must cycle through the first 12 hours in order to set a “PM” wake up time. 3. The WAKE button (L) changes the wake up sound. Choices are iPod, radio, or buzz. If radio or iPod is selected, the “Month—Day” display will change[...]
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DIMMER 1. Press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button (M) to adjust the brightness of the display. Display brightness adjustment is available when the unit is in standby or has been turned on via the POWER button (A). 2. The dimmer function is not available (because it is in snooze mode) if the unit has been activated by one of the alarms. iPod use 1. It is ver[...]
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9. Press and hold ei ther of the SKIP buttons (I) to quickly move to a point in a recording that you want to begin listening from. Release the button when the desired point is located. Using the AUX input 1. Any device that has a standard headphone jack can be played through the KC-80. Use the supplied 3.5 mm to 3.5 mm stereo interconnect cable to [...]
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WARRANTY ONE-YEAR NEW PRODUCT WARRANTY VALID ONLY IN THE U.S.A. ON NON-REFURBISHED PRODUCTS This musicdock ™ by KLH product is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. During the warranty period, KLH agrees to repair or replace defectiv[...]