Akai CEU1300 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
CEU1300
Thank you for purchasing this Clock Radio. Please read this instruction manual carefully before
using this product to ensure proper use. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Autoset Stereo Clock Radio
With USB Charger

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Contents
1. CEU1300 Autoset Stereo Clock Radio
2. AC-DC Power Adatpor
3. Instruction Manual
5. Warranty Card
4. Quick Start Guide
If you are missing any parts above, please contact ADT Digital LLC.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Autoset Stereo Clock Radio
With USB Charger
Thankyou for purchasing this Clock Radio. Please read this instruction manual carefully before
usingthis product to ensure proper use. Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est
conforme à la norme NMB-3 (B) du Canada.
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WARNINGS
ICES-3 (B).

NOTE: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as
set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils
numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.
NOTE: 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 interfer-
ence 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 communica-
tions. 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 (which can be determined by turning the equipment off),
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
FCC AND CANADIAN ICES
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS:
•To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Avertissement: pour réduire le risque d’incendie ou de choc électrique, ne pas exposer cet appareil sous la pluie
et l’humidité.
•The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases,
shall be placed on apparatus.
L'appareil ne doit pas être exposé aux écoulements ou aux éclaboussures et aucun objet ne contenant de liquide,
tel qu'un vase, ne doit être placé sur l'objet.
•Mains plug /Power adaptor is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use.
In order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the main plug/ power adaptor should be
disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
La prise du secteur ne doit pas être obstruée ou doit être facilement accessible pendant son utilisation. Pour être
complètement déconnecté de l'alimentation d'entrée, la prise doit être débranchée du secteur.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
• Place the unit on a level surface away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat.
• Protect your furniture when placing your unit on a natural wood and lacquered finish. A
cloth or other protective material should be placed between it and the furniture.
• Do not clean your unit by water directly. Clean the unit with a soft, clean cloth slightly
moistened with plain lukewarm water only.
• Stronger cleaning agents, such as Benzene, thinner or similar materials can damage the
surface of the unit.

DST ON
indicator
Wake to
BUZZER
indicator
AUX IN mode
indicator
FM indicator
RADIO mode
indicator
Date/Month
format indicator
Radio Preset
indicator
Calendar &
Radio Preset
indicator
FM Stereo
indicator
DESCRIPTION OF THE DISPLAY
MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN
Z
DST
MONTH DATE DATE MONTH
AUX
MHz
Time and
Alarm Display
Flashing Colon
for Clock
Alarm 1 ON
indicator
Battery Low
indicator
Snooze activation
indicator
Date of Week
indicator
Volume Level
indicator
Wake to
RADIO
indicator
Freq. decial
point for FM
FM Freq.
indicator
AM indicator
PM indicator
SLEEP timer ON
indicator
NAP timer ON
indicator
ST
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CONTROL LOCATION
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TOP
BACK
VOLUME / SET -
BUTTON
VOLUME / SET +
BUTTON
FM
ANTENNA
POWER ON/OFF
BUTTON
TUNE DOWN /
PRESET
BUTTON
TUNE UP /
PRESET
BUTTON
SNOOZE
/ DIMMER
BUTTON
SOURCE
BUTTON
ALARM 1
ON/OFF
BUTTON
ALARM 1 ON/OFF
BUTTON
SLEEP / NAP
BUTTON
RADIO /
PRESET
BUTTON
CLOCK SET /
YEAR
BUTTON
TIME ZONE
BUTTON
SPEAKER
DC IN JACK
BATTERY DOOR
AUX IN JACK DST SWITCH
M/D - D/M-
SWITCH
12/24 HR
SWITCH
12HR/24HR M/D D/M AUX IN +1 DST -1
5V DC
+1 DST -1USB CHARGER
USB CHARGER

CONNECTING POWER
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Plug the small end of the supplied power adapter into the DC IN jack at the back of the
unit, plug the adapter body into the standard AC wall socket.
CAUTION: The unit is designed to operate from a mains supply of AC 120V~60Hz. If the
adapter does not fit properly, turn it over and again. Do not force it.
NOTES: When the unit is not operated by the AC power or unused for long periods of the
time. Please remove the power adapter from the wall outlet and unplug from the main unit.
SETTING THE CLOCK
TO SET THE CLOCK FIRST TIME
This unit is an AUTOSET radio alarm clock. The time and date have been preset at the factory.
All you have to do is to plug-in the unit, the current time corresponding to the default time zone
will be displayed.
TO SET THE TIME ZONE
1. Plug in the unit. (The time corresponding to the default time zone will be displayed
alternatively on the display.) The default time zone is set to be time zone No.2 for
Eastern Standard Time (EST).
2. Select the correct time zone based on your geographical area by pressing the
VOLUME/SET + - button on the unit till the correct time is displayed. You can
review the displayed time to make sure the correct timezone is selected.
3. Once the correct timezone is displayed, please wait for about 2 seconds. The unit will
display the calendar information, followed by the current time to finish the setting.
4. You can also set the time zone manually later. Press and hold the TIMEZONE button
then press the + / - buttons to select the time zone and press the TIMEZONE button
to confirm.
NUMBER TIMEZONE
1 Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
2 (Default) Eastern Standard Time (EST)
3 Central Standard Time (CST)
4 Mountain Standard Time (MST)
5 Pacific Standard Time (PST)
6 Yukon Standard Time (YST)
7 Hawaii Aleutian Standard Time (HAST)
12HR/24HR M/D D/M AUX IN +1 DST -1
5V DC
+1 DST -1USB CHARGER

SETTING THE CLOCK (Cont’d)
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TO SET THE DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST)
1. Depending on your location and the period of Daylight Saving Time (DST) to be
in effective during summer, you can manually set the daylight saving time by sliding
the DST switch on the unit to +1 position to advance the clock by one hour.
2 Slide the DST switch to -1 position to substrate one hour from current to back to
normal daylight time.
TO SET TIME AND DATE MANUALLY
Although the clock is preset at factory, you can still want to make time adjustment by manual
setting.
Note: If the preset time is slight deviated from actual current time or clock error occured
during the shipment or your first time use, you can also follow the steps below to make
time/date adjustment manaully.
1. Press and hold the CLOCK SET/YEAR button on the top of the unit for 2 sec
until the hour flashes on the display.
2. Press the +or -button to set the correct hour (hold the button for faster advance).
Remember to set the correct AM or PM time. The AM/PM Indicators appear to the left
of the time display.
3. Press the CLOCK SET/CALENDAR button gain. Press the +or -Button to set the
correct minute (hold the button for faster advance).
4. Press the CLOCK SET/CALENDAR button again. The year will flash. Press the +or -
Button until the current year is displayed.
5. Press the CLOCK SET/CALENDAR button again. The month will flash. Press the +or -
Button until the current month is displayed.
6. Press the CLOCK SET/CALENDAR button again. The date will flash. Press the + or -
button until the current date is displayed.
7. Press the CLOCK SET/CALENDAR button again (or no button pressed within 10
seconds) to exit the manual setting mode.
TO SET MONTH/DATE AND 12/24 HOUR FORMAT
1. You can select the clock display format by sliding the 12/24HR switch to toggle the
clock display format to 12 hour or 24 hour.
2. You can select the calendar display format by sliding the M/D and D/M switch to toggle
between Month/Date or Date/Month display format.
TO DISPLAY THE YEAR
1. Press the CLOCK SET/YEAR button. Year will display for 2 seconds.
USING THE ALARM
CEU1300 has a dual alarm system. The unit allows you to set each alarm to wake-to selectable
sound sources from either radio or buzzer independently. The unit also allows you to set each
alarm frequencies with Everyday/Weekday/Weekend alarm modes.
ALARM 1 and ALARM 2 can be set with the same procedures.

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USING THE ALARM (Cont’d)
TO SET THE ALARM
1. Press and hold the ALARM 1 button until the alarm hour flashes.
2. Press the + or -button to set the alarm hour. (hold the button for fast advance).
Note: Remember to set the correct AM or PM time.
3. Press the ALARM 1 button to confirm the alarm hour and start to set alarm minute.
4. Press the + or - button to set the alarm minute. (hold the button for fast advance).
5. Press the ALARM 1 button again to confirm and start to set alarm date mode
(date of week).
6. Press the +or -button to set the alarm date mode as follows:
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun = Everyday mode
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri = Weekday mode
Sat Sun = Weekend mode
7. Press the ALARM 1 button again to confirm and start to set the sound source (wake-
to radio or wake-to buzzer).
8. Press the +or -button to set the sound source.
9. Press the ALARM 1 button (or no button pressed within 10 seconds) to set the
ALARM 1 to ON and exit the alarm set mode.
Note: If the alarm is set as wake-to RADIO, the alarm goes off when the radio is
ON and playing. The unit would automatically switch to BUZZER mode and alarm
sound will become buzzer sound so you would not miss the alarm.
TO REVIEW THE ALARM
1. After the alarm has been set, to review the alarm time, press the ALARM 1 (or
ALARM 2) button once. The set alarm time will show on the display.
2. After 3 seconds, it will go back to normal time display.
TO TURN THE ALARM ON/OFF
1. During the alarm time review, press the ALARM 1 (or ALARM 2) button again to
toggle alarm ON/OFF. If the alarm has been activated (turned on), either BUZZER or
RADIO icon will display below the ALARM icon and vice versa.
2. After 3 seconds, it will go back to normal time display.
TO STOP THE ALARM AND RESET THE ALARM READY FOR THE NEXT DAY
1. When the alarm is sounding, press the ALARM 1 (or ALARM 2 or POWER ON/OFF)
button to stop the alarm.
2. The unit would be automatically reset and ready for the next day. (For example, if
alarm us set for weekday mode and you stop the alarm on Friday, the alarm will come
again on next Monday, not Saturday.
SNOOZE FUNCTION
1. Press the SNOOZE/DIMMER button after an alarm sounds. The alarm will be silenced
for the snooze duration preiod and then sound again.
2. Snooze can be pressed several times around the 1 hour alarm cycle. The snooze
duration is 7 minutes. (7->14->21->28->35->42->49->56)
ALARM DURING POWER FAILURE
1. If backup battery (not empty) is installed, the buzzer alarm will still sound for 60
seconds in the event of power failure. (Snooze function is disabled.)
2. To stop the buzzer sound, you can press the POWER ON/OFF button.

LISTENING TO RADIO
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TO SET UP ANTENNA
1. Extend FM antenna fully and rotate the unit to the best orientation for the best
reception.
TO TUNE THE RADIO TO DESIRED CHANNEL MANUALLY
1. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on the radio.
2. Press and hold the ▲ or ▼ button for 2 seconds (release when the
frequency in the display starts to run automatically) the unit will scan upward or
downward until a channel with strong signal is found and stop at this channel.
3. Repeat the step 2 for tuning upward or download for searching other radio channel.
4. Press the VOLUME/SET + or -button to adjust the speaker volume level.
5. To turn off the radio, press the POWER ON/OFF button once.
PRESET RADIO CHANNEL
1. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on the radio.
2. Check whether the current frequency is the radio channel to be preset. If not, press
and hold ▲or ▼button for 2 seconds to scan for a radio channel.
3. Press and hold the RADIO PRESET button for 2 seconds.
4. The “PRESET” and “1” icons are displayed and blinking.
5. Press ▲or ▼button to select the present preset station from 1 to 10 and stop at
the desired preset station.
6. Press RADIO PRESET button once to confirm and store the channel to the selected
preset station. The “PRESET” and channel icons stop to blink and will display for 3
seconds. Then they disappear and current time will be displayed.
7. Repeat step 2 to 6 to preset other radio channel.
NOTE: All preset stations had been set to 87.5MHz at the factory.
All preset stations will be stored in the memory and is backup by Lithium battery.
SELECT PRESET STATION
1. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to turn on the radio.
2. Radio channel is resumed to the last setting.
3. Press the RADIO PRESET button once to go to the previously activated preset station.
4. Press the RADIO PRESET button repeatly to walk through all preset stations
(looping 1=>2=>3...=>10=>1). Radio broadcast can be heard during the selection.
5. Stop at the desired preset station.
6. After 3 seconds the current time will be displayed together with RADIO and FM icon.
7. To select other preset station by pressing the RADIO PRESET button once to get the
“PRESET” and current channel icons in the display and then press this button repeatly
to go to the desired preset station before these icons disappear.

USING AUX IN JACK
You can play any portable or external audio device with a standard 3.5mm stereo audio cable
(not included) via the AUX IN jack on the unit.
1. Plug one end of a standard 3.5mm stereo audio cable into the earphone or line-out
jack on your external device and plug the another end of the audio cable into the
unit’s AUX IN jack.
2. Turn on the unit and press the SOURCE button once and AUX icon will appear on
the display.
3. Turn on and play your external audio device.
4. Press the VOLUME/SET + - buttons to set the speaker volume level. You may need
to adjust the volume on your external device as well.
5. To stop the AUX playback, press the SOURCE button once to change back
to RADIO mode or turn off the unit by pressing the POWER ON/OFF button. Please
remember to turn off your external device.
6. Remember to turn off your external audio device after playback.
SETTING DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
During the normal operation (when no alarm is sounding), press the SNOOZE / DIMMER
button to control the brightness of the LCD display. There are FOUR levels of dimmer control.
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USING USB CHARGER
You can charge your smartphone or tablet through the USB charger (DC 5V, 2.4A) at any
time. Use the USB cable of your mobile device for connection.
AUX IN +1 DST -1USB CHARGER

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USING SLEEP TIMER
USING NAP TIMER
Sleep timer lets you sleep to your radio or AUX IN playback and the unit shuts off at the
selected time.
TO SET SLEEP TIMER
1. During the Power/Radio is ON, Press the SLEEP/NAP button to enter SLEEP mode.
2. The SLEEP icon on the display will be blinking and the sleep timer will display and
cycle through from
15 > 30 > 45 > 60 > 90 minutes or OFF
3. Press the SLEEP/NAP Button to cycle though 15 > 30 > 45 >60 > 90 minutes or OFF
to select the sleep time. (OFF means to cancel the sleep timer)
4. When the desired duration is shown (for example, 60 minutes), stop and wait for 2
seconds to confirm. The sleep timer will start counting down and the SLEEP icon will
be blinking and showing on the display.
5. When the sleep timer is counting down, press the SLEEP/NAP button to display the
remaining time of the timer.
6. If you want to change the sleep timer, press the SLEEP/NAP button again
to cycle though again and select new sleep time or OFF.
TO CANCEL SLEEP TIMER
1. When the sleep timer is ON, press and hold the SLEEP/NAP button for 2 seconds to
cancel the sleep timer counting down.
2. Alternatively, press the SLEEP/NAP button and cycle through 15 > 30 > 45 >60 > 90
> OFF until OFF is displayed and wait for 2 seconds to cancel the sleep timer.
Nap timer lets you to set a timer other than the regular alarm function when the unit POWER
OFF. The NAP timer can only wake to BUZZER.
TO SET NAP TIMER
1. During the Power/Radio is OFF, Press the SLEEP/NAP button to enter NAP mode.
2. The NAP icon will be display and the nap timer will display and cycle through from
15 > 30 > 45 > 60 > 90 minutes >OFF
3. Press the SLEEP/NAP Button to cycle though 15 > 30 > 45 >60 > 90 minutes >OFF
to select the nap time. (OFF means to cancel the nap timer)
4. When the desired duration is shown (for example, 60 minutes), stop and wait for 2
seconds to confirm. The nap timer will start counting down and the NAP icon will
display on the display.
5. When the nap timer is counting down, press the SLEEP/NAP button to display the
remaining time of the timer.
6. If you want to change the nap timer, press the SLEEP/NAP button again to cycle
though again and select new nap time or OFF.
TO CANCEL NAP TIMER
1. When the nap timer is ON, press and hold the SLEEP/NAP button for 2 seconds to
cancel the nap timer counting down.
2. Alternatively, press the SLEEP/NAP button and cycle through 15 > 30 > 45 >60 > 90
> OFF until OFF is displayed and wait for 2 seconds to cancel the nap timer.

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TROUBLE SHOOTING
INSTALLING / REPLACING BACKUP BATTERY
BATTERY LOW INDICATOR
When the backup battery power is low, the low battery indication icon will display and blink.
It is time to replace the backup battery.
TO INSTALL / REPLACE BACKUP BATTERY
1. Make sure the AC adaptor is connected during battery replacement. Otherwise,
all settings may be lost and reset.
2. Remove the screw that secures the battery door by using a screwdriver.
3. Pull the battery door at the back of the unit as shown below.
4. Insert a new battery in the battery door with “+” positive facing up. Only CR2450
3V lithium battery should be used.
5. Insert the battery door with new battery back into the unit.
6. Secure the battery door by using a screwdriver.
7. After the battery replacement, the low battery indication icon will disappear.
BATTERY WARNING:
1. Make sure the correct polarity of battery to be installed.
2. Make sure you dispoe of batteries properly (refer to your local regulations)
3. Do not open batteries
4. Do not dispose of batteries in fire
5. Do not heat up batteries
6. Do not expose battereis to water
7. Do not change or recharge batteries
NOITULOSESUACELBISSOPMELBORP
The unit does not
turn on.
The power adaptor isn’t plugged into
a working wall socket or the power
jack on the back of unit is not
plugged
Plug the power adaptor into a
working wall socket and plug the
connector into the DC IN jack on
the unit
Battery low indicator
always flashing
Battery is weak Replace with new batteries
FM band is too noisy The reception at the set location is
poor or the antenna is not extended
Extend the antenna fully and relocate
your unit away from metal surfaces
Battery were not installed properly Check to make sure the polarity is
correct
PUSH

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TROUBLE SHOOTING (Cont’d)
SPECIFICATION
NOITULOSESUACELBISSOPMELBORP
Alarm not functioning
AM/PM time/alarm not set correctly Please check the PM indicator
When playing music,
the sound gets
distorted.
The volume level on the connected
device or the unit is set too high
Decrease the volume until the
distortion disappears.
The source sound is distorted. If the
original sound source(MP3) on your
external device is of poor quality, the
distortion and noises are easily
noticed with speakers
Try a different audio source with
better sound quality
Audio cable has not been connected
properly.
Check the connection of audio
cable between the unit and the
external audio device.
Audio cable has breakage. Use another audio cable for
connection.
The volume control of your external
device is set at too low.
Increase the volume of your
external device
Power Supply Rating (AC/DC Power Adaptor) Input: 100 - 240VAC, 50/60Hz, 0.8A
Output: 5VDC, 3.5A
Audio Section
8 ohms
2x 0.5 watts (RMS)Output Power
Output Impedance
Dimensions 254 (W) mm x 100 (H) mm x 83 (D) mm
10”W x 3.9”H x 3.3”
Weight 1.48 lb. (0.67 kg)
Power Consumption Working Mode : 16W Max.
Standby Mode : < 0.5W
everyday / weekday / weekend
setting is not correct
Calendar setting is not correct, which
would affect the everyday/weekday/
weekend setting
Everyday is 7 days; Weekday is
Mon-Fri; Weekend is Sat - Sun
See the SETTING THE CLOCK
section to review the calendar and
reset it manually if needed
Specifications are typical, individual units might vary. They are subject to continuous improvement
without notice and without incurring any obligation.
No sound when
playing audio via
AUX IN