Brookstone TIMESMART Self-Setting Projection Clock User manual

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Self-Setting Clock Radio
TimeSmarT™

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Table of conTenTS
Cautions and Warnings 2-6
Location of Controls7-9
Plugging in your Clock for the First Time                                   10
Setting the 12/24 Time Format 11
Setting the Daylight Savings Time 11
Adjusting the Backlight 12
Setting and Activating the Alarm13
Deactivating the Alarm14
Using Snooze14
Using the Sleep Function 15
Listening to the Radio 16
Adjusting the Volume16
Presetting Radio Stations17
Using AUX 17
Manually Setting the Time and Date                                       18
Reset 19
Using your Headphones 19
Installing the Back-up Battery19
Specications20
Warranty21-22

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caUTion
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER
THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE
The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit
imPorTanT SafeTY inSTrUcTionS
All the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed
before the unit is operated
Save TheSe inSTrUcTionS
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DanGer
To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:
Do not use while bathing or in a shower
Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink
Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid
Do not reach for unit that has fallen into water Unplug it immediately
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled onto the unit
WarninG
Close supervision is necessary when this unit is used by or near children
Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual
Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long periods
of time
Never drop or insert an object into any opening
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug
outlets, convenience receptacles and the point where it exits the unit
Do not allow cord to touch hot surfaces Wrap cord loosely around the unit
when storing
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The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such
as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including
amplifiers) that produce heat Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that
radiates heat
Never block the air openings of the unit with materials such as clothing,
plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch,
where the air openings may be blocked
Do not overload electrical outlet Use only the power source as indicated
Do not carry this unit by cord or use cord as handle
Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water If the
unit’s power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix it yourself
To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair
the unit Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons
when unit is used
Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes
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fcc informaTion
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 interference 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 communications 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 reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This equipment complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject
to the following two conditions:
This equipment may not cause harmful interference
This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority
to operate this device
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baTTerY PrecaUTionS
Dispose of the old battery properly Do not dispose of the old battery in a fire
Do not leave the battery where a child or pet could play with or swallow it
If the battery is swallowed, contact a physician immediately
The battery may explode if mistreated Do not attempt to recharge or
disassemble the battery
Use only a fresh battery of the required size and type Do not mix old
and new batteries, different types of batteries, or rechargeable batteries
of different capacities
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locaTion of conTrolS
Power
Alarm 1
Speaker
Back
MODE
Forward
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Alarm 2
Volume Wheel
PRESET
SLEEP
FM/AM/AUX
SNOOZE
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locaTion of conTrolS
Volume
Headphone Jack
AUX In Jack
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DC 8V In
FM Pigtail Antenna
Speaker
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locaTion of conTrolS
1 Control Compartment Cover
2 Back-up Battery Compartment Cover
3 Reset Button
4 12/24 Time Format Switch
5 Daylight Savings Time Switch
6 Lock, Time/Date Set Switch
7 Time Zone Switch
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oPeraTion

Plug the DC 8V ADAPTER (included) into a power outlet
The first time you connect your new clock to the AC outlet, the internal
computer will automatically set the correct time and date for the Eastern
Time Zone, which is the initial default setting The display will scan for a few
seconds and then show the correct Time and Date in the Eastern Zone
If you need to change to a different time zone, you only need to do this once
and the clock will remember the new default zone setting and will always
return to that setting after a power interruption
There are six time zones programmed into your clock:
To change the default time zone display, open the CONTROL COMPARTMENT
COVER on the bottom of the clock and adjust the TIME ZONE switch to the
correct zone Close the CONTROL COMPARTMENT COVER
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The 12 hour format is set as the default
To change the 12/24 hour time format, open the CONTROL COMPARTMENT
COVER on the bottom of the clock and adjust the 12/24 TIME FORMAT switch
to the desired format Close the CONTROL COMPARTMENT COVER

To change the DST (Daylight Savings Time) format, open the CONTROL
COMPARTMENT on the bottom of the clock and adjust the DST switch
to either AUTO or OFF
AUTO—the unit will automatically “spring ahead” 1 hour on the second
Sunday in March at 2:00AM, and “fall back” 1 hour on the first Sunday
in November at 2:00AM
OFF—no automatic DST adjustments will occur


Close the CONTROL COMPARTMENT COVER
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
There are 5 backlight settings: HIGH, MEDIUM, LOW, DIM and OFF
Press the SNOOZE button for 3 seconds and continue to hold to toggle through
each of the backlight settings The backlight setting will change every 3 seconds
while the SNOOZE button is being pressed and held
If the backlight is set to OFF, you may press the SNOOZE bar once to turn
the backlight to LOW for 5 seconds to check the time
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
Press and hold the MODE button for 2 seconds The clock will go into
Alarm Set mode Alarm 1 time will flash
Press the FORWARD/BACK buttons to scroll to the desired alarm time—
hold down the FORWARD/BACK buttons to accelerate scrolling
Press the MODE button after desired alarm time appears to select your
wake-up choice Press FORWARD/BACK buttons to select the buzzer
or any of the six preset radio stations
Press the MODE button Alarm 2 time will flash
Press the FORWARD/BACK buttons to scroll to the desired alarm time—
hold down the FORWARD/BACK buttons to accelerate scrolling
Press the MODE button after desired alarm time appears to select your
wake-up choice Press FORWARD/BACK buttons to select the buzzer
or any of the six preset radio stations
Press MODE to save all settings If MODE is not pressed after setting
either just the first alarm or both alarms, the alarm information will be
saved and the clock will display after 5 seconds
Activate the alarms by pressing the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button on
the top of the clock When the button is in the “up” position the alarm is
activated and its icon and information will appear on the display
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The ALARM 1 and/or ALARM 2 button must be in the “up” position
to activate the alarm
When the alarm sounds, press the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button into
its “down” position to shut off the alarm
If the alarm is set to buzzer, the buzzer will sound for 20 minutes if the alarm
is not turned off or the SNOOZE button isn’t pressed If the alarm is set to a
preset station, the radio will play for 60 minutes if the alarm is not turned off
or the SNOOZE button isn’t pressed The alarm will then automatically reset
for the following day

When the alarm is sounding, press the SNOOZE button to activate Snooze
The alarm will sound again in 10 minutes You may repeat this action 6 times
After the 6th time, the alarm buzzer will continue to sound for 20 minutes,
or the radio alarm will continue to play for 60 minutes, if the alarm is not
manually turned off The alarm will then automatically reset for the
following day
During a Snooze, the alarm icon will blink
If the backlight is set to OFF when the alarm sounds or during Snooze,
the backlight will automatically illuminate on LOW
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The Sleep function shuts the audio off automatically within a selected time
The Sleep timer can be set for 60, 30 or 15 minutes
To choose a Sleep time or to turn the Sleep function OFF, press the
SLEEP button with the Radio or AUX on to scroll through your choices
of 60, 30, 15 and OFF
Release the SLEEP button on your choice
While in Sleep mode, you can check the remaining time by pressing
the SLEEP button
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Press the POWER button The display will show the last mode and/or
station chosen After 7 seconds, the display will return to the current time
To toggle between FM Radio, AM Radio and Auxiliary modes,
press the FM/AM/AUX button
To choose a radio station on either the AM or FM bands, press the
FORWARD/BACK buttons to scroll through stations
If you press and hold the FORWARD/BACK buttons, the clock will
automatically go into search mode and will stop on the next available
station with the strongest signal
When you want to listen to one of your preset stations, simply press
the PRESET button while the radio is on to scroll through P1—P6

Turn the VOLUME WHEEL on the right side of the clock to adjust the level
of volume
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Before tuning to your preferred station, press and hold the PRESET button
for 2 seconds with the radio on and in either AM or FM mode P1 (Preset 1)
with a frame around it will appear on the screen
Then tune to your preferred station by using the FORWARD/BACK buttons
To scan to the next station with a strong signal, press and hold the
FORWARD/BACK buttons You may also switch back and forth between
AM and FM by pressing the FM/AM/AUX button
To save your selection, press PRESET This will automatically prompt you
to set the P2 station
Repeat steps to set all 6 preset stations
If you don’t press PRESET after you select a station, the selected station
will be saved as a preset after 5 seconds

You can play music from another audio source, such as an MP3 player, through
the unit
Press the FM/AM/AUX button to go into AUX “AU” will display for 7 seconds
to show unit is in AUX mode
Insert one end of a 35MM TO 35MM CABLE (not included) into your audio
source’s jack, and the other end into the AUX outlet on the back of the clock
The volume control on the clock can be used to adjust sound Use the
controls on your audio source to play your music
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Open the CONTROL COMPARTMENT COVER on the bottom
of the clock to access the CONTROL PANEL
The time can be set by sliding the LOCK, TIME/DATE set switch
to TIME/DATE The time graphics will flash on the display
Press the FORWARD/BACK buttons to scroll to the desired time—
hold down the FORWARD/BACK buttons to accelerate scrolling
Press the MODE button to save the time and to reach the date set mode
The month will flash on the display
Press the FORWARD/BACK buttons to scroll to the desired month—
hold down the FORWARD/BACK buttons to accelerate scrolling
Press the MODE button to save the month and to reach the day set mode
The day will flash on the display
Press the FORWARD/BACK buttons to scroll to the desired day—
hold down the FORWARD/BACK buttons to accelerate scrolling
Press the MODE button to save the day and to reach the year set mode
The year will flash on the display
Press the FORWARD/BACK buttons to scroll to the desired year—
hold down the FORWARD/BACK buttons to accelerate scrolling
Go to the CONTROL PANEL on the bottom of the clock and slide
the LOCK, TIME/DATE set switch back to LOCK to save the time
and date and to achieve normal operation
Close the CONTROL COMPARTMENT COVER
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If your clock is not working properly, use this function to reset the unit Activating
the RESET function will revert the date and time to January 1, 2008, 12:00 am
Open the CONTROL COMPARTMENT COVER on the bottom
of the clock to access the CONTROL PANEL
Press the RESET button with a pointed object to reset the clock
The clock will then reset to January 1, 2008, 12:00 am
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3 Close the CONTROL COMPARTMENT COVER

For private listening, plug your headphones (not included) into the
HEADPHONE JACK at the back of the clock

When the back-up CR2430 battery (included) is running low, the low battery
icon will display, indicating that the battery should be replaced
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Remove screw on the door of the BATTERY COMPARTMENT and lift cover
Place 1 new CR2430 button cell battery into the BATTERY COMPARTMENT
according to the polarity indicator
Replace the BATTERY COMPARTMENT door and secure screw
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