Centrios 1219820 User manual

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1219820
OWNERS MANUAL
Radio Alarm Clock
with iPod®Docking
“Made for iPod” means that an electronic accessory has been designed to connect specically
to iPod and has been certied by the developer to meet Apple performance standards.
Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety and regulatory standards.
iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the US and other countries.
Note: iPod® not included

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2
PRECAUTIONS FOR USE 2
BASIC SYSTEM SET-UP 3
1. Extending the FM antenna 3
2. Connecting the main unit to power 3
3. Installing the battery into the remote 4
4. Installing batteries into the unit 4
5. Power On the main unit 4
LOCATION OF CONTROLS 5
REMOTE CONTROL 6
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7
AUDIO CONTROLS 8
1. Volume controls 8
2. DBBS 8
IPOD®OPERATION 9
1. Docking your iPod®9
2. iPod®compatibility table 9
3. iPod®dock adapter table 10
RADIO OPERATION 11
OTHER FUNCTIONS 12
1. Setting the clock 12
2. Setting the timer 12
3. Alarm function 13
4. Alarm source 13
5. Snooze 13
6. Alarm ON/OFF 13
7. Stereo headphone jack 14
8. AUX IN 14
9. Care and Maintenance 14
TROUBLE SHOOTING 15
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 15
WARRANTY 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE. NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
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The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol, within the
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence
of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product's
enclosure that may be of sufcient magnitude to cause an
electric shock.
The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in this
owner’s manual.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
CLASS B LIMITS WITH INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with the limits of a Class B digital device as specied in Industry Canada Regulations.
These limits provide reasonable protection against radio and TV interference in residential areas. However, this device might
cause radio or TV interference even when it is operating properly.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
To eliminate the interference, you can try one or more of the following:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Move your device away from the receiver.
• Connect your device to an outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the receiver.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from a digital apparatus.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Do not expose to dripping or splashing
No ob
placed on the apparatus.
should be placed on the apparatus.
Allow suitable distances around the apparatus for
impeded by covering ventilation openings with
items such as newspapers, table cloths, curtains
and such like.
Warning:

BASIC SYSTEM SETUP
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Follow these 4 steps to complete the basic system set-up.
1. Extending the FM antenna
FM Antenna
2. Connecting the main unit to power
This system is designed to operate on DC 12V, 1,ooomA current.
Connecting this system to any other power supply could result in
damage to the unit which is not covered by your warranty.
NOTE: This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility of electrical shock.
You should have your outdated outlets changed by a qualied, licensed
electrician. Do not le the wide blade on the plug, or use an adapter to make
the plug t into your outlet. This defeats the safety feature and could expose
you to electrical shock.
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3. Installing the battery into the remote
Insert one CR2025 battery into the
remote control observing the correct
(+) and (-) polarities as shown.
4. Installing batteries into the unit
Insert 8 size C 1.5V batteries into the battery compartment at the back of the
unit, observing the correct (+) and (-) polarities.
5. Power on the main unit
Press the STANDBY / button.
The main display briey shows “(0:00)”.
Refer to page 12 for setting the clock.
BASIC SYSTEM SETUP
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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1. MENU BUTTON
2. STANDBY BUTTON
3. FUNCTION BUTTON
4. SNOOZE BUTTON
5. VOL - BUTTON
6. VOL+ BUTTON
7. TUNING KNOB
8. PREVIOUS BUTTON
9. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
10. NEXT BUTTON
11. AUX IN JACK
12. HEADPHONE JACK
13. IR SENSOR
14. iPod® DOCK
15. LCD DISPLAY
16. CLOCK SET BUTTON
17. SLEEP BUTTON
18. FM ANTENNA
19. BATTERY DOOR
20. DC 12V INPUT

1. STANDBY BUTTON
2. MUTE BUTTON
3. FUNCTION BUTTON
4. MENU BUTTON
5. OK BUTTON
6. PREVIOUS BUTTON
7. PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON
8. MO./ST BUTTON
9. VOLUME BUTTON
10. VOLUME BUTTON
11. ALARM1 BUTTON
12. SNOOZE BUTTON
13. ALARM2 BUTTON
14. SLEEP BUTTON
15. NEXT BUTTON
16. PREVIOUS+ BUTTON
17. PREVIOUS- BUTTON
18. CLOCK SET BUTTON
19. DBBS BUTTON
REMOTE CONTROL
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REMOTE CONTROL
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• EnsurethatyouhavefullyextendedtheFMantennawire.
• EnsurethattheCR2025batteryhasbeeninstalledintheremote
control handset (included).
• Plugthecablefromthepoweradapterintothesocketlabelled
12VDConthebackoftheunit.
• CAUTION:Useonlythepoweradaptersuppliedwiththesystem.
Connectingapowersupplywithadifferentratingwillcause
permanent damage to the system and may be hazardous.
General controls
Most of the main functions of this system can be operated by the controls on the
front panel of the main unit, or by the buttons on the remote control handset. If
a specic function can only be operated by the remote handset, or by the front
panel controls, this will be clearly indicated in the instructions.
When operating this system with the remote control handset, make sure that
the IR (infrared) transmitter on the front of the remote handset is pointed at the
remote sensor on the front panel of the main unit.
The effective operating range of the remote control is approximately 4.5m (15
feet). Please note that bright sunlight or room lighting may interfere with the
remote control operation. If the remote is not operating properly, try reducing the
brightness of the room or moving closer to the main unit. If this does not solve
the problem, it may be time to change the battery in the remote control.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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1. Volume controls
TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE SYSTEM VOLUME
Press the or buttons on the remote control
or adjust using the volume control VOL-/VOL+
on the front panel.
The Volume Level indicator will appear on the display when you adjust
the volume level. The level indicator ranges from 00 (MIN) to 40 (MAX).
2. DBBS (Dynamic Bass Boost, on remote control only)
Press the DBBS button on the remote control to increase the bass
response “BASS” will appear at the right corner of the display.
Press again to cancel the Bass Boost function.
MUTE BUTTON (on remotrol control only)
Press the MUTE button on the remote control to shut off the speakers
temporarily.
The sound stops and the “MUTE” indicator
will show on the display.
Press the MUTE button again to cancel the mute function and restore
the sound. The “MUTE” indicator disappears. The mute function can also
be cancelled by pressing the or buttons.
AUDIO CONTROLS
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Using the iPod Dock, you can play music from the iPod®through the unit’s
speakers and operate with the remote control. The unit comes with eight
removable dock adapters to ensure the proper t for your iPod®and to help
reduce stress on the connector when operating the iPod®.
When connecting an iPod® to this iPod Dock, please ensure
that the correct dock adapter is used.
FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO YOUR iPod®
1. Docking your iPod®
1. Refer to the compatability table on page 10, and select the correct
dock adapter for your iPod®.
2. Place the dock adapter in the dock and press into position.
The adapter will only t in one way.
3. Carefully align and gently insert the iPod® into the dock.
Remove any case or skin from the iPod® before attempting to dock.
4. Press the FUNCTION button on the main unit or on the remote control
to switch to iPod® mode.
5. Use the remote control to operate the iPod® as follows;
To enter the main menu Press the MENU button
To scroll Press the PRE+/PRE- button
To choose an item Press the OK button
Play or Pause a song Press the PLAY/PAUSE button
Adjust the volume Press the or button
Skip to the next song Press the NEXT button
Start a song over or play a
previous song
Press the previous button once to
start a song over, and press it twice to
play the previous song
To go back to previous menu Press the MENU button
iPod®OPERATION
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2. iPod® Compatibility Table
iPod®Description Capacity UniversalDockAdapterNumber
3789 10 11 13 14
iPod® touch 8GB, 16GB X
iPod® nano
(3rd generation)
4GB, 8GB X
iPod® nano
(2nd generation)
2GB, 4GB, 8GB X
iPod® classic 80GB, 120GB X
U2 iPod®
(with video)
30GB X
5G iPod®
(with video)
30GB X
5G iPod®
(with video)
60GB, 80GB X
iPod® nano 2GB, 4GB X
iPod®
(with color display)
60GB X
iPod® photo 40GB, 60GB X
iPod®
(with color display)
20GB X
iPod® photo &
color U2 iPod®
20GB, 30GB X
4G iPod® 40GB X
4G iPod® &
U2 iPod®
20GB X
iPod® mini 4GB, 6GB X
NOTE:
The iPod battery will charge whenever the iPod is docked and the unit is powered on.
The unit CANNOT charge the iPod with the battery only.
The unit CAN support iPod® nano (4th generation) and iPod touch (2nd generation) but
dock adapters are not included.
iPod®OPERATION
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Press the FUNCTION button repeatedly until the main
display shows “RADIO”. FM frequency will appear on
the display.
Tune to the desired station by adjusting the TUNING knob.
FM STEREO SIGNAL IS INDICATED BY THE ((ST)) INDICATOR.
If the FM Stereo signal is noisy or weak, press the
MO./ST button on the remote control to select FM
mono mode.
RADIO OPERATION
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OTHER FUNCTIONS
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1. Setting the clock
When the AC power is connected, “0:00” will appear on the display.
The clock can only be set while the unit is off.
Press the CLOCK SET. button on unit or remote control and “24H” will be shown.
Press the or buttons to change the hour format in 12 or 24HR mode.
Press the CLOCK SET. button to conrm and the hour
digit will start ashing.
Press the or buttons to adjust the hour .
Press the CLOCK SET. button to conrm.
The minute digits begin to ash.
Press the or buttons to adjust the minutes.
Press the CLOCK SET. button to conrm.
2. Setting the timer
This system includes a Sleep Timer that provides 15 to 120 minutes of music
and then shuts the power off automatically.
TO OPERATE THE SLEEP TIMER:
Turn the system on and operate as usual.
Press the SLEEP button on the unit or remote control.
The display will show “120” indicating that the sleep
timer will shut the power off after “120” minutes.
Press the SLEEP button to decrease the amount of
sleep timer as shown below
“SLEEP” will remain on the display to show that the sleep function is activated.
NOTE:
You can shut the unit off manually before the
Sleep Timer counts down to “00” by pressing the
STANDBY/ button at any time.
Press the SLEEP button at any time to show you the time
remaining before the unit turns off.

3. Alarm Function
In STANDBY mode, press the ALARM1 button
on the remote control for two seconds. “AL1”
and “buzzer icon” will appear on the display.
The hour digit will ash as shown.
Press the PREVIOUS/NEXT button on the remote
control to adjust the hours.
Press the ALARM1 button to conrm.
The minute will ash next.
Press the PREVIOUS/NEXT button on the remote control to adjust the minutes.
Press ALARM1 button to conrm.
4. Alarm Source
In STANDBY mode, press the ALARM1 button on the remote control, “AL1”
and “buzzer icon” will appear on the display.
Press the ALARM1 button repeatedly to choose between the alarm sources
shown below:
If no iPod® has been inserted, but iPod®mode has been chosen as the alarm
source, the buzzer sound will alarm instead.
5. Snooze
Press the SNOOZE button during the alarm
to mute the sound for 9 minutes temporarily.
The alarm will keep working for 60 minutes and
the SNOOZE button can be used continually within
this period. “SNZ” will appear on the display and “AL1” will keep ashing.
6. Alarm ON/OFF
Press the ALARM1 button or the STANDBY button to stop the alarm on this
day. It will turn on again the next day. To deactivate the alarm function, press
the ALARM1 button repeatedly until the “AL1” icon and the chosen source
icon disappears. ALARM2 works the same way as ALARM1.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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7. Stereo headphone jack
This system includes a HEADPHONE jack (12) on the front panel of the unit.
You may connect a set of headphones (not included) to this jack for private
listening without disturbing others.
The main speakers are automatically turned off when the headphones
are connected to the headphone jack. Make sure that the plug from your
headphones is fully inserted into the headphone jack. If the plug is not fully
inserted the sound may be intermittent, or you may only hear sound from one
side of the headphones.
IMPORTANT: to prevent hearing damage always set the volume control to a
low level before you connect the headphones. Then connect the headphones,
put them on, and gradually increase the volume to a comfortable listening level.
8. AUX IN
You can listen to the sound from an external audio source through the AUX
IN jack (11).
1. Switch the function to AUX IN, the display will show “AUX”.
2. Connect the external audio source through the 3.5mm AUX IN jack (11),
located on the front panel of the unit.
9. Care and maintenance
Careofthecabinet
If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth. Do not use any
wax, polish sprays, or abrasive cleaners on the cabinet.
Caution
Never allow water or other liquids to get inside the unit while cleaning.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
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1. GENERAL
No Power AC connection is not complete.
Check all cords and cables.
System does not The built-in microprocessor may malfunction due to
respond to key presses external electrical interference.
Unable to operate the The path between the remote control and the remote
system from the remote sensor on the system is blocked. Clear the path.
control
No sound is heard Volume is set too low. Increase volume level.
Ensure headphones are connected.
RADIO OPERATION
Hard to hear broadcasts Antenna connections are incorrect or loose.
because of noise The FM antenna is not properly extended and
positioned. Extend completely and try another position.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
1. GENERAL
Power Requirements AC Adapter
DC 12V 1000mA
Power Consumption 16 W
Dimensions of Unit 278(W) x 135(H) x 145(D)mm
2. TUNER
FM Tuning Range 88MHz to 108MHz
3. SPEAKER SYSTEM
Speakers 4Ω x 2 speakers
Specications are subject to change without notice

WARRANTY
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THE SOURCE WARRANTY
The Source warrants that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for
a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase. Within this period, simply take the product
and your proof of purchase to any The Source store or dealer and the product will be repaired
without charge for parts and labour. The Source reserves the right to charge for transportation. Any
product which has been subject to misuse or accidental damage is excluded from this warranty.
This warranty is only applicable to a product purchased through The Source company owned
stores and dealers and to a product that is presented for repair in a country where The Source
offers the product for sale. While this warranty does not confer any legal rights other than
those set out above, you may have additional statutory rights which will vary under the laws of
the various countries, states, province and other governmental entities in which The Source
operates. This warranty is subject to all statutory rights you may have in the country of purchase.
Limited Warranty
© 2009 The Source.
All Rights Reserved.
Imported by:
The Source,
Barrie, Ontario, Canada, L4M 4W5
Manufactured in China
For product support please contact
www.thesource.ca