Coby CRA54 - Digital Alarm Clock User manual

EN Digital AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio
Instruction Manual............................................................Page 2
ES Radio Reloj Alarma AM/FM Digital
Manual de Instrucciones...............................................Pagina 16
FR Radio Reveil AM/FM Numérique
Manuel D’instruction.......................................................Page 32
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Page 2 Table Of Contents
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Table of ContentsÂ
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND PARTS..........................................................................................3
GETTING STARTED...........................................................................................................................5
Power Supply...................................................................................................................................5
Battery Back-Up ..............................................................................................................................5
Setting the Correct Time................................................................................................................5
OPERATION.....................................................................................................................................6
Using the Radio ...............................................................................................................................6
Alarm Timer (Wake to Radio or Buzzer)........................................................................................6
Snooze Delayed Alarm........................................................................................................6
Sleep or Sleep-and-Wake to Radio ...................................................................................7
Auxiliary Audio Input From External Device.................................................................................7
SPECIFICATIONS.............................................................................................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING & SUPPORT.....................................................................................................9
SAFETY NOTICES........................................................................................................................... 11

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Location Of Controls And Parts Page 3
LED Display1. Frequency Display2. Speaker3. Function switch4. Minute button ( M )5. Hour button ( H )6. Alarm button7. Clock button8. Sleep button9. Snooze button10.
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Page 4 Location Of Controls And Parts
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Tuning dial11. AM / FM / AUX Switch12.AUX IN jack13.Volume dial ( Buzzer On )14.Battery compartment15.Ventilation Slots16.
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Getting Started Page 5Getting Started Page 5
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Getting StartedÂ
Power Supply
The CR-A54 operates from AC 120V 60Hz or
220V 50Hz household mains supply.
The CR-A50 operates from AC 120V 60Hz
household mains supply. Before connecting to
the power supply, ensure the rated voltage of
this unit matches your local voltage.
Disconnect the mains plug from the wall
outlet when it is not in use to avoid the
risk of electric shock.
Battery Back-Up
Install a 9V type 006P battery in the battery
compartment for clock backup (not for radio
operation). The time will be preserved in the
case of a power failure. Replace the battery
every 6 months for best performance. Remove
the battery if the unit will not be in use for a long
period of time.
Setting the Correct Time
Hold the CLOCK button [8] and simultaneously
press the HOUR button [6] or MINUTE button
[5] until the desired time is displayed.

Page 6 Operation
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Using the Radio
To turn the radio on, set the FUNCTION1. switch [4] to the “ON” position.
To select the AM or FM radio band, set the2. AM/FM/AUX switch [12] to the AM or FM
position.
To tune to a radio station, turn the TUNING3. dial [11].
To adjust the volume level, turn the VOLUME4. dial [14].
To turn the radio off, set the FUNCTION5. switch [4] to the “OFF” position.
Alarm Timer
(Wake to Radio or Buzzer)
To set the alarm timer: hold the ALARM but-1. ton [7] and simultaneously press the HOUR
button [6] or MINUTE button [5] until the
desired time is displayed.
To wake to radio: Turn the radio on to tune to2. the desired radio station and set the desired
volume level.
To wake to buzzer: Turn the VOLUME dial
[14] all the way down until it clicks into the
“BUZZER ON” position.
To activate the alarm timer, set the FUNC-3. TION switch [4] to the “AUTO” position. The
ALARM INDICATOR will light up. When the
alarm timer reaches the set time, the radio or
buzzer will activate to wake you up.
To turn off the alarm timer, set the FUNC-4. TION switch [4] to the “OFF” position.
Snooze Delayed Alarm
To delay the alarm timer (snooze), press the1. SNOOZE button [10] when the alarm timer
sounds. The alarm timer will sound again 9
minutes later.
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Operation Page 7
To cancel the snooze operation and turn the2. alarm timer off completely, set the FUNC-
TION switch [4] to the “OFF” position.
Sleep or Sleep-and-Wake to Radio
Turn the radio on to tune to the desired radio1. station and set the desired volume level.
To Sleep to Radio: Set the FUNCTION2. switch [4] to the “OFF” position.
To Sleep-and-Wake to Radio: Set the FUNC-
TION switch [4] to the “AUTO” position.
To activate the Sleep timer, press the SLEEP3. button [9]. The clock will display “0:59” to
indicate the default sleep period. The radio
will turn off automatically when the sleep
period is over (59 minutes).
To increase the sleep period: Hold the4. SLEEP button [9] and simultaneously press
the HOUR button [6]. The sleep timer will
increase by one hour to “1:59” (1 hour and
59 minutes).
To reduce the sleep period: Hold the
SLEEP button [9] and simultaneously press
the MINUTE button [5]. The sleep timer will
decrease by one minute.
To turn the radio off before the sleep timer is5. over, press the SNOOZE button [10].
Auxiliary Audio Input From
External Device
Set the AM/FM/AUX switch [12] to the “AUX”1. position.
Set the FUNCTION switch [4] to the “ON”2. position.
Use a 3.5mm male to male audio cable to3. connect the Headphone / Audio Out jack of
the external device to the AUX IN jack [13] of
the CRA-54/50.
Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening4. level and start playback on the external de-
vice. You may also use the VOLUME dial [14]
of the CRA-54/50 to adjust the volume level.

Page 8 Specications
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SpecicationsÂ
Power supply: CR-A54: 120V 60Hz or 220V 50Hz
CR-A50: 120V 60Hz
Back-up battery: DC 9 V
Frequencies: FM 88 - 108MHz
AM 530 - 1700KHz
Power consumption: 3W
Output power: 0.5W
Speaker: 8 ohm
Specications and manual are subject to change without notice.

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Troubleshooting & Support Page 9
Troubleshooting & SupportÂ
If you have a problem with this unit, please read the troubleshooting guide below and check our
website at www.cobyusa.com for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) and product updates. If these
resources do not resolve the problem, please contact Technical Support.
Address Coby Electronics Technical Support
150 Knowlton Way
Savannah, Georgia 31407
Email [e-mail]
Web www.cobyusa.com
Phone [phone]: Monday to Friday, 8:30AM–9:00PM EST
Saturday, 9:00 AM–5:30PM EST
718-416-3197: Monday to Friday, 8:00AM–5:30PM EST

Page 10 Troubleshooting & Support
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The unit does not turn on.
Make sure the unit has been powered on manually.
Ensure that the power cord has been properly connected to the power outlet and the powersupply for CR-A54 is 120V 60Hz or 220V 50Hz and for CR-A50 is 120V 60Hz.
There is no sound.
Ensure that the volume of CR-A54/50 and or external device has been set to a reasonablelistening level.
Make sure the external device has been properly connected to CR-A54/50 by audio cable.

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Safety Notices Page 11
Safety NoticesÂ
The lightning ash with arrowhead symbol
within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s en-
closure that may be of sufcient 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 operation and servic-
ing instructions in the literature accompany-
ing the appliance.
For Customer Use:
Enter below the serial number that is located on the rear
of the unit. Retain this information for future reference.
Model No.
Serial No.
For recycling or disposal information
about this product, please contact
your local authorities or the Electron-
ics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org.
WARNING: To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose
this device to rain or moisture. Dangerous high voltage is
present inside the enclosure. Do not open the cabinet.

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FCC Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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 instruc-
tions, 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 separation between the equipment and receiver.•
Connect the equipment into 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•
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modications to the equipment unless otherwise specied in the manual. If such changes or modica-
tions should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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Safety Notices Page 13
Important Safety Instructions
Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instruc-1. tions should be read before the product is operated.
Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instruc-2. tions should be retained for future reference.
Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in3. the operating instructions should be adhered to.
Follow Instructions: All operating and usage instruc-4. tions should be followed.
Cleaning: Unplug this product from the wall outlet be-5. fore cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
Attachments: Use only attachments recommended by6. the manufacturer. Use of other attachments may be
hazardous.
Water and Moisture: Do not use this product near water7. (e.g., near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in wet basements, or near a swimming pool and the like).
Accessories: Do not place this product on an unstable8. cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. Use only with
carts, stands, tripods, brackets, or tables recom-
mended by the manufacturer or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manu-
facturer’s instructions and should use a mounting ac-
cessory recommended by the manufacturer.
A product and cart combination should be moved with9. care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur-
faces may cause the product and cart combination to
overturn.
1Ventilation: Slots and openings in the cabinet are10. provided for ventilation to ensure reliable operation of
the product and to protect it from overheating.These
openings should never be blocked by placing the
product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installa-
tion such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila-
tion is provided or the manufacturer instructions have
been adhered to.
Power Sources: This product should be operated only11. from the type of power source indicated on the rating
label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your product dealer or local power
company. For products intended to operate from bat-
tery power or other sources, refer to the operating
instructions.
Grounding or Polarization: This product may be12. equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug
that has one blade wider than the other. This plug will
only t into the power outlet in one direction. This is a
safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully
into the outlet, try reversing the direction of the plug.
If the plug should still fail to t, contact an electrician

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to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarized plug.
Power-Cord Protection: Power supply cords should be13. routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay-
ing particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and at the point which they exit from the
product.
Lightning:Foraddedprotectionforthisproduct, unplug14. it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or
cable system during a lightning storm or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time. This
will prevent damage to the product due to lightning or
power-line surges.
Power Lines: An outside antenna system should not15. be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should be
taken to keep from touching such power lines or cir-
cuits, as contact with them might be fatal.
Overloading: Do not overload wall outlets, extension16. cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can
result in a risk of re or electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry: Never push objects of any17. kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or shout-out parts that
could result in a re or electric shock. Never spill liquid
of any kind on the product.
Servicing: Do not attempt to service this product your-18. self as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servic-
ing to qualied service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service: Unplug this product from19.
the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualied service
personnel under the following conditions: a) when the
power-supply or plug is damaged; b) if liquid has been
spilled or if objects have fallen into the product; c) if
the product has been exposed to rain or water; d) if
the product does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by the operating instructions as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in damage and
will often require extensive work by a qualied techni-
cian to restore the product to its normal operation; e)
if the product has been dropped or damaged in any
way; f) when the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance—this indicates a need for service.
Replacement Parts: When replacement parts are re-20. quired, be sure that your service technician has used
replacement parts specied by the manufacturer or
have the same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in re, electric
shock, or other hazards.

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Safety Notices Page 15
Safety Check: Upon completion of any service or21. repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to ensure that the product is in
proper operating condition.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting: The product should be22. mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
Heat: The product should be situated away from heat23. sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including ampliers) that produce
heat.

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Página 16 Índice De Contenidos
Índice de ContenidosÂ
UBICACIÓN DE LOS CONTROLES Y LAS PIEZAS..........................................................................17
PARA EMPEZAR.............................................................................................................................19
Alimentación.................................................................................................................................19
Batería de Emergencia................................................................................................................19
Conguración de la Hora Correcta ...........................................................................................19
OPERACIÓN..................................................................................................................................20
Funcionamiento de la Radio:......................................................................................................20
Temporizador de la Alarma (Radio Despertador o Zumbador).............................................20
Función de Repetición de Alarma (Snooze) .............................................................................21
Apagado Automático o Apagado Automático con Radio Despertador............................21
Entrada de Audio Auxiliar desde Dispositivo Externo...............................................................22
SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................23
SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS Y SOPORTE......................................................................................24
SAFETY NOTICES...........................................................................................................................26

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Ubicación De Los Controles Y Las Piezas Página 17
Pantalla LCD1. Indicador de frecuencia2. Altavoz3. Interruptor de función4. Botón de minutos ( M )5. Botón de horas ( H )6. Botón ALARM (alarma)7. Botón CLOCK (reloj)8. Botón SLEEP (espera)9. Botón de repetición de alarma10.
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Ubicación de los ControlesÂy las Piezas

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Página 18 Índice De Contenidos
Dial de sintonización11. Interruptor AM / FM / AUX12.Enchufe hembra de entrada AUX13.Dial de volumen ( zumbador encendido )14.Compartimiento de la batería15.Ranuras de ventilación16.
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Para Empezar Página 19
Para EmpezarÂ
Alimentación
El CR-A54 funciona con alimentación eléctrica
doméstica de CA 120 V/60 Hz ó 220 V 50 Hz.
El CR-A50 funciona con alimentación eléctrica
doméstica de CA 120V/60Hz. Antes de conectar
la unidad a la fuente de alimentación, asegúrese
que el voltaje indicado de esta unidad coincida
con su voltaje local.
Desconecte el enchufe de la aliment-
ación eléctrica del tomacorrientes de
la pared cuando no esté en uso, para
evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica.
Batería de Emergencia
Instale una batería de 9V de tipo 006P en el
compartimiento de la batería para respaldo
del reloj (no para la operación de la radio). La
hora será preservada en caso de cortes de luz.
Reemplace la batería cada 6 meses para lograr
un mejor rendimiento. Extraiga las baterías, si el
control remoto no se utilizará durante un tiempo
prolongado.
Conguración de la Hora
Correcta
Mantenga presionado el botón CLOCK (reloj)
[8] y presione al mismo tiempo el botón HOUR
(hora) [6] o MINUTE (minutos) [5], hasta que
aparezca el horario deseado.

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Página 20 Operación
Funcionamiento de la Radio
Para encender la radio, coloque el inter-1. ruptor FUNCTION [4] en la posición “ON”
(encendido).
Para seleccionar la banda de radio AM o2. FM, coloque el interruptor AM/FM/AUX [12]
en la posición AM o FM.
Para sintonizar una estación de radio, gire el3. dial de sintonización TUNING [11].
Para ajustar el nivel de volumen, gire el dial4. VOLUME [14].
Para apagar la radio, coloque el interruptor5. FUNCTION [4] en la posición “OFF” (apa-
gado).
Temporizador de la Alarma
(Radio Despertador o Zumbador)
Para ajustar el temporizador de la alarma:1. Mantenga presionado el botón de RELOJ
[7] y presione al mismo tiempo el botón de
HORA [6] o el de MINUTOS [5], hasta que
aparezca el horario deseado.
Despertador a radio: Encienda la radio para2. sintonizar la estación de radio deseada y
ajuste el nivel de volumen deseado.
Despertador a zumbador: Gire el dial VOL-
UME [14] una vuelta completa, hasta que se
trabe en la posición “BUZZER”.
Para activar el temporizador de alarma,3. coloque el interruptor FUNCTION [4] en la
posición “AUTO”. Se iluminará el INDICA-
DOR DE ALARMA. Cuando el temporizador
de la alarma alcance la hora congurada, la
radio o el zumbador se activarán para des-
pertarlo.
OperaciónÂ