Curtis CR1353 User manual

AM/FM DIGITAL LED CLOCK RADIO WITH
TIME PROJECTION
MODEL CR1353
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The Lightning flash and
arrow head within the
triangle is a warning sign
alerting you of
“dangerous voltage”
inside the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE
THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS
INSIDE REFER
SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE
PERSONNEL
CAUTION : TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK,
MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
TO WIDE SLOT, FULLY INSERT.
WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE
OR ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT
EXPOSE THE APPLIANCE TO RAIN
OR MOISTURE.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ARE
INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE TO THE APPLIANCE,
CONVEYING TO THE USER THE INFORMATION
ITEMIZED BELOW
The exclamation point
within the triangle is a
warning sign alerting you
of important instructions
accompanying the
product.

1 . Read instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain instructions -The safety and operating instructions should be retained for
future reference.
3. Head Warnings - All warnings and cautions on the appliance and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow instructions - Ail operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture -The appliance should not be used near water, e.g. near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool or lake.
6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should not be mounted to a wall or
ceiling.
7. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the ventilation
openings, or placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that
may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
8. heat - The appliance should be situated away from neat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that
produce heat..
9. Power Sources - The product should be operated only with the type of power
supply indicated on the marking 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 battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operation instructions.
10. Grounding Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized
alternating current line plug (a plug having a=one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way this is a safety feature. If you
are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug, if the plug
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are
not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them,
paying particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the appliance.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
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13. Nonuse periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the
outlet when left when left unused for a long period of time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and
liquids are not spilled into the product case through product openings.
15. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wail outlet and take it
to qualified service personnel under the following conditions.
a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b) If liquid has been spilled into, or objects have fallen into the product.
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d) If the product does not operate when used according to the operating
instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as
an improper adjustment of other controls may interfere with the product's
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.
16. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the product beyond that
described in the operating instruction. All servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
17. Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not 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 power lines or circuits as
contract with them might be fatal.
18. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up
static. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NEFA 70 provides
information with respect to proper to grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding conductress, location of antenna-discharge unit, size of
grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode (see figure).
19. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
20. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to
the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
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21. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask th
service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is In
proper operation condition.
22. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fir or electric shock.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
Do not apply oil or petroleum products to this product.
CAUTION
Invisible laser radiation will be emitted when the product is
open and interlocks are defeated. Do not defeat the safety
interlocks.
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS WITH SUPPLEMENTARY MARKINGS
ARE LOCATED ON THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT.
USE OF CONTROLS, ADJUSTMENTS, OR PERFORMANCE
PROCEDURE HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZARDOUS
RADIATION EXPOSURE.
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Locations of Control
1. ALARM INDICATOR
2. DIAL POINTER WINDOW
3. ALARM OFF BUTTON
4. HOUR BUTTON
5. ALARM SET BUTTON
6. MINUTE BUTTON
7. SLEEP BUTTON
8. SNOOZE BUTTON
9. LED DISPLAY
10. PROJECTION FOCUS KNOB
11. PROJECTION ON/OFF KNOB
12. AUTO/OFF/ON SWITCH
13. VOLUME KNOB
14. TUNING KNOB
15. AM/FM BAND SELECTOR
16. PROJECTION SET BUTTON
17. PROJECTION MODE BUTTON
POWER SOURCE :
Plug the AC line cord into AC 120V 60Hz power outlet.
The unit in now working and the display figures will blink to show you it is not set
correctly.
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1. AUTO/OFF/ON SWITCH ... slide the switch to turn radio “ON”.”OFF” or to “AUTO”
position. When the switch is in the “AUTO” position, it will permit automatic turning “ON”
and “OFF” of the radio according to the sleep and alarm settings.
2. ALARM SET BUTTON.Press the button simultaneously with the HOUR or
MIN button to set the desired wakeup time.
3. SLEEP BUTTON.Press this button to display the number of minutes (1:59 or
less) which the radio will sound for 1hour 59 minutes and will automatically turn
off after then.
4. HOUR and MIN BUTTONS .Use these buttons to set the time while pressing.
5. VOLUME KNOB CONTROL ... To regulate the loudness of the radio, rotates the
CONTROL to desired position. If you wish to be awakened preset time by the “Buzzer”
rotate the CONTROL clockwise until a “dick” sound is heard.
6. TUNING KNOB .Turn this knob to the desired radio station.
7. SNOOZE BUTTON .When you are awakened by radio or buzzer, if you wish
to sleep a few minutes more, simply touch the “snooze" button and it will shut off
the radio or buzzer for approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the radio or buzzer
sounds again this can be repeated several times.
TO SET THE TIME
Step 1 : Press the HOUR or MIN button to set the correct time.
Note : Repeat the above steps if your run past the correct time.
TO PLAY THE RADIO
Step 1 : Slide the AUTO/OFF/ON switch to “ON” position.
Step 2 : Slide the Band Switch to the desired position (AM or FM)
Step 3 ; Select the desired radio station by tuning the Tuning knob.
Step 4 : Adjust the volume to the desired listening level.
WAKE UP TO RADIO
Step 1 : Set the alarm as previously instructed.
Stej3 2 : Turn the radio ON and select the desired radio station and volume setting as
previously instructed.
Step 3 : Slide the AUTO/OFF/ON switch to “AUTO" position.
Your unit is now set to turn on automatically at the pre-selected alarm time.

step 1 : Set the alarm as previously instructed.
Step 2 : Slide the VOLUME KNOB to the minimum level until hear the “click” sound
You will awakened at the pre-selected alarm time by the buzzer tone.
ALARfyi OFF
Slide the AUTO/OFF/ON switch to “OFF” position if you wish to turn off the radio or
buzzer after the radio or buzzer has sounded in the wake to radio or wake to buzzer
operation. The alarm will not sound again until the next day unless you switch back to
auto (or buzz) position or use alarm button to shut off alarm. Then the radio or buzzer
will automatically sound again in 24 hours at the same alarm setting.
SLEEP CONTROL
Step 1 : Turn the AUTO/OFF/ON switch to the “AUTO" or “OFF” position.
Step 2 : Press the Sleep set button to display the sleep time. The display will indicate
59 minutes. If you wish the radio to play for a shorter period simply press the
Sleep button together with the MIN button to set the desired time period. Or if
you wish to play longer, press sleep button sleep button along with HOUR
button play for 1 hour 59 minutes (MAX).
Step 3 : Press the sleep button. The radio will turn on automatically and will turn itself
off when the press time has passed.
Note : The maximum sleep time is 1 hour 59 minutes. The radio will be switched off
automatically when the sleep time expires. To turn the radio off before
expiration of sleeping time, simply press the “SNOOZE” button.
HOW TO USE TIME PROJECTION FUNCTION
Step 1 : Slide the ON/OFF (PROJECTION) switch to “ON" position.
Step 2 : Rotate the projection part to proper angle position and adjust the focus knob
to make sure that the time image is so clear.
(You can project the time image onto the screen such as white wall or other
surfaces to obtain the best effect)
Step 3 : Use MODE and SET button to set the correct time and date.
® To display Month/Date, press “MODE”,1 time.
® To display the Second, press “MODE” 2 time. After display second press
“MODE” to return to normal time.
® To set Month, Press “SET" 2 times, push the “MODE” to sequence numbers.
® To set Date, Press “SET” 3 times, push the "MODE” to sequence numbers.
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• To set Hour, Press “SET” 4 times, push the "MODE” to sequence numbers.
# To set Minutes, Press “SET” 5 times, push the “MODE” to sequence numbers.
® Note ; To select the hour/minute or Month/day by pressing the SET button. Then
press the Mode button to adjust the current value of the time or date.
BATTERY BACK-UP
Your dock has a battery back up feature in case of power failure.
A 9 Volt battery (not included) is required. You must put in a battery to ensure the
battery back up feature is ready in case of power failure. If power fails, the back up
battery will automatically continue operation of the clock and maintain actual time.
However, the display will not be lighted. When electrical power is restored, the display
will light up again. The battery will maintain time keeping for approximately 8 hours
during power failure or interruption.
Note : Remove the battery of the clock is to be unplugged for a long time to
avoid unnecessary battery drain.
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