Emerson CK5028 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
AM / FM CLOCK RADIO
with SURE-ALARM™
BATTERY BACK-UP
CK5028
Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com
IMPORTANT
Call toll-free 1-800-210-2281 for exciting information
and special discounts on Extended Service Plans.

1
Thankyou............................
For purchasing this Emerson AM/FM Clock Radio with Sure-Alarm™Battery Back
Up System. It has been designed and engineered to provide you with many years
of reliable operation with a minimum of care. Listen to your favorite AM/FM radio
stations; wake up to the radio or an electronic buzzer alarm; sleep to music with the
auto shutoff timer; and use the Snooze Alarm when you need a few more minutes
sleep before you can get up and face a new day.
The Sure-Alarm™Battery Back Up System not only maintains the time and alarm
settings in case of a power failure, but it will also wake you up even if the power is
'off' at the selected alarm time, as long as the back up battery has sufficient power.
Please read this instruction manual completely to make sure that you understand
all the features of your new clock radio, and please save this manual for future
reference. If you experience any problems with the set up or operation of this radio,
please call the Emerson Radio Corporation Customer Service Hotline, toll free at:
1-800-898-9020.
The serial number of your radio is located on a label on the bottom of the cabinet.
Wesuggestthat yourecord theserialnumber inthe spacebelowfor futurereference.
MODEL NO: CK5028
SERIAL NUMBER:

2
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
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.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
condition that this device does not cause harmful interference.
Avoid installing the unit in locations described below:
• Places exposed to direct sunlight or close heat radiating appliances such as electric
heaters.
• Dusty places.
• Places subject to constant vibration.
• Humid or moist places.
IMPORTANT NOTES
ATTENTION
The Owner's Manual contains important operating and
maintenance instructions.
For your safety, it is necessary to refer to the manual.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE
Uninsulated Dangerous Voltage, that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons is
present within this product's enclosure.

3
PREPARATION FOR USE
UNPACKING AND SET UP
• Remove all packing materials from the unit. Also remove any descriptive labels
from the front or top of the radio. Do not remove any labels from the back or
bottom of the radio.
• Place the radio on a stable shelf, desk, nightstand, table, etc, convenient to a
110V 60Hz AC outlet, and away from direct sunlight or sources of heat, humidity,
moisture, dust, or vibration.
• Unwind the AC power cord. The FM antenna is built into the power cord so be
sure to extend it to its full length for best FM reception.
BACK UP BATTERY INSTALLATION
The Back Up battery compartment is located on the bottom of the radio. Open the
battery door, as shown in the illustration, and connect a 9V battery (not included)
to the battery terminals. The battery can only be connected one way. Push the
battery back into the battery compartment and replace the battery door.
Note: Use only a well known brand of Alkaline battery for longest life and best
performance.
In the event of a temporary power interruption the clock display will go off, but the
back up battery will maintain the time and alarm settings. When power is restored
the clock display will come on again and the time and alarm settings will be correct.
POWER FAILURE INDICATION
If you do not install a battery, or if the battery is exhausted and the power is
interrupted, the time and alarm settings will be lost. When power is restored the
display will begin flashing. This flashing display is your indication that the clock is
incorrect and you must reset both the time and alarm settings.
9VOLT
Press

4
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
1. Power Switch.
(BUZ / AUTO / ON / OFF)
2. CLOCK Set Button.
3. ALARM Set Button.
4. SLEEP Button.
5. MINUTE Button.
6. HOUR Button.
7. SNOOZE Button.
8. AM Indicator.
9. AUTO(Alarm) Set Indicator.
10. Clock Display.
11. Tuning Dial.
12. TUNING Control.
13. BAND Selector.
(AM / FM)
14. VOLUME Control.
15. Speaker.
16. Battery Compartment.
(Bottom of unit)
17. AC Power Cord.
12 00
10
8
9 11
16
17
4 1
5
6
7
15
14
13
12
3
2

5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
POWER SOURCE
This radio is designed to operate on normal 110V 60Hz AC house current only.
Operating the radio with any other power supply may cause damage to the unit
which is not covered by your warranty.
Fully extend the AC power cord and insert the plug into a polarized AC outlet.
Note that this unit has a polarized AC plug with
one wide blade and one narrow blade. This is a
safety feature designed to protect you from
electricshock. If thisplugwill not fitintoyour outlet
you may have an outdated, non-polarized outlet.
Do not try to defeat this safety feature by using
an adapter, or filing the wider blade on the plug
to make it fit into your outlet. Contact a licensed
electrician to replace your outdated outlet.
Note: Be sure to connect this radio to an outlet that is always 'live'. Do not connect
this unit to an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
SETTING THE CLOCK
When the unit is plugged in for the first time the clock will show (AM) " 12:00" and
the display will flash. The flashing will stop after the clock has been set.
1. Depress the CLOCK button and the HOUR button together to adjust the clock
to the correct hour, then release the buttons.
Note:Be sure to set the hour correctly for AM or PM. If the AM Indicator is 'On',
the time displayed is AM. If the AM indicator is 'Off', the time displayed is
PM.
2. Depress the CLOCK button and the MINUTE button together to adjust the clock
to the correct minute, then release the buttons.
AM indicator
AUTO indicator

6
SETTING THE WAKE UP TIME
1. Depress the ALARM button and the HOUR button together to adjust the clock
display to the correct wake-up hour, then release the buttons. Be sure to set
the wake-up hour correctly for either AM or PM.
2. Depress the ALARM button and the MINUTE button together to adjust the clock
display to the correct wake-up minute, then release the buttons.
LISTENING TO RADIO
1. Set the BAND switch to the desired band, AM or FM.
2. Set the VOLUME control to a low setting.
3. Slide the Power switch to the 'ON' position.
4. Use the TUNING control to select the desired station.
5. Adjust the VOLUME control to a comfortable level.
6. When you are finished listening, slide the Power switch to the 'OFF' position.
Hints For Better Reception
FM - The FM antenna is inside the power cord. Make sure the power cord is fully
extended for best reception.
AM - The AM antenna is inside the radio cabinet. If AM reception is unsatisfactory,
try rotating or repositioning the cabinet until you find the position that provides
the best reception for that particular station.

7
WAKE TO RADIO
1. Depress the ALARM button. The display will change from the correct time to
wake up time. Adjust the wake up time as described on page 6, if necessary.
2. Slide the Power switch to the 'ON' position and select the station and the volume
level that you want to hear when you wake up.
3. Slide the Power switch to the 'AUTO' position. The radio will turn 'Off'.
4. At the selected wake up time the radio will turn 'On' automatically. It will play for
1 hour and 59 minutes and then shut off automatically and reset itself for the
following day.
5. To stop the radio sooner, slide the Power switch to the 'OFF' position.
WAKE TO BUZZER ALARM
1. Depress the ALARM button. The display will change from the correct time to
wake up time. Adjust the wake up time as described on page 6, if necessary.
2. Slide the Power switch to the 'BUZ' position.
3. At the selected wake up time an electronic buzzer alarm will turn 'On'
automatically. It will continue for 1 hour and 59 minutes and then shut off
automatically and reset itself for the following day.
4. To stop the buzzer alarm sooner, slide the Power switch to the ''OFF' position.
SNOOZE (REPEAT ALARM)
If you need a few extra minutes sleep when the alarm comes on in the morning,
press the SNOOZE button. The alarm will stop for approximately 9 minutes, and
then turn on again. This operation can be repeated several times if necessary.

8
SLEEP TO MUSIC TIMER
The sleep to music timer allows you to fall asleep to music for up to 1 hour and 59
minutes, and then shuts the radio off automatically.
The sleep timer can be activated when the Power switch is set to the 'OFF', 'AUTO',
or 'BUZ' positions.
1. Depress the SLEEP button to start the sleep timer. The display indicates "0:59"
and the radio turns on.
2. To adjust the amount of sleep timer operation, continue to hold the SLEEP
button and depress the MINUTE button. The display starts counting down from
59 minutes. Release the MINUTE button when the display shows the desired
minute. To add 1 hour, continue to hold the SLEEP button and press the HOUR
button once.
3. When the desired amount of sleep time appears on the display, release all the
buttons. The radio will continue to play until the sleep timer counts down to
"0:00", and then the radio shuts off automatically.
4. To shut off the radio and cancel the sleep timer before it counts down to "0:00",
press the SNOOZE button. The radio stops immediately.
IMPORTANT:
Remember that the station and volume setting that you select for sleep timer
operation are the same settings you will hear the following morning if you have the
alarm set for 'WAKE TO RADIO'.

9
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
There are no user serviceable parts inside this radio. Please refer all service
problems to a qualified service facility. See the warranty page of this manual for
further details.
If the cabinet becomes dusty, wipe the exterior with a soft dust cloth only. Never
use dusting sprays or polishes on the cabinet.
If the cabinet becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be wiped with a
soft cloth that has been slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution.
Always disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning, and never
allow any liquid to get inside the cabinet.
Note: If there is no battery in the back-up battery compartment, the Time and Alarm
settings will be lost when the power cord is disconnected for cleaning. Reset
the clock and wake up times after reconnecting the power cord.
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO:
Emerson Radio Corp.
Consumer Affairs Dept.
1901 Diplomat Drive,
Farmers Branch, TX 75234.
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE
PLEASE CALL:
1-800-898-9020
TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER
OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER
PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY...
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098
SERVICE