Emerson RET23 User manual

1.)ACPowerCord.
2.)AUTO“On”Indicator.
3.)PMIndicator.
4.)MINUTEButton.
5.)HOUR Button.
6.)TIMEButton.
7.)AMDialScale.
8.)FMWireAntenna.
9.)Speaker(Back Cabinet).
10.)DialPointer.
11.)FMDialScale.
12.)SNOOZEButton.
ATTENTION : To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove the cover. There are no
user serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within the triangle is a
warning sign alerting the user of "dangerous voltage" inside the unit.
The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign
alerting the user of important instructions accompanying the
product.
WARNING
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture.
IMPORTANT
• Do not throw batteries in fire!
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
AC power : 120V 60 Hz AC.
DC power : 9V battery type 006P (not provided) for clock back-up system only.
An alkaline type battery is recommended. For optimum performance,
this battery should be replaced every 6 months.
1.) Insert the AC power cord into a convenient standard AC wall outlet.
2.) Connect the 9V battery inside the compartment at the rear of the unit.
BACK-UP SYSTEM:Ensures that the unit will continue to operate as
normal during an AC power disruption (in order to preserve the battery life
the display will not light). All clock settings will be kept in the memory,
however, the clock time may require adjustment for exact accuracy. If this
battery is not installed, the display blinks to indicate that you have
to reset the time and alarm settings.
RET23
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Digital Alarm Clock Radio
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
POWER SUPPLY
SETTING THE TIME
1.) Press and hold the TIME button together with the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to
adjust the time display. If the PM indicator is 'on', the time displayed is PM.
2.) Release all buttons when the correct time is displayed. The clock begins to run.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
1.) Set the Function selector to the 'ON' position.
2.) Set the Band Selector switch to the AM or FM position.
3.) Rotate the TUNING knob to select the desired station.
4.) Rotate the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level.
5.) When finished listening set the Function selector to the 'OFF' position.
For Better Reception
FM - Fully extend the FM lead wire antenna and adjust its direction and position.
AM - Rotate the entire unit until the internal AM antenna finds the strongest signal.
SETTING THE ALARM TIME AND WAKE UP MODE
1.) Press and hold the ALARM button together with the HOUR or MINUTE button to
adjust the Wake-up Time display. If the PM indicator is 'On' the Wake-up time
displayed is PM.
2.) When the desired Wake-up Time appears, release all buttons.
3.) To wake to the buzzer set to the 'BUZZER' position by turning the VOLUME control
to minimum until a ‘click’ sound is heard and then set the Function selector to the
'AUTO' position. The AUTO indicator comes 'On'.
4.) To wake to Radio follow steps 1 - 4 inLISTENING TO THE RADIO above and then
set the Function selector to the 'AUTO' position. The AUTO indicator comes 'On'.
CAUTION
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CAUTION
RISK OFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
STOPPING THE ALARM
The alarm will continue for 1 hour and 59 minutes.
a.) Press SNOOZE button to stop the alarm for 9 minutes, the alarm turns 'On' again.
b.) Press the ALARM button to stop the alarm for 24 hours. It will turn 'On' again at the
same time on the following day.
c.) Set the Function selector to the 'OFF' position to shut off the alarm completely.
The AUTO indicator goes 'Off'.
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13.)Band Selector(FM/AM).
14.)TUNINGControl.
15.)VOLUMEControl
OFF/BUZZERSwitch.
16.)Function SelectorSwitch
(ON/OFF/AUTO).
17.)SLEEP Button.
18.)ALARMSet/ResetButton.
19.)Clock Display.
20.)Back-UpBatteryCompartment
(BottomCabinet).
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SLEEP TO MUSIC
Set the ON/OFF/AUTO switch to OFF position when you sleep to music, and to AUTO
position when you sleep to music and wake up next morning.
1.) Press the SLEEP button. The display shows "59" and the radio begins to play.
Select the desired band, station, and volume level.
2.) To increase the Sleep time by 1 hour, press the SLEEP andHOURbuttonstogether.
3.) To decrease the Sleep time, press the SLEEP and MINUTE buttons together. The
display begins counting down. Release the buttons when the display shows the
desired Sleep time.
4.) When the Sleep Timer counts down to "00" the radio shuts off automatically. To
shut the radio off before the Sleep Timer reaches "00" press the SNOOZE button
at any time.
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FCC INFORMATION
Thisequipmenthasbeen tested and found tocomplywiththe limitsforaClass Bdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15 ofthe FCC Rules.Theselimitsare
designed toprovide reasonableprotection againstharmfulinterferenceinaresidentialinstallation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,and can radiateradio
frequency energyand,ifnotinstalled and used inaccordancewiththe instructions,maycauseharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,
thereisno guarantee thatinterferencewill notoccurinaparticularinstallation.If thisequipmentdoescauseharmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision
reception,whichcan be determined byturning the equipmentoff and on,the userisencouraged totrytocorrectthe interferencebyone ormoreofthe
following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethe receiving antenna.
•Increasethe separation between the equipmentand receiver.
•Connectthe equipmentintoan outleton acircuitdifferentfromthattowhichthe receiverisconnected.
•Consultthe dealeroran experienced radio/TVtechnician forhelp.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15 ofthe FCC Rules.Operation issubjecttothe following twoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including interferencethatmaycauseundesired operation.
LIMITEDWARRANTY
Emerson RadioCorp.warrantsmanufacturingdefectsinoriginalmaterial,includingoriginalpartsand workmanship,undernormaluseand conditions,foraperiod ofninety
(90)daysfromthedateoforiginalpurchaseintheU.S.Withyourdatedproofofpurchase,wewill providerepairservice atno chargeforlaborand partsatanauthorized
DepotRepairFacility,orreplace theproductinourdiscretion.Forrepairorreplacement,packyourunit inapaddedbox,encloseyourcheckormoneyorderpayableto
Emerson RadioCorp.intheamountof$5.00 (notrequiredbyCaliforniaresidents)tocovershippingand handling costs,and encloseacopyofyourproofofpurchase.Send
yourunit to:Emerson RadioCorp.
1901 DiplomatDrive,
FarmersBranch,TX75234.
Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverdamagefromnegligence,misuse,abuse,accident,failuretofollowoperating instructions,commercialuse,rental,repairsby anunauthorized
facility,orproductspurchased,used,servicedordamagedoutsideoftheUnitedStates.
THISWARRANTYGIVESYOU SPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS,AND YOU MAY ALSOHAVEOTHERRIGHTSWHICHVARYFROMSTATE TOSTATE.
AU898H
IMPORTANTNOTES
Thisradioisdesigned tooperateon normal120V60HzACpoweronly.Donotattempttooperatethe
radioon anyotherpowersource.You couldcausedamage tothe radiothatisnotcovered byyour
warranty.
Thisradioshouldbe connected toan ACoutletthatisalways ‘live’.Donotconnectittoan outletthatis
controlled byawall switch.When the powertothe radioisinterrupted,the batteryback up systemtakes
overtomaintainthe timeand alarmsettings.Tomaximizethe lifeofthe back up battery,keep the radio
connected toa‘live’ACoutletatall times.
Thisradiousesapolarized ACplug whichhasone blade widerthan the other.Thisplug will onlyfitinto
apolarized ACoutlet. Thisisasafetyfeature.If the plug will notfit, you mayhavean oldernon-polarized
ACoutlet. Donotdefeatthe safetyfeaturebytrying tofilethe widerblade,orreplacing the plug.Contact
an electrician toreplaceyouroutdated outlet.
FORCUSTOMERSERVICE,PLEASE WRITETO:
Emerson RadioCorp.
ConsumerAffairsDept.
1901 DiplomatDrive,
FarmersBranch,TX75234.
FORADDITIONALSET-UPOROPERATINGASSISTANCE
PLEASE CALL:
1-800-898-9020
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PERMITTEDTOPERFORMWARRANTY...
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