Emerson HR2227BL User manual

WATER RESISTANT
PERSONALSTEREORADIO
withDIGITALTUNING
HR2227BL
OWNER’SMANUAL
Visitourweb siteatwww.emersonradio.com
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Thankyou forpurchasing thisEmerson Water-ResistantPersonalstereo
FM/AMradiowithdigitaltuner.
Ourengineershaveincluded manyusefuland convenientfeaturesinthis
product. Pleasebe suretoread thisOwner’s Manualcompletelytomake
sureyou aregetting the maximumbenefitfromeachfeature.
Thisproductwasmanufactured using the highestqualitycomponentsand
standardsofworkmanship.It wastested byEmerson inspectorsand found
tobe inperfectworking orderbeforeitleft ourfactory.However,thereis
alwaysthechancethatsomeproblemmayoccurbecauseofroughhandling
during shipmenttothe retail storeortothe finalconsumer.
If,afterreading thisManual,youexperienceanyproblemswiththeoperation
ofthisproduct, pleaserefertothe instructionsforobtaining serviceatthe
end ofthisManual.Emerson and Emerson retailersarecommitted toyour
satisfaction.
Onceagain,thanks forpurchasing thisEmerson audioproduct.
ModelNo:HR2227BL
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IMPORTANTNOTES
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. Thisequipmentgenerates,usesand can radiateradio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, 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 needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user authority to operate the equipment.
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PREPARATIONFORUSE
POWER SOURCES
This personal stereo radio with AM/FM digital tuner is designed to operate on two
alkaline “AAA” batteries, not included. Attempting to operate this unit on any other
power source may cause damage to the unit and such damage is not covered by
your warranty.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
The battery compartment is located on the back-side of the radio cabinet.
1.) Press down on the mark on the battery cover and slide the cover in the
direction of the arrow and lift it up.
2.) Insert two fresh “AAA” alkaline batteries in the battery compartment. Be sure
to follow the polarity making in the battery compartment. If the batteries are
inserted incorrectly the unit will not work.
3.) Replace the battery compartment cover.
WHEN TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES
When the batteries are getting weak, the indicator starts flashing in the
display, the batteries are almost exhausted and should be changed as soon as
possible.Do not leave weakor exhausted batteries inthe radio as they will eventually
leak and cause corrosion inside the battery compartment.
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ARM-BAND STRAP INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL
This radio is supplied with an accessory arm-band strap to secure the radio on
your arm while you are jogging or performing other strenuous activities.
To install the arm-band strap, slide the arm-band strap bracket into bracket holder
on the back cabinet as shown.Adjustthe Velcro®strap to fit comfortably but securely
around your arm.
To remove the arm-band strap, press on the “PUSH RELEASE” tab and slide the
arm-band strap bracket out of bracket holder on the back cabinet as shown.
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LOCATIONOFCONTROLSAND INDICATORS
FRONTCABINET
1.)ALARMON/OFF Button.
2.)SNOOZEButton.
3.)BASS BOOSTButton.
4.)LCDDisplay.
5.)LOCK Switch.
6.)BASS ONLEDIndicator.
7.)MODEButton.
8.)MEM.(Memory)DOWNButton.
9.)BAND (AM/FM)Button.
10.)MEM.(Memory)UPButton.
11.)MEMORYButton.
12.)TUNING+/MIN(Minute)Button.
13.)TUNING–/HOUR Button.
SIDECABINET
14.)PHONES Jack.
15.)VOLUME(+/–)Control.
16.)POWER“On/Off”Button.
BACK CABINET
17.)BatteryCompartment.
18.)Arm-band Strap Brackets.
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1.)AM(AMRadioBand)Indicator.
2.)FM(FMRadioBand)Indicator.
3.)AM(AMTime)Indicator.
4.)PM(PMTime)Indicator.
5.)AL(Alarm) Indicator.
6.)FMST(Stereo)Indicator.
7.)LOCK Indicator.
8.)BatteryLevelLowIndicator.
9.)CH (Channel)Indicator.
10.)PresetMemoryNumberDisplay.
11.)MEM(Memory)Indicator.
12.)MHzIndicator.
13.)KHzIndicator.
14.)RadioFrequency/TimeDisplay.
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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
• Make sure the batteries are installed correctly.
• Set the VOLUME control to a low level.
• Fully unwind the headphone cord and connect the headphone plug to
the PHONES jack. The plug must be fully inserted into the jack,
otherwise the sound may be intermittent.
• Make sure that the LOCK switch is in the ‘Off’ position.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This personal stereo radio is designed to be “water-resistant”. Jogging
in the rain with this radio will cause no problems. However this radio is
not “water-proof” and should never be fully or partially immersed in water,
or any other liquid. Water should never be allowed to get inside the
cabinet when changing the battery. Keep the rubber headphone jack
cover in place when the unit is not in use. If the cabinet does become
wet after jogging in the rain, wipe away any excess moisture with a soft
dry towel before putting the radio away.
SPORTS STYLE LIGHTWEIGHT STEREO HEADPHONES
The lightweight stereo headphones supplied with this personal stereo radio have
earpieces designed to fit directly into your ear. Be sure to observe the “L” (Left)
and“R”(Right)markings on theearpieces to makesure that you putthe headphones
on correctly. Always set the VOLUME control to a low level before putting on the
earphones, and then gradually increase the volume to a comfortable listening level.
Headphone Jack
VOLUMEControl
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LOCK Switch
The LOCK switch locks all of the other controls buttons. If you are carrying the
radio in a backpack, handbag, gym bag, etc, set the LOCK switch to the ‘On’
position to prevent it from turning ‘On’ accidentally by something pressing against
the POWER button. Likewise, once you start listening to the radio you can set the
LOCK switch to the ‘On’ position to prevent you from accidentally pressing the
POWER button again or the TUNING + / –or MEM. UP/DOWN buttons while you
are carrying or jogging with the radio. Remember that to use any of the other
controls the LOCK switch must be set to the ’Off’ position.
LOCKSwitch
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SETTING THE CLOCK
Note: The clock can be set with the radio ‘Off’. Or if the radio is ‘On’, press the
MODE button once to the clock mode.
1.) Press the MODE button for at least two seconds. The time display begins to
flash.
2.) While the display is flashing press the TUNING – /HOUR button to adjust the
hour. Be sure to set correctly for AM or PM.
3.) Press the TUNING + /MIN button to adjust the minutes.
4.) When the display shows the correct time, press the MODE button once more
or after 5 seconds, the display stops flashing and the clock begins to run.
Note: The correct time will always appear on the display when the radio is ‘Off’.
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LISTENING TO RADIO
BASS BOOST Button
Press the BASS BOOST button for added Bass response. The BASS ON LED
indicator lights. Press again to cancel Bass Boost and resume normal sound. The
BASS ON LED indicator goes off.
OPERATION
1.) Make sure that the LOCK button is in the ‘Off’ position. (The LOCK indicator
does not appear in the display.)
2.) Press the POWER button to turn the radio ‘On’.An AM or FM Band frequency
will appear in the display.
3.) If necessary press the BAND button to switch between AM, FM bands. The
appropriate band indicator appears in the display to confirm your selection.
4.) Press the TUNING + or TUNING – buttons to select the desired station as
follows:
• Manual Tuning
Repeatedly press the TUNING + or TUNING – buttons until the display shows
the frequency of the desired radio station.
• Automatic Tuning
Depress and hold either the TUNING + or TUNING – button until the display
begins to move then release the button. The tuner will search up or down until
it finds the next strong station and stops on that station. Repeat this procedure
until it stops on your desired station.
If you tune to an FM Stereo station the ST indicator will appear in the display.
5.) Adjust the VOLUME and BASS BOOST controls as desired.
6.) When you are finished listening press the POWER button to turn the power
‘Off’. The display will return to the correct time of day.
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PRESETTING STATIONS IN THE TUNER MEMORY
You may preset up to 20 of your favorite stations (10 FM, 10 AM) in the tuner
memory for easy recall at any time.
1.) Tuneto the firststation that youwish to memorize.
Example: FM 103.5 MHz.
When the desired frequency appears in the
display depress and hold the MEMORY button.
The MEM indicator flashes in the dispaly.
2.) Within 5 seconds press the MEM UP or MEM
DOWN buttonsto select a desired preset memory
number. Example: CH 7.
3.) Press the MEMORY button again to enter your station in the selected preset
memory.
4.) Repeat steps 1 through 3, selecting a different station and a different preset
memory number each time until you have entered up to 10 FM stations, then
press the BAND button to switch band and follow the same procedure to enter
up to 10 AM stations in the tuner memory.
RECALLINGPRESETSTATIONS
1.)Press the POWERbutton toturnthe radio‘On’and press the BAND button to
selectthe desired band.
2.)Press the MEM UP or MEM DOWN buttonstoscroll through the preset
numbers.
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CHANGINGAPRESETSTATION
Tochangeapresetstation simplytunetothenewstation thatyou wishtomemorize,
press the MEMORYbutton,and then selectthe numberofthe memoryyou wishto
change bypressing the MEM UP orMEM DOWN buttons.Whenthe desired preset
numberappearsinthe displaypress the MEMORYbutton oncemoretoenterthe
newstation inthe desired presetmemorynumber.The previouslymemorized
station will be deleted fromthe memory.
AntennaInformation
FM
Theheadphone wireservesastheFMantenna.Keep theheadphone wireextended
toitsfull lengthforbestFMreception.
AM
TheAMbarantenna islocated inside the cabinet. IfAMreception isunsatisfactory
tryrotating the entireunitslightlyuntil you find the position thatprovidesthe best
reception.
MEM.DOWNButton
MEM.UPButton
MEMORYButton
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SETTINGTHEALARMTIMER
You can setthe AlarmTimertoturnthe Buzzer‘On’automatically.Howeveryou
musthavethe headphoneson tohearthe Buzzersound.
1.)Press the MODEbutton oncewhilethe radiois
‘Off’.Orpress the MODEbutton twiceifthe radio
is‘On’toentertheAlarmTime.The“AL”indicator
will flashinthe display.
2.)Whilethe “AL”indicatorisflashing,press and
holdthe MODEbutton forleast2seconds.The
wholedisplaywill flash.
3.)Press the TUNING–button tosetthe desired
alarmhour,AMorPM.
Press the TUNING+button tosetthe desired
alarmminute.
4.)When the desired alarmtimeappearson the
display,press the MODEbutton oncemore.The
alarmtimedisplaystopsflashing butthe “AL”
indicatorcontinuestoflash.
5.)Press the MODEbutton again.The display
changesfromalarmtimetocurrenttimeand the
“AL”indicatordisappears.
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6.)Press the ALARMON/OFF button toactivatethe
alarm.The “AL”indicatorappearsinthe display.
7.)Atthe selected alarmtimethe buzzerwill turn‘On’automatically.The buzzer
will sound for1hourand then shutoff automatically.Toshutthe buzzeroff
soonerpress the ALARMON/OFF button once.The buzzerstopsbutthe
alarmremainsactiveand the buzzerwill turnon eachdayatthe sametime
until the alarmisdeactivated.
Todeactivatethe alarmpress the ALARMON/OFF button oncemore.The “AL”
indicatordisappearsand the alarmisnowdeactivated.Repeatthissameprocedure
toactivatethe alarmagain.
SNOOZE/REPEATALARM
Afterthe buzzerturns‘On’automaticallyyou maypress the SNOOZEbutton to
stop the buzzerforafewmoreminutes.The buzzerstopsbutthe “AL”indicator
remains.After8minutesthe buzzerturns‘On’again.
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CAREAND MAINTENANCE
Thereareno userserviceablepartsinside thisradio.Pleasereferall service
problemstoaqualified servicefacility.
If the cabinetbecomesdusty,wipe the exteriorwithasoft dustclothonly.Never
usedusting sprays orpolisheson the cabinet.
If the cabinetbecomesdirtyorsmudged withfingerprintsitmaybe wiped witha
soft cloththathasbeen slightlydampened withamildsoap and watersolution.and
neverallowanyliquidtogetinside the cabinet.
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LIMITEDWARRANTY
EmersonRadioCorp.warrantsmanufacturingdefectsinoriginalmaterial,including
originalpartsand workmanship, undernormaluseand conditions, foraperiod of
ninety (90)daysfromthedateoforiginalpurchasein theU.S. With yourdated
proofofpurchase, wewill providerepairservice atno chargeforlaborand parts
atan authorized DepotRepairFacility, orreplace theproductin ourdiscretion.
Forrepairorreplacement, pack yourunit in apadded box, encloseyourcheck or
money orderpayableto Emerson Radio Corp. in theamountof$5.00 (notrequired
by Californiaresidents)to covershipping and handling costs, and encloseacopy
ofyourproofofpurchase. Send yourunit to:
EmersonRadio Corp.
1901 DiplomatDrive,
FarmersBranch, TX75234.
Thiswarranty doesnotcoverdamagefromnegligence, misuse, abuse, accident,
failureto followoperating instructions, commercialuse, rental, repairsby an
unauthorized facility, orproductspurchased, used, serviced ordamaged outside
oftheUnited States.
THISWARRANTYGIVESYOU SPECIFICLEGALRIGHTS,ANDYOU MAY
ALSOHAVEOTHERRIGHTSWHICHVARYFROMSTATE TOSTATE.
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