Emerson RP1103 User manual

OWNER'SMANUAL
AM/FM/TVBands
InstantWeather
PortableRadio
withLCD Clock
RP1103
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TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH AN
EXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES
CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIRE
ORSHOCKHAZARD,DONOTEXPOSETHISAPPLIANCETORAINORMOISTURE.
IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
1.) Read these instructions.
2.) Keep these instructions.
3.) Heed all warnings.
4.) Follow all instructions.
5.) Do not use this apparatus near water.
6.) Clean only with dry cloth.
7.) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8.) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9.) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two
blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not
fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10.) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11.) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
13.) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has
been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,
does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
14.) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids
such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.
15.) Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.
16.) Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.
17.) The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer.
18.) Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks.
!
CAUTION
RISK OFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTOPEN
The lightning flashwitharrow-
head symbol,withinan equi-
lateraltriangleisintended to
alertthe usertothe presence
ofuninsulated‘dangerousvoltage’
withinthe product’s enclosure
thatmaybe ofsufficient
magnitude toconstitutearisk
ofelectricshock topersons.
The exclamation pointwithin
an equilateraltriangleisin-
tended toalertthe userto
the presenceofimportant
operating and maintenance
(servicing)instructionsin
the literatureaccompany-
ing the appliance.
WARNING:TOREDUCETHE
RISK OFELECTRICSHOCK
DONOTREMOVE COVER
(ORBACK),NOUSER
SERVICEABLEPARTSINSIDE
REFERSERVICINGTO
QUALIFIEDSERVICE
PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
The Caution Marking was located at the bottom enclosure of the apparatus.
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BeforeWeBegin
Thankyou forpurchasing thisEmerson audioproduct. The Emerson brand isyour
assuranceofquality,performanceand value.
Ourengineershaveincluded manyusefuland convenientfeaturesinthisproduct.
Pleasebe suretoread thisOwner’s Manualcompletelytomakesureyou are
getting the maximumbenefitfromeachfeature.
Thisproductwasmanufacturedusingthehighestqualitycomponentsandstandards
ofworkmanship.It wastested byEmerson inspectorsand found tobe inperfect
working orderbeforeitleft ourfactory.However,thereisalways the chancethat
someproblemmayoccurbecauseofrough handling during shipmenttothe retail
storeortothe finalconsumer.
If, afterreading thisManual,you experienceanyproblemswiththe operation of
thisproduct, pleaserefertothe instructionsforobtaining serviceatthe end ofthis
Manual.Emerson and Emerson retailersarecommitted toyoursatisfaction.
Onceagain,thanks forpurchasing thisEmerson audioproduct.
For future reference, record the serial number in the space provided.
Model No: RP1103
Serial No:
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•Avoidinstalling thisunitinplaces
exposed todirectsunlightorcloseto
heatradiating appliancessuchas
electricheaters,on top ofotherstereo
equipmentthatradiatestoo much
heat,placeslackingventilationordusty
areas,placessubjecttoconstant
vibration and/orhumidormoistareas.
FCC Information
Thisequipmenthasbeen tested and found tocomplywiththe limitsforaClass B
digitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15 ofthe FCC Rules.Theselimitsaredesigned to
provide reasonableprotection againstharmfulinterferenceinaresidential
installation.Thisequipmentgenerates,uses,andcan radiateradiofrequencyenergy
and,ifnotinstalledand usedinaccordancewiththeinstructions,maycauseharmful
interferencetoradiocommunications.However,thereisno guarantee that
interferencewill notoccurinaparticularinstallation.If thisequipmentdoescause
harmfulinterferencetoradioortelevision reception,whichcan be determined by
turning the equipmentoff and on,the userisencouraged totrytocorrectthe
interferencebyone ormoreofthe following measures:
•Reorientorrelocatethe receiving antenna.
•Increasethe separation between the equipmentand receiver.
•Connectthe equipmentintoan outleton acircuitdifferentfromthattowhich
the receiverisconnected.
•Consultthe dealeroran experienced radio/TVtechnician forhelp.
ThisdevicecomplieswithPart15 ofthe FCC Rules.Operation issubjecttothe
following twoconditions:
(1)Thisdevicemaynotcauseharmfulinterference,and
(2)Thisdevicemustacceptanyinterferencereceived,including interference
thatmaycauseundesired operation.
IMPORTANTNOTES
NOTE:The manufacturerisnotresponsibleforanyradioorTVinterference
caused byunauthorized modificationstothisequipment. Suchmodifications
couldvoidthe User'sauthoritytooperatethe equipment.
•Operatecontrolsand switchesas
described inthe manual.
•Beforeturning on the power,make
certainthatthe powercordisproperly
installed.
•When moving the set, be suretofirst
disconnectthe ACpowercord.
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Unpacking And Set Up
• Remove the radio from the carton and remove all packing material from the
radio. We suggest that you save the packing material, if possible, in the unlikely
event that your radio ever needs to be returned for service. The original carton
and packing material is the only safe way to pack your radio to protect it from
damage in transit.
• Remove any descriptive labels or stickers on the front or top of the cabinet. Do
not remove any labels or stickers from the back or bottom of the cabinet.
• Note the serial number on the bottom of your radio and write this number in the
space provided on Page 2 of this manual.
• Place your radio on a level surface such as a table, desk or shelf, convenient to
anAC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess heat, dirt,
dust, moisture, humidity, or vibration.
• Unwind theAC power cord and extend it to its full length.
AC Operation
The AC power cord is located inside the battery compartment. It is permanently
attached to the radio to prevent loss.
1.) Open the battery compartment by pressing on the “ ” marks on the cover
and sliding it downward in the direction of the arrows.
PREPARATIONFORUSE
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2.) Remove the coiled AC cord form the storage compartment and extend it to its
full length.
3.) Position the cover over the battery compartment and place the cord into the
notch on the battery compartment cover as shown.
4.) Slide the battery cover upward until it snaps back into place.
Connect theAC cord to your 120V 60Hz AC outlet.
Note: When the AC power cord is connected to the outlet the power source
automatically switches to AC. You may leave batteries inside the unit if desired.
There is no battery consumption when the power cord is connected to an AC
outlet.
Caution !!
Thisradioisdesigned tooperateon normal120V60HzACpoweronly.Donot
attempttooperatethe radioon anyotherpowersource.You couldcausedamage
tothe radiothatisnotcovered byyourwarranty.
ThisradiousesapolarizedACplug whichhas
one blade widerthan the other.Thisplug will
onlyfitintoapolarizedACoutlet.Thisisasafety
feature.If the plug will notfit, you mayhavean
oldernon-polarized ACoutlet. Donotdefeat
the safetyfeaturebytrying tofilethe wider
blade,orreplacing the plug.Contactan
electrician toreplaceyouroutdated outlet.
AC Plug
AC Outlet
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Battery Operation
This unit requires 4 “AA” batteries, not included. We recommend using a well-
known brand of alkaline batteries for longest life and best performance.
1.) Open the battery compartment by pressing on the “ ” marks on the cover
and sliding it downward in the direction of the arrows.
2.) If necessary, fold theAC power cord as shown and push it back into the cord
storage compartment.
3.) Insert the 4 “AA” batteries into the battery compartment as shown. Be sure to
observe the polarity markings inside the compartment. If the batteries are
inserted incorrectly the unit will not work.
4.) Slide the battery cover upward until it snaps back into place.
When the radio sound becomes weak or distorted it is time to change the batteries.
Replace all 4 batteries with fresh, new alkaline batteries at the same time. Do not
mix old and new batteries, or different types of batteries together.
BATTERYPRECAUTIONS
Followtheseprecautionswhen using batteriesinthisdevice:
1.Useonlythe sizeand type ofbatteriesspecified.
2.Besuretofollowthe correctpolaritywhen installing the batteriesasindicated inthe battery
compartment. Reversed batteriesmaycausedamage tothe device.
3.Donotmixdifferenttypesofbatteriestogether(e.g.Alkalineand Carbon-Zinc)oroldbatteries
withfreshones.
4. If the deviceisnottobe used foralong period oftime,removethe batteriestoprevent
damage orinjuryfrompossiblebatteryleakage.
5.Donottrytorecharge batteriesnotintendedtobe recharged;theycan overheatand rupture.
(Followbatterymanufacturer’s directions.)
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Protect Your Furniture
Thismodelisequipped withnon-skidrubber'feet'topreventthe productfrom
moving when you operatethe controls.These'feet'aremade fromnon-migrating
rubbermaterialspeciallyformulated toavoidleaving anymarks orstainson your
furniture.Howevercertaintypesofoil based furniturepolishes,wood preservatives,
orcleaning sprays maycausethe rubber'feet'tosoften,and leavemarks ora
rubberresidue on the furniture.Topreventanydamage toyourfurniturewestrongly
recommend thatyou purchasesmall self-adhesivefeltpads,availableathardware
storesand homeimprovementcenterseverywhere,and applythesepadstothe
bottomofthe rubber'feet'beforeyou placethe producton fine wooden furniture.
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LOCATIONOFCONTROLSAND INDICATORS
1.) Speaker.
2.) PHONES Jack.
3.) Carrying Handle.
(Back Cabinet).
4.) Display Back LIGHT Button.
5.) WEATHER BAND FINE TUNING
Control (Back Cabinet).
6.) WEATHER Band Button.
7.) FM/TV/Weather Band Telescopic
Antenna.
8.) LCD CLOCK.
9.) Clock MODE Button.
10.) TUNING Control.
11.) Clock SET Button.
12.) Dial Pointer.
13.) Band (AM-FM/TV1-TV2) Selector
Switch.
14.) VOLUME Control.
Power “On/OFF” Switch.
15.) Battery & AC Cord Compartment.
(Back Cabinet)
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Radio Operation
1.) Turn on the radio by rotating the VOLUME control clockwise.
2.) Move the Band Selector switch to select the desired band (AM, FM/TV1 or
TV2).
• Select AM to tune AM radio stations.
• Select FM/TV1 to tune FM radio stations and TV channels 2 through 6.
• Select TV2 to tune TV channels 7 through 13.
3.) Tune the desired station by rotating the TUNING control.
4.) Adjust the VOLUME control as desired.
5.) To turn the unit ‘Off’, rotate the VOLUME control counterclockwise until a
click sound is heard.
Weather Band Operation
ThisradioreceivescontinuousU.S.GovernmentWeatherBroadcastsfromthe
NationalOceanicandAtmosphericAdministration (NOAA),partoftheDepartment
ofCommerce.ThisNationalWeatherRadioserviceincludesmorethan 750
transmitterscovering all 50 statesand adjacentcoastalwaters,PuertoRico,the U.
S.VirginIslands,and the U.S.PacificTerritories.The weatherbroadcastsare
transmitted on seven separatebandsfrom162.400 MHzto162.550 MHz.
Tohearthe weatherreports,press the WEATHERbutton on the top cabinetatany
time.If you werelistening toanotherband the radiowill automaticallyswitchtothe
weatherband.
The volumelevelisfixed atoptimumlistening levelon InstantWeatheroperation.
Inordertoincreaseordecreasethe volumelevel,turnthe volumecontrolup or
down.
Note:Sincethe NationalWeatherRadiotransmittersoperateatmuchlower
powerthan commercialradiostations,the volumeon the weatherband
will be lowerthan forAM/FMorTVbands.Thisisnormaland notan
indication ofanytroublewithyourunit. Adjustthe VOLUMEwhen listening
tothe WeatherBand ifnecessary.
OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
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If you do nothearthe weatherreportswhen you press the WEATHERbutton,very
slowlyrotatethe WEATHERBAND FINETUNINGcontrolon the back cabinetof
the radiountil you arereceiving the frequency ofthe NationalWeatherRadio
transmitterthatisbroadcasting inyourarea.You onlyneed todo thisone time,
unless you movetoadifferentarea.Inthatcaseyou mighthavetoadjustthe
WEATHERBAND FINETUNINGcontrolagain.
Antennas
AM – This unit has a built-in ferrite rod antenna, which eliminates the need for an
external antenna, and provides adequate reception in most areas. If reception is
weak, turn the unit to improve reception.
FM, TV, WEATHER BAND – The telescopic antenna on the top of the unit is for
these bands only. If reception is weak, adjust the length of the antenna.
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Setting The Date And Time
Note: The month and date are displayed numerically (MM/DD).
For example, February 28th is displayed as “2 28”.
1.) Press theMODE button twice. The Month display
appears.
2.) Press the SET button repeatedly to advance the display to the correct month.
3.) Press the MODE button again. The Day display
appears.
4.) Press the SET button repeatedly to advance the display to the correct day.
5.) Press the MODE button again. The Hour display
appears together with either the “A” (AM) or “P”
(PM) indicator.
6.) Press the SET button repeatedly to advance the display to the correct hour,
AM or PM.
7.) Press the MODE button again. The Minutes
display appears.
8.) Press the SET button repeatedly to advance the display to the correct minute.
9.) Press the MODE button once more, then press
the SET button. The clock begins to run.
Note: To see the date at any time, press the SET button. The display will
change from time to month/date for a few seconds and then change back to
time display automatically.
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Note: This radio includes a special circuit that will keep the clock running for
a certain time after the batteries are exhausted, even if the unit is not connected
to the AC outlet. However if you do not replace the batteries for a long period
of time the clock will stop running and will need to be reset after fresh batteries
are installed.
Display Light
To see the time in low-light conditions, press the LIGHT button. The display lighting
will turn on for a few seconds and then shut off automatically.
Earphone Jack
For private listening, an PHONES jack is located on the left side of the radio.
Plug in the earphone (not included) and adjust the volume to a comfortable level.
The internal speaker is disconnected when the earphone is plugged into the radio.
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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.
Always disconnectthe powercordfromthe ACoutletbeforecleaning,and never
allowanyliquidtogetinside the cabinet.
CAREAND MAINTENANCE
TOFIND THELOCATIONAND PHONE
NUMBEROFYOUR NEARESTSERVICE
CENTERPERMITTEDTOPERFORM
WARRANTY...
CALL TOLL FREE:1-800-695-0098
SERVICE
FORCUSTOMERSERVICE,PLEASE WRITETO:
Emerson RadioCorp.
ConsumerAffairsDept.
1901 DiplomatDrive,
FarmersBranch,TX75234.
FORADDITIONALSET-UPOROPERATINGASSISTANCE
PLEASE CALL:
1-800-898-9020
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LIMITEDWARRANTY
Emerson RadioCorp. 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:
Emerson Radio 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.
AU898H
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