Jensen JCR-160 User manual

Digital AM/FM Dual Alarm Clock Radio
MODEL: JCR-160
USER MA UAL
PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT
AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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15. Do not overlo d w ll outlet. Use only power source s indic ted.
16. Use repl cement p rt s specified by the m nuf cturer.
17. Upon completion of ny service or rep irs to this product, sk the service
technici n to perform s fety checks.
18. Power Sources - This product should be oper ted only from the type of power
source indic ted on the m rking l bel. If you re not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product de ler or loc l power comp ny. For
products intended to oper te from b ttery power, or other sources, refer to the
oper ting instruction.
19. Object nd Liquid Entry - Never push objects of ny kind into this product through
openings s they m y touch d ngerous volt ge points or short-out p rts th t could
result in fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of ny kind on the product.
20. D m ge Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the w ll outlet nd refer
servicing to qu lified service personnel under the following conditions:
) When the power-supply cord or plug is d m ged,
b) If liquid h s been spilled, or objects h ve f llen into the product,
c) If the product h s been exposed to r in or w ter,
d) If the product does not oper te norm lly by following the oper ting instructions.
Adjust only those controls th t re covered by the oper ting instructions s n
improper djustment of other controls m y result in d m ge nd will often
require extensive work by qu lified technici n to restore the product to its
norm l oper tion.
e) If the product h s been dropped or d m ged in ny w y, nd
f) When the product exhibits distinct ch nge in perform nce - this indic tes
need for service.
21. The b ttery sh ll not be exposed to excessive he t such s sunshine, fire or the
like.
22. Minimum dist nces of 4 inches round the pp r tus for sufficient ventil tion.
23. The ventil tion should not be impeded by covering the ventil tion openings with
items, such s newsp pers, t blecloths, curt ins, etc.
24. No open fl me sources, such s lit c ndles, should be pl ced on the product.
25. The use of pp r tus in moder te clim tes.
26. Attention should be dr wn to the environment l spects of b ttery dispos l
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COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS
This device complies with P rt 15 of the FCC Rules. Oper tion is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device m y not c use h rmful interference, nd
(2) This device must ccept ny interference received, including interference th t m y
c use undesired oper tion.
This equipment h s been tested nd found to comply with the limits for cl ss B digit l
device, pursu nt to P rt 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits re designed to provide
re son ble protection g inst h rmful interference in residenti l inst ll tion. This
equipment gener tes uses nd c n r di te r dio frequency energy nd, if not inst lled
nd used in ccord nce with the instructions, m y c use h rmful interference to r dio
communic tions. However, there is no gu r ntee th t interference will not occur in
p rticul r inst ll tion. If this equipment does c use h rmful interference to r dio or
television reception, which c n be determined by turning the equipment off nd on, the
user is encour ged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
me sures:
- Reorient or reloc te the receiving ntenn .
- Incre se the sep r tion between the equipment nd receiver.
- Connect the equipment into n outlet on circuit different from th t to which the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the de ler or n experienced r dio/TV technici n for help.
CAUTIO : Ch nges or modific tions not expressly pproved by the p rty responsible
for compli nce could void the user’s uthority to oper te the equipment.
The equipment complies with FCC r di tion exposure limits set forth for n
uncontrolled environment. The equipment should be inst lled nd oper ted with
minimum dist nce 20cm between the r di tor & your body.
PROTECT YOUR FUR ITURE!!
This system is equipped with non-skid rubber ‘feet’ to prevent the product from moving
when you oper te the controls. These ‘feet’ re m de from non-migr ting rubber
m teri l speci lly formul ted to void le ving ny m rks or st ins on your furniture.
However cert in types of oil-b sed furniture polishes, wood preserv tives, or cle ning
spr ys m y c use the rubber ‘feet’ to soften nd le ve m rks or rubber residue on
the furniture.
To prevent ny d m ge to your furniture we strongly recommend th t you purch se
sm ll self- dhesive felt p ds, v il ble t h rdw re stores nd home improvement
centers everywhere, nd pply these p ds to the bottom of the rubber ‘feet’ before you
pl ce the product on fine wooden furniture.

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CAUTIO S:
1. Do not mix old nd new b tteries.
2. Only use good qu lity/n me br nd b tteries.
3. Do not mix lk line, st nd rd (c rbon-zinc) or rech rge ble (nickel-c dmium)
b tteries.
4. If the unit is not going to be used for n extended period of time, ple se remove
the b tteries. Using old, le king or che ply m de b tteries c n c use d m ge to
the unit nd m y void the w rr nty.
5. Do not dispose of b tteries in fire, b tteries m y explode or le k.
6. B tteries sh ll not be exposed to excessive he t such s sunshine, fire or the
like.
7. Repl ce ll the b tteries t the s me time, no m tter exh usted or not, every 2
ye rs t the s me time to void possible b ttery le k ge.
8. Do not try to rech rge b tteries not intended to be rech rged; they c n overhe t,
rupture nd le k. (Follow b ttery m nuf cturer's directions).
9. Only n dult should repl ce the b tteries.
STA DBY MODE
St ndby Mode is when the unit is first plugged into n AC power source (displ y
fl shing) or fter ll the settings h s been m de nd the time is showing on the displ y.
St ndby mode is lso en bled when the R dio/AUX re off, no buttons re pressed
nd no l rms re sounding.
CLOCK SETTI G
The LED DISPLAY (#10) will be fl shing when the unit is plugged in for the first time.
The unit is now in st ndby mode.
Setting the Time:
1. In st ndby mode, press nd hold the TIME / MEMORY
BUTTON (#4) until the hour digits of the clock displ y
begin to fl sh.
2. Repe tedly t p the TUNE - /
BUTTON (#6) or
TUNE + / BUTTON (#7) to set the hour. Press nd
hold the button for f st reverse/ dv nce setting. M ke
sure the correct AM or PM time is selected when setting the hour.
ote: The PM INDICATOR (#9) is loc ted in the upper left p rt of the displ y.
The PM INDICATOR (#9) will light when the hour digits selected re for PM time.
The PM INDICATOR (#9) will be off when the hour digits selected re for AM time.
3. Press the TIME / MEMORY BUTTON (#4) to confirm
the hour setting, the minute digits will fl sh to prompt for
input.
4. Repe tedly t p the TUNE - / BUTTON (#6) or
TUNE + / BUTTON (#7) to set the minute. Press
nd hold the button for f st reverse/ dv nce setting.
5. T p the TIME / MEMORY BUTTON (#4) to confirm nd complete the setting. The
displ y will stop fl shing.
ote:
The unit will utom tic lly s ve the settings nd exit the time set mode if you do not
press ny buttons within 10 seconds.

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ALARM OPERATIO
The JCR-160 fe tures du l l rm clock.
Setting the alarms:
1. In st ndby mode, press nd hold the VOL - / ALARM 1
BUTTON (#2), the hour of the l rm time will fl sh.
2. T p the TUNE - /
BUTTON (#6) or TUNE + /
BUTTON (#7) to set the hour. Press nd hold the button for
f st reverse/ dv nce setting. M ke sure the correct AM or PM time is selected
when setting the hour.
ote: The PM INDICATOR (#9) is loc ted in the upper left p rt of the displ y. The
PM INDICATOR (#9) will light when the hour digits selected re for PM time. The
PM INDICATOR (#9) will be off when the hour digits selected re for AM time.
3. T p the VOL - / ALARM 1 BUTTON (#2) to confirm the hour
setting, the minute digits will fl sh to prompt for input.
4. T p the TUNE - / BUTTON (#6) or TUNE + /
BUTTON (#7) to set the the minute. Press nd hold the
button for f st reverse/ dv nce setting.
5. T p the VOL - / ALARM 1 BUTTON (#2) to confirm the minute setting.
6. T p the VOL - / ALARM 1 BUTTON (#2) repe tedly to select the w ke up option
(ALARM 1 or R dio 1) nd complete the ALARM 1 setting.
7. Setting the ALARM 2 time uses the s me steps bove, but using the VOL + /
ALARM 2 BUTTON (#3) in pl ce of the VOL - / ALARM 1 BUTTON (#2).
Note: The unit will utom tic lly s ve the settings nd return to St ndby mode if you
do not t p ny button within 10 seconds.
Setting the “wake to” alarm source:
1. In St ndby mode, t p the VOL - / ALARM 1 BUTTON (#2). The ALARM 1 time will
fl sh on the displ y nd the current ALARM 1 st tus indic tor will light on the left
side of the displ y.
2. Repe tedly t p the VOL - / ALARM 1 BUTTON (#2) to select the l rm source.
W ke to Al rm – ALARM 1 indic tor lights.
W ke to R dio – RADIO 1 indic tor lights.
Al rm OFF – All ALARM 1 indic tors (ALARM 1/ RADIO 1) on the left side of the
displ y re OFF.
3. Setting ALARM 2 will follow the s me steps s ALARM 1 bove, but you will be
using the VOL + / ALARM 2 BUTTON (#3) nd the ALARM 2 indic tors will be on
the right side of the displ y.
Waking to Alarm - Turning the “wake to” Alarm O :
 A beeping Al rm will utom tic lly turn on when the l rm time is re ched. The
corresponding ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 indic tor will fl sh.
 The volume level of the l rm will st rt out low nd gr du lly incre se to m ximum
volume.
 Press the SNOOZE BUTTON (#5) to tempor rily turn off the l rm, or press the
STANDBY / MODE BUTTON (#8) to turn the l rm off.
 If no buttons re pressed when the l rm is sounding, it will continue sounding for
60 minutes nd then turn off utom tic lly.

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Wake to Radio (only for FM) - Turning the “wake to” Radio O :
 The R dio will utom tic lly turn on when the l rm time is re ched. The
corresponding RADIO 1 or RADIO 2 indic tor will fl sh.
 The unit will st rt pl ying the l st FM r dio st tion you listened to when the w ke
time is re ched, so m ke sure the st tion is set to the one you w nt to w ke up to.
 The volume level will st rt out low nd gr du lly incre se to m ximum volume.
 Press the SNOOZE BUTTON (#5) to tempor rily turn off the r dio, or press the
STANDBY / MODE BUTTON (#8) to turn the r dio off.
 If no buttons re pressed when the r dio is pl ying, it will continue pl ying for 60
minutes nd then turn off utom tic lly.
Review the Alarm time setting:
In st ndby mode, t p the VOL - / ALARM 1 BUTTON / VOL + / ALARM 2 BUTTON (#2
/ #3) once. The corresponding l rm indic tor nd l rm time will be fl shing on the
displ y. The unit will utom tic lly return to st ndby mode if no buttons re pressed
within 5 seconds.
Turning the daily alarms OFF:
 In St ndby mode, repe tedly t p the VOL - / ALARM 1 BUTTON (#2) to step
through the “w ke to” options shown on the left side of the displ y.
Al rm 1 -> R dio 1 - > OFF ( ll indic tors off nd returns to the current time)
 The ALARM 1 time will fl sh on the displ y s you step through the options.
 All ALARM 1 options re dis bled when the indic tors re off nd the current time
is showing on the displ y.
 Turning off ALARM 2 will follow the s me steps s ALARM 1 bove, but you will be
using the VOL + / ALARM 2 BUTTON (#3) nd the ALARM 2 indic tors will be on
the right side of the displ y.
otes:
• For setting one-d y l rm, set the desired l rm time the d y before following the
“ Setting the alarms ” section bove.
• The l rm will sound the next d y t the set l rm time.
• After turning off the l rm, follow the “ Turning the daily alarms OFF ” section
bove to prevent the l rm from sounding g in the next d y.
S OOZE FU CTIO
When the l rm sounds, t p the SNOOZE BUTTON (#5) to tempor rily turn off the
l rm nd ctiv te the snooze function. The l rm will stop nd turn on g in 9
minutes l ter. This c n be repe ted when the l rm sounds g in.
Notes:
• The corresponding AL1 or AL2 l rm indic tor will fl sh during the snooze period.
• To c ncel the snooze period nd the l rm, press the STANDBY / MODE
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RADIO OPERATIO
Listening to the radio:
1. T p the STANDBY / MODE BUTTON (#8) to turn the unit on.
2. If you repe tedly t p the STANDBY / MODE BUTTON (#8), you will step
through the different modes v il ble: FM R dio -> AM R dio - > AUX
3. T p the STANDBY / MODE BUTTON (#8) repe tedly to select either FM or AM
r dio mode.
4. The FM or AM frequency will show on the LED displ y (#10).
5. Manual Tuning: Repe tedly t p the TUNE - / BUTTON (#6) or TUNE + /
BUTTON (#7) to m nu lly djust the frequency.
6. Automatic Tuning: Press nd hold the TUNE - / BUTTON (#6) or TUNE + /
BUTTON (#7) to utom tic lly tune to the previous or next v il ble st tion.
7. T p the VOL - / ALARM 1 BUTTON / VOL + / ALARM 2 BUTTON (#2 / #3) to
obt in the desired volume level.
8. Press nd hold the STANDBY / MODE BUTTON (#8) to turn the r dio off.
otes:
• Use Manual Tuning to select we ker st tions th t might be skipped during
Autom tic Tuning.
• If the Autom tic Tuning does not stop on the ex ct frequency of the st tion, for
ex mple, it stops on 88.9 MHz inste d of 88.8 MHz, use the m nu l tuning method
to “fine tune” to the ex ct frequency of the desired st tion.
• When in r dio mode, the displ y will utom tic lly switch b ck to show the time
fter few seconds.
• When listening to the r dio, you c n check the frequency of the st tion you re
listening by t pping the TUNE TUNE - / BUTTON (#6) or TUNE + /
BUTTON (#7) once. The unit will utom tic lly return to St ndby mode if you do
not t p ny button within 10 seconds.
TIPS FOR BEST RADIO RECEPTIO
AM - The AM ntenn is built inside the r dio. If AM reception is we k, ch nge the
position of the unit until the intern l ntenn picks up the strongest sign l.
FM - If FM reception is we k, fully extend the FM ANTENNA (#14) nd v ry the
position nd loc tion of the ntenn until you find the strongest sign l.
To set / recall the radio presets:
The unit llows you to store up to 10 FM st tions nd 10 AM st tions for e sy rec ll t
ny time.
1. If you repe tedly t p the STANDBY / MODE BUTTON (#8), you will step
through the different modes v il ble: FM R dio -> AM R dio - > AUX
2. T p the STANDBY / MODE BUTTON (#8) repe tedly to select either FM or AM
r dio mode.
3. T p the TUNE - / BUTTON (#6) or TUNE + / BUTTON (#7) to select the
desired st tion.
4. Press nd hold the TIME / MEMORY BUTTON (#4) until “PXX” shows on the LED
DISPLAY (#10).
5. T p the TUNE - / BUTTON (#6) or TUNE + / BUTTON (#7) to select
preset number (P01-P10).
6. Press the TIME / MEMORY BUTTON (#4) g in to confirm the preset.
7. Repe t steps 2 through 6 to preset up to 10 st tions.
8. To rec ll one of the preset st tions lre dy progr mmed, t p the TIME / MEMORY
BUTTON (#4) repe tedly until you re ch the desired preset number/r dio st tion.

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AUX I OPERATIO
You c n pl y other music sources (iPod, MP3 or other digit l udio pl yers) through
the spe ker of the JCR-160 by connecting the AUX IN JACK (#13) to your extern l
pl yer’s udio out j ck or he dphone j ck.
1. Plug one end of n udio c ble (not included) into the AUX IN JACK (#13) nd the
other end of the c ble to the he dphone j ck of your digit l udio pl yer.
2. T p the STANDBY / MODE BUTTON (#8) to turn the unit on.
3. If you repe tedly t p the STANDBY / MODE BUTTON (#8), you will step
through the different modes v il ble:
FM R dio -> AM R dio - > AUX
4. T p the STANDBY / MODE BUTTON (#8) repe tedly to select AUX mode.
5. “AUX” will show on the LED Displ y (#10).
6. Turn on nd st rt pl ying the extern l device you plugged into the AUX IN JACK
(#13).
7. Slowly djust both the volume controls of the JCR-160 nd the extern l device until
you re ch comfort ble listening level.
Notes:
• If you connect the unit to the Line-Out J ck on your extern l device, you only need
to djust the volume control of your unit. If you connect to the He dphone J ck of
your extern l device, you m y need to djust both the volume controls of your
extern l device nd the unit to obt in the desir ble listening level.
• Remember to turn off the unit when you h ve finished listening. Don't forget to
switch off the power of your extern l udio device s well.
SLEEP OPERATIO
The SLEEP TIMER fe ture llows you to turn off the r dio utom tic lly fter
design ted time h s el psed.
1. Select R dio Mode or AUX Mode nd begin pl ying music from the selected
source.
2. T p the SLEEP BUTTON (#5) to enter sleep mode.
3. Repe tedly t p the SLEEP BUTTON (#5) to select the sleep timer 120 – 90 – 60 –
45 - 30 – 15 – OFF (in minutes). The unit will pl y for the selected length of time
then turn off utom tic lly.
4. To c ncel the sleep timer, repe tedly t p the SLEEP BUTTON (#5) until the timer
shows OFF.
5. To turn the unit “Off” before the selected length of time, press nd hold the
STANDBY / MODE BUTTON (#8) t ny time.
ote: T p the SLEEP BUTTON (#5) once to check the rem ining sleep time.
DIMMER OPERATIO
Press nd hold the DIMMER BUTTON (#5) repe tedly to select the brightness settings
of the displ y (Low or High).

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CARE A D MAI TE A CE
• Cle n the r dio with soft d mp cloth nd let ll p rts dry completely fter
cle ning.
• Do not use ny ggressive cle ners, brushes with nylon bristles, sh rp or met llic
cle ning utensils, knives, h rd scr pers nd the like. They could d m ge the
surf ces of the r dio.
• Do not immerse the r dio in w ter nd do not let w ter get into the housing of the
r dio.
• Unplug the power d ptor nd cle n the r dio before stor ge.
• Alw ys store the r dio in dry nd cle n pl ce.
SPECIFICATIO S
Power: AC Ad ptor:
Input AC ~ 120V
Output: AC ~ 5V / 400mA
B ckup b ttery: 2 x ‘AA’ (UM-3) b tteries (not included)
Frequency R nge: FM 87.5 – 108 MHz
AM 520 – 1710 KHz
TROUBLESHOOTI G GUIDE
If you experience difficulties in the use of this clock r dio, ple se check the following or
c ll 1-800-777-5331 for Customer Service nd support .
SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTIO
Power does not come
on
Power d ptor connection is
unst ble
Reconnect the d ptor
No sound VOLUME control is turned
down
Incre se the Volume
Noise or sound
distorted on AM or FM
bro dc st
- St tion not tuned properly
- FM: Antenn is not extended
- AM : Intern l ntenn is not
positioned correctly
- Retune Bro dc st st tion
- Fully extend the ntenn
- Reposition the unit until
the best reception is
obt ined
At Spectr , environment l nd soci l responsibility is
core v lue of our business. We re dedic ted to
continuous implement tion of responsible initi tives with
n im to conserve nd m int in the environment through
responsible recycling.
Ple se visit us t http://www.spectr intl.com/green.htm for more inform tion on
Spectr ’s green initi tives or to find recycler in your re .

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90 DAY LIMITED WARRA TY A D SERVICE
VALID I THE U.S.A. O LY
SPECTRA MERCHANDISING INTERNATIONAL, INC. w rr nts this unit to be free
from defective m teri ls or f ctory workm nship for period of 90 d ys from the d te
of origin l customer purch se nd provided the product is utilized within the U.S.A.
This w rr nty is not ssign ble or tr nsfer ble. Our oblig tion under this w rr nty is
the rep ir or repl cement of the defective unit or ny p rt thereof, except b tteries,
when it is returned to the SPECTRA Service Dep rtment, ccomp nied by proof of the
d te of origin l consumer purch se, such s duplic te copy of s les receipt.
You must p y ll shipping ch rges required to ship the product to SPECTRA for
w rr nty service. If the product is rep ired or repl ced under w rr nty, the return
ch rges will be t SPECTRA’s expense. There re no other express w rr nties other
th n those st ted herein.
This w rr nty is v lid only in ccord nce with the conditions set forth below:
1. The w rr nty pplies to the SPECTRA product only while:
. It rem ins in the possession of the origin l purch ser nd proof of purch se is
demonstr ted.
b. It h s not been subjected to ccident, misuse, buse, improper service, us ge
outside the descriptions nd w rnings covered within the user m nu l or non-
SPECTRA pproved modific tions.
c. Cl ims re m de within the w rr nty period.
2. This w rr nty does not cover d m ge or equipment f ilure c used by electric l
wiring not in compli nce with electric l codes or SPECTRA user m nu l
specific tions, or f ilure to provide re son ble c re nd necess ry m inten nce s
outlined in the user m nu l.
3. W rr nty of ll SPECTRA products pplies to residenti l use only nd is void when
products re used in nonresidenti l environment or inst lled outside the United
St tes.
This w rr nty gives you specific leg l rights, nd you m y lso h ve other rights which
v ry from st te to st te. TO OBTAIN SERVICE ple se remove ll b tteries (if ny) nd
p ck the unit c refully nd send it freight prep id to SPECTRA t the ddress shown
below. IF THE UNIT IS RETURNED WITHIN THE WARRANTY PERIOD shown
bove, ple se include proof of purch se (d ted c sh register receipt) so th t we m y
est blish your eligibility for w rr nty service nd rep ir of the unit without cost. Also
include note with description expl ining how the unit is defective. A customer
service represent tive m y need to cont ct you reg rding the st tus of your rep ir, so
ple se include your n me, ddress, phone number nd em il ddress to expedite the
process.
IF THE UNIT IS OUTSIDE THE WARRANTY PERIOD, ple se include check for
$8.00 to cover the cost of rep ir, h ndling nd return post ge. All out of w rr nty
returns must be sent prep id.
It is recommended th t you cont ct SPECTRA first t 1-800-777-5331 or by em il t
custserv@spectr intl.com for upd ted inform tion on the unit requiring service. In
some c ses, the model you h ve m y be discontinued, nd SPECTRA reserves the
right to offer ltern tive options for rep ir or repl cement.
SPECTRA MERCHANDISING INTERNATIONAL, INC.
4230 North Norm ndy Avenue, Chic go, IL60634, USA. 1-800-777-5331
To register your product, visit the link on the website below to enter your inform tion.
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