Jensen JCR-212 User manual

Digital AM/FM Dual Alarm Clock Radio
MODEL: JCR-212
USER MANUAL
PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT
AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
lease contact Spectra Customer Service at 1-800-777-5331 if you have any
questions about operating this product

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WARNING
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 OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
The R ting pl te is loc ted t the b ck enclosure of the pp r tus
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Re d these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed ll w rnings.
4. Follow ll instructions.
5. Do not use this pp r tus ne r w ter.
6. Cle n only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block ny ventil tion openings. Inst ll in ccord nce with the
m nuf cturer’s instructions.
8. Do not inst ll ne r ny he t sources such s r di tors, he t registers, stoves, or
other pp r tus (including mplifiers) th t product he t.
9. AC d ptor is used s disconnect device nd it should rem in re dily oper ble
during intended use. In order to disconnect the pp r tus from the m ins
completely, the AC d ptor should be disconnected from the m ins socket outlet
completely.
10. Only use tt chments/ ccessories specified by the m nuf cturer.
11. Use only with c rt, st nd, tripod, br cket, or t ble
recommended by the m nuf cturer, or sold with the product.
When c rt is used, use c ution when moving the c rt/ pp r tus
combin tion to void injury from tip-over.
12. Unplug this pp r tus during lightning storms or when unused for
long period of time.
13. Refer ll servicing to qu lified service personnel. Servicing is required when the
pp r tus h s been d m ged in ny w y, such s power-supply cord or plug is
d m ged, liquid h s been spilled or objects h ve f llen into the pp r tus, the
pp r tus h s been exposed to r in or moisture, does not oper te norm lly, or h s
been dropped.
14. This ppli nce sh ll not be exposed to dripping or spl shing w ter nd th t no
object filled with liquids such s v ses sh ll be pl ced on the pp r tus.
15. Do not overlo d w ll outlet. Use only power source s indic ted.

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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
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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.
CAUTION: 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.

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DEAR JENSEN
®
CUSTOMER
Selecting fine udio equipment such s the unit you've just purch sed is only the st rt
of your music l enjoyment. Now it's time to consider how you c n m ximize the fun
nd excitement your equipment offers. This m nuf cturer nd the Electronic Industries
Associ tion's Consumer Electronics Group w nt you to get the most out of your
equipment by pl ying it t s fe level. One th t lets the sound come through loud nd
cle r without nnoying bl ring or distortion nd, most import ntly, without ffecting
your sensitive he ring.
Sound c n be deceiving. Over time your he ring "comfort level" d pts to higher
volumes of sound. So wh t sounds "norm l" c n ctu lly be loud nd h rmful to your
he ring. Gu rd g inst this by setting your equipment t s fe level BEFORE your
he ring d pts.
To establish a safe level:
• St rt your volume control t low setting.
• Slowly incre se the sound until you c n he r it comfort bly nd cle rly, nd without
distortion.
Once you have established a comfortable sound level:
• Set the di l nd le ve it there.
T king minute to do this now will help to prevent he ring d m ge or loss in the
future. After ll, we w nt you listening for lifetime.
We Want You Listening for a Lifetime
Used wisely, your new sound equipment will provide
lifetime of fun nd enjoyment. Since he ring d m ge
from loud noise is often undetect ble until it is too l te,
this m nuf cturer nd the Electronic Industries
Associ tion's Consumer Electronics Group recommend
you void prolonged exposure to excessive noise.
Customer's Record:
The seri l number of this product is found on its bottom. You should note the seri l
number of this unit in the sp ce provided s perm nent record of your purch se to
id in identific tion in the event of theft of loss.
Model Number: JCR-212 Serial Number:

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
1 MEMORY/SET BUTTON 10 LED DISPLAY
2 BUTTION 11
ALARM 1 INDICATOR
3 BUTTON 12
ALARM 2 INDICATOR
4 SNOOZE / SLEEP / DIMMER BUTTON 13 SPEAKER
5 VOL - / ALARM 1 BUTTON 14 FM ANTENNA
6 VOL + / ALARM 2 BUTTON 15 BATTERY COMPARTMENT
COVER
7 STANDBY / AM/FM BUTTON 16 FOLDABLE STAND
8 PM INDICATOR 17 AC IN JACK
9 SLEEP INDICATOR

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OWER SOURCE (AC ADA TOR ONLY)
The JCR-212 is powered by n extern l 120V AC d ptor with n output of
AC ~ 5V / 400mA.
The unit is lso equipped with b ttery b ck-up system for the clock th t is powered by
1 x CR2025 lithium b ttery (not included).
POWER CONNECTION
1. Plug the cord of the power d ptor into the AC IN JACK (#17) loc ted on the b ck
of the JCR-212.
2. Plug the power d ptor into household w ll socket. The unit is powered up nd in
st ndby mode when you see the displ y turn on nd begin fl shing.
Battery Back-up system
• This r dio is equipped with b ttery b ck-up system
loc ted on the b ck of the unit th t requires 1 x
CR2025 lithium b ttery (not included).
• Remove the screw th t holds the b ttery comp rtment
cover in pl ce, nd then remove the BATTERY
COMPARTMENT COVER (#15). Insert CR2025
b ttery (not included) into the b ttery comp rtment
nd m ke sure the positive nd neg tive (+ or -) sides
of the b tteries re in cont ct with the corresponding
termin ls in the b ttery comp rtment. The b ttery
should be inserted under the 2 positive cont ct pl tes
s shown on the right. Repl ce the BATTERY
COMPARTMENT COVER (#15) nd repl ce the screw.
• If power out ge occurs the displ y will turn off nd the b ck-up b ttery will
utom tic lly ret in the clock nd l rm settings.
• When repl cing the b ttery, do not disconnect the power d ptor otherwise ll
clock nd l rm settings will be lost.
Note:
The unit will still oper te without the b ck-up b ttery inst lled, but the time nd l rm
settings will be lost nd h ve to be reset in the event of power interruption or f ilure.
BATTERY WARNING
DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD
This product cont ins coin/button cell b ttery. If the coin/button cell b ttery is
sw llowed, it c n c use severe intern l burns in just 2 hours nd c n le d to de th.
Keep new nd used b tteries w y from children. If the b ttery comp rtment does not
close securely, stop using the product nd keep it w y from children.
If you think b tteries might h ve been sw llowed or pl ced inside ny p rt of the body,
seek immedi te medic l ttention.
STANDBY 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 is off, no buttons re pressed nd no
l rms re sounding.

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SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
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.
Note: The JCR-212 h s D te nd Time fe ture, so you will be setting the Ye r,
Month nd D te followed by setting the time.
Setting the Date and Time:
1. In st ndby mode, press nd hold the MEMORY/SET
BUTTON (#1) until the hour digits of the clock displ y
begin to fl sh.
2. Repe tedly t p the BUTTON (#2) or BUTTON
(#3) 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.
Note: The PM INDICATOR (#8) is loc ted in the upper left p rt of the displ y.
The PM INDICATOR (#8) will light when the hour digits selected re for PM time.
The PM INDICATOR (#8) will be off when the hour digits selected re for AM time.
3. T p the MEMORY/SET BUTTON (#1) to confirm the hour
setting, the minute digits will fl sh to prompt for input.
4. Repe tedly t p the BUTTON (#2) or BUTTON
(#3) to set the minute. Press nd hold the button for f st
reverse/ dv nce setting.
5. T p the MEMORY/SET BUTTON (#1) to confirm. 12H
will light on the displ y.
6. Repe tedly t p the BUTTON (#2) or BUTTON (#3) to select the 12 or 24
hour clock.
7. T p the MEMORY/SET BUTTON (#1) to confirm. The ye r digits 20XX will fl sh to
prompt for input.
8. Repe tedly t p the BUTTON (#2) or BUTTON (#3) to set the ye r. Press
nd hold the button for f st reverse/ dv nce setting.
9. T p the MEMORY/SET BUTTON (#1) to confirm. The month digits XX will fl sh to
prompt for input.
10. Repe tedly t p the BUTTON (#2) or BUTTON (#3) to set the month.
Press nd hold the button for f st reverse/ dv nce setting.
11. T p the MEMORY/SET BUTTON (#1) to confirm. The d te digits d XX will fl sh to
prompt for input.
12. Repe tedly t p the BUTTON (#2) or BUTTON (#3) to set the d te. Press
nd hold the button for f st reverse/ dv nce setting.
13. T p the MEMORY/SET BUTTON (#1) to confirm nd complete the setting.
14. The time will light on the displ y nd stop fl shing.
Notes:
• 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.
• In st ndby mode,
T p the MEMORY/SET BUTTON (#1) to review the Weekd y.
( d1 = Mond y, d2 = Tuesd y, d3 = Wednesd y, d4 = Thursd y, d5 = Frid y,
d6 = S turd y nd d7 = Sund y ).
T p the BUTTON (#2) to review the month nd d te. (12 08 = December 8)
T p the BUTTON (#3) to review the ye r.

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ALARM O ERATION
The JCR-212 fe tures du l l rm clock.
Setting the alarms:
1. In st ndby mode, press nd hold the POWER BUTTON
(#7), the ALARM 1 INDICATOR (#11) nd the hour of the
l rm time will fl sh.
2. T p the BUTTON (#2) or BUTTON (#3) 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.
Note: The PM INDICATOR (#8) is loc ted in the upper left p rt of the displ y.
The PM INDICATOR (#8) will light when the hour digits selected re for PM time.
The PM INDICATOR (#8) will be off when the hour digits selected re for AM time.
3. T p the POWER BUTTON (#7) to confirm the hour
setting, the minute digits will fl sh to prompt for input.
4. T p the BUTTON (#2) or BUTTON (#3) to set the
minute. Press nd hold the button for f st reverse/ dv nce
setting.
5. T p the POWER BUTTON (#7) to confirm the minute setting. The l rm
frequency will fl sh to prompt for input.
6. T p the BUTTON (#2) or BUTTON (#3) to select the l rm frequency.
( 1 – 7 = D ily, X = selected d y of week, 1 – 5 = Mond y to Frid y.
6 – 7 = S turd y nd Sund y)
7. T p the POWER BUTTON (#7) to confirm the l rm frequency.
8. The ALARM 2 INDICATOR (#12) nd the hour of the l rm time will now fl sh to
prompt for input.
9. Repe t step 2 through step 7 to set ALARM 2.
10. The unit will return to st ndby mode once the l rm setting process is completed.
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:
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ALARM 1: In St ndby mode, repe tedly t p the ALARM 1 BUTTON (#5) to select
the ALARM 1 source. The ALARM 1 INDICATOR (#11) will fl sh nd the displ y
will show one of the following options s you repe tedly t p the ALARM 1 BUTTON
(#5).
bb – Beeping l rm will w ke you.
FM St tion (ex mple: 95.5) - the l st FM r dio st tion you listened to will w ke you.
AM St tion (ex mple: 720) - the l st AM r dio st tion you listened to will w ke you.
OFF – Turns OFF ALARM 1 nd the ALARM 1 INDICATOR (#11) will turn OFF.
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Al rm 2 source or Off setting is s me s bove but t p the ALARM 2 BUTTON
(#6).
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 5 seconds.
Waking to Alarm - Turning the “wake to” Alarm ON:
 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 INDICATOR (#11 or #12) will fl sh.
 Press the SNOOZE BUTTON (#4) to tempor rily turn off the l rm, or press the
POWER BUTTON (#7) 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 AM/FM Radio - Turning the “wake to” Radio ON:
 The R dio will utom tic lly turn on when the l rm time is re ched. The
corresponding ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 INDICATOR (#11 or #12) will fl sh.
 The unit will st rt pl ying the l st AM or 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 (#4) to tempor rily turn off the r dio, or press the
POWER BUTTON (#7) 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, press nd hold the POWER BUTTON (#7) to enter l rm set
mode. Repe tedly t p the POWER BUTTON (#7) to review the l rm 1 & l rm 2
setting in sequence (AL1 hour – AL1 minutes – AL1 frequency – AL2 hour – AL2
minutes – AL2 frequency – St ndby Mode).
Note: The unit will utom tic lly return to st ndby mode if no buttons re pressed
within 5 seconds.
Turning the alarms ON or OFF
In st ndby mode, repe tedly t p the ALARM 1 / ALARM 2 BUTTONS (#5 / #6) to
select w ke up sources or off to en ble or dis ble the respective l rm. The
corresponding ALARM 1 INDICATOR (#11) or ALARM 2 INDICATOR (#12) will
light when the l rm is en bled.
Notes:
• 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 alarms ON or OFF” section
bove to select Al rm Off to prevent the l rm from sounding g in the next d y.
SNOOZE FUNCTION
When the l rm sounds, t p the SNOOZE BUTTON (#4) 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 within hour.
Notes:
• The corresponding ALARM 1 INDICATOR (#11) or ALARM 2 INDICATOR
(#12) will fl sh during the snooze period.
• To c ncel the snooze period nd the l rm, press the POWER BUTTON (#7).