Jensen JCR-255 User manual

AM/FM Digital Dual Alarm Clock Radio
With Under Pillow Vibrator
MODE : JCR-255
USER MANUA
PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING
THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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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 form 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 periods 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.
16. Use repl cement p rt s specified by the m nuf cturer.

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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 ble-cloths, 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
FCC ID: 2AVMZ-G0183A433
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.
PROTECT YOUR FURNITURE!!
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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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 istening for a ifetime
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-255 Serial Number:

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OCATION OF CONTRO S
Main unit Front
1 ALARM 1 INDICATOR (ALARM) 6 ALARM 2 INDICATOR (RADIO)
2 ALARM 1 INDICATOR (RADIO) 7 ALARM 2 INDICATOR (VIBRATOR)
3 ALARM 1 INDICATOR (VIBRATOR) 8 MEMORY INDICATOR
4 SLEEP TIMER INDICATOR 9 USB CHARGING PORT
5 ALARM 2 INDICATOR (ALARM) 10 PM INDICATOR
Main UNIT Top
11 DOWN BUTTON 16 ALARM SET BUTTON
12 PAIR / VOLUME/ RADIO BUTTON 17 ALARM 1 BUTTON
13 RADIO ON / SLEEP TIMER BUTTON 18 ALARM 2 BUTTON
14 TIME SET / MEMORY RADIO
BUTTON
19 UP BUTTON
15 SNOOZE / RADIO OFF BUTTON

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M in Unit B ck
20 ROTARY DIMMER CONTROL 23 DC IN JACK
21 SPEAKER 24 FM ANTENNA
22 BATTERY DOOR 25 RADIO BAND SELECTOR
Wireless Under Pillow Vibrator
26 STATUS INDICATOR 28 BATTERY DOOR
27 HI/MED/LO SELECTOR

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POWER SOURCE (AC ADAPTOR ON Y)
The JCR-255 MAIN UNIT is powered by n extern l AC-DC d ptor (included) with
n output of DC 5V 3A .
The unit is lso equipped with b ttery b ck-up system for the clock th t uses 1 x
CR2032 lithium b ttery (Included).
POWER CONNECTION
1. Connect the cord of the power d ptor to the DC IN JACK (#23) of the JCR-255.
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.
B ttery B ck-up system
• The r dio is equipped with b ttery b ck-up system th t requires 3V
CR2032 lithium b ttery (included). Open the BATTERY DOOR (#22) loc ted on the
b ck of the unit with coin nd remove the b ttery insul tor t b. Re-insert the
b ttery into the b ttery comp rtment nd m ke sure the positive nd neg tive (+ or
-) sides of the b ttery re in cont ct with the corresponding termin ls loc ted in the
b ttery comp rtment. Re-pl ce the BATTERY DOOR (#22).
• If power out ge occurs, the unit utom tic lly switches to the b ttery power
supply nd keeps the clock nd timer settings.
• When repl cing the b ttery, do not disconnect the power d ptor. Otherwise, ll
clock nd l rm settings will be lost.
BATTERY WARNING
DO NOT INGEST BATTERY, CHEMICA 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.
The JCR-255 Wireless Under Pillow Vibrator is powered by 3 x AAA b tteries (not
included). For best perform nce nd longer oper ting time, we recommend using
lk line b tteries.
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
1. Remove the BATTERY DOOR (#28) on the bottom of the under pillow vibr tor.
2. Follow the pol rity di gr m shown inside the b ttery comp rtment nd insert 3 X
‘AAA size (UM-4) b tteries. Repl ce the BATTERY DOOR (#28).
3. The STATUS INDICATOR (#26) will fl sh for 15 seconds.
4. Press the PAIR BUTTON (#12) on the top of the JCR-255 when the STATUS
INDICATOR (#26) is fl shing.
5. The under pillow vibr tor will vibr te briefly to confirm it’s p ired with the clock.
Note:
The STATUS INDICATOR (#26) will fl sh when the b ttery is low. Repe t the steps
bove to repl ce the b tteries when this occurs.
BATTERY WARNING
1 . Be sure the b tteries re inst lled correctly. Wrong pol rity m y d m ge the unit.
2. Use only the size nd type of b tteries specified.

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3. Do not mix old nd new b tteries.
4. Do not mix lk line, st nd rd (c rbon-zinc) or rech rge ble (nickel-c dmium)
b tteries.
5. If the unit is not to be used for n extended period of time, remove the b tteries.
Old or le king b tteries c n c use d m ge to the unit nd m y void the w rr nty.
6. Do not try to rech rge b tteries not intended to be rech rged; they c n overhe t
nd rupture. (Follow b ttery m nuf cturer’s directions).
7. Do not dispose of b tteries in fire, b tteries m y le k or explode.
IMPORTANT: ED DISP AY DIMMER CONTRO
If the LED displ y is OFF or very dim when you first plug the unit it, you will need to
djust the ROTARY DIMMER CONTROL (#20) loc ted on the b ck of the unit.
Rot te the ROTARY DIMMER CONTROL (#20) to set the brightness of the displ y
before proceeding. You c n re djust the dimmer control l ter to m ke it brighter or
dimmer if needed.
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 ve been m de nd the time is showing on the
displ y. The r dio is off, no buttons re pressed nd no l rms re sounding.
SETTING THE TIME
The displ y will be fl shing when the unit is plugged in for the first time. T p the TIME
SET BUTTON (#14) to go to the Time Set Mode.
Setting the Time
1. In st ndby mode, Press the TIME SET BUTTON (#14) until the hour digits of the
clock displ y begins to fl sh.
2. Repe tedly t p the UP BUTTON (#19) or DOWN BUTTON (#11) to set the
hour. Press nd hold the buttons for f st dv nce/reverse setting. M ke sure the
correct AM or PM time is selected when setting the hour.
Note: The PM INDICATOR (#10) is loc ted in the lower p rt of the displ y nd
centered below the “ : ” th t sep r tes the hour digits from the minute digits. The
PM INDICATOR (#10) will light when the hour digits selected re for PM time. The
PM INDICATOR (#10) will be off when the hour digits selected re for AM time.
3. T p the TIME SET BUTTON (#14) to confirm the time nd the minute digits will
blink.
4. Repe tedly t p the UP BUTTON (#19) or DOWN BUTTON (#11) to set the
minute. Press nd hold the buttons for f st dv nce/reverse setting.
5. T p the TIME SET BUTTON (#14) to confirm nd complete the time setting. The
displ y will stop blinking.
Note: 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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A ARM OPERATION
The JCR-255 fe tures du l l rm clock.
Setting the alarm time:
1. In st ndby mode, press the ALARM SET BUTTON (#16), one of the l rm 1
indic tors will light nd the hour of the l rm 1 time will blink.
2. T p the UP BUTTON (#19) or DOWN BUTTON (#11) to set the hour. Press
nd hold the buttons for f st dv nce/reverse setting.
3. T p the ALARM SET BUTTON (#16) to confirm the hour setting, the minute digits
will blink to prompt for input.
4. T p the UP BUTTON (#19) or DOWN BUTTON (#11) to set the minute.
Press nd hold the button for f st dv nce/reverse setting.
5. T p the ALARM SET BUTTON (#16) to to confirm the minute setting. One of the
l rm 2 indic tors will light nd the hour of the l rm 2 time will blink
6. T p the UP BUTTON (#19) or DOWN BUTTON (#11) to set the hour. Press
nd hold the buttons for f st dv nce/reverse setting.
7. T p the ALARM SET BUTTON (#16) to confirm the hour setting, the minute digits
will blink to prompt for input.
8. T p the UP BUTTON (#19) or DOWN BUTTON (#11) to set the minute.
Press nd hold the button for f st dv nce/reverse setting.
9. T p the ALARM SET BUTTON (#16) to confirm nd complete the l rm time
setting.
Setting the “wake to” alarm source:
1. In St ndby or r dio mode, t p the ALARM 1 BUTTON (#17). The ALARM 1 time
will show on the displ y nd the current ALARM 1 st tus indic tor will light on the
left side of the displ y. If no indic tor is lit in me ns ALARM 1 of currently set to
OFF.
2. Repe tedly t p the ALARM 1 BUTTON (#17) to select the l rm source.
W ke to Al rm – ALARM 1 INDICATOR (ALARM) (#1) lights.
W ke to R dio – ALARM 1 INDICATOR (RADIO) (#2) lights.
W ke to Vibr tor - ALARM 1 INDICATOR (VIBRATOR) (#3) lights.
Slide the HI/MED/LO SELECTOR (#27) on the vibr tor to djust
the vibr tion speed of the under pillow vibr tor.
Al rm OFF – All ALARM 1 indic tors on the left side of the displ y re OFF.
3. The Al rm will sound for 60 minutes t the time you entered. The vibr tor will
vibr te 3 minutes for power s ving.
4. Setting ALARM 2 will follow the s me steps s ALARM 1 bove, but you will be
using the ALARM 2 BUTTON (#18) nd the ALARM 2 indic tors will be on the right
side of the displ y.
Turning OFF the alarm
• When the l rm sounds, the corresponding l rm indic tor will fl sh.
• Press ny button except for the SNOOZE BUTTON (#15) to turn off the l rm
sound or under pillow vibr tor.
Notes:
• For setting one-d y l rm, just set the desired l rm time one d y before.
• The l rm will ctiv te t the time set the d y prior. After h ving switched off the
l rm sound, t p the corresponding l rm button to dis ble the l rm (the l rm
indic tor will off).
• To set nother one-d y l rm, just repe t the bove steps.