Tesco CR1401 User manual

User Guide
CR1401
Clock radio
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Read these instructions. Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with a slightly damp cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Do not install or operate near any heat sources such as
radiators, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualied service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as the 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 operatenormally,
or has been dropped.
Warning: To reduce the risk of re or electrical shock,
do not expose this product to rain or moisture. The
product must not be exposed to dripping and splashing
and no object lled with liquids such as a vase of owers
should be placed on the product.
No naked ame sources such as candles should be
placed on the product.
Caution: Changes or modications not expressly
approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s
authority to operate this device.
Caution: Usage of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specied
herein may result in hazardous exposure.
BATTERY CAUTIONS
The radio uses batteries. The batteries shall not be
exposed to sunshine, re or the like.
Discard used batteries in accordance with recycling
regulations in force in your area.
IMPORTANT
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communication. However, this
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
o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one 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 dierent from that to which the receiver is
connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
Use this appliance only with the supplied AC Adaptor.
Adapter model no. USK305-0505.
Adapter specication DC 5V/0.5A.
Mains Supply: The mains operating voltage of the AC
Adaptor is marked on a rating plate on the AC Adaptor.
The means of disconnecting this appliance from
the mains supply is the AC adaptor. This should be
unobstructed and readily operable at all times.
This symbol indicates that thereare impor tant
operating and maintenance instructions in
the literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.
CAUTION!
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CONTROLS AND CONNECTIONS
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
FM aerial1.
DC IN jack2.
Standby/Mode button1.
Scan down button2.
Scan up button3.
Sleep button4.
Snooze/Display dimmer button5.
Preset button6.
Volume down button7.
Alarm button8.
Volume up button9.
Buzzer alarm mode indicator10.
Radio alarm mode indicator11.
Time/Frequency display12.
Sleep indicator13.
INTRODUCTION
UNPACKING
Carefully unpack the unit. If it is damaged,
please return it to your nearest Tesco store for
replacement. Remember to take your purchase
receipt with you.
Retain the User Handbook. If you pass the unit
on to a third party, make sure you pass on the
handbook.
We suggest you retain the packaging. If you
dispose of it, do so having regard to any
recycling regulations in your area.
CONTENTS
The carton should contain:
The CR1401 clock radio•
AC adapter•
Operating Manual•
If any items are missing or damaged, contact
your nearest TESCO store for a replacement.
Have your receipt ready when you call. Retain
the packaging. If you dispose of it, do so having
regard to any recycling regulations in your area.
LOCATION
Place the unit on dry stable surface away from
heat and damp and where it is unlikely to fall or
be knocked over.
PRELIMINARIES
The CR1401 is a digital alarm clock with FM
radio. The clock/radio includes features such as
snooze, sleep and a display dimmer to set the
display brightness.
Backup batteries may be tted to retain time
and alarm settings through a power cut.
You can t batteries (not supplied) to your
clock/radio to retain clock and alarm settings in
the event of a power cut. If the radio loses the
time setting during a power cut, the battery
may need to be replaced.
Fitting/replacing a battery
Press the catch on the battery cover.1.
BACKUP BATTERIES
AAA
AAA
While holding the catch, lift the cover o2.
the battery compartment.
Fit or replace two AAA batteries, observing3.
polarity as shown.
Re-t the cover.4.
Battery disposal
Dispose of used batteries with regard to the
recycling regulations in your area. Do NOT short
circuit batteries or throw them into water, the
general rubbish or in a re.
Weak batteries can leak and damage the unit.
Replace them in good time!

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Tesco Stores Ltd,
Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Herts, EN8 9SL
UNPACKING
Carefully unpack the unit. If it is damaged,
please return it to your nearest Tesco store
for replacement. Remember to take your
purchase receipt with you.
Retain the User Handbook. If you pass the unit
on to a third party make sure you pass on the
handbook.
We suggest you retain the packaging. If you
dispose of it, do so having regard to any
recycling regulations in your area.
CONTENTS
The carton should contain:
The CR1401 clock radio•
AC adapter•
Operating Manual•
If any items are missing or damaged, contact your
nearest TESCO store for a replacement. Have your
receipt ready when you call.
LOCATION
Place the unit on dry stable surface away from
heat and damp and where it is unlikely to fall or
be knocked over.
Auto-tuning to a station
Press and hold the• SCAN+ or SCAN-
button to search up or down the band for
a station.
Tuning will stop when the next station is reached
and the station will play. Adjust the aerial wire for
the clearest reception.
Manually tuning to a station
Press the• SCAN+ or SCAN-
to step up or down the band in 0.05MHz
steps.
Storing radio presets
You can store up to 20 of your favourite stations
for quick recall.
Tune to the station you want to store.•
Press and hold the• PRESET button.
Press the• SCAN+ or SCAN- button to choose
the preset number you want to save.
Press the• PRESET button to store this
preset.
Recalling radio presets
Press the• PRESET button repeatedly to step
through the presets.
To set the volume
Turn the• VOLUME+ or VOLUME- button to
increase or decrease the volume setting.
The volume setting will be displayed on a scale
of 0 to 15.
USING THE ALARM
Setting the alarm time
Press and hold the• ALARM button.
Release the• ALARM button.
Press the• SCAN - button repeatedly to set
the hour digits to the correct time.
Press the• SCAN + button repeatedly to set
the minutes digits to the correct time.
Press the• ALARM button to save the time
setting.
mode).
Press the• SCAN + or SCAN - button
repeatedly to switch between buzzer alarm
mode (bb is displayed) and radio alarm
mode (the frequency is displayed).
If you chose radio mode, the alarm•
will sound with radio at the frequency
displayed. You can also press the PRESET
button repeatedly to choose a preset
station for the radio alarm.
Press the• ALARM button to save the alarm
settings and exit.
Setting the alarm to wake you
Press the• ALARM button repeatedly to
The alarm indicator will light when the alarm is
set on.
If you have set the alarm to wake you by radio
or buzzer, switch on the radio and check that the
volume is set to a level that will wake you.
When the alarm sounds
The radio will play or the buzzer will sound and
sound for 60 minutes.
Press the• ALARM button to switch the
SNOOZE button to set
snooze mode.
If Snooze mode is set, the alarm indicator will
after a 9 minute period.
SLEEP MODE
When listening to the radio, you can select Sleep
mode to play for a set period of time while you are
going to sleep.
Setting sleep mode
Press the• Sleep button repeatedly to
choose your preferred sleep time in the
range 15-90 minutes.
playing for the sleep time you set.
To cancel sleep mode
Press the• Sleep button repeatedly until the
OPERATIONGETTING STARTED CARE AND MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS
WARRANTY
USING THE RADIO
settings will be retained in the event of a power
cut.
FM aerial
Before using your clock radio for FM reception,
unwrap and fully extend the aerial wire. You
may need to adjust the position of the aerial
wire for maximum signal strength.
To switch the radio on
Press the• STANDBY/MODE button.
The radio will switch on and the tuning frequency
will be displayed.
Changing display mode
While the radio is playing, press the•
STANDBY/MODE button.
The radio will switch to display the time.
Press the• STANDBY/MODE button again to
return to frequency display.
Press and hold the• STANDBY/MODE
button.
displayed.
Display brightness
Press the• SNOOZE/DIMMER button
repeatedly to change the display brightness
Power supply: ............... 100-240V~, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption ...... 1.4 W
Backup battery..............
3V (2 x AAA)
Frequency range (FM):.. 87.5-108 MHz
Weight:......................... 210 g
Class II construction double insulated.
This product must not be connected to
earth.
Your Tesco appliance is covered by a warranty
for 12 months from the date of purchase. If
a fault develops during this period, please
contact the TESCO electrical help line. Please
have your original purchase receipt with you
your consumer rights.
Tesco Helplines:
Landlines 0800 323 4060 (Freephone from a BT
landline).
Mobiles 0330 123 4060 (Calls cost no more than
calls to geographic numbers eg. 01 or 02 and
are included in inclusive minutes and discount
schemes).
UK: Waste electrical products/
batteries should not be disposed
of with household waste. Separate
disposal facilities exist, for your
nearest facilities see www.recycle-
more.co.uk or in-store for details.
ROI: Produced after 13th August
2005. Waste electrical products/
batteries should not be disposed
of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist.
Check with your Local Authority or
retailer for recycling advice.
CR1401 V0.1
OPERATION
All care and cleaning operations should be
carried out with the unit unplugged from the
mains power.
The surface of the unit can be cleaned with a
soft, dry cloth. Never use abrasives, abrasive
cloths or chemical solvents .
CONNECTING POWER
Before connecting the power, check that the
mains voltage on the rating plate on the AC
adapter is the same as the voltage in your area.
Connect the cable from the AC adapter to•
the DC IN jack on the back panel.
Plug the AC adapter into a mains outlet and•
switch it on.
The unit is now ready for use.
SETTING THE CLOCK
The clock is set manually when set to Standby.
The clock displays the time in 24 hour format
(for example, 2 a.m. is displayed as 2:00, 2 p.m.
is displayed as 14:00.
When setting the time or alarm, ensure that you
are setting times in this format.
Setting the time
Press and hold the• PRESET button until the
Release the• PRESET button.
Press the• SCAN - button repeatedly to set
the hour digits to the correct time.
Press the• SCAN + button repeatedly to set
the minutes digits to the correct time.
Press the• PRESET button to save the
settings and exit clock setting.
The clock is now set.
NOTE: If you prefer, you can hold down the
SCAN- or SCAN+ button when setting the time.
The hour or minute setting will automatically
change.