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- Page 1 ® SmartSet CD Clock Radio with Automatic Time Setting System and Digital Tuning Stereo Receiver OWNER’ S MANUAL CKD5811 (U.S. Patent No. 6,567,344) Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com CKD5811_080306.p65 3/8/2006, 11:01...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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 lightning flash with arrow- WARNING: TO REDUCE THE head symbol, within an equi-... - Page 3 Thank You… … … … For purchasing this Emerson Research Stereo CD Clock Radio with the patented ® SmartSet automatic time setting system. As soon as you plug-in your radio for the first time, and after every power interruption, the clock will automatically set itself to the correct, year, month, date, day, and time.
- Page 4 If you have any problems with the set-up or operation of this model please do not return it to the dealer. Please call the Emerson Consumer Products Customer Service Hotline, toll-free at: 1-800-898-9020. One of our customer service representatives will try to diagnose and correct the problem for you.
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Page 5: Important Notes
IMPORTANT NOTES • Avoid installing this unit in places exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat radiating appliances such as electric heaters, on top of other stereo equipment that radiates too much heat, places lacking ventilation or dusty areas, places subject to constant vibration and/ or humid or moist areas. -
Page 6: Preparation For Use
CDs. Carefully remove this transit protection card and discard it. • Note the serial number on the bottom of your CD clock radio and write this number in the space provided on Warranty page of this manual. - Page 7 Installing The Sure-Alarm Back-up Battery (Not Included) The Sure-Alarm battery compartment is located on the back panel. 1.) Press down on the battery door locking tab as shown and remove the battery door. 2.) Gently pull the battery terminal outside of the compartment just far enough so you can connect the battery.
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Page 8: Low Battery Indicator
Low Battery Indicator The Low Battery indicator “ unit is in the power ‘ Off’ mode. • If you install a 9-Volt battery in the Sure Alarm circuit as described above, the Low Battery indicator disappears. • If the Low Battery indicator remains ‘ On’ , this indicates that either you have not installed the 9-Volt battery, or that the 9-Volt battery is exhausted and needs... -
Page 9: Power Source
Power Source This system is designed to operate on 120V AC 60Hz house current only. Connecting this system to any other power source may cause damage to the system and such damage is not covered by your warranty. NOTE: The system has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. -
Page 10: Location Of Controls And Indicators
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FRONT PANEL TOP PANEL CKD5811_080306.p65 23 22 3/8/2006, 11:01... - Page 11 1.) Speakers. 2.) Multi-Function LED Display. 3.) 3-Volt Lithium Battery Compartment (Bottom Cabinet). 4.) POWER ON/OFF Button. 5.) SLEEP Button. 6.) ALARM 1 (BUZZER/RADIO/CD/OFF) Selector Switch. 7.) ALM (Alarm) 1 Button. 8.) ALARM 2 (BUZZER/RADIO/CD/OFF) Selector Switch. 9.) DIMMER (LO/HI) Selector Switch. 10.) 9-Volt Battery Compartment (Back Cabinet).
- Page 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure that you have extended the AC power cord to its full length. The FM antenna is built into the power cord. • Make sure that you have installed a fresh 9-Volt battery in the Sure Alarm circuit if you want the Sure Alarm battery back up circuit to operate.
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Page 13: Setting The Time, The First Time
If you move to a different time zone, simply change the default zone display to the new zone and the SmartSet CKD5811_080306.p65 ® ® clock radio as follows: — Atlantic Time — Eastern Time (Default Setting) —... -
Page 14: Date Display
Date Display To see the correct date at any time, depress the MONTH/DATE button. The display changes from time to month and date (MM/DD). For example, May 21 will appear as “5 21”. When you release the MONTH/DATE button the display returns to the correct time. -
Page 15: Manual Time Adjustments
Your SmartSet ® clock radio has two separate alarms that can be set and used independently. You may use the alarms to wake two people at different times, or you may use one alarm for weekdays and the other for weekend wake up times. -
Page 16: Selecting The Alarm Mode
Selecting The Alarm Mode ® Your SmartSet clock radio allows you to select from among three different alarm operation modes for either alarm. The alarm modes are: • Everyday – the alarm will turn on all 7 days. • Weekdays only – the alarm will only turn on Monday through Friday;... -
Page 17: Listening To The Radio
Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the top panel. The display will change from time to radio frequency. The first time you turn your unit on the display will show FM 87.5 MHz. 2.) To switch between the FM and AM bands press the AM/FM button. The first time you select the AM band the display will show AM 520 KHz. - Page 18 Presetting Stations In The Tuner Memory You can store a total of 20 stations, 10 FM and 10AM, in the tuner memory for easy recall at any time. 1.) Using either the Automatic or Manual Tuning method described above, tune to the first station you wish to store in the tuner memory.
- Page 19 Notes: • The FM memories are numbered F1 through F10. The AM memories are numbered A1 through A10. • After you press the memory button the first time you must select a Preset Memory number and press the MEMORY button again within 10 seconds, while the memory number is flashing, or the station will not be memorized.
- Page 20 Antenna Information The FM antenna is built in the AC power cord. You may have to extend and vary the direction of the AC power cord until you find the position that provides the best reception. The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet of the main unit. You may need to change the position of the main unit until you find the position that provides the best reception for your favorite AM stations.
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Page 21: Playing Compact Discs
Playing Compact Discs Important: This CD player can play normal CDs plus CD Recordable (CD-R) and CD ReWritable (CD-RW) discs. However the playability of CD-R/RW discs may be affected by the type of software that was used in ‘ ripping’ the tracks from the original discs and ‘... - Page 22 4.) Press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the top panel. 5.) The display briefly shows “Cd” and then two dashes “– –” will appear as the player reads the disc. After a few seconds the display will show the total number of tracks on the disc, then playback begins on Track 1.
- Page 23 8.) Press on the CD door in the area marked OPEN/CLOSE to open the CD door, remove your disc, and close the door again. 9.) Press the POWER ON/OFF button to shut the system ‘ Off’ . Notes: • If you shut the power off while a CD is playing and you leave the disc in the player, the disc will start playing from track 1 when you switch the system ‘...
- Page 24 REPEAT Playback You can repeat a single track or the entire disc continuously. Repeat playback can be selected while a disc is playing or while the disc is stopped. Single Track Repeat Press the buttons to select the track to be repeated. If necessary, press PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback, and then press the REPEAT T button once.
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Page 25: Programmed Playback
Programmed Playback Programmed playback allows you to program the player to play up to 20 tracks on a disc in any desired order. You may also program the same track to play multiple times within the same program if desired. Note: You cannot program the player while the disc is playing. - Page 26 7.) After the last programmed track has played the player stops and the PLAY and Program “PROG” indicators go ‘ Off’ . However the program sequence remains in the memory. To play the programmed sequence again press the PROGRAM button and then press the PLAY/PAUSE button.
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Page 27: Alarm Operation
Alarm Operation The dual alarms in this system give you the option of waking to the radio, an electronic buzzer tone, or your favorite track on your favorite CD. You may also program one or both of the alarms for weekdays only, weekends only, or everyday operation. - Page 28 Wake To Buzzer (Crescendo Alarm) Note: Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 have different buzzer sounds. Alarm 1 is a “single beep” sound. Alarm 2 is a “double beep” sound. You will be able to tell which alarm is going off by the sound that it makes. 1.) Slide the ALARM 1 and/or ALARM 2 selector switches, located on the left side panel to the “BUZZER”...
- Page 29 Wake To CD 1.) Load the desired CD in the player, start playback and adjust the VOLUME control to the desired wake up level. Then shut the power ‘ Off’ . 2.) Slide the ALARM 1 and/or ALARM 2 selector switches, located on the left side panel to the “CD”...
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Page 30: Snooze Alarm
SNOOZE Alarm When the alarms turn on in the morning you can activate the SNOOZE control to catch a few minutes extra sleep by pressing the SNOOZE button on the top panel. The Snooze function stops the alarm for 9 minutes and then turns the alarm ‘ On’ again. -
Page 31: Sleep Timer
SLEEP Timer The Sleep Timer allows you to operate the radio or CD player for up to 99 minutes while you are falling asleep and then shuts the power off automatically. 1.) Turn the system ‘ On’ and operate the radio or CD player as usual. Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level for falling asleep, but remember that the level you set for falling asleep is that same level that you will hear in the morning if you are waking to radio or CD. -
Page 32: Dimmer Control
NAP Timer (Buzzer Alarm Only) The Nap timer function will wake you to the buzzer alarm after a nap of up to 99 minutes without the need to change your regular Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 settings. 1.) If the system is playing, shut the power ‘ Off’ . 2.) Press the NAP button on the top panel. -
Page 33: Changing The Lithium Battery
Changing The Lithium Battery Like all batteries, eventually the built in lithium battery will need to be replaced. A number of factors, such as, the length of time between the date the radio was manufactured and the date you plugged it in for the first time determine the amount of time before replacement. - Page 34 4.) Remove the original battery from the holder and insert the new battery into the holder the same way, observing the positive (+) direction. Slide the holder with the new battery back into the slot in the cabinet. 5.) Replace the screws that secure the battery holder in the cabinet. 6.) Turn the radio right side up and confirm that the “...
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Page 35: Resetting The Clock After A Total Memory Loss
CKD5811_080306.p65 ” warning indicator, the lithium battery may ® memory will be lost and the clock will ® clock radio is completely incorrect, ), you probably experienced button to set the display 3/8/2006, 11:01 button to... -
Page 36: Important Note
5.) Depress the TIME button and the time. Be sure to confirm that you have set the time correctly to ‘ AM’ or ‘ PM’ by observing the AM indicator. 6.) After you set the time, reconfirm that the Day, and Month/Date displays are still correct. -
Page 37: Care And Maintenance
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Compact Disc Care • To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. • Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc’ s recorded surface with a soft cloth.Unlike conventional records, compact discs have no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris, so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles. -
Page 38: Care Of The Cabinet
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO: CKD5811_080306.p65 TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY... 1-800-695-0098 PLEASE CALL: 1-800-898-9020 Emerson Radio Corp., Consumer Affairs Dept., 5101 Statesman Drive, Irving, TX 75063. 11/8/2006, 11:49... -
Page 39: Limited Warranty
Emerson Radio Corp. in the amount of $9.00 (not required by California residents) to cover shipping and handling costs, and enclose a copy of your proof of purchase. - Page 40 EMERSON Part No. 16-3010 Printed in China 608-02 CKD5811_080306.p65 3/8/2006, 11:01...