Summary of Contents for Brookstone SMARTSET 467522
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9:25 AM Page 4 SMARTSET ® ALARM CLOCK RADIO Brookstone makes life better. Our SmartSet ® CD Alarm Clock Radio is the world’s first and only LED CD clock radio that automatically sets itself to the correct year, month, date, day and time as soon as you plug it in. The only thing you have to do is input your time zone, and the built-in computer does everything else for you.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 5 CAUTION 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 UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Read these instructions. 2. Keep these instructions. 3. Heed all warnings. 4. Follow all instructions. 5. Do not use this apparatus near water. 6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 7.
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18. Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks. Thank you for purchasing this Brookstone® CD Alarm 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.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 8 AM or FM station or a specific track on your favorite CD. And if you can’t reach the Snooze Bar when the alarm goes off, you can just wave your hand in front of the “Touchless” snooze sensor on the front panel.
467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 9 With so many useful features packed into such a compact unit it’s imperative that you read this Owner’s Manual carefully and completely. Your SmartSet’s serial number is located on a label on the bottom of the cabinet.
467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 10 CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT FCC INFORMATION This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 11 • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 12 4. Place the unit on a stable, level surface such as a table, desk, shelf, or stand, out of direct sunlight and away from sources of excess heat, dust, vibration, moisture, or humidity, and convenient to a 120V 60Hz AC outlet.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 13 Installing The SureAlarm Back-up Battery (Not Included) The SureAlarm 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.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 14 Low Battery Indicator The Low Battery indicator only appears in the main display when the unit is in the power ‘Off’ mode. • If you install a 9-volt battery in the SureAlarm circuit as described above, the Low Battery indicator disappears.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 15 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.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 16 Protect Your Furniture This model is equipped with non-skid rubber 'feet' to prevent the product from moving when you operate the controls. These 'feet' are made from non-migrating rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 18 LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 1. Speakers 2. TOUCHLESS SNOOZE SENSOR 3. Multi-Function LED Display 4. 3-Volt Lithium Battery Compartment (Bottom Cabinet) 5. POWER ON/OFF Button 6. SLEEP Button 7. ALARM 1 (BUZZER/RADIO/CD/OFF) Selector Switch 8.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 19 21. MEMORY Button 22. PRESET – Button 23. AM/FM Button 24. REPEAT Button 25. NAP Button 26. PROGRAM Button 27. SNOOZE/SLEEP/NAP OFF Button 28. TIME Button 29. MONTH/DATE Button 30. TIME ZONE Button 31.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 20 card from the CD compartment. A Word About the Controls In order to minimize the number of controls on this model, a few of the controls perform more than one function. For example, the buttons on the top panel perform the following functions: •...
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 21 • In Tuner mode (AM/FM) pressing the buttons moves the tuner display down or up to lower- or higher-numbered frequencies. • In CD mode pressing the buttons allow you to skip to lower and higher numbered tracks, or to search forward or back within a track to locate a specific musical passage.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 22 ZONE 2—Eastern Time (Default Setting) ZONE 3—Central Time ZONE 4—Mountain Time ZONE 5—Pacific Time ZONE 6—Yukon Time ZONE 7—Hawaiian Time To change the default time zone display, depress the TIME ZONE button. The number “02” will appear on the display indicating that the default zone is ZONE 2, Eastern Time.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 23 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 st will appear as “5 21” . When you release the MONTH/DATE button, the display returns to the correct time.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 24 • End of Daylight Saving Time At "3:00 AM" on the 1st Sunday in November, the clock will automatically reset to "2:00 AM." • Leap Year At 12:00 Midnight on February 28th, the calendar display will change to "2 29."...
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 25 Adjusting The Wake Up Times Your SmartSet® CD Alarm 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.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 26 Selecting The Alarm Mode Your SmartSet® CD Alarm 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 seven days; •...
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 27 Checking The Wake-Up Times And Alarm Mode Whenever you want to check the wake-up time or the alarm mode settings, simply press either the ALM 1 or ALM 2 setting buttons. The display will change from correct time to wake-up time and the day indicators will show you the alarm mode which is currently selected.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 28 4. If you tuned to a FM Stereo station, the FM ST indicator appears in the display. 5. Five seconds after you release button the display automatically changes from radio frequency back to the time. To see the station frequency again, press the TIME button.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 29 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...
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 30 4. Tune to the next station that you wish to store. Press the MEMORY button once, then press PRESET + button to select Preset Memory number 2. “F 2” begins flashing in the display.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 31 Recalling Preset Stations Press the AM/FM button to select the desired band. Press PRESET + or - buttons to scroll through the preset stations one by one. Changing Preset Stations 1. Tune to the new station that you want to store. 2.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 32 Antenna Information FM—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.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 33 AM—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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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 34 1. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to switch the unit ‘On.’ If you were previously listening to the radio, the unit will return to the last station that was tuned before the power was switched off. 2.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 35 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.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 36 Note: If your disc is dirty, heavily scratched, or otherwise unreadable, the display will continue to show two dashes “– –” but playback will not begin. 6. Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level. 7.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 37 Pause Control To pause CD playback temporarily, press the PLAY/PAUSE button. The display will briefly show the track number that is paused and then returns to the correct time. The sound stops but the disc continues to spin and the PLAY indicator flashes.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 38 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.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 39 To cancel Repeat Playback press the REPEAT button until the Repeat “REP” indicator disappears. Normal playback will resume. Repeat Playback is also canceled by pressing the STOP button. Programmed Playback Programmed playback allows you to program the player to play up to 20 tracks on a disc in any desired order.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 40 4. Press the buttons to select the next track number to be programmed, and when the desired track number is flashing on the display press the PROGRAM button to enter that track in the program memory.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 41 Programmed Repeat Playback You can use the Repeat and Programmed Playback features together to continuously repeat a programmed sequence of tracks if desired. First program the desired tracks and start playback following steps 1 through 6 under Programmed Playback.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 42 Wake To Radio 1. Tune to the station that you want to wake you up, adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level, then shut the system ‘Off.’ 2. Slide the ALARM 1 and/or ALARM 2 selector switches located on the left side panel to the “RADIO”...
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 43 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.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 44 2. Slide the ALARM 1 and/or ALARM 2 selector switches, located on the left side panel to the “CD” position. The AL 1 and/or AL 2 indicators will appear in the main display to confirm that the alarms are ‘On.’...
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 45 To shut the CD player off sooner you can press the POWER ON/OFF button or the appropriate ALM 1 or ALM 2 buttons on the top panel. To Cancel The Alarms To cancel the alarms completely so they do not come on at all, slide the appropriate ALARM 1 and/or ALARM 2 selector switches to the ‘Off’...
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 46 There are two ways to activate the Snooze control: by touching the SNOOZE button on the top panel; or by placing your hand in front of the SNOOZE Sensor on the front panel. When the Snooze function has been activated, the appropriate AL 1 or AL 2 indicator flashes in the display.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 47 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 the...
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 48 4. When the Sleep timer counts down to “00,” the power shuts off automatically. 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.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 49 DIMMER Control The display dimmer control was set to the HI (High) position at the factory. If you find the display to be too bright for sleeping, slide the DIMMER switch to the LO (Low) position. Changing The Lithium Battery Like all batteries, eventually the built-in lithium battery will need to be replaced.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 50 When the battery power drops below a certain level, the indicator will flash. When you see this indicator, you should change the battery as soon as it is convenient for you to do so. To change the battery, proceed as follows: 1.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 51 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.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 52 5. Replace the screws that secure the battery holder in the cabinet. 6. Turn the radio right side up and confirm that the indicator is no longer flashing or ‘Off’ if you also have installed a 9V battery.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 53 If you notice that the time on your SmartSet® CD Alarm Clock Radio is completely incorrect, and the day indicator is also wrong, press the MONTH/DATE button to see the date. If the date display is incorrect, you probably experienced a total memory loss.
467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 54 8. After you set the time, reconfirm that the Day, and Month/Date displays are still correct. Make final adjustments if necessary. The SmartSet® clock memory is now reset and the new lithium battery will maintain it for the next five to eight years, depending on the number and duration of the power outages you experience.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 55 CD 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.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 56 • Clean the disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners to clean the disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning kit. • Never write on or affix labels to the surface of compact discs. Care Of The Cabinet If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with a soft dry dust cloth.
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Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or 3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.
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467522_INS_SmartSet CD Alarm 3/22/07 9:25 AM Page 1 Merrimack, New Hampshire 03054 Customer Service 800-846-3000 www.brookstone.com 467522...
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