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- Page 1 ® SmartSet Stereo Clock Radio ® with iPod Docking Station and Time Projection System (U.S. Patent No. 6,567,344) OWNER’ S MANUAL iC172 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com iC172 IB 301207new3.p65 26/3/2008, 11:11...
- Page 2 CAUT I ON 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. C AU T I O N RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN...
- Page 3 17.) The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on apparatus. 18.) Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. 19.) Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use. In orde to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.
- Page 4 I M P O R TAN T N O T E S • Avoid installing this unit in places • Operate controls and switches as exposed to direct sunlight or close to described in the manual. heat radiating appliances such as •...
- Page 5 P R E PAR AT I O N F O R U S E Unpacking And Set Up • This carton contains the main unit and 5 different iPod adapters so that you can securely connect any dockable iPod to the top mounted docking station. Remove the radio from the carton and remove all packing materials from the components.
- Page 6 Power Source This radio is designed to operate on normal 120V 60Hz AC power only. Do not attempt to operate the radio on any other power source. You could cause damage to the radio that is not covered by your warranty. This radio should be connected to an AC outlet that is always ‘...
- Page 7 L O C AT I O N O F C O N T R O L S AN D I N D I C AT O R S Top Panel Back Panel iC172 IB 301207new3.p65 26/3/2008, 11:11...
- Page 8 Left Side Panel Right Side Panel 15. ALARM 2 Setting Button. 1. Display Projector. 2. FUNCTION Button (RADIO / iPOD or 16. ALARM 1 Setting Button. AUX). 17. SNOOZE (SLEEP OFF / BRIGHTNESS 3. ALARM 2 (RADIO / BUZZER / iPOD / CONTROL) Button.
- Page 9 O P E R AT I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S Setting The Time, The First Time ® IMPORTANT: The first time you connect your new SmartSet clock radio to the AC outlet the internal computer will automatically set the time correctly for the Eastern Time Zone, which is the initial default setting.
- Page 10 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. Year Display To s e e t h e c o r r e c t Ye a r, d e p r e s s t h e MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons together.
- Page 11 Manual Time Adjustments Some people like to set their clocks 5 to 10 minutes fast to make sure that they will always be on time. Even though the SmartSet ® sets the time by itself, you still have the option of adjusting the time manually if you wish. To manually adjust the time display depress and hold the TIME button, and press the H button to adjust the hour setting and the M button to adjust the minute setting as desired.
- Page 12 Adjusting The Wake Up Times ® 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. The procedure for adjusting the wake-up time is the same for both Alarms.
- Page 13 To check the Alarm Mode setting for Alarm 1, depress the ALARM 1 setting button. The display will show the Alarm 1 wake up time and the Day indicators will show you the alarm mode which is selected. • If all 7 indicators are ‘ On’ , the Everyday mode is selected.
- Page 14 Listening To The Radio Digital Radio Frequency Display This clock radio features a digital radio frequency display instead of a dial scale to make tuning easier, especially in a dark room. The jumbo LED time display automatically changes to a radio frequency display as soon as you begin turning the TUN.
- Page 15 Antenna Information –The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet. If AM reception is weak, change the position of cabinet until the internal antenna picks up the strongest signal. – The FM antenna is built in to the AC power cord. If FM reception is weak try varying the position and direction of the AC power cord until you find the strongest signal.
- Page 16 Wake To Radio 1.) Turn the radio ‘ On’ and select the band, station, and volume level that you wish to hear when the alarm comes ‘ On’ , then turn the radio ‘ Off’ again. 2.) Reconfirm the wake up time and alarm mode settings for the alarm you are using, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both alarms.
- Page 17 3.) At the selected wake up time the buzzer will sound. It will begin softly and gradually increase in volume to wake you up. It will continue for one hour and then shut off automatically. 4.) To stop the buzzer sooner, press either the appropriate ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button.
- Page 18 Radio, Buzzer and iPod Operation You may also set one alarm for wake to RADIO and the other for wake to BUZZER or iPod. Just set the ALARM 1 and ALARM 2 selector switches to the desired positions. Snooze Alarm After the alarm turns ‘...
- Page 19 Sleep To Music Timer You can program the sleep timer to play the radio/iPod for up to 90 minutes and then shut ‘ Off’ automatically. 1.) Press the SLEEP button. The display will briefly show “10” and the radio/iPod will begin to play. After 10 minutes the radio/iPod will shut off automatically.
- Page 20 Display Brightness Control (SNOOZE Button) The SNOOZE button on this model also functions as the display brightness control. By pressing the SNOOZE button you can adjust the display brightness from the High position (the factory default setting), to the Low position, or to the Off/Wave position.
- Page 21 Time Projector Operation IMPORTANT NOTES: • The projected image of the time on your wall or ceiling is only visible when the room lighting is ‘Off’ and the room is dark. The image will not be visible when the room lights are ‘On’. •...
- Page 22 3.) Turn the projector unit slowly to aim the projected image on the wall or ceiling. 4.) If the image appears ‘ fuzzy’ and out of focus, slowly rotate the FOCUS adjustment ring clockwise or counter-clockwise until you obtain the sharpest image.
- Page 23 5.) If the projected image appears to be upside down on your wall, or upside down on the ceiling when you are lying in bed, press the ROTATE IMAGE button. Each time you press the ROTATE IMAGE button the display will retate by 180 degrees.
- Page 24 iPod ADAPTER INFORMATION This system includes 5 different adapters designed to allow you to securely connect any “dockable” iPod model to the docking station. Refer to the chart below to select the proper adapter for your particular iPod model and insert that adapter into the docking station before connecting your iPod.
- Page 25 Listening To Your “Dockable” iPod / Charging The Battery IMPORTANT! To prevent distortion during iPod playback you should go to the Main Menu of your iPod, select the Settings Menu page, select the EQ Setting, and make sure that the EQ function is set to “Off”. (Main Menu >...
- Page 26 2.) After installing the necessary adapter in the docking area and making sure that it is locked in place, and then insert your iPod into the adapter so that the 30-pin connector in the docking area is fully inserted into the 30-pin socket on the bottom of your iPod.
- Page 27 5.) Once the iPod is playing you can use the navigation controls on the iPod to select among the menu items as usual. However you can only adjust the volume level by using the Volume +/– controls on the top panel of this unit. The click wheel volume control on the iPod cannot be used to control the speaker volume level of this system.
- Page 28 Listening To A 2G (Second Generation) iPod ® Shuffle, MP3 Player, Or Other External Source This system includes an Auxiliary Input (Aux) Jack on the back panel so that you can connect older non-dockable iPods, other MP3 players, or personal CD players, and listen to them through the speakers of this system.
- Page 29 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 30 4.) Remove the original battery from the holder and insert the new battery with (+) direction facing up into the holder the same way, observing the positive (+) direction. Slide the holder with the new battery back into the slot in the cabinet.
- Page 31 Resetting The Clock After A Total Memory Loss If you do not change the built in lithium battery within a reasonable period of time after you see the LOW warning indicator, the lithium battery may become exhausted and will no longer be able to supply back up power to the SmartSet ®...
- Page 32 4.) Depress the MONTH/DATE button. The display will change from ‘ Time’ to ‘ Month/Date’ (MM/DD). While holding the MONTH/DATE button, press the button to set the display to the correct Month and Date. The Day indicator will change automatically as you adjust the Month/Date settings. When the correct Month and Date appear on the display, release the buttons.
- Page 33 C AR E AN D M AI N T E N AN C E Care Of Cabinets If the cabinet becomes dusty, wipe the exterior with a soft dust cloth only. Never use dusting sprays or polishes on the cabinet. If the cabinet becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be wiped with a soft cloth that has been slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution.
- Page 34 LIMITED WARRANTY Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. With your dated proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts at an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion.
- Page 35 iC172-0408-01 Printed in China iC172 IB 301207new3.p65 26/3/2008, 11:11...
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