Tesco CR1701 - AM/FM Clock Radio Manual

10. Alarm 1 set with radio indicator
11. Alarm 1 set with buzzer indicator
12. Off/FM AM band selector
13. Time set/Preset store
14. Snooze/Sleep/Dimmer

FITTING BACKUP BATTERIES

You can fit 2 x AA batteries (not supplied) to your clock a 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 batteries may need to be replaced.

Fitting/replacing batteries

1. Slide off the battery cover in the direction shown.
   
2. If batteries are fitted, remove the batteries from the battery compartment.
3. Replace the batteries with the same type AA, observing polarity. Lay the batteries over the ribbon as shown to help with removal.
   
4. Re-fit the cover.

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 fire.
Weak batteries can leak and damage the unit. Replace them in good time!

GETTING STARTED

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 CR1701 clock radio
• 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.

CONNECTING AC MAINS POWER
Before connecting the power, check that the mains voltage on the rating plate under the radio is the same as the voltage in your area.

• Plug the AC power cord into the wall socket and switch the mains power on.
  The unit is now ready for use.

SETTING THE CLOCK

The clock is set manually.
The clock displays the time in a 24 hour format. When setting the time or alarm, ensure that you are setting times in this format.

Setting the time:

• The time is set when in Standby. If necessary, set the clock radio to Standby. The time will be displayed.
• Press and hold the TIME/M+ button.
  The time display will flash.
• While the display is flashing, press the HOUR/ DOWN button repeatedly to set the time hour digits.
• When the hour is correctly set, press the MIN/UP button repeatedly to set the time minute digits.

NOTE: If you prefer, you can hold down the HOUR/ DOWN or MIN/UP button when setting the time. The hour or minute setting will automatically change.

Backup battery:
If backup batteries are fitted, the clock and alarm settings will be retained in the event of a power cut.

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

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 OFF/AM/FM button.
  The radio will switch on, set to the last station you played.

To switch the radio off

• Press and hold the OFF/AM/FM button.
  The radio will switch off. The clock will be displayed with alarm indicators (when set).

Selecting a band

• Press the OFF/AM/FM button repeatedly to switch between FM and AM bands.

Searching for a station

• Press and hold the MIN/UP or HOUR/DOWN button to search up or down the band for a station.
  The radio will scan for a station and stop scanning when it reaches the next station in the band.
• Adjust the aerial wire (FM) or rotate the radio (AM) for best signal strength and clearest reception.

Manual tuning

• Press the MIN/UP or HOUR/DOWN button briefly to step up or down the band in 50kHz steps.

To set the volume

• Press AL2/VOL+ or AL1/VOL- to increase or decrease the volume level.
  The volume level will be displayed on a scale of 00 (minimum) to 16 (maximum).

Saving favorite station presets
You can save up to 10 of your favorite stations as presets on each of the FM and AM bands.

• Tune to the station you want to save as preset.
• Press and hold the TIME/M+ button.
  P01 (preset 01) will flash on the display.
• Press the MIN/UP or HOUR/DOWN button to choose the preset number you want to save.
• Press TIME/M+ to save this preset.

Recalling favorite station presets

• Press the TIME/M+ button repeatedly. The presets will be recalled in sequence.

USING THE ALARM

Your radio includes two separate wake-up alarms, AL1 and AL2.

Setting the alarm times

• The alarm is set when the radio is in Standby. Set to Standby before proceeding.
• Press the AL1/VOL- button to set Alarm 1 or the AL2/VOL+ button to set Alarm 2.
  The display will flash the current time setting for the alarm you have chosen.
• While the display is flashing, press the HOUR/ DOWN or MIN/UP button to set the alarm hour and minute time settings.
• Wait a few seconds after setting the time and the radio will automatically store the changes you made.

Setting the alarm to wake you

• The alarm is activated when the radio is in Standby. Set to Standby before proceeding.
• Press the AL1/VOL- or AL2/VOL+ button repeatedly to activate Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 and set the wake-up mode that you want.
  The Alarm indicators will light to indicate the mode set -
  No indication.............. The alarm is not set to wake you.
  AL1 (or AL2) Buzzer.... The alarm is set and will wake you with a buzzer.
  AL1 (or AL2) Radio...... The alarm is set and will wake you with the Radio, tuned to the last station you listened to.
  
  Make sure that you set the volume level high enough to wake you before going to bed. When the alarm sounds
• Press the OFF/AM/FM button to stop the alarm or press SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIMMER to delay the alarm for a further 9 minutes.

Alarm repeat
Once you have stopped the alarm, it will be set to sound again at the same time the following day unless you manually switch it off.

SLEEP

You can select Sleep mode to play the radio for a period of time while you are going to sleep.

Setting sleep mode

• Press SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIMMER repeatedly to set a sleep time in the range 90 - 10 minutes. The radio will play until sleep time expires, then automatically set to Standby.

Cancelling sleep mode

• Press SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIMMER repeatedly until 'OFF' is displayed.

DIMMER

You can set two levels of display brightness. Press and hold the SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIMMER button.
The display will switch between high and low brightness settings.

SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply:	220 - 240 V~ 50 Hz
Backup battery:	3 V (2 x AA battery)
Frequency range (FM):	87.5-108.0 MHz
Frequency range (AM):	522-1620 kHz
Weight:	388 g

Class II construction double insulated.
This product must not be connected to earth.