Emerson Research SmartSet CKS3528 Owner's Manual

Emerson Research SmartSet CKS3528 Owner's Manual

Smartset clock radio with auto-time setting system, jumbo display, dual alarms, sure alarm, and 3-color time projection system

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®
SmartSet

Clock Radio

with Auto-Time Setting System,
Jumbo Display, Dual Alarms,
Sure Alarm,
and 3-Color Time Projection System
(U.S. Patent No. 6,567,344)
OWNER' S MANUAL
CKS3528
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  • Page 1: Clock Radio

    ® SmartSet Clock Radio with Auto-Time Setting System, Jumbo Display, Dual Alarms, Sure Alarm, and 3-Color Time Projection System (U.S. Patent No. 6,567,344) OWNER’ S MANUAL CKS3528 Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com CKS3528_110606.p65 9/11/2006, 14:07...
  • 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 This allows you to see the time without actually looking at the clock itself. There is a long life lithium battery installed in this clock radio when you buy it. This battery can maintain the time and alarm settings for 3 to 5 years, or even longer, so there is no need to pay for a new 9-volt battery every 6 months, as is recommended in other clock radios with normal battery back up.
  • Page 4: Fcc Information

    I M P O R TAN T N O T E S • 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 5 P R E PAR AT I O N F O R U S E Unpacking And Set Up • Remove the radio from the carton and remove all packing material from the radio. We suggest that you save the packing material, if possible, in the unlikely event that your radio ever needs to be returned for service.
  • Page 6: Power Source

    ® This SmartSet Clock Radio includes a Sure Alarm battery back-up circuit that can wake you up even if the power is ‘ Off’ at the selected wake up time. If your power is ‘ Off’ at the selected wake up time the clock display will be off and the radio will not operate, but a separate mini-buzzer will turn ‘...
  • 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 Front Panel Top Panel Left Side Panel CKS3528_110606.p65 Right Side Panel 9/11/2006, 14:07...
  • Page 8 1.) Projection Image (GREEN/BLUE/RED) Color Selector Switch. 2.) AL 1 (Alarm 1 ‘ On’ ) Indicator. 3.) Projector ROTATE IMAGE Selector Switch. 4.) Projector. 5.) Projector Focus-Adjustment Ring. 6.) Projector Lens. 7.) AM Indicator. 8.) Time/Date Display. 9.) VOLUME Control. 10.) BAND (AM/FM) Selector Switch.
  • Page 9 If you move to a different time zone, simply change the default zone display to the ® new zone and the SmartSet CKS3528_110606.p65 ® clock radio as follows: — Atlantic Time — Eastern Time (Default Setting) — Central Time —...
  • Page 10: 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. Year Display To see the correct year, depress the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons together.
  • Page 11: Manual Time Adjustments

    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 either the SET + or –...
  • Page 12 ® 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 13: 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 14: Listening To The Radio

    Listening To The Radio 1.) Set the BAND selector to the desired band, AM or FM. 2.) Set the VOLUME control to a low setting. 3.) Press the RADIO ON/OFF button to turn the radio ‘ On’ . The radio dial pointer will light.
  • Page 15: Wake To Radio

    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 16 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.) Reconfirm the wake up time and alarm mode settings for the alarm you are using, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both alarms.
  • Page 17 Snooze/Repeat Alarm After the alarm turns ‘ On’ in the morning you can press the SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF button on the top cabinet for a few extra minutes sleep. The corresponding AL indicator will flash. The alarm will stop for approximately 9 minutes and then comes ‘ On’ again. The Snooze operation my be repeated several times if desired but after one hour the alarm will not come on again.
  • Page 18: Dimmer Control

    Sleep To Music Timer You can program the sleep timer to play the radio for up to 90 minutes and then shut ‘ Off’ automatically. 1.) Press the SLEEP button. The display will briefly show “10” and the radio will begin to play. After 10 minutes the radio will shut off automatically.
  • Page 19: Important Notes

    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 20 5.) If the image appears to be upside down on your wall, or upside down on the ceiling when you are lying in bed, set the ROTATE IMAGE switch to its alternate position. 6.) 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 21: Changing The Lithium Battery

    SmartSet years even if it is never connected to an AC power supply. If your clock radio was connected to your AC supply within a few months after it was manufactured, and you experience only the normal, nuisance type, short duration power interruptions, your battery may last for up to 5 years or even longer.
  • Page 22 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 screw that secures the battery holder in the cabinet. 6.) Turn the radio right side up and confirm that the ‘...
  • Page 23: Resetting The Clock After A Total Memory Loss

    While holding the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons, press the SET + button to set the display to the correct year, then release the buttons. CKS3528_110606.p65 ® memory will be lost and the clock (1. 1), 2005”. ® clock radio is completely incorrect, 9/11/2006, 14:07 ® internal...
  • Page 24: Important Note

    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 SET + button to set the display to the correct Month and Date. The DAY OF WEEK indicator will change automatically as you adjust the Month/Date settings.
  • Page 25 FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE,PLEASE WRITE TO: CKS3528_110606.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. 9/11/2006, 14:07...
  • Page 26: 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 27 CKS3528_110606-01 Printed in China CKS3528_110606.p65 9/11/2006, 14:07...

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