Emerson dual alarm am/fm clock radio owner's manual (23 pages)
Summary of Contents for Emerson RET66TQ
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AM/FM STEREO CLOCK RADIO with COMPACT DISC PLAYER and DUAL ALARM SYSTEM OWNER'S MANUAL RET66TQ - Blue RET66BK - Black Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com RET66_080504.p65 5/8/2004, 16:05...
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-...
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Thank you… … … for purchasing this Emerson dual alarm stereo clock radio CD player with 20 track programmable memory. The dual alarm system can be used to wake two people at two different times, or use one alarm for weekdays and the other for weekend wake-ups.
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.
PREPARATION FOR USE UNPACKING AND SET UP • Carefully remove the main unit and the accessories from the display carton and remove all the packing material from the unit. • Carefully remove any small strips of tape that may have been used to prevent the CD door from opening in transit.
BATTERY BACK UP SYSTEM This model includes a battery back up circuit that will maintain the clock and alarm settings in the event of a temporary power interruption. The battery back up system requires one 9-Volt battery, not included. The battery compartment is located on the back of the cabinet.
POWER SOURCE This radio is designed to operate on 120V 60Hz AC only. Attempting to operate this radio on any other power source could cause damage to the unit and such damage is not covered by your warranty. Make sure the radio is connected to an AC outlet that is always “live”. Do not connect the radio to an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Make sure you have installed the back up battery in the battery compartment. • Make sure you have removed the dummy CD transit card from the CD compartment. • Connect the AC power cord plug to a 120V 60Hz AC outlet. SETTING THE CLOCK When the radio is connected to the AC outlet for the first time the display will show 1.) Depress and hold the TIME button until the display begins flashing.
SETTING THE WAKE-UP TIME 1.) Depress and hold the ALARM 1 button. The display will change from clock time to wake-up time and flash “12:00”. Continue to hold the ALARM 1 button and repeatedly press the button to adjust the display to the correct wake-up hour, AM or PM. 2.) Continue to depress the ALARM 1 button and repeatedly press the button to adjust the display to the correct wake-up minute.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO 1.) Set the FUNCTION selector switch, located on the front cabinet, to the FM/ AUTO or AM position. 2.) Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the top panel to turn the system ‘ On’ . The POWER indicator and the radio dial lighting come ‘...
PLAYING COMPACT DISCS 1. Set the FUNCTION selector switch on the front cabinet to the CD position. 2. Press the POWER ON/OFF button on the top panel. The POWER indicator and the radio dial lighting come ‘ On’ . 3. Press the area marked “OPEN” on the CD door. When the door opens remove the dummy CD transit card if you have not already done so.
Pause Control To pause momentarily during CD playback press the PLAY/PAUSE button on the front panel again. The sound stops and the track number display flashes for a few seconds but the disc continues to spin. Press the PLAY/PAUSE Pause mode and resume normal playback. The sound resumes at the same point on the disc.
Special Playback Modes Repeat Playback You can program the player to continuously repeat a single track or the entire disc. The Repeat mode can be selected while the disc is playing or while the disc is stopped. Single Track Repeat Select the track to be repeated and then press the REPEAT button on the front panel once.
Programmed Playback Use the Programmed Playback feature to play up to 20 tracks on a disc in any desired order. You may also program a particular track to play several times within a programmed sequence if desired. Note: You cannot program a disc while it is playing. Press the STOP to stop playback and then follow the programming steps below.
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4.) Repeat step 3, selecting a different track number each time until you have entered up to 20 tracks in the program memory. 5.) When you have completed programming the desired tracks press the PLAY/PAUSE programmed playback. The PROG indicator stops flashing and remains ‘...
Dual Alarm Function You can use the alarm function to wake you to an electronic buzzer tone, the radio, or your favorite CD. First press the ALARM 1 and/or ALARM 2 buttons on the front panel to check the Wake Up time settings. Adjust the Wake Up time if necessary. Wake To Buzzer Press the POWER ON/OFF button to shut the power ‘...
Wake To CD Load the desired CD, begin playback and adjust the volume to the desired level. Press the POWER ON/OFF button to shut the system ‘ Off’ . Set the BUZZ/AUTO/ OFF switch on the left side panel to AUTO. Set the ALARM selector to the desired position for ALARM 1, ALARM 2, or ALARM 1+2.
Sleep To Music Timer You can use the sleep timer to fall asleep to the radio or CD player for 90, 60, or 30 minutes and have the unit shut off automatically. • Turn the power ‘ On’ and operate the radio or CD player as usual. Adjust the volume to the desired level, but remember that the level you select for ‘...
PHONES Jack The Stereo Headphone Jack is located on the front panel. Connect a set of stereo headphones (not included) to this jack for private listening without disturbing others. The internal speakers are automatically disconnected when headphones are connected to the PHONES jack. IMPORTANT: When using headphones always set the volume control to a low level before you put the headphones on.
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.
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EMERSON Part No. : 16-2947 Printed in China 408-02 RET66_080504.p65 5/8/2004, 16:05...