Ansen Electronics Co EC B130TX User Manual

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Instruction Manual and Warranty Information EC-B130

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Clock Radio Time & Weather Butler

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Introducing the smartest alarm clock around.

Thank you for purchasing The Sharper Image® Clock Radio Time & Weather Butler.
This product, along with entire The Sharper Image collection, connects high-tech innovation
with high-quality design to provide you with years of dependability and enjoyment. Wake up to
an alarm clock that’s twice as smart! Get your daily weather report before you even get out of
bed with your personal Weather Butler on your side.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock:

• Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before
cleaning.

• Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.

• Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

• Do not place in or drop into water or other liquid.

WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children, invalids or
disabled persons.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use
attachments not recommended by THE SHARPER IMAGE; specifically any attachments not
provided with the unit.

• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord, plug, cable or housing. If it is not
working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, return it to THE SHARPER IMAGE
Service Center for examination and repair.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered.

• Do not carry this appliance by power cord or use cord as handle.

• To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.

• This appliance is designed for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors.

• Only set on dry surfaces. Do not place on surface wet from water or cleaning solvents.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Caution – Please read all instructions carefully before operating.

• Never leave the appliance unattended, especially if children are present.

• Never cover the appliance when it is in operation.

• This unit should not be used by children without adult supervision.

• Always keep the cord away from high temperature and fire.

• Do not lift, carry, hang, or pull the product by the power cord.

• If the adaptor sustains damage, you must stop using this product immediately and contact
The Sharper Image Service Center. (See the warranty section for The Sharper Image address.)

Caution: All
servicing of
this product
must be
performed by
authorized
The Sharper Image
Service Personnel
only.

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Clock Radio Time & Weather Butler Features:

• Indoor & Outdoor Temperature Display

• Male voice announces time reporting and alarm mode

• Easy-to-read display with illuminated LCD/3-level white backlight (HI/MED/LO)

• AM/FM Digital Radio tuning with 8 preset memory

• Dual Alarm Clock – 3 Wake Modes: Radio, Beep Tone or Male voice (report looping)

• Convenient Snooze/Nap function

• Digital Volume (0

• Speaker included (3” diameter)

• Operation temperature: 0~50degC

• Indoor temperature range: 0~50degC

• Operating frequency: 434MHz

• Transmission distance: 30m (open area)

• Powered by 6V 300mA (120V input) AC/DC adaptor (included)

• Back-up battery (3V DC - 1 x CR2032 (included ) for clock memory and alarm setting

only during power failure

1~8 level)

Outdoor Temperature Remote Sensor Specifications:

• Outdoor temperature range: - 20~60degC

• Operating frequency: 434MHz

• Transmission distance: 30m (open area)

• Powered by 3V DC ( A total of 2 (two) AAA batteries (not included))

Battery installation:

• Alarm clock uses AC adaptor and 1 CR2032 (included).

• Outdoor Temperature Remote Sensor (Transmitter) requires a total of 2 (two) AAA

batteries (not included).

1. Remove compartment cover. Insert battery/batteries into the compartment on the bottom of
the unit according to the polarity direction indicated. Replace cover and snap into place.

2. Attach the adaptor into the DC jack on the base of the unit and insert the cord into a 120V
household outlet.

The battery power is designed only to provide MEMORY BACK-UP for the clock and alarm
settings (in the event of power outages or if the unit is unplugged). However, the time will not be
illuminated on the clock display. As soon as the power supply returns, the display will indicate
the correct time.

NOTE: Battery must be installed in order for clock memory back-up to operate. In the
event of a power failure or disconnection, if the battery is not installed, the clock and
alarm, and radio memory will need to be re-set when power is restored.

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Setting the Clock:

1. TIMER: Press TIMER button and it will display 15, 30, 45, 60 and OFF. This feature allows
you to choose how long you listen.

2. RADIO: Press RADIO button once and it will be at FM. Press RADIO button twice for AM.
If memory is not empty, under radio off status, pressing it once will return to last memory
station frequency, but not in memory mode.

Volume Control:

• Press “+” to increase the volume level 1~8.

• Press “-“ to decrease the volume level 8~1.