Citizen C1772 CRD Instruction Manual

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BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

AM/FM DUAL ALARM CD CLOCK RADIO

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

C1772CRD

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CD Compartment
CD DOOR OPEN
Band Selector (AM / FM / FM ST.)
TUNING Control
FUNCTION (BUZZER-CD-RADIO)
Selector Switch
VOLUME Control
PLAY/PAUSE Button
P.MODE Button (PLAY MODE)
MIN. / SKIP / SEARCH Button
STOP / TIME Button
HR. / SKIP / SEARCH Button
SNOOZE Button
PROGRAM Button
SLEEP Button
ALARM1 SET / OFF Button
ALARM2 SET / OFF Button
ON / OFF Button
PROGRAM Indicator

CAUTION:

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT, AND INSERT
FULLY.
This unit is designed to operate only on normal 120V 60Hz AC house current. Operating this unit from any
other power source may cause damage to unit and such damage is not covered by your warranty.

electrician. Do not file the wide blade on theplug, or use an adapter to make
the plug fit into your outlet. This defeats the safety feature and could expose
you to electric shock.

LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

REPEAT Indicator
RANDOM Indicator
POWER ON/OFF Indicator
FM Stereo Indicator
PM Indicator
ALM1 “ON ” Indicator
ALM 2 “ON ” Indicator
LED Display
AC Power Cord
FM Wire Antenna
Tuning Dial scale and pointer
Battery Compartment (At bottom cabinet)
Speakers
AUX Jack
Phones Jack

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This unit has a polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade.
This plug will only fit into a matching polarized AC outlet. This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility
of electric shock. If this plug will not fit in your AC outlet, you probably have an outdated non-polarized
outlet. You should have your outdated outlet changed by a qualified licensed

NOTE: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of Industry Canada. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television operation (which can be determined by turning the equipment off), the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the measures described above.

The FCC Wants You to Know

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equip­ment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Contact your local electronic store for help.

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LISTENING TO THE CD PLAYER

1. Open the CD door(2), load your disc (label up) into CD compartment (1).

2. Switch to the CD position (5).

3. Press ON/OFF(17), POWER ON/OFF indicator (21) will go on, the display (26) will show total track
numbers. It will return to the clock time after few seconds.

4. Press (7) to start listening from the first track. The display (26) will show ‘ ’ , then it will
return to the clock time.

SETTING THE TIME

This clock can provide two format of the time system ( 12 H/24H ).

1. Connect the AC plug into the convenient standard AC outlet, the LED display blinks (IC default at 12H
format ).

2. Press and hold STOP / TIME button (10) for 2 seconds to change clock format to 24H (if necessary),
the LED display will show 24H one second, then will change to .

3. Press MIN (9) and HOUR (11) button to adjust hour and minute respectively.

4. Press STOP / TIME button(10) again to memorise the clock time and the LED display stops blinking.

NOTE: Make sure the hour is set so that AM or PM is correctly displayed.

POWER SUPPLY

This CD clock radio operates on AC 120V ~ 60Hz. It is also equipped with a clock battery backup
system, powered by an optional 2xAA/R6/UM3 battery (not provided).

1. Insert the AC power cord (27) into a convenient standard AC wall outlet.

2. Install 2pcs AA/R6/UM3 size battery inside the compartment at the bottom of the unit (30).
NOTE: An alkaline type battery is recommended. For optimum performance, this battery should be re­placed every 6 months.

LISTENING TO THE RADIO

1. Switch the FUNCTION selector(5) to RADIO position.

2. Slide BAND (3) to select your desired band.

3. Press ON/OFF (17) to turn on the unit, the POWER ON/OFF indicator(21) will go on.

4. Adjust the volume (6) to the desired level.

5. Select your desired radio station (4).

6. If the FM station is being received in stereo, the FM STEREO LED indicator (22) will alight.

7. For a better reception in FM, extend the antenna (28). In AM, rotate the unit.

8. To stop listening to the radio, press ON/OFF (17),the POWER ON/OFF indicator(21) will go off.

OTHER CD PLAYER FUNCTIONS

SKIP / SEARCH (9/11): Press to skip forward to the next track or repeatedly to skip tracks.

Press return to the beginning of the track, or press repeatedly to skip backwards several tracks.
Press and hold or to search quickly within a track.

ADJUSTING THE ALARM TIME
1st Alarm (ALARM 1)

1. Press the ALARM1 button(15) once, the display blinks and the ALARM1 indicator(24) will light up.

2. Press MIN (9) and HOUR (11) button to adjust the alarm time.

3. Press ALARM 1 button(15) again to memorise the alarm time, ALM.1 indicator will light up, and the
display will resume to clock time.

PROG. ( PROGRAM ) (13):To set your own musical program.

1. Insert the disc (2,1). The total number of tracks is displayed (26).

2. In stop mode, press PROG.(13), ‘ ’ shows briefly and then ‘ ’ blinks. PROGRAM
indicator (18) blinks.

3. Select with or (9,11) your desired track, press PROG.(13) again to confirm your selection
and access the next program location. Redo this operation as many times as necessary, 20 tracks
can be memorised.

4. Press (7) to start playing. Program indicator (18) stops blinking and alight.

5. Press STOP (10) to return to normal playback mode.
Note: If you are in normal playback mode but want to play the saved program, press PROG.(13) and
then (7).

OPERATING THE ALARM AND WAKE UP MODE

This unit allows you to set two different wake up times which you can choose to use independently or
simultaneously ALARM 1, ALARM 2 or both ALARM 1 and 2.

SELECTING WAKE SOURCE

You may be woken up by radio, CD or Buzzer.

WAKE UP TO THE RADIO

1. Follow procedures 1 to 8 in “LISTENING TO THE RADIO” to select your desired radio station.

2. The ALARM indicator ( 24/25 ) will blink and it will turn on the radio when the alarm time is reached.

WAKE UP TO THE BUZZER SOUND

1. Slide the FUNCTION switch ( 5 ) to Buzzer position.

2. The alarm indicator ( 24/ 25 ) blinks and buzzer sound will come out when the alarm time is reached.

Note on CD-R/RW discs

- CD-Rs or CD-RWs playback capability at this player may vary depending on quality of media, CD­ Burner, speed of burning and application software. Because of non- standardized format definition /
production of CD-R/RW, playback – quality and performance are not guaranteed.

- Manufacturer is not responsible for the playability of CD-R/RW due to recording conditions such as PC
performance, writing software, media ability, etc.

- Do not attach a seal or label to either side of the CD-R/RW disc. It may cause a malfunction.

Important : After you finish listening to the CD player, make sure you turn off the CD power by
pressing ON/OFF (17), and the POWER ON/OFF indicator(21) will go off.

P.MODE (PLAY MODE) (8):

Press once to go to REPEAT ONE mode, your selected track will play repeatedly, REPEAT indicator (19)
blinks.
Press twice to go to REPEAT ALL mode, the whole disc plays continuously. REPEAT indicator (19)alights.
Press three times to go to RANDOM PLAY mode, the disc will play randomly, REPEAT indicator (19) will go
off and the RANDOM indicator (20) alights.
Press again to switch off this function, RANDOM indicator (20) goes off.

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BATTERY BACK-UP SYSTEM

Ensures that the unit will continue to operate as normal during AC power disruption (in order to preserve
the battery life the display will not light). All clock settings will be kept in the memory, however the clock
time may require adjustment for exact accuracy. If this battery is not installed, the display will blink
to indicate that you have to redo the time and alarm settings.

NOTE : Use also this knob to suspend momentarily the playing track.
Press once again to continue playing.

5. Rotate the volume (6) to adjust the desired level.

6. Press (10) to stop playback.

2nd Alarm (ALARM 2)

1. Press the ALARM 2 button ( 16 ) once, the display will blink and the ALARM 2 indicator( 25 ) will light up.

2. Press MIN (9) and HOUR (11) button to adjust the alarm time.

3. Press ALARM 2 button(16) again to memorise the alarm time, ALM.2 indicator will light up, and the
display will resume to clock time.

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of important
instructions accompanying the product.

CAUTION: Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure to
beam.

CHECKING ALARM TIME
Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 until you see a flashing alarm time.

STOPPING THE ALARM

The alarm is programmed to run for 60 min.

1. SNOOZE (12) : Press to stop the alarm temporarily, the alarm will stop and ring again automatically
after 6 min.

2. ON/OFF ( 17) : The alarm will stop, and will sound again 24 hours later.

3. To turn off the alarm permanently by pressing ALARM1 / ALARM2 button (15/16) the ALARM indicators
( 24/25 ) will go off.

MORE INFORMATION

- Do not use your set immediately after transport from a cold place to a warm place, there may be
condensation problems.

- Make sure that you keep your set away from water and high temperatures.

- Clean the player with a soft cloth, or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.

OPERATING SLEEP FUNCTION

1. Select your desired mode for sleep by FUNCTION selector(5).

2. Press SLEEP (14), the display shows “ ”, and the unit will go to the sleep mode, press again to select
the desired sleep time (four Sleep time selectable: 90-60-30-15 minutes).

3. If sleep in CD mode, the CD player will start to play automatically after read TOC.

4. Press ON/OFF (17) to stop

NOTE : If the CD play time is shorter than your selected sleep time, the music will stop at the end of the disc.

NOTES ON COMPACT DISCS

- If there is a scratch, dirty or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.
Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out. Don't store
discs in places with high temperatures or high humidity - they can become warped. After playing,
store the CD in its case.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

POWER SUPPLY : AC 120V ~ 60 Hz

Battery back-up – 3V 2 x AA SIZE (not included)
CD PLAYER : Response curve (±3dB) 100 Hz to 16 kHz
LASER :

= 760 nm P max = 0.4 mW

RADIO : FM / Frequency Modulation - 88 / 108 MHz

AM / Amplitude Modulation - 530 / 1700 kHz

ATTENTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are
no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within the triangle is a warning sigh alerting the
user of “dangerous voltage” inside the unit.

SAFETY PRECAUTION

NOTE : CD-Rs or CD-RWs playback capability at this player may vary depending on quality of media, CD-

Burner, speed of burning and application software.

WARNING

- The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as
newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.

- No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.

- Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal; the use of apparatus
in tropical and/or moderate climates.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

1. Clean your unit with a damp (never wet) cloth. Solvent or detergent should never be used.

2. Avoid leaving your unit in direct sunlight or in hot, humid or dusty places.

3. Keep your unit away from heating appliances and sources of electrical noise such as fluorescent
lamps or motors.

4. If drop-outs or interruptions occur in the music during CD play, or if the CD fails to play at all, its bottom
surface may require cleaning.
Before playing, wipe the disc from the center outwards with a good soft cleaning cloth.

5. Your unit has rubber seals to minimize the risk of moisture getting inside.
However, do not immerse it in water since permanent damage to the electrical and mechanical
parts will result.

6. Always clean the outside of the cabinet thoroughly if it becomes wet with moisture or water splashes.
This will help to prevent the internal parts of the unit from entry of water and possible moisture
damage.

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This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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IMPORTANT

Since CD circuitry may cause interference to other radio or television tuners nearby, switch this unit off
when not in use or move it away from the affected radio tuner.

IMPORTANT

- Do not throw batteries in fire!

- The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

WAKE UP TO THE CD

1. Follow the procedure 1 to 6 in “LISTENING TO THE CD PLAYER ”

2. Press ON/OFF (17) to turn off the unit and the POWER ON/OFF indicator (21) goes off.

3. The ALARM indicator (24/25 ) will blink and CD will turn on when the alarm time is reached.

Note :

- The “ REPEAT ALL ” function will be active automatically when in wake up to CD mode, and it will
play 60 minutes continuously except stop the alarm manually.

- If the incorrect or damage CD is used, it will change to buzzer alarm automatically during in wake up
to CD mode.

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CITIZEN WARRANTY

Consumer Electronics Products and Home Appliances

Thank you for choosing CITIZEN!

RGC Redmond Group gives the following express warranty to the original consumer purchaser or gift
recipient for this CITIZEN product, when shipped in its original container and sold or distributed in Canada
by RGC Redmond Group or by an Authorized CITIZEN Dealer:

RGC Redmond Group warrants that this product is free, under normal use and maintenance, from any
defects in material and workmanship. If any such defects should be found in this product within the appli­cable warranty period, RGC Redmond Group shall, at its option, repair or replace the product as specified
herein. Replacement parts furnished in connection with this warranty shall be warranted for a period equal
to the unexpired portion of the original equipment warranty.

This warranty shall not apply to:
a. Any defects caused or repairs required as a result of abusive operation, negligence, accident, improper
installation or inappropriate use as outlined in the owner’s manual.
b. Any CITIZEN product tampered with, modified, adjusted or repaired by any party other than RGC Redmond
Group or CITIZEN’s Authorized Service Centres.
c. Damage caused or repairs required as a result of the use with items not specified or approved by RGC
Redmond Group, including but not limited to head cleaning tapes and chemical cleaning agents.
d. Any replacement of accessories, glassware, consumable or peripheral items required through normal use
of the product including but not limited to earphones, remote controls, AC adapters, batteries, temperature
probe, stylus, trays, filters, cables, paper, cabinet, cabinet parts, knobs, buttons, baskets, stands, shelves,
cookware and cooking utensils.
e. Any cosmetic damage to the surface or exterior that has been defaced or caused by normal wear and tear.
f. Any damage caused by external or environmental conditions, including but not limited to transmission
line/power line voltage or liquid spillage.
g. Any product received without appropriate model, serial number and CSA /cUL /cULus /cETL /cETLus
markings.
h. Any products used for rental or commercial purposes.
i. Any installation, setup and/or programming charges.
Should this CITIZEN product fail to operate during the warranty period, warranty service may be obtained
upon delivery of the CITIZEN product together with proof of purchase and a copy of this LIMITED WAR­RANTY statement to an Authorized CITIZEN Service Centre. In-home warranty service may be provided at
RGC Redmond Group’s discretion on any CITIZEN television with the screen size of 27” or larger. This
warranty constitutes the entire express warranty granted by RGC Redmond Group and no other dealer,
service centre or their agent or employee is authorized to extend, enlarge or transfer this warranty on behalf
of RGC Redmond Group. To the extent the law permits, RGC Redmond Group disclaims any and all liability
for direct or indirect damages or losses or for any incidental, special or consequential damages or loss of
profits resulting from a defect in material or workmanship relating to the product, including damages for the
loss of time or use of this CITIZEN product or the loss of information. The purchaser will be responsible for
any removal, reinstallation, transportation and insurance costs incurred. Correction of defects, in the manner
and period of time described herein, constitute complete fulfillment of all obligations and responsibilities of
RGC Redmond Group to the purchaser with respect to the product and shall constitute full satisfaction of all
claims, whether based on contract, negligence, strict liability or otherwise.

CARRY-IN PARTS & LABOUR WARRANTY PERIODS:

· Audio Products: 1 Year (Remote Control, if applicable – 90 Days)

· DVD Products: 1 Year (Remote Control – 90 Days)

· LCD & Plasma Display TV: 1 Year (Remote Control – 90 Days)

· Television Products: 1 Year (Remote Control – 90 Days)

· VCR Products: 1 Year (Remote Control – 90 Days, Video Heads – 6 Months)

· Home Appliances: 1 Year
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o Compressor parts only (if applicable), additional 4 years

To obtain the name and address of the nearest Authorized CITIZEN Service Centre or Dealer, please
contact:
RGC Redmond Group, 6185 McLaughlin Road, Mississauga, ON L5R 3W7.

For more information on this Warranty or Service Locations, please call [phone] or toll free 1-800­663-5954, Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm Eastern Standard Time.

04/2006