Crown CR251 User Guide

CD and AM,FM & FM Stereo radio
and Alarm Clock

Model CR 251

guidelines for use

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120 people every day lose their sight. Almost one person in sixty

in Britain is blind or partially sighted.

Coronation Street’s

‘Please help’

‘Please help’

Liz Dawn

MBE

Every year hundreds of babies are

found to have serious eye disease

Reg. Charity Nº: 294087

Please help, by using the donation form at the back of this booklet.

The battle against blindness

depends on scientific research

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SYSTEM

RIGHT SPEAKER

CD LID

VOLUME CONTROL DIAL

DISPLAY SCREEN

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LEFT SPEAKER

SNOOZE BUTTON

BAND SELECTOR

CONTROLS

Please read these instructions and the Safety guidelines on pages 8&9 carefully before using your
Stereo CD/Radio/Alarm.

RADIO TUNER

ON/OFF BUTTON
CD STOP, ALARM OFF

HEADPHONE JACK

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BEFORE USE USING THE RADIO

Mains Connection

1 Check that the voltage indicated on the rating

plate on the back of your System corresponds to
the voltage of your mains electricity supply.

2 Insert the Mains AC Lead into the AC socket

which is located at the back of the System.

3 Turn the Volume Control Dial on the System to

MIN. before inserting the mains plug into a wall
socket and adjust the volume to suit.

Backup Batteries

To ensure continued operation of the clock during
mains power loss, the clock requires two AAA
batteries (not supplied). To insert the batteries:

1 Open the battery cover on the base of the unit

by pushing in the direction of the arrow and
lifting.

2 Insert two AAA (UM-4) batteries into the battery

compartment following the directions inside.

3 Replace the battery cover and slide in the

opposite direction to the arrow to secure.

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Attaching the antenna

The antenna comes unattached from the main
body of the unit. To connect it, locate the clip on
the rear of the unit and push the antenna on to it
until it clicks into place.

Headphone Socket

(Headphones are not included)

• Insert the jack plug of your headphones into
the socket on the left of the system. Note: if
your headphone jack does not fit the
Headphone Socket you may need to use an
adaptor

• Turn the Volume Control Dial on the System to
MIN. before using the headphones, then adjust
the volume to suit

CAUTION: You should not expose yourself to
continuous play at loud volume levels while using
your headphones. You may damage your hearing. If
you experience ringing in your ears, reduce the
volume or stop using your System. If symptoms
persist, see your doctor.

Radio Operation

1 Turn the Volume Control Dial to MIN, the sound

will be totally muted.

2 Switch the Function button to Radio.
3 Then press the Band selector button under the

wavelength screen to select either AM, FM or
FM stereo.

4 Adjust the volume to suit.
5 Select a radio station using the TUNING dial. Turn

the Tuning dial to find a station, using the
wavelength screen to help you locate the right
frequency. When you have tuned into a stereo
station in the FM Stereo mode, the red FM
STEREO light will come on.

6 When you have finished listening to the Radio,

press the ON/OFF button.

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USING THE RADIO LISTENING TO CDs

Radio Reception

FM - Lift, pull out and adjust the angle of the aerial
to get the best reception.
AM - As the AM aerial is located within your
System, it may be necessary to rotate the System for
the best reception.
NOTE: Try to keep metallic objects away from your
System.

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Before Use

• Place only one compact disc at a time in the CD compartment

• Always place compact discs in the CD compartment with the label facing upwards.

• Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the compact disc’s reflective surface with a soft
cloth. See ‘Compact Disc’s’ on page 8

Loading the Disc

1 Turn the Volume Control Dial to MIN, the sound

will be totally muted.

2 Use the Mode button to select CD.
3 Open the CD Lid by lifting the OPEN indentation

on the CD Lid.

4 Place the compact disc over the central spindle,

making sure that it is securely in place by pressing
down on it hard and that the label side is facing up.

5 Close the CD Lid shut by pressing the OPEN indentation until the Lid is locked into place. The Display

Screen will show the number of tracks on the disc.

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Program Mode

This allows you to program selected tracks on a
compact disc to be played in your chosen order. Up
to 20 tracks can be programmed for playback.

1 Use the mode button to select CD.
2 Press the PROGRAM/C-ADJ button.
3 Select a track using either the SKIP DOWN or

SKIP UP button on the unit. The Display Screen
will show the selected track number.

4 Press the PROGRAM/C-ADJ button to store the

track in the memory.

5 Repeat steps 3 and 4, until all your selected

tracks are programmed. (Up to 20 tracks).

6 Press the CD/PLAY/PAUSE button to start

memory playback.

7 To cancel at any time open the CD door or

press the POWE/ALARM/CD STOP button to
clear the memory.

Note: The System can only be programmed when
the CD Player is in the STOP mode. Opening the CD
door at any time will erase the contents of the
program memory.

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LISTENING TO CDs

Track Search

1 Press and hold down either the SKIP DOWN or

SKIP UP buttons during disc play to quickly
return or advance to any position on the disc.

2 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button to continue disc

play.

3 To advance or return to a particular track number,

press either the SKIP DOWN or SKIP UP buttons,
one press at a time until the track number is
displayed.

Repeat Mode

This function allows all the tracks on the compact
disc or a particular track to be played repeatedly.
To repeat the same track:

• Press the REPEAT button once during play, on
the track you wish to hear repeatedly, the
REPEAT/FM indicator will flash.

To repeat the whole disc:

• Press the REPEAT button twice during play (on
any track). the REPEAT/FM indicator will show
constantly.

To turn the Repeat function off:

• Press the REPEAT button again.

Playing a Compact Disc

1 Press the PLAY/PAUSEbutton once, then adjust

the volume to suit.

2 Disc play will begin from track No.1.

The Display Screen will show the track number,
as they are played.

3 Press the STOP button to stop play at any time.
4 When the last track has been played, the CD

Player will stop and the Display Screen will
show the last track number on the disc.

5 To start play from a designated track, press

either the SKIP DOWN or SKIP UP buttons
repeatedly until the desired track number is
shown in the Display Screen. Play will start
from the beginning of the selected track.

Pause Mode

1 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button during play, PLAY

will flash in the Display Screen.

2 Disc play will stop temporarily.
3 Press the PLAY/PAUSE button again to end the

pause mode. Play will resume at the paused
position.

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USING THE ALARM

Setting the Time

Ensure the unit is in STANDBY mode before
beginning.

1 Press and hold the PROGRAM/ CLOCK SET

button for more than 3 seconds. The hour
indicator will flash.

2 Use the SKIP DOWN or SKIP UP buttons to adjust

the time.

3 Press and hold the PROGRAM/C-ADJ button

again. The minute indicator will flash.

4 Use the SKIP DOWN or SKIP UP buttons to adjust

the time.

5 Press and hold the PROGRAM/C-ADJ button

again to confirm the time.

Setting the Alarms

Ensure the unit is in STANDBY mode before
beginning.

1 Press and hold the ALARM SET button for more

than 2 seconds. The hour indicator will flash.

2 Use the SKIP DOWN or SKIP UP buttons to adjust

the alarm time.

3 Press and hold the PROGRAM/C-ADJ button

again. The minute indicator will flash.

4 Use the SKIP DOWN or SKIP UP buttons to adjust

the alarm time.

5 Press and hold the PROGRAM/C-ADJ button

again to confirm the alarm 1 time.

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6 Press and hold the DISPLAY MODE/ALARM SET

button twice. The hour and Alarm 2 indicator
will flash.

7 Use the SKIP DOWN or SKIP UP buttons to adjust

the alarm 2 time.

8 Press and hold the PROGRAM/C-ADJ button

again. The minute indicator will flash.

9 Use the SKIP DOWN or SKIP UP buttons to adjust

the alarm 2 time.

10 Press and hold the PROGRAM/C-ADJ button

again to confirm the alarm 2 time.

Setting the Alarm Sound

Press the AL 1 or AL 2 button to set an alarm sound.
1 Press the AL 1 button once, the GREEN LED

indicator will come on. The alarm sound for this
setting is a BUZZER.

2 Press the AL 1 button twice, the RED LED

indicator will come on. The alarm will use the
currently set RADIO signal in this setting.

3 Press the AL 1 button three times, the ORANGE

LED indicator will come on. The alarm will use
the current CD in this setting.

4 To cancel the ALARM1, press the AL1 button

again, the LED indicator will go off.

5 Repeat steps 1 to 4 above , to set the second

alarm using the AL 2 button.

Stopping the Alarm

Press the POWER / ALARM STOP / CD STOP button
to stop the sound of the ALARM 1 and ALARM 2.

Snooze Button

The SNOOZE function can be activated by pressing
the SNOOZE button to stop the sound of the
alarm.
NOTE : The SNOOZE function will temporarily be
switched off for approximate 9 Minutes,
this is repeatable for a duration in one hour of
alarm cycle.

Sleep Function

1 During "MUSIC" playing, press and hold the

SLEEP button to select the time for fall asleep
to music, and the "SLEEP" of "RED" LED
indicator will light on.

2 Adjust the Radio or CD player's sleep function

to play from 90, 80, 70 up to 1 minutes of
music before shutting itself off automatically.

3 To cancel the SLEEP function, press the SLEEP

button again, the "SLEEP" LED indicator will go
off.

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WARNING

IT IS HAZARDOUS FOR ANYONE OTHER

THAN AUTHORISED SERVICE

PERSONNEL TO CARRY OUT SERVICING

OR REPAIRS WHICH INVOLVE THE

REMOVAL OF COVERS.

TO AVOID THE RISK OF AN ELECTRIC

SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER

AT THE BACK OF THIS UNIT.

This product was designed and manufactured to meet
strict quality and safety standards. There are, however,
some operational precautions that you should be
aware of:

• Laser beam caution. If your System is operated
whilst the outer casing is removed, invisible
laser light could cause damage to the eye.

• To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not
expose the unit to rain, moisture or any form
of naked flame, such as a lit candle.

• To avoid electric shock - never immerse in
water or allow water to drip or be splashed
onto your System. Do not try to open the unit
itself. Always refer servicing to a qualified
service centre.

• Should any heavy object or liquid fall on/into
your System, unplug the System and have it
checked by a qualified service centre only.

• A small amount of current continues to flow to
the System when not in use but still plugged
into a mains socket. Unplug from the mains if it
is not to be used for an extended period of time.

• To disconnect the mains lead, pull out by the
plug itself - never disconnect by pulling the lead.

CLASS I

LASER PRODUCT

MAINTENANCE SAFETY

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Cleaning

Do not use abrasive cleansers or chemical solvents.
Clean by lightly wiping with a soft cloth.

CD Player Lens

The CD lens is located within the CD compartment.
It should NEVER be touched.
To assure continuing high performance from your CD
Player, the CD lens should be cleaned regularly, using
a CD lens cleaner. Follow the instructions on
the packaging.

Compact Discs

• If the compact disc skips or will not play, it may
need cleaning. Wipe the compact disc from the
centre out with a cleaning cloth (either with or
without CD cleaner fluid).

• Compact discs should be returned to their cases
after use.

• Do not expose a compact disc to direct sunlight,
high humidity or high temperature.

• Do not stick paper or write anything with a ball
point pen on a compact disc.

• Do not use cleansers or antistatic sprays on
compact discs.

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SAFETY cont... TECHNICAL SPECS

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General

Power output 0.8W/CH@10%THD
Power consumption 16 W
Speaker Impedance 2 x 8 Ohm
Power source AC 230V ~ 50Hz

DC 3V (2x1.5v, UM-4/

‘AAA’ size-not included)
Dimensions of Unit 150 x 120 x 215 mm approx.
(WxHxL)
Weight 1.9 Kg approx.

Radio Section

FM 88-108 MHz
AM (MW) 530-1600 KHz
Antenna FM- wire antenna

MW-loop antenna

CD Section

S/N Ratio : 50dB
Wow & Flutter not detectable
Pick up laser 3 Beam semi-conductor laser
Pick up laser wavelength 780 nm

• Do not use in locations exposed to heavy
vibration.

• Do not use on unstable or tilted surfaces.

• Do not situate on beds, sofas, rugs or similar
surfaces which may block the Systems
ventilation openings.

• The mains lead should be sited in such a way
so that it will not cause an accident or
obstruction.

• Do not use with an extension lead.

• Do not place anything on top of, or around
your System that will impede ventilation.

• During use, place your System in a location with
adequate ventilation, to prevent heat build up.

• Your System is designed for use in moderate
climates (5ºC-35ºC). If your System is brought
directly from a cold location to a warm location,
or is placed in a very damp room, moisture may
condense on the lens inside the CD Player.
Should this occur, the CD Player will not operate.
Remove the CD and leave the system for about
an hour until the moisture evaporates.

• Close supervision is necessary when the System
is used by children or a person suffering from
any physical impairment.

• Do not drop the System or subject it to strong
shocks as this could result in damage or failure.

• This System should not be mounted on a wall
or ceiling.

• Do not take the System into or near a bathroom,
swimming pool or any other location where it is
likely to come into contact with water.

• The System should not be used next to heat
sources such as fires or other appliances.

• Do not use in humid or dusty locations.

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Donation Form

YES I would like to support eye research to save sight. Here is my Cheque/Postal Order for

£ made payable to National Eye Research Centre

If you wish to make a donation by Credit Card: Amount donated £

Card Nº: Expiry Date:

Cardholder’s Name:

Address:

So that we can claim back the tax on your donation, please sign below:

My donation is paid from taxed income.

Signature:

Reg. Charity Nº: 294087

Please return to Giving For Sight, Eye Department, Clarendon Wing
FREEPOST NEA 10577, Leeds LS2 3YY.

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This appliance is fitted with a fused three pin plug
TO BS 1363 which will be suitable for use in all
houses fitted with sockets to current specifications.
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket
outlets it should be cut off and carefully disposed
of. to avoid a possible shock hazard, do not insert
the discarded plug into a socket.

Fitting a new plug

If for any reason you need to fit a new plug, the
flexible mains lead must be connected as shown here.
The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance
are coloured in accordance with the following code:

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

If the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this
appliance do not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug,
proceed as follows:

The wire which is coloured Blue MUST be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or
coloured black. The wire which is coloured Brown
MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Red. Before refitting
the plug cover, check that there are no cut or stray
strands of wire inside the plug.

Use a 3 Amp BS1362 fuse, only BSI or ASTA
approved fuses should be used. If you are in anyway
unsure which plug or fuse to use refer to qualified
service personnel.

Note: After replacing or changing a fuse on a
moulded plug which has a fuse cover, the fuse
cover must be refitted to the plug, the appliance
must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost,
replacement fuse covers can be obtained from an
electrical shop.

This appliance complies with the following EEC
Directives: 73/23 EEC (Low Voltage Directive),
89/336 EEC (EMC Directive).

Crown Corporation (UK) Limited

Express Way, Whitwood,

Wakefield, WF10 5QJ

Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

www.crowncorporation.co.uk

CONNECT
BROWN TO
LIVE (L)

CONNECT

BLUE TO

NEUTRAL (N)

MAKE SURE THE OUTER
SHEATH OF THE MAINS
LEAD IS SECURELY HELD
BY THE CLAMP

This appliance is double insulated and must not be
connected to the earth terminal of the plug, which
maybe marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol or coloured green and yellow.

For further information please contact the
Crown Service line on 01422 203676

3 AMP

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