Emerson CKS3020 User Manual

Dual Alarm AM/FM Clock Radio with Triple Display,

Touchless Snooze and Display Control

and SmartSet

Automatic Time Setting System

(U.S. Patent No. 6,567,344)

OWNER’S MANUAL

CKS3020

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CAUTION

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.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK), NO U SER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO Q U A LI F IE D S E R VI C E PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

The Caution Marking maybe located at the bottom enclosure of the apparatus.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.

2.) Do not use this apparatus near water.

3.) Clean only with dry cloth.

4.) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

5.) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

6.) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

7.) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

8.) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

9.) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

10.) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

11.) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquids such as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.

12.) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution

when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.) Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.

14.) Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.

15.) The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer.

16.) Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks.

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Thank you …………………. For purchasing this Emerson Research SmartSet® Dual Alarm Clock Radio with Triple

Display plus ‘Touchless’ Snooze and Display Control Features. We think you will be truly amazed by all of the features that we have packed into this compact bedside companion.

First of all there is Emerson’s patented SmartSet® Automatic Time Setting System. The first time you connect this clock radio to your AC outlet it will immediately set itself to the correct year, month, date, day and time in the Eastern Time Zone. If you live in a different time zone there is one simple Time Zone adjustment to make and you will never see the dreaded “flashing 12:00” display again. It will automatically reset itself every time you have a power interruption, and not just the time but your wake-up times as well. Daylight Saving Time and Leap Year adjustments are also done automatically through the year

2099.

In addition to the jumbo amber time display there are two smaller displays that show the Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 wake-up times, so you can see at a glance that the alarms are set correctly. If one of the alarms is off, the display clearly shows “OFF”. No guesswork required.

Like to hit that snooze bar in the morning but don’t like reaching for the top of the radio? Problem solved. Just wave your hand in front of the Touchless Snooze Wave Sensor and go back to sleep for another 9 minutes. No touching required.

Love that big display that’s so easy to see but prefer to sleep in total darkness? We thought of that one as well. Just set the display dimmer control to the “OFF/WAVE” position and the display goes off completely. But if you need to check the time in the middle of the night just wave your hand in front of the sensor. The display returns to full brightness for 10 seconds and then switches off again. Brilliant!

Just like every other SmartSet® model, this clock radio has a built-in, long-life lithium battery that can provide back up for all of the important settings for up to 5 years or even longer. No need to try and remember to install a fresh 9V battery ever 6 months. And when it’s time to change the lithium battery the low battery indicator will ‘flash’ in the display.

We have taken great care to make sure that every feature in your clock radio was working properly when it left our factory. If, after reading this manual completely, you have any problems with the set-up or operation of this model, please do not return it to the retail store. Please call the Emerson Consumer Products Customer Service Hotline, toll free, at 1-800-898-9020 between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM Central Time. One of our product specialists will try and solve the problem for you. If that is not possible you will be instructed about the procedure to receive a replacement model.

Once again, thank you for purchasing this Emerson Research SmartSet® Clock Radio.

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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.

• Operate controls and switches as described in the manual.

• Before turning on the power, make certain that the power cord is properly installed.

• When moving the set, be sure to first disconnect the AC power cord.

FCC Information

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 agains t 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.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference

that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

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PREPARATION FOR USE

Unpacking And Set Up

• Remove the radio from the c arton 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. The original carton and packing material is the only safe way to pack your radio to protect it from damage in transit.

• Remove any descriptive labels or stickers on the front or top of the cabinet. Do not remove any labels or stickers from the back or bottom of the cabinet.

• Note the serial number on the bottom of your radio and write this number in the space provided on the Warranty page of this manual.

• Place your radio on a level surface such as a table, desk or shelf, convenient to an AC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess heat, dirt, dust, moisture, humidity, or vibration.

• Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length. The FM antenna is built in to this cord. It must be fully extended to provide the best FM reception.

Protect Your Furniture

This model is equipped with non-skid rubber 'feet' to prevent the product from moving when you operate the controls. These 'feet' are made from non-migrating rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives, or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber 'feet' to soften, and leave marks or a rubber residue on the furniture. To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly recommend that you purchase small self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware stores and home improvement centers everywhere, and apply these pads to the bottom of the rubber 'feet' before you place the product on fine wooden furniture.

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Power Source

AC Outlet

This radio is designed to operate on normal 120V 60Hz AC power only. Do not attempt to operate the radio on any other power source. You could cause damage to the radio that is not covered by your warranty.

This radio should be connected to an AC outlet that is always ‘live’. Do not connect it to an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. When the power to the radio is interrupted, the built in lithium battery takes over to maintain the time and alarm settings. To maximize the life of the lithium battery keep the radio connected to a ‘live’ AC outlet at all times.

You will note that this system is equipped with a polarized AC power plug having one blade wider than the other. This is a safety feature. If this plug does not fit into your existing AC outlet, do not try to defeat this safety feature by filing the wide blade to make it fit into your outlet.

If this plug will not fit into your outlet, you probably have an out-dated non-polarized AC outlet. You should have your outlet changed by a qualified licensed electrician.

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AC Plug

LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Front Panel

Top Panel

7 8

Left Side Panel

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Right Side Panel

1.) ALARM 1 Time (Month/Date) Display.

2.) DIMMER (HIGH-LOW-OFF/WAVE) Selector Switch .

3.) ALARM 2 (RADIO/BUZZER/OFF) Selector Switch.

4.) ALARM 1 (RADIO/BUZZER/OFF) Selector Switch.

5.) Time Display.

6.) AM Indicator.

7.) DAY OF WEEK (MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN) Indicators.

8.) LOW BATT.. Indic ator.

9.) VOLUME Control.

10.) BAND (AM/FM) Selector Switch.

11.) TUNING Control.

12.) ALARM 2 Time (Year) Display.

13.) Lighted Dial Pointer.

14.) SLEEP Button (Sleep To Music Timer).

15.) RADIO ON/OFF Button.

16.) ALARM MODE (Weekdays/Weekends/Everyday) Alarm Button.

17.) CALENDAR Setting Button.

18.) AC Power Cord (Back Cabinet).

19.) Speaker.

20.) TIME Setting Button.

21.) TIME ZONE Button.

22.) ALARM 1 SET Button.

23.) ALARM 2 SET Button.

24.) SET Up Button.

25.) SET Down Button.

26.) SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF Button.

27.) Back Up Battery Compartment (Bottom Cabinet).

28.) WAVE SENSOR.

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