Emerson cks3528 User Manual

SmartSet® Clock Radio

with Auto-Time Setting System,
Jumbo Display, Dual Alarms,
Sure Alarm,

and 3-Color Time Projection System

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

OWNER’S MANUAL

CKS3528

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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 SmartSet® Dual Alarm Clock Radio
with Time Projection System.

This clock radio uses Emerson’s patented SmartSet® Automatic Time Setting
System. The first time you connect this clock radio to your AC outlet, and after
every power interruption, within seconds the clock will automatically set itself
to the correct Year, Month, Date, Day, and Time. You will never see that
annoying, flashing “12:00” display again. In addition all changes from Standard
Time to Daylight Saving Time, and back to Standard Time, are made
automatically.

There are dual alarms that can be set and used independently, which means
that you can set one alarm to wake you to the buzzer and the other to wake
you to music. And both of the alarms can be programmed for everyday
operation, weekdays only, or weekends only.

This model also includes an integrated clock time projector that will project
the time in large selectable GREEN, BLUE or RED numerals on the wall or
ceiling of a dark room. This allows you to see the time without actually looking
at the clock itself.

There is a long life lithium battery installed in this clock radio when you buy it.
This battery can maintain the time and alarm settings for 3 to 5 years, or even
longer, so there is no need to pay for a new 9-volt battery every 6 months, as
is recommended in other clock radios with normal battery back up.

We have taken every precaution to make sure this radio was in perfect working
order when it left our factory. If you encounter any problems with the set up or
operation of this item, please call the Emerson Consumer Products Corp.,
Customer Service Hotline, toll free, at 1-800-898-9020.

Once again, thank you for purchasing this Emerson 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 AC 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 carton 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 mak e 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.

AC Plug

Sure Alarm battery Back-Up System

This SmartSet® Clock Radio includes a Sure Alarm battery back-up circuit that can
wake you up even if the power is ‘Off’ at the selected wake up time. If your power
is ‘Off’ at the selected wake up time the clock display will be off and the radio will
not operate, but a separate mini-buzzer will turn ‘On’ automatically to wake you up,
even if you had selected the “Wake to Radio” option.

The Sure Alarm will sound for 30 seconds and then shut off automatically.
To stop the Sure Alarm buzzer immediately, press the RADIO ON/OFF button.

Pressing the SNOOZE button has no effect during Sure Alarm operation.

NOTE: In order to maximize the life of the built in lithium battery, please be
sure to set the ALARM 1 and ALARM 2 switches to the “OFF” position if the
radio will be disconnected from the AC outlet for more than a few hours. This
will prevent the Sure Alarm from turning ‘On’ unnecessarily.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Front Panel

6
5

4
3

2
1

Top Panel

16

17

6

18

15

19

7

14

21

20

22

23

8

9

10

11
12

13

24

25

26

27

28

Left Side Panel

30

31

32

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29

3

1

Right Side Panel

9

10

12

1.) Projection Image (GREEN/BLUE/RED) Color Selector Switch.

2.) AL 1 (Alarm 1 ‘On’) Indicator.

3.) Projector ROTATE IMAGE Selector Switch.

4.) Projector.

5.) Projector Focus-Adjustment Ring.

6.) Projector Lens.

7.) AM Indicator.

8.) Time/Date Display.

9.) VOLUME Control.

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

11.) AL 2 (Alarm 2 ‘On’) Indicator.

12.) TUNING Control.

13.) LOW BATT.. Indic ator.

14.) Lighted Dial Pointer.

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

16.) AC Power Cord (Back Cabinet).

17.) PROJECTOR ON/OFF Button.

18.) MONTH/DATE Setting Button.

19.) TIME Setting Button.

20.) TIME ZONE Button.

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

22.) Speaker (Back Cabinet).

23.) ALARM 1 setting Button.

24.) ALARM 2 setting Button.

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

26.) SET – Button.

27.) SET + Button.

28.) RADIO ON/OFF Button.

29.) SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF Button.

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

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

32.) Display DIMMER (HI/LO) Selector Switch.

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

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Setting The Time, The First Time

IMPORTANT: The first time you connect your new SmartSet® clock radio to the

AC outlet the internal computer will automatic ally set the time correctly for the
Eastern Time Zone, which is the initial default setting. The display will scan for a
few seconds and then show the correct Day and Time in the Eastern zone. If you
live in the Eastern Time zone, there’s nothing else to do. Your clock is set correctly
and running.

If you do not live in the Eastern Time zone you must change the default zone
display to your own zone. You only do this one time and the SmartSet® will remember
the new default zone setting and will always return to that setting after a power
interruption.

There are 7 time zones programmed into your SmartSet® clock radio as follows:

ZONE 1 — Atlantic Time
ZONE 2 — Eastern Time (Default Setting)
ZONE 3 — Central Time
ZONE 4 — Mountain Time
ZONE 5 — Pacific Time
ZONE 6 — Yuk on Time
ZONE 7 — Hawaiian Time

To change the default time zone dis play,
depress the TIME ZONE button. The number
“2” will appear on the display indicating that the
default zone is ZONE 2, Eastern Time.

Hold the TIME ZONE button and then press either the SET + or – buttons until
your own time zone appears on the dis play, then release the buttons. The clock
display will change to the correct time in the time zone you selected. The clock will
always return to the correct time in the zone you selected after every power
interruption.

If you move to a different time zone, simply change the default zone display to the
new zone and the SmartSet® will remember that setting for you.

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