Emerson GP816 User Manual

AM / FM CLOCK RADIO
with TELEPHONE

OWNER'S MANUAL

GP816

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WARNING

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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.

WARNING

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrow­head symbol, within an equi­lateral triangle is intented 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.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT REMOVE COVER
(OR BA C K), NO US E R
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER S E R VICING T O
Q U A L I F I E D S E R V I 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your telephone equipment, basic safety precautions should always be
followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury to persons, including the
following:

1.) Read these instructions.

2.) Keep these instructions.

3.) Heed all warnings.

4.) Follow all instructions.

5.) Do not use this product near water, for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl,
kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

6.) Cleaning. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

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

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

9.) 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 are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

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

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

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

13.) 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 mois ture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped. When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance – this indicates a need for service.

14.) 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.

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

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

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

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

19.) Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightning.

20.) Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

21.) Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity
of overhead power lines or other electric l ight or power circuits, or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or
circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

22.) Object and Liquid Entry – Never pus h objects of any kind into this product
through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
on the product.

23.) Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to
the operating instruction.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT NOTES

• Avoid installing this unit in places

exposed to direct sunlight or close to
heat radiating appliances suc h as
electric heaters, on top of other stereo
equipment that radiates too muc h
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 power cord and
remov e cords connected to other
equipment.

• Do not attempt to clean this unit with
chemical solvents as this might
damage the finish. Use a clean dry
cloth.

FCC INFORMATI ON

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:

• Re-orient or re-locate 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, includi ng interference

that may cause undesired operation.

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FCC wants you to know

This equipment complied with part 68 of the FCC rules and ACTA technical
requirements. On the bottom of the base of this equipment is a label that contains,
among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence
Number (REN) for this equipment. You must, upon request, provide this information
to your telephone company.

The USOC number of the registration jack for the equipment is RJ11C.
The FCC compliant telephone cord and modular plug is provided with this

equipment. This equipment is designed to be connected to the telephone network
or premises wiring using a compatible modular jack which is TIA/EIA-IS-968
complaint.

If your telephone equipment caused harm to the telephone network, the telephone
company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they will notify you
in advance. But, if advance notice isn’t practical, you will be notified as soon as
possible. You will be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations
or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. If they
do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain
uninterrupted telephone service. If you experience trouble with this telephone
equipment, the telephone company may ask that you disconnect this equipment
from the network until the problem has been corrected or until you are sure that
the equipment is not malfunctioning.

This equipment cannot be used on telephone company provided coin service.
Connection to Party Line Service is subject to state tariffs.

This equipment is hearing aid compatible.

Warnings:

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

• When your telephone is not in use, make sure the handset is engaged into the
base unit.

• If it is determined that your telephone is malfunctioning, the FCC required that
it be disconnected from the modular outlet until the problem has been corrected.

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)

The Ringer Equivalence Number is used to determine how many devices can be
connected to your home telephone line. The REN of this unit is 0.8B. The total
REN of all the devices connected to your line should not exceed 5.0.
If you exceed this total then one or more of the devices may not ring when a call is
received.

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Thank you for purchasing the Girlpower AM/FM Clock Radio with Telephone from
Emerson. This unique product has been designed to provide you with many years
of exceptional performance with a minimum of care and maintenance.

Please review the contents of the instruction manual completely and carefully before
operating your unit. All of the functions and operations of the unit are fully explained
in the manual to enable you to gain the maximum benefit out of all the great product
features.

The serial number of your unit can be found at bottom of cabinet. For future
reference, we suggest that you record the serial number in the space provided
below.

Model No. GP816
Serial Number:

PREPARATION FOR USE

UNPACKING AND SET UP

• This carton contains the clock radio, the telephone handset, a modular straight
cord to connect the clock radio to your telephone wall jack, and a coiled cord
to connect the handset to the clock radio. Be sure to carefully remove all of the
components from the carton. We suggest you save the carton and packing
materials if possible in case it ever becomes necessary to return your unit for
service

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

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