Emerson IC172 User Manual

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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 arow­head 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 BAC K ) , NO US E R
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER S ERVICING TO
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.

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

18.) Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.

19.) Main plug is used as disconnect device and it should remain readily operable during intended use.
In orde to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely, the mains plug should be
disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely.

you for purchasing this Emerson SmartSet® Dual Alarm Clock Radio with

Thank

Time Projection System, and iPod Docking Station.

This

clock radio uses Emerson’s patented SmartSet® Automatic Time Setting

System.

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The first time you connect this clock radio to your AC outlet, and after

power interruption, within seconds the clock will automatically set itself to

correct Year, Month, Date, Day, and Time. You will never see that annoying,

g “12:00” display again. In addition all changes from Standard Time to

t 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.

weekdays

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model through

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And both of the alarms can be programmed for everyday operation,

only, or weekends only.

is a built-in iPod docking station that allows you to play any dockable iPod

the speakers of this system. In addition while your iPod is installed

the docking station the internal iPod battery will be recharged automatically.

You can even choose to wake up to your iPod in the morning.

model also includes an integrated clock time projector that will project the

This

time

in large 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

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

Customer Service Hotline, toll free, at

in other clock radios with normal battery back up.

of this item, please call the Emerson Consumer Products Corp.,

1-8 00-89 8-902 0.

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

iPod®is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

• Avoid installing this unit in plac es
exposed to direct sunlight or close to
heat radiating appliances suc h 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, mak e
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 against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, us es, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and us ed 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 res ponsible for
compliance could void the us er’s authority to operate the equipment.

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PREPARATION FOR USE

Unpacking And Set Up

• This carton contains the main unit and 5 different iPod adapters so that you
can securely connect any dockable iPod to the top mounted docking station.
Remove the radio from the carton and remove all packing materials from the
components. We suggest that you save the carton and packing materials if
possible in the event that your unit ever needs to be returned for service.
Using the original carton and packing materials is the only way to protect
your unit from damage in shipment.

• 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

This radio is des igned 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.

Sure Alarm battery Back-Up System

This SmartSet® Clock Radio includes a Sure Alarm battery back-up circ uit that
can wake you up even if the power is ‘Off’ at the selected wake up time. If your
power is ‘Off’ at the selec ted wake up time the clock display will be off and the
radio will not operate, but a separate mini-buzzer will turn ‘On’ automatic ally 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 POWER button. Pressing

the SNOOZE button has no effect during Sure Alarm operation.

Note: In order to max imize the life of the built in lithium battery, please be
sure to set the ALARM 1 and ALARM 2 switc hes to the “OFF” position if the
radio will be disc onnected from the AC outlet for more than a few hours. This
will prevent the Sure Alarm from turning ‘On’ unneces sarily.

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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

Top Panel

Back Panel

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Left Side Panel

Right Side Panel

1. Display Projector.

2. FUNCTION Button (RADIO / iPOD or

AUX).

3. ALARM 2 (RADIO / BUZZER / iPOD /

OFF) Selector Switch.

4. ALARM 1 (RADIO / BUZZER / iPOD /

OFF) Selector Switch.

5. iPod Dock & Dock Adapter.

6. iPod Connector.

7. ALM MODE Button.

8. PLAYY Button.

9. VOLUME + Button.

10. Right SPEAKER.

11. POWER Button.

12. SKIP/SET H Button

13. VOLUMN - Button.

14. SKIP M Button.

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15. ALARM 2 Setting Button.

16. ALARM 1 Setting Button.

17. SNOOZE (SLEEP OFF / BRIGHTNESS
CONTROL) Button.

18. TIME ZONE Button.

19. TIME Setting Button.

20. MONTH/DATE Setting Button.

21. SLEEP Button.

22. Left SPEAKER

23. ON/OFF (Projector) Button.

24. ROTATE IMAGE Button.

25. Projector Focus-Adjustment Ring.

26. FM ST/ AM Band Selector.

27. TUNING Control.

28. PHONES Jack.

29 AUX IN Jack.

30. Battery Holder (Memory Backup) .

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Setting The Time, The First Time

IMPORTANT: The first time you connect your new SmartSet® c lock radio to
the AC outlet the internal c omputer will automatically 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 — Yukon Time
ZONE 7 — Hawaiian Time

To change the default time zone display, 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 or buttons until your
own time zone appears on the display, 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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Date Display

To see the correct Date at any time, depress the MONTH/DATE button. The display
changes from Time to Month and Date (MM/DD).

For example, May 21 will appear as “5.21”.
When you release the MONTH/DATE button the

display returns to the correct Time.

Year Display

To see the correct Year, depress the
MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons together.

The display changes from Time to Year.
When you release the MONTH/DATE and TIME

buttons the display returns to the correct Time.

Daylight Saving and Leap Year Adjustments

All Day light Saving and Leap Year adjustments are made automatically
by the SmartSet® internal computer as follows:

• Start of Daylight Saving Time:
At “2:00 AM” on the 2nd Sunday in March, the clock will automatically
advance to “3:00 AM”.

• End of Daylight Saving Time:
At “3:00 AM” on the 1st Sunday in November, the clock will
automatic ally reset to “2:00 AM”.

• Leap Year:
At “12:00 Midnight” on February 28th, the calendar display will change
to “2.29”.

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Manual Time Adjustments

Some people like to set their clocks 5 to 10 minutes fast to make sure that they will
always be on time. Even though the SmartSet® sets the time by itself, you still
have the option of adjusting the time manually if you wish.

To manually adjust the time display depress and hold the TIME button, and press
the H button to adjust the hour setting and the M button to adjust the minute
setting as desired.

Each press of the H or M button will advance the display by one hour or one
minute. The display only moves in a forard direction. If you continue to hold the H
or M buttons the display will move forward rapidly.

Note: If you manually adjust the time, y our new setting is entered into the
SmartSet® memory. If the power is interrupted, the display will return to your
new s etting, not the original setting, when the power is restored.

Manual Year and Month Adjustments

To manually adjust the MONTH/DAY dis play, depress and hold the MONTH/
DATE button, then press the button to move the date forward or the button

to move the date backward.

To manually adjust the YEAR display, depress and hold the MONTH/DATE and
TIME button together, then press the button to move the year forward or
the button to move the year backward.

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Adjusting The Wake Up Times

Your SmartSet® clock radio has two separate alarms that can be set and used
independently. You may use the alarms to wake two people at different times, or
you may use one alarm for weekdays and the other for weekend wake up times.

The procedure for adjusting the wake-up time is the s ame for both Alarms.

1.) Depress and hold either the ALARM 1 or
ALARM 2 s etting button. The display will
change from the correct time to the Alarm 1
or Alarm 2 wake up time.

2.) While holding the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting button, press the H button
to advance the hour dis play. Each press of the H button advances the
display by one hour. If you continue to hold the button the hour display will
advance rapidly. The hour display only moves in the forward direction

While holding the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting button, press the M button
to advance the minutes display. Each press of the M button advances the
display by one minute. If you continue to hold the button the Minute display
will advance rapidly. The Minute display only moves in the forward direction

3.) When the desired wake up time appears on the display, release the H or
M buttons.

Note: Be sure that you have set the wake up time correc tly by observing
the AM indicator. If the AM indicator is ‘On’ the wake up time is “AM”. If
the AM indicator is ‘Off’, the wake up time is “PM”.

4.) When the desired wake up time (AM or PM) appears on the display, release
the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting buttons.

Selecting The Alarm Mode

Your SmartSet® clock radio allows you to select from among three different alarm
operation modes for either alarm. The alarm modes are:

• Everyday – the alarm will turn on all 7 days.

• Weekdays only – the alarm will only turn on Monday through Friday;

• Weekends only – the alarm will only turn on Saturday and Sunday;

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