GE 1-Jul User Manual

user manual

IMPORTADOR
Comercialízadora Thomson de México. S.A. de CV.
Alvaro Obregón No. 151. Piso 13.
Col. Roma. Delegación Cuauhtémoc
C.P. 06700. México, D.F.
Telefono: 52-55-11-020360
RFC: aM-980723-KS5

Thomson Inc.

P.O. Box 1976

Indianapolis, IN 46206*1976

€>2004 Thomson Inc.

Trademark(s) C Registered

Marca(s) O Registrada(s)

Marque(s) ^ Deposée(s)

55884890 Rev.2(EN/E/F)

www.ge*electronics.com

IT IS IMPORTANT TO READ THIS INSTRUCTION BOOK PRIOR TO USING YOUR NEW PRODUCT FOR THE FIRST TIME.

ES IMPORTANTE LEER ESTE MANUAL ANTES DE USAR POR VEZ PRIMERA SU EQUIPO.

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IMPORTANT

INSTRUCTIONS
ACCOMPANYING
THE PRODUCT.

FCC Information

Th Is d^v Ice coin p lies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules,
Operation Is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (21 this device rmrst accept any
interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation,
in accordance with FCC requirements, changes or
modifications not expressiy approved by Thomson
Inc. could void the user's authority to operate this
product.
This device generates and uses radio frequency
(RF) energy, and if not Instafled and used properly,
this equipment may cause interference to radio
and television reception,
if this equipment does cause interference to radio
or television reception (which you can determine
by unplugging the unit), try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

• Re-orient the receiving antenna (that is, the
antenna for the radio or television that is
"receiving" the interference),

• Move the unit away from the equipment that is
receiving interference.

• Plug the unit into a different wall outlet so that
the unit and the equipment receiving interference
are on different branch circuits.
If these measures do not eliminate the
interference, please consult your dealer cr an

experienced radio/television technician for
additional suggestions. Also, the Federal
Communications Commission has prepared a
helpful booklet, '''How To identify and Resolve
Radio TV Interference Problems." This booklet is
avaiiable from the U,S, Government Printing
Office, Washington, DC 20402. Please specify stock
number 004-000-00345-4 when ordering copies.

For Your Safety

The AC power plug is
polarized [one blade is wider
than the other) and only fits
into AC power outlets one '
way. If the plug will not go
into the outlet completely,
turn the plug over and try to insert it the other
way. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified
electrician to change the outlet, or use a different
one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature,

For Your Records

In the event that service should be required, you
may need both the model number and the serial
number. In the space below, record the date and

place of purchase:

Date of Purchase:

Place of Purchase:

Service Information

This product should be serviced only by those
specially trained in appropriate servicing
techniques. For instructions on howto obtain
service, refer to the warranty included in this
Guide.

WARNING: TO prevent rre or electric^

SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS PRODUCT
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

This clock radio is equipped with a memory
holding system that can be powered with
9V battery (not included). The power
failure proterrtion circuit will not operate
unless battery is installed.
When normal household power is
interrupted, or AC cord is unplugged, the

battery will powerthe dock radio to keep

track of time and alarm settings

programmedintothememory. Whenthe
battery backup functions, the digital

Power Failure Indicator

when the AC power is interrupted
(disconnected) for s short period of time,
both time and aiarm settings wiii change
(uniess optionai battery is irrstalied), After
AC power is restored (reconnected), the
Digital Dispiay wiil blink to indicate that
power was interrupted and you should
re-adjust the time and alarm settings.

dispiay will not light, however, the
function of alarm stiii occurs during the

power interruption if remaining battery
power is adequate. Normal operation will
resume after AC power is restored so you

will not have to reset the time or the

alarm.

Install battery as below:

1. Remove battery compartment door
(1 ocated at th e botto moftheradio)by
applying thumb pressure to area
indicated on battery door and then lift
the door out and off the cabinet.

2. Connecta9Vbatterytothe connector
plug.

3. Insert battery in the compartment and
replace the compartment door.

The d^iffpXions and chararteriitics in this cwner's manual are for the purpose of general
reference oniy and not as a guaranteo. In order to provide you with the highoit quality
product wo may make changes or modifications without prior notice, The English version serves
as the final reference on all product and operetionai details should any discrepancies arise in
other languages.

Setting time:

1. Press the SET button, the ” : " wiil flash
on the display.

2. Press REV or FWD Caito set the time.

3. AM or PM icon will show beside the

Tip:

No icon will be f loshing if all selectors are
set, if you see any icon flashing on display,
press the SET button repeatedly to
confirm everything is set correctly.

time.

ODeratina the Radio

Operatina the CD plaver

lUning the Stations

1. Press ON to turn on the radio.

2. Slide the RVI/ANI switch to the desired
broadcast band.

3. Turn the TUNING knob to select a
station.

4. Press OFF to turn off the radio.

Built-In AFC

The Built In Automatic Frequency' Control

(AFC) works only on FM. It helps reducing
drift on FM reception and keeping the
radio locked in on the FM station to which
it is tuned.
When tuning in FM stations, you may
notice that the station you are tuning can
be well-tuned on two or three nearby
points on the dial. Always tune carefully
at the loudest and dearest point.

Antennas

AM Antenna - A built-in ferrite rod
antenna elimirattes the need for an out
side antenna for AM reception. Rotating
the unit slightly may improve the recep
tion of distant AM stations.

FM antenna-The power cord acts as your
FM antenna. It picks up moderate to
strong stations and eliminates the need for
an external antenna in most strong signal
areas. Be sure the power cord is stretched
to its full length. Do ncrt coil or bunch the
cord together. Changing position of the
power cord may improve reception.

Tip:

You may tr-y to tnove the power cord in
order to improve the reception.

Listening to compact disc

1. Lift to open the CD compartment door.

2. Insert a disc and close the door.

3. Press PLAYiPAUSE >11.

4. Adjust volume to your desired level.

5. PressREV rSTor FWD Ctitoskip back
ward and forward.

6. Press STOP to stop CD playback.

Note:

When there is no disc in the CD
comportment, “nd" will show on display.

Selecting piay mode

1. start CD playback.

2. During playback, press CD MODE to
toggle between different play mode.

REPEAT ONE C- repeat the current track.
REPEAT ALLC > repeatthe whole disc,

SHUFFLE® - play tracks randomly.
SHUFFLE REPEAT C®:? - play random
track repeatedly.

ODeratinq the Clock Radio

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Wake

Setting the WAKE Time

Your digital clock operates on a 12 hour
standard mechanism,

1, Press the SET button untii WAKE 1 /
WAKE 2 icon is biinking.
2, Press REV C] or FWD ta to set the wake

time. The time decrements or increments

wiil foliow by a faster rate when you press
and hold either REV c3 or FWD Ca.
3, After the WAKE time is set, press SET
repeatediy until no icon is blinking.

Tip;

The unit equips with SflAb-U-WAKE
feature, the donn tone volume will increose
gradually to its maximum in about 30 to 45
seconds.

Tip:

If you set the SLEEP function with low
volume level before going to bed, we advise

using WAKE mode to wake you up since
its volume will automatically increase.

ILILIU

NAP

Waking by Selected Source

You may be woken up by WAKE "i, RADIO
d or CD

1. Select an AM or FM station.

2. Set wake time (see above directions).

3. Press WAKE 2 or WAKE 1 to select wak
ing up by WAKE it, radio d or CD 0,

Corresponding indicator will be up next
to the selected setting.

4. Adjust the volume by turning VOLUME.

You can select your CD wake track by the
following procedures.

1. Press WAKE UP CD TRACK.

2. While pressing, press REV crlJ or FWD
Ca to select your desired CD wake up track.

Mote;

When you turn off the alarm by pressing
OFF, the alarm will turn on at the Some
time tomorrow.

Sleep Mode

In sleep mode, the radio or CD will turn

off automatically. Simply:

1. Listen to CD or radio.

2. While holding SLEEP, press REV C] or
FWD ta to set the sleep time. The time
range is from 1 minute to 2 hours.

3. Release SLEEP and the current time will
be shown again. The radio or CD will turn
off when the preset time elapses. If you
decide to turn off the radio or CD sooner,
press SNOOZE or OFF.

4. When SLEEP is activated again, the sleep
time will be the same as the one you have
set before,

5. Press SLEEP to read the remaining sleep
time.

Nap Mode

This function wakes you up after a short

period of time. Simply:

1. Press NAP and release. The NAP indica

tor will flash. During this period, adjust

NAP time by pressing REV dor FWD CSt.

The range is from 10 minutes to 2 hours.

2. The clock will be shown after 5 seconds
if no button is pressed. The nap indicator
will lit up.

3. Press NAP once to show time left.

Stop the Nap alarm

Press NAP or follow "Turning off Alarm".

1. Press and hold NAP to cancel the nap
setting,

2. Only alarm sound can be selected.

3. Nap alarm is equipped with GRAD-U-
WAKE feature.

Turning off Alarm

Silence the alarm momentarily

Press SNOOZE. The alarm will sound again
when the snooze period is over, (See

"Snooze Alarm Operation").

Stop the alarm

Press OFF. The alarm will sound on the

following day at the same time.

Disable the alarm permanently

1. Press CANCEL.

2. The WAKE indicator will be flashing.

3. Press WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 within 3
seconds to deactivate the corresponding
alarm function permanently.

Tip:

You can activate the previously set alarm
time by pressing WAKE 1 or WAKE 2

Snooze Alarm Operation

This operation allows e):tra sleep time
after the alarm is on. The alarm will turn
off by pressing SNOOZE until the snooze
period is over. Snooze function can be
used repeatedly up to 2 hours. After this,
the alarm will turn off until the next alarm
conditions are met. Set the "quiet“ period
as follow:

1. Press and hold SNOOZE.

2. Press REV or FIND ta to set the
"quiet" period (the default time is 9 min
utes) from 1 minute to 30 minutes. Re
lease the button, then the “quiet" period
is set.

Seconds Time Display

The unit may display in seconds.

1. Press REV cXI or FWD [X3 to show sec
onds display.

2. Release REV cX! or FWD Ka to return
to the hour and minute display

Brightness control

You can adjust th& backfight by adjusting
the BRIGHTNESS switch at the back of
the unit there are two modes you may
select from:

High — Stronger Backlight
Low —Weaker Backlight

Whdt your warranty covers:

• Defects in materials or workmanship.

For how long after your purchase;

• One year from date of purchase,
The warranty period for rentaf units begins with the first rental or 45 days from date of ^ipmenttothe
rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Provide you with a new, or at our option, a refurbished unit. The exchange unit is under warranty for
the rernainder of the original products warranty period,

• Proof of purchase in the form of a bi 11 of sa le o r recei pted invoice which is evidence that the product
is within the warranty period must be presented to obtain warranty service. For rental firms, proof of
first rental is also required.

Howto make a warranty cEaim:

• Properly pack your uirit. Include any cables, etc,, which were originally provided with the product.
We recommend using the original carton and packing rnateriaTs.

• Include evidence of purchase date such as the bill of sale. Also print your narne and address and a
description of the defect Send via standard DPS or Its equivatenl to:

Thomson Inc.
Product Exchange Certler
11721 B Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927

• insure your shipment for of loss or damage. Thomson accepts no liability in case of damage or loss en
route to Thomson,

• Pay any charges billed to you by the Exchange Center for service not covered by the warranty.

• A newer refurbished unit will be shipped to you freight prepaid.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Customer instruction, {Your Owner's Manual provides information regarding operating Instructions
and user controls. For additional information, ask your dealer)

• Installation and setup service adjustments,

• Batteries.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• Products which have been modified or incorporated into other products.

• Products purchased or serviced outside the USA.

• Acts of nature, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

Canadian Limited Warrant

Limitation of Warranty:
« THE WARRANTY STATED ABOVE IS THE ONLY WARRANTY APPLICABLE TO THIS PRODUO. ALL
OTHER WARRANTIES. EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE) ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. NO
VERBAL OR WRIHEN INFORMATION GIVEN BY THOMSON INC., ITS AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES
SHALL CREATE A GUARANTY OR IN ANY WAY INCREASE THE SCOK OF in IS WARRANTY.

• REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
OF THE CONSUMER. THOMSON INC. SHALL NOT BE UABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUa OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF
ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRAPfTY ON THIS PRODUa. THIS DISCLAIMER OF WARRANHES
AND LIMITED WARRANTY ARE GOVERNED BY THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF INDIANA. EXCEPT
TD THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUQ IS LIMITED TO
THE APPLICABLE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE.

How state law relates to this warranty:

• Some states do not allow the exclusion nor limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply
to you.

• This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from state
to state,

If you purchased your product outside the USA:
Th Is wa rra nty d ws not a pply, Contact your dealer for wamanty information.

Thomson Multimedia Ltd, warrants to the purchaser or gift recipient that if any manufacturing defect

becomes apparent in this product within 1 year from the original date of purchase^ it will be replaced

free of charge, indudirtg return transportation.

This warranty does not include damage to the product resulting from accidents, misuse or leaking

batteries. .

Should your product not perform properly during the warranty period, either:

1. Return K to the selling dealer with proof of purchase for replacement,

2. Remove the batteri es (whe re appi kable). and pack prod uct comp lets with accessories i n the or ig i na I
carton [or equivalent). Mail prepaid {with proof of purchase) and insured to:

Thomson Multimedia Ltd«
6200 Edwards Blvd.,
Mississauga. Ontario L5T2V7
Canada

The provi s ions of this written warranty a re i n additi on to and not a m chJ if icati on of or subtra ction from
the statutory warranties and other rights and remedies contained in any applicable legislation, and to
the extent that any such provisions purport to disclaim, exclude or limit any such statutory warranties
and other rights and remedies, such provisions shall be deemed to be amended to the extent necessary

« to comply therewith.

1 If you are unable to find a qualified servicer for out of warranty service, you may write to:

Thomson Inc.
P.O. Box 0944
Indianapolis, Indiana. U,S.A,. 46206-0944

Attach your sales receipt to this booklet for future reference. This information is required if service is
needed during the warranty period.

PURCHASE DATE ■

NAME OF STORE

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