Memorex MA4203BK, MA4203 User Manual
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MA4203
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USERSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE:
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 sufcient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
ATTENTION:
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.
FCC WARNING:
This equipment may generate or use radio frequency energy. Changes
or modications to this equipment may cause harmful interference unless
the modications are expressly approved in the instruction manual. The
user could lose the authority to operate this equipment if an unauthorized
change or modication is made.
ATTENTION:
POUR ÉVITER LES CHOC ÉLECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME LA
PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPONDANTE DE
LA PRISES ET POUSSER JUSQU’AU FOND.
iPod and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
INFORMATION:
This equipment complies with Class B digital device regulations. 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.
• The rating information is located at the bottom of the apparatus.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SURGE PROTECTORS:
It is recommended to use a surge protector for AC connection.
Lightning and power surges ARE NOT covered under warranty for
this product.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
To be completely disconnected from the power input, the main plug of
the AC/DC adapter should be disconnected from the electrical outlet. The
main plug of the AC/DC adapter should not be obstructed OR should be
easily accessed during intended use.
Do not expose the product to dripping or splashing. Do not place liquid
objects such as vases on the product.
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1. Read these Instructions.
2. Keep these Instructions.
3. Heed all Warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
7. Do not block any of the 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 ampliers) 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. When the provided plug does not t
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.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specied by the manufacturer.
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod/iphone, bracket, or table
specied 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. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. Refer all servicing to qualied 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.
15. WARNING: To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not expose this
apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place objects lled with water, such as
a vase, on the apparatus.
16. The AC mains plug is used as the power disconnect device and it should
remain readily accessible and operable during intended use. In order to
completely disconnect the apparatus from power, the mains plug should be
completely removed from the AC outlet socket.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
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1. SOURCE Button
2. Play/Pause (®p)/ RECALL
STATION Button
3. Power/ALARM RESET Button
4. TUNING/Skip/Search Up
(n) Button
5. TUNING/Skip/Search Down
(o) Button
6. SNOOZE/DIMMER Button
7. Display
8. SET Button
9. ALARM 1/2 Button
10. VOLUME Up (+) Button
11. Dock Release Button
12. VOLUME Down (–) Button
13. iPod Dock Close Button
(rear of compartment)
14. iPod/iPhone Compartment
with Connector
FRONT/TOP
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS (CONTINUED)
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1. DC 5V Jack
(AC ADAPTER PART
NO. E18-00733-01*)
2. LINE IN Jack
3. FM Wire Antenna
*Consumer Replaceable
Part (See page 21 to
order.)
REAR
POWER SOURCE
AC CONNECTION
Insert the small end of the AC adapter
into the DC IN 5V jack (located on the
rear of the unit). Connect the other end
to a wall outlet having 120V AC, 60 Hz.
AC Adapter, DC 5V Z
NOTES:
• Remove both the DC plug and the AC IN plug to disconnect the AC
adapter when not in use.
• Use only the supplied AC adapter which has the following specs:
DC 5V Z
• If there is a power failure, the clock will be reset.
To DC IN Jack
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INSERTING AN iPod/iPhone
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The iPod/iPhone will charge as long
as this unit is connected with the AC
adapter.
Please see the next page for
instructions on using an iPod/
iPhone with this unit.
Slide the iPod/iPhone (A) into the
iPod/iPhone compartment (B) (as
shown). Gently push down so the
connector on the iPod/iPhone slides
onto the connector on this unit.
(A)
(B)
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NOTES:
• When the iPod/iPhone is connected to this unit, it will be in the Pause mode.
• CHARGING: When the iPod/ iPhone is inserted into the dock, whether this unit
is on or off, the iPod/iPhone’s battery will charge until it is full.
Press the Dock Release button and
the iPod/iPhone compartment will
pop out. Pull down gently until the
compartment is locked by the iPod
Dock Close button.
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Press the iPod Dock Close button
and the iPod/iPhone compartment
will pop up. Push up gently until the
iPod/iPhone compartment locks by
the Dock Release button again.
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OPERATION
With an iPod/iPhone connected
(see previous page), if this unit is
not already on, turn this unit on
by pressing the Power/ALARM
RESET button 1. Repeatedly
press the SOURCE button 2 to
select iPod/iPhone mode; will
appear in the display.
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You can operate the iPod/iPhone
using its own controls, as per
its owner’s manual, or you can
use the controls on this unit to
operate the iPod/iPhone.
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USING AN iPod/iPhone WITH THIS UNIT
To play/pause the iPod/iPhone:
Press the Play/Pause (®p)/
RECALL STATION button to start
playback on your iPod/iPhone.
Press again to pause playback
and press yet again to resume
playback.
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To skip forward or backward on the
iPod/iPhone: Press the TUNING/
Skip/Search Down o 1 or Up n 2
button to skip to the beginning of the
current track, previous or next track.
To search forward or backward on
the iPod/iPhone: Press and hold the
TUNING/Skip/Search Down o 1 or
Up n 2 button to search within the
currently-playing track.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
To adjust the main volume:
Press the VOLUME Up (+) 1 or
Down (–) 2 button to increase or
decrease the volume.
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2
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ADJUSTING THE VOLUME
NOTES:
• After you have adjusted the
volume setting, if you turn the
unit off and then on again,
the volume level will be set to
the level you selected prior to
turning the unit off.
• To turn this unit off, press the
Power/ALARM RESET button.
• While there is an incoming call for
the iPhone, the music will pause.
After nishing the call, the music
will resume playing.
USING THE FM RADIO – SETTING THE RADIO REGION
This unit allows you to set the
desired radio region. With the power
off, press the SOURCE button
1 and then press and hold the
TUNING/Skip/Search Down o 2
button until the region abbreviation
(e.g. R1, see below) starts blinking
in the display. Press the TUNING/
Skip/Search Down o 2 or Up n 3
button to select the desired region
and press the SET button to conrm.
• R1: USA
• R2: Europe, Austria
• R3: Japan
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RADIO REGIONS - FM
Region 1: USA
87.5MHz to 108MHz
Region 2: Europe, Austria
87.5MHz to 108MHz
Region 3: Japan
76MHz to 108MHz
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NEXT PAGE
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
USING THE FM RADIO
Turn this unit on by pressing the
Power/ALARM RESET button.
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Repeatedly press the SOURCE
button to select the FM Radio
mode; will appear in the
display.
2
Repeatedly press the TUNING/
Skip/Search Down o 1 or Up n
2 button to manually advance
the frequency in the display up or
down until the desired frequency
appears.
For auto tuning, press and hold
the TUNING/Skip/Search Down
o 1 or Up n 2 button until the
frequency in the display starts
to scan, and then release. The
tuner will search and then stop
on the next strong station it nds.
Repeat this step until the desired
frequency appears in the display.
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NOTES:
• See the previous page for how
to adjust the volume.
• To turn this unit off, press the
Power/ALARM RESET button.
FM Antenna:
Unravel and extend the FM wire
antenna for best reception.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Follow Steps 1-3 on the previous
page to tune a station. Press
and hold the Play/Pause (®p)/
RECALL STATION button; the
Preset Number will blink in the
display.
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While the Preset Number is
blinking, press the VOLUME
Up (+) 1 or Down (–) 2 button
to select a desired Preset (P1P6). Press the Play/Pause (®p)/
RECALL STATION button 3 again
to conrm; the station will be saved
into memory. Repeat to program
up to six Presets, as desired.
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SETTING THE SIX RADIO PRESETS
Follow Steps 1-2 on the previous
page to turn the unit on and select
the FM Radio mode. Press and
release the Play/Pause (®p)/
RECALL STATION button; the
Preset Number will appear in the
display.
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Repeatedly press the Play/Pause
(®p)/RECALL STATION button
to select and tune in the desired
Preset (1-6).
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RETRIEVING THE SIX RADIO PRESETS
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USING AN EXTERNAL UNIT
Insert one end of the audio cable
(not included) into the LINE OUT
jack on your external audio unit
and the other end into the LINE
IN jack on the rear of this unit.
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Turn this unit on by pressing the
Power/ALARM RESET button 1.
Repeatedly press the SOURCE
button 2 to select the AUX mode;
will appear in the display.
The external audio unit’s output
sound will be heard through this
unit’s speakers.
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NOTES:
• See page 8 for how to adjust the volume.
• To turn this unit off, press the Power/ALARM RESET button.
• If you wish to listen to the iPod/iPhone in the iPod compartment,
repeatedly press the SOURCE button to select iPod/iPhone mode;
will appear in the display.
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
With the unit off and NO iPod/
iPhone docked, press and hold
the SET button 1 until the 24h
or 12h starts blinking. Within ten
seconds, press the TUNING/Skip/
Search Down o 2 or Up n 3
button on the main unit to set to
24 hour (military time) or 12 hour
(Standard USA time).
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2
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Press the SET button 1; the
minutes will blink. Within ten
seconds, press the TUNING/Skip/
Search Down o 2 or Up n 3
button to set the current minute.
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Press the SET button 1; the year
will blink. Within ten seconds,
press the TUNING/Skip/Search
Down o 2 or Up n 3 button to set
the current year.
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TO SET OR RESET THE ACTUAL TIME
Follow the instructions below to manually set the time. To automatically
set the time with the iPod/iPhone, see the following page.
Press the SET button 1; the hours
will blink. Within ten seconds,
press the TUNING/Skip/ Search
Down o 2 or Up n 3 button on
the main unit to set the current
hour.
NOTE: If set to 12 hour in the
previous step, be sure to observe
the AM or PM indicators to make
sure you have set the hour
correctly.
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Press the SET button 1; the
month will blink. Within ten
seconds, press the TUNING/Skip/
Search Down o 2 or Up n 3
button to set the current month.
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2
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Press the SET button (or wait
approx. ten seconds) and the time
and date will be set.
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Press the SET button 1; the date
will blink. Within ten seconds,
press the TUNING/Skip/Search
Down o 2 or Up n 3 button to set
the current date.
NOTE: When the date is set, the
correct day of the week will also
be set automatically.
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NOTE:
If there is a power failure, the clock
will be reset.
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
With the power on, connect an
iPod/iPhone as shown on page 7.
Press and hold the SET button for
approximately 10 seconds. The
time and day of the week will then
be synced.
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TO SYNC THE TIME
NOTES:
• This unit can automatically sync the time
with the iPod/iPhone at the rst time. The
iPod/iPhone should already be docked
onto the unit before plugging in AC
adapter. When the AC adapter is plugged
into the unit and in OFF mode, the time will
synchronize from the iPod/iPhone to the
unit automatically.
• The Sync function will not set the alarm.
• If you have been traveling, please make
sure to reset your iPhone or iPod device
so that the system clock on your device
is updated to your current time zone. We
recommend that you turn your iPhone or
iPod device Off and On. Also make sure to
turn the unit Off and On and then, dock your
iPhone or iPod device to Sync.
Press the ALARM 1/2 button 1
once (to set Alarm 1) or TWICE
(to set Alarm 2). After selecting
the desired alarm, press the SET
button 2; the alarm hours will
blink.
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2
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TO SET OR RESET THE ALARM TIME
Within ten seconds, press the
TUNING/Skip/Search Down o 1
or Up n 2 button to set the alarm
hour. If the 24/12 hour option is
set to 12 hour mode, be sure to
observe the AM or PM indicators
to make sure you have set the
hour correctly. Press the SET
button 3; the minutes will blink.
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3
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2
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Within ten seconds, press the
TUNING/Skip/Search Down o
1 or Up n 2 button to set the
source (iPod/iPhone, FM Radio or
Buzzer). Press the SET button 3;
the volume level will blink.
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3
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5
Within ten seconds, press the
TUNING/Skip/Search Down o
1 or Up n 2 button to set the
maximum alarm volume. Press
the SET button 3 to conrm the
setting. The alarm will then be set.
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3
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CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
Within ten seconds, press the
TUNING/Skip/Search Down o 1
or Up n 2 button to set the alarm
minute. Press the SET button 3;
the day will blink.
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3
Within ten seconds, press the
TUNING/Skip/Search Down o 1
or Up n 2 button to set the weekly
option (all 7 days: MON-SUN,
weekdays only: MON-FRI, or
weekends only: SAT-SUN). Press
the SET button 3; the Source
will blink.
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3
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
NOTES:
• When the alarm time is reached, the alarm icon will blink in the display.
• When the alarm time is reached, the alarm volume level will be set to
the minimum and it will increase one level continuously until the preset
maximum alarm volume level is reached.
• While the alarm is sounding, if the other alarm reaches the alarm
time, the rst alarm will stop sounding and the second alarm will start
sounding.
• TO SHUT OFF THE ALARM, see the TO SHUT THE ALARM OFF
section on the next page.
If set to iPod/iPhone, select your
desired track, insert the iPod/
iPhone as shown on page 6 and
turn off the iPod/iPhone. When
the alarm time is reached, the unit
will start playback on the track
that you selected and the tracks
following it in the playlist. The
unit will playback for 60 minutes
then turn off automatically or, if
the remaining playlist has less
than 60 minutes of playback
time remaining, the unit will just
playback the remaining time of the
playlist and then stop.
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If set to Radio (in Step 5), select
your desired station as shown on
page 9 and turn off the unit by
pressing the Power button before
setting the alarm.
NOTE: When the alarm time is
reached, the unit will automatically
turn on the Radio to the frequency
that you selected, and will play for
60 minutes and then shut off.
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OPERATION (CONTINUED)
Press the Power/ALARM RESET button to
turn off the alarm and the alarm will be set
for the next day.
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TO SHUT THE ALARM OFF
With the power off, press the ALARM 1/2
button once to activate Alarm 1; will
appear in the display. Press the ALARM
1/2 button a second time to activate Alarm
2; will appear in the display. Press the
ALARM 1/2 button a third time to activate
both alarms; will appear in the display.
Press once again to cancel the alarms,
and both indicators will turn off.
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TO ACTIVATE/DEACTIVATE AN ALARM
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While the alarm is sounding, press
the SNOOZE/DIMMER button; the
Snooze indicator will appear in the
display. The alarm will turn back
on automatically ten minutes later.
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SNOOZE
The duration of the SNOOZE time
is set at 10-minute intervals. The
SNOOZE function will remain active
for a total of one hour per alarm
cycle.
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NOTE:
To cancel the SNOOZE function (the alarm will not turn back on), press
the Power/ALARM RESET button (the SNOOZE indicator will disappear
from the display).
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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With the unit on and the alarm not
sounding, press the SNOOZE/
DIMMER button 1; the Snooze
indicator and “OFF” will appear
in the display. Repeatedly press
the TUNING/Skip/Search Down o
2 or Up n 3 button to select the
desired Sleep time (10, 20, 30,
40, 50, 60, or 90 minutes). After
ten seconds, the Sleep time will
disappear from the display. To
view the remaining Sleep time,
press the SNOOZE/DIMMER
button once.
NOTE: To cancel the Sleep
function, press the Power/ALARM
RESET button to turn off the unit.
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2
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SLEEP
With the unit off, repeatedly press
the SNOOZE/DIMMER button to
decrease the display brightness
to the desired level. There are
ve levels of brightness to choose
from.
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DIMMER BUTTON
OPERATION (CONTINUED)
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
If you experience a problem with this unit, check the chart below before
calling for service.
SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION
No sound. Volume is set to
minimum.
Increase volume.
Radio, no sound.
RESET turn the power
on.
Power is not on. Press the Power/ALARM
button to turn the power
on.
Volume is set to
minimum.
Increase volume.
FM Radio, poor sound. Station is not tuned
properly.
Retune the FM broadcast
station.
FM wire antenna is not
extended.
Extend FM wire antenna.
iPod/iPhone mode, no
sound.
Incorrectly connected. Check the connection.
Not in iPod/iPhone mode. Press SOURCE button.
Time reset to “12:00” Power outage occured. Reset clock and alarm.
Clock not set. Set the clock.
Alarm does not turn on. Alarm is not activated or
set properly.
Set and activate alarm
as described on pages
14-17.
Clock is not set. Set the clock.
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