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CHRONOMATIC–291
AM/FM LED Digital Clock Radio
Cat. No. 12-1591A
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
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CAUTION
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FEAT URES
Your Chronomatic–291 AM/FM LED
Digital Clock Radio wi th B attery Bac kup and Battery Sentinel uses a superior electronic design that has many
special features:
Lar
e Digital Displa
— makes the
clock easy to read.
Push Button Operation
— makes the
clock radio easy to use.
Sleep Feature
— lets you program the
radio to play for up to 1 hour 59 minutes before the radio automatically
turn s o ff.
Snooze Feature
— lets you temporarily turn off the alarm or radio for about 9
minutes so you can get a few extra
minutes sleep.
Batter
nel
Backup with Battery Senti-
— maintains the clock and alarm
operation during a power failure.
Warnin
: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose t his product to rain
or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BA CK. NO USER-S ERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
This symbol is inten ded to alert yo u
to the p r es en c e o f un in su lated d an gerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that mi ght be of suff icient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock. Do not open the
product’s case.
This symbol is intended to inform
you that important operating and
!
maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.
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Earphone Jack
— allows private lis-
tening through an optional earphone.
Dimmer
— lets you adjust the displ ay
to suit the room’s lighting.
© 1995 Tandy Corporation.
Chronomatic, Battery Sentinel, and Radio Shack are registered trademarks
All Rights Reserv ed .
used by Tandy Corporation.
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING TO AC
POWER
Plug the clock radio’s power cord i nto
a standard AC outlet. The display
flashes.
BATTERY BACK-UP
WITH BATTERY
SENTINEL
Your clock radio has a back-up pow er
system that operates the clock and
alarm during a power failure. The clock
display goes off, but the clock operates
for at least 8 hours, and the alarm
sounds for at least 10 minutes, if set.
Installing a Back-up Battery
Your clock radio requires a 9-volt battery (not supplied) for its back-up power system. For the best performance,
we recommend an alkaline battery,
such as Radio Shack Cat. No. 23-553.
Caution
the required size and type.
Note
on the battery, install it only after connecting the clock radio to AC power.
1. To remove the battery compart-
2. Snap the clock radio’s battery
: Use only a fresh battery of
: To prevent unnecessary drain
ment cover, press down and slide
it in the direction of the arrow.
contacts onto the battery terminals, then insert the battery into
the compartment. The BATTERY
SENTINEL indicator tu r ns off.
The BATTERY SENTINEL indicato r , a
small red dot at the bottom right of the
display, appears if the battery is low, or
if one is not installed.
3. Replace the cover.
Warnin
teries promptly and properly.
: Always dispose of old bat-
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OPERATION
SETTING THE TIME
Follow these steps to set the time.
1. While pressing an d holding down
TIME
, press
advance by 1 hour each time you
press
rapidly advance the hour digits.
: The PM indicator appears
Note
on the bottom left sid e of the display if you set the alarm to a PM
hour. No PM indicator means it is
set to an AM hour.
2. While you hold down
MINUTE
vance by 1 minute eac h time you
press
to rapidly advance the minute digits.
HOUR
. The hour digits
HOUR
. Hold down
. The minute digits ad-
MINUTE
. Hold down
TIME
HOUR
, press
MINUTE
to
ADJUSTING THE
DISPLAY
DIMMER HI/LO
Set
viewing, or to
to LO for nighttime
HI
for daytime viewing.
PLAYING THE RADIO
1. Rotate
(toward the front of the clock
radio) to set the volume to its minimum level.
2. Slide
VOLUME
ALARM/AUTO/OFF/ON
clockwise
to ON.
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3. Slide
4. Rotate
AM/FM
to the desired band.
TUNING
to the desired sta-
tion.
5. Rotate
VOLUME
to the desired
sound level.
6. To turn off the radio, slide
AUTO/OFF/ON
: The AM Antenna is built-in. Turn
Note
to
OFF
ALARM/
.
the clock radio for the best AM reception. Fully extend the AC power cord
(which is the FM antenna) for the best
FM reception.
USING THE SLEEP
TIMER
This feature lets you set the radio to
play for up to 1 hour, 59 minutes and
then automatically turn off. This is useful if you want to have the radio play as
you go to sleep.
Follow these steps to set and use the
sleep timer.
1. Slide
OFF
2. Press
plays for 59 minutes, then automati cally tu r n s o ff.
ALARM/AUTO/OFF/ON
.
SLEEP
once. The radio
to
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3. To set a playing time of fewer than
59 minutes, press and hold
then press
MINUTE
. The time on
SLEEP
the display decreases by 1 minute
each time you press
MINUTE
down
MINUTE
. Hold
to rapidly decrease
the playing time.
4. To set a playing time between 1
hour to 1 hour, 59 minutes, press
SLEEP
and hold
HOUR
. 1 hour, 59 minutes
, then press
appears. To decrease the sleep
time, repeatedly press
MINUTE
Each time you press it, the sleep
time decreases by 1 minute.
: if the BAT TERY SE NTI NEL i ndi-
Note
cator lights while you press
the back-up battery is getting low.
SETTING THE ALARM
TIME
1. Slide
OFF
2. While pressing and holding down
ALARM
the display advances by 1 hour
each time you press
down
the hour digits.
.
ALARM/AUTO/OFF/ON
.
, press
HOUR
to rapidly advance
HOUR
SNOOZE
to
. The time on
HOUR
. Hold
,
5. To turn off the radio before the
preset sleep time elapses, press
SNOOZE
.
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: The PM indicator appears
Note
on the bottom left side of the display if you set the alarm to a PM
hour. No PM indicator means it is
set to an AM hour.
3. While you hold down
press
MINUTE
. The time on the
ALARM
display advances by 1 minute
each time you press
MINUTE
down
MINUTE
. Hold
to rapidly advance
the minute digits.
To display the preset alarm time, press
ALARM
.
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WAKING TO THE ALARM
To wake to the alarm, slide
AUTO/OFF/ON
alarm time, the alarm sounds, then automatically turns off after 1 hour, 59
minutes.
To turn off the alarm sooner, slide
ALARM/AUTO/OFF/ON
the alarm to sound again at the alarm
time on the next day, slide it back to
ALARM
To adjust the volume of the alarm
sound, rotate the
or
to
AUTO
ALARM
to
.
VOLUME
ALARM/
. At the preset
OFF
. To reset
contr o l.
WAKING TO MUSIC
To wake to music, slide
OFF/ON
the radio turns on, then auto matically
turns off after 1 hour, 59 minutes.
To turn off the radio sooner, slide
ALARM/AUTO/OFF/ON
the alarm to sound again at the alarm
time on the next day, slide it back to
ALARM
to
or
AUTO
. At the preset time,
AUTO
.
ALARM/AUTO/
OFF
to
. To reset
CONNECTING AN
EARPHONE
To listen privately, you can plug an optional earphone into the
the back of the clock radi o. (You can
use headphones, but you cannot receive a stereo signal.) You can find a
complete selection of earphones and
headphones at your local Radio Shack
store.
Note
: Connecting an earphone automatically disconnects the built-in
speaker.
Listening Safely
To protect your hearing, follow these
guidelines when you use an earphone.
• Set the volume to the lowest setting before you begin listening.
After you begin listening, adjust
the volume to a comfortable level.
• Do not listen at extremely high
volume levels. Extended high-volume listening can lead to permanent hearing loss.
EAR
jack on
SNOOZE FEATURE
If you want to turn off the alarm but you
want it to sound again in a few minutes, press
alarm comes on. This silences the radio or the alarm for about 9 minutes.
You can press
SNOOZE
SNOOZE
after the radio or
repeatedly.
• Once you set the volume, do not
increase it. Over time, your ears
adapt to the volume level, so a
volume level that does not cause
discomfort might still damage your
hearing.
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MAINTENANCE
Your Chronomatic-291 AM/FM LED Di gital Clock Radio is an example of sup erior
design and craftsmanship. The following suggestions will help you care for the clock
radio so you can enjoy it for years.
Keep the clock radio dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Liquids
might contain minerals that can corrode the electronic circuits.
Handle the clock radio gently an d c arefully. Droppin g it c an d ama ge
circuit boards and cases and can cause the clock radio to work improperly.
Use and store the clock radio onl y in normal temperature environments. Temperature extrem es can shorten t he life of electronic devices and distort or melt plastic parts.
Keep the clock radio away from dust and dirt, which can cause premature wear of parts.
CLEANER
new. Do not use harsh chemicals, cleaning solvents, or strong detergents to clean the clock radio.
Modifying or tampering with the clock radio’s internal components can cause a malfunction and might invalidate its warrant y and v oi d your F CC aut horizat ion to operate it. If your clock radio is not performing as it should, take it to your local Radio
Shack store for assistance.
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Wipe the clock radio with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking
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THE FCC WANTS YOU
TO KNOW
Your clock radio might cause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whether
your clock radio is causing the interference, turn off your clock radio. If the interference goes away, your clock radio
is causing the interference. Try to eliminate the interference by:
• Moving your clock radio away
from the TV or radio
• Connecting your clock radio to an
outlet that is on a different electrical circuit from the TV or radio
• Contacting your local Radio
Shack store for help
If you cannot eliminate the interference, the FCC requires that you stop
using the clock radio.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Bands............................................................................................AM 530-1710 kHz
FM 88-108 MHz
Intermediate Frequency:........................................................................AM 455 kHz
FM 10.7 MHz
Power Output ...........................................................................300 mW (maximum)
Speaker ........................................... 3 Inch (7.6cm) Ferrite, Dynamic-Type. 8 ohms
Power Requirements .......................................................120V AC, 60 Hz., 8 Watts
DC 9V
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Dimensions ............................................................................ 2
Weight......................................................................................................1 lb. 11 oz.
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications and designs are
subject to change and improvement without notice.
/16 x 815/16 x 59/16 in.
(56 x 211 x 141.5 mm)
(770 g)
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NOTES
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RADIO SHACK LIMITED WARRANTY
This product is warranted against defects for 90 days from date of purchase from Radio Shack company-owned stores and authorized Radio
Shack franchisees and dealers. Within this period, we will repair it without char
slip
e for parts and labor. Simply
as proof of purchase date to any Radio Shack store. Warranty does
not cover transportation costs. Nor does it cover a product subjected to
misuse or accident al dama
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIO SHACK MAKES NO
EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED
WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have ot her r ights which vary
from state to state.
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