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Big-Display AM/FM Clock Radio
Cat. No. 12-1621
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read before using this equipment.
CR-320
with Dual Alarms
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CAUTION
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FEATURES
Your Optimus CR-320 Big-Display AM/
FM Clock Radio is convenient, easy to
use, and has many special features.
Dual Alarm
sound, or the radio to turn on, at a time
you set.
0.9-Inch Green Numbers
clock easy to read.
Extra Loud Alarm
wake even the soundest sleeper (96
dB).
— lets you set the alarm to
— make the
— loud enough to
Warnin
: To prevent fire or s hock
hazard, do not expose this product to rain or moisture.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
DO NOT OPEN.
CAUTION
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE
COVER OR BACK. NO US ER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
!
Quick Set
— lets you set the time of day
and alarm time with just two buttons.
Batter
nel
Back-Up with Battery Senti-
®
— keeps t he clock runn ing and the
alarm set if power is interrupted, and lets
you know when the b attery needs to be
replaced.
Sleep Feature
— plays the radio for up
to 59 minutes, then automatically turns it
off.
Snooze Fea ture
— temporarily silences
the alarm or radio for about 7 minutes so
you can get a few extra minutes of
sleep.
Your clock radio needs a 9V bat-
Note:
tery (not supplied) for back-up power.
This symbol is intended to alert you to
the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s e nclosure that might be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric sh ock. Do n ot open the prod uct’s
case.
This symbol is intended to inform you
that important operating and mainte-
!
nance instructions are included in the
literature accompanying this product.
The grap hica l symbols with su ppl emental mark ings
are located on the bottom of the radio.
Caution:
To prevent electric shock, one
blade on the AC power cord’s plug is
wider than the other and the plug only
fits one way. If you cannot easily insert
the plug, turn it over and try again. Do
not force it.
©
1998 Tandy Corporation
Optimus, Battery Sentinel, and RadioShack are registered trademarks used by Tandy Corporation.
All Rights Reserved.
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PREPARATION
CONNECTING TO
AC POWER
Plug the clock radio’s powe r cord into a
standard AC outlet. The display flashes
and the BATTERY SENTINEL indicator
light next to the time display turns on
(see “Installing a Back-Up Battery”).
illustration of cord
being plugged in
INSTALLING A BACK-UP
BATTERY
Your clock radio u ses a 9V battery (not
supplied) to operate the clock and alarm
during a power failure. The dis play turns
off, but the clock keeps the time for at
least 8 hours, and the alarm will sound
(if set) for at least 10 minutes after power fails. For the best performance, we
recommend an alkaline bat tery, such as
RadioShack Cat. No. 23-553.
1. Press the tab and lift off the battery
compartment cover on the bottom of
the clock radio.
illus of battery compartment
cover removal
2. Snap the clock radio’s battery contacts onto the battery’s terminals,
then insert the battery into the compartment. The BATTERY SENTINEL indicator turns off.
illustration of battery
installation
If the BATTERY SENTINEL
Note:
indicator remains lit, press
to reset the indicator. If that does not
work, replace the back-up battery.
3. Replace the cover.
The BATTERY SENTINEL indicator
lights if the back-up battery is not installed or needs to be replaced.
SNOOZE
Caution
required size and recommended type.
Note:
the battery, install it only after connecting the clock radio to AC power.
: Use only a fresh battery of the
To prevent unnecessary drain on
Warnin
ies promptly and properly. Do not bury
or burn them.
: Always dispose of old batter-
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OPERATION
SETTING THE CLOCK
Setting the clock is simple. While holding down
hold down)
REVERSE
vances or reverses by 1 minute each
time you press the button. (The PM i ndicator lights for PM hours.)
TIME SET
. The time on the display ad-
, repeatedly press (or
SLOW FORWARD
or
SLOW
illus of REVERSE
and FORWARD
locations
To rapidly set the t ime, hol d down
FORWARD
FAST REVERSE
or
FAST
.
ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY
BRIGHTNESS
To change the brightness of the display,
DIMMER LOW/HIGH
set
clock radio to
LOW
on the side of the
HIGH
or
.
PLAYING THE RADIO
1. Set
2. Set
3. Rotate
ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM
to ON.
illustration of ON/OFF/AUTO/
ALARM set to ON
AM/FM
to the desired band.
illustration of AM/FM
location
Notes:
• The clock radio has a built-in AM
antenna. For the bes t AM reception, rotate the radio.
• The clock radio’s power cord acts
as the FM antenna. For the best
FM reception, fully extend the
power cord.
TUNING
tion.
to the desired sta-
illustration of DIMMER
LOW/HIG H loca t ion
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illustration of TUNING location
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4. Rotate
VOLUME
to the desired
sound level.
illustration of VOLUME locatio
5. To turn off the radio, set
AUTO/ALARM
to
OFF
ON/OFF/
.
USING THE ALARM
Setting the Alarm Time
You can set the clock radio so an
alarm sounds or the radio plays at one
or two different times (ALAR M 1 and
ALARM 2).
Follow these steps to set the alarm
times.
1. Set
AUTO
2. Set
ALARM 1 indicator lights on the
upper left of the clock display.
ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM
ALARM
or
ALARM 1+2
.
to
ALARM 1
to
.The
3. While holding down
repeatedly press
WARD
SLOW REVERSE
or
ALARM SET,
SLOW FOR-
advance or reverse the alarm
time. Or, to rapidly advance or
reverse the alarm time, ho ld do wn
ALARM SET
WARD
FAST REVERSE
or
and press
FAS T F OR -
.
illustration of ALARM SET,
REVERSE and FORWARD
locations
4. Set
ALARM 1+2
to
ALARM 2
repeat Step 3 to set the second
alarm time. The
ALARM 2
indicator
lights on the lower left of the clock
display.
5. Set
ALARM
at the set time(s), or to
ON/OFF/AUTO/ALARM
to have the buzzer sound
AUTO
have the radio turn on at the set
time(s). The alarm indicator lights
on the lower left of the clock display.
6. Rotate
VOLUME
for the desired
alarm or radio volume.
to
and
to
to
illustration of ALARM 1+2
location
7. Set
ALARM 1+2
to 1,
1+2
, or 2 to
have the alarm sound at either or
both set times. The indicators for
the selected alarm(s) light.
To silence the buzzer or radio when it
sounds, set
ON/OFF/ALARM
to
OFF
. If
you do not turn off the al arm or radio,
it continues to sound for 59 minutes.
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Remember to set
ALARM
to
ALARM
ON/OFF/AUTO/
AUTO
or
if you want
it to go off at the set wake-up time the
next day.
To display the set wake-up time, set
ALARM 1+2
ALARM SET
to 1 or 2, then press
.
USING SNOOZE
To silence the alarm, but have it
sound again in a few minutes, press
SNOOZE
about 7 minutes. You can use this feature as many times as you want.
To see the time (minutes and seconds) since you first pressed
hold down
. This silences the alarm for
SNOOZE
SNOOZE
.
USING THE SLEEP
TIMER
SLEEP
Press
the radio plays for 59 minutes and
then automatically turns off.
To set a sleep time of less than 59
minutes, hold down
peatedly press (or hold down)
FORWARD
the display shows the desired minutes. (Or, hold down
FAST REVERSE
or
the minute setting.)
To turn off the radio before the set
sleep time has elapsed, set
AUTO/ALARM
,
TO
, or
to set the sleep timer so
SLEEP
SLOW REVERSE
or
FAST FORWARD
to rapidly change
to ON, the n to
ALARM
.
and re-
SLOW
until
ON/OFF/
OFF, AU-
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To enjoy your clock radio for a long time:
• Keep the clock radio dry. If it gets
wet, wipe it dry immediately.
• Use and store the clock radio only in
normal temperature environments.
• Handle the clock radio gently and
carefully. Don’t drop it.
• Keep the clock radio away from dust
and dirt.
• Wipe the clock radio with a damp
cloth occasionally to keep it looking
new.
Modifying or tampering with the clock radio’s internal components can cause a
malfunction and invalidate its warranty.
If your clock radio is n ot performin g as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack
store for assistance.
THE FCC WANTS YOU TO
KNOW
Your clock radio might c ause TV or radio interference even when it is operating properly. To determine whet her y our
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 another radio
• connecting your clock radio to an
outlet that is on a different electrical
circuit from the TV or another radio
• contacting your local RadioShack
store for help
If you cannot eliminat e 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
Power Output ................................................. ....... ....... ....... ........320 mW (maximum)
Speaker .............................................. 3 Inch (7.6 cm) Ferrite, Dynamic-Type, 8 Ohm
Alarm .................................. ........................................ ....................................... 96 dB
Power Requirements .......................................... .. ....... ....... ..... . 120V AC, 60 Hz, 6 W
Back-up Battery ............................................................................................... 9V DC
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Dimensions (HWD) ................................ 2
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Weight ............................................................................................. 1 lb 12 oz (790 g)
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications and de signs are
subject to change and improvement without notice.
Limited Ninety-Day Warranty
This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal
use for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from RadioSh ack company-owned store s and authorized RadioShack franchis ees and dealer s. EXCEPT AS PROV IDED HEREIN, Rad ioShack MA KES NO EXPRES S WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RadioShack SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR
RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY,
LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT
OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WA RRANTY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RadioShack HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
In the event of a product defect during the warran ty period, take the product and the Radi oShack sales receipt as
proof of purchase date to any Ra dioShack store. Ra dioShack will, at its option, unless otherwi se provided by law:
(a) correct the defec t by produc t repair withou t charge for par ts and labor; ( b) replace t he product wi th one of the
same or similar des ign; or (c ) refu nd the purcha se p rice. All repl ace d parts and produ cts , and produc ts o n which a
refund is made, becom e the pr operty of Radi oShack . New or reconditio ned par ts and pr oducts may b e used in the
performance of war ranty service . Repaired or replaced pa rts and product s are warranted f or the remai nder of the
original warranty period. You will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the
warranty period.
This warranty does not cover : (a) da mage or fai lure ca used by or attr ib utable to act s of God, abus e, acci dent , misuse, improper or abnormal usage , failure to follow instructions, improp er installation or maintenance, alteration,
lightning or other incidence of excess voltage or current; (b) any repairs other than those provided by a RadioShack
Authorized Service Faci lity; (c) consumables such as fuses or batterie s; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation,
shipping or insurance costs; or (f) costs of product removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
RadioShack Customer Relations, Dept. W, 100 Throckmorton St., Suite 600, Fort Worth, TX 76102
We Service What We Sell
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