Before you begin
Before you begin
Plugging in for power
• Connect the supplied power adaptor to the unit’s Power
jack, and connect the other end to a convenient wall
outlet.
• Once connected with power, the clock fl ashes. Refer to
the Clock section for instructions on properly setting the
Clock.
Battery back-up operation
• This clock radio is equipped with a timekeeping system
that can be powered with two AA batteries (not
included). The power failure protection circuit will not
operate unless the batteries are installed.
• When normal household power is interrupted or AC/
DC adaptor is unplugged, the battery will power the
clock radio to keep track of time and alarm settings
programmed into memory.
• When the battery backup functions, the digital display
will not light, however, the alarm will still sound during
power interruption if the 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.
To install the battery:
1. Remove battery compartment door (located at the
bottom of the radio) by applying thumb pressure to the
tab on battery door and then lift the door out and off
the cabinet.
2. Connect two AA batteries (not included) to the
connector plug.
3. Replace the compartment door.
General controls
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ AND SAVE THIS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
unused for long periods of time.
• Refer all servicing to qualifi ed 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.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INFORMATION
• The AC/DC adapter supplied with this product is
intended to be correctly oriented in a vertical or fl oor
mount position.
• Do not use unauthorized chargers or power adapters.
Use only chargers or power adapters that came with
your product or that is listed in the user’s guide.
• Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and no objects fi lled with liquids, such as vases, shall be
placed on the apparatus.
• Always leave suffi cient space around the product for
ventilation. Do not place product in or on a bed, rug,
in a bookcase or cabinet that may prevent air fl ow
through vent openings.
• Do not place lighted candles, cigarettes, cigars, etc. on
the product.
• Care should be taken so that objects do not fall into the
product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the cabinet. This product
does not contain customer serviceable components.
• The marking information is located at the bottom of
apparatus.
• To be completely disconnect the power input, the AC/
DC adaptor of apparatus shall be disconnected from the
mains.
• AC/DC adaptor is a disconnect device. The AC/DC
adaptor should not be obstructed OR should be easily
accessed during intended use.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering
the ventilation openings with items such as newspaper,
table-cloths, curtains etc.
• No naked fl ame sources such as lighted candled should
be placed on the apparatus.
• Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects
of battery disposal.
• The use of apparatus in moderate climates.
Important battery precautions
• Any battery may present a risk of fi re, explosion, or
chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge a battery
that is not intended to be recharged, do not incinerate,
and do not puncture.
• Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline batteries,
may leak if left in your product for a long period of
time. Remove the batteries from the product if you
are not going to use it for a month or more.
• If your product uses more than one battery, do not
mix types and make sure they are inserted correctly.
Mixing types or inserting incorrectly may cause them
to leak.
• Discard any leaky or deformed battery immediately.
They may cause skin burns or other personal injury.
• Please help to protect the environment by recycling or
disposing of batteries according to federal, state, and
local regulations.
WARNING: The battery (battery or batteries or battery
pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fi re or the like.
Ecology
Help protect the environment - we recommend that you
dispose of used batteries by putting them into specially
designed receptacles.
Electrical power information
AC/DC Adaptor:
Input: 100 - 240 V ~ AC 50/60 Hz
Output: 5.0 V---DC 1.2A
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. 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.