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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 

 

If you experience difficulties in the use of this clock radio, please check the following or 
call 1-800-777-5331 for Customer Service and support

 

SYMPTOM 

POSSIBLE CAUSE 

POSSIBLE SOLUTION 

Power does not come 
on 

Power adaptor connection is 
unstable

 

 

Reconnect the adaptor 

No sound  

VOLUME control is turned 
down 

Increase the Volume 

Noise or sound 
distorted on AM or FM 
broadcast 
 

- Station not tuned properly 
- FM: Antenna is not extended 
- AM : Internal antenna is not 

positioned correctly 

- Retune Broadcast 
station 
- Fully extend the antenna 

- Reposition the unit until 

the best reception is 
obtained 

No charging from the 
USB port 

The USB cable is damaged or 
not securely attached 

Replace the USB cable or 
try reconnecting it again 

 
 
 

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core value of our business. We are dedicated to 
continuous implementation of responsible initiatives with 
an aim to conserve and maintain the environment through 
responsible recycling. 

 
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  for  more  information  on 

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SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Spectra Merchandising Intl, Inc. is under 
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Summary of Contents for JCR-298

Page 1: ...tooth Digital AM FM Dual Alarm Clock Radio with USB Charging Port MODEL JCR 298 USER MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERE...

Page 2: ...order to disconnect the apparatus from the mains completely the AC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains socket outlet completely 10 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufact...

Page 3: ...damaged b If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally by following the operating i...

Page 4: ...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 ex...

Page 5: ...To establish a safe level Start your volume control at a low setting Slowly increase the sound until you can hear it comfortably and clearly and without distortion Once you have established a comforta...

Page 6: ...ERY DOOR 5 SKIP BACKWARD TUNE BUTTON 13 FM ANTENNA 6 SKIP FORWARD TUNE BUTTON 14 AUX IN JACK 7 PLAY PAUSE TIME SET BUTTON 15 DC IN JACK 8 BLUETOOTH PAIR PRESET BUTTON 16 SPEAKER POWER SOURCE AC ADAPTO...

Page 7: ...atteries are in contact with the corresponding terminals in the battery compartment Replace the BATTERY DOOR 12 If a power outage occurs the unit automatically switches to the battery power supply and...

Page 8: ...ounding CLOCK SETTING The LED DISPLAY 11 will be flashing when the unit is plugged in for the first time The unit is now in standby mode Setting the Time 1 In standby mode press and hold the TIME SET...

Page 9: ...ce of the ALARM 1 BUTTON 3 Note The unit will automatically save the settings and return to Standby mode if you do not tap any button within 10 seconds Setting the wake to alarm source 1 In Standby mo...

Page 10: ...SOURCE STANDBY BUTTON 2 to turn the Bluetooth device off If no buttons are pressed when the Bluetooth device is playing it will continue playing for 60 minutes and then turn off automatically NOTE Th...

Page 11: ...atically tune to the next or previous available station 7 Tap the VOL BUTTONS 3 4 to obtain the desired volume level 8 Press and hold the SOURCE STANDBY BUTTON 2 to turn the radio off Notes Use Manual...

Page 12: ...UTTON 2 you will step through the different modes available FM Radio AM Radio Bluetooth bt AUX 3 Tap the SOURCE STANDBY BUTTON 2 repeatedly to select Bluetooth mode 4 bt will show on the LED DISPLAY 1...

Page 13: ...ternal device you plugged into the AUX IN JACK 14 7 Slowly adjust both the volume controls of the JCR 298 and the external device until you reach a comfortable listening level Notes If you connect the...

Page 14: ...or portable device battery charging only and does not support data transfer or connection to a computer Don t connect the USB port of the unit to another USB charger It may damage both units and void...

Page 15: ...l the best reception is obtained No charging from the USB port The USB cable is damaged or not securely attached Replace the USB cable or try reconnecting it again At Spectra environmental and social...

Page 16: ...ure to provide reasonable care and necessary maintenance as outlined in the user manual 3 Warranty of all SPECTRA products applies to residential use only and is void when products are used in a nonre...

Page 17: ...ever 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 t...

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