Magnasonic SelfSet MM176K, User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Connecting Power
The SelfSet ™ Clock Radio is equipped with an "auto time set" feature. When
power is connected, the clock display will flash '2' which is TIME ZONE 2
(Eastern time) and the default TIME ZONE setting.
To select TIME ZONE 2 (Eastern time) as your default time zone:
• Press ONCE to confirm your selection.
• The correct time will be displayed, unless you are in another time zone.
To change your time zone upon setup:
• Press or until your own time zone appears on the display; press
ONCE to confirm your selection.
To change your time zone after setup:
• With the radio off, press and hold the button until the time
zone numbers flash.
• Press or until your own time zone appears on the display; press
ONCE to confirm your selection.
There are 8 programmed times zones:
0 - Newfoundland time
1 - Atlantic time
2 - Eastern time (default)
3 - Central time
4 - Mountain time
5 - Pacific time
6 - Alaska time
7 - Hawaiian time
Battery Backup
This alarm clock is equipped with a battery backup feature. This feature will
restore your alarm clock settings in the event of a power outage. The 3V,
CR2032 Flat Lithium battery is pre-installed at the factory, however, should you
need to replace the battery, please read the following instructions.
Installing the Battery
1. Using a small Phillips Head screwdriver, loosen the screw from the battery
panel on the bottom of the unit.
2. Remove the battery compartment panel.
3. Remove/properly dispose of depleted battery and replace with new, 3V,
CR2032 Flat Lithium battery.
4. Close the battery compartment and put screw into place to secure battery panel.
• Batteries must be installed by an adult.
•
Use only the recommended size and type of battery specified.
• Please be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery
in the battery compartment. A reversed battery may cause damage to
the alarm clock.
• When not using the unit for a prolonged period of time, please remove
the battery to avoid possible damage caused by a leaking battery.
ATTENTION
• When replacing the battery, do not disconnect AC plug from AC outlet.
Current time and alarm will stay the same.
• Do not plug or unplug the power cable if you have wet hands.
• If you are not planning to use the unit for an extended period of time,
disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet.
• Do not pull on the cord! You may damage the power cord and may cause
an electric shock when disconnecting the power cord from the wall outlet.
Pull firmly at the base of the plug.
Daylight Saving Time (DST) / Summer Time
Daylight Saving Time/Summer Time is automatically preset. An icon will appear
on screen to indicate DST is on
• Daylight saving time begins at: 2:00 AM on the second Sunday of March.
•
Standard time begins at: 2:00 AM on the first Sunday of November.
Cancelling / Reactivating Automatic DST / Summer Time
1. To cancel DST/Summer Time, press and hold the button for 3
seconds while the radio is OFF.
2. ‘OFF’ will appear in the display to show that the Automatic DST/Summer
Time adjustment is cancelled. The display will return to the clock.
3. To reactivate DST/Summer Time, press and hold the button for 3
seconds while the radio is OFF.
4. ‘ON’ will appear in the display to show that the Automatic DST/Summer
Time adjustment is reactivated. The display will return to the clock.