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Jumbo Display

Dual Alarm AM/FM Clock Radio

with 

ATOMIC CLOCK

Automatic Time Setting System

OWNER’S MANUAL

CKA1100

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Page 1: ...Jumbo Display Dual Alarm AM FM Clock Radio with ATOMIC CLOCK Automatic Time Setting System OWNER S MANUAL CKA1100 Visit our web site at www emersonradio com CKA1100_drafts052102 p65 21 5 2002 15 19 20 ...

Page 2: ...ime 13 Refer all servicing to qualified 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 14 This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing w...

Page 3: ...adjusts automatically for months of less than 31 days There are dual alarms that can be programmed for weekdays only weekends only or all 7 days a great sounding AM FM radio and an extra large display for both time and month date that you can see from anywhere in your room We believe this may be the best clock radio available anywhere We know it s the most accurate Please be sure to read this manu...

Page 4: ...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 experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must acc...

Page 5: ... operate on normal 120V 60Hz AC power only Do not attempt to operate the radio on any other power source You could cause damage to the radio that is not covered by your warranty This radio should be connected to an AC outlet that is always live Do not connect it to an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch When the power to the radio is interrupted the back up battery take over to maintain the...

Page 6: ...panel that will warn you when the batteries are getting weak and need to be replaced To install or replace the batteries 1 Place the radio face down We suggest you place a towel or similar soft cloth under the radio to avoid scratching the front lens 2 Remove the battery door by pressing down on the tab as illustrated 3 Insert 2 AA alkaline batteries into the compartment as illustrated 4 Replace t...

Page 7: ...p Battery Compartment Bottom of Cabinet 15 Display DIMMER HIGH LOW Switch 16 ALARM 2 Selector Switch RADIO BUZZER OFF 17 ALARM 1 Selector Switch RADIO BUZZER OFF 18 ALM Alarm 2 On Indicator 19 ALM Alarm 1 On Indicator 20 AM Indicator 21 Time Display 22 Day Indicators 23 BATT LOW Indicator 24 Month Date Display 25 VOLUME Control 26 BAND AM FM Switch 27 TUNING Control 28 WWVB SIGNAL Indicator 29 Lig...

Page 8: ...m Fort Collins there is also a high level of interference in this area This area is also in range of station MSF in Teddington Middlesex England Station MSF is also transmitting at 60kHz and the signal from this station can interfere with signal from station WWVB especially in the area from Maine to New York Automatic time setting is never instantaneous even if your home was located next door to t...

Page 9: ...unit If you live in one of the difficult reception areas please read all of the instructions very carefully and please be patient The best time for reception of the WWVB signal is the period between midnight and dawn because interference from other sources tends to be lower during these hours Reception of the Atomic Clock time signal may also be difficult in buildings with steel frames such as hig...

Page 10: ...e designed this model so that the WWVB receiver automatically switches Off whenever the AM FM radio is turned On If you switch the radio On before the WWVB signal is received the clock will not be able to set itself while that radio is On After switching the radio Off press the and buttons together to switch the WWVB receiver On again The WWVB receiver is automatically programmed to switch On ever...

Page 11: ... allow If you have the radio on a night table or desk you may allow the antenna to hang down behind the table or desk You may also hang the antenna on a wall using a small tack or nail and the keyhole provided on the antenna housing If you live in a fringe reception area you may also tape the antenna to a window for better reception of the WWVB signal Keep the antenna away from large metal objects...

Page 12: ...cally Note If AC power is interrupted and the back up batteries are exhausted the clock will again default to ZONE 01 when the power is restored Failure To Receive The WWVB Signal If the internal receiver fails to receive the WWVB signal the receiver shuts off and the display changes from ZONE 01 to 12 10 AM Monday 1 01 and the clock continues running at that point After 50 minutes the receiver au...

Page 13: ...s to advance the month date display to the correct setting The Day indicator will change automatically to match the month date display You do not adjust the Day display separately 3 Set the display to the correct time Depress the TIME SECONDS button and the or buttons to move the display forward or backward to the correct time The display changes slowly at first and then begins to change rapidly I...

Page 14: ...ition the Alarm Mode selector allows you to set either or both alarms for Week Days only Week Ends only or Every Day operation The procedure for setting the wake up times is the same for both alarms 1 Depress the ALM 1 or ALM 2 button The display will change from the current time to the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 wake up time The Day indicators will show which mode is selected Week Days only Week Ends onl...

Page 15: ...press the RADIO ON OFF button to turn the radio Off The LED dial pointer goes Off Antenna Information FM The FM antenna is built in to the AC power cord Be sure the power cord is completely unwound and extended to its full length for best FM reception AM The AM ferrite bar antenna is located inside the radio cabinet If AM reception is unsatisfactory you may have to change the position of the cabin...

Page 16: ...ontrol to the desired wake up level then turn the radio Off again 4 At the selected wake up time the unit will turn on and either the radio or the buzzer will wake you up The buzzer will continue for 5 minutes and then shut off automatically and reset itself for the following day The radio will play for one hour and then stop and reset itself for the following day To stop the radio or buzzer soone...

Page 17: ...ly Notes When you adjust the amount of sleep time from the initial default setting of 10 minutes your new setting becomes the new default sleep time For example if you adjust the sleep time setting from 10 minutes to 60 minutes each time you press the SLEEP button the display will show 60 minutes This will continue as the default sleep time until you change the setting again If you experience a po...

Page 18: ...pads as these will damage the finish of your radio CARE AND MAINTENANCE FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE PLEASE WRITE TO Emerson Radio Corp Consumer Affairs Dept 1901 Diplomat Drive Farmers Branch TX 75234 FOR ADDITIONAL SET UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL 1 800 898 9020 TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM WARRANTY CALL TOLL FREE 1 800 695 0098 SERV...

Page 19: ...amage to equipment not properly connected to the product Cost incurred in shipping your unit to and from an authorized Depot Repair Facility Ordinary adjustments which you can perform as outlined in the owner s manual Signal reception problems caused by external antenna or cable systems Products purchased used serviced or damaged outside of the United States Damage to compact discs or cassettes Wh...

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