® CASSETTE PLAYER WITH AM / FM CLOCK RADIO MODEL CR-186 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WAKE UP TO TAPE, RADIO OR ALARM AM/FM RADIO RECEIVER ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK PLAYS ALL STANDARD CASSETTE TAPES EASY TO SET CLOCK FUNCTIONS PM & AUTO INDICATORS SNOOZE BUTTON SLEEP TO MUSIC BATTERY BACK-UP (9V BATTERY, NOT INCLUDED) CR-186_032200 NLv.2 E PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER S E RVICEABLE PA RT S INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. CAUTION The lightning flash and arrow head within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of dangerous voltage inside the product. See bottom of the unit The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting you of important instructions accompanying the product. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. THESE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ARE INCLUDED, AS APPLICABLE TO THE APPLIANCE, CONVEYING TO THE USER THE INFORMATION ITEMIZED BELOW: 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated. 2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference. 3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed. 5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like. 6. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. 7. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that impede the flow air through the ventilation openings. 8. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance. 10. Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated. 11. Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords a plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance. 1 CR-186_032200 NLv.2 E IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer. 13. Nonuse periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time. 14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. 15. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or B. Objects have fallen, or liquid been spilled into the appliance; or C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. 16. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. 17. Power lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines. 18. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H) 2 CR-186_032200 NLv.2 E LOCATION OF CONTROLS TOP VIEW 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 3 2 1 11 FRONT VIEW 12 13 14 BOTTOM VIEW 17 16 15 20 21 19 18 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. SLEEP BUTTON ALARM SET/OFF BUTTON HOUR SET BUTTON FUNCTION SWITCH (BUZZ/AUTO/OFF/ON) BAND SWITCH (AM/FM) MINUTE SET BUTTON TIME SET BUTTON SNOOZE BUTTON CASSETTE DOOR VOLUME CONTROL TUNING CONTROL 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. CASSETTE PLAY BUTTON CASSETTE FAST FORWARD BUTTON CASSETTE STOP BUTTON CLOCK DISPLAY AUTO INDICATOR LAMP (ALARM ON) PM INDICATOR LAMP AC POWER CORD EARPHONE JACK (EARPHONE NOT INCLUDED) 9V BATTERY COMPARTMENT (AT BOTTOM) (FOR OPTIONAL BATTERY BACK-UP) (STRETCH OUT FOR BEST FM RECEPTION) 21. FM ANTENNA WIRE 3 CR-186_032200 NLv.2 E OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Your new AM/FM CLOCK RADIO CASSETTE PLAYER is a specially designed all solid state set which, with proper care, will give you years of trouble-free service. Powering Up Plug the AC POWER CORD into a 120V, 60Hz wall outlet . The CLOCK DISPLAY will light up or flash indicating the power is on. NOTE: ONE BLADE OF THE PLUG IS WIDER THAN THE OTHER. ALSO DO NOT USE AN OUTLET CONTROLLED BY A WALL SWITCH. NOTE: This cord is polarized. This means the cord will only fit one way into the socket or wall outlet. If it does not fit, do not force it, just reverse it and try again. BATTERY BACK-UP If the AC cord is disconnected or if there is a short time power failure, this electronic clock and timer are designed to continue operating internally (without showing in the display) if a 9 volt battery (not included) is installed. To connect the battery, locate the BATTERY COMPARTMENT on the bottom of the set. Open the BATTERY COMPARTMENT by pushing in on the tab, open the door, and connect the battery to the terminals of the battery snap inside the compartment (Alkaline battery is recommended). Replace the battery compartment door. The back-up battery will keep your alarm and time setting to avoid your having to reset these if power fails. NOTE: Be sure to check the condition of the battery every few months by disconnecting the AC cord and connecting it again 2 or 3 minutes later. The preset times will show. If the time flashes, it indicates the battery is dead or not connected properly. The radio will work fine without this back up battery. BATTERY PRECAUTION Follow these precautions when using a battery in this device: 1. Use only the size and type of battery specified (9 volt) 2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as indicated in the battery compartment . 3. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage. 4. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture (Follow battery manufacturers directions). Setting the Clock 1. Press the TIME set button together with the HOUR set button until the display shows the desired hour. 2. Press the TIME set button together with the MINUTE set button until the display shows the desired minutes. NOTE: When the PM indicator is off, the time is AM (advance 12 hours to change from AM to PM). 4 CR-186_032200 NLv.2 E OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setting the Alarm Time 1. Press the ALARM/OFF button to check the alarm time. 2. Press the ALARM/OFF button together with the HOUR set button until the display shows the desired alarm hour time 3. Press the ALARM/OFF button together with the MINUTE set button until the display shows the desired alarm minutes. 4. Make sure the PM lamp is not on if you want clock to wake you in the morning. 5. Release the ALARM/OFF button, the display will show the normal time of the day. NOTE: Again check the PM indicator. To change PM to AM, advance 12 hours. Playing the Radio 1. Slide the FUNCTION switch to ON position. 2. Slide the BAND switch to either AM or FM. 3. Turn the TUNING control to your desired station. 4. Adjust the VOLUME control to your favorite listening level. 5. Slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF position to shut off the radio. For best AM reception, rotate the radio or move it near the window. For best FM reception, unwind and fully stretch the FM antenna wire. WARNING: Do not connect the FM antenna wire to an outdoor antenna. F u ll S p o o l E m p t y S p o o l Playing the Cassette 1. Slide the FUNCTION switch to ON position. The radio will come on. 2. Insert a prerecorded cassette tape into the cassette compartment door with the full spool to the left and the exposed tape facing you (see sketch). Press the cassette PLAY button to start playing the tape. 3. Adjust the VOLUME control to your favorite level. 4. Press the cassette STOP button to stop the tape. The radio will come on. 5. To shut the radio, slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF or AUTO. AUTOMATIC STOP This set has a built-in automatic stop and the tape mechanism will stop playing and shut off when it has reached the end of the tape. After the tape finishes playing, the radio will come on. This is normal. You may re-insert the tape again to play cassette and press cassette PLAY button or to stop the radio, slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF or AUTO. MANUAL STOP The tape played can be stopped manually by pressing the cassette STOP button. The radio will come on. To stop the radio, slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF or AUTO. Using Earphones You may enjoy the music without disturbing others by plugging the earphone (not included) into the earphone jack. 5 CR-186_032200 NLv.2 E OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Waking to Radio 1. Set the alarm time as previously instructed. Set the FUNCTION switch to ON position. 2. Slide the BAND switch to AM or FM band, and tune your favorite station. Make sure the VOLUME control is set sufficiently loud to wake you up. 3. Slide the FUNCTION switch to AUTO position and the AUTO indicator will light up. NOTE: Your set is now ready to turn on automatically at your selected alarm time. If you do not change the time, your set will wake you every day at same time (make sure alarm time is set for AM or PM correctly). Waking to Cassette Player 1. Set the alarm as previously instructed. 2. Insert your tape as instructed on page 5, press the cassette PLAY button down. Slide the FUNCTION switch to AUTO position and the AUTO indicator will light up. NOTE: Your cassette player is now ready to turn on automatically at your selected alarm time. Make sure the VOLUME control is set loud enough to wake you up, and the tape is not at the end. Waking to Buzzer Alarm Off 1. Set the alarm time as previously instructed. 2. Slide the FUNCTION switch to BUZZ position. The AUTO indicator will light up. 3. The buzzer alarm is now set to turn on automatically at the time selected by the alarm. There are 2 ways to shut the alarm. 1.Press ALARM/OFF button. This will shut the alarm for that day only. Next day the radio will wake you again at the same time. 2.Slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF position to shut the alarm or buzzer. However, remember to slide the switch back to AUTO or BUZZ, otherwise you will not be woken the next day by this set . Snooze Control When you are woken up by this set but wish to sleep a few minutes more, simply press the SNOOZE button. The radio, buzzer or tape alarm will go off for 9 minutes and then come on again. This can be repeated in a row (to shut off the alarm, press the ALARM/OFF button). Sleep Control 1. To turn the radio on for about 1 hour, press the SLEEP button. 2. Pressing the SLEEP button will allow the radio or tape to play 59 minutes or 1 hour and 59 minutes before it turns itself off. The required sleep time can be set by holding the SLEEP button and simultaneously pressing the HOUR set button or MINUTE set button until the desired number of minute is displayed. Release both buttons, the radio or tape will play for that amount of time and then shut itself off. NOTE: If you decide to turn the radio off before the playing time has expired, simply press the SNOOZE button. NOTE: The operation of the sleep function will ...