LARGE DISPLAY
AM / FM CLOCK RADIO
with DUAL ALARMS
and NAP TIMER
OWNER'S MANUAL
CK5250
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Thank you for purchasing this Emerson Large Display AM/FM Clock Radio
with Dual Alarms and NAP Timer.
The extra large LED display is designed to be highly visible and easily readable
from anywhere in your room. At the same time we have managed to minimize the
cabinet size so that the radio won’t take up too much space on your night table.
The dual alarms can be set and used independently. And since there are two
separate Radio/Buzzer selector switches, you can set one alarm to wake you to
buzzer and the other to wake you to radio if your wish. All of the controls are easy
to see and easy to use. The radio has a slide rule dial for easy tuning. The clock has
forward and reverse setting controls for quick and easy adjustments.
The Sure-Alarm battery back up system will remember the time and alarm settings
of course, but it can do more than that. As long as there is a fresh 9-volt battery
installed, the Sure-Alarm system will operate the radio or buzzer alarm to wake
you up even if the power is off at your normal wake up time.
We have taken great care to make sure that your radio was in perfect working
order when it left our factory. It has been designed to give you many years of
enjoyment and trouble free operation. Should you experience any problems with
the operation or performance of this product please refer to the service and warranty
information at the end of this instruction manual.
Once again, from all of us at Emerson Radio Corp., thanks for your purchase.
For future reference, record the serial number in the space provided.
Model: CK5250
Serial Number:
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IMPORTANT NOTES
• Avoid installing this unit in places • Operate controls and switches as
exposed to direct sunlight or close to
heat radiating appliances such as
electric heaters, on top of other stereo
equipment that radiates too much
heat, places lacking ventilation or dusty
areas, places subject to constant
vibration and/or humid or moist areas.
described in the manual.
• Before turning on the power, make
certain that the power cord is properly
installed.
• When moving the set, be sure to first
disconnect the AC power cord.
FCC INFORMATION
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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 frequencyenergy
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.
• 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 accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
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PREPARATION FOR USE
UNPACKING AND SET UP
• Remove the radio from the carton and remove all packing material from the
radio. We suggest that you save the packing material, if possible, in the unlikely
event that your radio ever needs to be returned for service. The original carton
and packing material is the only safe way to pack your radio to protect it from
damage in transit.
• Remove any descriptive labels or stickers on the front or top of the cabinet. Do
not remove any labels or stickers from the back or bottom of the cabinet.
• Note the serial number on the bottom of your radio and write this number in the
space provided on Page 2 of this manual.
• Place your radio on a level surface such as a table, desk or shelf, convenient to
an AC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess heat, dirt,
dust, moisture, humidity, or vibration.
• Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length. The FM antenna is
built in to this cord. It must be fully extended to provide the best FM reception.
SURE-ALARM BATTERY BACK UP SYSTEM
The Sure-Alarm battery back up system in this radio will maintain the time and
alarm settings in the event of a temporary power interruption. When the power is
restored the time and alarm settings will be correct. If the power is off at your wake
up time, the Sure-Alarm system will use the battery power to turn on the radio or
buzzer alarm as usual, as long as the back up battery is installed and has sufficient
power remaining.
The Sure-Alarm battery back up system requires one 9-volt battery, not included.
We recommend that you install an alkaline battery for longest life and best
performance.
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TO INSTALL THE BATTERY
Press
• Open the battery compartment cover on the bottom
of the radio by pressing the tab in the direction of
the arrow.
• Connect the 9-volt battery to the battery terminal. It
can only be connected one way.
• Push the battery into the battery compartment and
replace the cover.
POWER FAILURE INDICATOR
If no battery is installed in the radio, or if the battery in the compartment is weak or
dead, the time and alarm settings will be lost if the power is interrupted. When the
power is restored the clock display will begin flashing. This is your indication that
the time display is incorrect and needs to be reset.
Important:
After you reset the time, be sure to reset your alarm settings as well.
POWER SOURCE
This radio is designed to 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 Sure Alarm battery back up system takes over to maintain the time
and alarm settings. To maximize the life of the back up battery, keep the radio
connected to a ‘live’ AC outlet at all times.
This radio uses a polarized AC plug which
has one blade wider than the other. This
plug will only fit into a polarized AC outlet.
This is a safety feature. If the plug will not
fit, you may have an older non-polarized
AC outlet. Do not defeat the safety feature
AC Outlet
AC Plug
by trying to file the wider blade, or replacing
the plug. Contact an electrician to replace
your outdated outlet.
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
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3
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1.) Lighted Dial Pointer.
2.) Display DIMMER switch (HI/LO).
3.) ALARM 1 ‘On’ Indicator.
4.) ALM 2 (Alarm) Selector Switch.
(RADIO/BUZZER/OFF)
12.) TUNING control.
13.) Back Up Battery Compartment.
14.) SNOOZE /SLEEP OFF Button.
15.) RADIO ON/OFF Button.
16.) SLEEP Button.
5.) AM indicator.
17.) NAP Button.
6.) ALM (Alarm) 1 Selector Switch.
(RADIO/BUZZER/OFF)
7.) Time Display.
8.) VOL (Volume) Control.
9.) NAP Indicator.
18.) AC Power Cord.
19.) Speaker (Back Cabinet)
20.) TIME Setting Button.
21.) ALM 1 Setting/Reset Button.
22.) ALM 2 Setting/Reset Button.
10.) Band (AM/FM) Switch.
11.) ALARM 2 ‘On’ Indicator.
23.) SET FWD (Forward)
24.) SET REV (Reverse)
Button.
Button.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING THE CLOCK
When you connect the radio to your AC outlet for the first time, the display will
begin flashing “12:00” PM (Noon). The flashing will stop when you set the time.
1.) Press and release the TIME button. The display will stop flashing and you can
now proceed to set the clock.
2.) Depress the TIME button together with either the FWD
or REV
buttons
for at least two seconds to move the display forward or backward to the
correct time. The display will move rapidly forward or backward as long as the
buttons are depressed.
3.) When the display approaches the correct time release the FWD
or REV
buttons and then repeatedly press the FWD or REV buttons to move
display forward or backward, one minute at a time, until the correct time appears
on the display.
AM indicator
Note: Observe the AM indicator to make sure you have set the clock to the correct
hour, AM or PM. If the AM indicator is ‘On’ the time displayed is AM. If the AM
indicator is ‘Off’ the time displayed is PM.
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SETTING THE WAKE UP TIMES
This clock radio has two separate alarms that can be set and used independently.
You may use the alarms to wake two people at different times, or you may use one
alarm for weekdays and the other for weekend wake up times. The procedure for
adjusting the wake up time is the same for both Alarm 1 and Alarm 2.
1.) Depress and hold either the ALM 1 or ALM 2 setting button. The display will
change from the correct time to the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 wake up time.
2.) While holding either the ALM 1 or ALM 2 setting button depress and hold
either the FWD
or REV
buttons for at least two seconds to move the
display forward or backward to the correct wake up time. The display will move
rapidly forward or backward as long as the buttons are depressed.
3.) When the display approaches the correct wake up time release the FWD
or REV
buttons and then repeatedly press the FWD
or REV
buttons
to move display forward or backward, one minute at a time, until the correct
wake up time appears on the display.
Note: Observe the AM indicator to make sure you have set the clock to the correct
wake up hour, AM or PM. If the AM indicator is ‘On’ the time displayed is AM. If the
AM indicator is ‘Off’ the time displayed is PM.
CHECKING THE WAKE UP TIMES
Whenever you want to check the wake up times, simply press either the ALM 1 or
ALM 2 setting buttons. The display will change from correct time to wake up time.
Release the ALM 1 or ALM 2 setting buttons to return to correct time.
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LISTENING TO THE RADIO
Note: Set the clock before pressing the RADIO ON/OFF button to turn the
radio ‘On’ for the first time.
1.) Set the Band selector to the desired band, AM or FM.
2.) Set the VOL (Volume) control to a low setting.
3.) Press the RADIO ON/OFF button to turn the radio ‘On’. The dial pointer will
light.
4.) Select your desired station with the TUN (Tuning) control.
5.) Adjust the Volume control to the desired setting.
6.) When you are finished listening, press the RADIO ON/OFF button to turn the
radio ‘Off’.
ANTENNA INFORMATION
AM
The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet. If AM reception is weak, change the
position of cabinet until the internal antenna picks up the strongest signal.
FM
The FM antenna is built in to the AC power cord. If FM reception is weak try varying
the position and direction of the power cord until you find the strongest signal.
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WAKE TO RADIO
1.) Turn the radio ‘On’ and select the band, station, and volume level that you wish
to hear when the alarm comes on, then turn the radio ‘Off’ again.
2.) Reconfirm the wake up time settings for the alarm you are using, Alarm 1,
Alarm 2, or both alarms.
3.) Set the ALM (Alarm) selector switch for one or both alarms to the ‘RADIO’
position. The appropriate Alarm 1 and/or Alarm 2 indicators will light up to
confirm that the alarms are set.
ALARM 1 indicator
ALARM 2 indicator
4.) At the selected wake up time the radio will turn ‘On’. It will play for one hour and
then shut off automatically.
5.) To stop the radio sooner, press the RADIO ON/OFF button. The radio will stop
but the alarm remains set and will turn the radio on again at the same time on
the following day.
6.) If you do not want the alarm to turn the radio on the following day, set the
appropriate ALM (Alarm) selector to the ‘OFF’ position.
WAKE TO BUZZER
1.) Reconfirm the wake up time settings for the alarm you are using, Alarm 1,
Alarm 2, or both alarms.
2.) Set the ALM (Alarm) selector switch for one or both alarms to the ‘BUZZER’
position. The appropriate ALARM 1 and/or ALARM 2 indicators will light up to
confirm that the alarms are set.
3.) At the selected wake up time the buzzer will sound. It will continue for one hour
and then shut off automatically.
4.) To stop the buzzer sooner, press the RADIO ON/OFF button. The buzzer will
stop but the alarm remains set and will turn the buzzer on again at the same
time on the following day.
5.) If you do not want the alarm to turn the buzzer on the following day, set the
appropriate ALM selector to the ‘OFF’ position.
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RADIO AND BUZZER OPERATION
You may also set one alarm for wake to radio and the other for wake to buzzer.
Just set the ALM 1 and ALM 2 selector switches to the desired positions.
SNOOZE ALARM
After the radio or buzzer alarm sounds in the morning you may press the SNOOZE
Bar for a few more minutes sleep. The alarm will stop for approximately 9 minutes
and then turn on again.
Note: Whenever the SNOOZE Bar is depressed the display changes from normal
time to a “minutes and seconds” display. The minute will be the last digit that
appeared in the time display, and the seconds will continue to advance. When the
SNOOZE bar is released the display returns to the correct time.
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NAP TIMER
This radio includes a programmable Nap Timer alarm. Use the Nap Timer to wake
up after a nap without disturbing your regular alarm settings. The Nap Timer can
be used for naps of up to 99 minutes.
To set the Nap Timer:
1.) Depress the NAP button. The display will show “n 30”, indicating a 30 minute
nap time, and the NAP indicator will light. After 30 minutes the buzzer alarm
will turn on.
AM indicator
NAP indicator
2.) To adjust the length of the Nap Timer depress and hold the NAP button, and
repeatedly press either the FWD
or REV buttons until the display shows
the desired Nap time. You can select between 1 minute and 99 minutes.
Note: When you change the length of the Nap Timer setting, the new setting
becomes the default setting. For example if you change the Nap Timer from
30 minutes to 45 minutes, the new default setting will become 45 minutes. The
next time you press the NAP button the Nap Timer will start at 45 minutes.
However if the power is interrupted and the back up battery is not installed, the
Nap Timer will return to the original 30-minute default setting.
3.) When the Nap Timer counts down to “00” the buzzer alarm will turn on. Press
the SNOOZE button to shut off the buzzer alarm.
Note: If you do not press the SNOOZE button to shut the buzzer off, it will
continue for one hour and then shut off automatically.
To cancel the Nap Timer before the buzzer alarm turns on, press the SNOOZE
button at any time. The NAP indicator goes off and the buzzer alarm will not turn
on.
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SLEEP TO MUSIC TIMER
You can program the Sleep Timer to play the radio for up to 99 minutes and then
shut off automatically.
1.) Depress the SLEEP button. The display will show “L 30”, the radio will turn on,
play for 30 minutes and then turn off automatically.
2.) To adjust the length of the Sleep Timer depress and hold the SLEEP button,
and repeatedly press either the FWD
or REV
buttons until the display
shows the desired Sleep time. You can select between 1 minute and 99 minutes.
Note: When you change the length of the Sleep Timer setting, the new setting
becomes the default setting. For example, if you change the Sleep Timer
from 30 minutes to 45 minutes, the default setting will become 45 minutes.
The next time you press the SLEEP button the Sleep Timer will start at 45
minutes. However, if the power is interrupted and the back up battery is not
installed, the Sleep Timer will return to the original 30-minute deafult setting.
3.) When the Sleep Timer counts down to “00” the radio will shut off automatically.
To cancel the Sleep Timer operation and shut the radio off before the Sleep Timer
counts down to “00”, press the SNOOZE button at any time.
IMPORTANT: Remember that the radio station and volume settings that you choose
for Sleep To Music operation are the same settings you will hear if you set the
alarm for Wake To Radio the following morning.
DIMMER CONTROL
The DIMMER control was set to the ‘HI’ position at our factory. If you find the clock
display is too bright in a darkened room, set theDimmer control to the ‘LO’ position.
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
There are no user serviceable parts inside this radio. Please refer all service
problems to a qualified service facility. See the warranty page of this manual for
further details.
If the cabinet becomes dusty, wipe the exterior with a soft dust cloth only. Never
use dusting sprays or polishes on the cabinet.
If the cabinet becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be wiped with a
soft cloth that has been slightly dampened with a mild soap and water solution.
Always disconnect the power cord from the AC outlet before cleaning, and never
allow any liquid to get inside the cabinet.
Note: If there is no battery in the back-up battery compartment, the Time and Alarm
settings will be lost when the power cord is disconnected for cleaning. Reset the
clock and wake up times after reconnecting the power cord.
TO FIND THE LOCATIONAND PHONE NUMBER
OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE CENTER
PERMITTEDTO PERFORM WARRANTY...
SERVICE
CALLTOLLFREE: 1-800-695-0098
FORADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATINGASSISTANCE
PLEASE CALL:
1-800-898-9020
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO:
Emerson Radio Corp.
Consumer Affairs Dept.
1901DiplomatDrive,
Farmers Branch, TX 75234.
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LIMITED WARRANTY
Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material, including
original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of
ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. With your dated
proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts
at an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion.
For repair or replacement, pack your unit in a padded box, enclose your check or
money order payable to Emerson Radio Corp. in the amount of $5.00 (not required
by California residents) to cover shipping and handling costs, and enclose a copy
of your proof of purchase. Send your unit to:
Emerson Radio Corp.
1901 Diplomat Drive,
Farmers Branch, TX 75234.
This warranty does not cover damage from negligence, misuse, abuse, accident,
failure to follow operating instructions, commercial use, rental, repairs by an
unauthorized facility, or products purchased, used, serviced or damaged outside
of the United States.
THIS WARRANTYGIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, ANDYOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
AU898H
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EMERSON RADIO CORP.
EMERSON
Part No. : 16-2899
305-01
Printed in China
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