Emerson cks3528 User Manual

SmartSet® Clock Radio  
with Auto-Time Setting System,  
Jumbo Display, Dual Alarms,  
Sure Alarm,  
and 3-Color Time Projection System  
(U.S. Patent No. 6,567,344)  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
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Thank you for purchasing this Emerson SmartSet® Dual Alarm Clock Radio  
with Time Projection System.  
This clock radio uses Emerson’s patented SmartSet® Automatic Time Setting  
System. The first time you connect this clock radio to your AC outlet, and after  
every power interruption, within seconds the clock will automatically set itself  
to the correct Year, Month, Date, Day, and Time. You will never see that  
annoying, flashing “12:00” display again. In addition all changes from Standard  
Time to Daylight Saving Time, and back to Standard Time, are made  
automatically.  
There are dual alarms that can be set and used independently, which means  
that you can set one alarm to wake you to the buzzer and the other to wake  
you to music. And both of the alarms can be programmed for everyday  
operation, weekdays only, or weekends only.  
This model also includes an integrated clock time projector that will project  
the time in large selectable GREEN, BLUE or RED numerals on the wall or  
ceiling of a dark room. This allows you to see the time without actually looking  
at the clock itself.  
There is a long life lithium battery installed in this clock radio when you buy it.  
This battery can maintain the time and alarm settings for 3 to 5 years, or even  
longer, so there is no need to pay for a new 9-volt battery every 6 months, as  
is recommended in other clock radios with normal battery back up.  
We have taken every precaution to make sure this radio was in perfect working  
order when it left our factory. If you encounter any problems with the set up or  
operation of this item, please call the Emerson Consumer Products Corp.,  
Customer Service Hotline, toll free, at 1-800-898-9020.  
Once again, thank you for purchasing this Emerson SmartSet® Clock Radio.  
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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 AC 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.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
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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 the Warranty page 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.  
Protect Your Furniture  
This model is equipped with non-skid rubber ‘feet’ to prevent the product from  
moving when you operate the controls. These ‘feet’ are made from non-migrating  
rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your  
furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives,  
or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber ‘feet’ to soften, and leave marks or a  
rubber residue on the furniture. To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly  
recommend that you purchase small self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware  
stores and home improvement centers everywhere, and apply these pads to the  
bottom of the rubber 'feet' before you place the product on fine wooden furniture.  
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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 built in lithium battery takes over to maintain the time and alarm  
settings. To maximize the life of the lithium battery keep the radio connected to a  
‘live’ AC outlet at all times.  
You will note that this system is equipped with  
a polarized AC power plug having one blade  
wider than the other. This is a safety feature. If  
this plug does not fit into your existingAC outlet,  
do not try to defeat this safety feature by filing  
the wide blade to make it fit into your outlet.  
If this plug will not fit into your outlet, you  
AC Outlet  
probably have an out-dated non-polarized AC  
AC Plug  
outlet. You should have your outlet changed by  
a qualified licensed electrician.  
Sure Alarm battery Back-Up System  
This SmartSet® Clock Radio includes a Sure Alarm battery back-up circuit that can  
wake you up even if the power is ‘Off’ at the selected wake up time. If your power  
is ‘Off’ at the selected wake up time the clock display will be off and the radio will  
not operate, but a separate mini-buzzer will turn ‘On’ automatically to wake you up,  
even if you had selected the “Wake to Radio” option.  
The Sure Alarm will sound for 30 seconds and then shut off automatically.  
To stop the Sure Alarm buzzer immediately, press the RADIO ON/OFF button.  
Pressing the SNOOZE button has no effect during Sure Alarm operation.  
NOTE: In order to maximize the life of the built in lithium battery, please be  
sure to set the ALARM 1 and ALARM 2 switches to the “OFF” position if the  
radio will be disconnected from the AC outlet for more than a few hours. This  
will prevent the Sure Alarm from turning ‘On’ unnecessarily.  
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
Front Panel  
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Top Panel  
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Left Side Panel  
Right Side Panel  
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1.) Projection Image (GREEN/BLUE/RED) Color Selector Switch.  
2.) AL 1 (Alarm 1 ‘On’) Indicator.  
3.) Projector ROTATE IMAGE Selector Switch.  
4.) Projector.  
5.) Projector Focus-Adjustment Ring.  
6.) Projector Lens.  
7.) AM Indicator.  
8.) Time/Date Display.  
9.) VOLUME Control.  
10.) BAND (AM/FM) Selector Switch.  
11.) AL 2 (Alarm 2 ‘On’) Indicator.  
12.) TUNING Control.  
13.)  
LOW BATT. Indicator.  
14.) Lighted Dial Pointer.  
15.) DAY OF WEEK (MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN) Indicators.  
16.) AC Power Cord (Back Cabinet).  
17.) PROJECTOR ON/OFF Button.  
18.) MONTH/DATE Setting Button.  
19.) TIME Setting Button.  
20.) TIME ZONE Button.  
21.) SLEEP Button (Sleep To Music Timer).  
22.) Speaker (Back Cabinet).  
23.) ALARM 1 setting Button.  
24.) ALARM 2 setting Button.  
25.) ALARM MODE (Weekdays / Weekends / Everyday Alarm) Button.  
26.) SET – Button.  
27.) SET + Button.  
28.) RADIO ON/OFF Button.  
29.) SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF Button.  
30.) ALARM 1 (RADIO/BUZZER/OFF) Selector Switch.  
31.) ALARM 2 (RADIO/BUZZER/OFF) Selector Switch.  
32.) Display DIMMER (HI/LO) Selector Switch.  
33.) Back Up Battery Compartment (Bottom Cabinet).  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Setting The Time, The First Time  
IMPORTANT: The first time you connect your new SmartSet® clock radio to the  
AC outlet the internal computer will automatically set the time correctly for the  
Eastern Time Zone, which is the initial default setting. The display will scan for a  
few seconds and then show the correct Day and Time in the Eastern zone. If you  
live in the Eastern Time zone, there’s nothing else to do. Your clock is set correctly  
and running.  
If you do not live in the Eastern Time zone you must change the default zone  
display to your own zone. You only do this one time and the SmartSet® will remember  
the new default zone setting and will always return to that setting after a power  
interruption.  
There are 7 time zones programmed into your SmartSet® clock radio as follows:  
ZONE 1  
ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ZONE 6  
ZONE 7  
Atlantic Time  
Eastern Time (Default Setting)  
Central Time  
Mountain Time  
Pacific Time  
Yukon Time  
Hawaiian Time  
To change the default time zone display,  
depress the TIME ZONE button. The number  
2” will appear on the display indicating that the  
default zone is ZONE 2, Eastern Time.  
Hold the TIME ZONE button and then press either the SET + or buttons until  
your own time zone appears on the display, then release the buttons. The clock  
display will change to the correct time in the time zone you selected. The clock will  
always return to the correct time in the zone you selected after every power  
interruption.  
If you move to a different time zone, simply change the default zone display to the  
new zone and the SmartSet® will remember that setting for you.  
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Date Display  
To see the correct date at any time, depress the MONTH/DATE button. The display  
changes from time to Month and Date (MM/DD).  
For example, May 21st will appear as “5.21”.  
When you release the MONTH/DATE button  
the display returns to the correct time.  
Year Display  
To see the correct year, depress the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons together.  
The display changes from time to year.  
When you release the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons the display returns to the  
correct time.  
Daylight Saving and Leap Year Adjustments  
All Daylight Saving and Leap Year adjustments are made automatically by  
the SmartSet® internal computer as follows:  
Start of Daylight Saving Time:  
At “2:00 AM” on the 2nd Sunday in March, the clock will automatically  
advance to “3:00 AM”.  
End of Daylight Saving Time:  
At “3:00 AM” on the 1st Sunday in November, the clock will automatically  
reset to “2:00 AM”.  
Leap Year:  
At “12:00 Midnight” on February 28th, the calendar display will change  
to “2.29”.  
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Manual Time Adjustments  
Some people like to set their clocks 5 to 10 minutes fast to make sure that they will  
always be on time. Even though the SmartSet® sets the time by itself, you still have  
the option of adjusting the time manually if you wish.  
To manually adjust the time display depress and hold the TIME button, and press  
either the SET + or buttons to adjust the time display ahead or back as desired.  
Each press of the SET + or buttons will change the display by one minute. If you  
hold the SET + or buttons the display will continue to change. The display will  
change slowly at first, one minute at a time. But if you continue holding the SET +  
or buttons the display will change rapidly.  
NOTE: If you manually adjust the time, your new setting is entered into the  
SmartSet® memory. If the power is interrupted, the display will return to your  
new setting, not the original setting, when the power is restored.  
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Adjusting The Wake Up Times  
Your SmartSet® 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 ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting button.  
The display will change from the correct  
time to the Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 wake up  
time.  
2.) While holding the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting button, depress either the  
SET + or button to move the display ahead or back to your desired wake up  
time.  
3.) When the desired wake up time appears on the display, release the SET + or  
buttons.  
NOTE: Be sure that you have set the wake up time correctly by observing  
the AM indicator. If the AM indicator is ‘On’ the wake up time is “AM”. If the  
AM indicator is ‘Off’, the wake up time is “PM”.  
4.) When the desired wake up time (AM or PM) appears on the display, release  
the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting buttons.  
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Selecting The Alarm Mode  
Your SmartSet® clock radio allows you to select from among three different alarm  
operation modes for either alarm. The alarm modes are:  
Everyday – the alarm will turn on all 7 days.  
Weekdays only – the alarm will only turn on Monday through Friday;  
Weekends only – the alarm will only turn on Saturday and Sunday;  
To check the Alarm Mode setting for Alarm 1, depress the ALARM 1 setting button.  
The display will show the Alarm 1 wake up time and the DAY OF WEEK indicators  
will show you the alarm mode which is selected.  
• If all 7 indicators are ‘On’, the Everydaymode  
is selected.  
• If only the MON(Monday) through FRI  
(Friday) indicators are ‘On’, the Weekdays  
only mode is selected.  
• If only the SAT(Saturday) and SUN(Sunday)  
indicators are ‘On’, the Weekends only mode  
is selected.  
To change the Alarm Mode setting for Alarm 1, hold the ALARM 1 setting button  
and press the ALARM MODE button until the DAY OF WEEK indicators show the  
desired mode setting, Weekdays only, Weekends only, or Everyday operation.  
Release the ALARM MODE and ALARM 1 setting buttons and the display will  
return to the correct time.  
Follow the same procedure to select the desired Alarm Mode for Alarm 2 if  
necessary.  
Checking The Wake Up Times And Alarm Mode  
Whenever you want to check the wake up time or the alarm mode settings, simply  
press either the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting buttons. The display will change  
from correct time to wake up time and the DAY OF WEEK indicators will show you  
the alarm mode which is currently selected.  
Release the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting buttons to return to correct time.  
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Listening To The Radio  
1.) Set the BAND selector to the desired band, AM or FM.  
2.) Set the VOLUME control to a low setting.  
3.) Press the RADIO ON/OFF button to turn the radio ‘On’. The radio dial pointer  
will light.  
4.) Select your desired station with the 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’. The radio dial pointer light goes ‘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 AC 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 and alarm mode settings for the alarm you are  
using, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both alarms.  
3.) Set the ALARM selector switch for one or both alarms to the “RADIO” position.  
The appropriate AL 1 and/or AL 2 indicators will light up to confirm that the  
alarms are set.  
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 either the appropriate ALARM 1 or ALARM 2  
button, or 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 (depending on the Alarm Mode setting).  
6.) If you do not want the alarm to turn the radio on the following day, set the  
appropriate ALARM selector switch to the “OFF” position.  
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Wake To BUZZER (Crescendo Alarm)  
NOTE: Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 have different buzzer sounds.  
• Alarm 1 is a “Single beep” sound.  
• Alarm 2 is a “Double beep” sound.  
You will be able to tell which alarm is going off by the sound that it makes.  
1.) Reconfirm the wake up time and alarm mode settings for the alarm you are  
using, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both alarms.  
2.) Set the ALARM selector switch for one or both alarms to the BUZZER position.  
The appropriate AL 1 and/or AL 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 begin softly and  
gradually increase in volume to wake you up. It will continue for one hour and  
then shut off automatically.  
4.) To stop the buzzer sooner, press either the appropriate ALARM 1 or ALARM 2  
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 (depending on the Alarm Mode  
setting).  
To stop the buzzer and turn on the radio immediately, press the RADIO ON/  
OFF button instead of the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button.  
5.) If you do not want the alarm to turn the buzzer on the following day, set the  
appropriate ALARM selector to the “OFF” position.  
Radio And Buzzer Operation  
You may also set one alarm for wake to RADIO and the  
other for wake to BUZZER. Just set the ALARM 1 and  
ALARM 2 selector switches to the desired positions.  
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Snooze/Repeat Alarm  
After the alarm turns ‘On’ in the morning you can press the SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF  
button on the top cabinet for a few extra minutes sleep.  
The corresponding AL indicator will flash.  
The alarm will stop for approximately 9 minutes and then comes ‘On’ again.  
The Snooze operation my be repeated several times if desired but after one hour  
the alarm will not come on again.  
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Sleep To Music Timer  
You can program the sleep timer to play the radio for up to 90 minutes and then  
shut ‘Off’ automatically.  
1.) Press the SLEEP button.  
The display will briefly show “10” and the  
radio will begin to play.  
After 10 minutes the radio will shut off automatically. Each time you press the  
SLEEP button the sleep timer will start at 10 minutes. This is the sleep timer  
default setting.  
2.) To increase or decrease the amount of time that the radio will play before  
shutting off, hold the SLEEP button and press either the SET + or button to  
change the display to the desired sleep time, up to a maximum of “90” minutes  
or a minimum of “02” minutes.  
NOTE: When you change the sleep timer from the 10 minute default setting  
to a different setting, the new setting becomes the default setting. Whenever  
you activate the sleep timer it will begin with your new default setting and  
count down to zero from that point.  
3.) To cancel the sleep timer before it counts down to “00” and shut the radio ‘Off’  
immediately, press the SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF Bar.  
IMPORTANT: Remember that the station and volume settings you choose for  
the 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 (High) position at our factory. If you find the  
clock display is too bright in a darkened room, set the Dimmer control to the LO  
(Low) position.  
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Time Projector Operation  
IMPORTANT NOTES:  
• The projected image of the time on your wall or ceiling is only visible  
when the room lighting is ‘Off’ and the room is dark. The image will  
not be visible when the room lights are ‘On’.  
• If you experience a power interruption when the time projector is ‘On’,  
the main display and the time projector will go ‘Off’. When power is  
restored the main display will return to the correct time, but the time  
projector will remain ‘Off’. You must press the PROJECTOR ON/OFF  
button once more to switch the time projector ‘On’ again.  
1.) Switch off the room lights to darken the room.  
2.) Press the PROJECTOR ON/OFF button to turn the projector ‘On’.  
3.) Turn the projector unit slowly to aim the projected image on the wall or ceiling.  
PROJECTOR ON/OFF” Button  
4.) Slide the GREEN/BLUE/RED color Selector Switch to the desired projection  
numeral color.  
GREEN/BLUE/RED”  
Selector Switch  
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5.) If the image appears to be upside down on your wall, or upside down on the  
ceiling when you are lying in bed, set the ROTATE IMAGE switch to its alternate  
position.  
6.) If the image appears ‘fuzzy’ and out of focus, slowly rotate the focus adjustment  
ring clockwise or counter-clockwise until you obtain the sharpest image.  
7.) If you no longer wish to see the projected image, press the PROJECTOR ON/OFF  
button to turn the projector ‘Off’.  
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Changing The Lithium Battery  
Like all batteries, eventually the built in lithium battery will need to be replaced. A  
number of factors, such as, the length of time between the date the radio was  
manufactured and the date you plugged it in for the first time determine the amount  
of time before replacement. During this initial storage period, the lithium battery is  
supplying power to the SmartSet® computer memory. Once you plug the radio in,  
your household outlet supplies the power, and the battery is not being used. A  
fresh lithium battery can supply power to the SmartSet® computer for at least 3  
years even if it is never connected to an AC power supply. If your clock radio was  
connected to your AC supply within a few months after it was manufactured, and  
you experience only the normal, nuisance type, short duration power interruptions,  
your battery may last for up to 5 years or even longer.  
When the battery power drops below a certain level, the  
LOW BATT. indicator  
will ‘Flash’. When you see this indicator, you should change the battery as soon as  
it is convenient for you to do so. To change the battery proceed as follows:  
1.) Purchase a replacement 3V lithium battery wherever batteries are sold. The  
battery type is CR2430 or equivalent.  
2.) Remove the battery from its package so it is ready to install.  
IMPORTANT: Leave the radio AC power cord connected to your AC outlet.  
This will provide power to the SmartSet® computer memory while the  
original lithium battery is removed.  
3.) Turn the radio face up and use a small screw driver to remove the screw  
securing the battery holder to the cabinet.  
BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE THIS SMALL SCREW!  
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4.) Remove the original battery from the holder and insert the new battery into the  
holder the same way, observing the positive (+) direction. Slide the holder with  
the new battery back into the slot in the cabinet.  
5.) Replace the screw that secures the battery holder in the cabinet.  
6.) Turn the radio right side up and confirm that the  
‘Off’.  
LOW BATT. indicator is  
7.) Save these instructions. You’ll have to do this again five to eight years from  
now!  
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Resetting The Clock After A Total Memory Loss  
If you do not change the built in lithium battery within a reasonable period of time  
after you see the  
warning indicator, the lithium battery may become exhausted  
and will no longer be able to supply back up power to the SmartSet® internal  
computer. If the unit is disconnected from theAC outlet after the batteryis exhausted,  
or if a power interruption occurs, the SmartSet® memory will be lost and the clock  
will need to be reset when the power is restored. Be sure to install a fresh lithium  
battery before you reset the clock, otherwise the clock will need to be reset each  
time the power is interrupted.  
If the lithium battery is exhausted and you experience an interruption in the AC  
power supply, the clock will reset itself to its initial default setting when the power is  
restored.  
The initial default setting is “12:00 AM, Saturday, January 1st (1. 1), 2005”.  
If you notice that the time on your SmartSet® clock radio is completely incorrect,  
and the DAY OF WEEK indicator is also wrong, press the MONTH/DATE button to  
see the date.  
If the date display is showing “1. 1” (January  
first), you probably experienced a total memory  
loss.  
To reset the clock after a total memory loss, proceed as follows:  
1.) Follow the instructions on page 20-21 and install a new CR2430 lithium battery  
in the battery compartment.  
2.) Connect the radio to your AC outlet and let the clock set itself.  
3.) Depress the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons together. The displaywill change  
from ‘Time’ to ‘Year’.  
While holding the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons, press the SET + button  
to set the display to the correct year, then release the buttons.  
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4.) Depress the MONTH/DATE button. The display will change from ‘Time’ to  
‘Month/Date’ (MM/DD).  
While holding the MONTH/DATE button, press the SET + button to set the  
display to the correct Month andDate. The DAY OF WEEK indicator will change  
automatically as you adjust the Month/Date settings. When the correct Month  
and Date appear on the display, release the buttons.  
5.) Depress the TIME button and the SET + button to set the display to the correct  
Time. Be sure to confirm that you have set the time correctly to ‘AM’ or ‘PM’ by  
observing the AM indicator.  
6.) After you set the Time, reconfirm that the Day, and Month/Date displays are  
still correct. Make final adjustments if necessary.  
The SmartSet® clock memory is now reset and the new lithium battery will maintain  
it for the next 5 to 8 years, depending on the number and duration of the power  
outages you experience.  
IMPORTANT NOTE:  
After resetting the clock, don’t forget to reset your wake up times, and alarm  
mode settings, and sleep timer settings as well.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
Care Of Cabinets  
If the cabinet becomes dusty, wipe it with a soft cloth. If the cabinet becomes  
smudged or dirty, clean it with a soft, slightly dampened cloth. Never allow  
water or any liquid to get inside the cabinet. Never use any abrasive cleaners  
or cleaning pads as these will damage the finish of your radio.  
Lithium Battery Precautions  
• Dispose of the old battery properly. Do not leave it lying around where a young  
child or pet could play with, or swallow it. If the battery is swallowed, contact a  
physician immediately.  
• Battery may explode if mistreated. Do not attempt to recharge it or disassemble  
it. Do not dispose of the old battery in a fire.  
TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE  
NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE  
CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM  
WARRANTY...  
SERVICE  
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098  
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE  
PLEASE CALL:  
1-800-898-9020  
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE,PLEASE WRITE TO:  
Emerson Radio Corp.,  
Consumer Affairs Dept.,  
5101 Statesman Drive,  
Irving, TX 75063.  
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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 $9.00 (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.,  
5101 Statesman Drive,  
Irving, TX 75063.  
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.  
AU898M  
The Serial Number of this unit is located on a label on the bottom of the cabinet.  
Please take a moment now to write this Serial Number in the space provided below.  
You may be asked for this number when calling for service assistance.  
Model No: CKS3528  
Serial No:  
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Printed in China  
CKS3528_110606-01  
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