Plugging in for power AC OUTLET POWER SUPPLY: 120 V ~ 60 Hz The AC power plug is polarized (one blade is wider than the other) and only fi ts into AC power outlets one way. If the plug will not go into the outlet completely, turn the plug over and try to insert it the other way. If it still does not fi t, contact a qualifi ed electrician to change the outlet, or use a different one. Do not attempt to bypass this safety feature. Important battery precautions • Any battery may present a risk of fi re, explosion, or chemical burn if abused. Do not try to charge a battery that is not intended to be recharged, do not incinerate, and do not puncture. • Non-rechargeable batteries, such as alkaline batteries, may leak if left in your product for a long period of time. Remove the batteries from the product if you are not going to use it for a month or more. • If your product uses more than one battery, do not mix types and make sure they are inserted correctly. Mixing types or inserting incorrectly may cause them to leak. • Discard any leaky or deformed battery immediately. They may cause skin burns or other personal injury. • Please help to protect the environment by recycling or disposing of batteries according to federal, state, and local regulations. ] Portable Cart Warning WARNING: The battery (battery or batteries or battery pack) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like. Ecology Help protect the environment - we recommend that you dispose of used batteries by putting them into specially designed receptacles. Before you begin Clock Refer to the “Clock” section and follow the instructions to set the clock. Battery back-up operation • This clock radio is equipped with a memory holding system that can be powered with a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included). The power failure protection circuit will not operate unless battery is installed. • When normal household power is interrupted, or AC line cord is unplugged, the batteries will power the clock radio to keep track of time and alarm settings programmed into memory. • When the battery backup functions, the digital display will not light, however, the function of alarm still occurs during the power interruption if remaining battery power is adequate. • Normal operation will resume after AC power is restored so you will not have to reset the time or the alarm. To install the battery: 1. Remove battery compartment door (located at the bottom of the radio) by applying thumb pressure to the tab on battery door and then lift the door out and off the cabinet. 2. Connect a 9-volt alkaline battery (not included) to the connector plug. 3. Replace the compartment door. Power failure indicator When AC power is interrupted (disconnected) for a short period of time, both time and alarm settings will change (unless batteries are installed). After AC power is restored (reconnected), the Digital Display will blink to indicate that power was interrupted and you should re-adjust the time and alarm settings. General controls Setting clock 1. Press and hold TIME. 2. Press HRS or MIN to set the clock time. • AM indicator lights when the time is set to AM. • PM indicator lights when the time is set to PM. 3. To save and exit the clock setting, release TIME. Radio Selecting radio mode Slide ON/OFF/RADIO(WAKE)/ ALARM(WAKE) to ON to switch on radio. Slide to OFF to switch off radio. Switching band Slide the band switch AM/FM to select FM or AM band. Tuning the radio Rotate the TUNING knob on the right of the unit to adjust the radio frequency with reference to the tuning dial scale. Built-in AFC The Built In Automatic Frequency Control (AFC) works only on FM. It helps reducing drift on FM reception and keeping the radio locked in on the FM station to which it is tuned. When tuning in FM stations, you may notice that the station you are tuning can be well-tuned on two or three nearby points on the dial. Always tune carefully at the loudest and clearest point. AM antenna A built-in ferrite rod antenna eliminates the need for an outside antenna for AM reception. Rotating the unit slightly may improve reception of distant AM stations. Alkaline (NEDA 1604A/ IEC 6LR61) battery is recommended. Carbon-zinc battery may be used but memory holding time will be substantially reduced. Memory holding time for a fresh alkaline battery is approximately 8 hours (if radio or alarm are not operated) which should take care of short, nuisancetype AC power failures. To preserve battery life, the unit should remain plugged into an AC outlet. As the battery gets older, its voltage drops and memory may be lost. Be sure to replace the battery periodically. Battery should be removed if the unit will be stored for more than one month. Leaky battery can badly damage the clock radio. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection agains...