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.
Using AUX IN Jack to enjoy your iPod or MP3 player
This clock radio is equipped with AUX IN jack to enjoy iPod, MP3 player music or other audio source.
1.) Turn on the clock radio by pressing the RADIO ON/OFF button.
2.) Connect your iPod, MP3 player or other audio source from its earphone jack to the clock radio AUX IN jack with a cable with 2 ends 3.5mm stereo plug.
3.) "AUX" indicator will light on while AUX IN jack is plugged in, and the radio will change to AUX function.
4.) Start to play iPod, MP3 or other audio player, and set the player volume to maximum.
5.) Adjust the main unit volume to your desired level.
6.) Stop the main unit and your iPod, MP3 or other audio player when finished listening, and disconnect the cable from the AUX IN jack.
Remark:
Once the AUX IN jack is plugged in, the alarm sound will be buzzer sound only while the alarm function is activated.
Listening To The Radio
1.) Press the RADIO ON/OFF button to turn the radio 'On'. The frequency of the tuning frequency will show for a few seconds on the display.
2.) Set the BAND by pressing BAND button to AM or FM as the desired, it toggles each time you press the BAND button.
3.) Set the VOLUME by pressing VOLUME + or VOLUME - to a level that is neither too high nor too inaudible.
4.) Select your desired station with the TUNING control.
a)Press TUNE /SET ▲ or TUNE /SET ▼ s l i g h t l y, t h e r e c e i v i n g f r e q u e n c y w i l l increment or decrement by one step.
b)Press and hold TUNE /SET ▲ or TUNE /SET ▼ for one second then release, Auto Station Seeking will be engaged, the receiving frequency will increment
or decrement automatically until a station with acceptable reception is found.
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'.
Storing and Recalling Radio Station Memory
When you have a few favorite radio stations to listen to,you may like to save them, and pick one out of them in a few seconds without needing to search it each time. Our digital tuning technology allows you to do this easily by following the following steps:
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Storing to the Memory
1.) Make sure the radio is ON and the AM/FM band is selected.
2.) Tune to the desired station by the TUNING control as described.
3.) Press STORE , "P XX" blinks, indicating the memory location to store the currently listening station.
4.) While "P XX" is blinking, press TUNE /SET ▲ or TUNE /SET ▼ can change the memory location from 1 through 10. For e.g.,"P 03"means the current listening station is about to stored into the 3rd location of the memory.
5.) After deciding the memory location, press STORE again, the currently listening station is stored.
6.) The display will turn to the frequency of the stations afterwards, and after a few seconds, the correct time shows.
Recalling Station from the Memory
1.) Make sure the radio is ON and the AM/ FM band is selected.
2.) Press MEMORY , "P XX" shows on the display, and the station according to the memory location is tuned.
3.) While "P XX" is showing on the display, press TUNE /SET ▲ or TUNE /SET ▼ can change the memory location from 1 through 10, and the station stored in the location is tuned once the location is changed to.
4.) The display will turn to the frequency of the stations afterwards, and after a few seconds, the correct time shows.
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 Line cord connecting the AC adapter. If FM reception is weak try varying the position and direction of the Line cord until you find the strongest signal.
Wake To RADIO
1.) Turn the radio ‘On’ and select the band and station 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.) Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button slightly, and repeat doing so if necessary, until ALARM 1 "RADIO" or ALARM 2 "RADIO" indicator is lit on the display.
4.) At the selected wake up time the radio will turn 'On'. It will begin softly and gradually increase in volume to wake you up. It will continue 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 (depending on the Alarm Mode setting).
6.) If you do not want the alarm to turn the radio on the following day, press the appropriate ALARM button until the ALARM indicator on the display is OFF.
Note: To avoid missing your wake up time, even if you set the radio to a very low volume or even silent (Level
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(Level 10) will gradually increase at wake up time. If you need a louder volume for your wake up time, set the radio at higher volume (Level
Wake To BUZZER
NOTE: Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 have different buzzer sounds.
• Alarm l 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.) Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button slightly, and repeat doing so if necessary, until ALARM 1 "BUZZER" or ALARM 2 "BUZZER" indicator is lit on the display.
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.
5.) 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 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, press the appropriate ALARM button until the ALARM indicator on the display is OFF.
Radio And Buzzer Operation
You may also set one alarm for wake to RADIO and the other for wake to BUZZER. Just press the ALARM 1 and ALARM 2 buttons to the desired status as shown on the ALARM indicators.
Snooze/Repeat Alarm
After the alarm turns 'On' in the morning you can SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF button on the top cabinet for a few extra minutes sleep. The corresponding ALARM indicator will flash. The alarm will stop for approximately 9 minutes and then comes 'On' again. The Snooze operation may be repeated several times if desired but after one hour the alarm will not come on again.
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 countdown 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 TUNE /SET ▲ or TUNE / SET ▼ 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.
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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 High position at our factory. If you find the clock display is too bright in a darkened room, set the Dimmer by pressing SNOOZE / SLEEP OFF / DIMMER Button, when Radio is off.
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 2 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 CR2032 or equivalent.
2.) Remove the battery from its package so it is ready to install. IMPORTANT: Leave the AC adapter 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!
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.
CR2032
NEGATIVE(－)
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6.) Turn the radio right side up and confirm that the 
LOW BATT indicator is 'Off'. 7.) Save these instructions. You'll have to do this again five to eight years from
Now!
WARNING: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED.
REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.
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 the AC outlet after the battery is 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, Sunday , January 1st (1 . 1), 2012 " . 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 1st),
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 11,12 and install a new CR2032 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 display will change from 'Time' to 'Year'.
While holding in the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons, press the TUNE /SET ▲ button to set the display to the correct year, then release the buttons.
4.) D e p r e s s t h e M O N T H / D AT E b u t t o n . T h e d i s p l a y w i l l c h a n g e f r o m ' Ti m e ' t o 'Month/Date' (MM/DD).
While holding in the MONTH/DATE button, press the TUNE /SET ▲ button to set the display to the correct Month and Date. 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 TUNE /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 years, depending on the number and duration of the power
outages you experience.
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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.
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 .
N e v e r a l l o w w a t e r o r a n y l i q u i d t o g e t i n s i d e t h e c a b i n e t . N e v e r u s e a n y 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.
LIMITED WARRANTY
Emerson Radio Corp. warrants this product to be free from manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts, and workmanship under normal home use and conditions (“manufacturing defect”) for a period of ninety (90) days from date of original purchase in, and if used in the United States. Should service be necessary under this warranty, Emerson will provide the following at our Return Repair Facility provided the manufacturing defect is verified along with the date of purchase:
*Repair service for ninety (90) days from date of original purchase at no charge for
labor and parts.
To Receive Authorization to Return a Defective Item, please contact Emerson Customer Service at
In the event the product must be returned to Emerson:
*Pack the unit in a
*Enclose your check or money order payable to Emerson Radio in the amount of $10 to cover return shipping and handling costs.
*Enclose a note with your name, address, phone number, Return Authorization number and brief reason for returning the unit.
*Enclose a copy of your proof of purchase (warranty service will not be provided without dated proof of purchase).
*Ship the unit prepaid via UPS or parcel post (SHIP INSURED and obtain a tracking
number).
NOTE: This warranty does not cover:
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(b)Cost incurred in the shipping of the product to and from Emerson's Return Facility.
(c)Damage or improper operation of unit caused by customer abuse, misuse, negligence or failure to follow operating instructions (including cleaning instructions) provided with the product.
(d)Ordinary adjustments to the product which can be performed by customer as outlined in the owner's manual.
(e)Signal reception problems caused by external antenna or cable systems.
(f ) Products not purchased in the United States.
(g) Damage to product if used outside the United States.
THIS WARRANTY IS
The serial number can be found on the back cabinet. We suggest that you record the serial number of your unit in the space below for future reference.
Model Number: CKS1708
Serial Number:
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Emerson Part No. | Printed in China |
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