Emerson Radio RET23 User Manual
Ret23, Digital alarm clock radio
1.) AC Power Cord.
2.) AUTO “On” Indicator.
3.) PM Indicator.
4.) MINUTE Button.
5.) HOUR Button.
6.) TIME Button.
7.) AM Dial Scale.
8.) FM Wire Antenna.
9.) Speaker (Back Cabinet).
10.) Dial Pointer.
11.) FM Dial Scale.
12.) SNOOZE Button.
ATTENTION : To reduce the risk of electric
shock, do not remove the cover. There are no
user serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all
servicing to qualified personnel.
The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within the triangle is a
warning sign alerting the user of "dangerous voltage" inside the unit.
The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign
alerting the user 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.
IMPORTANT
• Do not throw batteries in fire!
• The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing.
AC power : 120V 60 Hz AC.
DC power : 9V battery type 006P (not provided) for clock back-up system only.
An alkaline type battery is recommended. For optimum performance,
this battery should be replaced every 6 months.
1.) Insert the AC power cord into a convenient standard AC wall outlet.
2.) Connect the 9V battery inside the compartment at the rear of the unit.
BACK-UP SYSTEM: Ensures that the unit will continue to operate as
normal during an AC power disruption (in order to preserve the battery life
the display will not light). All clock settings will be kept in the memory,
however, the clock time may require adjustment for exact accuracy. If this
battery is not installed, the display
blinks to indicate that you have
to reset the time and alarm settings.
RET23
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Digital Alarm Clock Radio
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
POWER SUPPLY
SETTING THE TIME
1.) Press and hold the TIME button together with the HOUR and MINUTE buttons to
adjust the time display. If the PM indicator is 'on', the time displayed is PM.
2.) Release all buttons when the correct time is displayed. The clock begins to run.
LISTENING TO THE RADIO
1.) Set the Function selector to the 'ON' position.
2.) Set the Band Selector switch to the AM or FM position.
3.) Rotate the TUNING knob to select the desired station.
4.) Rotate the VOLUME knob to adjust the volume level.
5.) When finished listening set the Function selector to the 'OFF' position.
For Better Reception
FM - Fully extend the FM lead wire antenna and adjust its direction and position.
AM - Rotate the entire unit until the internal AM antenna finds the strongest signal.
SETTING THE ALARM TIME AND WAKE UP MODE
1.) Press and hold the ALARM button together with the HOUR or MINUTE button to
adjust the Wake-up Time display. If the PM indicator is 'On' the Wake-up time
displayed is PM.
2.) When the desired Wake-up Time appears, release all buttons.
3.) To wake to the buzzer set to the 'BUZZER' position by turning the VOLUME control
to minimum until a ‘click’ sound is heard and then set the Function selector to the
'AUTO' position. The AUTO indicator comes 'On'.
4.) To wake to Radio follow steps 1 - 4 in LISTENING TO THE RADIO above and then
set the Function selector to the 'AUTO' position. The AUTO indicator comes 'On'.
CAUTION
!
C AU T I O N
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
STOPPING THE ALARM
The alarm will continue for 1 hour and 59 minutes.
a.) Press SNOOZE button to stop the alarm for 9 minutes, the alarm turns 'On' again.
b.) Press the ALARM button to stop the alarm for 24 hours. It will turn 'On' again at the
same time on the following day.
c.) Set the Function selector to the 'OFF' position to shut off the alarm completely.
The AUTO indicator goes 'Off'.
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13.) Band Selector (FM/AM).
14.) TUNING Control.
15.) VOLUME Control
OFF/BUZZER Switch.
16.) Function Selector Switch
(ON/OFF/AUTO).
17.) SLEEP Button.
18.) ALARM Set/Reset Button.
19.) Clock Display.
20.) Back-Up Battery Compartment
(Bottom Cabinet).
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SLEEP TO MUSIC
Set the ON/OFF/AUTO switch to OFF position when you sleep to music, and to AUTO
position when you sleep to music and wake up next morning.
1.) Press the SLEEP button. The display shows "59" and the radio begins to play.
Select the desired band, station, and volume level.
2.) To increase the Sleep time by 1 hour, press the SLEEP and HOUR buttons together.
3.) To decrease the Sleep time, press the SLEEP and MINUTE buttons together. The
display begins counting down. Release the buttons when the display shows the
desired Sleep time.
4.) When the Sleep Timer counts down to "00" the radio shuts off automatically. To
shut the radio off before the Sleep Timer reaches "00" press the SNOOZE button
at any time.
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