Capello CR15 Alarm Clock
Inside the box
CR15 Alarm Clock Radio and user guide.
Power source
- Plug in the AC power adaptor to a wall outlet providing 120V AC, 60Hz.
- The output of the provided AC power adaptor is AC 7.5V 100mA.
Backup battery
To keep accurate time, this unit uses (2) “AAA” batteries (sold separately) for clock backup. These batteries keep the clock operating in the event of a power interruption.
Replacing the battery
- Open the battery door by pushing in on the tabs, then removing the door.
- Insert two (2) “AAA” batteries following the correct polarity indicated in the battery compartment.
- Replace the battery door back on the compartment.
Notes:
The batteries are used to backup the clock and alarm times when the AC adaptor is disconnected or there is a power failure. Alkaline batteries are recommended for the longest backup time. When replacing the battery, do not disconnect the AC power adapter otherwise the current time, alarm, and station presets will be erased.
When to replace the battery
The battery indicator will illuminate on the display when there are no batteries or when the batteries are low.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Read these instructions.
- Keep these instructions.
- Heed all warnings.
- Follow all instructions.
- Do not use this apparatus near water.
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
- Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
- Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
- Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
- Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
- Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
Battery precautions
- Follow these precautions when using batteries in this device:
- Warning – Danger of explosion if batteries are incorrectly replaced.
- Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
- Use only the size and type of batteries specified.
- Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the batteries as indicated in the Battery Compartment. A reversed battery may cause damage to the device.
- If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent damage or injury from possible battery leakage.
- Do not try to recharge a battery not intended to be recharged – it can overheat and rupture. (Follow battery manufacturer’s directions.)
- Do not mix different types of batteries together (e.g. Alkaline,
- Rechargeable and Carbon-zinc) or old batteries with fresh ones.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Do not expose this unit or the AC adaptor to dripping or splashing water. Keep liquid-killed objects, such as vases, away from this unit and AC adaptor.
- To ensure that this unit is completely disconnected, unplug it from the wall.
- Ensure that the AC adaptor is easily accessible.
- Please note the information printed underneath the unit.
- Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as direct sunshine, etc.
- Do not impede the ventilation of this unit by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths, curtains, etc.
- Keep open flames, such as lighted candles, away from this unit.
- Do not place this unit in closed bookcases, racks, or other spaces without proper ventilation.
- Use only the same or equivalent type batteries as there is a danger of explosion if the incorrect batteries are used or they are installed incorrectly.
- Dispose of batteries properly according to environmental regulations
Setting the clock- Plug in the unit.
- Press and hold the TIME SET button until the clock flashes in the display.
- Press the TUNE DOWN / HOUR button repeatedly to set the hour and press the TUNE UP / MIN button repeatedly to set the minute.
- Press the TIME SET button again to store the new clock setting
Playing the radio- With the CR15 plugged in and powered ‘ON’, press TIME SET / BAND button to select FM or AM band.
- Repeatedly press the TUNE UP / MIN or TUNE DOWN / HOUR button to manually adjust the tuning on the display until the desired station appears.
- For auto tuning, press and hold the TUNE UP / MIN or TUNE DOWN / HOUR button until the display starts to scan then release the button and the tuner will search and stop on the next strongest station it Ends. Repeat this process until the desired station appears on the display.
- To preset a radio station to memory, first follow the steps above to tune in the desired station.
- Press and hold the ALARM SET / PRESET button to create a preset for the current station. “P” will appear and “##” (the preset number) will blink on the display.
- Press the TUNE UP / MIN or TUNE DOWN / HOUR button to select a preset number (01- 10). Press the ALARM SET / PRESET button again to conrm the setting and the station will be saved into memory.
- Repeat these steps for up to 10 presets, as desired.
To recall saved presets, repeatedly press the ALARM SET / PRESET button until the desired preset number appears in the display and the unit tunes to the station.
Setting the alarm- In STANDBY mode, press and hold the ALARM SET / PRESET button, the alarm time will flash.
- Press the TUNE DOWN / HOUR or TUNE UP / MIN button to set the alarm time.
- Press ALARM SET / PRESET button to confirm the alarm time set.
- Alarm source indicator (default as alarm radio) will blink on the display. Press TUNE DOWN / HOUR or TUNE UP / MIN button to set the desired alarm source (Chime or Radio). The indicator of the selected alarm source will blink on the display.
- Press the ALARM SET / PRESET button to confirm the alarm source set, the volume level will blink on the display (there is no volume setting if alarm source is set to Chime).
- Press the TUNE DOWN / HOUR or TUNE UP / MIN button to set maximum alarm volume.
- Press the ALARM SET / PRESET button to confirm the alarm set and the alarm indicator will appear on the display.
- When alarm sounds, pressing the SNOOZE / SLEEP button will temporarily silence the alarm. The alarm will sound again after approximately 10 minutes.
- To extend the snooze duration, repeatedly press the SNOOZE / SLEEP button to cycle through and select one of the snooze presets:
Silencing the alarmWhen the alarm sounds, press ALARM SET / PRESET button to silence the alarm.
- The CR15 features a sleep timer to allow you to fall asleep to the radio using the built-in sleep timer to automatically turn off the radio.
- When the unit powered ‘ON’, press the SNOOZE / SLEEP button. The SLEEP icon and “15” will appear on the display briefiely indicating the unit will turn off after 15 minutes.
- To increase the sleep time duration, up to a maximum of 90 minutes, repeatedly press the SNOOZE / SLEEP button to select one of the following sleep time presets:
- With the sleep timer active, press SNOOZE / SLEEP button once to view the remaining sleep time.
- To cancel the sleep timer function, repeatedly press the SNOOZE / SLEEP button until “OFF” appears in the display. location of controls
LOCATION OF CONTROL
- Speaker
- FM Antenna Wire
- ALARM SET / PRESET
- Power ON / OFF
- TUNE UP / MINUTE
- TUNE DOWN / HOUR
- SNOOZE / SLEEP
- LED Display
- Battery Compartment (bottom)
- VOLUME +
- VOLUME –
- TIME SET / BAND (AM/FM)
- AC Power Adaptor
- ALARM ‘Radio’ Indicator
- ALARM ‘Chime’ Indicator
- Low Battery Indicator
- PM Time Indicator
- LED Display
- SLEEP Indicator
Specifications
- GENERAL:
- Power Source ……………………………………………………………. AC 7.5V 100mA AC/AC Adapter
- AC Power Supply ………………………………………………………………………………..120V ~ 60Hz
- Battery Backup ……………………………………………………………… 2 x 1.5V “AAA” size batteries
- RADIO SECTION:
- Frequency Range (FM) ……………………………………………………………………..87.5 – 108 MHz
- Frequency Range (AM) …………………………………………………………………… 530 – 1710 KHz
FCC
NOTE: 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 frequency energy 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.
Compliance information:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
- this device may not cause harmful interference, and
- this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation
Specification
| Product Specifications | Description |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Capello CR15 Alarm Clock |
| Power Source | AC power adaptor (120V AC, 60Hz) |
| Output of AC Power Adaptor | AC 7.5V 100mA |
| Backup Battery | 2 “AAA” batteries (sold separately) |
| Battery Replacement | Open battery door, insert 2 “AAA” batteries with correct polarity, and replace battery door |
| Battery Precautions | Follow correct polarity, use same or equivalent type of batteries, do not mix different types of batteries, do not recharge non-rechargeable batteries |
| Safety Precautions | Read and follow instructions, keep away from water and heat sources, use specified attachments/accessories, unplug during lightning storms or long periods of non-use, refer all servicing to qualified personnel |
| Setting the Clock | Plug in unit, press and hold TIME SET button, use TUNE DOWN/HOUR and TUNE UP/MIN buttons to set hour and minute, press TIME SET button to store new clock setting |
| Playing the Radio | Plug in unit, press TIME SET/BAND button to select FM or AM band, use TUNE UP/MIN and TUNE DOWN/HOUR buttons to manually adjust tuning or press and hold TUNE UP/MIN or TUNE DOWN/HOUR button for auto tuning |
| Setting Radio Presets | Tune in desired station, press and hold ALARM SET/PRESET button, use TUNE UP/MIN or TUNE DOWN/HOUR button to select preset number, press ALARM SET/PRESET button to confirm setting and save station into memory |
| Recalling Radio Presets | Repeately press ALARM SET/PRESET button until desired preset number appears in display and unit tunes to station |
| Setting the Alarm | In STANDBY mode, press and hold ALARM SET/PRESET button, use the TUNE DOWN/HOUR and TUNE UP/MIN buttons to set alarm time, press the ALARM SET/PRESET button to confirm alarm time set, use TUNE DOWN/HOUR and TUNE UP/MIN buttons to set alarm source and volume level, press ALARM SET/PRESET button to confirm alarm set and alarm indicator will appear on display |
| Snooze | When alarm sounds, press SNOOZE/SLEEP button to temporarily silence alarm, press repeatedly to cycle through snooze presets and adjust snooze time setting |
| Silencing the Alarm | When alarm sounds, press ALARM SET/PRESET button to silence alarm |
| Setting the Sleep Timer | With sleep timer active, press SNOOZE/SLEEP button once to view remaining sleep time |
| Location of Controls | Speaker and FM Antenna Wire |
FAQS
What is the power source for the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock?
The power source for the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock is an AC power adapter that plugs into a wall outlet providing 120V AC, 60Hz.
Does the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock have a backup battery?
Yes, the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock uses (2) “AAA” batteries (sold separately) for clock backup in case of a power interruption.
How do I replace the backup battery in the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock?
To replace the backup battery in the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock, open the battery door by pushing in on the tabs, insert two (2) “AAA” batteries following the correct polarity indicated in the battery compartment, and replace the battery door back on the compartment.
When should I replace the backup battery in the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock?
You should replace the backup battery in the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock when the battery indicator illuminates on the display, indicating that there are no batteries or that the batteries are low.
How do I set the clock on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock?
To set the clock on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock, plug in the unit, press and hold the TIME SET button until the clock flashes in the display, press the TUNE DOWN / HOUR button repeatedly to set the hour and press the TUNE UP / MIN button repeatedly to set the minute, and press the TIME SET button again to store the new clock setting.
How do I play the radio on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock?
To play the radio on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock, plug in the unit, press the TIME SET / BAND button to select FM or AM band, and repeatedly press the TUNE UP / MIN or TUNE DOWN / HOUR button to manually adjust the tuning on the display until the desired station appears, or press and hold the TUNE UP / MIN or TUNE DOWN / HOUR button for auto-tuning.
How do I set radio presets on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock?
To set radio presets on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock, tune in the desired station, press and hold the ALARM SET / PRESET button to create a preset for the current station, select a preset number (01-10) using the TUNE UP / MIN or TUNE DOWN / HOUR button, and press the ALARM SET / PRESET button again to confirm the setting and save the station into memory.
How do I recall radio presets on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock?
To recall saved presets on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock, repeatedly press the ALARM SET / PRESET button until the desired preset number appears in the display and the unit tunes to the station.
How do I set the alarm on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock?
To set the alarm on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock, press and hold the ALARM SET / PRESET button in STANDBY mode, set the alarm time using the TUNE DOWN / HOUR or TUNE UP / MIN button, select the desired alarm source (Chime or Radio) using the TUNE DOWN / HOUR or TUNE UP / MIN button, set the maximum alarm volume using the TUNE DOWN / HOUR or TUNE UP / MIN button, and press the ALARM SET / PRESET button to confirm and activate the alarm.
How do I use the snooze function on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock?
To use the snooze function on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock, press the SNOOZE / SLEEP button when the alarm sounds to temporarily silence the alarm. The alarm will sound again after approximately 10 minutes. To extend the snooze duration, repeatedly press the SNOOZE / SLEEP button to cycle through and select one of the snoozes presets.
How do I set the sleep timer on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock?
To set the sleep timer on the Capello CR15 Alarm Clock, press the SNOOZE / SLEEP button once to activate the sleep timer and automatically turn off the radio after a set amount of time. Press the SNOOZE / SLEEP button again to view the remaining sleep time.
