Emerson CKS1704 Dual Alarm AM/FM Clock Radio

Setting The Time, The First Time

When you first connect your SmartSet clock radio to the AC outlet, the internal computer automatically sets 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, no further action is needed.

If you do not live in the Eastern Time zone, you must change the default zone display to your own zone. This is a one-time setting, and the SmartSet system will remember the new default zone setting and return to it after any power interruption.

There are 7 time zones programmed:

• ZONE 1 -- Atlantic Time
• ZONE 2 -- Eastern Time (Default setting)
• ZONE 3 -- Central Time
• ZONE 4 -- Mountain Time
• ZONE 5 -- Pacific Time
• ZONE 6 -- Yukon Time
• ZONE 7 -- Hawaiian Time

To change the default time zone display, press the TIME ZONE button. The display will show "2" indicating ZONE 2 (Eastern Time). Hold the TIME ZONE button and press either the SET + or SET - button until your own time zone appears on the display, then release the buttons. The clock display will change to the correct time in the selected time zone. The clock will always return to the correct time in the selected zone after any power interruption.

If you move to a different time zone, simply change the default zone display to the new zone; the SmartSet system will remember that setting.

Daylight Saving and Leap Year Adjustments

All Daylight Saving and Leap Year adjustments are made automatically by the SmartSet internal computer:

• Start of Daylight Saving Time: At 2:00 AM on the 2nd Sunday in March, the clock automatically advances to 3:00 AM.
• End of Daylight Saving Time: At 3:00 AM on the 1st Sunday in November, the clock automatically resets to 2:00 AM.
• Leap Year: At 12:00 Midnight on February 28th, the calendar display changes to "2.29".

Manual Time Adjustments

If you prefer to set your clock a few minutes ahead, you can adjust the time manually. Depress and hold the TIME button, and press either the SET + or SET - button to adjust the time display ahead or back. Each press of the SET + or SET - button changes the display by one minute. Holding the buttons will cause the display to change more rapidly.

Note: If you manually adjust the time, your new setting is entered into the SmartSet memory. If power is interrupted, the display will return to your manually set time, not the original default setting, when power is restored.

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 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. Press 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 SET - 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 SET - button.
4. When the desired wake-up time (AM or PM) appears on the display, release the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting 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'.

Selecting The Alarm Mode

Your SmartSet clock radio allows you to select from among three different alarm operation modes for either alarm:

• "1-7": The alarm will turn on all 7 days.
• "1-5": The alarm will only turn on Monday through Friday.
• "6-7": The alarm will only turn on Saturday and Sunday.

To select the alarm mode: Press and hold the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button for approximately 3 seconds. The display will show the current alarm mode status. Press the SET + / - buttons to select the desired alarm mode.

Checking The Alarm Mode

To check the Alarm mode setting for Alarm 1 or Alarm 2, press the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting button for approximately 3 seconds. The display will show the selected alarm mode:

• If the display shows "1-7", the Everyday mode is selected.
• If the display shows "1-5", the Weekdays only mode is selected.
• If the display shows "6-7", the Weekends only mode is selected.

Checking The Wake Up Times

Whenever you want to check the wake-up time, simply press either the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting button. The display will change from the correct time to the wake-up time. Release the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting button to return to the correct time.

Listening To The Radio

1. Set the BAND selector to the desired band, AM (530-1710 kHz) or FM (88-108 MHz).
2. Set the VOLUME control to a low setting.
3. Press the RADIO ON/OFF button to turn the radio 'On'.
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'.

Antenna Information

• AM: The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet. If AM reception is weak, change the position of the cabinet until the internal antenna picks up the strongest signal.
• FM: The FM antenna is built into 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.

Snooze/Repeat Alarm

After the alarm turns 'On' in the morning, you can press the SNOOZE button on the top cabinet for a few extra minutes of sleep. The corresponding AL indicator will flash. The alarm will stop for approximately 9 minutes and then come '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 a 10-minute 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 the radio will play before shutting off, hold the SLEEP button and press the SET + or SET - button to change the display to the desired sleep time, up to a maximum of "90" minutes or a minimum of "02" minutes.
3. To cancel the sleep timer before it counts down to "00" and shut the radio 'Off' immediately, press the SNOOZE or SLEEP button.

Note: When you change the sleep time from the 10-minute default setting to a different setting, the new setting becomes the default. Whenever you activate the sleep timer, it will begin with your new default setting and count down to zero from that point.

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.

Changing The Lithium Battery

Eventually, the built-in lithium battery will need to be replaced. The length of time before replacement depends on factors such as how long the radio was stored before being plugged in. During initial storage, the lithium battery supplies power to the SmartSet computer memory. Once plugged into an AC outlet, household power is used. A fresh lithium battery can supply power to the SmartSet computer for at least 2 years, even if never connected to AC power. If the clock radio was connected to AC power within a few months of manufacturing, and only experienced normal, short-duration power interruptions, the battery may last for up to 5 years or longer.

When the battery power drops below a certain level, the LED dot of the BATTERY LOW indicator will flash. When you see this indicator, you should change the battery as soon as convenient.

1. Purchase a replacement 3V lithium battery (CR2032 or equivalent) wherever batteries are sold.
2. Remove the battery from its package.

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 screwdriver to remove the screw securing the battery holder to the cabinet.
4. Remove the original battery from the holder and insert the new battery into the holder, 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 BATTERY LOW indicator is 'Off'.
7. Save these instructions.

WARNING: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE.

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.

Resetting The Clock After A Total Memory Loss

If the built-in lithium battery is not changed within a reasonable period after the warning indicator appears, it may become exhausted and no longer supply backup 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. Otherwise, the clock will need to be reset each time the power is interrupted.

If the lithium battery is exhausted and you experience an AC power interruption, the clock will reset itself to its initial default setting when power is restored. The initial default setting is "12:00AM, January 1st (1.1), 2008".

If the time on your SmartSet clock radio is completely incorrect, press the MONTH/DATE button to see the date. If the date display shows "1.1" (January First), you have likely experienced a total memory loss.

To reset the clock after a total memory loss:

1. Follow the instructions on page 11 (referring to battery replacement) 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. Press the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons together. The display will change from 'Time' to 'Year'. While holding the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons, press the SET + button to set the correct year, then release the buttons.
4. Press 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 correct Month and Date. Release the buttons when the correct Month and Date appear.
5. While holding the TIME button, press the SET + button to set the correct Time. Ensure you have set the time correctly to 'AM' or 'PM' by observing the AM indicator.
6. After setting 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE: After resetting the clock, don't forget to reset your wake-up times and sleep timer settings as well.

Wake To RADIO

1. Turn the radio 'On' and select the band, station, and volume level you wish to hear when the alarm comes 'On', then turn the radio 'Off' again.
2. Reconfirm the wake-up time for the alarm you are using (Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both).
3. Set the ALARM selector switch for one or both alarms to the "RADIO" position. The appropriate AL1 and/or AL2 indicators will light up to confirm 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 the following day.
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.

Wake To Buzzer

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 it makes.

1. Reconfirm the wake-up time for the alarm you are using (Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both).
2. Set the ALARM selector switch for one or both alarms to the "BUZZ" position. The appropriate AL1 and/or AL2 indicator will light up to confirm the alarms are set.
3. At the selected wake-up time, the buzzer will sound. 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 the following day.
5. To stop the buzzer and turn on the radio immediately, press the RADIO ON/OFF button twice instead of the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button.
6. 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 position.

Location of Controls and Indicators

The following lists the controls and indicators on the Emerson CKS1704:

• 1) AC Power Cord (Back Cabinet)
• 2) MONTH/DATE Button
• 3) ALARM 1 (OFF/RADIO/BUZZ) Selector Switch
• 4) Sleep Button
• 5) ALARM 2 (OFF/RADIO/BUZZ) Selector Switch
• 6) TIME Button
• 7) TIME ZONE Button
• 8) SET + / - Button
• 9) Alarm 2 Button
• 10) RADIO ON/OFF Button
• 11) SNOOZE Button
• 12) Alarm 1 Button
• 13) Time Display
• 14) AM Indicator
• 15) ALARM 1 Indicator
• 16) ALARM 2 Indicator
• 17) BATTERY LOW Indicator
• 18) VOLUME Control
• 19) The Lithium Battery Compartment
• 20) BAND (AM/FM) Selector Switch
• 21) TUNING CONTROL

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.