Emerson CKS1900 SmartSet Clock Radio

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use this plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure. To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

⚡ [electrical hazard symbol]: The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 'dangerous voltage' within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover (or back), no user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

❗ [important information symbol]: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

This is CLASS II apparatus with double insulation, and no protective earth provided. The Caution Marking and Rating plate are located at the bottom enclosure of the apparatus.

• Read and keep these instructions.
• Do not use near water.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Do not block ventilation openings.
• Do not install near heat sources.
• Protect the power cord.
• Use only manufacturer-specified attachments.
• Unplug during lightning storms or long periods of non-use.
• Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
• Use only with specified carts/stands.
• Do not expose to dripping or splashing.
• Mains plug is the disconnect device.
• Battery shall not be exposed to excessive heat.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

AVERTISSEMENT: AFIN DE PRÉVENIR TOUT RISQUE D’INCENDIE OU D’ÉLECTROCUTION N’EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE NI À L’HUMIDITÉ.

PRÉCAUTION: Danger d’explosion si les piles sont remplacées de façon incorrecte. Remplacer les piles seulement par le même type de pile ou l’équivalent.

WARNING: Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard. This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.

Additional French notes regarding ventilation, flame sources, and battery disposal are also present.

Preparation for Use

Unpacking and Set Up

Remove the radio from the carton and packing material. Save packing material for potential service returns. Remove any descriptive labels or stickers from the cabinet. Note the serial number for future reference. Place the radio on a level surface, away from direct sunlight and heat sources. Unwind the AC adapter line cord fully, as it serves as the FM antenna.

Protect Your Furniture

The unit has non-skid rubber feet. To prevent potential marking or residue on furniture from oil-based polishes or cleaners, it is recommended to apply self-adhesive felt pads to the bottom of the feet.

Power Source

Operates on 120V 60Hz AC power only. Connect to a 'live' AC outlet, not one controlled by a wall switch. The internal lithium battery maintains time and alarm settings during power interruptions. Keep connected to a live AC outlet to maximize battery life.

Location of Controls and Indicators

Front Panel

• 1: Alarm 1 'Buzzer' Indicator
• 2: Alarm 1 'Radio' Indicator
• 3: AM Indicator
• 4: Time/Date Display
• 5: Alarm 2 'Buzzer' Indicator
• 6: Alarm 2 'Radio' Indicator
• 7: LOW BATT. Indicator

Top Panel

• 8: AC adapter (Back Cabinet)
• 9: MONTH/DATE Setting / STORE Station Button
• 10: TIME Setting / BAND Select Button
• 11: TIME ZONE / MEMORY Button
• 12: SLEEP Button (Sleep To Music Timer)
• 13: Speaker (Top Cabinet)
• 14: ALARM 1 Setting / VOLUME + Button
• 15: ALARM 2 Setting / VOLUME - Button
• 16: WEEK/ALARM MODE Button (Weekday/Weekends/Everyday Alarm)
• 17: SET - / TUNE - Button
• 18: SET + / TUNE + Button
• 19: RADIO ON/OFF Button
• 20: SNOOZE / SLEEP OFF / DIMMER Button
• 21: Back Up Battery Compartment (Bottom Cabinet)

Note: Buttons with inverted font or icons have multiple functions depending on the operation mode.

Operating Instructions

Setting The Time, The First Time

Upon first connection to AC power, the SmartSet system automatically sets the time to the Eastern Time Zone (default). If you live outside this zone, you must change the default zone setting.

There are 7 programmed time zones:

• ZONE 1: Atlantic Time
• ZONE 2: Eastern Time (Default)
• 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: Depress the TIME ZONE button (display shows "2" for Eastern Time). Hold the TIME ZONE button and press SET + or SET - until your desired time zone appears. Release buttons. The clock display will update to the correct time for the selected zone.

Date Display

Depress the MONTH/DATE button to view the date (MM/DD). The display returns to time when the button is released.

Year Display

Depress MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons together to view the year. The display returns to time when buttons are released.

'Day of Week' Display

If radio/buzzer is OFF: Depress WEEK button to view the day of the week. Display returns to time when released.

If radio/buzzer is ON: Press RADIO ON/OFF first, then depress WEEK button. Display returns to time when released.

Note: d1-d7 represent Monday-Sunday.

Daylight Saving and Leap Year Adjustments

All DST and leap year adjustments are automatic:

• DST Start: Clock advances to 3:00 AM from 2:00 AM on the 2nd Sunday in March.
• DST End: Clock resets to 2:00 AM from 3:00 AM on the 1st Sunday in November.
• Leap Year: Calendar display changes to 2.29 on February 28th at midnight.

Manual Time Adjustments

To manually adjust the time: Depress and hold the TIME button, then press SET + or SET - to advance or reverse the time by one minute per press. Holding the buttons changes the time more rapidly. Manual adjustments are saved to SmartSet memory.

Adjusting The Wake Up Times

The clock radio has two independent alarms (Alarm 1 and Alarm 2).

To set an alarm time:

1. Depress and hold either ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting button. Display shows alarm wake-up time.
2. While holding the alarm button, press SET + or SET - to set the desired wake-up time.
3. Release SET +/- buttons when the desired time appears. Check the AM indicator for correct AM/PM setting.
4. Release the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting button.

Selecting The Alarm Week Mode

Each alarm can be set to one of three modes:

• Everyday: Alarm activates all 7 days.
• Weekdays only: Alarm activates Monday through Friday.
• Weekends only: Alarm activates Saturday and Sunday.

To check/change mode: Depress the ALARM 1 (or ALARM 2) setting button. The display shows wake-up time and DAY OF WEEK indicators show the current mode (e.g., "1-7" for Everyday, "1-5" for Weekdays only, "6-7" for Weekends only).

To change mode: Hold the ALARM 1 (or ALARM 2) button and press the ALARM MODE button until the desired mode is displayed. Release buttons.

Checking The Wake Up Times And Alarm Mode

Press either ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting button to view the wake-up time and the selected alarm mode. Release buttons to return to the correct time.

Listening To The Radio

1. Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn the radio ON.
2. Press BAND button to select AM or FM.
3. Press VOLUME + or VOLUME - for desired listening level.
4. Select station using TUNING controls:
   • Press TUNE + or TUNE - for single step tuning.
   • Press and hold TUNE + or TUNE - for Auto Station Seeking.
5. Adjust VOLUME as needed.
6. Press RADIO ON/OFF to turn the radio OFF.

Storing and Recalling Radio Station Memory

Storing to the Memory

1. Ensure radio is ON and AM/FM band is selected.
2. Tune to the desired station.
3. Press STORE. "P XX" blinks, indicating memory location.
4. While "P XX" blinks, press TUNE + or TUNE - to select memory location (1-10).
5. Press STORE again to save the station. Display shows frequency, then returns to time.

Recalling Station from the Memory

1. Ensure radio is ON and AM/FM band is selected.
2. Press MEMORY. "P XX" displays, tuning to the stored station.
3. While "P XX" displays, press TUNE + or TUNE - to cycle through memory locations (1-10) and tune to stored stations.
4. Display shows frequency, then returns to time.

Antenna Information

• AM: Internal bar antenna. Adjust cabinet position for best reception.
• FM: Built-in to the AC adapter line cord. Vary position and direction of the cord for best reception.

Wake To BUZZER

Alarm 1: Single beep. Alarm 2: Double beep.

1. Confirm wake-up time and alarm mode.
2. Press ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button until the "BUZZER" indicator is lit.
3. At wake-up time, the buzzer sounds for one hour or until RADIO ON/OFF is pressed.
4. To prevent the alarm from sounding the next day, press the appropriate ALARM button until the indicator is OFF.

Radio And Buzzer Operation

Alarms can be set to wake to RADIO or BUZZER. Adjust ALARM 1 and ALARM 2 indicators accordingly.

Snooze/Repeat Alarm

Press the SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF button when the alarm sounds to get approximately 9 extra minutes of sleep. The alarm will repeat. Snooze can be repeated, but will not sound after one hour.

Sleep To Music Timer

Program the radio to play for a set duration (10-90 minutes) and then shut off automatically.

1. Press SLEEP. Display shows "10" (default). Radio plays.
2. To change duration: Hold SLEEP and press SET + or SET - to select desired time (2-90 minutes). The new setting becomes the default.
3. To cancel: Press SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF.

IMPORTANT: Sleep timer station and volume settings will be used if the alarm is set to Wake To Radio.

4-Level DIMMER Control

While in Standby mode, press the SNOOZE/SLEEP OFF/DIMMER Button to select one of four brightness levels for the display.

Changing The Lithium Battery

The LOW BATT. indicator will flash when the backup lithium battery needs replacement.

To change the battery:

1. Purchase a CR2032 (3V) lithium battery.
2. Keep the AC adapter connected to the outlet while changing the battery.
3. Remove the screw securing the battery holder.
4. Remove the old battery and insert the new one, observing the positive (+) direction.
5. Replace the screw.
6. Turn the radio upright and confirm the LOW BATT indicator is OFF.

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 the lithium battery is exhausted and AC power is interrupted, the clock may reset to its default setting (e.g., "12:00 AM, Sunday, January 1st, 2017"). If the date display shows "1.1", memory loss has likely occurred.

To reset:

1. Install a new CR2032 lithium battery (see "Changing The Lithium Battery").
2. Connect the radio to AC power.
3. Depress MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons together. Display changes to Year. Hold buttons and press SET + to set the correct year. Release buttons.
4. Depress MONTH/DATE button. Display changes to Month/Date. Hold button and press SET + to set the correct Month and Date. The Day of Week indicator updates automatically. Release buttons.
5. Depress TIME button and SET + button to set the correct Time (confirm AM/PM).
6. Reconfirm all settings (Day, Month/Date, Time) and make final adjustments.

IMPORTANT NOTE: After resetting the clock, reset wake-up times, alarm modes, and sleep timer settings.

Care and Maintenance

Care Of Cabinets

Wipe dusty cabinets with a soft cloth. Clean smudged or dirty cabinets with a soft, slightly dampened cloth. Never allow water or liquid inside. Do not use abrasive cleaners or pads.

Lithium Battery Precautions

• Dispose of old batteries properly. Keep away from children. Contact a physician immediately if swallowed.
• Batteries may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge or disassemble. Do not dispose of in fire.

Limited Warranty

Emerson Radio Corp. warrants this product against manufacturing defects for ninety (90) days from the original purchase date in the United States.

For service, contact Emerson Customer Service at 1-800-898-9020 with model number, serial number, and proof of purchase.

If returning the product:

• Pack securely in a heavy corrugated box.
• Enclose a check or money order for $10 for return shipping and handling.
• Include name, address, phone number, Return Authorization number, and reason for return.
• Include a copy of proof of purchase.
• Ship prepaid via UPS or parcel post (insured with tracking).

Warranty does not cover:

• Damage from improper connections.
• Shipping costs to/from Emerson.
• Damage from customer abuse, misuse, negligence, or failure to follow instructions.
• Routine customer adjustments.
• Signal reception problems.
• Products not purchased in the US or used outside the US.
• Refurbished units.

This warranty is non-transferable and applies only to the original purchaser. It provides specific legal rights, which may vary by state.

Emerson Part No. CKS1900-20180427-00

Printed in China