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This unit includes three sets of 12 Preset Button Paper Inserts, each showing a different radio
station format (Jazz, Country, Rock, etc.). Follow these instructions to insert the inserts to
match the programmed stations.
SNOOZE/DIM
MER
2
Controls and Indicators
M Zone Button
Time Set Button O
On/Off Lock Switch P
1 2
3 4
N Calendar Button
Display with Indicators
Q MP-3/AUX
Line- In Button
Top of cabinet
R CD Play/Pause
Button
5
General Operating Instructions
Playing Compact Discs
Playing the MP-3 / Aux Line-in
Adjusting the Display Backlight
6
Playing the Radio
S Open CD Door
Button
Daylight-Saving
Time Indicator
Clock PM Indicator
Battery Low
Indicator
Unlock Indicator
Alarm Off Indicator
Zone/Calendar Display/
CD Track/Radio Dial/
Alarm Wake Time
Alarm Wake Time
AM/PM Indicators
Radio Band
AM/FM Indicators
Buzzer Alarm
Indicator
CD/Radio Alarm
Indicator
CD Play Indicator
Pause Indicator
T1251 I/B_back Feb. 28, 07.
Changing the Preset Button Inserts
G Use a Phillips screwdriver to secure the
top panel cover.
F Replace the top panel with the tags against
hooks from the front. TIP: Open the CD door to
make replacing top easier.
FRAME
CLEAR
BUTTON
COVER
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INSERT
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CLEAR
BUTTON
COVER
2
2. Slide the P On/Off Lock switch to 'Off'. The unlock indicator will appear on the display.
3. Press the M Zone Button. The current Auto-Set Time Zone will flash. Press the
3 << Buttons and 9 >> Buttons to select your time zone. The display will show each
zone's current time setting. There are seven zones
Auto-Set Time Zones
ATL : Atlantic Standard Time
EAS: Eastern Standard Time
CEN: Central Standard Time
MTN: Mountain Standard Time
PAC: Pacific Standard Time
ALS: Alaska Standard Time
HAI: Hawaii Standard Time
4. Press the J Enter Button.
Manual Time and Date Settings
1. To change the time setting, press the O Time Set Button. The clock display will flash.
Press the 3 << and 9 >> Buttons to set the time. Hold a button for a few seconds to
set the time rapidly. Be sure to set the correct AM/PM time, shown by the PM indicator.
2. Press the J Enter Button. The clock will beep twice and the display will stop flashing.
3. Press the N Calendar Button. The current year setting will flash on lower right screen.
Press 3 << and 9 >> Buttons to adjust. Press N Calendar Button again. The month/date
will flash. Press 3 << and 9 >> Buttons to adjust then press the J Enter Button to
exit.
Daylight-Saving Time
1. Depending on your living area and if Daylight Saving Time (DST) is observed, you can
manually switch DST on (+1), OFF or use the AUTO setting.
2. To manually turn on the DST function, just set the T DST Switch located on the bottom
of the unit to +1. The DST icon will appear and the time will advance 1 hour.
3. To manually turn OFF the DST function, set the T DST Switch to OFF. The time will go
back 1 hour.
4. Set the T DST Switch to AUTO to have the unit automatically adjust the time at the
beginning and end of Daylight Saving Time each year.
G Music On/Off
Button
8 Radio Tune
+ Button
9
. Button
J Enter Button
K Alarm Set
Button
L Radio Band
Button
Snooze/Dimmer Bar 1
Alarm Off Button 2
Button 3
Radio Tune - Button 4
Volume - Button 5
Volume + Button 6
Aux Input Plug
T DST Switch
Auto-Set and Manual Time and Date Settings
This model is equipped with the Auto-Set feature, meaning that the time and date have been
programmed at the factory and will already be set when you first plug the model in. Auto-Set
is programmed for Eastern Standard Time. To change your time zone setting, perform steps
below.
1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the top panel cover.
Radio Preset Button
This unit has four Radio Preset Buttons for guests to find local stations. It also includes 12 insert
pictures for the buttons, each showing a different radio station format (Jazz, Country, Rock, etc.).
You should prepare or receive a list of four stations to program the settings.
1. use Phillips screwdriver to remove top panel. Slide the P On/Off Lock Switch to 'Off'
2. Press the 7 Music On/Off Button to turn on the radio.
3. Press the L Radio Band Button to select AM or FM.
4. Press either the 4 Radio Tune - or 8 Radio Tune + Button to find the station. Hold
a button for a few seconds to scan the dial quickly.
Note: Extend the wire antenna for better FM reception.
5. Press and hold a Radio Preset Button to set the station. The unit will beep twice.
6. See next section for information on changing preset button art.
Notes:
• Keep fluorescent lamps away from the unit, as they may cause interference to the radio.
• Repeat steps 3 and 6 for the remaining three Preset Buttons.
• The 2 buttons on the top right end are Q MP-3/Aux Line-in and R CD Play/Pause Button.
7. Slide the P On/Off Lock Switch to 'On'. Replace the top panel cover and tighten the screw.
AUX Button
Zone Button
Calendar
Button
On/Off Lock
switch
Time Set
Button
Setting and Operating the Alarm
1. Press the K Alarm Set Button to select either Buzzer or Radio/CD alarm. The wake
time on the display will flash.
2. Press the 3 << and 9 >> buttons to set the alarm time (hold button a few seconds to
adjust the time quickly).
3. To wake to buzzer, press the J Enter Button. The unit will beep twice and the Buzzer
Alarm Indicator will appear, showing that the buzzer alarm will sound at the set time.
4. To wake to radio, press one of the Radio Preset Buttons then the J Enter Button. The
unit will beep twice and the Music Alarm Indicator will appear, showing that the radio alarm
will sound at the set time.
5. To wake to CD, press R CD Play/Pause Button. The unit will beep twice and the Music
Alarm Indicator will appear showing that the alarm will sound at the set time.
6. When the alarm sounds, press the 1 Snooze / Dimmer Bar for a 9-minute Snooze time,
or press the 2 Alarm Off Button to shut off the alarm. The Alarm Off Indicator will appear.
This alarm clock radio features an adjustable display backlight, with dim, medium, and
bright settings. To select a backlight setting, press the 1 Snooze / Dimmer Bar until
desired brightness is reached.
1. Connect your CD/MP3 Player or other device to the MP3/ Aux Line-in Plug.
2. Press the Q MP-3 / Aux Line-in Button. 'AU' will appear on the display.
3. Press 6 Volume + Button and 5 Volume - Buttons to adjust volume level.
Note: To avoid distortion of sound, always set the volume level of the auxiliary device to
middle position, and adjust the desired volume level from the radio.
4. Press 7 Music On/Off Button to Off to shut off unit.
Back of cabinet
1 Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the top
panel cover.
2 Remove each clear button cover.
3 Place the paper insert into the clear cover
4 Replace the clear cover together with paper
insert on the top of black button.
5 Slide P On/Off Lock Switch to On.
Setting the Clock
Programming the Preset Radio Stations
Playing Compact Discs
1. Press the S Open CD Door Button and place a CD on the spindle with the printed side
facing out, then gently close the CD Player door.
2. Press the R CD Play/Pause Button once. The first track will start playing, and the
bottom of the display will show the CD Track Indicator.
3. Adjust the volume using the Volume Buttons.
4. To pause the CD, press the R CD Play/Pause Button while the CD is playing. The
display will show the Pause Indicator (//). Press the R CD Play/Pause Button again
to continue play.
5. Press the 9 Forward Button (
) to skip to the next track. Press the 3 Reverse
Button ( ) to return to the beginning of the current track. Press the 3 Reverse
Button ( ) again to skip to the previous track.
6. To stop play before the CD has ended, press the 7 Music ON/OFF Button.
1. There are two ways to turn on the radio. Press one of the Radio Preset Buttons to listen
to one of the preset stations, or press the 7 Music On/Off Button. The radio frequency
will appear on the display.
2. Press the L Radio Band Button to select AM or FM band.
3. Press either the 4 Radio Tuner - or 8 Radio Tuner + Button to find a station.
Hold a button for a few seconds to scan the dial quickly.
Note:
• Extend the wire antenna for better FM reception.
• MP3 Player may cause interference with the radio reception. If interference occurs, turn
off and unplug MP3 Player from the radio.
4. Press 6 Volume + Button and 5 Volume - Buttons to adjust volume level.
5. Press 7 Music On/Off Button to shut off radio.
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