Stereo Radio, CD-R/RW Player with Dual Alarm Clock OWNER’S MANUAL CKD1100 (Silver Color) CKD1100BL (Blue Color) CKD1100GN (Green Color) CKD1100PK (Pink Color) Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.com CKD1100_052107.
CAUT I ON 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.
Before We Begin Thank you for purchasing this Emerson audio product. The Emerson brand is your assurance of quality, performance and value. Our engineers have included many useful and convenient features in this product. Please be sure to read this Owner's Manual completely to make sure you are getting the maximum benefit from each feature. This product was manufactured using the highest quality components and standards of workmanship.
IMPORTANT NOTES CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT APPAREIL Á LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUCTO LASER DE CLASE 1 CAUTION INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCKS DEFEATED. AVOID EXPOSURE TO BEAM This product contains a low power Laser Device.
PREPARATION FOR USE Unpacking And Set Up • Remove the unit from the carton, and remove all packing materials from the unit. • Save the carton and packing materials in case the unit ever needs to be returned for service. Using the original carton and packing materials is the only way to safely repack the unit for shipment. • Remove any descriptive labels or stickers from the top or front of the unit. Do not remove any labels from the back or bottom of the cabinet.
Power Source This system is designed to operate on 120V AC 60Hz house current only. Connecting this system to any other power source may cause damage to the system and such damage is not covered by your warranty. NOTE: The system has polarized AC plug with one wide blade and one narrow blade. The plug will only fit into matching polarized AC outlets. This is a safety feature to reduce the possibility of electric shock.
Battery Back Up System This unit uses a single 9-Volt battery (not included) to maintain the time and alarm settings in the event that it is accidentally unplugged, or you experience a temporary power failure. We recommend that you install a well-known brand of Alkaline battery for longest life and best performance. To keep the battery back up system operational you should install a new battery every 6 to 9 months. To install the back up battery, turn the unit upside down. 1.
LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Front Panel 6 8 7 9 5 4 10 3 11 2 12 1 15 14 13 Top Panel 25 24 23 23 26 22 21 27 20 28 19 18 29 17 30 16 31 7 CKD1100_052107.
1.) AM/PROG. (AM Radio ‘On’ or CD Program Track) Indicator. 2.) AL2 (Alarm 2) ‘On’ Indicator. 3.) VOLUME Control. 4.) AL1 (Alarm 1) ‘On’ Indicator. 5.) PM Indicator. 6.) 7.) TIME-DN/F.REV Button. STOP Button. 8.) CD PLAY/PAUSE Button. 9.) TIME-UP/F.FWD D Button. 10.) SLEEP Indicator. 11.) TUNING Control. 12.) FM Radio ‘On’ Indicator. 13.) LED Display. 14.) AUX Jack. 15.) PHONES Jack. 16.) ALARM 1 Button. 17.) RADIO/BAND Button. 18.) CLK.ADJ/PROG. Button. 19.) DIMMER (HIGH/LOW) Selector Switch. 20.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Setting The Correct Time And Day NOTE: Connect the power cord to your AC outlet. Make sure to use an outlet that is always ‘live’. Do not use an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. 1.) When the unit is plugged in for the first tim e, the clock display will begin flashing “12:00” (AM). 2.) Depress and hold the CLK.ADJ/PROG. button for at least two seconds until only the Hour digits continue to flash. 3.
8.) When the correct ‘day’(digit) appears on the display press the CLK.ADJ/PROG. button once more to exit the clock-setting mode. The display stops flashing and returns to the correct time and the clock begins to run. IMPORTANT: After you press the CLK.ADJ/PROG. button you must make your time adjustments within 10 seconds while the display is flashing. After 10 seconds the display stops flashing and no time adjustments can be made.
Listening To The Radio 1.) Press the ALARM OFF/POWER button on the top panel to turn the unit ‘On’. The POWER LED indicator comes on. 2.) Press the RADIO/BAND button to select the Radio function. Either the AM/PROG or the FM indicator will come on to confirm which band is selected. Press the RADIO/BAND button again to repeatedly switch between the AM and FM bands. 3.) Rotate the TUNING control on the right side panel to tune to the desired station. 4.
Playing Compact Discs NOTE: Although this CD player can read CD-R and CD-RW discs, in addition to normal CDs, however the playability of CD-R/RW discs may be affected by the type of software that was used to create the discs, as well as the quality and condition of the blank media you are using. 100% playability cannot be guaranteed. This is not an indication of a problem with the player. Normal Playback 1.) Press the ALARM OFF/POWER button to switch the unit ‘On’. The POWER LED indicator comes ‘On’. 2.
6.) Press the CD PLAY/PAUSE button to begin playback. The display will briefly show “cd: 1” (Track 1) and playback on track 1 begins. After a few seconds the display returns to the correct time. 7.) To Pause briefly during playback press the CD PLAY/PAUSE button. The two dots “ : ” flash and after a few seconds the display returns to correct time. The sound stops, but the disc continues to spin. Press CD PLAY/PAUSE button again to cancel pause and resume playback. 8.
To Start Playback From A Specific Track Load your disc and wait until the display shows the total number of tracks. or Press the desired track. buttons to select the While the track number is still appearing press the CD PLAY/PAUSE button. Playback will begin on the selected track and continue until the end of the disc. High Speed Music Search You can search rapidly forward or backward within a track to locate a specific musical passage. Depress and hold the or buttons to begin high speed search.
Programmed Playback The CD player in this unit has a 20 track programmable memory which allows you to program any disc to play just the tracks you want to hear in the exact order that you want to hear them. You may program a track or tracks to play more than once if desired. NOTE: Programming can only be done while the player is in the Stop mode. If STOP button to stop playback before performing a disc is playing press the the programming steps below. 1.
6.) After you have programmed all the desired tracks press the CD PLAY/ PAUSE button to begin programmed playback. The AM/PROG. indicator stops flashing and remains ‘On’. Playback will begin on the first track you programmed and continue until all programmed tracks have been played. As each programmed track starts playing the display will briefly show the track number being played and then return to the correct time.
Adjusting the Wake-up Times This clock radio has two separate wake-up alarms that can be set and used independently. To set or adjust the wake-up times please proceed as follows: 1.) Depress and hold the ALARM SET/ DISPLAY button for at least two seconds until just the Hour digits and the AL1 (Alarm 1) indicator are flashing. 2.) While the AL1 Hour digits are flashing press the to set the display to the correct wake-up hour.
6.) While the Alarm 2 Hour digits are flashing press the repeatedly to set the display to the correct wake-up hour. or buttons Example: 9:00 AM Observe the PM indicator to make sure you have set the wake-up hour correctly. If the PM indicator is ‘On’the wake-up time displayed is “PM”". If the PM indicator is ‘Off’the wake-up time displayed is “AM”. 7.) When the correct wake-up hour is flashing press the CLK. ADJ/PROG. button again. The Hour digits stop flashing and the minute digits begin to flash. 8.
Setting The Alarms / Selecting The Wake-up Mode After you have adjusted the wake-up times on one or both alarms you must press the respective ALARM 1 and/or ALARM 2 buttons one, two or three times, to activate the alarms and select the wake-up mode. The color of the AL1 and AL2 indicators will change according to the wake-up mode that you select - Buzzer, Radio, or CD. • Press the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button once. The AL indicator is Red.
Wake To Buzzer 1.) Check the wake-up time settings for Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both alarms and adjust the wake up times if necessary. 2.) Press the ALARM 1 and/or ALARM 2 buttons once. The AL1 and/or AL2 indicators appear Red. 3.) At the selected wake up times the buzzer will turn on. It will continue for one hour and then stop automatically and reset itself for the following day. 4.) To stop the buzzer immediately, press the ALARM OFF/POWER button. Wake To Radio 1.
Wake To CD 1.) Check the wake-up time settings for Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both alarms and adjust the wake up times if necessary. 2.) Insert the desired CD in the CD player, start playback and adjust the VOLUME to the desired level. Then press the STOP button to stop the disc and the ALARM OFF/POWER button to shut the power ‘Off’. 3.) Press the ALARM 1 and/or ALARM 2 buttons three times. The AL1 and/or AL2 indicators appear Yellow. 4.) At the selected wake up times the CD player will turn on.
Canceling The Alarms To cancel the alarms completely press the respective ALARM 1 and/or ALARM 2 buttons until the AL1 and/or AL2 indicators disappear. Snooze/Repeat Alarm After the alarm turns on in the morning you can press the SNOOZE button for a few extra minutes sleep. The alarm will stop for approximately 9 minutes and then come on again. Snooze operation can be repeated several times if desired, but after one hour the alarm will not turn ‘On’again.
Sleep To Music Timer You can use the sleep timer to fall asleep to the Radio or CD player up to 90 minutes and have the unit shut off automatically. 1.) Press the ALARM OFF/POWER button to turn the power ‘On’. Operate the Radio or CD player as usual. Adjust the VOLUME to the desired level. The level you select for “Sleep To Music” is the same level you will hear when the alarm turns ‘On’in the morning. 2.
Auxiliary Input Jack (Connection Cable Not Included) This unit includes an AUX input jack to allow you to connect external devices, such as an iPod® or portable MP3 player, and listen to the music stored on your external device through the speakers of this radio. Connect the headphone jack of your external device to the AUX input jack located on the front panel of this unit. The connection cable is not included.
Headphone (PHONES) Jack This unit includes a 3.5mm PHONES (headphone) jack on the front panel. This allows you to connect a set of stereo headphones (not included) for private listening without disturbing others. When headphones are connected the built-in speakers are automatically disconnected. IMPORTANT! When using stereo headphones always set the volume control to a low level before you put on the headphones. Then put on the headphones and gradually adjust the volume control to the desired level.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE Compact Disc Care • To remove a disc from its storage case, press down on the center of the case and lift the disc out, holding it carefully by the edges. • Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth.Unlike conventional records, compact discs have no grooves to collect dust and microscopic debris, so gently wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles. Wipe in a straight line from the inside to the outside of the disc.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service. Symptom Radio Possible Cause Solution Noise or sound distorted on AM or FM Station not tuned properly for AM or FM. Retune the AM or FM broadcast station. broadcasts. FM: FM Wire antenna is not extended. Extend FM Wire antenna. AM: The bar antenna is not positioned correctly. Reposition the unit until best reception is obtained. AM or FM, no sound. Compact Disc Player Volume at minimum.
LIMITED WARRANTY Emerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material, including original parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. With your dated proof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and parts at an authorized Depot Repair Facility, or replace the product in our discretion.
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