Emerson CKS3088 User Manual

Dual Alarm AM/FM Clock Radio  
with SmartSet®  
Auto Time Setting System,  
Wave Sensor  
and Touch Pad Lamp Control  
(U.S. Patent No. 6,567,344)  
OWNER’S MANUAL  
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Congratulations!  
And thank you for purchasing the SmartSet® Clock Radio from Emerson Research.  
SmartSet® is the world’s first and only LED clock radio that will automatically set  
itself to the correct ‘Year’, ‘Month’, ‘Date’, ‘Day’, and ‘Time’ as soon as you plug it in.  
The only thing you have to do is tell the SmartSet® what time zone you are in, and  
the built in computer does everything else for you immediately. And not only the  
first time, but every time the power is interrupted as well.  
We all know how annoying it is to wake up in the morning and see the dreaded  
flashing “12:00” display on our clocks or clock radios. This means that your power  
was interrupted some time during the night while you were sleeping and your clock  
doesn’t know what time it is anymore. Unfortunately it probably also means that  
you are late for work, or for school, again. But with your SmartSet® Clock Radio the  
dreaded flashing “12:00” display is a thing of the past. The SmartSet® resets itself  
as soon as the power is restored and gets you up on time, every time.  
And if that isn’t enough, the SmartSet® computer also knows whenDaylight Saving  
Time begins and ends and it will adjust itself for those changes automaticallythrough  
2099! Leap Years too! And best of all, the long life lithium battery backup battery is  
already installed in your radio. You don’t have to remember to put a new 9-volt  
batteryin your radio every 6 months. Under normal circumstances the lithium battery  
can last for up to 5 years, and when it does need to be changed, a low battery  
indicator will come on to let you know. The CR2430 lithium battery is available  
almost anywhere that batteries are sold.  
The SmartSet® also gives you dual alarms that can be set to go off on weekdays  
only, weekends only, or all 7 days. You can set one alarm to wake you up to buzzer  
Monday through Friday when you have to get up early, and use the second alarm  
to wake you up to soft music on Saturday and Sunday when you can sleep in.  
Someday all clocks and clock radios may be this smart. But today the technology  
is only available from Emerson Research.  
We’re sure you’ll be happy and amazed by your SmartSet® Clock Radio, and that it  
will give you many years of enjoyment and dependable service.  
Once again, all of us at Emerson Research thank you for your purchase.  
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IMPORTANT NOTES  
• Avoid installing this unit in places • Operate controls and switches as  
exposed to direct sunlight or close to  
heat radiating appliances such as  
electric heaters, on top of other stereo  
equipment that radiates too much  
heat, places lacking ventilation or dusty  
areas, places subject to constant  
vibration and/or humid or moist areas.  
described in the manual.  
• Before turning on the power, make  
certain that the power cord is properly  
installed.  
• When moving the set, be sure to first  
disconnect the AC power cord.  
FCC Information  
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 frequencyenergy  
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.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for  
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
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PREPARATION FOR USE  
Unpacking And Set Up  
Remove the radio from the carton and remove all packing material from the  
radio. We suggest that you save the packing material, if possible, in the unlikely  
event that your radio ever needs to be returned for service. The original carton  
and packing material is the only safe way to pack your radio to protect it from  
damage in transit.  
Remove any descriptive labels or stickers on the front or top of the cabinet. Do  
not remove any labels or stickers from the back or bottom of the cabinet.  
Note the serial number on the bottom of your radio and write this number in the  
space provided on the Warranty page of this manual.  
Place your radio on a level surface such as a table, desk or shelf, convenient  
to an AC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sources of excess heat,  
dirt, dust, moisture, humidity, or vibration.  
Unwind the AC power cord and extend it to its full length. The FM antenna is  
built in to this cord. It must be fully extended to provide the best FM reception.  
Protect Your Furniture  
This model is equipped with non-skid rubber ‘feet’ to prevent the product from  
moving when you operate the controls. These ‘feet’ are made from non-migrating  
rubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on your  
furniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives,  
or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber ‘feet’ to soften, and leave marks or a  
rubber residue on the furniture. To prevent any damage to your furniture we strongly  
recommend that you purchase small self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardware  
stores and home improvement centers everywhere, and apply these pads to the  
bottom of the rubber ‘feet’ before you place the product on fine wooden furniture.  
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Power Source  
This radio is designed to operate on normal 120V 60Hz AC power only. Do not  
attempt to operate the radio on any other power source. You could cause damage  
to the radio that is not covered by your warranty.  
This radio should be connected to an AC outlet that is always ‘live’. Do not connect  
it to an outlet that is controlled by a wall switch. When the power to the radio is  
interrupted, the built in lithium battery takes over to maintain the time and alarm  
settings. To maximize the life of the lithium battery keep the radio connected to a  
‘live’ AC outlet at all times.  
You will note that this system is equipped with a polarized AC power plug having  
one blade wider than the other. This is a safety feature. If this plug does not fit into  
your existing AC outlet, do not try to defeat this safety feature by filing the wide  
blade to make it fit into your outlet. If this plug will not fit into your outlet, you  
probably have an out-dated non-polarized AC outlet. You should have your outlet  
changed by a qualified licensed electrician.  
AC Outlet  
AC Plug  
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORS  
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Front Panel  
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1.) ALM 2 (Alarm 2) ‘On’ LED Indicator.  
2.) ALM 1 (Alarm 1) ‘On’ LED Indicator.  
3.) AM LED indicator.  
4.) Time/Date Display.  
5.) DAY OF WEEK (MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT, SUN) LED Indicators.  
6.) WAVE SENSOR.  
7.) LOW BATT. LED Indicator.  
8.) Back Up Battery Compartment (Bottom Cabinet).  
9.) Lighted Dial Pointer.  
10.) MONTH/DATE Setting Button.  
11.) TIME Setting Button.  
12.) Touch Pad LAMP CONTROL.  
13.) Lamp Socket (Back Cabinet).  
14.) AC Power Cord (Back Cabinet).  
15.) Speaker (Back Cabinet).  
16.) SET – Button.  
17.) SET + Button.  
18.) SLEEP Button (Sleep To Music Timer).  
19.) ALM (Alarm) MODE (Weekdays/Weekends/Everyday Alarm) Button.  
20.) ALARM 2 setting Button.  
21.) SNOOZE (SLEEP OFF) Button.  
22.) ALARM 1 setting Button.  
23.) TIME ZONE Button.  
24.) POWER (RADIO ON/OFF) Button.  
25.) Display DIMMER (HIGH-LOW-OFF/WAVE) Switch .  
26.) ALM (Alarm) 2 (RADIO/BUZZ/OFF) Selector Switch.  
27.) ALM (Alarm) 1 (RADIO/BUZZ/OFF) Selector Switch.  
28.) VOLUME Control.  
29.) BAND (FM/AM) Selector Switch.  
30.) TUNING Control.  
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
Setting The Time, The First Time  
IMPORTANT: The first time you connect your new SmartSet® clock radio to  
the AC outlet the internal computer will automatically set 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 Time and Day in the  
Eastern zone.  
If you live in the Eastern Time zone, there’s nothing else to do. Your clock is  
set correctly and running.  
If you do not live in the Eastern Time zone you must change the default zone  
display to your own zone. You only do this one time and the SmartSet® will remember  
the new default zone setting and will always return to that setting after a power  
interruption  
There are 7 time zones programmed into your SmartSet® clock radio as follows:  
ZONE 1  
ZONE 2  
ZONE 3  
ZONE 4  
ZONE 5  
ZONE 6  
ZONE 7  
Atlantic Time  
Eastern Time (Default Setting)  
Central Time  
Mountain Time  
Pacific Time  
Yukon Time  
Hawaiian Time  
To change the default time zone display, depress the TIME ZONE button.  
The number “2” will appear on the display  
indicating that the default zone is ZONE 2,  
Eastern Time.  
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Hold the TIME ZONE button and then press either the SET + or buttons until  
your own time zone appears on the display, then release the buttons. The clock  
display will change to the correct time in the time zone you selected. The clock will  
always return to the correct time in the zone you selected after every power  
interruption. If you move to a different time zone, simply change the default zone  
display to the new zone and the SmartSet® will remember that setting for you.  
Date Display  
To see the correct date at any time, depress the MONTH/DATE button. The display  
changes from time to Month and Date (MM/DD).  
For example, May 21st will appear as “5 21”.  
When you release the MONTH/DATE button  
the display returns to the correct time.  
Year Display  
To see the correct year, depress the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons together.  
The display changes from time to Year. When  
you release the MONTH/DATE and TIME  
buttons the display returns to the correct time.  
Daylight Saving and Leap Year Adjustments  
All Daylight Saving and Leap Year adjustments are made automatically by  
the SmartSet® internal computer as follows:  
Start of Daylight Saving Time:  
At “2:00 AM” on the 2nd Sunday in March, the clock will automatically  
advance to “3:00 AM”.  
End of Daylight Saving Time:  
At “3:00 AM” on the 1st Sunday in November, the clock will automatically  
reset to “2:00 AM”.  
Leap Year:  
At “12:00 Midnight” on February 28th, the calendar display will change  
to “2 29”.  
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Manual Time Adjustments  
Some people like to set their clocks 5 to 10 minutes fast to make sure that they will  
always be on time. Even though the SmartSet® sets the time by itself, you still have  
the option of adjusting the time manually if you wish.  
To manually adjust the time display depress and hold the TIME button, and press  
either the SET + or buttons to adjust the time display ahead or back as desired.  
Each press of the SET + or buttons will change the display by one minute. If you  
hold the SET + or buttons the display will continue to change. The display will  
change slowly at first, one minute at a time. But if you continue holding the SET +  
or buttons the display will change rapidly.  
NOTE: If you manually adjust the time, your new setting is entered into the SmartSet®  
memory. If the power is interrupted, the display will return to your new setting, not  
the original setting, when the power is restored.  
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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  
you may 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.) Depress 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 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 –  
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”.  
4.) When the desired wake up time (AM or PM) appears on the display, release  
the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting buttons.  
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Selecting The Alarm Mode  
Your SmartSet® clock radio allows you to select from among three different alarm  
operation modes for either alarm. The alarm modes are:  
Everyday – the alarm will turn on all 7 days.  
Weekdays only – the alarm will only turn on Monday through Friday;  
Weekends only – the alarm will only turn on Saturday and Sunday;  
To check the Alarm Mode setting for Alarm 1, depress the ALARM 1 setting button.  
The display will show the Alarm 1 wake up time and the day of the week indicators  
will show you the alarm mode which is selected.  
• If all 7 indicators are ‘On’, the Everydaymode  
is selected.  
• If only the MON (Monday) through FRI  
(Friday) indicators are ‘On’, the Weekdays  
only mode is selected.  
• If onlythe SAT (Saturday) and SUN (Sunday)  
indicators are ‘On’, the Weekends onlymode  
is selected.  
To change the Alarm Mode setting for Alarm 1, hold the ALARM 1 setting button  
and press the ALM MODE button until the day indicators show the desired mode  
setting, Weekdays only, Weekends only, or Everyday operation.  
Release the ALM MODE and ALARM 1 setting buttons and the display will return  
to the correct time.  
Follow the same procedure to select the desired Alarm Mode for Alarm 2 if  
necessary.  
Checking The Wake Up Times And Alarm Mode  
Whenever you want to check the wake up time or the alarm mode settings, simply  
press either the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting buttons. The display will change  
from correct time to wake up time and the day indicators will show you the alarm  
mode which is currently selected.  
Release the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 setting buttons to return to correct time.  
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Listening To The Radio  
1.) Set the BAND selector to the desired band, AM or FM.  
2.) Set the VOLUME control to a low setting.  
3.) Press the POWER (RADIO ON/OFF) button to turn the radio ‘On’. The radio  
dial pointer will light.  
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 POWER (RADIO ON/OFF) button  
to turn the radio ‘Off’. The radio dial pointer light goes off.  
Antenna Information  
AM – The AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet. If AM reception is weak, change  
the position of cabinet until the internal antenna picks up the strongest signal.  
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FM – The FM antenna is built in to the AC power cord. If FM reception is weak try  
varying the position and direction of the power cord until you find the strongest  
signal.  
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Wake To Radio  
1.) Turn the radio ‘On’ and select the band, station, and volume level that you wish  
to hear when the alarm comes ‘On’, then turn the radio ‘Off’ again.  
2.) Reconfirm the wake up time and alarm mode settings for the alarm you are  
using, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both Alarms.  
3.) Set the ALM (Alarm) selector switch for one or both alarms to the “RADIO”  
position. The appropriate ALM 1 and/or ALM 2 indicators will light up to confirm  
that 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 POWER (RADIO ON/OFF) button. The radio will stop but  
the alarm remains set and will turn the radio on again at the same time on the  
following day (depending on the Alarm Mode setting).  
6.) If you do not want the alarm to turn the radio on the following day, set the  
appropriate ALM selector to the “OFF” position.  
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Wake To Buzzer (Crescendo Alarm)  
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 that it makes.  
1.) Reconfirm the wake up time and alarm mode settings for the alarm you are  
using, Alarm 1, Alarm 2, or both Alarms.  
2.) Set the ALM selector switch for one or both alarms to the ”BUZZ“ position.  
The appropriate ALM 1 and/or ALM 2 indicators will light up to confirm that the  
alarms are set.  
3.) At the selected wake up time the buzzer will sound. It will begin softly and  
gradually increase in volume to wake you up. It will continue for one hour and  
then shut off automatically.  
4.) Tostopthebuzzersooner,presseithertheappropriateALARM 1orALARM 2button.  
The buzzer will stop but the alarm remains set and will turn the buzzer on again at  
the same time on the following day (depending on the Alarm Mode setting).  
To stop the buzzer and turn on the radio immediately, press the POWER (RADIO  
ON/OFF) button instead of the ALARM 1 or ALARM 2 button.  
5.) If you do not want the alarm to turn the buzzer on the following day, set the  
appropriate ALM selector to the “OFF” position.  
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Radio And Buzzer Operation  
You may also set one alarm for Wake To Radio and the other for Wake To Buzzer.  
Just set the ALM 1 and ALM 2 selector switches to the desired positions.  
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Snooze Alarm  
After the alarm turns on in the morning you can use the Snooze function to grab a  
few more minutes sleep before the alarm sounds again. To activate the Snooze  
function you can press the SNOOZE (SLEEP OFF) button on the top cabinet.  
The corresponding ALM indicator will flash.  
NOTE: If you set Wake To Buzzer, you can simply wave your hand in front of  
the WAVE SENSOR on the right front panel.  
Touchless Snooze Control (Wake To Buzzer Only)  
If you selected the Wake To Buzzer option you can activate the Snooze Alarm  
without physically touching the SNOOZE (SLEEP OFF) button. When the buzzer  
alarm sounds in the morning, just wave your hand in front of the WAVE SENSOR  
on the front panel (see illustration) to activate the Snooze Alarm.  
The Touchless Snooze Control works by detecting body heat. For best results  
your hand should be within 24 inches of the front panel.  
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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 10 minutes 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 that the radio will play before  
shutting off, hold the SLEEP button and press either the SET + or button to  
change the display to the desired sleep time, up to a maximum of 90 minutes  
or a minimum of 02 minutes.  
NOTE: When you change the sleep timer from the 10 minute default setting  
to a different setting, the new setting becomes the default setting. Whenever  
you activate the sleep timer it will begin with your new default setting and  
count down to zero from that point.  
3.) To cancel the sleep timer before it counts down to “00” and shut the radio ‘Off’  
immediately, press the SNOOZE Bar.  
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.  
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Display Brightness Control  
This SmartSet® Clock Radio features a unique display brightness control system  
that gives you three convenient options:  
HIGH – when the DIMMER switch is set to the “HIGH” position the clock display  
is always at full brightness. The DIMMER switch was set to the “HIGH” position  
at our factory.  
LOW – when the DIMMER switch is set to the “LOW” position the display  
brightness is reduced by approximately 50%.  
OFF/WAVE– when the DIMMER switch is set to the “OFF/WAVE” position the  
display goes ‘Off’ completely. This is designed for people who prefer to sleep  
in total darkness. However if you want to see the clock display at any time,  
slowly wave your hand in front of the WAVE SENSOR on the front panel. The  
clock display will immediately return to full brightness for 10 seconds and then  
shut off again automatically. The effective operating range of the Wave Sensor  
is approximately 12” to 36” from the front panel.  
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DIMMER Selector Set To  
OFF/WAVE”  
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Wave Your Hand To Restore The Display  
For 10 Seconds  
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NOTES:  
A.) The clock radio must be at room temperature for the WAVE SENSOR to  
function properly. If the radio has been in a cold location the WAVE  
SENSOR may not operate immediately. Place the radio in the room where  
it will be used, connect it to the AC outlet, and allow approximately 30  
minutes to 60 minutes for the radio to come to room temperature before  
testing the WAVE SENSOR function.  
B.) If the DIMMER switch is set to the “OFF/WAVE” position the display will  
be completely ‘Off’. However at the Alarm time the display will return to  
full brightness automatically. It will remain at full brightness for one hour  
and then return to the ‘Off’ position. If you stop the alarm immediately by  
pressing the respective Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 buttons, or set the Alarm 1 or  
Alarm 2 switches to their “OFF” positions, or use the SNOOZE control,  
the display will return to the ‘Off’ position after 10 seconds.  
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Lamp Brightness Control  
This SmartSet® Clock Radio includes a unique Touch Pad on the top panel to  
control the brightness of any nightstand or table lamp that is connected to the  
special lamp socket on the back of the radio. The lamp control works with normal  
1-way or 3-way incandescent bulbs up to 150 watts maximum.  
IMPORTANT! DO NOT CONNECT LAMPS USING COMPACT  
FLUORESCENT BULBS, HALOGEN BULBS, HIGH INTENSITY BULBS, OR  
INCANDESCENT BULBS OVER 150 WATTS TO THE LAMP SOCKET ON  
THIS RADIO.  
CAUTION: THIS OUTLET IS ONLY USED WITH NORMAL INCANDESCENT  
LAMPS RATED AC120V, 150WATT MAXIMUM BULBS. DO NOT CONNECT  
FLUORESCENT LAMPS, HALOGEN LAMPS, OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE  
OR DEVICE.  
1.) Remove the plastic socket cover from the lamp  
socket as shown.  
You should retain the socket cover and re-install it in the lamp socket if a lamp  
will not be connected to the socket for an extended period of time.  
2.) Connect your lamp to the lamp socket  
as shown.  
• 1-Way Bulbs (150W Max) - Switch the lamp ‘On’ as usual.  
• 3-way Bulbs (150W Max) - Switch the lamp ‘On’ as usual and set it to the  
brightest setting.  
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3.) Lightly touch the LAMP CONTROL Pad on the top panel of the radio to begin  
dimming the lamp. Each time you touch the LAMP CONTROL Pad the  
brightness will be reduced by approximately 25% until the lamp goes ‘Off’  
completely.  
Once the lamp is ‘Off’ you can continue touching the LAMP CONTROL Pad to  
turn the lamp ‘On’ again and increase it to full brightness. You may leave the  
lamp at any of the 4 brightness levels.  
IMPORTANT! Remember that you must switch your lamp ‘On’ to its  
maximum brightness as usual in order for the LAMP CONTROL Pad to  
operate. Touching the LAMP CONTROL Pad has no effect if the lamp is  
switched 'Off'.  
4.) If you continue to keep your finger on the LAMP CONTROL Pad the brightness  
will continue to increase and decrease until you remove your finger from the  
control pad.  
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Changing The Lithium Battery  
Like all batteries, eventually the built in lithium battery will need to be replaced. A  
number of factors, such as, the length of time between the date the radio was  
manufactured and the date you plugged it in for the first time determine the amount  
of time before replacement. During this initial storage period, the lithium battery is  
supplying power to the SmartSet® computer memory. Once you plug the radio in,  
your household outlet supplies the power, and the battery is not being used. A  
fresh lithium battery can supply power to the SmartSet® computer for at least 3  
years even if it is never connected to an AC power supply. If your radio was  
connected to your AC supply within a few months after it was manufactured, and  
you experience only the normal, nuisance type, short duration power interruptions,  
your battery may last for up to 5 years or even longer.  
When the battery power drops below a certain  
level, the LOW BATT. indicator will ‘flash’.  
When you see this indicator, you should change the battery as soon as it is  
convenient for you to do so. To change the battery proceed as follows:  
1.) Purchase a replacement 3V lithium battery wherever batteries are sold. The  
battery type is CR2430 or equivalent.  
2.) Remove the battery from its package so it is ready to install.  
IMPORTANT: Leave the radio 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 down and use a small screwdriver to remove the screws  
securing the battery holder to the cabinet.  
BE CAREFUL NOT TO LOSE THESE SMALL SCREWS!  
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4.) Remove the original battery from the holder and insert the new battery into the  
holder the same way, observing the positive (+) direction. Slide the holder with  
the new battery back into the slot in the cabinet.  
5.) Replace the screws that secure the battery holder in the cabinet.  
6.) Turn the radio right side up and confirm that the LOW BATT. indicator is ‘Off’.  
7.) Save these instructions. You’ll have to do this again five to eight years from  
now!  
WARNING: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.  
Replace the battery with same or equivalent type.  
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Resetting The Clock After A Total Memory Loss  
If you do not change the built in lithium battery within a reasonable period of time  
after you see the ‘flashing’ LOW BATT. warning indicator, the lithium battery may  
become exhausted and will no longer be able to supply back up 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 when the power is restored. Be sure  
to install a fresh lithium battery before you reset the clock, otherwise the clock will  
need to be reset each time the power is interrupted.  
If the lithium battery is exhausted and you experience an interruption in the AC  
power supply, the clock will reset itself to its initial default setting when the power is  
restored.  
The initial default setting is “12:00 AM, Saturday, January 1st (1 1), 2005”.  
If you notice that the time on your SmartSet® clock radio is completely incorrect,  
and the DAY OF WEEK indicator is also wrong, press the MONTH/DATE button to  
see the Date.  
If the date display is showing “1 1”, you  
probably experienced a total memory loss.  
To reset the clock after a total memory loss, proceed as follows:  
1.) Follow the instructions on page 23-24 and install a new CR2430 lithium battery  
in the battery compartment.  
2.) Connect the radio to your AC outlet and let the clock set itself.  
3.) Depress the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons together. The displaywill change  
from ‘Time’ to ‘Year’.  
While holding the MONTH/DATE and TIME buttons, press the SET + button  
to set the display to the correct Year, then release the buttons.  
4.) Depress 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  
display to the correct Month andDate. The DAY OF WEEK indicator will change  
automatically as you adjust the Month/Date settings. When the correct Month  
and Date appear on the display, release the buttons.  
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5.) Depress the TIME button and the SET + button to set the display to the correct  
Time. Be sure to confirm that you have set the time correctly to ‘AM’ or ‘PM’ by  
observing the AM indicator.  
6.) After you set 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 and the new lithium battery will maintain  
it for the next 5 to 8 years, depending on the number and duration of the power  
outages you experience.  
IMPORTANT NOTE  
After resetting the clock, don’t forget to reset your wake up times, and alarm  
mode settings, and sleep timer settings as well.  
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CARE AND MAINTENANCE  
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.  
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.  
TO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONE  
NUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICE  
CENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORM  
WARRANTY...  
SERVICE  
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098  
FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCE  
PLEASE CALL:  
1-800-898-9020  
FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE,PLEASE WRITE TO:  
Emerson Radio Corp.,  
Consumer Affairs Dept.,  
5101 Statesman Drive,  
Irving, TX 75063.  
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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. For  
repair or replacement, pack your unit in a padded box, enclose your check or  
money order payable to Emerson Radio Corp. in the amount of $9.00 (not required  
by California residents) to cover shipping and handling costs, and enclose a copy  
of your proof of purchase. Send your unit to:  
Emerson Radio Corp.,  
5101 Statesman Drive,  
Irving, TX 75063.  
This warranty does not cover damage from negligence, misuse, abuse, accident,  
failure to follow operating instructions, commercial use, rental, repairs by an  
unauthorized facility, or products purchased, used, serviced or damaged outside  
of the United States.  
THIS WARRANTYGIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, ANDYOU MAY  
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.  
AU898M  
The Serial Number can be found on the bottom cabinet. We suggest that you  
record the Serial Number of your unit in the space below for future reference.  
Model Number: CKS3088  
Serial Number:  
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