Emerson CKS1708 SmartSet Dual Alarm Clock Radio
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This device is to be serviced only by properly qualified service personnel. Consult the service manual for proper service procedures to ensure continued safety operation and for precautions to be taken to avoid possible exposure to excessive rain or moisture.
CAUTIONS
- DO NOT operate on a 2-wire extension cord during repair and use.
- NEVER TOUCH any oven components or wiring during operation.
- BEFORE TOUCHING any parts of the oven, always remove the power plug from the outlet.
- Do not use this apparatus near water
- Clean only with a dry cloth.
- Do not block any ventilation openings. Install by the manufacturer’s instructions
- Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades one wider than the other. Agrounding-typee plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide
- Blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for the replacement of the obsolete outlet.
CONTROL PANEL AND INDICATOR
Top Panel
Front Panel
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SETTING THE TIME ZONE
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 Day and Time in the Eastern zone.
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.
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: Midnight” on February 28th, the calendar display will change to 2.29.
Storing and Recalling Radio Station Memory
When you have a few favorite radio stations to listen to, you may like to save them and pick one out of them in a few seconds without needing to search it each time.o ur digital tuning technology allows you to do this easily by following the following steps.
Storing to the memory
- Ensure the radio is ON and the AM/FM band is selected.
- Tune to the desired station by the TUNING control as desired.
- Press STORE, “P XX” blinks, indicating the memory location to store the current listening station.
- While “P XX” is blinking, press TUNE + or TUNE – can change the memory location from 1 through 10. E.g., “P 03” means the current listening station is about to be stored in the 3rd location of the memory.
- After deciding the memory location, press STORE again, and the current listening station is stored.
- The display will turn to the frequency of the station afterward, and after a few seconds, the correct time shows.
Changing The Lithium Battery
Like all batteries, eventually, the built-in lithium battery will need to be replaced. Several 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 supplies power to the Smartest computer memory. Once you plug the radio in, your household outlet supplies the power, and the battery is not being used.
When the battery power drops below a certain level, the LOW BATT. The 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:
- Purchase a replacement 3V lithium battery wherever batteries are sold. The battery type is CR2032 or equivalent.
- Remove the battery from its package so it is ready to install.
- Turn the radio face up and use a small screwdriver to remove the screw securing the battery holder to the cabinet.
- 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.
- Replace the screw that secures the battery holder in the cabinet.
- Turn the radio right side up and confirm that the LOW BATT indicator is OFF
- Save these instructions. You‘ll have to do this again five to eight years from now.
CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
PCB LAYOUT MAIN BOARD BOTTOM
PART LIST
Product Specifications
- Jumbo, 1.4” Blue LED Clock Display
- Dimmer Control
- InteliSet Automatic Time Setting System
- Time is Instantly Set When the Unit is Plugged In
- Time and Alarm Settings Backed Up
- Displays Month/Date at the Touch of a Button
- Automatically recognizes DST (if Applicable)
Dual Alarm
- Week Mode Scheme for Alarm
- Wake to the Radio or Buzzer Alarm
- Snooze/Repeat Alarm
- Crescendo Wakeup Control
- Sure Alarm (Beeps Even Power Cut When Time to Wake)
- Programmable Sleep‐to‐Music Timer
- Digital Tuning AM/FM Radio
- 20 Station Memories
- Digital Volume Control
- AUX‐IN Universal Connection for Mobile Phone, MP3, etc.
Output Power: 250mW @ 10% THD - AC Powered
- Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) : 165 x 76 x 88.5 mm (6.5” x 3.0” x 3.5”
TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES
Before overhauling a clock radio, you should judge the breakdown and the cause correctly, then you can repair it in corresponding ways. The overhauling must proceed in order, any hasty conclusion is not recommendable, otherwise overworking would be done when repaired.
The microwave oven may cause compound breakdown due to all kinds of different reasons, thus, when overhauling, they all should be taken into consideration. Special attention must be given to the radio leakage and the electric insulation when examined because they may be harmful to the repairing staff.
MEANS OF THE BREAKDOWN EXAMINING
How to examine a radio with a breakdown? A better means demonstrated in practical operation is through inspecting and listening. Based on large amounts of perceptual knowledge, you can judge and analyze the breakdown quickly and correctly.
Inspection
Inspect whether the radio is disordered and where is the disordered position, if any. If the display shows the time, if there is no display, maybe the LED has no power, check the AC power cord to plug it into the outlet Listening to the voice of the radio operating and the noise of the speaker after it is conducted.
Turn on the radio AM or FM reception The signal and the sound are clear， noise should be considered normal. But it is abnormal if the following noise occurs:
- Sound “high or small ” noise.
- Long time “shishi” noise.
- Strike voice like “kaka”.
Examine when the radio is operating, but the radio has no signal.
Remove the radio to adjust location until the radio reception the signal. Before repairing, check whether the above-listed point is existed, if not, you can start the clock radio.
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FAQs About Emerson CKS1708 SmartSet Dual Alarm Clock Radio
How does the SmartSet alarm clock from Emerson operate?
A leap year or the transition to or from daylight savings time will not deceive the SmartSet clock radio. For almost a century, the integrated computer chip has automatically adjusted for any time changes. A battery backup mechanism maintains accurate time even in the case of a blackout.
How can I tell if the time on my alarm clock is AM or PM?
If it’s digital, the AM and PM are indicated by a dot. You have to set the clock before going to bed each night and turn it off in the morning if it has a round face with hands and 12 hours on it. If not, it will go off in the morning and the evening.
How do I silence the alarm while keeping it on?
The alarm sound is unaffected by Silent mode, the Ring/Silent switch, and Do Not Disturb. The alarm continues to ring even if you use the Action button, Ring/Silent switch, or Do Not Disturb setting.
How is an alarm clock set for the morning?
On your Android phone or tablet, tap and hold the Home button or say “Hey Google.” Type or say the desired alert. As an illustration, “Set alarm for 6 AM tomorrow.”
Will the silent mode on my alarm go off?
The DND setting leaves any programmed alarms operational so you can wake up on time, but it also turns off calls and notifications by default. Compared to iOS, Androids provide greater personalization. You have the option to disable alarms when you set up Do Not Disturb on Android.
Will I be able to set my alarm to silent?
The alarm sound is unaffected by Silent mode, the Ring/Silent switch, and Do Not Disturb. The alarm continues to ring even if you use the Action button, Ring/Silent switch, or Do Not Disturb setting.
My alarm clock is missing; where is it?
You may access it by sliding up from the bottom of the screen and navigating via your App menu if it’s not already on your home screen. 1. Tap the “ALARM” tab located in the Clock app’s upper-left corner.
When should I set my alarm clock?
The trick is to set your alarm clock for the earliest hour that will allow you to get enough sleep, as opposed to the latest possible moment. In this manner, your alarm clock tells you when it’s okay to get up rather than when you have to.
Does alarm system volume impact it?
Your alarm volume won’t be very loud just because you turned up the volume on your Android phone. Your Android device has three volume sliders in total; the alarm volume is located at the bottom.
Does the alarm work when the phone is switched off?
The alarm on the majority of contemporary smartphones is made to function even when the device is turned off. This is so because the alarm is an independent feature that runs on a small internal battery that isn’t connected to the phone’s main battery. It also functions independently of the rest of the operating system.
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