Lasco CKW2000 AM / FM Weather Alarm Clock Radio User Manual CKW2000

Lasco Industries Limited AM / FM Weather Alarm Clock Radio CKW2000

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OWNER’S MANUALCKW2000Visit our web site at www.emersonradio.comAll-Alert System Clock RadioWith Dual Alarms, Digital TuningAnd Specific Area Message EncodingRCKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5042
1TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH ANEXTENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADESCAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. TO PREVENT FIREOR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1.) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Follow all instructions. Heed all warnings. 2.) Do not use this apparatus near water. 3.) Clean only with dry cloth. 4.) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 5.) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus(including amplifiers) that produce heat. 6.) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has twoblades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third groundingprong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does notfit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 7.) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 8.) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 9.) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.10.) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus hasbeen damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilledor objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture,does not operate normally, or has been dropped.11.) This appliance shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no object filled with liquidssuch as vases shall be placed on the apparatus.12.) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by themanufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use cautionwhen moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.13.) Do not overload wall outlet. Use only power source as indicated.14.) Use replacement parts as specified by the manufacturer.15.) The product may be mounted to a wall only if recommended by the manufacturer.16.) Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to performsafety checks.!CAUTIONRISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT OPENThe lightning flash with arrow-head symbol, within an equi-lateral triangle is intended toalert the user to the presenceof uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’within the product’s enclosurethat may be of sufficientmagnitude to constitute a riskof electric shock to persons.The exclamation point withinan equilateral triangle is in-tended to alert the user tothe presence of importantoperating and maintenance(servicing) instructions inthe literature accompany-ing the appliance.WARNING: TO REDUCE THERISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCKDO NOT REMOVE COVER(OR B A CK), NO US E RSERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDEREFER SERVICING TOQUALIFIED SERVICEPERSONNEL.CAUTIONThe Caution Marking maybe located at the rear enclosure of the apparatus.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:501
2Thank you for purchasing this All-Alert Clock Radio from EmersonResearch.This model incorporates the All-Alert messaging system that will be usedby the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration of the U.S.Government to alert the public about weather emergencies and a wholerange of other emergency situations that may occur in your area. In addition,this model includes the Specific Area Message Encoding (SAME) systemthat will prevent you from receiving messages that do not apply to yourspecific geographic area.The CKW2000 also includes a digital tuning AM/FM clock radio with dualalarms to keep you on time and entertained as well as informed.This is a high technology product with many more features than usuallyfound in a typical clock radio. It is absolutely essential that you read andunderstand this instruction manual in order to operate this product correctly,and to get the maximum benefit out of all the features we have included inthis model.If after reading this manual you are still having problems with the set-upand operation of this model, please do not return it to the retail store.Please call the Emerson Research Customer Service Hot-Line, toll free,at 800-898-9020, between the hours of 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM, CentralTime, Monday through Friday. One of our technicians will try to troubleshoot and solve your problems by phone.Once again, thank you for purchasing this All-Alert Clock Radio fromEmerson Research.The serial number of your unit is located on a label on the bottom cabinet.Please take a moment now to locate the number and to write the numberin the space provided on the warranty page of this manual. This numberprovides information regarding the date of manufacture of your unit. Youmay be asked to provide this number when calling for customer service.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:502
3IMPORTANT NOTES • Avoid installing this unit in placesexposed to direct sunlight or close toheat radiating appliances such aselectric heaters, on top of other stereoequipment that radiates too muchheat, places lacking ventilation ordusty areas, places subject toconstant vibration and/or humid ormoist areas.FCC InformationThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed toprovide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentialinstallation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energyand, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmfulinterference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined byturning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference 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 whichthe 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 thefollowing two conditions:(1)This device may not cause harmful interference, and(2)This device must accept any interference received, including interferencethat may cause undesired operation.Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible forcompliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.• Operate controls and switches asdescribed in the manual.•Before turning on the power, makecertain that the AC power cord isproperly installed.•When moving the set, be sure to firstdisconnect the AC power cord.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:503
4Unpacking and Set Up • The display carton contains the clock radio, the AC adapter, and the externalantenna wire. Please make sure that all of the components are removed fromthe carton before disposal. We recommend that you retain the carton andpacking materials, if possible, in the event that your unit ever needs to be returnedfor service. Using the original carton and packing materials is the only way toproperly protect your unit from damage in transit. If you do dispose of the cartonand packing materials, please do so properly. Emerson cares about ourenvironment. • Place the clock radio on a stable, level surface such as a table, desk, shelf orstand, convenient to an AC outlet, out of direct sunlight, and away from sourcesof excess heat, dust, moisture, or strong magnetic fields.PREPARATION FOR USEProtect Your FurnitureThis model is equipped with non-skid rubber ‘feet’ to prevent the product frommoving when you operate the controls. These ‘feet’ are made from non-migratingrubber material specially formulated to avoid leaving any marks or stains on yourfurniture. However certain types of oil based furniture polishes, wood preservatives,or cleaning sprays may cause the rubber ‘feet’ to soften, and leave marks or arubber residue on the furniture. To prevent any damage to your furniture we stronglyrecommend that you purchase small self-adhesive felt pads, available at hardwarestores and home improvement centers everywhere, and apply these pads to thebottom of the rubber 'feet' before you place the product on fine wooden furniture.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:504
5Installing The Back-Up Batteries – IMPORTANT!Although this clock radio operates primarily on normal 120V AC 60Hz house currentwith the included AC adapter, it is extremely important that you install 4 “AA” batteriesin the back up battery compartment located on the bottom cabinet. The back upbatteries not only maintain the time and alarm settings in the event of a powerinterruption, but they also maintain your radio preset memory stations, and theyinsure that you will still receive NOAA emergency alert warnings even if the electricalpower service to your home has been interrupted. • Remove the battery compartment cover by pressing down on the ‘arrow’ symboland sliding the cover in the direction of the arrow. • Insert 4 “AA” batteries, not included, into the back up battery compartment, asshown. We recommend that you use a well-known brand of Alkaline batteriesfor longest life and best performance. Be sure to install the batteries correctlyaccording to the polarity markings engraved in the battery compartment. If thebatteries are inserted incorrectly the battery back up system will not work. • Replace the battery compartment cover.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:505
6After installing the batteries the LCD panel will show the Time and Date display.The LCD panel backlighting will remain on for 5 seconds and then shut offautomatically to preserve the battery life.Remember that if the back up batteries are not installed, or are installed incorrectly,the clock and alarm time memory, and all of the preset radio station memories, willhave to be reset after every power interruption.Replacing The Back-Up BatteriesWhen the back-up batteries need to be replaceda “Low Battery Warning” Indicator will begin toflash in the LCD panel.When you see this indicator you should replace all 4 batteries with 4 fresh batteries.Do not mix old and new batteries, and do not mix different types of batteries suchas Heavy-Duty, Alkaline, and Lithium together.If weak or exhausted batteries are left in the radio for an extended period of timethey may eventually leak and cause corrosion or other damage to your radio, andsuch corrosion damage from leaking batteries is not covered by your warranty.Battery Precautions•Replacement of batteries must be done by an adult.•Do not mix old and new batteries.•Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.•The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.•Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.•Exhausted batteries are to be removed.•Only batteries of the equivalent type are to be used.•Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.•Dispose of batteries properly. Do not dispose of batteries in fire. The batteries may explodeor leak.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:506
7Installing The AC Adapter – IMPORTANT!The wire of the AC adapter also functions as the FM antenna of this model. Pleasebe sure to fully unwind the AC adapter cord and make sure the cord is extended toits full length for best FM reception.Connect the small female plug of the AC adapter to the “DC 6V” jack on the backcabinet of the radio.Connect the AC adapter block to your 120V AC 60Hz household outlet.Warning: Do not connect or disconnect the AC adapter from the AC outletwhile your hands are wet. The AC adapter may become warm during operationof the radio. This is normal and not an indication of any problem with your unit.CAUTION: This adapter is designed for connection to 120V AC 60Hz householdoutlets only. Connecting this adapter to any other power source may causedamage to the adapter and may also constitute a fire hazard.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:507
8LOCATION OF CONTROLS AND INDICATORSRFront PanelTop Panel4876521 18 1722161912323910111214152013CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:508
9 1.)Multi-Function LCD Display. 2.)Weather Band Telescopic Antenna. 3.)WARNING Indicator. 4.)WATCH Indicator. 5.)VOLUME Control. 6.)STATEMENT Indicator. 7.)Battery Compartment (Bottom Cabinet). 8.)ALM (Alarm) 1 Button. 9.)MENU Button.10.) LEFT Button.11.) TUNING UP Button.12.)DC 6V 300mA Input Jack.13.)Speaker.14.)Ext. ANT. Jack.15.) RIGHT Button.16.)SELECT Button.17.) POWER (On/Off) Button.18.)WEATHER/HAZARD Button.19.)SLEEP Button.20.) TUNING DOWN Button.21.)SNOOZE Button.22.)BAND Button.23.)ALERT OFF/ALM 2 Button.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:509
10OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSOPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CLOCK AND RADIO • Make sure that you have installed the back up batteries. • Make sure that you have connected the AC adapter to the back of thisunit and to your AC outlet. • Make sure that the cord of the AC adapter is fully unwound andextended to its full length.BASIC OPERATION / EXPLANATION OF CONTROLSIn order to minimize the number of controls on the top panel of this radio we havedesigned this radio with a MENU button, a SELECT button and four NAVIGATIONbuttons ( ///) similar to the navigation controls that you probably alreadyuse on your cell phone, PDA, or home computer. Most of the adjustments andchanges in settings will be made with these three controls.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5010
11MENU ButtonPress the MENU button to enter the Menu mode. Press again to exit the Menumode and return to the normal Time and Date display. After 30 seconds with nouser input the LCD will return to the normal Time and Date mode automatically.NAVIGATION Buttons ( ///)After pressing the MENU button once the display will show “SETUP TIME” whichis the first menu option.Pressing the TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN buttons allows you to scrollthrough the various menu options in the following order:SETUP TIMESETUP DATESETUP WEATHER CHANNELInput COUNTY CODE (ALL / SINGLE / MULTIPLE) CODE #Select ALERT MODE (SIREN / VOICE)DEFEAT SIRENSelect ALERT VOLUME (SIREN HIGH / SIREN LOW)Select BACKLIGHT Operation Mode (CONTINUOUS / NORMAL)ADD ALERTSIREN TESTSELECT ButtonWhen the desired Menu appears on the display press the SELECT button to selectthat specific menu and then use the NAVIGATION buttons ( ///) to changethat Menu’s settings as desired.The options and adjustments for each of these menus will be discussed in detail inseparate sections of this manual.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5011
12LCD Panel Backlighting (NORMAL Mode / CONTINUOUS Mode)When you install the 4 back-up batteries in this unit the display backlightingautomatically switches to the NORMAL mode to extend the battery life. In theNORMAL mode the backlighting will come ‘on’ when you press any one of the toppanel control buttons and will go ‘off’ after 5 seconds with no further control input.After you connect the AC adapter the display mode setting changes toCONTINUOUS automatically so that the display backlighting remains ‘on’continuously.NOTE: If the AC power supply is interrupted the backlighting will default to theNORMAL mode and the backlighting will go ‘off’ until any button is pressed.Then the backlighting will remain ‘on’ for 5 seconds and shut ‘off’ again toextend the battery life.LCD Panel Viewing Angle – IMPORTANTThe LCD panel in this clock radio is designed to be the clearest and most visiblewhen viewed from ‘head-on’ or when you are looking down on the display fromabove. If you are looking up at the display from below – for example, if you arelying in bed and the clock radio is on a nightstand or table that is higher than thebed – the numbers on the display may seem to fade or may be completely invisible.This is a common characteristic of all liquid crystal displays and is not an indicationof any problem with your unit. The display in this model was designed to be clearestwhen viewed from head-on or from above.Correct View Angle Incorrect View AngleCKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5012
13Setting The TimeWhen you install the 4 back up batteries the display comes ‘on’ and shows theinitial default time and date setting:“SUNDAY, 01 – JAN – 2006, 12:00”.Set the display to the correct time as follows:1.) Press the MENU button once. The displayshows “SETUP TIME”2.) Press the SELECT button once. The Hourdigits begin flashing.3.) Press the or Navigation buttons to setthe display to the correct hour.Example: 2:00 PM.Be sure to observe the AM indicator to confirmthat you have set the hour correctly. If the AMindicator is ‘on’ the time displayed is AM. Ifthe AM indicator is ‘off’ the time displayed isPM.4.) When the correct hour is flashing, press navigation button. The hour digits stop flashingand the minute digits begin to flash.5.) Press the or Navigation buttons to setthe display to the correct minute.Example: 2:30 PM.6.) When the correct minute is flashing on thedisplay press the MENU button once more toexit the SETUP TIME mode and return to theTime and Date display.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5013
14Setting The Date1.) Press the MENU button once. The displayshows “SETUP TIME”.2.) Press the (TUNING UP) Navigation button.The display shows “SETUP DATE”. The firsttime you enter the Setup Date mode thedisplay will show “01 – JAN – 2006”, which isthe initial default date.3.) Press the SELECT button once. The Dateindicator begins flashing.4.) Press the or Navigation buttons to setthe display to the correct date.Example: “15”.5.) Press (RIGHT) Navigation button. TheMonth indicator begins flashing.6.) Press the or Navigation buttons to setthe display to the correct month.Example: “March”.7.) Press (RIGHT) Navigation button. The lasttwo digits of the Year indicator begin flashing.8.) Press the (TUNING UP) Navigation buttonto set the display to the correct Year.Example: “2007”.9. When the correct Date, Month, and Yearappear in the display press the MENU buttonto exit the Setup mode. The correct Day willappear in the display corresponding to theDate you selected.NOTE: After you press the MENU, (///), and SELECT buttons toenter the Time or Date Setup modes you must make your adjustments within30 seconds. If no adjustments are made within 30 seconds the LCD will exitthe Setup mode and return to the normal Time and Date display.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5014
15Setting The Alarm TimesThis model has two alarms that can be set and used independently. You may setboth alarms for Radio or Buzzer operation, or set one alarm for Radio and theother for Buzzer.Setting The Alarm 1 Wake Up Time1.) Depress and hold the ALM 1 button forapproximately 1 second.The “SET ALARM 1” indicator appears andthe Hour digits begin flashing.2.) Press the or Navigation buttons to setthe display to the correct Alarm 1 wake uphour.Example: 6:00 AMBe sure to observe the AM indicator to confirmthat you have set the hour correctly. If the AMindicator appears the hour displayed is AM. Ifthe AM indicator does not appear the hourdisplayed is PM.3.) Press (RIGHT) Navigation button. TheMinute digits begin flashing.4.) Press the or Navigation buttons to setthe display to the correct wake up minute.Example: 6:30 AM5.) When the LCD is showing the correct Alarm 1Wake-Up Time press the MENU button or theSELECT button to return to the correct timeand date display.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5015
16Setting The Alarm 2 Wake Up Time1.) Depress and hold the ALM 2 button forapproximately 1 second.The “SET ALARM 2” indicator appears andthe Hour digits begin flashing.2.) Press the or Navigation buttons to setthe display to the correct Alarm 2 wake uphour.Example: 9:00 AMBe sure to observe the AM indicator to confirmthat you have set the hour correctly. If the AMindicator appears the hour displayed is AM. Ifthe AM indicator does not appear the hourdisplayed is PM.3.) Press (RIGHT) Navigation button. TheMinute digits begin flashing.4.) Press the or Navigation buttons to setthe display to the correct wake up minute.Example: 9.15 AM.5.) When the LCD is showing the correct Alarm 2Wake-Up Time press the MENU button or theSELECT button to return to the correct timeand date display.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5016
17Selecting The Alarm Mode (Radio, Buzzer, or Off)1.) Press the ALM 1 button once.The display shows the Alarm 1 Wake Up Time.2.) Press the ALM 1 button again. The ALARM 1indicator below the time display begins toflash.3.) Press the or Navigation buttonsrepeatedly to select the alarm mode.If the ‘Bell’ symbol flashes, the Alarm Modeis Buzzer.If the ‘Musical Notes’ symbol flashes, theAlarm Mode is Radio.If no symbol is flashing below the ALARM 1indicator, the Alarm Mode is ‘Off’.4.) When the desired symbol is flashing together with the ALARM 1 indicator,press the ALM 1 button once more.The LCD returns to the correct Time and Datedisplay but the ALARM 1 indicator and theBuzzer or Radio symbols remain in the displayto confirm that the alarm is set.The alarm will turn on every day at the selected time. It will continue for onehour and then shut off automatically.5.) To cancel the alarm, repeat Steps 1, 2 and 3 above until no symbol is flashingbelow the ALARM 1 indicator, then press the ALM 1 button once more. TheLCD returns to the correct Time and Date display but the ALARM 1 indicatordisappears.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5017
18To select the Alarm Mode for Alarm 2, repeat the procedure above using theALM 2 button instead of the ALM 1 button.Snooze OperationWhen the Radio or Buzzer alarm turns ‘on’ in the morning you may press theSNOOZE button for a few minutes more sleep.The alarm will stop for 9 minutes and then turn ‘on’ again. The Snooze operationmay be repeated several times within one hour, but after one hour the alarm willreset itself for the following day and will not turn ‘on’ again.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5018
19Listening To The RadioThis clock radio features a digital tuning AM/FM receiver that allows you to tune tothe exact frequency of your desired station for the best possible reception. Youmay also store up to 10 of you favorite FM stations and 10 of your favorite AMstations in the preset memories for immediate and easy recall.1.) Press the POWER button to turn the radio ‘On’.The first time you turn the radio on the displaywill show “CH 01 WB-CH 01 FM 87.5 MHZ”.To switch between FM and AM bands, pressthe BAND button repeatedly.2.) Press the TUNING UP or TUNING DOWN Navigation buttons to tune tothe exact frequency of the desired station as follows: •Automatic TuningDepress and hold the or Navigation button until the frequency displaybegins to move, then release the buttons. The receiver will scan until it finds thenext strong frequency and stop on that frequency. Repeat this procedure untilthe display stops on the frequency of your desired station. •Manual TuningRepeatedly press the or Navigation buttons to manually advance thefrequency display up or down to your desired frequency.NOTE: Use the Manual Tuning method to tune to weaker stations that maybe bypassed by the Automatic Tuning method.3.) Adjust the VOLUME control to the desired level.4.) When you are finished listening press the POWER button to turn the radio‘Off’. The LCD returns to the correct Time and Date display.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5019
20Antenna InformationAMThe AM bar antenna is inside the cabinet. If AM reception is unsatisfactory tryrotating or repositioning the radio until you find the position that provides the bestAM reception.FMThe AC adapter wire serves as the FM antenna. Make sure that the adapter wireis completely unwound and extended to its full length. You may have to change theposition or direction of this wire to find the position that provides the best FMreception.RCKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5020
21Presetting Stations In the Tuner Memory1.) Follow steps 1 and 2 of “Listening To TheRadio”, on page 19, to tune to the first stationyou wish to memorize.Example: FM 88.3 MHZ.2.) Press the MENU button once.The CH 01 indicator “01” begins to flashindicating that you can store the station inPreset Memory Channel 01.3.) Press the SELECT button to store the selectedstation in Preset Memory Channel 01.The “01” indicator stops flashing to confirmthat the station is stored.4.) Tune to the next station you wish to memorize.Example: FM 93.1 MHZ.5.) Press the MENU button. The “01” Indicatorwill flash.Press the TUNING UP Navigation buttononce to advance the Preset Memory ChannelNumber from “CH 01” to “CH 02”.6.) When the “02” indicator is flashing press theSELECT button to store the selected stationin Preset Memory Channel 02.The “02” indicator stops flashing and remains‘on’ to confirm that the station is stored.7.) Repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6, selecting a different Preset Channel Memory Numbereach time until you have stored up to 10 FM stations in the tuner memory.8.) Press the BAND button to switch to the AM band and repeat the above procedureto store up to 10 AM stations in the tuner memory.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5021
22Recalling Preset Memory Stations • Turn the Radio ‘On’ and press the BAND button to select the desired band. • Press the or Navigation buttons to move to lower or higher numberedPreset Station Memory Numbers.Changing Preset Station Memories • Tune to the new station that you wish to memorize and press the MENU button.The Preset Memory Channel Number flashes. • Press the or Navigation buttons to select the Preset Memory ChannelNumber that you wish to change. • When the desired Preset Memory Channel Number is flashing, press theSELECT button. The new station will be entered into the memory and thepreviously stored station will be deleted.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5022
23Sleep To Music TimerThe Sleep To Music Timer can be programmed to play the radio for up to 90minutes and then shut ‘off’ automatically. The Sleep Timer can be activated whilethe radio is ‘on’ or ‘off’. • Tune to the desired station and set the VOLUME control to the desired level.Remember that the radio station and the volume level you select for the SleepTimer is the same station and volume level that you will hear in the morning ifyou are using the Wake To Radio alarm mode. • Press the SLEEP button. The LCD will show:“SET SLEEP TIME – 90 MIN” and the number“90” will flash for several seconds.The radio will play for 90 minutes and then shut off automatically. • To reduce the amount of Sleep Timer operation continue pressing the SLEEPbutton.The display will count down from 90 > 60 > 30 > 15 > 00 as you continue topress the SLEEP button.Release the SLEEP button when the displayshows the desired amount of minutes.The radio will play until the timer counts downto “00” and then shut off automatically. • To shut the radio off before the Sleep Timer counts down to “00” press thePOWER button at any time.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5023
24WEATHER BAND AND HAZARD ALERT OPERATIONInstant Weather Band ReceptionThe National Weather Service (NWS) currently operates 940 transmitters aroundthe country to provide continuous 24-hour weather reports for all 50 states andsurrounding coastal waters. These broadcasts are transmitted on seven differentchannels with the following frequencies:Channel # Frequency1. 162.400 MHz2. 162.425 MHz3. 162.450 MHz4. 162.475 MHz5. 162.500 MHz6. 162.525 MHz7. 162.550 MHzYour Emerson All-Alert Clock Radio receives all 7 of these frequencies clearly,and thanks to the sensitive digital tuner there is no cumbersome ‘fine-tuning’required.You must select the weather channel that provides coverage for your geographicarea. This set-up is only done once and then your radio will automatically tune tothe correct frequency whenever you press the WEATHER/HAZARD button.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5024
25To set up the radio to receive your local weather station:1.) Fully extend the telescoping rod antenna. Thisantenna is only for the weather channelreception.2.) Press the WEATHER/HAZARD button.The LCD will show the Time and Date displayand “WB – CH 1” indicating that the radio isreceiving weather channel #1.If you are receiving a strong, clear signal onchannel #1, there is noting else to do.Every time you press the WEATHER/HAZARD button your radio will tune toweather channel #1. If you are listening to an AM or FM station when you pressthe WEATHER/HAZARD button the radio will automatically switch to the weatherchannel.3.) If you receive a weak signal or no signal onchannel #1, press the MENU button to accessthe Menu mode and then press theNavigation button two (2) times until thedisplay shows “SETUP WEATHER CH 1”4.) Press the SELECT button once. The CH “1”indicator begins flashing.5.) Press the Navigation button slowly to advance the weather channel from #1to #2 to #3 and so on. When you hear the clearest, strongest broadcast youhave found the station that is covering your geographic area.Press the SELECT button again to make that your default station. Once this isdone whenever you press the WEATHER/HAZARD button your radio willautomatically tune to that station.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5025
26Notes: • It may be necessary to change the direction of the rod antenna to receive thestrongest signal. If you live in an area of poor reception and the rod antennadoes not provide satisfactory reception we have included an external wireantenna to improve reception. Lower the rod antenna and connect the externalantenna to the EXT. ANT. jack on the back panel and make sure the externalantenna wire is fully unwound and extended. • If you are using this clock radio on a bedside table and you find that extendingthe rod antenna is not convenient, you may use the external antenna instead.To listen to NOAA weather broadcasts at any time, press the WEATHER/HAZARDbutton once. If the radio was ‘Off’ it will turn ‘On to your local NOAA weather station.If you were listening to an AM or FM station, the radio will switch to your localNOAA station. When you are finished listening press the WEATHER/HAZARDbutton again. The radio will shut ‘Off’ or will switch back to your AM or FM broadcast.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5026
27NWR All Hazards Emergency MessagesNOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) is an all-hazards public warning system,operated by the National Weather Service (NWS), broadcasting weather forecasts,warnings, and emergency information 24 hours a day directly to the public.During an emergency, NWS forecasters interrupt routine broadcasts and send aspecial tone signal to activate local weather radios. Weather radios equipped witha special alarm tone feature, such as this Emerson Research model CKW2000,sound an alert to give you immediate information about a life-threatening situation.NWR broadcasts warnings and post-event information for all types of hazards: •Weather (e.g., tornadoes, floods), •Natural (e.g., earthquakes, forest fires and volcanic activity), •Technological (e.g., chemical releases, oil spills, nuclear power plantemergencies, etc.), and... •National emergencies (e.g., terrorist attacks).Working with other Federal agencies and the Federal CommunicationsCommission’s (FCC) Emergency Alert System (EAS), NWR is an all-hazards radionetwork, making it the most comprehensive weather and emergency informationavailable to the public.Specific Area Message Encoding (S.A.M.E.)Each NRW transmitter has a range of approximately 40 miles and may cover severalcounties in some cases. A normal weather alert radio without the SAME systemwill be activated by every alert signal from the nearest transmitter. As a result youcould be receiving alert signals intended for people up to 80 miles away that do notapply to your area at all. The SAME system was developed to help eliminate thesefalse alarms. The Emerson Research model CKW2000 with SAME technologycan be programmed to receive only the alerts that apply to the specific county inwhich you live. When programmed correctly you will no longer be awakened ordisturbed by alerts that do not apply to you. Your CKW2000 will then alert you onlyof weather and other emergencies for your specific county.When an NWS office broadcasts a warning, watch or non-weather emergencymessage, it also broadcasts a digital SAME code that contains information aboutthe type of message, the county(s) affected, and the message expiration time.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5027
28The CKW2000 will turn on for that message, and you will hear a warning alarmtone as an attention signal, and an indicator light on the front panel will tell you if thealert is a ‘WARNING’, a ‘WATCH’, or a ‘STATEMENT’ (Advisory). The type of alertwill appear in the LCD display, followed by the broadcast message.At the end of the broadcast message, you may hear a brief digital end-of-messagestatic burst followed by a resumption of the NWR broadcast cycle.Programming Your County Code In the CKW2000To program your CKW2000 with the proper county(s) and/or marine area(s) ofchoice, you need to know the 6-digit SAME code number(s) for that county(s). Thenumber is available two ways:Online at: http://www.weather.gov/nwr/indexnw.htm#sametableOn this web page you will first select the state in which you live and then you willsee an alphabetical list of all the counties in that state with the SAME# for eachcounty. This is the number that you must enter in the CKW2000 to ensure that youonly receive the alerts that apply to your county.By telephone at 1-888-NWR-SAME (1-888-697-7263).Follow the voice prompts asking for your state and county of residence and thecomputer will tell you the correct SAME# in your area.For residents of Canada you may obtain your SAME# by visiting the MeteorologicalService of Canada website at: http://www.msc-smc.ec.gc.ca/msb/NOTE: Although the SAME encoding system allows you to eliminate alertsthat do not apply to your specific area, the CKW2000 still gives you the optionto receive alerts for MULTIPLE counties (maximum 20), or to receive ALLalerts broadcast from the NWR transmitter serving your area.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5028
29Once you have obtained your county’s SAME# from the website or by phone,enter that number, or numbers, in the CKW2000 as follows:1.) If the radio is ‘On’, press the POWER button to turn the radio ‘Off’.2.) Press the MENU button to enter the Menu mode.3.) Press the Navigation button three (3) timesuntil the LCD is showing:“COUNTY CODE – MULTIPLE”The Multiple county mode is the factorydefault setting.4.) Press the SELECT button. The “MULTIPLE”indicator begins ‘flashing’.Press the Navigation button to changethe selection from MULTIPLE > ALL >SINGLE > MULTIPLE,etc.5.) When the SINGLE indicator is flashing, pressthe SELECT button again to confirm that youwant to program just one Single SAME codefor your specific county.The display will show “CODE 01 000000” andthe “01” indicator will be flashing.6.) Press the RIGHT Navigation button tomove the cursor to the first “0”. The “0” beginsflashing. Press the or Navigation buttonsto select the first digit of your SAME#.7.) When the desired number is flashing press the RIGHT Navigation button tomove the cursor to the second “0”, then press the or Navigation buttonsto select the second digit of your SAME#.8.) Repeat Step 7 until you have entered all 6digits of the desired SAME#, then press theMENU button to confirm your selection andreturn to the correct TIME and DATE display.A SINGLE COUNTY indicator will remain inthe bottom of the display window.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5029
30NOTES: • If you selected “MULTIPLE” in Step 4 above, after you have entered all 6digits of the first SAME#, the CODE “01” indicator begins flashing again.Press the Navigation button to advance the CODE number to “02” andthen enter the second SAME# as described above.The MULTIPLE COUNTY indicator willremain in the display. • If you selected “ALL” in Step 4 above you will not be asked to enter anySAME#. Your radio will be activated by every alert signal broadcast by theNWR transmitter serving your area.The ALL COUNTY indicator will remain inthe display.Once your radio is programmed with the SAME# for your specific county, it willonly be activated by alert signals that apply to that specific county.Other Settings and AdjustmentsAfter you have selected the weather channel (1 –7) for your area and entered thecorrect SAME county code or codes, there are a few other adjustments that youcan make to customize the operation of your CKW2000.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5030
31Select Alert Mode (Siren or Siren/Voice)When the SIREN mode is selected and an alert is received, the Siren will continuefor approximately 5 minutes and then shut off automatically. To stop the Sirensooner, press the ALERT OFF/ALM 2 button.When the VOICE mode is selected and an alert is received the Siren will sound forabout 8 seconds and then the weather broadcast will turn on and continue forabout 5 minutes.To change the Alert Mode, make sure the radio is “Off’, and then: • Press the MENU button and then press the or Navigation buttons until the LCD isshowing “ALERT MODE” and the currentsetting. • Press the SELECT button. The current settingflashes. Then press the or Navigationbuttons to switch between SIREN and VOICEsettings.When the desired setting is flashing press theMENU button to confirm the setting and exitthe menu mode.The LCD returns to the Time and Date displaybut the indicator for the selected settingremains at the bottom of the display.NOTE: If you selected VOICE alert modeboth the SIREN and VOICE indicatorsremain ‘On’.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5031
32Defeat Siren ModeYou have the option of shutting off the Siren or Voice Alert warningfor some of the alert messages that your radio may receive. If youselect the Defeat Siren mode for a specific message type, whenyour radio receives that type of message the WARNING, WATCH,or STATEMENT lights will turn ‘On’ as usual and the alert messagewill appear in the display, but there will be no audible warning.To Defeat the Siren for certain alerts, make sure the radio is “Off”, and then:1.) Press the MENU button; press the or Navigation buttons until the LCD is showing“DEFEAT SIREN”, then press the SELECTbutton.The alert messages will scroll across thedisplay in alphabetical order beginning with“ADMINISTRATIVE MESSAGE” which iscurrently the first message on the list. TheALERT DISABLE indicator will appear at thebottom of the display indicating that for thisspecific message the default Siren Mode is‘Off’.2.) If you wish to change the default Siren Modefor that specific alert, press the or Navigation buttons.The words “ALERT ENABLE” will appear atthe bottom of the display indicating that theSiren Mode is now ‘On’.Use the or Navigation buttons to switchback and forth between the ALERT DISABLEand ALERT ENABLE siren modes.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5032
333.) Press the or Navigation buttons to selectthe next alert (currently “AVALANCHEWATCH”) then press the or Navigationbuttons to change the Siren Mode setting forthat alert if desired. ALERT ENABLE indicatesthat the siren mode is ‘on’. ALERT DISABLEindicates that the siren mode is ‘off’.4.) Repeat Step 3 to select among all of thecurrent alert messages and either Enable orDisable the siren mode for each message.5.) When you are finished selecting the SirenMode settings press the MENU button toreturn to the correct Time and Date display.NOTE: Some alerts do not allow the option to defeat the audible warning.Please refer to the separate table listing all of the alert messages that thisradio can receive. If the description in the Alert Sound column is followed byan asterisk (*), the audible warning can be switched ‘off’ for that type message.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5033
34Select Siren VolumeYou can select between a High or Low volume siren level. • With the radio ‘off’, press the MENU button,then press the or Navigation buttonsuntil the display shows “ALERT VOLUME”and the current setting.Press the SELECT button and the currentsetting starts flashing. • Press the or Navigation buttons to switchbetween the High and Low siren levels. Youwill hear two ‘beeps’ at either High or Lowvolume to confirm your selection, and the “HI”or “LO” indicator will remain in the bottom ofthe display.NOTE: This adjustment only applies to the Siren Alert. The level of the VoiceAlert is adjusted by the radio VOLUME control.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5034
35Backlight Operation (Normal / Continuous)If the AC adapter is properly connected to your 120V AC outlet and to the “DC 6V”jack on the back of this radio, the display backlight defaults to the CONTINUOUSmode and is ‘On’ continuously.If the AC power is interrupted and the radio is running on the 4 “AA” back-upbatteries, the display backlight defaults to the NORMAL mode and shuts off toconserve the battery power.In the NORMAL mode, pressing any button will switch the display backlight ‘on’ for5 seconds, and then it goes ‘off’ again.When AC power is restored the backlighting changes back to the CONTINUOUSmode automatically.You may change the backlight from CONTINUOUS to NORMAL if you wish. • With the radio ‘off’ press the MENU button,press the or Navigation buttons until thedisplay is showing “BACKLIGHT” and thecurrent setting. • Press the SELECT button. The current settingflashes.Press the or Navigation buttons to switchto the desired setting, the press the MENUbutton to exit the Menu mode and return tothe Time and Date display.NOTE: The Continuous mode cannot be selected if there is no AC power tothe radio.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5035
36Add New AlertNOTE: This feature is provided in the event that the National Weather Service andthe authorities decide to add any new alert messages in the future. However atthis moment your CKW2000 is capable of receiving all of the current NWR alerts.If future alerts are established, you may contact Emerson Radio Customer Servicefor detailed instructions for adding new alerts to this radio.Siren TestTo confirm that the siren in your CKW2000 is working properly: • With the radio ‘off’ press the MENU button, then press the Navigation buttononce.The display shows “SIREN TEST”. • Press the SELECT button to activate the siren and confirm that it is workingproperly. • Press the MENU button to cancel the siren test and return to the Time and Datedisplay.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5036
37Receiving NOAA Hazard Alert MessagesWhen the NWR transmitter covering your area sends out an alert message thatapplies to your county, your CKW2000 will react as follows: • One of the 3 indicators on the front panel will turn on depending on whether themessage is considered a “WARNING”, a “WATCH”, or a “STATEMENT”(Advisory). • Depending on the Siren Alert Mode that you selected, the siren will soundfor 5 minutes, or the siren will sound for 8 seconds and then you will hearthe actual alert announcement from the NWR transmitter for approximately5 minutes.You can stop the siren sooner by pressing the ALERT OFF/ALM 2 or POWER button. To stop the announcement you must press the WEATHER/HAZARDbutton. • The actual message text will scrollacross the top line of the LCD display.The second line of the display willshow the ending time of the currentalert.The message will continue to scroll across the display until the alert isover, or until you cancel the message by pressing the ALERT OFF/ALM 2or POWER button.Receiving/Storing Overlapping AlertsIn certain instances you may receive a new alert message while the first messageis still in effect. The CKW2000 can store up to 15 different alert messages withoverlapping effective times. When the new message is received it immediatelyappears on the display and the previous message is stored in the memory.To review the last 15 alert messages stored in the memory, make sure the radio is‘Off’ and then press the Navigation button to scroll through the last 15 receivedmessages. If any of the stored messages has already expired, the word“EXPIRATION” appears in the display below the scrolling message text.CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5037
38Test Alert SignalsIn most of the USA the National Weather Service (NWS) broadcasts a test alertsignal every Wednesday between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM. To find out the exacttest schedule in your area you can call your local NOAA or NWS office.You can find the telephone numbers in you local telephone directory under“US Government, Department of Commerce”.When the test alert signal is received your radio will ‘beep’ and you will see amessage such as:REQUIRED WEEKLY TESTREQUIRED MONTHLY TESTSYSTEM DEMONATIONAL PERIODIC TESTAs the NWS adds new alert capabilities your CKW2000 is set to receive them andalert you automatically with no modifications.Additional InformationFor additional info about the NOAA, the NWS, and All Hazards Radio please visitthe following websites:www.noaa.govwww.weather.gov/nwr/CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5038
39There are no user serviceable parts inside this radio.Please refer all service problems to a qualified service facility.Care Of CabinetIf the cabinet becomes dusty, wipe the exterior with a soft dust cloth only.Never use dusting sprays or polishes on the cabinet.If the cabinet becomes dirty or smudged with fingerprints it may be wipedwith a soft cloth that has been slightly dampened with a mild soap andwater solution.Always disconnect the AC/DC adapter from the AC outlet before cleaning,and never allow any liquid to get inside the cabinet.CARE AND MAINTENANCETO FIND THE LOCATION AND PHONENUMBER OF YOUR NEAREST SERVICECENTER PERMITTED TO PERFORMWARRANTY...CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-695-0098SERVICEFOR CUSTOMER SERVICE, PLEASE WRITE TO:Emerson Radio Corp.,Consumer Affairs Dept.,5101 Statesman Drive,Irving, TX 75063.FOR ADDITIONAL SET-UP OR OPERATING ASSISTANCEPLEASE CALL:1-800-898-9020RCKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5039
40LIMITED WARRANTYEmerson Radio Corp. warrants manufacturing defects in original material, includingoriginal parts and workmanship, under normal use and conditions, for a period ofninety (90) days from the date of original purchase in the U.S. With your datedproof of purchase, we will provide repair service at no charge for labor and partsat 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 ormoney order payable to Emerson Radio Corp. in the amount of $9.00 (not requiredby California residents) to cover shipping and handling costs, and enclose a copyof 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 anunauthorized facility, or products purchased, used, serviced or damaged outsideof the United States.THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAYALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.AU898MThe Serial Number can be found on the bottom cabinet. We suggest that yourecord the Serial Number of your unit in the space below for future reference.Model Number: CKW2000Serial Number:CKW2000_032307.p65 23/3/2007, 10:5040
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