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CASSETTE PLAYER
WITH AM / FM CLOCK RADIO
MODEL CR-186
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WAKE UP TO TAPE, RADIO OR ALARM
AM/FM RADIO RECEIVER
ELECTRONIC DIGITAL CLOCK
PLAYS ALL STANDARD CASSETTE TAPES
EASY TO SET CLOCK FUNCTIONS
PM & AUTO INDICATORS
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SNOOZE BUTTON
• SLEEP TO MUSIC
• BATTERY BACK-UP (9V BATTERY, NOT INCLUDED)
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
13. Nonuse periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.
14. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
15. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid been spilled into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
16. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described
in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
17. Power lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
18. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be
sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
surges and built up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA 70 provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEC SECTION
810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
EQUIPMENT
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
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LOCATION OF CONTROLS
TOP VIEW
8
6
7
9
5
10
11
4
3
2
1
FRONT VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
12 13
14
20
21
19
18
17
16
15
1. SLEEP BUTTON
12. CASSETTE PLAY BUTTON
2. ALARM SET/OFF BUTTON
3. HOUR SET BUTTON
13. CASSETTE FAST FORWARD BUTTON
14. CASSETTE STOP BUTTON
4. FUNCTION SWITCH (BUZZ/AUTO/OFF/ON) 15. CLOCK DISPLAY
5. BAND SWITCH (AM/FM)
6. MINUTE SET BUTTON
7. TIME SET BUTTON
8. SNOOZE BUTTON
9. CASSETTE DOOR
16. AUTO INDICATOR LAMP (ALARM ON)
17. PM INDICATOR LAMP
18. AC POWER CORD
19. EARPHONE JACK (EARPHONE NOT INCLUDED)
20. 9V BATTERY COMPARTMENT (AT BOTTOM)
(FOR OPTIONAL BATTERY BACK-UP)
21. FM ANTENNA WIRE
10. VOLUME CONTROL
11. TUNING CONTROL
(STRETCH OUT FOR BEST FM RECEPTION)
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Your new AM/FM CLOCK RADIO CASSETTE PLAYER is a specially designed all solid state
set which, with proper care, will give you years of trouble-free service.
Powering Up
Plug the AC POWER CORD into a 120V, 60Hz wall outlet . The CLOCK DISPLAY will light up or
flash indicating the power is on.
NOTE:
ONE BLADE OF THE PLUG IS WIDER
THAN THE OTHER. ALSO DO NOT USE
AN OUTLET CONTROLLED BY A WALL
SWITCH.
NOTE: This cord is polarized. This means the cord will only fit one way into the socket or wall
outlet. If it does not fit, do not force it, just reverse it and try again.
BATTERY BACK-UP
If the AC cord is disconnected or if there is a short time power failure, this electronic clock and
timer are designed to continue operating internally (without showing in the display) if a 9 volt
battery (not included) is installed.
To connect the battery, locate the BATTERY COMPARTMENT on the bottom of the set. Open
the BATTERY COMPARTMENT by pushing in on the tab, open the door, and connect the
battery to the terminals of the battery snap inside the compartment (Alkaline battery is
recommended). Replace the battery compartment door. The back-up battery will keep your
alarm and time setting to avoid your having to reset these if power fails.
NOTE: Be sure to check the condition of the battery every few months by disconnecting the
AC cord and connecting it again 2 or 3 minutes later. The preset times will show. If the
time flashes, it indicates the battery is dead or not connected properly.
The radio will work fine without this back up battery.
BATTERY PRECAUTION
Follow these precautions when using a battery in this device:
1. Use only the size and type of battery specified (9 volt)
2. Be sure to follow the correct polarity when installing the battery as indicated in the battery compartment .
3. If the device is not to be used for a long period of time, remove the battery to prevent damage or injury from
possible battery leakage.
4. Do not try to recharge batteries not intended to be recharged; they can overheat and rupture (Follow
battery manufacturer’s directions).
Setting the Clock
1. Press the TIME set button together with the HOUR set button until the display shows the
desired hour.
2. Press the TIME set button together with the MINUTE set button until the display shows the
desired minutes.
NOTE: When the PM indicator is off, the time is AM (advance 12 hours to change from AM
to PM).
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Setting the Alarm Time
1. Press the ALARM/OFF button to check the alarm time.
2. Press the ALARM/OFF button together with the HOUR set button until the display shows
the desired alarm hour time
3. Press the ALARM/OFF button together with the MINUTE set button until the display shows
the desired alarm minutes.
4. Make sure the PM lamp is not on if you want clock to wake you in the morning.
5. Release the ALARM/OFF button, the display will show the normal time of the day.
NOTE: Again check the PM indicator. To change PM to AM, advance 12 hours.
Playing the Radio
1. Slide the FUNCTION switch to ON position.
2. Slide the BAND switch to either AM or FM.
3. Turn the TUNING control to your desired station.
4. Adjust the VOLUME control to your favorite listening level.
5. Slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF position to shut off the radio.
For best AM reception, rotate the radio or move it near the window. For best FM reception,
unwind and fully stretch the FM antenna wire.
WARNING: Do not connect the FM antenna wire to an outdoor antenna.
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Playing the Cassette
1. Slide the FUNCTION switch to ON position. The radio
will come on.
2. Insert a prerecorded cassette tape into the cassette
compartment door with the full spool to the left and the
exposed tape facing you (see sketch). Press the
cassette PLAY button to start playing the tape.
3. Adjust the VOLUME control to your favorite level.
4. Press the cassette STOP button to stop the tape. The
radio will come on.
5. To shut the radio, slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF
or AUTO.
AUTOMATIC STOP
This set has a built-in automatic stop and the tape mechanism will stop playing and shut off
when it has reached the end of the tape. After the tape finishes playing, the radio will come on.
This is normal. You may re-insert the tape again to play cassette and press cassette PLAY
button or to stop the radio, slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF or AUTO.
MANUAL STOP
The tape played can be stopped manually by pressing the cassette STOP button. The radio will
come on. To stop the radio, slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF or AUTO.
Using Earphones
You may enjoy the music without disturbing others
by plugging the earphone (not included) into the
earphone jack.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Waking to Radio
1. Set the alarm time as previously instructed. Set the FUNCTION switch to ON position.
2. Slide the BAND switch to AM or FM band, and tune your favorite station. Make sure the
VOLUME control is set sufficiently loud to wake you up.
3. Slide the FUNCTION switch to AUTO position and the AUTO indicator will light up.
NOTE: Your set is now ready to turn on automatically at your selected alarm time. If you do
not change the time, your set will wake you every day at same time (make sure
alarm time is set for AM or PM correctly).
Waking to Cassette Player
1. Set the alarm as previously instructed.
2. Insert your tape as instructed on page 5, press the cassette PLAY button down. Slide the
FUNCTION switch to AUTO position and the AUTO indicator will light up.
NOTE: Your cassette player is now ready to turn on automatically at your selected alarm
time. Make sure the VOLUME control is set loud enough to wake you up, and the
tape is not at the end.
Waking to Buzzer
1. Set the alarm time as previously instructed.
2. Slide the FUNCTION switch to BUZZ position. The AUTO indicator will light up.
3. The buzzer alarm is now set to turn on automatically at the time selected by the alarm.
Alarm Off
There are 2 ways to shut the alarm.
1.Press ALARM/OFF button. This will shut the alarm for that day only. Next day the radio will
wake you again at the same time.
2.Slide the FUNCTION switch to OFF position to shut the alarm or buzzer. However, remember
to slide the switch back to AUTO or BUZZ, otherwise you will not be woken the next day by
this set .
Snooze Control
When you are woken up by this set but wish to sleep a few minutes more, simply press the
SNOOZE button.
The radio, buzzer or tape alarm will go off for 9 minutes and then come on again. This can be
repeated in a row (to shut off the alarm, press the ALARM/OFF button).
Sleep Control
1. To turn the radio on for about 1 hour, press the SLEEP button.
2. Pressing the SLEEP button will allow the radio or tape to play 59 minutes or 1 hour and 59
minutes before it turns itself off. The required sleep time can be set by holding the SLEEP
button and simultaneously pressing the HOUR set button or MINUTE set button until the
desired number of minute is displayed. Release both buttons, the radio or tape will play for
that amount of time and then shut itself off.
NOTE: If you decide to turn the radio off before the playing time has expired, simply press the
SNOOZE button.
NOTE: The operation of the sleep function will not affect the wake-up operation of the clock if
the FUNCTION switch is in the AUTO (or BUZZ) position.
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MAINTENANCE
Cleaning Tape Heads and
Tape Path
Wipe the heads, the pinch roller and the
capstan with a cleaning swab slightly
moistened with cleaning fluid or alcohol
after every 10 hours of operation for
optimum playback and recording quality.
Notes for Cassette Tapes
1. Do not put a tape near a magnetic field,
such as a TV, or speaker. Magnetic
fields may reduce the tape sensitivity
or even erase the recording.
2. Do not store tape for any length of time
in a hot, moist or dusty place.
RECORD / PLAY BACK HEAD
PINCH ROLLER
ERASE HEAD
CAPSTAN
COTTON SWAB
After cleaning, insert a tape when the
areas cleaned are completely dry.
Precautions for Tapes
Before insert the tape into the cassette
player, check that there are no loose layers
of tape visible through the cassette center
window. Take up these loose layers using
a pencil or ball-point pen before inserting
the cassette into the player.
Cleaning the Cabinet
Clean the cabinet, panel and controls with
a soft cloth slightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution. Do not use any type of
abrasive pad, scouring powder, or solvent,
such as alcohol or benzene.
PROTECT YOUR FINE FURNITURE!
WE RECOMMEND A CLOTH OR OTHER PROTECTIVE MATERIAL BE PLACED UNDER THE SET WHEN
PLACING IT ON SURFACE WITH A NATURAL OR LACQUER FINISH.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING (Helpful Hints)
SHOULD YOUR SET EXHIBIT A PROBLEM, CHECK THE FOLLOWING BEFORE SEEKING
SERVICE.
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
SOLUTION
AM or PM not set correctly. Is
alarm time set in AM range (PM
Lamp off)?
Advance the clock 12 hours.
Alarm does not
come on in the
morning.
FUNCTION switch is in OFF
position. Is the AUTO Lamp off?
Set the FUNCTION switch to
AUTO or ALARM position.
FM antenna wire is not extended.
Extend FM antenna wire.
FM is distorted and
weak.
Tune to desired station
carefully.
Station not tuned in properly.
Weak broadcast station.
Signal is blocked.
Turn to a stronger Station.
Rotate the set to receive better
signal.
Noise or weak
sound on AM
broadcasts.
Turn the radio for better AM
reception or bring set near a
window.
External interference.
FUNCTION switch is in the OFF
position.
Slide the FUNCTION switch to
ON position.
No sound.
VOLUME control set to minimum
position.
Rotate VOLUME control for
desired sound.
The clock is not set.
Set the clock and alarm time.
The clock is
flashing.
Reset the clock alarm time and
time of the day.
A power failure has occurred.
The set’s AC cord is not
connected.
Connect set’s AC cord and
make sure outlet has power.
Clock is dead.
Cassette PLAY
button pops up
Reverse the tape, re-insert and
press PLAY.
Tape has reached its end.
Tape sound
distorted
Tape head, capstan and pinch
roller dirty.
Clean tape head, capstan and
pinch roller.
Erratic or slow
tape speed
Tape old or worn.
Use a different tape.
LENOXX reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement.
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SPECIFICATIONS
source:
Power
AC 120V, 60Hz, 8W
DC 9V battery
Dimensions:
for backup time memory (optional, alkaline
batteries are recommended)
9" (Length)
4 1/4" (High)
2 3/4" (Depth)
Frequency range:
FM 88 - 108MHz
AM 530 - 1700kHz
LIMITED WARRANTY
We warrant this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under
normal use for a period of 90 days after purchase and we will repair it free of charge or
replace it at no charge, should it become defective under this warranty, providing you
submit proof of purchase (sales slip) with the set.
During the initial 90 day period after original purchase, we will service or exchange, at
no charge, the set that is returned to LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP. (LENOXX will pay
the shipping back to you). After the initial 90 day period expires, and for a period of 12
months from original purchase, we will repair the unit covering any part(s) that need to be
replaced at no charge, but will charge for the cost of labor, return postage paid by LENOXX.
This warranty does not apply to any products which have been subject to misuse,
neglect or accident. This warranty does not cover broken headphones or cabinet. UNDER
NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP. BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which
vary from state to state. The following charges apply to repairs beyond the warranty
period: $8.00. Be sure to pack carefully and return postage paid insured together with your
money order (personal checks will not be accepted) and sales receipt to :
LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP.
2 GERMAK DRIVE, CARTERET N.J. 07008
For customer service
Dial 1-800-315-5885 (MONDAY - THURSDAY 09:00 AM - 5:00 PM, FRIDAY 09:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST)
© 2000 LENOXX ELECTRONICS CORP.
2 GERMAK DRIVE
CARTERET, N.J. 07008
MADE & PRINTED IN CHINA
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