KH 2251 CD-RADIO ALARM CLOCK - Radio alarm clock CD EBENCH - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	CD radio alarm clock
Brand	EBENCH
Model	KH 2251
Main power supply	AC 230 V ~ 50 Hz
Backup power supply	9 V battery type 6F22 (not included)
CD playback	Audio CD, frequency response 100 Hz – 16 kHz (±3 dB)
CD laser	λ = 760 nm, max power 0.4 mW
FM radio	87.5 – 108 MHz
MW radio	530 – 1600 kHz
Number of alarms	2 independent (AL1 and AL2)
Alarm modes	Buzzer, Radio, CD, CD program
Snooze function	Temporary stop of 6 minutes
Sleep function	Delayed stop: 90, 60 or 30 minutes
CD functions	Play, pause, stop, skip, search, repeat (1/disc), random, program (20 tracks)
Display	Digital
FM antenna	Wired, extendable
Speakers	Built-in
Cleaning	Soft cloth, no solvents
Laser safety	Invisible laser radiation – do not open. Refer servicing to qualified personnel.
Protection	Do not expose to rain or moisture

Frequently Asked Questions - KH 2251 CD-RADIO ALARM CLOCK EBENCH

How to set the time on the KH 2251 alarm clock?

Press and hold the TIME button while pressing HOUR or MINUTE to adjust the time. Release TIME to save.

How to set an alarm on the alarm clock?

For alarm 1: press and hold ALARM 1, set the time with HOUR/MINUTE, then release. For alarm 2, use ALARM 2. Then choose the alarm mode on Alarm Mode (Buzzer, Auto for radio/CD) and select the active alarm via Alarm Selector.

Why does the display flash '12:00'?

This indicates a power failure or no backup battery. If the 9V battery (not included) is installed, the time is retained but may need readjustment. Otherwise, you must set the time and alarms again.

How to use the sleep function?

Select the source (CD/FM/AM) then press SLEEP. The display shows '---'. Press again to choose 90, 60 or 30 minutes. The timer starts. For CD, start playback with PLAY/PAUSE. The device will turn off automatically.

The CD won't play, what should I do?

Check that the disc is loaded correctly (label facing up) and is not scratched or dirty. Clean it with a soft cloth from the center outward. Ensure the function selector is set to CD and the device is powered on.

How to stop an alarm that is ringing?

You can: press SNOOZE to repeat after 6 minutes, press POWER to stop it until the next day, or set the Alarm Mode selector to OFF to disable it permanently.

How to listen to the radio?

Set the function selector to FM or AM. Press POWER, then adjust the volume. Use the Tuning knob to select your station. Extend the FM antenna for better reception.

Can I program a playlist on the CD?

Yes, insert the CD, press PROGRAM, the display shows 'P0 I'. Use SKIP to select a track, then PROGRAM to memorize it. Repeat up to 20 tracks. Start playback with PLAY/PAUSE.

How to clean the device?

Use a soft cloth or slightly damp chamois. Never use solvents, alcohol or abrasive products.

What to do if the sound is low or distorted?

Check the volume setting. For radio, extend the FM antenna or reorient the device. For CD, clean the disc. Make sure the speakers are not obstructed.

USER MANUAL KH 2251 CD-RADIO ALARM CLOCK EBENCH

Technical specifications

Power Supply: AC 230V 50Hz

Battery back-up - 9V type 6F22 / 006P / PP3 (not included)

CD Player: Response curve (± 3dB) 100Hz to 16kHz

Laser: = 760nm P max = 0.4mW

Radio: FM / Frequency Modulation - 87.5 / 108 MHz

MW / Medium Wave - 530 / 1600 kHz

CAUTION!

This set uses a laser beam. To prevent any accident due to this type of beam, the set should only be opened by properly trained personnel. The unit conforms to the international safety specifications and to guide lines of the European community, and also complies with current standards concerning electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility EMC.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Ventilation holes not being impeded.

The lightening flash with arrowhead symbol within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of "dangerous voltage" inside the unit.

The exclamation point within the triangle is a warning sign alerting the user of important instructions accompanying the product.

Invisible laser radiation when open and interlocks defeated. Avoid exposure to beam.

ATTENTION:

To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Refer all servicing to qualified personnel.

IMPORTANT! Do not throw batteries in fire!

Do not be expose to dripping or splashing, and that no object filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

Location of controls

PLAY/PAUSE : To start playing the CD or to stop momentarily the disc playera
STOP:To stop playing the disc
CD door open
- Skip / Fast Search (« backward / forward ») - HOUR / MINUTE:

• CD track skip and fast search within the track
• All clock functions minute and hour setting

PTS (PROGRAM) : to set programmable CD tracks
ALARM 1: set / ALARM-Set (KH 2251)
ALARM 2: set (KH 1201, KH 2252)
POWER
CD Random function LED indicator
RANDOM: To select the desired mode of play
REPEAT: To play the disc continuously
CD repeat function LED indicator
SNOOZE:Interval alarm repetition
CD Program LED indicator
TIME: set
SLEEP
Power Led Indicator
Function selector : CD - AM - FM
Volume control
Phones jack (KH 1201, KH 2252)
CD compartment

Digital Display
Alarm Selector : AL 1 - AL 1+2 - AL 2
ALARM2LEDIndicator
ALARM 1 LED Indicator
Alarm Mode : Off - Buzzer - Auto
FM Stereo LED indicator
Tuning knob : To select your radio station
Dial scale and pointer
Speakers
AC power cord
Battery compartment
FM wire antenna
PM Indicator

Power Supply

This CD clock radio operates on AC230V~50Hz. It is also equipped with a clock battery back-up system, powered by an optional 9V battery type 6F22 (not provided).

1. Insert the AC power cord into a convenient standard AC wall outlet.
2. Connect the 9V battery inside the compartment at the bottom of the unit.

Note: An alkaline type battery is recommended. For optimum performance, this battery should be replaced every 6 months.

Battery Backup System

Ensures that the unit will continue to operate as normal during AC power disruption (in order to preserve the battery life the display will not light). All clock settings will be kept in the memory, however, the clock time may require adjustment for exact accuracy. If this battery is not installed, the display will blink 12:00 to indicate that you have to redo the time and alarm settings.

Setting the time

1. Press and hold TIME 4 and MINUTE or HOUR 4 to adjust to your desired time.
2. Release TIME to store your setting in memory.

Listening to the radio

1. Switch to FM or AM position with the function selector 13.
2. For a better reception in FM, extend the antenna . In AM, rotate the unit.
3. Press POWER
4. Adjust the volume to the desired level.
5. Select your desired radio station and - (If the FM station is being received in stereo, the FM STEREO LED indicator will alight).
6. To stop listening to the radio press Power 3.

Listening to the CD player

1. Open the CD door, load your disc (label up) into CD compartment.
2. Switch to the CD position

3. Press POWER, the Display will show total track numbers. It will return to the clock time after few seconds.

4. Press 9 to start listening from the first track. The Display 2 will show "1 ", then it will return to the clock time.

Note: Use also this knob to suspend momentarily the playing track. Press once again to continue playing.

1. Rotate the volume to adjust the desired level.
2. Press to stop listening the disc.

Other CD player functions

8

SKIP/FASTSEARCH

Press to skip forward to the next track or repeatedly to skiptracks. Press return to the beginning of the track, or press repeatedly to skip backwards several tracks. Press and hold or to search quickly within a track.

REPEAT

9

1. Press once to repeat your selected track. REPEAT indicator blinks.
2. Press twice to play the disc continuously. REPEAT indicator alight.
3. Press again to switch off this function, REPEAT indicator goes off.

PROGRAM E: To set your own musical program

10

1. Insert the disc (a, b). The total number of tracks is displayed a.
2. Press , the display show P0 I . PROGRAM indicator 出 blinks
3. Select with or your desired track, then press to store your program in memory. Redo this operation as many times as necessary. 20 tracks can be memorised.

4. Press to start playing.

5. Press STOP to stop the disc.

6. To cancel this function, open the CD compartment

RANDOM

11

1. Press RANDOM to select RANDOM play mode and it will play randomly all the tracks of the CD. RANDOM indicator alight.
2. Press again to switch off this function until the RANDOM indicator goes off.

Setting the alarm and wake up mode

12

This unit allows you to set two different wake up times which you can choose to use independently or simultaneously AL 1 or AL 2, or AL 1 and 2.

Setting the alarm

13

1. 1st Alarm (AL 1): Press and hold the ALARM 1 to adjust your desired alarm time, then release ALARM 1 to store your setting in memory.
2. 2nd Alarm (AL 2): Press and hold the ALARM 2 and redo the same operation as above.

Select your wake-up mode in AUTO (for RADIO or CD), BUZZER (for alarm sound) or OFF to switch off the alarm.

Select you wake-up time with alarm selector.

Wake up to the BUZZER sound

14

Switch to the BUZZER position, the alarm LED indicator (and/or) will alight.

Wake up to the radio

15

1. Follow procedures 1 to 6, in "LISTENING TO THE RADIO", to select your desired radio station.
2. Switch to the AUTO position, the alarm indicator (and/or 3) will alight.

Wake up to the CD

16

1. Follow procedures 1 to 6, in "LISTENING TO THE CD PLAYER".
2. Switch to the AUTO position, the alarm LED indicator (and/or) will alight.
3. Press POWER and POWER indicator goes off

Note: If the CD play time is longer than 60 minutes, the music will stop after playing 60 minutes.

Wake up to the programmable tracks

17

1. Switch to the CD position and press POWER. POWER indicator alight.
2. Follow procedures 1 to 5 in "LISTENING TO THE CD PLAYER - PROGRAM".
3. Switch to the AUTO position, the alarm LED indicator (and/or) will alight.
4. Press POWER and POWER and PROGRAM indicators (u, u) goes off.

Note: The music will stop after the programmed tracks, e.g. if one track is programmed, the alarm will stop at the end of this track. The programmed memory will be erased once the CD door be opened.

Stopping the alarm

The alarm is programmed to run for 60 minutes.

1. SNOOZE: Press to stop the alarm temporarily, the alarm will stop and ring again automatically, after 6 min.
2. POWER : The alarm will stop, and will sound again 24 hours later.
3. OFF: To turn off the alarm permanently the alarm LED indicators (四, 四) will go off.

Sleep to the music

1. Select CD/FM/AM for the sleep mode, then
2. Press SLEEP, the display shows "---", press again to select the desired sleep time.(three Sleep time 90-60-30 minutes). It will start countdown after few seconds.
3. If in CD mode, it needs to press PLAY-PAUSE for CD playing
4. Press POWER to stop

Note: If the CD play time is shorter than your selected sleep time, the music will stop at the end of the disc.

More information

Do not use your set immediately after transport from a cold place to a warm place, there may be condensation problems.
Make sure that you keep your set away from water and high temperatures.
Clean the player with a soft cloth, or a damp chamois leather. Never use solvents.

Notes on Compact Disces

If there is a scratch, dirt or fingerprints on the CD, it may cause tracking error.

Before playing, clean the CD with a cleaning cloth. Wipe the CD from the center out.

Don't store discs in places with high temperatures or high humidity - they can become warped. After playing, store the CD in its case.