FRA252 - Alarm Clock MPMAN - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Clock Radio
Brand	MPMAN
Model	FRA252
Main Power	AC 230V, 50 Hz
Backup Batteries	2 AAA batteries (UM-4) 1.5V
Radio Frequency Ranges	AM: 522 – 1620 kHz FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
Antenna	FM wire antenna
Auxiliary Input	3.5 mm stereo jack
Station Memory	Up to 10 AM stations and 10 FM stations
Number of Alarms	2 independent alarms (AL1 and AL2)
Sleep Function	Sleep timer (90 to 10 minutes)
Snooze Function	9 minutes
Brightness Adjustment	Yes, via DIMMER button
Display	LED screen (digital)
Care and Cleaning	Wipe with a soft dry cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners.
Safety	Do not block ventilation openings. Do not expose to water or flames. Use only recommended batteries.
General Information	Made in PRC. Conforms to European directives (EMC, R&TTE).

Frequently Asked Questions - FRA252 MPMAN

How to set the time?

Press and hold the CLK/MEM button for about 1 second. The digits blink. Use HR for hours and MIN for minutes. Press CLK/MEM to confirm.

How to set the alarms?

Press ALM1/+ or ALM2/- to make the alarm time blink. Use HR and MIN to set. Press the same alarm button again to confirm. Then press AL1/VOL+ or AL2/VOL- to choose buzzer or radio mode.

How to use the snooze function?

When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE/SLEEP button. The alarm stops and automatically reactivates after 9 minutes. This repeat can be done several times for about one hour.

How to listen to the radio?

Press ALM OFF/SOURCE to select FM or AM mode. Use the /HR and MIN buttons to manually tune frequencies. Press and hold for automatic search of strong stations.

How to memorize a radio station?

Tune to the desired station. Press and hold the CLK/MEM button for about 1 second. The display shows blinking P01. The station is stored. You can store up to 10 stations per band.

How to use the auxiliary input?

Connect a 3.5 mm audio cable between your device and the AUX IN jack. Press ALM OFF/SOURCE until AUX is displayed. Start playback on your device.

How to adjust the display brightness?

Press the DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the LED display to your preference.

What to do in case of a power outage?

The backup batteries (2 AAA batteries) retain the time, alarm, and memory station settings. In case of a power cut, data is saved as long as the batteries are in good condition.

How to clean the clock radio?

Unplug the unit. Wipe the exterior with a soft, slightly damp cloth (not wet). Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners. Do not let any liquid enter the interior.

What if the alarm does not sound?

Check that the alarm is turned on (indicator lit). Make sure the volume is adequate if the source is radio. Verify that the backup batteries are installed and functional. Refer to the manual for more details.

USER MANUAL FRA252 MPMAN

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lighting flash with arrowhead symbol, with an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the products enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING

The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus.
It shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
Do not place the product in closed bookcases or racks without proper ventilation.
The batteries (Battery pack or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
- Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss.
- Where the mains plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

1 CLK/MEM Button

In CLOCK mode, use this button to set the clock
- In RADIO mode, use this button to store radio stations in the memory.

2 HR Button

• In CLOCK mode, use this button to adjust the minute in CLOCK or ALARM time.
  In RADIO mode, use this button to search the radio station in backward direction.

3 MIN Button

In CLOCK mode, use this button to adjust the hour in CLOCK or ALARM time.
- In CLOCK mode, use this button to adjust the hour in CLOCK or ALARM time.

4 DIMMER Button

Use this button to change the brightness of the display.

5 ALM2/VOL-Button

In CLOCK mode, use this button to set the alarm time in ALARM2
In RADIO mode, use this button to decrease the volume

6 ALM1/VOL+Button

In CLOCK mode, use this button to set the alarm time in ALARM1
In RADIO mode, use this button to increase the volume

7 ALARM OFF/SOURCE Button

• Use this button to turn the ALARM off after Alarm activates.
  Use this button to select RADIO or AUX mode

8 SNOOZE/SLEEP Button

Use to button to temporarily suspend the ALARM for a short period
In RADIO mode, use this set the SLEEP time..

9 LED Display

Display for the CLOCK and RADIO frequency..

10 ALARM2 BUZZER Indicator

This indicator shows that the unit is set in ALARM2 buzzer mode.
11 ALARM2 RADIO Indicator
This indicator shows that the unit is set in ALARM2 radio mode.
12 ALARM1 BUZZER Indicator
This indicator shows that the unit is set in ALARM1 buzzer mode.
13 ALARM1 RADIO Indicator
This indicator shows that the unit is set in ALARM1 radio mode.
14 BATTERY Compartment
Compartment for the back-up battery.
15 AC Power Cord
- Connect the unit to the wall outlet.

16 FM Wire Antenna
- Extent this wire antenna to obtain better FM broadcasting.
17 AUX-IN Jack
- Connect the unit to the external audio device.
18 Speaker
Sound output

CONNECTING THE UNIT TO POWER

Plug AC power cord to the AC wall outlet. Before switching on the unit, make sure that the voltage of your electricity supply is the same as that indicated on the rating plate.

BATTERY Backup

Insert two pieces UM-4 batteries into the battery compartment. Be sure to observe the proper polarity (the "+" and "-" signs) as indicated inside the battery compartment.

In case of power failure or interrupted AC power, the current time and alarm time settings, the stored radio stations are preserved in the memory of the unit by means of battery back-up function.

SETTING THE CLOCK

1. With the unit in CLOCK mode, press and hold the CLK/MEM button for about 1 second, the time will begin to flash on the LED display.
2. Press the HR button to adjust the hour.
3. Press the MIN button to adjust the minute.
4. When the correct time is selected, press the CLK/MEM button again to confirm.

SETTING THE ALARMS

1. With the unit in CLOCK mode, press the ALM1/VOL+ or ALM2/VOL- button. The ALARM time will begin to flash on the LED display.
2. Press the HR button to adjust the alarm hour.
3. Press the MIN button to adjust the alarm minute.
4. When the correct time is selected, press the ALM1/VOL+ or ALM2/VOL- button to confirm.
5. Press the ALM1/VOL+ or ALM2/VOL- button to select the ALARM sound mode - buzzer or currently set radio station. The alarm buzzer or radio indicator will light up.

SNOOZE FUNCTION

1. Whenever the alarm (radio or buzzer) activates, it can be temporarily suspended for a short period of 9 minutes by pressing the SNOOZE/SLEEP button once.
2. The buzzer or radio will then automatically activate again after the 9 minutes SNOOZE period has ended.
3. This procedure can be repeated for up to approximately one hour.

TURN OFF THE ALARM

When the Alarm activate, press the ALM OFF/SOURCE button to turn off the Alarm.

LISTENING TO THE AM/FM RADIO

1. Press the ALM OFF/SOURCE button to select the FM or AM mode.
2. Press the HR button or MIN button step by step to tune to the desired radio stations.
3. Press and hold the HR button or MIN buttons for approx. 1 second, it will start to search the next radio station in the direction of the search. The search operation simply finds stations with strong signals. Stations with weak reception can only be tuned in manually.

ANTENNA

For best reception, fully extend the FM wire antenna to receive FM stations. For AM reception, the unit has a built-in antenna, turn the whole unit for best reception.

SAVING A RADIO STATION TO THE MEMORY

1. Tune the radio to the desired station.
2. Press and hold the CLK/MEM button for approx. 1 second, the LED display will show P01 and flash, the radio station will store in the memory.
3. Up to 10 AM and 10 FM radio stations can be stored in the memory.

TO LISTEN TO A SAVED RADIO STATION

1. Press the ALM OFF/SOURCE button to select FM or AM model
2. Press the CLK/MEM button to select the stored radio station.

1. This function allows you to listen to the radio while you fall asleep.
2. Press the SNOOZE/SLEEP button, the display will show the default sleep time of 90 minutes
3. Press the SLEEP button again to adjust the desired sleep time.
4. The options are 90-80-70-60-50-40-30-20-10-min or OFF
5. Now you can enjoy listening to the radio for the pre-set period of sleep time.
6. After this pre-set time has elapsed, the unit will switch off automatically.

AUX IN CONNECTION

1. Insert one side of the audio cable (requires 3.5mm stereo plug, not supplied) into the line-out jack or phones jack on your MP3 player or audio device and the other side to the aux-in jack on the unit.
2. Press the ALM OFF/SOURCE button to select AUX mode, AUX will display in the LED display for a few seconds.
3. Turn on your MP3 player and follow the playback instruction.
4. To stop this function, simply turned off your MP3 player.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency Range: AM 522 - 1620 KHz

FM87.5-108MHz

Power Supply: AC 230V ~ 50 Hz

Back-Up Battery: 2 pc. UM4 AAA' size

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

This is to certify that FRA252 is in conformity with:

Council directive 2004/108/EC (EMC direction):

Applicable standards:

EN55013:2001+A1:2003+A2:2006

EN61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009

EN61000-3-3:2008

EN55020:2007

Made in PRC

For more information please visit our website

www.mpmaneurope.com

AVERTISSEMENT :

POUR RÉDUIRE LE RISQUE D'INCENDIE OU DE CHOC ÉLECTRIQUE, N'EXPOSEZ PAS CET APPAREIL À LA PLUIE OU L'HUMIDITÉ.