Q: How to disable the AM indicator on the THOMSON CR221I clock radio?

The Thomson CR221I clock radio is equipped with an FM tuner only and does not have an AM band or AM indicator. This model only offers reception of FM stations with 30 presets. If you see an indicator or text "AM" on your device, it may be due to confusion with another Thomson model that has an AM band, or a different information display. On the CR221I, the screen shows the time, the preset station number, and function information (such as "AU" in auxiliary mode or the alarm numbers). To check radio reception: Press the SNOOZE button to turn on the device and access the FM radio. Fully extend the telescopic antenna and adjust its position to improve reception. Use the SKIP+ and SKIP- buttons to search for available FM stations. If you want to disable the radio function in general, you can turn off the device using the SNOOZE button or set an alarm with the buzzer as the wake-up source (option available when programming the two independent alarms).

Question 1

How to set the time on the THOMSON CP280?

Accepted Answer

Here’s how to set the time on your THOMSON CP280 clock radio:

Step 1: Make sure the radio is turned off
Step 2: Press the MEMORY button (button 4) until the display shows 0:00 blinking
Step 3: Press the HOUR button (button 3) to adjust the hours
Step 4: Press the MINUTE button (button 5) to adjust the minutes
Step 5: Press MEMORY again to confirm and save the setting

Once confirmed, your time settings will be memorized and retained thanks to the built-in backup battery (CR2025).

Question 2

My THOMSON CT550I clock radio no longer displays anything on the screen

Accepted Answer

Here are the solutions to restore the display of your THOMSON CT550I clock radio:

1. Check the power supply

Make sure the power adapter (100-240 V, 50/60 Hz) is properly plugged into a functional wall outlet.
Wait at least 15 seconds after plugging in for the device to fully initialize.

2. Adjust the brightness

The screen may be in "brightness off" mode. Press the dimmer/snooze button (9) located on the device to cycle through the brightness levels (20%, 100%, then off). The display will reappear as soon as you go beyond the off mode.

3. Replace the backup battery CR2025

If your clock radio has been unplugged for an extended period, the CR2025 battery may be drained. To replace it:

Locate the battery compartment on the back of the device.
Remove the old CR2025 battery.
Insert a new CR2025 battery.

This battery maintains the clock and temperature settings during power outages.

4. Reset after a power outage

If the device has experienced a prolonged power outage, the screen may not display immediately. Unplug the adapter, replace or check the CR2025 battery, then plug the device back in and wait 15 seconds.

If the display still does not return after these checks, contact Bigben support at 09 69 39 79 59 (Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm) or visit www.bigben.fr/support.

Question 3

How to set the time on the THOMSON CR50 clock radio?

Accepted Answer

To set the time on your THOMSON CR50 clock radio, follow this precise procedure using the control buttons at the top of the device:

Accessing the settings menu:

Press the MENU/INFO button until the menu appears on the LED screen.
Use the TUNING+ (>>) or TUNING- (<<) buttons to navigate until you see the option.
Press the SELECT button to confirm.

Setting the hours and minutes:

Always navigate with TUNING+ or TUNING- until you find the (Time) option.
Press SELECT to access the setting. The screen will display .
The hour digits will blink on the LED display. Use TUNING+ or TUNING- to increase or decrease the hours.
Press SELECT to confirm and move to the minutes.
The minute digits will blink in turn. Set them with TUNING+ or TUNING-, then press SELECT.

Setting the date:

After confirming the minutes, the day will start blinking. Use TUNING+ or TUNING- to set it, then press SELECT.
Repeat the operation for the month, then for the year in the same way.
Once the complete date is confirmed, the message "SAVE" will briefly appear.

Additional options: After setting the time and date, you can navigate through the menu to configure the 12/24 hour format or enable automatic synchronization with the DAB or FM signal (the device will then automatically synchronize the time considering seasonal time changes).

Question 4

How to disable the AM indicator on the THOMSON CR221I clock radio?

Accepted Answer

The Thomson CR221I clock radio is equipped with an FM tuner only and does not have an AM band or AM indicator. This model only offers reception of FM stations with 30 presets.

If you see an indicator or text "AM" on your device, it may be due to confusion with another Thomson model that has an AM band, or a different information display. On the CR221I, the screen shows the time, the preset station number, and function information (such as "AU" in auxiliary mode or the alarm numbers).

To check radio reception: Press the SNOOZE button to turn on the device and access the FM radio. Fully extend the telescopic antenna and adjust its position to improve reception. Use the SKIP+ and SKIP- buttons to search for available FM stations.

If you want to disable the radio function in general, you can turn off the device using the SNOOZE button or set an alarm with the buzzer as the wake-up source (option available when programming the two independent alarms).

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