KLH KC-120ST User's Manual
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1. Do not place the radio near a heater or in direct sunlight In addition the radio should not be placed atop electronic devices that generate heat In most situations the best radio reception will be had when the KC 120ST and its antennas are near a window This is particularly true for the Atomic Clock radio receiver For proper remote control operation there must be an unobstructed path between the remote and the radio face The KC 120ST includes an auxiliary input allowing sound from computers TV sets MP3 players portable tape players or other device with a headphone output to play through the KC 120ST If this feature will be used keep in mind the length of the interconnect cable needed when selecting the location Connecting power Connect the supplied power adapter to the jack 22 on the back of the radio Plug the adapter into an un switched AC outlet Turn on the radio and verify operation Use only the supplied adapter Damage resulting from the use of adapters supplying the wrong voltage or polarity is not covered by the warranty Control and feature identification N Z Z 7 X DIMMER RAQA 56 S T m a M musicdock KC 120 Face 18 21 22 ee Rear panel LJ2. 1 Press the ON STANDBY button 11 to turn the unit on If the radio does not begin playing press SOURCE button 10 to select AM or FM radio 2 Use the TUNING SKIP UP DOWN k PI button 7 to tune the radio There are two tuning modes You can hold either SKIP button down until you reach a particular frequency Or you can press either SKIP button for 1 second and then release to have the radio automatically seek the next receivable station 3 Radio reception is strongly influenced by antenna placement Tune in your favorite AM or FM station and position the respective antenna for best reception Storing favorite stations for easy access 1 Tune to an AM or FM station that you wish to add to your favorites 2 Press the MEM CLOCK SET button 15 and within 6 seconds press the PRESET button 23 1 to 10 times to choose location 1 to 10 to store the station on and within 6 seconds press the MEM CLOCK SET button 15 to store 3 Repeat the above process to store up to 10 AM and 10 FM favorites Accessing favorite stations 1 2 Turn the KC 120ST on Use the SOURCE button 10 to select AM or FM Repeatedly press the PRESET button 23 to step through the stored stations until the desired station is received Alarm setting The KC 120ST features two independent alarms These can be used for weekday and weekend or husband and wife use 1 TAs Press and hold Alarm1 or Alarm2 14 or 18 until the alarm time display
3. N Control and feature descriptions 1 SNOOZE DIMMER After the alarm has gone off pressing this bar initiates a 10 minute delay before the next wake up sound occurs The snooze function can be used repeatedly for up to 1 hour after the original wake up time This button also adjusts the main display brightness when the radio is off or manually activated I E not turned on by the alarm 2 VOLUME Rocker control adjusts the volume up or down 3 TIME PROJECTOR orientation adjustment Rotates the projected time digits 4 FOCUS Focuses the projected time digits 5 TIME PROJECTOR lens 6 UNIVERSAL WELL w dock for iPod Located below the removable protective cover Snap in the proper universal adapter and mount your iPod here Plays and charges the iPod 7 TUNING UP DOWN SKIP k gt gt I In radio mode AM or FM increases or decreases the received frequency When an iPod is present and playing controls the tracks or if held down allows searching within the current track 8 PLAY PAUSE Used to initiate and control playback of the iPod 9 ZONE Used to set East Central Mountain or Pacific Time zone 10 SOURCE Selects AM FM iPod or Aux Note When an iPod is mounted and play initiated the iPod mode is activated automatically The current mode is displayed in the main window 12 11 ON STANDBY Toggles between On and Standby modes 12 MAIN DISPLAY WINDOW Shows Time Zone signal strength of Atomic Clock sig
4. begins to flash While the display is flashing use the WAKE TO button 16 to select Radio Buzz or iPod If you select iPod be sure the iPod is mounted in the dock 6 While the display is flashing use the TUNING UP DOWN SKIP lt 4 PI button 7 to set the wake up hour Cycle through the first 12 hours to set a PM wake up time Press Alarm1 or Alarm2 14 or 18 again to set the minutes While the display is flashing use the TUNING UP DOWN SKIP K lt PI button 7 to set the minutes If you choose RADIO or iPod as your WAKE TO sound you can adjust the WAKE TO volume by pressing the VOLUME 2 and then setting the volume to the desired level Repeat the above steps to set the other alarm Activating the alarm 1 Press ALARM1 or ALARM2 briefly to turn on the respective alarm The corresponding alarm window will illuminate in the display Confirm that the wake up time shown is correct If you do not want the backlight to be on press ALARM1 or ALARM2 a second time to extinguish the backlight Press the ON STANDBY button 11 or the SLEEP button 16 so that the unit will be in standby mode when the wake up time arrives The alarm WILL NOT FUNCTION if the unit is playing at wake up time If radio was selected for the wake up sound tune to the station that you wish to wake to before completing step 2 Likewise if iPod was selected as the wake up sound be sure that your iPo
5. power outages They do not power the radio or the display Yearly replacement is recommended Install the CR2025 coin battery in the remote control __ Press to release To open the battery compartment use a fingernail to depress the release clip while pulling to the Pull battery right on the battery holder tray out a Your battery may be pre installed If it is pre 4 4 Insert with Pius Stalled there will be a small insulating tab signas shown protruding from the battery compartment at the ae back edge of the remote This tab if present gt 3i must be removed prior to use Replace the battery when the remote s operating range deteriorates Antenna preparation Unpack the AM antenna and snap it s cylindrical end onto the base mounting plate Stretch out the twisted cord and Insert the small rectangular plug at the end into the socket located at 19 on the back of the radio Note this plug is keyed and only fits one way Orient the AM antenna for best reception of your favorite AM station Unroll the FM wire antenna 20 and stretch it out This antenna is permanently attached to the back of the radio Position this antenna for best reception of your favorite FM station Select a location for your radio Because the radio generates heat during operation it is necessary to provide open space around it for proper cooling Failure to do so can significantly reduce the service life
6. the KC 120ST as an amplified speaker system Any device with a standard headphone output can play back through the KC 120ST by way of this connector 22 Power adapter connector 9 Volts DC 1500 mA center positive 23 Station preset button Remote control only feature Used to program quick access to 10 favorite FM and 10 favorite AM stations Explained in more detail later 24 Mute quiets the KC 120ST press a second time to un mute Atomic Clock Connect the 9V 1500 mA power adapter to the KC 120ST The display 12 should light Do not press the w ON STANDBY button 11 yet Press the ZONE 9 button to select your time zone The Illustration to the right shows Mountain Time Zone setting From left to right the blocks represent West Mountain Central and East Examine the upper left corner of the main display window 12 If the radio tower icon is visible and showing 2 or 3 strength marks the built in clock should synchronize itself to the government Atomic Clock broadcast within an hour If the time standard signal is weak auto setting may take up to 24 hours If the clock does not auto set after 24 hours reposition the radio for better signal strength or set the clock manually as described below Note The Atomic Clock receiver ONLY operates when the KC 120ST is in standby mode The clock will NOT set itself while the radio is playing The Atomic Clock receiver inside the KC 120ST picks up a
7. N THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN MAY RESULT IN HAZADOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE Do not expose this apparatus to drips or splashes Do not place any objects filled with liquids such as vases on the apparatus Do not install this apparatus in a confined space such as a bookcase or similar unit The apparatus draws nominal non operating power from the AC outlet with its POWER switch in the off position The apparatus should be located close enough to the AC outlet so that you can easily grasp the power cord plug at any time An apparatus with Class construction shall be connected to an AC outlet with a protective grounding connection FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to promote reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the equi
8. be followed Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Attachments do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards Water and Moisture Do not use this product near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Use only with a cart stand tripod bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer AR Product and cart combination A product and cart combination should be moved with care Quick stops excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart combination to overturn Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings must not be blocked or covered The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or ot
9. d is inserted in the dock before completing step 2 5 To turn off the alarm press ALARM1 OR ALARM2 until the corresponding alarm window becomes dark AND blank SNOOZE function 1 2 Available after the KC 120ST has been activated by one of the alarms Press the SNOOZE DIMMER button 1 to silence the unit for 10 minutes You can repeatedly press the SNOOZE button for up to one hour after the initial wake up time Pressing ON STANDBY 11 will disable the snooze timer ALARM1 14 or ALARM2 18 can also be turned off to disable to snooze timer DIMMER Al Press the SNOOZE DIMMER button 1 to adjust the brightness of the display Display brightness adjustment is available when the unit is in standby or has been turned on via the ON STANDBY button 11 The dimmer function is NOT available when the KC 120ST has been activated by one of the alarms Projected time brightness can be set to bright dim or off by pressing the WAKE TO button 17 while the KC 120ST is in standby mode iPod use 1 It is very important to use the correct adapter for your iPod The adapter aligns the connector on the bottom of the iPod with the connector on the KC 120ST Use of an oversize or worse no adapter can lead to mechanical damage to the iPod s connector or to the one on the KC 120ST Damage of this sort is NOT covered under the warranty Current and future dockable iPods ship with adapters that fit the unive
10. e KC 120ST Normally the volume of the external device should be set to approximately half of maximum and the listening volume controlled from the KC 120ST If you notice distortion at low volume turn down the volume on the external device 4 Laptop computers Portable DVD CD MP3 Tape players and hand held TVs are ideal devices to connect via the AUX input Room Temperature and Humidity are displayed in the main window 12 When the humidity is below 40 the display will show LO When it is above 90 it will show HI Likewise the display will show LO when the temperature is below 40 degrees and HI when the temperature is above 110 degrees User notes WARRANTY ONE YEAR NEW PRODUCT WARRANTY VALID ONLY IN THE U S A ON NON REFURBISHED PRODUCTS This musicdock by KLH product is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of original purchase During the warranty period KLH agrees to repair or replace defective components without charge to the original purchaser To obtain service the purchaser must return the component to KLH The purchaser will pay all costs incurred in returning product to KLH KLH assumes no risk until the product is accepted at our facility Upon receipt and at its sole discretion KLH will repair or replace defective component using new or refurbished parts KLH agrees to return product to the purc
11. haser prepaid by the shipment method of its choice Replaced components are warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for the balance of the original product s warranty period based on the original purchase date To obtain service under this warranty a legible COPY of the original dated purchase invoice must be included with the returned product Do not send the original invoice The liability of KLH will be limited to the purchase price of the product and KLH will not be liable for incidental or consequential damages KLH limits its obligations under any implied warranties under state laws to a length of time not to exceed the warranty period Some states do not allow limitations on the length of an implied warranty Additionally some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages The above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state KLH Audio Systems 16250 Stagg St Van Nuys CA 91406 Customer service 818 767 2843 ext 117
12. her similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer s instructions have been adhered to Power Sources This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home consult your product dealer or local power company For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources refer to the operating instructions Grounding or Polarization This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug a plug having one blade wider than the other This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet try reversing the plug If the plug should still fail to fit contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug Power Cord Protection Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the product Outdoor Antenna Grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection agains
13. musicdock Hi Fidelity Bedside Clock Radio with dock for iPod radio set Atomic Clock amp time projector Model KC 120ST Owner s Manual iPod Audio Systems 16250 Stagg St Van Nuys CA 91406 iPod not included iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc registered in the US and other countries A CAUTION A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons alert the used to the presence of important operating and maintenance servicing instructions in the literature accompanying The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to the appliance IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Read all of these instructions Save these instructions for later use Follow all Warnings and Instructions marked on the equipment Read Instructions All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated Retain Instructions The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference Heed Warnings All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions should
14. must progress through the following process with less than 10 seconds between steps to avoid dropping out of time set mode 1 If the KC 120ST is playing press the ON STANDBY button 11 to enter standby mode 2 Hold the MEM CLOCK SET button 15 down for 2 seconds The time display will begin flashing Note If this function is accidentally activated while the KC 120ST is playing do nothing and normal operation will resume after 10 seconds 3 Within 10 seconds press TUNING UP DOWN SKIP ke PI button 7 to set the hour Up increases the hour Down decreases the hour PM will be indicated in the main display window on alternate 1 through 12 cycles 4 Press MEM CLOCK SET 15 to advance to minute setting As before within 10 seconds press TUNING UP DOWN SKIP H 1 button 7 to set the minute The seconds will start from 00 when you move on from this step 5 Within 10 seconds press the MEM CLOCK SET 15 to move to the year setting Use the press TUNING UP DOWN SKIP ka PI button 7 to set the year 6 Within 10 seconds press the MEM CLOCK SET 15 again to advance to the month and day setting 7 Use the TUNING UP DOWN SKIP k PI button 7 to set the month and day 8 Press the MEM CLOCK ADJ 15 button one last time to finalize the setting Display brightness 1 Press the SNOOZE DIMMER button 1 to cycle the display backlight through bright medium dim and off Discussed in more detail later Using the radio
15. nal Humidity Temperature Time Volume Setting or Radio Frequency 13 ALARM 1 and 2 display windows Shows the status and set time of ALARM 1 and ALARM 2 14 ALARM 1 CONTROL The KC 120ST features two alarms that can be set independently Buttons 14 and 18 control the two alarms With them either alarm can be turned on off or set to wake at a particular time Holding 14 or 18 down for 2 seconds activates the set mode Use 7 to adjust the wake up time and the WAKE TO button 17 to select the wake up sound Alarm setting and the WAKE TO button are described in more detail later 15 MEM CLOCK SET Used when setting radio pre sets and manually setting the clock 16 SLEEP button Sets 120 90 60 30 or 15 minute delay until the KC 120ST enters a silent state allowing the user to go to sleep to music After activating SLEEP mode adjust the volume to the volume that you wish to wake to This setting is retained in memory so long as AAA batteries are installed 17 WAKE TO button Dual function button When either alarm display is flashing in set mode this button selects iPod radio or buzz as the wake up sound At other times it cycles the projected time display through On Bright On Dim and Off 18 ALARM 2 CONTROL See description for ALARM 1 14 19 AM antenna connector 20 FM wire antenna 21 AUX INPUT Connect an external MP3 player TV set computer game personal tape or CD player here to use
16. nd decodes the U S National Institute of Standards and Technology broadcast from Long Wave radio station WWVB located near Ft Collins Colorado The time information in the data stream from WWYVB is controlled by several atomic clocks located at the station s site These clocks are for all practical purposes the US time standard WWVEB is not a conventional radio station as it does not broadcast entertainment or human understandable information The frequency used by this station is 60 kHz which is well below the lower end of the AM radio band As such it is subject to significant interference from power lines fluorescent lights light dimmers etc Usually the signal from WWVB is strongest at night The power level used by the station is such that it can be received over most of the continental US and southern Canada for at least a few hours out of each 24 hour period Because the signal from WWVB must travel more than a thousand miles to the largest population centers and is subject to propagation conditions plus interference we cannot guarantee that the user will always be able to find a location where the KC 120ST will consistently set itself The time display will flash 12 00 until the clock automatically synchronizes with WWVB or until it is manually set If you notice the display flashing 12 00 after a power failure replace the two AAA batteries located in the compartment on the bottom of the KC 120ST Setting the clock Manually You
17. pment and or the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help CAUTION Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by KLH for compliance will void the user s warranty Thank you for purchasing the musicdock by KLH model KC 120ST AM FM clock radio with dock for iPod auto set radio clock aka Atomic Clock time projector and remote control With proper care this device should provide many years of reliable operation Unpack and verify that all accessories are present and have been removed from the packing Here is what is included The main unit w FM wire antenna attached Power adapter 9V DC 1500 mA AM Loop antenna Base for AM loop antenna 3 5 mm to 3 5 mm interconnect cable Remote control Battery for remote control may be installed Snap in iPod adapter pack for iPods purchased before Apple began supplying adapters with new iPods This instruction booklet ONDOARWN Preparing the KC 120ST for use Z gt Flip the unit upside down remove the battery cover and install two AAA batteries not supplied Follow the polarity markings inside _ the battery compartment Replace the cover These batteries maintain clock operation and settings during
18. power line surges Power Lines An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal Overloading Do not overload wall outlets extension cords or integral convenience receptacles as this can result in risk of fire or electric shock Object and Liquid Entry Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid or any kind on the product Servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel Damage Requiring Service Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a when the power supply cord or plug is damaged b if liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water 21 22 23 24 d if the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by
19. rsal well on the KC 120ST This insures that your KC 120ST will not become obsolete when you purchase a new iPod Snap in adapters are included for the following iPod models iPod nano 2 generation aluminum 2GB 4GB 8GB iPod 5 generation video 30GB iPod nano 1 generation 1GB 2GB 4GB iPod 4 generation color display 40GB 60GB iPod 4 generation 40 GB iPod 4 generation 20 GB 929050 4 The KC 120ST will fully charge an iPod when the iPod is mounted in the dock and the KC 120ST s adapter is plugged into an AC outlet 5 To listen to your iPod place it in the dock and press the PLAY PAUSE 8 button 6 Press the PLAY PAUSE button 8 again to stop and resume playback 7 Press the TUNING UP DOWN SKIP I lt I buttons 7 to change tracks 8 Press and hold either of the TUNING UP DOWN SKIP k I buttons 7 to quickly move to a point in a recording that you want to begin listening from Release the button when the desired point is located Using the AUX input 21 1 Activate the AUX input by selecting AUX with the SOURCE button 10 2 Any device that has a standard 3 5 mm 1 8 inch headphone jack can be played through the KC 120ST Use the supplied 3 5 mm to 3 5 mm stereo interconnect cable to connect the device s headphone jack to the AUX input on the back of the KC 120ST Activate the AUX input by selecting AUX with the SOURCE button 10 3 Volume can be controlled from the external device or from th
20. t voltage surges and built up static charges Article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70 provides information with regard 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 15 16 17 18 19 20 Note to CATV system installer This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer s attention to Section 820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for proper grounding and in particular specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building as close to the point of cable entry as practical Example of Antenna Grounding as per National Electrical ANTENNA Code ANSI NFPA 70 ___ LEAD IN WIRE GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT NEC SECTION 810 20 ELECTRIC SERVICE E GROUNDING CONDUCTORS EQUIPMENT NEC SECTION 810 21 GROUND CLAMPS ___ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING j ELECTRODE SYSTEM NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE NEC ART 250 PART H Lightning For added protection for this product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and
21. the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its normal operation e if the product has been dropped or damaged in any way f when the product exhibits a distinct change in performance this indicates a need for service Replacement Parts When replacement parts are required be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire electric shock or other hazards Safety Check Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition Wall or Ceiling Mounting The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer Heat The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products including amplifiers that produce heat CAUTION DO NOT REMOVE THE EXTERNAL CASES OR CABINETS TO EXPOSE THE ELECTRONICS NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS ARE WITHIN IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT CONTACT KLH FOR A SERVICE REFERRAL DO NOT USE THE PRODUCT UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFORMANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THA
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