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THE 
SHARPER 
IMAGE 



ZipConnect™ stereo 

METRO 

CD/AM/FM Stereo 
& Subwoofer + ZipConnect™ 

for iPod® & MP3 Players 

GT308 Instructions 




SHARPER IMAGE DESIGN 



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Table of Contents 



Warnings 5 

Important Safety Instructions 6 

Quick Start 7 

Installation 7 

ZipConnect™ Operation 7 

Tuner/Radio Operation 8 

CD Player Operation 8 

General Instructions 9 

Overview 9 

Parts Diagram 10 

Main Unit 10 

Remote Control 13 

Installation and Operation 15 

ZipConnect™ Operation 15 

Changing the Zip Connect™ Module 16 

Tuner/Radio Operation 17 

CD Player Operation 18 

Auxiliary Input 20 

Additional Features 21 

Clock, Alarm and Sleep Timer Functions 21 

Troubleshooting Guide 24 

Specifications 25 

Statement of FCC/DHHS Compliance 26 

FCC Label Compliance Statement 26 



Warnings 



• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not use this stereo's plug with an exten- 
sion cord, receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can be fully inserted to 
prevent blade exposure. 

• Do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. 

A The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tri- 
angle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated 
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of 
significant magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. 

--■ 1 J Warning: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover 
W-^M (or back). No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali- 
fied service personnel. 

A The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to 
alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte- 
nance (servicing) in the literature accompanying the unit. 



Important Safety Instructions 



1 . Read these instructions. 

2. Keep these instructions. 

3. Heed all warnings. 

4. Follow all instructions. 

5. Do not use near water. 

6. Clean only with a dry cloth. 

7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with manufac- 
turer's instructions. 

8. Do not install near any heat source such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, 
amplifiers or other appliances that produce heat. 

9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A 
polarized plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade 
or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not 
fit into your outlet, contact an electrician for replacement of the obsolete 
outlet. 

10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at 
plugs, convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the 
apparatus. 

1 1 .Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 

1 2. Unplug the stereo during lighting storms or when unused for long periods 
of time. 

13. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when 
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as when the power-sup- 
ply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen 
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, 
does not operate normally or has been dropped. 

This appliance should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water. An object 
filled with liquid, such as a vase, should not be placed on the apparatus. 



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Quick Start 

Installation 



1 . Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM ANTENNA jack. 

2. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP connecter. 

3. For clock backup, install 2 AAA batteries (purchase separately) into the 

backup battery compartment located on the bottom of the unit. 

4. Insert the AC power plug into AC wall outlet. 

5. To activate the remote control's battery, remove the plastic tab from the 

remote battery compartment. 



ZipConnect™ Operation 



1 . To access the ZipConnect™ dock, press the RELEASE button on the top of 
the stereo. 

2. To enable the METRO stereo to play music from any audio player with 
a headphone jack (MP3 player, iPod®, portable CD player) through the 
system's speakers, slowly pull and extend the ZipConnect™ cable to the 
desired length. (See illustration in General Instructions.) 

3. Insert the plug into the headphone jack of your audio device. 

4. To retract the cable to the desired length, pull on the cable with a quick, gentle 
tug, then gently guide it as it automatically spools back into the module. 

5. Slide the audio player into the built-in stand on the ZipConnect™ dock and 
adjust the width as needed. 

6. To select ZipConnect as the auxiliary source, slide the ZipConnect switch 
on the back of the stereo to the ZipConnect position. 

7. To turn on the stereo, press the POWER button. 

8. To listen to music from the auxiliary ZipConnect source, press the ZIP/AUX 
button. 

9. Turn on the connected audio player (MP3 player, iPod, portable CD player) 
according to the manufacturer's instructions. 

10. Set the volume for audio player to about 70% of the maximum volume. 

Note: You may need to adjust the volume on your personal audio player above 
or below 70% to achieve a desired volume level or to reduce distortion. Start at 
70% of the maximum volume and adjust from there. 

1 1 .To adjust the sound level of the stereo's speakers, rotate the VOLUME +/- 
dial. 



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Tuner/Radio Operation 



1 . Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM ANTENNA jack and extend, then 
slide the FM ANT INT/EXT (Internal/External) switch to the EXT position. 

Note: If you do not wish to use the external FM antenna, slide the FM ANT 
INT/EXT to the INT position. 

2. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP connecter. 

3. To activate the radio, press the RADIO/BAND button. 

4. To select AM or FM band, press the RADIO/BAND button again. 

5. To manually tune to desired station, repeatedly press the TUNE-/m or 
TUNE+/W button. 

6. To automatically search for stations with strong signals, press and hold the 
TUNE-/l« or TUNE+/W button until the display digit begins to scan then 
release the button. The tuner stops on the first strong station signal it finds. 



CD Player Operation 



1 . Press the POWER button. 

2. If the "DISC IN" indicator is off, insert a CD into the CD IN/OUT slot. 

3. The stereo begins CD playback automatically. 

4. Adjust the sound level by rotating VOLUME +/- dial. 

5. To skip to a desired CD track, press the l« or ►►! button. 

6. To fast-forward or rewind within the track playing, press and hold the Hi or 
►►I button. 

7. To pause CD playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE Ml button. To resume play 
back, press the PLAY/PAUSE HI button again. 

8. To stop CD playback, press the STOP ■ button. 

9. To turn off the unit, press the STOP ■ button again. 



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General Instructions 

Overview 



Features 

1. Front-Loading CD Player 

2. Built-in Subwoofer 

3. Dot-Matrix LCD with Blue Backlight 

4. ID3 Technology Displays MP3-CD Audio Text Tags 

5. Digital PLL Tuner with 1 5 AM & 1 5 FM Presets 

6. Remote Control with ZipConnect™ Capabilities 

7. Headphone & AUX Audio Input Jacks 

8. Digital Volume Control and Adjustable Equalizer (Classic, Pop, Jazz, Rock) 

9. Snooze Alarm Clock and Sleep Timer 

10. ZipConnect™ to play iPod + MP3 (included) 

1 1 .ZipConnect™ to charge + play iPod Shuffle™ (purchase separately) 

12. ZipConnect™ to charge + play + remote control iPod & iPod mini 
(purchase separately) 

13. Plays CD/CD-R/CD-RW/MP3/WMA Discs 

14. Playback Modes: 

• Repeat One/Repeat Directory/Repeat All 

• Program Playback up to 30 Tracks 

• Random and Intro Playback 

15. Programmable Alarm Wakes you to CD Track, Radio Station or Buzzer 
Supplied Accessories 

• Remote control with 2 CR2032 batteries 

• AM Loop Antenna 

• External FM Antenna 



iPod is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. Shuffle is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. 



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Parts Diagram 

Main Unit 



Top 




1 . RELEASE Button: Opens ZipConnect dock door. 

2. ZipConnect Dock and Stand 

3. ZipConnect™ Module 

4. iPod CHARGE Indicator: Illuminates when an iPod is connected to the 
ZipConnect module using the optional charge + play + remote control 
ZipConnect™ for iPod and iPod mini (purchase separately). 

5. SNOOZE Button: Activates the snooze function. 



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Main Unit 



Front 




6. Power On Indicator 

7. ZIP/AUX Button: Selects auxiliary audio input. 

8. RADIO/BAND Button: Selects tuner function and AM/FM band. 

9. AUTO SEEK Button: Searches and stores radio station automatically. 

10. WIDE Button: Selects the virtual surround sound effect. 
11 .EQ Button: Selects equalizer (EQ) effect. 

12. REW SKIP/TUNE-/I« and FWD SKIP/TUNE+/»I Buttons: Tunes the radio 
down or up; skip/searches CD playback backward or forward. 

13. AL ON/OFF Button: Turns the alarm on and off. 

14. P-MODE Button: Selects CD play mode. 

15. DISPLAY Button: Displays time and date. 

1 6. VOLUME +/- Dial: Adjusts volume level up or down. 

17. PCM/MEM Button: Sets CD program; saves radio preset station. 

18. MODE Button: Enters the setting mode. 
19. SLEEP Button: Selects sleep timer duration. 

20. PLAY/PAUSE Button: Plays or pauses CD playback. 

21 .STOP Button: Stops CD playback 

22. POWER Button: Turns the unit on and off. 



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Main Unit 




23. PRESET/DIR +/- Buttons: Selects preset radio station; selects CD 
MP3/WMA directory. 

24. CD EJECT Button: Ejects CD from the IN/OUT slot. 

25. DISC IN Indicator 

26. CD IN/OUT Slot 
Side 




27. Headphone Jack 
Back 




28. AUX IN Auxiliary Input Jack 

29. AUX/ZipConnect Switch: Selects audio-in source or ZipConnect source as 
the auxiliary input. 

30. Audio Line Out Jack 

31 .AM Radio Loop Antenna Connecter 

32. Internal or External (INT/EXT) FM Antenna Selection Switch 
33. FM Wire Antenna Jack 



Remote Control 




1 . POWER Button: Turns the unit on and off. 

2. DISPLAY Button: Displays time and date. 

3. EQ Button: Selects equalizer (EQ) effect 

4. CD EJECT Button: Ejects CD from slot-in loader. 

5. MODE Button: Enters the setting mode. 

6. ZIP/AUX Button: Select auxiliary audio input. 

7. SLEEP Button: Selects sleep timer duration. 

8. AL ON/OFF Button: Turns the alarm on and off. 

9. P-MODE Button: Selects CD play mode. 

10. PGM/MEM Button: Sets CD program; saves radio preset station. 

1 1 .AUTO SEEK Button: Searches and stores radio stations automatically. 
12. RADIO/BAND Button: Selects tuner function and AM/FM band. 
13. SNOOZE Button: Activates the snooze function. 



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Remote Control 




14. PRESET/DIR +/- Buttons: Selects preset radio station; selects CD 
MP3/WMA directory. 

15. VOL +/- Button: Adjusts volume level up or down. 

16. PLAY/PAUSE Button: Plays or pauses CD playback. 

17. REW/TUNE-/m and FWD/TUNE+/»I Buttons: Tunes the radio down or up; 
skip/searches CD playback backward or forward. 

18. STOP Button: Stops CD playback 

19.iPod REW « and F.FWD ►► Buttons (under sliding cover): searches iPod 
playback in reverse or forward.* 

20.iPod PLAY/PAUSE Ml INSIDE Button (under sliding cover): Plays or pauses 
iPod playback.* 

*To enable the remote's iPod capabilities, you much install the charge + play+ 
remote control ZipConnect module for iPod and iPod mini (purchase separately). 
(See Changing the ZipConnect Module.) 

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Installation and Operation 



1 . Connect the FM antenna wire to the FM ANTENNA jack. 

2. Connect the AM loop antenna to the AM LOOP connecter. 

3. For the dual ZipConnect/auxiliary-in (AUX) feature: 

a. To access the ZipConnect™ dock, press the RELEASE button on the top 
of the stereo. Slowly pull and extend the ZipConnect™ cable to the 
desired length and insert the plug into the headphone jack of your audio 
device (MP3 player, iPod, portable CD player). (See ZipConnect Opera- 
tion for more information.) 

b. Plug one end of an audio cable (not included) into the stereo AUX IN 
jack located on the back of the main unit and the other end into your 
auxiliary device (TV, DVD player, VCR). 

4. For clock backup, install 2 AAA batteries (purchase separately) into the 
backup battery compartment located on the bottom of the unit. 

5. Insert the AC power plug into AC wall outlet. 

6. To activate the remote control's battery, remove the plastic tab from the 
remote battery compartment. 



ZipConnect™ Operation 



1 . To access the ZipConnect™ dock, press the RELEASE button on the top of 
the stereo. 

2. To enable the METRO stereo to play music from any audio player with a 
headphone jack (MP3 player, iPod, portable CD player) through the system's 
speakers, slowly pull and extend the ZipConnect™ cable to the desired 
length. (See illustration below.) 




ZipConnect™ Operation 



3. Insert the plug into the headphone jack of your audio device. 

4. To retract the cable to the desired length, pull on the cable with a quick, 
gentle tug, then gently guide it as it automatically spools back into the module. 

5. Slide the audio player into the built-in stand on the ZipConnect™ dock and 
adjust the width as needed. 

6. To select ZipConnect as the auxiliary source, slide the AUX/ZipConnect 
switch on the back of the main unit to the ZipConnect position. 

7. To turn on the stereo, press the POWER button. 

8. To listen to music from the auxiliary ZipConnect source, press the ZIP/AUX 
button. 

9. Turn on the connected audio player (MP3 player, iPod, portable CD player) 
according to the manufacturer's instructions. 

10. Set the volume for audio player to about 70% of the maximum volume. 

Note: You may need to adjust the volume on your personal audio player above 
or below 70% to achieve a desired volume level or to reduce distortion. Start at 
70% of the maximum volume and adjust from there. 

1 1 .To adjust the sound level of the stereo's speakers, rotate the VOLUME +/- 
dial. 



Changing the ZipConnect™ Module 



For charging capability with an iPod, iPod mini or iPod Shuffle, the installed 
ZipConnect module is interchangeable with a custom-designed module featur- 
ing a retractable 30-pin connector or USB plug. These connections allow you 
to charge your iPod's internal battery as you listen to music. Charging occurs 
whether the stereo's power is on or off. For the iPod and the iPod mini, a 
charge + play+remote control module is also available that allows you to access 
select iPod functions through the stereo's remote. 

ZipConnect's unique spooled cable allows users to pick up and use their iPod 
— viewing its screen and clicking its wheel — while keeping it connected to 
the sound system. These ZipConnect charge + play modules for iPod, iPod mini 
and iPod Shuffle and charge + play+remote control modules for iPod and iPod 
mini are available from The Sharper Image by calling 1-800-344-4444, ordering 
online at www.sharperimage.com or visiting a Sharper Image store near you. 

1 . To replace the ZipConnect module installed into the stereo, grasp the hous- 
ing of the ZipConnect module and pull it straight out from the permanent 
ZipConnect sleeve. (See illustration on next page.) 



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Changing the ZipConnect™ Module 




Note: If you are unable to get a secure grip on the module when trying to pull 
it out from the sleeve, fully extend the ZipConnect cable and gently pull the 
module out by the cable. 

2. Slide the replacement ZipConnect module into the sleeve. 

Note: The ZipConnect module can only fit into the sleeve the correct way. If 
the module does not easily slide into the sleeve, rotate the ZipConnect module 
around and insert it the other way. 

3. For information on using the replacement ZipConnect module, see the 
instruction manual included with the module. 



Tuner/Radio Operation 



External FM Antenna 

Plug the external wire antenna into the FM antenna jack at the side of the 
unit and extend. Reception quality depends on the length of the antenna; the 
greater the distance, the stronger the reception quality. Select the "EXT" posi- 
tion of the FM ANT INT/EXT switch. 

Radio Tuning 

1 . To activate the radio, press the RADIO/BAND button. 

2. To select AM or FM band, press the RADIO BAND button again. 

3. To manually tune to desired station, repeatedly press the TUNE-/m or 
TUNE+/»I button. 

4. To automatically search for stations with strong signals, press and hold the 
TUNE-/m or TUNE+AM button until the display begins to scan then release 
the button. The tuner will stop on the first strong station signal it finds. 

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Tuner/Radio Operation 



Notes: 

• Use manual tuning to select weaker stations that might be bypassed during 
automatic tuning. 

• If the automatic tuning does not stop on the exact frequency of the station, 
for example, it stops on 100.85 MHz instead of 100.8 MHz, use the manual 
tuning method to "fine tune" to the exact frequency of the desired station. 

Radio Preset Stations 

The unit allows you to store up to 1 5 AM and 1 5 FM stations in the tuner preset 
memories for easy recall at any time. 

1 . To activate the radio, press the RADIO/BAND button. 

2. To select AM or FM band, press the RADIO/BAND button again. 

3. Tune to the radio station you want to store in memory using the TUNE-/H< 
or TUNE+/W button. 

4. Press the PGM/ MEM button. The preset channel number "CH01 " flashes 
on display. 

5. To select desired preset station number, press PRESET/DIR +/- button. 

6. To confirm preset location, press the PGM/MEM button. 

7. To store up to 1 5 AM and 1 5 FM station presets, repeat steps 2 to 5 above. 



CD Player Operation 



CD Playback 

1 . Press the POWER button. 

2. If the "DISC IN" indicator is off, insert a CD into the CD IN/OUT slot. 

3. The stereo begins CD playback automatically. 

4. Adjust the sound level by rotating VOLUME +/- dial. 

5. To skip to a desired CD track, press the l« or ►►! button. 

6. To fast-forward or rewind within the track playing, press and hold the \« 
or ►►! button. 

7. To pause CD playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE Ml button. To resume play 
back, press the PLAY/PAUSE HI button again. 

8. To stop CD playback, press the STOP ■ button. 

9. To turn off the unit, press the STOP ■ button again. 



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CD Player Operation 



CD Play Modes 
For CD disc: 

• Repeat Playback 

1 . To repeat playback of one track, press the P-MODE button once. A repeat 
one icon appears on the LCD. 

2. To repeat playback of an entire CD, press P-MODE button twice. A repeat 
all icon appears on the LCD. 

• Intro Playback 

1 . To playback the first 1 0 seconds of each track on the disc, press the P- 
MODE button three times. "INTRO" appears on the LCD. 

2. To begin intra playback from track #1, press the PLAY/PAUSE Ml button. 

• Random Play 

1 . To playback CD tracks in random order, press the P-MODE button four 
times. "SHUF" appears on the LCD. 

2. To begin random playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE Ml button. The track 
number is selected at random and playback starts. 

To cancel a CD play mode, press STOP ■ at any time. 

For MP3/WMA disc: 

• Repeat Playback 

1 . To repeat playback of one track, press the P-MODE button once. A repeat 
one icon appears on the LCD. 

2. To repeat playback a directory, press P-MODE twice. A repeat directory icon 
appears on LCD. 

3. To repeat playback of an entire CD, press P-MODE button three times. 
A repeat all icon appears on the LCD. 

• Intro Playback 

1 . To playback the first 1 0 seconds of each track on the disc, press the 
P-MODE button four times. "INTRO" appears on the LCD. 

2. To begin intra playback from track #1 , press the PLAY/PAUSE Ml button. 

• Random Play 

1 . To playback CD tracks in random order, press the P-MODE button five 
times. "SHUF" appears on the LCD. 

2. To begin random playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE Ml button. The track 
number is selected at random and playback starts. 

To cancel a CD play mode, press STOP ■ at any time. 

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CD Player Operation 



CD Program Playback 

This feature allows you to program up to 30 tracks to play in a desired order. 

1 . With CD playback stopped, press PGM/MEM button once. "PCM" and 
"000" (track number) indicators flash on the display. 

2. To select the track number for the first program position, press the \ii or ►►! 
button. For MP3/WMA disc, another two digits showing the directory num- 
ber appears on display. To select a directory, if necessary, press the PRESET/ 
DIR +/- button. 

3. When desired track number is displayed, press the PGM/MEM button to set 
the position. Track number "000" indicator flashes on display again. 

4. To program up to 30 tracks, repeat steps 2 and 3 until all desired tracks are 
entered. 

5. To begin programmed playback, press the PLAY/PAUSE HI button. The 
"PCM" indicator stops flashing and the CD starts programmed playback. 

6. To cancel programmed playback, press STOP ■ button. 
Notes: 

• If you press the Hi or ►►! button during programmed playback, the unit will 
skip forward to the next track in the program, not necessary the next track 
on the disc. 

• The CD play mode functions, repeat one track, repeat all programmed 
tracks and "INTRO" playback, work in the same manner as during normal 
CD playback. (See CD Play Modes above). 



Auxiliary Input 



The stereo also features additional auxiliary jacks for connection to one auxiliary 
source in addition to the ZipConnect source. 

1 . Connect an audio cable from the auxiliary device into the AUX IN stereo jack. 

2. To select this device as the auxiliary source, slide the AUX/ZipConnect 
switch on the back of the unit to the AUX position. 

3. To turn the unit on, press the POWER button. 

4. Turn on the auxiliary device. 

5. To select auxiliary audio input, press the ZIP/AUX button. The volume and 
equalizer can now be controlled through the main unit. Operate all other 
functions on the auxiliary device as usual. 



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Additional Features 



EQ Setting 

In either RADIO, CD or AUX mode: 

1 . To select preset EQ: CLASSIC, POP, JAZZ or ROCK; press EQ button. 

2. To adjust BASS level, press MODE button once then rotate the VOLUME 
+/- dial. 

3. To adjust TREBLE level, press MODE button twice then rotate VOLUME +/- 
dial. Press MODE button to exit BASS and TREBLE setting mode. 

Virtual Surround Sound Effect 

To activate the virtual surround sound effect, press the WIDE buttton. 
Audio Line Out 

The unit provides an audio output source for the connection with another 
audio device. 

The LINE OUT jack is located on the back of the unit. 
Subwoofer 

The unit has a built-in Subwoofer for a heavy bass effect. 



Clock, Alarm and Sleep Timer Functions 



Clock and Calendar Setting 
Note: Ensure the power is off. 

1 . Press MODE button 4 times, the clock display flashes. 

2. To set the hour and minute, rotate the VOLUME +/- dial to set advance or 
reverse the clock. 

3. To set the calendar, press the MODE button. The year flashes. 

4. To set year, rotate the VOLUME +/- dial to set advance or reverse the year. 

5. To set the month and date, press the MODE button. The month and date 
flashes. 

6. To set advance or reverse the month and date, rotate the VOLUME +/- dial. 

7. To save all settings and exit the setting mode, press STOP ■ button or wait 
for 10 seconds. 

Note: 

To quickly advance or reverse the setting, continuously rotate the VOLUME 
+/- dial. 



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Clock, Alarm and Sleep Timer Functions 



Setting the Alarm 

1 . Press the MODE button once. The clock display for the alarm flashes. 

2. To set the hour and minute, rotate the VOLUME +/- dial to set advance or 
reverse the clock. 

3. Press the MODE button again. The alarm source icon flashes. 

4. To select to wake to buzzer, radio or CD, rotate the VOLUME +/- dial until 
the desired icon appears on LCD. 

Note: When alarm to CD is selected, ensure a CD is loaded into the unit. 
When alarm to radio is selected, ensure a desired radio station is tuned. 

5. To select snooze time, press MODE button again. 

6. To set snooze time, from 5 to 30 minutes, rotate the VOLUME +/- dial to 
advance or reverse the value. 

7. To save all settings and exit the setting mode, press STOP ■ button or wait 
for around 1 0 seconds. 

8. To activate the daily alarm, press AL ON/OFF button. An alarm icon appears 
on the LCD. 

9. When the current time matches the alarm setting, the alarm sounds from 
the selected source. 

Wake to Buzzer 

• Crescendo buzzer alarm will sound for one minute. 

• After the first alarm minute, it goes into Auto Snooze mode. It stops for the 
selected snooze time and then sounds again. This operation will be repeat- 
ed 3 times. After the fourth time the alarm shuts off until the next day. 

• You may also activate the snooze function manually after the alarm sounds 
by pressing the SNOOZE button. The buzzer stops for the selected snooze 
time and then comes on again. 

• The snooze operation (including Auto Snooze & manual snooze) can be 
repeated up to 3 times. After the fourth time the alarm shuts off until the 
next day. 

• After the buzzer sounds you may also press the AL ON/OFF button to stop it 
immediately. It will reset itself for the following day. 



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Clock, Alarm and Sleep Timer Functions 



Wake to Radio 

• At the desired wake up time the radio turns on. It starts softly and gradually 
becomes louder. 

• It plays for 30 minutes and then shuts off and resets itself for the following day. 

• You may press the SNOOZE button to activate the snooze function. The ra- 
dio stops for the selected snooze time and then turn on again. This manual 
snooze operation may be repeated up to a total of 3 times. Each time the 
radio turns on, it will play for 30 minutes (without pressing the SNOOZE 
button). 

• After the radio sounds you may also press the AL ON/OFF button to stop it 
immediately. It will reset itself for the following day. 

Wake to CD 

• At the desired wake up time the CD plays back. It starts softly and gradually 
becomes louder. 

• It will play back for 30 minutes (or up to end of the disc, depending on which 
one comes first) and then shuts off and resets itself for the following day. 

• You may press the SNOOZE button to activate the snooze function. The 
CD stops for the selected snooze time and then turns on again. This manual 
snooze operation may be repeated up to a total 3 times. 

• During the CD playback you may also press the AL ON/OFF button to stop 
it immediately. It will reset itself for the following day. 

Sleep Timer 

The sleep timer allows you to set the unit to turn off after a selected length of time. 

1 . To activate the sleep timer, turn the unit on and either load the desired CD 
or tune to the desired radio station. 

2. To select the sleep timer to turn the unit off after 1 5, 30, 45, 60, 90 or 1 20 
minutes, press the SLEEP button 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 times. The unit plays for 
the selected length of time and then automatically turns off. 

3. To turn the unit off before the selected length of time, press POWER button 
at any time. 

Note: If you activate the sleep timer while a CD is playing, the unit will only 
continue until the end of the disc and then shut off automatically no matter the 
sleep timer setting. For example, if your CD is only 30 minutes long and a 45- 
minute sleep timer is selected, the unit will shut off approximately 30 seconds 
after the disc ends. 



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Troubleshooting Guide 



Should this unit exhibit a problem, check the following before seeking service. 



Symptom 


Possible Cause 


Solution 


Radio 


Noise or sound dis- 
torted on AM (MW) 
or FM broadcasts. 


Station is not tuned 
properly for AM or FM. 


Retune the AM or FM 
broadcast station. 


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AM (MW) or FM, 
no sound. 


AM or FM mode is not 
selected. 


To select AM or FM, 
press the BAND 
button. 


Volume at minimum 
level. 


Increase volume level. 


CD Player 


CD Player will 
not play. 


CD mode is not 
selected. 


To select CD, press 
the PLAY/PAUSE HI 

button. 


CD is not installed or 
installed incorrectly. 


When the DISC IN 
indicator is off, insert 
a CD into the CD 
IN/OUT slot with the 
printed side facing up. 


CD skips while 
playing. 


Disc is dirty or 
scratched. 


Wipe with cloth or use 
another disc. 



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Specifications 



Power Supply 

AC: 120V/ 60Hz (See rating indicated on bottom of unit.) 

Remote Control: 2 CR2032 Batteries (included) 

Main Unit backup: 2 AAA Batteries (purchase separately) 

Frequency Range 

AM: 520 - 1710kHz 

FM: 87.5 - 108MHz 



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Statement of FCC/DHHS Compliance 



WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the 
party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the 
equipment. 

NOTE: This product complies with DHHS Rule 21 subchapter J at date of 
manufacture. 

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 provide 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 recep- 
tion, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user 
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following 
measures: 

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. 

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. 

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which 
the receiver is connected. 

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance. 



FCC Label Compliance Statement 



This device complies with Part 1 5 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the 
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, 
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer- 
ence that may cause undesired operation. 



CAUTION 

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 

Use of controls or adjustments or 
performance of procedures other than 
those specified herein may result in 
hazardous radiation exposure. 



LASER SAFETY 

This unit employs 
personnel should 



CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 
LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE 
KLASS 1 LASERAPPARAT 



a laser. Only qualified service 

attempt repair. 

DANGER: INVISIBLE LASER 
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND 
INTERLOCK FAILED OR 
DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT 
EXPOSURE TO BEAM. 
CAUTION: HAZARDOUS LASER 
RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND 
INTERLOCK DEFEATED. 



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Warranty 



What Is Covered 

This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below. 
How Long Coverage Lasts 

This warranty runs for 90 days from the date of original purchase. 

What Is Not Covered 

This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or use other than as intended and de- 
scribed in the product instruction manual, or loss or damage to batteries or removable parts. 

What The Sharper Image Will Do 

The Sharper Image will repair any defects in materials or workmanship. In the event repair is not 
possible, The Sharper Image will either replace this product with one of similar features and 
price, or refund the full purchase price of the product, whichever you prefer. 

How to Obtain Service 

Return the product and receipt, along with a brief explanation of the problem, to: 

T.S.I. - Returns Department 
2901 -A West 60th Street 
Little Rock, AR 72209 

If you have questions please feel free to contact our customer service representatives at 
1-800-344-5555 or by email at [email protected]. 

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other legal rights that vary from state 
to state. 

© 2005 Sharper Image Corporation 

Sharper Image Corporation 

650 Davis St., San Francisco, CA 941 1 1 

(415)445-6000 

Shop online: www.sharperimage.com 



Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described 
herein. 

V2 09/05