Adjusting the display brightness, Antennas, No-worry battery backup system – GE 2-9720 User Manual

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ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS

The light intensity of the digital display can be adjusted for day/night
lighting conditions. With each press of the BRIGHTNESS switch, the

brightness will toggle between high and low.

ANTENNAS

AM Antenna - A built-in ferrite rod antenna eliminates the need for
an outside antenna for AM reception. Rotating the unit slightly may
improve reception for distant AM stations.

FM Antenna - The power cord acts as your FM antenna. The power
cord picks up moderate to strong stations and eliminates the need

for an external antenna in most strong signal areas. For best recep­
tion, be sure the power cord is stretched out to its full length. Do not
coil or bunch the cord together. Changing position of the power cord

may improve reception.

NO-WORRY BATTERY BACKUP SYSTEM

The clock radio is equipped with a memory holding system that can

be powered by a customer-installed 9 volt alkaline battery (not includ­

ed). The power failure protection circuit will not operate unless a bat­

tery is installed.
When normal household power is interrupted, or AC line cord is

unplugged, the battery will power the clock radio to maintain time

and alarm settings. When on battery power, the digital display will

not light. However, should WAKE TIME occur during the power in­

terruption, the radio will operate or the alarm will sound it remaining

battery power is adequate. Normal operation will resume after AC

power is restored so you will not have to reset time or alarm.
Install battery as follows:

1. To remove battery compartment door (located on bottom of radio),

push the door latch in the direction of the arrow on the battery

door and lift door off cabinet.

2. Connect a 9-volt battery to connectors.

3. Insert battery in compartment and replace compartment door.

NOTE: Alkaline batteries are recommended. Carbon-zinc batteries

may be used but memory holding time will be substantially reduced.
Memory holding time for a fresh alkaline battery is approximately 4

hours, which should take care of short, nuisance-type AC power

failures. To preserve battery power, the unit should remain plugged

into an AC outlet. As batteries get older, their voltage drops and
memory may be lost. Be sure to replace the battery periodically and

dispose of the “dead” battery in a proper manner, in accordance with
your State and local regulations. Remove battery if the unit will be
unplugged or stored for more than a few weeks. A leaky battery can

damage the unit.

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