BEST BUY essentials BE-CLOPP3 Quick Setup Guide

BEST BUY essentials BE-CLOPP3 Quick Setup Guide

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BEST BUY essentials BE-CLOPP3 Quick Setup Guide

Package contents

Before using your new product, please read these instructions to prevent any damage.

  • Alarm clock radio
  • AC power adapter
  • CR2025 battery
  • Quick Setup Guide

Features

  • Wake up to the radio or a buzzer
  • Listen to either AM or FM stations
  • Set snooze or sleep functions
  • Program up to two different alarms
  • Prevent losing the time with the pre-installed CR2025 backup battery
  • Charge devices with the USB charging port

Front LED display
Front LED display

Back
Back View

Top panel
Top panel

# Item Description
1
Radio power
  • Press and hold to turn the radio on or off.
  • Press briefly to switch between FM and AM.
2
Radio/Clock
With the radio turned off:
  • Press and hold to set the clock. With the radio turned on:
  • Press briefly to move to the next preset radio station.
  • Press and hold for two seconds to save a new radio station preset.
  • Press and hold for six seconds to automatically search and save radio stations.
3
Alarm 1
With the radio turned off:
  • Press briefly to turn Alarm 1 on or off.
  • Press and hold to set the alarm time.
4
Alarm 2
With the radio turned off:
  • Press briefly to turn Alarm 2 on or off.
  • Press and hold to set the alarm time.
5
Brightness/ Sleep/Snooze
  • Press briefly to adjust the screen brightness or to snooze when the alarm is ringing.
  • Press and hold to turn off the alarm when the alarm is ringing
  • With the radio turned on, press and hold to set the sleep timer (90 min., 60 min., 45 min., 30 min., 15 min., or OFF).
6 Up/ Down With the radio turned on:
  • Press to tune the radio to the previous or next station.
  • Press and hold to search for the station automatically. When setting the clock:
  • Press to set the hours and minutes backward or forward. When setting the alarm:
  • Use to adjust the alarm time, select the alarm mode, or adjust the alarm volume.
7 + Raise/
- Lower volume
Press to raise or lower the volume.

Setting up your clock radio

  1. Pull out the plastic tab to activate the pre-installed CR2025 battery.
    Setting up your clock radio - Step 1
  2. Connect the power adapter from your alarm clock's power jack to a power outlet. The hour digits blink on the display.
    Setting up your clock radio - Step 2
  3. Press (down) or (up) repeatedly to set the correct hour, then press (radio/clock) to save the setting. The minutes digits blink.
  4. Press (down) or (up) repeatedly to set the correct minutes, then press (radio/clock) to save the setting.

Notes:

  • When you set the clock to a time after noon (12 PM), the PM indicator lights.
  • To set the clock again, press and hold (radio/clock) in standby mode. When the hours digits blink on the display, repeat steps 3–4.

Using the alarm clock

Setting an alarm

  1. Press and hold (Alarm 1). The hours digits blink.
  2. Press (down) or (up) repeatedly to set the correct hour, then press (Alarm 1) to save the setting. The minutes digits blink.
  3. Press (down) or (up) repeatedly to set the correct minutes, then press (Alarm 1) to save the setting.
  4. Press (down) or (up) to select the alarm ring type ("Bu" for a buzzer sound or "rAd" for the radio), then press (Alarm 1) to save the setting.
  5. Press (down) or (up) to set the volume, then press (Alarm 1) to save the setting. Alarm 1 is turned on.

Notes:

  • To set Alarm 2, follow these instructions, but press (Alarm 2) instead of (Alarm 1).
  • To turn on an alarm that you've previously set, press (Alarm 1) or (Alarm 2). The Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 indicator is shown on the display when the alarm is turned on.

Quieting an alarm

  • Press SNOOZE briefly to mute an alarm for nine minutes. You can snooze as many times as you need within 59 minutes of the preset alarm time.
  • Press and hold SNOOZE to turn off an alarm for 24 hours. The alarm stays on to ring the next day.
  • Press (Alarm 1) or (Alarm 2) briefly to cancel an alarm. The indicator turns off, and the alarm remains off.

Using the radio

  1. Press and hold (power) to turn on the radio.
  2. Press (power) briefly to select either the FM or AM band. The current station is shown on the screen for 10 seconds, then clock displays.
    Note: If you select the FM band, stretch out the FM antenna on the back of your clock radio to improve FM reception.
    Using the radio
  1. To tune into a station:
    1. Press (down) or (up) repeatedly to find the station you want.
    2. Press and hold (down) or (up) to search for the next available station.
      Note: The search may not stop at a station with a weak signal.
  2. Press + (raise volume) or – (lower volume) to raise or lower the volume.
  3. When you finish listening, press and hold (power) to turn off the radio.

Saving radio station presets
Your clock radio can store ten station presets for FM and AM stations.

  1. With the radio turned on, press and hold (radio/clock). A preset number blinks.
  2. Press (down) or (up) repeatedly to select the preset number you want, then press (radio/clock) to save. A radio station blinks.
  3. Press (down) or (up) to adjust to the radio band you want, then press (radio/clock) to save. The next preset number blinks.
    Tip: Press and hold to adjust the band more quickly.
  4. Repeat steps 1–4 to save another preset station.
    OR
    Press and hold (radio/clock) to save your changes and exit.
    Note: To automatically search and save radio stations, turn on the radio, then press and hold (radio/clock) for six seconds.

Recalling preset stations
With the radio on, press (radio/clock) repeatedly to select the preset station you want.

Using the sleep timer ()

  1. When listening to the radio, press and hold SNOOZE to set the sleep timer.
  2. Press SNOOZE repeatedly to set the sleep timer for 90 min., 60 min., 45 min., 30 min.,15 min., or OFF. The radio automatically turns off after the specified time.
  3. To stop listening at any time, press and hold (power).

Charging USB devices

Connect a USB cable (not included) from the clock radio's USB port to your smartphone, tablet, or other USB device.
Note: The reception sensitivity on the radio may worsen when charging a smartphone through the USB port.

Adjusting the LED brightness

Press SNOOZE repeatedly to adjust the display's brightness level.

Maintaining your clock radio

Use a soft, dry cloth to clean the exterior of your clock radio. For stubborn stains, dampen the cloth with a weak solution of mild detergent and water, then immediately dry.
Note: Do not use abrasive cloths, thinners, alcohol, or other chemical solvents, because they may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.

Specifications

  • Dimension (H × W × D): 3.2 × 7.9 × 2.2 in. (8.1× 20 × 5.7 cm)
  • Weight: 0.7 lbs. (0.3 kg)
  • Power requirements: AC 120 V, 60 Hz
  • Power consumption: 6 W
  • Tuner:
    Band: FM and AM
    Range: FM – 87.5~107.9 MHz | AM – 520~1710 KHz
    Presets: 20 for AM and FM
  • USB port: 5 V/1 A
  • Backup battery: CR2025 battery

Troubleshooting

No power

  • Make sure that the power adapter is connected securely and correctly to the power outlet.
  • Make sure that the power outlet is working.

No sound from the speakers

  • Press + (raise volume) to increase the volume.
  • Make sure that the power adapter is connected securely and correctly to the power outlet.
  • Make sure that your clock radio is turned on.

Static or noise when playing the radio

  • Make sure that the station is tuned correctly and that the station has a good signal.
  • Try another station.
  • For FM stations, extend or rotate the antenna wire to improve the reception.
  • For AM stations, adjust the position of your clock radio and unplug the USB charging cable (if connected) for the best reception.

The sound is distorted

  • Make sure that the volume level is not set too high.
  • Make sure that the station is tuned correctly and that the station has a good signal.

The clock radio gets warm after extended play at high volume levels

  • This is normal. Turn down the volume to let the radio cool.

Documents / Resources

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Here you can download full pdf version of manual, it may contain additional safety instructions, warranty information, FCC rules, etc.

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