CR612

The Corsair

Instruction Manual

910-230500-001
 WARRANTY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY ALL THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO YOUR EQUIPMENT
Crosley Radio Products are warranted against defects in material and 1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.
workmanship for a period of 90 days beginning from the date of sale to the 2. Retain instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the product and in the operating Instructions should be adhered to.
original purchaser. 4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use
a damp cloth for cleaning.
Should the unit fail under normal usage during the 90 day warranty period, a 6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or
request for RETURN AUTHORIZATION (R.A.) must be made by the original laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
customer before returning the unit. Call Crosley Radio customer service for 8. 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.
Return Authorization at (502) 583-4246 from 9 AM to 5 PM (EST) Monday to 9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
Friday. 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
other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built - in installation such as a bookcase
Upon receiving the RETURN AUTHORIZATION number from the Customer or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label,
Service Department, properly pack your unit in its original packaging. Include if you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home. Consult your product dealer or local power company. For
any adapters, parts, & accessories which were originally provided with the products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. Grounding or Polarization - This product may be equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having
product, along with a check or money order for $19.95 made out to Crosley one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you
Radio to cover the handling and return postage. Display the R.A. # on the 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.
outside of the carton and ship PREPAID via standard UPS or its equivalent. 12. 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.
AC
13. Lightning - For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left Polarized Plug
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 power - line surges.
14. 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.
15. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this can result
in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. 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 of any kind
on the product.
17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous
ATTN: RETURNS DEP'T voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
2001 PRODUCTION DRIVE 18. Damage Requiring Service - Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
BAY 2 & 3 under the following conditions;
LOUISVILLE, KY 40299 a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that
are covered by 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.
19. 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
CROSLEY RADIO assumes no responsibility for units sent without prior Return Authorization. may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety
The purchaser’s bill of sale is the only proof of warranty entitlement and must accompany the unit. checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
21. Wall or ceiling Mounting - The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
22. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators. Heat registers, stoves, or other
The warranty does not cover damage due to acts of nature, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
use or modification of, or to any part of the product. This warranty does not cover damage due to improper
operation or maintenance, connection to improper voltage supply, or attempted repair by anyone other than WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
a facility authorized by Crosley Radio to service the product. This warranty does not cover products sold void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
AS IS or consumables (such as fuses or batteries). This warranty is valid only in the United States. NOTE: 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
This warranty gives the purchaser specified legal rights in addition to any rights which may vary from state installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
to state. 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 intereference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on , the user is encouraged to try to correct
In accordance with the "Moss-Magnuson Warranty Act" of July 10, 1975, this is termed a "limited warranty" the interference by one or more of the following measures:
which in no way compromises Crosley Radio‚ high standards of Quality and Workmanship. - Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
12 - Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
 WARNING: General
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
PILOT LAMPS SOLDERED IN PLACE. NO USER SERVICEABLE Headphone Jack Troubleshooting
PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE
Connect your stereo headphones (not included) to There is no Power
PERSONNEL. the HEADPHONE JACK (10). While headphones
are connected, the internal speakers will be disabled. 1 Make sure the radio is plugged in correctly.

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CAUTION Care and Maintenance Check to see that the power button is
pushed in.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
COMPACT DISC CARE There is no Sound
DO NOT OPEN
To remove a disc from its storage case, press down
1 Check the volume level by turning the volume
knob.
The lighting flash with CAUTION: TO REDUCE The exclamation point on the center of the case and lift the disc out,
arrowhead symbol, within within an equilateral
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC holding it carefully by the edges.
an equilateral triangle, is triangle is intended to
intended to alert user to SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE alert user to the CD does not play
the presence of uninsulated presence of important
"dangerous voltage" within COVER (OR BACK). NO operating and 1 Check to make sure CD is inserted correctly
the product's enclosure USER - SERVICEABLE maintenance (servicing) (label side facing up).
that may be of sufficient instruction in the
magnitude to constitute PARTS INSIDE. REFER literature accompanying
risk of electric shock SERVICING TO QUALIFIED the appliance. 2 Check that the surface of the CD is clean
to persons. Fingerprints and dust should be carefully wiped off
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
the disc’s recorded surface with a soft cloth. Unlike 3 Make sure function switch is set to CD.
conventional record, compact discs have no grooves
to collect dust and microscopic debris, so gently
wiping with a soft cloth should remove most particles.
CAUTION Wipe in a straight line from the inside to the
For Compact Disc Units Only: outside of the disc. Small dust particles and light
stains will have absolutely no effect on reproduction
INVISBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN AND INTERLOCK FAILED quality.
OR DEFEATED. AVOID DIRECT EXPORSURE TO LASER BEAM.

Specification
Frequency Range : AM 530 - 1710 KHz
: FM 88 - 108 MHz Clean the disc periodically with a soft, lint-free, dry
cloth. Never use detergents or abrasive cleaners
Power Supply : AC 120V ~ 60Hz to clean the disc. If necessary, use a CD cleaning
Power Consumption : 18W kit.
Speaker : 3” x 5” 8Ohm 5W x 2 Never write on or affix labels to the surface of compact
discs.

CARE OF THE CANBINET

* DESIGN AND SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
If the cabinet becomes dusty wipe it with with a soft
dry dust cloth. Do not use any wax, polish sprays,
or abrasive cleaners on the cabinet.

CAUTION

Never allow any water or other liquids to get inside

the unit while cleaning.
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 Clock & Alarm Operation Welcome Table of Contents
Thank you for purchasing the Crosley Corsair
(CR612). Before operating this unit, please read this Getting Started
Battery Back-Up manual thoroughly and retain it for future reference.
Control Locators....................... 4 - 5
This Model includes a battery back-up circuit. The Unpacking ................................ 6
battery will maintain the clock and alarm settings in Set up ....................................... 6
the event of a power failure. The battery back-up
requires one 9V battery (not included). The battery
About This Manual
compartment is located on the back of the radio. To Instructions in this manual describe the control
install/replace the battery, follow the instructions below. functions of the CR612. Radio
1 Press in on the locking tab to remove the BATTERY AM/FM Tuning ........................ 6
COVER (25).

CD Player
Player a CD ............................ 7
Programmed Play .................. 7

DC Battery Compartment
<For Backup>
Clock & Alarm Operation
2 Attach a 9V battery to the battery contacts as
shown.
Setting the Clock ..................... 8
Setting the Alarm ..................... 8
Snooze ..................................... 9
Sleep function ......................... 9
Battery Back-Up ...................... 10

General
Headphone Jack ..................... 11
Care and Maintenance ............ 11
Troubleshooting Guide ............. 11
3 Tuck the battery back into the battery compartment Warranty ................................... 12
and replace the battery cover.

If the power is interrupted, the clock and alarm times

will remain stored but the display will be blank to
conserve power. The display will come back on and
show the correct time once power has been restored.

Note: In the event of a power failure, the alarm will

default to buzzer mode until power is restored.

The life of the battery will depend on how often you

lose power and the length of power outages. It is
recommended to replace the battery every 9-12
months.

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 Control Locators Clock & Alarm Operation

Unit Controls 1 3 Snooze Function Sleep Function

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1 Tuner Dial Using the snooze function will temporarily turn the The sleep function is designed to allow you to listen
alarm off for a period of 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, to the Radio or CD and turn itself off automatically.
2 LED Display the alarm will reactivate. To use the snooze function, To use the sleep function, follow the instructions
3 FM Stereo Indicator follow the instructions below. below.
4 Speakers
1 Once alarm is activated, press the Snooze button. 1 With the unit on or off, press the Sleep button.
5 Power Button The snooze LED will light and the Alarm 1 or The display will show 90 for 90 minutes. The
6 Tuning Knob Alarm 2 LED will continue to flash. Sleep LED will come on.
7 AM/FM Switch
2 The alarm will turn off for a period of 6 minutes. 2 Press the Sleep button again while 90 is showing
8 Function Switch After 6 minutes, the alarm will sound again. to change the duration of the Sleep time. You
9 Volume Knob can choose between 90, 60, 30, and 15 minutes
3 After 6 minutes, the alarm will sound again. in sleep mode.
10 Headphone Jack
11 Sleep 4 10 8 7 5 4 3 Once a time is selected, the radio goes into
12 Alarm 1 9 6 sleep mode and the unit will turn off after the
set period of time.
13 Alarm 2
14 Time Note: If the power is turned off and the unit is
11 12 13 14 in CD mode, pressing Sleep will automatically
15 Program start the CD playing. If the power is turned on
16 Forward Skip and the sleep button is pressed, you will have
to manually start the CD.
17 Backward Skip
18 CD Mode
19 CD Display
20 Stop
21 Play/Pause 21 20 19 18 17 16 15

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 Clock & Alarm Operation Control Locators

Setting The Clock Unit Controls

The clock time can be set with the power turned on To set Alarm 2
or off as long as the unit is plugged in. To set the
1 Press Alarm 2. The clock display will switch to
22 Snooze
clock, follow the instructions below.
alarm time and start to flash. The Alarm 2 LED 23 CD Door Open
will come on.
1 Press the TIME (14) button. The clock display
24 FM Wire Antenna
will begin to flash.
2 Press the FORWARD SKIP (16) button to 25 Battery Cover
set the hour.
2 Press the FORWARD SKIP (16) button to Note : There is a PM indicator light that will come 26 AC Power Cord
set the hour. on to denote PM hours.
Note: There is a PM indicator light that will come
on to denote PM hours.
3 Press the BACKWARD SKIP (17) button to
set the minutes.
3 Press the BACKWARD SKIP (17) button to
4 Once you have the correct alarm time set for
set the minutes.
Alarm 2, press the Alarm 2 button again to turn
4 Once the correct time is set, press the TIME (14) the alarm on. The Alarm 2 LED with stay lit.
button again to store the time.
5 To turn the alarm off, press the Alarm 2 button
23
5 To switch between 12H and 24H mode, press again. The alarm will turn off and the LED light
and hold the TIME (14) button. will go off. 22
6 Once set, the alarm will sound once the clock
Setting The Alarm reaches the set alarm time for Alarm 2. The
Alarm 2 LED will begin to flash.
This unit features dual alarms. You can set each 7 To turn the alarm off while it is going off, press
alarm to wake you at different times. The alarms can the Alarm 2 button.
be set with the power turned on or off as long as the
unit is plugged in. To set the alarm(s), follow the Note : The alarm will wake you to Radio, CD or
instructions below. Buzzer. Turn the FUNCTION SWITCH to your
desired wake up mode. You can set this mode
To set Alarm 1 with the radio on or off. In the case of power
outage, the alarm will wake you to Buzzer if the
1 Press Alarm 1. The clock display will switch to
battery is installed. The alarm will sound for 60
alarm time and start to flash. The Alarm 1 LED
minutes if not stopped manually by pressing
will come on.
Snooze or by turning the alarm off.
2 Press the FORWARD SKIP (16) button to
set the hour.
Note : There is a PM indicator light that will come
on to denote PM hours. 24
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3 Press the BACKWARD SKIP (17) button to 25
set the minutes.
4 Once you have the correct alarm time set for
Alarm 1, press the Alarm 1 button again to turn
the alarm on. The Alarm 1 LED with stay lit.
5 To turn the alarm off, press the Alarm 1 button
again. The alarm will turn off and the LED light
will go off.
6 Once set, the alarm will sound once the clock
reaches the set alarm time for Alarm 1. The Alarm
1 LED will begin to Flash.
7 To turn the alarm off while it is going off, press
the Alarm 1 button.
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 Getting Started RADIO Operation CD Player

Unpacking AM/FM Tuning Playing a CD

1 Press the POWER BUTTON (5) to turn the unit 3 In Normal mode, the CD will play from track 1 or
1 Pull the packing materials off the unit. 1 Press the POWER BUTTON (5) to turn the unit on. the first selected track till the end of the CD and
on. stop.
2 Turn the FUNCTION SWITCH (8) to the CD
2 Remove the plastic bag covering the radio. position. 4 When in Repeat 1, the repeat light will flash and
2 Turn the FUNCTION SWITCH (8) to the Radio
3 Press the CD DOOR OPEN BUTTON (23) to only the selected song will be repeated. You can
position. select the song to repeat before you press play
3 Press OPEN (23) to open the CD DOOR. open the CD DOOR.
or during playback.
3 Turn the AM/FM SWITCH (7) to the desired 4 Load the desired CD into the player with the
5 When in Repeat all, the repeat light will stay on
4 Remove the cardboard shipping card from the
tuning band. labeled side of the CD facing up and close the
continuously. In this mode, once the CD is
CD Player. CD DOOR.
finished, it will start over from the beginning.
4 Rotate the TUNING KNOB (6) to tune in the 5 The LED DISPLAY (2) will flash ( - - ) for a second
6 When in Random mode, the random light will
5 Unwind FM Antenna (24) and allow it to hang
desired station. When tuning in FM stations, and then display the total number of tracks on
stay on continuously. When Random mode, the
straight down. the CD.
the FM STEREO INDICATOR (3) will appear CD player will randomly play tracks in no particular
6 Remove plastic bag covering the AC Power Cord the brightest when the station has reached its Note: The display will read “no” if there is no
disc in the unit or the disc cannot be read. order.
(26). strongest frequency.
Note: Save all packing materials. 6 Press the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (21) to 7 Pushing STOP (20) will clear the Random and
begin playing the CD. Repeat functions and the unit will return to Normal
5 Rotate the VOLUME KNOB (9) to set the Mode.
Set Up desired volume level. 7 To skip to a different track, press the FORWARD
SKIP (16) or BACKWARD SKIP (17)
button until you reach the desired track number.
Programmed Play
Hints For Better Reception Pressing the FORWARD SKIP (16) button
1 Untie the AC Power Cord (26) at the back of the will advance forward from track to track. Pressing You can program up to 20 tracks that will play in the
unit. the BACKWARD SKIP (17) will skip order that you program them.
FM – Make sure the FM WIRE ANTENNA (24) is backwards from track to track.
fully extended in a straight line.
2 Remove Plug safety cover on the prongs of the
AM – This radio is equipped with an internal AM 8 To fast forward through part of a particular track, 1 In CD Mode with a CD inserted and play stopped,
plug. press and hold the FORWARD SKIP (16) press the PROGRAM BUTTON (15)
antenna. Try rotating the unit slightly to one
button. Playback will resume at the point that
side or the other to improve AM reception.
you release the button. To reverse playback, 2 Select a track you would like to program in
3 Plug the AC cord into an appropriate outlet.
press and hold the BACKWARD SKIP (17) memory by using the Forward or Backward skip
button. buttons.

9 To pause during playback, press the 3 Once you have selected a track, press the
PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (21). To resume play, PROGRAM BUTTON (15) again. That track is
press the button again. now stored.
AC
Polarized Plug 10 To Stop playback, press the STOP BUTTON 4 Repeat steps 2-3 to store up to 20 tracks.
4 This product is equipped with a polarized (20). 5 When all desired tracks are programmed, press
alternating current line plug (a plug having one the PLAY/PAUSE BUTTON (21) to begin playback
of the selected tracks. The tracks will play in the
blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety
Play Mode order in which they were programmed.
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully 6 To clear programming, press the stop button.
into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug 1 There are four modes in which you can listen to Programmed tracks will also be cleared if the
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to your CD : CD Door is opened or the power is disconnected.
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the Normal, Repeat 1, Repeat all, and Random.
purpose of the polarized plug.
2 To change between these options, press the CD
MODE (18) button. The play mode will change
5 Install 9V battery in the Battery Compartment (25) in the following sequence.
if you wish to use the battery backup. See page
10 for instructions on installing the battery. Repeat Repeat all Random Normal

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