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Question posted by terry20dempsey on January 11th, 2017

Clock Will Not Reset.put New Batteries In After Power Went Out. Pushed Reset B

Clock will not reset

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Answer #1: Posted by Troubleshooter101 on January 11th, 2017 10:18 PM
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You need to reset it

CONNECTING THE UNIT TO AC POWER SOURCE

Please be sure the outlet you plug this unit into is working and provides

uninterrupted power.

1. Insert the AC plug of the AC power cord into a 120V~ 60Hz outlet.

2. Press the RESET BUTTON on the bottom of the unit with a pointed

object (e.g. a straighten paper clip) to initialize. After a brief self test,

the unit enters the clock mode.

3. To listen to the radio, press On/Off Button.

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/79681/Jensen-Smart-Talk-Jcr-290.html?page=8&term=reset&selected=2#

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User Manual - Page 1

MODEL JCR-290 AM/FM TALKING DUAL ALARM CLOCK RADIO WITH SMART TALK™ TM USER MANUAL PLEASE READ THIS USER MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS UNIT AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
User Manual - Page 3

...any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is used as disconnect device and it should be disconnected form the mains socket outlet completely. 17) Battery shall not be exposed to...on or pinched particularly at the bottom of apparatus. 19) CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is required when the apparatus has been damaged in accordance with the apparatus. Servicing is ...
User Manual - Page 4

... for help. WARNING Changes or modifications to this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is encouraged to try to operate the equipment.... been tested and found to comply with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. This equipment generates, uses and can maximize the fun and excitement your sensitive...
User Manual - Page 5

... Want You Listening For a Lifetime Used wisely, your new sound equipment will help to prevent hearing damage or loss... noise. Customer's Record: The serial number of your purchase to aid in identification in the future. Model Number: JCR-290 Serial Number: E-4 Taking a minute to do this manufacturer and the Electronic Industries Association's Consumer Electronics Group recommend you...
User Manual - Page 6

... (also works as Trigger Button for Smart Talk™) 12. Set Button 6. > (Up) Button 7. Tuning Control 10. Rating Label 15. Speaker 18. Trigger On/Off Switch 4. < (Down) Button 5. LCD Panel 14. ALARM 1 (AL1) On/Off Button 3. AM/FM Band Selector 8. ALARM 2 (AL2) On/Off Button 9. Sleep Button 11. Battery Compartment Cover 17. Line In Jack...
User Manual - Page 7

Smart Talk Indicator IMPORTANT NOTES Avoid installing the unit in locations described below: • Places exposed to direct sunlight or close ... Sound Effect Indicators 27. You could cause damage to constant vibration. • Noisy places. Do not attempt to operate the radio on 120V~ 60Hz and requires 2 x CR2032 Lithium batteries (not included) for system and time backup during power outage.
User Manual - Page 8

... unit will operate without batteries installed, but your time and alarm settings will be lost and have to be reset in fire, batteries may void the warranty. 4. If the unit is working and provides uninterrupted power. 1. Replace all the batteries, no matter exhausted or not, every 2 years at the same time to the radio, press On/Off...
User Manual - Page 9

... Talk", you properly. Once the system is an innovative clock operating system using your alarm clock. Finally this happens, just repeat them after checking the way to you now simply say your commands so that it has been specifically programmed for voice command of multiple functions. SETTING UP DAILY ALARMS AND CLOCK USING MANUAL SETTINGS In radio...
User Manual - Page 10

...) (#4) BUTTONS to Sleep Sound settings. 10. USING SMART TALK™ For correct operation of the unit right behind the SET BUTTON (#5). (Remarks: the farther away from the built-in alarm, snooze or sleep modes, you have to AL2 settings following conditions: - The radio or alarm sound is fairly quiet. - Press SET BUTTON (#5) to proceed...
User Manual - Page 11

... or clock is default to 60 minutes. You must say the command word "Snooze" during the brief pause during the alarm (except radio mode in snooze mode. To set the LCD backlight brightness to turn it off , you need to tap the SNOOZE BAR) for it to terminate certain Smart Talk commands: Set Alarm, Alarm Sound...
User Manual - Page 12

...by saying the trigger word "Smart Talk" or press the SNOOZE BAR (#11). 2. Start by saying the trigger word "Smart Talk" or press the SNOOZE BAR ...clock to understand the time given, it will be "The time is successfully understood, the unit will reply "Tell me the current time, for your next command. 3. Say "Time" and the unit will wait for your next command. 3. ALARM TIME AND ALARM...
User Manual - Page 13

... clearly in a normal voice and avoid pauses between words. 12. Now repeat step #8 above . 6. If this step if you speak clearly in a normal voice. 7. The Alarm Two indicator on the display (#25) will reply, "Please Repeat". E-12 You can also say "Ten- Now repeat step #4 above . 11. I did not understand you...
User Manual - Page 14

...". Now repeat step #8 above . 6. TO SET THE ALARM WAKE SOUNDS (AL1/AL2) 1. To set Alarm Two Sound, repeat steps #1 - 4 and 8 above again making sure you , please start over or set alarm sound, please say Ocean, Rain, Brook, Radio or Beep". 8. Start by saying the trigger word "Smart Talk" or press the SNOOZE BAR (#11). 2. E-13
User Manual - Page 15

... to be able to use Smart Talk commands to substitute the radio alarm. When the alarm is reached before the first sounding alarm has ended, the first alarm will be instantly overridden and the new alarm session will be announced in the alarm sound if you want to turn the alarm off. If the latter alarm time is sounding, there will...
User Manual - Page 16

... 60 minutes from the original preset alarm time. 5. You can be off . 7. You can momentarily stop the alarm sound for a 9-minute snooze. 2. USING SMART TALK™ 1. This is normal and...the "Snooze" command. SNOOZE FUNCTION When the preset alarm time is chosen as alarm one above. f. Note: If radio is reached, the chosen alarm sound will now be repeated for a maximum of...
User Manual - Page 17

... SLEEP BUTTON (#10) once, snooze and only the alarm in the alarm sound to turn on . 2. The alarm will now be off . 3. The corresponding alarm indicators on . E-16 If you can cancel snooze any...Snooze" during one of 6 times within 60 minutes from the original preset alarm time. 6. The corresponding alarm indicators on the following day or you can repeat snooze operation for the day...
User Manual - Page 21

... In mode when a suitable stereo cord is obtained. RESETTING THE UNIT After you have installed backup batteries and connected the unit to correctly initialize it. E-20 USING SMART TALK™ 1. DIMMER CONTROL MANUAL SETTING The display HI/LO DIMMER BUTTON (#19) is located on the radio. The unit will reply "Yes" and will automatically...
User Manual - Page 22

... conditions by pressing the RESET Button (#15). In ...FM 88 - 108 MHz AC Power Source: 120V~ 60Hz 5W Backup Battery: 2 x 3V type CR2032 Lithium batteries (Not included) Clock Accuracy: up the clock...power cord around any animal or person. Avoid leaving your unit with long wire. 3. So, be supervised when using this appliance. 2. Please note that all personal settings including current time, alarm...
User Manual - Page 23

... temporarily disables the Smart Talk feature. - Your voice level is on. - FM: FM wire antenna is playing. AM or FM no sound - Retune the AM or FM broadcast station. - The radio is not extended. - Station not tuned properly for on its own. - An external non playing digital audio player is relatively recognize "Alarm Off" noisy. Change to...
User Manual - Page 24

... returned to speed the process. The warranty applies to accident, misuse, abuse, improper service, usage outside the United States. Warranty of all batteries (if any part thereof, except batteries, when it prepaid by proof of the date of 90 days from state to state. Our obligation under warranty, the return charges will...

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