Lost user manual...how do I reset the time? I took out the batteries and unplugged the clock but now it will not reset itself

What make and model clock?

To set up your clock simply install one fresh AA, LR6 ALKALINE battery. Due to the nature of long wave radio signals it is normally not possible to receive a signal during the day so it is best to install the battery late in the evening. Select your time zone by pressing one of the four time zone buttons PT-Pacific Time, MT-Mountain Time, CT-Central Time, ET-Eastern Time. The time zone buttons may be pressed any time after installing the batteries. If multiple buttons are pressed the clock will set to the time zone selected last. If no time zone is selected the clock will default to Pacific Time. Another time zone can be selected during or after the clock has set itself. Your clock can only set itself to one of the four time zones stated above. For time zones outside of PT, MT, CT or ET you must manually set the time using the Manual Time set button on the back of the movement.
When the battery is installed the second hand will advance eight seconds (two seconds per step x four steps). The clock is now searching for a signal. For the initial setting it is recommended to stand the clock in an upright position near a window. Within five minutes the clock will either receive the WWVB signal and set itself to the exact time, or it will determine that the signal is not receivable at its current location and time of day. If a signal is not receivable it will fast-forward the hands to the 4, 8, or 12 o'clock position and search for WWVB each
hour until a signal is received. If the time is manually set the clock will continue to periodically search for a signal and automatically reset the hands when the signal is received.

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You haven't given any details about your clock, ie, its Model number, brand name etc. Yet I posts this solution, as these are the genteral proceedings to reset a radio clontrolled clock.

To set up your clock simply install one fresh AA, LR6 ALKALINE battery. Due to the nature of long wave radio signals it is normally not possible to receive a signal during the day so it is best to install the battery late in the evening. Select your time zone by pressing one of the four time zone buttons PT-Pacific Time, MT-Mountain Time, CT-Central Time, ET-Eastern Time. The time zone buttons may be pressed any time after installing the batteries. If multiple buttons are pressed the clock will set to the time zone selected last. If no time zone is selected the clock will default to Pacific Time. Another time zone can be selected during or after the clock has set itself. Your clock can only set itself to one of the four time zones stated above. For time zones outside of PT, MT, CT or ET you must manually set the time using the Manual Time set button on the back of the movement.
When the battery is installed the second hand will advance eight seconds (two seconds per step x four steps). The clock is now searching for a signal. For the initial setting it is recommended to stand the clock in an upright position near a window. Within five minutes the clock will either receive the WWVB signal and set itself to the exact time, or it will determine that the signal is not receivable at its current location and time of day. If a signal is not receivable it will fast-forward the hands to the 4, 8, or 12 o'clock position and search for WWVB each

hour until a signal is received. If the time is manually set the clock will continue to periodically search for a signal and automatically reset the hands when the signal is received.
Select a location to place your radio controlled clock where it will be at least six feet away from a TV, computer, air conditioner or other household electrical appliances. The optimal location is near a window. Windows facing Colorado providing the best signal. The WWVB time signal will easily penetrate Masonry and wood framed buildings. WWVB will penetrate almost every residential building and most steel buildings if they have adequate windows. It is not possible, however, for WWVB to penetrate most indoor shopping malls and rooms in the center of large office buildings that do not have windows. In buildings that WWVB cannot penetrate you may set the time using the manual time set button. When the clock is exposed to the WWVB signal it will automatically set the hands to the exact time. OK.

I came home and found a weird display showing 12 00 and ______f. Nothing worked, even when I unplugged it and took the batteries out. (I really, really like this clock radio so I wanted to find a solution).

I looked for a "reset" button and found one in the back inside the battery case (you have to remove the battery case cover). I took a pin and pressed it into the reset slot. I had to do this several times, turning it on/off and pressing several buttons and plugging, unplugging the clock/radio. It cycled through several times, then slowly the functions started to return, almost one function at a time. After several cycles of this, it turned itself back on and started working again!

1) Pull the batteries and replace them, or gently insert a straightened paper clip into the "reset" hole in the back of the clock. The clock will beep.

2) Press the "receive" button" so the clock sets itself. The default time zone will be "EA".

3) Press the "adjust" button untill the time zone is showing (rather than the day-of-the-week).

4) Press and HOLD the "set" button down untill the hours digits start to flash.

5) Now press the "set" button again six times. The time zone characters will flash.

6) Press the "adjust" button untill your time zone appears.

7) Press the "mode" button to return the clock to normal operation.

8) Press the "adjust" button to display the day-of-week.

Try removing the battery and unplugging it form the wall for a few hours. This will allow the microprocessor time to discharge and reset to it normal functions. After letting the Clock/Radio discharge, you can put the battery back in the Clock/Radio and see if it has reset itself to the factory setting.Then use the link (http://www.emersonradio.com/owners) copy the web page link and paste it into the address bar of you browser. It will take you to Emerson home page for owners manuals. There you can find your model clock radio and follow the instructions for resetting the clock radios functions. I hope this information helps you with your problem.

You have to change the internal battery. The type of battery is a CR2430. This battery has only a three year life span in ideal conditions. If you have had power outages or left the Clock/ Radio unplugged for long periods of time the battery life shortens. You can find the battery is most electronic stores and in large drugstores and supermarkets. Fry's electronics, Radio shack.You must unplug the radio from the plug and let the microprocessor discharge and reset itself. This will take about a hour. After you let it discharge, you can put the new battery in the Clock/Radio and check to see if the problem is fixed.If this does not fix the problem, you have a damaged microprocessor and will have to buy a new clock/radio. Emerson does not provide out warranty service for this product. I hope this information help you with your problem.

I returned the clock!

http://www.emersonradio.com/owners/SmartSet%20Series/CKS2237_073106.pdf Copy this link and paste it into the address bar of your browser. It will take you to the users manual for the model CKS2237 clock radio. On pages 7-10 you will find the instructions for setting the time for the clock. I hope this information helps you solve your problem.

For the Clock/Radios that are having problems with the clock display and settings. You will have to reset the Clock/Radio's microprocessor. To do this you must unplug the Clock/Radio from the wall outlet and remove the internal battery. You must let the Clock/Radio set with no power for at least 1 hour to discharge the microprocessor circuits. The microprocessor should then be able to reset itself. You can then reinsert the battery and plug the Clock/Radio into the a/c wall outlet. The functions should have reset and be working normally. If this does not solve the problem, try putting in a new battery (CR2430). Before putting in the new battery, unplug the clock radio and remove the old battery and let it set again for a few hours this time to try to reset the microprocessor. If this does not solve the problem (This includes the person with the complete Clock/Radio operation failure) you can call the Emerson customer support at this telephone number 1-800-898-9020. Give them the make and model number of the Clock/Radio. Tell them the problems you are having with the operation of the Clock/Radio and ask them for assistance. I hope this information helps you solve the problems your are having with your Clock/ Radios.