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TrueDawn technology wakens you exactly as nature intended by gradually increasing light just like a 
summer sunrise. Th

  is signals your body to complete its sleep cycle so you awaken when you need to, 

feeling refreshed and ready to start the day. TrueDawn synchronizes your sleep/wake cycle—helping you 
wake and sleep better.

Just like sunrise, TrueDawn follows a sigmoidal light curve—the right type of increasing intensity— 
which signals the body clock without causing premature awakening. Other “dawn simulators” employ 
an inexpensive linear ramp-up, which can cause premature awakening and is ineff ective at regulating the 
body clock. When you use your Daybreak, you’ll awaken much easier than ever before with more energy 
to start the day. 

Display Layout

MAIN CLOCK DISPLAY

TOUCH SCREEN BUTTON PANEL

WAKE 1 CLOCK TIME

WAKE 1 SETTING ICONS

WAKE 2 CLOCK TIME

WAKE 2 SETTING ICONS

TrueDawn

 T

echnology

Display Layout

Standard alarm clock:

 

Alarm clocks disrupt the 

last stages of sleep, increasing sleep latency and 
delaying alertness.

Natural Sunrise:

 

Natural Sunrise increases very 

slowly at first, allowing a gradual awakening.

TrueDawn

 Sunrise Clock:

 The Daybreak’s 

TrueDawn

TM

 technology matches sunrise, allowing 

your sleep cycle to finish. You awaken gradually 
without sleep latency.

Sleep Latency

5:30

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6:00

AM

6:30

AM

7:00

AM

7:30

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Alertness

Summary of Contents for Daybreak duo

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Page 2: ...mp with a transformer or ballast Use incandescent or line voltage halogen lamps only up to 200W Do not connect any non lamp devices to the Daybreak The Daybreak is engineered to work with incandescent lamps only Never use damaged or worn cords or plugs this could result in electric shock burns and or fire Don t place objects on top of the power cords or the Daybreak When unplugging the Daybreak or...

Page 3: ...gradually fall asleep and slowly wake up However modern lifestyles force us to alter our sleep wake cycles and we miss these important cues We struggle to wake up and our sleep suffers Your body clock regulates this complicated process by cycling through different hormones and signals that induce sleep or wakefulness This cycle is a gradual process which is why you can t turn sleep off or on Alarm cl...

Page 4: ...premature awakening and is ineffective at regulating the body clock When you use your Daybreak you ll awaken much easier than ever before with more energy to start the day Display Layout MAIN CLOCK DISPLAY TOUCH SCREEN BUTTON PANEL WAKE 1 CLOCK TIME WAKE 1 SETTING ICONS WAKE 2 CLOCK TIME WAKE 2 SETTING ICONS TrueDawn Technology Display Layout Standard alarm clock Alarm clocks disrupt the last stage...

Page 5: ...nd tighten the screw Do not over tighten If you find that the cover does not fit properly check that the battery is firmly snapped into the connector NOTE To ensure proper operation you should replace the 9V backup battery every three years or after a power outage of more than 24 hours LAMP DISPLAY AM FM RADIO Button Layout Top view 1 LAMP Manual lamp brightness control 2 DISPLAY Sets display brig...

Page 6: ... ideal for sunrise simulation These bulbs have neodymium added to the glass to enhance the color They are more expensive but generally last longer than standard incandescent bulbs However if you don t have a neodymium bulb a standard one will work fine Setting Up Your Daybreak Setting Your Daybreak Positioning Your Daybreak and Connecting Your Lamp NOTE Your lamp must plug directly into the Daybre...

Page 7: ...irm the set clock time 3 1 2 4 Using Your Daybreak Using your Daybreak Setting the Wake Times The Daybreak Duo allows you to set two distinct wake times This flexibility means that you and your sleep partner can each set separate wake times or you can use one wake time for weekdays and another for the weekend 1 Press SET 2 Press the WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 touch screen button The current wake time will fl...

Page 8: ... this example only the Wake 1 time s sunrise simulation will start at 6 30 a m Since the Wake 2 mode also includes the radio the Daybreak will still turn on the radio at 7 20 a m SNOOZE NAP SUNSET SET WAKE 1 WAKE 2 VOLUME 1 Combinations 2 3 4 5 6 Sunrise Chime Radio Off SNOOZE NA SUNSET SET WAKE 1 1 3 2 Using Your Daybreak Using Your Daybreak Setting the Sunrise or Sunset Duration Time The Daybrea...

Page 9: ...oze period To turn off the backup alarm sound without snoozing press any button except SNOOZE NAP SNOOZE NAP SUNSET SET WAKE 1 WAKE 2 VOLUME Using Your Daybreak Using Your Daybreak Sunset Simulation When you are ready to go to bed use the Daybreak s sunset simulation and allow the gradually diminishing light to lull you to sleep 1 Press SUNSET The lamp will turn on at full intensity and the sunset...

Page 10: ...play 2 Press the or touch screen buttons to fine tune your desired lamp intensity 3 After 10 seconds without pressing any buttons pressing the LAMP button once will turn off the lamp LAMP DISPLAY SNOOZE NAP SUNSET SET WAKE 1 1 2 1 2 LAMP DISPLAY Using Your Daybreak Using Your Daybreak Napping The Nap feature allows you to quickly set an alarm at any time of day from 10 minutes up to a full hour 1 ...

Page 11: ...O 1 2 3 Using Your Daybreak Using Your Daybreak Using Radio Station Presets You can store up to three preset stations for each band 1 Tune the radio to the desired band and station frequency 2 To save the station press and hold the desired preset number touch screen button until a double beep confirms your setting 3 To select a previously saved preset press the desired preset number touch screen b...

Page 12: ...ect sunrise duration depends on your lamp brightness and the latitude at which you live It may take some trial and error to find your ideal setting Here is some information to help Ideally you want to awaken about 5 to 15 minutes before you have to get out of bed You should linger in bed for a while as if you were on vacation or enjoying a weekend This step is important in helping your body transit...

Page 13: ... Should I use a special type of incandescent bulb with my Daybreak You can buy blue enhanced light bulbs that have neodymium added to the glass These bulbs can be quite expensive but are generally higher quality longer lasting and do a better job of color rendering The color difference between a standard bulb and a blue enhanced bulb may have an effect on your results but studies have not been done ...

Page 14: ...k before cleaning Do not spray directly with any fluids or immerse in water Please refer to your warranty card for specific information about warranty duration coverage and limits of liability If you have a question about the operation of your Daybreak please visit www ApolloHealth com for troubleshooting help and answers to frequently asked questions To contact our customer service department pleas...

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