OPERATION MANUAL
RADIO ALARM CLOCK
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clock automatically sets to the correct time and date when the device receives the radio clock
signal. The radio clock reception icon (A9) lights up steadily. The clock connects to the radio
clock signal once daily.
Press and hold the
button (B4) for approx. seconds in order to manually search for a radio
clock signal. The radio clock reception icon (A9) flashes in the display during that procedure.
Please note:
While the system is searching the radio clock signal and the radio clock reception icon (A9) is
flashing, only the
SNOOZE/LIGHT
button (B7) is available. All other buttons are not active at
that moment.
Press the
button (B4) at any time to cancel the search for the radio clock signal. The search
for the radio clock signal will automatically stop, once an alarm gets activated.
Information on synchronizing the radio clock signal
Time and date are radio-controlled. The current time is synchronized with the radio signal from
Frankfurt, Germany (DCF77). DCF77 is a time signal and is normally emitted at the normal
frequency 77.5 kHz as time information in coded form. The transmitting power is approx.. 50 kW
with a broadcasted power of approx. 30 kW and coverage of approx.. 1500 km in the vicinity of
Frankfurt/Main (Mainflingen).
Daylight saving time
In summer the clock automatically switches to daylight saving time and in winter returns to
standard time. If the daylight saving time has been set, the daylight saving time icon (A11) lights
up in the display.
Please observe the following operating instructions:
1.
The device synchronizes automatically every day.
2.
Do not install the device near interfering sources such as TVs, computers or similar.
3.
Avoid placing the device next to or on metal surfaces.
4.
It is not recommended to use the device in locations such as airports, basements,
factories and rooms that incorporate reinforced concrete in their walls.
5.
Do not start radio reception while in a moving vehicle such as a car or train.
