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Before using the product for the first time, please read the instructions for use

below and retain them for later reference. The original instructions were written in

the Hungarian language.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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brushed aluminium frame

water resistant design large, easy-to-read display DCF 77

radio controlled clock

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adjustable time zone setting

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12/24-hour time format

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date and day of

week display

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temperature display

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self-adhesive using suction cups, can be hung on wall or

set up on desktop

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easy setup

PARTS OF THE CLOCK

Parts of LCD display

(Figure 1)

1. current time
2. date (DATE)

CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

3. temperature (TEMPERATURE)

Care

4. DCF77 radio controlled clock symbol

A slightly dampened cloth can be used to clean the equipment. Aggressive detergents can

5. the day of the week (DAY)

mar the units' finish.

Parts of the clock

(Figure 2)

Do not allow water to enter the unit.

When not planning to use the units for an extended period of time, remove the batteries.

Changing batteries

Replace the battery in the unit if the display appears faint. If the batteries have leaked
electrolyte, wear protective gloves and goggles and clean the battery compartment with a dry
cloth. Insert the new batteries observing the polarity.

SETUP AND SETTINGS

WARNINGS

1. After unpacking the product, check that it has not been damaged in transit. Do not install

Warning! We assume no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by mounting the

if damaged.

unit using suction cups. Choose the more secure hanging method for mounting.

2. Turn the rear panel of the clock counter clockwise as far as it will go (left) then remove it.

Only for indoor use, in a dry place.

3. Insert one 1.5V AA sized battery into the battery compartment, observing polarity.

Do not allow water to enter the unit.

Replace the battery compartment cover.

Do not expose the unit to radiating heat, direct sunlight, vibration or dusty areas.

Then the setting will continue with the automatic reception of the DCF77 clock signal. The

The unit is intended only the above mentioned purpose, in a residential environment. It is

DCF77 signal (4) will flash on the display. Meanwhile, position the clock so that it receives a

not suitable for medical or commercial use.

clear DCF77 signal. This is indicated by the full DCF77 symbol flashing. A stronger signal can

Do not place any open flame sources such as burning candles on the unit.

be received in a westward facing window, far from TV sets or monitors, and at night when

Never attempt to disassemble the unit.

interference is at a minimum. Setup takes 3-8 minutes and on successful setup the DCF77

The products and the batteries are not toys. Keep out of reach of children.

symbol will display. This completes setup of the time and date.

Do not use different types of batteries and/or used and new batteries together.

f no signal can be received, try manually tuning in the DCF77 clock signal, or setting the time,

Do not open, burn or short-circuit the batteries. Do not charge any non-rechargeable

date, time zone and day of week language manually.

The day of week language and time

batteries. Danger of explosion!

zone can only be set manually.

In case of any anomaly, immediately power off the unit and contact the retailer.

4. The support can be removed from the back panel if you wish to use the clock set on the

stand.

Do not discard with communal waste. At the end of its life, dispose of product at a

5. After adjustment, replace the rear panel by turning it clockwise (right) so that the hanger

facility specializing in the collection of electronic waste. If you have any question or

is located at the top.

remark in connection with this, contact the seller or local waste management

6. You can stick the clock onto any smooth surface using the four suction cups (e.g. onto

organization. By doing so, you will protect the environment as well as the health of

completely smooth tiles). The hanger hook allows for more secure mounting. (The

others and yourself.

fasteners are not included. Choose fasteners appropriate for use with your wall
structure.)

DISPOSING OF ALKALINE AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

7. If you wish to use the clock stood on a desktop, insert the arched part of the support into

Batteries, whether alkaline or rechargeable, must not be handled together with regular

the opening in the lower part of the rear panel.

household waste. It is the legal obligation of the product's user to dispose of batteries at a

LOCATION

nearby collection center or at a retail shop. This ensures that the batteries are ultimately

Resistant to the high humidity and splashing water occurring in a bathroom environment thus

neutralized in an environment-friendly way.

making it ideal for use there.

MANUAL RECEPTION OF DCF77 CLOCK SIGNAL

STATEMENT OF CONFORMITY

DCF77 is a long-wave (77.5 kHz) atomic clock synchronization signal transmitter in

This piece of radio equipment is compliant with the essential requirements of Directive

Mainflingen, Germany, 25km SE from central Frankfurt. The atomic clock is accurate to 1

1999/5/EC (R&TTE). The current EU Declaration of Conformity can be requested from the e-

second per one million years. The signal can be received inside a radius of 2000 km, thus

mail address [email protected]. The unit is suitable for use in the member states of the

throughout Europe. It is used to automatically adjust the current time and date, the day of the

European Union.

week as well as the daylight savings time.
The clock automatically updates itself using the DCF77 clock signal at 2:00 AM every day. If

SPECIFICATIONS

necessary, this procedure can be performed anytime manually. In order to do so, keep the

power supply

1 x 1,5 V (AA)

battery (not included)

FUNKSIGNAL (6) button pressed for approx. 1 seconds. If you want to cancel reception,

measuring range (temp

/resolution):

-9 – +50 °C / 0,1 °C

press the same button.

dimensions

Ø 170 mm x 70 mm

If synchronization fails even on completing the set-up procedure,

manual adjustment of the

display size

Ø 115 mm

time, date, time zone and day of week language is possible.

MANUAL SET-UP OF THE TIME, DATE, TIME ZONE AND DAY OF WEEK LANGUAGE

When the current time is displayed press and hold the EINSTELLEN (7) button for approx. 1
second. The adjustable values will begin to blink in the following sequence which can be
toggled using the EINSTELLEN (7) button: 24- or 12-hour time display (24 Hr / 12 Hr); time
zone shift (-12 Hr - +12 Hr); hours; minutes; year (Yr); month; day; day of week display
language: German (GE), English (EN), Italian (IT), French (FR), Dutch (DU), Spanish (SP),
Danish (DA). The values can be adjusted using the up (8) and down (9) buttons. Morning
hours are indicated by AM while afternoon hours are indicated by PM if 12-hour time display is
selected. A successful reception of the DCF77 signal will overwrite the manual setting (time
and date), however, it will not modify the day of week language.

DST

The clock will automatically adjust to daylight saving time. Daylight saving time is indicated by
the abbreviation DST above the current time.

TEMPERATURE UNITS

The clock displays the temperature measured in its vicinity in °C or °F degrees. Press the
down (9) button to toggle between measurement units.

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bathroom clock

DCF 17B

6. DCF signal reception (FUNKSIGNAL)

11. battery compartment

7. setting (EINSTELLEN)

12. wall hanger

8. UP button