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Model: 

404-1220

 

Instruction Manual

 

DC:

 050614 

20 “ Atomic Wall Clock 

 

 

 
 

 
 
 

 

 

 

Get Started 

 

Step 1: 

Insert 1 fresh “C”, LR14 1.5 volt ALKALINE battery  

            according to the polarity marked on the case.  

Step 2:

 Firmly press the time zone button once. 

Step 3:

 Position the clock on an exterior wall that faces Ft.  

            Collins, Colorado. During the night, your clock will  
            automatically set itself. 

Note:

 The hands will move to the 12:00, 4:00 or 8:00 

position and search for the radio signal. If the radio 
signal is received the time will set.  If the signal is 

not

 

received the clock will stay at the 12:00, 4:00 or 8:00 
position and search for the WWVB time signal on the 
even hours. Once the radio signal is decoded, the hands 
will automatically adjust to the correct time. This may 
take up to 5 nights. 

Step 4:

 The default time zone is Pacific Time. If the clocks sets  

            itself and the hours are off, hold the correct time zone    
            button for 5 seconds to correct. 

 

Position Clock 

 

 

Choose a location 6 feet or more from electronics such as 
cordless phones, wireless gaming systems, televisions, 

Manual  

Set Button 

Battery 
Compartment 
1-“C” Alkaline 

Central 

Time 

Pacific 

Time 

DST 
Indicator 

Eastern 
Time 

Mountain 

Time 

Summary of Contents for 404-1220

Page 1: ...he radio signal is received the time will set If the signal is not received the clock will stay at the 12 00 4 00 or 8 00 position and search for the WWVB time signal on the even hours Once the radio signal is decoded the hands will automatically adjust to the correct time This may take up to 5 nights Step 4 The default time zone is Pacific Time If the clocks sets itself and the hours are off hold...

Page 2: ... quartz wall clock Note Allow up to five nights for the clock to receive the WWVB signal before manually setting the time Set the clock manually On rare occasions it is not possible to receive a WWVB signal at the location of the clock In this instance the clock may be set manually and will operate as a quartz clock 1 Press and hold the Q Set Button on the backside of the movement until the second...

Page 3: ... of the clock itself may result in poor reception If the clock has not synchronized to the correct time within a few days of activation you may need to move the clock to a different location Auto Correction The clock automatically checks its hands position daily between 3 00 and 4 05 pm If hands position is not equal to internal time the hands are driven quick run to the correct time again You wil...

Page 4: ...are best for optimum performance Q Hands stop on 4 00 8 00 or 12 00 forever A This is normal restart behavior for the clock The hands will spin to 4 00 8 00 or 12 00 and not move until the WWVB signal is received This may take up to five nights dependent on interferences Q Clock receives the WWVB signal but shows wrong time A Check if correct Time Zone is selected Hold the correct time zone button...

Page 5: ...clock should be at least six feet from computers TVs air conditioners other radio controlled clocks and other electrical appliances that cause interference Weather Electrical storms between you and Colorado during the night will interfere with the WWVB signal Care and Maintenance Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix Alkaline Standard Lithium or Rechargeable Batteries Do not expose to extrem...

Page 6: ... 2 the device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation NOTE THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT All rights reserved This handbook must not be reproduced in any form even in excerpts o...

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