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Nixie Dream VFD Tube Clock V1.00 Operation Manual 

 

“Medium Press”

 of MODE button (more than 1 second, a second short beep will indicate that) will switch 

on/ off the UV (ultraviolet) tubes lighting. To switch it off just repeat perform the medium press again. 

“Long Press” of 

MODE button (more than 3 seconds, a long beep will indicate that you reached it), will 

enter the clock settings.  

SET BUTTON 

“Brief Press” 

of SET butting (less than 1 second): a date will be shown for 5 seconds. This is useful if you 

want to know the date.  

“Long Press” 

of SET button (more than 3 seconds, a long beep will indicate that you reached it), will 

enter the clock alarm mode. Please refer to the SETTING THE CLOCK ALARM SECTION in this manual for 
more information. 

 

SETTING THE CLOCK 

When in settings mode, pressing and releasing the SET Button will advance the parameter to move onto 
the next one. Active parameter will be highlighted, while others will be dimmed. Pressing the MODE 
button changes the value of the active parameter. 

When you finish going through all the parameters, the clock returns to normal time display mode. 

Clock

s p

arameters are grouped into ‘pages’

, one so called page consists of six tubes, where a particular 

parameter is shown within a pair of tubes. Parameters are explained in the manual on a page basis. 

 

Let

s get started now. 

To enter the setting mode, 

press the MODE button for around 3 seconds until you hear a long beep, 

then release the button.  

IMPORTANT:

 In the below sections first digit represent the menu page, the second, after dot represents 

the pair of tubes, first, second or third. E.g., 1.1 means 1st menu page and first pair of tubes, 1.2 means 
1st menu page and 2nd pair of tubes. 

MENU PAGE 1 

1.1 HOURS: 

 

The hours tubes light up bright, and the MINUTES and SECONDS are dimmed.  Press the SET button 
repeatedly until the correct HOURS are shown. Press the MODE button to move to MINUTES. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for V1.00 IV-11

Page 1: ...Tube Clock V1 00 Operation Manual Nixie Dream VFD Tube Clock V1 00 IV 11 Operation Manual Software Version 1 00 Revision 17 06 2021 This document is copyrighted No parts of this documentation may be u...

Page 2: ...en damaged in any manner Do not use the product close to any heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other products that produce heat Do not let the power cord come in contact with hot...

Page 3: ...an be carried out with the supplied IR remote control plus the remote control is used for operational options e g activating tube s lighting changing nixie effects etc For all remote control functions...

Page 4: ...ove onto the next one Active parameter will be highlighted while others will be dimmed Pressing the MODE button changes the value of the active parameter When you finish going through all the paramete...

Page 5: ...is shown Press the MODE button to move to MONTH 2 2 MONTH Now the DAY and YEAR are dimmed and the MONTH is bright Press the SET button repeatedly until the correct MONTH is shown When finished press...

Page 6: ...digits are shuffled while transitioning between the TIME and DATE 3 Cross fading While the DATE is faded out the TIME is faded in simultaneously 4 Repeating all effects in a loop Every time the effect...

Page 7: ...e can extend the lifespan of the tubes by 10 15 times On the menu pages 6 7 you can setup the dimmer settings for evenings On the menu pages 8 9 you can set the dimmer settings for nights For each dim...

Page 8: ...light level in the room is shown in the middle tubes 6 2 for your convenience TIP It is better to set this up at a light level when you want the clock to decrease its brightness Press the MODE button...

Page 9: ...s 9 3 Press the SET button repeatedly until the desired tubes brightness level for the night is shown The brightness is set in the range from 04 to 32 Where 32 is the maximum brightness 04 is the mini...

Page 10: ...econds a long beep will indicate that you reached it will enter the clock alarm mode Press the SET button repeatedly until the desired hours time for the alarm is set Press the MODE button to move to...

Page 11: ...TE CONTROL With the IR Remote Control you can control the tube s underneath lighting select a desired nixie effect see a current light level in the room and control some other features and settings Pl...

Page 12: ...Dream VFD Tube Clock V1 00 Operation Manual ALL CORE CLOCK S SETTINGS If you require any further help in setting up the clock feel free to contact us at info nixiedream com We would be happy to suppor...

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