AP020 - Instruction Manual
The Radio-Controlled Clock
With the Radio-Controlled Clock, you can have the most accurate time within the UK. It can receive the
time signal transmitted by VT Communications of United Kingdom, which is regulated by atomic clock
and in average deviates less than 1 second in 10 million years. VT Communications transmit the time
signal (MSF 60kHz) continuously from Anthorn at latitude 54°55′N and longitude 3°15′W. The main
caused of reception difficulties are local interference and screening due to nearby metalwork, for
example in a steel-frame building.
For more information, please study the WEB page of VT at: http://www.npl.co.uk/time/msf.
Environmental Reception Effects
The Radio-Controlled Clock obtains the accurate time with wireless technology. As with all wireless
devices, the receiving ability may be affected by, but not limited to, the following circumstances:
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Long transmitting distance.
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Nearby mountains and valleys.
* Among tall buildings.
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Near railway, high voltage cables, etc.
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Near motorway, airport, etc.
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Near construction site.
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Inside concrete buildings.
* Near electrical appliances.
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Near computers and televisions.
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Bad weather.
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Inside moving vehicles.
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Nearby metallic structures.
Location precautions
This clock receives a radio wave much like a TV or radio. Be sure to locate it near a window or some
other locations where reception is good. Avoid the following locations, which can interfere with proper
reception:
In moving vehicles (cars, trains,
airplanes etc.)
Inside or near concrete/steel buildings
Next or close to power station.
or structures, unless the clock is close/ where radio transmission or electronics
may interfere,
next to a window (with curtain open).
with reception of the radio-controlled clock.
Too close to household appliances
Near construction sites,
Close to or on top of metal
traffic lights, neon lights etc.
(computer, TV, video/audios, fax
machines, speakers).
DC batteries as power source:
If using three "AA" batteries (not included) to power-up the clock, the time projection
image and LCD backlight will not be permanently lit in order to save battery life. Press
SNOOZE/LIGHT button to light-up both projection image and LCD backlight for 5
seconds on demand.
CARE OF YOUR CLOCK
Replace the batteries promptly when necessary and store the clock without batteries when not in use.
It is time to replace the batteries when the LCD display becomes dim. Clean your clock with a soft
cloth or paper towel. Do not use corrosive cleaners or chemical solutions on the clock. Avoid putting
the clock in a highly humid environment such as poolside or in a bathroom. Do not expose the clock
to direct sunlight, extreme hot or cold temperatures. Do not use rechargeable batteries. Non-
rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged. Different types of batteries or new and used batteries
are not to be mixed. Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity. Exhausted batteries are to be removed from the
product. The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited. Do not dispose of batteries in fire; batter-
ies may explode or leak.
Note:
Attention ! Please dispose of used unit and batteries in an ecologically sale manner.
Customer help line 0121 524 1400 (Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm). For more inlormation relating to
Precision Radio Controlled products. Please visit our website www.precisiontimekeeping.com
Email Address : [email protected]
The National Physical Laboratory (NPL) is the UK's home of measurement and the nation's
timekeeper. NPL is responsible for operating the national time system and making accurate time
available across the UK. The clock you have just received keeps accurate time by picking up NPL's
radio signal, called MSF, which is broadcast on 60 khz from a location in Cumbria. This transmission
carries a date and time code that radio controlled clocks use to set themselves to the correct time.
The signal is controlled by atomic clocks at the radio station, and is adjusted to keep it in step with
the national time maintained at NPL's laboratory in south-west London. For more information visit
www.npi.co.uk/time Your clock is controlled by the MSF signal which is synchronised to the national
time scale at NPL, making it ‘forever accurate'
TIME FROM NPL
forever accurate
Note:
The WEEE symbol indicates that waste electrical and electronic
equipment should not be treated as normal household waste.
It should be segregated and recycle when it has reached the end of its life,
which can be done free of charge at local Civic Amenity Sites. For your
acilities see nearest facilities see www.recycle-more.co.uk.
PH Services, Precision House, Unit 4, Startey Way,
Birmingham International Park. Bickenhill Lane, Solihull,B37 7GN