Operating instructions
Digital Radio Alarm Clock
Item no. 1007812
Intended use
This radio-controlled alarm clock uses a DCF radio signal from the atomic clock in Germany
to accurately display the time (up to only 1 second deviation in a million years). Other
features include the date, a foreign time-zone display, daylight saving time and an alarm
with snooze function.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If
you use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be
damaged. In addition, improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric
shock etc. Read the instructions carefully and keep them. Make this product available to
third parties only together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company
names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• Digital radio alarm clock
• 2 x AAA batteries
• Operating instructions
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety
information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper
handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury
or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become
dangerous playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts,
high humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation
and protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be
guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low
height can damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which
are connected to the product.
• Correct polarity must be observed while inserting the (rechargeable) batteries.
• (Rechargeable) batteries should be removed from the device if it is not used
for a long period of time to avoid damage through leaking. Leaking or damaged
(rechargeable) batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin,
therefore use suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted (rechargeable)
batteries.
• (Rechargeable) batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave
(rechargeable) batteries lying around, as there is risk, that children or pets
swallow them.
• All (rechargeable) batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing old
and new (rechargeable) batteries in the device can lead to (rechargeable)
battery leakage and device damage.
• (Rechargeable) batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into
fire. Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of explosion!
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the
device.
•
Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an
expert or at a qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,
contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
Operating elements
a) Product elements
1
2
3 4
5
7
6
1 LC-Display
2
Date set
/
Time set
/
Alarm set /
switch
3
Snooze / Light
button
4
Snooze / Light
button
5
Alarm on/off
button
6 Speaker
7 Battery compartment
b) LC-Display icons
Icon
Meaning
Icon
Meaning
Radio signal
Snooze
Weak radio signal
Foreign time-zone display
12-hour clock display
Daylight saving
Alarm
Low battery
Insert/change replace batteries
• Open the battery cover of the battery compartment (7) on the back of the product by
sliding it downwards.
• Insert 2 x AAA batteries ensuring the polarity is correct as shown in the battery
compartment.
• Slide the cover back on.
Replace the batteries if the low battery icon “ ” appears.
Replace depleted batteries immediately to avoid product damage. Leaking
batteries damage the product.
Make sure to replace the batteries at least once a year.
Operation
• Place the product on a horizontal and stable surface that gives you the best viewing angle
of the LC-Display. If you are unable to see the display information clearly, re-position the
product.
a) DCF Signal
The DCF radio signal is automatically received by your clock when you are within
approximately 1,500 km of the DCF transmitter in Mainflingen (near Frankfurt, Germany). It
ensures that your clock keeps the exact time.
• After installing the batteries, the LC-Display (1) will turn on and the clock will automatically
search for the DCF radio signal. The radio signal icon “
” will flash in the LC-Display
while searching and will stop when the signal has been received and the clock has been
set. It takes about 3-5 minutes to complete after which the correct date and time are
displayed.
• The clock automatically attempts to synchronise with the DCF time several times a day.
• If the clock does not set itself, reposition the product. Bad reception can be caused by
e.g. metal coated insulated glass, reinforced concrete constructions, coated special
wallpaper or use in basement rooms.
• If the clock is unable to receive the radio signal, the radio signal icon “ ” will not display
and you will need to set it manually.
• If the radio signal is weak the icon “ ” is displayed.
b) Set the time manually
• Slide the
Date set
/
Time set
/
Alarm set /
switch (2) to
Time set
and the time digits blink.
• Press the or button to set the time. Press and hold or to quickly scroll through
the numbers.
• When pressing and holding the or button for approx. 10 seconds you enter the hour
setting mode. Keep the or button depressed to count the numbers up or down fast.
This provides an easy way to adjust the hours quickly.
• Slide the
Date set
/
Time set
/
Alarm set /
switch to the
position to confirm the
settings.
• The date is displayed when the alarm is disabled.
c) Set the date manually
• Slide the
Date set
/
Time set
/
Alarm set /
switch to
Date set
. Year, month and day start
to blink.