Operating instructions
Radio controlled alarm clock with
comfort zone display
Item no. 1295730
Intended use
This radio controlled alarm clock displays the time, the indoor temperature and the indoor humidity.
The time is set automatically by a built-in DCF receiver. The alarm clock features an alarm and time
zone functions and the temperature display can be changed to °Celsius or °Fahrenheit.
It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in bathrooms,
must be avoided under all circumstances.
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
• Radio controlled alarm clock with comfort zone display
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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.
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The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
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Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become
dangerous playing material for children.
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Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high
humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
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Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
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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.
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Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height
can damage the product.
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Do not open/dismantle the product (except for inserting/changing the batteries as
described in these instructions).
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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 a risk that children or pets may
swallow them.
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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!
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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.
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If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,
contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
Operating elements
1
2
12
11
3
4
6 7 8 9 10
5
1 Humidity
7
ALARM
button
2 Time
8
+
button
3 Comfort zone display
9
-
button
4
SNOOZE/LIGHT
button
10
WAVE
button
5 Temperature display
11 Battery compartment cover
6
MODE
button
12
RESET
button
Symbols on the LCD
Symbol Meaning
Symbol Meaning
AM/PM symbol
Snooze function symbol
Wake-up call symbol
Radio tower symbol
Daylight saving time
AL
Alarm
Operation
a) Inserting batteries
• Remove the battery compartment cover (11) on the rear side of the alarm clock.
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Insert two Type AAA/Micro 1.5 V/DC batteries (not included) with correct polarity into the
battery compartment of the alarm clock (observe plus/+ and minus/-).
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Close the battery compartment.
In principle, it is possible to operate the alarm clock with rechargeable batteries.
However, due to the lower voltage (rechargeable battery = 1.2 V, disposable battery =
1.5 V) and lower capacity of rechargeable batteries, the operating time is shorter
compared to when using disposable batteries. If you wish to use rechargeable
batteries in spite of these limitations, it is imperative that you use special NiMH
rechargeable batteries with low self-discharge. We recommend that you use high
quality alkaline batteries to ensure prolonged and safe operation.
b) Installation
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Place the radio controlled alarm clock on a level and stable surface of a suitable size.
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Protect the surface of valuable furniture with a suitable material to prevent scratch marks.
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In order to ensure good DCF reception, the alarm clock should not be placed next to other
electrical devices, cables or metal parts etc.
c) DCF reception
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The alarm clock searches for the DCF signal as soon as the batteries have been inserted. The
radio tower symbol on the screen flashes when the clock is searching for a signal.
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Synchronizing normally takes approx. 7 minutes. The exact time is displayed as soon as the
DCF signal has been decoded. The radio tower signal is displayed constantly on the screen.
It takes a few minutes for the DCF signal to be recognized and analysed. Do not move
the alarm clock during this time. Do not press any buttons or switches!
DCF reception may be poor if the device is placed next to insulated glass windows with
a metal frame, reinforced concrete, special coated wallpapers, electronic devices or
in cellars.
If the current time has not been displayed after 7 minutes, change the position of
the radio clock alarm and start the DCF reception again manually (see "Manual DCF
search").
The device is automatically synchronized to the DCF time every day.
This is sufficient to keep the time deviation to within one second per
day.
The DCF signal is sent by a transmitter in Mainflingen (near Frankfurt,
Germany). The signal range is up to 1500 km and can even reach 2000
km in ideal reception conditions. The DCF signal contains the exact
time (time deviation is theoretically within one second every one million
years!), the date and other information. This means that you do not
need to carry out the cumbersome task of adjusting the clock manually
for summer and winter time.
