SETTING THE CLOCK
TO SET TIME
1. Press
SET
to enter time set mode, the time digits blinking.
2. Press
+ / WAVE
or
- / DISPLAY
on the top of your clock radio to set your desired time. Remember to set the correct
AM or PM time (PM
PM icon will appear on the clock display to indicate PM time).
SETTING TIME ZONE
1. Then press
SET
again to enter time zone set mode, the clock display shows “01” and flashes, the clock is preset at
time zone of European continent, press + or - to select “00” for U.K. and “02” for Finland.
2. Press
+ / WAVE
or
- / DISPLAY
to set your desired time zone
Daylight-Saving Time (DST)
When daylight saving time signal is received, a DST icon will appear on top of the icon.
SETTING 12HR OR 24 HR TIME FORMAT
1. Press
SET
again, the clock display shows 12Hr and flashes.
2. Press
+ / WAVE
or
- / DISPLAY
to select 12Hr or 24Hr.
SETTING SNOOZE DURATION
1. Press
SET
again, the clock display shows Zz and 05 flashes.
2. Press
+ / WAVE
or
- / DISPLAY
to set your desired snooze duration from 5 to 60 minutes.
3. Press
SET
again (or if no key is pressed within 5 seconds) to return to normal clock display mode.
USING THE ALARM
SETTING THE ALARMS
1. To set Alarm 1, press
ALM 1
button once, the clock display shows 1 and 6:00 flashes.
2. Press
+ / WAVE
or
- / DISPLAY
to set alarm time. Remember to set the correct AM or PM time. Press and hold
+ / WAVE
or
- / DISPLAY
will accelerate setting in faster speed.
3. Press
ALM 1
again to select Wake-by-Buzzer ( icon appears) or Wake-By-Radio (
RADIO
icon appears)
4. To set Alarm 2, just repeat Step 1 - 3 above but use ALM 2 button.
VIEWING THE SET ALARM TIMES AND TURNING ALARM ON AND OFF
1. Press
ALM 1
or
ALM 2
button once to review the currently set alarm time(s).
2. Press the button again to turn on or turn off the alarm. When the alarm is turned on, the related alarm icon appears in the
display. When no alarm icon is displayed, the alarm is off and will not sound.
STOPPING AND RESETTING THE ALARM TO COME ON THE NEXT DAY
When Alarm 1 sounds, press the
ALM 1 / ALM STOP
button to stop the alarm sound and automatically reset it to come on
the following day. Similarly, stop the alarm by pressing
ALM 2 / ALM STOP
button when Alarm 2 rings.
SNOOZE
When alarm sounds, press the
SNOOZE/DIMMER
once, the alarm will be silenced and come on again according to the set
snooze duration.
USING THE PROJECTION CLOCK
Press
PROJECTION ON/OFF
button to turn on or off the projection clock. Turn the focus knob on the projector to adjust the
image of the projected time onto the wall or ceiling.
ADJUSTING THE DISPLAY BACKLIGHT
This clock radio features an adjustable display backlight with dim, medium and bright settings. To select a backlight setting,
press the
SNOOZE/DIMMER
button until the brightness is reached. This setting can only be selected when the radio is not
playing.
Note
: Please note the always-on backlight will not work while the clock is operating on battery power.
INSTALLATION
For best reception of radio controlled time signal and radio, keep your clock radio close to a window and away from metal
surfaces, electrical appliances and strong magnetic fields. Keep your clock radio at least 3 feet away from the AC outlet or
AC/DC adaptor. Plug the AC/DC adaptor to an European household AC outlet, then plug the DC jack to the back of the
clock radio. Your clock radio is ready to work.
BATTERY BACK-UP INSTALLATION
If the AC/DC adaptor power is disconnected or power failure or other interruptions occur, the back-up
batteries will maintain the time and alarm settings. The radio, projection clock, LCD backlight and the Wake-by-Radio /
Wake-by-buzzer function will resume to work when AC power is restored.
1. Remove the battery cover at the bottom of the clock radio.
2. Insert 3 x AAA batteries (alkaline batteries preferred) by observing the + and - polarity signs inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover, making sure the cover lock into place.
Note
: There is a FM antenna next to the battery compartment. Release and extend the FM wire antenna fully through the
small opening at the bottom case.. Do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas.
ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTION EFFECTS :
Your radio controlled clock radio obtains the accurate time with wireless technology. Same as all wireless devices, the
receiving ability may be affected by, but not limited to, to the following circumstances :
Long transmitting distance
Nearby mountains and valleys
Among tall buildings
Near railway, high voltage cable, etc
Near freeway, airport, etc
Near construction site
Inside concrete buildings
Near electrical appliances
Near computers and televisions
Inside moving vehicles
Nearby metallic structures
Place your clock at a location with optimal signal, i.e. : close to a window and away from metal surfaces or electrical
appliances.
Power Up Reception and Signal Strength Display
After plug in AC power, the clock starts to receive DCF signal. Icon blinks. Display shows “0:00”.
Remarks : Pls do not turn on the radio when the clock radio is doing 1st DCF radio controlled reception.
The wave mark of the radio controlled tower icon indicates the strength of DCF time signal at the location of your clock radio :
Strong DCF signal
Medium DCF signal
Weak DCF signal
If weak or no signal is detected, you will need to place the clock to another area for better reception, or unplug the AC/DC jack
and plug again to start over reception again.When the Clock radio succeeds to catch the DCF time signal, the icon
becomes static, if it fails the icon will disappear.
Automatic Reception and Manual Reception
Automatic reception : this clock starts reception automatically everyday at 1:00am, 2:00 am and 3:00am. If auto reception fails,
the clock radio will start automatic reception every 3 hours until it receives the DCF radio controlled time signal.
Manual reception : press - / WAVE button once anytime to start manual reception of DCF time signal.
SETTING UP ANTENNA
1. An AM antenna is built-in to the unit; rotate the unit as needed for best AM reception.
2. Open the battery cover at the bottom case, extend the FM wire antenna fully and vary the direction for best FM reception.
Do not strip, alter or attach to other antennas.
TUNING AND PLAYING THE RADIO
1. Press
SLEEP/RADIO
once to turn on the radio, the clock display will
show “ON”.
flashes and
2. Press
AM/FM
to select AM or FM band.
3. Repeatedly press either
+
or
-
at the front ring to tune into a desired radio station. To scan the stations, press and hold
the
+
or
-
for a few seconds and release. The radio will search and stop on the next strong station.
4. You may also use the
MEMORY
function to select a preset radio station. See the
USING THE MEMORY SET FUNCTION
.
5. Rotate the
VOLUME
dial to adjust the volume level.
6. Press
SNOOZE/DIMMER
button to turn off the radio.
USING THE MEMORY SET (RADIO PRESET) FUNCTION
This clock radio features a total of 10 preset memory of radio setting : five AM stations and five FM stations. These allow you
to preset your favorite stations and access them quickly.
1. Turn on the radio, set the
AM/FM
band and select the station you want to preset.
2. Press and hold the
MEMORY
button until the clock display shows MEMORY and “01” flashes.
3. Press
MEMORY
button again to store Memory 01.
4. To select another station you like to preset, press and hold
MEMORY
button again until the clock display shows Memory
and “01” flashes. Press
+/WAVE
button on top to select “02” on the clock display, press
MEMORY
button to store.
5. Repeat Step 4 to preset up to five AM stations and five FM stations.
6. To listen to a preset station at any time, simply press the
MEMORY
to select a preset station while the radio is on.
7. To edit a preset station, select another station and repeat Step 2-4. This overrides the original setting.
LISTENING TO THE AUX LINE-IN DEVICE
Place your MP3 or other device on the MP3 holder and secure the holder at the back of the clock radio.
1. Connect your MP3 or other device into the
AUX LINE-IN
located at the back of the clock radio.
2. Turn on the external device and adjust the device output level or the
VOLUME dial
to adjust the volume
level.
3. To stop playing the MP3 or other device, unplug your MP3.
Remark
: using the AUX LINE-IN function will stop the radio function.
USING THE SLEEP TIMER
1. Press the
RADIO/SLEEP
button twice to enter the sleep mode. The clock display shows the
SLEEP
icon and “5” (5
minutes) flashes. Keep pressing the
SLEEP/TIMER
to select a 10-,15-, 30-, 45-, 60-, 75-, 90-minute sleep timer. The
sleep timer display remains for few seconds and then returns to normal clock display. The
SLEEP
icon appears,
the radio timer is activated.
2. The radio will play for the programmed sleep time and then shut off. To check how many sleep time is remaining, press
RADIO/SLEEP
button once.
3. To turn off the radio before the sleep time has elapsed, press
SNOOZE/DIMMER
once.
TROUBLE SHOOTING
If your clock displays irrelevant time or does not function properly, which maybe caused by electro-static discharge or other
interference, use a thin object to press the
RESET
button at the bottom of the clock. The clock radio will be reset to default
settings and you need to set it again.
CARE OF YOUR PRODUCT
1. Place your clock radio on a stable surface, away from sources of direct sunlight or excessive heat or moisture.
2. Protect your furniture when placing your units on a natural wood and lacquered finish by using a cloth or protective material
between it and the furniture .
3. Clean your unit with a soft cloth moistened only with mild soap and water. Stronger agents such as Benzine, thinner or
similar materials can damage the surface of the unit. Make sure the unit is unplugged before cleaning.
4. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadimium) batteries.
5. If the unit is not to be used for a prolonged period, such as a month or longer, remove the batteries to prevent possible
corrosion. Should the battery compartment become corroded or dirty, clean the compartment thoroughly and replace the
batteries.
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WT-480 INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AM/FM
PROJECTOR
MEMORY
SET
+ / WAVE
RESET
FOCUS KNOB
FM ANTENNA
ALARM 1
- / DISPLAY
ALARM 2
PROJECTION ON/OFF
SNOOZE/DIMMER
AUX
LINE-IN
SLEEP/RADIO
VOLUME
DC Plug-in JACK
DC Plug-in JACK
AC/DC ADAPTOR
Right Side
Front
Top
Back
Bottom
NORMAL CLOCK DISPLAY
RADIO FREQUENCY DISPLAY
SNOOZE icon
DAYLIGHT-SAVING
TIME icon
Radio controlled icon
PM inidicator
WAKE-BY-RADIO
icon (ALARM 1)
AM / FM Radio
BAND icon
PRESET RADIO
MEMORY icon
PRESET RADIO
MEMORY
SLEEP TIMER icon
RADIO FREQUENCY
DISPLAY
WAKE-BY-BUZZER
icon (ALARM 2)
MP3 HOLDER
