GB 2
QUICK SET UP
STEP 1
Insert the AC/DC adaptor to any 230V AC household outlet. Then insert the DC jack to the back
case of your unit. Your clock radio will be powered on and it starts to receive DCF radio controlled
time signal at low LED brightness.
During DCF reception,
radio controlled time LED flashes. All buttons (except
)
and
the radio do not function.
STEP 2
When your clock radio receives DCF signal, the time
LED become static.
Remark
: The
LED will disappear when the clock fails to receive the DCF signal.
BACKUP BATTERY INSTALLATION
Your clock radio requires one CR2032 lithium battery (not included) to provide backup power to the
clock in the event of a temporary power interruption.
Place your unit face down on a flat surface.
Use screw driver to open the backup battery compartment door located on the back of the unit.
Slide and remove the battery cover at the bottom of your unit.
I r o CR2032 h um ry o h ry comp r m h h “+” f c g
up as indicated.
Replace the battery cover and tighten the battery door screw.
If AC power is interrupted, the LED display will go off and both the radio and the alarm will not
function. The backup battery will keep the time and all settings of your unit. Make sure a fresh
CR2032 lithium battery is used. A fresh CR2032 battery could backup your clock continuously for
around 1 week.
DCF SIGNAL RECEPTION AND SIGNAL INDICATOR
The
radio controlled LED indicates different status of radio controlled reception :-
Receiving DCF signal
(
LED flashing)
Successful Reception
(
LED becomes static)
Failed Reception
(
LED disappear)
During reception, press
/
WAVE
once will display reception mode and signal strength
indication:-
When strong DCF signal is detected, display shows with 3 bars
When weak or no DCF signal is detected, display shows
or
During reception, the signal strength may move from 1 bar to 2 bars to 3 bars. This is normal since
the clock is detecting DCF signal and other signals in the air at the same time.
Press
SET
will return to the time display with
LED flashing.
AUTOMATIC AND MANUAL DCF TIME SIGNAL RECEPTION
Your clock starts automatic reception everyday at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00. If it fails to receive the DCF
time signal at 3:00, it will start reception at 4:00. If it fails again, it will start reception at 5:00. If it
fails again, it will start automatic reception at 1:00 again in the next day.
MANUAL RECEPTION
At normal time display (radio is off), press and hold
/
WAVE
, your clock will
start manual
reception. Press and hold
/
WAVE
to stop DCF reception.
When your clock radio is receiving the radio controlled time signal, the LED digits becomes dim.
After reception is completed, it will revert to the preceding brightness level which you originally
selected.
