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CE4550-DCF

Instructions  / Guarantee

English

Battery precautions

1. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
2. Use only alkaline AAA batteries of the same or equivalent type.
3. Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
4. Keep batteries away from children.
5. Dispose of exhausted batteries according to local legal requirements. Do 
not dispose them by throwing away with normal household rubbish.
6. Avoid short circuiting the contacts in the battery compartment and battery 
terminals.
7. Remove batteries from the unit if it is not used for a long period of time.
8. Exhausted batteries should be removed from the battery compartment to 
prevent over-discharge, which can cause leakage and may cause damage to 
the clock.

Battery installation

1. Insert 1xAAA (1.5V) battery observing the correct polarity, as shown on the 
diagram. 
2. Replace battery cover.

Radio controlled operation DCF version

(Germany & European countries)
The Zeon CE4550-DCF is set and controlled automatically by DCF radio 
signal. The DCF radio time code signal is broadcast from Frankfurt, 
Germany. The coverage of the DCF signal is the whole of Germany. The time 
code signal can be received up to 1500km from Frankfurt. This covers most 
of Central and Western Europe. 

Radio controlled clock operation

1. Once the battery is installed properly, the clock automatically sets itself to 
12 o’clock and then begins receiving the signal. Once it has received the 
DCF signal and processed it accordingly (which takes 3 to maximum 12 
minutes), the clock will automatically 
display the correct time. 
2. If the clock still has not set itself after 12 minutes, reception is faulty or not 
possible at the chosen location. Repeat setting at a different location by 
pressing the RESET button.

The radio-controlled clock receives the radio signal twice each day at 3:00 
and 5:00. During the signal reception, the second hand stops at 12 o’clock 
position. It will take 3-12 minutes to receive the radio signal.

Manual time setting

1. Press and hold the M.SET button for 3 - 4 seconds to enter the time 
setting. 
2. Press the M.SET button for 1 second to advance 1 minute, or
3. Press and hold the M.SET button for more than 2 seconds to speed up 
the time setting to the desired time. During the manual time setting, the 
second hand moves and stops at the 12 o’clock position.
4. If the M.SET button is not pressed for 30 seconds, the clock is
set. Alternatively the REC button can be pressed to set the clock. 

Important:

 Once the desired time is set manually, the clock will correct 

itself to a Radio Controlled time once a valid signal is received. 

Reset function

By pressing the RESET button at any time, the hands will automatically move 
to the 12 o’clock position and then receive the signal

Force radio controlled clock operation

1. Press and hold the REC button for 3-4 seconds to force the clock to 
receive the DCF signal. The second hand moves and stops at the 12 o’clock 
position. Once it has received the DCF signal and processed it accordingly 
(which takes 4 to maximum 16 minutes), the clock will automatically display 
the correct time. 
2. If the clock still has not set itself after 12 minutes, reception is faulty and it 
will default to the time before the forced reception.

Alarm setting

Turn the ALARM SET knob on the back of the clock in the direction of the 
arrow until the desired alarm time is shown. Only turn in the direction of the 
arrow to avoid damaging the movement. 

Alarm function

To set the alarm, move the slider on the left side of the clock upwards. The 
alarm is set when the orange colour indicator is visible. To unset the alarm, 
move the slider on the left side of the clock downwards. 

Snooze function

When the alarm is sounding, push the button at the top of the clock and the 
SNOOZE/LIGHT function will be activated. The alarm will be stopped and 
will sound again after ~5 minutes. 

Light function

Anytime, push the button at the top of the clock and the light function will 
be activated. 
 

Guarantee

 

1 year guarantee against material and workmanship defects (except battery). 
The guarantee is valid in those countries where the clock is officially being 
sold.

Broken or cracked lens screens are not covered under the guarantee.

For customer service please contact:

The Service Centre
Unit 1 Phoenix Park
Apsley Way
London
NW2 7LN

+44 (0)208 208 1833

WARNING!

 This product is covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic 

Equipment (WEEE) directive. It should not be discarded with normal 
household waste but taken to your local collection centre for recycling.

This product conforms to the EMC requirements as per council directive 
2014/30/EU.

REC

M.SET

RESET

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