CE4557-DCF
DCF Radio Control Digital Alarm Clock
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 compart-
ment and battery terminals.
7. Remove batteries from the unit if it will not be 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.
Getting started
1. Remove the battery door.
2. Insert 2xAAA size new battery as indicated in the battery
compartment.
3. Close the battery door.
Radio controlled operation DCF version (Germany &
European countries – Central European Time zone)
This digital alarm clock 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.
Important
For best reception performance, please read the following
instructions.
1. We strongly recommend you start your clock at night. Allow
the clock to receive the signal automatically overnight.
2. Place the unit away from interfering sources such as TV set,
computers, microwaves, etc.
3. Avoid placing the unit on or next to metal surfaces.
4. Avoid closed areas such as airports, basements, cement
office buildings or factories.
Note:
Exposure to an electrostatic environment may cause the
clock to reset. In this event, please follow the instructions as
described in this manual to set the clock again.
RC Wave signal indicator
Wave segment flashing means the time signals are being
received. Press the RCC button once to cancel the automatic RC
function.
Note:
You may use the RCC key to receive the time signal
manually at any time. The signal receiving process stops
automatically after 6 minutes.
When the clock is in signal receiving process, manual setting
function is disabled.
Function buttons summary:
Setting button
Press and hold to enter manual setting mode.
+ Button
In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode press to increase
the setting value. Press and hold to speed up the setting.
- Button
During normal time display press - key to change display value
for indoor temperature between Centigrade and Fahrenheit.
In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode press to decrease
the setting value. Press and hold to speed up the setting.
Alarm button
Press and hold to enter alarm setting mode.
SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button
Tap to turn on the backlight for 10 seconds.
During alarm sound tap to stop the alarm and activate the
5-minute snooze function.
RCC Key
Press and hold for 3 seconds to activate the Radio Control signal
receiving process manually.
Press once to cancel signal receiving process.
Setting the time
Important
When the clock is in signal receiving process, manual setting
function is disabled, to carry out below setting exit the signal
receiving mode by pressing the RCC button once.
1. Press and hold the setting button for 3 seconds to enter
manual time setting mode, 24H will flash.
2. Press + / - button to change the format between 12H & 24H.
3. Once set press setting button to move to next setting, 0h will
flash (this is an offset hour, adjust this is if you are based in
different time zone to Central European Time (CET).
4. Press + / - button to change accordingly.
5. Follow the above steps to complete the remaining setting in
following sequence HOUR, MINUTES, DATE/MONTH mode,
YEAR, MONTH and DATE.
6. Upon completing the last setting press setting button to
return to normal time display.
Note:
During setting if no button is pressed for 20 seconds the
display will automatically exit the setting mode and will return to
normal time display.
Setting the alarm
1. Press and hold the bell icon button for 3 seconds to enter the
alarm setting mode, hour digit will flash.
2. Press + / - button to change the hour digits.
3. Once set press the bell icon to move to minute setting.
4. Press + / - button to change the minute digits.
5. Upon completing the last setting press bell icon button to
return to normal time display.
Note:
During setting if no button is pressed for 20 seconds the
display will automatically exit the setting mode and will return to
normal time display.
Alarm/Snooze function
1. Enable the alarm by pressing ALARM ON / OFF button to up
position, The wave icon will appear on the LCD display.
2. Tap the SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button to stop the alarm and
activate the snooze function. When the snooze function is
activated, the wave & snooze icon will continually flash.
3. To disable the alarm and snooze function, press ALARM ON /
OFF button down, the wave icon will disappear.
Note:
When the snooze function is activated, the alarm will
automatically start again after 5 minutes. The snooze function
will not stop unless the ALARM ON / OFF button is pressed
down.
Battery replacement
When the LCD becomes dim or backlight illumination becomes
weak which usually is a sign to replace with a new battery,
recommend replacing with a good branded alkaline battery.
Guarantee & Service
12 months guarantee against material and workmanship defects.
The guarantee is valid in those countries where the alarm clock is
officially being sold.
Broken or cracked lens screen is 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 discard-
ed with normal household waste but taken to your local collec-
tion centre for recycling.
This product conforms to the EMC requirements as per council
directive 2014/30/EU.
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Alarm On/Off Button
2.
Snooze / Light Button
3.
Setting Button
4.
Alarm Button
5.
+ Button
6.
- Button
7.
Battery Compartment
8.
RCC Button
A.
Time
B.
AM/PM Indicator
(For 12 Hour Format)
C.
DST Indicator
D.
Alarm Icon
E.
Alarm Time
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