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DCF reception
Immediately after the batteries are inserted, the device makes the first attempt to receive the DCF signal.
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The reception icon flashes during the search.
• The reception icon remains lit when reception is successful. The display shows the current time and the
current date.
• The reception icon goes out if the search for the DCF signal fails.
It may take a few minutes for the clock to receive a DCF signal. Do not move the clock during
this time. Do not use any buttons.
Poor DCF signal reception should be expected when the clock is near to metal-coated insulated
glass windows, reinforced concrete, coated wallpapers or electronic devices, or when the clock
is placed in a cellar.
If after 5 minutes the current time is not displayed, change the installation site and hold down the
AL 3 - 4 ON/OFF
button for 3 seconds. The clock attempts to receive a time signal again.
The product synchronizes automatically with the DCF time
signal every day at 2 am and 3 am. This is sufficient to keep
the time accurate to within one second per day.
The DCF radio time signal is sent from a transmitter in
Mainflingen (near Frankfurt am Main, Germany). It has a range
of up to 1500 km, increasing to 2000 km in ideal reception
conditions.
The DCF signal contains information such as the exact time
and date (with a theoretical time deviation of one second every
million years).
There is no need to set the summer and winter time manually.
During summer time, the DST indicator appears on the display.
Manually performing the DCF signal reception attempt
You can begin or end a search for the DCF signal manually at any time by pressing and holding the
AL 3 - 4
ON/OFF
button for 3 seconds.
No other buttons function during the search for the DCF signal.
Each reception attempt takes a maximum of approx. 5 minutes.
Setting the time and date manually
• In normal display mode, press and hold the
TIME SET
button for approx. 2 seconds until the 24 Hr
indicator flashes.
• Press the
AL 1 - 2 ON/OFF
or
AL 3 - 4 ON/OFF
button to change the value. Press and hold the button
to fast forward.
• Press the
TIME SET
button to confirm. The time zone flashes.
• Proceed as described above to make the settings in the following order:
12/24h-display →
time zone
→ hours → minutes → seconds → year → month → day → temperature
unit → language
In 12h mode, the indicator AM appears during the first half of the day. The indicator PM appears
during the second half of the day.
If there is no DCF signal reception, leave the time zone at 0.
If you receive the DCF signal but are located in a different time zone than Germany, you can
correct the time by selecting the appropriate time zone setting.
The seconds will be reset to 00.
The following languages are available for the weekday display:
German (GER), English (ENG), Dutch (DUT), French (FRE), Italian (ITA), Spanish (SPA),
Danish (DAN), Russian (RUS)
If no button is pressed for 15 seconds, the product automatically returns to normal display mode.
Alarm mode
a) Displaying the alarm time
Repeatedly press the
ALARM SET
button to display the 4 alarm times in order.
b) Setting the alarm time
• While displaying the alarm time, press and hold the
ALARM SET
button for approx. 3 seconds until the
hour flashes.
• Set the hour with the
AL 1 - 2 ON/OFF
or
AL 3 - 4 ON/OFF
button. Press and hold the button to fast
forward.
• Press the
ALARM SET
button to confirm. The minutes begin flashing.
• Set the minutes with the
AL 1 - 2 ON/OFF
or
AL 3 - 4 ON/OFF
button.
• Press the
ALARM SET
button to confirm.
c) Enabling/disabling the alarm
• Repeatedly press the button
AL 1 - 2 ON/OFF
to enable/disable Alarm 1 and/or Alarm 2.
• Repeatedly press the button
AL 3 - 4 ON/OFF
to enable/disable Alarm 3 and/or Alarm 4.
• When an alarm is enabled, the corresponding bell icon appears next to the time on the left.
d) Ending the alarm signal / snooze function
• Press the
SNOOZE
button to activate the snooze function. The signal sounds again after 5 minutes.
The snooze function can be repeated for up to 7 times.
• Press any other button to end the alarm signal.
• The alarm signal will turn off automatically after 2 minutes if no button is pressed.
Temperature display
• LL.L appears on the display at temperatures below -9.9 °C.
• HH.H appears on the display at temperatures over +50 °C.
Reset
Press the
RESET
button to reset the product to factory settings.
Set-up location
a) General information
To ensure correct DCF reception, the product should not be placed next to electronic devices, cables, metal
parts, etc.
b) Table
• Fold down the stand.
•
Place the product on an even, flat, stable surface.
• Set up the product in such a manner that it cannot fall over.
• Protect valuable furniture surfaces by using an appropriate underlay; otherwise, it may cause scratches.
c) Wall installation
• There is a hanger on the back that you can use to hang the product on a wall.
• A suitable screw (not included) is required for wall installation.
Care and cleaning
•
Never use aggressive detergents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions, as these may damage the
casing or cause the product to malfunction.
• Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product.
• Do not press too strongly on the surface, to prevent scratch marks.
Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau, hereby declares that this product
conforms to the 2014/53/EU directive.
Click on the following link to read the full text of the EU declaration of conformity: www.conrad.com/
downloads
Select a language by clicking on a flag symbol, and then enter the product order number in the
search box. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available for download in PDF format.
Disposal
a) Product
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be placed in household waste. Always
dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory regulations.
Remove any inserted batteries and dispose of them separately from the product.
b) (Rechargeable) batteries
You are required by law to return all used batteries. Batteries must not be placed in household
waste.
Batteries containing hazardous substances are labelled with this symbol to indicate that disposal
in household waste is forbidden. The abbreviations for heavy metals in batteries are: Cd =
Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead (indicated on the battery, e.g. below the trash icon on the
left).
Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to local collection points, our stores or battery retailers.
You thus fulfill your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical data
Power supply ........................................ 3 x 1.5 V type AA batteries (not included)
Current consumption ............................
30 mA (operation), 100 μA (standby)
Time signal ........................................... DCF77
Radio frequency ................................... 77.5 kHz
Alarm duration ...................................... 2 minutes
Temperature display range ................... -9.9 to +50 °C
Operating/storage conditions ................ -10 to +50 °C, 10 – 90 % RH
Dimensions (Ø x D) .............................. 205 x 27 mm
Weight .................................................. 430 g
