USING THE ALARM AND SNOOZE FUNCTION
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To activate the alarm, slide the ALARM switch on the
left hand side of the clock to the [ON] position, the
bell indicator
will appear on the display..
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To deactivate alarm, slide the ALARM switch to the
[OFF] position, the bell indicator will disappear.
Note:
The snooze will be on automatically after activating the
alarm.
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To activate the snooze function just press the
[SNOOZE/LIGHT] button. The alarm will stop sounding
and then sound again in 5 minutes.
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When the Alarm function is activated, if you do not
activate the snooze button the 4-step crescendo
alarm will automatically snooze once every 5
minutes for a total of 4 times. The alarm duration is 60
seconds.
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When the Alarm sounds, the E.L. backlight will be
on for 4 seconds.
CARE OF YOUR CLOCK
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Replace the batteries promptly when necessary and
store the clock without batteries when not in use. It is
time to replace the batteries when the LCD display
becomes dim.
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Clean your clock with a soft cloth or paper towel.
Do not use corrosive cleaners or chemical solutions
on the clock.
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Avoid putting the clock in a highly humid environment
such as poolside or in a bathroom.
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Do not expose the clock to direct sunlight, extreme
hot or cold temperatures.
Note:
Attention! Please dispose of used unit and batteries in
an ecologically safe manner.
IMPORTANT
For best reception, please read the following instructions:
1.
This sophisticated instrument will automatically
receive the time signal transmitted from Fort
Collins, Colorado Atomic Clock transmitter.
2.
It is strongly recommended to start this clock at
night time and let the clock receive the signal
automatically at midnight.
3.
Always place the unit away from interfering sources
such as TV set, computer, etc..
4.
Avoid placing the unit on or next to metal plate.
5.
Closed area such as airports, basements and tower
blocks may not receive the RC signal.
6.
Do not start reception in a moving vehicle such as
an automobile or train.
NOTE:
It is recommended that for the first use of the clock,
you set the clock manually and then allow the Radio
Control signal to update the time setting each day.
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The default Time Zone is Pacific zone. There are
four time zones for you to select: P=Pacific
M=Mountain C=Central E=Eastern.
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Slide the switch to the [LOCK] position to exit the
setting mode. The clock will now begin keeping time.
SETTING THE TIME MANUALLY
If the clock does not receive the time signal successfully,
you can set the time manually. As soon as the transmitter
is received again,the clock will automatically synchronize
with the received time.
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Slide the switch on the right hand side of the clock to
the [TIME SET] position. The time zone and time will
begin to flash.
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Press the [HR/MONTH] button to set the clock to
the desired hour, press the [MIN/DATE] button to
set it to the desired minute.
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Slide the switch to the [LOCK] position to exit the
setting mode. The clock will now begin keeping time.
Note:
In normal time mode, pressing the [12/24/YR] button will
toggle between the 12 and 24 hour time formats.
SETTING THE CALENDAR MANUALLY
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Slide the switch on the right hand side of the clock to
the [DATE SET] position. The year, month and date
will begin to flash.
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Press the [HR/MON] button to set the desired
month.
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Press the [MIN/DATE] button to set the desired date.
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Press the [12/24/YR] button to set the desired
year.
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Slide the switch to the [LOCK] position to return to
normal time keeping mode.
Note:
The day of the week will adjust itself automatically
depending on what year, month and date you enter.
ABOUT THE DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME (DST)
This clock has been pre-programmed to automatically
switch when daylight savings time is in effect. Your clock
will show DST on the display during this time.
Please note:
With the pre-programmed DST feature, if you live in an
area where Daylight Savings Time is not observed, the
time display on your clock will read +/- one hour during the
DST time period.
SETTING THE ALARM AND DAY LANGUAGE
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Slide the switch on the right hand side of the clock to
the [ALARM SET] position. The Alarm time and day
language will begin flashing.
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Press the [HR/MONTH] button to set the desired alarm
hour. Press the [MIN/DATE] button to set the desired
alarm minute.
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Press [12/24/YR] button to select the day language:
GB=English FR=French DE=German ES=Spanish
IT=Italian
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Slide the switch to the [LOCK] position to return to
normal time keeping mode.
Note:
In normal time mode press the [HR/MONTH] button to
view the alarm time.
