CE4555-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. The Clock will automatically start scanning for the radio-con-
trolled time signal.
4. 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 and hold the +/Wave key for over 3 seconds until
“OFF” is displayed to disable the automatic RC function.
Note: You may use the RCC key to receive the time signal
manually. The signal receiving process stops automatically after 6
minutes.
Function buttons summary:
Setting Button
Press once to change display value between day of the week &
temperature.
Press and hold to enter manual setting mode.
+ / Wave Button
During normal time display press the + / Wave key to activate or
update the radio control signal.
Press and hold the +/Wave key for over 3 seconds until “OFF” is
displayed to disable the automatic RC function.
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
between Month & Date or Alarm Time.
In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode press to decrease
the setting value. Press and hold to speed up the setting.
ALARM Button
Press once to enter weekday alarm setting.
Press twice to enter weekend alarm setting.
Press hold for 3 seconds to enter alarm setting mode.
SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button
Tap to turn on the backlight for 10 seconds.
Tap to stop the alarm and activate the 5-minute snooze function.
Setting the time
1. Press and hold the setting button for 3 seconds to enter manual
time setting mode, three letters of the language will flash.
2. Press + / - button to change language setting from English,
French, Italian, Dutch & German.
3. Once set press setting button to move to next setting,
12/24-hour model will flash.
4. Press + / - button to change 12/24-hour setting.
5. Follow the above steps to complete the remaining setting in
following sequence YEAR, DATE/MONTH mode, MONTH,
DATE, HOUR, MINUTES, TEMPERATURE DISPLAY
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, 1-5 (represent weekdays) along with 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. Follow the above steps to complete setting the weekend
alarm, 6-7 (represents weekend) will flash.
6. 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 activation / deactivation
1. Press the bell icon once to display the weekday alarm time, 1-5
(represent weekdays) will flash.
2. Press +/- button to activate or deactivate the alarm, the bell
icon will be shown when alarm is activated.
3. Press the bell icon twice to display the weekend alarm time,
6-7 (represent weekends) will flash.
4. Press +/- button to activate or deactivate the alarm, the bell
icon will be shown when alarm is activated.
Note:
During setting if no button is pressed for 5 seconds the
display will automatically exit the setting mode and will return to
normal time display.
The display will only show the bell icon if set alarm time is in
accordance with current day, i.e if the alarm is set of weekends
only then the bell icon will not be shown on weekdays.
Using the snooze function
1. Tap the SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button to stop the alarm and
activate the snooze function. When the snooze function is
activated, the bell icon will flash.
3. To completely disable the alarm and snooze function, press the
alarm button once.
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 SLIDER is shifted 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.
1.
Snooze / Light Button
2.
LCD Display
3.
Setting Button
4.
Alarm Button
5.
+/ Radio Control Button
6.
- Button
7.
Battery Compartment
A.
Time
B.
AM/PM Indicator
(For 12 Hour Format)
C.
Alarm Time
D.
Alarm Icon
E.
DST Indicator
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5
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7
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C
D
E
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