WEATHER FORECAST MEMO ALARM CLOCK
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1. digits by one 3 Once the time is set either press the MEMO key to change the Calendar setting or press the SNOOZE key to exit or wait for automatic timeout to exit the Manual time setting mode Note The alarm clock will still try to receive the signal every hour despite it being manually set When it does receive the signal it will change the manually set time into the received time During reception attempts the DCF tower icon will flash If reception has been unsuccessful then the DCF tower icon will not appear but reception will still be attempted the following hour LCD 2 WEATHER FORECAST AND WEATHER TENDANCY INDICATORS THE WEATHER FORECASTING ICONS There are 3 weather icons on the second section of the LCD which can be displayed in any of the following combinations Soin Sunny Cloudy with sunny intervals Rainy For every sudden or significant change in the air pressure the weather icons will update accordingly to represent the change in weather If the icons do not change then it means either the air pressure has not changed or the change has been too slow for the Weather Station to register However if the icons displayed is a sun or raining cloud there will be no change of icon if the weather gets any better with sunny icon or worse with rainy icon since the icons are already at their extremes The icons displayed forecasts the weather in terms of getting better or worse and not necessarily sunny or rainy a2. direction of the Frankfurt transmitter avoid placing near metal frames and structures Note Users may be located in areas where atmospheric disturbances are the direct cause for not receiving the DCF 77 frequency signal During nighttime atmospheric disturbances are usually less severe and reception is possible in most cases With a single daily reception it is adequate for the alarm clock to keep time deviation to below 0 5 seconds in a period of 24 hours When reception is successful the DCF 77 tower icon will sta flashing on the LCD as a sign that the signal has been found and reception is being attempted Once the signal is locked the DCF 77 tower icon will stay fixed on the LCD and the received time will automatically correct the manually set time As well as the time the date will also be received by the alarm clock which is displayed accordingly in the calendar section of the LCD LCD 1 MANUAL TIME SETTING MODE In some cases after inserting the battery the alarm clock may not be able to receive the DCF 77 signal In this situation the time should be manually set before manual setting see Checking DCF 77 Reception above 1 Press and hold the MODE MIN key for 2 seconds the time zone and snooze time will be displayed then press the MEMO key 2 Set the time by pressing the AL HR key to change the hour and the MODE MIN key to enter the minutes each press or holding the keys down will increase the
3. NOOZE key once more to confirm all settings or do not touch any buttons for around 8 seconds The mode will return to normal ALARM SETTING Weekday and date display NOP amp TIME ALARM EY Alarm time 1 Press and hold down the AL HR key for around 2 seconds until the digits start flashing in LCD 1 2 Press the AL HR key again to set the hour and the MODE MIN key to set the minutes Pressing these keys continuously moves the hours and the minutes consecutively by 1 3 Once the Alarm time is set press the SNOOZE key or wait for automatic timeout to exit the Alarm time setting mode Note Upon exit of the alarm setting the alarm icon will appear on the LCD and the alarm function will be automatically ON The duration for the alarm ring time is about 98 seconds To set the alarm ON OFF press the AL HR key briefly The icon appears ON or disappears OFF TO STOP THE ALARM When the alarm is sounding press any key to stop the alarm Or press the SNOOZE key briefly to enter in the snooze mode SNOOZE SETTING When pressing the SNOOZE key once during alarm sounding the snooze function is activated When pressing the SNOOZE key during alarm sounding or snooze function for about 2 second after confirmation of a beep sound the alarm will switch OFF for the next 24 hours and no snooze function will be activated Note If the SNOOZE key is pressed down for about 2 second except during alarm ringi
4. WEATHER FORECAST MEMO ALARM CLOCK Instructions manual INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing this state of the art Weather forecast memo alarm clock with radio controlled time The operation of this product is simple and straightforward and by reading this manual users will receive the optimum benefits of all its features Memo Temperature Alarm Clock SNOOZE key i234 LCD Pog display an Battery ead compartment Function keys FEATURES DCF 77 Radio controlled clock 24 hours time Calendar display date month weekday Memo alarm Snooze setting 2 15 minutes Time zone setting 9h Weather forecast with weather tendency indicator Indoor temperature Table standing SETTING UP 1 Firstly slide open the battery cover at the back of the alarm clock as indicated above 2 Checking the correct polarization insert 1 x AA IEC LR6 1 5V battery into the battery compartment and replace the cover 3 Once the battery is in place all segments of the LCD will light up briefly and a short signal tone will sound Then the time as 0 00 and the indoor temperature will be displayed If the indoor temperature is not displayed after a few seconds remove the battery and wait for at least 10 seconds before reinserting it 4 If after 10 minutes the DCF time has not been received reset the alarm clock and manually enter the time The clock will automatically attempt each hour to receive the DCF time When this is succe
5. and then runs from 9 back to 0 in consecutive 1hour interval Note If the Time zone is set to 0 0 hour the calendar will be displayed in normal display mode If the Time zone is set to other than 0 the calendar will not be displayed in normal display mode 3 Once the time zone is set press the MODE MIN key to set the snooze time on the right side of the LCD The snooze time can be set between 2 and 15 minutes default 6 minutes 4 Press the MODE MIN key again to set the snooze time duration The snooze can be set from 2 15 minutes 5 Press the SNOOZE key or do not touch any buttons for about 8 seconds The mode will return to normal display mode CALENDAR SETTING DATE f ff __ Date and month ILI ILI display H Snooze time DATE MO i The date default of the Weather Forecast Memo Alarm clock is 1 1 or MO Monday Once the radio controlled time signals are received the date is automatically updated However if the signals are not received you can adjust the date manually To do this 1 Press and hold the MODE MIN key for 2 seconds to enter the time zone setting mode The digits start flashing 2 Then press twice the MEMO key to enter into the calendar setting mode Press the AL HR key to set the date display flashing Press the MODE MIN key to set the month display flashing Press the MEMO key again to enter the weekday setting Press the AL HR key to set the weekday Press the S
6. e solvents or scouring agents as they may mark the LCD and casing Do not submerge the alarm clock into water Do not make or attempt to make any repairs to the alarm clock Return it to its original point of purchase for repair by a qualified engineer Opening and tampering with the Unit may invalidate its guarantee SPECIFICATIONS Recommended operating temperatures 0 1 C to 59 9 C with 0 1 C resolution Indoor temperature checking interval Every 10 seconds Radio controlled time signal DCF 77 Power source 1 x AA IEC LR6 1 5V battery Battery life Alkaline batteries recommended Approximately 12 months Dimensions L x W x H 78 x 45 x 100mm LIABILITY DISCLAIMER The manufacturer and supplier cannot accept any responsibility for any incorrect readings and any consequences that occur should an inaccurate reading take place This product is not to be used for medical purposes or for public information This product is only designed to be used in the home as indication of the future weather and is not 100 accurate Weather forecasts given by this product should be taken only as an indication and not as being totally accurate The specifications of this product may change without prior notice This product is not a toy Keep out of the reach of children No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of the manufacturer R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC To be used in EC Member and EFTA States Summary of the D
7. eclaration of Conformity We hereby declare that this wireless transmission device does comply with the essential requirements of R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC
8. his will allow time for operation at a constant altitude THE WEATHER TENDENCY INDICATOR Working together with the weather icons are the weather tendency indicators located on the left and right hand side of the weather icons When the indicator points upwards it means that the air pressure is increasing and the weather is expected to improve but when indicator points downwards the air pressure is dropping and the weather is expected to become worse Taking this into account one can see how the weather has changed and is expected to change For example if the indicator is pointing downwards together with cloud and sun icons then the last noticeable change in the weather was when it was sunny the sun icon only Therefore the next change in the weather will be cloud with rain icons since the indicator is pointing downwards Note Once the weather tendency indicator has registered a change in air pressure it will remain permanently visualized on the LCD LCD 3 TIME ZONE SNOOZE TIME DATE ALARM AND MEMO ALARM SETTING TIME ZONE AND SNOOZE TIME SETTING The time zone can be set 9 hours Time zone M LJ 1 Press and hold the MODE MIN key for 2 seconds to enter in the Time zone and Snooze time setting mode The time zone digit is located on the left side and the snooze time digit is located on the right side of the LCD 2 Use the AL HR key to set the time zone default time zone O The range runs from 0 to 9
9. ime base for the radio controlled time is a Cesium Atomic Clock operated by the Physikalisch Technische Bundesanstalt Braunschweig which has a time deviation of less than one second in every one million years The time is coded and transmitted from Mainflingen near Frankfurt via frequency signal DCF 77 77 5 kHz and has a transmitting range of approximately 1 500 km The alarm clock receives this signal and converts it to show the precise time and so when within his range the received time is completely accurate CHECKING FOR DCF 77 RECEPTION The alarm clock will automatically start scanning for the DCF 77 requency signal after the battery is inserted In normal surroundings for example away from interfering sources such as TV sets it akes between 3 5 minutes to receive the signal If after 10 minutes of inserting the battery into the alarm clock and the DCF 77 signal is not received then check the following list before manually setting the time see Manual time setting below The distance of the alarm clock should be at least 1 5 2 0 meters away from interfering sources such as computer monitors or TV sets 2 Avoid placing the alarm clock onto or in the immediate proximity of metal doors window frames or structures 3 Within thick concrete rooms such as basements and tower blocks the DCF 77 signal is naturally weaker In extreme cases place the alarm clock closer to a window and or point its front or rear towards the general
10. ng it will display the alarm time MEMORY ALARM STORAGE OF ALARM TIMES This unique feature enables to view the previously alarm set times including the current alarm time To select the desired alarm time from a previously recorded alarm time without the need to re enter that specific alarm time please follow these steps TME ALARM 034 ta MEMO icon in flashing m io 2 1 Press the MEMO key to select from any of the three recorded alarm times current alarm time and previous alarm times 2 Press the AL HR key to store the selected alarm time as the current set alarm time 3 Press the SNOOZE key or wait for automatic timeout The mode will return to normal display mode Note Upon exit of the memo alarm setting the alarm will be automatic ON LCD BACKLIGHT The LCD backlight will be ON for about 2 seconds when pressing any key REPLACING BATTERY For optimum running accuracy battery should be replaced at least once a year or when the LCD contrast becomes dim or unclear Please help in the preservation of the environment and return used batteries to an authorized depot Alarm time MAINTENANCE Avoid placing alarm clock in areas prone to vibration and shock as these may cause damage and inaccurate readings Avoid exposure to sudden changes in temperature such as direct sunlight extreme cold and wet or moist conditions When cleaning the display and casing use a soft damp cloth only Do not us
11. s each icon indicates For example if the current weather is cloudy and the rainy icon is displayed it does not mean that the product is faulty because it is not raining It simply means that the air pressure has dropped and the weather is expected to get worse but not necessarily rain Note After setting up readings for weather forecasts should be disregarded for the next 12 24 hours This will allow sufficient time for the alarm clock to collect air pressure data at a constant altitude and therefore result in a more accurate forecast Common to weather forecasting absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed The weather forecasting feature is estimated to have an accuracy level of about 75 due to the varying areas the alarm clock has been designed for use in In areas that experience sudden changes in weather for example from sunny to rain the alarm clock will be more accurate compared to use in areas where the weather is stagnant most of the time for example mostly sunny If the alarm clock is moved to another location significantly higher or lower than its initial standing point for example from the ground floor to the first floor of a house remove the batteries and re insert them after about 30 seconds By doing this the alarm clock will not mistake the new location as being a possible change in air pressure when really it is due to the slight change of altitude Again disregard weather forecasts for the next 12 to 24 hours as t
12. ssful the received time will override the manually set time The date is also updated with the received time Please refer also to notes on Radio controlled time and Manual time setting FUNCTION KEYS The alarm clock has four easy to use function keys SNOOZE key To display the current alarm time if pressed and held for 2 seconds in normal display mode To activate de activate the snooze function To exit the manual setting modes AL HR key To enter the Alarm setting mode if pressed and held for 2 seconds To display the current alarm time in normal display if pressed briefly To changes the hour time zone day and weekday setting in manual set modes To activate the alarm ON OFF To store the current alarm time To stop the alarm MODE MIN key To toggle between 4 display modes Indoor temperature Seconds Date and month only displayed when time zone is set to Oh Weekday and date only displayed when time zone is set to Oh To enter the Time zone setting mode if pressed and held for 2 seconds To set the minutes snooze time month alarm time in manual setting modes To stop the alarm MEMO key To display any of the 3 alarm time settings To stop the alarm LCD SCREEN i DCF icon for a AEA time reception 2 4 Lf tine display Weather Twn QT tendency indicator Weather forecast icon Alarm ta o i _ Indoor een g5 temperature display RADIO CONTROLLED TIME The t
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