1. Introduction
To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product
This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm
the environment.
Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized
company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.
If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.
Thank you for choosing Velleman! Please read the manual thoroughly before bringing this device into service. If the
device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.
2. Operation
a. Time Setting
The time is radio-controlled and will be automatically set. Proceed as follows if you would like to reset the time.
• In normal display mode, press and hold SET.
• You can now choose your language with UP (E for English, D for German, F for French, I for Italian, S for
Spanish). Press SET to confirm.
• Choose the time display format (12h or 24h) with UP and confirm with SET.
• Continue setting the seconds, the hours, the minutes and the date with UP and confirming with SET until
your WC8708 is set.
b. Advanced Time Functions
As mentioned above, time is radio-controlled and will be automatically set. Still, you can synchronize your
WC8708 by holding UP pressed. The status will be indicated by a flashing antenna ( means your clock is
looking for the radio signal,
synchronized, the clock will display a steady
be easily intercepted.
With DST you can manually switch from winter time to summer time.
c. Alarm Setting
• Press MODE to enter the alarm mode.
• Press and hold SET and set the alarm time with UP in the same manner as you would to set the time.
• Activate and deactivate the alarm by pressing UP.
• When the alarm rings, you can turn it off by pressing SET or activate the snooze with pressing SNOOZE.
d. Other Functions
• Press C/F to display the temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit.
• The weather tendency and humidity are indicated in the lower left corner. Note that the weather tendency is
valid for 6h only.
WC8708
WC8708 – WALL/DESKTOP CLOCK
means your clock has found the radio signal). As soon as time has been
icon. Remember to do this in a place where radio waves will
will indicate the alarm status.
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