Braun BC09-DCF Mode D'emploi page 2

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Battery precautions
1. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
2. Use only alkaline AA 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 compartment
and battery terminals.
7. Remove batteries from the unit if it will not be used for 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 1xAA size new battery as indicated in the battery
compartment, and press the "reset" key to reset the clock. The
display will turn on after a few seconds.
3. After 6 seconds, the Clock will automatically start scanning for
the radio controlled time signal.
4. Close the battery door.
Radio controlled operation DCF version
(Germany & European countries)
This Braun 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.
Function keys
TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch
- Slide the switch to the TIME SETTING position to set the clock
time.
- Slide the switch to the ALARM SETTING position to set the
alarm time.
- Slide the switch to the NEUTRAL position to exit the setting
mode and return to normal display.
+ Key
- When the setting switch is in the NEUTRAL position, press the
+ key to change between 12 and 24 hour display format.
- In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode press to increase
the setting value. Press and hold to speed up the setting.
- Key
- In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode press to decrease
the setting value. Press and hold to speed up the setting.
ALARM ON / OFF slider
- Shift the ALARM ON / OFF slider up to enable the alarm.
- Shift the ALARM ON / OFF slider down to disable the alarm.
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.
RESET key
- Press by using a pin to reset all values to default. In case of a
malfunction, the unit has to be reset.
RCC key
- Press to receive the RC signal in order to test the reception.
- Press and hold the RCC key for over 3 seconds until "OFF" is
displayed to disable the automatic RC function.
Product description (Image 1)
1. LCD display
2. SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button
3. ALARM ON / OFF slider
4. TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch
5. + Key
6. - Key
7. Battery compartment
8. RESET key
9. RCC key
Display details (Image 2)
A. Time
B. AM / PM indicator (for 12 hour format)
C. Alarm time
D. Alarm icon
E. DST indicator
F. RC signal strength indicator
RC signal strength indicator (Image 3)
The signal indicator displays signal strength in 3 levels. Wave
segment flashing means the time signals are being received.
Press and hold the RCC 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
receive mode stops automatically after 6 minutes.
Setting the time
1. Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to
the TIME SETTING position.
2. Press the '+' or '-' key to set the desired value. Press and hold the
'+' or '-' key to speed up the setting.
3. Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to
the NEUTRAL position to return the normal display and save the
settings.
Setting the alarm
1. Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to
the ALARM SETTING position.
2. Press the '+' or '-' key to set the desired value. Press and hold the
'+' or '-' key to speed up the setting.
3. Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to
the NEUTRAL position to return the normal display and save the
settings.
Using the alarm and snooze function
1. Enable the alarm by shifting the ALARM ON / OFF slider up (so
the green detail is visible). The bell icon will appear on the LCD
display.
2. 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 disable the alarm and snooze function, shift the ALARM ON /
OFF slider down. The bell icon will disappear.
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, replace with a new battery at once.
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.
Important
For best reception performance, please read the following in-
structions.
1. We strongly recommend you start your clock at night.
2. Place the unit away from interfering sources such as TV sets,
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.
Guarantee
2 year guarantee against material and workmanship defects
(except battery). 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.