SOLAR WALL CLOCK INSTRUCTION MANUAL FEATURES: SOLAR WALL CLOCK: LCD1 display LCD2 display Solar panel Wall Mount Location Function keys Battery cover Foldable stands • • • • • • • • • • • DCF-77 Radio controlled time with manual time setting Time display: hour, minute, second 12/24h time format display Alarm setting with snooze function Calendar display Weekday display (4 languages to choose from: English, Spanish, French, German) Time zone setting Solar mode setting Indoor temperature display in ºC/ ºF
• • Low battery indicator Wall mount or freestanding TO INSTALL / REPLACE BATTERY The solar wall clock can use either the included 1 x AA Alkaline rechargeable battery (charged by solar panel) or 1 x AA Alkaline battery (non-rechargeable; not included).
To use a non-rechargeable alkaline battery: 1. Remove the included rechargeable AA battery from the compartment. 2. Use the switch to select the alkaline battery (see below). 3. Insert 1 x AA, IEC LCR6, 1.5V Alkaline battery into the compartment, observing the correct polarity (see marking inside battery compartment. 4. Replace battery cover DO NOT SET THE CLOCK.
SETUP AFTER CHANGING/REPLACING THE BATTERY 1. 2. After powering up the solar clock, all LCD segments will light up briefly and it will show the time (00:00), indoor temperature, date, and indoor humidity. Next, the DCF time code reception will automatically start. This takes typically between 3 - 5 minutes in good conditions. If after 10 minutes the DCF time has not been received, use the “SET” key to enter the set-up mode to manually set the Time, Time Zone and Date (see manual settings below).
time code is received, the DCF tower becomes permanently lit and the time will be displayed. Daily DCF reception is done at 03:00. If the reception is not successful at 03:00, then the other reception occurs at 05:00. If the reception at 05:00 is still not successful, then the next try will take place the next day.
LCD SCREEN DESCRIPTIONS The radio-controlled clock's LCD is divided into 2 sections and once the batteries are inserted, all the segments will light up briefly before displaying the information for time, date, indoor temperature and indoor humidity.
TIME ZONE SETTING The time zone can be set between the 0 to -12 hour and then runs from 12 back to 0 in consecutive 1-hour interval. To do this: 1. 2. 3. After pressing the SET-Button the current time zone value starts flashing. Use the + key to set the time zone. The range runs from 0 to -12 and then runs from 12 back to 0 in consecutive 1-hour interval. Press and release the SET key to enter the “Language Setting”.
1. 2. The year digits will start flashing (only last 2 digits) on LCD2. Select the desired year by use of the + key. Press and release the SET key to switch to the “Month Setting”. MONTH SETTING 1. 2. The month digit on LCD2 will start flashing (Default setting 1). Set the desired month by use of the + key. Press and release the SET key to move to the mode “Date Setting”. DATE SETTING 1. 2. The digits for the date will start flashing on LCD2 (Default setting 1).
1. The characters “°C” or “°F” will start flashing on LCD1. By use of the + key select “°F” for temperature display in degrees Fahrenheit or “°C” for degrees Celsius. Press and release the SET key to enter the mode “Solar Mode Setting”. 2. SOLAR MODE The Solar Mode is used for saving the power consumption of the rechargeable battery (Default setting ON): 1. The characters “ON” or “OFF” will start flashing on LCD1. By use of the + key select “ON” or “OFF” to set the solar mode.
If the solar mode setting is OFF: • LCD will remain ON constantly. EXIT THE MANUAL SETTING MODES • To return to the normal display mode from anywhere in manual setting mode simply press the SNZ key anytime. • If no keys are pressed for at least 15 seconds in setting mode, the radio-controlled solar clock will automatically switch back to normal display mode. ALARM To enter into the alarm setting mode: 1. Hold the ALM key for 4 seconds. The hour digits start flashing. 2.
ALM key in normal mode display. The alarm icon will disappear, the alarm is now off. SNOOZE SETTING The snooze can only be activated during alarm time for a snooze duration of 10 minutes by pressing the SNZ key on the back of the clock. POSITIONING Before permanently mounting ensure that the solar wall clock is able to receive DCF signals from the desired location. Also, extreme and sudden changes in temperature will decrease the accuracy of the solar wall clock.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE: • • • • • • Avoid placing the unit in areas prone to vibration and shock as these may cause damage. Avoid areas where the unit can be exposed to sudden changes in temperature, i.e. direct sunlight, extreme cold and wet/moist conditions as these will lead to rapid changes which reduce the accuracy of readings. When cleaning the LCD and casing, use a soft damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or scouring agents. Do not submerge the unit into water.
Dimensions (L x W x H) Solar clock : 233.4 x 28.4 x 216.5mm LIABILITY DISCLAIMER • • • • • • • • • • • • The electrical and electronic wastes contain hazardous substances. Disposal of electronic waste in wild country and/or in unauthorized grounds strongly damages the environment Please contact your local or/and regional authorities to retrieve the addresses of legal dumping grounds with selective collection All electronic instruments must from now on be recycled.
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