Braun BC24-DCF Gebrauchsanweisung Seite 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 re-
quirements. 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 a long
period of time.
8. Exhausted batteries should be removed from the battery com-
partment to prevent over-discharge, which can cause leakage
and may cause damage to the clock.
Getting started
1. Remove the battery door.
2. Insert 1x AA size new battery as indicated in the battery com-
partment and press the RESET key to reset the clock. The display
will turn on after a few seconds. Only use alkaline batteries from a
reputable brand.
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.
Important
For best reception performance, please read the following in-
structions.
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 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.
Function keys
TIME SETTING touch key.
- Touch the clock icon to turn on the backlight for 10 seconds.
- Touch the clock icon to stop the alarm and activate the 5 minute
snooze function.
- Touch and hold the clock icon for 2 seconds to set the clock time.
ALARM SETTING touch key.
- Touch the alarm icon to turn on the backlight for 10 seconds.
- Touch the alarm icon to stop the alarm and activate the 5 minute
snooze function.
- Touch and hold the alarm icon for 2 seconds to set the alarm
time.
SNOOZE / LIGHT touch key.
- Touch to turn on the backlight for 10 seconds.
- Touch to stop the alarm and activate the 5 minute snooze func-
tion.
Rotating bezel
- In normal mode, rotate the bezel to turn on the backlight for 10
seconds.
- Rotate the bezel to stop the alarm and activate the 5 minute
snooze function.
- In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode, rotate the bezel
clockwise to increase the setting value.
- In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode, rotate the bezel
anti-clockwise to decrease the setting value.
ALARM ON / OFF slider
- Push the ALARM ON / OFF slider up to enable the alarm.
- Push the ALARM ON / OFF slider down to disable the alarm.
RESET key
- Press by using a pointy object (a paperclip for example) to reset
all values to default. Reset the unit in case of a malfunction.
RCC key
- Press to receive the DCF signal to test the reception.
- Press and hold the RCC key for over 3 seconds until "OFF" is
displayed to disable the automatic DCF function.
Product description (Image 1)
1. ALARM SETTING touch key
2. LCD display
3. SNOOZE / LIGHT touch key
4. Rotating bezel
5. TIME SETTING touch key
6. ALARM ON / OFF slider
7. RESET button
8. RCC button
9. Battery compartment
Display details (Image 2)
A. Time
B. Alarm icon
C. DST indicator
D. DCF signal strength indicator
E. Alarm time
DCF signal strength indicator (Image 3)
The signal indicator displays signal strength in 3 levels. Wave seg-
ment 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 DCF function.
Note: You may use the RCC key to receive the time signal manual-
ly. The receive mode stops automatically after 6 minutes.
Setting the time
1. Touch and hold the clock icon for 2 seconds to enter the time
setting mode.
2. Rotate the bezel to select 12 or 24 hour format.
3. Touch the clock icon to confirm hour format setting.
4. Rotate the bezel to set the desired time.
5. Touch the clock icon to save the settings and return to the
normal display.
Setting the alarm
1. Touch and hold the alarm icon for 2 seconds to enter the alarm
setting mode.
2. Rotate the bezel to set the desired alarm time.
3. Touch the alarm icon to save the settings and return to the
normal display.