Renkforce A541 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 3

G Operating instructions
Radio Flip Wall Clock A541
Item no. 1295716
Intended use
This product is intended to display the time and date. The time is set automatically using an inte-
grated DCF receiver.
Any use other than that described above could lead to this product being damaged and involves
the risk of short-circuiting, fire, electric shock, etc.
No part of the product may be modified or converted.
The safety instructions must be observed at all times.
This product complies with the applicable national and European requirements. All names of com-
panies and products are the trademarks of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
Package contents
• Radio wall clock
• Operating instructions
Explanation of symbols
This symbol indicates specific risks associated with handling, operation or use.
The "arrow" symbol indicates special tips and operating information.
Safety instructions
F irst, read the complete operating instructions carefully, as they contain important
information about proper operation of the device.
D amage due to failure to follow these operating instructions will void the warranty!
We do not assume any liability for any resulting damage!
W e do not assume any liability for material and personal damage caused by improper
use or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases, the warranty will
be null and void!
• For safety reasons, any unauthorised conversion and/or modification to the product
is not permitted.
• Do not expose the product to high temperatures, strong vibrations or heavy mechani-
cal loads.
• If you have any doubts about the correct operation, or the safety of the product,
please consult a specialist.
• This product is not a toy and must be kept out of the reach of children. Use the prod-
uct only out of the reach of children; the product contains parts and batteries that
can be swallowed.
• Do not leave packaging materials unattended. It may become a dangerous plaything
for children.
• Handle the product with care; it can be damaged by impact, blows, or accidental
drops, even from a low height.
• Also observe any further safety instructions in the individual chapters of these oper-
ating instructions.
Notes on batteries and rechargeable batteries
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must be kept out of the reach of children.
• Do not let batteries/rechargeable batteries lie around openly. There is a risk of bat-
teries being swallowed by children or pets. If they are swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
• Leaking or damaged normal/rechargeable batteries in contact with the skin can
cause acid burns; therefore, use suitable safety gloves.
• Batteries/rechargeable batteries must not be short-circuited, opened or thrown into
fire. There is a risk of explosion!
• Do not recharge normal, non-rechargeable batteries; there is a risk of explosion!
Only recharge rechargeable batteries that are intended for this purpose; use a suit-
able battery charger.
• Check that the polarity is correct when inserting the batteries/rechargeable batter-
ies (pay attention to plus and minus signs).
Controls and Parts
(1) Rotary control
(2) SET button
(3) RESET button
Installation/setup
The radio-controlled wall clock can be placed onto furniture or attached to the wall.
• To set up the clock, fold out the support bracket at the back of the housing and place the clock
on a level surface.
• Protect valuable furniture surfaces by using an appropriate underlay; otherwise, it may cause
scratches.
• There is a suspension eye on the back of the casing for wall mounting.
• Secure the clock in place with a screw that protrudes a few millimetres from the wall. Then hang
the clock on the screw head with the suspension eye.
To ensure correct DCF reception, the radio-controlled wall clock should not be placed
next to electronic devices, cables, metal parts, etc.
Inserting/replacing batteries/rechargeable batteries
• Open the battery compartment at the back of the housing and insert two new Typ AA/Mignon
batteries, observing the correct polarity.
• The correct polarity is indicated in the battery compartment.
• Close the battery compartment.
• After inserting the batteries, the radio tower symbol starts to flash in the display.
• The radio wall clock now attempts to receive a DCF signal (see also chapter "DCF reception").
• The batteries need to be changed if the display contrast diminishes or the display no longer
functions.
The use of rechargeable batteries is possible. However, the lower operating voltage
(rechargeable battery = 1.2 V, battery 1.5 V) and lower capacity will reduce the operat-
ing time.
If no sensible information is shown in the display, please press the RESET button (3)
with a pointed object (e.g. with a bent paper clip) to activate the reset function. In doing
so, the internal processor is reset and is able to function properly again.
DCF reception
• After the batteries have been inserted, the clock searches automatically for the DCF signal. This
is indicated by a flashing radio tower symbol on the display.
• Normally, the synchronisation process is completed within no more than ten minutes.
• As soon as the DCF signal is decoded, the indication OK appears and the current time and date
are shown in the display.
• During summer time, DTS (Daylight Saving Time) will be shown additionally on the display.
The detection of the DCF signal and its analysis lasts a few minutes. Do not move the
radio wall clock during that time. Do not press any buttons or switches!
Bad DCF reception can occur, for example, due to metallised insulated glass, rein-
forced concrete buildings, coated special wallpapers, proximity to electronic devices
or in cellars.
If the current time is not displayed after 10 minutes, change the position of the ra-
dio wall clock and start again a manual attempt to detect the DCF signal (see chapter
"Manual DCF reception attempt").
The reception attempt for the daily automatic synchronisation with the DCF time is done every 4
hours. If the device does not receive any signal, the radio tower symbol in the display will go out
and the clock will start a new reception attempt every hour.
One successful reception per day is sufficient to keep the deviation to less than one second.
The DCF signal is encoded and transmitted via a DCF trans-
mitter in Mainflingen (near Frankfurt am Main). Its range is up
to 1500 km and, under ideal reception conditions, even up to
2000 km.
Among other things, the DCF signal includes the precise time
(theoretical deviation of one second in a million years!) and
the date.
Naturally, this also eliminates the hassle of manually setting
up summer and winter times.