Braun BNC010-RC Manual

US version/US verze/US verzia/Wersja US UK/DE/JP version / UK/DE/JP verze / UK/DE/JP verzia
US változat/US različica/US verzija Wersja UK/DE/JP / UK/DE/JP változat / UK/DE/JP različica
UK/DE/JP verzija
Poor signal quality Acceptable signal quality
Špatná kvalita signálu Přijatelná kvalita signálu
Zlá kvalita signálu Uspokojivá kvalita signálu
Zła jakość sygnału Dopuszczalna jakość sygnału
Gyenge jelminőség Elfogadható jelminőség
Slaba kakovost signala Sprejemljiva kakovost signala
Loša kvaliteta signala Zadovoljavajuća kvaliteta signala
Global radio controlled alarm clock radio,
GB
BNC010-RC
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 be not 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. If a DC adapter is being used to power the clock, plug the adapter into the DC jack at the back of the clock.
2. If using batteries, insert 4× AA new batteries as indicated in the battery compartment, and press the RESET key
to reset the clock.
3. Slide the OFF/US/UK/DE/JP switch to your desired country mode. After 8 seconds, the clock will automatically
start scanning for the radio controlled time signal.

Function keys

TIME /OFF/ALARM switch
• Slide to the TIME position to set the clock time.
• Slide to the ALARM position to set the alarm time.
• Slide to the OFF position to exit the setting mode and return to normal display.
+ key
• In normal display, press to switch between 12/24 hour format. In setting mode press to increase the setting value.
Press and hold to speed up the setting.
- key
• In setting mode press to decrease the setting value. Press and hold to speed up the setting.
ALARM ON/OFF button
• Press to turn the alarm on/off.
SNOOZE/LIGHT button
• Press to turn on the backlight for 5 seconds.
• Press to stop the alarm and activate the 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.
OFF/US/UK/DE/JP switch
• Slide to switch between US/UK/DE/JP mode, and to turn off the RC function.
BEEP/AUTO switch
• In alarm mode, slide to BEEP position and the normal alarm sound will be heard at the alarm time; slide to AUTO
position and the radio will automatically turn on at the alarm time.
key
• Press to increase the AM/FM frequency. Press and hold to speed up the setting.
key
• Press to decrease the AM/FM frequency. Press and hold to speed up the setting.
VOLUME knob
• Press to turn the radio on/off.
• In radio mode, rotate clockwise to turn the volume up. Rotate counterclockwise to turn the volume down.
AM/FM key
• Slide to switch between AM and FM modes.
M1/M2/M3 buttons
• Press to pre-set your desired radio stations.
RCC key
• Press to receive the RC signal in order to test the reception.

Product description

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1. LCD display
2. TIME /OFF/ALARM switch
3. + key
4. - key
5. ALARM ON/OFF button
6. SNOOZE/LIGHT button
7. M1 button
8. M2 button
9. M3 button
10. VOLUME knob

Display symbols

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A. Time
Excellent signal quality
B. RC signal strength indicator
Výborná kvalita signálu
C. DST
Výborná kvalita signálu
D. Memory radio station
Dobra jakość sygnału
Kiváló jelminőség
Odlična kakovost signala
Odlična kvaliteta signala
Time zone setting (US version only)
In US mode, the default time zone is PACIFIC. If your location is not in the Pacific zone, set the time zone as follows:
1. In normal time mode, Slide the OFF/US/UK/DE/JP switch to the US position in order to enter the time zone setting
mode.
2. Press "+" "-" key again to select the relevant time zone: P=Pacific M=Mountain C=Central E=Eastern.
RC signal strength indicator
The signal indicator displays signal strength in 3 levels. Wave segment flashing means time signals are being received.
Note: You may use the RCC key to receive the time signal manually. The receive mode stops automatically after 6-12 minutes.

Setting the time

1. Slide the "TIME/OFF/ALARM" switch to the TIME position.
2. Press the "+" or "-" key to set the desired value.
3. Slide the "TIME /OFF/ALARM" switch to the OFF position to return to normal display and save the settings.

Setting the alarm

1. Slide the "TIME/OFF/ALARM" switch to the ALARM position.
2. Press the "+" or "-" key to set the desired value.
3. Slide the "TIME /OFF/ALARM" switch to the OFF position to return to normal display and save the settings.

Using the alarm and snooze function

1. Activate the alarm by pressing the "ALARM ON/OFF" button. The bell icon
2. Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to stop the alarm and activate the snooze function. When the alarm sounds,
the alarm icon will flash.
3. To de-active the alarm and snooze function, press the ALARM ON/OFF button. The bell icon will disappear.
Note:
1. When the snooze function is activated, the alarm will automatically start again after 5 minutes. The snooze
function will not stop unless you press the ALARM ON/OFF button to turn off the snooze.
2. In alarm mode, slide the BEEP/AUTO switch to BEEP position and the normal alarm sound will be heard at the
alarm time.
3. In alarm mode, slide the BEEP/AUTO switch to AUTO position and the radio will automatically turn on at the
alarm time.

AM/FM radio operating

1. Press the VOLUME knob to turn on the radio.
2. Slide the AM/FM switch to select AM/FM.
3. Press the
4. Rotate the VOLUME knob to turn the volume up/down.
5. Press the VOLUME knob again to turn the radio off.

AM frequency - automatic setting

Slide the "OFF/US/UK/DE/JP" switch to your desired Country. The clock will automatically set to the required AM
frequency relevant to your Country.

AM frequency - manual setting

The Clock is equipped with a manual setting function allowing you to change the AM frequency to UK/Europe
or US kHz.
1. Slide the "OFF/US/UK/DE/JP" switch to the "OFF" position
2. Press the "VOLUME" knob to turn on the Radio
3. Press and hold the "VOLUME" knob and while holding, with a pointed device, press the "RESET" key
4. Release the "RESET" key first and after 3 seconds release the "VOLUME" knob.

Radio station memory

1. In Radio mode, press and hold the "M1/M2/M3" button for 2 seconds to save the current radio station. The
operation will be set successfully after the "Memory 1/2/3" icon flashes for 3 seconds.
2. After stations are saved, press the "M1/M2/M3" button to return to the pre-recorded radio station directly.

Battery replacement

When the LCD becomes dim, replace with 2× AA new batteries into the clock compartment at once.
When the radio stops working replace 2× AA new batteries into the radio battery compartment 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.
Guarantee
11. AM/FM key
2 year guarantee against material and workmanship defects (except battery).
12. key
The guarantee is valid in those countries where the alarm clock is officially being sold.
13. key
Broken or cracked lens screens are not covered under the Guarantee.
14. OFF/US/UK/DE/JP switch
15. RCC key
16. RESET key
17. BEEP/AUTO switch
Should you have a problem with your product, please check your local service centre at:
18. Radio battery compartment
www.braun-clocks.com
19. Clock battery compartment
www.braun-watches.com
20. DC jack
or contact: +44 208 208 1833
E. Radio frequency
F. Alarm time
G. Alarm icon
H. Time zone
Braun is a registered trademark of Braun GmbH, Kronberg, Germany used under license by Zeon Ltd.
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will appear on the LCD display.
key or key to change the frequency.
Braun helpline
WARNING! This product is covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)
directive. It should not be discarded with normal household waste but taken to your local
collection centre for recycling.