Braun BNC016 - Alarm Clock User Instructions

Table of Contents

Contents

1 Product description
2 Display symbols
3 Battery precautions
4 Getting started
5 Function keys
6 Setting the time
7 Setting the alarm
8 Setting the 12/24 hour format
9 Setting the clock display brightness
10 Using the alarm and snooze function
11 Guarantee
12 FCC STATEMENT
13 Documents / Resources
- 13.1 References
- 13.2 Download manual

Product description

LCD display
Alarm/time/12/24 hour/brightness switch
DC jack
Backup Battery compartment
Reset button
Alarm ON/OFF button
Snooze zone
-- key
+ key

Display symbols

Time
Alarm icon
Alarm time

Battery precautions

Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Use only 3V, CR2025 battery of the same or equivalent type.
Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
Keep batteries away from children.
Dispose of exhausted batteries according to local legal requirements. Do not dispose them by throwing away with normal household rubbish.
Avoid short circuiting the contacts in the battery compartment and battery terminals.
Remove batteries from the unit if it will be not used for long period of time.
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

Remove the battery door.
Take out button cell battery and remove the plastic strip.
Replace the button cell battery for time backup.
Close the battery door.
A DC adapter is being used to power the clock, plug the adapter into the DC jack at the back of the clock.

Function keys

Alarm/time/12/24 hour/brightness switch

Slide to the alarm position to set the alarm time
Slide to the time position to set the clock time
Slide to the 12/24 hour position to set 12/24 hour format
Slide to the brightness position to set the clock display brightness.

+ key

In the alarm/time setting mode, press to increase the setting value. Press and hold to speed up the setting. In the 12/24 hour setting mode, press to switch between 12/24 hour format. In the brightness mode, press to increase the clock display brightness.

- key

In the alarm/time setting mode, press to decrease the setting value. Press and hold to speed up the setting. In the brightness mode, press to decrease the clock display brightness

ALARM ON/OFF button

Press to turn the alarm on/off.

Snooze zone

Touch to stop the alarm and activate the snooze function.

Reset button

Press by using a pin to reset all values to default. In case of a malfunction, the unit has to be reset.

Setting the time

Slide the "ALARM / TIME / 12/24 HOUR / BRIGHTNESS" switch to the TIME position.
Press the "+" or "-" key to set the desired value. Press and hold to speed up the setting.
Slide the "ALARM / TIME / 12/24 HOUR / BRIGHTNESS" switch to the "BRIGHTNESS" position to return to normal display and save the setting.

Setting the alarm

Slide the "ALARM / TIME / 12/24 HOUR / BRIGHTNESS" switch to the ALARM position.
Press the "+" or "-" key to set the desired value. Press and hold to speed up the setting.
Slide the "ALARM / TIME / 12/24 HOUR / BRIGHTNESS" switch to the BRIGHTNESS position to return to normal display and save the setting.

Setting the 12/24 hour format

Slide the "ALARM / TIME / 12/24 HOUR / BRIGHTNESS" switch to the 12/24 HOUR position.
Press the "+" key to set the 12 or 24 hour format.
Slide the "ALARM / TIME / 12/24 HOUR / BRIGHTNESS" switch to the BRIGHTNESS position to return to normal display and save the setting.

Setting the clock display brightness

Slide the "ALARM / TIME / 12/24 HOUR / BRIGHTNESS" switch to the BRIGHTNESS position.
Press the "+" or "-" key to set the desired brightness.

Using the alarm and snooze function

Activate the alarm by pressing the "ALARM ON/OFF" button. The bell icon " " will appear on the LCD display.
Press the SNOOZE zone to stop the alarm and activate the snooze function. When the alarm sounds, the alarm icon will flash.
To de-activate the alarm and snooze function, press the ALARM ON/OFF button. The bell icon will disappear.

warning Note:

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. If no button is pressed to deactivate the alarm sound, the clock will automatically enter into snooze function, the alarm sound will repeat again after 5 minutes, this process will repeat a maximum of three times.
Do not put the adapter wire near the top of the SNOOZE zone as this will affect the snooze function.

Battery replacement

If the DC adapter is removed from the clock and plugged back in and the current time is not memorised, then the button cell battery must be replaced immediately.
It is recommended to replace the button cell battery once a year.

warning 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 are not covered under the Guarantee. Precaution of using adaptor:

The AC/DC adaptor and apparatus should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with liquids, should be placed on the AC/DC adaptor and apparatus.
When the AC/DC adaptor is used to disconnect device. The AC/DC adaptor should not be obstructed and should be easily accessed during intended use. To completely disconnect the power input, the AC/DC adaptor should be disconnected from the mains.
Rated power consumption of the LCD clock is dc 5V (insert symbol) 200mA, so use the provided 5V dc (insert symbol) 200mA adaptor for the LCD clock.
Battery should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same (CR2025) or equivalent type.

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference, and
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority ot operate the equipment. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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