CONRAD 2521713 Black Radio-Controlled Wall Clock Instruction Manual

CONRAD 2521713 Black Radio-Controlled Wall Clock

Item no. 2521713

Intended use

This product is intended for displaying the time. The time is set automatically using a built-in DCF receiver. You can also set the time manually if the clock cannot receive a DCF signal, but this may affect the accuracy. This product is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture (e.g. in bathrooms) must be avoided under all circumstances. For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. Using the product for purposes other than those described above may damage the components. In addition, improper use can cause hazards such as short circuits. Read the instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Only make this product available to third parties together with its operating instructions. This product complies with statutory national and European regulations. All company and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Package contents

• Radio wall clock
• Operating instructions

Up-to-date operating instructions

To download the latest operating instructions, visit www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code on this page. Follow the instructions on the website.

Explanation of symbols

The symbol with an exclamation mark in a triangle is used to highlight important information in these operating instructions. Always read this information carefully.
The arrow symbol indicates special information and advice on how to use the product.

Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions and safety information carefully. If you do not follow the safety information and information on proper handling in these operating instructions, we will assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/ guarantee.

General information

• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly, as it may become a dangerous toy for children. · Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, stop using it and prevent unauthorised use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product: – is visibly damaged, – is no longer working properly, – has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or – has been subjected to any serious transport-related stress.
• Always handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height may damage the product.
• Consult a technician if you are not sure how to use or connect the product.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs must be done by a technician or a specialist repair centre.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
• Do not open or dismantle the product (except when inserting or changing the battery as described in these instructions).

Batteries

• Always ensure that the battery is inserted in the correct polarity.
• To prevent the battery from leaking, remove it from the device if you are not going to use the product for a prolonged period. Leaking or damaged
• batteries may cause acid burns if they come into contact with your skin. Always use suitable protective gloves when handling damaged batteries.
• Batteries must be kept out of the reach of children. Do not leave batteries lying around, as there is a risk that children or pets may swallow them.
• Batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into flames. Never attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries, as this may cause an explosion!

Product Overview

1. RESET button
2. REC button
3. M.SET button
4. Locking pin
5. Battery compartment

Preparation for mounting
Check that you can receive a signal before mounting the clock. See “DCF signal reception” for more information.

Assembly

• The clock is designed to be hung on a wall. · Use the rear-mounted hook to hang the clock (not shown in the diagram).
  Ensure that no existing cables or pipes (including water pipes) are damaged when drilling mounting holes or securing screws.

• Secure the clock in place using a screw that protrudes a few millimetres from the wall. · Refer to “Operation” for more information on using and setting up the wall clock. · Hang the clock on the screw using the hook.

Operation

Inserting/replacing the battery

• Remove the used battery (if applicable).
• Before inserting the battery for the first time, remove the locking pin (4) on the back of the clock.
• Insert one 1.5 V AA battery (not included) into the battery compartment (5) on the back of the clock, making sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) poles are correctly aligned.
• Change the battery if the clock fails to keep the time or the hands stop moving.
• In principle, it is possible to operate the clock with a rechargeable battery. However, rechargeable batteries have a lower voltage (rechargeable battery = 1.2 V, conventional battery = 1.5 V) and a lower capacity, resulting in a shorter battery life. If you wish to use rechargeable batteries, use special NiMH batteries with a low self-discharge. For best results, we recommend that you use high-quality alkaline batteries.

DCF signal reception

To ensure optimal signal reception, do not place the clock next to other electronic devices, cables, or metal objects. Some electronic devices may interfere with DCF reception. · When you insert the battery, the clock will attempt to receive a DCF signal. The hands of the clock will automatically move to 12:00. When a DCF signal is received, the hands will automatically move to the correct time. · This synchronisation process normally takes 2­5 minutes. The clock will display the correct time when the DCF signal has been decoded (this can take up to 5 minutes).

• It may take a few minutes for the clock to receive a DCF signal. Do not move the clock during this time. Do not adjust any controls during this time.
• Signal reception may be poor when the clock is placed near to double-glazed windows, reinforced concrete, coated wallpapers or electronic devices, or when the clock is placed in a cellar.
• The hands will move several times while the time is being set.
• If the correct time is still not displayed after 5 to 7 minutes, move the clock to a different location and restart the DCF signal reception process manually. Press and hold down the REC button (2) on the back of the clock for 3 seconds. The clock will attempt to search for a time signal. (See “Manual DCF signal reception”.)
• Wait 2­5 minutes for the time to be displayed.
• The clock automatically attempts to receive a DCF signal six times a day at 01:22, 05:22, 09:22, 13:22, 17:22 and 21:22.
• Once the clock has received a signal, it syncs with the DCF time three times per day at 01:22, 03:22 and 05:22. This is sufficient to keep the time accurate to within one second per day.
• The DCF radio time signal is sent from a transmitter in Mainflingen (near Frankfurt am Main, Germany). It has a range of up to 1500 km, increasing to 2000 km in ideal reception conditions. The DCF signal contains information such as the exact time and date (with a theoretical time deviation of one second every million years). There is no need to set the summer and winter time manually.

Manual DCF signal reception

• To search for a DCF signal manually (for example, when you move the clock to a new location and need the clock to search for a DCF signal again), press and hold the REC button (2) for 3 seconds.
• The clock will stop for approximately 3 minutes while it searches for a DCF signal. Wait until the correct time is displayed. If the clock fails to receive a signal, the hands will start moving again. For example, if the time was 13:00 when the clock started to search for a signal and the search attempt lasted 3 minutes, the clock will display 13:03 when the search attempt ends. Setting the time manually
• You may need to set the time manually, for example when the clock is not within range of the DCF signal.
• To set the time manually, press the M.SET button (3) button for three seconds. The second hand will stop for approximately 5 seconds. Start setting the time while the second hand is not moving. If the hand starts moving again, press the M. SET button for three seconds to go back to the manual time setting mode.
• Press the M.SET button briefly to adjust the time minute by minute, or press and hold to adjust the time continuously.
• When you release the M.SET button, the new time will be applied after 5 seconds and the hands will start moving again.

Resetting the clock

• Use the reset function if the clock fails to respond when you press the buttons or if you encounter other issues (e.g. the clocks fails to receive a DCF signal). Resetting the clock will delete all previously received DCF data. Before resetting, check whether you can receive a signal in another location.
• To reset the clock, press the RESET (1) button with a pointed object (e.g. a pen). · The hands will move to the 12:00 position and the clock will attempt to receive a new DCFsignal.
• Wait 2­5 minutes for the time to be displayed.

Discontinuing use

To discontinue use (e.g. when moving house), reset the clock (see “Resetting the clock” for details).
The locking pin (4) can only be inserted when the hands are pointing to 12:00. Remove the battery before inserting the locking pin.

Care and cleaning

• Do not use strong or abrasive detergents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions, as these could damage the housing or even impair the functioning of the product.
• The clock does not require any maintenance apart from changing the battery, therefore do not attempt to dismantle it.
• Remove the battery before cleaning.
• Use a dry, lint-free cloth to clean the product.
• Dust can be easily removed using a soft clean brush.

Declaration of Conformity (DOC)

Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau, hereby declares that this product conforms to the 2014/53/EU Directive.
Click on the following link to read the full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity: www.conrad.com/downloads
Select a language by clicking on the corresponding flag symbol and then enter the product order number in the search box. The EU Declaration of Conformity is available for download in PDF format.

Troubleshooting

The clock is not synchronising or reception is intermittent:

• The clock is out of range of the DCF transmitter or there is interference from the surroundings.
• Move the clock to a different location and switch off devices that may be interfering with reception such as TVs, computers or microwave ovens.
• Avoid placing the clock close to large metal surfaces that may block reception. Metalcoated windows may also affect signal reception.
• To synchronise the clock, place it by a window with either the front or back facing towards Frankfurt, Germany.
• Leave the clock switched on overnight to reduce atmospheric interference.
• Reset the clock (see “Resetting the clock” for details).

Disposal

Product
This symbol must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on the EU market. This symbol indicates that this device should not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste at the end of its service life. Owners of WEEE shall dispose of it separately from unsorted municipal waste. Spent batteries and accumulators, which are not enclosed by the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be removed from the WEEE in a non-destructive manner, must be removed by end users from the WEEE in a non-destructive manner before it is handed over to a collection point.

Distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are legally obliged to provide free take-back of waste. Conrad provides the following return options free of charge (more details on our website):

• in our Conrad offices
• at the Conrad collection points
• at the collection points of public waste management authorities or the collection points set up by manufacturers or distributors within the meaning of the ElektroG
  End users are responsible for deleting personal data from the WEEE to be disposed of.
  It should be noted that different obligations about the return or recycling of WEEE may apply in countries outside of Germany.

Rechargeable) batteries
Remove batteries/rechargeable batteries, if any, and dispose of them separately from the product. According to the Battery Directive, end users are legally obliged to return all spent batteries/ rechargeable batteries; they must not be disposed of in the normal household waste.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are labelled with this symbol to indicate that disposal in household waste is forbidden. The abbreviations for heavy metals in batteries are: Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury, Pb = Lead (name on (rechargeable) batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the left).

Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality, our stores or wherever (rechargeable) batteries are sold. You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to environmental protection.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries that are disposed of should be protected against short circuit and their exposed terminals should be covered completely with insulating tape before disposal. Even empty batteries/rechargeable batteries can contain residual energy that may cause them to swell, burst, catch fire or explode in the event of a short circuit.

Technical data

• Power supply ………………………….. 1 x 1.5 V/DC AA battery (not included)
• Power consumption…………………. Max. 4.5 mA
• Standby power consumption …….. 200 A
• Battery life………………………………. Approx. 1 year (depending on the battery type)
• Time signal …………………………….. DCF
• Material………………………………….. Plastic and glass
• Operating conditions………………… -10 to +50 °C, 30­90 % relative humidity (non-condensing)
• Storage conditions…………………… -20 to +70 °C, 20­90 % relative humidity (non-condensing)
• Dimensions (Ø x D) …………………. 300 x 45 mm
• Weight …………………………………… 613 g (without battery)

This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).

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Copyright 2022 by Conrad Electronic SE.

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