BRAUN BC10-DCF Digital Alarm Clock Instructions
- June 12, 2024
- Braun
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BC10-DCF Digital Alarm Clock
Instructions
BC10-DCF
Alarm clock
(Radio controlled)
User instructions
Guarantee
BC10-DCF Digital Alarm Clock
Battery precautions
- Do not use rechargeable batteries.
- Use only alkaline AA batteries 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 not be 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.
- Insert 2xAA size new batteries (use good branded alkaline batteries) as indicated in the battery compartment, and press the “reset” key to reset the clock. The display will turn on after a few seconds.
- After 6 seconds, the Clock will automatically start scanning for the radio controlled time signal.
- 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 instructions.
- We strongly recommend you start your clock at night. Allow the clock to receive the signal automatically overnight.
- Place the unit away from interfering sources such as TV set, computers, microwaves, etc.
- Avoid placing the unit on or next to metal surfaces.
- Avoid closed areas such as airports, basements, cement office buildings or factories.
Function keys
TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch
– Slide the switch to the TIME SETTING position to set the clock time.
– Slide the switch to the ALARM SETTING position to set the alarm time.
– Slide the switch to the NEUTRAL position to exit the setting mode and return
to normal display.
+ Key
– When the setting switch is in the NEUTRAL position, press the + key to
change between 12 and 24 hour display format.
– In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode press to increase the setting value.
Press and hold to speed up the setting.
– Key
– When the setting switch is in the NEUTRAL position, press the – key to
change the temperature display between °C and °F format.
– In TIME SETTING or ALARM SETTING mode press to decrease the setting value.
Press and hold to speed up the setting.
ALARM ON / OFF slider
– Shift the ALARM ON / OFF slider up to enable the alarm.
– Shift the ALARM ON / OFF slider down to disable the alarm.
SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button
– Tap to turn on the backlight for 10 seconds.
– Tap to stop the alarm and activate the 5 minute 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.
RCC key
– Press to receive the RC signal in order to test the reception.
– Press and hold the RCC key for over 3 seconds until “OFF” is displayed to
disable the automatic RC function.
CALENDAR SETTING button
– Press CALENDAR SETTING button to set year/month/date.
BACKLIGHT ON /OFF switch
– Slide the switch to ON position to enable the night light mode.
– Slide the switch to OFF position to disable the night light mode.
Product description (Image 1)
- LCD display
- SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button
- ALARM ON / OFF slider
- TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch
- + Key
- – Key
- Battery compartment
- RESET key
- RCC key
- CALENDAR SETTING button
- BACKLIGHT ON / OFF switch
- Light sensor
Display details (Image 2)
A. Time
B. AM / PM indicator (for 12 hour format)
C. Alarm time
D. Alarm icon
E. DST indicator
F. RC signal strength indicator
G. Temperature
H. Month
I. Date
J. Low battery indicator
RC signal strength indicator (Image 3.)
The signal indicator displays signal strength in 3 levels. Wave segment
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 RC function.
Note: You may use the RCC key to receive the time signal manually.
The receive mode stops automatically after 6 minutes.
Setting the time
- Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the TIME SETTING position.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to set the desired value. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to speed up the setting.
- Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the NEUTRAL position to return the normal display and save the ettings.
Setting the year, date and month
- Press the CALENDAR button.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to set the current year. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to speed up the setting. Press the CALENDAR button to save this setting.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to set the current month. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to speed up the setting. Press the CALENDAR button to save this setting.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to set the current date. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to speed up the setting. Press the CALENDAR button to save this setting and exit the CALENDAR mode.
Setting the alarm
- Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the ALARM SETTING position.
- Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to set the desired value. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to speed up the setting.
- Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the NEUTRAL position to return the normal display and save the settings.
Using the alarm and snooze function
- Enable the alarm by shifting the ALARM ON / OFF slider up (so the green detail is visible). The bell icon will appear on the LCD display.
- Tap the SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button to stop the alarm and activate the snooze function. When the snooze function is activated, the bell icon will flash.
- To disable the alarm and snooze function, hift the ALARM ON /OFF slider down. The bell icon will disappear.
Note: When the snooze function is activated, the alarm will automatically start again after 5 minutes. The snooze function will not stop unless the ALARM ON / OFF SLIDER is shifted down.
Setting the night light
– Slide the BACKLIGHT switch to ON position to enable the night light mode.
– Slide the BACKLIGHT switch to OFF position to disable the night light mode.
Note: The backlight will only turn on in low-light conditions, such as in a
dark room. If this feature is used continuously, the battery life will be
greatly reduced.
The continuous night light mode function will temporarily be disabled for
period of approx. 6 minutes at the hours of 2am 3am or 4am, as during this
time the clock is updating Radio Controlled signal. Once the reception has
been successfully updated the continuous night light mode will automatically
be restored.
During this time, if required, press Snooze/Light button to activate the
backlight function for 10 seconds.
Battery replacement
When the ‘Low battery indicator’ is visible, replace with two new AA batteries
at once. 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 screens are not covered under the Guarantee.
Braun helpline
Should you have a problem with your product, please check your local service
centre at:
www.braun-clocks.com
www.braun-watches.com
or contact +44 808 175 3235 (calls free within the UK)
or +44 208 208 1833.
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.
EU Declaration of Conformity
We ZEON LIMITED UK, manufacturer of Braun Watches & Clocks under licence from
the Procter & Gamble Company hereby declare that model BC10-DCF conforms to
Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of Conformity can be
viewed on our website at www.braun-clocks.com
Frequency band : 77.5KHz
Transmit power : 0 dBm
Certain trademarks used under license from the Procter & Gamble
Company or its affiliates.