BRAUN BC08-DCF Alarm Clock Instruction Manual
- June 13, 2024
- Braun
Table of Contents
BRAUN BC08-DCF 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 of them by throwing them 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 a 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 1xAAA size new battery 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 a 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 the 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 sets, 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
- 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.
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
Display details (Image 2)
- Time
- AM / PM indicator (for 12 hour format)
- Alarm time
- Alarm icon
- DST indicator
- RC signal strength 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 ‘-’ keys to speed up the setting.
- Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the NEUTRAL position to return to the normal display and save the settings.
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 ‘-’ keys to speed up the setting.
- Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the NEUTRAL position to return to 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, shift the ALARM ON / OFF slider down. The bell icon ( ) will disappear.
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. A broken or cracked lens screen is not covered under the
Guarantee.
Braun helpline Should you have a problem with your product, please check your
local service center at: www.braun-clocks.com
or 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 center for recycling.
EU Declaration of Conformity
We ZEON LIMITED UK, manufacturer of Braun Watches & Clocks under license from
the Procter & Gamble Company hereby declare that model BC08-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
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