BRAUN BC14-DCF Wall Clock with Alarm User Guide

: June 15, 2024
: Braun

Table of Contents

BC14-DCF Wall Clock with Alarm
Battery precautions
Getting started
Function keys
Documents / Resources

BC14-DCF
Wall clock with alarm
(Radio controlled)
User instructions
Guarantee

BC14-DCF Wall Clock with Alarm

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 2x AA size new batteries (use only alkaline batteries from a reputable brand) 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 wall 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 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.

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.

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 ºC and ºF 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

Push the ALARM ON / OFF slider up to enable the alarm.
Push the ALARM ON / OFF slider down to disable the alarm.

SNOOZE touch key

Tap to stop the alarm and activate the 5 minute snooze function.

RESET button
Press by using a pointy object (a paperclip for example) to reset all values to default. Reset the unit in case of a malfunction.

RCC key

Press to receive the RC signal 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/language of day-display.

Product description (Image 1)

LCD display
SNOOZE touch key
Wall mounting holder
Folding table stand
Battery compartment
Function Keys (Image 2)
ALARM ON / OFF slider
RCC button
RESET button
CALENDAR SETTING button
TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch
– Key
+ Key

Display details (Image 3)
A. Time
B. DCF signal strength indicator
C. DST indicator
D. Alarm icon
E. Seconds
F. Date
G. Month
H. Day of the week
J. Temperature

DCF signal strength indicator (Image 4)
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 DCF 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 settings.

Setting the year, date, month and language of ‘day’

Press the CALENDAR SETTING button.
Press the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ key to set the current year. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ key to speed up the setting. Press the CALENDAR SETTING button to save the setting.
Press the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ key to set the current month. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ key to speed up the setting. Press the CALENDAR SETTING button to save the setting.
Press the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ key to set the current date. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ key to speed up the setting. Press the CALENDAR SETTING button to save the setting.
Press the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ key to set the language of ‘day’. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-‘ key to speed up the setting. Press the CALENDAR SETTING button to save the setting.

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 pushing the ALARM ON / OFF slider up (so the green indicator is visible). The bell icon will appear on the LCD display.
Tap the SNOOZE 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, push 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 pushed down.
Battery replacement
When the LCD starts to dim, replace with 2x AA new batteries at once.
Guarantee
2 year guarantee against material and workmanship defects (except battery). The guarantee is valid in those countries where the clock is officially being sold.
Broken or cracked lens screens are not covered under the Guarantee.
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 BC14-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: 77.5 KHz
Transmit power: 0 dBm
Certain trademarks used under license from The Procter & Gamble Company or its affiliates.

Braun helpline
Sh ould 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.

Documents / Resources

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