hama 00186322 RC 660 Radio Alarm Clock Instruction Manual

: June 17, 2024
: Hama

Table of Contents

hama 00186322 RC 660 Radio Alarm Clock
Product Information
Product Usage Instructions
Controls and Displays
Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes
Package Contents
Getting Started
Operation
Care and Maintenance
Technical Data
References
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hama 00186322 RC 660 Radio Alarm Clock

Product Information

Specifications:

Model: RC 660
Power Supply: 4.5V, 3 x AAA batteries
Frequency Band: 77.5 kHz

Controls and Displays:

Time
Alarm time
Month
Day
Room humidity
Room temperature
SNOOZE / LIGHT button / twilight sensor = activate the backlight (approx. 10 seconds) / stop the alarm for 5 minutes
12/24/ YEAR button = toggle 12/24-hour time format / set the year
HOUR/MONTH button = activate/deactivate the alarm / Display the set alarm time / set the hour/month
SENSOR OFF/ON slide switch = activate/deactivate the twilight sensor
LOCK slide switch = change between normal mode and set modes: alarm, date and time
ALARM SELECT slide switch = select alarm mode

Display:

Symbol	Meaning
Radio signal	PLA
Weak radio signal	PM
12:00-23:59 (12-hour time)	AM
0:00-11:59 (12-hour time)	D
Day	M
1 time alarm	2 time alarm
Snooze function	Summer time

Product Usage Instructions

Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes

Warning: This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific hazards and risks.
Note: This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.

Lock Position and Battery Insertion
Set the LOCK slide switch to the LOCK position to select normal mode. To insert the batteries, open the battery compartment (14) and insert 3 x AAA batteries following the polarity markings.

Automatic Date/Time Setting using the DCF Signal
The clock can automatically set the date and time using the DCF signal. Ensure that the radio signal symbol is displayed. The clock will synchronize with the atomic clock signal and set the correct date and time.

Alarm Settings
To set the alarm, hold down the HOUR/MONTH button (9) to activate/deactivate the alarm. Use the same button to display and set the alarm time.

Selecting an Alarm Mode:

Select the desired alarm mode (WORKING DAY or NORMAL) using the ALARM SELECT slide switch (13). Please note that the alarm mode only has an effect if an alarm is enabled.
While the alarm signal is sounding, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button (7) to activate the snooze function. The alarm symbol will flash and the alarm signal will be stopped for 5 minutes, after which it will sound again.

Care and Maintenance
Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents. Make sure that water does not get into the product.

Warrants Disclaimer
Hama GmbH & Co KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/mounting, improper use of the product, or failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: How do I activate/deactivate the alarm?
A: Use the HOUR/MONTH button (9) to activate or deactivate the alarm.
Q: How do I set the alarm time?
A: Hold down the HOUR/MONTH button (9) to display and set the alarm time.
Q: How do I activate the snooze function?
A: While the alarm signal is sounding, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button (7) to activate the snooze function.

Controls and Displays

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Time
Alarm time
Month
Day
Room humidity
Room temperature
SNOOZE / LIGHT button / twilight sensor = activate the backlight (approx. 10 seconds) / stop the alarm for5 minutes
12/24/ YEAR button = toggle 12/24-hour time format / set the year
HOUR/MONTH button = activate/deactivate the alarm / Display the set alarm time / set the hour/month
MIN/DATE button = activate/deactivate manual radio signal reception / switch between °C and °F / set minute/date
SENSOR OFF/ON slide switch = activate/deactivate the twilight sensor
LOCK slide switch = change between normal mode and set modes: alarm, date and time
ALARM SELECT slide switch = select alarm mode
Battery compartment

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Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes

Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to draw your attention to specific hazards and risks.

Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes

Package Contents

Radio Controlled Alarm Clock RC 660
3 x AAA batteries
These operating instructions

Safety Notes

The product is intended for private, noncommercial use only.
Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating, and only use it in a dry environment.
Do not use the product in areas where the use of electronic devices is not permitted.
Do not put the product near interference fields, metal frames, computers, TVs, etc. Electronic devices and window frames can negatively affect the product’s functionality.
Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service work to qualified experts.
Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.
Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children due to the risk of suffocation.
Dispose of packaging material immediately according to locally applicable regulations.
Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters or other heat sources or in direct sunlight.
Do not operate the product outside the power limits given in the specifications.
Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.
Keep this product, as all electrical products, out of the reach of children!
Use the item only in moderate climatic conditions.
Use the product for its intended purpose only.

Warning – Batteries

When inserting batteries, note the correct polarity (+ and – markings) and insert the batteries accordingly. Failure to do so could result in the batteries leaking or exploding.
Only use batteries that match the specified type. Keep the instructions for the correct choice of batteries included with the operating instructions of devices safe for future reference.
Before you insert the batteries, clean the battery contacts and the polarity contacts.
Do not allow children to change batteries without supervision.
Replace all the batteries in a set at the same time.
Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types or from different manufacturers.
Remove the batteries from products that are not being used for an extended period (unless these are being kept ready for an emergency).
Do not short-circuit batteries.
Do not charge batteries.
Do not burn batteries or heat them up.
Never open, damage or swallow batteries or allow them to enter the environment. They can contain toxic, environmentally harmful heavy metals.
Remove spent batteries from the product and dispose of them without delay.
Avoid storing, charging and using in extreme temperatures and at extremely low atmospheric pressures (such as at high altitudes).
Ensure that batteries with damaged housings do not come into contact with water.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

Getting Started

Move the LOCK slide switch (12) to the LOCK position to select normal mode.

Inserting the batteries
Open the battery compartment (14), insert three AAA batteries with the correct polarity and close the battery compartment (14).

Operation

Note Immediate Hold down the 12/24/ YEAR button (8), HOUR/ MONTH button (9) or the MIN/ DATE button (10) to select the values faster. ly remove and dispose of dead batteries from the product

Automatic date/time setting using the DCF signal

Once you have inserted the batteries, the display is switched on, an acoustic signal sounds and the alarm clock automatically starts searching for a DCF radio signal. During the search, the radio icon / will flash. This process can take 3 to5 minutes.
When the wireless signal is received, the date and time are automatically set

Note – Time settings

If, during initial setup of the device, no DCF radio signal is received within the first few minutes, the search is aborted. The radio icon will go out.
If there are reception problems, we recommend leaving the clock to sit overnight, since interference isgenerally less at night.
In the meantime, you can start a manual search for the DCF radio signal at another location or you can manually set the time and date.

Alarm
Setting the alarm time

Move the LOCK slide switch (12) to the ALARM SET position to manually set the alarm time (2).
Repeatedly press the 12/24/YEAR button (8) to set the time of alarm 1 or alarm 2.
Either the symbol or the symbol is displayed accordingly.
Set the hour by pressing the HOUR/ MONTH button (9).
Set the minute by pressing the MIN/DATE button (10).
If necessary, press the 12/24/YEAR button (8) again to set the other alarm.
Move the LOCK slide switch (12) to the LOCK position to save your settings and return to normal mode.
Repeatedly press the HOUR/MONTH button (9) to display the set time of alarm 1 or alarm 2.
The corresponding symbol ( or ) is displayed for about 10 seconds.
By default, in normal mode (LOCK) the time for alarm 1 is displayed.

Activating/deactivating the alarm

Press the HOUR/MONTH button (9) once or repeatedly and hold it for about 3 seconds to enable or disable one of the alarms.
If an alarm is activated, the corresponding symbol ( or ) is displayed.

Select alarm mode

Move the ALARM SELECT slide switch (13) to the WORKING DAY position.
If alarm 1 or alarm 2 is activated, the weekday alarm only triggers an alarm on weekdays (Monday to Friday). ALW (7) appears on the display.
Move the ALARM SELECT slide switch (13) to the NORMAL position.
If alarm 1 or alarm 2 is activated, the normal alarm triggers an alarm daily. The display does not show any additional indicator.

Note – Alarm mode
Selecting an alarm mode (WORKING DAY or NORMAL) only has an effect if an alarm is enabled

Alarm mode exit/snooze function

If the alarm is triggered, the alarm symbol / will begin to flash and an alarmwill sound.
Press any button (except the SNOOZE/ LIGHT button (7)) to stop the alarm.
Otherwise, it will stop automatically after 2 minutes.

Note – Snooze function
While the alarm signal is sounding, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button (7) to activate the snooze function. The alarm symbol / and will begin to flash. The alarm signal will be stopped for 5 minutes, after which it will sound again.

Care and Maintenance

Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents. Make sure that water does not get into the product.

Warranty Disclaimer

Hama GmbH & Co KG assumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/ mounting, improper use of the product or failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.

Technical Data

Power supply 4.5 V 3 x AAA batteries

Declaration of Conformity
Hereby, Hama GmbH & Co KG declares that the radio equipment type [00186321, 00186322] complies with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU Declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address:
https://uk.hama.com 00186321, 00186322 Downloads

Frequency band(s) 77.5 kHz

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