BULOVA CR2032 Multi Bedside Alarm Clock Instruction Manual

: June 1, 2024
: Bulova

Table of Contents

Features
To Use the Remote
General Note:
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Features

DUAL usage either Multi bedside alarm clock with 3 separate alarms or as a Digital wall clock that offers Time / Day / Date and Temperature information (either °F or °C). This information rotates through a cycle allowing for large easy to see numbers from a distance or for the sight impaired as a bold bedside alarm.
Perpetual calendar up to 2099.
Countdown timer option up to 99 minutes 59 seconds.
12 or 24 hour (military / first Responder time display).
3 individual brightness level settings.
Sound activated display option or continuous on option. Clap hands and the display comes on for 15 Seconds then goes dark again.
Large digits for easy clear reading in 3 1/8” high.
Remote control feature makes setting easy. Connects from as far as 20 feet away (6 meters).
Battery backup (CR2032 included) retains settings in the event of a power outage.
Wall clock hanging pin included.
table top of bedside stand included.
Power transformer can be used worldwide (depending on type of blades needed). Standard north American plug supplied.
NOTE: If remote is misplaced all settings can be done with the rear case buttons as well.

General Note: During the setting procedures for example setting up time or alarm time, if there is no valid operation within 15 seconds, the clock will automatically exit the setting mode. Previous time and date before the setting will be restored from memory.

Ⅰ. To Start the Clock

Plug the power cord to the back of case. The other end which is standard USB insert into the transformer included in the package. The power supply to the clock is 5V / 1A. To ensure the clock functions perform properly, please always plug in the AC power supply to the clock.
There is a button cell battery CR2032 installed in the back of clock. Remove the battery cover and remove the insulator making sure that the engraving side (+) is up. Reassemble battery cover as indicated. The button cell battery is for backup purpose to retain settings in the event of AC power outage. It is strongly recommended to replace a fresh good quality CR2032 battery every year to prevent from losing the settings. While replacing batteries, keep the AC power supply connected. This will ensure the setup of the clock will not be lost from the memory.
For multi bedside alarm clock purpose, insert the bedside stand (included in package) to the back of clock.
Aremote control is included in the package and requires one CR2025 battery (included). Remove the battery cover as indicated on the back of remote and remove the insulator making sure that the engraving side (+) is up. Reassemble battery cover as indicated.

II. To Set Time

In clock mode, press and hold the SET button on back of clock for 3 seconds to enter time setting mode.
Following digits will be flashing in sequence: 12- or 24-hour format → Hour → Minute → Year→Month → Date → °C/°F.
Using UP and DOWN button to adjust to correct setting. Press and hold on UP or DOWN button will rapidly scan forward or backward.
Press the SET button to confirm your selection and go to next setting.
The setup is completed when there is no digit flashing on display. The clock automatically returns to normal clock mode.

III. To Select Display Mode

This clock has two display modes for selection. DP-1 time display; DP-2 Time / Date / Temperature alternating display. Press the SET button to select DP-1 (time only) or DP-2 for the desired display. If there is no valid operation within 3 seconds, previous selected mode will be restored from memory.

IV. To Use Sound Control Display On / Off
Press and hold the DOWN button for 3 seconds to turn ON/OFF the sound control function.
When sound control function is on, the display shows .
The display will keep for 15 seconds and then turn off. Voice or a sharp clap or touching the product will activate the display again for a short time then go dark again until the next time the display is required.
When sound control function is off, the display shows .
The display will always be on.

V. To Adjust Display Brightness
Press the UP button to adjust the display brightness. Wait a few seconds and the level chosen will reflect on the display automatically.
There are 3 levels of display brightness: L1 —L2 —L3 (BRIGHT – MEDIUM – DIM). Defualt setting is L3 (DIM).
Note: The display will automatically dim during 7pm – 5:59am. If desired, the display brightness can be adjusted during these hours.

VI. To Set Alarm

This Clock has three alarms showing as A1 / A2 / A3 respectively on display. The setting procedures are same for all three options.

Use the rear case buttons, press the DOWN button once, the will display. Press the UP button to turn ON the Alarm 1, the display changes to which means Alarm 1 is ON. The alarm indicator will be shown on the time display. In this setting alarm time will repeat every day from Monday to Sunday.
Under the alarm time display, press and hold the SET button, the alarm hour digits will flash. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the correct hour.
Note: If the clock is set for 12Hr, when it is PM time, the PM indicator will display.
Press the SET button once. The MINUTE digits will flash. Use the UP and DOWN buttons to set the correct minute.
Press the SET button once to save and exit.
To set Alarm 2 or Alarm 3, press the DOWN button twice, the will display. Press the UP button to turn ON Alarm 2 or Alarm 3. The display changes to or .
Follow the above Alarm 1 setting steps to setup Alarm 2 and Alarm 3.

VII. To Activate Alarm and Snooze Functions

The Alarm is OFF status, the display shows: .
The alarm is ON status, the display shows:
Whenever Alarm 1, Alarm 2 or Alarm 3 is in the ON status, the alarm indicator will be shown on the time display. Be sure to press the DOWN button to check all alarms are ON if you need three separate 3 alarms.

To see the preset alarm time of 3 alarm settings, follow the “To Set Alarm” processes — Press DOWN button to enter alarm setting mode and then press and hold SET button. Preset alarm time will be shown.
Press the DOWN button once, when the shows on the display, press the UP button to turn ON or OFF the Alarm 1 function.
Press the DOWN button twice, when the shows on the display,press the UP button to turn ON or OFF the Alarm 2 function.
Press the DOWN button three times, when the or shows on the display, press the UP button to turn ON or OFF the Alarm 3 function.
When the alarm is beeping, press any button to enter snooze mode and the alarm will sound again in 5 minutes. This will repeat each time that any of the buttons are pressed. The indicator “ will flash to confim snooze function is activated.
To stop the alarm, press and hold any button for 3 seconds to turn off the alarm.

VIII. To Use The Countdown Function

Press and hold the UP button for 3 seconds, the clock will enter countdown mode. The display shows .
Press the UP button once to set the desired countdown minutes. Press the DOWN button to set the desired countdown seconds.
Press the SET buttton to start or stop the countdown.
Toreset the countdown time, press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds, the display will show again. Then follow step 2 to reset a new countdown time.
To stop the countdown fucntion during counting, press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds twice. This will stop the countdown function and return to the time display.
When the countdown comes to zero, the alarm will sound.
Press any button to stop the alarm sound. The alarm sounds for one minute only and then the clock returns to countdown mode automatically.

To Use the Remote

| Display On/ Off
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| Alarm Oni Off/ Snooze function
| Calendar and time setting/ Clock display mode selection
| Up/ Countdown function
| Alarm button/ Alarm setting
| Display brightness
| °C / °F selection
| Down
| Digits keys for quick selection during setting, except countdown function

General Note:

During the setting procedures for example setting up time or alarm time, if there is no valid operation within15 seconds, the clock will automatically exit the setting mode. Previous time and date before the setting will be restored from memory,
When use remote control to set the clock, make sure the remote control is facing the front of the clock.

I. To Set Time

Press the button to turn on the display.
In clock mode, press and hold the button for 3 seconds to enter time setting mode.
Following digits will be flashing in sequence: 12 or 24 hour format → Hour → Minute →Year → Month→ Date→ °C/°F,
Using or button to adjust to correct setting. Press and hold on or button will rapidly scan forward or backward.
Press the button to confirm your selection and go to next setting.
The setup is completed when there is no digit flashing on display. The clock automatically returns to normal clock mode.

II. To Select Display Mode

This clock has two display modes for selection. DP-1 Time Display; DP-2 Time / Date / Temperature alternating display.
Press the button to select desired display mode DP-1 or DP-2. Wait a few second and the desired display mode will show on display.

Ill. To Adjust Display Brightness

Press the button to adjust the display brightness. Wait a few seconds and the level chosen will reflect on the display automatically.
There are 3 levels of display brightness: L1 — L2 —L3 (BRIGHT
– MEDIUM – DIM), Defualt setting is L3 (DIM).
Note: The display will automatically dim during 7pm = 5:59am. If desired, the display brightness can be adjusted during these hours.

IV. To Set Alarm

This Clock has three alarms showing as A1 / A2/ A3 respectively

on display. The setting procedures are same for all three options.

Press the button once, the will display. Press the button to turn ON the Alarm 1, the display changes to which means Alarm 1 is ON. The alarm indicator will be shown on the time display. In this setting alarm time will repeat every day from Monday to Sunday.
Under the alarm time display, press and hold the button, the alarm hour digits will flash. Use the or buttons to set the correct hour.
Note: If the clock is set for 12Hr, when it is PM time, the PM indicator will display.
Press the button once. The MINUTE digits will flash. Use the or buttons to set the correct minute.
Press the button once to save and exit.
To set Alarm 2 or Alarm 3, press the button twice, the will display. Press the button to turn ON Alarm 2 or Alarm 3. The display changes to or .
Follow the above Alarm 1 setting steps to setup Alarm 2 and Alarm 3.

V. To Activate Alarm And Snooze Functions

The alarm is OFF status, the display shows:
The alarm is ON status, the display shows:
Whenever Alarm 1, Alarm 2 or Alarm 3 is in the ON status, the alarm indicator will be shown on the time display. Be sure to press the button to check all alarms are ON if you need three separate 3 alarms.

To see the preset alarm time of 3 alarm settings, follow the “To Set Alarm” processes — Press button to enter alarm setting mode and then press and hold button. Preset alarm time will be shown.
Press the button once, when the shows on the display, press the button to turn ON or OFF the Alarm 1 function.
Press the button twice, when the shows on the display,press the button to turn ON or OFF the Alarm 2 function.
Press the button three times, when the or shows on the display, press the button to turn ON or OFF the Alarm 3 function.
When the alarm is beeping, press button to enter snooze mode and the alarm will sound again in 5 minutes. The indicator will flash to confim snooze function is activated.
To stop the alarm, press any button except button to turn off the alarm. When the alarm is in snooze mode, press any button except button will also turn off the alarm.

VI. To Use The Countdown Function

Press and hold the button for 3 seconds, the clock will enter countdown mode. The display shows .
Press the button once to set the desired countdown minutes. Press the button to set the desired countdown seconds.
Press the button to start or stop the countdown.
Toreset the countdown time, press and hold the button for 3 seconds, the display will show again. Then follow step 2 to reset a new countdown time.
To stop the countdown fucntion during counting, press and hold the button for 3 seconds twice. This will stop the countdown function and return to the time display.
When the countdown comes to zero, the alarm will sound. Press any button to stop the alarm sound. The alarm sounds for one minute only and then the clock returns to countdown mode automatically.

VII.To Select Temperature Scale °F / °C

In time mode, press button to select °F or °C temperature reading.

General Notes

Use a clean, dry, soft cloth to wipe away fingerprints. Do not use any solvents or abrasive cleaner / polish.
Do not tape anything to clock surfaces as the adhesive can degrade the finish.
If present, gently peel off protective film on top and/or front of clock.