BRAUN BC10-DCF Alarm clock Instructions

BRAUN BC10-DCF Alarm clock

Battery precautions

1. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
2. Use only alkaline AA batteries of the same or equivalent type.
3. Insert batteries with the correct polarity.
4. Keep batteries away from children.
5. Dispose of exhausted batteries according to local legal requirements. Do not dispose them by throwing away with normal household rubbish.
6. Avoid short circuiting the contacts in the battery compartment and battery terminals.
7. Remove batteries from the unit if it will not be used for long period of time.
8. 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

1. Remove the battery door.
2. 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.
3. After 6 seconds, the Clock will automatically start scanning for the radio controlled time signal.
4. 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.

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)

1. LCD display
2. SNOOZE / LIGHT touch button
3. ALARM ON / OFF slider
4. TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch
5. + Key
6. – Key
7. Battery compartment
8. RESET key
9. RCC key
10. CALENDAR SETTING button
11. BACKLIGHT ON / OFF switch
    

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.

| No signal Kein Signal Pas de signal Nessun segnale Geen signaal Intet signal Sin señal
---|---
| Weak signal Schwaches Signal Signal faible Segnale debole Zwak signaal Svagt signal Señal débil
| Strong signal Starkes Signal Signal fort Segnale forte Sterk signaal Stærkt signal Señal fuerte

Note: You may use the RCC key to receive the time signal manually. The receive mode stops automatically after 6 minutes.

Setting the time

1. Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the TIME SETTING position.
2. Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to set the desired value. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to speed up the setting.
3. 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 and month

1. Press the CALENDAR button.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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

1. Slide the TIME SETTING / NEUTRAL / ALARM SETTING switch to the ALARM SETTING position.
2. Press the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to set the desired value. Press and hold the ‘+’ or ‘-’ key to speed up the setting.
3. 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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. To disable the alarm and snooze function, shift 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: 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.

Important

For best reception performance, please read the following instructions.

1. We strongly recommend you start your clock at night. Allow the clock to receive the signal automatically overnight.
2. Place the unit away from interfering sources such as TV set, computers, microwaves, etc.
3. Avoid placing the unit on or next to metal surfaces.
4. Avoid closed areas such as airports, basements, cement office buildings or factories.

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 +44 208 208 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.

References

• clocks.com
• Braun-Clocks: Braun Shop online | Buy Braun Clocks & Watches

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