i-box WJ-288APP Dusk Radio Alarm Clock with Wireless Charging User Manual

June 6, 2024
i-box

Dusk
Radio Alarm Clock with Wireless Charging

Introduction

The Dusk is a stylish combined bedside radio alarm clock and Bluetooth speaker. What’s special about the Dusk is that you can not only control it using the buttons on the front but also by using the i-box Connect app. With the i-box Connect app, control and set up is so much faster, easier and more precise. Additional features include:

  • 10 white noise and natural soundtracks which you can play, combine and mix using the app,
  • FM radio with 20 presets which you can control, store and recall using the app.
  • Dual alarms can be set for any day or day of the week
  • Wireless charging panel for Qi-enabled devices and a USB charging port

Caring for your Radio Alarm Clock

Do not place naked flame sources, such as lighted candles on or near the Dusk.
Keep away from dripping or splashing liquids.
The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight, very high or low temperatures, moisture, strong magnetic fields high frequencies, and dusty environments.
Always leave sufficient space around the unit for ventilation.
Do not use abrasives, thinner, or other solvents to clean the unit.
To clean, wipe with a clean soft cloth.
Never attempt to insert wires, pins, or other such objects into the vents or opening of the unit.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit, there are no user-serviceable parts.
If the radio is damaged or malfunctions do not use it. Consult a qualified service engineer.
This product contains a Lithium coin cell battery to keep the battery away from children. The battery could be harmful if swallowed. Seek immediate medical advice if you believe a battery has been swallowed.
Do not dispose of this product with household waste at the end of its life cycle; take it to a designated collection center for the recycling of electrical and electronic appliances with batteries. Please check with your Local Authority for recycling advice.

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Controls & Features

Front View

1. LED Display
2. Previous / Tune Down
3. Play / Pause / Preset / Enter
4. Next / Tune Up
5. Snooze / Sleep / Dimmer
6. Volume down / Alarm set
7. Volume up / Clock Key| 8. Standby (long press) / Mode Select / Alarm Off (FM / BT / nature sound)
9. Bass Reflector 10. DC Power Socket
11. USB Charging Port
12. Wire Antenna
13. Wireless Charging Pad
14. Speakers
15. Backup Battery Compartment
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Operating Dusk using App

The Dusk is compatible with the ‘i-box connect’ application available for download on iOS and Android phones.
We strongly recommend that you download and use the app for the setup and control of your i-box Dusk.
Time: Setting the time is automatic using the app.
Alam Setting the alarms is simpler and faster and offers more options.
Radio: Tune the radio and save your favorite stations to for instant recall.
White Noise Machine: Play single or multiple white noise and natural soundtracks and mix them to create your own unique combinations.

Downloading and Installing the App
Search for the ‘i-box Connect’ application on the Apple ‘App Store’ or on the ‘Google Play store. Or using a smartphone scan the appropriate OR code Apple or Android printed on the insert card you will find in the gift box and click on the pop-up link which will take you to the store page. Ensure you are scanning the correct OR code for the device being used.

Once the app has been downloaded and installed, open the app.

Signing Up and Signing In

  1. Sign up using your personal details to create an account if you don’t already own an account.
  2. After verifying the account, use your personal details to sign in.
  3. Before connecting the app to your i-box Dusk, make sure the Dusk is connected using the Wireless Connection Mode. See opposite.

Note: A confirmation email will be sent to the email address you provided to verify the account.

From the app you will be able to control many of the functions of the Dusk. Any changes made using the app will automatically be updated on the alarm clock. Enter any available menu to make any desired changes.

Powering your Radio Alarm Clock
To power, the i-box Dusk alarm clock, plug the power adaptor (supplied) into a wall socket and the jack plug into the DC-In port on the back of the Dusk (10).

Battery Backup Installation

1 x CR-2025 battery is installed in the battery compartment (15) to provide a backup power supply. If the mains supply is disconnected or interrupted this backup power supply ensures that the time and alarm settings are saved but does not power any other functions (e.g. Radio or display). Remove the plastic tab as shown below to activate the battery.

Wireless Connection Mode
The Dusk has a Wireless playback mode, press the Mode Select key (8) to enter Wireless mode, if no device is connected. the radio will automatically enter pairing mode.

The BT icon will flash to indicate that it is in pairing mode.

Wireless Pairing Mode
To connect a compatible Bluetooth device, follow the steps below.

To disconnect the currently connected device, long-press the key (3).

Setting the Clock and Calendar
The first time you power up your i-box Dusk it will start up in Standby Mode and the display will show 00:00 long-press the clock key to start setting the time and calendar.
Set the Time Display Format – 24-hour clock (military time) or 12 hours (AM/PM)

Standby Mode and Mode Select
In Standby mode Short press the Mode/Standby Key → (8) to switch ON in the last mode played, Short press repeatedly to select from FM Radio/Bluetooth/Natural Sound modes, long-press the Standby Key → (8) to return to standby mode

Alarm Setting – In Standby Mode
To set an alarm, you need to be in Standby Mode long-press the Standby key (8) to enter standby mode. Long press the Alarm set key (6) to enter alarm set mode.

Alarm Time Setting

Alarm Frequency
Select which days the alarm will sound. Choose from Daily: d1-7 / Weekday: d1-5 /Weekend: d6-7

Alarm Source
Select the sound source for when the alarm sounds. Choose from ‘bP’ – Beeps last listened to FM station e.g. ‘98.2’ or one of the nature sounds ‘n01-n10’.

Setting Second Alarm
To set a secondary alarm, repeat the steps above. If only one alarm is desired, long-press the Mode Select key (8) to exit the alarm setting mode.
Activating/Deactivating Alarm
In Standby Mode, short press the Alarm Set key (6) to cycle through the alarm set options.

Stopping/Snoozing Alarm
Snooze Stop

FM Radio Mode

Press the Mode button to switch to FM radio mode, the display will show TM’ then will display the frequency of the radio station.

Manual Tune
Use the or keys (2 or 4) to manually adjust the frequency to find the desired radio station.

Automatic Search
Long press the or keys(5 or 7) to automatically scan to the next available FM Radio station.

Presets
Saving a station to Preset slot Save your favorite stations to one of the 20 available preset slots.

Recalling a station from a Preset slot
Save your favorite stations to one of the 20 available preset slots.

Wireless Playback Mode
For Wireless Connection Mode, see page 6.
Use the Vol — or Vol + keys (6 or 7) to adjust the volume. Also, you can the connected device to adjust the volume.

Use the or keys (2 or 4) to change the song playing. Or use the connected device.
Press the key (6) to play or pause the playing song. Or use the connected device.

To disconnect the currently connected device, long-press the HI key (6).

White Noise/Natural Soundtrack Mode
Press the Mode button to switch to Natural Soundtracks, the display will show ‘N 01’. Use the 144 or NI keys (2 or 4) to select one of the 10 soundtracks available.

Screen Dimmer Mode
To adjust the brightness of the display Short press the Snooze/Sleep/Dimmer key (5) cycle through the screen display brightness settings. There are 6 brightness levels to choose from including off.

Sleep Timer Mode
In one of the three audio modes, a sleep timer can be set to automatically put the device into standby mode after a selected time. Choose from 120. 90. 60. 40, 30. 20, 10, and Off.

After a few seconds, the screen will return to the time display and the sleep timer will be set.
A small Zz icon will appear under the time on the display, indicating that the sleep timer is active. To see how long is left on the timer, long-press the snooze key (5).

To deactivate the sleep timer, repeatedly press the snooze key (5) until OFF is displayed.

Wireless Charging
If your phone has Qi wireless charging capability you can use the charging panel on the top of the Dusk to charge it.
Please Note: Wireless charging is likely to interfere with radio reception therefore we advise you not to try listening to FM radio during charging.

  1. Center your smartphone on the cross in the middle of the charging panel (1).
  2. The @O) wireless charging icon will be displayed in the bottom right corner of the LCD panel while your phone is charging and the battery charge status can be seen on your phone’s display.

Please Note: Your phone will not charge when the Dusk is in backup mode (not being powered by the power adapter).
USB Power Output You can also charge a phone or other device via the USB charging port (cable not included).

USB Power Output

You can also charge a phone or other device via the USB charging port (cable not included).

Specifications

Power Input 5V-3.5A
Audio Output 2 x 3W RMS
FM Frequency 87.5-108MHz
USB charging port 5V-1A
Bluetooth Version 5.0
Battery Backup CR2025

Troubleshooting

Problem Solutions
Radio reception is poor Check that the antenna is extended for maximum signal

strength and improved reception. Adjust the antenna direction to improve the signal Move the radio closer to a window. Check that the radio is not close to microwaves, fluorescent lights or other equipment which may cause interference.
No sound| Check if the volume is turned down. Increase the volume.
Check that the radio is switched on.
Try tuning to another radio station.
The alarm clock does not turn on| Check power supply connections.
Check mains socket is switched on.
 After a power cut, time and alarm settings don’t reset,| No backup battery fitted – Insert the CR2025 battery
Backup battery incorrectly fitted – insert properly see diagram
Wireless charging not working| Normally your smartphone should be centered on the charging pad as shown. However, some phones may need to be placed slightly off-center. As the built-in wireless receiver may not be centered inside the phone. This varies by brand/model.
Remove your smartphone from its case if the thickness of the case exceeds 5mm or if it contains metal.
The charging time varies depending on the charging capacity of the battery and its current residual capacity.
The components may heat up during the charging process. They will slowly cool down again after the charging process.

Disclaimer
Updates to Firmware and/or hardware components are made regularly. Therefore some of the instructions, specifications and pictures in this documentation may differ slightly from your particular situation. All items described in this guide are for illustration purposes only and may not apply to your particular situation. No legal right or entitlements may be obtained from the description made in this manual.

Declaration of conformity
Hereby, Philex Electronic Ltd. declares that the radio equipment: model i-box Dusk, for wireless reception in domestic premises is in compliance with the Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.philex.com/doc

Technical support
For further help, advice, information or live chat visit www.iboxstyle.com

Waste electrical and electronic products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority for recycling advice.

ErP/EuP directive No. (EU) 2019(1782)
Power Supply

Manufacturer/Address| Philex Electronic Ltd.
Kingfisher Wharf, London Road, Bedford, United Kingdom. Registration No. 339123
C=11-11ILE X
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Model identifier| AK12WA-0500200VVW,
AK12WA-0500200VU,
AK12WA-0500200BW,
AK12WA-0500200BU

Input voltage 100-240V
Input AC frequency 50/60Hz
Output voltage 5VDC
Output current 3.5A
Output power 17.5W
Average active efficiency 80.%
Efficiency at low load (10 %) 83.%
No-load power consumption 0.061w

FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Caution: Any changes or modifications to this device not explicitly approved by the manufacturer could void your authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

RF Exposure Information This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. During the operation of the device, a distance of 15 cm surrounding the device and 20 cm above the top surface of the device must be respected.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the radiator and your body.

UK Distributor:
Philex Electronic Ltd„ Kingfisher Wharf, London Road, Bedford, MK42 ONX, United Kingdom
EU Distributor:
Philex Electronic Ireland Ltd.,  Robwyn House, Corrintra, Castleblayney,  Co Monaghan A75 YX76, Ireland
© Philex Electronic Ltd 2021. vb1.2

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