Zeon Far East BC13 Weather Station LCD Alarm Clock with Outdoor Sensor Instruction Manual

June 6, 2024
Zeon Far East

Zeon Far East BC13 Weather Station LCD Alarm Clock with Outdoor Sensor

Instruction Manual

Zeon Far East BC13 Weather Station LCD Alarm Clock with Outdoor Sensor
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Battery precautions

  1. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
  2. Use only alkaline AA/AAA 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 as indicated in the main unit and 2xAAA new batteries in the sensor as indicated in battery compartments.
  3. To pair the main unit with the sensor, press the RESET key at the back of the main unit first, and then press the RESET key inside the battery compartment of the sensor.
  4. In some cases the main unit and the sensor will not pair immediately. You can reset the unit and the sensor again as described in the above section. Due to the atmospheric disturbance, the best reception often occurs during night time.
  5. Close the battery door.

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 and the alarm time shows on LCD display 3 seconds.
    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.

  • PAIR button
    Press PAIR button to receive 433 MHz signal for outdoor sensor reception.

  • 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

  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. PAIR button
  10. BACKLIGHT ON / OFF switch

Display details

  1. Time
  2. AM / PM indicator (for 12 hour format)
  3. Alarm icon
  4. Indoor temperature
  5. Outdoor temperature
  6. Indoor humidity
  7. Outdoor humidity
  8. Low battery indicator
  9. Weather forecast indicator

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 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. And the alarm time will show on the LCD display 3 seconds.
  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.

Placing the sensor outside

  1. Place the sensor outside within a 30 metre (98ft) range of the main unit.
  2. The sensor can be placed vertically on flat surface under a covered area which can shield it from rain or it can be mounted on a wall with a screw.
  3. The sensor is IPX 3 water resistant, however extreme temperatures, placing on wet surface and shock should be avoided to prevent damage.
  4. It is strongly advised to place the sensor under a covered area which can shield it from direct sunlight or wet conditions for an accurate reading.

Reading indoor/outdoor temperature & humidity Set the temperature to °C or °F by pressing °C/°F key.
Note :
1. If no signal is received or the transmission is interrupted, the “- -” symbol will appear on the LCD display.
2. Ensure that the main unit and the sensor are placed within a 30 metre (98ft) range from each other. Press the PAIR button to receive the sensor signal.
3. If the “- -” symbol is still showing on the LCD display, please reset the main unit and then the sensor.

Weather forecast indicator

The built-in barometer can detect atmospheric pressure changes. Based on the data collected. It can predict the weather condition in the forthcoming 12 to 24 hours.
Note:
The weather forecast predicts the weather condition in the forthcoming 12 to 24 hours. It may not necessarily reflect the current situation. We do not accept any liability for damage which may occur as a result of an incorrect weather forecast.
Setting the night light
1. Slide the BACKLIGHT switch to ON position to enable the night light mode.
2. 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 on main unit, replace with two new AA batteries at once. When the ‘Low battery indicator’ is visible on outdoor
sensor, replace with two AAA batteries at once.
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.

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 screen is not covered under the Guarantee.
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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.
This product conforms to the EMC requirements as per council directive 2014/30/EU.
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.
WARNING!
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Information

This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

NOTE : 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 the 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.

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

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