hama 00186383 PP-245 Radio-Controlled DCF Wall Clock Instruction Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Hama

Radio-Controlled DCF Wall Clock
PP-245
00186383
00104936
Operating Instructions

Operating instruction

Controls and Displays

AM/PM (12-hour format)
Time
Day
Month
Day of the week
Moon phase
Room temperature
Time zone
Summertime
Battery symbol
Wireless symbol
Opening for wall mounting
Base
MODE button
=settings/confirms the setting
°F/°C button
=switches between °C and °F
UP button
=increases the current setting; activates/deactivates manual radio signal reception; switches the display mode
DOWN button
=decreases the current setting; activates/deactivates manual radio signal reception; selects the language
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

PP-245 DCF wireless wall clock
1AAbattery
These operating instructions

Safety Instructions

The product is intended for private, non-commercial use only.
Use the product for its intended purpose only.
Protect the product from dirt, moistureand overheating, and only use it in adry environment.
Do not operate the product outside the power limits given in the specifications.
Do not use the product in moist environments and avoid splashes.
Do not use the product in the immediate vicinity of heaters or other heat sources or in direct sunlight.
Do not use the product in areas where the use of electronic devices is not permitted.
Do not place the product near interference fields, metal frames, computers, TVs, etc.
Electronic devices and window frames can negatively affect the functionality of the product.
Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it becomes damaged.
Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service work to qualified experts.
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 modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.
Keep this product, as all electrical products, out of the reach of children!
Use the item only in moderate climatic conditions.

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 (or rechargeable batteries) that match the specified type.
Before you insert the batteries, clean the battery contacts and the polar contacts.
Do not allow children to change batteries without supervision.
Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of different types or make.
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 throw batteries in a fire.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Never open, damage, or swallow batteries or allow them to enter the environment. They can contain toxic, environmentally harmful heavy metals.
Immediately remove and dispose of dead batteries from the product.
Avoid storing, charging or using the device in extreme temperatures and extremely low atmospheric pressure(for example, at high altitudes).

Getting Started

Inserting the battery

Remove the battery that was already inserted into the clock, remove the protective film if necessary as well as the contact interrupter and re-insert the battery with the correct polarity. The clock is ready for operation.

Replacing the battery

Remove and dispose of any used batteries. Insert the new battery (AA). Ensure that the polarity of the battery corresponds to the symbols in the battery compartment (18).

Installation

Warning –Mounting Note

Before mounting the clock, ensure that the chosen wall is suitable for the weight to be mounted, and make sure that there are no electrical wires, water, gas, or other lines at the installation site on the wall.
Purchase special fastening materials from specialized dealers.
Do not mount the product above locations where persons might linger.
You can mount the wall clock on a wall using the opening on the back (12).
You can also stand the wall clock on a level surface using the base (13).

Operation

Note –Input
Hold down the UP button (16) or the DOWN button (17) to select the values faster.

Automatic setting using the DCF signal

Once the batteries are inserted, the clock automatically searches for PCF signal. During the search, the wireless icon (11) flashes.

Display

|

Searching for the DCF signal

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Display flashing

| Active

Displayed continuously

| Successful –signal is being received
Not displayed| Deactivated

If the station still does not receive a signal, press and hold the UP button (16) and the DOWN button (17) for approx. 3seconds to start the manual search for the DCF signal.
The wireless icon (11) will start to flash.

Note –Time settings

The search process takes about 3-10 minutes. If the search fails, it ends and is repeated at the next clock hour. The wireless icon (11) disappears.
In the meantime you can, however, set the time and the date manually.
The clock automatically continues to search for the DCF signal on daily basis (between 1:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m.). If the signal is received successfully, the manually-set time and date are overwritten.

Note – Summertime
The clock automatically switches to summertime. S (9) appears on the display as long as summertime is activated.

Press and hold the UP button (16) and the DOWN button (17) again for approx. 3 seconds to stop the manual search.

(Manual) settings

Press and hold the UP button (16) and the DOWN button (17) for approx. 3seconds to stop the search for the DCF signal. The wireless icon (11) disappears and you can set the time manually
Press and hold the MODE button (14) for approx. 3seconds to make the following settings one after the other:
Hours (2)
Minutes (2)
Year (2)
Month (4)
Day (3)
To select individual values, press the UP button (16) or the DOWN button (17) and confirm each selection by pressing the MODE button (14).
While you are setting the minutes or seconds, press the °F/°C button (15) to switch between the 12-hour (a.m./p.m.) and 24-hour formats.
If you do not make an entry for 10 seconds, you automatically exit the setup mode.
Press and hold the DOWN button (17) until the desired language for the week display (5) appears.

Note – Day of the week
You can choose from English (GB), French (FR), German (DE), Spanish (ES), Dutch (DU)and Italian (IT)for the display of the day of the week.

Time zone

Note – Time zone

The DCF signal can be received over long distances, but always transmits the current Central European Time in Germany. Make sure you account for the time difference in countries with another time zone.
If you are in Moscow, the time is 3hours later than in Germany. This means that you should set +3 for the time zone. The clock then automatically sets the time to 3hours after the DCF signal is received or relative to the manually set time.
Press and hold the UP button (16) for approx. 3seconds to display the time in a different time zone. The time zone icon (8) is displayed.
Press and hold the MODE button (14) for approx. 3seconds to set the required time zone difference. The hour’s display (2) begins to flash.
To select the time difference (+/- 12 hours), press the UP button (16) or the DOWN button (17) and confirm each selection by pressing the MODE button (14).
If you do not make an entry for 10 seconds, you automatically exit the setup mode.
Press and hold the UP button (16) for approx. 3seconds to return to the normal time display

Celsius /Fahrenheit

Press the °F/°C button (15) to choose between °C and °F for the temperature display.

Moon phases

The clock indicates the current moon phase (6) with the following icons.

Display (6)	Moon phase
New moon

Waxing crescent
Waxing half moon
Waxing moon
Full moon
Waning moon
Waning half moon
Waning crescent

Low battery charge

When the battery icon (10) appears on the display, the battery charge is very low. Replace the battery immediately.

Care and Maintenance

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

Warranty Disclaimer

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

Technical Data

****	PP-245 DCF wireless wall clock
Power supply	1.5 V

1AAbattery
Measuring range Temperature| 0°C –+50°C/ 32°F –122°F
Radio-controlled DCF clock| Yes
Thermometer| Yes

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Hama GmbH &CoKG declares that the radio equipment type [00186383, 00104936] is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.hama.com -> 00186383, 00104936 -> Downloads.

Frequency band(s)	77.5 kHz

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86652 Monheim/ Germany
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+49 9091 502-0

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