i-Star IS-ACO1 Projection Alarm Clock Radio User Guide

user guide

PROJECTION ALARM CLOCK RADIO
PROJEKTIONS-WECKRADIO
ALARMA PROYECTOR RADIO DESPERTADOR
RADIO REVEIL PROJECTEUR
SVEGLIA CON PROIETTORE RADIOSVEGLIA
PROJECTIE-WEKKERRADIO
IS-ACO1

Warnings and advice

This product uses a Lithium coin cell (not supplied) for backup, keeping 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 batteries in a fire as this could cause an explosion.

The unit should not be exposed to direct sunlight, very high or low temperatures, moisture, strong magnetic fields, high frequencies, and dusty environments.
Do not use abrasives, benzene, thinner, or other solvents to clean the surface of the unit. To clean, wipe with a clean soft cloth it and a mild detergent solution.
Never attempt to insert wires, pins, or other such objects into the vents or openings of the unit.

Make sure the vents are not covered with newspaper, tablecloths, curtains, or similar items. Leave a distance of 5 cm around the unit to allow for adequate ventilation.
Do not disassemble or modify the unit, there are no user-serviceable parts. If the unit is damaged or malfunctions do not use it. Consult a qualified service engineer.

All electrical and electronic products containing Lithium batteries should be disposed of separately from household waste at an appropriate recycling point/center. For more detailed information about the disposal of your old appliance, please contact your local authority.

Box Contents

1x Projection alarm clock, 1x 5VDC Power adaptor, 1x User guide

Features and controls

1. Projector FOCUS dial
2. Projector lens
3. SNOOZE button/SLEEP
button/DIMMER button
4. Display
5. Alarm 1 indicator (alarm)
6. Alarm 1 indicator (radio)
7. Alarm 2 indicator (alarm)
8. Alarm 2 indicator (radio)
9. PROJECTOR ON/OFF button/
180° FLIP button
10. MEM/M+ button/SET button/
DATE button| 11. < BACKWARDS button
12. > FORWARD button
13. ALARM 1 button/
VOL DOWN button
14. ALARM 2 button/
VOL UP button
15. POWER button/
ALARM OFF button
16. Speaker
17. USB charging port
18. Antenna
19. Battery compartment
20. DC IN socket
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Introduction

Your IS-AC01 Projection Alarm Clock Radio projects the time in red digits onto the ceiling allowing you to see the time at a glance. Features & Benefits

• 1.2” LED display with dimmer
• 180° image rotation projection with focus adjustment
• FM radio with preset radio station
• Dual alarm settings and choice of wake up by radio or beep
• Snooze/sleep function
• USB charging port

Powering your alarm clock radio
Plug the power adaptor into a mains socket and connect the DC jack plug to the DC power socket (20) on the back of the unit. Switch the mains socket power on, the LED  screen will light up and the radio will enter standby mode

• The radio is also equipped with a backup system powered by a 3V lithium CR2032 coin cell (not supplied). If the power is interrupted, the radio automatically switches to the battery power supply which powers the clock and ensures the timer settings are not lost. The battery compartment (19) is located on the underside of the IS-AC01.

1. Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw holding the compartment door closed and remove the door.
2. Insert the battery into the compartment making sure the positive and negative (+ or -) sides of the battery are in contact with the corresponding terminals in the battery compartment.
3. Refit the battery compartment door and replace the screw Please Note: When replacing the battery, leave the power adaptor connected. Otherwise, all clock and alarm settings will be lost

Setting the clock
1. In standby mode, press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds (10) to enter the clock setting mode.
2. Press the SET button (10) repeatedly to cycle through the setting options: Year > Month/Day > Time
3 Setting the year: Press the BACKWARD button < (11) or FORWARD > (12) button to change the year, press SET (10) to confirm.
4 Setting month/day: Press the BACKWARD button < (11) to set the month and FORWARD button > (12) to set the day, press SET   (10) to confirm.
5 Setting the time: Press the BACKWARD < (11) to set the hour and FORWARD button > (12) to set the minute, press SET (10) to confirm.
Listening to the FM radio
Before switching on the radio make sure the antenna (18) is unrolled and fully extended.

1.  Press the POWER button (15) to turn on the radio.
2. Press the BACKWARD < (11) or FORWARD button > (12) to adjust the frequency.
3. Press and hold the BACKWARD < (11) or FORWARD button > (12) to automatically tune to the next available FM station.
4. Press the Volume + button (14) to increase the volume, press the Volume – button (13) to reduce the volume.
5. Press the POWER button (15) to turn off the radio.

Setting preset stations
You can store up to 10 preset stations.

1.  The first tune to a station.
2. Press and hold the MEM/M+ button (10) until “P01” (or the next available preset slot) shows on the display.
3. Press the BACKWARD < (11) or FORWARD button > (12) to select a preset number (P01-P10).
4. Press the MEM/M+ button (10) button to confirm. The preset station has been set up.
5. Press the MEM/M+ button (10) repeatedly while listening to the radio to select a preset station. Alternatively, press the MEM/ M+ button (10) once and then press the  AWKWARD < (11) or FORWARD button > (12) to select a preset station.

Using the alarm function

Setting alarms
You can have two alarms set at any one time. To set the alarms:

1. In standby mode, press and hold (for 2 seconds) the ALARM 1 (13) or ALARM 2 (14) button to enter the alarm setting mode.

2. Then press the ALARM 1 (13) or ALARM 2 (14) button repeatedly to cycle through the setting options:
   Alarm time > Alarm sound source > Alarm frequency

3. To set alarm time: Press the BACKWARD < (11) to set the hour and the FORWARD button > (12) to set the minute. Then press the relevant Alarm button (13) or (14) to confirm the time and to go to the sound source setting.

4. To set the alarm sound source: Press the BACKWARD < (11) or FORWARD button > (12) to select the alarm or radio as the alarm sound source. A red LED indicator will appear beside the corresponding symbol alarm (5 or 7) or radio (6 or 8) to show your selection (it will appear on the left side of the screen for Alarm 1 and on the right side for Alarm 2). Then press the relevant Alarm button (13) or (14) to confirm the time and to go to the alarm frequency setting.

5. To set alarm frequency: Press the BACKWARD < (11) or FORWARD button > (12) to select the alarm frequency: 1-1 = on a selected day only, 1-5 = Monday to Friday, 1-7 = Everyday, 6-7 = Weekend only
   Press the relevant Alarm button (12) or (13) when this option is selected. Then press BACKWARD < (11) or FORWARD button > (12) to select a specific day for the alarm activation (e.g. 1 = Monday, 2 = Tuesday).
   Once an alarm is set, the alarm will activate automatically with the sound as indicated, alarm or radio, as indicated on the left side of the clock screen for Alarm 1 and on the right side for Alarm 2.

Turning the alarms on or off (make sure the unit is in STANDBY mode): When the clock time is displayed, press the ALARM 1 (13) or ALARM 2 (14) button to enable or disable the respective alarm. The Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 indicator (alarm or radio) will switch on when the alarm is enabled.
Switching off a sounding alarm
• Press the ALL OFF button (15) to switch off a sounding alarm.
• When the alarm sounds, the corresponding Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 indicator, alarm or radio , will flash on the clock screen.

Snooze function
To temporarily silence a sounding alarm, press the SNOOZE button (3). The alarm (radio or beep) will restart again when the snooze period of 9 minutes is over.
The corresponding Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 indicator , alarm, or radio , will flash on the display during the snooze period.
To cancel the snooze period and the alarm, press the ALARM OFF button (15).

Sleep function
The sleep function allows you to set a time delay in minutes after which period the radio will switch off automatically.

1. With the radio playing, press the SLEEP button (3) repeatedly to select a sleep period (Options: Off, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110 and 120 minutes).
2. The radio will automatically switch off when the sleep period is over.
3. Press the SLEEP button (3) to display the remaining time before the radio is due to switch off.
4. Press the POWER button (15) to cancel this function.

Display information
In standby mode, short press the SET button (10) to display the day of the week, (d1 corresponds to Monday, d2 = Tuesday,  d3 = Wednesday, d4 = Thursday, d5 = Friday, d6  = Saturday, and d7 = Sunday), press again for a year, again for month and date and again for a time.
• In radio mode, press the BACKWARD < (11) or FORWARD button > (12) once to briefly change the display from the clock time to the current radio frequency playing.

Projector
1. Press the button (9) to project the time onto a nearby wall or the ceiling of your bedroom.
2. Press and hold the FLIP button (9) to flip the projected image.
3. Turn the FOCUS dial (1) to adjust the image sharpness.
Please Note: The projector is designed for use in dark rooms only and will not be visible if there are any lights on.

Charging an external device

Connect an external device (e.g. smartphone, tablet or camera, etc.) via a USB cable (not supplied) to the USB port (17) for charging. The USB port is for charging only and is not suitable for the exchange of data.

Display brightness

In standby mode, press the DIMMER button to change the brightness level of the clock display options to be low/high or off. This setting will not affect the brightness of the projector beam. The low setting is the default (energy saving) setting.

Specifications

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

Manufacturer
Trademark
Address| Philex Electronic Ltd. London Road,
Bedford, MK42 0NX, UK.Registration No. 339123
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Model identifier| OBL-0501200E / OBL-0501200B
Input AC frequency| 50/60Hz
Input voltage| 100-240VAC
Output voltage| 5.0VDC
Output current| 1.2A
Output power| 6.0W
Average active efficiency| 79.97%
Efficiency at low load (10 %)| N/A
No-load power consumption| 0.053W

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby, Philex Electronic Ltd. declares that the radio equipment: i-Star Projection Alarm Clock Radio for radio broadcast 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 advice please visit our technical website at www.philex.com/products/technical-support

Distributed in the UK by:
Philex Electronic Ltd.,
Kingfisher Wharf,
London Road, Bedford,
MK42 0NX, United Kingdom.| Distributed in the EU by:
Philex Electronic Ireland Ltd.,
Robyn House, Corrintra,
Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan,
A75 YX76, Ireland
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