hama Radio Alarm Clock “Piccolo” Instruction Manual

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186447
Radio Alarm Clock

Operating Instructions

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Operating instruction

Control elements

1. Display
2. TIME button =Sets the time
3.  ALARM button =Displays the alarm time /sets the alarm
4. + button =Increases the current setting value
5.  – button =Reduces the current setting value
6. Snooze/Light button =Activates the backlight /interrupts the alarm signal for 5minutes
7. ALARM ON/OFF =Activates /deactivates the alarm clock
8. Wave button =Activates /deactivates manual radio signal reception
9. Battery compartment

Display symbols

1. Time
2. Signal strength
3. Alarm time
4.  DSTsummer time
5. Radio symbol
6. AM/PM (12-hour format)
7. Day
8. Month
9. Temperature

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.
 N o te
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or important notes.

Package contents

•  “Piccolo” alarm clock
• 2AAA battery
• These operating instructions

Safety instruction

• The product is intended for private, non-commercial use only.

• Protect the product from dirt, moisture, and overheating and use it in dry environments only.

• Do not use the product in areas in which electronic products are 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 attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service work to qualified experts.

• Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.

• Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children due to the risk of suffocation.

• Dispose of packaging material immediately in accordance with the locally applicable regulations.

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 polarity contacts.
• Do not allow children to change batteries without supervision.
• Do not mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types, or from different manufacturers.
• Remove the batteries from products that are not being used for an extended period (unless this are being kept ready for an emergency).
• Do not short-circuit batteries.
• Do not charge batteries.
• 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.
• Remove spent batteries from the product and dispose of them without delay.
• Avoid storing, charging, and using in extreme temperatures and at extremely low atmospheric pressures (such as at high altitudes).

Getting started

Open the b attery compartment cover (9), remove the contact interrupter and close the battery compartment cover (9) again.

Operation

Automatic setting of the time /date according to the DCF signal

• Once the battery is inserted, the display switches on. An audible signal is heard and the alarm clock automatically starts to search for aDCF radio signal. The radio symbol flashes during the search process. This process can last up to 7minutes.
• When the radio signal is received, the date and time are set automatically.

Note –Setting the time

• If no DCF radio signal is received within the first few minutes of the initial setup procedure, the search is terminated.  The radio symbol disappears.
• In the event of reception problems, we recommend leaving the clock standing overnight since the interference signals are generally fewer in number at this time.
• Meanwhile, you can carry out a manual search for the DCF radio signal at a different location or set the date and time manually.

Note –Setting the time

• The clock automatically continues to search for the DCF signal every day. Once the signal is received successfully, the manually set time and date are overwritten.
• If no signal is received on a repeated basis, press the WAVE button (8) to start the manual search for the DCF signal.  The radio symbol starts to flash. Press the WAVE button (8) if you wish to end the search process. Note –Manual search The manual search process takes about 7minutes. If this fails, the search is terminated and repeated at the top of the next hour.The radio symbol disappears.

Note –Summertime

• The time adjusts automatically to summertime. While summertime is active, (B -8)appears on the display.

Manual setting of the time format /time /date

• Press and hold the TIME button (2) for around 3seconds to start the manual setting of the time format /time /date.
• Set the following information in sequence:
• Time format (12 /24)
• Hour
• Minute
• Day /Month display
• Year
• Month
• Day
• DCF signal ON/OFF
• Time zone
• To select the individual values, press the + button (4) or the – button (5) and confirm the selection by pressing the  TIME button (2).
• The settings are ended automatically if no entry is made for more than 30 seconds.

N ote – Entry
Press and hold the + button (4) or – button (5) to select the values more quickly.
Note -disabling radio mode

• You can completely disable radio mode. In settings mode, select “OFF” to disable radio mode.
• As described in 5.2. Manual settings set the time and date.
• In settings mode, select “ON” to re-enable radio mode.
• The radio symbol (9) appears in the display and the clock once again searches for the radio signal.

Note -12/24-hour format

• The time is shown in the 12-hour format by default. If you switch this display to the 24-hour format, the radio signal will go out. The alarm clock will attempt to reach the radio signal automatically at the next time point (usually at night at around 2:00 /3:00 a.m.). If the radio signal is received successfully, the symbol is shown as normal.
• If no radio symbol appears, change the location if necessary and avoid areas with sources of interference (cordless and mobile phones, radio loudspeakers, WLAN, etc.). 5.3. Setting the alarm and alarm display
• Press the Alarm ON/OFF button (7) to display the alarm time.
• Press and hold the Alarm button (3) for around 3seconds to start the alarm settings. The hour display starts to flash.
• Press the + button (4) or – button (5) to select the hour of the alarm time and confirm the selection by pressing the  Alarm button (3). The minute display starts to flash.
• Repeat this procedure for the minutes of the alarm time. Once you have confirmed the selection of minutes with the Alarm button (3), the alarm time is activated and is displayed.
• When the alarm is triggered, the alarm symbol starts flashing, and an alarm signal sounds.
• Press the ALARM ON/OFF button (7) to end the alarm. Otherwise, it ends automatically after 2minutes.
• If during the alarm signal, you press the Snooze/Light button (6), the alarm signal is interrupted for 5minutes and then retriggered. The alarm symbol flashes. Touching a button deactivates the snooze function. The same applies to the sounding of the alarm signal. The alarm starts again in 24 h.

Temperature display

• Press the – button (5) to switch the temperature display between °C and °F

Backlight

• Press the Snooze/Light button (6) to illuminate the display (1) for around 5seconds. 6. Care and maintenance
• Only clean this product with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth and do not use aggressive cleaning agents.
• Ensure that no water is able to enter the product.

Warranty disclaimer

Hama GmbH &CoKGassumes no liability and provides no warranty for damage resulting from improper installation/mounting, improper use of the product, or from failure to observe the operating instructions and/or safety notes.

Technical data

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Power supply| 3.0  V 2xAAA batteries

Recycling information

Note on environmental protection:
Following the implementation of European Directive 2012/19/EU and 2006/66/EU into the national legal systems, the following applies: Electrical and electronic devices, as well as batteries, must not be disposed of with household waste.  Consumers are obliged by law to return electrical and electronic devices as well as batteries to the designated public collection points or to the point of sale at the end of their service lives. Detailed information on this topic is defined in the national laws of the respective country. The presence of the above symbol on the product, operating instructions, or package indicates that the product is subject to these regulations. By recycling, reusing the materials, or other forms of utilizing old devices/batteries, you are making an important contribution to protecting our environment.

Declaration of Conformity

Hama GmbH &CoKG hereby declares that the radio equipment type [00186447] is in compliance with Directive  2014/53/EU. The full text of the EU declaration of conformity can be found on the following website: www.hama.com ->  00186447 -> Downloads.
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