NixieShop IN-14 Desktop Clock Instruction Manual
- September 6, 2024
- NixieShop
Table of Contents
IN-14 Desktop Clock
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Product Specifications:
- Model: IN-14/IN-8-2/Z573M/IN-8 Nixie Desktop Clock
- Product Manual Version: 1.19.9
- Year: 2024
Product Usage Instructions:
Unboxing:
When unboxing the product, carefully follow these steps:
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Remove the clock from the box.
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Handle the clock with care as the nixie tubes are installed
into sockets. -
Check for any misalignment of tubes after shipping and realign
if necessary.
Contents:
The package includes the following items:
- Clock base with mounted Nixie tubes
- 12v 1A power adapter with 5.5mm X 2.1mm jack
- IR remote control
- Built-in motion sensor module (based on Doppler radar)
- Product manual
- Extension cable (2m) for 12v power supply
- Pair of spare neon dots
Powering Up:
To power up the clock:
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Locate the power socket for the 12V 2.1mm x 5.5mm power jack on
the rear panel. -
Plug in the power adapter and turn on the power.
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The clock will perform a brief self-test, scrolling through
digits 0-9 and emitting a short beep. -
Some tubes may flicker initially as they warm up and
stabilize.
Sleep Mode:
The clock features a sleep mode that can be activated to
conserve power.
Settings and Adjustments:
You can adjust the clock settings in two ways:
- Through the menu items listed in the manual.
- By using the included IR remote control for convenient
adjustments.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
Q: What is the warranty coverage for the clock?
A: The clock comes with a lifetime warranty for electronics and
a two-year warranty for tubes. The warranty covers burned out tubes
and problems with the electronics, but does not cover external
power supply damage or modifications.
Q: How do I stop the alarm on the clock?
A: The clock will make a short beeping sound once it reaches the
set off time. To stop the alarm, simply rotate the knob on the
clock.
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Menu
The menu items on the next page are listed in the order that they will appear
when going through them.
LED RGB Values
The clock has one RGB LED under each nixie tube. All colors are adjustable and
can be set to a custom brightness.
1. LED Red color brightness (0 – 20 levels). 2. LED Green color brightness (0
– 20 levels). 3. LED Blue color brightness (0 – 20 levels).
Alarm Settings
4. Alarm mode: 1 – enable; 0 disable (default). 5. Alarm start hour. 6.
Alarm start minute.
WARNING: The clock will make a short beeping sound (on each second) once it
reaches the set off time. To stop the alarm, rotate the knob.
General Settings
7. Colon tube modes. 0 — blink (default), 1 — permanently ON, 2 — permanently
OFF, 3 — sensor status (sensor testing mode see #24, ON when detecting
motion).
8. Beep once per hour, on the hour. (0 — disable; 1 — enable (default)). 9.
Slot machine frequency (1 5. Value is the interval in minutes. 0 – disable.
(1 – default)). 10. Spin changing numbers mode (0 — classic; 1 – scroll
changing numbers (default); 2 — wave scrolling). 11. Animate RGB LED lights: 0
— none (default); 1 — linear; 2 — random.
Time/Date Settings
12. 12/24 hour mode. (0 — 24h mode (default); 1 — 12h mode). 13. Date display
mode: 0 – DDMMYY; 1 MMDDYY (default); 2 – YYMMDD. 14. Set hours (the clock
will display current time with blinking hours – HH:MM:SS). 15. Set minutes
(the clock will display current time with blinking minutes – HH:MM:SS). 16.
Set seconds (the clock will display current time with blinking seconds –
HH:MM:SS). 17. Set month (the clock will display current date with blinking
days – DD:MM:YY). 18. Set day (the clock will display current date with
blinking month – DD:MM:YY). 19. Set year (the clock will display current date
with blinking year – DD:MM:YY).
Sleep Settings
20. Set sleep starting hour – the clock displays ZZ:XX:YY (where XX is the
value of the sleep start hour). 21. Set sleep ending hour – the clock displays
ZZ:XX:YY (where YY is the value of the sleep end hour). 22. Display date at
the end of period defined in setting #9 (1 enable (default); 0 – disable).
23. Timeout for motion sensor (options from 1-5) – sets delay time from ~1
minute and longer (1 default). 24. Activates built-in motion sensor (for
versions 1.14 and later). (0 — disable (default); 1 — enable). Motion
sensor is overridden by the sleep timer (if activated) or IR remote (if
pressed OFF button). 25. Silent mode: 0 disable (default); 1 – enable.
Switches on/off the built-in buzzer. 26. Seconds display mode: 0 normal
(default); 1 off (seconds are blanked); 2 zeros (displays 00 constantly).
27. Remote control mode: 0 disable (to avoid interference with 3d-party
remotes like TV, AC the clock will
ignore all IR commands sent from any remote); 1 enable (default). 28.
Internal temperature in Celsius – system information (read only). 29. Firmware
version (e.g. 29:01:21 for ver. 1.21).
IN-14/IN-8-2/Z573M/IN-8 Nixie Desktop Clock Product manual Version 1.19.9
2024
Thank you for purchasing a nixieshop.com clock!
Please read the following manual carefully to ensure you get the most out of
your Nixie Clock.
Unboxing
All nixieshop.com clocks are shipped as carefully as possible to ensure safe
delivery to you. In the unlikely event that the clock does arrive damaged, or
if you have any questions at all about using the product, please contact me on
petro.vodopyan@gmail.com.
Carefully remove the clock from the box when unboxing this product. The clock
is protected with a plastic sleeve to secure tubes during shipping – the nixie
tubes are installed into sockets, and should be handled with care. Sometimes
tubes may require realignment after shipping – they all are in sockets and
could be aligned by hand.
WARNING: Please note that this clock is for indoor use only.
Contents
Each package contains the following items:
1. Clock base with mounted Nixie tubes (tube types are specific to purchased
model). 2. 12v 1A power adapter with 5.5mm X 2.1mm jack. 3. IR remote control.
4. Built in motion sensor module (based on Doppler radar). 5. Product manual.
6. Extension cable (2m) for 12v power supply. 7. Pair of spare neon dots.
Warranty
Nixieshop.com values your business and always attempts to provide you the very
best quality of service. We provide lifetime warranty for electronics and two
year warranty for tubes. The warranty applies only to the products
manufactured by Nixie Shop.
The warranty covers burned out tubes (up to three), problems with the
electronics of the clock. The warranty does not cover: 12V external power
supply, damage of a product resulting from negligence; damage of a product
resulting from unauthorized modification of the product; damage caused by
natural disaster; theft or loss of the product.
Powering up
On the rear panel of the clock there is a power socket for 12V 2.1mm x 5.5mm
power jack. Plugging in and turning on the power, the clock will perform a
brief self-test to confirm its operational. The digits on the clock will
scroll through from 0-9, and then the clock will make a short beep. Some of
the tubes may take several seconds to “warm up” and stabilize after being off
and may flicker (especially IN-8, IN-8-2 and IN-14 with fine anode grid).
Sleep mode
Setting the clock to use sleep mode can help to prolong the life of the Nixie
tubes and save electricity. To enter the sleep mode the clock can use the
built-in motion sensor (see the menu #23 and #24), the sleep timer (see the
menu #20 and #21) and the IR button “*”. To disable the sleep timer – set the
start value equal to the end value. Please note the sleep timer uses 24 hour
format values. For best results the clock should also be set into 24H mode
(see the menu #12). The IR remote overrides sleep timer; the sleep timer
overrides the motion sensor please remember these priorities when setting
the clock up.
Settings and Adjustments
There are two ways to adjust the various settings of the clock:
1. The knob on the rear of the clock. Pressing it in once changes through the
menu items, twisting it changes the values.
2. Using the IR remote control. The “OK” button acts as a menu button and
changes the current menu setting, pressing the up/right arrows increases
current value and down/left arrows decreases the values. The 0-9 buttons
change the color scheme of RGB lights. The “*” acts as OFF button and the “#”
button switches the clock ON.
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