MARATHON CL030078 Atomic Alarm Clock User Manual

: June 3, 2024
: MARATHON

Table of Contents

MARATHON CL030078 Atomic Alarm Clock
Features
What’s in the box
Getting Started
Time and Alarm Setting
Manual Time Setting
Daily Alarm Setting
Snooze Alarm Function
Thermometer
Backlight
Troubleshooting
References
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MARATHON CL030078 Atomic Alarm Clock

Features

Time

12/24 hour time display selectable
Daily Alarm function
Radio Controlled on/off function
Eight time zone
DST on/off function

Temperature

Measurable range: -9.9°C ~ +60°C (14.1°F ~ 140°F)
Measures °C / °F user selectable

What’s in the box

Atomic Alarm Clock Front LCD Screen

A1:
- Radio control icon
A2:
- Time/Year
A3:
- Time Zone
A4:
- Alarm time
A5:
- Day of week
A6:
- Temperature

Atomic Alarm Clock Backing

B1:
- SNOOZE/LIGHT button B2: ALARM ON/OFF slide switch B3: button
B4:
- – button
B5:
- + button
B6:
- button
B7:
- RESET button
B8:
- °C/°F button
B9:
- DST ON/OFF slide switch B10: RCC ON/OFF slide switch B11: Battery compartment

Getting Started

Open battery door.
Insert 2 AAA size batteries observing the polarity marks [ + and – ].
Replace battery compartment cover.
The unit can be placed onto any flat surface and is ready for use now.

Time and Alarm Setting

Icon Turns On – Indicates signal has been received
Icon Flashes – Indicates it is receiving WWVB signal
Icon Disappears – Indicates signal has failed

RCC – Radio Controlled Clock

Slide the RCC ON/OFF switch to turn on or turn off the radio control function.

When the RC function is ON
- After startup or reset, the radio control icon will flash on the LCD, indicating the clock is automatically synchronizing with the WWVB radio wave signal .
The clock will automatically synchronize with the radio wave signal at 3:00am every day to maintain accurate timing. If reception fails, the icon will disappear from the LCD.
The clock can be set to scan the time signal manually by holding the button for 2 seconds.
To stop synchronizing with the WWVB radio wave signal hold the button for 2 seconds.

NOTE: Please allow up to 72 hours (3 nights) for the clock to synchronize with the WWVB signals . For information about WWVB visit:
www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm

DST – Daylight Saving Time

To turn ON Daylight Savings Time
- Both the DST switch and the RCC switch must be turned on.
- When Daylight Savings Time is ON, The LCD will display the icon .
To Turn OFF Daylight Savings Time
- Slide the DST switch to OFF to turn off DST function.

NOTE: If you live in an area that does not recognize DST, (Arizona and parts of Hawaii) you must slide the DST switch to OFF.

Manual Time Setting

When in “time display” mode (the standard viewing mode);
- Press the button to view the year.
- Hold the button for 2 seconds to enter the Clock/Calendar setting mode.
- Press the + or – button to adjust the settings.
- Press the button again to confirm each setting.

NOTE: Holding the + or – button will speed up the time setting.

The setting sequence is shown as follow:

Press = Time Zone
Presses = 12/24 Hour
Presses = Hour
Presses = Minute
Presses = Second
Presses = Day of Week – Language
Presses = Year
Presses = Month/Date Sequence
Presses = Month
Presses = Date

There are 3 selectable languages for the days of the week: English (ENG), French (FRE), Spanish (ESP).

NOTE:

All setting modes will automatically exit in 15 seconds without any adjustment.
Seconds only can be adjusted to 0.
If the “day of the week” is incorrect, please double check the “year” entered.
When the time is in 12 hour format;
- indicates 8 o’clock in the morning.
- indicates 10 o’clock at night.

There are 8 time zone for selectable:

Eastern – EST
Atlantic – AST
Newfoundland – NST
Hawaii – HST
Alaskan – AKST
Pacific – PST
Mountain – MST
Central – CST

Daily Alarm Setting

Press the button to toggle the display between ALARM TIME and DATE.
Setting the alarm
- Hold the button for 2 seconds.
- The alarm time will flash.
- Press + or – button to adjust the alarm time.
- Press button to confirm the setting.

NOTE: Holding the + or – button will speed up the setting.

Snooze Alarm Function

Slide the ALARM ON/OFF switch to ON to activate the alarm function, Slide ALARM ON/OFF switch to OFF to deactivate the alarm function.
- The Alarm icon is displayed on the LCD when the alarm is turned on.
- The alarm icon will flash. when the alarm sounds.
Pressing the SNOOZE/LIGHT button will delay the alarm for around 5 minutes, (the will continue to flash on the LCD). After 5 minutes the alarm will sound again. This snooze function can be enabled for up to 7 times.
Press any button other than the SNOOZE/LIGHT button, to stop the alarm. Otherwise the alarm will continue for 2 minutes before stopping automatically.

Thermometer

Press °C/°F button to switch between Celsius and Fahrenheit.
If the temperature is out of the measurable range, the LCD will display;
- LL.L = Temperature is below the minimum temperature.
- HH.H = Temperature is above the maximum temperature.
  NOTE: When the temperature is over 50°C, (or 123°F) the LCD might not be able to display the functions properly.

Backlight

Pressing the SNOOZE/LIGHT button, will turn on the back light for 5 seconds.

Caution:

The clock will lose the time when the batteries are removed.
If the clock is not working properly, press the reset button with a pin.
Do not expose the clock to direct sunlight, wet areas, or extreme heat, cold, or humidity.
Never clean the device using abrasive or corrosive materials or products as they may scratch the plastic and/or corrode electronic circuits.

Troubleshooting

If the clock does not receive a signal, please try the following

Install a new fresh set of batteries (this will help boost the signal faster.)
Place your clock near a window.
Your clock should be at least six feet away from any electrical appliances such as TVs or computers which can cause signal interference.
Bad weather and electrical storms during the night may interfere with the WWVB signal.

Marathon Watch Company Ltd.

Customer Service:
www.MarathonWatch.com
Designed in Canada
Made in China
2 year warranty