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Reception of Radio Controlled Signal Signal Suitable mode: C8458B-PD15164M(DCF/MSF/WWVB/JJY) Size: A4 2015.4.20 10 9 1 9 1 8 8 2 7 2 7 RADIO CONTROLLED CLOCK 3 6 3 6 WITH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY Model: C8458B 4545 USER MANUAL WWVB version JJY version Suitable mode: C8458B-PD15164M(DCF/MSF/WWVB/JJY) Size: A4 2015.4.20 2 Alarm time mode 1 1. Alarm time 3 2. Alarm icon/Alarm on 3. Alarm mode indicator 10 9 1 9 1 8 8 2 7 2 7 RADIO CONTROLLED CLOCK 3 6 3 6 WITH TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY GETTING STARTED Model: C8458B 45Ɣ Remove the battery door. 45 Ɣ ,nsert 4 new AA size batteries according to the “+/-” polarity mark on the USER MANUAL battery compartment. WWVB version JJY version Thank you for purchasing this delicate radio clock with temperature and Ɣ Replace the battery door. humidity. Utmost care has gone into the design and manufacture of the clock. Ɣ 2nce the batteries are inserted, full segment of the LCD will be shown before This manual is used for DCF/MSF/WWVB/JJY versions, but the LCD display 2 entering the radio controlled time reception1 mode. and temperature use DCF/MSF version for reference. Please read the ƔAlarm The timeRC clock mode will automatically start scanning for the radio controlled time 3 instructions carefully according to the version you purchased and keep the 1. signalAlarm intime 8 seconds. manual well for future reference. 2. Alarm icon/Alarm on 3. Alarm mode indicator NOTE: PRODUCT OVERVIEW ,f no display appears on the LCD after inserting the batteries, press the [ RESET ] button by using a metal wire. ,n some cases, you may not receive the signal immediately. Due to the atmospheric disturbance, the best reception often occurs during nighttime. CLOCK GETTING STARTED DISABLE / ENABLE RCC SIGNAL RECEPTION TO SET THE VISUAL ANGLE Ɣ Remove the batteryDAYLIGHT door. SAVING TIME (DST) Ɣ Press and hold [ RCC ] button for 8 seconds to disable the reception. User can use < / > slide switch to set visual angle: Ɣ ,nsert 4 new AA size batteries according to the polarity mark on the Ɣ Press and hold [ RCC ] button for 8 seconds to enable automatic RCC reception. ,f the clock is placed directly on a flat surface with the table stand, choose the 1 The clock will automatically advance the time by one“+/-” hour in the spring and back battery compartment. < > position. 2 10 an hour in the fall, provided that the DST function is not turned off. Thank you for purchasing this delicate radio clock with temperature and Ɣ Replace the battery door. ,f the clock is hanged on the wall with the wall mounting hole, choose the < > 3 9 DST function is set to AUT2 by default. position. humidity. Utmost care has gone into the design and manufacture of the clock. Ɣ 2nce the batteries are inserted, full segment of the LCD will be shown before The above right choice ensures high definition of visual angle for the liquid This manual is used for DCF/MSF/WWVB/JJY versions, but the LCD display entering the radio controlled time reception mode. and temperature use DCF/MSF version for reference. Please read the display. Ɣ The RC clockRECEPTION will automatically OF RADIO start scanningCONTROLLED for the radio SIGNAL controlled time instructions carefully according to the version you purchased and keep the signal in 8 seconds. RC off RC on manual well for future reference.456 7 8 This RC clock includes a built-in receiver which picks up the signal from the BATTERAY REPLACEMENT DCF/MSF/WWVB/JJY station. Therefore, the clock automatically sets the time, dateNOTE: and weekday. When the low battery indicator “ ” displays, it indicates that the battery 11 SETTING THE TIME AND CALENDAR PRODUCT OVERVIEW Ɣ,f no The display clock appears automatically on the LCD carries after insertingout four the periodic batteries, synchronization press the [ RESET procedures ] button power is not enough. You should replace with 4 AA size batteries at once. by using(at 2:00 a metal AM, wire. 8:00 , nAM, some 2:00 cases, PM you and may 8:00 not PM receive daily) the with signal the immediately. RC signal Dueto to Ɣ ,n normal time mode, press and hold [ TIME SET ] button for 2 seconds until the correctatmospheric any disturbance,deviations to the the best exact reception time. often occurs during nighttime. the 12/24 Hr flashes. NOTE: CLOCK Ɣ 2nce the unit synchronizes successfully to the RC signal, the signal icon Ɣ Press [ +/- ] button to set 12/24 Hour format. Ɣ ,f the clock is not used for a long time, please take off the batteries. “ ” will show up. Each synchronization process will take between 6 to 16 Ɣ Press [ TIME SET ] button again until Hour digit flashes and press [ +/- ] DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME (DST) Ɣ Attention Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or minutes. button to adjust its value. the like. Please dispose of used unit or batteries in an ecologically safe manner. 1 ƔThe To clock manually will automatically start or stop advance the RC signal the time reception, by one hourpress in [ theRCC spring ] button. and back Ɣ Repeat above operations to set the time and calendar in this sequence: 2 10 an hour in the fall, provided that the DST function is not turned off. DCF/MSF version: 12 12/24Hr>Hour>Minute>Second>Year>Month>Date>+/-23 Hour offset 3 9 NOTE:DST function is set to AUT2 by default. >Language>DST auto/off 13 Ɣ The strength of radio-controlled time signal from the transmitter tower may be affected JJY version: by geographical location or building around. RECEPTION OF RADIO CONTROLLED SIGNAL 12/24Hr>Hour>Minute>Second>Year>Month>Date>+/-23 Hour offset SPECIFICATIONS Ɣ Always place the unit away from interfering sources such as TV set, computer, etc. >Language>DST auto/off 1. [ SNOOZE ] button 4568. 7 [ RESET 8 ] button ƔThis Avoid RC placingclock includes the unit on a built-inor next toreceiver metal plates. which picks up the signal from the WWVB version: Radio controlled signal: DCF77/MSF/WWVB/JJY 2. [ + ] button 9. [ TIME SET ] button ƔDCF/MSF/WWVB/JJY Closed areas such as airport,station. basement, Therefore, tower the block, clock or automatically factory are not sets recommended. the time, 3. [ ALARM SET ] button 10. [ - ] button date and weekday. 12/24Hr>Time Zone>Hour>Minute>Second>Year>Month>Date> 11 TEMPERATURE 4. < °C/°F > slide switch 11. Wall-mounting hole Ɣ The clock automatically carries out four periodic synchronization procedures +/-23 Hour offset >Language>DST auto/off Display range: -40°C~70°C (-40°F~158°F) 5. < / >Visual angle slide switch 12. Table stand (at 2:00 AM, 8:00SIGNAL AM, 2:00 RECEPTION PM and 8:00 PM INDACATOR daily) with the RC signal to Ɣ Press [ TIME SET ] button to save the setting and return to normal time correct any deviations to the exact time. mode. 2r the clock will automatically exit the setting mode after 1 minute 6. [ YEAR ] button 13. Battery door The signal indicator displays signal strength in 4 levels. Wave segment flashing Ɣ 2nce the unit synchronizes successfully to the RC signal, the signal icon without pressing any button. 2perating range: 0°C~45°C (32°F~113°F) 7. [ RCC ] button means time signals are being received. The signal quality could be classified will show up. Each synchronization process will take between 6 to 16 into“ 4 types: ” minutes. RC synchronize process Accuracy: DISPLAY NOTE: Ɣ To manuallyWeak start signal or stop quality the RC signal reception, press [ RCC ] button. -5°C~-0.1°C: +/-2°C Ɣ When setting second, press [ +/- ] button to set its value to 00. Acceptable signal quality 0°C~40°C: +/-1°C 12 Normal time mode Ɣ 7 selectable languages and setting orders: EN(English) ĺ)5(French) ĺ'((German) 40.1°C~50°C: +/-2°C NOTE: Excellent signal quality 1. AM/PM (12 Hour format) ĺ(6(Spanish) ĺ,7(,talian) ĺ1/(Dutch) ĺ58(Russian) ( 23°F~32°F: +/-4°F 13 9 Ɣ The strength of radio-controlled time signal from the transmitter tower may be affected 2. Time 1 33°F~86°F: +/-2°F 8 by geographical location or building around. 3. Date-Month / Year (DCF/MSF) 7 SWITCH THE RCC SIGNAL FREQUENCY (JJY VERSION ONLY) 87°F~122°F: +/-4°F ) 2 Ɣ Always place the unit away from interfering sources such as TV set, computer, etc. SETTING THE ALARM TIME Month-Date / Year (WWVB/JJY) 1. [ SNOOZE ] button 8. [ RESET ] button DuringƔ Avoid reception placing the period, unit on press or next and to metalhold plates.[ RCC ] button for 3 seconds to switch 4. Temperature Ɣ ,n normal time mode, press and hold [ ALARM SET ] button for 2 seconds HUMIDITY 2. [ + ] button 39. [ TIME SET ] button betweenƔ Closed 40KHz areas such and as60KHz. airport, basement, tower block, or factory are not recommended. 5. Humidity 6 until Hour digit flashes. Display range: 20%~90% 3. [ ALARM SET ] button 10. [ - ] button 6. Weekday 4. < °C/°F > slide switch 11. Wall-mounting hole Ɣ Press [ +/- ] button to set its value. 7. Signal strength indicator 45 5. < / >Visual angle slide switch 12. Table stand TIME ZONESIGNAL SETTING RECEPTION (WWVB INDACATOR VERSION ONLY) Ɣ Press [ ALARM SET ] button again to step to Minute setting. Press [ +/- ] Accuracy: 8. Low battery indicator button to set its value. 20% RH~40% RH: +/-7% RH 6. [ YEAR ] button 13. 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