KUBE SYSTEMS KS Clock User manual

Charging Station with
Bluetooth Audio and
Alarm Clock
User Guide
Please read these instructions completely
before operating this product.
Version 1.1
Model KS ClockTM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................2
INTRODUCTION..................................................................................................................4
Getting to Know Your Alarm Clock ....................................................................................4
AC Connection ..................................................................................................................6
Auto-Dimming Display .......................................................................................................6
OPERATION ........................................................................................................................7
Kensington® Lock Installation - Example 1........................................................................7
Kensington® Lock Installation - Example 2........................................................................8
Threaded Security Bolt Installation - Example 1 .................................................................9
Threaded Security Bolt Installation - Example 2 ...............................................................10
Setting the Time ............................................................................................................. 11
DST (Daylight Saving Time) ..............................................................................................12
Setting the Alarm Time.....................................................................................................12
Turning Off the Alarm.......................................................................................................13
Snooze ............................................................................................................................13
Pairing Via Bluetooth........................................................................................................14
Connecting Via AUX Input................................................................................................14
CHARGING....................................................................................................................... 15
Charging Via Qi Wireless Charging (Optional) ...................................................................15
Charging Via Wired Chargers...........................................................................................16
Charging Via USB Ports...................................................................................................16
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................. 17
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................... 17
KUBE SYSTEMS PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY.................................................... 20

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock do not remove cover (or
back). No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied service
personnel.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGE: The lightning ash with arrowhead, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of
uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be
of sufcient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock topersons.
ATTENTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with European Union CE – EMC Directive (2004/108/
EC) and European Union CE – Low Voltage Directive (2006/95/EC). This Bluetooth module
is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of R&TTE
Directive (1999/5/EC). This product is marked with the CE logo and uses radio frequency
bands that are harmonized throughout the European Community.
PRODUCT SAFETY: When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your
personal safety. Improper use of this product can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and
operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for future reference.
WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subjected to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television equipment reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving Antenna.
• Move the equipment away from the receiver.
• Plug the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional suggestions.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
WARNING:
STRANGULATION HAZARD: Infants have STRANGLED in power cords. Keep power cords more than 3 feet away from
cribs, bassinets, play yards, and other safe sleep environments for infants.

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IMPORTANT SERVICE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Damages caused by non-compliance with this operating manual will void the warranty!
1. Read and Follow Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should be read before
the product is operated. Follow all operating instructions.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3. Heed Warnings - Comply with all warnings on the product and in the operating instructions.
4. Power Sources - This product should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your
location, consult your video dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate
from battery power, or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
5. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets or extension cords as this can result in the risk of
re or electric shock. Overloaded AC outlets, extension cords, frayed power cords, damaged
or cracked wire insulation, and broken plugs are dangerous. They may result in a shock or re
hazard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated
insulation, have it replaced by your service technician.
6. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the product.
7. Surge Protectors - It is highly recommended that the video equipment be connected to a
surge protector. Doing so will protect the equipment from damage caused by power surges.
Surge protectors should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certication mark.
8. Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) - It is recommended that you connect the product to an
uninterruptible power supply. An uninterruptible power supply has an internal battery that will
keep the product running in the event of a power outage. Uninterruptible power supplies should
bear the UL listing mark or CSA certication mark.
CAUTION: Maintain electrical safety. Power line operated equipment or accessories connected to
this product should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certication mark on the accessory itself and
should not be modied so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any potential hazard
from electrical shock or re. If in doubt, contact qualied service personnel.
9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable
operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video equipment
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat register. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided and the product manufacturer’s
instructions have been followed.
10. Attachments - Do not use attachments unless recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause a hazard.
11. Water and Moisture - Do not use receivers or video monitors near water — for example, near
a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink or laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool
and the like.
12. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including ampliers) that produce heat.
13. Accessories - Do not place this video equipment on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, or table.
The video equipment may fall, causing serious damage to the product. Use this product only
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the
product. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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INTRODUCTION
Getting to Know Your Alarm Clock
HR (Hour) Button
Bluetooth PAIR Button
MIN (Minute Button)
Volume Up Button
SNOOZE Button
Volume Down Button
Alarm SET Button
Alarm ON/OFF Button
Apple® Lightning Connector
Clock Display
iPad USB Jack
Qi Wireless
Charging Pad (Optional)
Ambient Sensor
iPod/iPhone USB Jack
Apple®30-pin Connector
AUX Jack
DC IN Jack
Micro USB Connector
Kensington Lock
Attachment Point
®
FRONT/LEFT SIDE
REAR/RIGHT SIDE

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INTRODUCTION
Getting to Know Your Alarm Clock
TIME
SET
HOUR
MIN
DST
+1
DST
-1
DST –1 Button
DST +1 Button
MIN Button
HOUR Button
TIME SET Button
Speaker
Threaded Security Bolt Socket
Used to connect a security lanyard
or retractor.
BOTTOM

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INTRODUCTION
AC Connection
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Insert the power supply plug into the
DC In jack on the rear of the unit. v
Insert the AC cord into the power
supply. Insert AC plug into an AC
outlet having 100-240v (50-60hz); the
clock display will show a time.
Auto-Dimming Display
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The ambient light sensor on the right
side of the unit will dim the clock display
when it detects the ambient light is low.
Make sure the right side of the unit is
clear of obstructions.

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OPERATION
If desired, tether to a wall or piece of furniture by attaching a Kensington®security cable to the
Kensington®Lock Attachment Point. Note that there are many types of Kensington®security
cables, the next two pages just show a couple of examples. Refer to the owner’s manual that
came with the security cable.
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TO ATTACH TO A TABLE LEG USING
KENSINGTON®KEYED LOCK:
Route the Kensington® security cable
around the leg of a table (or similar) and
then through the loop.
v
Insert the Kensington® Lock into the
Kensington® Lock Attachment Point.
Lock the Kensington® Lock using the supplied key.
w
The unit is now secure.
Kensington®Lock Installation - Example 1
NOTE: Security cable/bolt/hardware not included.

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OPERATION
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TO ATTACH TO A PIECE OF
FURNITURE OR WALL:
Insert the Kensington® Combo Lock into
the Kensington® Lock Attachment Point.
Scramble Combo Lock combination to lock.
v
Place the loop under a U-Bracket and
secure using the hardware included with
the Kensington®Kit (not included).
Kensington®Lock Installation - Example 2
NOTE: Security cable/bolt/hardware not included.

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OPERATION
If desired, tether to a wall or piece of furniture by attaching a security cable to the Threaded
Security Bolt Socket on the bottom of the unit. Note that there are many types of installations,
the next two pages just show a couple of examples. Refer to the owner’s manual that came
with the Security Cable Kit.
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TO ATTACH USING STANDARD
TETHER:
Bolt the eyelet of the cable into the
bottom of the unit using a Drilled
Spanner Screwdriver (shown below).
v
Secure using the hardware included with
the Kit (not included).
Threaded Security Bolt Installation - Example 1
NOTE: Security cable/bolt/hardware not included.

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OPERATION
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TO ATTACH USING RETRACTOR
WITH EYELET:
Bolt the eyelet side of the cable into
the bottom of the unit using a Drilled
Spanner Screwdriver (shown below).
v
Secure using the hardware included with
the Kit (not included).
Threaded Security Bolt Installation - Example 2
NOTE: Security cable/bolt/hardware not included.

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OPERATION
Setting the Time
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To set the time, turn the unit upside
down. Press and release the TIME SET
button on the bottom of the unit; the
time will flash in the display.
w
Within 3 seconds, press the MIN
button to set the minutes. When done,
wait a few seconds and the clock will
stop flashing.
v
Within 3 seconds, press the HOUR
button to set the hour, making sure to
set the correct AM/PM.
TIME
SET
HOUR
MIN
DST
+1
DST
-1
TIME
SET
HOUR
MIN
DST
+1
DST
-1
TIME
SET
HOUR
MIN
DST
+1
DST
-1

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OPERATION
Setting the Alarm Time
u
Press and release the Alarm SET
button on the top of the unit; the Alarm
icon will flash in the display.
w
Within 3 seconds, press the MIN
button to set the minutes. When done,
wait a few seconds and the Alarm icon
will stop flashing.
x
To activate the alarm, press the Alarm
ON/OFF button once; the unit will beep
and the Alarm icon will appear in the
display.
v
Within 3 seconds, press the HOUR
button to set the alarm hour, making
sure to set the correct AM/PM.
u
To enable daylight saving time, press
the DST +1 button; the time will
increase by one hour. v
To cancel daylight saving time, press
the DST –1 button; the time will
decrease by one hour.
TIME
SET
HOUR
MIN
DST
+1
DST
-1
TIME
SET
HOUR
MIN
DST
+1
DST
-1
DST (Daylight Saving Time)

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OPERATION
u
When the alarm is sounding, press
the Alarm ON/OFF button to turn it
off. It will NOT be set for the next day.
If desired, reset alarm following the
instructions above.
u
While the alarm is sounding, press the
SNOOZE button; the alarm will turn
back on automatically 3 minutes later.
You can repeat the Snooze function
up to three times. The clock display
will pulse while the Snooze function is
activated.
Turning Off the Alarm
Snooze
IMPORTANT ALARM NOTE:
• The Alarm will only go off once (single day
alarm) and will not repeat daily.

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OPERATION
Pairing Via Bluetooth
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Press and release the Bluetooth button
on the top of the unit; the button will
flash blue and white.
w
Some Bluetooth devices will ask you to
accept the connection. If the units are
paired properly, the speaker will beep
and the Bluetooth icon will appear.
x
Start playback on the external device.
Adjust the volume using the external
device’s Volume buttons as well as the
Volume Up and Down buttons on this unit.
v
On the Bluetooth device, enable
Bluetooth and select “KS-CLOCK”
from the Device List. It may take a few
seconds for it to appear.
KS-CLOCK
ON
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
ON

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CHARGING
Charging Via Qi Wireless Charging (Optional)
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Designed with inductive charging
capabilities, this unit allows you to
place your Qi compatible device on top
of the unit for wireless charging. It’s
that simple! Make sure your device is
Qi compatible or utilizes a Qi case or
other Qi charging option (both available
separately), then place the unit on top of
the Alarm Clock.
u
Insert one end of the audio cable
(included) into the LINE OUT jack
on your external audio unit and the
other end into the AUX IN jack on the
rear of this unit. The external device
will automatically be selected when
the audio cable is connected. Start
playback of the external unit and the
external audio unit’s output sound will
be heard through this unit’s speakers.
The Volume Up and Down buttons will not work on this unit when connected
via the AUX IN jack. Use your external
device’s volume controls.
Connecting Via AUX Input

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CHARGING
Charging Via USB Ports
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Charge up to two additional devices
using the two USB ports on the rear of
the unit but it is not recommended as
it could disable the Bluetooth function.
These ports can output 2.4-Amps each.
Each outlet has its own intelligent auto-
configuring USB circuit that allows any
device to charge properly.
These ports are labeled, “iPod/ iPhone” and “iPad” but can be used to
connect most USB cables in order to
accommodate different connections.
Charging Via Wired Chargers
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Charge up to three devices using the
built-in Charging Cables. Simply pull out
the desired connector and insert it into
your device.
Apple® Lightning Connector Used for charging newer Apple devices with the
Lightning jack.
Apple®30-Pin Connector: Used for charging older Apple devices with the
30-pin jack.
Micro USB Connector: Used for charging devices that utilize the Micro
USB jack.
Apple®
Lightning Connector
Apple®
30-pin Connector
Micro USB Connector
Apple®
Lightning Connector
Apple®
30-pin Connector
Micro USB Connector
CHARGING CABLES:
• The charging cables are replaceable if they become damaged.
• Caution: Charging cables do not stretch.

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SPECIFICATIONS
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have any trouble with your system, try these simple steps which should handle most
common issues.
SYMPTOM: Cannot change time display; pressing the TIME SET buttons does not do
anything.
SOLUTION(s): The unit has been locked out from manually changing the time. To change the
time, the unit has to be unlocked or the desired time needs to be set by the KS
Programmer. See Setting the Time section.
SYMPTOM: The Alarm worked fine this morning but when attempting to activate it for
tomorrow morning, the unit beeps twice and indicates “Set Alarm”.
SOLUTION(s): The alarm of KS Clock is a one-day alarm. This means a user will always have
to manually set the alarm time for each use.
SYMPTOM: KS Clock will not pair with a Bluetooth device.
SOLUTION(s): Enter Bluetooth list (in Setting’s menu of Bluetooth device) and delete any entry
named “KS CLOCK”. On Apple devices, this function may be executed by
selecting “Forget this device”. After erased, attempt to pair again; see Setting
the Time section.
SYMPTOM: Pairing with a Bluetooth device was performed earlier and the device was left
connected for several hours. Will pairing be needed again?
SOLUTION(s): Check Bluetooth status on the device to find out. If the device indicates no
Bluetooth device, then pairing will need to be performed.
Check the Bluetooth icon display on the Clock. If the device is still connected
to KS Clock, the Bluetooth icon will be lit.
KS Clock will not actively disconnect any connected Bluetooth device. Most
devices do the same. Devices can remain connected constantly unless
manually disconnected or after a Power outage.
Power Requirements .............................................................................................. 12VDC, 5A
Operating Temperature .........................................................................................15° to 95° F
Weight...............................................................................................................1.1 lbs (0.5 kg)
Dimensions (L x W x H).................................... 4.13 x 4.13 x 2.28 inches (105 x 105 x 58 mm)
Specications

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TROUBLESHOOTING
SYMPTOM: KS Clock paired with a Bluetooth device earlier today (or yesterday) but it does
not work anymore now.
SOLUTION(s): Enter Bluetooth list (in Setting’s menu of Bluetooth device) and delete any entry
named “KS CLOCK”. On Apple devices, this function may be executed by
selecting “Forget this device”. After erased, attempt to pair again; see Setting
the Time section.
KS clock may be programmed by the KS Programmer to periodically stop
pairing with recent devices. The period of time for this function is defined
by the “Clear Pairing List” function of the KS Programmer. When KS clock
executes this function, the Bluetooth user will need to manually pair again with
KS Clock in order to re-establish Bluetooth connection. In order to prevent KS
Clock from rejecting the reconnection, ensure that the Bluetooth name KS-
CLOCK is deleted from the device list before re-pairing.
The clear pairing list cycle time begins from the time when this function was
programmed into KS Clock by the KS programmer. The function is suspended
while a device is connected.
SYMPTOM: When playing music via the AUX Audio connection, pressing the Volume
button on top of KS Clock does not change the volume of the music.
SOLUTION(s): The volume buttons are only for Bluetooth music. Please use the volume on
your audio device to change the volume of music played on KS Clock.
SYMPTOM: The clock display is too bright.
SOLUTION(s): The brightness setting is set by the KS Programmer. Please see KS
Programmer instructions. There is a setting for daytime and a separate setting
for nighttime.
SYMPTOM: The clock display is too dim.
SOLUTION(s): Ensure that the right side of KS Clock has at least 1 inch of free area. There is
a small port hole on the right side where KS Clock has an ambient light sensor.
This sensor needs to be exposed to ambient room light so that when the room
is bright, the clock display will brighten up.
The brightness setting is set by the KS Programmer. Please see KS
Programmer instructions. There are separate settings for daytime and
nighttime.
SYMPTOM: KS Clock is configured for manual time setting and the displayed time is now
DST. Pressing DST- does not do anything and pressing DST+ causes the time
to advance even further by another hour.
SOLUTION(s): The time was incorrectly set by a previous setup. Press the Clock set button
and manually change the time one hour behind. After correct setup, pressing
DST+ should advance the time by one hour to summer time, and pressing
DST- will skip back the time by one hour to Winter time.