Q&Q D057-500Y User manual

CUBE DUAL POWER SOLAR SYSTEM
MODEL NO: D057-500Y
HYBRID TECHNOLOGY
Thank you for your purchase of this quality Hybrid powered clock. Your clock operates using its advanced
Hybrid power system which automatically switch between solar and battery power depending on the
lighting conditions. The advantage of using a Hybrid power system is that it is more environmentally
friendly and will extend normal battery life to 4 – 5 years.
FEATURES:
•Hybrid technology extends the normal battery life to 4-5 years
•Solar power & battery operated
•Switchable Calendar / Alarm / 2nd time zone display
•Summer time indicator
•Crescendo Alarm with Snooze
•Blue backlight
TO SET THE CLOCK
1. Slide the Power ON/OFF switch to ON position.
2. Press the reset button – To do this, use a pin to push through the hole.
The clock will now beep and display 12:00.
Note: To save you having to reset the clock for DST (Daylight saving time) please take the following
actions before setting the clock. Summer time starts on the last Sunday in March and ends on the last
Sunday in October. If you are setting the clock during this time please make sure the DST symbol is
showing on the display before proceeding to number 3.
To do this, slide the DATE/ALARM/LOCK/TIME switch to the LOCK position.
Press the 2ND, TIME/YEAR button once to turn ON or OFF DST. When DST is “ON” the DST symbol
will appear on the display to indicate Summer time. The clock time will advance by one hour.

3. Slide the switch (DATE/ALARM/LOCK/TIME) to the DATE position.
4. Press and hold down the YEAR button to advance to the correct year.
5. Press and hold down the DATE button to advance to the correct date.
6. Press and hold down the MONTH button to advance to the correct month.
7. Slide the mode switch to the TIME position.
8. Press and hold down the HOUR button to advance to the correct hour, making sure AM/PM is set
correctly, the “PM” indicator will appear on the display for PM time only.
9. Press and hold down the MINUTE button to advance to the correct minute.
Your clock also has the feature of storing a second time zone – maybe a holiday destination, relative
abroad, or business contact. To set this time, press the 2ND. Time button to advance the hour digit in the
second time zone (DT). Maker sure the “PM” indicator will appear on the display for PM time only.
10. Slide the mode switch to the LOCK position to complete the time setting.
TO SET THE ALARM TIME
1. Slide the switch to the ALARM position.
2. Press and hold the HOUR button to advance to the desired hour.
3. Press and hold the MINUTE button to advance to the desired minute. A “PM” indicator will appear on
the display for PM time only.
4. Slide the mode switch to the LOCK position to complete the alarm time setting.
ACTIVATING THE ALARM AND SNOOZE
1. Move the Alarm ON/OFF switch to ON position. The alarm symbol ( ) will appear on the display.
2. The alarm will activate at the preset time and sound for 60 seconds.
3. When the alarm activates you may press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button and the alarm will stop and
activate after approximately five ( 5 ) minutes. The symbol ( ) will flash. This snooze feature may be
repeated over and over again.
DST (DAYLIGH SAVING TIME)
Press the 2ND, TIME/YEAR button once to turn ON/OFF the DST (daylight saving time).
The DST symbol ( ) will appear on the display to indicate summer time. Turning this feature ON
advances the time by one hour. At the end of DST simply press the button again and the time will move
back one hour.
DISPLAY MODES
Press the 2ND, TIME/YEAR button to select between
•2
nd Time zone display, a DT icon will appear on the display.
•Alarm time display, the word “ALARM” appears on the display.
•Calendar display, a M & D icon will appear on the display.
LIGHT
Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT or the LIGHT button to light up the display.
NOTE: Frequent use of the light will drain the batteries more quickly.

SOLAR POWER OPERATED
If you are not going to use the product for a prolonged period, switch the Power ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position to save battery life.
Note: You will need to reset and set the clock again after using this feature.
DUAL POWER SUPPLY
This clock is designed to operate using two x 1.5v Alkaline batteries & solar power. Battery life
approximately 4-5 years if the clock is used in light at least 200 lux for 10hours per day.
CHANGING THE BATTERIES
Slide the power ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Open the battery cover located at the back of the
clock and insert 2 x “AA” Alkaline batteries into the battery compartment as indicated by the polarity
markings. Now follow the instructions to set the clock,
Note: Do not mix new and old batteries. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable
(nickel cadmium) batteries. Please dispose of old batteries in a reasonable manner.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem: No display when the power is switch ON.
Solution 1. Check that the batteries are new and installed properly.
Solution 2. Press the reset button.
Problem: The power is ON and the display is fading.
Solution: Turn the power switch OFF and replace the batteries.
MAINTENANCE
A soft cloth may be used to clean your clock.
Do not use any corrosive cleanser or chemical solutions on the clock.
Keep the clock clean and dry to avoid any problems.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Disposal of electrical & electronic equipment
Do not dispose of this product with household waste. For the proper treatment, recovery and recycling
please take this product to the appropriate collection point. If you are unsure of where this is contact
your local authority. Improper disposal may be harmful to the environment.