Velleman WC30CT User manual

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WC30CT – DCF Wall Clock
1. Safety
• Do not open the housing and do not expose the device to rain, water, dust, water, extreme temperatures or direct sunlight.
• Only use the device in open air.
• Do not use the device in close proximity to heat sources e.g. radiators.
• Avoid intense vibrations and other mechanical loads.
• Wait 2 hours before activating the device when it is introduced into a new temperature environment (e.g. after transport).
2. Batteries
• Consult a physician immediately if a battery is swallowed.
• Never try to reactivate empty batteries and never open or burn batteries.
• Use only batteries of the same brand and replace all batteries at once.
• The batteries may drain excessively if these instructions are not respected.
• Do not short batteries and do not include them in the domestic waste.
• Dispose of your empty batteries in the legally required fashion. Only throw away completely empty batteries.
• Replace the batteries as follows : open the battery compartment (2), remove the old batteries, insert the new ones and close
the battery compartment. Mind the polarity indications when installing the batteries.
3. General
The WC30CT can be used as a free-standing device and can be hung from the wall. Position the device near a window to
ensure correct reception of the DCF signal. Steel doors and concrete walls can impede signal reception, as can electric
appliances. Do not position the device in close proximity to TV’s, stereos, etc.
This device can either display the time and date through reception of the DCF signal or the user can enter the time and date
manually.
Deploy the two supports (3) to use the WC30CT as a free-standing clock.
Wall mounting : drive a round-headed screw into the wall and let it protrude ± 3 to 4mm. Be careful not to damage any water or
gas pipes. Hang the device from the screw.
4. Setting the Correct Date and Time
Using the DCF Signal
The device will tryto receive theDCF signal as soon as thebatteries areinstalled orthe WAVE button is pressed. It may take the
device up to 7 minutes to locatethe signal. Note that the buttons at the back of the device will not work during this time. As soonas
reception of the DCF signal is clear, the message “WAVE OK” and the symbol are displayed (the symbol nolonger
flashes).
The user doesn’t need to set the clock, the calendar or the day of the week.

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Manual Time Setting
Hold the MODE button for 3 seconds to make the digits for the year, month, date and day of the week flash. Set the year, month &
datewith the YEAR, MONTH & DATE buttons. The day of the week changes automatically when the date is adjusted.
Remember that the digits change fasterwhen a button is held.
Press MODE to make the digits for the clock flash. Set the hours, minutes and seconds with the HOUR, MIN & SEC buttons
respectively.
Press MODE again to make the digits for the display language flash. Select the display language with the COUNTRY button :
English, Dutch, French or German (EN
ENEN
EN, DU
DUDU
DU, FR
FRFR
FR or GE
GEGE
GE).
Important Remark : the manual time setting will be overridden if a DCF signal is received.
5. Selecting the Displayed Data
Select the displayed data with the MODE button at the back of the device. Press it to toggle between alarm time display and
normal clock display.
6. Setting the Alarm Time
Press MODE inthe normal display mode to display the current alarm time. Enter the hours and minutes with the HOUR and MIN
buttons. Press the ALM button repeatedly to select the alarm mode :
• symbol is displayed: the alarm will go off for oneminute once every24 hours. Press anarbitrary button to stopthe alarm.
• and are displayed : press an arbitrary button to stop the alarm temporarily. The alarm is reactivated some time later.
Press MODE againtoreturnto thenormal displaymode.
7. Temperature Readout
Press the °C/°F-button to select a temperature readout in °C or °F when the device is in the normal display mode.
8. Selecting 12hr- or 24hr-mode
Press the "12/24"-button when the device is in the normal display mode to display the time either in 12hr- or 24hr-mode.
9. Reset Button
Press the small yellow button at the back with a sharp object to reset the device.
10. Maintenance and Safety Instructions
Use a soft cloth moistened with mild detergent to clean the device. Do not use abrasives or solvents on the device. Do not drop the
device on a hard surface. Do not use it outdoors and shield it from direct sunlight.
11. Replacing Batteries
Insert two newAA-batterieswhen the screen becomes illegible.
12. Maintenance
Wipe the device with a clean cloth and some mild detergent.
13. Warranty
The warranty conditions are mentioned on the included warranty card.