Verilux Rise & Shine VA05F User manual

Sound
Radio
Display
Sleep
Off
Set
Alarm
Model: VA05F
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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Verilux®Rise & Shine®Natural Wake-Up Light.
You have received an innovative and quality manufactured product, backed
by a one-year limited warranty.
Many other healthy lighting products are available through our catalog
and online. To request a free copy of our catalog, call us toll-free at
1-800-786-6850. You may also visit us online at www.verilux.com to
learn more about all our quality Verilux products.
As a Verilux customer, your satisfaction means everything to us. We look
forward to serving you now and in the future.
Have a bright day!
Nicholas Harmon
President, Verilux, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Important Safeguards .............................................4–5
FCC Compliance.................................................. 5
Features......................................................... 6
Set-up Instructions
Unpacking .................................................. 6
Selecting a Location .......................................... 6
Display and Controls............................................... 7
Using the Rise & Shine: Controls
LCD Display................................................. 8
Light Brightness Buttons ....................................... 8
Volume Buttons .............................................. 8
Sound Button. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Radio Button ................................................ 9
The Back and Forward Buttons.................................. 9
Sleep Button ................................................ 9
Display Button (Off / Normal / Bright) ............................. 9
Off Button .................................................. 9
Alarm Button ................................................ 9
Programming the Rise & Shine®.................................. 10–11
Snooze ........................................................ 12
Setting the Sunset/Sleep Cycle Simulator ............................. 12
Connecting the External FM Antenna ................................. 13
Replacing the Bulb ............................................... 13
Troubleshooting
Resetting the Rise & Shine®. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Care and Maintenance
Cleaning................................................... 15
Technical Specifications ........................................... 15
Warranty ....................................................... 16
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Important Safeguards
• Donotoperatethisdevicenearawatersourcetoavoidelectrocution.
• Donotdismantle.
• Donotusewithpowersupplyvoltageotherthan120VAC.
• Donotoperatelampincloseproximitytoflammableorcombustiblevapors,
such as aerosol spray products, or where oxygen is being administered.
•Donotcutorshortenthepowercord.
•Thislampissuppliedwithashadedesignedspecicallyforusewith
this product. Use of any other shade other than the one supplied by the
manufacturer may pose a safety hazard.
•Ifouterglassofthebulbbreaks,avoidtouchinganymetalcomponentsdue
to potential shock. The bulb may continue to light; however, immediately
discontinue use, turn power off and remove the bulb. Let bulb cool before
removal to avoid potential burn.
•Donotlookdirectlyatthelightedbulb.
• Toavoidoverheatingtheelectronicsorincreasingtheriskofre,nevercover
the bulb or the lampshade.
• Donotblockanyventilationopenings.Theyarenecessaryforproperfunction
of the lamp, and blocking them may cause overheating of the electronics and
increase risk of fire.
•Forindooruseonly.
•Alwaysunpluglampbeforeperformingbulbreplacementorinstallation.
•Thislampisnotforusewithlightdimmers,timers,motiondetectors,voltage
transformers or extension cords.
•Thisproductmaycauseinterferencewithradios,cordlesstelephonesor
devices that use a wireless remote control, such as televisions. If interference
occurs, move the product away from the device, plug the product or device
into a different outlet or move the lamp out of the line of sight of the remote
control receiver.
•Unpluglampduringlightningstormsorwhenunusedforlongperiods.
•Beverycarefulnottopinchanypartofthecordbetweenanymetalpieces.
•Donotusesolventsorcleanerscontainingabrasives,orammonia-based
cleaners on this product.
•Aftercleaningthelamp,allmoistureshouldbeproperlywipedawayanddried
prior to restoring power.
DANGER:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
WARNING:
CAUTION:
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• Donotuselubricatingagentinassembly;pleaseseetroubleshootingsectionif
you are having difficulty assembling your lamp.
• Donotplacenearheatsourcessuchasradiators,heatregisters,stovesorany
other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produces heat.
• Donotdefeatthesafetypurposeofthepolarizedorgrounding-typeplug.A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or third prong is
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit in your outlet, consult
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• Onlyuseabulbrated120VAC,60Watts.
• Modicationsnotauthorizedbythemanufacturerwillvoidthewarrantyand
may result in personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Important Safeguards — continued
FCC Compliance
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the 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 a residential
installation. 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 harmful interference to radio or television 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.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferentfromthattowhich
the receiver is connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
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re-energized
• WaketoyourchoiceoffournaturalsoundscapesoryourfavoriteFMradio
station
• Selectfrom20levelsoflightintensity
• Sleepmodefeaturegraduallydimsthelightovera5,15,30or60minute
period.
• Dualalarmsandsnoozecontrol
The Rise & Shine®Natural Wake-Up Light aligns the body’s circadian rhythms
that regulate normal sleeping and waking patterns. Synchronized sleep and wake
programs provide the body with cues to fall asleep naturally, sleep soundly and
wake refreshed and revitalized. The harmonious blend of light and sound therapy
naturally directs the body to energized waking and healthy sleep patterns.
• Lightandsoundgraduallyincreasetowakeyougently,feelingrefreshedand
Features
Set-up Instructions
Unpacking
Please check the shipping carton for these items:
• Rise&Shine®Natural Wake-Up Light
• ExternalFMAntenna
• InstructionManual
• A19120V60WE26ClearBulb(locatedinsidelampshade)
Note: With the unit not plugged into a power outlet, open the lamp shade by
depressing the button on rear of lamp and gently lifting the shade off the base.
Install bulb by screwing securely into socket. Replace the shade by aligning it
with the base and pressing down until the shade clicks into place.
Selecting a Location
• PlaceyourRise&Shineonatableorotherflatsurfacenearyourbedside.
• Forbestperformance,placeyourRise&Shinewithintwofeetofawalland
avoid placing directly in a corner.
Note: Avoid placing your Rise & Shine on a metal surface, which could interfere
with FM reception.
Note: Avoid placing this lamp in areas that are exposed to direct sunlight.
CAUTION:
Do not place near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or any other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produces heat.
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Radio
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Sleep
Off
Set
Alarm
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Set
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Display and Controls
1. Light Brightness Buttons
2. Volume Buttons
3. Sound Button
4. Radio Button
5. Back and Forward
Buttons
6. Set Button
7. Sleep Button
8.
Display
Button
(Off / Normal / Bright)
9. Off Button
10. Alarm Button
11. LCD Display
Note: External antenna jack
and button to release shade
are located on the rear
panel of the Rise & Shine®.
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Using the Rise & Shine: Controls
1. LCD Display
2. Light Brightness Buttons
The Up and Down light brightness buttons function
when using the Rise & Shine®as a lamp or as a sunset/
sleep cycle simulator. To operate in lamp mode,
press the top of the Rise & Shine — as you would a
button. The light will go to the level at which it was set
previously: You may use the Up and Down buttons
to change the desired light level. To turn off the lamp,
simply press on the top as you did to turn it on or press the “Off” button Off .
See “Setting the Sunset/Sleep Cycle Simulator” on page 12 for instructions on
how to set the lamp brightness in a sunset/sleep cycle simulation.
You will use a different procedure to set the light level when you’re programming
a wake-up alarm. See pages 10–11.
3. Volume Buttons
Use the Volume buttons to set the radio or
soundscape volume when operating either one
manually. (See #s 4 and 5 in this section.)
There is a different procedure for programming the
wake-up volume when setting an alarm or sleep cycle.
See Section Programming the Rise & Shine on pages 10–11.
4. Sound Button
You can play any of the four soundscapes at any time
by pressing the Sound Sound button. Use the or
button to select the desired soundscape. Use the
Volume buttons to set the volume.
Press the Sound Sound button or the Off Off button to
turn off the soundscape.
Natural Soundscape Icons
Real-Time Clock
FM Frequency
Alarm 1 Icon
Alarm 2 Icon
Sleep Delay
Time Icons
Audio Light
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Controls — continued
5. Radio Button
Play the radio at any time by pressing the Radio Radio
button. Use the or button to select the desired
station. Use the volume buttons to set the volume.
Press the Radio Radio button or the Off Off button to
turn off the radio.
6. The Back and Forward Buttons
The Back button and the Forward button
are used to set the time of day, the alarm time or to
advance between options.
7. Sleep Button
Pushing the Sleep button Sleep begins a sleep cycle
with a default time of 5 minutes. Pressing the Sleep button
repeatedly allows you to select a sleep cycle length of
0 (off), 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes. The sleep cycle you’ve
chosen begins about two seconds after your final button
press, and the light goes on to the brightness level at
which it had been set previously. To turn off the sleep
cycle, press the “Off” button Off or the “Sleep” button
Sleep until it returns to a duration of “00.” The lamp with
turn off about two seconds after your final button press.
8. Display Button (Off / Normal / Bright)
The Display button
Display
controls the brightness of the
LCD display. Press repeatedly to choose between Off,
Normal and Bright. If the backlight is off, pressing any
other button will momentarily set the backlight to normal.
9. Off Button
The Off button
Off
turns off the FM radio, natural
soundscapes and the light. The Off button can also be
used to stop a sleep or wake cycle.
10. Alarm Button
The alarm button
Alarm
activates or de-activates the dual
alarms. Press as needed to select:
• AL1Displayed(Alarm1On)
• AL2Displayed(Alarm2On)
• (AL1andAL2)Displayed(Alarms1and2On)
When an alarm sounds, press the Off button
Off
to
turn off the alarm. It will remain activated.
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1. Setting the Clock
2. Setting a Wake-Up Program
(Sunrise Simulator)
Before you begin programming, press
Display
as needed to ensure the
LED display is at its brightest setting.
If you have trouble at any point in this process, simply continue pressing Set until just the clock
appears in the display. You can then start over, beginning at whichever step you choose.
Step 1:
Setting the
clock
1. Set
(press for 3 secs. and
release)
to adjust time
to set time and exit clock
set mode
OR
Set
THEN
Set
15 minutes before the alarm set time, the Rise & Shine and audio (radio or soundscape) will
go on at a low level and slowly build to the maximum levels you have set. These steps will
program these features to your liking. Complete steps 2A through 2D at one time.
Step 2:
Setting the
wake-up
program
(Complete
these four
steps at the
same time.)
2A.
Setting
the
alarm
Set
(press for 3 secs. and
release)
to enter alarm mode
to choose
AL1 (alarm 1)
or
AL2 (alarm 2).
to
confirm
selection
to adjust alarm time
The time will change on the
corresponding alarm display (i.e., AL1 or
AL2), not on the main clock display.
to confirm alarm time.*
The Rise & Shine will
continue automatically
to Step 2B.
Set
OR
Set
OR
Set
2B.
Choosing
soundscape
or FM radio
to choose audio
(soundscape or FM
radio)
If FM radio:
Set
THEN
OR
to choose station
to confirm audio selection.
The Rise & Shine will
continue automatically to
Step 2C.
OR
If soundscape:
Set
THEN
OR
to choose one of four
Set
2C.
Adjusting
the alarm or
soundscape
volume
(selected audio
will be playing
and selection
icon blinking)
to adjust volume
between 1 and 20
to confirm volume and continue to Step
2D.
The Rise & Shine will continue
automatically to Step 2D.
OR
Set
2D.
Adjusting the
light intensity
(brightness icon
will be blinking)
OR
to confirm and exit wake programming
mode
* This step only sets the alarm time. It does not activate the alarm.
If you want to activate it, press Alarm
Alarm
after you have completed Step 2D.
Set
continued
continued
continued
continued
Programming the Rise & Shine
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