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CHARGE-IT – Radio-controlled alarm clock with USB charging function
Thank you for choosing this instrument from TFA.
1. Before you use this product
• Please make sure you read the instruction manual carefully.
This information will help you to familiarize yourself with your new device, to learn all of its func-
tions and parts, to find out important details about its first use and how to operate it and to get
advice in the event of a malfunction.
• Following and respecting the instructions in your manual will prevent damage to your instru-
ment and loss of your statutory rights arising from defects due to incorrect use.
• We shall not be liable for any damage occurring as a result of non following of these instruc-
tions.
• Please take particular note of the safety advice!
• Please keep this instruction manual safe for future reference.
2. Delivery contents
• Radio-controlled alarm clock
• Power adaptor
• Micro USB charging cable with Lightning adapter
• Instruction manual
3. Range of application and all the benefits of your new instrument at a glance
• Radio-controlled clock with date and weekday written in full letters ( 6 languages)
• Charging function for mobile devices via two USB ports (1A/2A), Micro USB charging cable with
Lightning adapter included
• Three different alarm functions (single, working days, weekend)
• Adjustable snooze interval
• NAP timer
• Indoor temperature and humidity
• Colour display with two brightness levels
• Non-slip stand with 4 rubber pads
4. For your safety
• This product is exclusively intended for the range of application described above. The product
should only be used as described within these instructions.
• Unauthorized repairs, alterations or changes to the product are not permitted.
CHARGE-IT – Radio-controlled alarm clock with USB charging function
Caution!
Risk of electrocution!
• Plug the device only into a mains socket installed within electrical safety regulations and with a
230V mains voltage!
• The mains socket must be located near the equipment and it must be easily accessible.
• The device and the power adapter must not come into contact with water or moisture. It should
be operated in dry interiors.
• Do not use the device if the housing or the power adapter are damaged.
• Keep the device out of reach of persons (including children) who cannot fully appreciate the
potential risks of handling electrical equipment.
• Unplug the device immediately if any fault occurs or if the device is not to be used for a long peri-
od of time.
• Please use only the supplied power adapter.
• Connect the lead to the device first and then plug the power adapter into the socket.
• Do not pull the power adapter out of the mains socket by its lead.
• Route the power adapter lead so that it does not come into contact with sharp-edged or hot
objects.
Caution!
Risk of injury:
• Keep this device and the batteries out of reach of children.
• Batteries must not be thrown into a fire, short-circuited, taken apart or recharged. Risk of explo-
sion!
• Batteries contain harmful acids. Low batteries should be changed as soon as possible to prevent
damage caused by leaking. Never use a combination of old and new batteries together, nor batter-
ies of different types. Wear chemical-resistant protective gloves and safety glasses when handling
leaking batteries.
Important information on product safety!
• Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, vibrations or shocks.
• Protect it from moisture.
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• Do not apply excessive force when connecting the USB plug. A USB plug fits only one way into
the USB port.
5. Elements (Fig. 1+2)
A: Display:
A 1: Time A 2: AM/PM
A 3: Alarm symbol A 4: Radio-controlled time symbol
A 5: Daylight Saving Time symbol A 6: Date and weekday
A 7: Battery symbol A 8: Indoor temperature and humidity
A 9: Loading status port 1+2
B: Buttons:
B 1: + button B 2: - button
B 3: ALARM button B 4: NAP button
B 5: SET / RCC button B 6: SNOOZE/LIGHT button
C: Housing:
C 1: USB Port 1 (1.0 Amp) C 2: USB Port 2 (2.0 Amp)
C 3: Battery compartment C 4: Cable holder
C 5: Power adapter jack
6. Getting started
• Remove the protective film from the display.
• Connect the attached power adapter to the alarm clock. Insert the adapter into the jack and con-
nect the power adapter into a mains socket. Important! Make sure that your household voltage is
230V! Otherwise your device may be damaged.
• The device will alert you with a beep and all segments will be displayed for a short moment.
• The indoor temperature and humidity appear in the display.
6.1 Reception of the DCF frequency signal
• Press the SET / RCC button. The clock will now scan the DCF frequency signal and the DCF sym-
bol flashes. The backlight is deactivated.
CHARGE-IT – Radio-controlled alarm clock with USB charging function
• When the time code is successfully received after 3-10 minutes, the backlight will be activated
again. The radio-controlled time, the DCF symbol, the date and the weekday will be shown steadi-
ly on the display.
• The DCF reception always takes place at 1:00 and 2:00 o'clock in the morning. If the reception is
not successfully received at 2:00 o'clock, further attempts will be taken until 5:00 o'clock.
• There are three different reception states:
flashing – reception is active
solid – reception is very good
no symbol – no DCF reception
• If the clock cannot detect the DCF-signal (e.g. due to interference, transmitting distance, etc.), the
time can be set manually.
• The clock will then work as a normal quartz clock. (see: Manual settings).
6.1.1 Radio-controlled time reception
The time base for the radio-controlled time is a caesium atomic clock operated by the Physikalisch
Technische Bundesanstalt based in Braunschweig (Brunswick), Germany. It has a time deviation of
less than one second in one million years. The time is coded and transmitted from Mainflingen near
Frankfurt via the frequency signal DCF-77 (77.5 kHz) and has a transmitting range of approximately
1,500 km. The adjustment to Daylight Saving Time (summer/winter time) is automatic. In Daylight
Saving Time the DST symbol is shown on the display. The reception quality depends mainly on geo-
graphic location. Normally there should be no reception problems within a 1,500 km radius around
Frankfurt.
Therefore, please note the following steps:
• The recommended distance to any interfering sources like computer screens or TV sets is at least
1.5 - 2 meters.
• Within concrete walls (reinforced with steel) such as basements, the received signal is naturally
weakened. In extreme cases, please place the unit close to a window to improve reception.
• During night-time, the atmospheric interference is usually less severe and reception is possible in
most cases. A single daily reception is adequate to keep the accuracy deviation under 1 second.
6.2 Insert the batteries
• The batteries will operate as a backup power source in case of power failure.
• For a permanent backlight, to use the charging function and to conserve battery power, use the
supplied power adapter.
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• Open the battery compartment at the back.
• Insert two new batteries AAA 1,5 V into the battery compartment. Make sure the polarity is
correct.
• Close the battery compartment again.
6.3 Backlight
• Attention: Continuous illuminated backlight only works when using the power adapter.
• Press SNOOZE/LIGHT button once to dim the backlight.
• Press SNOOZE/LIGHT button once more to turn off the backlight.
• To temporarily activate the backlight, press any button (in battery operation only or when the
backlight is deactivated).
7. Operation
• The device will automatically quit the setting mode if no button is pressed for a few seconds.
• Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button in setting mode to return to normal mode.
• Press and hold the + or - button in setting mode for fast mode.
7.1 Manual settings
• Press and hold the SET / RCC button in normal mode for three seconds, to enter the setting mode.
• BEEP appears and ON (default) flashes on the display.
• Press the + or - button to deactivate (OFF) or activate the key tone.
• Press the SET / RCC button again to do the settings in the following sequence: the radio signal
reception (RCC ON - default), time zone (0H - default), the 12 or 24 hours format (24H - default),
the hours, the minutes, the year, the month and the day, the temperature unit (°C - default), the
snooze interval (10 minutes - default) and the day-of-the-week language (GERMAN - default).
Press the + or - button to adjust it.
• Confirm with the SET / RCC button.
• Once the DCF time signal is successfully received and the DCF reception is activated, the manual-
ly set time is overwritten.
7.1.1 DCF reception
• By default, the DCF reception is activated (RCC ON) and after successful reception of the DCF sig-
nal no manual adjustment is necessary.
• Press the + or - button if you want to deactivate the DCF reception (RCC OFF).
CHARGE-IT – Radio-controlled alarm clock with USB charging function
7.1.2 Time zone setting
• In the setting mode, press the + or - button to make the time zone correction (-12/+12).
• The time zone correction is needed for countries where the DCF signal can be received but the time
zone is different from the DCF time (e.g. +1=one hour plus).
7.1.3 24- or 12-hour system setting
• Press the + or - button in setting mode to choose the 12 HR or 24 HR system.
• In 12 HR system AM (before noon) or PM (after noon) appears on the display.
• In 12 HR system the format month / day / year appears on the display.
7.1.4 Snooze function setting
• In the setting mode you can set the snooze interval.
• Press the + or - button to set the desired time duration in steps of 5 minutes (5 to 120 minutes).
7.1.5 Day-of-week language setting
• In the setting mode choose the day-of-the-week language.
• Press + or - button.
• In the display appears: German, English, French, Spanish, Italian and Dutch.
7.2 Alarm time setting
• Press the ALARM button in normal mode.
• ALARM and 6:30 (default) or the last adjusted alarm time appear on the display.
• Press and hold ALARM button for 3 seconds.
• The alarm symbol appears and the hour digit flashes.
• Press the + or - button to adjust the hours.
• Press the ALARM button again and you can adjust the minutes with the + or - button.
• Press the ALARM button again and TYPE appears on the display.
• Press the ALARM button again. SINGLE (default) or the last adjusted alarm mode appears on the
display.
• Confirm the setting with the ALARM button or press the + or - button to adjust the desired alarm
mode (SINGLE, MON-FRI or WEEKEND).
• Press the ALARM button to return to normal mode.
• The corresponding alarm symbol will appear on the display next to the current time display. The
alarm function is activated.
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• When the adjusted alarm time is reached, the alarm rings.
• The alarm symbol flashes.
• Press any button (except SNOOZE/LIGHT) and the alarm will stop.
• If the alarm is not stopped manually, the ascending alarm tone automatically turns off after two
minutes and will be reactivated at the same set time on the following day.
• The alarm symbol remains on the display.
• When the alarm rings, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button and the snooze function is activated.
• SNOOZE and 10 min. (default) or the last adjusted snooze interval appear on the display.
• The alarm will be interrupted for the specified period and the time display counts down the
seconds.
• Press any button (except SNOOZE/LIGHT) and the snooze function will stop.
• To activate/turn off the alarm function, pres the ALARM button in normal mode.
• The adjusted alarm time and ALARM appear on the display.
• Press the ALARM button again. The alarm symbol appears/disappears.
7.3 NAP function setting
• Press and hold the NAP button in normal mode for three seconds, to enter the setting mode.
• NAP and 10 minutes (default) or the last nap time flashes.
• Press the + or - button to set the desired time duration in steps of 5 minutes (5 to 120 minutes).
• Confirm the setting with the NAP button.
• Once the setting is confirmed, the NAP function is activated and the time display counts down the
seconds.
• An alarm tone will sound when the set minutes expire.
• NAP 00m 00 will be flashing on the display.
• Press any button and the nap function will stop.
• To activate the nap function with the last adjusted nap time just press the NAP button in normal
mode.
8. Charging function
• Attention: The charging function only works with the power adapter.
CHARGE-IT – Radio-controlled alarm clock with USB charging function
• Plug the USB cable into one of the two USB ports on the alarm clock and connect the other end to
your mobile device (compatible with all devices with Micro USB port and Lightning connector).
Make sure that the charging rate (1 Amp / 2 Amp) is suitable for your mobile device.
• HELLO is displayed shortly after a successful connection and the charging function starts.
• Depending on which USB port you have chosen, a battery icon will be displayed next to the USB 1
or USB 2 icon and the charge symbol flashes.
• When the mobile device is fully charged, the charge icon will appear filled. (On some devices, the
charge icon will disappear).
9. Care and maintenance
• Clean the device with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
• Remove the batteries if the device will not be used for an extended period of time.
• Keep the device in a dry place.
9.1 Battery replacement
• Change the batteries when the battery symbol appears on the display.
• Open the battery compartment and insert two new AAA 1.5 V batteries, polarity as illustrated.
• Close the battery compartment again.
10. Troubleshooting
Problem Solution
No display Operation with power adapter:
➜ Connect the device to the power adapter
➜ Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to activate the backlight.
➜ Check the power adapter
Battery operation:
➜ Ensure the batteries' polarity are correct
➜ Press any button to activate the backlight briefly
➜ Change the batteries
No DCF reception ➜ Press the SET/RCC button in normal mode.
➜ Wait for an attempt reception during the night
➜ Change the location (interference!)
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➜ Restart the device according to the manual
➜ Set the clock manually
Incorrect indication ➜ Change the batteries
No charging function ➜ Connect the device to the power adapter
➜ Check the USB port connection
➜ Wait for an attempt RCC reception
If your device fails to work despite these measures contact the retailer where you purchased the
product.
11. Waste disposal
This product has been manufactured using high-grade materials and components which can be
recycled and reused.
Never dispose of empty batteries and rechargeable batteries in ordinary household
waste.
As a consumer, you are required by law to take them to your retail store or to an appro-
priate collection site depending on national or local regulations in order to protect the
environment.
The symbols for the contained heavy metals are:
Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercury, Pb = lead
This product is labelled in accordance with the EU Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment Directive (WEEE).
Please do not dispose of this product in ordinary household waste. As a consumer,
you are required to take end-of-life devices to a designated collection point for the dis-
posal of electrical and electronic equipment, in order to ensure environmentally-com-
patible disposal.
12. Specifications
Measuring range - temperature 0…..+50°C (32…+122 °F)
Measuring range - humidity: 1 %rH...99 %rH
CHARGE-IT – Radio-controlled alarm clock with USB charging function
Power consumption: 2 x 1,5 V AAA batteries (not included)
AC power adapter 230 V AC / 5.0 V DC (3.5 A)
Charging output 2x USB Port Type A
Output voltage #1 5V/DC max. 1.0 A
#2 5V/DC max. 2.0 A
Housing dimension 95 x 61 x 133 mm
Weight 176 g (device only)
No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of TFA Dostmann. The technical data are cor-
rect at the time of going to print and may change without prior notice.
The latest technical data and information about your product can be found by entering the product number on our
homepage.
EU Declaration of conformity
Hereby, TFA Dostmann declares that the radio equipment type 60.2537 is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address:
www.tfa-dostmann.de
E-Mail: [email protected]
TFA Dostmann GmbH & Co. KG, Zum Ottersberg 12, D-97877 Wertheim, Germany 08/16
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