WT 197 - Alarm bell TECHNOLINE - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Radio-controlled alarm clock with calendar and indoor thermometer
Brand	TECHNOLINE
Model	WT 197
Dimensions (approximate)	Approximately 120 x 70 x 80 mm
Weight (approximate)	Approximately 150 g (without batteries)
Power supply	3 AAA (LR03) 1.5 V batteries
Time reception	DCF 77.5 kHz signal, automatic daily (1am, 2am, 3am) and manual (WAVE button)
Time display	12h/24h format, adjustable time zone (GMT+1, GMT+2, GMT)
Calendar	Year, month, date and day of the week (selectable language: EN, GE, FR, IT, DU, SP, DA)
Alarm	Audible, 2-minute duration, snooze function (5 minutes)
Indoor thermometer	Range: -10 °C to +50 °C (14.2 °F to 122 °F), resolution 0.1 °C/°F
Main functions	Time/date/temperature display, alarm with snooze, radio-controlled reception, manual setting, reset button
Maintenance and cleaning	Do not expose to water, extreme temperatures, shocks, dust; use a soft, dry cloth
Safety	Do not open the case, do not modify components, use only recommended batteries
Spare parts and repairability	Not specified by the manufacturer; in case of malfunction, use the RESET button
General information	Multilingual manual (35 pages), version 1.0 dated 11.01.2010

Frequently Asked Questions - WT 197 TECHNOLINE

How to automatically set the time on my TECHNOLINE WT 197?

Place the alarm clock near a window, away from metal surfaces and electrical devices. Insert the batteries, the clock automatically picks up the DCF signal. The reception icon blinks then becomes solid upon success. Automatic reception occurs every night at 1am, 2am, and 3am.

What to do if the display is incorrect or the alarm clock does not work properly?

Press the RESET button located on the top of the device. This resets the default settings and restarts the radio-controlled time signal reception.

How to manually set the time if the DCF signal is not received?

Press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds. The hour digits flash. Use +/- to choose 12h/24h format, then press SET to move to time zone, hour, minutes, year, month, and date. Finish by pressing SET.

How to set the alarm on the WT 197?

Press and hold ALM SET / ON-OFF. The alarm hour digits flash. Use +/- to set the hour, then press ALM SET again to set the minutes. Press once more to confirm.

How to enable or disable the alarm?

Briefly press the ALM SET / ON-OFF button. The alarm icon (AL) appears or disappears between the hour and minute digits, indicating the status.

How to use the snooze function (alarm repeat)?

When the alarm sounds, press the SNOOZE button (on the top) once. The alarm stops and rings again after 5 minutes. The '·' and 'Zz' icons flash during this time.

How to display temperature in degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit?

Press the - (°C/°F) button. The display switches between °C and °F with each press.

How to change the display language of the days of the week?

In setting mode (hold SET), after setting the date, the days flash. Use +/- to choose from: EN (English), GE (German), FR (French), IT (Italian), DU (Dutch), SP (Spanish), DA (Danish). Press SET to confirm.

Which batteries to use and how to install them?

Use 3 AAA (LR03) 1.5 V batteries. Slide the battery compartment cover under the device, insert the batteries respecting polarity (+/-), then close the cover.

What to do if the alarm clock displays nothing or seems dead?

First check that the batteries are correctly installed and not depleted. Replace them if necessary. If the problem persists, press the RESET button. Place the alarm clock near a window to facilitate DCF reception.

USER MANUAL WT 197 TECHNOLINE

For best reception of radio controlled signal, keep your clock close to a window and away from metal surfaces, electrical appliances and magnetic fields.

BATTERY INSTALLATION

1. Slide open the battery cover at the bottom of your unit.
2. Insert 3 × AAA batteries into the battery compartment by observing the correct + / - polarity signs inside the battery compartment.
3. Replace the battery cover. Your clock is ready to work you.

ENVIRONMENTAL RECEPTION EFFECTS

Your radio controlled clock obtains the accurate time with wireless technology. Same as All wireless devices, the receiving ability maybe affected by, but not limited to, the following circumstances:

• Long transmitting distance
• Nearby mountains and valleys
• Among tall buildings
• Near railway, high voltage cable etc.
  Near freeway, airport, etc
• Near construction site
• Inside concrete buildings
  Near electrical appliances
  Near computers and TV's
• Inside moving vehicles
  Near metallic structures

Place your clock at a location with optimal signal, i.e. close to a window and way from metal surfaces or electrical appliances.

DCF SINGAL RECEPTION AND SIGNAL INDICATOR

After your clock is powered up, it starts to receive DCF signal. The icon flashes.

Weak or no DCF signal

(only icon flashing)

Receiving strong DCF signal

(icon flashing)

Successful Reception

（icon becomes static)

Failed Reception

（icon disappear)

Automatic reception and Manual Reception

Your clock starts automatic reception everyday at 1:00, 2:00, 3:00. If it fails to receive the DCF time signal at 3:00, it will start reception at 4:00. If it fails again it will start reception at 5:00. If it fails again it will start automatic reception at 1:00 again in the next day.

Manual reception: simply press WAVE button once to start manual reception. Press and hold WAVE for 2 seconds to stop manual reception.

Remark: when your clock is receiving radio controlled time signal, all buttons except the snooze / light button do not function.

TO SETCALENDAR, 12/24 TIME AND TIME

1. Press and hold SET for 2 seconds, time digits change to "24 Hr" and flash, press +/- to select "12 Hr" time format or "24 Hr" time format. When 12HR is selected, AM or PM will be displayed.
2. Then press SET once again, time digits change to "00" and flash. Press +/- button to select time zone:

$$ \begin{array}{l} 0 0 ^ {\prime \prime} = G M T + 1 h o u r (e. g. G e r m a n y) \ 0 1 ^ {\prime \prime} = G M T + 2 h o u r s (e. g. F i n l a n d) \ - 0 1 ^ {\prime \prime} = G M T 0 0 h o u r (e. g. U. K.) \ \end{array} $$

1. Then press SET once again, hour digits flash. Press +/- button to set hour.
2. Then press SET once again, minute digits flash. Press +/- button to set minute.
3. Then press SET once again, time digits change to year "2009" and flash. Press + / - to set the year.
4. Then press SET once again, month digits flash. Press +/- button to set month.
5. Then press SET once again, date digits flash. Press +/- button to set date.
6. Then press SET once again, day of week digits flash. Press +/- button to select the language of day of week.

$$ \begin{array}{l} E N = E n g l i s h \ G E = \text {G e r m a n} \ F R = F r e n c h \ I T = I t a l i a n \ D U = D u t c h \ \mathrm {S P} = \text {S p a n i s h} \ D A = \text {D a n i s h} \ \end{array} $$

1. Press SET to return to normal mode, or it will return to normal mode in around 30 seconds if no press of any other buttons.

TO SET ALARM TIME

Press and hold ALM SET / ON-OFF once, time digits change to alarm time digits "0:00 AL" and hour digits flash. Then press +/- to set your desired hours of alarm time.

Press ALM SET / ON-OFF once, alarm minute digits flash. Press +/- to set your desired minutes of alarm time.

Press ALM SET / ON-OFF once to return to normal mode, or it will return to normal mode in around 30 seconds if no further press of any other buttons.

TO TURN ON OR OFF YOUR ALARM

Press ALM SET / On-Off once to turn on or off the daily alarm. When the alarm function is turned on, the icon appears between the hour and minute digits.

TO USE SNOOZE ALARM

When time reaches your set alarm time, your clock will give beep sound to wake you up. The con will flash.

1) Press SNOOZE on the top once to stop the alarm temporarily, the “ ” and “ Zz ” icon keep flashing. The alarm will beep again in 5 minutes.

2) To stop the alarm, press ALM SET/ON-OFF once, the alarm beep will stop and the icon become static, alarm will beep again same time next day.

Alarm Duration: 2 minutes

TO DISPLAY TEMPERATURE IN DEGREE ^ C OR ^ F

Simply press - (^ / ^) to display temperature in degree ^ C or degree ^ F

TROUBLE SHOOTING

In case your clock shows irrelevant information or digits, it may be affected by electrostatic discharge or interferences from other devices. Press the RESET button on the top of your clock. Your clock will be reset to default setting of time and calendar and it will start to receive radio controlled time signal again.

CARE OF YOUR RADIO CONTROLLED CLOCK

1. Do not expose the unit to extreme temperature, water or direct sunlight
2. Avoid contact with any corrosive materials
3. Do not subject the unit to excessive force, dust or humidity
4. Do not open the inner back case or tamper with any components of this unit

SPECIFICATIONS

Indoor Temperature Range -10°C to +50°C (+14.2°F to +122°F)

Temperature Resolution 0.1°C

Alarm Duration 2 minutes

Snoopze Duration 5 minutes

VERSION 1.0

2010.01.11

Words in the figure:

	ENGLISH	OTHER LANGUAGE
Figure 1:	FRONT VIEW
	PM
	ALARM ON
	TIME
	DCF SIGNAL INDICATOR
	TEMPERATURE
	DAY OF WEEK
	MONTH / DATE
	SNOOZE ICON
	BACK VIEW
	+
	SET
	ALARM SET / ALARM ON-OFF
	- (°C/°F)
	SNOOZE / LIGHT
	WAVE
	BOTTOM VIEW
	INSERT 3 X AAA BATTERIES INTO THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT
	BATTERY DOOR

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