SS55003 - Hi-fi system HOMEDICS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Dawn simulation alarm clock radio with wireless lamp
Brand	HoMedics
Model	SS55003
Main power supply	230 V DC mains adapter (included)
Backup power	1 9V battery (not included) for memory backup
Display	Blue LED, dimmable (high/low)
Time display	12/24 hour, adjustable ceiling projection (focus and rotation)
Radio	AM/FM, manual tuning, FM indicator
Natural sounds	6 sounds: Rainforest, Ocean, Thunderstorm, Summer night, Rain, Waterfall
Alarm options	7 modes: lamp, natural sound, beep, radio, or combinations lamp + sound/radio/beep
Dawn simulator (sunrise)	Light progression over 15 or 30 minutes, adjustable
Timer	15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes, gradual dimming at end of cycle
Wireless controlled lamp	Wireless socket for dimmer (compatible with incandescent or dimmable compact fluorescent bulbs)
Snooze function	9 minutes, repeatable until alarm turns off
Dimensions (approx.)	Approximately 25 x 15 x 10 cm (not certified)
Weight (approx.)	Approximately 1 kg (not certified)
Maintenance	Clean with a damp cloth, no abrasive or liquid cleaners
Safety	Do not use near water, do not cover while operating, unplug before cleaning
Repairability	Repair only by a HoMedics approved service
Warranty	See manual, any modification voids warranty

Frequently Asked Questions - SS55003 HOMEDICS

How to set the time on the SS55003?

Press and hold the HOUR button for 2 seconds until the time flashes. Use HOUR to set the hour and MINUTE for minutes. Check the PM indicator for afternoon. After 5 seconds, the setting is confirmed.

What natural sounds are available?

The device offers 6 sounds: Rainforest, Ocean, Thunderstorm, Summer night, Rain and Waterfall. Select them directly via the dedicated buttons.

How to use the time projection function?

Press PROJECTOR ON/OFF to activate or deactivate projection. Use the TIME ROTATION KNOB (rotation) and FOCUS KNOB (focus) dials to orient and sharpen the projected image on the ceiling.

How to connect a lamp to the dawn simulator?

Connect your lamp to the supplied wireless receiver (Fig. 3), then plug the receiver into a 230 V socket. The device can then control the lamp's brightness.

What to do if the screen does not light up after a power outage?

The device requires a 9V battery (not included) for memory backup. Install it in the compartment under the device. Otherwise, the time and alarm will need to be reset after power is restored.

How to set the alarm in 'sunrise' mode?

Press AL SET, set the alarm time with HOUR and MINUTE. Then press AL MODE repeatedly to select the desired mode (e.g., lamp only, natural sound, etc.). For sunrise duration, set the 15/30/OFF switch on the back.

How to stop the alarm once it sounds?

Press SNOOZE to repeat it after 9 minutes, or any other button to stop it until the next day. To completely deactivate the alarm, hold AL MODE until all alarm indicators disappear.

Can I use the device without a battery?

Yes, the device works on mains power. The battery is only needed to keep the time and alarm settings in case of a power cut. Without the battery, you will have to reprogram everything after a power failure.

How to clean the alarm clock radio?

Use a slightly damp cloth to remove dust. Never use liquid or abrasive cleaners. Always unplug the device before cleaning.

Is the device compatible with all lamps?

The dawn simulator works with most lamps using incandescent or dimmable compact fluorescent bulbs. Check that your CFL bulbs are dimmer-compatible before purchase.

USER MANUAL SS55003 HOMEDICS

Wake Naturally with Gradual Light

Instruction Manual

SS-5500-2EU

SS-5500-3GB

2 year guarantee

Create your perfect sleep environment.

Thank you for purchasing SoundSpa Sunrise. This, like the entire HoMedics product line, is built with high-quality craftsmanship to provide you with years of dependable service.

SoundSpa Sunrise helps you to wake naturally, leaving you relaxed and ready for the day. Fall asleep to any of its six nature sounds, then wake to a virtual sunrise using your own lamp, plus nature sounds, radio or buzzer. SoundSpa Sunrise can also mask distractions to improve your concentration while you read, work or study.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:

WHEN USING ELECTRICAL PRODUCTS, ESPECIALLY WHEN CHILDREN ARE PRESENT, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

Always unplug the appliance from the electrical outlet before cleaning.
- Do not reach for an appliance that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
- Do not place or store appliance where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
- Do not place in or drop into water or any other liquid.
- Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use attachments not recommended by HoMedics; specifically any attachments not provided with the unit.

SAFETY CAUTIONS:

PLEASE READ THIS SECTION CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.

• Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord, plug, cable or housing. If it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, return it to HoMedics Service Center for examination and repair.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
• To disconnect, remove plug from outlet.
• This appliance is designed for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors.
• Only set on dry surfaces. Do not place on surface wet from water or cleaning solvents.
• Never cover the appliance when it is in operation.
• This unit should not be used by children without adult supervision.
• Always keep the cord away from high temperature and fire.
• Do not lift, carry, hang, or pull the product by the power cord.
• The unit should not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and no objects filled with liquids shall be placed on the appliance.
• Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat, such as sunshine, fire or similar heat sources.
• The plugs on the power adaptor and wireless receiver are disconnect devices and will remain fully operable when the units are plugged in even though the unit is not operating.

• The wireless receiver is a Class I device and must be connected to a mains socket with a protective earthed connection.

• If the adaptor sustains damage, you must stop using this product immediately and contact the HoMedics Service Center. (See the warranty section for the HoMedics address.)

Caution: All servicing of this product must be performed by authorized HoMedics Service Personnel only.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

• Dawn simulator using your own lamp
• 6 Nature Sounds: Rain Forest, Ocean, Thunder, Summer Night, Rain and Water Fall
  AM/FM radio with alarm and snooze
• Seven gentle-wake options - lamp only, lamp and nature sound, lamp and beep, lamp and radio, nature sound only, radio only, or beep only
• Easy-to-read clock with blue LED display
• Projection feature projects time on the ceiling in a soothing blue light
• Auto-timer lets you choose how long you listen - 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes or continuously
  Volume control adjusts the volume of the radio, beep or nature sounds
• Wireless lamp brightness control

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE:

1. Unpack the product and check to make sure everything is included (Fig. 1).
2. This unit is powered by a DC adaptor, which is included.
3. The battery power is designed only to provide MEMORY BACK-UP for the clock and alarm settings. One 9 Volt battery (not included) should be inserted into the battery compartment if memory back-up is desired (in the event of power outages or if the unit is unplugged).

However, the time will not be illuminated on the clock display. As soon as the power supply returns, the display will indicate the correct time.

NOTE: Battery must be installed in order for clock memory back-up to operate. In the event of a power failure or disconnection, if the battery is not installed, the clock and alarm will need to be re-set when power is restored.

1. To install battery, remove compartment cover from the bottom of the unit. Insert one 9 Volt battery into the compartment following the diagram. Replace cover and snap into place.
2. Attach the DC adaptor connector to the jack located on the back of the unit (Fig. 4) and insert the adaptor into a 230V household outlet.
3. To use the dawn simulator and to control your lamp from your SoundSpa Sunrise, plug your lamp into the wireless receiver (Fig. 3). Then plug the wireless receiver into a 230V household outlet.

NOTE: Consult lamp instructions for light bulb specifications. The SoundSpa Sunrise works with most lamps that use incandescent or CFL dimming light bulbs. Before purchasing CFL bulbs verify they can be used in lamps with dimming switches.

Setting the Clock

1. Your SoundSpa Sunrise clock is set to a 12 hour clock. If you would prefer a 24 hour clock, press the 12/24 button once (Fig. 4).
2. Press and hold the HOUR button for 2 seconds (Fig. 4). The time will begin to flash
3. While the time is flashing, press the HOUR button until you reach the correct hour. Then press the MINUTE button (Fig. 4) until you reach the correct minute.

NOTE: PM indicator will appear on the left side of the clock face for evening hours (Fig. 7). If the PM indicator is not illuminated, the hour is set to AM. Be sure to set the time for the correct 12-hour period – AM (morning) or PM (evening).

NOTE: After 5 seconds, the time will stop flashing and it will be set.

1. Press the BACKLIGHT HI/LO button (Fig. 4) to choose between high and low clock LED display brightness.

Listening to Nature Sounds

1. Select the sound you wish to listen to and press the corresponding button (Fig. 2).
2. To adjust the volume, turn the VOLUME knob (Fig. 1) to your desired level.
3. When finished listening to the sounds, you may turn them off by pressing the POWER button, or switch to the radio by pressing RADIO (Fig. 1).

NOTE: When the unit is turned on, it will always default to the last mode used.

Listening to the Radio

1. Press the RADIO button (Fig. 1).
2. Rotate the TUNER (Fig. 1) to select a radio station.
3. To adjust the volume, turn the VOLUME knob (Fig. 1) to your desired level.
4. When finished listening to the radio, you may turn it off by pressing the POWER button, or switch to a nature sound by pressing the corresponding button (Fig. 1 and 2).

NOTE: To change between bands, there is an AM/FM switch located on the back of the unit (Fig. 4). When FM band is selected, a FM Indicator will appear on the left side of the clock face (Fig. 7). If the FM indicator is not illuminated, the band is set to AM.

Using the Lamp

1. To turn the lamp on, press the lightbulb once (Fig. 1).
2. To increase the brightness of the lamp, press and hold lightbulb until desired level is reached.
3. To turn the lamp off, press the lightbulb once (Fig. 1).
4. To dim the lamp, press and hold lightbulb until desired level is reached.
5. You may also turn the lamp off by pressing the POWER button once. Pressing the POWER button again will turn the lamp on (Fig. 1).

NOTE: If radio is on it will mute during lamp adjustment resuming when adjustment is complete.

Using the Auto-Timer

When the power is ON and you are listening to a nature sound, the radio, or have your lamp illuminated through the SoundSpa Sunrise wireless receiver, you may set an auto off timer so the sound and/or light will automatically fade to off in the last 5 minutes of the chosen time.

1. Toggle through the TIMER button (Fig. 1) to find the time of your choice 15, 30, 45 or 60 minutes shows on the clock face. The TIMER indicator will appear on the left side of the clock face to confirm that it is set (Fig. 7).
2. The time remaining on the auto-timer can be terminated at any time by pressing the POWER button to turn off the nature sound, radio or lamp (Fig. 1)

Setting and Using the Alarm

For more information see Fig. 8.

1. Press the AL SET button (Fig. 1) and the time will flash.
2. While the time is flashing, press the HOUR button until you reach the correct hour. Then press the MINUTE button until you reach the correct minute (Fig. 4).

NOTE: When digits are flashing, press and hold the HOUR or MINUTE button continuously for a fast advance (Fig. 4).

NOTE: The PM function applies to the alarm. If the PM indicator is not displayed on the clock face, the alarm will be set to AM. (Fig. 7).

1. Press AL SET button to set the time, or after 5 seconds the alarm will be set automatically (Fig. 1).
2. To activate the alarm you may choose one of 7 settings. To confirm your setting, the appropriate alarm indicators will be illuminated on the clock face to the right of the time (Fig. 7).

a) LAMP-push the AL MODE button once. To set the Sunrise mode, adjust the 15/30/OFF switch (Fig. 4) to set lamp to brighten gradually in 15 or 30 minutes or in the OFF position to set lamp to turn on to full brightness at the set alarm time (Fig. 1).
b) NATURE SOUND-push the AL MODE button twice. The nature sound will be the last sound you listened to. To change the nature sound press the nature sound button you wish (Fig. 2) and then press POWER button (Fig. 1).
c) RADIO-push the AL MODE button 3 times (Fig. 1). Use the tuner to adjust the radio to your desired station (Fig. 1).
d) BEEP-press the AL MODE button 4 times (Fig. 1).
e) LAMP & NATURE SOUND-press the AL MODE button 5 times (Fig. 1).
f) LAMP & RADIO-press the AL MODE button 6 times (Fig. 1).
g) LAMP & BEEP-press the AL MODE button 7 times (Fig. 1).

1. When the alarm sounds, the corresponding alarm indicator (Lamp, Sound, Radio, Beep or combination of these) blinks. You may take the following actions:

a) SNOOZE-press the SNOOZE button (Fig. 1). The SoundSpa Sunrise wake feature will be activated in 9 minutes. See Fig. 8 for options. You may use this feature until you turn the alarm off.
b) RESET-turn the alarm off by pressing ANY button but the SNOOZE button (Fig. 1).

The alarm clock will automatically reset for the next day in its current mode. The corresponding ALARM indicator (Lamp, Sound, Radio, Beep or combination of these) will indicate this. If you wish to change the wake mode, follow step 4 under Setting and Using the Alarm.

c) OFF-to completely turn off the alarm continue to press the AL MODE button until all the of the alarm indicators (lamp, sound, radio, beep) are off (Fig. 1).

Note: If alarm sounds for 30 minutes continuously it will automatically turn off and reset for the next day.

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Wake Mode	Sunrise Mode	What happens?
Lamp Only	No Sunrise	At alarm time: • Lamp turns on to full brightness
	15 or 30 minute Sunrise	15 or 30 minutes before alarm time: • Lamp is dimly lit • Lamp brightens gradually for 15 or 30 minutes until full brightness
Nature Sound	No Sunrise	At alarm time: • Selected Sound plays at the sound level you choose
	15 or 30 minute Sunrise	5 minutes before alarm time: • Selected Sound plays quietly • Sound gradually increases to the sound level you choose
Lamp & Nature Sound	No Sunrise	At alarm time: • Lamp turns on to full brightness and Sound plays at the sound level you choose
	15 or 30 minute Sunrise	15 or 30 minutes before alarm time: • Lamp is dimly lit • Light brightens gradually for 15 or 30 minutes until full brightness at alarm time 5 minutes before alarm tim e: • Sound starts quietly • Sound gradually increases to the sound level you choose
Lamp & Beep or Lamp & Radio	No Sunrise	At alarm time: • Lamp turns on to full brightness and Beep or Radio sound at maximum level you choose
	15 or 30 minute Sunrise	15 or 30 minutes before alarm time: • Lamp is dimly lit • Light brightens gradually for 15 or 30 minutes until full brightness At alarm time: • Beep or Radio sound at the volume level you choose
Radio or Beep	No Sunrise	At alarm time: • Radio or Beep sound at the volume level you choose
	Alarm Settings	When you push SNOOZE:
	Alarm Indicator - LampSunrise Setting - OFF	·Lamp turns off ·Lamp turns back on after 9 minutes at full brightness
	Alarm Indicator - LampSunrise Setting - 15 or 30	·Lamp returns to dimly lit ·Lamp brightens gradually for 9 minutes to full brightness
	Alarm Indicator - Sound	·Sound turns off ·Sound turns back on after 9 minutes
	Alarm Indicator - SoundSunrise Setting - 15 or 30	·Sound turns off ·Sound plays quietly after 4 minutes ·Sound builds to maximum level you choose for 5 additional minutes
	Alarm Indicator - Lamp &SoundSunrise Setting - OFF	·Lamp & Nature Sound turn off ·Lamp & Nature Sound turn back on after 9 minutes
	Alarm Indicator - Lamp &SoundSunrise Setting - 15 or 30	·Lamp returns to dimly lit ·Light brightens gradually for 9 minutes to full brightness ·Sound turns off ·Sound plays quietly after 4 minutes ·Sound builds to sound level you choose for 5 additional minutes
	Alarm Indicator - Lamp & Beepor Lamp &RadioSunrise Setting - OFF	·Lamp & Beep or Radio turn off ·Lamp & Beep or Radio turn back on after 9 minutes
	Alarm Indicator - Lamp & Beepor Lamp &RadioSunrise Setting - 15 or 30	·Lamp returns to dimly lit ·Lamp brightens gradually for 9 minutes to full brightness ·Beep or Radio sound after 9 minutes
	Alarm Indicator - Radio or BeepSunrise Setting - OFF	·Radio or Beep turn off ·Radio or Beep turn back on after 9 minutes

Using the Projection Feature

1. To turn the projection feature on or off, press the PROJECTOR ON/OFF button once (Fig. 4). The time is now projected on the ceiling. To turn projection off press PROJECTOR ON/OFF again. NOTE: If the projection feature is off you may press the SNOOZE button (Fig. 1) to trigger 5 seconds of projection.
2. To turn the angle of the time that appears on the ceiling, rotate the TIME ROTATION KNOB (Fig. 6) until you have reached your desired result. NOTE: The TIME ROTATION KNOB will rotate up to 350 degrees.
3. To focus the time on the ceiling, rotate the FOCUS KNOB (Fig. 6) until you have reached your desired result.
4. To adjust where time is projected, move projector forward or backward (Fig. 5).

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MAINTENANCE:

To Store

You may store the unit in its box in a cool, dry place.

To Clean

Wipe off dust with a damp cloth. NEVER use liquids or abrasive cleaner to clean. Modifications not authorised by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this device.

Plug (MODEL SS-5500-3GB ONLY)

If the plug on this appliance is damaged, it can be replaced with a BS 1363 plug, fitted with a 3A BS 1362 fuse. Only use a 3amp fuse with this appliance. Care must be taken when changing the plug. If in doubt, contact a qualified electrician.

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