60.2560.10 - Alarm clock radio TFA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Radio alarm clock
Brand	TFA
Model	60.2560.10
Housing dimensions	117 x 71 x 37 mm
Weight	116 g (device only)
Power supply	2 x 1.5V AA batteries (alkaline recommended, not included)
Display	Inverted display clock (light digits on dark background)
Radio-controlled clock reception	DCF-77 (77.5 kHz), range ~1500 km, automatic or manual reception
Time setting	Manual with HR and MIN buttons, adjustable time zone (-9 to +9)
Alarm function	Activation/deactivation by rotating the alarm 180°, time setting with buttons
Snooze function	Repeat with adjustable interval (5/10/15 min)
Lighting	Permanent backlight activatable (AUTO LIGHT) with light sensor; temporary 5-second lighting by touch button
Light sensor	Detects darkness to activate automatic lighting
Low battery indicator	Battery symbol displayed on screen
Maintenance and cleaning	Soft damp cloth; do not use solvents or abrasives; protect from moisture
Safety	Do not expose to extreme temperatures, vibrations, shocks; do not repair, disassemble or modify the device yourself; keep batteries out of reach of children
Spare parts and repairability	No user-serviceable parts; repair by a professional only

Frequently Asked Questions - 60.2560.10 TFA

How to set the time manually?

Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds. The time flashes. Use the HR +/- buttons for the hour and MIN +/- buttons for the minutes. Confirm with SET. The setting sequence includes DCF reception, snooze interval, time zone and 12/24h format.

How to activate or deactivate the alarm?

Turn the alarm 180°. When the colored marker is pointing up (ON position), the alarm is activated and the alarm icon appears. In OFF position, the icon disappears and the alarm is deactivated.

How to use the snooze function?

Press the touch button SNOOZE/LIGHT when the alarm sounds. The alarm stops for the set interval (5/10/15 min, default 5 min). The snooze symbol flashes. You can set the interval in setting mode (Sn 5/10/15).

What does the flashing DCF symbol mean?

The DCF symbol flashes while the clock searches for the radio signal. If it stays solid, reception was successful. If it disappears, there is no reception. You can manually activate reception by simultaneously pressing MIN - and HR - for 3 seconds.

How to change the batteries?

When the battery symbol appears on the screen, open the battery compartment at the back and replace the two 1.5V AA batteries with new ones, observing polarity +/-. Use alkaline batteries.

Why is the clock not displaying the correct time?

First check the battery polarity and replace them if necessary. If DCF reception is activated (dcF ON), wait for the nightly reception (2h, 3h, 4h). Otherwise, deactivate DCF reception in setting mode and set the time manually. Keep the device away from sources of interference (screens, metal objects).

How to activate automatic night lighting?

Push the AUTO LIGHT switch to ON (light symbol position). The light sensor detects darkness and activates a low backlight. The AUTO LIGHT symbol appears on the screen.

How to set the time zone?

In setting mode (press and hold SET for 3s), navigate to 'Zo 0'. Use HR +/- to adjust from -9 to +9 hours. Confirm with SET. This allows displaying the time of another time zone while receiving the DCF signal.

What to do if the device does not turn on?

Check the battery polarity and insert two new AA batteries. Make sure the protective film on the screen has been removed. If the screen remains black, contact the seller.

How to clean the device?

Use a soft, damp cloth. Never use solvents or abrasive agents. Protect the device from moisture and do not immerse it in water.

USER MANUAL 60.2560.10 TFA

Operating Instructions

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Thank you for choosing this instrument from TFA.

Before you use this product

• Please make sure you read the instruction manual carefully.
• The operating instructions are enclosed with the device or can be downloaded at www.tfa-dostmann.de/en/service/downloads/instruction-manuals
  • This product should only be used as described within these instructions.
• Following and respecting the instructions in your manual will prevent damage to your instrument and loss of your statutory rights arising from defects due to incorrect use.
• Please take particular note of the safety advice!
• Please keep this instruction manual safe for future reference.

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1. Delivery contents

• Radio-controlled alarm clock
- Instruction manual

2. Range of application and all the benefits of your new Instrument at a glance

• Highest precision radio-controlled clock
• Turn the alarm clock by 180^ to activate and deactivate the alarm
• Alarm with snooze function, adjustable snooze interval
• Manual setting option and time zone correction
• Inverted display lighting (numbers light up on a black background)
• Gentle permanent night light can be activated via light sensor
  • Bright lighting on keypress

3. Safety notices

• This product is exclusively intended for the range of application described above.
  • This product should only be used as described within these instructions.

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WARNING

• Keep this device and the batteries out of reach of children.
• Small parts can be swallowed by children (under three years old).
• Batteries contain harmful acids and may be hazardous if swallowed. If you suspect a battery could have been swallowed or otherwise caught in the body, seek medical help immediately.
• Batteries must not be thrown into a fire, short-circuited, taken apart or recharged. Risk of explosion!
• Low batteries should be changed as soon as possible to prevent damage caused by leaking. Make sure the polarities are correct. Never use a combination of old and new batteries together, nor batteries of different types. Remove the batteries if the device will not be used for an extended period of time. Wear chemical-resistant protective gloves and safety glasses when handling leaking batteries.

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CAUTION

• Unauthorized repairs, alterations or changes to the product are prohibited.
• Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, vibrations or shocks.
• Do not place any objects on the unit.
• Clean the instrument with a soft damp cloth. Do not use solvents or scouring agents.
• Protect it from moisture!

4. Elements

A: Display (Fig. 1):

A 1: DCF reception symbol
A 2: AUTO LIGHT symbol activated
A 3: Time
A 4: Battery symbol

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Only at position ON

A 5: Alarm symbol activated

A 6: Snooze symbol

A 7: Alarm time

B: Position (Fig. 2+3):

Position alarm ON

Position alarm OFF

C: Buttons (Fig. 2-4):

C 1: MIN +/- button
C 2: AUTO LIGHT ON/OFF switch
C 3: SET button
C 4: HR +/- button

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Position alarm OFF

C 5: LIGHT sensor button on the top

Position alarm ON

C 6: SNOOZE/LIGHT sensor button on the top

D 2: Battery compartment

5. Getting started

5.1 Insert the batteries

• Remove the protective film from the display.
• Open the battery compartment and insert two new AA 1.5 V batteries, polarity as illustrated.
• The backlight turns on for a short period. All LCD segments will be displayed for a short moment. Close the battery cover again.

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5.2 Radio-controlled time reception

• The clock will now scan the DCF frequency signal and the DCF symbol flashes on the display. When the time code is successfully received after some minutes, the radio-controlled time and the DCF symbol will be shown steadily on the display.
• If there is no reception, you can start the initialisation manually. Press and hold the MIN - and the HR - button at the same time for three seconds.
  • The DCF symbol flashes.
• Interrupt the reception by pressing again the MIN - and the HR - button at the same time for three seconds. The DCF reception symbol disappears.
• The DCF reception always takes place daily at 2:00, 3:00 and 4:00 o'clock in the morning.
  • There are three different reception states:

flashing – Reception is active remains – Reception is successful disappears – No reception

- If the clock cannot detect the DCF-signal (e.g. due to interference, transmitting distance, etc.), the time can be set manually.

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5.3 Note on radio-controlled time

• The time is transmitted from an atomic clock near Frankfurt am Main by a DCF-77 (77.5 kHz) frequency signal with a range of about 1,500 km. Your radio-controlled clock receives the signal, converts it and always shows the exact time. The adjustment of Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time is also automatic.
• Make sure to avoid the vicinity of any source of interference such as computer screens, TV sets or solid metal objects. 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. A single daily reception is adequate to keep the accuracy deviation under 1 second.

6. Operation

6.1 Manual settings

- Press and hold the SET button for three seconds to enter the setting mode.

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• The time starts flashing. Press HR +/- button to set the hours and MIN +/- button to set the minutes.
• Confirm the setting with the SET button.
  • The next adjustable value flashes on the display.
• Use the HR +/- or MIN +/- button to make the desired setting.

• Confirm with the SET button and go to the next setting
  • The sequence is shown as follows:

• DCF reception on/off (default: dcF ON)
  – Snooze interval 5/10/15 minutes (default: Sn 5)

• Time zone -9/+9 (default: Zo 0)
• 24/12-hour format (default: 24Hr)

- Press and hold the HR +/- or MIN +/- button in the respective setting mode for quick setting. The device will automatically quit the setting mode if no button is pressed for 20 seconds.

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6.1.1 DCF reception

• By default, the DCF reception is activated (dcF on) and after successful reception of the DCF signal no manual adjustment is necessary.
• Once the DCF time reception is deactivated (dcF OFF) the clock must be manually set.
• If the DCF reception is activated, the manually set time will be overwritten by the DCF time when the signal is received successfully.

6.1.2 Time zone setting

• In the setting mode you can make the time zone correction
- 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. Alarm time setting

- Turn the alarm clock to the Alarm ON position. The coloured marking points upwards. The alarm symbol and the last adjusted alarm time appear on the display (6:00 default). The alarm is activated.

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• Press the HR +/- button to set the hours and MIN +/- button to set the minutes.
• When the alarm is activated, the alarm starts to ring when the set alarm time is reached. The alarm symbol flashes.
• Press any button (except SNOOZE/LIGHT) and the alarm will stop. The alarm symbol remains on the display and the alarm will be reactivated at the same time.
• Press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button to activate the snooze function.
• The backlight turns on for a short period. The alarm will be interrupted for the set time.
  • The snooze symbol flashes.
• Turn the alarm clock to the Alarm OFF position to deactivate the alarm. The marking points upwards. The alarm symbol and the alarm time disappear.

8. Illumination

• The display automatically inverts and the numbers light up on a black background when illuminated.
• Pressing the sensor button on the top activates a bright illumination for 5 seconds.

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- Move the AUTO LIGHT ON/OFF switch to the light symbol, a weak lighting turns on automatically as soon as the light sensor registers darkness. The AUTO LIGHT symbol appears on the display.

9. Battery replacement

• Change the batteries when the battery symbol appears on the display.
• Open the battery compartment and insert two new AA 1.5 V batteries.
  • Make sure the polarities are correct.
• Close the battery compartment.

10. Troubleshooting

Problem Solution

No display → Ensure the batteries' polarities are correct → Change the batteries

No DCF reception → Activate DCF reception in setting mode (dcF ON) → Start the initialization manually

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→ Wait for an attempt reception during the night
→ Choose another place for your device
→ Set the clock manually

Incorrect indication → Change the batteries

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 with ordinary household waste. As a consumer, you are required by law to take them to your retail store or to an appropriate collection site depending on national or local regulations in order to protect the environment.

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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 disposal of electrical and electronic equipment, in order to ensure environmentally-compatible disposal.

12. Specifications

Power consumption 2 x AA 1.5 V batteries (not included)

Use alkaline batteries

Housing dimension 117 x 71 x 37 mm

Weight 116 g (device only)

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No part of this manual may be reproduced without written consent of TFA Dostmann. The technical data are correct at the time of going to print and may change without prior notice. The latest technical data and information about this product can be found in our homepage by simply entering the product number in the search box.

EU Declaration of conformity

Heraby, TFA Dostrmann declares that the radio equipment type 60.2560 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/service/downloads/ce

www.lfa-dostmann.de

Cd = cadmium, Hg = mercure, Pb = plomb.