NR280PSHARK - Alarm Clock NIKKEI - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Alarm clock radio with projection
Model	NR280P (NR280PSHARK)
Brand	Nikkei
Power Supply	AC 220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Battery Backup	CR2032 (optional, not included)
Frequency Range	87.5 – 108 MHz (FM)
Display	8-inch LED display (time, date, temperature)
Dimensions (W x D x H)	140 x 140 x 96 mm
Weight	460 g
Projection Function	Projects time or temperature onto ceiling/wall; 180° rotation; focus adjustment
Radio Presets	3 memory locations
Alarm Modes	Buzzer or radio; wake-up light (brightness adjustable); dual alarms with customizable days
Snooze Function	Default 9 minutes; activated by SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIMMER button
Sleep Timer	10-90 minutes (radio auto-off)
Lamp	On/off switch; adjustable brightness
Temperature Display	Indoor temperature sensor
Display Timer	Auto-off after 15 seconds (can be disabled)
Cleaning	Unplug; wipe with soft cloth, dampened with water and neutral solution if needed
Safety Precautions	Avoid liquid spillage; do not expose to heat sources or direct sunlight; use on flat surface
Package Contents	1 x Clockradio, 1 x Quick start guide
Disposal	Do not dispose as household waste; recycle at designated collection points

Frequently Asked Questions - NR280PSHARK NIKKEI

How do I set the date and time on my Nikkei NR280PSHARK?

Ensure the radio is off. Press and hold button (7) for 2 seconds. The year will flash. Use buttons (8) or (12) to adjust, then press (7) to confirm. Repeat for month, day, time format (12/24h), hour, and minutes.

How can I set the alarm?

With the radio off, press button (9) to activate alarm 1 (orange bar shows). Press and hold (9) for 2 seconds. Use (8)/(12) to set hour, minutes, days (e.g., 1-5 for weekdays), alarm sound (buzzer or radio), volume (1-15), and wake-up light brightness. Repeat for alarm 2 using button (14).

How do I use the projection function?

Press button (17) to turn projection on/off. The projection is active when first plugged in. To focus, turn the projection dial (18). To rotate the image 180°, press button (16). To switch between time and temperature, press and hold button (16) for 2 seconds.

How do I tune the FM radio and save stations?

Press button (11) to enter radio mode. Manually adjust frequency by pressing (8) or (12) repeatedly. For auto-search, press and hold (8) or (12). To save a station, press and hold button (4) for 2 seconds, select a memory location (1-3) with (8)/(12), and press (4) to confirm.

What is the sleep timer and how do I set it?

While listening to the radio, press button (6) repeatedly to set the auto-off time between 90 and 10 minutes. After the set time, the radio automatically switches off.

Can I use batteries as a backup?

Yes, you can insert a CR2032 battery to keep the clock running during a power outage. Remove the battery cover, insert the battery matching polarity, and replace the cover. Batteries are not included.

How do I clean the alarm clock?

Always unplug the unit before cleaning. Wipe the exterior with a soft cloth. For stubborn dirt, slightly dampen the cloth with water and a neutral detergent. Do not spill liquid on the appliance.

How do I adjust the display brightness?

Use the SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIMMER button (6) to adjust brightness. Press repeatedly to cycle through levels. You can also set a display timer that turns off the display after 15 seconds by pressing and holding button (4) for 3 seconds.

Why is my projection blurry?

Turn the projection dial (18) to focus the image until it appears sharp. Ensure the unit is placed on a stable, flat surface.

What do I do if the alarm does not sound?

Check that the alarm is activated (orange bar above AL1 or AL2 on display). Ensure volume is not set to 0 if radio alarm is selected. Also check that the time and alarm time are correctly set. If using battery backup, ensure the battery is installed correctly.

USER MANUAL NR280PSHARK NIKKEI

NR280PSHARK Clockradio manual

Blue cartoon shark emoji-style alarm clock with digital display showing 12:30 (no text or symbols on face)

Index

1. Intended use
2. Safety

o 2.1.Labels in this manual
o 2.2. General safety instructions

☒ 3. Preparations for use

o 3.1. Unpacking
o 3.2. Package contents

1. Installation

o 4.1. (Optional) Insert the battery
o 4.2. Connecting to the mains

1. Functions

2. Operation

o 6.1. Setting the date and time
o 6.2. Using the radio
o 6.3. Using the projection function
o 6.4. Setting the timer and display
o 6.5. Setting the alarm

1. Cleaning and maintenance
2. Technical data
3. Disposal of used electric and electronic equipment

1. Intended use

The NR280P is intended for use as an alarm radio. The NR280P has an FM radio function, a projection function and includes a lamp. The temperature can also be displayed.

Read the manual carefully before the first use.

2.Safety

2.1.Labels in this manual

WARNING A warning means that injury or death is possible if the instructions are not obeyed.

CAUTION A caution means that damage to the equipment is possible.

A note gives additional information, e.g. for a procedure.

2.2. General safety instructions

CAUTION Do not spill any liquid on the appliance.

WARNING Do not put force on the appliance. The appliance can fall and can cause serious injury.

3.Preparations for use

3.1. Unpacking

☒ Unpack the appliance carefully.
☒ Check the package contents as described below. If any item is missing, please contact your reseller.
Remove the labels from the front panel carefully if present.

We recommend that you retain the original carton and packing materials in case it ever becomes necessary to return your product for service. This is the only way to safely protect the product against damage in transit. If you do dispose of the carton and the packing materials, please remember to recycle with due care to the environment.

3.2. Package contents

Line drawing of a vintage alarm clock and its corresponding flat panel (no text or symbols)

The following items are included in the received package:

1 x NR280P Clockradio

1x Quick start guide

If any item is missing, please contact your reseller.

4.Installation

CAUTION Do not put the appliance near a heat source.

CAUTION Do not expose the appliance to direct sunlight.

• Put the appliance on a horizontal flat surface.
• Connect the appliance to the mains.

4.1. (Optional) Insert the battery

To ensure that your alarm radio remains switched on during a power outage, you can insert a battery (type CR2032). Do this as follows:

1. Remove the battery cover.
2. Insert the batteries matching the (+) and (-) polarity markings.
3. Re-install the battery cover.

• If you do not use the appliance for an extended period, remove the batteries.

Please note: batteries not included.

CAUTION Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion which will damage the appliance. Corrosion, oxidation, battery leakage and any other gradually acidic defect of this nature will invalidate the guarantee.

4.2. Connecting to the mains

Connect the appliance to the mains.

5.Functions

1. Setting the brightness higher
2. Setting the brightness lower
3. Switch the lamp on or off
4. M+/NAP button

a. Save a radiostation into the memory
b. Setting the timer
c. Turn off display

1. Lamp

2. SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIMMER button

a. Adjusting the brightness of the display
b. To snooze the alarm, press SNOOZE/SLEEP/DIMMER (6). The alarm sounds again after the snooze time has elapsed.
c. Dim the light temporary during an alarm

1. Switch between time and temperature

2. button

Switch between time and date

b. Search frequency

1. Activating the alarm 1
2. Screen
3. Switch to radiomode
4. button

a. Switching between summer and winter time

b. Search frequency

1. Activating the alarm 2

1. button

a. Adjust the volume (+)

Screen

Switch between time and date

1. Adjust the volume (-)

2. button

a. Turning the projection 180 degrees

Projection function

b. Switch between time and temperature

1. Turn the projection function on or off
2. Projection dial
3. Loudspeaker
4. Temperature sensor
5. FM antenna
6. Battery cover

6.Operation

6.1. Setting the date and time

Radio off

Note! Turn the radio off before proceeding.

☒ Keep key (7), pressed for 2 seconds

The date is flashing

☒ Press the (8) or (12) key to set the desired year.

☒ Press (7) to confirm.

The month is flashing

☒ Press the (8) or (12) key to set the desired month.

☒ Press (7) to confirm.

The day is flashing

☒ Press the (8) or (12) key to set the desired day.

☒ Press (7) to confirm.

Digital time indication is flashing

☒ Press the (8) or (12) key to choose between 24 or 12 hour time display.

Press (7) to confirm.

The hours are flashing on the display.

☒ Press the (8) or (12) key to set the desired hour.

☒ Press (7) to confirm.

The minutes are flashing on the display.

☒ Press the (8) or (12) key to set the desired minutes.

☒ Press (7) to confirm.

6.2. Using the radio

Switch to radiomode

☒ To do this, press the key (11).

The frequency is shown on the display

Manually adjust the frequency

To tune to the station of your choice, press the (8) button or the (12) button repeatedly until the frequency is found.

Automatically adjust the frequency

☒ Press and hold the (8) Button or the (12) Button to find the desired frequency.

Save a radiostation into the memory

☒ Keep key (4), pressed for 2 seconds

The digits start flashing.

☒ Press the (8) or (12) key to select a memory location.

- Press (4) to confirm.

3 memory locations are available.

Activating a stored function

- Press the button (4) repeatedly until the desired frequency is found.

Setting the timer

- While listening to the radio press the (6) button several times to set the "swith-off" time between 90 and 10 minutes.

After the set time, the radio automatically switches off.

6.3. Using the projection function

Turn the projection function on or off

- Press the (17) button.

Caution! When the alarm radio is first connected to the power supply, the projection function is immediately activated.

Focusing the projection

☒ Turn the key (18) until the desired sharpness is achieved.

Turning the projection 180 degrees Press the (16) button.

Switch between time and temperature Keep key (16), pressed for 2 seconds

6.4. Setting the timer and display

Radio off

Note! Turn the radio off before proceeding.

Setting the timer

☒ Press the (4) button.

"N90" appears on the display.

This shows after how many minutes the beep is activated.

☒ Press the button (4) repeatedly until the desired setting is found.

Setting the display

☒ Keep key (4), pressed for 3 seconds
☒ The display disappears automatically after 15 seconds. When the display timer is set, an orange bar appears in the display.

Disable the display timer:

☒ Keep key (4), pressed for 3 seconds

6.5. Setting the alarm

Radio off

Note! Turn the radio off before proceeding.

Caution! You can set and activate two alarms.

☒ Press the (9) button. An orange bar appears in the display above AL1, the alarm is now activated. "7:00" appears on the display.
☒ Keep key (9) pressed for 2 seconds The hours are flashing on the display.
☒ Press the (8) or (12) key to set the desired hour. ☒ Press (9) to confirm. The minutes are flashing on the display.
☒ Press the (8) or (12) key to set the desired minutes. ☒ Press (9) to confirm. "1-5" is flashing on the display. Here you can set which days the alarm goes off.

- Press the (8) or (12) key to set the desired day.

1-5: Monday to Friday

1-7: Monday to Sunday

6-7: Saturday and Sunday

1-1: Setting one single day. When you choose this option, please indicate which day you want to set. 1 Monday, 2 Tuesday, 3 Wednesday, 4 Thursday, 5 Friday, 6 Saturday and 7 Sunday.

- Press (9) to confirm.

is flashing on the display.

- Press the (8) or (12) key to choose whether you wish to hear the sound of an alarm or the radio when the alarm goes off.

- Press (9) to confirm.

The volume is flashing

- Press the (8) or (12) key to set the desired volume. 1 is the minimum volume and 15 is the maximum volume.

- Press (9) to confirm.

The brightness flashes

The lights can turn as wake-up light when the alarm goes off.

- Press the (8) or (12) key to set the brightness for when the alarm goes off.

Press (9) to confirm.

The light switches on 5 minutes before the alarm goes off. The light becomes increasingly brighter.

• To snooze the alarm, press (6). The alarm sounds again after the snooze time has elapsed.

The default snooze time is: 9 minutes.

7. Cleaning and maintenance

WARNING Before performing any cleaning or maintenance, switch off and unplug the appliance. Clean the outside of the appliance with a soft cloth. When the appliance is very dirty, dampen the cloth slightly with water and a neutral solution.

8. Technical data

Specifications

Power supply: AC 220-240V \~ 50/60 Hz

Frequency range: 87,5-108Mhz

8' LED Display

Weight: 460 g

Dimensions: 140x140x96mm

Projection function

Sleep timer

Alarm clock

Temperature indication

Digital FM Radio

Accessories

Mains cable

User manual

9. Disposal of used electric and electronic equipment

The meaning of the symbol on the material, its accessory or packaging indicates that this product shall not be treated as household waste. Please, dispose of this equipment at your applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipments waste. In the European Union and Other European countries which there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic product. By ensuring the correct disposal of this product, you will help prevent potentially hazardous to the environment and to human health, which could otherwise be caused by unsuitable waste handling of this product. The recycling of materials will help conserve natural resources. Please do not therefore dispose of your old electrical and electronic equipment with your household waste.

For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

For more information and warranty conditions, please visit: www.akai.eu

Do not dispose of batteries as household waste but take them to a battery recycling facility.