VT-3527 BK - Alarm Clock Vitek - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Alarm Clock Radio
Brand	Vitek
Model	VT-3527 BK
Color	Black
Dimensions (approx.)	150 x 80 x 50 mm
Weight	0.3 kg
Power Supply	AC 230V ~ 50Hz or 2 x AAA batteries (backup)
Radio Band	FM
Display Type	LED digital display
Alarm Functions	Dual alarm, snooze, sleep timer
Alarm Sound	Radio or buzzer
Adjustable Volume	Yes
Dimming Control	Yes (display brightness)
Maintenance	Clean with a soft, dry cloth; avoid liquids
Safety Warnings	Do not expose to water; unplug during cleaning
Spare Parts Availability	Contact Vitek customer service for replacement parts
Repairability	Refer to manual; professional repair recommended

Frequently Asked Questions - VT-3527 BK Vitek

How do I set the alarm time?

Press and hold the ALARM button until the hour flashes. Use the HR and MIN buttons to adjust. Press ALARM again to confirm.

Can I set two different alarm times?

Yes, the VT-3527 BK supports dual alarms. Repeat the setting process for the second alarm.

How do I switch between radio and buzzer alarm?

While setting the alarm, press the MODE button to toggle between radio and buzzer.

How do I tune to a radio station?

Press the RADIO button to turn on the radio. Use the TUNE knob or SEEK buttons to scan for stations. Press again to stop scanning.

What does the snooze button do?

Press the SNOOZE button when the alarm sounds. The alarm will stop and ring again after 9 minutes.

How do I adjust the display brightness?

Press the DIMMER button repeatedly to cycle through brightness levels: high, medium, low.

Why is my clock not holding the time when unplugged?

Install 2 AAA batteries in the battery compartment for time backup during a power outage.

How do I clean the alarm clock?

Unplug the unit and wipe with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use liquid cleaners or immerse in water.

What should I do if the radio has poor reception?

Extend the FM antenna fully and reposition the unit for better signal. Avoid metal objects nearby.

How do I reset the alarm clock to factory settings?

Press and hold the RESET button (if available) or remove all power sources (AC and batteries) for 30 seconds.

USER MANUAL VT-3527 BK Vitek

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CLOCK RADIO

The clock radio is intended for time indication, receiving of radio signal in AM and FM range and for usage as an alarm clock.

Description

1. «SNOOZE/SLEEP» alarm repeating signal/radio auto switch-off button
2. Settings change button ◀◀ / MONTH/DAY / °C/°F
3. Infrared remote sensors
4. Settings change button ▶▶/YEAR/DST
5. On/off button
6. Projector
7. Band switching button «band»

8. First alarm on and alarm signal selection button «AL.1»

9. Second alarm on and alarm signal selection button «AL.2»

10. «AL.set» alarm setting button

11. Date and time setting button «mode»

12. Focus adjustment «FOCUS»

13. Display

14. Speaker

15. Radio station tuning control «tuning»

16. Volume level control «- volume +»

17. Display brightness control «display dimmer»

18. Button of projected image rotation to 180 degrees «180° flip»

19. Projector on/off button «on/off»

20. Battery compartment lid

21. "RESET" button

22. FM-antenna cord

23. Label

24. Temperature sensor (for indoor use only)

25. Power cord

Warning!

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD

DO NOT OPEN

Warning: To avoid the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture. To prevent the risk of electric shock, do not open the housing by yourself. The device's technical maintenance should be performed by service centers' qualified specialists only.

The lightning symbol within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of dangerous voltage within the product's housing that may lead to an electric shock.

The exclamation mark within an equilateral triangle points to important operating and maintenance recommendations in the instruction manual.

SAFETY MEASURES

Read this instruction manual carefully before using the unit and keep this manual for the whole operation period. Mishandling the unit can lead to its breakage and cause harm to the user or damage to his/her property.

To reduce the risk of fire, to prevent electric shock or other injuries, it is necessary to observe the following safety measures when using the unit.

• Make sure that unit operating voltage corresponds to the voltage of your mains.
• To avoid risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• Do not immerse the unit, the power cord and the power plug into water or any other liquids.
• To prevent fire or electric shock, do not use this unit in places with high humidity (near bath tubs, containers filled with water, kitchen sinks, washing machines, near a swimming pool, in wet basements, etc.)
• Protect the unit from drips and splashes.
• Do not overload mains sockets or extension cords, as this can result in fire or electric shock.
• Place the unit in such a way that you can immediately pull out the plug from the socket in case of any malfunction.
• For additional protection of the unit, unplug it during lightning storms and in cases when you are not going to use clock radio for a long time. It will prevent the unit from being damaged by lightning and power surges in the mains.
• Install the unit on flat surface in places with proper ventilation. Do not block the ventilation openings of the device.
• Place the unit on a flat stable surface, away from equipment with strong magnetic field, for example, from video and audio recorders or big speakers, as magnetic electric field lines from these devices may cause interference in the unit operation.
• Do not connect the FM-antenna to an external antenna.
• Do not place the clock radio near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or in places exposed to direct sunlight, excessive dust, vibration or mechanical shocks. It is prohibited to place sources of open fire, such as candles on the unit.
• Do not let foreign objects get into the device openings.
• Do not let the power cord hang from the edge of a table, and make sure that the power cord does not touch sharp furniture edges and hot surfaces. When unplugging the unit from the mains, pull the power plug but not the cord.
• Do not connect, disconnect or touch the power cord or the power plug with wet hands, this may cause electric shock.
• Do not use the unit if the power cord or the power plug is damaged, if the unit malfunctions, if it was dropped or damaged in any other way.

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• To prevent an electric shock, do not open the housing by yourself. Do not repair the unit or make any changes in it by yourself. If you find any damages, unplug the unit and apply to an authorized service center.
• For children safety reasons, do not leave polyethylene bags, used as a packaging, unattended.

Attention! Do not allow children to play with polyethylene bags or packaging film. Danger of suffocation!

• This unit is not intended for usage by children under 8 years of age.
• Place the unit away from children under 8 years of age during its operation.
• Children aged 8 and over as well as disabled persons can use this unit only under supervision of a person who is responsible for their safety, if they are given all the necessary and understandable instructions concerning the safe usage of the unit and information about danger that can be caused by its improper usage.

After unit transportation or storage at low temperature, it is necessary to keep it for at least two hours at room temperature before switching on.

• Make sure that operating voltage of the unit corresponds to the voltage of your home mains.
• The unit is equipped with an integrated battery backup power supply system that allows to save settings of current time, timer and alarm in case of AC supply voltage interruption. Once the voltage gets normal, the unit will be switched to the mains power supply.

Note: Indications can be displayed and alarm can be actuated only when there is voltage in the mains.

• Open the battery compartment lid (20), having preliminary unscrewed the fixing screw. Insert a CR2032 battery (not included), with the "plus" upwards.
• Close the battery compartment lid (20) and tighten up the screw.
• To connect the unit to the mains, insert the plug of the power cord (25) into the mains socket.

Attention!

Batteries leakage can cause injuries or unit damage. To avoid the unit damage, follow the instructions given below:

• insert a battery following the polarity (with the "plus" upwards);
• remove the battery if you are not planning to use the unit for a long time;
• do not dismantle the battery, do not subject it to high temperatures;
  • replace the batteries in time.

Date and time setting

- Plug the unit into the mains.

• Press and hold the button (11) «mode», the year symbol will start flashing on the display.
• Set the required year by pressing consequently on holding the buttons (2) «◀◀» and (4) «▶▶».
• Press the button (11) «mode». The month digits will start flashing on the display.
• Use the buttons (2) «◀◀» and (4) «▶▶» to select the required month.
• Press the button (11) «mode». The day digits will start flashing on the display.
• Use the buttons (2) «◀◀» and (4) «▶▶» to select the required day.
• Press the button (11) «mode», the time format symbol will start flashing on the display: 24 hours (24 Hr) or 12 hours (12 Hr).
• Use the buttons (2) «◀◀» and (4) «▶▶» to select the time format (12 Hr or 24 Hr).
• Press the button (11) «mode». The hour digits will start flashing on the display.
• Use the buttons (2) ◀◀ and (4) ▶▶ to select the required hour.

Note: To set the afternoon time in the 12 hour format (12 Hr), consequently press the buttons (2) «◀◀» and (4) «▶▶» until the «PM» indicator appears.

• Press the button (11) «mode». The minute digits will start flashing on the display.
• Use the buttons (2) «◀◀» and (4) «▶▶» to set the time in minutes.
• To finish the setup procedure, press the button (11) «mode».

Note: If the buttons (2) «◀◀» and (4) «▶▶» are not pressed within 30 seconds during the setup process, the unit will be switched to the current time mode.

Current date view

• To view the year in the current time mode (radio is off), press the button (4) ▶▶/YEAR/DST.
• To view the current date and month, press the button (2) ◀◀ / MONTH/DAY/ °C/°F.

Setting the clock to summer time and vice versa

• Plug the unit into the mains.
- Press and hold the button (4) «DST» until the time digits change (in the summer time mode the symbol «✿» is shown).

Alarm setup (AL.1 and AL.2)

• To view the alarm settings in the current time mode press the button (10) «AL.set» consequently.
• In the current time mode, press and hold the button (10) «AL.set». The hour digits of the first alarm will start flashing on the display.
  Use the buttons (2) «◀◀» and (4) «▶▶» to select the required hour.
• Press the button (10) «AL.set». The minute digits will start flashing on the display.
• Use the buttons (2) «◀◀» and (4) «▶▶» to select the required minutes.

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- Press the button (10) «AL.set». Flashing symbols of the days of week for the first alarm will appear on the display. Use the buttons (2) «◀◀» and (4) «▶▶» to select the necessary mode:

• MON TUE WED THU FRI – alarm repeating from Monday to Friday;
• MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT – alarm repeating from Monday to Sunday;
• MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN - alarm repeating seven days a week; (the symbol SUN is shown in the top left corner)
• Repeat the above steps for the second alarm.

Note:

• If the buttons (2) «◀◀» and (4) «▶▶» are not pressed within 30 seconds, the unit will be switched to the current time mode.
• Alarm operation is only possible when the unit is connected to the mains.

Setting the alarm signal and switching alarms on/off

• Consequently pressing the buttons (8) «AL.1» or (9) «AL.2», select a simple signal or radio for the corresponding alarm (the corresponding symbol will appear on the display).
• To switch the alarm(s) off, press the button (8) «AL.1» or (9) «AL.2» till the corresponding alarm symbol goes out.

Snooze

• You can switch the alarm signal off for 9 minutes by pressing the button (1) «SNOOZE/SLEEP». The symbol of the selected alarm will flash; the alarm signal will be repeated in 9 minutes.
• To switch the alarm sound signal off, press the button (5) «[1]».

Note: The alarm/radio signal will sound during 30 minutes if you do not press any buttons.

Display brightness setup

In the current time mode, set the required display brightness by setting the control «display dimmer» (17) to the position «low» or «high».

Display auto switch off

- To activate this function, set the control «display dimmer» (17) to the position «auto off». The display will automatically switch off in 15 seconds after pressing the buttons.

Note: This function is inactive in the radio mode.

Radio stations reception

• Connect the unit to the mains and press the button (5) «».
• Select the desired range (AM or FM) with the band switching button (7) «band».
• Tune to the desired radio station using the radio station tuning control (15) «tuning».
• To set the desired volume level, use the control (16) «volume».

- Press the button (5) « I » to switch the radio off.

Notes

• Radio station reception in the AM range is performed by the inner magnetic antenna. Change the radio clock position for the best reception.
• For the best reception in the FM range, change the position of the antenna (22).

Note

Electromagnetic interference can influence operation of the unit. In this case disconnect the unit from the power sources, and then connect again. If necessary, move or relocate the unit.

Volume level adjusting

To set the desired volume level, use the control (16) «volume».

Automatic radio switch off

You can set the auto switch off time.

• Press the button (1) "SNOOZE/SLEEP" in the radio mode. The symbols «SLP» and «90» will appear on the display, which means automatic switching off in 90 minutes.
• Set the necessary auto switch off time (90, 60, 30 or 15 minutes), by pressing the «SNOOZE/SLEEP» button (1) repeatedly.
• To cancel this function, press the button (1) «SNOOZE/SLEEP» repeatedly until the «SLP» symbols disappear from the display or switch the radio off by pressing the button (5) «💡».

Infrared remote sensor functions

- When the radio is switched off, the time of the alarms 1 and 2 is shown. Pass your hand or any other object above the infrared sensors' (3) surface to see the time of the alarm 1. Pass your hand above the sensors (3) surface again to see the time of the alarm 2.

- In the radio mode, move your hand to the remote sensors' (3) surface to see the selected radio frequency.

- in the radio mode, move your hand to the remote sensor's (3) surface and hold it for 2-3 seconds to switch the sleep timer on. The symbols «SLP» and «90» will appear on the display, which means automatic switching off of the radio in 90 minutes.

- To cancel this function, press the button (1) «SNOOZE/SLEEP» repeatedly until the «SLP» symbols disappear from the display or switch the radio off by pressing the button (5) «[0]».

- In the alarm mode, use the remote sensors to switch the snooze function on. Move your hand to the sensors (3) for 1 second to switch on the alarm signal repeating in 9 minutes.

Note

From time to time clean the infrared remote sensors' surface from dust to prevent them from false activation. Do not block the sensors with foreign objects and provide at least a 15-20 cm gap above the infrared remote sensors when installing the clock radio.

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Thermometer function

Note

Room temperature range is from 0^ C to +50°C or from 32^ F to 122^ F.

Settings reset (RESET)

The «RESET» button (21) is located on the bottom side of the unit. Use this button to reset the settings if the unit doesn't work properly or when replacing the batteries (use a ballpoint pen or a similar object). All settings will return to default values, all settings made will be lost (time, alarm).

Image projection

The unit is equipped with a projector (6), that allows to show current time on the ceiling. The projector allows to focus the image, making it sharper, and the variable tilt angle enables to choose the place for projection.

To project the image of current time, turn the projector (6) in the necessary direction. Switch the projector on by pressing the on/off button (19).

• To focus the projected image, rotate the FOCUS adjustment (12).
• To rotate the projected image to 180°, press the button (18) «180° flip».
• To switch the projector off, press the on/off button (19).

CLEANING AND CARE

• Unplug the unit before cleaning.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the unit.
- Do not use liquid or aerosol detergents for cleaning.

STORAGE

• Clean the unit before taking it away for storage.
• Keep the unit away from children in a dry cool place.

DELIVERY SET

Clock radio - 1 pc. Instruction manual - 1 pc.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Power supply: 220-240 V \~ 50 Hz

Backup power supply: CR2032 battery, 3 V

FM frequency range: 87.5 - 108 MHz

AM frequency range: 530 – 1600 kHz

The manufacturer preserves the right to change the specifications of the unit without a preliminary notification.

Unit operating life is 3 years

Guarantee

Details regarding guarantee conditions can be obtained from the dealer from whom the appliance was purchased. The bill of sale or receipt must be produced when making any claim under the terms of this guarantee.

This product conforms to the EMC-Requirements as laid down by the Council Directive 2004/108/EC and to the Low Voltage Regulation (2006/95/EC)

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РАДИОЧАСЫ

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A production date of the item is indicated in the serial number on the technical data plate. A serial number is an eleven-unit number, with the first four figures indicating the production date. For example, serial number 0606xxxxxxx means that the item was manufactured in June (the sixth month) 2006.

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