Radio-Controlled Travel Clock with 130-City World Time OQ314 Instructions Read and save these instructions.
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Caution •Due to printing limitation, the displays shown in this manual may differ from the actual display. •The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer. •Do not disassemble the unit. This will void the warranty. Maintenance Here are a few product care instructions: 1. Do not immerse the unit in water. If the unit comes in contact with water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-free cloth. 2.
Maintenance 4. Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components. Doing so will void the unit’s warranty and may cause damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable parts. 5. Only use new batteries as specified in this instruction manual. Do not mix new and old batteries as the old batteries may leak. 6. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating the unit. Quick Start Battery Installation 1. Remove the battery compartment door. 2. Insert the included 2 AAA 1.
Quick Start Manually Setting the Clock and Calendar This clock is designed to automatically synchronize its current time and date when brought within range of the radio signal generated from the U.S. Atomic Clock. (See “About Radio Reception.”) Until the clock synchronizes with the radio signal, you may manually set the clock. 1. Press and hold MODE button for two seconds. 2. Use the UP or DOWN (ROTARY KNOB) button to scroll through the four U.S.
Quick Start Note: • For the day-of-the-week language, select "E" for English, "D" for German, "F" for French, "I" for Italian or "S" for Spanish. The day of the week can be expressed as an abbreviation in five different languages. • When changes are made to the minute, the seconds start from zero. The unit also saves all changes and automatically returns to normal display after the unit has been idle for a minute. World Time Function 1.
Introduction This clock is designed to automatically synchronize its current time and date when brought within range of the radio signal generated from the U.S. Atomic Clock. In addition to the local time and calendar display, you can also display the corresponding time in 130 major world cities. The clock features a multilingual day of the week display, EL backlight, hourly chime, single and weekday alarm with 8-minute snooze and key-lock.
Introduction Front Panel Buttons 1. SNOOZE/LIGHT Button • Open folding stand. • Press to turn on the backlight for five seconds. • Press to activate the Snooze function when the alarm time is reached. Snooze indicator will sound for five seconds. 2. WORLD TIME Button • Press to enter the world time setting mode.
Introduction 3. MODE Button • Press to switch between the clock and calendar display modes. • Press and hold for two seconds to enter the clock and calendar setting mode. 4. ALARM Button • Press to toggle among the calendar, weekday alarm and single alarm modes. Backlight must be off. • Press and hold for two seconds to enter the alarm setting mode. 5. ALARM ON/OFF Button • Press to activate/deactivate the alarm. • Press and hold for three seconds to turn off the alarm when the alarm time is reached.
Introduction Rear Panel Buttons 1. KEY-LOCK SLIDE SWITCH • Slide to lock the key functions. 2. RESET BUTTON (inside battery compartment) • Press to return all settings to default values. 3. UP AND DOWN ROTARY KNOB • Rotate up or down to increase/decrease the value of a setting. 4.
Key Lock Before operating, slide the key-lock switch to the left to activate all key operations. Battery Installation 1. Remove the battery compartment door. 2. Insert the included 2 AAA 1.5V batteries as shown, observing proper +/- polarities. 3. Press RESET. 4. Replace the battery compartment door. Note: When the battery power level is low, the low battery indicator illuminates. Replace the batteries accordingly.
Activating the Backlight Open the folding stand. To turn on the backlight for 5 seconds, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button. Display Modes To view the display modes in sequence, press the MODE button. 1. Current Time with Seconds World City Name Abbreviation & Time 2. Current Time with Weekday World City Name Abbreviation & Time 3. Calendar World City Name Abbreviation & Time About Radio Reception This clock is designed to automatically synchronize its calendar clock once it is brought within range of the U.S.
About Radio Reception When the clock is receiving a radio signal, the radio reception icon starts to blink. A complete reception generally takes about 2 to 10 minutes, depending on the strength of the radio signal. When the reception is complete, the radio reception icon stops blinking. The strength of the reception for the last full hour is indicated. For better reception, place the unit away from metal objects and electrical appliances to minimize interference.
Manually Setting the Clock and Calendar This clock is designed to automatically synchronize its current time and date when brought within range of the radio signal generated from the U.S. Atomic Clock. (See "About Radio Reception.") Until the clock synchronizes with the radio signal, you may manually set the clock. 1. Press and hold MODE button for two seconds. 2. Use the UP or DOWN (ROTARY KNOB) button to scroll through the four U.S.
Manually Setting the Clock and Calendar Note: • For the day-of-the-week language, select "E" for English, "D" for German, "F" for French, "I" for Italian or "S" for Spanish. The day of the week can be expressed as an abbreviation in five different languages. Language Day-of-the-week Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday English German French Italian Spanish • When changes are made to the minute, the seconds start from zero.
Setting the Alarm This clock is equipped with 2 alarms: a Weekday Alarm and a Single Alarm. The Weekday Alarm only sounds at the preset time during weekdays (i.e., from Monday to Friday) and will automatically disable during the weekend (i.e., Saturday and Sunday). The Single Alarm sounds out once at the preset time. 1. To select which alarm you would like to set, press ALARM until the corresponding alarm icon appears on the display. ( = Weekday Alarm; = Single Alarm.) 2.
Setting the Alarm time, the alarm sounds for 2 minutes in a two-step crescendo pattern if undisturbed. The alarm-on indicator flashes and the backlight activates for 5 seconds. 7. To turn off the alarm after it sounds, press any key except the SNOOZE/LIGHT button. 8. To activate the snooze function, press the SNOOZE/LIGHT button. The alarm is temporarily muted and sounds again in 8 minutes.
World Time Function three-letter format. (See the “World City Abbreviation Table” for a complete list of cities and abbreviations.) 1. To view the time in one of the 130 world cities in the clock’s database, press the WORLD TIME button. The World-Time icon flashes. 2. To scroll through the list of world cities and times, rotate the ROTARY KNOB. 3. To select which world city you want to remain on the display, press the WORLD TIME button. The World-Time icon stops blinking.
World City Abbreviations Reference Table Country Name City code Time Offset (GMT = 0) DST Period Algiers, Algeria ALG 1 No DST Amsterdam, Netherlands AMS 1 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Anchorage AK, USA ANC -9 From 1st Sunday in April to Last Sunday in October Antananarivo, Madagascar ANT 3 No DST Asuncion, Paraguay ASU -4 From 1st Sunday in September to 1st Sunday in April Athens, Greece ATH 2 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Atlanta GA,
World City Abbreviations Reference Table Country Name City code Time Offset (GMT = 0) DST Period Beijing, China BEJ 8 No DST Berlin, Germany BER 1 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Beirut, Lebanon BEY 2 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October No DST Bangkok, Thailand BKK 7 Brisbane, Australia BNE 10 No DST Bogota, Colombia BOG -5 No DST Boston MA, USA BOS -5 From 1st Sunday in April to Last Sunday in October Bern, Switzerland BRN 1 From Last Su
World City Abbreviations Reference Table Country Name City code Time Offset (GMT = 0) DST Period Casablanca, Marocco CAS 0 No DST Canberra, Australia CBR 10 From Last Sunday in October to Last Sunday in March Caracas, Venezuela CCS -4 No DST Calcutta, India CCU 5.
World City Abbreviations Reference Table Country Name City code Time Offset (GMT = 0) DST Period Guatemala City, GuatemalaGUA -6 No DST Geneva, Switzerland GVA 1 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Hamburg, Germany HAM 1 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Hanoi, Vietnam HAN 7 No DST Havana, Cuba HAV -5 From 1st Sunday in April to Last Sunday in October Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam HCM 7 No DST Helsinki, Finland HEL 2 From Last Sunday in March to La
World City Abbreviations Reference Table Country Name City code Time Offset (GMT = 0) Kabul, Afghanistan KBL 4.5 No DST Khartoum, Sudan KHA 3 No DST KIE 2 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Kiev, Ukraine DST Period Kingston, Jamaica KIN -5 No DST Kathmandu, Nepal KTM 5.
World City Abbreviations Reference Table Country Name City code Time Offset (GMT = 0) DST Period Madrid, Spain MAD 1 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Melbourne, Australia MEL 10 From Last Sunday in October to Last Sunday in March Mexico City, Mexico MEX -6 From 1st Sunday in April to Last Sunday in October Managua, Nicaragua MGA -6 No DST Miami FL, USA MIA -5 From 1st Sunday in April to Last Sunday in October Milan, Italy MIL 1 From Last Sunday in March to Last
World City Abbreviations Reference Table Country Name City code Time Offset (GMT = 0) DST Period New York NY, USA NYC -5 From 1st Sunday in April to Last Sunday in October Oslo, Norway OSL 1 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Ottawa, Canada OTW -5 From 1st Sunday in April to Last Sunday in October Port-au-Prince, Haiti PAP -5 No DST Paris, France PAR 1 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Perth, Australia PER 8 No DST Phoenix, AZ, USA PHE -7 No
World City Abbreviations Reference Table Country Name City code Time Offset (GMT = 0) DST Period Pretoria, South Africa PTR 2 No DST Panama City, Panama PTY -5 No DST Yangon, Myanmar RGN 6.
World City Abbreviations Reference Table Country Name City code Time Offset (GMT = 0) DST Period San Jose, Costa Rica SJO -6 No DST San Juan, Puerto Rico SJU -4 No DST Salt Lake City UT, USA SLC -7 From 1st Sunday in April to Last Sunday in October Sofia, Bulgaria SOF 2 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Sao Paulo, Brazil SPL -3 From 2nd Sunday of October to 3rd Sunday of February Stockholm, Sweden STH 1 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Sydney,
World City Abbreviations Reference Table Country Name City code Time Offset (GMT = 0) DST Period Vienna, Austria VIE 1 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Warsaw, Poland WAW 1 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Washington DC, USA WDC -5 From 1st Sunday in April to Last Sunday in October Wellington, New Zealand WLG 12 From 1st Sunday in October to 3rd Sunday in March Zurich, Switzerland ZRH 1 From Last Sunday in March to Last Sunday in October Reset Bu
Key-Lock Function To lock key-operation during transit, slide the KEY-LOCK switch to the right lock position. To unlock key-operation, slide the KEY-LOCK switch back to the left. Table Stand This unit is designed stand upright on a table or desk.
Specifications Proposed operating range: 23.0°F to 122.0°F (-5.0°C to +50.0°C) Radio Control: Auto synchronize current time and date by radio signal from the U.S. Atomic Clock. Clock format: 12-hour format (hh:mm:ss) Calendar format: Month-Day-Year Alarm: Single and Weekday; 2-minute crescendo alarm with 8minute snooze function Power: Runs on 2 AAA 1.5V batteries Weight: 5.
Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Cause Solution All function keys are disabled. Rear slide switch is locked. Unlock the rear switch. Reception icon “Antenna” is not shown. Auto-reception of clock radio signal has been disabled. Enable this function by following the instructions in the “About Radio Reception” section of this manual.
Troubleshooting Trouble Possible Cause Solution Clock time is not correctly set; and/or the “No-Reception” icon appears on the display. The clock is not receiving a radio signal because: 1. Electromagnetic interference is present, or the clock is located within reinforced concrete walls or a shadowed area. 2. Clock orientation is not at optimum position for reception of clock radio signal. 1. Place the clock far from a PC, mobile phone, etc. For best reults, keep near a windowsill.
Statement of FCC/DHHS Compliance WARNING: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. NOTE: This product complies with DHHS Rule 21 subchapter J at date of manufacture. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Statement of FCC/DHHS Compliance •Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. •Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance. FCC Label Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
WARRANTY What Is Covered This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship, with the exceptions stated below. How Long Coverage Lasts This warranty runs for 90 days from the date of original purchase. What Is Not Covered This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or use other than as intended and described in the product instruction manual, or loss or damage to batteries or removable parts.
