Getting Started; Operation; Signal Strength - Hama RC 170 Bedienungsanleitung

3. Safety Notes
• The product is intended for private, non-commercial use only.
• Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating, and only use it in a dry
environment.
• Do not use the product in areas where the use of electronic devices is not permitted.
• Only connect the product to a socket that has been approved for the device. The socket
must be installed close to the product and easily accessible.
• Do not drop the product and do not expose it to any major shocks.
• Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself. Leave any and all service work to
qualified experts.
• Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the warranty.
• Remove the batteries from the product if you will not be using it for an extended
period, unless it is being kept ready for emergencies.
• Keep the packaging material out of the reach of children due to the risk of suffocation.
• Dispose of packaging material immediately according to locally applicable regulations.
WARNING – Batteries
• Immediately remove and dispose of dead batteries from the product.
• Only use batteries (or rechargeable batteries) that match the specified type.
• Do not mix old and new batteries or batteries of a different type or make.
• When inserting batteries, note the correct polarity (+ and - markings) and insert
the batteries accordingly. Failure to do so could result in the batteries leaking or
exploding.
• Do not overcharge batteries.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Do not short circuit the batteries/rechargeable batteries and keep them away from
uncoated metal objects.

4. Getting Started

• Open the battery compartment (15), insert two AAA batteries with the correct polarity
and close the battery compartment (15).
• If nothing is shown on the display after new batteries have been inserted, press the RESET
button (13) with a pointed object to restart the device.
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5. Operation

Note – Input
• Hold down the button (8) or the
5.1. Automatic date/time setting using the DCF signal
• Once you have inserted the batteries, the display is switched on, an acoustic signal sounds
and the alarm clock automatically starts searching for a DCF signal. During the search, the
radio icon will flash. This process can take 3 to 5 minutes.
• When the radio signal is received, the date and time are automatically set.
Radio icon
Radio icon appearance
Flashing
Displayed continuously
No display
button (9) to select values faster.

Signal strength

No reception
Poor
Fair
Excellent
DCF signal search
Active
Successful – signal is being received
Inactive
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