INSTRUCTION

MANUAL

Rise & Shine ® Deluxe

Natural Alarm Clock ® Bedside Lamp

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Dear Customer,

Thank you for purchasing the Verilux ® Rise & Shine ® Deluxe Natural

Alarm Clock ® Bedside Lamp. You have received an innovative and quality manufactured product, backed by a three-year limited warranty.

As a Verilux ® customer, your satisfaction means everything to us. We look forward to serving you now and in the future.

Many other healthy lighting products are available through our catalog and online. Visit us on the web at www.Verilux.com to request a free catalog and learn more about all our quality Verilux ® products, or call our toll-free number 1-888-544-4865

Have a Bright Day!

Nicholas Harmon

President and CEO

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY

COMPONENTS. THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the system enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, as marked on the system, is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance instructions in this installation guide.

Batteries

Please dispose of used batteries properly, following any local regulations.

Do not incinerate.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK

OR PERSONAL INJURY:

• Turn off/unplug and allow to cool before replacing bulb, cleaning or other maintenance.

• Light bulbs get HOT quickly! Do not touch the bulb while the lamp is on.

• Do not look directly at the lighted bulb.

• Do not operate the lamp in close proximity to flammable or combustible vapors, such as aerosol (spray) products or where oxygen is being administered.

• Use only the type of bulb and maximum wattage indicated by the manufacturer.

• Never cover the bulb when it is in operation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Read these instructions – before using this lamp.

2. Keep these instructions – for future reference.

3. Heed all warnings.

4. Follow all instructions.

5. Do not use this lamp in damp/humid or wet locations.

6. For indoor use only.

7. Clean only with dry cloth.

8. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

9. Do not place near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

10. The lamp should be connected to a power supply (AC adapter) only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the lamp and supplied with the lamp.

11. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.

A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit in your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

12. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the lamp.

13. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

14. Unplug this lamp during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

15. If the lamp has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the lamp, the lamp has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped, it should not be operated. There are no user serviceable parts within this lamp.

16. Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer will void the warranty and may result in personal injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Power Supply (AC Adapter) Precautions

WARNING: To reduce risk of AC adapter (power supply) failure:

• Avoid placing the AC adapter near heat sources or in direct sunlight.

• Keep AC adapter out of reach of small children.

• Do not allow water, moisture or foreign objects near the AC adapter.

• Do not cover the AC adapter with any objects.

CAUTION: Always use the power adapter supplied with this product. Do not use any other adapter. Lamp could become damaged, and warranty would become void.

Battery Precautions

WARNING: To prevent battery leakage which may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the lamp:

• Use only the size type of batteries specified.

• When installing the batteries, be sure to follow the correct polarity as indicated in the battery compartment. Improperly inserted batteries may cause damage to the device.

• Do not mix different types of batteries together (alkaline and carbonzinc) or old and new batteries.

• Remove batteries when the lamp is not used for more than a week.

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General Precautions

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Avoid placing this lamp and AC adapter in areas that are exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat-radiating products, such as heaters. Do not place the lamp or AC adapter on the top of appliances that radiate heat.

Avoid placing the lamp in areas that are dusty, humid/moist, and lack ventilation, or are subject to constant vibration.

Not for use with light dimmers, timers, motion detectors or extension cords.

Do NOT use lubricating agent in bulb assembly.

Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children or disabled persons.

WARNING: This lamp is supplied with a shade designed specifically for this use with this product. Use of any other shade other than the one supplied by the manufacturer may pose a SAFETY HAZARD.

CAUTION: If outer glass of the bulb breaks, avoid touching any metal components due to potential shock. The bulb may continue to light, however, immediately turn power off and let the bulb cool before removal to avoid potential burn and discontinue use.

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General Precautions

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• 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 help.

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Set-Up Instructions

Unpacking

Please check the shipping carton for the following items:

Shade

Bulb

AC Adapter

Lamp

Housing Pillow Speaker

*If applicable

Battery Compartment

(under the lamp)

Selecting a location

• Place your Verilux ® Rise & Shine ® Natural Alarm Clock ®

Lamp on a table or other flat surface near your bedside.

Bedside

• For best performance, place your Rise & Shine ® Natural Alarm

Clock ® Bedside Lamp within two feet of a wall, and avoid placing directly in a corner.

Note: Avoid placing your Rise & Shine ® Natural Alarm Clock on a metal surface – It could interfere with AM reception.

® Bedside Lamp

Note: Avoid placing this lamp and AC adapter in areas that are exposed to direct sunlight or close to heat-radiating products, such as heaters. Do not place the lamp or AC adapter on the top of appliances that radiate heat.

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Set-Up Instructions

IMPORTANT – Installation of batteries, while not required, is recommended prior to installation of the shade and bulb.

Installation of batteries is required for backup operation.

Inserting batteries for backup

In the event that the Rise & Shine ® Natural Alarm Clock ® Bedside

Lamp loses power, the clock time and alarm settings are stored in backup memory for up to 48 hours.

1. Open the battery door located on the bottom of the lamp

(do not remove screw located adjacent to battery door).

2. Insert four AA batteries (not included) according to the polarity indicated inside the battery compartment, and replace the battery door.

Note: With the backup battery power, the batteries provide temporary power only for memory of the alarm settings – the light will not function.

Shade & bulb installation

1. Remove the clear cellophane protective wrap from the lamp shade.

CAUTION – Failure to remove cellophane protective wrap from the lamp shade may pose a RISK OF FIRE OR PERSONAL

INJURY.

2. Attach the shade to the lamp by aligning the ring of the shade harp with the ring on the lamp socket – push firmly down.

3. Carefully Screw the bulb into socket.

– DO NOT FORCE.

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Set-Up Instructions

Connecting the AC Adapter

1. Plug the AC adapter cable into the back of the power connector labeled DC 12V/5A (see A).

2. Plug the power supply cord into the AC adapter, (see B) and then into an AC wall outlet (see C).

Note: When AC adapter is plugged in, the lamp will not draw any power from the batteries.

WARNING: The AC adapter should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the AC adapter should not be situated near heat sources or in direct sunlight.

WARNING: Do not cover the AC adapter with any objects or materials.

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Display and Controls

Light Switch

ON/Off & Dimming

Nature Sounds

ON/OFF

Display

Programming

Buttons

Wake

Alarm Options

(Sound, Light) Snooze/Alarm Reset

Sleep

Alarm Options

(5,15,30,60 minutes)

IMPORTANT – This lamp may be sensitive to high levels of static electricity. If the lamp powers off or the display becomes irregular, reset by unplugging the power cord for a minimum of 15 seconds.

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Radio

ON/OFF

Tuner Dial

Radio

AM/FM

Display Dim

High/Low

Color

Mode

Volume

Clock Setting

IMPORTANT – Before setting the time, confirm that the WAKE alarm setting is off -

Light, Sounds lights must be OFF

Setting the clock

1. Press & hold the SET button until the

HOUR begins to flash, then release.

2. To set the HOUR, press the

▼ or ▲ button until you have reached the desired hour.

To confirm, press the SET button – the

MINUTE flashes.

SET

Note: For faster clock mode settings, press and hold the ▼ or ▲ button.

3. To set the MINUTE, press the

▼ or ▲ button until you have reached the desired minute. To confirm, press the SET button – the AM/PM flashes.

4. To set the AM/PM, press the

▼ or ▲ button. To confirm, press the

SET button – the MONTH flashes.

5. To set the MONTH, press the

▼ or ▲ button. To confirm, press the

SET button – the DAY flashes.

6. To set the DAY, press the

▼ or ▲ button. To confirm, press the SET button – the YEAR flashes

Note: The day of the week will set automatically when the Month, Day, and Year are set.

7. To set the YEAR, press the ▼ or ▲ button. To confirm, press the

SET button.

8. The Time/Date is now set.

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Alarm Setting

Setting the WAKE alarm

The Rise & Shine ® Natural Alarm Clock ® Bedside Lamp allows you to wake gradually, using one of the pre-set wake time delay cycle options

(5, 15, 30, 60 minutes), in combination with energizing Light, Sounds, or a combination of Light and Sound.

Example:

Alarm Time = 6:30am

Alarm Options = Sounds (TOWN) and Light

Wake Time Cycle = 30 minutes

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The alarm will begin at 6:00am

(because of 30 minute time delay cycle).

The sounds and light will start at a very low level and will gradually increase to maximum at 6:30am.

Note: When the Alarm is selected the is displayed.

SELECTING THE ALARM MODE

1. To select the Alarm Options (Light, Sound) first press the WAKE button. Use the WAKE button to cycle through the alarm options, which illuminate to indicate settings.

Note: The Alarm Option choice is also represented on the clock display.

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Alarm Setting

SELECTING THE ALARM TIME

1. Press & hold the SET button until the HOUR begins to flash, then release.

2. To set the alarm HOUR, press the ▼ or ▲ button until you have reached the desired hour. To confirm, press the SET button – the MINUTE flashes.

Note: For faster clock mode settings, press and hold the ▼ or ▲ button.

3. To set the alarm MINUTE, press the ▼ or ▲ button until you have reached the desired minute. To confirm, press the SET button - the AM/PM flashes.

4. To set the alarm AM/PM, press the ▼ or ▲ button. To confirm, press the SET button - the Wake

SOUND flashes.

5. To set the Wake SOUND, press the ▼ or ▲ button to select the sound. To confirm the Wake

Sound, press the SET button – the Wake TIME flashes.

SET

MIN

Wake Sounds include:

• Birds

• Rain

• Brook

• Forest

• Town

• Surf

• Harbor

• Wind

• Buzzer

• AM/FM Radio

MIN

6. To set the Wake Time CYCLE, press the ▼ or ▲ button until you have reached the desired time.

Choices are: 5, 15, 30 or 60

SET minutes. To confirm the wake time CYCLE, press the SET

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Snooze/Alarm Reset

Using the SNOOZE/RESET function

There are three ways of switching off the alarm – (Snooze,

24 Hour Alarm Reset, Canceling the Alarm.)

However, if the alarm is not turned off after at the end of the alarm cycle, it will continue to operate for approximately 30 minutes (then turn off automatically).

1. SNOOZE

This restarts your alarm cycle after a 9-minute interval.

• To activate, during the alarm, tap SNOOZE/RESET button. Note: alarm will begin again at the dimmest/quietest setting and run for the entire wake cycle.

2. 24 HOUR ALARM RESET

If you want the alarm mode to be stopped immediately but also wish to retain the same alarm setting for the following day:

• For Sound only and Sound & Light mode: Press and hold the

SNOOZE/RESET during the alarm cycle until the sound goes off and the “Alarm On” icon on the display stops flashing.

• For Light Mode only: Press and hold the SNOOZE/RESET during the alarm cycle until the “Alarm On” icon on the display stops flashing.

In either case, the light must be turned off manually by pressing the light switch button.

3. CANCELING THE ALARM COMPLETELY

To cancel the set alarm modes entirely:

• Press the WAKE button until there is no WAKE alarm option

(Light, Sound) illuminated.

IMPORTANT – If the LIGHT or LIGHT & SOUNDS alarm mode is selected, the light will remain on at the level when the

SNOOZE/RESET button is activated. To turn the lamp off, press the light switch button

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Sleep Function

Using the SLEEP function

The Rise & Shine ® Natural Alarm

Clock ® Bedside Lamp allows you to fall asleep gradually, using one of the pre-set Sleep Time Cycles

(5, 15, 30, 60 minutes).

When using this feature, the volume of the sound and/or brightness of the light will gradually decrease over the set Sleep Time Cycle, allowing you to fall asleep gently.

• First turn on the desired Radio,

Sound, or Light function. Then, press the SLEEP button until you have reached the desired Sleep Time Cycle.

Choices are: 5, 15, 30 or 60 minutes.

Lamp Function

Using the LAMP function

1. To turn the light ON/OFF, push in the LIGHT knob.

2. To dim or brighten the light, rotate the knob left or right and hold.

ATTENTION – The Rise & Shine ® Natural Alarm Clock ® Bedside

Lamp features “Dimmer Memory” — an exclusive Verilux ® — design that remembers the last light OFF intensity, so the next time the light is switched ON the same brightness level will be recalled.

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Sounds Function

Using the SOUNDS function

The Rise & Shine ® Natural Alarm

Clock ® Bedside Lamp allows you to listen to 8 pre-programmed nature sounds at any time:

• Birds

• Harbor

• Town

• Brook

• Surf

• Forest

• Rain

• Wind

SOUNDS RADIO

1. To listen to sounds at any time, press the SOUNDS button.

2. To change sounds, press the ▼ or ▲ button.

3. To change the volume, press the + or - button.

4. To turn sounds OFF, press the SOUNDS button again.

Radio Function

Using the RADIO function

1. To turn on the radio, press the RADIO button.

SOUNDS

2. Slide the AM/FM selector switch to the desired choice.

3. To select the station, use the TUNER dial.

4. To change the volume, press the + or – button.

5. To turn radio OFF, press the RADIO button again.

RADIO

NOTE: To improve FM reception, fully unwind the FM WIRE ANTENNA located on the back of the lamp and position it for best sound.

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Color Mode Function

Using the COLOR MODE function

The lamp features a Color Changing Display that can be set to fade between seven different colors or locked on one color.

SEVEN COLOR FADE

• This is the default setting. When the lamp is first plugged in the backlight is set to seven color fade mode.

SINGLE COLOR

• To select a single color, press the COLOR MODE button when the color you prefer is displayed (stops the color fade cycle).

• Press the COLOR MODE button again to repeat fade cycle and select another color.

DISPLAY DIM

The display brightness can be adjusted depending on personal preference.

• To select the display brightness, select DISPLAY DIM HIGH/LOW button on the side of the lamp.

Note: For the best color display results, set the HIGH/LOW switch to the

HIGH setting.

Note: Orange and Red tones are preferred display colors for viewing the display without excess light at night.

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Warranty

Three-Year Limited Warranty

ATTENTION – ONCE OPENED, PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS

PRODUCT TO THE STORE WHERE IT WAS PURCHASED FOR

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT!

Many questions may be answered by visiting www.Verilux.com, or you may call our customer service department at 888-544-4865

This limited warranty is provided by:

Verilux, Inc., 340 Mad River Park, Waitsfield, VT 05673

Verilux ® warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of the original retail purchase. During the limited warranty period, Verilux, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace defective parts of this product, at no charge to the customer, subject to the following limitations. This limited warranty does not include any postage, freight, insurance or delivery fees. This warranty does not cover damage, defect or failure caused by or resulting from accident, external destruction, alteration, modification, abuse, misuse, or misapplication of this product.

If, during the first Three years of ownership, this product fails to operate properly, it should be returned as specified below.

Please pack the defective product in its original protective packing and box, with a copy of your sales receipt, along with $6.95 (check or money order to cover shipping and handling), and send to:

For U.S. Postal Service Only:

Verilux Warranty Service Center c/o WTB

P.O. Box 119, West Redding, CT 06896

For Fed Ex & UPS Only:

Verilux Warranty Service Center c/o WTB

32 Henry St., Bldg 17A, Bethel, CT 06801

Please allow 4–6 weeks before you receive the repaired or replaced product.

ATTENTION – When returning a product, be aware that damage during shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser and will void any warranty claim. We recommend that you insure the shipment with your post office or other shipping service when returning this product or any parts. Be sure to return product in original packaging.

Note: Verilux ® recommends using a quality surge suppressor on all electronics equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. A quality suppressor can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges and may be purchased at electronics stores.

Due to ongoing improvements, actual product may have slight variations from the product described in this manual.

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