Sonic Alert SBS550 SBSS50BC-v3 alarm clock User manual

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Sonic Alert
America's Leader in Visual Alerting Systems. Model SBSS50BC-v3
The Skull Dual Alarm Clock with Bone Crusher,
MP3 Input and with 5-Level Dimmer
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT - Please read these instructions carefully before use and retain for future
reference. See operating instructions on back.
— Use only the supplied Or recomended Sonic Alert adaptor to connect the
unit.
Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
Before connecting to mains/power make sure that the requirements specified
on the apparatus corresponds to the available power supply i.e. AC100 —240V~.
— The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings
with items such as, newspaper, table cloth, curtains, etc;
- No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles should be placed on the
apparatus.
— It shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with
liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
-- Do not place the product in closed bookcases or racks without proper
ventilation.
-- Where the mains/power plug is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable
GENERAL DATA
Use AC-DC Power Adaptor
Power Consumption; Adaptor DC9V === 650mA
UL listed transformer (Underwriters Laboratories) for USA
CE Approved transformer for Europe
Test Mode:
1) Press and hold the Snooze and Time buttons for 3 seconds to enter the Test Mode.
The display will show "7ES7" to indicate it is in TEST Mode.
2) If within 1 minute no button is pressed, then it will exit the Test Mode and return back
to the Time Mode.
3) Press any button within 1 minute (except the Snooze & Time buttons, which has no
effect), it will exit the Test Mode immediately.
4) While in Test Mode, sliding the Function Switch will demonstrate the different functions
of the clock:
a) Function Switch at OFF, it will have a continuous "Vee" sound to indicate it is in the
Test Mode.
b) Function Switch at BUZZ, it will demonstrate the buzzer sound.
c) Function Switch at VIB, it will demonstrate the vibrator.
d) Function Switch at VIB & BUZZ, it will demonstrate the buzzer sound & the vibrator.
5) After finish with the Test Mode, press any button (except the Snooze & Time
buttons, which has no effect) it will exit the Test Mode immediately.
INSTRUCTIONS
ALARM CLOCK WITH BED SHAKER
MODEL SBS550BC-V3
Features shown on diagram above:
1. Alarm Indicator 6. Skull LED Light
2. PM Indicator 7. Volume Knob
3. Alarm Function Switch 8. Flashing Light Display
4. Vibrator Strength Control 9. Tone Control Knob
5. Skull Snooze button/ 10. Alarm Set/Alarm duration
12. Minute Button
13. Time Set Button
14. Alarm Off Button
15. Bone Crusher Output
16. AUX Line-in Jack
Snooze Time Adjustment/ time Adjustment 17. DC Adaptor
Dimmer Control 11. Hour Button/12 or 24 18. Battery Compartment
hour selector
INSTALLATION
DC 9V Power Input
Attach the DC power supply input to the side of clock at DC9V IN (17) next to the
VIBRATOR input (15), smaller input of the two. Important: do not confuse AC input
with vibrator input. The eyes of the skull will light up continuously when it is connected
to the power source.
Bone Crusher / Vibrator — Figure B
1) Attach the bed shaker jack to the back of the clock at VIBRATOR input (15).
2) Place Bone Crusher under mattress (best) or pillow.
OPERATION
Setting the correct time —
1) Press and hold the Time Button (13) at the same time press the Hour Button (11) to
advance the clock display rapidly until the hour is correct.
2) Press and hold the Time Button (13) at the same time press the Minute Button (12)
to advance the clock display rapidly until the hour is correct.
A lighted dot (2) in the upper left of the clock display indicated the time is PM. For AM
time indication, the dot will not light up.
Setting the alarm time —
1) Press and hold the Alarm Set Button (10) at the same time press the Hour Button
(11) to advance the clock display rapidly until the hour is correct.
2) Press and hold the Alarm Set Button (10) at the same time press the Minute Button
(12) to advance the clock display rapidly until the hour is correct.
A lighted dot (2) in the upper left of the clock display indicated the time is PM. For AM
time indication, the dot will not light up.
Selecting 12 or 24 hours format —
Clock is set to 12 hour as the default setting for USA, UK; 24 hour for Europe.
Press and hold the Hour button (11) for 6 seconds to enter the hour selection mode,
release the Hour button (11) when the display shows "12 H" or "24 H". Press and
release the hour button to toggle between 12 or 24 hours. If no selection is made within
4 seconds, then the last displayed hour format will be chosen and the display will return
to the normal Time mode.
Waking to Alarm —
1) Set Alarm Function Switch (3) to choose “VIB”, “BUZZ” or “VIB / BUZZ”.
2) Set the desired voulme using the Volume Knob (7) for buzzsound.
3) Set alarm wake time per instructions “Setting Alarm Time” above.
4) When the alarm sounds the Flashing light display (8) will flash continuously, until
the alarm is stopped. This will work under all three wake up modes.
5) When the alarm sounds the Skull eyes LED (6) will flash continously until the alarm is
stopped. This will work under all three wake up modes.
When the alarm is activated, alarm pattern of the buzzer / flashing light will be out of
sync with the vibrator. This means that when the buzzer / flashing light is ON, the
vibrator will be OFF, while the buzzer / flashing light is OFF, the vibrator will be ON.
Adjusting The Alarm Duration Time
The default alarm duration time setting is 30 minutes, you may adjust the alarm
duration between 1 minute and 59 minutes as desired. To adjust the alarm duration:
1) Press and hold the AL. SET button (10) for six seconds. The clock display will show
the default alarm duration as '30'. Release the AL set button.
2) Press the “MIN” button (12) to adjust the alarm duration to the desired setting, from
1 minute to 59 minutes.
3) When the display is showing the desired alarm duration time, it will return to the normal
clock mode after 3 seconds. The new alarm duration time setting becomes the new
default and remains in the memory until you change it again.
Battery Backup —
To use the battery backup, you can install a 9-volt alkaline battery in the back of the
clock located under the Battery cover (18). Battery to be purchased separately. Note
the LED display will not show during power failure but the clock will still be running and
keeping Proper time until the power comes back. During a power failure, the alkaline
battery can only keep the clock IC running for up to 30 days. (During a Power failure,
the LED display will not show the time.)
NOTE: For the best results it is recommended that the battery be changed every 6
months. If the clock is not used for a while, it is recommended to remove the
battery to aviod leakage
Shutting Off Alarm —
Alarm can be shut off temporarily for the day or shut off permantently.
1) When the alarm goes off, simply press the AL. off button (14) the alarm will shut itself
off for the day and come back on the next day at the same time if the alarm setting has
not changed.
2) To shut off the alarm permanently, slide ALARM Function Switch (3) to of position.
Alarm will not come on until ALARM Function Switch (3) is set to “VIB” or “BUZZ” or
“VIB/BUZZ” position
Snooze Operation-
When the alarm turns on in the morning you may press the SNOOZE Button (5) to
stop the alarm temporarily. The alarm will shut off for 9 minutes or for the predetermined
time you select from 1-30 minutes, and then turn on again. The snooze operation may
be repeated indefinitely until the alarm is turned off.
Adjusting The Snooze Time
The default snooze time setting is 9 minutes but you may adjust the snooze time
between 1 minute and 30 minutes as desired. To adjust the snooze time:
1) Press and hold the SNOOZE button (5) for four seconds. The clock display will show
the default snooze time '9'. Release the snooze button.
2) Press the “ MIN” button (12) to adjust the snooze time to the desired setting, from
1 minute to 30 minutes.
3) When the display is showing the desired snooze time, it will return to the normal clock
mode after 3 seconds. The new snooze time setting becomes the new default and
remains in the memory until you change it again.
Volume —
To adjust the volume rotate the Volume wheel (7) located on the upper right hand side.
Tone —
Adjust the tone by rotating the Tone wheel (9) located on the right hand side just below
the Volume wheel (7) until you reach the desired level. Tone will only work for alarm
sound, it will not adjust for MP3 operation.
Dimmer Operation -
There is a 5-level brightness control for the LED display. Press the SNOOZE button once
to change the display brightness. The brightness will cycle from 5-4-3-2-1-2-3-4-5 (from
bright to dim then from dim to bright).
*NOTE*: The dimmer function will not work, when the clock is in snooze mode.
Bed Shaker / Vibrator Strength Control
Slide the Vibrator Strength switch (4 ) to adjust the vibrator strength, Hi
setting is the stronger and the Lo setting is the weaker.
To Play Music using a Player (MP3) through AUX-IN, (MP3 player not included.)
To play music (from CD, MP3 player, Radio etc):
1) Plug the supplied line-in cable to the back of the unit labelled AUX-in (16), the other
end plug into the earphone/ headphone socket of the music player.
2) Set the volume knob (7) on the clock unit to a desired volume level.
3) Play your music player and set the volume to a suitable level on your player.
NOTE:
a) The clock unit will automatically switch to the AUX mode once the line-in cable is
plugged into the unit.
b) The Tone Knob does not function in the AUX mode.
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WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
- Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.
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Normal function may be disturbed by strong electromagnetic interference. If this is the
case, normal function can be resumed by simply resetting the unit following the
procedure in the instructions manual. If function does not resume, try moving the unit to
another location.
SONIC ALERT'S 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The Sonic Boom Alarm Clock Model SBS550ss is warranted against manufacturing
defects in materials and workmanship for (1) year from the date of purchase. Within
this period Sonic Alert will repair or replace at our option the SBS550ss without
charge for parts and labor. Simply contact our customer service department to
obtain an RA (return authorization number) and instructions on how to process your
product for return. Call 1-888-864-2446 or e-mail to [email protected]. You'll
need a copy of your receipt to process the return authorization.
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