Mesqool Loud Alarm Clock with Bed Shaker

Introduction

The Mesqool CR1008i Loud Alarm Clock is designed to provide a reliable wake-up experience for heavy sleepers and individuals with hearing impairment. It features multiple alarm modes, a large LED display with adjustable brightness, a 7-color nightlight, and convenient dual USB charging ports.

What's in the Box

• Loud Alarm Clock
• Bed Shaker
• User Manual
• Power Adapter
• 1.5 Meter Cable

Setup

Powering the Alarm Clock

1. Connect the provided Power Adapter to the DC 5V IN port on the back of the alarm clock.
2. Plug the Power Adapter into a standard electrical outlet. The display will light up.
3. For battery backup, open the battery compartment on the back and insert 2 AAA batteries (not included). This will preserve time and alarm settings during a power outage.

Figure 1: Rear panel with power input, USB ports, and battery compartment. Insert 2 AAA batteries for backup power.

Connecting the Bed Shaker

4. Plug the Bed Shaker cable into the dedicated vibrator port on the back of the alarm clock.
5. Place the bed shaker under your pillow or mattress for effective vibration. The 70.8-inch long cord provides flexibility in placement.

Figure 2: The bed shaker positioned under a pillow for silent, vibrating alarm.

Operating Instructions

Setting the Time

• Press and hold the SET TIME button on the top panel. The hour digits will begin to flash.
• Use the + or - buttons to adjust the hour.
• Press SET TIME again to confirm the hour and move to minute adjustment. The minute digits will flash.
• Use the + or - buttons to adjust the minutes.
• Press SET TIME one more time to save the time setting.
• To switch between 12-hour and 24-hour format, press the 12/24H button.
• To activate or deactivate Daylight Saving Time (DST), press the DST button.

Setting Alarms (AL1 & AL2)

The clock supports two independent alarms (AL1 and AL2).

• Press and hold the AL1 or AL2 button. The alarm hour digits will flash.
• Use the + or - buttons to set the desired alarm hour.
• Press AL1 or AL2 again to confirm the hour and set the minutes. The alarm minute digits will flash.
• Use the + or - buttons to set the desired alarm minutes.
• Press AL1 or AL2 one more time to save the alarm setting.
• To choose the alarm mode (Buzzer, Vibrator, or Both), use the BUZZ/VIB slide switch on the side of the clock.
• To adjust the alarm volume, use the ALARM VOLUME slide switch on the side of the clock (Low, Medium, High).

Figure 3: Side view of the alarm clock with slide switches for selecting alarm mode (Buzzer, Vibrator, or Both) and alarm volume.

Snooze Function

• When the alarm sounds, press the large SNOOZE OK button on the top of the clock to activate snooze. The alarm will pause for 9 minutes.
• To turn off the alarm completely, press the ALARM OFF button.

Figure 4: The prominent snooze button on top of the alarm clock for easy access.

Night Light & Dimmer

• The alarm clock features a 7-color night light. Press the SNOOZE OK button (which also functions as the light button) to cycle through the 7 colors or turn the night light off.
• The 7-inch LED display has a full slider dimmer (0%-100%). Use the DIMMER slide switch on the side of the clock to adjust the display brightness to your preference.

Figure 5: The alarm clock showcasing its 7-color night light options.

Dual USB Charging Ports

• The alarm clock is equipped with two DC 5V/1A output USB charging ports on the back.
• Connect your smartphones, tablets, or other USB-powered devices to these ports for convenient charging.

Figure 6: Two smartphones charging simultaneously using the dual USB ports on the alarm clock.

Maintenance

• Clean the alarm clock and bed shaker with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or solvents.
• Ensure the device is unplugged before cleaning.
• Keep the device away from water and high humidity.

Troubleshooting

No Display / Power Issue

• Check if the power adapter is securely plugged into both the clock and the wall outlet.
• Ensure the wall outlet is functioning correctly by plugging in another device.
• If using battery backup, ensure batteries are correctly inserted and not depleted.

Alarm Not Sounding/Vibrating

• Verify that the alarm (AL1 or AL2) is activated and set to the correct time.
• Check the BUZZ/VIB slide switch to ensure the desired mode (Buzzer, Vibrator, or Both) is selected.
• Adjust the ALARM VOLUME slide switch to a higher setting if the buzzer is too quiet.
• Ensure the bed shaker is properly connected to its port.

Display Too Bright/Dim

• Use the DIMMER slide switch on the side of the clock to adjust the display brightness.

Specifications