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KARLSSON KA5652BK,KA5652DW Alarm Clock Block

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Specifications

  • Model: KA5652BK – KA5652DW
  • Power Source: Main Power & CR2032 Battery Backup
  • Display: LED
  • Display Modes: Time, Calendar, Temperature, Alarm

Product Usage Instructions

  • In Time Mode, press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds to enter the time setting.
  • Press SET repeatedly to cycle through: 12/24hr format -> Hour -> Minute -> Exit.
  • Use UP/DOWN buttons to adjust values. Hold to scroll faster.
  • In a 12-hour format, the PM indicator appears in the afternoon.
  • No activity for 15 seconds will return the clock to Time Display Mode.
  • In Calendar Mode, press and hold SET for 2 seconds.
  • Press SET repeatedly to cycle through: Year -> Month -> Day -> Exit.
  • Use UP/DOWN buttons to adjust values. Hold to scroll faster.
  • No activity for 15 seconds will return to Time Display Mode.
  • You can store 3 different alarm times (A1, A2, A3).
  • In Alarm Mode (e.g., A1), press UP to turn the alarm on/off.
  • Press SET for 2 seconds to set the alarm (display will flash).
  • Use UP/DOWN to adjust the alarm time. Hold to scroll faster.
  • No activity for 15 seconds exits setting mode. A2 and A3 are set the same way as A1.
  • While in Clock, Calendar, or Temperature mode, press UP to switch between different display modes.
  • The LED turns off after 10 seconds of inactivity when Power Saving is ON.
  • Touch the clock or its surface to reactivate the display. During an alarm, the LED automatically turns on. Built-in Time Memory with CR2032 battery backup.

OVERVIEW

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Main Features

  • Time Display Mode: 12 or 24-hour time display
  • Calendar Mode: Displays month and date
  • Alarm Mode: Triple alarm time setting
  • Temperature Mode: Range from 0°C – 50°C (32°F – 122°F)
  • 3 Display Modes: dp-1, dp-2, and dp-3
  • Power Saving Mode: Activate the LED display by sound or touch
  • Power Supply: 3x AAA batteries or USB cable
  • (3V built-in battery for time memory)
  • Full Screen Display

Operating Instructions

  • After powering on, the LED display turns on with a beep and enters time setting mode. In Time Display Mode, press the SET button to cycle through the following:
  • Time -> Calendar -> A1 (Alarm 1) -> A2 (Alarm 2) -> A3 (Alarm 3)

Time Setting

  1. In Time Mode, press and hold the SET button for 2 seconds to enter the time setting.
  2. Press SET repeatedly to cycle through:
  3. 12/24hr format -> Hour -> Minute -> Exit
  4. Use UP/DOWN buttons to adjust values. Hold to scroll faster.
  5. In a 12-hour format, the PM indicator appears in the afternoon.
  6. No activity for 15 seconds will return the clock to Time Display Mode.

Date Setting

  1. In Calendar Mode, press and hold SET for 2 seconds.
  2. Press SET repeatedly to cycle through:
  3. Year -> Month -> Day -> Exit
  4. Use UP/DOWN buttons to adjust values. Hold to scroll faster.
  5. No activity for 15 seconds will return to Time Display Mode.

Alarm Setting

  1. You can store 3 different alarm times (A1, A2, A3).
  2. In Alarm Mode (e.g., A1), press UP to turn the alarm on/off.
  3. When activated, “on A1” will briefly appear, then show the alarm time
  4. Press SET for 2 seconds to set the alarm (display will flash).
  5. Use UP/DOWN to adjust the alarm time. Hold to scroll faster.
  6. When the alarm is on, the alarm symbol appears.
  7. No activity for 15 seconds exits setting mode.

A2 and A3 are set the same way as A1.
Alarm rings for 1 minute. Press any button to stop it.

The alarm symbol will stay on and ring again the next day unless deactivated.

Temperature Display

  • After powering on, the clock detects room temperature and updates every 60 seconds.
  • Press and hold DOWN for 2 seconds to switch between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F).

Other Functions
Display Modes

  • While in Clock, Calendar, or Temperature mode, press UP to switch between:

dp-1 Mode:

  • Alternates between time (10s) and date (2s).
  • For example, press UP to enter dp-1 mode. After setting, the display returns to time and alternates automatically.

dp-2 Mode:

  • Keeps one specific display on screen (Time, Date, or Alarm).
  • For example:
  • Press UP to enter dp-2 mode
  • Use SET to select your preferred view (Time, Date, or Alarm)
  • That view will remain until changed

dp-3 Mode:

  • Returns to Time Display 15 seconds after the last action.
  • For example, if you check Time -> Date -> Alarm using SET, it will automatically revert to Time Display after 15 seconds of inactivity.

Power Saving & Touch Control Mode

  • Default mode is Sd off (power saving off).
  • In Time Mode, press DOWN to toggle Power Saving Mode.
  • “on Sd” = Power Saving ON

Press again to turn it OFF
When Power Saving is ON:
LED turns off after 10 seconds of inactivity
Touch the clock or the surface it’s on to reactivate the display
During an alarm, the LED automatically turns on

Built-in Time Memory

  • 1x CR2032 battery keeps time when the main power is off. Other functions are disabled when only the backup battery is active
  • If time memory stops working, replace the CR2032 battery (located behind the battery compartment)

WARRANTY

  • There is a two-year warranty against manufacturing defects on all Karlsson clocks, valid from the date of purchase.

Maintenance

  • A soft cloth may be used to clean your clock. Do not use corrosive cleaners or chemical solution on the clock.

WEEE Symbol

  • KARLSSON-KA5652BK-KA5652-W-Alarm-Clock-Block-FIG-2The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that the item should be disposed of separately from household waste.
  • The item should be handed in for recycling in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

CONTACT

  • Karlsson is a trademark of Present Time®
  • Televisieweg 16, 1322 AL, Almere
  • www.presenttime.com

FAQ

  • Q: How do I deactivate the alarm?
    • A: Press any button to stop the alarm. If not stopped manually, it will ring again the next day.
  • Q: How do I replace the backup battery?
    • A: If time memory stops working, replace the CR2032 battery located behind the battery compartment.

Documents / Resources

KARLSSON KA5652BK,KA5652DW Alarm Clock Block [pdf] Instruction Manual
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