Mesqool CR1001 Alarm Clock with Time Projection

CREATE A PERFECT SLEEP ENVIRONMENT

Chapter 1: LOCATION OF CONTROLS

This section details the various buttons and controls on the Mesqool CR1001 alarm clock.

Buttons:

1. TIME/12-24H & MEM/M+: Used for setting time, switching between 12/24 hour format, and memory functions.
2. HOUR & TU-: Used for setting the hour and tuning radio frequencies downwards.
3. MIN & TU+: Used for setting the minute and tuning radio frequencies upwards.
4. LCD DIMMER/DST: Adjusts display brightness and toggles Daylight Saving Time (DST).
5. SNOOZE/OK/SLEEP: Activates snooze, confirms settings, and controls sleep timer.
6. ALARM 1 & ALARM OFF: Sets and turns off Alarm 1.
7. ALARM 2 & ALARM OFF: Sets and turns off Alarm 2.
8. RADIO & RADIO OFF: Turns the radio on and off.
9. PROJECTION ON/FLIP/OFF: Controls the time projection feature, including turning it on/off and flipping the display.
10. VOLUME+: Increases the volume.
11. VOLUME-: Decreases the volume.

Indicators:

12. AM: Indicates AM time.
13. PM: Indicates PM time.
14. ALARM 1: Indicator for Alarm 1.
15. RADIO ALARM: Indicator for radio alarm.
16. DST: Indicates Daylight Saving Time is active.
17. RADIO: Indicates the radio is on.
18. ALARM 2: Indicator for Alarm 2.
19. RADIO ALARM PARTS: Related to radio alarm settings.

Other Controls:

20. FOCUS RING: Adjusts the clarity of the projected time.
21. BATTERY DOOR: Compartment for backup batteries.
22. USB JACK: For charging external devices.
23. DC JACK: For connecting the power adapter.
24. ANTENNA: For receiving FM radio signals.
25. SPEAKER: Outputs audio.
26. HOLDER (x 2pcs): Included holders for stability.
27. PROJECTION DIMMER: Adjusts the brightness of the projection.

Chapter 2: POWERING ON

Follow these steps to power on your Mesqool CR1001 alarm clock:

Insert the 2 included holders into the back of the unit to prevent it from tipping over.
Install 2 x 1.5V "AAA" batteries (not included) into the battery compartment. This preserves time and alarm settings during power outages. Note: Batteries do not power the time display but will allow the alarm to function during AC power failure.
Connect the AC adapter to the DC jack and plug it into a 100-240V AC wall power outlet.

Chapter 3: TIME SETTING

Ensure the FM radio is turned off before setting the time by pressing the RADIO OFF button if necessary.

Press the MEM/M+ button once. The display will flash the time (e.g., 12:00).
Press the HOUR button to set the hour and the MIN button to set the minute.
Press the OK (SNOOZE/SLEEP) button to save the time, or wait for 5 seconds for automatic confirmation.

To change 12H/24H time format: Hold the TIME/12-24H button to switch between 12-hour and 24-hour formats.

Chapter 4: ALARM SETTING

The clock features dual alarm functionality, allowing for buzzer or radio alarms.

Indicator Key: 1 = Buzzer Alarm, 1 = Radio Alarm. Both indicators off means alarms are inactive.

Set Alarm Wake by Buzzer:

Press the ALARM 1 button once. The buzzer alarm indicator (1) will light up, and the display will flash the alarm time (e.g., 6:00).
Press the HOUR button to set the hour and the MIN button to set the minute.
Press the OK (SNOOZE/SLEEP) button or wait 5 seconds to confirm the alarm time automatically.

Set Alarm Wake by FM Radio:

Double-press the ALARM 1 button. The radio alarm indicator (1) will light up, and the display will flash the alarm time (e.g., 6:00).
Press the HOUR button to set the hour and the MIN button to set the minute.
Press the OK (SNOOZE/SLEEP) button or wait 5 seconds to confirm the alarm time automatically.

Set Alarm Volume:

Press the VOL+ or VOL- button to adjust the alarm volume. The display will show the volume level, and the speaker will play a sample sound.
Press the OK (SNOOZE/SLEEP) button to save the alarm setting or wait for another 5 seconds for automatic confirmation.

Note: The last radio channel listened to will be the default for the radio alarm. Alarm 2 functions similarly to Alarm 1.

Turn off Alarm:

When the alarm sounds:

Press the OK (SNOOZE/SLEEP) button to temporarily silence the alarm for 9 minutes (snooze function). The alarm will ring again every 9 minutes.
Press the ALARM 1 button to turn off the alarm for 24 hours. The alarm indicator will remain on, signifying the alarm is set for the next day.
To completely turn off the alarm, press and hold the ALARM 1 button until the alarm indicator (1 or 1) disappears from the display.

Turning off Alarm 2 follows the same procedure as Alarm 1.

Chapter 5: DIMMER & DST

Display Brightness: Repeatedly press the LCD DIMMER button to cycle through 5 brightness levels for the display.
Daylight Saving Time (DST): Press and hold the LCD DIMMER button to activate DST. Press and hold the DST button again to deactivate DST.

Chapter 6: USB CHARGING

This device can charge your phone or tablet simultaneously via the USB jack. The maximum charging current is 1 Ampere.

Chapter 7: RADIO SETTING

Turn ON or OFF Radio: Press the RADIO button to turn the radio on, and press it again to turn it off.

Manual Tuning Radio Channel:

Repeatedly press the TU- or TU+ button to tune into the desired radio channel.
Each press of TU- tunes the FM frequency down by 0.1MHz.
Each press of TU+ tunes the FM frequency up by 0.1MHz.

Auto Scanning Radio Channel:

Press and hold the TU- or TU+ button for more than 2 seconds to initiate auto scanning. The scanning will stop automatically when an available radio channel is found.

Adjust Radio Volume:

Repeat pressing the VOL+ button to increase the volume.
Repeat pressing the VOL- button to decrease the volume.

FM frequency range: 87.5 MHz ~ 108MHz. 87.5MHz is the default preset.

Auto Preset Channel Store:

After turning on the radio, press and hold the TIME/12-24H & MEM/M+ button to start preset storage. The radio will store available channels into PO1 through PO20. Press the OK (SNOOZE/SLEEP) button to confirm the channel storage.

Manual Preset Channel Store:

When the radio is tuned to a desired channel, press and hold the MEM/M+ button. The display will show the preset position number. Use the HOUR or MIN buttons to select the desired preset position number. Then press the OK (SNOOZE/SLEEP) button to confirm your selection.

Preset Channel Recall:

After turning on the radio, repeatedly press the MEM/M+ button to cycle through the preset stored channels. Wait for more than 3 seconds after selecting a channel for the radio to confirm your selection.

Chapter 8: SETTING TIMER SETTING

The SLEEP timer function allows the radio to play for a set duration before automatically turning off. Available durations are in 10-minute increments.

Turn on the radio.
Press the OK (SNOOZE/SLEEP) button once. The display will show '60' (minutes).
Repeatedly press the OK (SNOOZE/SLEEP) button to select your desired sleep time. The display will cycle through the available times (e.g., 60, 70, 80, 90, 80... 20, 10, OFF).
Wait for 2 seconds, and the radio will confirm your selection.

Chapter 9: PROJECTION MODE

Press the PROJECTION ON/FLIP/OFF button to turn on the time projection.
Press the PROJECTION ON/FLIP/OFF button again to flip the projection display.
Press the PROJECTION ON/FLIP/OFF button once more to turn off the projection.
Rotate the FOCUS RING (20) to adjust the clarity of the projected image.

Notes:

The optimal projection distance is between 1.5 to 3.0 meters (approximately 4.92 to 9.84 feet).
The projector uses a common LED light and may not be visible in brightly lit environments.
If the projected numbers appear fuzzy, rotate the focus ring (20) to achieve the correct angle for a clear projection.

Chapter 10: PROJECTION DIMMER

Press the PROJECTION DIMMER button to adjust the brightness of the time projection according to your preference.

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