Bellman Symfon BE1350 Alarm Clock Classic User Manual

Bellman Symfon BE1350 Alarm Clock Classic User Manual

Contents hide

1 Buttons and controls

2 Technical specifications

3 Using battery backup

4 Troubleshooting

5 Documents / Resources

5.1 References

6 Related Posts

Buttons and controls

Technical specifications

In the box

BE1350 Classic alarm clock
BE1270 Bed shaker

Power supply
User manual

Power and battery

Mains power 7.5 V DC / 1.5 A External power supply unit

Backup batteries 4 x 1.2 V AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries (not included)
Battery backup operating time ~ 24 h when fully charged

Battery backup charging time ~ 10 h from fully depleted

Dimensions and weight

Height: 108 mm, 4.3″
Width: 121 mm, 4.8″

Depth: 92 mm, 3.6″
Weight: 300 g, 10.6 oz. excl. batteries

Alarm and snooze

Alarm timeout: 20 minutes

Decreasing snooze time interval from 9 to 2 minutes
Snooze timeout: 20 minutes

Display

Type: Twisted Nematic LCD

Adjustable backlight in 5 steps
Display timeout: 8 seconds

Output signals

Sound 100 dBA @ 10 cm, 94 dBA @ 30 cm Multiple frequencies: 950 Hz – 3 kHz

Bed shaker Vibrator power: 2.0 – 4.0 V DC

Environmental requirements

For indoor use only
Temperature: 32° to 95° F, 0°-35° C

Relative humidity: 15% -90% Non-condensing

Getting started

Connect the bed shaker on the back of the alarm clock.
Connect the power supply to the alarm clock and the mains outlet to turn it on.
Tuck the bed shaker under the pillow or mattress and place the alarm clock on the bedside table.

Setting the time

Press the left dial and turn it to set hours. To set minutes, press and turn the dial again. Press once again to save your settings.

Activating the alarm

Press the alarm on/off button to activate the alarm. The alarm symbol appears on the clock face. To turn off the alarm, press the button again

Setting the alarm

Press the right dial and turn it to set hours. To set minutes, press and turn the dial again. Press once again to save your settings.

Using the snooze

Press the snooze button briefly to snooze the alarm. The snooze time interval will automatically decrease from 9 to 2 minutes in 2 minute steps.

Settings

Sound on/off

Press the sound on/off button marked with on the back of the alarm clock to turn on/off the sound. A symbol will appear on the clock face when the sound is muted.

Display backlight

Press the button marked with repeatedly to adjust the intensity in 4 steps. Step 5 results in permanent backlight.

Time format

Press the time format button marked with 12/24h on the back of the alarm clock to toggle between a 24h and a 12h setting.

Using battery backup

The alarm clock features a battery backup function that steps in when the power goes out. It keeps thealarm clock and bed shaker going for about 24 hours (when the batteries are fully charged).

Here is how you install backup batteries:

Remove the battery cover on the bottom of the alarm clock using a Philips screwdriver.

insert 4 x 1.2 V AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries and put the cover back on.

Warning! ONLY USE RECHARGEABLE NiMH BATTERIES.
Non-rechargeable batteries will start to leak and the battery acid will damage the electronics. The resulting damage is not covered by warranty.

Troubleshooting

Most problems with the alarm clock can be solved quickly by following the advice below.

If	Try this
The alarm clock seems to be turned off	Check that the power supply is connected correctly, seeGetting started. Charge the backup batteries (not included) for a couple of hours.
The symbol on the clock face starts to blink	The power supply is disconnected and the backup batteries are nearly depleted. Connect the power supply and charge the batteries for a couple of hours.
A symbol appears on the clock face	The alarm clock detects no backup batteries. Open the battery cover and fit four1.2 V AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries.
A symbol appears on the clock face	The sound is muted. Press the sound on/off button marked with until the symbol disappears if you wish to turn it back on.
The display is too bright or too dark or I want it to be permanently lit	Press the button marked with repeatedly to adjust the intensity in 4 steps. Choose step 5 that results in permanent backlight.
The bed shaker does not vibrate	Make sure it’s connected properly to the alarm clock, see Getting started.
The alarm volume is too low	The volume increases gradually and reaches over 100 dB.