Hmdx Eclipse User Manual

ALARM CLOCK USER MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing the HMDX Eclipse Alarm Clock. This, like the entire HMDX Audio
product line, is built with high-quality craftsmanship to provide you years of dependable service.
We hope you will find it to be the finest product of its kind.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:

When using electrical products, especially when children are present, basic safety
precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

• Close supervision is necessary when this appliance is used by, on or near children, invalids or

disabled persons.

• WARNING: DO NOT place speakers too close to ears. May cause damage to ear drums,

especially in young children.

• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO NOT use

attachments not recommended by HMDX AUDIO.

• HMDX AUDIO is not liable for any damage caused to iPod/MP3 player or any other device.

• DO NOT place or store appliance where it can fall or be dropped into a tub or sink.

• DO NOT place or drop into water or any other liquid.

• Not for use by children. THIS IS NOT A TOY.

• Turn off appliance when not in use.

• NEVER operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord, plug, cable or housing. If it is not

working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, return it to HMDX AUDIO Service
Center for examination and repair.

• Keep away from heated surfaces.

• DO NOT place in or drop into water or other liquid.

• Only set on dry surfaces. Do not place on surface wet from water or cleaning solvents.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER - Please read all instructions carefully before operating.

• NEVER leave the appliance unattended, especially if children are present.

• NEVER cover the appliance when it is in operation.

• This unit should NOT be used by children without adult supervision.

• Always keep the appliance away from high temperature and fire.

Getting Started

1. Attach the AC adapter to the DC jack located in the back of the unit.

2. Plug the AC adaptor into a 120V household outlet.

Setting Clock Time

Autoset Feature

For your convenience, the Eclipse is equipped with an autoset clock, meaning the clock will
automatically set itself when plugged in (sets to EST). To select your time zone, simply press
the TIME ZONE button located on the back of the unit to toggle between time zones until the
LED display shows the correct time.

Manually Setting the Clock

To manually set the clock, press the TIME SET button (Fig. 1) . The hour will begin flashing.

Using the FORWARD and REVERSE buttons (Fig. 1), set the hour as desired. Please note:

Reverse

Dimmer

1 2

Time Set Alarm Off

OFF

Forward

the Eclipse alarm clock is equipped with a 12/24 clock option (for setting this feature, please
see the 12/24 Hour Setting section of this instruction sheet). When in 12-hour mode, please

be sure to check the PM indicator on the LCD (fig. 3) to ensure that the proper time is set (AM

or PM). Press the TIME SET button again to repeat steps above to set the minute. NOTE: You
can press and hold the FORWARD and REVERSE buttons to scroll quickly to your desired
hour/minute.The Eclipse is also equipped with a 7-5-2 alarm which means that you can set

the alarm to wake to the same time seven days a week, five days a week (such as Monday
through Friday) or two days a week (such as Saturday and Sunday). To operate this feature,
please see the Setting the Alarm section, however, in order for the 7-5-2 alarm feature to work,
you must properly set the day when setting the clock time to ensure the alarm will sound on
the desired days. To set the day, press the TIME SET button again and, using the FORWARD

and REVERSE buttons, set the day of the week, using a 1 for Monday, 2 for Tuesday, 3 for

Wednesday, 4 for Thursday, 5 for Friday, 6 for Saturday, and 7 for Sunday. Once you have
successfully entered the proper day, the 7-5-2 alarm can be used properly.

12/24 Hour Setting

The Eclipse is equipped with a 12/24 display setting. To switch between 12 and 24 hour
modes, simply press the 12/24 button on the back of the unit (fig. 2)

Daylight Savings Time

The Eclipse is equipped with a Daylight Savings Time feature to adjust the clock without having
to manually adjust the clock without going through the Time Set menu.
To adjust the clock for Daylight Savings Time, simply press the DST button on the back of the
unit (fig. 2) and the time will automatically adjust. The DST indicator (fig. 3) will light up to ensure
that the DST feature has been enabled.

Setting the Alarm

Press Alarm 1 or Alarm 2 (fig. 1) button to set the desired alarm.
To adjust the alarm time, press and hold the TIME SET button (fig. 1) and use the FORWARD

or REVERSE buttons (fig. 1) to adjust the hour.
Press and hold the TIME SET button again and use the FORWARD and REVERSE buttons to

adjust the minute.
The Eclipse alarm clock is equipped with a 7-5-2 alarm feature, which means the alarm can be
set to go off at the same time seven days a week (7), Monday through Friday (5), or just on the
weekends (2). To adjust the 7-5-2 alarm feature, press and hold the desired alarm button and

use the FORWARD and REVERSE buttons to adjust to the desired alarm setting. To disable the

7-5-2 alarm feature, simply slide the “HOTEL” switch (fig. 3) on the back of the unit to the ON
position. This will allow the alarm to only be set to sound once. To see the current settings for
either alarm, press and hold the desired alarm button and the settings will appear on the LCD.
Once the proper alarm has been set, the alarm indicator (fig. 3) will light up to ensure the alarm
has been set.

Gradual Wake, Using the Snooze Feature, and Turning the Alarm Off

Gradual Wake Feature

To ensure a non-jarring wakeup, the Eclipse alarm clock is equipped with a Gradual Wake

feature, which means that the alarm will begin to sound at the set alarm time, but will start out at
a low volume and slowly get louder over a two minute ramp-up.

Operating the Snooze Feature

To operate the snooze feature when alarm is sounding, press the SNOOZE button (fig. 1) on

PM

Indicator

Daylight Savings

Time Indicator

the top of the unit. The alarm will turn off and will sound again after nine minutes. The snooze
feature will only work for one hour after the set alarm time. For instance, if the alarm is set
for 9:00 a.m., the user can press the snooze button several times, however the alarm will be
disabled after 10:00 a.m. and will not sound again until the next programmed alarm time (for
instance, the following morning at 9:00 a.m.).

Turning the Alarm Off

Once the alarm sounds, you can either press the Snooze button (see above for Snooze
operation) or turn the alarm off. To turn the alarm off, press the ALARM OFF button (fig. 1) on
the top of the unit. This will turn the alarm off and the alarm will not sound again until the next
programmed alarm time.

USB Charging Port

Operating the USB Charging Port Feature

The Eclipse alarm clock is equipped with a USB charging port on the back of the unit (fig. 3)
for charging cell phones, MP3 players, or other mobile devices. To charge your device, simply
plug the USB end of your device’s charging cable (not included) into the USB port on the
back of the unit. Plug the other end of the cable into your device. Check the device to ensure
that it’s charging. If not, unplug the cable from the USB port and plug it back in and check the
connection of the cable to your device.
PLEASE NOTE: this USB port is for charging only and will not play audio from any cell phone,
MP3 player, or other mobile device.

Adjusting the Dimmer Feature

To adjust the brightness of the clock display, press the DIMMER button (fig. 1) until the desired
brightness is reached.

Battery Backup Feature

The Eclipse alarm clock is equipped with a battery backup feature that will keep the clock time
during a power outage. For your convenience, the backup battery comes already installed in
the Eclipse alarm clock. PLEASE NOTE: the product will not operate on the backup battery.
Backup battery is only for keeping the time if the unit is unplugged or during power failure.

Replacing the Backup Battery

1. Open the battery compartment cover located on the back of the unit (fig. 2)

2. Remove the old battery and replace with a new battery of the same size/type. Be sure
to insert the battery the correct way, observing the polarities (+/-) noted in the battery

compartment. The battery backup feature will not work if the battery is inserted incorrectly.
Inserting the battery incorrectly could also result in damage to the product and may cause the
battery to leak or explode.

3. Close the battery compartment cover.

Battery Precautions

1. Do not mix old and new batteries.

2. Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc) batteries.

3. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.

4. Remove used batteries promptly.

5. If the unit is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove batteries to prevent
damage due to possible battery leakage.

DC

USB

Jack

Port

Battery

Compartment

Door

HOTEL

Daylight
Savings

Time

Button

Time
Zone

Button

FCC DISCLAIMER

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation. Freq. 434 MHz. FCC ID: TG3SS-5000TX (Transmitter)
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer may void users authority to operate this
device.

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by

unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the users authority
to operate the equipment.

LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY

HMDX AUDIO sells its products with the intent that they are free of defects in manufacture and
workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of original purchase, except as noted below. HMDX
AUDIO warrants that its products will be free of defects in material and workmanship under normal
use and service. This warranty extends only to consumers and does not extend to Retailers. To obtain
warranty service on your HMDX AUDIO product, mail the product and your dated sales receipt (as proof
of purchase), postpaid, to the following address: HMDX AUDIO Consumer Relations, Service Center
Dept. 168, 3000 Pontiac Trail, Commerce Township, MI 48390. No COD’s will be accepted. HMDX AUDIO
does not authorize anyone, including, but not limited to, Retailers, the subsequent consumer purchaser
of the product from a Retailer or remote purchasers, to obligate HMDX AUDIO in any way beyond the
terms set forth herein. This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse or abuse; accident; the
attachment of any unauthorized accessory; alteration to the product; improper installation; unauthorized

repairs or modifications; improper use of electrical/power supply; loss of power; dropped product;

malfunction or damage of an operating part from failure to provide manufacturer’s recommended
maintenance; transportation damage; theft; neglect; vandalism; or environmental conditions; loss of
use during the period the product is at a repair facility or otherwise awaiting parts or repair; or any other
conditions whatsoever that are beyond the control of HMDX AUDIO. This warranty is effective only if the
product is purchased and operated in the country in which the product is purchased. A product that
requires modifications or adoption to enable it to operate in any other country than the country for which

it was designed, manufactured, approved and/or authorized, or repair of products damaged by these

modifications is not covered under this warranty.

THE WARRANTY PROVIDED HEREIN SHALL BE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY. THERE
SHALL BE NO OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS OR ANY OTHER OBLIGATION ON THE PART OF THE COMPANY
WITH RESPECT TO PRODUCTS COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. HMDX AUDIO SHALL HAVE NO
LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL
THIS WARRANTY REQUIRE MORE THAN THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT OF ANY PART OR PARTS
WHICH ARE FOUND TO BE DEFECTIVE WITHIN THE EFFECTIVE PERIOD OF THE WARRANTY.
NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN. IF REPLACEMENT PARTS FOR DEFECTIVE MATERIALS ARE NOT
AVAILABLE, HMDX AUDIO RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MAKE PRODUCT SUBSTITUTIONS IN LIEU OF

REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT.

This warranty does not extend to the purchase of opened, used, repaired, repackaged and/or resealed
products, including but not limited to sale of such products on Internet auction sites and/or sales of

such products by surplus or bulk resellers. Any and all warranties or guarantees shall immediately cease
and terminate as to any products or parts thereof which are repaired, replaced, altered, or modified,
without the prior express and written consent of HMDX AUDIO. This warranty provides you with specific

legal rights. You may have additional rights which may vary from state to state and country to country.
Because of individual state/country regulations, some of the above limitations and exclusions may not

apply to you.

For more information regarding our product line in the USA, please visit: www.hmdxaudio.com

© 2011 HMDX AUDIO and its affiliated companies, all rights reserved. HMDX AUDIO® is a registered
trademark of HMDX AUDIO and its affiliated companies, all rights reserved.

Caution: All servicing of this product must

be performed by authorized HMDX
AUDIO Service Personnel only.

Alarm 1

(fig. 1)

Mail to: HMDX AUDIO Service Center, Dept. 168
43155 W Nine Mile Rd.

Alarm 2Snooze

Alarm 1

Indicator

Alarm 2

Indicator

(fig. 2)

12/24 Mode

Button

(fig. 3)

Suite 3
Novi, MI 48375
E-mail: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone] (8:30am-7pm EST M-F)

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