Kompernass KH 2199, KH 2198 User Manual

PROJECTION ALARM
CLOCK

KOMPERNASS GMBH · BURGSTRASSE 21 ·

D-44867 BOCHUM

www.kompernass.com

ID-Nr.: KH2198_99-11/08-V2

KH 2198

PROJECTION ALARM CLOCK

Operating instructions

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INDEX PAGE

Safety information 2
Intended Use 4
Items supplied 5
Operating Elements 5
Technical Data 6
Inserting the batteries 7
Placing 8
Operation 8
Cleaning and care 12
Disposal 13
Warranty and Service 13
Importer 14

Read these operating instructions carefully before using the device for the
first time and preserve this manual for future reference. Pass this manual on
to whoever might acquire the device at a future date.

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PROJECTION ALARM CLOCK
KH2198/99

Safety information

 To avoid potentially fatal injury through electric shock:

• Only use the device in dry rooms.

• Never allow fluids or objects to penetrate into the device.

• Do not place objects containing fluids, e.g. flower vases, on the device.

 To avoid burn and other injuries:

• Place the device in an open and well-ventilated area so that heat pockets
cannot be created within it. Never cover the ventilation slits!

• Do not place open fire sources, e.g. candles, on the device.

• Avoid close proximity to heat sources, e.g. direct solar radiation, heaters
and other devices etc.!

• This device is not intended for use by individuals (including children) with
restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences in
experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how
the device is to be used.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
device.

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 Note:

Only for KH2199: This device is equipped with non-slip rubber pads. As floor
and furniture upper surfaces comprise of various materials and are cleaned
with various types of polishes and/or cleaning agents, it cannot be completely
excluded that some of these substances contain components that could attack
the rubber pads and soften them. If possible place an anti-slip material under
the pads of the device.

 Note:

In certain countries there could be exceptional regulations for the allocated
radio frequency ranges.
Take note that you may not exploit irregularly received radio services, pass
them on to third parties or improperly misuse them.

 Information regarding the handling of batteries

The device uses batteries. When handling batteries, please observe the
following:

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Explosion Hazard!

• Do not throw batteries into a fire. Do not recharge the batteries.

• Never open batteries, never solder or weld batteries. The risk of explosions
and injuries exists!

• Regularly check the condition of the batteries. Leaking batteries can cause
damage to the device.

• If you do not intend to use the device for an extended period, remove the
batteries.

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• In the event of the batteries leaking acids, put on a pair of protective
gloves.

• Clean the battery compartment and the battery contacts with a dry cloth.

• Keep batteries away from children. Children could put batteries into their
mouths and swallow them. If a battery is swallowed, medical assistance
must be sought IMMEDIATELY.

Important !

No liability/warranty claims will be considered for damage to the device
caused by the effects of moisture, water penetration or overheating!

Intended Use

This device is designed to wake you by means of an alarm tone or radio and
also for the reception of radio transmissions. Any other usage of, or modifi­cation to, the device is deemed to be improper usage and carries the risk
of serious personal injury. The manufacturer accepts no liability for damages
that result from an improper use of the device or that are caused by an in­correct operation of it. It is not intended for commercial use.

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Items supplied

1 Projection alarm clock with radio, 1 Operating manual
The batteries and a 3V-mains adaptor (accessories), required for operation,
are not included in the supply.

After unpacking the device, immediately check to determine that all listed
items are present and that the device is in a faultless condition. Remove all
packagng materials and the protective foil from the display.

Operating Elements

Projection lens

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Telescopic antenna

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Switch ALARM ON/OFF/AUTO

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Button SNOOZE

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Waveband selector FM/AM

t

Button PROJECTION LIGHT, Display illumination

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Switch PROJECTION ON/OFF

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Display

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Sound volume regulator OFF/BUZZ/VOLUME

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Connection for 3V power adapter

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Frequency scale

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TUNING regulator

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Button TIME

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Button ALARM

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Button MIN (Minute)

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Button HOUR (Stunde)

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Battery compartment

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Projection focus (FOCUS)

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Technical Data

This device has been tested and approved in accordance with the basic require­ments and other relevent regulations of the EMC guidelines 2004/108/EC
as well as the guidelines for low voltage devices 2006/95/EC.

Battery operation:

KH2198: 3 x 1.5 V Type Micro / AAA / LR03 (not supplied) for radio
operation, display illumination and projection.
KH2199: 3 x 1.5 V Type Mignon / AA / LR06 (not supplied) for radio
operation, display illumination and projection.
Operating voltage : 3 V (Radio operation/Projection), 1.5 V (hour)

Frequency range :

FM (USW) : 87,5–108,0 MHz
AM (MW) : 530–1600 kHz

Mains adapter:

(Mains adapter not supplied)
Input voltage: 230 V~50 Hz
Output voltage: DC 3V (+/- 5%)
Rated current: min. 300 mA
Polarity:

Even when using 3 V mains adapter, a battery must be inserted. Otherwise,
the clock will not function.
For Model KH2198: Insert the single battery into the upper part of the battery
compartment
operation and the projection.
For Model KH2199: Insert the single battery into the compartment marked
“CLOCK USE”.

. The two other batteries, one above the other, power radio

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Important:

Ensure that you have the correct polarities with the batteries and the power
adapter.
False polarity will damage the device.
The device can be operated as follows:

• only with batteries ,

• with a mains power adapter and a battery for the clock.

Inserting the batteries

KH2198:
You require three 1.5 V batteries of the type Micro / AAA / LR03.

1. Open the cover of the battery compartment kon the underside.

2. Insert the three batteries into the battery compartment
to the polarity markings shown in the battery compartment
Ensure that the black textile strip is positioned under the batteries, this will
make future battery exchanges easier.

3. Close the cover, ensuring that it engages.

KH2199:
You require three 1.5 V batteries of the type Mignon / AA / LR06.

, paying heed

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1. Open the cover of the battery compartment

2. Insert the three batteries into the battery compartment
to the polarity markings shown in the battery compartment

3. Close the cover, ensuring that it engages.

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on the underside.

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, paying heed

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Placing

• Place the projection clock onto a level surface.

• Position the projection clock such that the projection lens
an empty surface. The distance from the projection lens to the projection
area (ceiling or wall) must lie between 0,4 m and 3 m.
With KH2198: Projection of the time must be directed to an area lying
behind the projection alarm clock. Otherwise, the time will be shown
back to front.
With KH2199: Projection of the time must be directed to an area lying in
front of the projection alarm clock. Otherwise, the time will be shown
back to front.

is directed onto

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Operation

Connect the external mains adaptor

This device can be operated with an external mains adaptor.
Please use only mains adaptors that meet these specifications:
Input voltage: 230 V~50 Hz
Output voltage: DC 3V (+/- 5%)
Rated current: min. 300 mA
Polarity:

 Attention:

Make certain that the polarity is correct – both for the batteries as well as
for the mains adaptor. Take note of the markings on the 3V direct current
connection
False polarity will damage the device.

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Radio operation

1. Slide the switch ALARM ON/OFF/AUTO einto the position "ON".

2. To switch on, turn the volume controller OFF/BUZZ/VOLUME
an audible »Click« is heard.

3. Using the volume controller OFF/BUZZ/VOLUME
sound volume level.

4. Place the waveband selector switch
(FM/AM).

5. Adjust the tuning regulator
frequencies can be read off from the frequency scale

6. To switch off, slide the switch ALARM ON/OFF/AUTO
"OFF".

to select the desired radio station. The

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at the desired frequency range

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now set the desired

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until

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into the position

 Note:

The radio is only switched off when the switch ALARM ON/OFF/AUTO
at the positions OFF or AUTO. To simply turn the sound volume regulator
to very quiet, until a »Click« is heard, is not sufficient.

Setting up the telescope aerial

• Remove the telescope aerial wfrom its retainer and set it up.

• Extend the telescope aerial

To improve reception in the FM frequency range, slowly turn the end of the
telescope aerial win various directions. As soon as you have found a position
with good reception from your desired radio station, leave the telescope
aerial
is built into the device. For improved reception, alter the position of the device
in radio mode.

in this position. For the reception of AM transmissions, an antenna

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Setting the time

Whilst holding the button TIME fpressed down:

1. Press several times consecutively, or press and hold, the button HOUR
to set the hours.

2. Release the button HOUR
in the display

3. Press several times consecutively, or press and hold, the button MIN
to set the minutes.

4. Release the button MIN
in the display

The programmed time will be accepted automatically as soon as the button
TIME

is released.

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as soon as the desired hours setting is shown

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as soon as the desired minutes setting is shown

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Setting the alarm time

If the clock is set correctly, as described above:

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Whilst holding the button ALARM

1. Press several times consecutively, or press and hold, the button HOUR
to set the hours.

2. Release the button HOUR
in the display

3. Press several times consecutively, or press and hold, the button MIN
to set the minutes.

4. Release the button MIN
in the display

The adjusted alarm time will be automatically accepted as soon as the button
ALARM gis released.

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pressed down:

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as soon as the desired hours setting is shown

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as soon as the desired minutes setting is shown

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Radio alarm call

When the clock is set correctly, as described above:

1. Adjust the tuning regulator

2. Using the sound volume controller OFF/BUZZ/VOLUME
desired sound volume level.

3. To activate an alarm call with radio, place the switch ALARM ON/OFF/
AUTO
appear in the display

At the programmed time the radio switches itself on. If you do not touch any
other buttons while the alarm is sounding, after about a minute the radio
switches itself off. The radio gives its next alarm call on the following day
at the programmed time.

at "AUTO". The symbol for the alarm function and "Zz"

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to select the desired radio station.

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Snooze Function

Pressing the SNOOZE rbutton interrupts the alarm tone for approx. 8 minutes.
For as long as the snooze function is activated the indicator "Zz" blinks in the
display. After these 8 minutes, the alarm tone is repeated. Place the switch
ALARM ON/OFF/AUTO
pletely.

at "OFF" to switch the alarm function off com-

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Wakening with the alarm tone

When the clock is set correctly, as described above:

1. Place the sound volume controller OFF/BUZZ/VOLUME
BUZZ". A "Click" will be heard.

2. To activate a wake-up call with the alarm tone place the ALARM ON/
OFF/AUTO
"Zz" appear in the display

The alarm tone sounds at the programmed time. If you do not touch any
other buttons while the alarm is sounding, after about a minute the alarm
tone switches itself off. The radio gives its next alarm call on the following
day at the programmed time.

at "AUTO". The symbol for the alarm function and

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at "OFF/

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Projection

Attention! When used properly, the radiation from the projection of the
display is not at all dangerous!. However, avoid looking directly into the
light beam and do not aim the beam at other persons or at animals.
To display the time correctly on a wall or the ceiling, the hinged projection
element needs to be swivelled into the correct position and the room must
be appropriately darkened..

1. Place the PROJECTION ON/OFF

2. Adjust the projection element as desired. The time is projected onto the
required position. The projection distance is approx. 40cm - 3m.

3. Adjust the clarity of the projection with the projection focus

switch at ON.

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Background lighting for the display and projection

A one-time pressing of the button PROJECTION LIGHTyactivates the
display illumination and the time projection for approx. 10 seconds.

Cleaning and care

 Attention:

Never permit fluids to permeate inside the device.
The device could also be irreparably damaged!

• Keep the device and the ventilation openings clean at all times.

• Use a soft cloth to clean the device housing.

• Never use detergents or solvents that could damage plastics.

• Check the state and charge condition of the inserted batteries at least
once a year.

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Disposal

Do not dispose of the device in your normal domestic waste.
This product is subject to the provisions of European Directive
2002/96/EC.

Dispose of the device through an approved disposal centre or at your
community waste facility.
Observe the currently applicable regulations.
In case of doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre.

Disposal of batteries/accumulators

Used batteries/rechargeable batteries may not be disposed of in household
waste. All consumers are statutorily obliged to dispose of batteries at a
collection site of their community/city district or at a retail store.
The purpose of this obligation is to ensure that batteries are disposed of in
a non-polluting manner. Only dispose of batteries when they are fully dis­charged.

Dispose of all packaging materials in an environmentally friendly
manner.

Warranty and Service

You receive a 3-year warranty for this device as of the purchase date. Should
you, in spite of our high quality standards, have grounds for complaint please
contact our Service Hotline.

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In the event that processing of your complaint is not possible by telephone
you will receive

• a processing number (RMA number) as well as

• an address, to which you can send your product for warranty processing.

In the case of a mail-in shipment please enclose a copy of the purchase re­ceipt (sales slip). The device must be securely packed and the RMA number
clearly visible. Products sent in without the RMA number cannot be processed.

Note:

The warranty provisions cover only material or factory defects.
The warranty is not valid;

• for worn out parts

• for damages to breakable parts, such as switches and batteries.

This product is for private use only and is not intended for commercial use.
The warranty is void in the case of abusive and improper handling, use of
force and internal modifications not carried out by our authorized Service
Centre. Your statutory warranty claims are not restricted by this warranty.

Importer

KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
D-44867 BOCHUM

www.kompernass.com

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Warranty

Completely fill out this section and enclose it with the device!

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To guarantee a cost free repair pro-

cedure, please contact us over the

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Projection Alarm Clock

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