1. Nhanganyaya
The Technoline WT 280 is a radio-controlled alarm clock designed for accurate timekeeping and convenience. It features automatic time synchronization via the DCF77 signal, an indoor temperature display, and an alarm with a snooze function. This manual provides detailed instructions for setting up, operating, and maintaining your WT 280 alarm clock.
Zvinokosha:
- DCF-77 radio-controlled clock with optional manual setting.
- 12/24-hour time display.
- Time zone adjustment (± 12 hours).
- Date and weekday display (available in 5 languages).
- Indoor temperature display.
- Alamu ine snooze function.
- Backlight kuitira nyore viewkurira muchiedza chakaderera.
2. Chigadzirwa Pamusoroview
Familiarize yourself with the components and controls of your Technoline WT 280 alarm clock.

Mufananidzo 2.1: Mberi view of the Technoline WT 280 alarm clock, showing the large digital display and control buttons at the bottom.

Mufananidzo 2.2: Angled view of the Technoline WT 280, highlighting its silver and black design and compact size.
Mabhatani ekudzora:
- TIME: Used for setting the time and date manually.
- ALARM: Used for setting the alarm time.
- ALARM PAKA/KUDZIMWA: Inodzima kana kudzima alarm.
- 12/24: Inochinja pakati pemafomati enguva yemaawa gumi nemaviri kusvika makumi maviri nemana.
- °C/°F WAVE: Toggles between Celsius and Fahrenheit for temperature display, and initiates manual DCF77 signal search.
- SNOOZE/LIGHT (Top Button): Activates the snooze function when the alarm sounds, or illuminates the display backlight.
3. Setup
3.1 Kuiswa kwebhatiri
- Tsvaga nzvimbo yebhatiri kuseri kwearamu wachi.
- Vhura chivharo chebhatiri.
- Insert the required batteries (batteries are not included) according to the polarity indicators (+ and -).
- Vhara chivharo chebhatiri zvakachengeteka.
3.2 Initial Time Synchronization (DCF77)
Upon battery installation, the clock will automatically begin searching for the DCF77 radio signal to synchronize the time. This process may take several minutes.
- Isa wachi pedyo nehwindo kuti igone kugamuchira masaini zvakanaka.
- A radio mast icon will appear on the display, indicating signal reception.
- Once synchronized, the icon will become solid, and the correct time will be displayed.
- The clock will attempt to synchronize automatically every hour, or at specific times (e.g., 2 AM UK time, which is 1 AM UK time for the Frankfurt signal).
3.3 Manual Time and Date Setting
If automatic synchronization is not successful or if you are outside the DCF77 signal range, you can set the time and date manually.
- Dzvanya uye ubate iyo NGUVA bhatani kusvika manhamba eawa atanga kupenya.
- Shandisa iyo 12/24 or °C/°F WAVE mabhatani ekugadzirisa awa.
- Press NGUVA again to confirm the hour and move to the minute setting.
- Repeat step 2 and 3 for minutes, year, month, and day.
- After setting the date, the time zone adjustment will appear. Use 12/24 or °C/°F WAVE to set the offset (e.g., -1 for UK time if the clock defaults to Central European Time).
- Press NGUVA to exit manual setting.
4. Operating Instructions
Kuisa Alarm
- Dzvanya uye ubate iyo ALARM bhatani kusvika manhamba ealarm awa apenya.
- Shandisa iyo 12/24 or °C/°F WAVE mabhatani ekugadzirisa awa yearamu.
- Press ALARM zvakare kuti usimbise awa uye uende kune alarm miniti setting.
- Shandisa iyo 12/24 or °C/°F WAVE mabhatani ekugadzirisa aramu miniti.
- Press ALARM kusimbisa uye kubuda alarm setting.
4.2 Kuvhura/Kudzima Alarm
- Press the ALARAMU ON / OFF bhatani rekugadzirisa alarm kana kuidzima.
- An alarm clock symbol will appear on the display when the alarm is active.
4.3 Zivai Rinoshanda
Kana alarm yarira, tinya bhatani guru SNOOZE / CHIEDZA button on top of the clock to activate the snooze function. The alarm will temporarily stop and sound again after a few minutes.
4.4 12/24 Maawa Format
Press the 12/24 button to switch between 12-hour (with AM/PM indicator) and 24-hour time formats.
4.5 Temperature Display (°C/°F)
Press the °C/°F WAVE button to toggle the indoor temperature display between Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F).
4.6 Kumashure
Dzvanya mukuru SNOOZE / CHIEDZA button on top of the clock to activate the backlight for approximately 3 seconds.
5. Kuchengeta
- Kuchenesa: Pukuta wachi nejira rakapfava, rakaoma. Usashandise zvinochenesa zvinokuvadza kana zvinonyungudutsa.
- Kutsiva Bhatiri: Replace batteries when the display becomes dim or the clock stops functioning correctly. Always replace all batteries at the same time with new ones of the same type.
- Kuchengeta: Kana uchichengeta wachi kwenguva yakareba, bvisa mabhatiri kudzivirira kubuda kwemvura.
6. Kugadzirisa matambudziko
| Dambudziko | Zvinogona Kukonzera | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Clock does not display anything or display is dim. | Mabhatiri akaderera kana kuti akaiswa zvisiri izvo. | Tsiva mabhatiri neatsva, kuve nechokwadi chechokwadi polarity. |
| Clock does not synchronize with DCF77 signal. | Poor signal reception due to location, interference, or distance from transmitter. |
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| Nguva isiriyo inoratidzwa mushure mekuwiriranisa. | Kurongeka kwenzvimbo yenguva zvisiri izvo. | Adjust the time zone offset manually as described in Section 3.3. |
| Alarm hainzwi. | Alarm is not activated or alarm volume is too low (if adjustable). | Ensure the alarm clock symbol is visible on the display. Press ALARAMU ON / OFF to activate. (Note: This model has a fixed alarm sound). |
| Temperature display shows "00" or incorrect readings. | Sensor malfunction or internal error. | Remove and reinsert batteries to perform a soft reset. If the problem persists, contact customer support. |
7. Zvinotsanangurwa
| Brand | Technoline |
| Model Number | WT 280 |
| Color | Silver/Black |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5 x 10.5 x 12 masendimita (inenge 2 x 4.1 x 4.7 inches) |
| Kurema | 130 magiramu (approx. 4.6 ounces) |
| Material | Silver (frame) |
| Simba Source | Battery Powered (Mabhatiri haana kuisirwa) |
| Display Type | Digital |
| Special Feature | Radio Controlled (DCF77) |
8. Warranty uye Tsigiro
Technoline products are manufactured to high-quality standards. For information regarding warranty coverage, please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase or visit the official Technoline website.
If you encounter any issues not covered in this manual or require further assistance, please contact Technoline customer support. Contact details can typically be found on the product packaging or the official brand website.





