Philips DayBreak Duo HF3445
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1. 9V battery User guide Warranty card Installing the Backup Battery A 9V battery provides power to enable your Daybreak to retain its settings and continue to keep time during power outages or if the device needs to be unplugged and moved to another location However your Daybreak s features including the display will not operate on battery power only A fresh battery will provide backup power for at least 24 hours To install the supplied 9V battery into the Daybreak 1 Using a screwdriver loosen the screw on the rear battery compartment cover 2 Remove the cover and retrieve the battery connector from the compartment 3 Firmly connect the supplied 9V battery The battery should snap into the connector Place the battery into the compartment connector side first 4 Replace the cover and tighten the screw Do not over tighten If you find that the cover does not fit properly check that the battery is firmly snapped into the connector NOTE To ensure proper operation you should replace the 9V backup o B 9 battery every three years or after a power outage of more than 24 hours Choosing a Lamp Your Daybreak is designed to control a connected lamp to provide a precise sunrise simulation waking you up naturally For proper operation of your Daybreak you need to supply a compatible lamp Use an incandescent or line voltage halogen lamp only up2. ee of o YA 43 4 A ARRAN SFAC 30 a 3 AN Read These Safety Guidelines Before Using Your Daybreak Observe these safety instructions to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or damage to your Daybreak Never connect your Daybreak to a fluorescent compact fluorescent low voltage halogen lamp or any lamp with a transformer or ballast Use incandescent or line voltage halogen lamps only up to 200W Do not connect any non lamp devices to the Daybreak The Daybreak is engineered to work with incandescent lamps only Never use damaged or worn cords or plugs this could result in electric shock burns and or fire Don t place objects on top of the power cords or the Daybreak When unplugging the Daybreak or a connected lamp grasp the plug directly to avoid damaging the cord Never pull on the power cord to remove a plug from the socket Avoid spilling liquid into any part of the device Never expose your Daybreak to water or rain The Daybreak is approved for indoor use only Contents ee OM e E E EE O 4 TrueDawn Technology pp 5 16 V e LV PP 7 EGG 8 Setting Up Your Daybreak 4 9 Using Your Daybreak pp 12 Frequently Asked Questions 23 Service and Repair 26 Thank you for purchasing the Daybreak Duo from Apollo H
3. SET 2 Press the SUNRISE or SUNSET touch screen button The current duration time in minutes will flash 3 Press the W or A touch screen button to adjust the duration 4 Press the ENTER touch screen button when finished or wait 10 seconds A double beep will confirm the set duration time Je WAKE 1 WAKE 2 Snoozing or Silencing the Backup Alarm Sunset Simulation When you are ready to go to bed use the Daybreak s sunset simulation and allow the gradually During your sunrise or when the Daybreak reaches your wake time press the SNOOZE NAP button diminishing light to lull you to sleep to reset the sunrise and silence the radio or alarm for 9 minutes Repeat as desired The word SNOOZE will appear on the display and the number of minutes remaining will count down At any 1 Press SUNSET The lamp will turn on at full intensity and the sunset simulation will automatically time during the 9 minute snooze pressing the SNOOZE NAP button will reset the snooze to begin to count down 9 minutes 2 Ifyou find that you are more sleepy than usual you may press the W touch screen button to If the Wake mode includes a sunrise simulation the lamp will turn off at the beginning of the snooze manually advance the sunset Each time you press the button the sunset will advance by one minute and gradually increase to full intensity over the 9 minute snooze period 3 Ifyou want to end the simulation early and turn off your lamp co
4. timer has finished the backup alarm will sound To turn off the alarm press the SNOOZE NAP button Turning the Radio ON OFF 1 Press RADIO The radio touch screen controls appear and the radio sets to the last station that was tuned 2 Press AM FM to change the radio band 3 Press the or button to adjust the radio speaker volume 4 To turn off the radio press RADIO Manual Radio Station Tuning Press the W or A touch screen buttons to select the desired station frequency Automatic Radio Station Tuning 1 Press and hold the W or A touch screen button until you hear a single beep 2 Release the button The radio will scan in the desired direction until it locates a strong station signal FM SA butter 8 WAKE 2 N WAKE 2 Using Radio Station Presets You can store up to three preset stations for each band 1 Tune the radio to the desired band and station frequency 2 To save the station press and hold the desired preset number touch screen button until a double beep confirms your setting 3 To select a previously saved preset press the desired preset number touch screen button gt WAKE 1 WAKE 2 WAKE 2 WAKE 2 Adjusting the Display Brightness The Daybreak display has two intensity levels Eight hours before your first wake time the Daybreak will automatically change to the dim setting to ensure that your sleep is not d
5. d window cleaner may be used to wipe surfaces Be sure to unplug the Daybreak before cleaning Do not spray directly with any fluids or immerse in water Please refer to your warranty card for specific information about warranty duration coverage and limits of liability If you have a question about the operation of your Daybreak please visit www ApolloHealth com for troubleshooting help and answers to frequently asked questions To contact our customer service department please email customerservice apollohealth com or call toll free 800 545 9667
6. dies to cycle through the last stages of sleep to consciousness our alarm clocks abruptly jar us awake interrupting the final stages of sleep This causes a condition known as sleep latency and is why you struggle to get out of bed and get going Sleep latency can last into the day and hurts your ability to get a restful sleep at night Our bodies need signals like light and darkness to know when to be alert or when to go to sleep Gradually increasing light like sunrise draws us out of sleep like nature intended This scientific process called sunrise simulation allows your sleep stages to completely cycle so you awaken refreshed without sleep latency TrueDawn technology wakens you exactly as nature intended by gradually increasing light just like a summer sunrise his signals your body to complete its sleep cycle so you awaken when you need to feeling refreshed and ready to start the day TrueDawn synchronizes your sleep wake cycle helping you wake and sleep better Just like sunrise TrueDawn follows a sigmoidal light curve the right type of increasing intensity which signals the body clock without causing premature awakening Other dawn simulators employ an inexpensive linear ramp up which can cause premature awakening and is ineffective at regulating the body clock When you use your Daybreak you ll awaken much easier than ever before with more energy to start the day Mi Standard alarm clock Alarm clocks di
7. eak and then plug the cord into a wall power outlet 4 Plug your lamp into the socket on the back of the Daybreak 5 Switch on your lamp Then press the LAMP button on the Daybreak to confirm that your lamp is switched on properly By pressing LAMP repeatedly you should be able to cycle through three intensity settings and the off position If your lamp does not turn on disconnect the lamp from the Daybreak and plug it in directly to a power outlet to determine if it is functioning properly Using your Daybreak Setting the Clock 1 Press SET 2 Press the TIME touch screen button The current clock time will flash 3 Press the HOUR and or MIN touch screen buttons to adjust the clock time Optionally press the 12 24 touch screen button to switch the clock between 12 and 24 hour time display 4 When finished press the ENTER touch screen button or wait 10 seconds A double beep will confirm the set clock time 8 8 8 9 WAKE 1 WAKE 1 WAKE 2 WAKE 2 Setting the Wake Times The Daybreak Duo allows you to set two distinct wake times This flexibility means that you and your sleep partner can each set separate wake times or you can use one wake time for weekdays and another for the weekend 1 Press SET 2 Press the WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 touch screen button The current wake time will flash 3 Press the HOUR and or MIN touch screen buttons to adjust the wake time 4 Press the ENTER touch screen button when finished or wa
8. ealth the Body Clock Experts Your Daybreak is designed using Apollo s exclusive TrueDawn technology which accurately simulates a summer sunrise just before you need to wake up Your sleep cycle ends properly and you awaken refreshed and ready to start the day Visit www ApolloHealth com now to e Register your Daybreak e Learn more about your Daybreak and TrueDawn technology Dont have Internet access Be sure to fill out your warranty card located inside the box and mail it to Apollo Health Visit the FAQ section of this guide for tips that will help you get the most from your Daybreak TrueDawn Technology A Better Way to Wake Up For eons our bodies have adapted to sunrise and sunset to know when to wake up and when to sleep In fact a master body clock in the brain s hypothalamus uses these signals to regulate our sleep wake cycles When our sleep wake cycles are working properly we gradually fall asleep and slowly wake up However modern lifestyles force us to alter our sleep wake cycles and we miss these important cues We struggle to wake up and our sleep suffers Your body clock regulates this complicated process by cycling through different hormones and signals that induce sleep or wakefulness This cycle is a gradual process which is why you cant turn sleep off or on Alarm clocks disrupt this cycle making it more difficult to feel awake in the morning or sleep well at night Instead of allowing our bo
9. is important in helping your body transition from sleep to wake time and one of the reasons why it is so disturbing to wake up to a blaring alarm that forces you to jump out of bed The closer you are to the poles the more your body will be accustomed to a longer sunrise For example at the equator a natural sunrise occurs in about fifteen minutes but an Alaskan Canadian sunrise can last up to two hours Try to match what your body is already accustomed to e A longer sunrise is generally more effective at resetting your circadian rhythm and starting your wake cycles e If you find yourself awakening too early use a lamp that is less bright shorten your sunrise duration and or set your wake time a few minutes later to compensate What should do if the light doesn t wake me up When you first start using the Daybreak consider using the backup alarm or radio as part of your wake mode settings Be sure you are using a lamp that provides sufficient brightness to light up your entire room Also many people find that increasing the duration of the sunrise helps them wake up at the right time What type of lamp should use You should use a lamp that provides enough brightness and diffusion to light up your whole room Reading lamps or other focused lamps tend to light up one spot only and you may be facing away from that spot at the time when your body needs to start waking up What bulb wattage is best Your room la
10. isturbed by the display brightness Once your Daybreak reaches the wake time the display will automatically change back to the brighter setting e To manually change the intensity level press DISPLAY Changing Faceplates Your Daybreak has a removable faceplate that surrounds the display and SNOOZE NAP button To allow you to customize the look of your Daybreak to match your tastes and decor additional faceplates in a variety of colors and finishes are available from Apollo Health Visit www ApolloHealth com for more information To remove your faceplate lift and pull the bottom section of the faceplate out and away from the front of the Daybreak Then lift the faceplate up until it is removed completely To replace the faceplate put the top end in place first then grasp the bottom of the faceplate and pull down until it locks in place Frequently Asked Questions How do know the right sunrise duration for me Your Daybreak is factory set for a 30 minute sunrise but you can change the duration in 15 minute increments from 15 to 120 minutes Your correct sunrise duration depends on your lamp brightness and the latitude at which you live It may take some trial and error to find your ideal setting Here is some information to help Ideally you want to awaken about 5 to 15 minutes before you have to get out of bed You should linger in bed for a while as if you were on vacation or enjoying a weekend This step
11. it 10 seconds A double beep will confirm the set wake time Setting the Wake Mode The Daybreak Duo has six wake modes available for Combinations each wake time shown in the diagram to the right vl 8 ale A 1 ale ce J 1 Sunrise Chime Radio Off N IP e gt w e Press the WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 button to select the desired wake mode for that wake time OR an uo 1 Press SET 2 Press the WAKE 1 or WAKE 2 touch screen button The current wake time will flash 3 Press the MODE touch screen button to select the desired wake mode NOTE If the Wake 1 and Wake 2 modes are both set to perform a sunrise simulation and the sunrise times overlap then only the first wake time s sunrise simulation will occur For 2 example suppose the sunrise duration is 30 minutes Wake 1 is set for 7 00 a m with sunrise and Wake 2 is set for 7 20 a m with sunrise and radio In this example only the Wake 1 time s sunrise simulation will start at 6 30 a m Since the Wake 2 mode also includes the radio the Daybreak will still turn on the radio at 7 20 a m i WAKE 1 WAKE 2 WAKE 1 Setting the Sunrise or Sunset Duration Time The Daybreak is set from the factory to provide a 30 minute sunrise and sunset The sunrise and sunset duration times can each be changed in 15 minute increments ranging from 15 to 120 minutes 1 Press
12. mpletely press LAMP To turn off the backup alarm sound without snoozing press any button except SNOOZE NAP SUNSET 1 VOLUME SUNSET 0 49 SUNSET SET Je 8 WAKE 1 WAKE 2 Activating a Demonstration Simulation 1 Press and hold SUNSET for 3 seconds The unit will begin the demonstration with a one minute sunrise simulation and then continue with a one minute sunset The demonstration will repeat until stopped 2 Press LAMP to end the demonstration Q Manual Lamp Operation You can use the Daybreak to turn your lamp on and off for reading or other illumination needs Your lamp s ON OFF switch must always remain in the ON position 1 Press the LAMP button to cycle through four lamp intensity settings Dim Medium Bright and Off While the lamp is on the word INTENSITY will appear on the display 2 Press the W or A touch screen buttons to fine tune your desired lamp intensity 3 After 10 seconds without pressing any buttons pressing the LAMP button once will turn off the lamp Napping The Nap feature allows you to quickly set an alarm at any time of day from 10 minutes up to a full hour 1 Press SNOOZE NAP The word NAP will appear on the display The last nap duration flashes 2 Press the W or A touch screen buttons to adjust the nap duration 3 Press ENTER or wait 10 seconds for the nap timer to begin The display shows the number of minutes remaining 4 When the nap
13. srupt the N 9 last stages of sleep increasing sleep latency and E delaying alertness lt ae Natural Sunrise Natural Sunrise increases very slowly at first allowing a gradual awakening 2 sS o E TrueDawn Sunrise Clock The Daybreak s TrueDawn technology matches sunrise allowing your sleep cycle to finish You awaken gradually without sleep latency 5 30am 6 00am 6 30am 7 00am 7 30am Display Layout MAIN CLOCK DISPLAY TOUCH SCREEN BUTTON PANEL gt lt a gt GE CD D INTENSITY WAKE 1 WAKE2 SUNRISE SUNSET TIME OO OJO eS HOUR MIN ENTER 12 24 MODE SNOOZE NAP SUNSET SUNRISE TUNER 5668 6680 AIO WAO WAKE 1 WAKE 2 WAKE 1 CLOCK TIME WAKE 2 CLOCK TIME WAKE 1 SETTING ICONS WAKE 2 SETTING ICONS Button Layout Top view LAMP Manual lamp brightness control 2 DISPLAY Sets display brightness G SNOOZE NAP Delays alarm sunrise for 9 minutes or begins a nap 4 AM FM Switches radio band 5 RADIO Turns radio on or off Front view 6 SUNSET Begins a sunset simulation at bedtime 7 SET Sets clock wake times and sunrise sunset durations WAKE 1 Sets wake mode for Wake 1 time 9 VOLUME Increases radio volume VOLUME Decreases radio volume 1 WAKE 2 Sets wake mode for Wake 2 time Setting Up Your Daybreak Your Daybreak package includes these items e Daybreak Duo device AC power cord
14. to 200W DO NOT connect fluorescent lamps compact fluorescent bulbs low voltage halogen lamps or any lamp with a transformer or ballast Doing so will void your Daybreak warranty and may damage your Daybreak and the lamp e Touch activated lamps are not compatible with the Daybreak and will not operate properly when connected 3 way lamps can be connected to the Daybreak but you should verify that the lamp remains switched on to the highest intensity setting to ensure proper operation with the Daybreak Choosing a Light Bulb for Your Lamp For best results use a 100W incandescent bulb in a lamp that will light up the entire room If you find that you awaken too early you can try a lower wattage bulb Special blue enhanced light bulbs are ideal for sunrise simulation These bulbs have neodymium added to the glass to enhance the color They are more expensive but generally last longer than standard incandescent bulbs However if you don t have a neodymium bulb a standard one will work fine Positioning Your Daybreak and Connecting Your Lamp NOTE Your lamp must plug directly into the Daybreak Do not plug extension cords or power strips into the Daybreak lamp socket 1 Place your Daybreak indoors on a flat sturdy surface away from water 2 For best results position your Daybreak so that you can reach the buttons and see the display at eye level while lying down in bed 3 Connect the AC power cord to the Daybr
15. yout and lamp shade can affect the amount of light that reaches you while in bed but on average a 100W bulb will provide the best results with dawn simulation Should use a special type of incandescent bulb with my Daybreak You can buy blue enhanced light bulbs that have neodymium added to the glass These bulbs can be quite expensive but are generally higher quality longer lasting and do a better job of color rendering The color difference between a standard bulb and a blue enhanced bulb may have an effect on your results but studies have not been done to prove this Most dawn simulation studies that have been done with household lamps used 100W standard bulbs You should consider using a neodymium bulb with your Daybreak Why can t use fluorescent lamps with the Daybreak Most fluorescent lamps are not dimmable because of limitations in the electronic circuitry that powers them While some specialized fluorescent lamps are dimmable they cannot be used simulate a sunrise accurately because their lowest intensity is about 20 of full power An effective sunrise simulation starts from nearly imperceptible levels of light and then slowly ramps up This scenario is impossible with current fluorescent technology Service and Repair Your Daybreak needs no regular service except for an occasional dusting or cleaning of the outside of the enclosure Dust with a soft non abrasive cloth A damp cloth wet with water or a mil
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