Model SBB500SS-v3

Sonic Boom Alarm Clock & Bed Shaker

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT – Please read these instructions carefully before use and retain for future
reference. See operating instructions on back.
– Use only the supplied or recomended Sonic Alert adaptor to connect the
unit.

Warning: To prevent fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to rain or
moisture. Before connecting to mains/ power make sure that the
requirements specified on the apparatus corresponds to the available power
supply in that country i.e. AC100-240V~, 56/60 Hz.
– The ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation
openings with items such as, newspaper, table cloth, curtains, etc;
– No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles should be placed on the
apparatus.
– It shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.
– Do not place the product in closed bookcases or racks without proper
ventilation.
– Where the mains/ power plug is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
MODEL SBB500ss-v3

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

Features
1) Alarm 1 Indicator 9) Fast Min./ Hour Button
2) PM Indicator / 12 or 24 Hour
3) Snooze button / Selector
Snooze Time 10) Slow Min./ Hour
Adjustment/ Dimmer Button
Control 11) Battery Compartment
4) Volume Wheel 12) Alarm Mode Switch
5) Alarm Set / Alarm 13) DC Adaptor Input
Duration Adjustment 14) Tone Control Wheel
6) Time Set Button 15) Vibrator Output
7) Alarm Off Button 16) Flashing Light Display
8) Alarm Function Switch 17) Alarm 2 Indicator

Test Mode:
1) Press and hold the Snooze and Time buttons for 3 seconds to enter the Test
Mode. The display will show "7ES7" to indicate it is in TEST Mode.
2) If within 1 minute no button is pressed, then it will exit the Test Mode and return
back to the Time Mode.
3) Press any button within 1 minute (except the Snooze & Time buttons, which has no
effect), it will exit the Test Mode immediately.
4) While in Test Mode, sliding the Function Switch will demonstrate the different
functions of the clock:
a) Function Switch at OFF, it will have a continuous "Vee" sound to indicate it is in
the Test Mode.
b) Function Switch at BUZZ, it will demonstrate the buzzer sound.
c) Function Switch at VIB, it will demonstrate the vibrator.
d) Function Switch at VIB & BUZZ, it will demonstrate the buzzer sound & the
vibrator.
5) After finish with the Test Mode, press any button (except the Snooze & Time
buttons, which has no effect) it will exit the Test Mode immediately.

Setting the Correct Time –

1) Press and hold the “TIME“ Button (6) and at the same time press the
“FAST“ Button (9) or the “SLOW“ button (10) to advance clock display unil you
have desired time.
2) The lighted dot (2) located in upper left corner of the clock display indicates the
time is PM. For AM time, this dot will not light up.

Setting the Alarm Time–

Setting Alarm 1
1) Slide the “ALARM MODE SWITCH“ (12) to AL1 position, the alarm indicator
“AL1“ (1) will light up.
2) Press and hold the “ALARM SET“ (5) button and at the same time press the
“FAST“ Button (9) or the “SLOW“ button (10) to advance clock display until you
reach desired alarm setting.
3) Make sure alarm time is correctly set for AM or PM (1).
 Setting Alarm 2
4) Once alarm AL1 has been set, slide “ALARM MODE SWITCH“ (12) to AL2
position. , the alarm indicator “AL2“ (17) will light up.
5) Press and hold the “ALARM SET“ (5) button and at the same time press the
“FAST“ Button (9) or the “SLOW“ button (10) to advance clock display until you reach
desired alarm setting.

Selecting 12 or 24 hours format – Clock is set to 12 hour as the default setting

Press and hold the Fast Button (9) for 6 seconds to enter the hour selection mode,
release the Fast Button (9) when the display shows "12 H" or "24 H". Press and release
the hour button to toggle between 12 or 24 hours. If no selection is made within 4 seconds,
then the last displayed hour format will be chosen and the display will return to the normal
Time mode.

Alarm –
Enable Alarms:
1) To enable Alarm 1, slide the “ALARM MODE SWITCH“ (12) to AL1 position. the alarm
indicator “AL1“ (1) will light up.
2) To enable Alarm 2, slide the “ALARM MODE SWITCH“ (12) to AL2 position, the alarm
indicator “AL2“ (17) will light up.
3) To enable both alarms, slide the “ALARM SELECTOR“ (1) to AL2 position, the alarm
indicators “AL1“ (1) and “AL2“ (17) will light up.

To Select Wake up mode

To select the wake up mode, slide the “Alarm Mode Switch“ (8) to your desired position:-
a) “BUZZ“ for sound b) “VIB“ for bed shaker c) “VIB/ BUZZ“ for both sound and bed
shaker
NOTE: once the wake up mode is chosen, this will apply to both alarms.

Alarm Patterns –
When the alarm is activated, alarm pattern of the buzzer / flashing display will be out of sync
with the vibrator. This means that when the buzzer / flashing display is ON, the vibrator will
be OFF and while the buzzer/ flashing display is OFF, the vibrator will be ON.
ALARM 1 - When Alarm 1 is activate, it will have 3 beeps for buzzer, then the vibrator.
This pattern is repeated until the alarm is stopped.
ALARM 2 - When Alarm 2 is activate, it will have 4 beeps for buzzer, then the vibrator.
This pattern is repeated until the alarm is stopped.

Adjusting The Alarm Duration Time

The default alarm duration time setting is 30 minutes; you may adjust the alarm duration
between 1 minute and 59 minutes as desired. To adjust the alarm duration:
• Press and hold the AL. SET button (5) for six seconds. The clock display will show the
default alarm duration as ‘30’. Release the AL set button
• Press the “ MIN” button (10) to adjust the alarm duration to the desired setting, from 1
minute to 59 minutes.
• When the display is showing the desired alarm duration time, it will return to the normal
clock mode after 3 seconds. The new alarm duration time setting becomes the new default
and remains in the memory until you change it again.

Snooze Operation –
1. When the alarm turns on in the morning you may press the SNOOZE Button (8) to stop
the alarm temporarily. The alarm will shut off for 9 minutes or for the predetermined time
you select from 1-30 minutes, and then turn on again. The snooze operation may be
repeated indefinitely until the alarm is turned off.
2. The SNOOZE function of Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 is independent of each other.
 Adjusting The Snooze Time
The default snooze time setting is 9 minutes but you may adjust the snooze time between 1
minute and 30 minutes as desired. To adjust the snooze time:
• Press and hold the SNOOZE Button (8) for four seconds. The clock display will show
the default snooze time ‘9’. Release the snooze button
• Press the “SLOW“ Button (7) to adjust the snooze time to the desired setting, from 1
minute to 30 minutes.
• When the display is showing the desired snooze time, it will return to the normal clock
mode after 3 seconds. The new snooze time setting becomes the new default and
remains in the memory until you change it again.

Shutting Off the Alarm –

Alarm can be shut off temporary for the day or permanently shut off.
1) When alarm goes off, press the “ALARM OFF“ (7) button to turn off for the day and come
back on at the same time the next day, if alarm settings have not changed.
2) To shut the alarm off permanently, slide the “ Alarm Function Switch“ (8) down to the
OFF position. The alarm will not come on until the “ Alarm Function Switch“ (8) is set to
“VIB/BUZZ“, “VIB“, or “BUZZ“ position.
NOTE: The Alarm Off function of Alarm 1 and Alarm 2 is independent of each other.

Dimmer Operation
There is a 5-level brightness control for the LED display. Press the SNOOZE button once
to change the display brightness. The brightness will cycle from 5-4-3-2-1-2-3-4-5 (from
bright to dim then from dim to bright).
*NOTE*: The dimmer function will not work, when the clock is in snooze mode.

Volume Control –
1) To adjust the volume, rotate VOLUME wheel (4) located on the lower right corner of the
clock.

Tone Control –
1) To adjust the TONE, turn the TONE wheel (14) located on the top right corner of the clock.

Bed Shaker / Vibrator –

1) Attach the bed shaker jack to the back of clock at “VIBRATOR INPUT“ (15).
2) To turn on vibrator slide “Alarm Function Switch“ (8) to “VIB/BUZZ“ or “VIB“ position.
3) Place vibrator between mattress and box spring.

Battery Backup –
To use the battery backup, you can install a 9-volt alkaline battery in the back of the clock located
under the Battery Compartment Cover (11). The battery needs to be purchased separately.
Note the LED display will not show during power failure but the clock will still be running
and keeping proper time until the power comes back. During a power failure, the alkaline
battery can only keep the clock IC running for up to 30 days. (During a Power failure, the LED
display will not show the time.)
NOTE: For the best results it is recommended that the battery be changed every 6 months. If the
clock is not used for a while, it is recommended to remove the battery to avoid damage to the
clock from battery leakage.

DC 9V Power Input –
Attach the “DC POWER INPUT“ (13) to the back of DC9V IN next to “VIBRATOR
INPUT“ (15); it is the smaller input of the two.
NOTE: IMPORTANT: do not confuse “DC POWER INPUT“ (13) with the “VIBRATOR
INPUT“ (15)
GENERAL DATA
UL listed Power Adaptor: AC100-240V~, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: Adaptor Output: DC9V , 650mA

CAUTION:
TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF ELECTRICAL
SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE THE COVER
The Lightening flash and The exclamation mark
(OR BACK) FROM THE
arrowhead within the within the triangle is a
PRODUCT. NO USER
triangle is a warning sign warning sign alerting you
SERVICEABLE PARTS
alerting you of dangerous of important instructions
INSIDE. REFER
voltage inside the product. accompanying the
SERVICING TO YOUR
product.
SONIC ALERT DEALER.

WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS

APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The normal function of the product may be disturbed by Strong Electro Magnetic
Interference. If so, simply reset the product to resume normal operation by
following the instruction manual. In case the function could not resume, please
use the product in other location.

– Attention should be drawn to the environmental aspects of battery disposal.

– this indicating separate collection for electrical and electroinc equipment.

SONIC ALERT’S 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

The Sonic Boom Alarm Clock Model SBB500ss is

warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and
workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase.
Within this period Sonic Alert will repair or replace at our
option the SBB500ss without charge for parts and labor.
Simply contact our customer service department to obtain an RA
(return authorization number) and instructions on how to process your
product for return. Call 1-888-864-2446 or e-mail to
[email protected]. You’ll need a copy of your receipt to process
the return authorization.
Sonic Alert Inc., Troy MI 48083, USA.

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Sonic Alert , Troy, MI 48083
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