User manual PHILIPS HF3462 10

[. . . ] The effects of dawn simulation Hypersomnia is associated with a phase delay of the circadian rhythm. The PhilipsWake-up Light regulates the circadian rhythm during the last half hour of sleep. In the early morning hours, our eyes are more sensitive to light than when we are awake. During that period, the relatively low light Ie e: of a simulated natural sunrise are sufficient to phase-advance our biological clock, to suppress the melatonin production and to elevate the cortisol level upon awakening. [. . . ] The sound slowly increases in 90 seconds to the chosen level after the set alarm time. Setting the alarm time D Press · the alarm time button (i!!) to set the alarm. 8) The alarm time starts blinking and two arrows appear above and below the alarm time (Fig. 9). 10) the button longer to put the time forward or backward more quickly. D Use D Press II Press · the alarm time button (i!!) again to confirm the alarm time. 8) The arrows disappear and the alarm time stops blinking. Note: If you do not confirm the alarm time, the blinking stops after 10 seconds. This means that the alarm time has been set Setting tl'!e sound and the sound level D Press · · the ALARM button (Fig. The first sound symbol (radio symbol for HF3462, HF3461 and gentle beep symbol for HF3451) starts blinking for 3 seconds and the sound can be heard. D Press · · the ALARM button again if you want to select another wake-up sound. When you have found the sound you want to use, do not press the ALARM button again (Fig. After 3 seconds, the symbol of the sound selected stops blinking to indicate that it has been selected. The alarm has been set and continues to work until you switch the alarm function off. When you do this, the sound symbol disappears from the display and the light ring round the ALARM button goes out. 14) want no sound at wake-up time, select level O. D Turn · II If you D Use · Setting the light intensity level the light adjustment wheel . :!:- to set the light intensity level. 15) The -;-;appears on the display. Tip: We advise a light intensity between 9 and 20 (for the HF3451 with 75W lamp) or between 7 and 15 (for the HF3462, HF3461 with WOW lamp) for the alarm function. Set the light intensity to your own preference by trying out the alarm function at different light intensity levels. D If you D Press don't want the light to go on at wake-up time, select light intensity level O. Quick alarm check the QUICK CHECK button to start an accelerated wake-up alarm test (Fig. 16). · · The light ring round the QUICK CHECK button goes on (Fig. During the first 50 seconds of the test, you see a rapid increase of the light intensity to the selected level. During the last 40 seconds, you hear the selected sound gradually increase to the selected level. you have switched on the reading lamp and/or the radio, press the <!> button to switch off the reading lamp and/or the radio. Note:When the alarm function is active, pressing the <!> button does not affect the alarm settings. IIWhen Reading lamp D Press the -:+:X button to switch the lamp on or off. upwards or downwards to t Tip:We advise you to set the light intensity to 20 (maximum strong enough, switch on an extra lamp. increase or decrease the light intensity level. If this light level is not Do not forget to set the light intensity level back to the wake-up level!Radio (HF3462, HF3461 only) t Press the RADIO button to switch on the radio (Fig. and the'" buttons to select the frequency of your favourite station. [. . . ] Set the alarm for the next day and switch off the wake-up alarm sound and light the next day by pressing the <!. > button (see chapter 'Using the appliance'). Perhaps there has been a power failure that outlasted the capacity the backup system. After a long power failure, the display shows an incorrect clock time and the alarm time is 00. 00. Set the correct cI time (see chapter 'Preparing for use') and the correct alarm time (s chapter 'Using the appliance'). Why does the light wake me too earlyltoo late? Perhaps the light level you have set is not appropriate for you. Try a lower light level if you wake up too early or a higher light level if yo_ wake up too late. [. . . ]