Ch-899 Chouchin Radio Controlled Clock Manual

Chouchin CH-899 Go to product viewer dialog for this item. is a radio-controlled quartz clock movement designed to synchronize automatically with atomic time signals (such as WWVB in North America or MSF in the UK) School Fix Initial Setup Select Time Zone & DST : Before inserting the battery, set the Time Zone switch

to your local zone (e.g., P, M, C, E for Pacific, Mountain, Central, Eastern) and ensure the DST (Daylight Savings Time) switch is in the desired position. Insert Battery : Use one fresh 1.5V AA alkaline battery . Do not use rechargeable batteries. Automatic Signal Search

: Upon battery insertion, the hands will fast-forward and stop at

(or sometimes 4:00 or 8:00) while the clock searches for a signal. This process typically takes 3–10 minutes but can take up to several days in poor reception areas. School Fix Manual Time Setting ch-899 chouchin radio controlled clock manual

If a signal cannot be reached, you can set the time manually: Enter Manual Mode : Press and hold the button for approximately Adjust Time Rapid Advance : Keep holding the button to move the hands quickly. Incremental Advance : Press and release the button quickly to move the hands by one minute at a time.

: Stop pressing the button once the correct time is reached. The clock will automatically exit manual mode and resume normal operation after about of inactivity. TLC Electrical Supplies Manual Signal Reception (Forced Sync)

To manually trigger a signal search (e.g., after relocating the clock): Press and hold the button for at least The hands will return to the 12:00 position and begin scanning for a new signal. TLC Electrical Supplies Troubleshooting & Maintenance Howard Miller Radio Controlled Clock Operating Instructions Chouchin CH-899 Go to product viewer dialog for this item

6.4 Backlight (if equipped)

• Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to activate backlight for 5 seconds.

3.2 Initialization

• The hands (if analog) or LCD (if digital) will move to a default position (e.g., 12:00 or last stored time).
• The clock will begin searching for the radio time signal automatically.

Note: The radio signal search can take 3–10 minutes. Do not press any buttons during the first search.

5. Manual Time Setting (if radio reception fails)

If you cannot receive the signal (remote area, interference), set the time manually.

1. Press and hold the SET button for 3 seconds.
2. Use + / – to adjust:
   • Year → Month → Day → Hour → Minute
3. Press SET to confirm each value.
4. Press SET again to exit.

After manual setting, the clock will still attempt daily automatic radio sync (usually between 12 AM – 5 AM). Press SNOOZE/LIGHT to activate backlight for 5 seconds

Backlight / illumination

• Press the Light button or tap the top of the clock to briefly activate the backlight.
• Some models offer a permanent low-level illumination option—see settings if available.

What is the CH-899 Chouchin Radio Controlled Clock?

Before diving into the manual settings, it’s important to understand what the CH-899 is. The "CH-899" is a model number typically associated with a modern, wall-hanging or desktop radio-controlled clock sold under the "Chouchin" brand. These clocks are known for:

• Self-setting time (adjusts for Daylight Saving Time automatically where applicable).
• Radio-controlled reception (typically WWVB in North America or DCF77 in Europe).
• Large, easy-to-read displays (often with bold Arabic numerals).
• Second-hand sweep (many models feature a silent or smooth sweep second hand).

Because no physical paper manual is always included in the box (to save paper), many users search for a digital version. This guide fills that gap.