IVL2-7/5 User Manual

1. Introduction

The IVL2-7/5 is a desktop clock built around an original Soviet-era vacuum fluorescent tube, housed in a full CNC-machined aluminum enclosure. Four physical buttons give direct control over time, alarms, brightness, and lighting effects.

  • High-precision RX8025T clock chip
  • 4 programmable alarms
  • Countdown timer and continuous timer
  • Adjustable VFD brightness and backlight
  • 12/24-hour format with AM/PM indicator
  • USB-C powered
IVL2-7/5 VFD Clock

2. Specifications

  • Time Format: 12/24-hour — AM/PM shown in 12-hour mode only
  • Alarms: 4 programmable alarms
  • Countdown Timer: 59:59 → 0:00
  • Power: USB-C 5V

3. Button Functions

Long-press any button to enter its setting mode. Button 1 selects, buttons 2 and 3 adjust, button 4 saves.

Button layout
  • Button 1 — Long press: Time setting. Button 1 cycles through fields, buttons 2/3 adjust, button 4 saves.
  • Button 2 — Long press: Alarm setting mode.
  • Button 3 — Long press: Countdown timer. Button 1 switches minutes/seconds, buttons 2/3 adjust, button 4 saves. Button 1 pauses, any button exits.
  • Button 4 — Long press: Keyboard lighting effects. Buttons 2/3 select, button 4 saves, button 1 cancels.

4. Normal Mode

  • Button 1: Toggle between time and date display.
  • Button 2: Set alarm/timer alert mode:
    • Mode 1 — Sound only
    • Mode 2 — Sound + flashing
    • Mode 3 — Flashing light only
    • Off — Disable all alerts
  • Button 3: VFD brightness — 10 / 25 / 50 / 75 / 100%
  • Button 4: Night light speed — 6 levels, 10–100%

5. Notes

Do not connect two USB-C power sources simultaneously.

Factory Reset: Hold Button 1 while connecting USB power, then release to restore factory settings.