Supported Time Zones; Dashes, Hhh, Lll Or Stuck Indoor Temperature; Does The Clock Have A Backlight; Time Is Off By Hours - La Crosse Technology BBB86118 Faqs

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Supported Time Zones

 This clock has 7 Time Zones: AST=Atlantic, EST= Eastern, CST= Central,
MST= Mountain, PST= Pacific, AKT= Alaska, HAT=Hawaiian The digital clock
works in North America.
 Outside of North America, the digital clock will not receive a WWVB signal, but
will keep time like a quartz clock.

Dashes, HHH, LLL or Stuck Indoor Temperature

Explanation: These symbols are error messages indication the indoor sensor is
outside of its readable range. For indoor readings, this is generally a power related
issue.
 This is generally a power related issue.
Batteries
may be overpowered or underpowered. Remove batteries from atomic
digital clock.
 Press any button 20 times. Leave the digital clock unpowered for 1-2 hours.
 Insert fresh alkaline batteries with correct polarity.
 If the indoor temperature is still dashes or HHH, LLL, the digital clock may need
replacement.

Does the clock have a backlight?

 No, as this clock is battery operated there is no backlight.

Time is off by hours

 Check to see if the
the digital clock has not received a WWVB time signal in the past 24 hours.
 Reposition the digital clock with the front or back facing Colorado.
 Check that the
Time Zone
time zone in the
 Check that the DST indicator is correct for your location (most areas observe
DST so this should be ON). Adjust the DST indicator in the
 Large buildings, metal roofed buildings and buildings or rooms full of electrical
and/or radio equipment make it difficult to receive the WWVB time signal.

Daylight Saving Time

 Dependent on your location, position of the clock in your home, and atmospheric
interference, it may take up to 5 nights for the change from Daylight Savings
Time to Standard Time and vice-versa to occur.
 Check for a
WWVB
icon indicates you have received the WWVB signal from Ft Collins CO in the past
24 hours.
 Check that the clock is in the correct
 Check whether the DST indicator is ON or OFF. If the indicator is OFF the clock
will not change.
 Check for fresh batteries. Without proper batteries, the antenna will have a
harder time picking up the signal.
La Crosse Technology, Ltd
WWVB
Tower icon appears on the atomic digital clock. If not,
selected correctly reflects your location. Adjust the
Program Menu.
Tower Icon showing on the atomic digital clock. The tower
Time
Zone.
Program Menu.
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