Oregon Scientific BAR292, BAR292A - Weather Station Manual

INTRODUCTION

This device bundles precise time keeping, alarm, and temperature monitoring features into a single tool you can use from the convenience of your home. Keep this manual handy as you use your new product. It contains practical step-by-step instructions, as well as technical specifications and warnings you should know.

LCD DISPLAY

Icon	Description
	In humidity display area (): Low battery in remote sensor In time display area (): Low battery in main unit backup battery (CR2032).
	Remote sensor channel number
	Temperature/humidity auto-loop indicator
	Indoor temperature/humidity indicator
	Humidity display indicator (%)
	Temperature display indicator (°C/°F)
	Alarm is on.
	RCC signal reception indicator

OVERVIEW

TOP VIEW

1. - Press to toggle the alarm display and alarm on/off. Press and hold to enter alarm setting.
2. - Press to toggle between time and date display. Press and hold to enter the setting.
3. - Tap to snooze an alarm or activate the brightest backlight for 5 seconds.
4. - Press to increase the value in setting, or press and hold to increase a value rapidly in setting. Press to toggle the remote sensor channels in ascending order, or press and hold to search for the remote sensor.
5. - Press to decrease the value in setting, or press and hold to decrease a value rapidly in setting. Press to toggle the remote sensor channels in descending order, or press and hold to remove selected remote sensor.

REAR VIEW

1. - Press to reset the unit to default.
2. - Press to turn on the RCC signal reception. Press and hold to turn off.
3. - Micro USB power jack
4. - Press to toggle the temperature unit.
5. - Press to toggle the backlight brightness level. Press and hold to set the back light color.

Remote sensor

1. CH Channel 1-5. If more than one sensor is being used, make sure each one has a different channel number.
2. SEARCH Press to search for RCC function.
3. RESET Press if the sensor is not working correctly, after battery replacement or channel change.

GETTING STARTED

Connecting the main unit to power supply

Connect the power cable to the Micro USB jack and plug the power adaptor into a suitable power outlet.

Inserting batteries into remote thermo sensor

1. Slide down the battery compartment cover to open, then insert 2 "AAA" batteries, matching the polarity as shown.
2. Press. Slide to replace the battery compartment cover.
   NOTE:
   The main unit can connect up to 5 sensors. Press and hold + on the main unit to search for the remote sensor every time after adding a new sensor.

Placement of the main unit

• Place the device as far as possible from computers and microwaves to avoid any interference.
• Only use this device indoors in a dry location.
• Leave space around the device for ventilation purposes.
• To ensure for good sound quality, do not cover the speaker.

Placement of the remote thermo sensor

Place your sensor outside the home at a height of not less than 5 ft (1.5 m), shielded from direct sunlight or wet conditions.

• The icon on the main unit flashes while searching the signal from the remote sensor.
  NOTE:
  The radio signal reaches up to 164 ft (50 m) depending on conditions of surrounding.

Replacing CR2032 backup battery
This unit is equipped with a CR2032 battery as a backup power source to recover the clock and alarm settings when reconnected to mains supply. When the main unit shows , replace the CR2032 backup battery.

To replace a CR2032 backup battery

1. Open up the bottom left corner of the rubber cover, then gently push the arched part of the backup battery door downwards as shown above.
2. Replace the CR2032 backup battery to the compartment, then push the battery compartment back into the main unit. Connect the main unit to the power supply and then press .
   NOTE:
   When replacing the backup battery, flip the bottom left corner rubber cover only. Do not remove the entire rubber cover.

TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE LCD DISPLAY

The LCD display changes colors according to the temperature of the first sensor with the lowest channel number available (e.g channel 1). If sensor channel 1 is not available, the LCD display will change its color according to the temperature of the next sensor channel (e.g. channel 2) available in ascending order.

You may also set the LCD display color manually by press and hold , then press or to toggle between the desired color number, or choose Auto to change colors according to the temperature.

• Tab to activate the brightest backlight (LV. 3) display for 5 seconds.
• Press repeatedly to toggle the desired backlight display brightness level (LV. 1/LV. 2/LV. 3).
• The unit might take some time to change its LED display color.

RADIO RECEPTION

This unit is designed to automatically synchronize its calendar and clock when brought within the range of the radio signal. The main unit is able to receive RF clock data in different RCC signals from the sensors depend on the region:

Depending on the strength of the signal, the connection process takes 2 to 10 minutes. If the signal is weak, it could take up to 24 hours to receive a valid signal.

Symbol	Description
	RCC is off
	RCC Time is received
	No RCC signal received

NOTE:
The default time zone setting is Central (C) for the US and +/- 0 for the EU/UK. Check your time zone setting before receiving the RCC signal.

SETTING TIME MANUALLY

1. Press and hold . The screen displays and the number flashes.
2. Press once or press and hold or to adjust the setting. For EU/UK, the time-zone offset sets the clock up to +/- 23 hours from the received clock signal time. For US, the time-zone setting is Central (C); Eastern (E); Atlantic (A); Newfoundland (N); Pacific (P); Mountain (M).
3. Press to confirm.
4. Press once or press and hold or to adjust the setting for 12/24 hour format, hour, minute, year, calendar format (month-day/day- month), month, date and daylight saving time (DST) auto/off.
5. Press again to confirm.

NOTE

• The daylight saving time (DST) setting is available for the United States only.
• The RCC and daylight saving time (DST) are disabled when the time/year, month or date is changed in the setting. The DST is also disabled when the RCC is turned off. If you turn the RCC back on, the DST resumes from the last setting.
• While in the setting mode, press and hold to save the settings and return to idle.

ALARM FUNCTION

Setting/adjusting alarm time

1. Press and hold .
2. Use and to adjust the hour and press to confirm.
3. Use and to adjust the minute and press to confirm.
4. The alarm icon displays in idle. When the alarm sounds, it lasts for 2 minutes.
   NOTE:
   While in the alarm setting mode, press to save the settings and leave the alarm setting mode.

Snooze function

• To use the snooze function, press the on top of the clock when the alarm sounds. The alarm will stop and start again after 8 minutes.

Activating/deactivating the alarm

• Press to turn on the alarm, press twice to turn off the alarm.
• When the alarm sounds, press to stop the alarm. The alarm will reactivate on the next day.

WEATHER FORECAST

This product forecasts the next 12 hours of weather in nearby area.

Screen display	Description
	Sunny
	Partly cloudy
	Cloudy
	Rainy
	Snowy

TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY FUNCTION

The current outdoor/indoor temperature and humidity indicators locate at top and bottom left of the screen. To receive outdoor temperature and humidity information, you can connect up to 5 remote sensors to the main unit:

• Press or to toggle sensor display.

NOTE:
When the indoor temperature is lower than -5°C (23.0°F), the screen displays LL.L. When it is higher than 50°C (122.0°F), the screen displays HH.H.

When the indoor relative humidity is lower than 25%, the screen displays LL. When it is higher than 95%, the screen displays HH.

To auto-loop between sensors:

Press or repeatedly until displays. The data on each sensor displays for 3 seconds. Press +/-again turn off the auto-loop, the icon turns off.

NOTE:
The sensor displays in ascending order. The main unit skips the absent sensor and advances to the next present sensor.

To search for remote sensors:

Press and hold .

To remove selected sensor:

Press and hold .

TROUBLESHOOT

Problem	Reason	Solution
The main unit does not display at all.	The main unit is not connected to the power outlet.	Make sure the main unit is connected with the power adapter.
The outdoor display area is blank.	The outdoor sensor is removed.	Reconnect the outdoor sensor.
The outdoor display area displays ---.	The main unit is unable to receive data from the remote sensor.	Check the connection between the main unit and the sensor.
The main unit does not receive RCC signal.	The RCC signal reception might experiencing interference.	Make sure both main unit and the sensor are ready to receive the RCC signal. Press on the sensor and press on the main unit to turn on the RCC signal reception.
The main unit does not display properly.	The main unit is unable to receive data from the remote sensor.	Press to reset the main unit.

PRECAUTIONS

• Do not subject the unit to excessive force, shock, dust, temperature or humidity.
• Do not immerse the unit in water. If you spill liquid over it, dry it immediately with a soft, lint-free cloth.
• Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials.
• Do not tamper with the unit's internal components. This invalidates the warranty.
• Only use fresh batteries. Do not mix new and old batteries.
• Images shown in this manual may differ from the actual display.
• When disposing this product, ensure it is collected separately for special treatment.
• Placement of this product on certain types of wood may result in damage to its finish for which Oregon Scientific will not be responsible. Consult the furniture manufacturer's care instructions for information.
• The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without the permission of the manufacturer.
• Do not dispose old batteries as unsorted municipal waste. Collection of such waste separately for special treatment is necessary.
• Please note that some units are equipped with a battery safety strip. Remove the strip from the battery compartment before first use.

NOTE:
The technical specifications for this product and the contents of the user manual are subject to change without notice. To download an electronic copy of this user manual, please visit http://global.oregonscientific.com/customerSupport.php.

SPECIFICATIONS

MAIN UNIT

REMOTE UNIT (RTGN130/RTGN130A)

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